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HomeMy Public PortalAbout08/15/89BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 1989 The Planning Commission met in a Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 15, 1989, in the City Council Chambers with Chairperson Burton presiding. Meeting was called to Order at 7:00 P.M. Affidavit of Posting was read. On Roll Call, the following commissioners were present: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke, Fries and Chairperson Burton. Commissioner Remy arrived shortly thereafter. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed. 1. The minutes for the Planning Commission meeting of Wednesday, July 5, 1989, were approved as submitted. 2. Oral Communication: Mr. Jack Chamberlain, 1334 Michigan, Beaumont, addressed the commission stating he opposed the sewer main being placed in the street on Michigan and further, stressed his concern as to whether the rear of his property had an alley or an easement. After discussion with the commission and the City Engineer explaining the reason for the sewer placement on Michigan, this item was placed on the agenda for discussion at the Meeting of September 19, 1989. 3. Director's Report: Community Development Director, Stephen Koules, introduced Mr. Douglas Fazekas, Assistant Planner to the Commission noting that Mr. Fazekas was hired by the City May 12, 1989. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. 89 -TM -1, (Tract 24273) and 89- ND -10, for a proposed subdivision of 7.72 acres, consisting of thirty -six (36) single family lots, located at the southeast corner of 14th Street and Michigan Avenue. Applicant, Seam Properties, Inc. COD Koules presented the staff report noting that the project is designed to prevent direct traffic onto 14th Street and meets the minimum lot size of 6000 s.f. for the zone. Staff has recommended a 6' high wall along 14th Street and applicant has agreed to this. A wall with the proper landscaping in front would serve as an attractive buffer - these would be the rear yards of lots backing up to 14th Street. Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M. asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Shahan Gharibian, President of Seam Properties, Inc. addressed the commission commenting that he does agree with the conditions with one correction. The correction is 4.03, Section 4 - On -Site Improvements of the City Engineer's Conditions - would like "if needed" added. Mr. Jim Dotson, City Engineer, wanted to clarify and to add the words "if needed" to the Section and commented that it may well be they will not need a retaining wall. Chairperson Burton commented that the name "Cherry Circle" was not conducive for a street name and suggested it be changed with Mr. Gharibian stating "no problem ". PC (Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 2 There being no opponents wishing to speak, Chairperson Burton then closed the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. There was lengthly discussion by the commission with Mr. Dotson explaining the sewer main as well as the one he would like to see abandoned. He further commented there would be no vehicular access into the back yards, the only access being for Edison Company and the City of Beaumont. Also, there would be no dedicated alleyway, only an easement for sewer and power lines. Chairperson Burton re- opened the public hearing at 7:26 P.M. in order for Mr. Chamberlain to speak. Mr. Jack Chamberlain, 1334 (Michigan Avenue, Beaumont, addressed the commission speaking as an opponent to the location of the sewer main. Chairperson Burton then closed the re- opened public hearing at 7:34 P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. City Engineer Dotson commented that due to the expense to the City, it was his preference that every back yard sewer be removed and this was the reason in his conditions that he asked for a stub so that in the future the sewer main can be placed in the streets. Mr. Dotson also identified 14th Street as an alternate east /west corridor in order to keep I -10 from being jammed in the event of an emergency. Mr. Dotson also explained the setbacks from 14th Street for this project commenting that beginning at the centerline over 38' you are at the curb face, then over 6 more feet you're at 4419 then over 11 more feet you're at the face of the block wall and between the back of the sidewalk and the face of the blockwall will be 11 feet of dirt which will be planted. The developer will bear the expense and will then submit to a 1972 Street Lighting and Landscaping maintenance Act. It is the intent to get a decorative block wall and then landscaping in front of it of a width of 6' on Michigan and a width of 11' on 14th Street and a 6' wide sidewalk. Commissioner Schuelke asked about bikeways with COD Koules noting it should be looked at in a comprehensive way. On motion by Commissioner Bruner recommending approval by City Council of 89 -TM -1 and 89- ND -10, subject to the amended conditions of approval for a proposed thirty -six (36) lot single family subdivision, located at the southeast corner of 14th Street and Michigan Avenue with the change of 4.03 of the City Engineer's Conditions to show "if needed" and the addition of Condition No. 10 to read "Landscaping Plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission "; seconded by Commissioner Fries. