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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 06-12-07_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at 2:05 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: James Macdonald, Chairman Gary Miller, Vice Chairman Ruth Cook, Commissioner Carol Dyer, Commissioner Paul Foster, Commissioner John James, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF PRESENT: Jeff Shaw, Director Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Senior Planner Joshua Altopp, Associate Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. SHERRY HAVILAND, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider Commission Sign Review No. 310 for a four (4)foot high, 16.5 square foot freestanding sign in the front yard at 620 W. Colton Avenue (Reasoner Residence, Historic Resource No. 83), in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. B. NFC DIGITAL, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Planning Commission to consider a TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 15757 an approved tentative tract map to subdivide approximately 4.73 gross acres into six (6) residential lots located on the southeast corner of Carob Street and Kincaid Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Cook, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS A. CITICOM DEVELOPMENT, LP, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Planning Commission to consider Commission Review and Approval No. 820 Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Pagel for the development of three (3) commercial buildings having a cumulative area of 24,067 square feet on 6.65 acres located at the northeast corner of Parkford Drive and Marshall Street in the CA Highway Commercial District. 4. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 877 for the development of a 1,615 square foot drive through restaurant to be located at the northeast corner of Parkford Drive and Marshall Street within a proposed 6.65 acre shopping center located at the northeast corner of Parkford Drive and Marshall Street in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. 5. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 878 for the development of a 1,722 square foot drive through restaurant to be located at the northside of Parkford Drive approximately 200 feet west of Ford Street within a proposed 6.65 acre shopping center located at the northeast corner of Parkford Drive and Marshall Street in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza indicated that the applicant developed detailed landscaping plans for the project but submitted them before staff could review them. Staff recommended continuance to the meeting of June 26, 2007. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Public Hearing on the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study, Conditional Use Permit No. 877 and Conditional Use Permit No. 878, and the hearing on Commission Review and Approval No. 820 to June 26, 2007. B. RON SIMUS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Zone Change No. 427 to pre-zone two contiguous assessor parcels in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino County to the City of Redlands M-1, Light Industrial District on a 6.68-acre parcel (APN: 0298- 052-09) located on the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Nice Avenue, and to pre-zone a 6.37-acre parcel (APN: 0298-051-07) to C-4, Highway Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Naples Avenue. 4. PUBLIC HEARING for Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Annexation No. 88 an Annexation of two contiguous assessor parcels that total 13.05 acres and contiguous San Bernardino County right-of-way totaling approximately 2.6 acres located on the east side of Wabash Avenue, between Naples Avenue and Nice Avenue (APNs: 0298-051-07 and 0298-052-09)within an unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands Sphere of Influence area. Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 2 5. PUBLIC HEARING for Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Street Vacation No. 140 to vacate a portion of right-of-way along the west side of Jasper Avenue, between Nice Avenue and Naples Avenue. 6. Planning Commission consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 837 to develop 6.68 acres with a mini-storage facility containing 60,857 square feet of building area, two industrial buildings that are each 11,880 square feet in size, and a 14,285 square foot industrial building located on the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Nice Avenue (APN: 0298-052-09) in the unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino (Proposed for Pre-Zoning to the City of Redlands M-1, Light Industrial District). Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Joshua Altopp gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council and continue Commission Review&Approval No. 837 to the September 11, 2007 meeting. Bud Thatcher, applicant representative, spoke about the redesign elements of the project and that the project was ready for the Planning Commissions review and approval. Commissioner Miller made a recommendation relative to running the river rock wainscoting straight across the western elevation of building "E"of the self-storage building facility. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council for the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Zone Change No. 427, Street Vacation No. 140, Annexation No. 88, and Commission Review and Approval No. 837 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. It is recommended that 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 James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council for the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study for Commission Review and Approval No. 837 as it has been determined that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 1128 recommending to the City Council approval of Zone Change No. 427, changing the designation of two contiguous assessor parcels in the unincorporated area of San Bernardino County to the City of Redlands M-1, Light Industrial District, on a 6.68-acre parcel (APN: 0298-052-09) located on the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Nice Avenue, and a 6.37-acre parcel (APN: 0298-051-07) to C-4, Highway Commercial District, located on the southeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Naples Avenue. Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 3 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission find that Street Vacation No. 140 is in conformity with the City of Redlands General Plan. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 1130 recommending to the City Council approval of Annexation No. 88 an Annexation of two contiguous assessor parcels that total 13.05 acres and contiguous San Bernardino County right-of-way totaling approximately 2.6 acres located on the east side of Wabash Avenue, between Naples Avenue and Nice Avenue (APNs: 0298-051-07 and 0298- 052-09) within an unincorporated area of the County of San Bernardino and the City of Redlands Sphere of Influence area. