REGULAR
MEETING
MAY
3, 2000
The
Planning Commission of the City of Weed held a regular meeting on Wednesday,
May 3, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
Chairman
Virgil Tuman called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present, in addition to Chairman Tuman were
Commissioners Richard Acquistapace, Harold Baltar, Candace Dillingham, Jess
Gonzales, and Karen Heiser. Also
present were City Administrator Earl Wilson and Planning Commission Secretary
Deborah Salvestrin.
Chairman
Tuman invited comments and/or questions from the audience, and noted that no
action could be taken by the Commission except to set the matter presented for
the next regular Commission meeting.
There were none.
Chairman
Tuman called for Commissioners to declare conflicts of interest on any item on
this agenda. There were none.
Commisioner
Heiser moved, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to table action on this item as
the applicant was not present to discuss the request.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Colombana
B. Sign Use Permit: Superior Court, 550 Main Street proposes installation of two custom made signs
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed the Court’s request for approval of the
installation of signs that are approximately 24 square feet of a double sided sign
at the northeast corner of the city hall building and approximately 12 square
feet of a flush mount sign on the front wall of the building. Kari Edholm appeared on behalf of the Court to review her
agency’s request for installation of two painted wooden signs.
Commissioner
Colombana arrived at 7:06 p.m., and took his seat on the dais.
Commissioners continued discussion of the sign request, and then the Commissioners found that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, and it will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city.
Commissioner
Gonzales moved, seconded by Commissioner Heiser, to approve the signs proposed
subject to the following conditions:
1.
All
signs for business owners who go out of business, or discontinue the particular
line of business or service advertised in the sign, shall be dismantled and
removed within thirty days of such going out of business or service, by the
owner of the building or property. In
case of the failure of the owner to do so, the city will cause such sign to be
dismantled and removed, and the cost of this shall be borne by the owner of the
building or property.
2.
Outdoor
advertising structure or sign shall not display or makes use of the words
"stop", "danger", or any other word, phrase, symbol or character
in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse traffic.
3.
Signs
shall not have red, green or amber lights that could be confused with traffic
signals.
4.
The
city council is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued by the
city administrator or his duly authorized agents, or the planning commission
upon failure of the holder to comply with any of the provisions of this
section. Revocation proceedings shall
be conducted as detailed in Sections 18.32.140 and 18.32.150.
5.
Signs
shall be suspended so as to leave a clearance of at least ten feet
perpendicularly above all sidewalks, and a clearance of at least fourteen feet
perpendicularly above all driveways, and shall not extend beyond a point of two
feet inside the outer or curb line of the sidewalk; provided, however, that no
such sign shall be suspended at such a height so as to interfere with the
illumination from street lights erected and maintained by the city.
6.
All
signs shall be maintained in good repair and have a neat appearance.
7.
It
shall be the responsibility of the sign owner to clean up any and all debris
resulting from a failure of a sign.
8.
Sign
permits shall not be issued until fifteen days have elapsed from the granting
thereof, and in case an appeal is filed from the planning commission decision
thereon shall not be issued until decision has been made by the city council on
such appeal.
9.
Sign
permits shall not have any force and effect until the permittee acknowledges
receipt thereof and acceptance of any conditions thereto.
10.
After
the required 15-day waiting period, a building permit must be obtained prior to
installation. Engineering for the
wind-loading requirement may be required as determined by the building
inspector.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Colombana, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
At the arrival of the
applicant, the Commission agreed to return to Item A on the published
agenda.
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of application for a use permit for a
small animal veterinary hospital. Mr.
Wilson added that the Zoning Ordinance text was recently amended to provide for
this type of use in the C-1 zone with a use permit. Mr. Wilson stated that the business would be operated entirely
within an existing building, and is expected to be compatible with the
surrounding area for noise.
City
Administrator Wilson stated the project is found to be categorically exempt
under the California Environmental Quality Act as a Class I exemption under
Section 15301 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act, and that a Notice of Exemption will be prepared.
Dr. Grace
Roberts appeared before the Commission to answer questions regarding her
application. Discussion included
disposal methods for hazardous and medical wastes that are byproducts of the
veterinary profession, and the procedures that may require overnight
stays.
There being
no further questions, City Administrator Wilson said the proposal complies with
City codes and requirements, and recommended a review of the use permit within
one year for any unforeseen noise problems that may require a modification of
the use permit to address the problems.
