HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/97 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Council Chamber, City Hall
Thursday, July 17, 1997
5:30 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
MATHEW BRADY, Chairperson
JEFFREY TKAC, Vice-Chairperson
STEPHEN BOYLE
MICHAEL DHANENS
MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER
ROBERT ORTIZ
WADE TAVORN
ALTERNATE:
BETSY TEETER
NOTE: Agendas may be amended up to 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. A
final agenda may be obtained from the Planning Department 72 hours prior to the meeting.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ANY PERSON WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE AGENDA OR WISHES TO SPEAK
REGARDING A PUBLIC HEARING NEED NOT FILL OUT A SPEAKER'S CARD. ALL
OTHERS WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMISSION MAY FILL OUT A
SPEAKER'S CARD AND PRESENT IT TO THE SECRETARY PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL
Planning Commission decisions on Zone Changes, Parcel Maps and Tentative
Subdivision maps are subject to appeal by any person aggrieved. No permit shall be
issued for any use involved in an application until after the final acceptance date of
appeal.
Such appeal must be filed in writing within 10 days from date of hearing, addressed to
the City Council, cio Office of the City Clerk, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
93301. A $330 non-refundable filing fee must be included with filing of the initial appeal
for those appeals filed by the applicant or any person outside the notice area. All
appeals filed on land divisions will require a $330 non-refundable filing fee. If all
appeals are withdrawn prior to the City Council hearing, it will not be conducted and the
decision of the Planning Commission will stand.
If no appeal is received within the specified time period or if all appeals filed are
withdrawn, the action of the Planning Commission shall become final.
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3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - (marked by asterisk (*)
1. Agenda Item #6.1 - Extension of Time - Tentative Tract 5600
These items will be acted on as a group without individual staff presentations if
no member of the Planning Commission or audience wishes to comment or ask
questions on a case. The items are recommended for approval by staff. The
applicant has been informed of any special conditions and' has signed an
agreement to conditions of approval and requested to be placed on the consent
agenda. -
If anyone wishes to discuss or testify on any of the consent items the item(s) will
be taken off consent and will be considered in the order on the agenda. If not,
the public hearing will be opened and the items acted on as a group.
4. PUBLIC HEARING - NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1-97
Possible subdivision of land in violation of the Subdivision Map Act and local subdivision
__ordinance on property betweenAuburn Street and Highway 178, west of Morning Drive,
(Categorically exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Direct Planning Director to file notice of violation.
Group vote
5. PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN
REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN P97-0332 (Martin-Mclntosh Engineering)
A revision of an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan for the Marketplace Shopping
Center located in the Haggin Oaks area of Bakersfield and bounded on four sides by
Ming Avenue, Scarlet Oak Boulevard, Camino Media Boulevard and Haggin Oaks
Boulevard and located in a C-2 (Regional Commercial) zone district. (Categorically
exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
Group vote
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXTENSIONS OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACTS
1) TENTATIVE TRACT 5600 (Rickett, Delmarter & Deifel)
Located on the east side of Akers Road, between Hosking Road and McKee
Road. Consisting of 134 lots on 36.4 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling)
and RS (Residential Suburban). (Categorically exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.
Group vote
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2) TENTATIVE TRACT 5594 (Herbert W. Hardt)
Located on the north side of Hageman Road, west of Himalaya Drive.
Consisting of 42 lots on 10.3 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling).
(Categorically exempt)
STAFF-RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.
Group vote
3) TENTATIVE TRACT 5602 (Thomas Hardt)
Located on the southeast corner of Oswell Street and Oswell Park Drive.
Consisting of 123 lots on 28.8 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and C-2
(Regional Commercial). (Categorically exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions.
Group vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TENTATIVE TRACTS
TENTATIVE TRACT 5515 (Optional Design) (Porter-Robertson)
Located in the Rio Bravo golf course, south of Highway 178, east of Miramonte Drive.
Consisting of 57 residential lots on property zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and a
waiver of mineral rights owners' signature in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal
Code Section 16.20.060 B.3. (Negative Declaration on file)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Note: the applicant has requested a continuance to
the August 7th (August 4th pre-meeting) Commission meeting.
