Planning Commission Application Deadline Extends

GRAND TERRACE>> The City of Grand Terrace has extended the deadline for accepting applications for three Planning Commission seats to Aug. 31. The terms of two Planning Commission seats will run from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2020, and the third will fill a vacancy and runs to June, 30, 2018. Applicants must be residents of the City of Grand Terrace and registered voters. The duties of the Planning Commissioner include the review of discretionary land use applications such as conditional use permits, variances and subdivisions and providing recommendations to the city council regarding land use matters such as zoning code amendments, zone changes and general plan amendments. Each Planning Commissioner also serves as a member of the Site and Architectural Review Board which reviews and approves development proposals. The Planning Commission/Site and Architectural Review Board meets regularly on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Grand Terrace City Hall. Application forms may be obtained at the city’s website at: www.grandterraceca.gov/planning-commission.html or at City Hall, 22795 Barton Road, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Completed applications must be submitted to the city clerk no later than 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 31. Candidates will be interviewed and an appointment will be made by the city council at a date and time to be announced later. If you would like more information or have any questions on about this topic, please contact Pat Jacquez-Nares at (909) 824-6621 ext. 230 or email at Pnares@grandterrace-ca.gov.