HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/16/92MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Thursday, April 16, 1992, 5:3Op.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501
Truxtun Avenue,~ Bakersfield, California.
1: ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS:
Present:
JIM MARINO, Chairperson
TERI BJORN
DAVID COHN
STEVE MESSNER
'DARREN poWERs
KATE ROSENLIEB
C. ROBERT FRAPWELL, Alternate
Absent:
STEVE ANDERSON, Vice Chairperson
ADVISORY MEMBERS: Present:
STAFF:
Present:
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ROBERT SHERFY, Assistant City
Attorney
FRED KLOEPPER, Assistant Public
Works Director
CALVIN BIDWELL, Building Director
STANLEY GRADY, Assistant Planning
Director
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
MARC GAUTHIER, Principal Planner'
JIM EGGERT, Principal Planner
MIKE LEE, Associate Planner
LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary
No one made any public statements at this time.
Chairman read the notice of right .to appeal as set forth on the agenda.
Minutesl PC, 4/16/92'
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES'
Page 2
Chairman Marino made a correction to the March 19, 1992 minutes, agenda item
# 10, page 17, Jerry Dickey of Alta Engineering should be George Dickey.
Motion was made by-Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner Bj0rn,
with the aforementioned change and the changes made by Mr. Kloepper to Page
9 of March 3, 1992 minutes, 4th paragraph to add "Commissioner Rosenlieb to
the beginning of the paragraph, taking the word "She" out and Page 10, last
paragraph, last Sentence to read "given in the agreement between 'the City and the
property owner." Motion carried.
4. AMENDMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS - CONDUCT OF
MEETINGS
CommissiOner Frapwell said regarding Item E it was recommended that the
wording be revised so that the chairperson shall close the public hearing after
which they shall read the staff recOmmendation, then open discussion may begin.
This was in-lieu as reading staff recommendation as the proposed motion.
Chairman Marino felt regarding Item D the Commission should refrain from
asking the public questions during the'public hearing, however he would not
object to the Commission asking staff clarification questions during the public
hearing. Regarding Item F he was in favor of continuing to handle the motions
as they are currently being handled with one motion on .the floor at a time.
Regarding-Item A Commissioner Rosenlieb felt the automatic withdrawal of an
application when an applicant is not present seemed to be stringent. Mr. Sherfy
said the word "shall" could be changed to "may", leaving it at the discretion of the
Commission.
Commissioner-Powers said he could support Item D being left as it is written.
Regarding Item F he said he.was in favor of the alternate as submitted by
Chairman Marino.
Commissioner Messner said he would be in favor of Item "F" as presented to the
commission at this hearing. Regarding Item D he said he would be in favor of it
as written~
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner Bjorn
to amend the .Planning Commission By-Laws as proposed by staff in Resolution
#7-92 with the following changes:
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
Page 3
Item A
o
Second sentence to read as-follows: "The applicant or appellant must
appear, either in person or by representative, at any hearing concerning a
general plan amendment, zone Change, or tract map and should the
applicant or appellant not so appear, the application or appeal may be
deemed.withdrawn at the discretion of the Commission. The remainder of
-Item A to ~remain-the same.
Item E
To read as-follows: "The Chairperson shall close the public hearing.
Following the close of the public hearing the chairperson shall read the
staff recommendation after which open discussion among the Commission
may begin.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Bjorn, Cohn, Frapwell, Messner, Rosenlieb
NOES:
Commissioners Powers, Marino
ABSENT:
Commissioner Anderson
wALL AND LANDSCAPE PLANS - SEVEN OAKS DEVELOPMENT
(SECTIONS 6 AND 7), GENERALLY LOCATED BETWEEN STOCKDAI.E
HIGHWAY AND WHITE LANE, WEST OF OLD RIVER ROAD TO
BUENA VISTA ROAD.
Staff report was given.
Michael Dhanens represented the applicant. Regarding Condition #5 he-stated
they would like to add verbiage, so that the condition would read as follows: "A
-minimum 12 inch wide concrete mow strip shall be incorporated at the base of
the raised planters or an alternate' building material approved by the Planning
Director shall replace the stucco area at the bottom of the 3-foot high planter
-wall." Mr. Grady was agreeable to this change.
