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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/02/87BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 1987 The Planning Commission met in a Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 1987, in the City Council Chambers with Chairperson Burton presiding: Meeting called to Order at 6:32 P.M. On Roll Call, the following commissioners were present: Commissioners Remy, Ingrao, Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. Commissioner Tapp was excused. Affidavit of Posting was read. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed. It should be noted for the record that Attorney Robinson was present at the meeting. 1. Study Session held from 6:32 P.M., to 6:55 P.m., instead of from 6:00 P.M., to 7:00 P.M., due to lack of a quorm. Recessed at 6:55 P.M., reconvening at 7:02 P.M. 2. The Minutes of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of May 19, 1987, were approved as submitted. 3. Oral Communications: Response to Commissioner Remy's inquiry for zoning matter. PD Beeler's response to Commissioner Remy's inquiry for zoning clarification for property bounded by Cherry, 8th and 9th Streets was, it is still zoned as single family and the property known as Pennsylvania Apartments is the Tavaglione project located between 9th and 10th Streets which is zoned High Density Residential. Discussion was had pertaining to the property on American, Xenia and the North side of 6th Street. On motion by Commissioner Remy, seconded by Commissioner Schuelke requesting staff to investigate the zoning where the businesses are located on 6th Street and the RMF Use between Pennsylvania, Cherry, 8th and 9th Streets with possible recommendation for a change of zone. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Remy, Ingrao, Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Tapp. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Schuelke ask staff for an update on the status of the Chapel of Roses. PD Beeler explained that the Chapel of Roses will be coming before the commission on June 16, 1987 for an appeal of conditions which was submitted by Councilwoman Connors. Also, clarification from the state has not yet been received. Commissioner Remy then asked about the zoning on Sunnyslope and Cougar Way (87- ANX -2) which was approved on June 2, 1987 with PD Beeler responding that when she first called the County of Riverside they informed her that the property was Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 1987 Page 2 zoned R -2 and that on this date, she again called and was informed that it was zoned R -A -1. Commission felt that their approval was based on the information that the property was already zoned County R -2 which was consistent with the City's zoning of medium density. Attorney Robinson informed the commission that he would have to check this out since the commission acted on erroneous information in reaching their vote. PD Beeler commented that the application received from the owner showed the property to be zoned MDR. On motion by Commissioner Ingrao, seconded by Commissioner Schuelke to direct the City Attorney to investigate the voting as to what could be done pursuant to erroneous information given the commission on Annexation 87 -ANX -2 and that City Council be apprised of this information. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Remy, Ingrao, Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Tapp. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Schuelke requested that a copy of the Assessor's Parcel Map be included in the agenda packets of the items listed on the agendas. On motion by Commissioner Schuelke, seconded by Commissioner Remy, staff was directed to include this in the agenda packets. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call votes: AYES: Commissioners Remy, Ingrao, Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Tapp. ABSTAIN: None. Commissioner Ingrao questioned the policy in operating a manufacturing retail business out of a residence. CON'T PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. 87- PP -10, 6 Unit Apartment Complex, located at 649 Michigan. Applicant, Fairfax. This item was continued to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 1987. 5. 87- CUP -1, Sandblasting Operation, located at 238 Maple at 3rd Street. Applicant, Keith Burton. This item was also continued to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 1987. 6. 87 -PP -4, Solid Waste Transfer Station, located at the N/E Corner of lst and American. Applicant, E. Ross Heale. PD Beeler presented the staff report outlining the Amended Conditions of Approval and the Additional Agreement stating that staff stands by the original recommendation of approval. Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 7:30 Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 1987 Page 3 P.M., asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Gary Koontz, CM Engineering, 225 E. Airport Dr. concur with all the conditions; introduced Mr. Steve Samaniego who is a Supervising Sanitarian with the County Health Department Environmental Health Services Division and also serves as Supervisor for the Local Enforcement Agency (Health Dept.) and wanted Mr. Samaniego to answer any questions the commission might have. Mr. Steve Samanie o, Riverside Count Environmental Health, 3575 1 th Street Ma 1, Riverside, a resse the commission commenting that the Local Enforcement Agency is mandated by the State to oversee any solid waste facility within the County of Riverside and they incorporate any conditions regarding city planning, water quality, land use, etc., into the permit as long as it goes through the whole CEQA process; Health Dept. sees no problem - would approve; usually the port -a- potties are on a temporary basis if there is no near -by connections for sewer available; some facilities in the county have port -a- potties being used as permanent facilities; however, these sites are out in the desert areas and rural areas where it is not feasible to connect to a sewer for an operation that is small. Mr. Ron Belshe, 113 Maple Avenue, Beaumont, addressed the commission commenting on the spring �eanup that the