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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/15/93 MinutesBEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1993 Meeting was called to Order at 7 :00 p.m. Roll Call: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and Chairman Prouty. Affidavit of Posting was read. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed. 1. Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Kirkland made a motion to approve the Minutes for the meeting of May 18, 1993, and the Minutes for the Special meeting of June 1, 1993, seconded by Commissioner DePalatis. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and Chairman Prouty. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 2. Oral Communication: None. 3. Director's Report: Planning Consultant Egger reported to the Commission that the issue that was previously considered by the Commission relative to revisions to the sign ordinance will be presented to the City Council on June 29 and it is expected at this time that a committee will be appointed for further analysis. Mr. Egger further reported that the City has been in the process of securing a team for the establishment of a redevelopment project area within the City. He commented that there are changes taking place relative to the California Redevelopment law which makes the use of redevelopment less feasible and less beneficial from the City's perspective, consequently, the attempt is being made to move rather quickly and fast track a project area in place before the end of the year. Mr. Egger noted there might be a need to call a special meeting in order to take a look at a potential boundary for this purpose in order to stay within the time line that has been outlined by the City Manager. He went on discussing the Lockheed Potrero Creek project and stated that substantial progress is now being made in terms of revising the plan and documents to ready them for presentation. He noted that hopefully this project will be scheduled for the July 20th hearing; however, there is some question as to whether or not it can be heard at this time due to the amount of work that has to be completed prior to the meeting and, if it cannot be heard, it will be continued —from this point forth. He continued on, informing the Commission that this project is very complicated since it is a 9,000 acre project with upwards of 12,000 units proposed. Also, there are substantial environmental issues relative to this project and there is likely to be a great deal of controversy since it has caught the attention of some of Southern California's Environmental groups. Mr. Egger then encouraged the Commissioners to give him a call if they had not been to the site and he would give them a preview of the project itself or arrange for a personal visit to the site. He noted that he would assist in any way to help the Commissioners prepare for the upcoming hearings on this project. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. 93 -RZ -2 and 93 -ND -7, a request to change the Zoning from R- A (Residential Agriculture) to C -HS (Commercial- Highway Service) on approximately 9.0 acres, located on the east side of Beaumont Avenue, south of First Street. The current General Plan designation on the site is Highway Commercial, PC minutes of June 15, 1993 Page 2 consistent with the proposed zoning. The adoption of a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act is also proposed. Applicant, Mark Hilbert. PC Egger presented the staff report on this project and stated there is a Measure A funded project that has been approved for Highway 79 that will begin construction next summer between Gilman Springs at the south end of Lamb Canyon and First Street in the City of Beaumont. This will substantially upgrade the roadway and increase the capacity from a traffic perspective. Also by way of analysis this proposal is simply one for consistency zoning with the General Plan, and that State law requires zoning to be in accordance with the General Plan. Mr. Egger noted that at some point and time when the resources and time permits, staff will consider moving ahead with a City wide zoning initiative to take all parcels that are non - conforming by virtue of the new General Plan and bring them into compliance with the General Plan. He further noted that staff felt this particular location is perfectly suitable for the type of zoning proposed and is the best and ultimate highest use on the property. Any subsequent use proposed would require submittal of a plot plan for consideration and review by the Planning Commission. Mr. Egger recommended that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of the Negative Declaration and approval of the Zone Change. Chairman Prouty opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. asking for proponents/ opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Mr. Jim McGillvray, Sanborn & Webb, 874 Beaumont Avenue, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission and commented that their object is to get into conformance with the General Plan so they can move ahead without having a long delay when he (applicant) gets his project put together. There being no one else wishing to speak, Chairman Prouty closed the public he ring at 7:13 p.m. turning the matter back to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner DePalatis then made a motion to recommend approval of Zone Change 93 -RZ -2, adoption of Negative Declaration 93 -ND -7. and adoption of an Ordinance by City Council, seconded by Commissioner Kirkland. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Echlin, Depalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and Chairman Prouty. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 5. 93 -RZ -3 and 93 -ND -80 a request to change the Zoning from R- A (Residential Agriculture) to C -G (General Commercial) on approximately 6.8 acres, located south of First Street between Orange Avenue and Palm Avenue. The current General Plan designation on the site is Business Park /Mixed Use Development. The adoption of a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act is also proposed. Applicant, Mark Hilbert. PC Egger informed the Commission that only this evening he made a discovery whereby in the transition from the draft General Plan map to the final map there was a discrepancy pertaining to land use. He then suggested this matter be continued to the meeting of July 20, 1993, in order to give staff time to investigate the inconsistency between the two maps. Mr. Egger also commented that if a situation exists where the zoning issue cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the applicant, he would recommend that the fees that were paid to the City be returned to the applicant. Chairman Prouty opened the public hearing at 7:15 p.m. asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. PC minutes of June 15, 1993 Page 3 There being none, he then closed the public hearing at 7:16 P.M. Commissioner Echlin then made a motion to continue this Zone Change 93 -RZ -3 and Negative Declaration 93 -ND -8 to the hearing of July 20, 1993, seconded by Commissioner Kirkland. motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and Chairman Prouty. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. SCHEDULED (MATTER: 6. 92- PUP -1, located at 702 11th Street, a request for a one (1) year time extension. Said approval was granted by the Planning Commission on June 16, 1992. Applicant, Association for Retarded Citizens. PC Egger presented the staff report on this matter, informing the Commission that the Association did submit a request for consideration by the City Council to waive their extension fee of $400. It was considered by the City Council and recently approved. Mr. Egger stated there is substantial progress being made on this project and noted that architectural plans are being developed and funding is being secured from various social service groups in the community and in the general area. Mr. Egger stated that his understanding is that the plans will be submitted within the next 4 to 6 weeks. Mr. Ray Strebe commented that the plans were almost complete and that their financing is nearly in place. Commissioner DePalatis made a motion to approve the extension of time for Public Use Permit 92 -PUP -1 for one (1) year from said date, seconded by Commissioner Kirkland. Motion carried unanimously with the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Echlin, DePalatis, Kirkland, Moreno and Chairman Prouty. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. There being no further items on the agenda, the meeting adjourned at 7 :20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, fhh;egr!ry a�d Sec etary