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke, Fries and Chairperson Burton. NOES: Commissioner Remy. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. It was noted for staff that the Landscaping Plan does not have to be advertised. 5. 89 -TIM -4 (Tract 24621) and 89- ND -119 for a proposed subdivision of 7.96 acres, consisting of thirty -five (35) single family lots, located at the southeast corner of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. Applicant, R.G. Development. PC Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 3 COD Koules presented the staff report noting that most of the lots range from 6000 to 7000 sq. ft. in size. Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 8:06 P.M. asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Dick Garcia, 563 Acosta Drive, Banning, addressed the commission noting they were happy to accept all the conditions as proposed by the Planning Department, also his new address is 3559 West Ramsey, Suite C -6, Banning. Chairperson Burton then closed the public hearing at 8:10 P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. City Engineer Dotson, noted that the curb on this project from centerline of 14th Street will be 381. Along Pennsylvania the right of way stays at 40' width on the half side. Also, between the sidewalk edge and right of way should be 11 feet. Cherry Avenue will be 100 feet plus. He noted that the written conditions supercedes the map with COD Koules noting that the motion could be approved as per amended corrections. Jim Dotson then asked for a correction under 4.04 (d) on his conditions to read "Lot 21 not Lot 2211. On motion by Commissioner Fries recommending approval by City Council of 89 -TM -4 (Tract 24621) and 89- ND -11, subject to the amended conditions of approval for a proposed subdivision of 7.95 acres, consisting of thirty -five (35) single family lots, located at the southeast corner of 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue as corrected, and that the Landscaping Plan come before the commission for review and approval with 4.03 of the City Engineer's Conditions to be corrected to read "if needed "; seconded by Commissioner Remy. motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Fries and Remy. NOES: Commissioner Schuelke and Chairperson Burton. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 6. 89 -PM -1 (PM 24806) and 89- ND -12, for a proposed subdivision project of 1.26 acres consisting of four (4) single family lots, located at 1215 Pennsylvania Avenue. Applicant, Don Higdon. COD Koules presented the staff report noting that this project is to be split into 4 lots with each lot averaging in size from 10,692 sq. ft. to almost 15,000 sq. ft. Staff's recommendation is that of approval. Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 8:24 P.M. asking for proponents/ opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Tom Isgro, 1241 Pennsylvania Avenue, the commission commenting that he did no have to remove the existing power pole - is that the post office will not deliver is placed behind the sidewalk. Further, sell the lots. Beaumont, addressed t understand if they their understanding mail if the mailbox his intention is to City Engineer Dotson noted that the conditions says "keep the sidewalks clear ". Ms. Betty Chaffin, 1246 Massachusetts, Beaumont, addressed the commission stating she lives at the end of Massachusetts and wanted to know how the street would be extended. Also she wanted to know about the water and if they would be improving the end of Massachusetts. PC Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 4 Chairperson Burton explained to Ms. Chaffin that at this time there are no houses being built - just splitting the property into 4 lots. Also the applicant will be dedicating 30 feet of roadway if and when the parcels develop. COD Koules noted that when this tentative map records as a final map, building permits can then be pulled. City Engineer Dotson noted that he is asking for 30 feet of dedication and an additional 20 feet for an easement. Also, contrary to constructing the half cul -de -sac as shown, it is now recommended that they construct a full 40 foot width roadway. Mr. Howard Clasen, 1160 E. 12th Street, Beaumont, addressed the commission noting that the cul -de -sac floods when there is a heavy rain. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairperson Burton then closed the public hearing at 8:41 P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. City Engineer Dotson noted that under Section 2, 2.01 addresses the run -off coming from Parcels 2 and 4; 2.02 addresses the run -off coming from Parcel 3; 2.03 addresses the run -off coming from Parcel 1. He explained that the effect of all this is to split the drainage so that it does not concentrate at a single point. On motion by Commissioner Fries recommending approval by City Council of 89-PM-1 (Parcel map 24606) and 89- ND -12, subject to the conditions of approval for a proposed subdivision project of 1.26 acres consisting of four (4) single family lots, located at 1215 Pennsylvania Avenue; seconded by Commissioner Bruner. motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruner, Schuelke, Fries, Remy and Chairperson Remy. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. Commission recessed at 8:47 P.MI., reconvened at 8:59 P.M. 7. BO- CUP -6 /Swap Meet. Review of Conditions of Approval of Conditional Use Permit 80 -CUP -6 as approved by the Planning Commission on July 2, 1985, for swap meet property, located at 1501 East Sixth Street. Applicant, Richard & Johnny Jacquet. CDD Koules informed the commission that Mr. Fazekas would be presenting the staff report for this project and that also this afternoon the applicant brought in a revised plot plan showing the spaces more accurately. Assistant Planner Fazekas commented that this was a review of the swap meet and that upon five (5) different dates, he and the building inspector visited the swap meet. Chairperson Burton then opened the public hearing at 9:02 P.M. asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Johnny Jacquet, Owner of the Swap Meet, addressed the commission stating they agree with the recommendation and findings and have already done a lot to come into compliance. The only question he has is on the parking lot - would prefer to level and gravel the entire area to control the dust. He noted it would be difficult to line the car spaces since the cars work it under. Investors have purchased both parcels. PC Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 5 Chairperson Burton noted that in 1985 there was a total of 94 vendor spaces on one parcel and no approval for the second parcel. Now there is a total of 141 vendor spaces on both parcels. She then asked Mr. Jacquet if they ever split a space with Mr. Jacquet stating "yes we do, but had never exceeded the maximum of 150" and splitting a space is done primarily when the vendor has driven a long way to set up at the swap met. Mr. George Salate, 5399 -A Via Carisso, Leisure World, Luguna Hills, addressed the commission commenting that the owners as well as himself were very impressed with the swap meet and the orderliness of it. Chairperson Burton then closed the public hearing at 9:17 P.M. turning the matter back to the commission for discussion. There was much discussion pertaining to this project with Chairperson Burton noting that possibly Johnny Jacquet should make a new application. Commissioner Schuelke questioned the traffic problem coming out of the swap meet as well as people crossing 6th Street with Assistant Planner Fazekas noting that a traffic study would need to be done to find out the feasibility of crosswalks. Mr. Fazekas commented that the applicant has spoken with the property owner on the west side of Xenia and they (applicant) will post "no parking" signs. After discussion, Chairperson Burton re- opened this public hearing at 9:30 P.M. and continued the matter to the meeting of September 19, 1989, in order for the applicant to have time to bring the swap meet into compliance with the conditions of approval. COD Koules noted that since there is some contradiction in terms of the dust control and stripping, the applicant needs direction from the Planning Commission as to what is preferred. Mr. Jacquet commented that the problem is the oil doesn't stay because the chalk absorbs it. Chairperson Burton then noted that the dust control method shall be 3/4" crushed rock or sprayed with a low specific gravity road oil which shall be applied to the roadways of the parking area, but may exclude parking stalls for stripping purposes. The entire unpaved section along the property in question of Xenia Avenue shall be sprayed with the same low specific gravity oil. The road oil shall be as specified by the City Engineer. Dust Control Method to be completed within 21 calendar days after approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Applicant is to work with staff and city engineer on what to do about the parking /stripping. SCHEDULED MATTERS: B. 87 -PP -2 and 87- ND -23, a request for a one year extension of time for proposed 144 apartment complex, located at the northwest corner of 