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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/96MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD Held Thursday, April 18, 1996, 5:30 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 KENNETH HERSH WADE TAVORN MICHAEL DHANENS Alternate Absent: JEFF ANDREW, Chairperson ROBERT ORTIZ ADVISORY MEMBERS: Present: LAURA MARINO, Assistant City Attorney JACK LaROCHELLE, Engineer IV JACK LEONARD, Assistant Building Director STAFF: Present: JACK HARDISTY, Development Services Director JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner JENNIE ENG, Associate Planner LAURIE DAVIS, Recording Secretary Mr. Hardisty presented Commissioner Andrew with a plaque thanking him for his service on the Planning Commission. Chairman Andrew stated he enjoyed his tenure on the Commission. *Commissioner BradY was seated at this time. Commissioner Hersh stated he has enjoyed working with Commissioner Andrew. Commissioner Brady stated he has appreciated Mr. Andrew's service. 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS No one made any public statements at this time. Minutes, PC, 4/18/96 Chairman read the notice of right to appeal as set forth on the agenda. 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Page 2 o None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion was made by Commissioner Hersh, seconded by Commissioner Brady to approve minutes of the regular meeting held February 1, 1996. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - EXTENSION OF TIME o REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT 5276 Mr. Hardisty stated a continuance was requested by the applicant. Staff report was waived. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Boyle to continue this item to the regular meetings of April 29, and May 2, 1996. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 10309 Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in favor or opposition. Randy Bergquist, Porter-Robertson Engineering, represented the applicant. He requested that condition #2 of Exhibit "A" be changed so that it is required prior to issuance of a building permit. Mr. LaRochelle stated since these are requirements of the Subdivision Map Act he would not agree with the proposed change. Mr. Bergquist expressed agreement with all other conditions. He said some of these parcels are not scheduled for development at this time making some requirements difficult such as the requirement of a grading plan. Mr. LaRochelle stated he had not been informed of Mr. Bergquist's issues and suggested this item be continued so that discussion could take place between staff and the applicant. Mr. Bergqu.ist agreed to a continuance to the next regularly scheduled meeting. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Hersh to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meetings of April 29, and May 2, 1996. Motion carried. Minutes, PC, 4/18/96 Page 3 7.1 PUBLIC HEARING - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 5835 (PHASED) Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in favor or opposition. Roger Mclntosh represented the property owner. He stated concurrence with recommendation and conditions of approval. Motion was made by Commissioner Hersh, seconded by Commissioner Dhanens to adopt resolution, approving and adopting the Negative Declaration, to make all findings set forth in the staff report, to approve the modification as requested and approve Proposed Vesting Tentative Tract 5835 subject to the conditions outlined in Exhibit "A." Motion carried. 7.2 PUBLIC HEARING - VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 5836 OPTIONAL DESIGN (PHASED) Staff report recommending approval was given. Public portion of the hearing was opened; no one spoke in opposition or in favor. Roger McIntosh represented the property owner. He stated the owner had requested a continuance to the next regularly scheduled meeting so that staff can review proposed changes they have submitted. Mr. Hardisty felt continuance to the next regularly scheduled meeting did not allow time for staff to review proposed changes and prepare a report for the commission. He recommended that it be continued to the May 13, and May 16, 1996 meetings. Mr. McIntosh stated there were no major changes proposed asking that they be given a two- week continuance. Chairman Delgado said he wanted sufficient time to contemplate this issue. Commissioner Hersh asked if this item could be placed first on the agenda of May 16th. Mr. Hardisty stated this could be done. He explained the time frame for staff to review these issues and bring a report back to the commission for review stating it could not be done in a timely fashion to meet deadlines for the next meeting. Responding to question by Commissioner Hersh, Mr. Hardisty explained the PUD and Optional Design processes. Responding to question by Chairman Delgado, Mr. McIntosh agreed with continuance to the meetings of May 13, and May 16, 1996. Motion was made by Commissioner Brady, seconded by Commissioner Hersh to continue this item to the regularly scheduled meetings of May 13, and May 16, 1996. Motion carried. Minutes, PC, 4/18/96 Page 4 8. COMMUNICATIONS A) Written None B) Verbal None 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Hersh commented on articles in the Bakersfield Californian concerning transportation funding. Mr. Hardisty stated the issue of traffic funding will be before the California Transportation Commission; the basis for the city's current proposed program remains the same unless a change is made then it may need reevaluation. Responding to question by Commissioner Boyle, Mr. Hardisty said those extensions of time for maps within the Riverlakes Ranch area were appealed to the City Council; at that time payment of transportation impact fees can be worked out. Responding to question by Commissioner Dhanens, Mr. Hardisty said election of chairperson and vice-chairperson is scheduled on the next agenda for discussion. Mr. Hardisty responded to question by Commissioner Delgado, saying a workshop would be held in the future to discuss the role of commissioners with respect to the review of EIR's. Responding to question by Commissioner Tavorn, Ms. Marino stated the decision of extensions of time now rests solely with the City Council. Commissioner Hersh was concerned that the city was going to lose money with respect to the traffic impact fees for Riverlakes Ranch. Ms. Marino stated it is her understanding the impact fees would be paid. Discussion continued regarding the Marketplace property and future development of this area. Mr. Hardisty responded to question by Commissioner Hersh saying acreage to the west of Buena Vista Road has not been proposed for development as of yet. Minutes, PC, 4/18/96 Page 5 Responding to question by Commissioner Boyle, Mr. Hardisty said the Planning Director is evaluating the site plan review process and the environmental review process with respect to whether or not changes need to be made to them. If changes are proposed they will be brought before the Commission and City Council. A. Committees 10. DISCUSSION AND ACTION REGARDING POSSIBLE CANCELLATION OF 11. THE NEXT PRE-MEETING. The pre-meeting of April 29, 1996 was not canceled. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m. Laurie Davis ~ecTry