HomeMy WebLinkAbout8184RESOLUTION NO. 8184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT EXCEEDING 18 DWELLING
UNITS/ACRE WITH STRUCTURES IN EXCESS OF TWO STORIES OR
GREATER THAN 35 FEET IN HEIGHT FOR THE CASA LOMA RESIDENCES
PROJECT, A 147-UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THREE BUILDINGS ON 5.7
ACRES LOCATED AT 1205-1219 N. UNIVERSITY STREET
WHEREAS, in 1997, Measure "U," a voter -approved initiative ordinance, amended the
Redlands General Plan to establish comprehensive growth management principles to preserve,
enhance and maintain the quality of life in the Redlands community; and
WHEREAS, section 4.0 of Measure "U" provides, in relevant part, that within the High
Density Residential Land Use classification, "No proposed development project with density
levels in excess of 18 dwelling units to the acre or a structure in excess of two stories or greater
than 35 feet in height shall be approved unless the following mandatory findings are made and the
development project is approved by four -fifths (4/5) vote of the total authorized membership of
the City Council, specifically, that:
• There are substantial and overriding economic or social benefits to the City and it
residents and taxpayers from the proposed density or height increase; and
• The proposed density or height increase will not cause adverse environmental impacts,
either individually or cumulatively, directly or in directly; and
• The proposed density or height increase will not have a growth -inducing effect on other
property; and
• There resulting use will be compatible with uses on adjacent land; and
• The proposed density or height increase will not require substantial expansion of public
infrastructure, facilities or services;" and
WHEREAS, Dynamic Redlands, LLC ("Applicant") has filed applications for a Socio-
Economic Cost Benefit Study, General Plan Amendment No. 139, Zone Change No. 462,
Conditional Use Permit No. 1096, Commission Review and Approval No. 927, and Tentative Tract
Map No. 20162 for a 147-unit multi -family residential development located on a 5.7-acre parcel
of property at t205-1219 N. University Street (APNs: 1212-371-01-0000, 1212-371-05-0000,
1212-371-06-0000, 1212-371-07-0000, 1212-371-08-0000, 1212-371-09-0000, 1212-371-10-
0000, 1212-371-11-0000,1212-371-12-0000, 1212-371-13-0000,1212-371-14-0000, 1212-371-
15-0000, 1212-371-16-0000, 1212-371-17-0000, 1212-371-18-0000, 1212-371-19-0000, and
1212-371-20-0000) (collectively, the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Project proposes a multi -family residential development with a density of
25.7 units per acre with three 3-story buildings, with variable building heights from 38'10" to
49'4" at the top of decorative tower element; and
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WHEREAS, the Multi -Family Residential District (R-3) allows building heights up to four
stories and the High Density Residential General Plan designation allows density greater than 18
units and up to 27 units per acre with a supermajority vote of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on December 16, 2020, the Planning Commission held a noticed public
hearing at which interested persons had an opportunity to testify in support of, or in opposition to,
the Project, and at which the Planning Commission considered, and subsequently recommended
to the City Council that Project be approved; and
WHEREAS on March 25, 2021, notice of the City Council's public hearing for the
Amendment was published in the Redlands Daily Facts by the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2021, the City Council held a public hearing and considered the
staff written and oral reports, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the testimony and
written evidence submitted by and on behalf of the applicant, and testimony by members of the
public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. In accordance with the Redlands General Plan, the City Council of the City
of Redlands hereby approves the development project with density levels in excess of 18 dwelling
units to the acre and structures in excess of two stories or greater than 35 feet, based upon the
following mandatory findings and a four -fifths (4/5ths) vote of the total authorized membership of
the City Council:
A. There are substantial and overriding economic or social benefits to the City and
its residents and taxpayers from the proposed density or height increase.
The proposed development will provide additional housing opportunities during a state-
wide housing crisis, including additional housing stock adjacent to a university. The development
will increase property tax revenues from the property by increasing the property's valuation and
the applicant will be responsible for paying development impact fees. In addition, the development
will contribute towards and aid in facilitating the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection
of Colton Avenue and University Street. The project would also contribute towards off -site street
improvements, such as widening, curb, gutter, and sidewalks. The portion of the project site along
University Street includes an unwidened segment of that street abutting the project site, which will
be widened as a result of the project's development.
B. The proposed densityor increase will not cause adverse environmental
impacts, either individually or cumulatively, directly or indirectly.
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared by EPD
Solutions, Inc., supported by technical studies that have evaluated the potential for environmental
impacts. The MND concludes that the project will not cause any significant adverse environmental
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impacts, with the incorporation of mitigation measures that will reduce impacts to a level less than
significant.
C. The proposed density or height increase will not have a growth-inducingeffect ffect on
other property.
The proposed density and height increase will not have a growth -inducing effect on other
properties. The properties along the south side of Lugonia Avenue, between Occidental Drive and
Grove Street, are already designated in the City's General Plan for High Density Residential
development allowing up to 27 units per acre. Furthermore, the surrounding residentially zoned
parcels are already developed with multi -family and single-family development. The vacant
parcels located to the south of the project site are zoned Educational (E) and are under ownership
of the University of Redlands.
D. The resulting use will be compatible with the uses on adjacent land.
The multi -family residential use will serve as a transition between the minor arterials of
Lugonia Avenue and University Street, and the single-family residential development located to
the west and south of the project site. This particular segment of Lugonia Avenue is zoned
similarly, providing multi -family residential zoning districts along the minor arterial, adjacent to
single-family residential districts like the R-1 District. This development pattern demonstrates
compatibility between multi -family and single-family zoning designations in the area of major
streets. Additionally, the development of multi -family apartments will be a continuation of the
multi -family development located on the north and east sides of the project site.
E. The proposed density or height increase will not require substantial expansion of
public infrastructure, facilities or services.
The proposed project will not require substantial expansion of public infrastructure,
facilities, or services. The project is located adjacent to major streets, sewer and water lines, and
all other infrastructure necessary to serve the project. Additionally, the project will contribute its
fair share toward development impact fees for city facilities and services.
Section 2. In accordance with Measure "U," this resolution has been adopted by a
415ths vote of the membership of the City Council.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of -1, 2021.
ATTEST: Paul T. Barich, Mayor
e Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Cleric of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th day
of April, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Davis, Foster, Guzman -Lowery, Tejeda; Mayor Barich
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
e Donaldson, City Clerk
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