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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 9-9-08_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Jim Macdonald, Chairman Paul Foster, Vice Chairman Gary Miller, Commissioner Ruth Cook, Commissioner John James, Commissioner Carol Dyer, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Tabitha Kevari, Assistant 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 Foster. II. CONSENT ITEMS A. Planning Commission review of application for the person to person transfer of an Off- Sale Beer and Wine license for ARCO AM PM located at 2098 W. Redlands Boulevard. B. Planning Commission review of application for the person to person transfer of an Off- Sale Beer and Wine license for the Shell Service Station located at 1195 W. Redlands Boulevard. 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. EBBE VIDERIKSEN, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: ROBERT DALQUEST) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING 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 AMENDMENT NO. 4 to SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 43 to develop a subdivision of approximately forty-four (44) acres into twenty-seven (27) single family residential lots and five (5) lettered, open space lots located on the east side of Alessandro Road in Neighborhood 2 of Specific Plan No. 43. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 1 4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18560 to subdivide approximately forty-four (44) acres into twenty-seven (27) single family residential lots and five (5) lettered, open space lots located on the east side of Alessandro Road in Neighborhood 2 of Specific Plan No. 43. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Assistant Director Bob Dalquest stated that Planning and Engineering staff met with the applicant and resolved issues relative to the design of the subdivision. Staff recommended continuing the project to the meeting of September 23, 2008 to give the applicant time to revise their plans. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue consideration of the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the Public Hearings for the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study, Amendment No. 4 to Specific Plan No. 43 and Tentative Tract No. 18560 to the September 23, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. 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 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). Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 2 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 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). Commissioner Foster arrived to the meeting at 2:05 p.m. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza stated that the project was continued from the August 12, 2008 meeting to give the applicant time to revise the proposed architecture for the residential component and to allow the Commission time to review project information. In addition, staff was directed to update the Socio- Economic Cost Benefit Study and is currently working with the City's consultant on updating the Socio- Economic Cost Benefit Study, adjust the price levels, and number of units. Staff recommended continuing the project to the September 23, 2008 Planning Commission meeting. Bill Cunningham, Redlands Association, distributed a document to the Commission and gave an overview on water usage and the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Commissioner Foster asked staff to provide information on the next staff report relative to how many residential units have been approved by the City or by the Planning Commission that have not been built in the City of Redlands. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Foster and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Environmental Impact Report and Public Hearings for the Socio- Economic Cost/Benefit Study, 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 September 23. 2008. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 3 IV. NEW BUSINESS A. MCSHANE CORPORATION, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Consideration of COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 859 to develop an 880,118 square foot Industrial Park consisting of nine (9) buildings ranging in size from 72,534 square feet to 140,389 square feet on approximately 50.5 acres located on the east side of Research Drive, the south side of Almond Avenue and the north side of Lugonia Avenue in Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider MINOR SUBDIVISION NO. 322 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 18957) to subdivide approximately 50.5 acres into nine (9) commercial/industrial parcels located on the east side of Research Drive, the south side of Almond Avenue and the north side of Lugonia Avenue in Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Manuel Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Mr. Baeza indicated that the Public Works conditions of approval were distributed to the Planning Commissioners at the start of the meeting. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner James commented on the retention basins and stated that the conditions of approval should ensure that both rain water runoff and daily irrigation events percolate properly. Rosemary Hoerning, City Engineer, commented on Commissioner James concerns and indicated that the intent of the water is to percolate into the basin and that there may be some additional maintenance that occurs on the basin in order to restore its percolating capabilities if they silt up. Ms. Hoerning also indicated that they should be evaluating the soil reports to ensure that the geology in the area is conducive to the percolation requirements. Commissioner Miller commented that it may be a good practice to require a post percolation test. Ms. Hoerning indicated that she would take that under consideration. Commissioner Miller commented that the basins at this site are at least eight to ten feet deep and stated that he was reluctant in having basins that deep on a visible part of the property and could not support it. Commissioner Shamp referred to the letter attached to the staff report from McShane Corporation indicating that it is pursuing LEED certification. He asked if the applicant was asking for an expedited plan check under the new ordinance and if so, what kind of information staff required from the applicant. Mr. Baeza indicated that the Building Official could comment on this issue. Commissioner Miller commented on his concerns relative to traffic and level of service. Mr. Baeza and Mr. Dalquest addressed Commissioner Miller's concerns. Pat Meyer, Project Representative for McShane Corporation, concurred with the staff report and the conditions of approval. Mr. Meyer commented on the detention basins indicating that the soil type at the site is conducive to percolation and that the basins can be treated with landscaping. Mr. Meyer also addressed the traffic volume in the project area. