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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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