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,
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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.
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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,
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