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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 7-8-08_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Jim Macdonald, Chairman Paul Foster, Vice Chairman Gary Miller, Commissioner Ruth Cook, Commissioner Carol Dyer, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Oscar Orci, Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Tamara Alaniz, Associate Planner Chris Boatman, Assistant Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Macdonald called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present with the exception of Commissioner James. II. CONSENT ITEMS A. FUTURE SIGN INC, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) Consideration of approval of Commission Sign Review No. 353 for a freeway-oriented pole sign for Americas Best Value Inn with a sign face totaling 114 square feet and a proposed height of 47 feet located at 1151 Arizona Street in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. B. OLYMPIC BARRINGTON,APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ Consideration of COMMISSION SIGN REVIEW NO. 329 for a Uniform Sign Program and to construct two (2) forty (40) square foot monument signs for an approved office complex located on the southeast corner of Ford Street and Redlands Boulevard in the Administrative and Professional Office District of Specific Plan No. 23. C. JOHN HIEBERT, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) Request for Final Approval of Parcel Map No. 17964 (Minor Subdivision No. 299) to subdivide 1.57 acres into two lots for single family residential purposes located at 1107 West Cypress Avenue within the R-S, Suburban Residential District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Shamp and carried on a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 1 III. OLD BUSINESS A. ORANGE TREE ASSOCIATES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TAMARA ALANIZ) Consideration of COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 856 to develop a three-story, 51,432 square foot banking facility on approximately 3.05 acres, located on the south side of Orange Tree Lane, north of Interstate 10 Freeway, west of Nevada Street in the Urban Services Commercial District of Specific Plan No. 25. Project Planner Tamara Alaniz gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed Commission Review and Approval. She indicated that the Commissioners received a handout at the start of the meeting indicating the applicants concerns relative to several conditions of approval. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval. Charles Rothenberger, STB Landscape Architects, stated that there was no problem with increasing the size of the trees along the perimeter. Mr. Rothenberger commented that there was not a need in adding the diamond planters since they are trying to create the tall Eucalyptus trees to frame the building and that the diamond planters would pull away from their design. Commissioner Cook asked if Mr. Rothenberger had a problem with using twenty-four(24) inch Eucalyptus trees. Mr. Rothenberger indicated that they could increase the size of the Eucalyptus trees to the 24 inch size. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she requested the triangular planters due to the height of the building but would not be opposed to deleting the planters given Mr. Rothenberger's rationale that there are tall trees being placed adjacent to the building. Commissioner Dyer asked Mr. Rothenberger if he was going to pursue putting shrubs in the parking lot. Mr. Rothenberger indicated that having shrubbery was not necessary and would increase water use and maintenance. Commissioner Dyer indicated that there was a need to provide shrubs in the parking lot to break up the parked cars and asphalt and that there were drought tolerant shrubs available that would not require a huge amount of water for the applicant. She indicated that she is looking for grouping of shrubs and would like to see over fifty (50%) of the planter with shrub cover. Ms. Dyer commented that the ground cover may need to be changed since honeysuckle is very invasive and would strangle whatever is planted as a five (5)gallon shrub. Ms. Alaniz indicated that staff would remove the diamond planter requirement from the conditions of approval and add a condition indicating that shrubbery shall be provided in groupings with over 50% of the inter-stall planters with ground cover with change in ground cover allowed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried on a 5-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller recused), that the Planning Commission adopt the attached Planning Commission Resolution, approving Commission Review and Approval No. 856, subject to the revised conditions of approval. Commissioner Miller arrived to the meeting at 2:17 p.m. Commissioner Miller recused himself from Item III. (A)due to a conflict of interest. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 2 B. ON TEXAS STREET, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on an Environmental Impact Report. 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 to consider a recommendation to the City Council on GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 117 - amending the General Plan Land Use Designation from Commercial to Medium Density Residential (0 to 15 units per gross acre) for approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in EV/SD, Special Development District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed for change to Concept Plan No. 7). 4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on AMENDMENT NO. 36 TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 40 (EAST VALLEY CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN) - establishing the EV/RP9, Planned Residential 9 District to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 5. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on CONCEPT PLAN NO. 7 - establishing a concept plan within the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan for approximately 72 acres located on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and immediately west of the 210 Freeway. 