HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/99 AGENDA
REGULAR PRE-MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Council Chamber, City Hall
Monday, October 18, 1999
12:15 p.m.
1. ROLL CALL
JEFFREY TKAC, Chairman
MICHAEL DHANENS, Vice-Chairman
STEPHEN BOYLE
MA THEW BRAD Y
MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER
TOM MCGINNIS
RON SPRAGUE
NOTE: Agendas may be amended up to 72 hours prior to the Planning Commission meeting. A
final agenda may be obtained from the Planning Department 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Items listed on this agenda will be continued to 5:30 p.m. on the Thursday following the date
listed on this agenda.
2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
ANY PERSON WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE AGENDA OR WISHES TO SPEAK
REGARDING A PUBLIC HEARING NEED NOT FILL OUT A SPEAKER'S CARD. ALL
OTHERS WISHING TO SPEAK BEFORE THE COMMISSION MAY FILL OUT A
SPEAKER'S CARD AND PRESENT IT TO THE SECRETARY PRIOR TO
COMMENCEMENT OF THE MEETING.
NOTICE OF RIGHT TO APPEAL
Planning Commission decisions on Zone Changes, Parcel Maps and Tentative
Subdivision maps are subject to appeal by any person aggrieved. No permit shall be
issued for any use involved in an application until after the final acceptance date of
appeal.
Such appeal must be filed in writing within 10 days from date of hearing, addressed to
the City Council, c/o Office of the City Clerk, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
93301. A $334 non-refundable filing fee must be included with filing of the initial appeal
for those appeals filed by the applicant or any person outside the notice area. All
appeals filed on land divisions will require a $334 non-refundable filing fee. If all appeals
are withdrawn prior to the City Council hearing, it will not be conducted and the decision
of the Planning Commission will stand.
If no appeal is received within the specified time period or if all appeals filed are
withdrawn, the action of the Planning Commission shall become final.
Agenda, PC, Monday - October 18, 1999 Page 2
(Ward 7)
(Ward 4)
3.1)
3.2)
3.3)
3.4)
3.5)
3.6)
3.7)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS - (marked by asterisk (*)
These items will be acted on as a group without individual staff presentations if no
member of the Planning Commission or audience wishes to comment or ask questions
on a case. The items are recommended for approval by staff. The applicant has been
informed of any special conditions and has signed an agreement to conditions of
approval and requested to be placed on the consent agenda.
If anyone wishes to discuss or testify on any of the consent items the item(s) will be taken
off consent and will be considered in the order on the agenda. If not, the public hearing
will be opened and the items acted on as a group.
Agenda Item 5.1 - Extension of Time for TT 5396 (Telstar Engineering)
Agenda Item 5.2 - Extension of Time for TT 5363 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 5.3 - Extension of Time for TT 5620 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 5.4 - Extension of Time for TT 5621 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 5.5 - Extension of Time for Vested Parcel Map 10368 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 7.2 - Amendment to the text of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance)
Agenda Item 8 - Final Development Plan (GPA/ZC P98-0991) (Church of Christ)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the regular meetings held August 30, 1999 and September 2,
1999.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXTENSIONS OF TIME
5.1)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5396 (Telstar Engineering) consisting of
161 single family residential lots on 40 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling),
located south of Hosking Road approximately 500 feet east of South "H" Street.
(Negative Declaration on file)
Recommendation: Approve.
