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Planning Commission Minutes of
November 24, 2015 Page 1
MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday,
November 24, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman
Ken Jeske, Vice Chairman
Conrad Guzkowski, 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
Patricia Brenes, Principal Planner
Troy Clark, General Plan Administer
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 and Commissioner Hudson
who were excused.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR - None
III. OLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: TROY CLARK)
PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on
the vision statement, themes, and topics for the Redlands General Plan
Update.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the
Public Hearing was closed.
The Commission brought forward the following recommendations and concerns:
Address the aging infrastructure, traffic, and congestion
Keep Redlands as a small town atmosphere
make the General Plan clear and concise
separate Implementation Plan
reference emergency management
exercise caution with the state mandates
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MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski and carried on a
vote of 5-0 (Commissioner Frasher, and Commissioner Hudson absent) to approve the vision
statement, themes, and topics for the Redlands General Plan Update.
V. ADDENDA
A. REDLANDS PENNSYLVANIA, LLC, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: PATRICIA BRENES)
Significant Project Presentation to the Planning Commission concerning
General Plan Amendment No. 135 to change the land use designation of
4.95 acres from Parks/Golf Courses to Very Low Density Residential (0 to
2.7 dwelling units per acre), Agricultural Preserve Removal No. 121 to
remove 4.95 acres from the City’s Agricultural Preserve, Zone Change No.
457 to rezone 4.95 acres from the A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-E
(Residential Estate) District, Tentative Tract Map No. 19975 to subdivide
24.87 acres into sixty-seven (67) residential lots and eleven (11) lettered
lots from common open space, and Conditional Use Permit No. 1047 for a
planned residential development located on the southerly side San
Bernardino Avenue between Judson Street and Dearborn Street, in the R-E
(Residential Estate) District and A-1 (Agricultural) District.
Chairwoman Dyer opened up the Hearing.
Principal Planner Patricia Brenes gave a brief overview of the significant project and introduced
Mr. Pat Meyer, and stated he will give a presentation of the project.
Applicant Representative's Mr. Peter Pitasi, Mr. Scott Rice, and Mr. Pat Meyer gave an overview
and presentation of the significant project.
The Commission brought forward the following comments:
Solar
State Education
Drought tolerate landscaping plants
irrigation design and smart controllers
Recommended the project wait to move forward until the Airport Master Plan and Airport
Land Use documents are updated
Additional background analysis to understand the Airport Land Use Plan and the effects
of the proposed project impacts
requested additional detailing on areas visible from the street
View corridors
Park and Play areas
Walls to include drought tolerate vines
Chairwoman Dyer called Ms. Ingrid Biglow to address the Commission.
Ms. Biglow came forward to address the Commission and stated the proposed project is not a
good match with the airport, and expressed concern with safety. If a plane needed to land in an
emergency it would be limited if there were homes.
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Chairwoman Dyer called Mr. Steve Willer forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Willer expressed concern on the following:
Airport Master Plan and Airport Land Use updates are needed
Increased noise
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Developer is not transparent relative to the airport influence area
Mr. Willer requested continuing the proposed project until the items are addressed.
Assistant Director Robert Dalquest confirmed that the consultant Coffman and Associates scope
of work will include a comprehensive analysis on the Airport Compatibility Plan, and the Master
Plan. Staff is processing an airport permit, pilot education, the Airport Compatibility Plan, and the
helicopter flight pattern.
Mr. Joe Holland , flight instructor, clarified the flight pattern.
Ms. Madeline Scattilhorn, resident, confirmed she was opposed to the zone change.
Chairwoman Dyer closed the Hearing.
There was no motion needed.
MINUTES - None
VI. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS ON NOVEMBER 17, 2015.
Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Assistant Director Dalquest stated there were no reportable actions.
VIII. ADJOURN TO DECEMBER 8, 2015
Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to the December 8th, 2015 Planning
Commission meeting.
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Linda McCasland Robert D. Dalquest
Administrative Analyst Assistant Development Services Director