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue Commission Review & Approval No. 837 to the September 11, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. This includes the addition of conditions of approval number forty-three (43) as follows: 43. The applicant shall be required to install river rock wainscoting along the western elevation of Building "E"for the self-storage facility. C. PENCE CONSTRUCTION, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Planning Commission to consider Commission Review and Approval No. 670 (Revision 1) to develop an 18,480 square foot addition to the existing Express Containers facility for a combined total building area of 44,000 square feet with a 7,800 square foot-covered parking canopy on approximately 2.60 acres, located at 560 Iowa Street in the EV/IC, Commercial Industrial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Commissioner Miller recused himself at 2:30 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. Project Planner Joshua Altopp stated that there were some site design issues that needed to be addressed by the applicant. Staff recommended continuing the project to the July 10, 2007 meeting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller excused), that the Planning Commission continue the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Public Hearing on the Socio Economic Cost/Benefit Study, and the Hearing on Commission Review and Approval No. 670 (Revision 1)to July 10, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Miller returned to the meeting at 2:32 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 4 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. NATIONAL SIGN & MARKETING, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JOSHUA ALTOPP) 1. Planning Commission to consider Commission Sign Review No. 324 for a freeway-oriented pole sign for Carl's Jr. totaling 119.35 square feet and a proposed height of 107 feet 6 inches located at 1205 W. Colton Avenue, in the C-M, Commercial Industrial District. Project Planner Joshua Altopp indicated that there were several issues that needed to be addressed relative to the proposed sign. Staff recommended continuance to the June 26, 2007 meeting. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue Commission Sign Review No. 324 to the June 26, 2007. B. DAVID HIGGINSON, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider REVISION NO. 2 to CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 818 to modify the conditions of approval by adopting a phasing plan for certain off-site improvements for an approved Conditional Use Permit for the development of a 16,030 square foot religious institution and a 7,000 square foot interim sanctuary building on a 4.89 acre site located at the northwest corner of Mentone Boulevard (Highway 38) and Amethyst Street in the R-1, Single Family Residential District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manual Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Mr. Baeza passed out revised conditions of approval from the Public Works Department for the Commission's review. Staff recommended approval of the proposed project subject to the conditions of approval. David Higginson, applicant, indicated that he concurred with the revised conditions of approval and was available for questions. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No. 818 does not require further environmental processing, pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, based on the following findings, and subject to the attached conditions of approval: 1. The proposed project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified effects; 2. No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project will be undertaken; and, 3. There is no new information of substantial importance with respect to this project's environmental consequences that was not known at the time the previous Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted. Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 5 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No. 818, subject to the following findings and subject to the attached conditions of approval: 1. The proposed development will not adversely affect the applicable land use plans of the City; the project is a conditionally permitted use in all zones of the City; 2. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare; mitigation measures are included in the Conditions of Approval that will address temporary impacts generated by the project that will address public health, safety and welfare concerns; 3. The proposed development will comply to the maximum extent feasible with the regulations of the City's General Plan, applicable zoning district and the City's development standards; the project meets all development standards of the R-1, Single Family Residential District; 4. The proposed development is appropriate at the proposed location; the church use is located on a state highway where other churches are already located. V. ADDENDA A. BULLDOG COMMONS LLC, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Planning Commission to consider the Final Landscaping plan for Conditional Use Permit No. 836 an approved forty (40) unit apartment complex on a 3.07 acre property located at the southeast corner of Grove Street and Sylvan Boulevard in the R-2, Multiple Family Residential District. Project Planner Manuel Baeza gave a brief overview of the proposed landscaping plan. Staff recommended approval of the final landscaping plan subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Dyer had concerns relative to the absence of screening along the carports and recommended planting five gallon shrubs to conceal the parking. Richard Feenstra, applicant, indicated that there would be solid walls constructed along the carport area. Commissioner Dyer indicated that the five gallon shrubs would not be necessary since solid walls would be constructed in the carport area. Pat Gilbreath, City Council representative, questioned if Liquid Ambers would be planted on this property indicating that they are a disease ridden species and should be removed from the approved street tree list. Mr. Baeza indicated that there were no Liquid Ambers proposed for this project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Final Landscape Plan for Conditional Use Permit No. 836, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 6 B. COST SAVINGS ASSOCIATED WITH BOARDS &COMMISSIONS (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR SHAW) Mr. Shaw gave a brief presentation relative to cost savings associated with the various Boards, Commissions and Committee's. VI. MINUTES A. MAY 22, 2007 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the minutes of May 22, 2007. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF JUNE 5, 2007 Mr. Shaw gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of June 5, 2007. VIII. ADJOURN TO JUNE 26, 2007 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m. to June 26, 2007. Christine Szilva Jeffrey L. Shaw, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Department Planning Commission Minutes of June 12, 2007 Page 7