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City of San Bernardino, California
May 17, 1989
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 the Adjourned Regular Meeting held at 9:10 a.m.,
Saturday, May 13, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300
North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California.
The City Clerk has caused to be posted the Order of
Adjournment of said meeting held on Saturday, May 13, 1989, at
9:10 a.m., 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 4:40 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 1989, in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Common Council
of the City of San Bernardino was called to order by Mayor wilcox
at 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 1989, in the Council Chambers of
City Hall, 300 North "0" Street, San Bernardino, California.
INVOCATION
The Invocation was given by Phil Arvizo, Executive Assistant
to the Council.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Estrada.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Reese with the
following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy City
Attorney Empeno, Deputy City Clerk Reese, Acting City
Administrator Robbins. Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
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JUVENILE FIRES ETTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM - BRENDA
JO RICE - CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL STATUS -
CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 1989
This is the time and place continued for consideration of the
financial status of the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program,
administered by Brenda Jo Rice.
At the meeting of May 15, 1989, a memorandum dated May 9,
1989, from Ken Henderson, Director of Community Development, was
presented. It provided background information regarding a number
of program areas that were found not to be in compliance with
certain federal, state and local regulations during a program and
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financial audit of the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program.
This program was approved for CDBG funding in July, 1988.
Ken Henderson, Director, Community Development, stated they
had been waiting for additional information to be provided by the
Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program, especially the Articles
of Incorporation and the tax exempt nonprofit status of the
program. Mr. Henderson explained that they have now received
those documents. However, his Department is not prepared to
approve the claims for reimbursement for claims for the months of
January, 1989, through May, 1989, because the documentation
supporting those claims is not adequate.
Brenda Jo Rice, 3721 W. Meyers Rd., stated when she had met
with Mr. Edward Flores, there were some misunderstandings of what
had transpired, and requested that she meet with the City Auditor
and Director of Finance to work out the problems.
Mr. Henderson stated that he had requested and received a
memorandum from the Director of Finance delineating the
documentation needed to support the payment of the costs of
the program. He also conferred with the City Attorney's Office.
Mr. Henderson answered questions regarding the approval of
the Firesetter Intervention Program.
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Deputy City Attorney Wilson stated that it had been
determined that, under applicable federal regulations, Ms. Rice,
may be entitled to reimbursement of those costs incurred prior to
her presenting the full documentation as a nonprofit
organization. It was the position of the City Attorney's Office
that she would be entitled to those monies.
Council Member Miller made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the matter
regarding the Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program be
continued to May 18, 1989, at 1:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL - POLICE DEPARTMENT _
ONE DAY WORKSHOP "GRANT APPLICANTS FOR FUNDS FROM THE
FIGHTING BACK PROGRAM OF THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON
FOUNDATION" - MAY 25, 1989 - NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE _
CAPTAIN DAN ROBBINS - CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 1989
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a request for out-of-state travel to attend a one day workshop
for "Grant Applicants for Funds from the Fighting Back Program of
the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation", at Vanderbilt University,
Nashville, Tennessee on May 25, 1989, for Captain Dan Robbins,
Police Department.
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At the
1989, from
meeting of May 15, 1989, a memorandum dated May 11,
Police Chief Burnett was presented to the Mayor and
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Common Council, explaining the background of the Workshop. The
workshop will address the demand side of the drug problem.
Capt. Dan Robbins, Police Department, was present to answer
questions. He stated that Tracy Bunts, Drug Coordinator, City
Schools, will accompany him to the meeting. He stated that he
did not anticipate that any others will be attending. He
explained that the City will incur the costs for the trip, which
he estimated would be under $2,000 for two people.
Capt. Robbins answered questions regarding persons with grant
writing experience.
Council Member Maudsley made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Flores, that Captain Dan Robbins and two or three selected
members of the community be authorized to attend a one-day
workshop in Nashville, Tennessee at the Vanderbilt University to
provide pertinent information in the pursuit of a two-year
development grant for $200,000 and a five-year implementation
grant for $3,000,000 associated with a program to be developed to
address the demand side of the drug problem in the City of San
Bernardino.
The motion carried by the fallowing vote: Ayes: Council
Members Estrada, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller.