6. Consideration of a COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 851 - to develop a ten (10) building commercial center with 105,500 square feet of floor area on approximately 13 acres located on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the west side of Texas Street, and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD, Special Development District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed for change to Concept Plan No. 7). 7. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council for MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 314 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 18550) to subdivide approximately 36 acres into ten (10) lots and one (1) remainder lot for property on the north side of San Bernardino Avenue, the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street, and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD, Special Development District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed for change to Concept Plan No. 7). 8. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council for CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 907 - for a 204 unit planned residential development on approximately 23 acres located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in the EV/SD, Special Development District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed for change to EV/RP9, Planned Residential 9 District within Concept Plan No. 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan). 9. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18444 - to subdivide approximately 36 acres into 204 single family residential lots, five (5) common area lots, and one (1) remainder lot for property located on the south side of Pioneer Avenue, the west side of Texas Street and east of Tennessee Street in EV/SD, Special Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 3 Development District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (proposed for change to EV/RP9, Planned Residential 9 District within Concept Plan No. 7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan). Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza indicated that the project was continued from the meeting of May 13, 2008 due to a number of concerns raised by the Commissioners and staff. Mr. Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed changes. Staff recommended continuance of the project to the meeting of August 12, 2008 to address the concerns discussed in the staff report. Chairman Macdonald asked about the changes to the Concept Plan. Mr. Baeza indicated that the applicant made several changes to the Concept Plan and made additional changes after the staff report was prepared but staff was unable to evaluate the additional changes in time for this meeting. Mr. Baeza advised the Commission that the applicant has provided a revised virtual tour of the project site. Gretchen Sauer, IDS Real Estate Group, showed the revised virtual tour to the Commission. Ms. Sauer addressed the buffer between the residential and commercial components, the connections in the residential and commercial areas, density of the residential and green design. Ms. Sauer stated that they moved the building four feet in order to increase the buffer area, increased sixteen (16) of the trees from twenty-four (24) inch box to thirty-six (36) inch box to give height differential. They added accent paving and trees at both of the pedestrian access points added architectural focal points crossing with pergola and precise columns at each corner. They added flowering vines along Sub Major A and D, reconfigured the back of the retail building to screen the loading zones as and covered the back surface of the retail buildings with vines. Ms. Sauer stated that they worked with OmniTrans to provide a bus stop and added two areas for bicycle racks. Ms. Sauer commented on the vehicular connection indicating that it would be defeating the walk-ability feel for the project. She added that they agree that green design is an important factor and propose to build the equivalent of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) core and shell on the commercial portion and follow the California Green Builder Program for the residential. Commissioner Dyer commented that there were a lot of amenities lacking in the common open space such as barbecues, seating areas, possibly a pool or clubhouse which would draw people to the common area. Commissioner Dyer stated that some of the raised planters in the open space were not clearly explained on the plans. Chairman Macdonald stated that he had concerns with the proposed layout of the homes and courtyard and questioned where the children would go to play. Gretchen indicated that they would have their own yard space or could walk out to the residential community. Commissioner Foster echoed Chairman Macdonald's comments and indicated that he had not changed his mind relative to the density of the project. He added that he was not supportive of the residential project in terms of its configuration. Commissioner Foster commented that the applicant worked very diligently on addressing the buffer zone. He supports staff's recommendation to continue the project and hopes that they will reevaluate the design of the residential. Ms. Sauer commented on the redesign of the residential component indicating that they wanted to provide an affordable home. Commissioner Foster suggested a redesign of the residential with one less unit to create more private open space in each one of the modules. Commissioner Dyer asked if there was visibility from the upstairs or ground area for a parent to watch their children when playing outside. Ms. Sauer introduced Medinah Adal, Architect, who indicated that all the upstairs bedrooms and ground floor areas have windows which would enable a parent to see both the Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 4 front and backside. Ms. Adal gave an overview of the size of the private open space areas in the modules. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she would like to see the detailing on all the units, including the units facing street frontages when they submit their next set of plans. Commissioner Shamp indicated that the project appealed to him and indicated that the private residential lots are a vast improvement over what an apartment complex offers. Commissioner Shamp indicated that he had no problem with the density or backyards. He stated that a paved area that would serve as a cul- de-sac where children could group together and play and be observed from inside the house would be fantastic and appreciated what was done with the corridor between the commercial and retail. Commissioner Cook concurred with Commissioner Shamp with respect that this is a project that provides a niche and looks like a nice development. Commissioner Cook had a concern with the main entrance on Pioneer Street and with the traffic that would result from the high school. Commissioner Shamp indicated that he did share Commissioner Dyer's concern relative to the access to the green public space. Commissioner Cook concurred. Commissioner Miller had concerns that the 700 lineal feet of block wall directly across from the high school could attract graffiti and with the setbacks and landscaping along Pioneer Avenue. Commissioner Miller voiced his concerns relative to the parking of vehicles indicating that he was not sure there was enough parking available. Medinah Adal, Architect, indicated that they allocated more parking that what was required along the street for parallel parking. She stated that the driveways were not intended to double park in the clusters and that would be governed by the CC&R's and HOA. Ms. Adal indicated that a hobby car or visitors would park on the street in the parallel stalls. Commissioner Miller had concerns that this residential land use is surrounded on 3 '/2 sides by uses other than residential. Commissioner Miller commented on affordable housing and indicated that we should not feel pressured to provide affordable housing to the point that it is a standard beneath what the community as a whole wants. Ms. Sauer indicated that they were trying to act as a transitional site with the high school coming in which was definitely what the City did not plan on and that residential made more sense across from a high school than commercial. Commissioner Shamp commented on Commissioner Miller's statement relative to affordable housing in Redlands and stated that he appreciates that this project could address the affordability issue. Chairman Macdonald asked what the approximate selling price would be for the homes. Ms. Sauer indicated that the selling price of the homes would be in the low$400,000.'s. Commissioner Dyer commented that it was mentioned that there was ivy on the front planting on Pioneer Avenue but that it was not indicated on the plans that the vines that are being used are not ivy and asked that it be clarified on the plans. Ms. Sauer indicated that they would clarify it on the revised plans. Commissioner Cook suggested adding more bike racks. Ms. Sauer indicated that they could look at that in addition to the other amenities. Commissioner Miller indicated that there needs to be more setbacks along the street frontages and to keep the residential character that is established along Texas Street. Ms. Sauer asked if Commissioner Miller meant that the setback should be right to the block wall and not to the back of the house and asked if twenty-five (25) feet felt more comfortable for him. Commissioner Miller responded that the setback should be right to the block wall and that he was comfortable with a 25 foot setback. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 5 Commissioner Miller stated that the main drives that serve the inlets to the living space can be generously tree lined. He indicated that the amenities were important and the units that do not have access to the central area need to have amenities added. Commissioner Dyer stated that the walkway along San Bernardino Avenue needs to be addressed since there is no connection that goes into the project. Chairman Macdonald recessed the meeting at 3:36 p.m. Chairman Macdonald reconvened the meeting at 3:40 p.m. Chairman Macdonald stated that the Commission should give direction to the applicant relative to the density issue. Commissioner Foster indicated that he would prefer to see the density reduced. Commissioner Cook, Dyer and Shamp were comfortable and in support of the current density proposal. Chairman Macdonald felt the project was too dense. Commissioner Miller indicated that this project does not have the level of amenities that it should have with the amount of people that would be in this area, and to get the amenities needed, would result in fewer units. Commissioner Miller stated that it should be less dense in order for him to support the project. Chairman Macdonald indicated that perhaps the applicant could come up with something that addresses some of the issues that were raised today. John Thomas, owner of Trojan Groves, passed out two documents to the Planning Commission from Peter Bloom of Bloom Biological, Inc. and Richard Dean Friesen of UltraSystems Environmental regarding the Peregrine Falcon. He indicated that both biologists who did the second field observation did not see the Peregrine Falcon and saw no raptor on his property. Mr. Thomas indicated that he had concerns regarding the Environmental Impact Report that affected his property. Mr. Thomas commented on the FAR (Floor Area Ratio) and indicated that he would like to see matching up the appropriate building coverage with the FAR's, especially on his property. He stated that it is done on all the other alternatives regarding the discussion of offices in the EIR but not on Trojan Groves. Mr. Thomas spoke about buffering the residential properly when he develops his property and would not be opposed to the Redlands Commons project if the Commission felt there was sufficient barrier and transition if he put in a 40 foot green belt area and 64 foot setback on New York Street and that it would not conflict with General Commercial use. He indicated that his attorney's suggested that notice be sent to all the residential occupants at Redlands Commons that General Commercial use will be