HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018_03_13 - Planning Commission MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman
Conrad Guzkowski, Vice Chairman
Judith Battey, Commissioner
Robert Botts, Commissioner
Donn Grenda, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director
PRESENT: Brian Foote, Planning Manager
Loralee Farris, Principal Planner
Emily Elliott, Senior Planner
Sean Reilly, Associate Planner
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD— 3 MINUTES
(At this time, the Planning Commission will provide an opportunity for the public to
address them on the subject, which is scheduled on this special meeting agenda.
Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.)
Chairwoman Dyer called the Planning Commission to order and opened the Public
Comment Period. There were no Public Comments forthcoming and the Public Comment
Period was closed. All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Frasher
and Commissioner Rock.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR— None
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. CHUNGMIN WU, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: LORALEE FARRIS, PRINCIPAL PLANNER)
Consideration of a one-year Time Extension for Tentative Tract No. 18560 to
subdivide 45-acres into twenty-seven (27) lots for single family residential
purposes and seven (7) lettered open space lots located on the east side of
Alessandro Road in Neighborhood 2 of Specific Plan No. 43.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
Ms. Loralee Farris, Principal Planner, gave an overview and presentation on the proposal.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Battey, and carried
on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the extension
of time for Tentative Tract No. 18560 did not require any further environmental review, in
accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
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It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Battey, and carried
on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1366, approving a one-year
extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 18560, based on the facts and findings
contained in the staff report, and subject to the original conditions of approval.
B. DANIEL BUOYE, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor
Land divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 19887, a
request to subdivide an approximately 4.2 acre parcel into two legal parcels.
Parcel One is currently developed with an automobile service/repair facility
and is proposed to be 0.67 gross acres. Parcel Two is currently vacant and
proposed to be 3.53 gross acres. The project is located at 828 West Colton
Avenue within the C-M (Commercial Industrial) and the C-4 (Highway
Commercial) Districts. No new development is proposed at this time. (APNs:
0169-022-24-0000 and 0169-022-25-0000).
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming
and the Public Hearing was closed.
Mr. Sean Reilly, Associate Planner, stated the applicant requested a continuance to allow
additional time to work with the Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department regarding their
conditions related to off-site improvements.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and
carried on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the
Planning Commission continued the Public Hearing for Tentative Parcel Map No. 19887 to
the regular Planning Commission meeting on April 10, 2018
C. WALMART STORES, INC.
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER)
1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Notice of
Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines
Section 15311 for accessory structures such as on-premises signs.
2. Continued PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City
Council on SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23 for a uniform sign
program for an approved 256,614 square-foot retail and commercial center
on 45 acres, including two wall signs exceeding 120 square-feet for the
anchor tenant, located on the southeast corner of San Bernardino Avenue
and Tennessee Street in the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan, Concept
Plan No. 4, (APNs: 0167-141-01-0000, 0167-141-02-0000, 0167-141-03-
0000 and 0167-141-04-0000).
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Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming
and the Public Hearing was closed.
Ms. Emily Elliott, Senior Planner, stated the applicant requested additional time to make
revisions to the sign program and requested a continuance to April 10, 2018.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and
carried on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the
Planning Commission continued the hearing for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 23 to the
regular Planning Commission meeting of April 10, 2018.
D. JMD HOSPITALITY, INC.; GAYATREE PATEL
(PROJECT PLANNER: BRIAN FOOTE, AICP, PLANNING MANAGER)
1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring/Reporting Program prepared in accordance with Section 15074 of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
2. Continued PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study
prepared for the project.
3. Continued PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1056 to
construct a hotel with 77 guest rooms and approximately 43,802 square-feet of
floor area, four stories high (approximately 50 feet to roofline, and 60 to highest
point of architectural feature), new parking lot with 85 spaces, and related on-
site improvements including landscape, lighting, paving and utilities. The project
site is a vacant parcel located at 1340 Industrial Park Avenue,west of Tennessee
Street and adjacent to the Interstate 10 off-ramp (APN: 0169-343-09).
4. Continued PUBLIC HEARING to consider Variance No. 777 to reduce the
following development standards due to unusual parcel shape and location: a)
reduce the rear landscape setback adjacent to Interstate 10, from the required
25 feet to 5 feet minimum; b) allow alternate size dimensions for the required on-
site loading zone; and c) allow alternate placement for the required on-site
loading zone, by allowing dual-use with two parking spaces.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Brian Foote, Planning Manager, gave a brief overview of the changes to the proposal.
The Commission requested an alternate color for the green accent on the building and
recommended the cornice be increased to 24 inches.
Mr. Aaron Jess, architect, gave a brief overview of the proposed architectural revisions and
addressed the Planning Commission's concerns. Mr. Jess stated they can change to a
muted (darker) of green hue accent color and was agreeable with the increase to a 24"
cornice size as requested.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Botts, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission determined that there was no substantial evidence that the proposed project
would have any potentially significant effects on the environment, and moved to adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with Section 15074 of the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
It was moved by Commissioner Botts, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 1355 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 1056
(Attachment D — Approval Resolutions) based on the facts and findings contained in the
staff report and Resolution for approval, and subject to the conditions of approval, this
includes the revised Planning Condition of Approval Nos. 8 and 17, and Municipal Utilities
and Engineering Conditions of Approval as follows:
8. Plans submitted by Developer with building permit applications shall show on the
building elevation sheets all exterior building materials and colors, including product and
finish manufacturer name, color name and number, and surface finish type (such as: stucco
with sand finish, plaster with smooth finish) to be used in construction. The cornice shall
be twenty-four inches (24") high to appear more substantial. The preen secondary
color band(east and west sides of the building) shall be darker and less bright.
