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MINUTES OF
BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR AUGUST 6, 1996
The meeting was called to Order at 6:04 p.m.
Those present were: Commissioners DeForge, Frisch, Salinas and Moreno.
Chairman DePalatis was absent and excused.
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 July 2, 1996.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner DeForge,
to approve the Minutes for June 4, 1996. All in favor, motion carried with Chairman
DePalatis absent.
2. Oral Communications: None.
3. Director's Report. Planning Director, Ernie Egger reported to the Commission that
the City has been awarded a federal grant from the Federal Economic Development
Administration in the amount of 1.3 million dollars for a railspur on the south end of
town that will facilitate a big expansion planned by Dura Plastics. There is some
matching funding required for this project which will come from a redevelopment
bond. This redevelopment bond will also provide some additional funding for
another half million gallon a day expansion of the sewer treatment plant and some more
sewer trunk main work in the City. Presently, on the west end the Noble Creek sewer
is under construction. This project will relieve a lot of problems in the west end of the
City in terms of sewers backing up and just a general clog in capacity. In addition to
alleviating existing problems, it will provide for some new development in Three Rings
Ranch and some of the other areas. Ace Hardware is nearing completion and will be
opening soon. Also, Burger King is under construction and should be completed in
30 to 45 days.
Agenda Item No.
Public Hearings:
4. Considered at this time was Public Use Permit No. 96- PUP -1, to establish and
operate a church and parochial school from an existing facility at 1350 East
Eighth Street. Planning Director Egger presented the staff report, a copy of
which is on file in the Planning Department.
Acting Chairman Salinas opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m., asking for
proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. There being none, he closed
the public hearing, turning the matter back to the Commission for discussion.
Rev. Janice Turner explained the lighting in the back of the property.
Acting Chairman Salinas closed the public hearing at 6:21 p.m., turning the matter
back to the Commission for discussion.
A motion was offered by Commissioner DeForge, seconded by Commissioner
Frisch, to approve Public Use Permit No. 96- PUP -1, based upon the findings
and subject to the conditons of approval with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Acting Chairman Salinas, Commissioners Frisch, DeForge and Moreno.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Chairman DePalatis.
There being no further items on the agenda for discussion, Acting Chairman Salinas
adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Cherry N-. Taylor
City Clerk