Group vote
PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING P97-0296 -- Proposal to prezone approximately
1,420 acres to the city A, OS, RS-5A, RS-2.5A, RS-lA, RS-lA CH, RS, E, R-2, TT, C-1
and C-2 zones for property located south of Snow Road to the city limits, 'north of
Hageman Road, between Coffee Road and Fruitvale Avenue, south of Rosedale
Highway between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue including the northwest corner of
Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road and the northwest corner of Stockdale Highway and
Allen Road. (Negative Declaration on file)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve.
Roll call vote
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PUBLIC HEARINGS - GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENTS, ASSOCIATED
REZONINGS AND NOISE ELEMENT AMENDMENT
a)
Resolution making CEQA findings (pursuant to Sections 15091 of the State
CEQA Guidelines) and recommending certification of the Environmental Impact
Report for the Bakersfield Heart Hospital and related medical office building.
(Continued from the regular meeting of June 19, 1997)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue this item to the August ?h (August
4th pre-meeting) Commission meeting.
Roll call vote
b)
GPA, ZONE CHANGE AND KERN RIVER PLAN ELEMENT AMENDMENT
#P96-0859 -- CORNERSTONE ENGINEERING, INC. has proposed an
amendment to the Land Use Element of the Bakersfield Metropolitan 2010
General Plan by changing the land use designation from Highway Commercial
and Service Industrial to Public Facilities on 10.1 acres for property generally
located on the south side of Sillect Avenue, east of Pierce Road, north of
Riverside Drive. (Final Environmental Impact Report on file) (Continued from
the regular meeting of June 19, '1997)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue this item to the August ?h (August
4th pre-meeting) Commission meeting.
Roll call vote
c)
Zone Change from C-2 (Regional Commercial) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing) to
PCD (Planned Commercial Development) on 10.1 acres for property generally
located on the south side of Sillect Avenue, east of Pierce Road, north of
Riverside Drive. (Final Environmental Impact Report on file) (Continued from
the regular meeting of June '19, 1997)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue this item to the August ?h (August
4t" pre-meeting) Commission meeting.
Roll call vote
d)
Kern River Plan Element Amendment to amend the land use code on 10.1 acres
from 6.1 (Major Commercial) and 7.2 (Service Commercial) to 3.3 (Other
Facilities) generally located on the south side of Sillect Avenue, east of Pierce
Road, north of Riverside Drive. (Final Environmental Impact Report on file)
(Continued from the regular meeting of June '19, '1997)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Continue this item to the August ?h (August
4t" pre-meeting) Commission meeting.
Agenda, PC, 7/17/97
Roll call vote
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11.
12.
13.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING (Government Code Section 65402)
1)
2)
Consistency finding pursuant to Section 65402 of the Government Code for
proposed acquisition of a 6,400 square foot parcel for use as a water well site.
Located southwest of the intersection of Old River Road and Ridge Oak Drive
adjacent to the Buena Vista Canal. (Categorically exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Make Finding.
Group vote
General plan consistency finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402
for acquisition of 45 +/- acre parcel for water storage, recovery and conservation
purposes. Property is located on the south side of the Kern River between
Buena Vista Road and the southerly extension of Allen Road (Categorically
exempt)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Make Finding.
Group vote
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Written
B) Verbal
COMMISSION COMMENTS
A. Committees
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE NEXT
14.
July 14, 1997
PRE-MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Director
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Thursday, July 17, 1997, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun
Avenue, Bakersfield, California.
1. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS:
Present:
MATHEW BRADY, Chairperson
JEFFREY TKAC, Vice-Chairperson
STEPHEN BOYLE
MICHAEL DHANENS
MARTI KEMPER
ROBERT ORTIZ ~
WADE TAVORN
BETSY TEETER
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
-. Present:
LAURA MARINO, Assistant City
Attorney
JACK LaROCHELLE, Engineer IV
JACK LEONARD, Assistant Building
Director
STAFF: Present:
STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
MARC GAUTHIER, Principal Planner
LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary
Chairman read the notice of right to appeal asset forth on the agenda.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
No public statements were made.
