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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/98 AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Council' Chamber, City Hall Thursday, May 21, 1998 5:30 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL JEFFREY TKAC, Chairman MICHAEL DHANENS, Vice-Chairman MATHEW BRADY STEPHEN BOYLE' MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER ROBERT ORTIZ WADE TAVORN ALTERNATE: RON SPRAGUE 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 If all appeals are withdrawn prior to the City Council hearing, it will not be conducted and the decision of the Planning Commission will stand. If no appeal is received within the specified time period or if all appeals filed are withdrawn; the action of the Planning Commission shall become final. Agenda, PC, 5/21/98 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - (marked by asterisk (*) Page 2 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. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET FY 1998-2003 DETERMINATION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC .PLANS. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Find consistent with General & Specific Plans · WORKSHOP AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING THE ROLE OF THF PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA o PRESENTATIONi DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING .ORIENTATION TO NEW PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER,g REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. COMMUNICATIONS o A) Written B) verbal COMMISSION COMMENTS A. Committees 10. DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCEl ~ ATION OF THE NEXT PRE-MEETIN__ _G. 11. May 12, 1998 ADJOURNMENT Planning DirectOr MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Held May 21, 1998; 5:30 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. ¸. ROLL CALL COMMiSsiONERS? - ADVlSORY MEMBERS: STAFF: PUBLIC STATEMENTS Present: Absent'.. Present: Absent: Present: MICHAEL DHANENS, Vice Chairper-s-on STEPHEN BOYLE MATHEW BRADY . MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER ROBERT ORTIZ WADE TAVORN RON SPRAGUE JEFFREY TKAC, Chairman CARL HERNANDEZ, Deputy City Attorney MARIAN SHAW, Engineer IV DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director PAM TOWNSEND, Recording Secretary None. CONSENT CALENDAR None : CAPITAL IMpRoVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET FY '1998-2003 DETERMINATION BY THE'PLANNING COMMISSION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC PLANS Rescheduled until Planning Commission meeting of june 4, 1998. WORKSHOP AND POSSIBLE ACTION CONCERNING THE ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA A brief presentation was given by Ms. Yvonne Coors, Chairperson of the Central District Development Agency, Mr. Ernie Glover, GRC Redevelopment Consultants, and Mr. Jake Wager, Director of Economic and Community Development, City of Bakersfield. Commissioner Sprague referred to older reinforced masonry building, asking how these would be affected in an area targeted for rehab, and if not torn down, what standards (City, CountY, State or Federal) would be used to retrofit such structures. Mr. Wager replied that ~financial assistance would be offered to a property owner if a building Minutes, PC, May 21,1998 Page ? required an upgrade to standards which would be determined by the City of Bakersfield. Mr. SpragUe also asked how the agency would enforce clean-up of property in target areas:- Mr. Wager indicated that a financial incentive might be used, such as grants or loans; however, the Redevelopment Agency itself is not an enforCement or regulatory agency. _. Commissioner Sprague asked if Edison Highway east of Mt. Vernon had been considered as part of the target area. Mr. Wager stated that the area north of Highway 58 along Brundage is under consideration, and welcomed other suggestions and recommendations from Commission members. Mr. Wager noted that only those properties within City limits had been selected for redevelopment; no County acreage had been included in determining target areas. Commissioher Sprague asked how funding for redevelopment would be distributed; Mr. Wager replied that the agency could absorb some of the costs for work that fell into a public improvement category, such as upgrading an inadequate fire flow from a 6" water line to an 8? water line. Mr. Sprague asked what would happen to the homeless and vagrant population in these areas. Mr. Wager replied that although there will always be a segment of the population on the fringe of the community, redevelopment can provide various economic and housing opportunities. Commissioner Tavorn referred to a study by CDDA that attempted to redefine the job potential in the San Joaquin Valley. Mr. Wager indicated the study was not done by the CDDA, but that regional identity was being addressed by other institutes, including Fresno State University. Mr. Tavorn asked if school districts and adult training services would be consulted during the redevelopment process; Mr. Wager indicated that they