HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 4-12-11_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. are as follows:
PRESENT: Gary Miller, Chairman
John James, Vice Chairman
Carol Dyer, Commissioner
Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner
Jan Hudson, Commissioner
Julie Rock, Commissioner
ADVISORY STAFF Dan McHugh, City Attorney
PRESENT: Oscar Orci, Development Services Director
Robert Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director
Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner
Sergio Madera, Associate Planner
Tabitha Kevari, Associate Planner
I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES
Chairman Miller called the meeting to order, and opened up the Public Comment period.
All members were present with the exception of Commissioner Shamp (excused
absence).
Ms. Susana Beck, resident, requested the City draft regulations and policies to control
and regulate the number of cell and communication towers placed in the City of
Redlands.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Comment period.
II. ADDENDA ITEM
A. PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOPS
Development Services Director Oscar Orci gave a brief overview of the Planning
Commission's Workshops. Director Orci stated that staff and the City Council's desire is
that the Commission conducts workshops and read the list of items in order of priority.
Staff and the City Council would like to know if the Commission is agreeable to conduct
workshops on the 4th Tuesday of the month.
Mayor Pro Tem Paul Foster addressed the Commission and stated the City Council
would like the Commission to discuss the order of priority of the workshop list and bring
those items to the City Council.
Commissioner Rock stated she is willing to devote the extra time to address the
Workshop List. Commissioner Rock confirmed she has a conflict of interest with the
Downtown Specific Plan item.
Commissioner Guzkowski stated he is willing to devote time on the Workshop List.
Commissioner Dyer stated she is willing to devote time on the Workshop List and
recommended prioritizing the items with their individual timelines needed.
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Director Orci gave details on the timelines for the workshop on the Downtown Specific
Plan, Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Greenhouse Gas (GHG), and the General
Plan Update approach.
Commissioner Dyer confirmed her agreement on the order of priority and requested that
cell towers be added to the list.
Vice Chairman James stated he was in agreeable to participating in the workshops.
Commissioner James recommended while the Commission reviews the items on the
workshop list to make Redlands a more inviting place to come for business and to live as
a guiding principle.
Mayor Pro Tem Foster stated that the City Council would be in agreement to make
Redlands a more inviting place to do business and live as a guiding principle. Mayor Pro
Tem Foster recommended prioritizing the list to complete some of the items on the list
within a few months.
Commissioner Hudson stated she was in support of the workshops and encouraged
subcommittees.
Chairman Miller inquired if there were other topics to add to the list.
Commissioner Guzkowski recommended the items have an economic development
component. Commissioner Guzkowski requested clarification on the long term plan on
how the City uses the rest of their industrial land and inquired if the mall's reuse will be a
part of the Downtown Specific Plan process.
Director Orci stated the malls development is being considered in the Downtown Specific
Plan, and the City Council has directed staff to address the mall. While considering the
Downtown Specific Plan staff will need to be consistent with the General Plan.
Chairman Miller recommended strengthening the citrus industry, and to encourage
density bonuses.
Mayor Pro Tem Foster recommended discussing the order of priority on the next
workshop meeting and bring the Commission's goals to the City Council within a month.
Vice Chairman James requested direction on the detail that the Commission should
have on the items.
Director Orci recommended the list be refined with time factors to accomplish the tasks
and present it to City Council for their approval.
Commissioner Rock stated most of the items flow into the General Plan and
recommended establishing an approach to the General Plan so as not to duplicate
efforts.
Director Orci concurred.
III. CONSENT CALENDAR-None
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IV. OLD BUSINESS-None
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. MAGGIE LANE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section
15311(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 329 (Revision
No. 2) to amend an approved Uniform Sign Program for the Ford
Plaza Retail and Professional Office Park by allowing freeway-
facing wall signs on Building No. 2 located east of Ford Street and
south of the 1-10 Freeway in Specific Plan No. 23.
Associate Planner Tabitha Kevari gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the
proposed project. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve
Commission Sign Review No. 329 Revision No. 2 subject to the Conditions of Approval.
Chairman Miller opened up the Pubic Hearing.
Ms. Sheri Stahlheber, representative, stated she was available for any questions.
Chairman Miller expressed concern with over crowding the property with signs. Ms.