Noes: None. Abstain: Council Member Reilly. Absent: None.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION/REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY - ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Community Development
Commission/Redevelopment Agency was called to order by Mayor
Wilcox in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AND THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO _
DEVELOPMENT OF A NORTON ECONOMIC EXPANSION PLAN _
CONTINUED FROM MAY 15, 1989
This is the time and place continued to for consideration of
a proposed cooperation agreement between the County of San
Bernardino, the City of San Bernardino, and the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of San Bernardino for development of a Norton
Economic Expansion Plan.
Documents were not available at this time.
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Council Member Estrada made a motion, seconded by Council
Member Maudsley and unanimously carried, that the proposed
cooperation agreement regarding the development of a Norton
Economic Expansion Plan be continued to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, May
18, 1989, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D"
Street, San Bernardino, California.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REILLY - STATEMENT REGARDING ABSENCE
Council Member Reilly stated he had been absent from several
previous General Plan Hearings, but had kept up to date on those
hearings and actions by listening to tapes of meetings and
reading letters and other documents. He requested advice from
the City Attorney as to whether his participation would
jeopardize the hearings today.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno advised
and the Mayor and Council that it would be
fully participate in the General Plan
meeting.
Council Member Reilly
permissible for him to
proceedings at this
RECESS MEETING
At 1:37 p.m., the meeting was recessed for a three minute
break.
RECONVENE MEETING
At 1:50 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting was reconvened in
the Council Chambers of City Hall, 300 North "D" Street, San
Bernardino, California.
ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken with the following being present: Mayor
Wilcox; Council Members Estrada, Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor,
Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy City Attorney Empeno, Deputy City
Clerk Reese, Acting City Administrator Robbins. Absent: None.
GENERAL
This is
adoption of
PLAN HEARING - LAND
the time and place
the General Plan.
USE MAP
set to continue hearings
on the
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Larry Sharp, representing the San Bernardino Area Chamber of
Commerce, read from a letter dated May 10, 1989. They made the
following recommendations:
Issue 1
Page 69 - 1.13.13 - Provide 100 percent density bonus for
senior citizen housing.
Page 69 - 1.13.30 - Delete reference to minimum lot size for
RM District density.
Page 69 - 1.13.31 - Delete reference to minimum lot size for
RMH District density.
Issue 2
Page 71 - 1.14.10 - Change Slope/density formula to read:
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Slope (%) Units Per Acre
. 0-15 * 3.0
15-25 * 1.5
25-30 0.5
30+ 0.1
Page 72 - 1.14.13 - Increase allowable density transfer by a
maximum of 100 percent from 50 percent.
Page 72 - 1.14.14 - Permit attached units throughout the
Hillside Management Overlay District.
Issue 3
Page 82 - 1.17.10 - Add to permitted uses:
retail centers".
"region-serving
Issue 4
Page 85 - 1.19.10 - Ad to permitted uses:
facilities".
"self-storage
Issue 5
Page 110 - 1.36.10 - Eliminate a a permitted use:
"hotels".
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Issue 6
Page 519 - I12.4
Draft, General Plan.
"sensitive facilities"
- Reinstate language of Public Hearing
Do not include single-family homes as
subject to a 100 ft. fault set-back.
Planning Director Kilger stated it was his understanding that
Issue No.6 was not within the Land Use Element. Therefore any
action on that would be deferred to deliberations.
Ernest Riffenburgh with the law firm of Gresham, Varner,
Savage, Nolan, and Tilden, 600 North Arrowhead Avenue, Suite 300,
stated he was representing Block Brothers Development, owners of
Shandin Hills Project. He spoke regarding two parcels of
property:
1. Northeast corner of Interstate 215 north-bound off ramp
and University Parkway. They are requesting that the designation
of that property be changed from the existing suggested MH/RL,
the RL being the underlying designation, to a Commercial General
CG underlying use. He felt the unique location of this property
is suited to a commercial use and is not suited to a residential
use.
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2. Property located on a 7.9 acre parcel located immediately
northwest of the existing Stater Center along Kendall Drive.
They requested that property be changed from the existing R-U to
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a RMH 18, or Commercial General. Both of those designations
would be consistent with the surrounding land uses, which are
primarily commercial and high density residential.
These properties are included in Audit Trail II, Area 11, as
Items 27 and 60.
Mr. William R. Sikes referred to a letter previously
submitted, which is included in Audit Trail III, Attachment "Q".