Group vote
,5.2)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5363 (DeWalt Corporation)
consisting of 18 lots on 557.8 acres, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling), R-
2 (Limited Multiple Family Dwelling), R-3 (Limited Multiple Family
Dwelling), C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and OS (Open Space),
located west of Coffee Road, south of Norris Road to the Friant-Kern
Canal. (Negative Declaration on file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
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(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
(Ward 4)
S.3)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5620 (DeWalt Corporation)
phased consisting of 9 lots on 81.87 acres for residential, commercial,
and industrial purposes, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling), C-2 (Regional
Commercial) and M-1 (Light Manufacturing), located between Coffee
Road and Patton Way on the north side of the extension of Meany
Avenue. (Negative Declaration On file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
6.4)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5621 (DeWalt Corporation)
consisting of 214 single family residential lots on 58.49 acres, zoned R-1
(One Family Dwelling), located between Coffee Road and Patton Way on
the north side of the extension of Meany Avenue. (Negative Declaration
on file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
S.$)
Extension of Time for Vested Tentative Parcel Map 10368 (DeWalt
Corporation) for commercial purposes consisting of two parcels on 14.19
gross acres zoned C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial), located at the
northwest corner of Hageman Road and Coffee Road. (Exempt from
CEQ^)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS
6.1)
Revised Vestincj Tentative Tract 5430 (Martin-Mclntosh)
consisting of 256 or fewer lots on 82.5 acres for single family residential
purposes, including a 9.92 acre public park, and an existing 2.23 acre
private park, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling); and a request for private
streets, alternate street improvements, double frontage lots on local
streets; reverse corner lots; reduced lot depth; and waiver of mineral
rights signatures pursuant to BMC 16.20.060 B.I., located at the
northwest and southwest corners of White Oak Drive and Old River Road.
(Negative Declaration on file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
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(Ward 3)
(Ward 7)
6.2)
6.3
6.4)
Revised Vesting Tentative Tract 5882 (Martin-Mclntosh)
consisting of 569 lots on 245.21 acres for single family residential
purposes, zoned R-1 (One Family Dwelling) and R-1 CH (One Family
Dwelling-Church); and a request for private'streets on a portion of the
subdivision, and waiver of mineral rights signatures pursuant to BMC
16.20.060 B.I., located between Brimhall Road, the Kern River Freeway
Specific Plan Line, Jewetta Avenue and Allen Road. (Negative
Declaration on file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
Vesting Tentative Tract 5929 (Porter-Robertson Engineering)
subdivision to create 80 lots on 20 + acres zoned R-1 (One Family
Dwelling) for single family residential purposes, generally located north of
Panorama Drive, west of Thorner Street. (Negative Declaration on file)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
Tentative Tract 5941 (Cemland Development)
Tentative Tract 5941 to create 242 lots on 56.05 acres for single family
residential purposes and request for modification of lot depth
requirements for cul-de-sac lots. The subdivision includes one 2.13 acre
drill site for possible mineral extraction and request for waiver of mineral
rights signatures pursuant to BMC 16.20.060.B.3. Located north of
Berkshire Road approximately 1/2 mile east of South "H" Street.
(Negative Declaration on file) (Continued from October 7, 1999)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote
(All wards)
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
7.1)
Amendment to the text of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) adding
provisions to non-conforming signs related to special sign permits
(Section 17.60.100 F.8.)located city-wide. (Exempt from CEQA)
Recommendation: Approve
Roll call vote'
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(All wards)
8.
(Ward 3)
10.
11.
October 12, 1999
7.2)
Amendment to the text of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) updating
language concerning surface mining and reclamation activities so that the
administrative procedures for review and processing surface mining
permits is consistent with State law requirements (Chapters 17.62. 17.42
and 17.44) located city-wide. (Exempt from CEQA)
Recommendation: Approve
Roll call vote
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GPA/ZC P98-0991) (Church of Christ of East
Bakersfield) - Review of the final development plan for a PUD (Planned Unit
Development) zone for a 5.02 acre senior citizen housing project located
generally along the north side of Bernard Street, approximately 1,000 feet west of
Oswell Street. (Negative Declaration on file) (Continued from meetings of July
1 and 15, 1999 and October 7, 1999)
Recommendation: Approve
Group vote.