Stahlheber stated Redlands code allows two signs per tenant.
Assistant Development Services Director Robert Dalquest stated the sign program has a
maintenance requirement to keep the signs maintained, and in good condition.
Commissioner Dyer inquired if the sign proposed is reversed pan channel letters.
Ms. Stahlheber stated the plan indicate front lit. Associate Planner Kevari stated the
Ford Plaza Sign Program regulations indicate pan channel letters.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Vice Chairman James requested clarification if the item before the Commission is
amending the location of the sign only. Director Orci confirmed.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried
on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission find
Commission Sign Review No. 329 Revision No. 2 is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(a).
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April 12,2011
Page 3
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried
on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission approve
Commission Sign Review No. 329 Revision No. 2 subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
B. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI)
1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 983
for the construction of a three-story, 158,500 square foot transit
center parking structure containing a total of 427 parking spaces,
and a 6,170 square foot commercial/retail space located on the
south side of Stuart Street at the terminus of Third Street in the TC
(Town Center) and TC-H (Town Center-Historic) Districts of the
Downtown Specific Plan No. 45.
Associate Planner Kevari recommended the project be tabled to allow additional time to
address concerns that were raised at the Environmental Review Committee on March
21, 2011 regarding the potential impacts to cultural resources, and the Redlands Santa
Fe Depot Historic District which is on the National Register.
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 Rock and carried on a
6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission table the hearing
on the mitigated negative declaration and the Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permits
No. 983.
C. SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT,
APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA)
1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit
Study.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 979
to develop a 14,000 square foot warehouse and office building
within an existing pump station operated by San Bernardino Valley
Municipal Water District on approximately 3.84 acres located at
600 W. San Bernardino Avenue in the O (Open Land) District.
Principal Planner Manuel Baeza gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the
proposed project. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Conditional
Use Permit No 979 subject to the Conditions of Approval.
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April 12,2011
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Commissioner Guzkowski inquired if there were requirements and recommendations on
metal buildings.
Assistant Director Dalquest stated the building is consistent with citrus groves and the
Architectural Design Guidelines.
Commissioner Guzkowski expressed concern with the design of the building.
Chairman Miller opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Michael Burke, architect, gave a brief presentation of the proposed project.
Commissioner Dyer requested clarification on the materials proposed for the building
and the life expectancy on the paint. Mr. Burke clarified the materials proposed and
stated the life expectancy is thirty (30) years on the paint.
Vice Chairman James stated the design does not look like a packing house, and
recommended revisions to the design to make it look more like a packing house.
Commissioner Hudson stated there is heavy traffic to the new high school, and
recommended the proposed project fits with the community. Commissioner Hudson
requested design changes to make it truer to form.
Commissioner Guzkowski stated the design is boxy, and is similar to an industrial
storage building design and recommended more balance to the building design.
Commissioner Rock stated she concurred with the previous comments of the
Commission. Commissioner Rock requested changing the shape of the building, adding
more height by raising the roof pitch so it will not have a boxy look.
Chairman Miller stated the first four items on the Architectural Guidelines are as follows;
To provide architecture treatment to all elevations
Avoid blank walls devoid of articulation
Articulate the building mass to form a less imposing fagade
Elevations should be visually attractive by providing surface articulation in all areas of
the building plane
Chairman Miller stated the corrugated metal is an acceptable material, and requested
more articulation on the large planes.
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
continue the item to the May 10, 2011 Planning Commission meeting.
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April 12,2011
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D CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SERGIO MADERA)
1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
970 to develop a wireless service facility with an 80 foot tall tower
with antennae that reach a maximum height of 100 feet located at
the Highland Avenue Water Complex within Ford Park, north of
Redlands Boulevard and south of Highland Avenue in the O
(Open Land) District.
3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
980 to develop a wireless service facility with a 60 foot tall
monopole, disguised as an evergreen tree, within Mill Creek
Reservoir facility located at 3040 Mill Creek Road in the A-1
(Agricultural) District.
4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
981 to develop a wireless service facility with a 60 foot tall
monopole within the Hinckley Water Treatment facility located at
1604 Crafton Avenue in the M-1 (Light Industrial) District and M-2
(General Industrial) District.
