HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-1991 Minutes
City of San Bernardino, California
January l7, 1991
This is the time and place set for an Adjourned Regular
Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
Bernardino at their Adjourned Regular Meeting held at lO:OO a.m.,
on Monday, January l4, 1991, in the Development Department Board
Room, Fourth Floor, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
California.
The City Clerk has caused to be posted the order of
adjournment of said meeting held on January l4, 1991, and has on
file in the office of the City Clerk an affidavit of said posting
together with a copy of said order which was posted at 8:00 a.m.,
Tuesday, January l5, 1991, on the door of the place at which said
meeting was held.
The Adjourned Regular
Council of the City of San
Mayor Holcomb at 9: 18 a. m. ,
Room, Fourth Floor, City
Bernardino, California.
Meeting of the Mayor and Common
Bernardino was called to order by
in the Development Department Board
Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by City Clerk Krasney with the following
being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Reilly,
Flores, Minor; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow, City Clerk
Krasney, City Administrator Edwins. Absent: Council Members
Maudsley, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
WORKSHOP DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CODE CONTINUED FROM
JANUARY 14, 1991 (l)
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
introduced a fifteen minute video prepared by staff, the firm of
Jacobson & Wack, and CATV Channel 3. The video explained details
of the proposed Development Code.
The Council recommended that the video be shown on Channel
3, and be made available to the Board of Real tors, community
organizations and service clubs.
John Montgomery, Principal Planner, Planning and Building
Services Department, distributed a memorandum dated January l6,
1991 which outlined the deferred Development Code language items
from the meeting of January l4, 1991, which are outlined below:
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ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Director of Planning and BuildinG Services. pages I-3 and I-
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C. Powers
The section was revised to read as follows: "Final
approval authority for and enforcement of Building Permits,
Certificate of Occupancy, specified Development Permits, Home
Occupation Permits, Minor Exceptions, Minor Modifications, Sign
permi ts, Similar Use Determinations and Temporary Use Permits.
All of the above, except Building Permits and Certificates of
Occupancy, are subject to appeal to the Planning Commission. The
Director may impose conditions of approval or make
interpretations of this Development Code, which may be appealed
to the Planning Commission."
DEFINITION CHAPTER
Antenna. paGe I-7
The definition was left unchanged under this heading.
However, the definition was changed on page III-2, Section 3
"Antenna" to read as follows: "All antennae, including portable
units, but exempting residential satellite dish installations
which are lO. 5 feet or less in diameter, l2 feet or less in
height, located in the rear yard and are ground mounted, and
exempting residential single-pole roof mounted television
antennae where the boom or any active element of the antennae
array is lO feet or less and the height does not exceed the
maximum allowed in the land use district, shall be installed in
the following manner:"
Club. paGe I-9
The words "non-profit" were deleted from the definition.
"Grannv" Flat. paGe I-l2
The definition was changed to read as follows: "An
additional dwelling unit intended for the sole occupancy of one
adult or two adult persons who are 62 years of age or over, and
the floor area of the attached 'granny' flat dwelling unit does
not exceed 30 percent of the existing living area of the primary
residence or the floor area of the detached 'granny' flat
dwelling unit does not exceed l,200 square feet on a lot
designated as residential, as defined in Government Code Section
65852 .l. "
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Second Dwellina Unit. Dacre I-20
The definition was changed to read as follows: "An
additional dwelling unit which may be rented, and the floor area
of the attached second dwelling unit does not exceed 30 percent
of the existing living area of the primary residence or the floor
area of the detached second dwelling unit does not exceed l,200
square feet on a lot designated as residential, as defined in
Government Code Section 65852.2."
Hotel. page I-l4
The words "for compensation" were deleted from the
definition.
Motel. paae I-l8
The words lifer compensation" were deleted from the
definition.
RESIDENTIAL CHAPTER
A. Accessorv Structures. pacre II-l3
The following sentence was added to the end of the section:
"Building Code requirements may further restrict the distance
required to be maintained from property lines or other
structures."
The "Accessory Structure" section requires a Development
Permit for accessory uses, and Table 4.0l on pages II-4 and II-5
would be amended to reflect that requirement for swimming
pools/spas, garages and patios/gazebos.
C. Densitv Bonus. pacres II-l4 throuah II-l7
l. Affordable Housing (el. paae II-16
Discussion ensued regarding creating language which would
outline "standards of maintenance", similar to the "covenants of
affordability", which would outline the responsibility of the
owner for maintenance of the building structure and landscaping
in accordance with City code.
John Montgomery explained that the California Building Code
states that subsequent owners are required to maintain structures
to the standards under which the structure was originally built.
Also, discussion ensued regarding creating language which
would outline the right of the City to enter the property of a
single family residence to abate public nuisances and blight on
the exterior of the structure. The Council agreed that amended
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language would be presented at a later workshop.