COMMUNICATIONS
A) Written
B) Verbal
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Report from Zoning Ordinance Committee
ADJOURNMENT
Planning Director
E~MEETII
Held
Monday
October 18, 1999
12:15 p.m.
City Council Chamber, City Hall
1501 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California.
A motion was made by Commissioner Kemper to nominate Commissioner Brady as acting
Chairperson for today's meeting.
1. ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS:
Present:
Absent:
STEPHEN BOYLE
MATHEW BRADY
TOM MCGINNIS
MARTI MUNIS-KEMPER
RON SPRAGUE
JEFFREY TKAC, Chairperson
MICHAEL DHANENS, Vice Chairperson
ADVISORY MEMBERS:
Present:
Staff:
Present:
CARL HERNANDEZ, Deputy City Attorney
DENNIS FIDLER, Building Director
MARIAN SHAW, Engineer IV
STANLEY GRADY, Planning Director
MARC GAUTHIER, Principal Planner
JIM MOVIUS, Principal Planner
JENNIE ENG, Associate Planner
PAM TOWNSEND, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
None
Acting Chairman Brady read the Notice of the Right to Appeal
Minutes, PC, Monday, October 18, 1999 Page 2
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
3.1)
3.2)
3.3)
3.4)
3.5)
3.6)
3.7)
Agenda Item 5.1
Agenda Item 5.2
Agenda Item 5.3
Agenda Item 5.4
- Extension of Time for TT 5396 (Telstar Engineering)
- Extension of Time for TT 5363 (DeWalt Corp.)
- Extension of Time for TT 5620 (DeWalt Corp.)
- Extension of Time for TT 5621 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 5.5 - Extension of Time for Vested Parcel Map 10368 (DeWalt Corp.)
Agenda Item 7.2 - Amendment to the text of Title'17 (Zoning Ordinance)
Agenda Item 8 - Final Development Plan (GPA/ZC P98-0991) (Church of Christ)
These will be voted on Thursday night.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the regular meetings held August 30, 1999 and September 2,
1999, will be voted on Thursday night.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - EXTENSIONS OF TIME
5.1) Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5396 (Telstar Engineering) (Ward 7)
Staff report recommending approval with no changes to the previously approved
conditions was given.
There were no Commissioner comments.
Item will be voted on the Consent Agenda on Thursday, October 21, 1999.
5.2)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5363 (DeWalt Corporation) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with no changes to the previously approved
conditions was given.
There were no Commissioner comments.
Item will be voted on the Consent Agenda on Thursday, October 21, 1999.
5.3)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5620 (DeWalt Corporation) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with no changes to the previously approved
conditions was given.
There were no Commissioner comments.
Item will be voted on the Consent Agenda on Thursday, October 21, 1999.
Minutes, PC, Monday, October 18, 1999 Page 3
5.4)
Extension of Time for Tentative Tract 5621 (DeWalt Corporation) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with no changes to the previously approved
conditions was given.
There were no Commissioner comments.
Item will be voted on the Consent Agenda on Thursday, October 21, 1999.
5.5)
Extension of Time for Vested Tentative Parcel Map 10368 (DeWalt
Corporation) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with no changes to the previously approved
conditions was given.
There were no Commissioner comments.
Item will be voted on the Consent Agenda on Thursday, October 21, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - TENTATIVE TRACT MAPR
6.1) Revised Vesting Tentative Tract 5430 (Martin-Mclntosh) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with conditions attached to the resolution.
was given.
Commissioner Brady asked staff if the Commission is to adopt both sets of the
Exhibits. Mr. Grady said that is correct. If the negotiations to relocate the park
are concluded then the applicant would not have to come back and re-map the
park.
There were no further Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
6.2) Revised Vesting Tentative Tract 5882 (Martin-Mclntosh) (Ward 4)
Staff report recommending approval with conditions shown in the attached
resolution Exhibit 1' was given.