The properties being referenced are located at 1557, 1561, 1571,
and 1956 North "E" Street and include twelve existing businesses.
He requested that the area not be down-zoned, as that would
create a financial hardship on those businesses.
Mr. Hal Heywood spoke regarding the proposed change of zoning
parcel of land now commercial at 1948 North "E" Street where his
business is located. He also stated that he was speaking for Mr.
Robert A. Bakken whose property is located at 1932 North "E"
Street, Lots 5 and 6, who has requested the zoning to remain
heavy commercial. He stated that he, Mr. Bakken , and Mr. Sikes
own the entire west side of the block of "E" Street between 19th
and 20th Street. He requested that the zoning on all this
property remain commercial zoning.
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Mary Motrenec, 253 E. 10th Street, owner of property at 2356
Macy Street requested that the zoning remain C-l at that address
to allow an existing auto repair garage to remain.
Mr. Dana Pankey, spoke regarding property at 1551 North "0".
He stated that the entire west side of that block is proposed to
be CO-I. On the east side it is proposed R-M, but with spot
zoning on the corner of CO-I. He requested that the entire east
side of "0" Street in the 1500 block be made consistent with
CO-I.
Leo Lyons, 2526 Lincoln Drive, stated he owns property
on the north side of Kendall Drive between "F" and "H" Streets,
on which there are auto related businesses. He wanted to be sure
that type of business could continue at that location. He stated
he understood the proper zoning would be CG-l. (Mr. Lyons'
letter is included in Audit Trail III, Attachment M.l
Frank Tracadas, 463 N. Sierra Way, spoke regarding property
located on the south side of Highland Avenue west of Muscott. He
referred to a letter dated May 17, 1989, in which he stated the
recommended zoning designation for the northern portion is CG-l
and the remainder is RS. He requested that the zoning be the
same for the entire property and that it be CG-l which would be
consistent with the area located just to the east which is
proposed CO-I.
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Edward Locke,
regarding the old
South "E" Street,
representing the U. S. Postal Service, spoke
General Mail Facility property located at 1331
which is the southeast corner of "E" Street and
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Blood Bank Road.
that can operate
changed to IL or
He stated they have been unable to find tenants
under the CG zoning, and requested the zoning be
OIP. (Audit Trail II, Area 2, page 3.)
Michael B. Schneider, 1240 W. Lambert #74, La Habra,
representing Cove Development Corporation, spoke regarding
property located near the southwest intersection of Kendall and
Palm. (Audit Trail I, page 17) He requested a CG use in place
of the proposed RU zoning. The request was originally denied by
the CAC and the Planning Commission primarily because of the
Homeowners Association in Verdemont. Since that time, that group
has withdrawn their disapproval. He was again requesting a CG
use.
Craig Williams, Reid & Hellyer, 599 N. Arrowhead Avenue, on
behalf of the Highland Hills Properties and Rancho San Andreas
Company, thanked the Mayor and Council for their participation in
the settlement of San Bernardino Superior Court Case regarding
the Highland Hills Specific Plan 82-1. He stated that it has
been included in Table IA as being superceded, and requested that
that designation be reconsidered as being incorporated.
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John Edwins, 445 South Arrowhead, Suite B, spoke regarding
property located at University Parkway and Hallmark, where they
plan to develop a University Plaza Project, which includes a
hotel, restaurant, banking facility and gift shop, under CUP
87-60. He stated they were denied CG zoning and given a
recommendation for a maximum height of 30'. He requested that
the Common Council allow appropriate zoning of CG-l to process
the development and an amendment which allows for building
height over 30' on land not abutting residential units.
Woodie Tescher, Consultant with Envicom Corporation, stated
he thought the intent of the CG height limit was for commercial
property abutting residential property in terms of protecting
that property. The property in question is unique in that it
abuts a freeway.
Charles Garner, 25775 Toluca Dr., spoke regarding property at
641-663 W. 5th. He stated the property had been downgraded, and
requested it be zoned CG-l to allow for auto services.
Mel Harrison, 1500 Greenview Dr., La Habra, spoke regarding
property at the southeast corner of Ohio and Palm. He requested
that the 7200 square foot lot zoning be retained.
Richard Bristow, 5655 Edgemont Dr., spoke regarding property
at 741 Baseline. He requested that instead of split zoning of
CG-2 and RM, that all the property should be zoned CG-2. He
stated he had talked to owners of the property in that area, and
they agreed that they would like that entire portion of Baseline
zoned CG-2.