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
The chairman read the notice of right to appeal as set forth in the agenda.
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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
1. Agenda Item #6 - Extension of time, Tentative Tract 5600.
Staff stated recommendation for approval with conditions and that the
applicant had signed an agreement to conditions of approval.
Commissioner Ortiz and Commissioner Boyle stated that they had
listened to the tape of Monday's pre-meeting and were prepared to
participate at this meeting.
The public hearing portion of this item was opened; no one spoke in
opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Dhanens, seconded by Commissioner Kemper
to approve Consent items including Item 6.1. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - NOTICE OF VIOLATION 1-97.
Staff report was given recommending that the Commission Direct the Planning
Director to file notice of violation.
Public hearing portion of this item was opened.
Mr. Darrel Ward, Director of Canyon Hills Assembly of God Church, stated that a
map had been prepared for recordation to correct the problem. He also pointed
out that the violation occurred before the property had been purchased by the
present owners. Mr. Ward stated that while the church is prepared to correct the
problem, it cannot pay the resulting P.D.A. fee of $35,000.00, but that Mr.
LaRochelle was looking into the possibility of having a Notice of Compliance.
Mr. LaRochelle stated that a Certificate of Compliance was possible and fairly
straightforward, but that the owner had to initiate the process as well as provide
legal descriptions, deed, etcetera. He agreed with Staff's recommendation to go
forward with the notice of violation which could be cured quickly with said
Certificate of Compliance.
Responding to questioning by the Chairman, Mr. Ward acknowledged that a
violation had occurred.
The public portion of the hearing was closed. Chairman Brady asked for
Commissioner comments.
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Commissioner Dhanens asked Mr. LaRochelle how long the process of obtaining
a Certificate of Compliance would take. Mr. LaRochelle replied that it depended
on how long it took to have the required information submitted, and estimated
the process could take from two to four weeks. Mr. Dhanens asked Staff if the
church were given a specific time in which to provide the necessary documents
and information, would it still be necessary to file a formal notice of violation.
Staff replied that the church had been granted a considerable amount of time
and that they had been aware of the requirements. Staff also stated that once it
has been determined that a property has been illegally subdivided, the Map Act
requires the recording of a notice of violation. Mr. Dhanens stated that he would
support Staff's recommendation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz, to-:--
make all findings as set forth in the resolution as shown in the Exhibit B, and to
direct the Planning Director to file the notice of violation. Motion carried.
5._ · PUBLIC HEARING -~ REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN P97-0332 .....
Staff report was given recommending approval.
The public hearing portion of this item was opened.
Mr. Mike Neill, Vice-President of Business Administrative Services at Cai State
University, expressed opposition to excessive sign size to the rear of the building
and felt that it would create a commercialized appearance on Camino Media
which is the part that faces the university.
Chairman Brady asked Staff if any of the changes to be discussed by the
Commission today would have any affect on the signage to the rear of the
development facing Camino Media. Staff replied that they would; however, the
proposed signs would actually be smaller than what is allowed by code.
Mr. Neill replied that the developer had agreed that signage on the rear of the
buildings would require university approval. He conceded that the university is
not requesting a complete ban on such signage, but would prefer it be kept to a
minimum and certainly not as large as those in the front of the building.
Mr. Tac Fuji, representing Castle and Cooke, stated that it was not the '
developer's intention to put signage that is objectionable to Cai State on the back
of the building, and that if the university had such objections, the signage would
not be installed. However, Mr. Fuji stated that Castle and COoke is asking the
Commission to approve this particular item because the proposed signs would
only be eighteen inches. Photos of signs currently at the rear of the building
were submitted to the Commission.
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Mr. Fuji also stated that banners would be used only during certain holiday
seasons, and that the banners would not be 'used for advertising purposes..
The public portion of the hearing was closed. Chairman Brady asked for
Commissioner comments.
Commissioner Boyle asked Mr. Neill if the university had an alternative in mind to
the eighteen-inch signs proposed. Mr. Neill indicated that the university had
based their opinion on the signs at the rear of Von's, which they felt were too
large. Mr. Fuji stated that he did not know the exact dimensions of the sign at
the rear of ¥on's. Mr. Boyle asked that if the Comprehensive Sign Plan were
amended to limit the size of the signs to eighteen inches, and if the Von's signs
were found to be larger, would the present sign have to be changed. Staff
replied that the current signs would belegal .since they were approved before the
size limitation had been imposed.
