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PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting – August 16, 2007 - 5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue
1. ROLL CALL:
Present:
Commissioners Blockley, Johnson, Andrews, McGinnis, Stanley, Tragish, Tkac
Absent:
None
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS:
None.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR:
4.1 Non-Public Hearing Items
Commissioner Andrews moved, seconded by Commissioner Tkac, to approve the minutes for
Planning Commission regular Planning Commission meeting of July 19, 2007.
Motion unanimously approved by group vote.
4.2 Public Hearing Items
4.2a Approval of Continuance of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6807 to September 6, 2007
(Stantec Consulting, Inc.)
4.2b Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7056 (Cannon Associates)
The public hearing is opened. No one from the audience or any Commissioner requested
removal of any consent agenda item.
Commissioner Johnson moved, seconded by Commissioner Tkac, to approve the consent
calendar, public hearing items.
Motion unanimously passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Blockley, Johnson, Andrews, McGinnis, Stanley, Tragish, Tkac
NOES: None.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Wall & Landscape Plans/Vesting Tentative Tract Maps
5.1 Updated Wall & Landscape Policy Resolution (City of Bakersfield, Planning Division)
The public hearing is opened, staff report given. Megan Rios, a landscape architect for McIntosh &
Associates, stated she is not necessarily opposed to the resolution but asked for clarification. First,
is the city responsible for the maintenance to the end of the wall and second who is responsible for
the construction and the maintenance of the landscaping within this additional area.
No one spoke in favor of the proposal. The public hearing is closed.
Commissioner Johnson asked Staff to address the issues raised with regard to the responsibility of
the maintenance and the construction. Staff responded that the City of Bakersfield would maintain
to the end of this wall once it is extended, as well as the landscaping. The original developer would
be installing the landscaping and irrigation as they do now but the City would be maintaining
everything there.
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Commissioner Johnson inquired of Ms. Rios about Staff’s response to her question and she
indicated that her questions have been answered.
Commissioner Tragish inquired if they are creating more expenses for the City given the current
situation of finding funds for roads that need to be built. Staff responded that the City crews are
already out maintaining this area and this extension is not considered extensive by City staff to
maintain and pointed out that it does provide extra protection for vehicles entering here where
people would not be stopped along this area possibly loading. Staff also pointed out that it will
provide additional sound attenuation. Staff commented that they feel it would be a very minor
expense and that it does have some pretty significant benefits.
Commissioner Tragish inquired if Staff has done any projected additional costs involved. Staff
responded that they don’t have the numbers or projection. Commissioner Tragish inquired if those
projections should be looked at before it goes to City Council. Staff responded that the City
Attorney verified with the Parks Department that the costs are considered to be very minimal and
that the Parks Department is part of the application. Commissioner Tragish commented that he
will take Staff’s word on this.
Commissioner Blockley expressed his appreciation for this ordinance.
Commissioner Tragish moved, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the amendment to
Section 4.E of the Planning Commissioner Resolution No. 58-92, with findings set forth in the
attached Resolution, Exhibit “A”.
Motion unanimously passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners: Blockley, Johnson, Andrews, McGinnis, Stanley, Tragish, Tkac
NOES: None.
5.1 Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6807 (Stantec Consulting Inc.)
Heard on consent calendar.
5.2 Approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7056 (Cannon Associates)
Heard on consent calendar.
6.COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
7. COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner McGinnis inquired about the calling of a roll call vote on the consent calendar when it the
agenda says group vote. Staff responded that it can be a voice vote on the consent calendar or a roll call
vote and that the problem comes when there is a general plan cycle and you need four affirmative votes
and therefore it seems easier to make it a roll call vote all the time. Commissioner McGinnis stated that
he prefers a roll call vote and have better clarification for those who recuse themselves from an item.
Commissioner Tkac stated that he has been on vacation.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 5.49 p.m.
Robin Gessner, Recording Secretary
JAMES D. MOVIUS, Secretary
Planning Director
September 11, 2007