Commissioner Brady asked if the high school has a stadium under construction
or built? Mr. Grady said he wasn't sure but information received from the
audience indicated they do. Commissioner Brady asked staff to provide a
location of the stadium on a map for Thursday night. Mr. Grady said they would
do that.
Minutes, PC, Monday, October 18, 1999 Page 4
Commissioner McGinnis asked staff if this is the same subdivision that was
brought before the Commission several months ago where they wanted to
change the lot sizes? Mr. Grady said yes and that this one is consistent with the
general plan condition that was originally proposed.
There were no further Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
6.3
Vesting Tentative Tract 5929 (Porter-Robertson Engineering) (Ward 3)
Commissioner Boyle declared a conflict of interest.
Staff report was given and two versions of the map were displayed on the wall.
Based on comments from the Public Works Department, Thorner School and the
Fire Department, the applicant responded by providing a street connection from
the tract generally along the north side of Thorner School to intersect with
Morning Drive and that is the second version that will be under consideration on
Thursday night. Staff will be writing a memo for the Planning Commission on
Thursday verifying that the conditions on the new submittal are adequate and
applicable to .the new version of the map.
Commissioner Sprague asked staff why two sumps are necessary and if the
Commission is going to allow the corner sump be deleted and use the sump to
the north for drainage? Ms. Shaw said that she believes the intent is to eliminate
the sump at the corner but she will verify that and have an answer on Thursday.
Mr. Sprague also asked if it was the same owner? Ms. Shaw said it was the
same owner.'
Commissioner Sprague asked if the tower lines on the west side of the
subdivision were collapsing towers and also the height of the towers so that in
the event of an earthquake they could possibly fall into the back yards past the
100-foot zone? Mr. Grady said they would have an answer Thursday night.
Commissioner Sprague also asked if the cyclone fence traversing north and
south along the west line will be slatted or open? Mr. Grady said that it would be
open.
Commissioner Brady asked who would be responsible for maintaining the
easement? Mr. Grady said it wouldbe P.G.&E. (the easement owner).
There were no further Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
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6.4)
Tentative Tract 5941 (cemland Development) (Ward 7)
Staff report was given stating that a memo with a review of the conditions from
Planning and Public Works would be presented on Thursday night.
There were no Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
7.1)
Amendment to the text of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) adding provisions to
non-conforming signs related to special sign permits (Section 17.60.100 F.8.)
located city-wide. (Exempt from CEQA) (m# wards)
Staff report recommending approval was given. Staff will be showing
photographs on Thursday showing examples of the provisions to the special sign
permits.
Commissioner Brady asked staff if there had been any input from the industry
that would be affected by the sign ordinance? Mr. Eggert said that a copy of the
ordinance was sent to the Association of Realtors and Building Industry
Association and also to the sign companies that were most affected by this.
There has been no response.
There 'were no Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
7.2)
Amendment to the text of Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) updating language
concerning surface mining and reclamation activities so that the administrative
procedures for review and processing surface mining permits is consistent with
State law requirements (Chapters. 17.62. 17.42 and 17.44) located city-wide.
(Exempt from CEQA) (AIIwards)
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Commissioner Sprague asked staff if the Commission could be provided with
locations of the two current surface mining operations in existence on Thursday
night. Staff responded yes.
There were no Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
Minutes, PC, Monday, October 18, 1999 Page 6
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (GPA/ZC P98-0991) (Church of Christ of East
Bakersfield) - (Ward 3)
Staff report recommending approval was given.
Commissioner Sprague asked if the pool and rec area were fenced properly. Mr.
Gauthier said yes.
There were no Commissioner Comments.
Item moved to Thursday, October 21, 1999.
10.
11.
COMMUNICATIONS.
There were no written or verbal communications.
COMMISSION COMMENTS.
Commissioner Kemper said she would not be in attendance on Thursday night.
There were no Commissioner comments.
ADJOURNMENT.
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
Pam Townsend, Recording Secretary
Planning Director',
October 29, 1999