14th Street and Beaumont Avenue. Applicant, Allied Group, Inc. COD Koules presented the staff report explaining the extensions and noting he felt that the second extension could establish a precedence - applicant should offer convincing justification to the Planning Commission that there is a unique situation that has precluded them from completing the process. PC Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 6 Mr. Francois Elahl, 11950 Elahl Court, Sunnymead, addressed the commission commenting he disagrees with the Planning Director and City Engineer. They have paid for the increase in capacity of the sewer line in the sum of about $34,000. He noted that Mr. Dotson has all their improvements except the sewer design; the water district has annexed their project, and have worked with the fire department and flood control on the water channel. City Engineer Dotson commented that he returned the applicant's plans and check since it would not be proper to accept the money and plans because of the water problem they had. If they have gone ahead with the water company, they should have immediately re- submitted their plans. Has only initial set in his files. Mr. Elahl stated they received written notification from the water district of their annexation in June 1989. Mr. Nick Saab, 6 Morro Bay Dr., Corona Del Mar, addressed the commission commenting they had had problems with the water district but that it was resolved and they are in the process of annexing. Also they are contributing money for the sewer hook -ups. Mr. Elahl further noted that he hand delivered to the attention of Mr. Koules and City Manager a letter that their design of the channel had been approved by Flood Control. In response to the Commission's questions, CDD Koules noted there is not a limit on the number of extensions, there is a limit on the life of a plot plan which is 3 years. On motion by Commissioner Schuelke to continue this matter to the next meeting of September 19, 1989; seconded by Commissioner Remy. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Schuelke, Remy and Chairperson Burton. NOES: Commissioners Bruner and Fries. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 9. 89- MPP -8, Appeal by applicant of Conditions of Approval regarding Minor Plot Plan to install Modular Unit with Security Quarters, located at 202 E. Third Street. Applicants, David and Emeline Schuelke. It should be noted for the record that Commissioner Schuelke excused herself as a commissioner, seated herself in the audience and spoke as a proponent for the project. COD Koules presented the staff report noting that the report recommended approval with certain conditions. The issue being the limitation of the building for caretaker's use as opposed to office use and on the engineering conditions that were requested to take care of the drainage. The appeal is on limiting the use to a caretaker's structure and the engineering conditions which the applicant feels are excessive. Mr. Koules felt there may be some ambiguity in the fact the Light Manufacturing Zone limits the mobilehome to a caretaker's use and does not permit a mobilehome construction office - this is however, what the ordinance literally says. Ms. Emeline Schuelke, addressed the commission and in response to Mr. Koules' statement about the ordinance asked where in the ordinance did it o.k. an office for the truck terminal by way of a mobile unit. Further, Mrs. Schuelke stated that "they were encouraged that they would not have a problem and to go ahead and pay for the unit PC Minutes August 15, 1989 Page 7 and place it on the site, which they did ". Also Anchor Forest Products had a modular unit (same location) which was moved and they (applicants) would be replacing a unit. COD Koules commented he was not aware this was a replacement of an existing use. It came to him as a caretaker's unit and partly for office use. He noted that the first application was approved by Valerie Beeler but that it expired. He also noted that the truck terminal was represented as a structure. City Engineer Dotson noted that if this matter was continued he would have the City Attorney write a backup letter supporting his position - will not withdraw his recommendation. Ms. Schuelke commented that she had spoken with Mr. Hershey and that he stated the mobile unit that had been there was not a problem to him and never was. On motion by Commissioner Fries to grant the appeal to install a Modular Unit with Security Quarters, located at 202 E. Third Street; seconded by Commissioner Remy. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Fries, Remy and Chairperson Burton. NOES: Commissioner Bruner. ABSTAIN: Commissioner Schuelke. ABSENT: None. There being no further business before the commission, the meeting adjourned at 10:52 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Cherry ylo Secret y