HomeMy Public PortalAboutPC Minutes 02.11.2020PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
550 E 6th Street, Beaumont, CA
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 6:00 PM
MINUTES
REGULAR SESSION
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER at 6:02 pm
Present: Commissioner Stephens, Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Colindres, V ice Chair St.
Martin, Chairman Tinker
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval/Adjustments to Agenda: None
Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Commissioner Smith has a conflict with Item 4
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA):
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Comment Form” provided at the back table and give it to the Committee Chair or Secretary. There is a three (3) minute limit
on public comments. There will be no sharing or passing of time to another person. State Law prohibits the Committee from
discussing or taking actions brought up by your comments.
No Speakers
ACTION ITEMS / PUBLIC HEARINGS / REQUESTS
Approval of all Ordinances and Resolutions to be read by title only.
1. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner Smith
Second by Vice Chair St. Martin
To Approve Minutes dated January 14, 2020.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
2. Reorganization of Planning Commission
Motion by Vice Chair St. Martin
Second by Commissioner Colindres
To nominate Robert Tinker as the Chairman for 2020.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
Motion by Vice Chair St. Martin
Second by Commissioner Smith
To nominate Patrick Stephens as Vice Chair
Approved by a unanimous vote.
3. Consider PLAN2020-0403 for an Amendment to the Beaumont Center Sign Program Located
at 1659 and 1661 E. 6th Street.
Motion by Commissioner Smith
Second by Vice Chair Stephens
To approve PLAN2020-0403 to amend the Beaumont Center Sign Program as presented.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
4. Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider a One (1) Year Extension of Time for Tentative Tract
Map No. 36583 to Subdivide 192.61 Acres into 497 Residential Lots with a Minimum Lot Size
of 7,000 Square Feet Located North of Brookside Avenue, South of Cherry Valley Boulevard,
west of Hannon Road and East of the I-10 Freeway
Commissioner Smith recused himself on this item.
Public Hearing opened at 6:21 p.m.
M. White - Representing City Ventures, gave further clarification on the extension and
answered questions of the Commission.
Public Hearing closed at 6:26 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner St. Martin
Second by Vice Chair Stephens
To forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council to approve a one (1) year
extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 36583.
Approved by a 4-0 vote
Commissioner Smith recused.
5. VAR2020-0071 and 07-PP-12 consideration of a request for a variance from the light standard
height limit of 20 feet (Section 8.50.070.3) to a maximum of 25 feet and a modification of the
conditions of approval for Plot Plan 07-PP-12 for 13.6 acres located within the Sundance
Specific Plan at the southwest corner of 8th Street and Highland Springs Avenue
Public Hearing opened at 6:39 p.m.
J. Harriman - Representing the Sundance Corp gave clarification to the lights in concern and
answered questions of the Commission.
M. Mason - A resident next to the Sundance Corp. expressed concerns with the current
lighting and future signal lights to be installed.
J. Andres - Expressed concerns regarding the lighting and asked for shields on the lights.
Public Hearing closed at 7:01 p.m.
Motion by Commissioner Colindres
Second by Commissioner Smith
To approve Variance VAR2020-0071
Approved by a unanimous vote.
Motion by Commissioner Smith
Second by Commissioner St. Martin
To forward to City Council a recommendation of approval of a modification of the
conditions of approval.
Approved by a unanimous vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT at 7:10 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Beaumont Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March
10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. or thereafter as noted on the posted Agenda at City Hall
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