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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 5-25-10_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: 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: 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 Vice Chairman Miller 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 Chairman Foster who was excused. II. CONSENT ITEM A. HEEMSTRA, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act. 2. Planning Commission to consider COMMISSION SIGN REVIEW NO. 378 for a freestanding sign for a commercial building located at 314 West Colton Avenue in the CA Highway Commercial District. Vice Chairman Miller opened up the hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Chairman Foster absent)to approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS A. 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. Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Pagel 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 the conditions of approval. Vice Chairman Miller opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Shamp requested the following information: • The plan to reduce cross contamination between the boarded pets and animals for sale. Associate Planner Madera stated that it would be the responsibility of the proprietor of the establishment. Associate Planner Madera confirmed there are no state guidelines; there is some language for pet stores that are mentioned in the Health and Safety Code for isolating animals that are sick. Associate Planner Madera stated there are no guidelines for kennels or boarding facilities. Commissioner Guzkowski requested the following: • Waste disposal and sanitization information. Associate Planner Madera stated there are no specific standards or guidelines on waste disposal. Vice Chairman Miller reopened the Public Hearing in order for the applicant to address the email from Mr. Jeff Sabatini. Ms. Grow stated in regards to cross contamination her facility has multiple ventilation systems and they request shot records for the animals. Staff sanitizes the daycare room, artificial turf, floor, tubs, and grooming tools several times a day. Ms. Grow stated the waste is bagged and disposed of in an enclosed dumpster on site. Commissioner James requested the following: • Clarification on the maximum amount of animals they would have for sale, at any one time; and • Inquired if the facility would follow standard business practices. Ms. Grow stated the facility would have no more than four dogs, and more than met the current standards. Ms. Grow stated she is familiar with the challenges and has completed her due diligence. Commissioner Guzkowski recommended the following: • A time limitation on boarding, and a maximum on the capacity allowed. Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Page 2 Ms. Grow confirmed boarding could be as long as ten days. If an emergency situation caused residents to evacuate; the facility would consider a longer boarding time. Ms. Grow stated her primary business is not a boarding facility; it is ancillary to the pet store. Vice Chairman Miller expressed the following concerns: • Throwing waste in a trash bin, and stated a sewer system may be a better choice. Vice Chairman Miller recommended that additional language requiring appropriate waste facilities as well as additional conditions of approval requiring that kennels be on a separate isolated ventilation systems. Ms. Grow stated the facility has two (2) restrooms. Ms. Grow requested clarification on boarding facilities and kennel requirements. Associate Planner Madera stated there are two (2) facilities in Redlands and neither has standards regarding waste. Ms. Grow stated the isolation area of her facility has a separate entrance, kenneling, ventilation, nebulizer, and is in compliance with all requirements. Commissioner Hudson inquired if the ventilation would address most of Mr. Sabatini's concerns. Associate Planner Madera stated the tenant improvements would be reviewed by the Building Official who would check the plans for compliance with the various codes. Commissioner James confirmed he is in favor of the proposed project with the added conditions of approval. Commissioner Shamp recommended exercising caution when writing regulations on a unfamiliar subjects. Commissioner Shamp confirmed his support of the proposed project with a clear definition between kennels and boarding facilities. Commissioner Guzkowski concurred with Commission Shamp. Commissioner Dyer recommended clarifying the kennel size for the animals. Associate Planner Madera indicated that the proposed ordinance has a maximum size limit on the establishment with pet boarding facilities of five thousand (5,000) feet, and only one third could be dedicated to pet boarding. The pet boarding use must be in conjunction with a pet store or pet supply store. Commissioner James confirmed the state does have a minimum on boarding, and stated he is in support of the proposed ordinance with the added conditions of approval. Vice Chairman Miller recommended staff review the allowable square footage on boarding animals. Commissioner Shamp requested clarification on the language proposed on ventilation and solid waste. Associate Planner Madera stated that the Mechanical Code has various ventilation requirements for the different occupancies. Commissioner Shamp confirmed his support of the Ordinance Text Amendment as proposed without added conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Page 3 Commissioner James confirmed his support of the proposed ordinance with the added conditions of approval. Commissioner Dyer recommended clarification on the language for the separate ventilation, and confirmed her support of the proposed ordinance with the added conditions of approval. Vice Chairman Miller confirmed his support of the proposed ordinance with or without the added conditions of approval. Commissioner Hudson confirmed her support of the proposed ordinance with or without the added conditions of approval. Commissioner Guzkowski stated more time is needed to address the boarding and impacts to the surrounding businesses and if the Planning Commission approved the ordinance, he concurred with the additional conditions of approval. Commissioner Guzkowski confirmed he will not support the proposed ordinance. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dyer, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Chairman Foster absent) that the Planning Commission determine that Ordinance Text Amendment No. 327 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 b(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Dyer, and carried on a 5-1 vote (Chairman Foster absent, Commissioner Guzkowski opposed) that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1209 and recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance Text Amendment No. 327 to Section 18.92.040(B)(14) of the Redlands Municipal Code. With the added conditions of approval as follows; 1. Waste disposal facilities shall be adequate to ensure sanitary conditions. 2. A separate and isolated ventilation system must be provided for the pet boarding area. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL MEDICAL CENTER, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Page 4 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Ordinance Text Amendment No. 326 to modify Section 15.36.270(C) of the Redlands Municipal Code to allow two (2) freestanding monument signs for lots fronting two (2) or more streets in the EV/AP (Administrative Professional) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 3. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 376 to construct a monument sign that is three feet, six inches (3'6") in height with a sign area of eighteen (18) square feet and fronting on Barton Road for Loma Linda University Behavioral Medical Clinic located at 1710 Barton Road in the EV/AP (Administrative Professional) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 4. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 377 to construct a monument sign that is three feet, six inches (3'6") in height with a sign area of eighteen (18) square feet and fronting on Iowa Street for Loma Linda University Behavioral Medical Clinic located at 1710 Barton Road in the EV/AP (Administrative Professional) 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. Commissioner Dyer inquired if there are existing monument signs on the adjacent corner lot, and requested clarification on the location of the proposed sign. Assistant Planner Boatman could not confirm and stated he will follow up with Commissioner Dyer on her concern. Assistant Planner Boatman clarified the location of the proposed sign. Vice Chairman Miller opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Chairman Foster absent) that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1210 and recommend that the City Council approve Ordinance Text Amendment No. 326 to Section 15.36.270(C) of the Redlands Municipal Code. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James, and carried on a 6-0 vote (Chairman Foster absent) that the Planning Commission continue Commission Sign Review Nos. 376 & 377 to the meeting of July 13, 2010. V. ADDENDA - None VI. MINUTES A. Minutes of April 13, 2010 Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Page 5 It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commissioner Shamp and carried on a 6-0 vote (Chairman Foster absent) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of April 13, 2010 with one correction. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF MAY 18, 2010 Vice Chairman Miller inquired if there were any City Council actions to report for May 18, 2010. Assistant Director Dalquest stated City Council gave staff direction to bring back findings to approve Conditional Use Permit 53 Revision No. 3, for Westside Christian School. VIII. ADJOURN TO JUNE 8, 2010 Vice Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 3:04 p.m. to the June 8, 2010 meeting. Linda McCasland Robert D. Dalquest, AICP, MPA Senior Administrative Technician Assistant Community Development Director Planning Commission Minutes of May 25,2010 Page 6