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HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/04/1988 PABEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 1988 The Planning Commission met in a Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, October 4, 1988, in the City Council Chambers with Acting Chairperson Remy presiding. Meeting was called to Order at 7:05 P.M. On Roll Call, the following commissioners were present: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke and Acting Chairperson Remy. Commissioner Fries arrived shortly thereafter and Chairperson Burton 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 September 20, 1988, were approved as submitted. 2. Oral Communication: 3. Director's Report: CDD Koules reported that at the City Council Meeting of September 26, 1988, they reaffirmed the Commission's approval of the D. J. Ward move -on building and directed City Attorney to amend Section 15.28.090 of the Beaumont Municipal Code that deals with move -on buildings so that in the future the move -on buildings would be handled in the same manner as a single family residence. ON ITEMS 4, 5 AND 7 THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:10 P.M., AND CONTINUED TO THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 25, 1988. 4. 87- PP -17, 87 -V -6 and 87- ND -39, a proposed 4 unit apartment building, located at 738 Chestnut between 7th & 8th Streets. Applicant, Victor Schiro. 5. 87- PP -19, a proposed three apartment units, located at 673 Massachusetts. Applicant, Howard Haig. 7. 88 -PP -3, 88 -V -4 and 88- ND -14, a proposed 60 unit Travelodge Motel and a Variance to allow a 55 ft. high sign with a 200' square foot surface area, located on the south side of Fourth Street about 300 feet east of Beaumont Avenue. Applicant, Sam Lee and Daniel Tsai. 6. 87 -DP -1 and 87 -TM -3, a proposed development on 160 acres consisting of 366 detached single family units, 224 multi- family units and 21 acres of commercial uses. The residential construction is proposed to be developed in 9 phases and the commercial development at a future time; located on the south side of Highway 60, and south of Western Knolls Drive, at the westerly City limits. Applicant, John Thomas, Beaumont Associates. Acting Chairperson Remy opened the public hearing at 7:11 P.M., asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. John Thomas 21202 Kroll Dr., Huntington Beach addressed the commission delivering a letter to the secretary (see attached); commented that Hubert Webb is ill and is unable to attend this meeting but would like to speak Minutes of PC October 4, 1988 Page 2 to the Planning Commission to address all the meetings he has had with Beaumont staff members; the conditions of approval asks for all the construction documents and all the improvement plans before approval is given to the tentative map - which is never done; Mr. Thomas elaborated on each condition of approval objecting to all. Acting Chairperson Remy then closed the public hearing at 7:40 P.M., turning the matter over to the commission. It was the feeling of the commission that there were a lot of unanswered questions pertaining to this project and on motion by Commissioner Schuelke to continue this hearing until the next meeting to allow the engineer for the project the opportunity to address the Planning Commission as to his views regarding the conditions of approval by the City Engineer, and to request that our City Engineer be present at that meeting as well as the City Manager. Attorney Ryskamp noted that normally the City Manager prefers not to attend the commission meetings because he attends and represents the City Council meetings. Commissioner Schuelke then commented that if the City Manager could not attend, if he would address the commission in the form of a letter pertaining to his comments and commitments for the project - specifically sewer. Attorney Ryskamp noted that before the motion is adopted we need a statement from Mr. Thomas on the record that he agrees as he agreed on the 6th of September that any action taken at the continued meeting which is being given at his request be deemed to have taken place on the 6th of September for purposes of the Streamlining Act. Mr. John Thomas, then requested that this matter be continued to the meeting of October 25, 1988 in order to give Hubert Webb the opportunity to share information and discuss with the commission questions they might have; however, in continuing this matter, he would not be waiving any of his benefits which may have resulted or accured from violating the State Streamlining Act and further, whatever action is taken would be back dated to the 6th of September. Attorney Ryskamp commented that any action that takes place at the meeting of October 25, 1988 is deemed to have occurred on the 6th of September for purposes of the Permit Streamlining Act. Commissioner Bruner then seconded the motion. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke and Acting Chairperson Remy. NOES: Commissioner Fries. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Chairperson Burton. 8. 