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Planning Commission Minutes of
April 25, 2017
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MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman
Ken Jeske, Vice Chairman
Steven Frasher, Commissioner
Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner
Julie Rock, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF James Troyer, Director of Development Services
PRESENT: Brian Foote, Planning Manager
Sean Reilly, Associate Planner
I. 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 comments forthcoming and the Public Comment period
was closed. All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Hudson and
Commissioner Wallis who were excused.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MBK DESIGN GROUP, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Consideration of Commission Review & Approval No. 888 a
proposal to renovate the façade of an existing 6,700 square-foot retail
building, as a part of the establishment of two restaurants located at
14 and 16 East State Street, in the C-3 (General Commercial) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing.
Mr. Benjamin, architect, gave an overview of the design of the proposed project, and
addressed the Planning Commission.
Mr. Jacobsen, owner, addressed the Planning Commission’s concerns.
Mr. Shan McNaughton, architect, stated the redesign was very dynamic, and the general
design looked compatible with the era. Mr. McNaughton recommended converting the white
brick back to the original brick.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Hearing.
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April 25, 2017
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske that the Planning
Commission determined that Commission Review and Approval No. 888 was categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301 of the
CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske that the Planning
Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 888 based on the facts and
findings set forth in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval.
B. LORI DRISCOLL, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1020,
Revision 1, to expand an existing sit-down restaurant (“La Volata”)
into an adjacent suite, and increase the size of the restaurant from
1,205 square-feet to 2,815 square feet. The project site is located
within an existing office and commercial complex at 1453 Ford Street
in the Administrative and Professional Office District of Specific Plan
No. 23.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Shan McNaughton, architect, came forward to address the Planning Commission.
Mr. Driscoll, owner, stated their expansion will not come close to using the available parking
that exists for the site.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske that the
Planning Commission determined that Conditional Use Permit No. 1020, Revision 1, was
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske that the
Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1020, Revision 1, based on the
findings in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval.
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V. ADDENDA - None
VI. MINUTES - None
VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS
Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Planning Manager Brian Foote confirmed there were no City Council Actions to report.
VIII. ADJOURN TO MAY 9, 2017
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. to the May 9, 2017 Planning
Commission meeting.
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Linda McCasland James Troyer
Administrative Analyst Assistant Development Services Director