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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 07-11-06_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: James Macdonald, Chairman Thomas Osborne, Vice Chairman Paul Foster, Commissioner John James, Commissioner Gary Miller, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner ABSENT: Ruth Cook, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Shaw, Director John Jaquess, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Associate Planner David Jump, Associate Planner Joshua Altopp, Assistant Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order. All commissioners were present except Commissioner Cook. Mr. Fred Ford, 1115 Kimberly Place, stated that the residence at 671 East Cypress Avenue is currently having a garage built along with the installation of a driveway that will cut into Center Street. He commented that the residence has no sidewalk throughout the property and has concerns relative to the disabled having to use a public right-a-way to go around it. He requested that the commission consider creating an ordinance to forward to the City Council for adoption, which will address ADA (American with Disabilities Act) issues, such as situations where no sidewalks exist. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Planning Commission review of application for the transfer of an Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage License for Albertson's Market located at 450 Cypress Avenue, Redlands, CA 92373. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Osborne, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS A. HEEMSTRA SIGNS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider COMMISSION SIGN REVIEW NO. 280, REVISION NO. 1, for a revision to Uniform Sign Program No. 25 for the Citrus Grove Business Park located at 310 - 390 Alabama Street in the I-C District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 2006 Pagel Assistant Director John Jaquess stated that staff is recommending continuance to allow time for required revisions and that the applicant has revised their request to continue the project from July 25, 2006 to August 8, 2006. Commissioner Osborne commented that Planning may want to take note that a storage facility across the street to the west of the project has a new, smaller sign, which is plastic and appears to be illuminated. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 280 to August 8, 2006. B. HANNIBAL PETROSSI, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: DAVID JUMP) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Planning Commission to consider COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 811 an Industrial development consisting of two single story buildings comprising a total of 72,098 square feet on a 4.75 acre site located on east side of Nevada Street approximately 700 fee south of Redlands Boulevard within the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan Industrial/Commercial District(EV/IC). Project Planner David Jump stated that the applicant is seeking feedback from staff relative to the architecture and other items and is requesting a continuance to July 25, 2006. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue Commission Review and Approval No. 811 to the July 25, 2006 meeting IV. NEW BUSINESS A. UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: DAVID JUMP) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a revision to CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 643 to allow the installation of four new light standards approximately 90 feet in height at the Farquhar soccer complex located north of Brockton Avenue and south of Cornell Avenue approximately 1800 feet east of University Street on the campus of the University of Redlands located at 1200 East Colton Avenue in the E, Educational District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Commission Shamp recused himself due to a conflict of interest indicating that his wife works for the University of Redlands. Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 2006 Page 2 Project Planner David Jump gave a brief presentation of the project. He stated that staff recommends approval of the proposed project. Commissioner Miller questioned the need in making a distinction between properties that are habitable and non-habitable. Mr. Jump and Mr. Jaquess addressed Commissioner Millers question stating that due to some unusual lot boundaries around the field, staff focused their attention on the structure that was habitable relative to lighting issues. Mr. Von Senk, University of Redlands Director of Construction Management, appreciated everyone's hard work on the project. He assured that the University is very sensitive to the neighborhood and their light issues. He stated that they were very diligent in picking the green structure that is 50% better than what was put into Thompson Aquatic Center, relative to the ability to control light. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Osborne, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 5-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 643, Revision No. 1 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. It has been determined this project will not individually or cumulatively affect wildlife resources as defined in Section 711.2 of the California Fish and Game Code. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Osborne, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 5-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 643, Revision No. 1, subject to the following findings, submitted plans, and attached conditions of approval; 1. The accessory lighting for the existing soccer field applied for at this location is permitted in the E, Educational District under the provisions of Municipal Code Section 18.76.140 which requires lighting facilities to be arranged in a manner which will protect neighboring properties and streets from direct glare or hazardous interference of any kind; 2. The proposed lighting at this location is necessary and desirable for the development of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the General Plan, and will not be detrimental to existing adjacent residential uses; 3. The project site is sufficient in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use, meets all development standards, and other features required in order to adjust the use to those currently existing uses on land in the neighborhood; 4. That the site for the new lighting relates to street and highways properly designed and improved to carry the type of traffic generated or to be generated by the proposed use. The outdoor sports field to be fitted with the new lighting standards was originally designed to handle all potential traffic to be generated by the soccer complex; 5. The conditions for the proposed use are reasonably related to the use to address potential effects of the proposed use, and are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare and the best interests of the neighborhood. Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 2006 Page 3 B. YOCUM-BALDWIN DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Consideration of COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 817 for construction of one (1) building with 29,660 square feet and 3,726 square feet at mezzanine level for twelve (12) manufacturing/warehouse/office units on 2.1 acres, located on the east side of New York Street between Colton Avenue and Brockton Avenue in the C-M, Commercial Industrial District. Commissioner Miller recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Chairman Macdonald noted there were no comments forthcoming and the public hearing was closed. Assistant Director John Jaquess stated that staff recently received all the information needed to finalize the staff report and recommended continuance of the project to July 25, 2006. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 5-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 817 to July 25, 2006. C. ALAN E. RONSKA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 312 amending Section 15.36.340 of the Redlands Municipal Code pertaining to allowable signs in the M-2, General Industrial District. Assistant Director John Jaquess stated that the applicant was unable to attend today's meeting and requested a continuance of the project to July 25, 2006. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue Ordinance Text Amendment No. 312 to the meeting of July 25, 2006. V. ADDENDA A. COMMISSION WORKSHOP 1. Community Design and Application Review 2. Legal Issues Director Jeff Shaw gave a presentation relative to community design and application review. Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 2006 Page 4 VI. MINUTES A. June 27, 2006 It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Osborne, and carried on a 5-0 vote, (Commissioner Shamp abstained), that the Planning Commission approve the Planning Commission minutes of June 27, 2006. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF JULY 5, 2006 Mr. Shaw gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of July 5, 2006. VIII. ADJOURN TO JULY 25, 2006 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 3:28 p.m. to July 25, 2006. Christine Szilva Jeffrey L. Shaw, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Department Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 2006 Page 5