17. Developer shall provide off-street parking for the project, including the number/types
of spaces, stall dimensions, paving, striping, location, and access, as required by the
Redlands Municipal Code. The three parkin_q spaces nearest the front entrance
(westerly of the adiacent ADA-accessible parking spaces) shall include signs
specifying that parking in those three spaces is short-term only for_quests to register
and check-in.
44. The attached conditions of approval from the following City Departments/ Divisions
are applicable to the project, and are hereby incorporated by reference: Municipal Utilities
& Engineering Department.
• MUED conditions Section F, No. 5: "Streets may be required to have a seal coat
applied at the option of the City Engineer due to utility installations and
construction damage. Type of seal coat is to be determined by the City Engineer."
• MUED conditions Section F, No. 7: "Existing striping shall be removed and replaced
as necessary due to utility installations and construction damage. New striping
and pavement markings shall be installed as required by the City Engineer."
• MUED conditions Section C, No. 9(a): Repair/replace altered, broken or
substandard existing off-site improvements across the adjacent property
identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 0169-401-08 and currently owned by
the Automobile Club of California. Reconstruct the driveway approach to
create an ADA compliant sidewalk crossing the driveway approach. The
applicant shall make a good faith effort to secure all necessary permissions
and right-of-way dedication from adjacent property owner for this
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construction. In the event all permissions and right-of-way dedications cannot
be secured, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City
Engineer an alternative plan for an ADA compliant path of travel or a waiver of
this condition.
It was moved by Commissioner Botts, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 1356 approving Variance No. 777 (Attachment D —
Approval Resolutions) based on the facts and findings contained in the staff report and
Resolution for approval, and subject to the conditions of approval.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. KINNEY CONSTRUCTION
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1101 to
construct a paint spray booth within an existing industrial building, for
furniture manufacturing and finishing, located at 1645 Park Avenue, Suite
100, in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan (APN: 0292-158-03-0000).
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Ms. Elliott, Senior Planner, gave a brief overview and presentation on the proposal.
Ms. Christy Collins, Kinney Construction representative, came forward to address the
Planning Commission.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Battey, and carried
on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission determined that Conditional Use Permit No. 1101 was exempt from
environmental review in accordance with Section 15301 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines.
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Battey, and carried
on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 1371 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 1101, based
on the findings contained in the staff report, and subject to the conditions of approval this
includes the modified Condition of Approval No. 4 as follows:
4. All plans submitted to the City shall reflect Planning Commission approval and any
other changes required by the Commission and/or staff, including a powder coat
treatment on the corrugated metal screening material.
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B. ESCAPE CRAFT BREWERY
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP, SENIOR PLANNER)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1027,
Revision 1, to expand the operations of an existing microbrewery located in
Suite 401 (4,314 square feet) into Suite 402 (4,541 square feet).
Microbrewery operations include brewing, tasting room with patio, and
weekly live entertainment and food trucks within an existing
commercial/industrial park located at 721 North Nevada Street in the EV/IC
(Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Ms. Elliott, Senior Planner gave a brief overview and presentation on the proposal.
Ms. Melissa Fisher, applicant, came forward to address the Planning Commission and
requested Temporary Food Facilities up to five times a week. Ms. Fisher asked for the
removal of three conditions from Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department regarding
the ADA compliance sidewalk across the driveways, replacing a City light with a LED light
and to dedicate a portion of Nevada Street.
Mr. Don Young, Engineering Manager, stated the conditions are standard when there are
tenant improvements. The City requires twenty percent of their budget to go towards ADA
improvements. Once a plan is submitted the ADA improvements would be evaluated.
The Planning Commission discussed the parking, the Temporary Food Facility and its hours
of operation for the increased events.
Mr. Robert Montaghami, Fire Department, requested to review the updated renderings to
make sure the Temporary Food Facility, and food truck areas are compliant. Mr.
Montaghami confirmed as long as the roll up doors and exit doors do not intrude into the
surface drive the applicant would be in compliance.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Battey, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission determined that Conditional Use Permit No. 1027, Revision 1, was exempt
from further environmental review in accordance with Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
It was moved by Commissioner Battey, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning
Commission adopt Resolution No. 1370 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1027,
Revision 1, based on the findings contained in the staff report, and subject to the conditions
of approval, this includes the modified Condition of Approval No. 20 as follows:
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20. A food truck/temporary food facility is permitted on-site^tea no more than 5 days
.Ler week, permitted only after 5:0&m, on weekdays, and permitted any time
on weekends, and shall park in either parking stall(s) or wholly within the loading
zone of Suite 402.
At no point shall any emergency access lane or emergency exit be obstructed by
any object related to the use and operation of the microbrewery. Location of the food
truck/food facility shall be jointly approved by the Director of the Development
Services Department, Fire Marshal, and the Building Official.
5. ADDENDA- None
6. MINUTES
A. Approval of the Planning Commission meeting minutes for February 27, 2018.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Grenda, and
carried on a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Rock absent) to approve
the February 27, 2018, Planning Commission minutes.
7. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS FOR MARCH 6TH, 2018.
Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Mr. Brian Desatnik, Development Services Director, stated the City Council adopted the
State's current edition of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as the
City's local guidelines. In the future when the State of California updates their CEQA
Guidelines, the City will automatically adopt the same as an update to the local guidelines.
8. ADJOURN TO MARCH 27, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 5:37 p.m. to the March 27, 2018, Planning
Commission meeting.
Linda McCasland Brian Desatnik
Administrative Analyst Development Services Director
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