Regarding Page 2 of 2, Chairman Marino Stated a recommended change by the
Parks Department in condition #3 that the word "turf' in the second line be
changed to "area".
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
Page 4
Commissioner Rosefilieb clarified for the record the original Wall 'and landscape
plan' was approved November 16, 1989. Responding to a question, Mr. Sherfy
said the.city is protected from having to maintain monument signage by condition
#4, Page 2 of 2._ R~garding the master sign plan; Mr. Dhanens said the
community identification- signage will be at the southwest intersection and one at
the southeast corner of Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista. Discussion
continued regarding signage. Commissioner Cohn felt there'was excessive signage
saying he did not see the need for this much.
Commissioner Rosenlieb felt there is nothing typical about this project and the
Commission hasbeen willing to allow diversity. -
Chairman Marino agreed with the comment regarding a large amount of signage
existing in the area, however there is a large amount of land stating he would
support the applicant and staff's recommendation with minor changes.
After .discussion regarding wall and landscape ordinance, Commissioner Bjorn
said she Would 'like to see possible inclusion of language 'for wall signs in the
resolution for wall' and landscaping pursued by the applicable committee,
Commissioner Frapwell said he wOuld support staff's recommendation saying he
felt this is a minor view of the overall picture. He was concerned about the
'height of some of the corner signs.
Commissioner Powers cited other developments with the same type of signage.
He agreed with COmmissioner Rosenlieb'scomments, saying he would support
the recommendation.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bjorn, seconded by Commissioner Powers to
approve' the revised wall and signage monumentation concept plans for the Seven
Oaks Development (Sections 6 and 7) subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A"
revised as follows:
Page 1 of 2, condition #5 to read as follows:
A minimum 12-inch wide concrete mow strip shall be incorporated at the
:base of the raised planters or alternative building materials approved by
Zthe Planning Director shall replace the stucco area at the bottom of the 3-
foot high planterwall.
Page 2 of 2, condition #3':
The word "turf' in the second line shall be changed to "area".
Motion carried.
Minutes, PC, '4/16/92
~ Page5
6. ! PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 9723
Staff report was 'given.
Commissioner Powers abstained due to a conflict of interest in that his employer
owns the property.
Staff report was waived.
Letter from the applicant' was received requesting continuance to the regular
meeting of May 7, 1992.
Public portion remained open; no one spoke on this item.
Motion was made bY Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner
Frapweli to continue this-item to the next regular meeting of May 7, 1992.
Motion carried. Commissioners Powers was absent.-
6.2
PUBLIC'HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 9757
Staff report was given.
Public Portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in oPpositiOn.
'Roger McIntosh was present representing, the'owner of the property. Regarding
Public Works Condition #13 he said this is an industrial area, in which it is
generally not known what types of construction'will take place, therefore the
grading plans are uSUally done at time of application' of building permit~ He
requested-the following wording' be deleted: "obtain grading plan approval and
also". Mr. Kloepper Concurred with this change. Also under Building
Department Condition #1 he requested the following wording be deleted: "and
Grading Plan" Mr. Bidwell stated he had no objection to this. Mr. McIntosh said
he did not see the reqUirement for regional transportation impact fees and
requested this be added. Mr. Kloepper said this was an oversight.
Public Portion .of the hearing was closed. ~
Chairman Marino read staff's recommendation from the staff report.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
7.1
7.2
Page 6
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner
Fiapwell to approve and adopt the Negative Declaration, to make all findings set
forth in the staff, report, and to approve Proposed Tentative Parcel Map 9757
subject to the conditions outlined in the Exhibit "A" attached to the staff report,
with the following-amendments:
Item. #13, Public Works Conditions:
Strike the following wording: "obtain grading plan approval and also"
Page 2 of 4,' Building Department conditions, item #1:
Strike the words "and grading plan"
The addition of-a Public Works Condition #20 as follows:
The applicant shall either perform a regional traffic impact study or be
subject to the previously approved traffic impact fees.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE TRACT 5544
-A request was received from the applicant to continue this item.
