HomeMy Public PortalAbout10/01/96 PC MinutesAgenda Item No.
MINUTES OF
BEAUMONT PLANNING COMMISSION
FOR OCTOBER 1, 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 August 6, 1996.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner Frisch,
to approve the Minutes for August 6, 1996. All in favor, motion carried 5 -0.
2. Oral Communications: None.
3. Director's Report. Planning Director Ernie Egger reported to the Commission that
Burger King is well under construction. Also, Dura Plastic is doing an expansion which
involves the abandonment of a portion of Magnolia and a piece of 3rd Street. This
expansion would probably entail adding about 150 employees and is going hand in
hand with the railspur that is being developed under a federal grant.
Public Hearines:
4. Considered at this time was Public Use Permit No. 96- PUP -2, to establish and operate
a church from an existing facility at 419 Olive Avenue. Planning Director Ernie Egger
presented the staff report, a copy of which is on file in the Planning Department.
Chairman DePalatis opened the public hearing at 6 :12 p.m., asking for
proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak.
Mr. Romo speaking from the audience stated the congregation is around 40 people.
Chairman DePalatis closed the public hearing at 6:14 p.m., turning the matter back to
the Commission for discussion.
Agenda Item No.,�
A motion was offered by Commissioner Salinas, seconded by Commissioner Frisch, for
approval, 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.
5. Considered at this time was Sign Permit No. 96 -SNP -8 and Minor Variance No. 96 -MV-
4, to erect an 80 -foot high, 144 square foot, pole sign for Burger King restaurant at 1695
Sixth Street. Planning Director Ernie Egger presented the staff report, a copy of which
is on file in the Planning Department. Mr. Egger also commented that the location of
this sign would have a Highland Springs Avenue frontage.
Chairman DePalatis opened the public hearing at 6 :25 p.m., asking for
proponents /opponents from the audience wishing to speak. There being none, he closed
the public hearing at 6:25 p.m., turning the matter back to the Commission for
discussin.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Moreno, seconded by Commissioner DeForge,
for approval of Sign Permit No. 96 -SNP -8 and Minor Variance No. 96 -MV -4, with staff
exploring the possibility of moving the sign to the rear of the property. Motion carried
with the following roll call vote:
AYES: Chairman DePalatis, Commissioners DeForge, Frisch, Moreno and
Salinas.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
There being no further items on the agenda for discussion, Chairman DePalatis
adjourned the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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