5 PUBLIC HEARING to consider CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
982 to develop a wireless service facility with a 60 foot tall
monopole, disguised as a palm tree, within the Texas Grove
Reservoir facility located at 1660 Texas Street in the O (Open
Land) District.
Associate Planner Sergio Madera gave a PowerPoint presentation and overview of the
proposed project. Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 970, 980,
981, and 982 subject to conditions of approval.
Chairman Miller opened up the Public Hearing. Chairman Miller called Ms. Susana Beck
forward to address the Commission.
Ms. Beck, resident, read her letter of opposition. The letter is on file in the Development
Services Department under Planning Commission Staff Reports and Minutes 4.12.11.
Chairman Miller called Mr. Leonard Goldman forward to address the Commission.
Mr. Goldman stated he had designed liquid hydrogen gas pumps, hydrogen vaporizers,
missile prototype antennas, FM Radio, and is a trained electrician and has studied
mechanical engineering. Mr. Goldman would like to know if a stress analysis had been
preformed and if the towers would withstand an earthquake. There are ponds nearby
and stated the City should consider the liquid density of the soil in an event of an
earthquake. Mr. Goldman recommended consideration on materials used, where they
came from and who the supplier is. Metal fatigue is possible if substandard material is
used. Mr. Goldman recommended the City exercise caution and stated there is a fault
that runs along Redlands Boulevard. Mr. Goldman confirmed his opposition to the
proposed project.
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April 12,2011
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Mr. Michael Pool, Municipal Utilities and Engineering representative, stated visual blight
is minimal and the location was chosen to minimize the height of the tower. Mr. Pool
deferred the speaker concerns to their consultant.
Vice Chairman James requested explanation on the overall purpose of the tower.
Mr. Pool stated the four locations controls the entire water system and will feed sources
to sites throughout the City.
Mr. Chris Diggs, Municipal Utilities and Engineering representative, stated the locations
were selected based on the topography and line of sight. All of the sites that Municipal
Utilities and Engineering operates will communicate with the proposed towers.
Vice Chairman James inquired if the proposed towers will increase the efficiency of the
water system and reduce some of the cost. Mr. Diggs stated it will increase the
efficiency, the current system is antiquated. In addition they are seeking funding from
the Southern California Edison and are participating on paying for the new system.
Vice Chairman James inquired if the wireless communications in the City are compatible
with the water system. Mr. Diggs could not confirm.
Commissioner Guzkowski inquired if there are any alternatives to consider, like fiber
optics. Mr. Diggs stated the proposed tower is the best choice to completely control how
the water system is managed, maintained, and operated. Fiber optics would be an
extremely cost prohibited alternative. Commissioner Guzkowski inquired if the proposed
tower is the best technology available. Mr. Diggs confirmed.
Commissioner Dyer requested clarification on the height of the tower and size of the dish
antennas. Mr. Diggs clarified the specifications of the tower and antennas.
Chairman Miller inquired if there was a soil report completed on the tower locations. Mr.
Pool stated when they complete the design they will have a full soils report on the
locations. Chairman Miller inquired if the Alcatel-Lucent cubed technology was a viable
option. Mr. Pool deferred the question to the consultant. Mr. Diggs stated if they were to
go with the Alcatel-Lucent cube the City would be dependent on another service.
Chairman Miller asked what was the reliability of the current system, compared to the
reliability of the SCADA system. Mr. Diggs stated the service will be more reliable.
Vice Chairman James inquired how the tower frequencies will compare to the
frequencies from a cell tower. Mr. Gene Hire, Consultant, stated the antennas transmit
very low power levels and is minimal and insignificant. The towers do not compare to
cell towers.
Chairman Miller closed the Public Hearing.
Commissioner Dyer expressed concern on the stealth features of the tower on the Ford
Park location.
Commissioner Guzkowski encouraged MUED to ensure the facilities could endure any
impacts from nature.
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April 12,2011
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Commissioner Rock concurred with the Commission's comments. Commissioner Rock
stated there were palms on the Mill Creek location and inquired why a mono palm was
not used instead of the evergreen tree. Commissioner Rock recommended a Photina
Hedge in place of the vine on the chain link fence.