2. Amenities Bonus Provision. paae II-l7
The land use district "COl/2" was added, between "CG-2, and
CR-2", in the first sentence.
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E. Golf Courses and Related Facilities Standards. paae II-
l. Item number three was deleted, thereby renumbering
items four and five accordingly.
2. The word "club" was added to item number four (formerly
number five) on the second line. The revised definition read as
follows:" .maintenance buildings, and half-way club houses
shall be designed and. . .".
G. Minimum Room Size Standards and H.
Size Standards. pages II-l9 and II-20
Minimum Dwellino
A discussion was held regarding minimum room size standards,
minimum dwelling size standards, the averaging method to
calculate square footage, and the impact these standards have on
infill housing.
Mr. Montgomery explained that the
utilized to allow the architect more
content and composition of construction.
averaging
flexibility
method was
in style,
Discussion ensued regarding the minimum room size standards
and minimum dwelling size standards (items G and H), pages II-l9
and II-20. John Montgomery stated that amended language would be
proposed at a later workshop.
Sandra Paulsen, Senior Planner, Planning and Building
Services Department, distributed a memorandum dated January 16,
1991, which outlined the concerns of the San Bernardino Valley
Association of Realtors. In a letter to Council Member Norine
Miller, dated January l4, 1991, Mr. Jim Trammel, President, San
Bernardino Valley Association of Realtors, l798 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California, requested that the minimum
room size and minimum dwelling size, (items G and H), pages II-l9
and II-20, standards be deleted.
Mayor Holcomb instructed Larry Reed, Director of Planning
and Building Services, to respond to the letter from Mr. Trammell
and make the Development Code video available for his viewing.
B. Condominiums and Multi-Familv Developments. II-20
The words "Multi-Family Developments" were changed to
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"Attached Single Family Developments". John Montgomery stated
that amended language would be proposed at a later workshop.
CITY CLERK KRASNEY EXCUSED
At lO:30 a.m., City Clerk Krasney left the Council meeting
and the City Clerk's duties were assumed by Deputy City Clerk
Vale.
K. Multi-Familv Housina Standards. pages II-22 and II-23
John Montgomery stated that the following statement under
items number one and number six, "multi-family developments with
.lQ or more dwelling units" was changed to read "multi-family
developments with 12. or more dwelling units".
Discussion ensued relative
and security system requirement
video monitors) on multi-family
approval.
to imposing a management plan
(securi ty personnel, lighting,
developments as a condition of
Discussion ensued regarding items ten, eleven and twelve,
page II-23, relating to fire hydrants, fire flow, Uniform
Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
William Wright, Fire Chief, Fire Department answered
questions regarding hydrant and sprinkler requirements in
residential, industrial and commercial structures.
COUNCIL MEMBER MAUDSLEY ARRIVED
At lO:39 a.m., Council Member Maudsley arrived at the
Council meeting.
COUNCIL MEMBER ESTRADA EXCUSED
At lO:40 a.m., Council Member Estrada left the Council
meeting.
Discussion ensued regarding
systems in both single family
structures.
the
and
requirement
multi-family
of sprinkler
residential
Larry Reed, Director of Planning and Building Services,
stated that when a single structure has l5 or more units, or more
than two stories, it is required to have sprinklers. Detached
single structures with less than l5 units are not required to
have sprinklers.
Council Member Reilly made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, and unanimously carried, to delete items ten,
eleven and twelve, page 11-23. This change establishes the
policy that the City will utilize standards established in the
Uniform Building Code.
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Larry Reed stated that the Building Code establishes the
location where sprinklers are required, and the Fire Code
establishes how they must be installed and maintained.
8. Private Streets. page II-25
Roger Hardgrave, Director of Public works/City Engineer,
stated that City street standards require a standard eight inch
high curb and gutter, and recommended controls be established for
the design and quality of construction.
The second sentence was revised to read as follows: "The
streets shall be built to standards and specifications for Public
Works construction."
lO. Fire Department Standard. pacre II-26
The sentence was revised to read
all structures shall be within l50
single story and 50 feet multi-story."
as follows: "All parts of
feet of paved access for
ll. Residential Specific Standards. paae II-26
A new item "d. Lighting" was added, thereby renaming items
E through J (old item D through I).
RECESS MEETING
At ll:05 a.m., Mayor Holcomb declared a ten minute recess.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 1l:2l a.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor
and Common Council reconvened in the Development Department of
City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Vale with the
following being present: Mayor Holcomb; Council Members Reilly,
Flores, Maudsley, Minor; Senior Assistant City Attorney Barlow,
Ci ty Administrator Edwins. Absent: Council Members Estrada,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
M. Private Tennis Court Desicrn Standards. page II-27
Mr. Montgomery explained that these standards
combination of standards from the City of Santa Barbara
City of Newport Beach where there have been problems with
tennis courts.
are a
and the
private
Dennis Barlow, Senior Assistant City Attorney, explained
that these standards would apply to tennis courts located at both
single family residences and multi-family developments.