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 4 Commissioner James asked about the inlet and outlet of the basins. Mr. Meyer addressed the inlet and outlet process of the basins. Commissioner Shamp referred to the LEED certification and asked if the applicant would be pursuing the expedited plan check. Mr. Meyer indicated that it was not something that they were pushing for right now but would take it if it was available to them. Commissioner Shamp had questions relative to LEED certification and asked if the applicant would submit some type of documentation that they are following through with LEED criteria. Mr. Dalquest indicated that they would need to provide documentation that they are following LEED certification requirements. Commissioner Shamp asked if the document would be available to the Commission for review and comment. Mr. Dalquest stated that he would contact the Building Official and provide any documentation or information that he has and convey it back to the Commission. Commissioner Miller commented that the staff report indicated that screened parking inside the gateway should have landscaping and stated that it was not where he would spend his landscape dollar. He indicated that the wrought iron gates would look good with a screen to hide the loading areas and asked that it be added as a condition of approval. Commissioner Miller indicated that it would be desirable to have shade trees planted along the internal drive due to the excessive roofing and paved area. He asked how necessary it was to have walkways on the internal drive. Gary Ryerson, RKZ Architects, indicated that the walkways are a path of travel to the public right-a-way due to ADA requirements. Commissioner Shamp referred to the walkways and wanted to ensure that we are not removing any walkways that would serve as a potential pedestrian connection to Lugonia Avenue or California Street where there might be future transportation lines. Commissioner Miller indicated that the buildings are in excess of 300 feet long and stated that he would like to see a wider planter than the proposed eight(8) feet on the public and visible areas so that a tree of some stature can be placed there. Commissioner Miller referred to the landscaping plans and asked for clarification relative to the plantings. Scott Peterson, Landscape Architect, indicated that the side slope areas would be planted with a creeping red fescue that would filter the water and that there would be a cobblestone, granular type of material at the bottom. Commissioner Miller had concerns relative to the cobblestone, granular type of material and asked if cobblestone was the intention. Mr. Peterson addressed Commissioner Miller's question regarding the cobblestone material. Commissioner Miller asked if the trees could be planted on the side slopes of the basin. Mr. Peterson stated that it was an option to plant trees on the side slopes where there is not a concentrated amount of water and is something that they could look at to soften the edges of the basin. Jon Murad, Project Civil Engineer, stated that there will be a layering of gravel and cobblestones that they will design in the final stages which could range from 12" to 18" which promotes the percolation of the water. Commissioner Miller asked what the public would see on the surface. Mr. Murad indicated that the public would see the six to eight inch cobblestone on the flat surface of the basin. Chairman Macdonald commented that the 300 foot long wall of the buildings were relatively blank and suggested a color or band to enhance the appearance. Commissioner Shamp stated that he would agree if it was a change in materials or was some physical relief that would create depth in the wall. Commissioner Miller commented that the buildings were attractive as is but a bit more color between the vertical elements could be an enhancement. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 5 Mr. Ryerson indicated that they were not opposed to adding another color but would like to stay away from a typical racing stripe. Commissioner Miller commented that you could barely make out the front door of the building indicating that it was a large mass of glass and suggested an element that would offer protection. Mr. Ryerson stated that the glass is currently recessed five feet from the face of the panel. Commissioner Miller stated that the added element would be a nice concession to someone unfamiliar with the building to be able to identify the front door. He suggested a canopy or taking the same tilt up element and putting a frame around the door to give it some presence. Commissioner Dyer commented that she did not have a problem with eliminating the finger planters on the areas between the loading areas but did have an issue with not having shrubs in the finger planters internally. Commissioner Dyer stated that she would like to see five (5) gallon shrubs in all of parking lot finger planters throughout the site. Chairman Macdonald asked if the questions about additional landscaping for the detention basin were resolved. Commissioner Dyer stated that there could be additional trees on the sides of the slopes that the landscape architect said he could do to add more softening. Commissioner Miller commented that there are other alternatives to the deep basins stating that a different solution needs to come forward. Commissioner Miller discussed different alternatives such as using pervious concrete and/or reducing the basins to five feet. Mr. Meyer stated that they are going to use some pavers or pervious concrete but that it would not handle the volume of water. Mr. Meyer indicated that the water basin will handle the water treatment for the entire park and will have cross lot drainage. He indicated that there will be a Property Owner Association that will ensure that the basins are maintained and not abandoned. Mr. Meyer indicated that they would like to go with the current design and add landscaping to the side slopes if that is the Commission's preference. Commissioner Miller indicated that he cannot support the project with the proposed depth of the basins but would go out and look at other sites that have basins this deep. Commissioner James concurred with Commissioner Miller's comments but indicated that the landscaping would mitigate the depth of the basins. Commissioner James would like the applicant to put landscaping on the side slopes and cobblestones on the bottom of the basins which would mitigate the situation. Chairman Macdonald asked for feedback from the Commissioners relative to widening the planters on buildings one and three. Commissioner Dyer stated that she could support Commissioner Miller's concern relative to the width of the planters and that the proposed planter is not in proportion with the buildings. The entire Commission concurred with Commissioner Dyer. Mr. Baeza indicated that the Commissioners would like the planters widened on the west side of buildings one and three. Commissioner Miller stated that the planter should be wide enough for a substantial shade tree to be planted at a minimum of twelve (12) feet. Mr. Meyer indicated that the twelve foot width would be adequate. