HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/05/95MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Tuesday, September 5, 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
MATHEW BRADY
KENNETH HERSH
ROBERT ORTIZ
WADE TAVORN
MICHAEL DHANENS Alternate
ADVISORY MEMBERS: Present:
LAURA MARINO, Assistant City
Attorney
JACKLaROCHELLE, Engineer IV
DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director
STAFF: Present:
STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
JIM EGGERT, Principal Planner
LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
N° one made any public statements at this time.
Chairman read the notice of right to appeal as set forth on the agenda.
3. ' CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
None
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the regular meetings held July 6, July 20, and August 3,
1995 was continued to Thursday, September 7th meeting.
Minutes, PC, 9/5/95
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5. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10236
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Responding to question by Chairman Andrew, Mr. Movius said he would look
into whether the county has a different fencing program than the city and provide
this information for Thursday's hearing.
This item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING -- ZONE CHANGE #5646
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public portion of the hearing was opened.
Responding to question by Commissioner Ortiz, Mr. LaRochelle said the proposal
is approximately 600-700 feet west of Coffee Road. One of the conditions is that
a traffic signal be installed.
Responding to question by Commissioner Hersh, Mr. Movius said a condition Of
approval is that all accesses along the western Side be closed and the applicant
has agreed to this with the exception of open access for emergency personnel.
The lawn areas will not be open to the general public, but will be used as a picnic
area for those paying to enter the park.
Mr. Movius responded to question by Commissioner Dhanens saying he would
have information concerning the accommodation of additional height for the wall.
Regarding a question by Commissioner Brady concerning access to the southern
property, Mr. LaRochelle said a circulation plan must be submitted and approved
by the city engineer as a condition of approval. He discussed the possibility of
access points. Commissioner Brady asked for a larger circulation map for the
Thursday hearing.
Responding to question by Commissioner Dhanens, Mr. Movius cited condition
# 10 with respect to the requirement of sound measures within 60 days showing
noise does not exceed acceptable levels. He said if they are exceeded hours of
operation are required to cease until noise can be mitigated. Mr. Grady
responded to a question saying the city could not require the applicant to retain
security guards for the project. Mr. Hernandez cited the noise ordinance which
could govern noise for this project. This PUD zoning could not be compared to a
Conditional Use Permit which could be revoked if conditions are not met.
Minutes, PC, 9/5/95
6.2
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Commissioner Brady asked if there had been any follow-up with the neighboring
community of the Camelot Park facility. Mr. Grady said he was not aware of any
staff initiated contact or that residents had made any problems known to staff. At
the request of Commissioner Brady, Mr. Grady said he would look into any
complaints to the city.
PUBLIC HEARING -- ZONE CHANGE #5653
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public portion of the hearing was opened.
Responding to concern by Commissioner Brady, Mr. LaRochelle gave information
concerning the mitigation of a previous sewer problem in the area of this request.
Public hearing on this item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
Chairman Andrew said the balance of the items would be heard at Thursday's
meeting.
'PUBLIC woRKSHOP ON PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE REVISIONS
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10.
CONCERNING SUBDIVISION DIRECTIONAL SIGNS.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Written
B) Verbal
COMMISSION COMMENTS
A. Committees
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF
11.
THE NEXT PRE-MEETING.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was
adjourned at 12:58 p.m.
Laurie Davis
Recording Secretary
Planning Director