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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 4-27-10_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Paul Foster, Chairman Gary Miller, Vice Chairman Carol Dyer, Commissioner Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner John James, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney PRESENT: Oscar Orci, Community Development Director Robert Dalquest, Assistant Community Development Director Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Chris Boatman, Assistant 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 Commissioner Shamp who was excused. Commissioner Hudson arrived. II. CONSENT ITEM A. IHSAN ENTERPRISES INC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: ROBERT D. DALQUEST, AICP) Review of application for the person to person transfer of an On-Sale General Alcohol Beverage license for the Revolution night club located at 1327 W. Colton Avenue. Chairman Foster stated Commissioner Dyer requested to pull the consent calendar. Commissioner Dyer expressed concern on the following: • Inquired if the conditions of approval could be modified during the approval of the person to person transfer of the Alcohol and Beverage Control (A.B.C.) license. Assistant Director Robert Dalquest stated the transfer is a process of the A.B.C. The City can recommend conditions to A.B.C. which they may or may not place the conditions on the license. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission approves the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS - None IV. NEW BUSINESS Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Pagel A. ALAN RONSKA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on General Plan Amendment No. 125 to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation from Light Industrial to Office for three (3) contiguous parcels totaling approximately 2.15 acres and containing an office complex located on the east side of Tennessee Street, south of Park Avenue (414 to 416 Tennessee Street). 3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Zone Change No. 438 to change the zoning designation from M-2 (General Industrial) District to A-P-C (Administrative-Professional-Commercial) District for three (3) contiguous parcels totaling 2.15 acres containing an office complex located on the east side of Tennessee Street, south of Park Avenue (414 to 416 Tennessee Street). Principal Planner Manuel Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed project. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval. Commissioner Guzkowski inquired if the occupants were in compliance with the proposed zoning. Principal Planner Baeza confirmed. Vice Chairman Miller recommended additional conditions of approval to mitigate the parking lot landscaping. Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing. Mr. Alan Ronska and Mr. John Lindenburg came forward to address the Commission. Mr. Ronska confirmed eighteen (18) out of twenty (20) tenants were in compliance with the A-P-C zoning. Commissioner Miller expressed the following concerns: • Property was developed as a light industrial use, recommended the property characteristics change with the new zone. • Inquired if the A-P-C Traffic Impact fees differ from the original Light Industrial Traffic Impact fees. Mr. Ronska agreed he would be willing to change the characteristics of the site with the new zone. Principal Planner Baeza stated when a site is developed the impact fees are determined, and when new tenants occupy space the impacts are reevaluated. Director Oscar Orci stated the impact fees would be a difference on the percentage between the existing use and the new use. Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 2 Commissioner Guzkowski expressed the following concerns: • Consolidate the three (3) parcels into one (1) parcel to manage as a whole. Principal Planner Baeza stated a Lot Line Adjustment would be needed and there are costs associated with the application. Mr. Ronska stated it would not be feasible since one building runs through the middle of the property line. Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing. Assistant City Attorney Michael Reiter recommended staff continue the item in order to draft the conditions of approval. Chairman Foster stated he is not in support of merging the properties. Commissioner James concurred. It was moved by Vice Chairman Miller, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission continue General Plan Amendment No. 125 and Zone Change No. 438 to the May 11, 2010 meeting. B. CRAIG DAVENPORT & RANDY DUBOIS, APPLICANTS (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15305(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider VARIANCE NO. 760 to allow a five (5) foot reduction in the required ten (10) foot side yard setback, pursuant to Section 18.36.100 of the Redlands Municipal Code, for an existing carport and attached patio proposed to be converted to a garage located at 305 Eucalyptus Drive in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. Assistant 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. Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing. Mr. Craig Davenport, representative, stated he was available for any questions. Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission determine that Variance No. 760 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15305(a) of the CEQA Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 3 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission approve Variance No. 760 subject to the following findings and attached conditions of approval: A. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or the intended use that do not apply generally to other properties or uses in the same vicinity and zone; There is an exceptional or extraordinary condition applicable to the property in that the existing required on-site parking is located within a required side yard setback; the project site is further constrained by the location of the existing residence and the rear slope, leaving no viable alternate location for the garage. B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other properties in the same vicinity and zone district, but which is denied to the property in question; The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right which is denied to the property in that the variance will accommodate the required on-site parking and there are four properties in the immediate vicinity and zone that contain side yard setbacks that are less than the required ten feet. C. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the vicinity; The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements of others in the vicinity as the proposal only entails converting an existing non-conforming carport and patio to a garage that will maintain the same nonconforming side yard setback, and be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet from the nearest residence located to the west, as well as, comply with all applicable requirements of the California Building Code and Redlands Municipal code, with the exception of this variance. D. That the granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Redlands; The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the General Plan of the City of Redlands as the Land Use Designation of Low Density Residential will not be affected by the project and the use will remain residential. Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 4 C. ROYAL STREET COMMUNICATIONS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: SERGIO MADERA) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 956 for the installation of a seventy-five (75) foot high wireless telecommunications tower and related equipment disguised as a Eucalyptus tree on approximately a 17-acre site located at 28442 San Timoteo Canyon Road in the A-1 (Agricultural) 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 stated Boston Ivy is recommended for north side exposure, and requested English Ivy instead. Associate Planner Madera confirmed. Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing. Mr. Lew agreed to replace the Boston Ivy with the English Ivy, and stated he was available for any questions. Vice Chairman Miller expressed the following concern: • Inquired if the applicant would consider relocating the cell tower away from the corner to allow for future development. Associate Planner Madera stated the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department (M.U.E.D.) is requiring a twenty-four (24) foot dedication along San Timoteo Canyon Road with a setback of sixty-one (61) feet. Commissioner Guzkowski expressed the following concern: • Inquired if the interior street was a local street. Associate Planner Madera indicated that the street is a local street, which has been developed to its ultimate width. Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner James expressed the following concern: • The antenna's location criteria. Associate Planner Madera indicated that the location was determined by the owner of the property. Commissioner James stated he was in support of the proposal. Commissioner Dyer expressed the following concern: • There are existing California Pepper Trees towards the front of the property and inquired if there was a plan for future street improvements. Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 5 Associate Planner Madera confirmed the easement for the right of way would be granted before the applicant received a building permit, and confirmed there are no improvements planned now or in the foreseeable future. Commissioner Dyer stated she was in support of the proposal. Vice Chairman Miller recommended relocating the tower in the vicinity of the existing power poles. Commissioner Guzkowski stated he was in support of the proposal. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dyer, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 956 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 Dyer, and carried on a 5-1 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent, Vice Chairman Miller opposed) that the Planning Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. 956 based on 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 Wireless Service Facilities are permitted in any zone within the City, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and the proposed facility complies with all of the development requirements outlined in Chapters 18.20 and 18.178 of the Municipal Code; 2. The proposed development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare as the project includes Mitigation Measures and conditions of approval that minimize the project's visual and aesthetic impact on surrounding land uses and has been designed to be integrated with existing development at the subject site to the greatest extent feasible. The tower will be setback approximately 86 feet from San Timoteo Canyon Road and 81 feet from Lisa Marie Lane; 3. The proposed development does not conflict with the regulations of the City's General Plan, the applicable development standards of the A-1 (Agricultural) District with respect to setbacks and those of Chapter 18.178, Wireless Service Facilities with respect to stealth treatment and separation requirements to residential uses; and 4. The proposed development is appropriate at the proposed location as the project site currently contains three radio transmission towers that are 164 feet in height each, and the project will serve a similar function as the transmission of radio waves occurs on the site. Since the site contains existing transmission towers, the inclusion of an additional tower will reduce the areas in the City where towers are developed thereby minimizing the proliferation of towers to other locations in Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 6 the community." V. ADDENDA A. None VI. MINUTES B. None VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF APRIL 20, 2010 Chairman Foster inquired if there were any City Council actions to report for April 20, 2010. Director Orci stated the City Council adopted the Toyota of Redlands sign as recommended by the Planning Commission. Chairman Foster requested clarification on the selection of brick for the City of Redlands downtown entrance and State Street corridor. Mayor Gilbreath confirmed the selection of brick. VIII. ADJOURN TO MAY 11, 2010 Chairman Foster adjourned the meeting at 2:55 p.m. to the May 11, 2010 meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes of April 27,2010 Page 7