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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015_01_13 - Planning Commission (2) Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 2015 Page 1 MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Carol Dyer, Chairwoman Ken Jeske, Vice Chairman Steven Frasher, Commissioner Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner Patrick Wallis, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Oscar W. Orci, Development Services Director PRESENT: Robert D. Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director Patricia Brenes, Principal Planner Loralee Farris, Senior Planner Sean P. Kelleher, 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. All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Rock who was excused. The Commission welcomed their new Planning Commissioner Patrick Wallis. II. ELECTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS A. Election of Planning Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Frasher nominated Mrs. Carol Dyer for Chairperson. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve Mrs. Dyer as the new Chairperson. Chairwoman Dyer nominated Mr. Ken Jeske as the new Vice Chairman. It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Chairwoman Dyer and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve Mr. Jeske as the new Vice Chairperson. B. Presentation of a plaque to Chairman John James emeritus in appreciation for his valuable service on the Redlands Planning Commission. Chairwoman Dyer presented a plaque to the former Planning Commission Chairman John James. Chairwoman Dyer stated Mr. James was a steady, calm and pragmatic Chairman for the Planning Commission. Vice Chairman Jeske stated Mr. James has been a long term devoted volunteer of the City and did a remarkable job on the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 2015 Page 2 III. CONSENT CALENDAR A. LORD SIGNS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: LORALEE FARRIS) 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. 415 to construct a 15 square foot monument sign that is four (4) feet in height and oriented parallel to Fern Avenue for the “Redlands Professional Building” located at 16 E. Fern Avenue in the A-P (Administrative and Professional Office) District. Chairwoman Dyer opened the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Frasher and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission found Commission Sign Review No. 415 was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Frasher and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 415 subject to the Conditions of Approval. IV. OLD BUSINESS A. DONALD PAULSON, ET AL, APPLICANTS (PROJECT PLANNER: PATRICIA BRENES) Determination by the Planning Commission as to General Plan conformity for the vacation of approximately 800 linear feet of excess right of way along the southerly side of Alta Vista Drive, between Florida Street and Highview Drive. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Frasher, seconded by Commissioner Wallis and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission continue the hearing on the General Plan Conformity determination request to the February 10, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 2015 Page 3 V. NEW BUSINESS A. REDLANDS 6120, LLC, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN P. KELLEHER) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a revision to Conditional Use Permit No. 809 (Revision No. 3) and Tentative Tract No. 16465 (Revision No. 3) to amend the Conditions of Approval related to a reduction in the required security amount to guarantee construction of off-site improvements for an approved Planned Residential Development (PRD) on 30.4 acres consisting of sixty- two (62) residential lots and seven (7) common area lots located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Avenue, and west of Judson Street in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. Chairwoman Dyer opened 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 Hudson and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Conditional Use Permit 809 and Tentative Tract Map 16465 does not require further environmental processing, pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, based on the findings, and subject to the conditions of approval. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 1263, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 809, Revision No. 3. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 1264, approving Tentative Tract No. 16465, Revision No. 3. VI. ADDENDA A. Appointment of two Planning Commissioners to serve on the Minor Exception Permit Committee. Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any volunteers to take part in the Minor Exception Permit Committee. Commissioner Hudson volunteered to continue to be participate in and be a member of the Minor Exception Committee. Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 2015 Page 4 Commissioner Guzkowski volunteered to be participate in and be a member of the Minor Exception Committee. VII. MINUTES A. Minutes of December 9, 2014 MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 5-1-1 vote (Commissioner Frasher abstained and Commissioner Rock absent) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of December 9, 2014. VIII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF DECEMBER 16th, 2014 AND JANUARY 6, 2015. Chairwoman Dyer inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report. Director Oscar Orci confirmed there were no reportable actions. IX. ADJOURN TO JANUARY 27, 2015 Chairwoman Dyer adjourned the meeting at 4:21 p.m. to the January 27, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. ___________________________ _____________________________ Linda McCasland Oscar W. Orci Administrative Analyst Development Services Director