Chairman Miller stated the tower is light grey and recommended a dark khaki color in
order to blend in with the foliage. Commissioner Miller stated the proposed tower makes
the operations more efficient and in more control. Commissioner Miller stated he was in
support of the proposed project.
Commissioner Rock inquired if we are regulated by Federal Law regarding the
frequency. City Attorney Dan McHugh stated we are regulated by Federal Law relative
to cell towers, and confirmed he had not read the rule that was mentioned today but
most likely it would be pre-empted.
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
approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 970,
Conditional Use Permit No. 980, Conditional Use Permit No. 981, and Conditional Use
Permit No. 982 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance
with City guidelines.
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
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 970 based on the following findings, and subject to
the attached amended Conditions of Approval:
1. Unless construction has commenced pursuant to a building permit, or a
time extension is granted in accordance with Code, this approval shall
expire two (2) years from the date of approval.
2. This approval is for a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a
Wireless Service Facility which consists of an 80 foot tower structure with
antennae that reach a maximum height of 100 feet located at the
northwesterly corner of Ford Park.
3. All plans submitted to the City shall reflect all Planning Commission
approvals and any other changes required by the Commission and/or
staff. This condition applies to site plans, landscape plans, elevations,
grading, and all other illustrations, text, or plans submitted to the City in
connection with the project.
4. The issuance of any permits shall comply with all provisions of the
Redlands Municipal Code.
5. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted until all conditions of
approval have been satisfied.
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April 12,2011
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6. All on-site utilities associated wit the project shall be placed underground.
Plans shall be submitted that detail the undergrounding of all on-site
utilities, subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Director, prior to issuance of building permits.
7. Noise producing equipment shall be acoustically insulated to prevent
impacts on adjacent residential uses and/or sensitive receptors. The
location of such equipment shall be shown on the site plan and shall be
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director,
prior to issuance of building permits. The plans should also detail any
noise reduction measures taken.
8. Pursuant to Government Code deGtien 66020(d), certain fees,
dediGat♦ons, reservations or exaGtlens imposed by the-City-'as a Genditien
Of appFeva! of this PFGjeGt aFe subjeGt to a statutory ninety (90) day pFetes
peried Please he advised that the ninety /90\ day pretest peried fpr these
fees, ded+C-ations reservations and exaEtiens whiGh—are ubjectts
Government Code-SeGtien6020(acyta) has GOITImenGed to FUR on the dote
thus PFGjeGt was approved by the City.
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4-0-. 8. All City Department Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into the
general notes of all plans submitted to the City for building and grading
permits.
Planning Commission Minutes of
April 12,2011
Page 9
4-1- 9. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section I(c) of the
initial study, the applicant shall paint the tower and all ancillary equipment
attached to it a light grey color that blends with its surroundings and the
plant V'Res and a continuous hedge around the perimeter of the chain link
fence enclosure at the base of the tower to provide a solid screen.
(Mitigation Measure No.1)
4-2-.10. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section XI(c-d) of the
Initial Study Checklist, the applicant shall limit the time of construction
activities to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
with no construction activities permitted during weekends and Federal
Holidays. Project contractors shall ensure that all construction equipment,
fixed or mobile, shall be operated with properly functioning and maintained
mufflers, consistent with manufacturer standards. (Mitigation Measure
No.5)
4-311. To mitigate the potential impacts identified in Section XIII(a) of the
Environmental Checklist, the applicant shall be required to submit a
construction site safety plan approved by the police department providing
adequate security measures such as lights, video cameras, vehicle
transponders, locks, alarms, trained security personnel, fencing etc. The
nature of the measures will depend on the specific requirements of the
site, and may vary with the different stages of construction. The developer
shall be responsible for the compliance of all sub-contractors working on
the site. (Mitigation Measure No. 6)
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner James and
carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 980 based on the following findings, and subject to
the attached amended Conditions of Approval:
1. Unless construction has commenced pursuant to a building permit, or a
time extension is granted in accordance with Code, this approval shall
expire two (2) years from the date of approval.
2. This approval is for a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a
Wireless Service Facility which consists of a 60 monopole disguised as an
evergreen tree with antennae that reach a maximum height of 66 feet
located at the Mill Creek Reservoir.