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CITY ADMINISTRATOR EDWINS EXCUSED
At ll:30 a.m., City Administrator Shauna Edwins left the
Council meeting.
Sandra Paulsen explained that if the Council did not want
these standards to be mandatory, they should be moved to the
Design Guidelines section, and deleted from the Standards
section. The following sections were renamed accordingly
because item M was deleted.
M. Recreational Vehicle Storaae Facilities. paaes II-27 and
II-28
Discussion ensued regarding the recreational vehicle storage
facilities construction standards; however, no changes were
made.
N. Second Dwellina Unit/"Grannv" Housina Desian Standards.
paae II-28
l. The designation of this section was changed from 0 to N,
due to the deletion of the previous item, M. Private Tennis Court
Design Standards.
2. On item two the following portion of the sentence was
deleted "such second unit shall be constructed or attached to the
existing main dwelling unit living area."
3. On item five, "l5%" was changed to "30%".
4. On item six,
square feet".
"640 square feet" was changed to "l200
5. On item eight, the first sentence, second line, was
revised to read as follows:" . addi tion to and the same as
that required for the main dwelling, pursuant to. . .".
6 . On item nine, the words "shall not" were changed to
"mayll.
7. On
follows: "
the property
item ten, the last line was revised to read as
. .dwelling may continue only as long as one unit on
is owner-occupied. . .".
COUNCIL MEMBER MILLER ARRIVED
At ll:45 a.m., Council Member Miller arrived at the Council
meeting.
o. Senior Citizen/Congreaate Care Housina Design Standard.
~aaes II-30 throuah II-32
1. On item two, the word "private" was deleted.
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2. On
district" were
standards)".
item five,
changed to
the words
"Table 4.02
"the underlying land use
(residential development
3. On item fourteen, the following item was added: "f.
Senior citizen/congregate care parking requirements may be
adjusted on an individual project basis, subject to a parking
study based on project location and proximity to services for
senior citizens including, but not limited to, medical offices,
shopping areas, mass transit, etc.".
RECESS MEETING
At 12:05 p.m., Mayor Holcomb recessed the meeting until 2:00
p.m.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 2:55 p.m., Mayor
Regular Meeting to order
Room, Fourth Floor, 300
California.
Pro Tern Reilly called the Adjourned
in the Development Department Board
North "D" Street, San Bernardino,
ROLL CALL
Roll call
following being
Reilly, Flores,
Barlow, Deputy
Absent: Mayor
Miller.
was taken by Deputy City Clerk Vale with the
present: Mayor Pro Tem Reilly; Council Members
Maudsley, Minor; Senior Assistant City Attorney
City Clerk Vale, City Administrator Edwins.
Holcomb; Council Members Estrada, Pope-Ludlam,
O. Senior Citizen/Conareaate Care Housing Desian Standard.
paaes II-30 throuah II-32. continued.
MAYOR HOLCOMB RETURNED
At 3:00 p.m., Mayor Holcomb returned to the Council meeting.
Discussion continued relative to the Senior
Citizen/Congregate Care Housing Design Standards. John
Montgomery stated that amended language would be proposed at a
later workshop.
Mr.
follows:
of paved
Montgomery stated that item 19 was added to read as
"All parts of all structures shall be within l50 feet
access for single story and 50 feet for multi-story."
John Montgomery, Principal Planner,
Design Guidelines would be adopted by
ordinance.
explained that
resolution, not
the
by
Discussion ensued regarding the Threshold of Review, Table
31. Ol, page IV-2, the review process and the level at which
approval would be granted.
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Larry Reed explained
responsibilities: to expedite
being of the community, and to
will last.
that planners have two
development for the economic
look for quality development
main
well
that
MAYOR HOLCOMB EXCUSED
At 3:55 p.m., Mayor Holcomb left the Council meeting, and
Council Member Reilly assumed the duties of Mayor Pro Tern.
Residential Development Desian Guidelines. paaes II-33
through II-58
Discussion ensued regarding this section; however, no
changes were made.
ADJOURNMENT (3)
At 4:00 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Reilly adjourned the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council to Tuesday,
January 22, 1991, at 10:30 a.m., in the Management Information
Center (MIC), Sixth Floor, City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
RACHEL KRASNEY
City Clerk
By '-/4L/a",<.<-~ ~
Melanie Vale
Deputy City Clerk
No. of Items: 3
No. of Hours: 4
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