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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/95MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Held Monday, November 13, 1995, 12:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California. 1. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: Present: JEFF ANDREW, Chairperson DOUG DELGADO, Vice-Chairperson STEPHEN BOYLE KENNETH HERSH ROBERT ORTIZ WADE TAVORN MICHAEL DHANENS Alternate Absent: MATHEW BRADY ADVISORY MEMBERS: Present: CARL HERNANDEZ, Deputy City Attorney JACK LaROCHELLE, Engineer IV DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director STAFF: Present: STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner MARC GAUTHIER, Principal Planner JENNIE ENG, Associate Planner LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Jill Kleiss, 9109 Versailles Drive submitted a speaker's card and spoke regarding the public review hearing concerning the Marketplace shopping center. She asked that the Commission move the date for this hearing until after the holidays. She stated her feeling that time is needed for a thorough public review. She said she had requested documentation showing an amended contract between Castle and Cooke and Mr. Verlaan and it has not been provided to her. She questioned the fact that the Mayor, who could be the deciding vote on this issue, publicly stated his support for this project. She questioned this EIR being an "insurance only" decision as stated in the EIR, saying it is a legal matter. She stated her concern that this appears to be a "done deal." Minutes, PC, 11/13/95 Page 2 Responding to question by Commissioner Hersh, Mr. Hernandez stated he would check with the City Attorney on information he requested previously concerning what can and cannot be discussed amongst commissioners with regard to the Marketplace issue. Bob Wright, Attorney representing the Southwest Community Action Committee, submitted a speaker's card and spoke concerning the Marketplace Draft Environmental Impact Report. He cited the California Environmental Quality Act, saying the commission needs to take the time to thoroughly evaluate the enormous consequences the approval of this shopping center would have not only on the surrounding neighborhood but on the downtown economic situation, noise and traffic. He stated the concern by those in the surrounding neighborhood regarding the timing of the hearing being so close to the holiday season. He asked that the first hearing be set on either January 4, or January 11, 1996. Chairman read the notice of right to appeal as set forth on the agenda. 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS None 4. WALL AND LANDSCAPE PLAN - TRACT 5799 (DeVille Homes) Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened. Responding to questions by Commissioner Dhanens, Ted Wright said the approved plans showed subject wall matching the wall to the west, however plans must have been changed when it was erected. If the commission does not approve this wall plan, the builder's recourse would be to remove the wall or appeal to the City Council. This item was continued to Thursday's meeting. 5. PUBLIC HEARING - REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN #P95-0003 (Milazzo & Associates) Chairman Andrew abstained from participating on this item because he markets property for the general partner on this project. Commissioner Delgado chaired this item. Staff report recommending approval was given. Minutes, PC, 11/13/95 Public portion of the hearing was opened. Page 3 This item was continued to Thursday's meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF TIME - TENTATIVE TRACT 5301 7.1 7.2 Staff report recommending disapproval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened. \ This item was continued to Thursday's meeting. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE #5657 Chairman Andrew abstained from participating on this item because he lives in close proximity to Subject request. Commissioner Dhanens abstained for participating on this item because his firm has received income from the applicant within the past 12 months. This item was withdrawn. PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE #5666 Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened. Responding to question by Commissioner Hersh, Mr. Grady said restrictions on age for this community is something the developer would have to address. Staff could provide language concerning the senior citizen zoning ordinance relating to this issue. Regarding Table A, off-street parking section, Commissioner Delgado asked for explanation relating to the significant decrease in visitor parking as well as RV parking. Mr. Grady said this would be available for Thursday's hearing. This item was continued to Thursday's meeting. Minutes, PC, 11/13/95 Page 4 7.3 PUBLIC HEARING - P95-0002 Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened. Responding to request for clarification by Commission'er Dhanens, Mr. Ortiz said the Parks Department submitted a memo stating they will not maintain the landscape in the area, therefore this area would have to be placed into a homeowner's association. The applicant will be notified of this requirement. Concerning the previous question on Zone Change #5666 regarding age restriction, Mr. Grady cited on Page 8 of that staff report condition #66, addresses this issue. Hearing on this item was continued to Thursday's meeting. 8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE TIMING OF THE FIRST OF TWO PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE PLANNING' COMMISSION ON THE DRAFT MARKETPLACE ENVIRONMENTAL e 10. IMPACT REPORT. Commissioner Dhanens abstained for participating on this item because his firm has received income from the applicant within the past 12 months. Mr. Grady said this issue would be discussed with the Commission on Thursday along with the Commission's role in review of the Draft EIR. COMMUNICATIONS A) Written None B) Verbal None COMMISSION COMMENTS A. Committees Minutes, PC, 11/13/95 Page 5 11.DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF 12. THE NEXT PRE-MEETING. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m. Laurie Davis Recording Secretary Planning Director