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried on a 6-1 vote, (Commissioner Miller opposed), that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Commission Review and Approval 859, and Minor Subdivision No. 322 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 6 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Commission Review and Approval No. 859, and Minor Subdivision No. 322. It is recommended 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 Cook and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Minor Subdivision No. 322 subject to conditions of approval, and based on 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 Industrial and is consistent with the General Plan, and Municipal Code, and; 2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development; the site is large enough to subdivide into nine parcels; 3. The site is physically suitable for the density of development of an industrial park; the project exceeds development standards for new parcels as established by Commercial Industrial District of Concept Plan No. 1; 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; the initial study prepared for the project includes mitigation measures addressing the projects potential to create 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; 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 for which the development is proposed is not under Williamson Act Contract. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Foster, seconded by Commissioner Cook and carried on a 6-1 vote, (Commissioner Miller opposed), that the Planning Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 859, subject to the following findings and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval: 1. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use; the project complies with setback and floor area ratio limits established by Concept Plan No. 1; 2. That the site properly relates to adjoining streets which are designed and improved to carry the type and quantity of traffic to be generated by the proposed development; adjoining streets have been widened to their ultimate half width to accommodate additional traffic; Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 7 3. That the conditions of approval proposed for Commission Review and Approval No. 859 are necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare; the project is not likely to cause any serious public health problems, aside from temporary air quality and noise impacts during construction addressed in the project's Mitigation Measures; 4. That the use is desirable for the overall development of the community; once developed the project will provide employment opportunities within the city; 5. The proposed project will be consistent with the existing Commercial/Industrial Designation of the General Plan. This includes the addition of Commission Review and Approval conditions of approval numbers forty-one (41), forty-two (42), forty-three (43), forty-four(44), and forty-five (45) as follows: 41. Screens shall be added to rolling gates for building loading areas closest to the street. 42. Planters shall be widened for buildings one and three on the west side of buildings to have a width of twelve feet. 43. Five gallon shrubs shall be added to all finger planters outside of loading dock areas. 44. Trees shall be added to slopes of detention basins subject to review and approval by staff. 45. A percolation test shall be required of the project prior to occupancy so that percolation matches the rate that was cited in the soils test for the project. B. MIKE NIJJAR, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING for a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 926 for a planned residential development containing twelve (12) single family residences and three lettered lots for open space purposes located on approximately 4.1 acres north of Pioneer Avenue, east of Texas Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. 4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17022 - a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 4.1 acres into eight (12) residential lots and three (3) common area lots on property located north of Pioneer Avenue, east of Texas Street in the R-E, Residential Estate District. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tabitha Kevari stated that staff needed additional time to prepare and review the staff report for this project. Staff recommended continuance to the meeting of September 23, 2008. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Miller and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Hearing on the recommendation on a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Public Hearing on the Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study, Conditional Use Permit No. 926, and Tentative Tract Map No. 17022 to the meeting of September 23, 2008. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 8 C. JENNIFER CELISE-REYES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 935 to establish an indoor family recreation center within an approved 16,000 square industrial building located within the Iowa Commerce Center at 365 Iowa Avenue in the Industrial Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman Macdonald opened the public hearing. Project Planner Tabitha Kevari gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 935 subject to the conditions of approval. Jennifer Celise Reyes, Applicant, gave an overview of the operation of the recreation center. Ms. Reyes distributed the facilities promotional literature for the Commission's review. Chairman Macdonald asked if the seventy-five (75) person maximum capacity was acceptable to the applicant. Ms. Reyes indicated that seventy-five to one hundred people is an acceptable capacity for the facility. Commissioner Cook asked if the approval was for a maximum seventy-five or one hundred person capacity. Commissioner Cook indicated that she would be comfortable going with a maximum one- hundred person capacity as long as there was sufficient parking. Chairman Macdonald indicated that it was the consensus of the Commission to approve a one-hundred (100) person capacity for the facility. Ms. Reyes had concerns relative to the