HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 5-11-10_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, May 11, 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
Eric Shamp, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney
PRESENT: Oscar Orci, Community Development Director
Robert Dalquest, Assistant Community Development Director
Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner
Sergio Madera, Associate 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.
II. CONSENT ITEM
A. None
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. ROBERTSON'S READY MIX AND CEMEX CONSTRUCTION
MATERIALS PACIFIC LLC, CO-APPLICANTS
(PROJECT PLANNERS: MANUEL BAEZA AND SERGIO MADERA)
1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on the Final
Environmental Impact Report for the Upper Santa Ana River Wash
Land Management and Habitat Conservation Plan; and
recommending to the City Council adoption of the Statement of Facts,
Findings and Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program.
2. PUBLIC HEARING for the Planning Commission to consider a
recommendation to the City Council on GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 122 to amend the Open Space and Conservation
Element by modifying Figure 7.1 (Trails Map) for consistency with the
Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land Management and Habitat
Conservation Plan.
3. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on General
Plan conformity for STREET VACATION NO. 153 to vacate a
segment of Church Street within the Upper Santa Ana River Wash
area.
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B. ROBERTSON'S READY MIX, APPLICANT
1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 948 (East Quarry South) for a
mine site approval and a reclamation plan for a 128-acre expansion of
an existing aggregate quarry (formerly known as the Old Webster
Quarry) with a cumulative area of 291 acres located east of Orange
Street and north of the Upper Santa Ana River bluff in the O (Open
Land) District.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 949 (Silt Pond Quarry) for a
mine site approval and a reclamation plan encompassing a 98-acre
aggregate quarry with the southerly 36 acres located within the City of
Redlands and the northerly 62 acres within the City of Highland
located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash, west of Orange Street in
the O (Open Land) District.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 964 (Plunge Creek Quarry) for
a mine site approval and a reclamation plan encompassing a 123-
acre aggregate quarry with the southwesterly 6 acres within the City
of Redlands and the northeasterly 117 acres within the City of
Highland located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash, east of
Alabama Street in the O (Open Land) District.
C. CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PACIFIC LLC, APPLICANT
1. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 950 (East Quarry North) for a
mine site approval and a reclamation plan for a 45-acre expansion of
three contiguous aggregate quarries into a single quarry
encompassing a cumulative area of 420 acres with 232 acres within
the City of Redlands and 188 acres within the City of Highland located
in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash, east of Orange Street and north
and south of the northerly City Limit Line in the O (Open Land)
District.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 951 (West Quarry) for a mine
site approval and a reclamation plan for a 41-acre expansion of an
existing aggregate quarry for a cumulative total area of 186 acres with
118 acres in the City of Redlands and 68 acres within the City of
Highland located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash, east of the 210
Freeway and north and south of the northerly City Limit Line in the O
(Open Land) District.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 952 (Alabama Street Quarry)
for a mine site approval and a reclamation plan for the 17-acre
expansion of an existing aggregate quarry for a cumulative total area
of 72 acres located in the Upper Santa Ana River Wash on the east
side of Alabama Street, immediately south of the northerly City Limit
Line in the O (Open Land) District.
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Principal Planner Manuel Baeza stated Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department's
staff is continuing to work with the applicant on the extent and details of roadway
improvements to be included in the Conditions of Approval for the project. As such, Staff
is requesting a continuance to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning
Commission on June 8, 2010.
Chairman Foster opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and
the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp, and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Public Hearings on General
Plan Amendment No. 122 and Conditional Use Permits Nos. 948, 949, 950, 951, 952
and 964 and Street Vacation No. 153 and a recommendation to the City Council on the
Final Environmental Impact Report for the Upper Santa Ana River Wash Land
Management and Habitat Conservation Plan the Statement of Facts, Findings and
Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to the
June 8, 2010 meeting.
D. 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 Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the proposed
project. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to the conditions of approval.
Vice Chairman Miller inquired if there were doors on the south side of the center
building.
Principal Planner Baeza indicated that there are five (5) doors and the planters would be
spaced between the doors. Principal Planner Baeza stated the landscaping calculation
reflects the separation in the planter.
Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing.
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Mr. Ronska, applicant, stated they worked closely with staff on the improvements, and
were available for any questions.
Commissioner Shamp stated he was absent for the last meeting, however had reviewed
the minutes and the application, and is up to date on the proposed project.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council on
the Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment No. 125 and Zone Change No.