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Jack Vanderwoude, 577 North "D" Street, addressed the
Hillside Overlay. He stated he felt the provisions in the
Hillside Management Overlay and restrictive slope calculations
were much too restrictive and the City is loosing upscale housing
to neighboring cities such as Highland, Grand Terrace and Corona.
Gene Pensiero, 4040 La Hacienda, spoke regarding property at
898 North "E" Street. He also spoke for other members of the
automotive industry. He requested the maintenance of the
commercial zoning (now CH) on the area generally located between
Sixth and Baseline between Waterman and the 1-215 Freeway. As an
alternate, create an "Auto Row" designation that would allow the
continued existence of this trade area. He expressed concern
that his property might become a non-conforming use in the
future.
Planning Director Kilger answered questions regarding what
constitutes auto repair. He stated there was no difficulty with
the type of repair that is usually done in an auto dealership,
provided its done with proper setbacks and sound control. He
stated they wanted to stay away from the very heavy types of auto
repair, such as auto salvage, body painting shops where they abut
residential areas.
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Mr. Kilger answered questions regarding the time frame
reaching a decision on the type of use that will be allowed.
explained that they are planning to adopt an ordinance to use
the first 45 days, refine the language and come back within
to nine months with all the revised land use districts.
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Mr. pensiero expressed concern that there could be
discrimination shown between various types of auto repair
services. He stated he had signatures from approximately 33
persons who had auto related businesses in the area and requested
the maintenance of the long standing commercial zoning.
Jerry Lair, City Towing, 530 W. 10th Street, stated that Auto
Medics had moved to the corner of 10th and "E", where they had
newly remodeled the facility. However, the City would not issue
a Certificate of Occupancy, so they were not able to use the
facility because of a change in zoning.
Planning Director Kilger explained that it was his
understanding that the original activity had opened without a
Certificate of Occupancy, so the issue was not so much that it
was not a permitted use, but that they hadn't gone through the
proper permit procedure.
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Malki, 565 W. 9th Street, explained that the problem
previous occupant failed to get the proper permit,
the continuous auto use which is now affecting the
request to do business there.
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Ernest Ramirez, 24987 Court Street, Lorna Linda, stated he had
bought property at 24858 Laurelwood for the purpose of
establishing an auto body repair service, and was told by the
real estate salesman and the Planning Department that use would
be permissible. On May 16, 1989, he came to Planning for permits
for improvements on the property and found that the zoning had
been changed to CR-3, and he could not have an auto body repair
shop there. He requested that the zoning be CG so he could
conduct his business.
Principal Planner Bautista answered questions regarding the
zoning in that area.
Planning Director answered questions about the future use of
the property in this area, and stated that this will be discussed
under deliberations.
Steve Brodie, 792 Linda Flora Dr., Los Angeles, stated that
he owns property on the northwest corner of 5th Street and
Interocean. He stated he understood there had been a
recommendation to change the zoning from C-l to Medium or Heavy
R-3. He explained that area has always been commercial and
described the various business in the area. He stated the
property would not be suitable for residential use.
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Mr. Brodie also spoke
of Mountain and Lynwood,
units and is proposed to
other uses in the area,
cleaning establishment and
think it was feasible to
about property on the northwest corner
which was previously R-3 for multiple
be Suburban Residential. He described
which include a mobilehome park, a
several apartment units. He didn't
develop single family homes in that
area.
Albert Cohen, 13273 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, spoke
regarding property located on the northeast corner of 6th and
Sterling. The property was designated in the IPD as RMH-15, but
was recommended by staff to be Industrial Light. The Planning
Commission had recommended RMH-15. (Audit Trail II, Item 20, Page
9, Area 7) He requested that the Planning Commission
recommendation of RMH-15 be upheld.
A discussion ensued regarding the proposed building of
military housing in this area for Norton Air Force Base, or
whatever use is finally adopted for that facility.
Mr. Cohen contended that additional housing would be needed
in any event. He explained that the property in question is
surrounded on three sides by R-3 zoning. The City of Highland
has issued permits for R-3 use around this property.
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Courtney Buse, San Bernardino resident, spoke regarding
housing in the city, and stated that rental housing is difficult
to find and thought that the City is on the verge of a new
building cycle, both in rental and permanent type of housing.
