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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 4-28-09_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, April 28, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Paul Foster, Chairman Gary Miller, Vice Chairman Jim Macdonald, Commissioner Ruth Cook, Commissioner John James, 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 Tabitha Kevari, Associate Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Foster called the meeting to order. All Commissioners were present. II. CONSENT ITEMS A. BENJAMIN BARBOSA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) Consideration of COMMISSION SIGN REVIEW NO. 361 to construct a pedestal sign that is twelve (12) feet in height with a sign face of twenty-four (24) square feet for the EI Nayar Bakery located at 1130 North Orange Street in the C-4, Highway Commercial District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Macdonald, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS- None IV. NEW BUSINESS A. WEISS FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider BUILDING MOVING PERMIT NO. 119 for the relocation of the "Barton Schoolhouse" located at 634 Nevada Street in the EV/IC, Commercial Industrial District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to the Heritage Park located on the south side of Orange Avenue, between Nevada Street, and Iowa Street in the EV/3000RM, Multiple Family Residential-3000 District. Project Planner Manuel Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed Building Moving Permit. Staff recommended approval of Building Moving Permit No. 119 subject to the conditions Planning Commission Minutes of April 28, 2009 Page 1 listed in the staff report and with modification to condition of approval number seven (7) and an additional condition of approval requiring a Conditional Use Permit for other improvements shown on the plans. Commissioner Dyer asked what the original intent was when the Heritage Park site was established. Director Oscar Orci stated that they have discussed the conceptual plan with the Redlands Conservancy and are looking to modify it to correspond to some of the more current activities, such as using the potential site as an assembly of significant historical buildings in the city. He indicated that the representatives of the project were in the audience who could address Commissioner Dyer's question. Chairman Foster opened the public hearing. Margie Armantrout, Grove School Board Member, gave an overview of the site and stated that the Barton Schoolhouse fulfills the original plan as an environmental center. Ms. Armantrout expressed that that the Grove School people are eager to move forward with the project so that it can be shared with the community. Commissioner Miller referred to condition of approval number fourteen and asked if there was a proposed use for the schoolhouse at this time. Mr. Baeza indicated that there was no use proposed at this time. Chairman Foster closed the public hearing. Commissioner Dyer stated that the relocation of the Barton Schoolhouse is desirable and that it has a new life ahead of it. Commissioner James concurred with Commissioner Dyer. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Building Moving Permit No. 119 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Building Moving Permit No. 119 subject to the following findings: 1. Moving of the schoolhouse shall have no detrimental effect on the living environment; once restored the schoolhouse will provide an attractive, historic building as the focal point for the park enhancing the current setting of the environment. 2. The schoolhouse is compatible with existing development in the area into which the structure is to be moved; the general area still contains several structures that reflect the historic land use patterns of the area including the Barton House and the Mission Asistencia. The addition of the rural schoolhouse would complement this group of buildings.@ This includes the modification to condition of approval number seven (7) and the addition of condition of approval number fourteen (14) as follows: 7. The exterior of the structure shall not be modified in a manner that would alter its residential historical character. 14. A separate Conditional Use Permit shall be required for use of the schoolhouse and other improvements shown on the plans. Planning Commission Minutes of April 28, 2009 Page 2 Chairman Foster extended his gratitude, on behalf of the Planning Commission, to the Weiss family for their willingness in helping to save this very important piece of Redland's history. B. REDLANDS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRISTOPHER BOATMAN) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 946 for renovations to the Redlands Seventh-Day Adventist facilities consisting of demolition and reconstruction of the fellowship hall with net increase of 11,127 square feet of building area, and exterior and interior renovations of the sanctuary to accommodate additional seating on a 1.8 acre site located at 520 Brookside Avenue within the A-P, Administrative and Professional Office District and the R-2, Multiple-Family Residential District. Commissioner Miller recused himself from the meeting at 2:15 p.m. due to a conflict of interest. Assistant Director Robert Dalquest indicated that the applicant notified staff of changes to the project related to temporary relocation of church activities which would require further analysis. Mr. Dalquest indicated that staff will need to incorporate these changes into the staff report and environmental documents. Staff recommended tabling and re-noticing the project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Macdonald, and carried on a 6-0 vote, (Commissioner Miller excused), that the Planning Commission table the hearing on the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and the public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 946. V. ADDENDA- None VI. MINUTES A. APRIL 14, 2009 It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the minutes of April 14, 2009 with one correction. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF APRIL 21, 2009. Director Oscar Orci reported that there were no land use actions at the City Council meeting on April 21, 2009. Director Orci announced that Planning Commission Secretary, Christine Szilva, would be retiring on May 7, 2009. VIII. ADJOURN TO MAY 12, 2009 Chairman Foster adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m. to May 12, 2009. Christine Szilva Oscar Orci, Director Senior Administrative Assistant Community Development Department Planning Commission Minutes of April 28, 2009 Page 3 Planning Commission Minutes of April 28, 2009 Page 4