MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2007
1.0 CALL
TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission of the
City of
Present: Commissioners John Gamboa, Bob Moore
and Michael Willhite, Vice Chairman Randall Hamerly and Chairman Richard Haller
Absent: None
Staff Present:John Jaquess, Community Development
Director
Ernie Wong, City Engineer
Linda McKeough, Administrative Assistant
III
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Haller.
2.0 COMMUNITY
INPUT
There was none.
3.0 CONSENT CALENDAR
3.1 Minutes of October 2, 2007. Regular
Meeting.
On Page 9, Ninth Paragraph, First Sentence was amended
to read as follows: AMs. Christine Snyder, who is the Manager of the
Victoria Arms Apartments located at
It was noted AMs. Sander@ was amended to read as AMs. Snyder@ throughout Pages 9 and 10.
A Motion
was made by Vice Chairman Hamerly and seconded by Commissioner Gamboa to
approve the Minutes of October 2, 2007, as amended.
Motion unanimously passed on a 5 - 0 vote.
4.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no Items.
5.0 LEGISLATIVE
5.1 Determination that the adoption of the
City of Highland=s Greenspot Road Landscape Master Plan is consistent
with the City=s General Plan, or part thereof, in accordance
with Government Code Section 65402.
Chairman Haller introduced the item and called for
Staff=s presentation.
Community Development Director Jaquess gave the
presentation from the Staff Report. He
gave the historical background and explained the process to the Commission and
indicated how some of the Commissioners might have heard Staff=s presentation to the Design Review Board (DRB). He then described the proposed Project to the
Commission and Finding the
Chairman Haller asked if the Commission had questions
of Staff.
Discussion ensued between the Commission, Mr.
Kohlenberger and Staff regarding the Circulation Element of the General Plan as
part of the Street or just the landscaping part, and the proposed Finding is a
Generic Finding and not a function per se.
Mr. Matt Kohlenberger, of Conceptual Design and
Planning Company,
Discussion ensued between the Commission, Mr.
Kohlenberger and Staff regarding how the City theme is citrus and include the
City logo into the bus stop stops, shelters, benches, etc. Mr. Kohlenberger then explained the AWelcome to
A question was asked by a Commissioner regarding the
Entrance Lighting Plan and if the Irrigation System has a Smart Controller
Plan. Mr. Kohlenberger responded the
accent lighting will be on the significant trees, as well as on the Entryways
and that is correct with the Smart Controller Irrigation System Plan in that it
makes for a nice curb appeal, from a street edge standpoint, the turf will be
low which will limit the design irrigation system. A comment was made by a Commissioner how the
Commission wants to work with the Water Firm and how water is utilized by sixty
percent (60%) for the outside uses and if there is turf proposed, the turf has
to be in a proper shape and not in a triangle shape and reminded the Consultant
that the City is in the middle of a drought.
A question was asked by a Commissioner regarding if
concrete is next to the street. Mr.
Kohlenberger responded the proposed Walkways will be concrete and the
intersections will be installed with a concrete product with interlocking
pavers and the expectation is the road work is for access piping and then
explained how to repair the street using pavers. Mr. Kohlenberger has researched stamped
asphalts as an alternative the cost is $1.00 to $1.50 per paver per square foot
less, but still needs maintenance every three to five (3 - 5) years. The street repair company will come out and
melt the pattern in approximately ten (10) years, and everything from tire
marks, oil drips, etc. can be power washed and he then returned to the
interlocking pavers= design.
Discussion ensued between the Commission, Mr.
Kohlenberger and Staff regarding pot holes in the streets. Mr. Kohlenberger gave some brief scenarios
that he has had with his clients and indicated that when it comes time for the
street repairs (and pot holes) that is when to look at the contractors
carefully. Procurement and the paver
thickness, along with the installation of one inch (1") sand and the
component is eight inches (8") below, and the Landscape Architect research
and specifications for Staff and having certified contractors install the
pavers were discussed.
A comment was made by a Commissioner if the focus on
water quality in the Staff Report on Page 2, Third Paragraph of No. 4, with
efficient use, protection and conservation of water resources are therefore,
high priority for the City (Conservation and Open Space Element / Water
Resources and Quality) and if everything that could be done, will be done and
how someone at the DRB Meeting said tonight this street, (Greenspot Road) sets
the tone for the City and is a case study.
The Commissioner further stated do we meet that and then explained what
transpired at the DRB Meeting previously regarding Retention Basins, the
Developers, Property Owners, etc. and
reiterated does it meet the aesthetics and tone he envisions to the Commission.
Another comment was made by a Commissioner how he had
overheard the concrete discussion with the DRB and Staff and favors the DRB and
that it will be done right since it is the Gateway to the City.
Chairman Haller asked if anyone would like to speak
on the item. Seeing none, and there
being no further questions of Mr. Kohlenberger or Staff, or discussion amongst
the Commissioners, Chairman Haller then called for the question.
A Motion
was made by Vice Chairman Hamerly and seconded by Commissioner Gamboa to adopt
Resolution No. 07-017 determining the adoption of the City of Highland=s Greenspot Road Landscape Master Plan is consistent
with the City=s General Plan, or part thereof, in accordance with
Government Code Section 65402.
Motion unanimously passed on a 5 - 0 vote.
5.2 Housing Element Update - Review of
Schedule.
Chairman Haller introduced the item and called for
Staff=s presentation.
Community Development Director Jaquess gave the
presentation from the Staff Report and explained the proposed Tentative
Schedule to the Commission.
Chairman Haller asked if the Commission had questions
of Staff.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff
regarding the five (5) year cycle, the allotment is about the same as in the
past five years being at approximately 2,200.
A question was asked by a Commissioner regarding if the data collected
is analyzed for affordability housing
and does not want to risk providing outdated information and further questioned
the if the editing goes into equation for adjustment. Staff responded that Staff will try to make
its best guess as Staff can and adjust for an economic standpoint. The Commissioner stated as current as
eighteen (18) months ago, the housing market peaked, and now look at it, and
reiterated what will the base be and indicated the affordability index and
affordability factor may be different in real time. Staff responded the goals for housing is
based on income by the County.
A comment was made by a Commissioner how he is impressed
how Staff is preparing this document in-house.
Staff responded most jurisdictions use consultants and the City is
saving money by doing in-house.
Chairman Haller asked if anyone would like to speak
on the item. Seeing none, and there
being no further questions of Staff, or discussion amongst the Commissioners.
The Commission concurred to AReceive and File@ this Staff= Report on the City=s Housing Element Update Schedule.
6.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff explained the anticipated items scheduled for January
15, and February 5, 2008, Meetings.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and Staff
regarding the re-synchronization of the traffic signals located on
7.0 ADJOURN
There being no further business Chairman Haller
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved
by:
______________________________
Linda McKeough, Richard
Haller, Chairman
Administrative
Assistant III Planning
Commission