HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/96MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Held Monday, September 30, 1996 p.m., City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun
Avenue, Bakersfield, California.
1. ROLL_CALL
COMMISSIONERS:
Present:
DOUG DELGADO, Vice-Chairperson
STEPHEN BOYLE
MATHEW BRADY
ROBERT ORTIZ
WADE TAVORN
JEFFREY TKAC
MICHAEL DHANENS
Absent:
KENNETH HERSH
Because Commissioners Hersh and Delgado indicated they would not be present at the
Thursday, October 3, 1996, meeting Commissioner Boyle was asked to chair this
meeting and Thursday's meeting.
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
Present;
LAURA MARINO, Assistant City Attorney
JACK LaROCHELLE, Engineer IV
JACK LEONARD, Assistant Building
Director
STAFF: Present:
STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
MIKE LEE, Associate Planner
LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary
2. PU_BL ~S_
None
Mr. Grady stated requests for placement on the consent agenda had been received on
Agenda Item #'s 5 and 6.3.
These items were placed on the consent agenda for Thursday's meeting.
4. AP_P_BOVALOJ:~UZE S
Action on this item was continued to Thursday's hearing.
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5.
6.1
6.2
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PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MA~ 10365
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public portion of the hearing was opened.
This item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
PJJBLICt-LEAPJ~G - V~STING TJ~NT 8~:~E~ZLSED~
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public portion of the hearing was opened.
Commissioner Delgado stated because the applicant on this project is a client of his he
would not be participating on this item.
Mr. Grady responded to question by Commissioner Brady clarifying the
recommendation is for approval of the map, subject to the applicant submitting a design
which complies with the excessive block length issue.
Commissioner Dhanens asked for elaboration as to why the lot yield along the streets
would cause staff to examine this design in a different light than it was the first time.
Mr. Lee,.staff planner, explained the ordinance requires a maximum block length of
1,000 feet unless otherwise approved by the advisory agency. He explained the design
of the first map which was approved. StafFs opinion was that because the lot yield
within the block(s) was increased, Planning Commission should re-examine and re-
evaluate approval of the excessive block lengths.
This item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
PUBLLC~NG - VESTING TENTATIV~EVlSFJ~
Staff report recommending denial was given.
Commissioner Brady asked about the fence height. Mr. Lee cited information given to
the Commission from Title 17 stating it was difficult to illustrate because the map does
not conform with respect to lot configuration and the relationship between the lots does
not fall within what is normally required. Commissioner Brady asked if anything was
received from the applicant with respect to the staff report. Mr. Grady said an alternate
design was submitted however it did not comply with engineering standards either.
Commissioner Brady asked that any items regarding this issue be given to the
commission as soon as possible prior to the Thursday meeting.
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6.3
10.
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Commissioner Dhanens asked if an underlying tentative tract had been previously
approved which was consistent with the ordinance. Mr. Lee indicated it had.
Public hearing on this item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 5_841 (REVISED-PHASED)
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Public hearing on this item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
~ATION OF ADEQUATE ACCESS FOR PARCELMAP WAIVER NO. P96:-
0634
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Commissioner Delgado asked about the utility easement. Mr. Lee clarified the public
utility easement is the southerly 20 feet of the entire 30-foot access.
Public hearing on this item was continued to Thursday's meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) _~/ritten
None
B) Verbal
None
C_QMMISSION C~
Commissioner Boyle asked if the general plan amendment for the property located at
Stockdale and Renfro Road would be on the agenda for Thursday's meeting. Mr. Grady
stated it would be. Commissioner Brady asked if any additional information had been
submitted on this issue. Mr. Grady indicated Planning staff had no contact with the
applicant since the last hearing. Mr. LaRochelle stated Public Works staff had been
contacted by the applicant. Commissioner Brady indicated if there was any information
he would appreciate receiving it before Thursday's meeting.
A. Committees
DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF THE NEXT
No action on this item was taken at this hearing.
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11. ADJQUEN~.N~
There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was
adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
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Laurie Davis
Recording Secretary
STANLI=Y GRADY, ~ecretary
Planning Director~