Commissioner Boyle referred to the present Comprehensive Sign Plan, which
states that signs shall not be above eighteen inches in height or twelve feet in
length; however stated for certain major tenants signs may vary depending on
building elevation and subject to the landlord's review and approval.
Chairman Brady asked Mr. Neill if the university's objection was based on the
size of the Von's sign or based on all signage towards the rear of the
development. Mr. Neill stated that the size of the Von's sign raised concerns that
similar additional signage would create a commercial appearance which is their
main objection.
Commissioner Dhanens asked Staff if the current sign plan allowed tenants to be
identified on the rear of the building. Staff replied that it did. Mr. Dhanens asked
what was the maximum allowable height of the signs; Staff replied that there was
no maximum for shop buildings, only for major tenants. Mr. Dhanens asked if
the thirty-six-inch maximum for Iogos would be affected if limitation was to be
granted, or if a condition would have to be imposed to that effect. Staff replied
that the thirty-six-inch limitation would apply to both signs and Iogos as the Plan
is currently written.
Mr. Dhanens asked if certain changes to the monument signs were included in
this item, or if it was something that the applicant did on their own in the design
phase of the project. Staff replied that the applicant had actually reduced the
monuments signs from what had been originally approved.
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Commissioner Tavorn asked Mr. Neill if there was a designated individual that
Cai State would be in contact with if they had disagreements or future concerns.
Mr. Neill replied that Mr. Freeman had been so designated, and that the
university had consulted with him and expressed-their concern. Mr. Tavorn
asked if the university was notified about the new signage proposal; Mr. Neill
stated that they had received no notice from the City, that the only
documentation that they received was from Castle and Cooke. Staff indicated
that Cai State had been notified, but did not know if the notice had been directed
to any specific department or individual. Mr. Tavorn suggested that the
developer and the university discuss the matter further before any decision is
made, that he would not favor approval of amendments to the Comprehensive
Sign Plan until such dialogue had taken place.
Chairman Brady Pointed out that the developer has violated no current
provisions of the Comprehensive Sign Plan, and that Cai State has lodged no
objections to the proposed changes to the sign plan.
Commissioner Boyle asked Staff if the tenants would have the ability to place _
signage on the back of their buildings without the Comprehensive Sign Plan.
Staff replied that they would, and in greater amounts than they have proposed.
Mr. Boyle asked if part of the Commission's conditions of approval could include,
with the tenant's consent, language from the Comprehensive Sign Plan to the
effect that the tenant shall consult with Cai State Bakersfield. Ms. Marino replied
that it could, as long as the requirement was for consultation only, that control
was not given to any outside entity; Mr. Boyle asked Mr. Fuji if Castle and Cooke
would be willing to include such a provision. Mr. Fuji replied that he saw no
objection other than certain contractual agreements that had already been made
and could not be changed, but stated that Cai State would be consulted in the
future.
Mr. Boyle asked Mr. Neill if such an arrangement was satisfactory to the
university; Mr. Neiil replied that it was.
Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle and seconded by an unidentified
Commissioner to adopt the resolution with all findings and conditions approving
the revised Comprehensive Sign Plan P97-0332, including the provision that the
landlord will consult with Cai State University at Bakersfield. Motion carried.
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT 5600
Approve as consent agenda item.
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6.2 PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT 5594
Staff report recommending approval with conditions was given.
The public hearing portion of this item was opened; no one spoke in opposition.
The public hearing pOrtion of this items was closed; Chairman Brady asked for
Commissioner comments. There were no Commissioner comments.
6.3
A motion was made by Commissioner Dhanens, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to make all findings set forth in the resolution and to approve a one-year
extension of time for Tentative Tract 5594 subject to conditions outlined in
Exhibit B, with the deletion of Condition 5. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT 5602
Staff report recommending approval with conditions was given.
The public hearing portion of this item was opened; no one spoke in opposition.
