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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-05-09 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Regular Meeting March 5, 2009 — 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue 1, ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Johnson, McGinnis, Stanley, Blockley, Tragish, Tkac, Strong Absent: None. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE It was noted that a court reporter was present to transcribe portions of the meeting. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS No speaker cards were presented. 4.. CONSENT CALENDAR 4.1 Non-Public Hearing Items 4.1a Approval of minutes for Planning Commission Regular Meetings of January 15, 2009 & February 5, 2009. Commissioner Tragish referred to page 6 of the February 5, 2009 Minutes, stating that in the sixth paragraph, second sentence should read as follows: "He stated that he is not convinced that the cumulative effect of now having refrigeration trucks come in until 10 o'clock at night is something that should be concerned about for the benefit of the residents in the neighborhood." Commissioner Stanley moved, seconded by Commissioner Strong, to approve the minutes as revised. Motion carried by group vote. 4.2 Public Hearing Items 4.2a Approval of Comprehensive Sign Plan 08-1631 (Castle & Cooke California, Inc.) The public hearing is still open. Robert White inquired if this is the signage on the park or on the road. Mr. Movius responded that this is on Stockdale Highway west of the park and not on the park. Mr.White had no further comments. Commissioner Tragish indicated that he represents one of the people that is building this project and he recused himself from voting on item 4.2a. Commissioner Tkac recused himself from Agenda Item Number 6 as he has a conflict of interest. The public hearing is closed. Commissioner Tkac moved, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, to approve the Consent Calendar. Meeting Minutes of Planning Commission- March 5, 2009 Page 2 Motion unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Johnson, McGinnis, Stanley, Blockley, Tkac, Strong RECUSE: Commissioner Tragish (Item 4.2a only) 5. PUBLIC HEARING — RECIRCULATED PORTIONS OF THE EIR ADEQUACY HEARING Canyons Project GPA/ZC 03-0337(Robert Kapral, Canyons, LLC) Staff repot given, the public hearing is opened, no one from the public provided any comments. The public hearing is closed. No Commissioner comments were provided. Commissioner Stanley moved, seconded by Commissioner Blockley to refer comments to Staff for preparation of a Final EIR. Motion unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Johnson, McGinnis, Stanley, Blockley, Tragish, Tkac, Strong NOES: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS—VESTING TENTATIVE MAP Vesting Tentative Map 7186(Stantec Consulting Inc.) The public hearing is opened, staff report given. It was noted that Commissioner Tkac recused himself from this item and left the dieces. Dennis Elliott, with Stantec Consulting and the engineering consultant for this project, stated that they are representing the developer, Mr. Keith Gardner. Mr. Elliott provided a background of the project known as King Ranch. He further stated that given the surrounding development in the area, this project can be considered an infill project. He pointed out that they just received a letter from Crimson and the issues regarding fencing on the site are addressed, as well as, oil lines that serve the one idle well which will need to be relocated. Mr. Elliott concluded that they concur with the fencing and all of Staff's conditions at this time. The public hearing is closed. No Commissioner comments were presented. Commissioner Blockley moved, seconded by Commissioner to McGinnis, to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map 7186 with findings and conditions set forth in the attached Resolution, Exhibit "A," and incorporating the Planning Director's memorandum dated March 3, 2009. Motion unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Johnson, McGinnis, Stanley, Blockley, Tragish, Strong RECUSE: Commissioner Tkac. 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP Tentative Parcel Map 11846 for Condominium Purposes(Porter and Associates) The public hearing was closed on February 5, 2009. Staff stated that another request for continuance to the March 19, 2009 meeting has been made and Staff recommends the continuance. Commissioner McGinnis inquired if there is any limitation as to the number of continuances that can be made on one particular item. Staff responded in the negative, clarifying that there are no adopted policies with regard to continuances. Staff indicated that if this item comes back next time Staff will not be recommending another continuance. Meeting Minutes of Planning Commission— March 5, 2009 Page 3 Commissioner McGinnis inquired on what basis the Commission could deny the continuance. Staff responded that if the Commission felt there had been adequate time to resolve the issues with no progress being made it could be denied. Commissioner Johnson inquired if one more continuance would likely get a positive resolution on this matter. Staff responded that they would not say "likely to get a positive resolution," but there will have been adequate time to try to reach a resolution and all possibilities will have been exhausted at that time. Commissioner Stanley inquired if the reasons for the continuance is regarding the meeting with the City Council, to which Staff responded that they only know what the Commission knows as far as what Council's involvement is on this project. Commissioner Tragish stated he has no problem with the applicant wanting to speak with Councilman Hanson, however lie does not understand what that has to do with a continuance at this meeting and why it is grounds for tonight's continuance. He questioned what impact Mr. Hanson's comments would have on the Planning Commissions review of this matter. Staff responded that they cannot answer whether it would have a bearing or not, however, sometimes through meetings, that Councilmembers are able to set up with staff, certain issues can get clarified. Staff stated that they have met with the applicant many times on this issue, discussed many alternatives and they don't seem to be able to resolve the differences. Staff commented that they do not know if the Planning Commission will gain a lot of new information based on a continuance. Commissioner Tragish stated that he is at a loss as to why there is a continuance so that they can confer with Councilman Hanson. He inquired if the Applicant was present and staff indicated that it does not appear that the applicant is present. Commissioner McGinnis moved, seconded by Commissioner Tkac, to continue this item to March 19, 2009. Motion unanimously approved by the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Johnson, McGinnis, Stanley, Blockley, Tragish, Tkac, Strong 8. COMMUNICATIONS Staff noted that on Monday, April 20th, 2009 there will be a Joint Planning Commission Workshop with Kern County Planning Commission, which will be held at the County Board Chambers. Commissioner Tkac stated that he can make the April 20th meeting. Commissioner McGinnis inquired if the budget will allow them to attend the California Cities Conference this year. Staff responded that it will be in Anaheim and will not be offered. 9. COMMISSION COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:03pm. Robin Gessner, Recording Secretary (/� Gov_ JAMES D. MOVIUS, Secretary April 8,2009 Planning Director