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Planning Commission Minutes of
April 12, 2016
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MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, April 12, 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 Oscar W. Orci, Development Services Director
PRESENT: Robert D. Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director
Karen Peterson, City Planner
Troy Clark, General Plan Administrator
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 Frasher who
had an excused tardy.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR – None
III. OLD BUSINESS – None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. MONTESSORI IN REDLANDS, INC., APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT)
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 616
(Revision No. 2) to construct a 1,952 square foot, single story
student services building with restrooms on the northwesterly side of
the Montessori Redlands campus, located at 1890 Orange Avenue,
situated on the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Nevada
Street, in the EV/RM-3000 (Multiple Family Residential-3000) and
EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) Districts of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bob Stewart, representative, confirmed that he concurred with the Conditions of
Approval.
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April 12, 2016
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Chairwoman Dyer closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried
on a vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Frasher tardy) that the Planning Commission found that
Conditional Use Permit No. 225 Revision No. 2 was categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Class 14 of Section 15314 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried
on a vote of 6-0 (Commissioner Frasher tardy) that the Planning Commission approved
Conditional Use Permit No. 225 Revision No. 2 based on the facts, findings, and subject to
the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Frasher arrived to the Planning Commission meeting.
B. J. RILEY DISTILLERY, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: EMILY ELLIOTT)
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 1024
Revision 2 to exchange a California State Department of Alcohol
Beverage Control Type-4 Distilled Spirits Manufacturer License for a
Type-74 Craft Distiller’s License to continue the manufacture of
spirits and allow the limited sale and consumption of cocktails on site
as well as the sale of product that is manufactured on site for off-site
consumption. The distillery is located at 721 Nevada Street in the
EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming
and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Frasher and carried on
a vote of 7-0 to continue the Public Hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 1024 (Revision
No. 2) to the April 26, 2016, Planning Commission meeting.
V. ADDENDA
A. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: TROY CLARK)
WORKSHOP to review the Principles and Actions of five proposed themes
of the 2035 General Plan Update as recommended by the General Plan
Steering Committee.
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Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Hearing was closed.
The Planning Commission discussed the General Plan update. Below were some of their
comments and recommendations:
Revise language under 2-A.8 and take out “high-quality” and replace it with
additional language such as: a broad need for the community, and to provide land
use visions and service visions for the Northside. It was recommended to include
more office and professional services on the Northside.
Recommended the Northside have integrated services, goods and amenities to
have a sense of community
Orange Street and Colton Avenue corridor should have a viable commercial and
multifunctional core.
Neighborhood Markets for the South and Northside
Would like the Action Items to be more assertive as an example item 2-A.16
Was pleased with the Actions and Principles under Arts and Culture
Requested additional language under (2.7 Redlands Airport) regarding economic
development, businesses, job creation that are unique to the airport.
Revise language under (2-P.33 Historic & Scenic Conservation) from “Maintain
compatibility of airport operations with development in the surrounding area.” to
“Maintain compatibility of development of the airport with operations.”
The airport should be able to support itself and be successful
Development should not constrain the airports ability to function
Revise language under (4-A.47 Water Supply & Treatment) from “Prepare and
implement a program to reduce groundwater contamination from industrial and
agricultural operations.” to “Implementing a program that eliminates groundwater
contamination from industrial and agricultural operations.
Recommended additional language under (5.1 Energy Efficiency and Conservation)
to reduce the dependence of nonrenewable energy and the reduction of renewable
sources of energy
Concerns with the extensive use of large rock in landscaping; it should be prohibited
so not to create heat islands
Exercise caution with inconsistencies and conflicts for example the dark skies
ordinance is inconsistent with street lighting
Educate the citizens on landscaping, creating heat islands, increasing air
conditioning bills, parkway trees and landscaping dying from the lack of water
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Revise language under (5-A.23 Water Conservation) from “Update water and
wastewater rates, including review of water budget allocation based rates.” to
“Maintain water and wastewater rates to encourage conservation in order to fund
necessary infrastructure.
Review item 5-A.39 more closely
Additional language under (7.5 Railroad Noise) and to acknowledge that the canyon
has sensitive noise receptors relative to horn blowing
Inquired if the unreinforced masonry buildings had any discussion on deadlines for
retrofit buildings
Encouraged local ownership of the downtown properties
Assistant Director Robert Dalquest inquired if once the final draft was available would an
internal audit and consistency review be completed, to make sure all of the inconsistencies
are addressed.
General Plan Administrator Troy Clark confirmed that an audit will take place.
B. HISTORIC PRESERVATION SEMINAR
Invitation to the Planning Commission from the Historic and Scenic
Preservation Commission to attend the Historic Preservation Seminar on
Thursday, May 12, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at 21 W. Stuart Avenue during the
annual Historic Preservation Fortnight.
City Planner Karen Peterson stated the Historic & Scenic Preservation Commission wanted
to extend an invitation to the Planning Commission to attend the Historic Preservation
Fortnight Seminar on May 12, 2016.
VI. MINUTES
A. Minutes of the March 22, 2016 Planning Commission Meeting
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried
on a vote of 6-0 (Vice Chairman Jeske abstained) to approve the March 22, 2016 meeting
minutes.
VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON APRIL 5TH, 2016.
Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Assistant Director Dalquest stated there were no reportable actions.
VII. ADJOURN TO APRIL 26, 2016
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 4:55 p.m. to the April 26, 2016 Planning
Commission meeting.
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Linda McCasland Robert D. Dalquest
Administrative Analyst Assistant Development Services Director