The public hearing portion of this items was closed; Chairman Brady asked for
Commissioner comments. There were no Commissioner comments.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kemper, seconded by Commissioner
Tkac, to make all findings set forth in the resolution and to approve a one-year
extension of time for Tentative Tract 5602 subject to conditions outlined in
Exhibit B. Staff recommended the motion be revised to include deletion of
Condition 5. Motion carried. Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING -TENTATIVE TRACT 5515, OPTIONAL DESIGN
Staff recommended continuing this item to the August 21 st meeting.
The public hearing portion of this item was opened; no one spoke.
The public hearing portion of this items was closed.
Motion was made by cOmmissioner Dhanens, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz,
to continue this item to the Planning Commission meetings of August 18th (pm-
meeting) and August 21, 1997 (regular hearing). Motion carried.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING P97-0296.
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public hearing portion of this item was opened; no one spoke.
The public hearing portion of this item was closed. Chairman Brady asked for
Commissioner comments. There were no Commissioner comments.
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner
Dhanens, to adopt the resolution making findings approving the negative
declaration and. approving Zone Change P97-0296 from County zoning to City
A, OS, RS-5A, RS-2.5A, RS-lA, RS-lA CH, RS, E, R-2, TT, and C-2 zones for
property located south of Snow Road to the city limits, north of Hageman Road
between Coffee Road and Fruitvale Avenue, south of Rosedale Highway
between Allen Road and Jewetta Avenue including the northwest corner of
Jewetta Avenue and Brimhall Road and the northwest corner of Stockdale
Highway and Allen Road,,with the inclusion of the memorandum dated July 11th
from Stanley Grady to the Planning Commission. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENTS
ASSOCIATED REZONINGS AND NOISE ELEMENT AMENDMENT P96-085~
Staff recommended continuing this item to the August 7th Commission meeting.
Public hearing portion of this item was opened.
Ms. Karen Barnes addressed her objection to the continuance of this item,
referring to a letter she had sent to Stanley Grady in which she stated that by
following the proposed schedule the Planning Commission would be precluded
from the availability of comments on the draft EIR, and that as such it would be
impossible for the consultant to respond to said comments by the date set for the
hearing. Ms. Barnes stated that though the review period ended a month ago,
the Commission had still not been provided with either the written comments or
the consultant's responses. She also indicated that it was her understanding
that Commissioners were routinely provided with staff reports two weeks before
items were heard, and asked if two weeks would be sufficient for the
Commissioners to review the project.
Ms. Barnes stated that members of the community concerned with this project
will also need time to review the consultant's comments and challenge them as
necessary at the time of the hearing on this matter. She advised that
Commission not be required to accept insufficient time to review what
professionals had taken months to complete.
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Ms. Barnes referred to a letter from the B.I.A. which discussed physical changes
resulting from the economic impact of any project, and cited the Marketplace as
an example. She also stated that the Commission could not regard this project
as a routine development, that it required special handling because of the health
care issues involved.
Ms. Barnes asked that the Commission's decision on continuance be based on
the following: 1) Adequate time to review written comments and consultant's
responses; 2) obtain a commitment from Staff as to when documentation will be
received; 3) continue the matter to allow an acceptable length of time to review
the information provided; 4) to be fully informed about the project.
Ms. Phyllis Adams, Executive Director of the Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Foundation, expressed deep concerns about the project. She felt that such a
project was not needed, citing that duplication of specialized equipment and
personnel would be economically exorbitant.
Ms. Terry Toski, R.N., manager of critical care cardiovascular recovery and
telemetry services at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, addressed the community's
present ability to.care for cardiac patients in the area. While there had been
references to lack of beds, Ms. Toski indicated the fact is a lack of qualified
R.N.'s to staff current critical care beds exists. She expressed concern with a
currently critically Iow nursing resource pools, pointing out that it requires at least
one year of post-grad hospital-based training to get graduate R.N.'s adequately
prepared in specialty areas. Ms. Toski described attempts to recruit such
experienced staff, and that these attempts were nation-wide, and stated that the
available pool of staff would be further drained by the addition of a new hospital.