3. All plans submitted to the City shall reflect all Planning Commission
approvals and any other changes required by the Commission and/or
staff. This condition applies to site plans, landscape plans, elevations,
grading, and all other illustrations, text, or plans submitted to the City in
connection with the project.
4. The issuance of any permits shall comply with all provisions of the
Redlands Municipal Code.
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April 12,2011
Page 10
5. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted until all conditions of
approval have been satisfied.
6. All on-site utilities shall be placed underground. Plans shall be submitted
that detail the undergrounding of all on-site utilities, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of
building permits.
7. Noise producing equipment shall be acoustically insulated to prevent
impacts on adjacent residential uses and/or sensitive receptors. The
location of such equipment shall be shown on the site plan and shall be
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director,
prior to issuance of building permits. The plans should also detail any
noise reduction measures taken.
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4-9. 8. All City Department Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into the
general notes of all plans submitted to the City for building and grading
permits.
Planning Commission Minutes of
April 12,2011
Page 11
4-1-.- 9. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section I(c) of the
initial study, the applicant shall provide a stealth treatment in the form of
an evergreen tree. The quality of the stealth treatment shall mimic the
look of a real evergreen tree as to the extent feasible. The color of all
ancillary equipment attached to the monopole shall match the color of the
simulated foliage. (Mitigation Measure No.3)
4-2-.10.ln order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section XI(c-d) of the
Initial Study Checklist, the applicant shall limit the time of construction
activities to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
with no construction activities permitted during weekends and Federal
Holidays. Project contractors shall ensure that all construction equipment,
fixed or mobile, shall be operated with properly functioning and maintained
mufflers, consistent with manufacturer standards. (Mitigation Measure
No.5)
443-.1 1.The applicant shall install three (3) evergreen trees that match the stealth
treatment of the monopole as close as possible. The tree specimens shall
be a minimum of 24" box and irrigation shall be installed to ensure the
trees survivability.
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
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 981 based on the following findings, and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval:
1. Unless construction has commenced pursuant to a building permit, or a
time extension is granted in accordance with Code, this approval shall
expire two (2) years from the date of approval.
2. This approval is for a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a
Wireless Service Facility which consists of a 60 monopole with antennae
that reach a maximum height of 66 feet located at the Hinckley Water
Treatment Facility.
3. All plans submitted to the City shall reflect all Planning Commission
approvals and any other changes required by the Commission and/or
staff. This condition applies to site plans, landscape plans, elevations,
grading, and all other illustrations, text, or plans submitted to the City in
connection with the project.
4. The issuance of any permits shall comply with all provisions of the
Redlands Municipal Code.
5. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted until all conditions of
approval have been satisfied.
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April 12,2011
Page 12
6. All on-site utilities shall be placed underground. Plans shall be submitted
that detail the undergrounding of all on-site utilities, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of
building permits.
7. Noise producing equipment shall be acoustically insulated to prevent
impacts on adjacent residential uses and/or sensitive receptors. The
location of such equipment shall be shown on the site plan and shall be
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director,
prior to issuance of building permits. The plans should also detail any
noise reduction measures taken.
9. Pursua t to GE)Pnr�m'rmR n+ Code SeGtit7R 66020(d), GeFtaiR fee•S,
dediGatiGRS, reservations r exaGtIons sed by the City-aTaTGGRditivr"r
of approval of this preJeGt are si Chien+ to a statutory ninety (90) day protest
periel- Please be advised that the ninety (90) day pretest period for those
fees, aediGa+inns��eFva-tE)Rs-and exaGtlyornr? whiGh are sahJen+-
Governrnmen+ Code deF20(a ncnvrmrm enGed-+n WR on tt a date
thus PFGjeGt was approved by the City.
