HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/96MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Monday, November 4, 1996 12:15 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun
Avenue, Bakersfield, California.
COMMISSIONERS:
Present:
KENNETH HERSH, Chairperson
DOUG DELGADO, Vice-Chairperson
STEPHEN BOYLE
MATHEW BRADY
ROBERT ORTIZ
JEFFREY TKAC
MICHAEL DHANENS
Absent:
WADE TAVORN
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
Present:
WALTER PORR, Assistant City Attorney
JACK LaROCHELLE, Engineer IV
DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director
STAFF: Present:
STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
JIM EGGERT, Principal Planner
MIKE LEE, Associate Planner
LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary
Roger Mclntosh spoke regarding Forum.'96. He extended an invitation to each of the
Commissioners for this Forum which is to be held Friday, November 15, 1996 at the
Red Lion Inn. He stated it is sponsored by the Kern Transportation Foundation and
presented by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Kern
Transportation Foundation, Local government commissions and Center for Livable
Communities. He felt the speaker's would be excellent.
*Commissioner Ortiz was seated.
Chairman Hersh read the notice of right to appeal as set forth on the agenda.
None
Minutes, PC, 11/4/96
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- ATIVE TRACT 5699 (PHASED)
This items was continued from October 17, 1996. Staff report recommending approval
was updated with respect to the access issue.
Hearing was opened.
Commissioner Brady asked if copies of the large maps could be submitted to the
Commission before Thursday's hearing.
Commissioner Brady stated he would like Mr. LaRochelle to comment regarding the
traffic patterns, flow and difficulties which he feels justify crossing the canal and
connecting to Panama Lane.
Commissioner Dhanens asked about the source of the map showing the connection to
Panama. Mr. LaRochelle said this was provided by the applicant's engineer at staff's
request.
~U~ -~O~NG SUBSECTION D.1 OF
SECTION 17.60.030 OF THE ~RSE[ELD MUNICIPAL CODF_J~~
IAO~JCE~)F COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAI~S
Mr. Grady stated this ordinance was drafted at the request of the commission. It
provides for notice to anyone requesting it on a comprehensive sign plan. He also cited
several issues of clarification which the commission needs to address.
Commissioner Boyle asked if there were other items which may appear on agendas but
would not be considered public hearings. Mr. Grady cited general plan consistency
findings as an example. Mr. Grady said that notice can be obtained from persons
wishing to be informed about all agenda items by subscribing to the agenda. He
explained the process. The city does not have the ability to send notice to everyone if it
is not project specific. Commissioner Boyle also asked if there should be a time
limitation on requests for special notice. Mr. Grady said he would look into whether
there is a provision in the ordinance.
Commissioner Dhanens asked if these changes would make items public hearings
which are currently not designated as such. Mr. Grady said the commission currently
has the option of taking testimony on items which are not public hearings, these
changes would allow those not currently noticed to be noticed of the fact that an item is
on the agenda.
Commissioner Dhanens asked if there had been any such instance in the past with a
comprehensive sign plan. Mr. Grady stated he could not recall one.
This item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
Minutes, PC, 11/4/96
6. DISCUSSION OF P~:)SSI' ON Of MOTION ON
CO PLAN - CSP~ -6~DZD~
10.
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Mr. Grady cited a memorandum which was submitted by Ms. Marino, City Attorney
regarding the Marketplace which advises the Commission that the applicant has
provided information showing they have vested their rights with respect to the sign plan
and indicating the Commission's ability to consider it for the purpose of changeling j_t n°
longer exists. Letters have also been submitted from the applicant ihdicating the
previously expressed concerns have been satisfied with respect to reductions and
amendments to their sign plan. Therefore the individual who expressed concerns is
satisfied with the changes.
Mr. Grady indicated this item would be removed from the agenda for Thursday's
meeting.
COMM UNICATJD~JS_
A) Writte~
None
B) Verbal
None
COMMISSION C_QMME~TS
A. Committees
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ~NCELLA_TJ~N OF
AD~IOU~
There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was
adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Laurie Davis
Recording Secretary
Planning Director