88- PUP -2, a proposed church located on 1.52 acres at the east side of Pennsylvania Avenue, between 11th Street and 12th Street (1174 Pennsylvania Avenue). Applicant, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah witnesses. CDD Koules informed the commission that due to an oversight in the preparation and a review of the plot plan submitted, the plot plan shows parking within the required front yard setback. Applicant has been informed and it is the option Minutes of PC October 4, 1988 Page 3 of the commission to either hear this and condition it or continue the item and refer it back to staff. The applicant earlier represented to staff a plan they prepared that would delete the parking within the required front yard setback. The recommendation of staff would be no parking in the front yard setback. Acting Chairperson Remy then opened the public hearing at 7:53 P.M., asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. John Jones, 1159 Orange Ave, addressed the commission commenting: yesterday they were informed that there was a problem with the parking and they prepared a new site plan which was distributed to the commission; the extension of the setback is incorporated in the landscaping areas; added four parking spaces on the south side; have answered the question about the setback, feels this matter should not be continued and because of the approval indicated in the staff report would like to have it considered and approved tonight. Mr. David Hacker, 490 S. Farrell Dr., Palm Springs , addressed the commission speaking in favor of the project and commented that Pennsylvania is shown on the General Plan to be a secondary highway and as such is meant to carry a good amount of traffic - this would be a normal and a good usage of this type of street for a facility of this type. Mr. Mark J. Stoker, 6342 Airway Dr., Yucca valley, addressed the commission stating he is a general contractor from Yucca Valley; has outgrown the existing facility in this community; gave background on type of construction method that will be used; vacant land in the back will be used for future growth; will comply with the ordinance pertaining to fencing. CDD Koules noted that he would like to keep the fencing open for a closer look as what the interpretation of the ordinance is. Mr. Darrell Cornett, 13116 Palo Alto, Beaumont, addressed the commission speaking in favor of building the Kingdom Hall. Mr. Pat Moore, 1186 Pennsylvania, Beaumont, addressed the commission speaking in opposition of the project. His property adjoins the property in question; concerned over traffic problem, noise; wanted to know if his zoning would be affected. CDD Koules explained that it would not affect his zoning. Acting Chairperson Remy then closed the public hearing at 8:21 P.M., turning the matter back to the commission. CDD Koules commented that he would recommend that Condition No. 1 of the conditions of approval be amended to read that applicant shall substantially conform to the revised plot plan as submitted on October 4, 1988, along with the Architect's Renderings for front elevation and floor plan. Further, Condition No. 2 to construct 5' -wide sidewalk in line with existing sidewalks. The commission discussed this project at length incorporating the above amendments in the conditions of approval and also adding Condition No. 12 that applicant is Minutes of PC October 4, 1988 Page 4 to control the dust on the unimproved portion of the lot. On motion by Commissioner Schuelke to approve 88 -PUP -2 and recommendation of approval by City Council of 88 -ND -5 as submitted, subject to the amended conditions of approval by staff and the city engineer. Seconded by Commissioner Fries. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke, Fries and Acting Chairperson Remy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Chairperson Burton. 9. Appeal filed by Adams Advertising. This item is to be noticed for the hearing of October 25, 1988. 10. City Attorney's legal opinion in response to Commissioner Schuelke's question of Minor Plot Plans /Plot Plan requirements for M -L zone. It was felt by the Commission that Mr. Ryskamp's interpretation of Section 17.50.205 (b) 1RR1 was clear in that if a project proposes to use vacant or undeveloped land and there are off site improvements, and no further off site improvements will be required, the minor plot plan may be used, if off site improvements will be required, it is necessary to have a full plot plan with hearing. 11. Authorization for Planning Commission Members to attend UCR Workshop on "Property Development Agreements and Vesting Tentative Map" (cost $145. each). Mr. Ryskamp commented that he and CDD Koules would get together and schedule a Workshop to be held here in Beaumont on a Saturday morning sometime before Christmas. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Cherry ylor BEAUMONT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP GENERAL PARTNER October 4, 1988 City of Beaumont Planning Commission City Clerk PO Box 158 Beaumont, CA 92223 -0158 JOHN THOMAS RE: 87 DP -1 and 87 TM -3 /Participation at Planning Commission Hearing Dear Sir or Madam: This hand delivered letter is intended to advise the City of Beaumont that Beaumont Associates will participate in the October 4, 1988 planning commission hearing pertaining to the above - captioned project under a full reservation } of rights. Neither Beaumont Associates' decision to participate, nor any aspect of such participation, shall be deemed a waiver of any of its rights accruing under the Permit Streamlining Act. Respect Submitt , Jo onas aumont Associates mmowqOCT E - 1988 CITY OF BEAUMONT PLANNING DEPT.