Public portion of the hearing remained open.
Motion was made by Commissioner Bjorn, seconded by Commissioner Powers to
continue this item to. the next regular meeting of May 7, 1992. Motion carried._
PUBLIC HEARING -. TENTATIVE TRACT 5276
A letter was received from the applicant requesting'a continuance to the regular
meeti~/gof May 7, 1992 in order to hold a committee meeting and meet with
SoUthern California Edison.
Staff report was waived.
Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke on this item.
Motion was made by Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner Frapwell
to continue this item to the next regular meeting of May 7, 1992. Motion carried.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
:'Page
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE #5259 -- TIME SET FOR' PUBLIC'
HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY MARTIN-MCINTOSH TO AMEND
THE ZONING BOUNDARIES FROM A-20-A (AGRICULTURE-20 ACRE
MINIMUM LOT SIZE) TO AN R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) OR MORE
RESTRICTIVE ZONE FOR 46 +/- ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF
BRIMHALL ROAD, EAST OF JEWETTA AVENUE, WEST OF CALL0WAY
DRIVE, NORTH OF THE CROSS VALLEY CANAL.
Public portion remained' open.
Staff .report was waived.
A request had been received from the applicant to continue this item'to the
regular meeting of May 7, 1992.
Motion was made by Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner Frapwell
to continue this ·item to the next regular meeting of May-7, 1992. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING #5300 -- TIME SET FOR PUBLIC
HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY TELSTAR ENGINEERING TO
PREZONE TO R-1 18,000 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING-MINIMUM LOT
SIZE 18,000 SQUARE FEET), OR MORE RESTRICTIVE ZONE OF SAID
PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF JEWETTA AVENUE APPROXIMATELY
800 FEET NORTH OF BRIMHALL ROAD KNOWN AS THE BRIMHALL
NO. 3 ANNEXATION.
A request was received for continuance on this item.
Staff report was waived.
Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke on this item.
In response to a question by Commissioner Rosenlieb, Mr. Gauthier stated the
reason for the request for continuance was due to the fact the school district
requested either denial of the project or that an EIR be prepared, stating they
Offered evidence for these suggestions.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner Bjorn
to continue this item to the regular meeting of May 21, 1992. Motion carried.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
9.2 PUBLIC HEARING - PREZONING #5301 -- TIME SET FOR PUBLIC
Page 8
HEARING ON AN APPLICATION BY TELSTAR ENGINEERING TO
PREZONE TO R-1 (ONE FAMILY DWELLING) OR MORE RESTRICTIVE
ZONE SAID-PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF HOSKING AVENUE
APPROXIMATELY 1,300 FEET WEST OF UNION AVENUE KNOWN AS
THE HOSKING NO. 4 ANNEXATION.
Staff report was given.
-Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in opposition~
.- _. Doug Mathews represented the applicant. Responding to a question by Chairman
Marino. he stated he had read and agrees with the conditions of approval.
Public portion of the hearing was closed.
Responding to questions by Commissioner Rosenlieb, Mr. Gauthier clarified the
location of the ho/se stables being immediately adjacent to the west. Mr. Grady
said the property was looked at as it exists in the general plan and the long-term
intent for the area, staff then proposed what was felt as an appropriate zone. The
'impacts from residential property being adjacent to a stable can be handled
through the develoPment standards for the zoning.
Motion-was made by Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner M~ssner
to adopt resolution making findings presented in the staff report, approving the
Negative Declaration and approving Prezoning #5301 to the City designation of
R-1 (One Family Dwelling) with conditions in Exhibit "A" attached to the staff
report and recommend same to City Council.
Commissioner Messner said the general plan shows the entire area as low density
residential saying he would agree with staff's recommendation.
