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Planning Commission Minutes of
September 13, 2016
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MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman
Ken Jeske, Commissioner
Steven Frasher, Commissioner
Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner
Jan Hudson, Commissioner
Julie Rock, Commissioner
Patrick Wallis, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF James Troyer, Interim Development Services Director
PRESENT: Robert D. Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director
Karen Peterson, City Planner
Ruth Lorentz, Senior Planner
Sean Reilly, Associate Planner
Emily Elliott, 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.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. SYLVIE WELLHAUSEN, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15311(a)
of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 428 for the
placement of a four (4) foot high freestanding sign with a sign area of
ten (10) square feet on an approximately 9,000 square foot site
located at the north side of Brookside Avenue in the A-P
(Administrative and Professional Office) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and
carried on a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approved the Consent Calendar.
III. OLD BUSINESS – None
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. THATCHER ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF BERNARD
BIDART, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15162 of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Consideration of a one-year Time Extension for Tentative Tract Map
No. 16402 to subdivide approximately 8.48 acres into twenty six (26)
single family residential lots and two (2) lettered lots for open space
purposes located south of Madeira Avenue and west of Sapphire
Avenue in the R-E (Residential Estate) District and R-1 (Single
Family Residential) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried
on a vote of 6-1 (Vice Chairman Jeske opposed) that the Planning Commission concurred
that the extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 16402 does not require any further
environmental analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried
on a vote of 6-1 (Vice Chairman Jeske opposed) that the Planning Commission approved a
one year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 16402, based on the findings.
B. VANTAGE ONE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, LLC, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP)
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. 1057 to
establish a microbrewery, tasting room with patio, retail sales area,
and live entertainment in a 3,956 square foot metal building located
at 515 Orange Street in the TC (Town Center) District of the
Downtown Specific Plan No. 45.
3. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 430 to construct an
80.5 square foot roof mounted sign with internally-illuminated
channel letters for the proposed “Escape Brewery” located at 515
Orange Street in the TC (Town Center) District of the Downtown
Specific Plan No. 45.
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Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Commander Chris Catren gave an overview of the Police Departments Conditions of
Approval and stated he was available for any questions.
Ms. Melissa Fisher, applicant, addressed the Planning Commission on the hours of
operation.
Mr. Pat Meyer, representative, addressed the Planning Commission and requested the
condition that prohibits dancing be eliminated.
Mr. Tom Robinson, representative, gave a brief overview and recommended approval.
Mr. Robert Dawes, Redlands Conservancy, confirmed he was in favor of the project and
stated it was a terrific adaptive reuse.
Mr. Donn Grenda, Statistical Research Inc., stated he was in favor of the adaptive reuse.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on
a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission determined that Conditional Use Permit No.
1057 was categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to
Class 1 of Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on
a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1057
based on the Alcohol Beverage Sales Establishment Regulations findings and the
Conditional Use Permit findings listed in the staff report, and subject to the Conditions of
Approval, this includes the new and modified Conditions of Approval as follows:
*Condition provided by Redlands Police Department
^^ As amended by the Planning Commission
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on
a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 430,
subject to the conditions of approval.
*^^9. The business shall have the following hours of operation for food and beverage
service and retail sales unless further limited by ABC.
Day Hours
Monday and Wednesday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
*10. A “complaint response community relations” program shall be established and
maintained by the establishment. The program shall include the following:
a. Posting at the entry of the establishment a sign providing the telephone
number for the area commander of the local police department substation to
any requesting individual.
b. Coordinating efforts with the police department to monitor community
complaints about the establishment activities.
c. Having a representative of the establishment meet with neighbors or the
applicable neighborhood association on a regular basis and at their request
attempt to resolve any neighborhood complaints regarding the
establishment.
*12. The establishment’s operators or employees shall discourage loiterers and ask
persons loitering longer than fifteen minutes to leave the area and contact local law
enforcement officials for enforcement of applicable trespassing and loitering laws if
persons requested to leave fail to do so.
^^16A. Sufficient staffing shall be provided to oversee patrons. A minimum of one (1)
manager per one hundred (100) patrons and four (4) staff members per each one
hundred twenty-five patrons (125) shall be provided. Maximum occupancy shall not
exceed two hundred fifty (250) patrons at any one time.
*17. The establishment shall operate in a manner appropriate with mitigating alcohol
related problems that negatively impact those individuals living or working in the
neighborhood including but not limited to sales to minors, the congregation of
individuals, violence on or near the premises, drunkenness, public urination,
solicitation, drug-dealing, drug use, loud noise and litter. The establishment may be
required to retain a specified number of security guards based upon the impact of
its activities on the surrounding neighborhood. All security guards shall have all
required state and city permits and licenses.