438.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
1207 and recommend that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 125.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
1208 and recommend that the City Council approve Zone Change No. 438.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANDERSON WEST, LLC, APPLICANTS
(PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN)
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 SIGN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2 (REVISION NO. 1) to
add three (3), 80 square foot sign panels to two (2) existing 688
square foot freeway-oriented signs, within the Tri-City Shopping
Center located along Industrial Park Avenue, between Tennessee
Street and Alabama Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial)
District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan.
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.
Commissioner Dyer requested the following:
• Clarification what will be visible to the public?
Assistant Planner Boatman stated that the top of the cabinet sign, and the tenant panels
are illuminated and visible to the public.
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Commissioner Guzkowski inquired on the following:
• Is the applicant permitted to have more than one tenant per panel?
Assistant Planner Boatman stated the City Code allows up to a maximum of four (4)
tenants per sign, one (1) tenant per panel.
Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Jeff Morton, representative, stated he was available for any questions.
Chairman Foster inquired if there was a tenant for the Mervyn's Store. Mr. Morton
indicated there was not a tenant at this time.
Commissioner Dyer inquired if the sign panels are for existing tenants. Mr. Morton
indicated that the sign panels will be for the existing tenants.
Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Dyer expressed the following:
• The size, style and color scheme are outdated and does not fit with the shopping
center.
Commissioner Shamp expressed the following concerns:
• Concurred with Commissioner Dyer.
• The sign is too large and does not fit in with the image of the City of Redlands.
• Recommended a redesign of the sign face, and to move the tenant panels up.
Vice Chairman Miller expressed the following concern:
• The sign is pre existing and stated the colors are not complimentary or
compatible with the center's color schemes.
• Expressed support of the proposed sign.
Commissioner James stated the proposal is completing the sign as originally approved,
and expressed support of the proposed sign.
Commissioner Hudson expressed the following concern:
• The sign was faded from weather.
• Indicated support of the proposed sign.
Chairman Foster expressed the following concerns:
• The mall is dated and recommended the owners update the mall and the sign to
draw more clients to the site.
• Signified support of the proposed sign.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski, and
carried on a 5-2 vote (Commissioner Dyer and Commissioner Shamp opposed) that the
Planning Commission recommends approval to the City Council on the Negative
Declaration for Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 2 (Revision No. 1).
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski, and
carried on a 5-2 vote (Commissioner Dyer and Commissioner Shamp opposed) that the
Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council on Sign Conditional Use
Permit No. 2 (Revision No. 1), subject to the following findings and subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval:
1. The size of the sign panels is compatible with the design, architecture, and scale
of the building(s) and/or project because the new tenant panels are ivory and
purple with a dimension of 20 feet in width and 4 feet in height and the existing
tenant panels are ivory and purple with a dimension of 20 feet in width and 4 feet
in height. Also, the regional shopping center has approximately 400,000 square
feet of retail space and is located on forty (40) acres with frontage on Colton,
Industrial Park Avenue and the 1-10 freeway; the sign, at 968 square feet and 80
feet height, is large enough to be proportional to the scale of development found
at the project site.
2. The size of the sign is aesthetically consistent with the project, adjacent areas,
and the City of Redlands; the proposed tenant panels are designed to match the
existing tenant sign with violet and white coloring and a dimension of 20 feet in
width and four feet in height. In addition, the internally illuminated tenant panels
are aesthetically consistent with the adjacent urban setting as there are several
other internally illuminated, freeway oriented signs in the area including the
Toyota of Redlands auto dealership with an area of approximately 578 square
feet and 80 feet in height a 55 feet high 98 square foot Carl's Jr. sign a 75 foot
high 120 square foot IHOP sign and an 82 foot high 120 square foot Old
Spaghetti Factory Sign as well as numerous others along the 1-10 in the City of
Redlands.
3. The added tenant panels are needed to provide additional project identification
for the benefit of the general public because the project is a regional shopping
center with interior facing tenant buildings situated approximately 20 feet lower
than freeway lanes limiting visibility of building signage. In addition, the project
will add four (4) separate tenant panels that can accommodate individual tenant
identification signs in a single easily recognizable sign, minimizing visual clutter
that would benefit the general public.
B. LORIN GROW, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SERGIO MADERA)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council
on Ordinance Text Amendment No. 327 to modify Section
18.92.040(B)(14) by listing "ancillary pet boarding" as being permitted
under Pet and Pet Supply.
Associate Planner Sergio Madera gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the
proposed project. Staff recommended approval of the project subject to conditions of
approval.
Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Dyer indicated the following:
• Recommended a comparison of the regulations on Veterinarian Hospitals and
Pet Boarding; and
• Requested clarification if the boarding was limited to pet stores and pet supply
stores.