Q The a���Rt f-,-th ,_; permmi+, and Tunr- as$gnvtshall defend,
0Rd reify anihnlyd harmles16 thp- Gityof RedlaRGS, and=rsrVleEtedGffnGnalls,,
y iGeFG, ageRts and-employees from and agaiRs nr- all ims, ata
i�lr- ern et aside Moir- or annul the approval of this permit
c�--prvF,ef.'d+�S t8-ettaEk�cc-a��rv� ci,,,Tc
by Git y nr brought tanaaiRJ the Git i due to ants nr emissiens in any way
,Col""IneGted to-the appliGant's projenGt that ust o
thrThJubjenv ofthispermit.Thus
iincfTGatio�ulrl irnnlude but—not he limited , armages, fees, GE)stsr,
rIirabrilrirt�es, and rexn epveva-crOh carn�nrG nr preneed S, Luring
damages fer the iniUpi to prnpeFtyiFpeFsenj�T iding death of a peFseR,
and an i award of ottorReysr fees. in the eveRt aRy SUGh—aactlGR 0$
GGMmeRGedte atta�e set aaia�e voidnr annul all, er an,i prniisiv 3 of thm
e
peFp�l't�r'vr-rte � reeved for ani n+he��ea aRst-the City f�aaGtS GF
omisslons relating to the applinant's proient within fourteen (14) city business
s
days of-the same the applinant shall fila IAnth the Gity a perfnrmanne hnnrd or
't a 8�bie letteY-tfr.Fed (ttegeth'erhede'�ri+�i"\ in a ferm and in an
afeev��n�a+crsrfaGtoryto the City, o-ensure�lriGants perfn�anGe of its
defense an TmnitebligatiGRGd- cs enol-ifinn The f;401i rre of the
applinant to preyide rity shall he `-n prey
eC�rrty-�nurr-p��ce� a� e�provs
aGkRowledgemeRt and agreeFneRt by the appliGant that the City shall have the
autheFity and l-4Fight, without ebjeetOG,n by the appTlirnun+, t
e—Femme—ce
epttepep#Sgfanted
for the preienaot puicsut
an�to this peF.mlt.TheG`tshaalll
have }nn liability to the opplinont for the evernise of (moi+a's right to revoke this
peFmi
4-0-. 8. All City Department Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into the
general notes of all plans submitted to the City for building and grading
permits.
9. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section I(c) of the
initial study, the applicant shall paint the monopole and all ancillary
equipment attached a light grey color. (Mitigation Measure No.3)
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April 12,2011
Page 13
4-2-.10. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section XI(c-d) of the
Initial Study Checklist, the applicant shall limit the time of construction
activities to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
with no construction activities permitted during weekends and Federal
Holidays. Project contractors shall ensure that all construction equipment,
fixed or mobile, shall be operated with properly functioning and maintained
mufflers, consistent with manufacturer standards. (Mitigation Measure
No.5)
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
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 982 based on the following findings, and subject to
the attached Conditions of Approval as amended:
1. Unless construction has commenced pursuant to a building permit, or a
time extension is granted in accordance with Code, this approval shall
expire two (2) years from the date of approval.
2. This approval is for a Conditional Use Permit for the development of a
Wireless Service Facility which consists of a 60 monopole disguised as a
palm tree with antennae that reach a maximum height of 66 feet located at
the Texas-Grove Reservoir.
3. All plans submitted to the City shall reflect all Planning Commission
approvals and any other changes required by the Commission and/or
staff. This condition applies to site plans, landscape plans, elevations,
grading, and all other illustrations, text, or plans submitted to the City in
connection with the project.
4. The issuance of any permits shall comply with all provisions of the
Redlands Municipal Code.
5. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be granted until all conditions of
approval have been satisfied.
6. All on-site utilities shall be placed underground. Plans shall be submitted
that detail the undergrounding of all on-site utilities, subject to review and
approval by the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of
building permits.
7. Noise producing equipment shall be acoustically insulated to prevent
impacts on adjacent residential uses and/or sensitive receptors. The
location of such equipment shall be shown on the site plan and shall be
subject to review and approval by the Community Development Director,
prior to issuance of building permits. The plans should also detail any
noise reduction measures taken.
Planning Commission Minutes of
April 12,2011
Page 14
8Pursuant to Government Code — eGtii,en 6w6020(d), pertain fees,
d-ediGations, reservations r exaGtlov rs imposed by the City as a Genditienr
E)f approval of this PrOjeGt are subjeGt te a statutory ninety (90) day pretes
period Please he advised that the ninety (90) day protect period fpr these
fees dedr'C-ations reservationsand exan�ns whi h ore s��bieGt to
rcca� � arrc� uc rrc�cnr —ar�.rc���.,c., ,,�,.,
�vernmrentc tCode-Sec 20(a)has OrnrnenGed-to run on the date
thus PrOjeGt was approved by the City.