Motion carried' by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bjorn, Frapwell, Messner, Powers, Marino
NOES: Commissioners Cohn, Rosenlieb
ABSENT:
Commissioner Anderson
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
t0. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 16 -
SUBDIVISIONS
Page 9
Responding to a question by Chairman Marino, Mr. Sherfy, City Attorney said he
felt there was no Brown Act violation regarding the fact that 4 commissioners
served on the subdivision committee on this item, due to the fact that a
presentation, was made at a commission meeting providing disclosure to the full
commission.
Commissioner Bjorn summarized the committee report on this item.
Mr~ Grady said-staff attempted to address concerns expressed in allowing
flexibility in the process for reductions in width and area. He outlined these
proposed changes to the ordinance.
Roger Mclntosh represented himself and BIA. He thanked the Commission for
addressing concerns from previous hearings. Regarding a question about Item
O~2. Mr. Grady said the intent was to provide an additional finding that there was
something about the project and surrounding areas to lead the Commission to the
conclusion that a reduction would be warranted. It was not meant to suggest that
a development had to be part of a planned community: MrS_ Mclntosh
recommended the following wording to replace this section: "The subdivision is '
consistent' With the neighborhood and will provide a balanced housing stock within
a defined area." Mr. McIntosh stated his other concern being with Item O~6.
which he feltwould limit the ability to p~ocess a subdivision which is out of
character.' He suggested rewording of the last bullet of this item to 'read: "Home
prices at 80 percent of the area median sales price or less for new and resale
homes in Metropolitan Bakersfield." He felt the way it is written an 80 percent
decrease would have to be justified from the median sales price. He stated he
would support the' adoption of the ordinance with these changes:
Public portion of the hearing was closed.
Chairman read staff's recommendation.
Commissioner Powers said regarding Item #2 he felt the section should read as
· follows: "The subdivision is planned to provide a balanced housing stock within a
defined area." Regarding. a question by Commissioner Powers pertaining to
calculation of median sales prices, Mr. Grady said this number was derived from
the lOcal Board of Realtors.
'Barbara Don Carlos, Building Industry Association, said they-would like to-see
Section-6 deleted in its entirety because median prices are difficult to track.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92 Page 10
Commissioner Bjorn was in favor of the change proPosed by Commissioner
Powers for Item 0.2. In #3 she asked that it be consistent with #2 to state a
defined area. Responding to a question by Commissioner Bjorn, Mr. Grady said
the State keeps records on median home prices which could be used, therefore
the language.regarding this could be left as is.
Commissioner Cohn felt what is being proposed is a community standard and to
provisions for additional amenities in deviation from these standards.
Commissioner Bjorn responded to a question by Chairman Marino saying she felt
the purpose of the 6 findings is to consider all issues which need to be covered in
the application, she stated-her disagreement with Commissioner Powers comment
that a project will have a difficult time meeting all of these criteria and did not
concur that a project_should only have to meet one.
Chairman Marino felt this should be a permissive type ordinance. He stated he
would like to see some wording so that an applicant would not have to meet all 6
criteria, sta.ting he felt on the other hand even though an applicant may meet all 6
criteria he did not feel the commission is under an obligation to approve a
reduction in lot~ize.
Commissioner Powers responded to comment by Commissioner Bjorn saying he
was comfortable with findings 1 through 5, however with six he felt that the
commission is trying to encourage affordable housing, however is asking for an
excess of amenities in return, which increases the price of the house.
Commissioner Messner recommended the first bullet 'under finding #6 be
changed to read: "Recreational open space and/or'facilities unique to the
project."
Commissioner Rosenlieb felt all possible outcomes had been adequately covered.
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner Cohn
to make findings set forth in the committee report and approve amendments to
Title 16, subject to the changes in the Subdivision Committee Report dated April
15, 1992 and subject to the changes in the attached Table of Text Changes and
recommend same to the City Council, with the following changes:
Item .0.2. shall read as follows:
The subdivision is planned to provide a balanced housing stock, within a
defined area.
Minutes, PC; 4/16/92
Item 0.3 shall read as follows:
Page 11
The subdivision does not result in an unjustified concentration of
'substandard lots within a defined area.
Item 0.6. shall read-as .follows:
The proposed development offers elements of public benefit that justify the
reduction in lot area standards such as, but not limited to:
- The last bullet under item #6 shall be changed to read:
HOme prices at 80 percent of the area median sales price or less for new
and resale homes in metropolitan Bakersfield.
