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Planning Commission Minutes of
June 14, 2016
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MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman
Ken Jeske, Commissioner
Steven Frasher, Commissioner
Jan Hudson, Commissioner
Julie Rock, Commissioner
Patrick Wallis, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF Robert D. Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director
PRESENT: Karen Peterson, City Planner
Troy Clark, General Plan Administrator
Ruth Lorentz, Senior 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 with the exception of Commissioner Guzkowski
who was excused.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR – None
III. OLD BUSINESS – None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. DONALD PAULSON, 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 second, one-year time extension for Tentative
Tract Map No. 17080 which concerns the approval to subdivide 6.98
gross acres into eight (8) residential lots and one (1) common lot for
property located on the north side of Sunset Drive and the west side
of Wabash Avenue in the R-E (Residential Estate) District and O
(Open Land) District. The site is identified as Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN) 0300-012-09.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
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MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Wallis and carried on a
vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent, and Commissioner Frasher tardy) that the
extension of time to Tentative Tract Map 17080 does not require any further environmental
analysis under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15162
of the CEQA Guidelines.
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Wallis and carried on a
vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent, and Commissioner Frasher tardy) to
approve a one year extension of time for Tentative Tract Map 17080.
Commissioner Frasher arrived to the Planning Commission.
B. 800 OPAL, LLC, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: RUTH LORENTZ)
1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council that the
previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH#2015041020) for the Opal Avenue Residential Development
by the County of San Bernardino, as Lead Agency under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is adequate for use by
the City of Redlands in considering General Plan Amendment No.
131, pursuant to Section 15096 of the CEQA Guidelines and that no
subsequent environmental analysis is required, in accordance with
Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City
Council on General Plan Amendment No. 131 to amend the
General Plan Land Use Designation from Light Industrial to Low
Density Residential (0 to 6 units per gross acre) for 35.35 acres
located within the City of Redlands’ designated Sphere of Influence
on the north side of Colton Avenue, the south side of Nice Avenue,
and the east side of Opal Avenue. The site is located in the
unincorporated community of Mentone.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming
and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Wallis, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on a
vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission recommend
to the City Council to determine the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration
(SCH#2015041020) for the Opal Avenue Residential Development by the County of San
Bernardino, as Lead Agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), is
adequate for use by the City of Redlands in considering General Plan Amendment No. 131,
pursuant to Section 15096 of the CEQA Guidelines and that no subsequent environmental
analysis is required in accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines, as based on the findings.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Wallis, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on a
vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1289 recommending to the City Council approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 131 to change the land use designation of the 35.35 acre
project area from Light Industrial to Low-Density Residential.
C. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: RUTH LORENTZ)
1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Notice
of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City
Council on Ordinance Text Amendment No. 346, amending Title 18
(Land Use Zoning Ordinance) of the Redlands Municipal Code to
add small accessory public parking areas as a permitted use in
conjunction with existing public facilities and to provide for
alternative parking and landscape standards for such uses.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Tandy Hill, submitted an email of opposition regarding the revisions to the parking lot
language in the proposed ordinance text amendment. A copy of his email is on file in the
Development Services Department.
Ms. Sherli Leonard, Redlands Conservancy representative, gave a presentation and brief
overview of the Redlands Conservancy’s needs.
Mr. Don Schroeder, Redlands Conservancy representative, gave a brief overview of their
needs on the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Mason Einhorn, Redlands Conservancy representative, gave a brief overview of their
needs for the proposed ordinance.
Ms. Tabitha Kevari, Quality of Life Sustainability Manager, clarified there was a conceptual
plan approved in 2015 that consists of eleven spaces and was 7500 square feet in size.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Wallis, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on a
vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission recommend
that the City Council found Ordinance Text Amendment No. 346 was exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
states where there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect
on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
MOTION
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It was moved by Commissioner Wallis, seconded by Vice Chairman Jeske and carried on a
vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution No. 1288 recommending that the City Council approve Ordinance Text
Amendment No. 346, amending Title 18 of the Redlands Municipal Code to add accessory
public parking areas as a permitted use in the A-1 agricultural district in conjunction with
existing public facilities and to provide for alternative parking and landscape standards for
such uses. This includes the modified Legislative Version Ordinance Text Amendment No.
346 as follows:
18.12.190: EXCEPTIONS TO REVIEW PROCESS:
3. Accessory public parking areas at public facilities in the A-1 Agricultural District
containing a maximum area of 10,000 square feet or twenty (20) parking
spaces, whichever is less, and provided that such use conforms to the minimum
standards set forth in Section 18.164.315 for parking and Section 18.168.210 (F) for
landscaping. Prior to approval of an accessory parking lot by the Development
Services Director, a notice shall be sent to all adjacent property owners of the
proposed site at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of a decision by the
Development Services Director. Any interested party may request a public
hearing in writing. If a public hearing is requested, the Development Services
Director shall conduct a public hearing and approve, conditionally approve, or
deny the project. If no public hearing is requested, the Development Services
Director shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the project. The
decision of the Development Services Director shall be final unless appealed
to the Planning Commission within ten (10) days. Upon appeal, the Planning
Commission shall conduct a public hearing and approve, conditionally
approve, conditionally approve, or deny the project.