The
Commission finds that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use
applied for above will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals,
comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the
neighborhood, and it will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city
Commissioner
Baltar moved, seconded by Commissioner Heiser, approval of the use permit as
requested with the condition that it be reviewed within one year for
continuation, with or without conditions, to a review in one year’s time.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Colombana, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C. Sign Use Permit: Weed Building Supply, Inc., 700 Shastina Drive proposes installation of two custom made signs
City Administrator Wilson reviewed the application for sign
permit submitted by Pete Eddy stating the signs are approximately 24
square feet and 45 square feet, and will be flush mounted. Mr. Wilson added that the proposal is within
the sign areas allowed by the ordinance.
Pete Eddy
came before the Commission to discuss his application. Placement of the signs was reviewed.
The Commission then found that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use applied for will not be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare of the persons residing or working in the neighborhood, and it will not be injurious or detrimental to the property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the city.
Commissioner
Gonzales moved, seconded by Commissioner Heiser, to approve the application for
signs as submitted subject to the following conditions:
1.
All
signs for business owners who go out of business, or discontinue the particular
line of business or service advertised in the sign, shall be dismantled and
removed within thirty days of such going out of business or service, by the
owner of the building or property. In
case of the failure of the owner to do so, the city will cause such sign to be
dismantled and removed, and the cost of this shall be borne by the owner of the
building or property.
2.
Outdoor
advertising structure or sign shall not display or makes use of the words
"stop", "danger", or any other word, phrase, symbol or
character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse
traffic.
3.
Signs
shall not have red, green or amber lights that could be confused with traffic
signals.
4.
The
city council is authorized and empowered to revoke any permit issued by the
city administrator or his duly authorized agents, or the planning commission
upon failure of the holder to comply with any of the provisions of this
section. Revocation proceedings shall
be conducted as detailed in Sections 18.32.140 and 18.32.150.
5.
Signs
shall be suspended so as to leave a clearance of at least ten feet
perpendicularly above all sidewalks, and a clearance of at least fourteen feet
perpendicularly above all driveways, and shall not extend beyond a point of two
feet inside the outer or curb line of the sidewalk; provided, however, that no
such sign shall be suspended at such a height so as to interfere with the
illumination from street lights erected and maintained by the city.
6.
All
signs shall be maintained in good repair and have a neat appearance.
7.
It
shall be the responsibility of the sign owner to clean up any and all debris
resulting from a failure of a sign.
8.
Sign
permits shall not be issued until fifteen days have elapsed from the granting
thereof, and in case an appeal is filed from the planning commission decision
thereon shall not be issued until decision has been made by the city council on
such appeal.
9.
Sign
permits shall not have any force and effect until the permittee acknowledges
receipt thereof and acceptance of any conditions thereto.
10.
After
the required 15-day waiting period, a building permit must be obtained prior to
installation. Engineering for the
wind-loading requirement may be required as determined by the building inspector.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Colombana, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
City
Administrator Wilson reported receipt of application for cutting of trees on
the property proposed for development of the truck and travel center. Mr. Wilson explained that the applicant,
James Henry, is unable to attend the meeting and he would be representing the
applicant in his behalf.
The Commission reviewed the memorandum from Public Works Director Craig Sharp that explained the need to cut three trees to make way for the planned development. The Tree Committee of the Planning Commission reported the results of its on-site visit, and then Commissioner Gonzales moved, seconded by Commissioner Heiser, that the proposed removal is necessary to private improvements which allow economic development of the property, and that the cutting of the trees is approved subject to the condition that the trees shall not be cut until the receipt of a plan check fee for the building permit.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Colombana, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Commissioner Heiser questioned completed conditions of the use permit previously granted to Bill’s Garage as it relates to the removal of a pole used for advertising, and staff agreed to research the file.
Commissioner
Colombana asked to be excused from the remainder of the meeting so that he can
deal with vehicle problems. The
Commission agreed, and Commissioner Colombana left the dais and the meeting at
7:38 p.m.
Chairman
Tuman asked if there has been any progress with getting the railroad crossings
upgraded, and staff agreed to follow up.
STAFF REPORTS
City
Administrator Wilson reviewed the status of the recent meetings of the Sign
Committee and its progress toward ordinance formulation.
Commissioner
Heiser moved adjournment, motion seconded by Commisioner Baltar.
AYES: Commissioners Acquistapace,
Baltar, Dillingham, Gonzales, Heiser,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner
Colombana
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.