Commissioner Frapwell stated he would like to see something which is more
black and white and felt additional problems would arise due to this. He felt
affordable housing should be a separate issue.
Chairman-Marino said there is a variety of different housing tyPes which may be
able to' utilize this ordinance. Regarding Item #4 he felt if an applicant has to
comply with all 6 findings it takes away the option of making minor adjustments
to a subdivision, stating he would not support the motion.
Commissioner Bjorn proposed the following changes to language tO be
inCorPorated into the motion:
First bullet under Item #i5 to read as follows:
ReCreational open space and/or facilities unique to the project.
Item'#6 to read as follows:
-The proposed development offers elements of public benefit that justify, the
reduction in lot area standards such as, but not limited to, one or more of
the following:
Commissioner -Rosenlieb amended her motion to include these changes.
Commissioner Powers stated he would support the motion saying as long as
flexibility is allowed' under item #6 this ordinance will be something the
Commission can Work with.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
11.
Page 12
Responding to a question by Commissioner Bjorn, Mr. Grady said lot width
modifications Would be subject to review by the Commission at the time .of
approval of the map.
Motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bjorn, Cobh, MeSsner, Powers, Rosenlieb
NOES: Commissioners Frapwell, Marino
· ABSENT: Commissioner Anderson
PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ADDITION - CHAPTER 15.66
RELATING TO :THE DRILLING FOR AND PRODUCTION OF
HYDROCARBON 'SUBSTANCES (PETROLEUM, NATURAL GAS AND
RELATED DRILLING/PRODUCTION).
This item was continued from the regular meeting of April 2, 1992. Staff
indicated at-the pre-meeting their desire to clean up some definitions and t° '
continue this item once. more.
Mr. 'Eggert stated a memo had been handed out with a zoning ordinance
committee meeting being held to resolve major issues.' During the meeting the
committee requested staff meet with oil representatives to clean up some
definitions and refine the ordinance. The meeting was held on this date and staff
is recommending continuance in order to provide the commission and oil
representatives with the time necessary to review the changes. The revisions will
be distribUted-to the commission-members early the following week.
Public portion of the hearing remained open; no one spoke on this item.
Commissioner Messner abstained from voting.
Mike-Kushow, Stream Energy, spoke saying he felt this ordinance will be a
benefit to the City.- Regarding Buena Vista #5 Annexation he said he presented-
information at the LAFCO proceeding regarding the oilfield located within it. He
said an exemption was worked out with the city for conditional use. He was told
by a rePresentative of LAFCO that it would be inappropriate for them to use the
annexation as a vehicle for exemption. He asked that the commission consider
.the exemption for the canfield Ranch Oilfield in the proposed oil ordinance.
Minutes, PC, .4/16/92 Page 13
Motion was'made by commissioner Rosenlieb, seconded by Commissioner Cohn
to continue this item to the'next regular meeting of May7, 1992, sending this
issue-~to the Zoning Ordinance C°mmittee to review last minute changes by staff
and consider the exemption of the Fruitvale Oilfield. Commissioner Powers
asked for information between Stream Energy and LAFCO regarding the
exemption. Mr. Grady stated whatever information is available will be provided.
Motion carried.'
12. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND
USE ZONING ORDINANCE) MODIFYING RS (RESIDENTIAL
SUBURBAN) ZONE.
:Staff.rePort was given.
Dave Merri~t spoke regarding Section 17.12.060 B.3. of the proposed' ordinance
questioning the necessity of the assessor's parcel number, feeling a young person
would not have access to this type of information. He felt the address would be
just as appropriate. Mr. Grady outlined the necessity of providing the assessor's
parcel number being .that the City is currently implementing a geographical
information system and would need this information to tie data together.
Regarding Section 17.12.060.B.4. he made the same comment as with the
asSessor's Parcel number. Regarding Section 17.12.010 C.1 he questioned the
possibility of providing contact information for the group leader-and the
possibility of the group leader co-signing the application. Regarding Section
17.12.060 C.3. he felt a young person may have to Obtain many signatures and one
person could quash the project, asking that more equity be given to this
requirement.