City has provided; opposed to a continued use of a portable toilet; this temporary waste transfer site is in close proximity to the existing landfill - wonders personally if there is a possibility that it could be used for some other reason other than a collection of local solid waste for transfer purposes or if by some chance vehicles that could not make it to the landfill on time could park overnight at the site; doesn't believe we need this facility. Dr. Randhawa, 754 E.3rd Street, addressed the commission commenting t at we want something like Presley's project on this section of the city; doesn't feel it is needed; wanted to know who will be watching for toxic waste that will be dumped. Jean Bailie, 162 S. Maple, Beaumont, addressed the commission questioning the paved portion of 1st Street; also questioned that this type of business might set a precedence; asked procedural question - how is she notified; Wanted to know if reports are open to the public. PD Beeler noted that if she wants to receive agendas for everything, then she should supply the Planning Department with stamped, addressed envelopes; otherwise, if in attendance at the meeting you would know of the continuance. Mr. Gary Koontz, addressed the commission again explaining that Here is no sewer line to connect - septic tank may be possible but its questionable as to how long this facility will be operating at this level; nothing in the conditions of approval to permit them to park extra vehicles over night; toxics will be the responsible of the operator to take care of and the health dept. will be responsbile through their Hazard Waste program; trucks on paved areas - the area is designated as an industrial area; precedence setting will be the determination of the commission; feels they can be a benefit to the city. Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 1987 Page 4 There being no one else wishing to speak from the audience, Chairperson Burton then closed the public hearing at 7:52 P.M., turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. PD Beeler explained that when this facility opens they will be responsible for cleaning up the trash in the area pursuant to the maintenance agreement. Under this agreement they will have three (3) hours in which to clean up the trash. Lengthy discussion was had by the commission pertaining to the need for this facility, portable toilet, trash in area, fencing and zoning in relation to the Loma Linda Annexation. Recessed at 8:02 P.M., in order for file to be pulled on Loma Linda and Dorn Properties. Meeting reconvened at 8:10 P.M. Commissioner Remy felt that manufacturing should not be South of Second Street with Commissioner Schuelke feeling that the area would be better zoned as Industrial Park. PD Beeler commented that under the Residential Planned Unit Development, they are allowed a mixture of some commercial. Chairperson Burton ask the question "is it a disposal service" with Attorney Robinson stating he didn't know if it could be defined this way or not, it sounds like its a waste management system, a transfer of waste, as opposed to a disposal waste at this point. Doesn't have an answer to the question at this time. PD Beeler ask if the commission would like to add a condition to the plot plan to renew or review it in a certain amount of time. Also, if the project grows, they will be coming back before the commission and then we will be looking at paving the street, etc. On motion by Commissioner Schuelke, seconded by Commissioner Remy to deny this project with the following findings: 1. there already exists adequate landfill dump sites in the area in close proximity to this project; 2. that it is not compatible with the area immediately south, which is zoned Planned Unit Development; 3. not a permitted use in the ML Zone. Motion carried unanimously to deny 87 -PP -4 with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Remy, Ingrao, Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Tapp. ABSTAIN: None. Chairperson Burton noted that the applicant has ten (10) in which to appeal. Jean Bailie, addressed the commission again wanting to know that a ter the hearing has been held, if there is an appeal Planning Commission Meeting of June 2, 1987 Page 5 filed how does the general public know about it. Chairperson Burton informed her that it would be advertised as a public hearing before the City Council and property owners within 300' would be notified. Dr. Randhawa, addressed the commission again wanting to know why the employees' we are paying in the City did not find it as a permitted use, with PD Beeler responding that she and the City Manager had discussed this project and decided to pursue this under Title 17 uses that are allowed. Dr. Randhawa, again commented about the difference in zoning g n relation to 87 -ANX -2 and getting official information in writing with PD Beeler responding that the County of Riverside was notified and asked that they response in ten (10) days - normally, if they do not respond it means they have no comment - no objections. SCHEDULED MATTERS: 7. Approval of Updated Zoning Map. PD Beeler asked the commission to look at the new zoning maps as well as the general plan which was just completed, in order to see if all changes were made pursuant to all research that was done - all employees have looked at it pertaining to their special areas and no changes were made. There was lengthy discussion pertaining to the updated zoning map and it was felt that the commission needed more time in order to review the maps. This matter was continued to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 1987. PD Beeler noted that June 13, 1987, is the CEQA /Developer's Meeting here at the City of Beaumont. 7 Continued meeting from April 21, 1987, for discussion and possible instructions to staff regarding the Textual Code Amendment for an Ordinance repealing Sections 17.55.005 through 17.55.200 of the Beaumont Municipal Off - Street Parking and Loading. This matter was discussed in part and then continued to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 16, 1987. There being no further business before the commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Planning ommi ion Secretary