HomeMy Public PortalAbout03/16/93 MinutesBEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF
MARCH 16. 1993
Meeting called to Order at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Leja swearing
in Paul DePalatis, Harry Kirkland and mike Moreno as new
commissioners replacing Larry Israelson, Michael Burch and Kurtis
Kisling.
Roll Call: Commissioners DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno, and
Chairman Prouty. Commissioner Echlin was excused.
Affidavit of Posting was read.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed.
1. Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman for the Planning
Commission.
On motion by Commissioner DePalatis, seconded by Commissioner
Kirkland to nominate Francis Prouty as Chairman. No other
nominations for chairman were received. Motion carried with
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno, and
Chairman Prouty.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Echlin.
ABSTAIN: None.
On motion by Commissioner DePalatis, seconded by Chairman
Prouty to nominate Commissioner Echlin as Vice Chairman. No
other nominations were received. Motion carried with the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno, and
Chairman Prouty.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Echlin.
ABSTAIN: None.
2. The Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of January 19,
1993, were approved as submitted.
3. Oral Communication: None.
4. Director's Report: Planning Director, Nicole Criste outlined
the Director's Report in detail pertaining to the duties/
tasks /procedures and legal requirements for the Planning
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
5. 93 -PP -1 and 93 -ND -49 proposed construction of a 4,000 sq. ft.
lumber yard building to be located at 1257 E. 6th Street.
Applicant, Richard Davis.
Chairman Prouty opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. asking
for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak.
There being none, he closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
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CD Nicole Criste continued stating that there is a potential
conflict with the quality of the development that is planned
for the downtown area in the general plan.
Chairman Prouty then re- opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
in order to give Mr. Patel from the audience an opportunity to
speak.
Mr. Jay Patel, owner of Windsor Motel, addressed the
commission stating he would like to save the trees between
the proposed lumber yard and his building (along the
easterly property line).
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Prouty
closed the public hearing at 7 :20 p.m.
PD Nicole Criste commented that she had spoken with the
applicant's contractor several times before submittal of their
application; however, the applicant's desire was to submit an
application for a metal building. She further commented that
she made the statement to the contractor that staff would
prefer conventional construction. The applicant does have
the option to make application for a metal building.
On motion by Commissioner DePalatis, seconded by Commissioner
Kirkland to continue this project to the Planning Commission
Meeting of April 20, 1993. motion carried with the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and
Chairman Prouty.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Echlin.
ABSTAIN: None.
6. 93 -PP -2, proposed remodeling of Beaumont Plaza site, including
re- stucco of structure and improvements to landscaping and
signage. Located at the northwest corner of 7th Street and
Beaumont Avenue. Applicant, Tom Irvin.
Chairman Prouty opened the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. asking
for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak.
Mr. Tom Irvin, 131 Cajon, Redlands, addressed the commission
stating that the owner agrees with staff's recommendation of
the project.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Prouty then
closed the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. turning the matter back
to the commission.
The commission felt the remodeling of this structure would
greatly enhance this building complex.
On motion by Commissioner Kirkland, seconded by Commissioner
DePalatis to approve this project per staff's recommendation,
subject to the Conditions of Approval. Motion carried with
the following roll call vote: