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