Ms. Cathy Richardson, R.N., Nurse Manager, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital,
challenged the concerns raised at a previous Commission meeting regarding the
integrity of existing Bakersfield Cath Lab, particularly staff experience and the
perception that physicians are unable to use new technology in a timely manner.
She cited the qualifications and experience of the present staff as excellent, and
stated the delay in new technology was based upon several factors, including
FDA approval, required physician approval and training, and appropriate staff
training to ensure patient safety. She pointed out that while new technology is
perhaps often life-saving, harmful side effects can occur if such technology is
implemented before adequate precautions of information and training are taken.
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Mr. Gerald Starr requested a clarification about whether this issue would be
discussed at the August 7th meeting and felt that would be a better time to
discuss environmental issues. Mr. Starr asked if he chose to comment at this
time would he would be precluded from 'speaking at the August 7th meeting.
Staff replied that comments regarding the draft EIR have been closed; however,
comments on the final EIR, General Plan Amendment, and the zone changes
will be taken on the August 7th meeting.
Vice-Chairman Tkac invited Commissioner comments.
Commissioner Tavorn asked Staff for a tentative date the Commission could
expect to receive the complete EIR. Staff replied that they hoped to have it by
July 22nd, forward it to the consultant that same week, and have it for
Commission review the week of July 28th. Mr. Tavorn recommended that the
continuance be set for August 21st rather than August 7th.
Commissioner Boyle agreed with Mr. Tavorn's recommendation. He asked Staff
if there.were a limitation on continuances for general plan amendments. Staff
replied that the item could be continued as many times as required to complete
the review of it; however, the item would eventually go into the next cycle.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tavorn, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz,
to continue this item to the pre-meeting of August 18th and regular Commission
meeting of August 21st~ 1997. Motion carried.
10.1
GENERAL PLAN'CONSISTENCY FINDING - PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF
6,400 SQUARE FOOT PARCEL FOR USE AS A WATER WELL SITE
LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD RIVER ROAn
AND RIDGE OAK DRIVE ADJACENT TO THE BUENA VISTA CANAL.
Staff recommended motion to make finding.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kemper, seconded by Commissioner
Ortiz, to make a finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402 that the
proposed acquisition of a 6,400 square foot parcel for use as a water well site is
consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. Motion carried.
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10.2
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING - ACQUISITION OF A +/- 45 ACRF
PARCEL FOR WATER STORAGE, RECOVERY AND CONSERVATION
PURPOSES, LOCATED ON THE OSUTH SIDE OF THE KERN RIVER
BETWEEN BUENA VISTA ROAD AND THE SOUTHERLY EXTENSION OF
ALLEN ROAD.
Staff recommended motion to make finding.
Chairman Brady asked for Commissioner comments.
Commissioner Dhanens asked Staff that aside from what was mentioned in the
staff report regarding water conservation and recharge if there would be other
uses consistent with open space and access to the river. Staff replied that such
issues were not a part of this decision; however, the owner was interested in
. incorporating an access to a bike path when it gets on the levee 'on the property.-
No other plans for this property were currently under consideration other than
those specified.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kemper, seconded by Commissioner
Tkac, to make a finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402 that the
proposed acquisition of the property in question for water storage, recovery and
conservation purposes is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010
General Plan. Motion carried.
11. COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Tavorn referred to a memorandum dated
July 17th, "Information on Environmental Impact Reports."
Mr. LaRochelle updated the Commission regarding the present status of the
Kern River Freeway, a State grant for construction of an underpass at Q Street,
relocation of the Amtrak Railway Station, and a grade separation at Calloway.
12. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commission Teeter asked for a written response from Staff regarding impact of
the area with respect to the proposed Cardiac Hospital on equestrian trail, and/or
where exactly the equestrian trail proceeds.
Commissioner Boyle stated that the Subdivision and Public Services committee
was in the process of designing certain questions that would be included in a
citizen survey that will try to determine who is using the public parks.
Commissioner Dhanens reported that the focus of the Ordinance Review
committee charged with looking at a potential hillside ordinance has been in the
direction of health and safety with respect to the Fire Department.
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DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF
THE NEXT PRE-MEETING
The next pre-meeting was not canceled.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting
was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Laurie Davis
Recording Secretary
Planning Director.,~