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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Minutes 2-9-10_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Paul Foster, Chairman Carol Dyer, Commissioner Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner Eric Shamp, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney PRESENT: Oscar Orci, Community Development Director Robert Dalquest, Assistant Community Development Director Tabitha Kevari, Associate Planner Sergio Madera, Associate Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman Foster called the meeting to order, and opened up the Public Comment period. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Comment period was closed. All members were present with the exception of Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James, who are excused. II. CONSENT ITEMS A. NONE III. OLD BUSINESS A. BIXBY LAND COMPANY, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Amendment No. 5 to Concept Plan No. 1 to change the land use designation of a 21.48 acre parcel containing a 411,879 square foot industrial building located at 2220 Almond Avenue from Commercial/Industrial District to Commercial/Industrial and Warehouse Distribution District of Concept Plan No. 1. 3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 870 (Revision No. 1) to modify the site design by providing trailer parking and storage within a portion of the westerly parking lot located at 2220 Almond Avenue in the Commercial/Industrial District (proposed change to Commercial/Industrial and Warehouse Distribution District). Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 1 Associate Planner Tabitha Kevari requested the Planning Commission continue the proposed project to the February 23, 2010 meeting to allow staff additional time to prepare and review the staff report. Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Shamp, seconded by Commissioner Dyer, and carried on a 5-0 vote (Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James absent) that the Planning Commission continue consideration of a Notice of Exemption, and the Public Hearings on Amendment No. 5 to Concept Plan No. 1 and Revision No. 1 to Conditional Use Permit No. 870 to the meeting of February 23, 2010. V. NEW BUSINESS A. REDLANDS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: SERGIO MADERA) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Revision No. 3 to CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 675 to allow for the establishment of a place of worship at an existing private K-8th school (Redlands Christian School) located at 1145 N. Church Street in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) District and R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District. Associate Planner Sergio Madera gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Dyer inquired if there were church services running concurrently with the project. Associate Planner Madera stated there were none. Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing. Mr. Ray Lienstra, representative, stated he was available for any questions. Commissioner Dyer inquired if a church occupied the facility in the past. Mr. Lienstra confirmed there was a church at the facility which had relocated to a new location. Commissioner Shamp inquired if the applicant had contacted the surrounding neighbors regarding the proposed project. Mr. Lienstra stated they canvassed the neighbors in August to keep the communication open between the church and the neighborhood, and have sent out noticing for the project, as required by the City. Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 2 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 5-0 vote (Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James absent) that the Planning Commission determines that Revision No. 3 to Conditional Use Permit No. 675 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried on a 5-0 vote (Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James absent) that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 3 to Conditional Use Permit No. 675 based on the following findings, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval: 1. The proposed church applied for at this location will not adversely affect the applicable land use plans of the City because churches are a permitted use in the R-1 and R-2 Districts, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; 2. The proposed church will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare because it is a conditionally permitted use within the R-1 and R-2 Districts and the site is improved to adequately accommodate the operation characteristic of the proposed use without creating any impacts to surrounding property. 3. The proposed church complies with the regulations of the City's General Plan, the applicable zoning district and the City's development standards as the project is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use and the applicable development standards have been adhered to with respect to setbacks, and parking requirements for the proposed use. In addition, churches are a permitted use with the approval of a conditional use permit and conditions of approval have been applied to the project to ensure that all applicable development standards will be met; 4. The church is appropriate at the proposed location in that the use is permitted with a conditional use permit within the R-1 and R-2 Districts and conditions of approval have been applied to the project to ensure that development standards will be met." B. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT Review and discussion of the Draft Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area which encompasses approximately 860 acres and is generally bounded by Church Street, Citrus Avenue, Olive Avenue, Vine Street, Eureka Street, San Gorgonio Drive, State Street, Center Street, Palmbrook Drive, Pine Avenue, Kansas Street, Redlands Boulevard, Alabama Street, Interstate 10 Freeway, Lugonia Avenue, New York Street, and Colton Avenue. Commissioner Shamp recused himself and stated his business office is within the redevelopment area and may have a conflict of interest. Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 3 Redevelopment Director Daniel Hobbs gave a presentation and overview of the proposed project. Director Hobbs invited Ms. Zoe Urrutia from Tierra West Consultants forward to address the Planning Commission. Ms. Urrutia gave a presentation and overview of the Five-Year Implementation Plan for the Redlands Redevelopment Project Area. Chairman Foster opened up the hearing. Chairman Foster requested clarification when the proposed project will go to City Council. Director Hobbs stated the proposed project will go to City Council on March 16, 2010. Chairman Foster requested the item be brought back so the Planning Commissioner's (who are absent) can have the opportunity to review and participate in the recommendations. Chairman Foster stated they had joint meetings with the City Council regarding the Downtown Specific Plan and confirmed he had not seen the item return to the Planning Commission or City Council. Director Oscar Orci stated that the Draft Downtown Specific Plan is complete and staff is working on CEQA, specifically the Traffic section, which is a large component of the environmental analysis. Director Orci confirmed the Planning Commission will have introductions and workshops with the community this spring. Chairman Foster inquired if the item will come up for adoption from City Council before 2010 concludes. Director Orci confirmed. Chairman Foster inquired if the Redlands Mall is economically blighted. Director Hobbs stated it does not meet the criteria for economic blight. Commissioner Guzkowski stated the mall is in the project area where blight has been established. Director Hobbs confirmed and stated the mall is listed as one of the projects. Commissioner Dyer stated the Economic Development Action Plan consisted of policies and implementation of the Downtown Specific Plan and items in the Husing's Report. Director Hobbs confirmed and passed out the action plan to the Commission. Commissioner Dyer requested clarification on what type of businesses are anticipated under Economic Development Activities (High Volume Sales Tax Retailers). Director Hobbs stated that any company that is in the City of Redlands that produces a product that can be sold over the counter through E-Commerce gives the City of Redlands a chance to capture the sales tax, and declare Redlands the point of sale of the transactions. Business owners can agree the City of Redlands is the point of sale, and when the sales tax comes to the City of Redlands they can share it with the company as an incentive. Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 4 Commissioner Guzkowski recommended exploring business to business transactions. Director Hobbs concurred. Commissioner Dyer requested clarification on Economic Conditions that Cause Blight (Excess of bars, liquor stores and/or excess of adult businesses) section. Director Hobbs stated Redlands has a backbone of a Restaurant Row and Entertainment District on Orange Street, and State Street. Ms. Urrutia stated all of the conditions need to be present to qualify under Economic Conditions that Cause Blight. Chairman Foster closed the hearing. Commissioner Shamp returned to the Commission. VI. ADDENDA Assistant Director Robert Dalquest recommended moving item VI C up on the order of the agenda to give the applicant time to arrive. Chairman Foster concurred. C. Presentation by Assistant City Attorney Michael Reiter regarding Planning Commission decision-making. Chairman Foster stated he and Assistant City Attorney Michael Reiter had discussed giving a presentation that would be beneficial to the Planning Commission's decision- making authority process. Assistant City Attorney Reiter gave a presentation and overview of the Planning Commission decision-making. A. Discussion on Planning Commissioner's availability to tour Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom Amusement Park during the week of February 15tH Assistant Director Dalquest stated the Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom Amusement Park will be heard on the February 23rd Planning Commission meeting. The representative has invited staff and the Commission for a tour of the facility. Mr. Pat Meyer, representative, stated the group will have a tour of the grounds, and building, which will be approximately one hour. It was decided the tours would be conducted on February 17 and February 18. The group for the February 17th tour would include Commissioner Shamp, Commissioner James, and Commissioner Guzkowski at 9:00 a.m. The group for the February 18th tour would include Commissioner Dyer, Vice Chairman Miller, and Commissioner Hudson at 3:30 p.m. Chairman Foster will arrange a time to meet once he confirms his schedule. B. Discussion to form a Planning Commission sub-committee to update the Planning Commission's List on Recommended Shade Trees for Parking Lots. Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 5 Assistant Director Dalquest stated in November 2007, STB Landscape in Redlands, had requested updating and broadening the Planning Commission's List on Recommended Shade Trees for Parking Lots. Commissioner Dyer volunteered her services on revising the list. The list was put on hold until the Street Tree Committee completed revising the Street Tree List, which is now complete. The Community Development Department would like to create an Ad Hoc committee and move forward on updating the Planning Commission's List on Recommended Shade Trees for Parking Lots with the help of Commissioner Dyer, STB Landscape, and another Commissioner. Commissioner Guzkowski volunteered to participate in the Committee. VII. MINUTES A. January 12, 2010 It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 5-0 vote (Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James absent) vote to approve the minutes of January 12, 2010. B. January 26, 2010 It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Shamp and carried on a 5-0 vote (Vice Chairman Miller and Commissioner James absent) vote to approve the minutes of January 26, 2010 with corrections. VIII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF FEBRUARY 2, 2010 Chairman Foster inquired if there were any City Council actions to report for February 2, 2010. Director Orci stated the City Council upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and approved Resolution No. 6920 to allow fencing within the common open space areas in Specific Plan No. 60 for the Casalingo Sub-division. IX. ADJOURN TO FEBRUARY 23, 2010 Chairman Foster adjourned the meeting at 3:10 to the February 23, 2010 meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes of February 9,2010 Page 6