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Home My WebLink About02/05/98COuncil Chamber, iCit, y Hall 1. ROLL CALL AGENDA REGULAr' MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Thursday, February 5, 1998 5:30 p.m. JEFFREY TKAC, Chairman ROBERT ORTIZ, Vice-Chairman STEPHEN BOYLE MICHAEL DHANENS · MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER WADE TAVORN ALTERNATE: BETSY TEETER NOTE: Agendas may be amended up to 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. final agenda may be obtained from the Planning Department 72 hours prior to the meeting. 2. PUBLIC sTATEMENTS A 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 If all appeals are withdrawn prior to the City Council hearing, it will not be conducted and the decision of the Planning Commission will stand. If no appeal lis received within the specified time period or if all appeals filed are withdrawn, the action of the Planning Commission shall become final. Agenda, PC, 2/2/98 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - (marked by asterisk (*) 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. APPROVAl:_ OF MINUTES Approval of minutes of the regular meetings held November 20, December 1, December 4, December 15, and December 18, 1997. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10347 (Alta Engineering) Located on the northwest corner of east Pacheco Road and Cottonwood Road. Consisting of 4 parcels on 93 acres zoned 7.3 in the Casa Loma Specific Plan. (Negative Declaration on file) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This item is being withdrawn by the applicant. PUBLIC HEARINGS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 1) TENTATIVE. TRACT 5891 (DeWalt Corporation) Located on the southwest corner of Hageman Road and Coffee Road. Consisting of 37 lots on 14.18 acres on property zoned R-2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling) and a waiver of mineral rights owner's signature pursuant to BMC Section 16.20.060B.1. (Negative Declaration on file) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions. GrOup vote Agenda, PC,-2/2/98 2) VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 5892 (SmithTech USA) Page 3 LoCated on the southwest corner of Noriega Road and Verdugo Lane. Consisting of 36 lots on 14.13 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and a waiver of mineral rights owner's signature pursuant to BMC Section 16.20.060 B.1 (Negative Declaration on file) i STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve with conditions. Group vote GENERAL PLAN cONSISTENCY FINDING (Government Code Section 65402) General plain consistency finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402 for the proposed vacation of a 20-foot wide alley connecting Sylvia Drive to South Chester Avenue. (Categorically exempt) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Make finding. Group vote 8. COMMUNICATIONS A) Written B) Verbal 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS 10. A. Committees DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE NEXT PRE-MEETING. 11. ADJOURNMENT Januaw 22,1998 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Held February 5, 1998, 5:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. 1. ROLL CALL = COMMISSIONERS: Present: JEFFREY TKAC, Chairperson ROBERT ORTIZ, Vice Chairperson STEPHEN BOYLE MICHAEL DHANENS MARTI-MUNIS KEMPER WADE TAVORN Absent: BETSY TEETER ADVISORY MEMBERS: Present: JUDY SKOUSEN, Deputy City Attorney DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director MARIAN SHAW, Engineer IV STAFF: Present: PUBLIC STATEMENTS STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary None Judy SkouSen, City Attorney gave an update on the site plan review ordinance draft and revised CEQA implementation procedures. Kenneth Hersh spoke stating those concerned community groups that instigated the change are now assimilating their comments on this proposed ordinance. He stated they looked forward to the workshop and public hearing and asked that Commission, while looking at CEQA, that the overall intention is that the public is given ample time and opportunity to participate in the development of their community; CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Tavorn asked that Agenda Item #6.2 be taken at its regularly scheduled time on the agenda. Minutes, PC,2/5/98 4. ~APPROVAL OF MINUTES Page 2 Motion was made by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Boyle, to approve minutes of the regular meetings held November 20, December 1, December 4, December 15, and December 18, 1997. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10347 This item was withdraWn by the applicant. 6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT 5891 CommissiOner Dhanens abstained due to a conflict of interest because the owner of subject parcel is currently his client. Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in opposition or in favor. Kathy Fritz, DeWalt Corporation represented the subdivider and property owner. She stated they had reviewed the memo from Public Works dated January 30, 1998 and agree with modifications to conditions. public portion of the hearing was closed. Commissioner Boyle asked about traffic count entering and exiting off Pebble Creek onto Hageman Road. Steve Walker, Traffic Engineering indicated approximately 800:900 trips per day could use this route. Commissioner Boyle felt this is not busy at this time however he could envision this intersection becoming very busy and was concerned about 800-900 cars per day entering off this main arterial this close to a potentially busy intersection. Mr. Walker said this is why the deceleration lane was recommended. Commissioner Boyle asked about the use of an acceleration lane, Mr. Walker stated this is rarely used in the city; those places