would. Commissioner Tavorn stated that the Commission had received a map outlining certain areas; Mr. Wager stated that the map had no official status at the present time, that the areas delineated were proposed only. Commissioner Boyle not'ed that redevelopment often ultimately caused property values to rise, but asked if any negative impact would be likely to occur between the time a particular zone is targeted for rehabilitation and the time construction occurs. Mr. Wager replied that there were some negative effects, but that the degree of negativity was a matter of perception. Mr. Boyle asked if there was anY way a City could apply different laWs as far as development requirements such as setbacks, etc. Staff replied that the projects selected would be subject to the same codes and regulations as anyone elSe; however, through development and disposition agreements with the City Council, the Commission could impose pretty much what it wished for the particular project in question. Commissioner Brady asked if the redevelopment' plan would affect fee structures for items such as transportation, sewer hook-up, etcetera.' Staff replied that if redevelopment costs were such that it became financially infeasible for the owner, the Agency could address the gap through its financing mechanisms as offsets to encourage the development to occur, which may include the payment of various fees. Mr. Brady aSked if the EIR for such projects would be conducted by typical means, or would there be aspecial EIR process for the redevelopment plan. Mr. Wager indicated that State law would require a redevelopment plan EIR togo through the CDDA. This would include a public hearing at the City Council level. Minutes, PC, May 21, 1998 Page 3 Commissioner Sprague asked for a projected boundary map; Mr. Wager said that he would provide same, but reminded Mr. Sprague that these boundaries were not official. Commissioner Kemper asked how long the project would last and how much it would cost. Mr. Wager replied it would be approximately $200,000 over four years, and Mr. Glover gave a brief general explanation of what timelines were involved. PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDINC. ORIENTATION TO NEW PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS Commissioner Kemper reported on her attendance at a League of Cities presentation, and recommended that material from that forum be given to incoming Commission members. Commissioner Tavorn referred to a tape that had been available during his introduction, noting that it had been most useful to him during his orientation. Commissioner Brady stated that while he was grateful for the various material given to him as a new Commissioner, the real learning process was one that took place over time with experience. Commissioner Kemper suggested a mini-orientation at first that could be re-evaluated and worked on year by year if necessary. REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PLANNINR COMMISSION BY-LAWS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST Commissioner Tavorn suggested a review of the by-laws of the Planning Commission and recommended, the changes necessary to eliminate the topic of conflict of interest. Commissioner Boyle asked if the City could obtain a letter from the Fair Political Practice Commission on whether or not it is a conflict of interest for a member of the Planning Commission to make an appearance before the City Council on behalf of a client. Staff replied that it was unlikely the FPPC would agree to provide such a letter since they d° not issue any kind of opinion 'unless they are given the specific facts that govern the question at issue. Mr. Sprague asked Mr. Hernandez to provide the definition of a conflict of interest; Mr. Hernandez gave a brief explanation of what factors could enter into determining a potential conflict of interest. COMMUNICATIONS There were no written 'or verbal communications. COMMISSION COMMENT~ Commissioner Kemper asked staff about the return of the equestrian trail map. Staff replied that the map would be returned prior to installation, but that no plans had been submitted to date. MinUtes, PC, May 21, 1'998 Page 4 11. CommissiOner Sprague referred to a previous workshop with Mr. Gene Bogart with the Bakersfield City Water Resources regarding the northeast water situation, that he had asked what the availability/hook-up charge would be for that area. Mr. Bogart had replied that it would be approximately $6,000 per. acre; Mr. Sprague indicated that a similar charge in the southwest is approximately $2,000 per acre. He felt the hook-up fees should be the same $2,000 per acre regardless of which part of city is involved, and requested a breakdown of the $6,000 estimate and how it had been formulated. DISCUSSION ;AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE NEXT PRE-MEETING Pre-meeting for June 1, 1998, has been canceled because of the budget hearings; the last meeting in July and the first meeting in AuguSt were canceled because Council Chambersiare being renovated. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.. Pam Townsend Recording Secretary