18.164.315: ALTERNATIVE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY PUBLIC
PARKING AREAS
The use of alternative improvement standards for accessory parking areas that serve public
parks, trails and linear parks, or similar public uses may be approved by the final acting
authority upon the review and recommendation of technical staff within Planning, Municipal
Utilities and Engineering, Building and Safety, Police, Fire, and Quality of Life, and provided
the following minimum criteria are met:
A. Alternative surfacing material may be allowed in all areas of the parking lot unless
otherwise required by this subsection. Consideration shall be given for surface
materials that are compatible with the surrounding area.
E. The minimum parking stall dimensions shall not be less than eight feet (8') in width
and fifteen feet (15') in length, as provided by Section 18.164.260(B)(1) for compact
stalls. Notwithstanding the allowance of reduced parking stalls, a portion of
the parking stalls and the parking area shall be designed to accommodate
larger vehicles such as trucks, vans, and buses;
18.168.210: LANDSCAPING; PARKING LOT STANDARDS
F. The Development Services Director may approve a reduction to the landscape
standards in Section 18.168.210 for accessory public parking areas, provided that
the parking area and any adjacent paved roadways are separated by a planter
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measuring a minimum of three (3) in width and improved with a decorative
combination of fencing, walls, boulders, or similar hardscape materials. Additional
plant materials, such as trees, shrubs, and groundcover shall be installed along the
perimeter of accessory public parking areas which serve public facilities that have
been improved with, or are proposed to be improved with, landscaping. For all
accessory parking areas, consideration should be given for the installation of
drought tolerant shade trees, where feasible.
V. ADDENDA
A. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: TROY CLARK)
WORKSHOP to review the Principles and Actions of two proposed themes
of the 2035 General Plan Update as recommended by the General Plan
Steering Committee.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
Mr. Troy Clark, General Plan Administrator, gave an overview of the recommended themes
from the General Plan Steering Committee.
There was discussion regarding the recommended themes among the Planning
Commission, the changes to the Livable Communities are as follows:
4-A.4 Work towards the inclusion of the “Donut Hole” in northwest Redlands in the
Redlands Sphere of Influence and annexation at the time current revenue sharing
agreements end. (GPSC recommendation)
Residential
Rural Living. Rural Living is a residential land use category that designates areas
intended to be developed with detached single-family dwellings at densities of up to
1 dwelling unit per 5 acres on slopes up to 15 percent, and up to 1 dwelling unit per
10 acres on slopes greater than 15 percent and less than 30 percent. The intent of
this land use category is to preserve natural features of the designated area and/or
encourage agricultural use of the majority of each designated parcel.
Agriculture and Hillsides
Hillside Conservation. Hillside Conservation designates areas of 30 percent slope
or greater. It allows for residential development at densities of up to 1 dwelling unit
per 20 acres on slopes between 30 and 40 percent, and one unit per 40 acres on
slopes greater than 40 percent, dependent upon site-specific slope and soil
conditions.
4-A.27 Designate areas for the development of research and development, high tech, and
professional businesses in the Planning Area. (Staff recommendation)
4-A.122 Establish a transitional area between Wabash Avenue and Opal Avenue where
Low-Density Residential west of Wabash Avenue transitions to Very Low Density
Residential to Rural Living. Preserve the Rural Living designation east of the quarter
section of Wabash Avenue (midway between Wabash Avenue and Opal Avenue).
(Staff recommendation)
The Steering Committee was divided on this issue with 10 members supporting an
urban/rural boundary at Wabash Avenue and 13 members favoring a transitional
area between Wabash Avenue and Opal Avenue (quarter section).
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Establish an urban/rural boundary to preserve Rural Living in the Crafton
Planning Area. The boundary shall run northward along Wabash Avenue from
7th Street to 5th Avenue, turn east on 5th Avenue to a midpoint
between Wabash Avenue and Opal Avenue, and head north to Sylvan
Boulevard, turning east to Opal Avenue and running north on Opal Avenue
to Colton Avenue; Colton Avenue forming the northern most boundary until
its terminus at Crafton Hills. (GPSC recommendation)
B. Discussion on electronic delivery of meeting packets to the Planning
Commission.
Ms. Karen Peterson, City Planner, inquired if the Planning Commission would be amiable
to receiving the Planning Commission packets electronically.
The Commission agreed to receive the packet through Basecamp, and if the
Commissioner’s would like to have a set of plans, staff would have the plans available for
pick up on the Thursday before the meeting in the Development Services Department.
VI. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the May 10, 2016 & May 24, 2016 Planning Commission
It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on
a vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approved
the Planning Commission minutes of May 10th and 24th, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting.
VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON JUNE 7, 2016.
Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Assistant Director Robert Dalquest stated there were no reportable actions.
VIII. ADJOURN TO JUNE 28, 2016
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. to the June 28, 2016 Planning
Commission meeting.
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Linda McCasland Robert D. Dalquest
Administrative Analyst Assistant Development Services Director