Joanie Oreolt asked about whether this was noticed in the newspaper, to which
Mr. Grady responded i~ was, however there would be no formal notice after
adoption. She was concerned that people may not have known abOut this
adoption and would not have input into the process. She questioned the need for
approval from every neighbor.
Public portion of the hearing was closed.
Mr. Grady responded to a question by Commissioner Rosenlieb saying the
pu~ose of this ordinance is because of previous problems with annexation When
animals were involved. Mr. Grady said the permit would be allowed in the R-S
zone with a 24,000 square foot minimum. It is a temporary permit which is part
of an overall program to provide opportunities that do not exist in the city but are
available in the county.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
Page 14
Commissioner Rosenlieb stated her agreement with Section 17.12.010 relating to
temporary animal'permits. Mr. Eggert said the opportunity is being taken to
clean up verbiage at 'this time, this ordinance is nearly the same as .previouSly.
Commissioner Powers stated his support for the ordinance. He questioned point'
#2 of the letter submitted by Mr. Merritt regarding the requirement of the legal
descriptiOn asking if it is-necessary. Mr. Grady said it is not. Commissioner
Powers felt on.number 3 possibly the group leader's name could be made an
optional item. Mr. Grady said he did not have a problem with it either being a
requirement or optional. Regarding item #3 Mr. Grady responded the intent is
that signatures are obtained in agreement with the temporary permit if they are
not able to do so they would be required to go before the Board of Zoning
Adjustment for a Conditional Use Permit, the commission can make an
amendment tO this.
CommissiOner Bj0rn asked why pigs were not allowed under Section 1, paragraph
2 under listing of types of animals. Mr. Eggert stated in the City's municipal code
a provision existed which was recently deleted in which a hog pen could not be
placed iff the city limits. The ordinance now states the only appropriate place for
swine is the A zone. The R-S zone has not allowed for pigs and it was not felt it
would be appropriate to add this use..
Chairman Marino stated he would be in favor of deleting item #3 regarding
signatures of adjacent property owners in order to avoid the problem of one
person not signing the application. Regarding a question by Commissioner
Marino, Mr. Grady said he would.not object to the wording which was struck out
in Item C~2. under Section 17.12.060 being left in.
Commissioner Cohn stated he took.exception to the suggestion that written.
consent of all abutting property owners be based on a percentage because.he felt
the applicant has another avenue, being that of the Board of Zoning Adjustment
if they cannot receive signatures. He stated he would not support this if the word
all. is taken out of the condition. Mr. Grady responded to a question saying the
City.Council would have to make the decision to waive any fees. Mr. Cohn said
he would have no objection to passing this onto the Council as a
recommendation. He stated he saw 'nothing wrong with allowing swine.
Commissioner Frapwell .agreed with Commissioner Cohn's comments. He agreed
that all abutting propertY owners signatures should be obtained for consistency
purposes stating he would support this.
Minutes,' PC, 4/16/92. Page 15
Responding to a question by Commissioner Powers, Mr. Grady said a conditional
use permit would be for a temporary period of time just as the ordinance is.
Discussion continued regarding the possible inclusiOn of domestic pot-bellied pigs
as a permitted'uSe under Section 17.12.010.
Motion was made by Commissioner Messner, seconded by Commissioner pOWers
to adopt.the findings contained in the staff report and recommend that the City
Council amend the zoning ordinance as proposed, with the following changes:
Section 17.12.010, Item A.2. add the following:
"domestic pot-bellied pigs" after the words "keeping of cattle"
Section 17'..12.060, Item B.5.:
After "name of organization sponsoring the minor" add the wording
"and .may provide the name signature and phone nUmber of the
organization's contact person."
Witti the added recommendation that BZA fees for any appeal of Item
C.3. be waived.
Item C.2 that previous wording be .left as it exists. ·
Discussion continued regarding the inclusion of swine. Commissioner Bjorn felt
these types of animals are very important in the 4-H program.