in which it. has been used have not worked, Responding to questions by Commissioner Boyle, Mr. Walker said conversation has taken place concerning ingress and egress taking place on Riverlakes Drive however it was not found to be feasible and that there would not be a left turn lane on west bound Hageman into Pebble Creek Drive. Commissioner Boyle asked if the concern about having the entrance' of Pebble Creek Drive this close to Hageman Road, would this be a basis for denial of the map. Ms. Skousen said it could be denied based on this and suggested another alternatiVe of having the traffic engineer recommend another design. Commissioner Tavorn stated his concern about the proximity to Centennial High School. Mr. Lee pointed.out a concept plan submitted by the applicant which should alleViate the straight of way problem. Minutes, PC,2/5/98 Page 3 Commissibner Kemper asked about the possibility of opening Pebble Cove Court to Coffee.: Kathy Fritz said it was because of the location of the linear park and access to iCoffee Road between Hageman and Riverlakes Drive is not allowed because of the Riverlakes Specific Plan. Commissioner Tavorn was conCerned about access to the park. Mr. Grady said this is more of an enlarged~ enhanced parl~way as part- of the Riverlakes Ranch Specific Plan and is not a typical neighborhood park. Commissioner Kemper. asked if the specific plan restriction can be changed so that a cul-de-sac can be placed on Pebble Creek Drive and that Pebble Cove Court can continue through. Mr. Grady stated the commission could propose an amendment to the specific plan. He suggested the Commission refer this item to staff to w°rk with the applicant in determining possible alternate design to address the issues raised and continue this item to the next meeting. Paul Kay, ;Fruitvale PrOperties, stated if the primary concern is the High School kids using this as a highway they would be willing to state that on the temporary extension of Pebble Creek Court they would place a zig-zag in the road. DiscuSsion ensued regarding a possible continuance in order to work out traffic issues. Commissioner Boyle did not feel it would be a good idea to allow a left turn on Hageman this close to the intersection. Ms. Fritz stated her clients have agreed to a two-week continuance if this was what the commission wants. Motion was made by Commissioner Boyle, seconded by Commissioner Tavorn to continue this item to the regular meetings of February 17, and February 19, 1998. Motion carried. 6.2 PUBLIC HEARING - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 589? Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in opposition. Patricia Harbison represented SmithTech USA. She stated they had reviewed the conditions and had no objections. Public portion of the hearing was closed. Motion was made by Commissioner Tavorn, seconded by Commissioner Ortiz to approve and adopt the Negative Declaration and to approve Vesting Tentative . Tract 5892 with findings and conditions set forth in the resolution. Motion carried. Minutes, PC, 2:[/5/98 Page 7. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING -- PROPOSED VACATION OF A 20-FOOT WIDE ALLEY CONNECTING SYLVIA DRIVE TO SOUTH CHESTER AVENUE. Commissi°ner-Dhanens abstained due to a conflict of interest because the applicant is a client of his firm. Staff repo~ recommending approval was given. Motion was made by Commissioner Ortiz, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to make a finding pursuant to Government Code Section 65402, that the proposed vacation of the 30-foot wide alley southwesterly of Sylvia Drive and South Chester Avenue is consistent with the Metropolitan Bakersfield 2010 General Plan. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS A) Written B) Verbal Mr. Grady stated he had received a call from Commissioner Teeter stating she would not be in attendance at this meeting. COMMISSION COMMENTS . i Commissioner Boyle stated in reviewing the minutes of November 20, 1996, Item #10 regarding'progress on the web site for the city; he stated staff's response was that the matter was being researched and would have information within the next two months. He asked for update on this item. Mr. Grady said the city does have Internet access, however a web site has not been designed and he did not know what the schedule was for this. Commissioner Boyle asked if there were anything that the commission could do to develop a web page. Ms. Skousen stated the.Management Information System of the City is in the process of hiring more employees, however they have been swamped. This is a goal for them and they are achieving it as rapidly as possible. CommissiOner Ortiz stated he has recently witnessed restaurants placing tables and chairs outside. He asked if they are required to obtain a permit. Mr. Fidler stated in a sectiOn of downtown they are not required, however outside this perimeter they are required to obtain a conditional use permit. Ms. Shaw stated if they are going to have seating within the public right-of-way they must obtain an encroachment permit. Minutes, PC,2/5/98 Page 5 Commissioner Ortiz stated he had arranged to reserve a brick for the Centennial Plaza for the Commission. Commissioner Kemper suggested possibly the creation of a City web site could be openedto-high.school students or Eagle. Scouts for a competition. Ms. Skousen Suggested she pass this idea on to the City Manager's Office. Commissioner Boyle stated Cai State University has a large computer science department and felt this would be a possibility also. A. Committees 10. DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF 11. THE NEXT PRE-MEETING. Due to. the volume of items the next pre-meeting was not canceled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Laurie Davis Recording Secretary Planning Director