Associate Planner Madera confirmed Veterinarian Hospitals are permitted in the C-4
District subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Associate Planner Madera confirmed the
boarding would be in conjunction with a pet store and pet supply stores only.
Vice Chairman Miller requested the following:
• Regulations relative to noise control of pet boarding facilities; and
• Clarification that a Conditional Use Permit would be required for pet boarding.
Associate Planner Madera confirmed there are some standards in the rural residential
areas only, but they are somewhat vague, and do not address caretaker provisions.
Associate Planner Madera indicated that once this amendment is approved, a pet store
or pet supply store would not need a Conditional Use Permit to board animals.
Commissioner Shamp inquired if there were regulations for space per animal, or a
requirement on outdoor runs.
Associate Planner Madera concurred the municipal code does not address space or
outdoor runs.
Chairman Foster opened up the Public Hearing.
Ms. Lorin Grow, applicant, stated she available for any questions.
Commissioner Guzkowski stated the following:
• Clarification on how the applicant would provide exercise for the animals.
• Time limit on boarding the animals; and
• Containment areas for sick animals.
Ms. Grow stated their clientele are small dogs and confirmed they have more than
adequate room for their needs. Ms. Grow stated their store has three (3) ventilation
systems with two separate isolation rooms.
Commissioner Hudson requested clarification on the quantity of kennels at the facility.
Ms. Grow stated that the facility will contain up to six (6) individual kennels.
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Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Shamp recommended limits on the quantity of animals boarded, and
space allocated for each animal.
Vice Chairman Miller recommended a continuance to craft additional language to assure
the protection of animals.
Commissioner Guzkowski concurred with Vice Chairman Miller.
Commissioner Dyer concurred with Vice Chairman Miller. Commissioner Dyer stated
the size of the animal and the area needed to be considered as well as a time limit for
the boarding the animals.
Chairman Foster re opened the Public Hearing.
Ms. Grow stated that pet stores, pet supply, and boarding facilities all fall under the
observance of Animal Control. Ms. Grow stated the animals have supervised playtime
inside of the facility.
Commissioner Guzkowski requested clarification on the typical maximum on boarding.
Ms. Grow stated she would not want boarding to be longer than one week unless there
was an emergency situation.
Vice Chairman Miller inquired if the Animal Control had standards written for boarding
facilities. Ms. Grow stated there are several sections to the California Health and Safety
Code that address the care and sale of animals in regards to the proper amount of
space for the animal, safety issues, and proper sanitation.
Assistant City Attorney Michael Reiter stated animals are controlled by a few sources of
law; zoning, Title 6, State law and Animal Control. Assistant City Attorney Reiter
recommended a continuance to allow staff time to review all the sources of law to
formulate the appropriate Ordinance Text Amendment language.
Chairman Foster concurred with Assistant City Attorney Reiter and suggested the
Planning Commission articulate their concerns so staff can address.
Director Oscar Orci stated staff would like to review the existing code requirements to
craft the additional language.
Commissioner Dyer recommended exercising caution on the square footage rule.
Vice Chairman Miller expressed concern on noise, sanitation, ventilation, monitoring the
animals after hours, and to have sufficient space for the animals.
Commissioner Guzkowski recommended the distinction between boarding and kennel.
Commissioner Shamp recommended restrictions on outdoor uses including the size of
the animals, and the amount of space needed for the animals in the C-3, and C-4 zone.
Chairman Foster closed the Public Hearing.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Vice Chairman Miller, and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission continue the Notice of Exemption pursuant
to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and the
Public Hearing on Ordinance Text Amendment 327 to the May 25, 2010 meeting.
Commissioner Dyer recommended staff review surrounding city ordinances on boarding;
to use as a tool.
V. ADDENDA
A. None
VI. MINUTES
B. None
VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF MAY 4, 2010
Chairman Foster inquired if there were any City Council actions to report for May 4,
2010.
Director Orci stated there were two reportable actions. The City Council approved the
revocation of the Redlands Commons entitlements. The City Council adopted the
Housing Element as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Shamp stated there was a resolution passed 3-2 to support Assembly Bill
(AB) No. 32, (California Green House Gas Emissions). Commissioner Shamp stated the
AB states by the year 2020, California's green house gas emissions would be reduced to
1990 levels. The California Jobs Initiative will suspend AB No. 32 until unemployment
reaches 5.5 percent and maintains the level for at least one year.
VIII. ADJOURN TO MAY 25, 2010
Chairman Foster adjourned the meeting at 3:07 p.m. to the May 25, 2010 meeting.
Linda McCasland Oscar Orci
Senior Administrative Technician Community Development Director
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