Motion was amended by Commissioner Messner to add. Item #6 under Section
17.12.060C. to include one pig or swine to be raised as part of a 4-H or bona fide
farm project. Amended motion was seconded by Commissioner Powers. Motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
Commissioners Bjorn, Cohn, Frapwell, Messner, Powers,
Rosenlieb, Marino
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Anderson
*A 12-minute break was taken at this time.
Minutes,-PC, 4/16/92 Page 16
13. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 (LAND
USE ZONING ORDINANCE)
Staff report was given.
Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke on this item.
Public portion of.the hearing was closed.
Chairman Marino read staff's recommendation.
Mr. Grady responded to a question by Commissioner Rosenlieb saying this.
ordinance amendment would not provide an opportunity for sore cone who has the
Only use on a biock to. obtain a setback of less than 10 feet if their property is
undeveloped.
Motion. Was made by. Commissioner Powers, seconded by Commissioner Frapwell
to adopt the findings contained in the staff report and recommend' that the City
Council amend the zoning ordinance as proposed. Motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
'Commissioners Bjorn, Cohn, Frapwell, Messner, Powers,
Rosenlieb, Marino
None
ABSENT:
Commissioner Anderson
14.
COMMUNICATIONS
Written
Mr. Grady cited :the memorandum from the City Fire Chief concerning
growth impacts on the fire department which was provided as an
informational 'item. They are investigating ways of handling the impacts
development is having on fire services. Commissioner Frapwell cited
Riverside County, as an example.
Minutes, PC, 4/16/92
page 17
B) Verbal
Report on progress of Western Rosedale Specific Plan Program
Mr. Gauthier gave an update on this item. Mr. Barnhill gave a time frame
for completion of the draft text.
Commissioner Messner asked about County staff checking into the
feasibility of eaCh trail. Mr. Barnhill said-' the county has been going
_through the subdivisions in the Rosedale area, looking into the best
opportunities for acquiring trails. Commissioner Messner emphasized the
need for the City to provide the final links into the Kern River Corridor.
Responding to questions by Chairman Marino, Mr. Barnhill said he plans
to make a presentation to the Trails Committee at a future meeting.
15. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Powers Stated his appreciation for Commissioner Bjorn, since this
was the last hearing she would attend due to the. expiration of her term.
Chairman Marino expressed his appreciation for Commissioner Bjorn's service to
the City and admffation for the way in which she has served.
Commissioner RoSenlieb echoed the comments of the previous commissioners
stating Commissioner Bjorn would be missed.
Commissioner Messner expressed his appreciation for Commissioner Bjorn saying
he felt her addition to the commission has been great.
Commissioner Cohn stated he would miss Commissioner Bjorn because of her
expertise' to the COmmission and her conscientiousness. He asked that
Commissioner Bjorn participate, possibly as a member of the public on the
mineral rights portion of the subdivision ordinance.
Commissioner Bjorn stated she intended to continue to participate on this issue
as a member of the public. She asked that staff include her in the noticing of
these committee meetings. She thanked everyone for their-comments saying
serving in .this capacity has been a good experience.
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Commissioner' Rosenlieb directed staff to draft a memo containing an idea of who
should ~be included on ~the task force for the mineral rights of the oilwell '
ordinance. She asked that a general plan committee be held to try to figure out
the Mesa Matin situation. She asked that the committee meet within the next
month on this issue.
Regarding the mineral rights task force, Commissioner.Bjorn stated she had
received a_couple of calls from William Kuhs and Michael Kaia, attorneys
inquiring, about this issue.
Mr. _Grady thanked Ms.-Bjorn on behalf of staff for her service to the City.
Regarding the next General Plan hearing cycle to be heard on June 18th, Mr.
Grady said the meeting could be very long. He stated staffs intent to try to
schedule items which would normally, be on that agenda for the following meeting
of July. 2nd, stating any items to be'continued from previous hearings would have
to be continued to meetings in July.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the CommisSion, meeting was
adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Laurie Davis
Recording Secretary
~AD~cretary
Assistant Planning Director