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Charles Schultz, Reid &
representing Cable Lakes, which
stated he had three requests:
Hellyer, 599 N. Arrowhead,
is located in the Verdemont Area
1. Cable Lakes has two tracts, 12756 and 13172, which were
zoned in the Verdemont Plan Residential Medium, RS-7. The
current General Plan proposes a 10800 square foot lot, which is
RL. He requested a land use designation of RM Residential
Medium.
2. On property located at the corner of Little League,
adjacent to the pet cemetery, he requested a designation of C-N,
Commercial Neighborhood. It is currently designated in the
General Plan as RL.
3. In the Verdemont Area Plan the setback requirement was
for a 25' setback. The IPD changed it to 35'. The staff
recommended a 25 I setback on April 18, 1989. He stated that a
25' setback was appropriate regardless of the land use
designation and requested it be retained.
Mary Ann Caldwell requested that her property located at 2078
N. Waterman be zoned to allow a small sit-down restaurant or
office use. The property is located near doctors' offices, a
clinic and approximately three homes.
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Planning Director Kilger answered questions, stating that the
property in question could be converted into office type of use,
provided that all other requirements, such as building permits,
and parking, were met.
Will Sturm, 3617 Hemlock Drive, spoke about property in the
the foothills east of Hemlock Drive and north of Willow
Drive, which are hillside lots of approximately one acre. He
explained that he served as a neighborhood representative
opposing high density in a proposed tract adjacent to their area.
He stated that his neighborhood desired the one acre maximum
density or lot size compatibility previously accorded to the
Valencia Street properties.
Kevin Mitchell, 1250 N. Lassen Street, spoke
property located at the northwest corner of Belmont
League Drive, and requested it be zoned RL.
regarding
and Little
Mr. Mitchell also spoke regarding property located on
Baseline at Lassen. He stated it has been zoned M-lA and asked
if the "A" could be removed, and have the designation M-l.
Vince Bautista, Principal Planner, answered questions,
stating that the IL designation is intended to take the place of
M-l and M-lA.
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Ernest Fisher, spoke regarding property at 1554 N. Stoddard.
(He also spoke at the meeting of May 13, 1989, and his request is
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included in Audit Trail III, Item B27, and Attachment "S"). He
requested a zone change from RMH to CG-l to maintain his business
that has operated in that location since 1978.
J. Gordon, 1826 West Highland, spoke of property on the north
side of 19th Street, east of California, and referred to Audit
Trail II, Area 6, Item 42. He requested a reversal of the
Planning Commission recommendation and that the zoning be changed
from RS to RM. He explained the various uses surrounding the
property and thought that the property could be upgraded into
some type of multi-family use.
RECESS MEETING
At 3:58 p.m.,
break.
- FIFTEEN MINUTE BREAK
the meeting was recessed for
a fifteen minute
RECONVENE MEETING
At 4:18 p.m., the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
Common Council reconvened in the Council Chambers
300 North "D" Street, San Bernardino, California.
the Mayor and
of City Hall,
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ROLL CALL
Roll Call was taken by Deputy City Clerk Reese with the
following being present: Mayor Wilcox; Council Members Estrada,
Reilly, Flores, Maudsley, Minor, Pope-Ludlam, Miller; Deputy City
Attorney Empeno, Deputy City Clerk Reese, Acting City
Administrator Robbins. Absent: None.
GENERAL PLAN HEARING RESUMED
Harold Anderson, 10033 Brookshire, spoke regarding property
on the northwest corner of Kendall and Mountain. (Audit Trail
II, page 13, Item 28) He stated that the Planning Commission
recommended it be rezoned from RM to CG-l, and requested that the
Council honor that recommendation.
Ernest Riffenburgh, attorney with Gresham, Varner, Savage,
Nolan and Tilden, 600 North Arrowhead Avenue, representing
Parkside Medical Corporation, explained that the C.U.P.
concerning the rehabilitation of a medical facility on property
located at 2730 North "E" Street had been upheld by the Council.
He explained that the CG is not spot zoning in a residential
area. The original zoning was taken into account to reflect that
the Laurel Manor Hospital had existed there for many years. The
Parkside Medical Corporation has spent $800,000 to purchase the
property and will spend approximately one million dollars to
rehabilitate the property.