impact fees and asked if there could be consideration to have the impact fees paid on an installment basis. Chairman Macdonald indicated that it was not in the power of the Planning Commission to amend the payment process for impact fees and asked staff if they knew a contact person who could address this issue. Assistant Director Bob Dalquest indicated that staff asked City Engineer Rosemary Hoerning to comment on this issue. Rosemary Hoerning, City Engineer, gave an overview of how the impact fees were calculated for the applicants building. Ms. Hoerning indicated that the applicant has submitted a proposal from a traffic engineer for the City to consider relative to her intended use of the building. Mr. Hoerning indicated that they are governed by Measure U to collect fees associated with development that is being proposed prior to occupancy. She stated that the City Attorney's office is evaluating if something can be done relative to collecting the fees on an installment basis. Commissioner Foster commented that there should be flexibility in our fee structure to accommodate unique changes that may occur from what was the original intended use to a building. Chairman Macdonald stated that the applicant would only being using half the building at one time and asked if the fees could be based on half the use. Mr. Dalquest stated that he could convey Chairman Macdonald's questions to City Engineer Hoerning when they look at the traffic data. Bill Cunningham, Redlands Association, indicated that there is nothing in Measure "U" that states that fees need to be paid up front. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that Conditional Use Permit No. 935 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 9 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 935 subject to the following findings; 1. That the proposed development will not adversely affect the applicable land use plans of the City because the proposed use is a permitted land use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 2. That the proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; the project will provide additional recreational facilities within the City. 3. That the proposed development complies to the maximum extent feasible with the regulations of the City's General Plan, is permitted within the Commercial/Industrial District subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and complies with parking standards for the proposed use. 4. That the use is appropriate at the proposed location because it's consistent with zoning district permitted land uses. In addition, the proposed location will have adequate on-site parking to support the use and the use will not adversely effect to the surrounding uses within the industrial park. This includes the addition of condition of approval numbers eight(8) and nine (9) as follows: 8. The maximum number of persons occupying the facility at any one time shall be one hundred (100) persons. 9. During each session, half of the facility shall operate at any one time. V. ADDENDA A. TUTTLE ENGINEERING, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) Consideration of architectural changes to COMMISSION REVIEW AND APPROVAL NO. 790 an approved 3,182 square foot office building located at 1449 W. Redlands Blvd. in the General Commercial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Project Planner Chris Boatman gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of the proposed changes with the exception of the removal of the Olive Drab accent color and subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Miller had concerns relative to the size of the awnings. Mr. Boatman indicated that staff will visit the site prior to the installation of the awnings to ensure that they have the correct proportions. Commissioner Shamp commented that he drove by the site and noted that the irrigation was significantly wetting the walls and recommended that a condition of approval be added that the spray heads of the irrigation system be adjusted to ensure that the walls do not get wet. Mr. Dalquest indicated that we could enforce that through the original entitlement. Commissioner Miller indicated that the irrigation system in the rear of the property is not working and should be addressed since the shrubs have already died. He also commented that the stucco patch on the parapet is obvious and that the entire west face should be retextured. Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 10 Todd Marbello, Contractor, indicated that the west elevation needed to be redone. Mr. Marbello stated that the sprinklers were broken during construction and would be repaired after the building was painted and the awnings installed. He indicated that the awnings were built to scale and that the window trim would be painted green. Mr. Dalquest indicated that staff will ensure that everything has been completed prior to signing off on the Certificate of Occupancy. Commissioner Dyer commented that the project has had ongoing issues and should have been constructed per the approved original plans. Commissioner Dyer indicated that she was not going to approve the changes. Commissioner Foster concurred with Commissioner Dyer's comments and indicated that he would not vote in favor of staff's recommendation. Warren Tuttle, Applicant, thanked the Planning Commission for their patience on this project. Mr. Tuttle indicated that the contractors that he entrusted to do this job are no longer holding the bag and that he is a victim in this situation and hoped that the Commission would take that into consideration. He indicated that he would be willing to make color changes to enhance the building should the Commission request it but cannot make some changes that are totally unreasonable. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 4-3 vote, (Commissioner's Dyer, Cook and Foster opposed), that the Planning Commission approve the proposed architectural changes to Commission Review and Approval No. 790 with the exception of the removal of the Olive Drab accent color subject to the attached conditions of approval. VI. MINUTES A. AUGUST 12, 2008 It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Foster, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the minutes of August 12, 2008. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2008 Assistant Director Bob Dalquest gave a brief presentation on the City Council Actions of September 3, 2008. VIII. ADJOURN TO SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 Chairman Macdonald adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m. to September 23, 2008. Christine Szilva Robert Dalquest, Assistant Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Department Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 2008 Page 11 Planning Commission Minutes of August 12, 2008 Page 12