Q The appi"rC;arnt fn-.rthpermit, and its sscnL�ssorraand- assigns, shall defeRdr
,
o Rdernnify and hold harmless the City of Redlands, and its Offiririiars
nffiners e agents and empleyeese i from and against an and all plasms antinns
e e
and prone rIngcto attxlL, set aside, vn I of is permrit
by the or brought agaiRSt the Gity due to aGtS or ornissions on aRy way
City,
EA eEted to the applisan+'s present that is si shier+ of this per This
�v�rrc�apprrcarr��r-prvrccr-crrarr� �ccr-vTmr��cr
ind n.fi tion shall inGli ode but net he limit to damages fes Gents_
im�e�rmT�rrvrranun--rrr , r-vc-rtrrtrc �v�varrrc�cv� , ,
liabilities and p ses in rr in si i an or pros iding
m+pmrrcv�ancr-e�per�vcv�rrC�rr �rrvu Zrct�s�r�rvice s�}Ci
ddaamages fer the iRj epi to prnpeFt�iyeF peFSeRs�T iding death of a pen,
and any awa d--nfat#GFReys' fees the event any GUch aGt+ea--is
GOFnrnenGed-te ettaGk, se aside, vood or annul all, or any, provisions of this
peFmit�r'cr-rs r-xqmnrepved fer any nthecrreaseaen against the Gity fy-f9F asctS Gr
omissions relating to the applicant's preieste w 0thin fey irteen (1 it) Gity business
days of the same, the applicant shall file ui
ith the City a performance bond or
days
.rre�incahle Iter of edit / ether the "SeUrity") in a form and in an
TrrcvvcaArc� cr-vr- rr�t�c �T,-cn�,
aamee��ntsat%actnpi to the sty, te-eRSUFe applTsent'jrpeFfer�Trece ef its
defense and indemnitynity obligations under this nendritrinn The failure
of the
applicant rifii shall he de an prey
e�rrty—�nurr-p��ce� parr—e�prcvs
acLnn��iledgement and agreement by the applicant that the Gity shall have the
autherityanid right without objeGtion by the app�IiGant�T Gity
ent+t4err}en s ted fer the preien�e"aJntte�tshis peF.mlitr—Tis- Gity hall
hh-ave n�e liability to the applinant fer e��L+
the of Gity's right to Feveke this
permit.
4-0-. 8. All City Department Conditions of Approval shall be incorporated into the
general notes of all plans submitted to the City for building and grading
permits.
44-. 9. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section I(c) of the
initial study, the applicant shall provide a stealth treatment in the form of a
palm tree. The quality of the stealth treatment shall mimic the look of a
real palm tree as to the extent feasible. The color of all ancillary
equipment attached to the monopole shall match the color of the
simulated foliage. (Mitigation Measure No.4)
4-2-.10. In order to mitigate potential impacts as identified in Section XI(c-d) of the
Initial Study Checklist, the applicant shall limit the time of construction
activities to the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
with no construction activities permitted during weekends and Federal
Holidays. Project contractors shall ensure that all construction equipment,
fixed or mobile, shall be operated with properly functioning and maintained
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April 12,2011
Page 15
mufflers, consistent with manufacturer standards. (Mitigation Measure
No.S)
X11. The applicant shall install three (3) palm trees that match the stealth
treatment of the monopole as close as possible. The tree specimens shall
be a minimum of 8' of clear trunk height and irrigation shall be installed to
ensure the trees survivability.
VI. MINUTES
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner James, seconded by Commission Rock and carried on a
6-0 vote (Commissioner Shamp absent) that the Planning Commission approve the
minutes of February 22, 2011.
VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF MARCH 1St, MARCH 15th AND
APRIL 5, 2011.
Chairman Miller inquired if there were City Council actions to report for March 1St, March
15th and April 5, 2011.
Director Orci stated there were no reportable actions.
VIII. ADJOURN TO MAY 10, 2011
Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 4:30 p.m. to the May 10, 2011 meeting.
Linda McCasland Oscar Orci
Senior Administrative Technician Development Services Director
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