Randy Swing, 496 W.
Parks ide Hospital being
site to be rezoned CO
residential.
25th Street, stated he was opposed to
located on "E" Street and preferred
for such uses as doctors' offices,
the
the
or
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Mary Jane Wilson, 2796 E Street, spoke against the proposed
hospital. She explained the background of the uses of the
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property. She stated the property should be zoned R-l, and that
the neighboring residents should not have to worry about having
the proposed type of hospital in that location.
Barbara Bruzinski, 484 W. 25th Street, requested that the
spot zoning of CG for the property proposed for the hospital on
North "E" Street be removed, which is out of conformity with the
surrounding area, which is residential. It was her understanding
that the City did not want to expand CG land uses in areas of the
City which are residential, as there is already a surplus of CG
zoning in the City. For the record, she stated that the only
gentlemen who spoke in favor of the hospital was not a resident
of San Bernardino. She suggested that the facility could be used
as a senior citizen center.
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James Wirth, 1980 Sierra Way, stated he was acting as a
representative of the residents of the area near the proposed
hospital on north "E" Street. He spoke of the non-conforming
commercial use in a nice residential neighborhood, and asked why
this was done when there is already a surplus of commercial
land in the City. He asked that the Council remove the CG zoning
at 2730 North "E" Street, and asked that the implementation
ordinance of the General Plan be worded in such a way as to
prohibit such a project from being grand fathered in. He also
stated that if the City Council does not reverse the spot zoning
on "E" Street and adopt an appropriate General Plan
Implementation Ordinance, that the residents intend to place an
initiative before the voters requiring that every aspect of the
General Plan receive voter approval.
Planning Director Kilger answered questions regarding the
zoning designation at 2730 North "E" Street.
Mr. Wirth stated the only existing use in this area that is
not residential is a dental laboratory adjacent to this site.
Denise Caldera, 2696 Acacia, stated that her property adjoins
the property at 2730 "E" Street. She explained that when she
purchased her home, she had studied the area for a suitable, safe
site. At the time, there was a convalescent hospital on the
adjoining property. She expressed concern that rehabilitation is
not always effective, and some of the patients could be
dangerous.
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Linden Malki, 565 W. 9th Street, explained the different
levels of auto repair: tune up repair is one extreme; body work
and a paint shop is the other extreme. She stated that most of
the auto dealers would prefer CH zoning, as it is a more feasible
land use and reflects the long term zoning. She thought that CG-2
would be appropriate for a part of 9th Street over to the
Freeway, as there is mixed use in that area. She stated that she
would be happy to discuss this matter with the Council.
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Joyce Jacobs; 1994 E. Citrus, Redlands, requested that CO
zoning along the east side of Western Avenue at the corner of
Trenton, to be extended about 150' to the south. The property
was further defined as the north half of Lots 97 and 96, and the
request was to consider putting a CO designation on the rear half
of those lots. Presently, the CO designation comes down to the
northern line of those two lots.
Planning Director Kilger answered questions, stating that the
request may be very difficult to implement without going through
a lot split and lot line adjustment, which cannot be guaranteed
at this time. He stated this matter can be considered during
deliberations.
Planning Director Kilger stated there were some items to be
read into the record prior to closing the public hearing. The
letters will be included in Audit Trail II.
Mary Lannier, Planner I, read correspondence into the record
as follows:
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Lynwood.
and would
A petition from residents within the
They do not want this area designated
prefer that it remain single family.
area of of 1490
for apartments,
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request
Street.
A letter from Bill Nessel, stating he concurred with the
for a CG Commercial designation at 1956 North "E"
3. A letter from Daniel Salter regarding an area which is
basically a Central City South Redevelopment Project Area,
bordered by Inland Center Drive, 215 Freeway, "E" Street, and
Mill Street. The designation proposed is IL and Mr. Salter
requested a CG-l designation.
4. Harvey Olsan concurred
CG-l designation of the Central
Area list in item 3 above.
with the previous request for a
City South Redevelopment Project
5. A request from Jim Brickly Construction Company,
regarding property located at 953-955-957 W. Reece Street. This
area is north of Baseline, west of the 1215 Freeway and railroad
tracks. The designation is for CG-2. He is requesting
Commercial, Light Manufacturing designation because there is no
access onto Baseline from his property and he wants to retain
industrial uses.
