HomeMy Public PortalAbout07/19/1988BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
JULY 19, 1988
The Planning Commission met in a Regular Planning Commission
Meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 1988, in the City Council Chambers
with Chairperson Burton presiding:
neeting was called to Order at 7:01 P.M.
On Roll Call, the following commissioners were present:
Commissioners Bruner, Fries and Chairperson Burton. Commissioner
Remy arrived shortly thereafter, and Commissioner Schuelke was
excused.
Affidavit of Posting was read.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed.
1. Minutes for the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of June
21, 1988, were approved as submitted.
2. Oral Communication: None.
3. Director's Report: CDD Koules reported that the City
Council at its last meeting, approved the Off- Street Parking
requirements as recommended by the Planning Commission and
also approved the Handicap Space requirements both
items were distributed to the Commission.
4. 88- PUP -1, 88 -V -2 and 88 -ND -6, a proposed Church in existing
structure, and Variance for reduction of required number of
parking spaces, located at the Corner of 6th and Edgar
Streets. Applicant, Don Williams Deliverance Ministries.
CDD Y.oules presented the staff report explaining that a
Variance was needed since the parking lot was not adjacent
to the structure. tie commented that the applicant has a
lease agreement showing that he has lease rights to the
parking lot. He noted that he has no problem with the
church having special meetings.
Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 7:09
P.M., asking the applicant if he wished to speak in favor of
his project.
Don Williams, Pastor of the church, addressed the commission
stating that he had given Mr. Koules his normal business
hours but also needs hours for special meetings; has an
option to buy the building.
Chairnerson Burton then asked if there were any opponents
and there being none, she closed the public hearing at 7:10
P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for
discussion. -
It was felt by the commission that hours, should not be
limited to a church with CDD Koules commenting that if the
commission chooses they could strike Condition No. 17.
There was also discussion pertaining to turns, with the
commission feeling that processions of anylkind should turn
right only from the parking, lot.
On motion by Commission Bruner to approve 88- CUP -1, changing
Condition No. 17 to read:
Any processions leaving the parking lot to make .right hand
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turns only.
Also approving 88 -V -2 and recommending approval by City
Council of Negative Declaration 88 -ND -6; seconded by
Commissioner Fries. Motion carried unanimously with the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Fries, Remy and Chairperson
Burton.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Schuelke.
6. 88 -CUP -2 and 88 -ND -5, a proposed Three Bay Automotive Shop
performing maintenance and light repair, located at 1085
Beaumont Avenue. Applicant, A. B. Broyles.
CDD Koules presented the staff report and commented that the
report shows access of the alley which is incorrect. The
plot plan submitted by the applicant does show the access
off of 11th Street; however, this does not change staff's
recommendation for denial. The reason being that this is in
a C -id Commercial Neighborhood Zone and the C -N zone as
indicated in the report shows the intention being for office
professional and small convenience retail. Staff feels this
project is out of characater with the area. Also a negative
declaration was advertised but has not been prepared.
Should the commission and the city council approve this,
staff would still have to get together with applicant to
work up conditions of approval and prepare a negative
declaration.
Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 7:19
P.M., asking Mr. Broyles for comments.
Marshal Broyles, 1085 Beaumont Avenue, addressed the
commission stating that: wants to put up a small garage;
would be the only mechanic for quite awhile - maybe one
helper; doesn't plan on growing large; will advertise in the
local throw -away papers; will primarily get business from
the people that pull in the Circle -K across the street; will
live in the house in the front which totally blocks the view
of the garage from Beaumont Avenue; two story garage there
now; will landscape; wants to clean up the property.
Roger Berg, 1164 Euclid, addressed the commission commenting
that: feels that at the applicant has proposed is good;
will blend in with the concept for the area; thinks it wise
to approve this project.
Chairperson Burton than asked if there were any opponents
for this project.
Pat Coffer, 1061 Beaumont Avenue, addressed the commission
stating: she lives 2 houses south of this proposal; feels
this business is not compatible with the rest of the
neighborhood; hazard if vehicles are parked all around and
people waiting.
Chris Coffer, 1061 Beaumont Avenue, addressed the commission
stating: he agrees that this project is not compatible with
the other buildings in this area - opposed to a garage in
this area.
Marshal Broyles, addressed the commission again stating:
that t woull be clean and neat and doesn't see where it
would increase any traffic whatsoever; would be open from 8
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to 5 or 9 to 6 five days a week - Monday through Friday;
does not intend to have on the street parking.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Burton
then closed the public hearing at 7:29 P.M., turning the
matter back to the commission for discussion.
There was discussion pertaining to this project with
Commissionr Remy questioning as to when this area of
Beaumont became C -N.
CDD Koules noted that five blocks of commercial neighborhood
on both sides of the street from 7th to 12th was not there
by accident, it would seem that someone had some thinking in
mind to take all five blocks. Further commenting, that he
could only interpret the Ordinance the way it is stated and
the intent of the C -N zoning is very clear.
Chairperson Burton commented that if the commission wants to
consider granting this CUP a better plan is needed and the
project will have to go back to staff in order for
conditions of approval to be prepared. Also, if this goes
back to staff for conditions of approval, then there is a
strong indication that this CUP will be approved with
Commissioners Remy and Fries commenting that they did not
see a problem with it.
CDD Koules noted that his understanding is that you are
recommending approval; however, it is to go back to staff
in order for staff to meet with the applicant and prepare
conditions of approval and a negative declaration.
On motion by Commissioner Remy to tentatively approval 88-
CUP -2 and that it be sent back to staff for conditions of
approval and a negative declaration. Further, that it be
continued to the Meeting of August 16, 1988; seconded by
Commissioner Fries. Motion carried with the following roll
call vote:
AYES;: Commissioners Remy, Fries and Chairperson Burton.
NOES: Commissioner Bruner.
ABSENT: Commissioner Schuelke.
ABSTAIN: None.
7. An Ordinance of the City of Beaumont adding Chapter 17.36 to
the Beaumont Municipal Code, entitled "Specific Planning
Area Zone ". Applicant, City of Beaumont.
Chairperson Burton opened the public hearing at 7:42 P.M.,
asking if anyone from the audience wished to speak, there
being none she then closed the public hearing at 7:43 P.M.
CDD Koules commented that the City is presently processing
three annexations totalling 1,400 acres which are being
processed now as'specific plans. Also, in addition to the
annexations a zone is needed to implement this specific
plan which would give flexibility and at the same time
spell out contents that would be thorough as to what the
specific plan submittal would look like.
On motion by Commissioner Bruner recommeding approval of
Chapter 17.36 to the Beaumont Municipal Code, entitled
"Specific Planning Area Zone "; seconded by Commissioner
Remy. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Fries, Remy and Chairperson
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Burton.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Schuelke.
ABSTAIN: None.
Chairperson Burton noted for the record that she will be
gone from August 20, 1988 to September 29, 1988.
There being no further business before the commission, the
meeting adjourned at 7:47 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
C <ry ylo
Plann' g Cc ission Secretary