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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 PC Meeting of July 19, 1988 Page 2 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 PC Meeting of July 19, 1988 Page 3 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 , PC Meeting of July 19, 1988 Page 4 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