developed on Trojan Grove property. Mr. Thomas stated that he would agree to dedicate New York Street and place New York Street at the location as shown on the Concept Plan with the understanding that the location of Tennessee Street will be abandoned. Mr. Thomas spoke of his concerns about the installation of a traffic signal at San Bernardino Avenue and New York and stated that he did not want to foot the bill for the Wal-Mart project. Chairman Macdonald asked if Mr. Thomas' remarks related to Redlands Commons. Mr. Baeza commented that there was a question about the adequacy of the forty (40) foot landscape buffer along the west side of the residential component and indicated that it would be adequate for a buffer area. Mr. Baeza indicated that Mr. Thomas' would not be required to add another buffer between his future commercial use and the Redlands Commons residential use. Mario Saucedo, North Redlands Visioning Committee, indicated that this developer has been a partner in working with the Visioning Committee and are grateful to be able to feel like the project is part of the community. Mr. Saucedo stated that the North Redlands Visioning Committee was thankful to Ms. Sauer and her team for giving them first glance at this project. Bill Cunningham, Redlands Association, indicated that four necessary findings must be made for this density and that the project is inconsistent with Measure "U". He informed the Commission that he did not know whether the Redlands Association would challenge the findings. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 6 Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. Chairman Macdonald commented that he has heard that both Commissioner Miller and Mr. Thomas are not comfortable converting commercial property to residential and that he concurs with them. Chairman Macdonald stated that there is not a valid reason or need to turn this commercial property into a questionable housing development and that it is prime property for development of income raising businesses. Chairman Macdonald indicated that he will not support the General Plan Amendment, the Amendment to Specific Plan No. 40 and Concept Plan No. 7. Commissioner Dyer commented that the General Plan did not anticipate that the land would be used as institutional or educational for the high school. She stated that it is good land use practice to have residential adjacent to an educational institution and that it reduces vehicle trips, allows people to walk to the school and that it is a reasonable transition between the single family portions to the east and to the commercial in the west. Commissioner Dyer did not agree with Chairman Macdonald's opinion on the site. Commissioner Shamp concurred with Commissioner Dyer's comments. He indicated that the high school changed the whole scenario. Commissioner Shamp stated that it is important that residential and educational uses be bound together and is not inappropriate for a high school to be located in a purely commercial use. Commissioner Shamp is in favor of the General Plan Amendment. Commissioner Cook commented that she cannot envision a large commercial entity sitting directly across from a high school. She indicated that what does make sense is a buffer of residential with as much landscaping in between. Commissioner Cook stated that the benefits of walking to the store or to a place to shop are what we need. Commissioner Foster stated that he was not supportive of the residential project. He indicated that he is very supportive of the commercial portion of the project but has reservations about the residential and its affect on the General Plan land use for that area. Commissioner Foster indicated that he did not support the change. Commissioner Miller stated that he believes that the trend of residential development is to bring it closer to downtown to support the commercial uses. Commissioner Miller indicated that he was grateful that this project is going to be continued because he did not know the right answer at this time. Chairman Macdonald asked for any thoughts or comments relative to the commercial portion of the project. He indicated that he would like to see a wider buffer between the commercial and residential. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she did not have a concern with the buffer. Commissioner Foster stated that the applicant did a great job with the buffer and that issue was resolved. Chairman Macdonald asked for comments relative to the commercial part of the development. Commissioner Foster stated he liked the commercial portion. Commissioner Cook and Miller concurred with Commissioner Foster. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Environmental Impact Report and Public Hearings for the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit, General Plan Amendment No. 117, Amendment No. 36 to Specific Plan No. 40, Concept Plan No. 7, Commission Review and Approval No. 851, Minor Subdivision No. 314, Tentative Tract Map No. 18444 and Conditional Use Permit No. 907 to the Planning Commission meeting of August 12, 2008. Chairman Macdonald recessed the meeting at 4:35 p.m. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 7 Chairman Macdonald reconvened the meeting at 4:38 p.m. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. ALTA VISTA CREDIT UNION, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) PUBLIC HEARING to consider REVISION NO. 1 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 901 to modify the conditions of approval for required public improvements for an approved two-story 22,900 square foot office building containing drive-through facilities for the Alta Vista Credit Union on a 2.06 acre site located approximately 230 feet east of Indiana Court on the south side of Lugonia Avenue in the EV/CG, General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Miller asked how the fair share was calculated given that Citrus Plaza is in the County. Mr. Boatman addressed Commissioner Miller's question relative to how the fair share was calculated. Commissioner Miller asked if the City has collected Citrus Plaza's fair share. Rosemary Hoerning, Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, stated