6. Ronald A. Brandt, P. O. Box 541, Garden Grove, requested
a designation of Light Industrial for lots north of Walnut Street
between Muscott and Artesian. He does not want the R-l
designation.
.
7. Martin Rohr of Rohr Steel, P. O. Box 251, Baldwin Park,
requested a designation for 400 South Allen Street which will
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permit a steel fabrication operation and include outdoor storage
and work.
8. A letter from Russell Merwin, P. O. Box 1088, Fontana,
requested a Commercial General designation for property located
at 888 Medical Center Drive (between 8th and 9th Streets).
9. A letter from Ludwig Engineering, 109 E. Third Street
requested to have a Commercial Office designation for the parcels
located west of Waterman between 3rd and Bryant.
10. Letter from the U. S. Postal Service.
considered earlier in the meeting. (See page 6)
(The matter was
11. An Audit Trail form from Robert Morningstar, a
representative from Cal Trans, expressed concern regarding a
right-of-way designation at Route 330 Freeway corridor and the
proposed change from Residential Suburban to Commercial
General.
Planning Director Kilger answered questions, explained the
background of this matter and stated it will be further discussed
in deliberations.
12. An Audit Trail form from Edward Goede, 1501 S.
Riverside, Rialto, concurred with the Planning Commission
recommendation for a designation near Norton Air Force Base, at
Central Avenue east of Tippecanoe, which was designated as PF and
has been recommended for IH.
13. A request from Council Member Reilly to review the
zoning on the 1300 block on "0" Street. This item is listed in
Audit Trail III.
14. A
1200 block
designation.
request from Council Member Reilly to consider the
of Stoddard where the residents requested an RS
(See Audit Trail III)
15. A request from Council
the designation of Commercial
Crestview be extended.
Member Reilly
Office along
to reiterate that
21st Street to
16.
request
Wabash to
A request from Council Member Reilly to consider the
for a multi-family designation on "0" Street, from
14th Street. (See Audit Trail III).
17. A
adj acen t to
designation.
Suburban.
petition from the residents south of 9th Street
the City of Highland for a request for RM
The Planning Commission had designated Residential
Deputy
located on
inclusive,
City Attorney Empeno, Jr., recommended that nine lots
Tract No. 3948, beginning with Lot No. 70 through 89
at the intersection of Mesa and Duffy Streets, be
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designated PP, Public Parks Land Use designation; This action is
related to the Southern Pacific Train derailment of May 12, 1989
and is requested pursuant to an agreement that was reached on May
16, 1989, between Southern Pacific Transportation Company and the
City of San Bernardino. He stated that Southern Pacific
Transportation Company had agreed to purchase those residential
properties, raze the buildings and to maintain the property as
open space. They will also landscape the property and grant a
beautification easement to the City. (See additional comments,
page 16)
Mr. Empeno answered questions, stating that it was his
understanding that the agreement provides that after the property
has been landscaped and sprinklers installed, the City shall
maintain it. He explained that with such a land use designation,
the City is open to claims of compensation to the property owner.
Given the agreement with Southern Pacific to purchase the
property, they felt that Southern Pacific would be responsible
for any such claims. He stated that this designation would
preclude any build back of residential units on the property.
.
Vince Bautista, Senior Planner, pointed out that a parcel
located on Waterman Avenue north of Highland and south of SR 30,
across from the Mt. View Cemetery, was incorrectly designated on
the 1,000 scale map. However, it is shown correctly on the 2,000
sale map as CG-l, and the correction will be made on the 1,000
scale map.
Mr. Bautista stated that a letter had been received from a
representative of a nine acre parcel located on Tippecanoe, south
of Central Avenue, south of Norton Air Force Base. It was
indicated on the General Plan Map as being publicly owned. That
was in error, as it privately owned. Staff is correcting that by
changing it from PF Public Facility to IL, Light Industrial.
Mr Bautista spoke regarding a parcel located on the east side
of Sierra Way north of Highland Avenue. He stated that a change
needed to be made to indicate that it was the intent to designate
CG-l only to include the locations of the existing commercial
uses.
Mr. Bautista explained that there was another map error
between the 1,000 scale map and the 2,000 scale map. A portion
of 40th Street between the Flood Control Channel and 2nd Street,
which is North "E" Street, was inadvertently shown as RM,
Residential Medium. It should have been CG-l.