*19. The micro-brewery shall provide a video camera safety plan which includes at
minimum;
a. Digital Video camera system which records activity of patrons and
employees at the service counter(s), entrance and exits, primary parking
area and any drive-thru window.
b. Video recordings must be stored and retrievable for a minimum period of
seven days from the time of recording.
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c. Video clarity must be such that a person's facial features can be identified
from the video.
d. The video system must be engaged, and recording at all times while the
business is open to the public. The system must be maintained in working
order at all times.
e. The video system must be approved by the Redlands Police Department
before it is installed to make sure it meets our requirements, and again after
it is in operation.
*20. The following signs shall be prominently posted in a readily visible:
a. “California State Law prohibits the sale of alcohol beverages to persons
under 21 years of age.”
b. “No Loitering or Public Drinking.”
c. “It is illegal to possess an open container of alcohol in the vicinity of this
establishment.”
*21. The sale of discounted alcoholic beverages shall cease by 8:00 PM.
^^22. The following activities are not permitted:
a. Third-party promoting of entertainment; and,
b. The collection of fees for attendance of live entertainment.
^^25. Alcoholic beverage service shall cease thirty (30) minutes prior to closing.
^^26. Prior to occupancy, existing parking lot landscaping shall be refurbished to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Department.
^^25. Alcoholic beverage service shall cease thirty (30) minutes prior to closing.
^^26. Prior to occupancy, existing parking lot landscaping shall be refurbished to the
satisfaction of the Development Services Department.
C. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT, AICP)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of
the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1052
for the construction of a 750,000 gallon non-potable water reservoir,
a new booster pump station, approximately five hundred linear feet of
non-potable pipeline, and a block wall and landscaping
improvements to be constructed in two phases, located within a 1.83-
acre City water facility, adjacent to Texonia Park, on the south side of
Pennsylvania Avenue, east of Texas Street (APN: 0167-171-01) in
the O (Open Land) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
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Mr. John Coleman, resident, expressed concern on safety for nearby residents and the
City’s liability. Mr. Coleman inquired how the City will mitigate possible safety hazards.
Mr. Mark Rynkiewicz, MUED Engineer, confirmed the structure design meets seismic
standards and rarely fail. If by chance the structure fails the City would turn off the feeding
pumps. As an added safety feature there is a “V” Channel to mitigate any leakage.
Mr. Andy Hoder, resident, suggested leaving the paint options open.
Mr. Don Young, Engineering Manager, confirmed he will meet with Mr. Colman to assuage
his concerns.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commission Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Wallis and carried on a
vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission determined Conditional Use Permit No. 1052 was
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Class 3 of
Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commission Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Wallis and carried on a
vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1052 based
on the Conditional Use Permit findings listed in the staff report, and subject to the
Conditions of Approval.
D. PAMA MANAGEMENT, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: RUTH LORENTZ)
1. Consideration of the adequacy of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
for Conditional Use Permit No. 926 pursuant to Section 15162 of the
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 926
(Revision 1) for approval of building footprints and lot coverage for
an approved 12-unit Planned Residential Development (PRD)
pursuant to the conditional of approval, revisions to the approved
landscape plan and to amend Condition of Approval No. 9 to reduce
the minimum side yard setbacks from 10 feet on both sides to 5 feet
and 10 feet on alternating sides. The project is located on a 4.33
acre site at the northeast corner of Texas Street and Pioneer
Avenue, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 0167-071-33, in the
R-E (Residential Estate) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Michael Nijar, representative, stated he was available for any questions.
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Mr. Gary Cunningham, architect, confirmed that additional elements will be applied to the
side elevations.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on
a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission determined the previously adopted Mitigated
Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract No. 17022 and Conditional Use Permit No. 926 as
adequate in considering Revision 1 to the project and that no subsequent environmental
analysis was required, in accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on
a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approved Revision 1 to Conditional Use Permit
No. 926 based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions of Approval.
V. ADDENDA
A. ELECTRIC GUARD DOG, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN REILLY)
Discussion and possible direction on options that have been identified by
staff to amend the Redlands Municipal Code to allow the use of electrified
fencing on commercial and/or industrial zoned properties.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing.
Mr. Michael Payne, representative, gave a brief overview of the electrified fencing.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried
on a vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission table the item to allow staff and the
applicant additional time to bring the Commission more appropriate design plans.
VI. ADDENDA - None
VII. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the August 23, 2016 Planning Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on a
vote of 7-0 that the Planning Commission approved the minutes of August 23, 2016
Planning Commission meeting.
VIII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016.
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Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Assistant Director Dalquest stated there were two reportable actions for the September 6,
2016 City Council meeting. The City Council approved Zone Change No. 455; on Lakeside
and Brookside, as well as the Residential Development Allocations.
VIII. ADJOURN TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. to the September 27, 2016 Planning
Commission meeting.
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Linda McCasland Robert D. Dalquest
Administrative Analyst Assistant Development Services Director