that she asked for the condition of approval to be removed. She indicated that the applicant paid their traffic transportation fees as they relate to the City. Director Hoerning stated that the traffic signal was initiated by the County and it was her understanding that they were going to continue to proceed forward with the installation of the signal. Director Hoerning commented that making this a condition of occupancy seems over burdensome for this particular project and that she recommends that the Commission remove the condition and allow the payment of traffic transportation mitigation fees stand. Commissioner Miller asked where the money was going to come from to install the signal. Ms. Hoerning indicated that the County is taking the lead on the signal and that the City is not participating. Pat Meyer, representing the applicant, stated that this was an awkward situation where the intersection transitioned from a two way stop to a four way stop. Mr. Meyer indicated that they had Kunzman and Associates go back out and re-evaluate the intersection and found that the traffic improved with the four way stop and determined that the mitigation measure was moot. Mr. Meyer appreciated staff working with them on this item and hopes for the change in the mitigation measure and condition of approval. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. Commissioner Foster commented that he would like to commend the City and the applicant for using the appropriate process to bring a change in a project before the Commission rather than make the change and bring it back after the fact for approval. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 901 (Revision 1). Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 8 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 901 Revision No. 1, 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, as the project complies with the General Plan and Municipal Code; and the proposed revision will not affect the project's conformity with these documents; 2. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare, because the proposal only changes the way the mitigation measure is satisfied and does not remove the mitigation; 3. The proposed development will comply to the maximum extent feasible with the regulations of the City's General Plan, and applicable zoning district and the City's development standards; the revision does not change the project or conditions with the exception of how traffic mitigation requirements will be satisfied; 4. The proposed development is still appropriate at the proposed location because the condition only effects now requirements are satisfied and does not change the project. B. MARK STANSON, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider MINOR COMMISSION APPROVAL NO. 38, a request to consider a deviation from Section 18.64.070 to allow a thirteen foot (13')and fifteen foot(15') reduction in minimum lot depth to allow the subdivision of the site into two lots for an approved office building development located between Barton Road and Brookside Avenue, west of Lakeside Avenue, in the A- P, Administrative and Profession Office District. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 326 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 19065), a request to subdivide a 0.67 acre property into two (2) lots, located between Barton Road and Brookside Avenue, west of Lakeside Avenue, in the A-P, Administrative and Professional Office District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval. Mark Stanson, applicant, commented on the background of the project site. He indicated that he was available for questions. Chairman Macdonald closed the public hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that Minor Subdivision No. 326 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, under a Class 15 Categorical Exemption of Minor Land Divisions. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 9 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Minor Commission Approval No. 38, subject to the conditions of approval, and based upon the following findings: 1. The thirteen foot (13') and fifteen foot (15') reduction in minimum lot depth is less than a 20% reduction of lot dimension requirements; 2. The shape of the individual building site and locations of the existing buildings make strict compliance impossible without the requested modification as the project is located on an irregular shaped parcel and contains two street frontages along diverging lot lines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1166 approving Minor Subdivision No. 326, subject to the conditions of approval, and based upon the findings therein. C. DOUGLASS WILSON, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) PUBLIC HEARING to consider VARIANCE NO. 754, a request to grant variance from Section 18.40.130 to allow a five foot(5) reduction in the required ten foot (10') side yard setback for a 470 square foot addition located at 1448 Fulbright Ave in the R-S, Suburban Residential District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Chris Boatman indicated that staff has been working with the applicant relative to one of the findings for the variance and that the applicant has requested a continuance to allow for further discussion. Staff recommended continuance of Variance No. 754 to the meeting of July 22, 2008. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue Variance No. 754 to the July 22, 2008 meeting. V. ADDENDA- NONE VI. MINUTES A. JUNE 24, 2008 It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried on a 6-0 vote to approve the minutes of June 24, 2008. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF JULY 1, 2008 Director Oscar Orci gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of July 1, 2008. Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 10 VIII. ADJOURN TO JULY 22, 2008 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. to July 22, 2008. Christine Szilva Oscar W. Orci, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Department Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 11 Planning Commission Minutes of July 8, 2008 Page 12