.
Mr. Bautista spoke regarding a parcel of land located off of
California Street, just below the State Route 30 right-of-way.
The only access is from California, a triangular parcel. The
intent was to make it RM Residential Medium. Instead, it was
designated Residential Suburban in error. A letter from the
owner, Basher Ahmad, was received.
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Mr. Bautista stated there are a number of items on Audit
Trail II where speakers came before the Planning Commission and a
decision made, either approving or denying the request. Those
people did not appear before the Common Council, but they are all
on record.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno answered questions, stating that
it was not necessary to hear each of the requests individually.
During deliberations, these will be considered at the pleasure of
the Mayor and Common Council. They can be taken in groups, or
individually.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno referred to statements made
earlier in 'the meeting regarding nine lots which the City
Attorney's office had requested be designated PP. He added that
on all the lots except for two, all the buildings have been
completely demolished. It was their feeling that the property is
unsafe and that a condemnation action against the property would
be successful. If the property owner is not willing to sell
directly to Southern Pacific Transportation Company, then the
City Attorney's office would be willing to institute condemnation
action and require the property owners to sell to the City and in
turn be reimbursed by Southern Pacific Transportation Company for
those costs. (See page 14)
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON LAND USE MAP
Council Member Flores made a motion,
Member Maudsley and unanimously carried,
testimony on the Land Use Map.
seconded by
to close the
Council
public
TESTIMONY ON LAND USE TEXT
Planning Director Kilger explained that there were several
documents he would like to be considered prior to closing the
public testimony on the Land Use Text. These related to Open
Space, the RU District, and the status of the existing Land Use
Map, primarily that which focused on the Highland Hills Project.
Mr. Kilger suggested that these documents be presented at
this meeting, then public testimony on the Land Use Text could be
closed and deliberations begin at tomorrow's meeting.
OPEN SPACE
Valerie Ross, Senior Planner, presented an overview of the
Open Space language. She referred to a document to the Mayor
and Common Council from Mr. Kilger, dated May 16, 1989, subject:
Open Space. She stated that this language is based on comments
received at various public hearings. She stated that even though
there is not an Open Space Element, the Plan does have everything
that an Open Space Element would require. It has been disbursed
throughout the Plan.
.
Planning Director Kilger and Consultant Woodie Tescher
answered questions and further explained the Open Space language.
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RU LAND USE DESIGNATION
Planning Director Kilger explained that the document, page
numbers 71 and 72 relative to the RU designation, which has been
distributed, responds to questions that have been raised relative
to densities and other issues regarding this designation.
Vince Bautista, Principal Planner, explained that from the
beginning of the preparation of the IPD and through the Draft
Land Use Plan, it was staff's intent to have the RU designation
as a single family designation as opposed to multi-family. He
asked that the Mayor and Council consider staff recommendations.
He referred to Policy 1.12.3~, page 71, where staff has indicated
its proposed changes in a cross out, underline version.
Mr. Bautista answered questions, stating that mobile homes
would be permitted in any residential designation and are not
limited to RU.
A discussion ensued regarding the RU designation and the
requirements for second units or granny units.
Council Members expressed concerned regarding the proposed
changes in the RU designation, as it appeared to be a different
concept than had previously been presented and would be
detrimental to improving the central part of town.
.
Deputy City Attorney Empeno answered questions, stating that
whether or not to approve the changes in the RU designation as
presented today is entirely a policy decision of the Council.
Mr. Empeno stated that State law provisions permit the City
to provide for what they call granny housing by the use of a
C.U.P. or other types of discretionary permits and allows the
City to develop those standards. It also permits the City to
adopt a local ordinance permitting second units. If the City
does not have its own local ordinance, then it falls back on
State law requirements which require the City to approve a second
unit providing that the conditions of the State law are met. But
approval of the 6,~~~ square foot minimum that is proposed for
the second or granny units and the 9,68~ square foot minimum for
duplexes are within the Council's discretion.
ADJOURNMENT
At 5:5~ p.m., Council Member Minor made a motion,
Council Member Flores and unanimously carried, that
be adjourned to l:~~ p.m., Thursday, May 18, 1989, in
Chambers of City Hall, 3~~ North "D" Street, San
California.
seconded by
the meeting
the Council
Bernardino,
.
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Deputy C'ty Clerk
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