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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 12-11-07_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Jim Macdonald, Chairman Gary Miller, Vice Chairman Ruth Cook, Commissioner Carol Dyer, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner John James, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Jeffrey Shaw, Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Senior Planner Tamara Alaniz, Associate Planner Teresa Paulson, Assistant Planner Chris Boatman, Junior Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present except Commissioner Foster. Chairman Macdonald announced Director Jeff Shaw's December 27, 2007 retirement. Chairman Macdonald and the current Planning Commissioner's expressed their good wishes to Director Shaw. Past Planning Commissioners, Jon Harrison, Bill Turnpaugh, Tom Osborne, George Webber, Paul Thompson, Ray Alexander and Diane Christensen were present to also pay tribute to Director Shaw. Chairman Macdonald recessed the meeting at 2:13 p.m. Chairman Macdonald resumed the meeting at 2:18 p.m. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. RODRIGO LAZO, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. Planning Commission consideration of the first Extension of Time for MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 292, an approved subdivision (Tentative Parcel Map No. 17619) of two (2) parcels into four (4) parcels on 0.85-acre located on the northeast corner of Texas Street and Brockton Avenue in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) District. B. COAST SIGN INC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Planning Commission to consider Commission Sign Review No. 328 for a 21.7 square foot freestanding pedestal sign for the Bank of America Building on 1 acre in the C-3, General Commercial District. C. GRANITE HOMES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Planning Commission consideration of an Extension of Time for TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16586 a planned residential development consisting of 76 single- Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 1 family residential lots and 5 open space lots on a 66.20 acre site within the R-E, Residential Estate District located north of Reservoir Road and east and west of Wabash Avenue. D. LUIS PENA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Planning Commission to consider a request for an Extension of Time for TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 17533 an approved tentative tract map for the subdivision of 4.68 acres into ten (10) lots for property located on the south side of San Bernardino Avenue, the west side of Grove Street and north side of Sherry Way in the R-E, Residential Estate District. E. Planning Commission review of application for the Person to Person Transfer of an On- Sale General Alcohol Beverage License for Empire Bowl located at 840 W. Colton Avenue. F. Planning Commission review of application for the Person to Person Transfer of an On- Sale Beer and Wine License for Farm Artisan Foods Restaurant located at 22 E. State Street. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 6-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar. 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 4.8 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 2,330 square foot 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 Manual Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended continuance of the project to the January 8, 2008 meeting so that the applicant can address issues relative to building setbacks, architecture and landscaping. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 2 Commissioner James indicated that he was curious as to where the bridge ends at California Street and Redlands Boulevard and asked for an answer when the project comes back in January. Chairman Macdonald asked if it would make sense to have access to the Shell gas station from this development. Director Shaw stated that we do not have control over the Shell gas station and that the concept would be that this project would provide an easement to the Shell station once the redesign occurs. Andre Ohanian, applicant, indicated that they were going to increase the elevation in the vicinity of the Shell station and there would be a five percent slope between their properties. Mr. Ohanian stated that they have an agreement with the owners of the Shell station and would eventually have a connection with them since it would be difficult to turnaround in that area. That is why they made access from the proposed property to the Shell station. Commissioner Shamp asked if there were any opportunities to extend the pedestrian connection all the way to the planned trail. Mr. Ohanian stated that they do have a connection towards building number three (3)which is right next to the trail. Commissioner Shamp commented that there was a tiny entrance onto the trail and would like to see something larger and more clearly defined with a more welcoming entrance for people that are using alternative transportation. Commissioner Cook concurred with Commissioner Shamp in making the trail look nice from the back of the buildings. Commissioner Miller stated that he sees a four foot grade from the existing pad of the Shell station to the parking lot and that it would be a twenty percent slope if it remains as shown on the plans. Mr. Ohanian indicated that it was a five percent slope towards the Shell gas station. Commissioner Miller indicated that it needed to be shown on the plans when the project is brought back before the Commission. Commissioner Miller commented that Mr. Ohanian has indicated that he would like to keep the building on the property line as proposed so that the basin does not need to be made deeper. Commissioner Miller recommended that the applicant explore means of storing the water on the site, such as underground storage structures, rather than have a five foot deep basin which would be deep and unsightly. Commissioner Miller also stated that the building is completely plain on the backside and should have some landscaping between the trail and the building. Commissioner Miller commented on the buildings and suggested that a more durable material, such as concrete block or precast concrete, should be used at the base of the columns. He agreed with staff relative to the monotonous repetition in the number of columns indicating that the proportion was good but needed to be broken up a bit. Commissioner Miller also suggested cutting down the number of arches and broadening out the center element one more bay on each side. Commissioner Miller asked Mr. Ohanian to bring back a photograph of what he had in mind relative to the materials proposed for the domes and suggested using a ceramic tile that would enhance the project. Commissioner Miller indicated that he would like to see more information relative to the rectangular element at each of the columns and stated that the backside of the building needed more enhancement. Commissioner Cook requested details relative to the type of railings that would be used on the balconies. Commissioner Miller referred to the east elevation of building three and would like to see more balance between the high domes on either side and the middle section. Commissioner Cook commented on the spire on top of the dome. Mr. Ohanian indicated that the spire element would be removed. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 3 Commissioner Miller commented on the building four elevation and asked that there be casings or moldings around the windows and identify where the entrance would be. Chairman Macdonald asked how the part above the drive-thru would appear from the street. Commissioner Miller indicated that staff had concerns about that and would like to see a finished tower on all four sides. Commissioner Shamp had concerns relative to the visibility of the air conditioning units on building two from California Street and was having trouble resolving roof heights and parapet heights between buildings two and three. Commissioner Shamp requested drawings at the next meeting. Chairman Macdonald asked that more detailed plans and visuals be made available at the next meeting relative to the Commissioners concerns. Commissioner Shamp commented on the basin and the landscaped open space and liked the idea of it being assessable and open to the public. He indicated that we need to push to make that an accessible open space with amenities with substantial landscaping and a clearly delineated pedestrian access from the trail and from the adjacent buildings from that area so that it would be a welcoming place. Commissioner Dyer questioned the locations of the parking areas and the usability. Commissioner Dyer supported staff on the six foot setback from the path behind the building and commented that the existing apartments or condominiums would be looking at an ugly wall. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she would like to see some vertical elements there to break up the wall and also had concerns about possible graffiti and would like to see landscaping such as trees and vines. Commissioner Miller commented on the air conditioning units and that he would oppose the project if there was not a parapet to screen those units with some architectural character to it. Commissioner Miller suggested using a stucco finish or stucco like material with a cornice on top. Chairman Macdonald stated that there was a comment in the staff report that the domed towers are rather large and overbearing and asked if the Commissioners had any considerations. Commissioner Miller suggested putting the dome in the center, raise the center element slightly higher, and lower the elements on the two sides. He stated that this would reduce the costs of the domes and would make the design more balanced. Commissioner Dyer asked for a small rendering that would show the color schemes of the project. Commissioner James commented on the importance of the trail and would like to see a second access, and incorporate some designated walkways through the parking lot of building four. Commissioner James would also like to see how California Street gets improved and how it would intersect with the Redlands Boulevard and California Street intersection. Chairman Macdonald asked if there were any suggestions from the Commission relative to the landscaping. Commissioner Miller commented on the west side of building one, which is a broad pavement area. He suggested taking the most easterly parking stall and drawing it further north so that the entire row of parking created a triangular landscaped area near the bike path. Commissioner Miller also suggested creating a bicycle rest stop that may lead people into patronizing some of the tenants. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 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 January 8, 2008. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 4 B. GREENWICH ENTERPRISES, INC., 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 17128 - a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 2.66 acres into eight (8) residential lots and one (1) common area lot on property located on the west side of Ford Street, generally south of Farview Lane and north of Crestview Road in the R-S, Suburban Residential District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza indicated that this project was continued from the November 27, 2007 meeting due to concerns about the grading and the height of the sound walls. Mr. Baeza stated that the applicant is working on the changes and has addressed most of the conditions but needs to finalize the drawings. Staff recommended a continuance of the project to the meeting of January 8, 2008. Chairman Macdonald asked if anyone wished to address the Commission. Mary Burgery, 1308 Farview Lane, indicated that she opposed the project and suggested that an EIR (Environmental Impact Report) should be completed. Ms. Burgery also expressed that the project would cause increased traffic and noise in and around the project area. Chairman Macdonald suggested that Ms. Burgery appear before the Commission with her concerns and opinions when the project is brought forward in January, 2008. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Public Hearings for the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit Study and Tentative Tract No. 17128 to January 8, 2008. C. STOR-N-LOCK, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) 1. Planning Commission consideration of COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 854, a request to construct a 68,314 square foot self storage facility with associated parking and landscape areas on 3.02 acres located on the east side of Wabash Avenue, approximately 315 feet south of Nice Avenue. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz stated that this project was continued from the August 14, 2007 meeting. Ms. Alaniz gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Commission Review and Approval No. 854 subject to the conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 5 Commissioner Dyer commented that the redesign of the project was good but would like to see the trees upsized to twenty-four (24) inch box size. Commissioner Dyer indicated that automatic irrigation needed to be added as a condition of approval. Commissioner Miller commented on the tinted windows and suggested using a light bronze tint. Ken Carol, Architect for ARE Associates, indicated that they would use a light tint on the windows and provide twenty-four inch boxed trees in the parking area. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 854, subject to the attached conditions of approval, and based upon the following findings: A. The site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed self-storage facility and is designed to comply with all property development standards for the M-1, Light Industrial District including lot coverage, permitted uses, and required setbacks; B. The site properly relates to Wabash Avenue which is designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed development. The street 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 required street improvements, which will accommodate traffic movement and flow; C. The Conditions of Approval proposed for Commission Review and Approval No. 854 are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare; D. 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 requirements of the M-1, Light Industrial District regarding site design and permitted uses within the zoning district and land use designation. This includes the additions of condition of approval numbers 36 and 37 as follows: 36. The applicant shall substitute 24-inch box trees where 15-inch box trees are indicated in the parking area and landscaped area fronting Wabash Avenue. 37. The applicant shall substitute a light bronze tint for the proposed tint on all front windows facing Wabash Avenue. Ms. Alaniz stated that she would add automatic irrigation systems where irrigation is indicated in the conditions of approval. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. PERKOWITZ RUTH ARCHITECTS , 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. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 6 3. Planning Commission to consider Commission Review and Approval No. 845 to develop a five (5) building commercial center that includes a food market, gas station, in-line shops and two (2) drive-through restaurants with a cumulative building area of 77,952 square feet on approximately 8.12 acres located on the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. 4. PUBLIC HEARING for Conditional Use Permit No. 911 for the development of a 3,200 square foot drive through restaurant to be located on the north side of Lugonia Avenue approximately 430 feet west of Wabash Avenue within a proposed 8.12 acre commercial center located on the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. 5. PUBLIC HEARING for Conditional Use Permit No. 912 for the development of a 1,700 square foot drive through restaurant to be located on the west side of Wabash Avenue approximately 180 feet north of Lugonia Avenue within a proposed 8.12 acre commercial center located on the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. 6. PUBLIC HEARING for Conditional Use Permit No. 913 for the development of a gas station within a proposed 8.12 acre commercial center located on the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. 7. Planning Commission to consider Commission Sign Review No. 318 for the approval of a sign program for a proposed 8.12 acre commercial center located on the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Assistant Director Bob Dalquest indicated the Caltrans has requested that the applicant redesign the frontage of the site relative to the driveway locations. Mr. Dalquest stated that the applicant is requesting additional time to redesign the site. Staff recommended tabling the project. Madeleine Schamehorn, 1721 Valley Falls Avenue, stated that she received a letter from a neighbor indicating that a Foods for Less warehouse grocery store is being proposed for the development site. Ms. Schamehorn indicated that a warehouse type grocery store was not an appropriate tenant for the proposed site. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. Chairman Macdonald indicated that a letter of opposition relative to the proposed project was received from Mr. Joel Alexander who resides at 1572 Pala Bells in Redlands. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission table the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Hearing on Commission Review and Approval No. 845, the Commission Sign Review No. 318 and the Public Hearing for the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit Study and Conditional Use Permits Nos. 911 -913. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 7 B. MARK STANSON, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TERESA PAULSON) 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. 320 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 18866) to subdivide approximately 1.63 acres into 2 lots for property located on the west side of Indiana Court, north of the 1-10 freeway, in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Teresa Paulson gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Minor Subdivision No. 320 subject to the conditions of approval. Mark Stanson, representing Clared Properties, gave a brief background relative to the project. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Minor Subdivision No. 320 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 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Minor Subdivision No.320 subject to conditions of approval, and based upon the following findings: 1. The proposed map is consistent with the City's General Plan and Municipal Code. The project has a General Plan land use designation of Commercial and is consistent with both the General Plan and Municipal Code; 2. The site is physically suitable for a subdivision. The site is large enough to subdivide into two (2) lots. The site meets the development standards for the EV/CG, East Valley/General Commercial District; 3. At the time of development, the project will meet the development standards for the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan General Commercial District; 4. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are 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 subdivision of land only and is not likely to cause any serious public health problems; Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 8 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; 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. C. INVESTWEST GROUP LLC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) A. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 918 to construct a 2,182 square foot day care center on a 9,308 square foot parcel within the C-4, Highway Commercial District located at 302 West Colton Avenue. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 918 subject to the conditions of approval. Joe Donati, Investwest Group LLC, stated that this was an existing daycare that needed to move due to development on the current daycare site. Mr. Donati indicated that he was available for questions. Commissioner Dyer complimented Mr. Donati on the design of the building. Commissioner Dyer stated that it was a great project including the landscaping. Commissioner Miller complimented Mr. Donati on the architecture of the building. Commissioner Miller suggested several changes relative to the louvers, the tapered columns and the gable that fronted Ohio Street. Mr. Donati indicated that there should not be a problem with the recommended changes. Mr. Donati gave a tribute to Director Shaw. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Cook, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission find that Commission Use Permit 918 is considered to be a Categorical Exemption under the provisions of Section 15303(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Cook, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 918, subject to the following findings, submitted plans, and attached conditions of approval: 1. The commercial daycare center applied for at 302 West Colton Avenue will not adversely affect the Redlands Municipal Code or the General Plan. 2. The commercial daycare center at 302 West Colton 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. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 9 3. The commercial daycare center at 302 West Colton Avenue meets or exceeds all development standards and other features required in order to comply with the regulations of the Redlands Municipal Code and General Plan. 4. The commercial daycare center at 302 West Colton Avenue is appropriate at this location, in that the use is permitted in any district, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. D. GREG AND JENNIFER HANLON, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT No. 254 (Revision No.1) for a three hundred fifty-three (353) square foot living room addition to an existing single family residence within a 44 unit Planned Residential Development originally approved as senior housing at 205 Tamarisk Street within the R-2, Multiple Family Residential District. Conditional Use Permit No. 254 (Revision No. 1)was withdrawn. V. ADDENDA A. WALTON DEVELOPMENT LLC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Planning Commission to consider final landscape plans for TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16627 a 12.1 acre site containing sixteen (16) residential lots and common lots located at the southeast corner of Pioneer Avenue and Judson Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. Request submitted by Walton Development LLC. Commissioner Miller recused himself at 4:30 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the final landscape plan for Tentative Tract No. 16627. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of approval. Everett Hughes, applicant, indicated that he was available for questions. Commissioner Dyer indicated that the landscape plans were great. Commissioner Dyer had concerns relative to the Liquid Ambers that are prone to disease and suggested that the landscape architect recommend a different tree with a similar form as a replacement. Chairman Macdonald asked if the tree replacement should be added as a condition of approval. Director Shaw stated that it can be indicated that the Liquid Amber will be changed out in accordance with the landscape architect and to be approved by staff. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 5-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller recused), that the Planning Commission approve Final Landscape Plan for Tentative Tract No. 16627. B. WALTON DEVELOPMENT LLC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Planning Commission to consider final landscape plans for TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 16465 a 30.4 acre site containing sixty-one (61) residential lots and common area lots located north of San Bernardino Avenue, south of Pioneer Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 10 Avenue, and west of Judson Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. Request submitted by Walton Development LLC. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the final landscape plan for Tentative Tract No. 16465. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of approval. Everett Hughes, applicant, indicated that he was available for questions. Commissioner Dyer indicated that the landscape plans were great. Commissioner Dyer had concerns relative to the Liquid Ambers that are prone to disease and suggested that the landscape architect recommend a different tree with a similar form as a replacement. Chairman Macdonald asked if the tree replacement should be added as a condition of approval. Director Shaw stated that it can be indicated that the Liquid Amber will be changed out in accordance with the landscape architect and to be approved by staff. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 5-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller recused), that the Planning Commission approve Final Landscape Plan for Tentative Tract No. 16465. Commissioner Miller returned to the meeting at 4:37 p.m. C. Determination of General Plan Consistency for real property to be acquired by dedication concerning Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0167-511-11 & 12 located between Lugonia Avenue and San Bernardino Avenue, west of Research Drive in Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Assistant Director Bob Dalquest gave a brief presentation of the proposed 19.94 acre Bixby Land Company parcel that has been dedicated to the City of Redlands to be used to plant a citrus grove within the entire site and provide an endowment for maintenance. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that the proposed dedication of the 19.94 acres, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0167-511-11 & 12 for a citrus grove is consistent with the City's General Plan. VI. MINUTES A. November 27, 2007 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote to approve the minutes of November 27, 2007. B. November 27, 2007 Special Meeting It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote to approve the minutes for the November 27, 2007 Special Meeting. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 11 VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF DECEMBER 4, 2007 Director Shaw gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of December 4, 2007. VIII. ADJOURN TO JANUARY 8, 2008 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m. to January 8, 2008. Christine Szilva Jeffrey L. Shaw, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 12 Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2007 Page 13