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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 09-25-07_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at 2:00 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 Jeffrey Shaw, Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Senior Planner Tamara Alaniz, Associate Planner Christopher Boatman, Junior Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present. Director Shaw introduced new Planning Department staff member, Tabitha Kevari, to the Planning Commission. II. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner Miller recused himself at 2:01 p.m. due to a conflict of interest on Consent Calendar item II. A. A. MO BEHZAD, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16742 - Planning Commission to consider a request for an Extension of Time on an approved Tentative Tract Map for the subdivision of approximately 9.8 gross acres into fifteen (15) residential lots and two (2) common area lots for property located on the south side of Center Street east of Burke Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. C. FRANCES HYONG, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16287 - Planning Commission to consider a request for an Extension of Time for an approved tentative tract map for the subdivision of 3.16 acres into 12 residential lots and one lettered lot located south of Lugonia Avenue, north of Brockton Avenue, on the east side of Occidental Drive in the R-1, Single Family Residential District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller excused), and to approve Consent Calendar items II. A and C. Commissioner Miller returned to the meeting at 2:02 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 1 B. INVESTWEST PARTNERS , LLC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. Planning Commission to consider approval of REVISION NO. 1 to COMMISSION SIGN REVIEW NO. 311 a Uniform Sign Program for an 11,132 square foot commercial center on approximately 1.14 acres located on the southeast corner of Pearl Avenue and Eureka Street in the Town Center District of the Downtown Specific Plan No. 45. Commissioner Cook had concerns relative to the lack of color on the framing around the windows and understood that there would be more planters along Eureka Street. Ms. Alaniz addressed Commissioner Cook's concerns. Director Shaw indicated that staff would come back with a report at the next meeting addressing any discrepancies relative to the conditions of approval. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve Consent Calendar items II. B. III. OLD BUSINESS A. REDLANDS CENTER LLC, 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. Consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 838 to develop a commercial retail center consisting of an in-line set of retail businesses and one free standing restaurant with a combined floor area of 51,101 square feet on approximately 4.79 acres, located south of Interstate 10 Freeway on the west side of California Street in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 4. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 893 to establish a drive-thru food establishment within a proposed retail center located south of Interstate 10 Freeway on the west side of California Street in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza indicated that the applicant is in the process of revising the site and landscape plans. Staff recommended continuance of the project to the meeting of October 23, 2007. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Hearing on Commission Review and Approval No. 838 and the Public Hearing for the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study and Conditional Use Permit No. 893 to October 23, 2007. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 2 B. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 313 adding Chapter 18.170 to the Redlands Municipal Code establishing development standards for publicly displayed artwork, a public art program, and an inventory of existing public art located on public or private property. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of revised Ordinance Text Amendment No. 313. Chairman Macdonald asked why another joint meeting was not scheduled between the Planning and Cultural Arts Commissions prior to this hearing. Ms. Alaniz addressed Chairman Macdonald's question. Coley Bowman, 1301 College Avenue, was available to address questions from the Commission. Chairman Macdonald asked why another joint meeting was not scheduled after the June 12th meeting to address the finer points of the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bowman addressed Chairman Macdonald's question. Sherli Leonard, 31534 Highview Drive, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Kimberly Bartlett, 1301 College Avenue, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Dora Waters, 525 S. Wabash Avenue, read a four page letter to the Planning Commission addressing the excessive fees associated with the ordinance. Ms. Waters stated that she is opposed to the proposed ordinance. David Water, 525 S. Wabash Avenue, read a two page letter to the Planning Commission addressing the fees associated with the ordinance. Mr.Waters indicated that he is opposed to the proposed ordinance. Jane Honeycutt, Chairman of the Heritage Auxiliary of the Assistant League of Redlands, spoke in favor of the ordinance. Coley Bowman, 1301 College Avenue, asked that the Planning Commission support the proposed ordinance and bring it forward to the City Council for approval. Commissioner Dyer gave an overview of the reasons why she strongly supports the proposed Ordinance Text Amendment. Commissioner Shamp indicated that he was in favor of the ordinance but had concerns based on the economics, the procedures, and the standards relative to what is and what is not appropriate art. Commissioner Shamp stated that he could not approve the ordinance today as written but looks forward in working with the Cultural Arts Commission to ensure that there is an arts ordinance in the City that would be a true asset to the community. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 3 Commissioner James indicated that he would support the ordinance but that standards and guidelines needed to be developed for architectural design. Commissioner's Cook and Miller indicated that they supported the ordinance but that there were details that need to be worked out. Commissioner Foster indicated that he did not support the ordinance and that the burden of the expense being placed on developers and business owners should be shared by the entire community. Chairman Macdonald stated that some of the Commissioners were disappointed that there was not a second joint meeting to iron out the inequities of the ordinance. He indicated that the revised ordinance is poorly written and that he is proposing to continue this item until another joint meeting can be arranged with the Cultural Arts and Planning Commissions. Coley Bowman stated that he appreciated the consideration that the Planning Commission is giving to the proposed ordinance. Mr. Bowman stated that the Cultural Arts Commission would appreciate the opportunity in meeting with the Planning Commission to address the concerns of the Commission. Bill Cunningham, Redlands Association, indicated that he had a problem with the equity issue and that the people of Redlands should be asked to share in this effort. Director Shaw indicated that staff could work with Denny Sattler and establish a date for a joint meeting that would be convenient for both Commissions. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-1, (Commissioner Foster opposed), vote that the Planning Commission continue the Negative Declaration and the Public Hearing for Ordinance Text Amendment No. 313 to a joint meeting with the Cultural Arts Commission on a date to be determined. C. SHERYL BRUZSKA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 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. Consideration of COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 850 for the construction of a one-story, 7,000 square foot office building, associated parking areas and landscape elements on 0.55 acres, located on the north side of Brookside Avenue at 708 Brookside Avenue in the A-P, Administrative and Professional Office District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz indicated that the Planning Commission continued this item from the meeting of September 11, 2007 and that the applicant is currently working on a revised site plan and architectural elevations to address the Commissions concerns. Staff recommended continuance of the project to the meeting of October 23, 2007. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 4 Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Public Hearing for the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study and the Hearing for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Commission Review and Approval No. 850 to October 23, 2007. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT 1. NORTH REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT AREA — Planning Commission Consideration of a Preliminary Plan for and selecting the boundaries of the proposed North Redlands Revitalization Project Area (A proposed redevelopment project). Richard Tillberg, Vice President, Urban Futures, Inc., gave a presentation on the preliminary plan for the North Redlands Revitalization Project Area. Steve Dukett, Interim Redevelopment Director, addressed Commissioner Miller's questions relative to eminent domain. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1146 approving a Preliminary Plan for and selecting the boundaries of the proposed North Redlands Revitalization Project Area. B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT 1. REDLANDS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA — Planning Commission Consideration of a Preliminary Plan for an Amendment to the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area. Richard Tillberg, Vice President, Urban Futures, Inc., gave a presentation on the preliminary plan for the Redlands Development Project Area. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Cook, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1147 approving a Preliminary Plan for proposed 2008 Amendment to the Redlands Redevelopment Project. C. GREAT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 917 to allow a church to occupy an existing 10,135 square foot building on the southwest corner of Stuart Avenue and Church Street located Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 5 at 760 East Stuart Avenue in Specific Plan No. 45 within the Service Commercial District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 917 subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Miller asked if the parking was calculated based on a congregation of 180 people. Ms. Alaniz indicated that staff did analyze the parking based on the proposed occupancy and on the provision in the code for the churches. Commissioner Miller recommended adding triangular planters between the building and the street on the east and west sides. Commissioner Dyer had concerns with the landscaping in the planters and along the parking at the building frontages. Ms. Alaniz stated that the standard condition requiring landscaping in these areas was included, with the inclusion of condition of approval number twenty-one (21), addressing the areas where landscaping needed to be brought up to code. Commissioner Dyer indicated that there were no shrubs along East Stuart Avenue facing the street where all the parking faces and that she would like to see a row of five (5) gallon screening shrubs added that would eliminate the view of the cars from the street. Ms. Alaniz indicated that she would add a condition of approval requiring the addition of screening shrubs along north parking lot area on Stuart Avenue Richard Hickey, applicant representative, indicated that he was available for questions. Michael Schroeder, church member, indicated that three church services are held and that all of the congregation would not be parking in the lot at the same time. Greg Best, 400 North Church Street, indicated his concerns relative to potential noise and traffic that might affect the tenants of the apartments located across the street from the church. Commissioner Cook indicated that the project could come back after a year to review the project for any problems that would need to be addressed. Jim Robbins, Building Owner, had questions relative to the one year review period. Chairman Macdonald and Director Shaw addressed Mr. Robbins concerns. Commissioner Foster asked for the current size of the congregation. Pastor Chung Yi indicated that the congregation was composed of 80 members. Commissioner Foster indicated that a review in one year would not be warranted since there are only eighty members in the congregation. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that Conditional Use Permit No. 917 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, under a Class 1 Categorical Exemption of Existing Structures. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 6 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 917, subject to the following findings, submitted plans, and attached conditions of approval: Conditional Use Permit Findings: 1. The religious institution applied for at 760 Stuart Avenue will not adversely affect Specific Plan No. 45, the Redlands Municipal Code or the General Plan. 2. The religious institution at 760 Stuart Avenue will not be detrimental to existing uses, public health, safety or welfare, in that it has been conditioned to address potential effects of the proposed use. 3. The religious institution at 760 Stuart Avenue meets or exceeds all development standards and other features required in order to comply with the regulations of Specific Plan No. 45, Redlands Municipal Code and General Plan. 4. The religious institution at 760 Stuart Avenue is appropriate at this location, in that the use is permitted in any district, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. This includes the addition of condition of approval number twenty-two (22) as follows: 22. The applicant shall install screening shrubs of a minimum 5-gallon size along the north edge of the parking area along Stuart Avenue. D. LOUISE HAYES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 317 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 17440) to subdivide approximately 1.84 acres into 2 lots for property located on the north side of Cypress Avenue approximately 150 feet west of University Place in the R-S, Suburban Residential District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz gave a brief overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Minor Subdivision No. 317 subject to the conditions of approval. Louis Flores, Project Engineer, indicated that he was available to answer questions. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that Minor Subdivision No. 317 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, under a Class 15 Categorical Exemption of Minor Land Divisions. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 7 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Minor Subdivision No. 317, 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 Foster, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Minor Subdivision No. 317, subject to the conditions of approval, and based upon the following findings: 1. The proposed map is consistent with the Redlands Municipal Code and General Plan. The project has a General Plan land use designation of low density residential and a zoning of R-S, Suburban Residential District which allows for single family residential uses; 2. The site is physically suitable for single family residential development. The site meets all development standards relating to orientation, size, area and can accommodate the subdivision of property; 3. The site will be physically suitable for single family residential development. The site allows for access, and all Redlands Municipal Code development standards have been met; 4. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. The subject site is not identified as being within an area containing biological resources or within a wildlife corridor; 5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. This is a single family residential development and is not likely to cause any serious public health problems; 6. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; and, 7. That pursuant to California Government Code Section 66474.4, of the Subdivision Map Act, the land is not subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965. The property is not in an agricultural preserve. E. 1300 REDLANDS BOULEVARD ASSOCIATION, LLC. APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. Planning Commission to consider a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 8 3. Planning Commission to consider COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 853 for the construction of a two phase office building project on a total 3.92 acre site; the initial phase of the project will involve the construction of a 3-story, 44,236 square foot office building on 2.69 acres, with the second phase comprising a 2-story, 31,750 square foot office building on the remaining 1.22 acres all located at the southeastern corner of Kansas Street and Redlands Boulevard in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Commission Review and Approval No. 853 subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Dyer asked that automatic irrigation be added as a condition of approval. Ms. Alaniz indicated that she will add a condition of approval for automatic irrigation. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she would like to see the wall on the southerly property line architecturally colored or treated to be compatible with the proposed buildings. Ms. Alaniz addressed Commissioner Dyer's request. Commissioner Dyer indicated that the median island needs to have irrigation and landscaping installed to meet the standard of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan and needs the CFD or other entity to maintain it. Ms. Alaniz stated that the Public Works Director indicated that the concrete median did not need to be improved with the project due to an eventual realignment of the Colton Avenue and Redlands Boulevard area. Commissioner Miller asked if there was an option available where the applicant could pay the City to put in the improvements or pay the equivalent of the cost of improvements to the City. Director Shaw addressed Commissioner Miller's question. Gary Stegemann, representing 1300 Redlands Boulevard Association, indicated that he was available to address questions and commented on the median island. Mr. Stegemann advised the Commission that they would be installing a "pork chop"type of drive with an in and out instead of one driveway. Commissioner Shamp stated that the building has a very clean and understated design but had concerns relative to the glazing and asked if an energy model had been completed. Mr. Stegemann indicated that an energy model had not been completed at this time but advised that the glazing would be energy efficient. Commissioner Sharnp GG-.M..M.8-.ntP-d- th-at he, MVA-I-ild- be surprised if the glazing would pass Title 24 and would like +„ find- „+her ways +„ o.,GGUrage energy effiGienG!, Commissioner Shamp indicated that if the project does not comply with Title 24, then the applicant would need to seek energy efficient measures other than changing the glazing. Commissioner Miller had questions relative to the architecture, parapet height, and concerns regarding the lack of landscaping relative on the east and west side of the building. Mr. Stegemann indicated that he could minimize the sidewalks in order to add more landscaping in that area. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Commission Review and Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 9 Approval No. 853 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Commission Review and Approval No. 853, 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 Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Cook, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve a reduced Level Of Service at the intersection of Alabama Street/Redlands Boulevard during peak hours as permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20b. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 that the Planning Commission approve a reduced Level Of Service at the intersection of California Street/Redlands Boulevard during peak hours as permitted in General Plan Policy 5.20b. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 853 subject to the following findings and attached Conditions of Approval: 1. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed office building project and is designed to comply with all property development standards for the General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan including lot coverage, permitted uses, and required setbacks; 2. The site properly relates to Redlands Boulevard and Kansas Street which are designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed development because these streets will be constructed at City-prescribed standards to their ultimate half-widths through compliance with project conditions of approval and the applicant has been conditioned to perform other street improvements which will accommodate traffic movement and flow; 3. The Conditions of Approval proposed for Commission Review and Approval No. 853 are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare; and, 4. The use is desirable for the overall development of the community because the proposed project conforms with both the General Plan land use designation and Specific Plan requirements regarding site design and permitted uses within the zoning district and land use designation. This includes the addition of condition of approval number forty-two (42) as follows and modification to conditions of approval number thirteen (13)and eighteen (18) r. as follows: 42. The applicant shall enter into a Community Facilities District (CFD) for the maintenance of the median island on Redlands Boulevard to the north of the project site. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 10 13. All freestanding walls shall be designed and constructed to incorporate design features such as tree planter wells, variable setbacks, split face block on both sides, columns, decorative caps, or other such features to provide visual and physical relief along the wall surface and shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director prior to issuance of building permits. Specifically, the proposed block wall along the southern property line shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with and be consistent in appearance with the existing 250-foot block wall, as well as with the office building development. 18 r. Final landscape plans, automatic irrigation system plans, tree preservation techniques and preservation guarantees shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. Plans shall be in conformance with the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 1990. F. OVERBROOK PARK INVESTMENTS, LLC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRISTOPHER BOATMAN) 1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 2. Planning Commission to consider COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 855 for the re-construction of a two-story, 8,130 square foot brick commercial building originally built in 1906 located at 360 Orange Street on a 4,406 square foot lot in the TC-H, Town Center Historic District of Specific Plan No. 45. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Assistant Director Bob Dalquest indicated that staff is reviewing additional details for the proposed project that were not resolved in time for this hearing. Staff recommended continuance of the project to the meeting of October 9, 2007. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Public Hearing on the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit Study and the hearing on Commission Review and Approval No. 855 to October 9, 2007. G. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: ROBERT DALQUEST) 1. Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on a Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a recommendation to the City Council on ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 316 to add Section 18.164.325 to the Redlands Municipal Code regarding adjustments to off-street parking requirements for mixed-use projects in the Downtown Specific Plan No.45 and in the C-3, General Commercial District and C-4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 11 Assistant Director Bob Dalquest indicated that staff will require additional time to complete the ordinance, refine the criteria, and apply the proposed standards to several existing developments for comparisons. Staff is recommending continuance to the meeting of November 13, 2007. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the hearing on the Negative Declaration and the Public Hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment No. 316 to the November 13, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. V. ADDENDA- None VI. MINUTES A. September 11, 2007 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the minutes of September 11, 2007 with one correction. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 Director Shaw gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of September 18, 2007. Commissioner Foster asked if the Planning Commission adopted a formal three minute rule for public speakers. Director Shaw indicated that he was not aware of a policy relative to a three minute rule for public speakers. Commissioner Foster asked if the Planning Commission is required to allow people to yield their time to other speakers. Director Shaw indicated that he did not believe it was a requirement. Commissioner Foster stated that he strongly recommends that this item be placed on the next agenda to discuss the adoption of the three minute rule and prohibiting others from yielding their time at a future Planning Commission meeting. VIII. ADJOURN TO EVENING SESSION Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 7:00 P.M. IX. RECONVENE EVENING SESSION A. LOVE ROCK MINISTRIES, 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. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 894 - A Conditional Use Permit to establish a place of Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 12 worship in an existing house located at 1205 West Crescent Avenue (Burrage Mansion Estate) in the R-E, Residential Estate District. 4. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 305 (Parcel Map No. 17895) - A Minor Subdivision subdividing 17.83 gross acres into 4 lots for property located at 1205 West Crescent Avenue (Burrage Mansion Estate) in the R-E, Residential Estate District. Commissioner Miller recused himself at 7:01 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza stated that the project was continued from the meetings of July 24, 2007 and August 14, 2007 to allow the public to comment on the proposed project. Mr. Beaza indicated that there has been a large volume of letters and feedback from the public that environmental issues have been identified that required additional evaluation, and staff has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is warranted and that the applicant has also concluded independently that an Environmental Impact Report is needed to analyze the environmental impacts of the project. Staff recommended that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared and that the project be tabled and re-noticed for a future meeting upon completion of the EIR. Mr. Baeza also indicated that there would be a Scoping Meeting scheduled in the near future to allow feedback from the public relative to the environmental impacts. Pastor Jim Cobrae, 2345 So. Waterman Avenue, San Bernardino, CA., asked to reserve his rights to speak at the end of the meeting so that he could address any comments and/or concerns. George Webber, 1436 Serpentine Drive, indicated concerns relative to hydrology, traffic and noise. Mr. Webber asked when the Scoping Meeting would be scheduled. Director Shaw indicated that the Scoping Meeting would probably take place sometime in January, 2008. Bernard Szukalski, 1224 Mira Monte Drive, spoke about the comparisons relative to EI Carmelo, Kimberly Crest and the Burrage Mansion and on adaptive reuse. Michael Schaefer, 1008 La Hermosa, and Attorney for the Rock Church, addressed legal issues raised by Alicen Wong of Gresham, Savage, Nolan and Tilden, who represents the concerned members of the Redlands community. Julie Rock, 1216 W. Highland Avenue, indicted that her only request was for a Public Scoping session. Ed Parker, 224 S. Buena Vista Street, addressed issues relative to traffic, special events, noise and light pollution and spoke of other events that take place in Redlands that have an effect on neighboring properties. Judith Hunt, 816 W. Cypress Avenue, spoke about the preservation of the Burrage Mansion. She suggested giving the church a Conditional Use Permit, (CUP), with provisions and restrictions with a review in one year. Sharon Rushing, 1038 Highland Avenue, indicated that she is thankful that there will be an Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project. Ms. Rushing had concerns relative to the reuse plan and would like to see the Burrage Mansion added to the National Register. John Jennings, 1525 Crown Street, spoke about the poor maintenance relative to the landscaping over the last few years. John Beall, 1374 Oak Street, supported the preservation of the Burrage Mansion and leaving the property Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 13 intact for Redlands to enjoy in the future. Kathleen Beall, 1374 Oak Street, questioned whether the proposed use of the Burrage Mansion was warranted. Stan Kerns, 1280 W. Crescent Avenue, had concerns about traffic issues on Crescent Avenue. Lauren Bricker, 1413 E. Highland Avenue, stated that the Burrage Mansion is an important example of mission revival and is a pure example of a highly significant resource that needs to be preserved. Rocky Edwards, 1014 Cedar Avenue, had concerns about traffic issues on Crescent Avenue. Jessica Ramirez, 1244 Columbia, spoke about the Rock Church's good intentions in preserving the Burrage Mansion. Pastor Jim Cobrae, addressed concerns brought forward by the neighbors, the costs involved in maintaining the property and spoke about the Rock Church's intentions for the future of the Burrage Mansion. Commissioner Dyer stated that she recently visited the site and commented on the lack of maintenance relative to the landscaping. Commissioner Dyer indicated that as part of the Environmental Impact Report, she would like to see landscaping and traffic issues addressed, alternatives of different intensities proposed, and comparisons of other facilities in Redlands. Commissioner Foster concurred with some of Commissioner Dyer's comments and indicated that he had several questions to ask Pastor Cobrae. Commissioner Foster asked what the Rock Church would do to ensure that the landscaping did would not die during the course of next year. Pastor Cobrae addressed Commissioner Foster's question. Commissioner Foster asked Pastor Cobrae for a commitment to designate the property as a historic resource. Pastor Cobrae indicated that he would not designate the property. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller excused), that the Planning Commission table the Public Hearings for the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit Study, Minor Subdivision No. 305 and Conditional Use Permit No. 894. X. ADJOURN TO OCTOBER 9, 2007 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to October 9, 2007. Christine Szilva Jeffrey L. Shaw, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 14 Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2007 Page 15