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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05/07/96 PC MinutesAgenda Item No. MINUTES OF BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION FOR MAX 7, 1996 The meeting was called to Order at 6:05 p.m. Those present were: Chairman DePalatis, Commissioners DeForge, Frisch, Moreno and Salinas. Affidavit of Posting was read and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was observed. 1. Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 5, 1996. A motion was offered by Commissioner Salinas, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, to approve the Minutes for March 5, 1996. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Oral Communications: None. 3. Director's Report, Planning Director Ernie Egger reported to the Planning Commission that the City has received the Burger King plans for plan check and the plans are going through the review process now. Also, the elevation plans which were promised, are on the wall for the Commissioners to review. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 4. Conditional Use Permit ADnlication No. 96 -CUP -1 and Negative Declaration No. 96- ND -4, consideration of a request to erect a Personal Communications Service (PCS) monopole antenna with six (6) panel antennae on the south side of Fifth Street at the terminus of Magnolia Avenue, was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 4, 1996, pursuant to a request by the applicant. 5. Conditional Use PermitArmlicant No. L6- ('UP 2 nd Negative Declaration No. 96 -ND- 5, consideration of a request to erect a Personal Communications Services (PCS) monopole antenna with six (6) panel antennae at 910 Western Knolls Avenue. Planning Director Egger presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Agenda Item No. Chairman DePalatis opened the public hearing, asking for proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. Suzanne Cunningham. on behalf of Pac Bell Mobile Services, explained the particulars of her project. Robert Medina, also of Pac Bell Mobile Services, noted they are negotiating a lease with the City at the present time for an antenna on the roof of the Community Center building as a tenant improvement. A motion was offered by Commissioner Frisch, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, to approve Conditional Use Permit 96 -CUP -2 and adopt Negative Declaration 96 -ND -5, based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval, with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman DePalatis, Commissioners DeForge, Frisch, Moreno and Salinas. NOES: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. 6. Plot Plan 96 -PP -3 and Negative Declaration No. 96 -ND -3, consideration of a request to develop a 5,972 square foot industrial building to be utilized for the manufacture and painting of wood shutters on a vacant parcel at the southeast corner of Fifth Street and Veile Avenue. Planning Director Egger presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Chris Terzich. of Envision Environmental Services, 9947 Mesa Madera Drive, San Diego, addressed the Commission stating that he, along with George Mazis, prepared an air quality report and assessment. George S. Mazis. Aerodynamics, Box 80955, San Diego, addressed the Commission explaining his report and emissions assessment. Planning Director Egger noted that these two individuals were retained at the City's recommendation and it is felt they represent objective and professional analysis and judgment. Mr. Egger indicated that AQMD is the proper regulatory agency and the City does have full confidence and faith in their ability to do their job and to regulate air quality emitters. However, given a level of controvsary, it was felt that it was appropriate to develop this type of study to illustrate that AQMD's rules are being complied with. It is expected that AQMD will on an on -going basis continue to monitor this use if approved at this location and to provide the technical assistance which they provide to the City on a day to day basis to ensure compliance. Chairman DePalatis opened the public hearing at 6:43 p.m., asking for proponents/ opponents from the audience wishing to speak. RandyBonjgan. 35683 Shelley St., Yucaipa, addressed the Commission, stating he feels he has a safe business and spoke in favor of his project. Richard Germond, 800 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apt. #16, Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking on behalf of Beaumont Juice and in favor of the project. Bill Santolucito. 402 E. 6th St., Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking in favor. Dr. A.S. Randhawa, 754 E. 3rd Street, Beaumont, addressed the Commission noting he would like to show a video and noted there was a group called Concerned Citizens for the Pass for Clean Environment that had been organized since the last meeting. Dr. Randhawa then outlined health reasons for opposing the Wholesale Shutter business. Pat Manifesta, 60 So. Michigan Avenue, Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition of Wholesale Shutter Company. Aurora Morales. 138 Maple Avenue, Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to Wholesale Shutter Company. Jim Ashley. 3568 Sugar Pine, Banning, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the project. Katherine M. Havert. 113 Maple Avenue, Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking in opposition to the project. Irish Mitchell, 402 E. 6th Street, Beaumont, addressed the Commission speaking in favor of the project. Aurora Mendoza Perry. 602 Citrus Street, Beaumont, addressed the Commission stating her concern for the children at Wellwood School. Rangy Bonin% speaking in rebuttal noted that he would comply with all the rules and regulations. Planning Director Egger, indicated that he spoke with Mr. Kasper, the AQMD inspector, today, and Mr, Kasper indicated that they would be reinspecting Wholesale Shutter in the next few days to make sure that all the corrections that were indicated the last time have been taken care of. Mr. Egger also pointed out that it should be noted that staff has made its recommendation exclusively contingent on securing the necessary AQMD permits and maintaining compliance. If this project goes forward the City would definitely require that all necessasry permits be in place and all equipment operational before work is commenced. Chairman DePalatis then closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m., turning the matter back to the Commission for discussion. Commissioner DeForgg spoke on behalf of Mr. John Wood and Mr. Robert Guillen of the Beaumont Unified School District and stated that both Mr. Wood and Mr. Guillen informed him they would like to see the Shutter Company go with a water based paint product, however the school district is not pressing this issue. Randy Bonjean noted that he wanted the record to show that Germany's technology is 7 years advanced in this type of spray system and that he has someone from Germany that is developing a water base paint for him and seems to think that he can get a product that is going to be almost as good if not just as good as Mr. Bonjean's lacquer paint as long as it goes through a conveyer system. A motion was made by Commissioner Salinas, seconded by Commissioner Frisch, to approve Plot Plan 96 -PP -3 and adopt Negative Declaration No. 96 -ND -3. Motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman DePalatis, Commissioners Frisch, Moreno and Salinas. NOES: Commissioner DeForge. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. EAR 7. This item was a review of the building elevations only for a previously approved application to develop a 3,500 square foot Burger King restaurant franchise at the southwest corner of Sixth Street and Highland Springs Avenue. There being no further items before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Cherry ylor, City Cl rk