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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10.9.12_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Gary Miller, Chairman John James, Vice Chairman Carol Dyer, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner Ken Jeske, Commissioner Julie Rock, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Oscar Orci, Development Services Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Tabitha Kevari, Associate Planner Chris Boatman, Associate Planner Ben Matlock, Planning Intern I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES 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 Commissioner Guzkowski who was excused. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. REDLANDS AUTO CENTER, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: BENJAMIN MATLOCK) 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. 394 to construct two twelve (12) square foot double-sided freestanding monument signs that are four (4) feet in height for the Redlands Auto Center located at 500 W. Redlands Boulevard in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) and M-1 (Light Industrial) Districts. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 394. B. ESRI, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: BENJAMIN MATLOCK) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15311(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Pagel 2. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 395 to construct an eleven (11) square foot double-sided freestanding monument sign that is three (3) feet, seven (7) inches in height for the ESRI campus entry feature located at 1005 W. Redlands Boulevard in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 395. III. OLD BUSINESS A. CHASE BANK, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 1. Consideration of a Revision to Commission Review and Approval No. 602 to construct a drive-through lane for an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) for a freestanding 5,600 square foot bank building within an existing shopping center located at the northwest corner of Palm Avenue and Redlands Boulevard in Specific Plan No. 41. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 4-2 vote (Chairman Miller and Commissioner Rock opposed, Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 1 to Commission Review and Approval No. 602, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval, including the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 28, 29, 30 and 31 as follows: 28. The applicant shall extend the proposed hedge row along Palm Avenue to the west property line. 29. All shrubs and grasses indicated on the final landscape plan shall be a minimum size of five (5) gallons. 30. All Rhaphiolepis indica `Jack Evans' (Indian Hawthorn) indicated on the proposed landscape plan shall be replaced with Pittosporum tobira `Wheeler's Dwarf' (Dwarf Pittosporum). 31. Additional landscaping shall be installed at the corner of Redlands Boulevard and Palm Avenue which is consistent with the plant list contained within the proposed landscape plan. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 2 B. LEWIS RETAIL CENTERS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. 3. Consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 875 to develop a 76,984 square foot shopping center consisting of a 45,272 square foot supermarket, 11,970 square feet of inline shop space, and two building pads containing a 14,576 square foot drug store with a drive-through pharmacy, and a 5,166 square foot fast food restaurant with drive through facilities on approximately 8.0 acres located at the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. 4. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1001 to develop a 14,576 square foot drug store with a drive through pharmacy within a proposed 76,984 square foot shopping center on approximately 8.0 acres located at the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. 5. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1002 to develop a 5,166 square foot restaurant with drive through facilities within a proposed 76,984 square foot shopping center on approximately 8.0 acres located at the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. 6. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Minor Subdivision No. 333 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19371) to subdivide approximately 8.0 acres into four (4) parcels for a proposed 76,984 square foot shopping center located at the northwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue in the C-4 (Highway Commercial) District. Ms. Ammy Luna, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed her support of the proposed project. Mr. Chad Thatcher, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed his support of the proposed project. Ms. Sandy Schnell, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed her support of the proposed project. Ms. Lisa Quezada, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed her support of the proposed project. Ms. Anna Lemos, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed her support of the proposed project. Mr. Victor Martinez, Speaker Sign Up, confirmed his support of the proposed project. Mr. Stephen Rogers, resident, expressed concern on the proposed project and confirmed his opposition. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 3 Mr. Roger Stone, resident, expressed concern on the markets lighting disturbing the residential neighborhood nearby. Mr. Stone confirmed his support of the proposed project. Ms. Sharon Taylor, resident, confirmed her support of the proposed project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study, Commission Review and Approval No. 875, and Minor Subdivision No. 333 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19371). It was determined by the Planning Commission that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 5-1 vote (Commissioner Rock opposed, and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit Nos. 1001 and 1002, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval, including the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 69, 70, and 71 as follows: 69. Street trees for Wabash Avenue shall be changed to Ash Trees. 70. Planters shall be provided for the planting of vines on the trellis shade structures found in front of the supermarket. 71. The applicant shall make a good faith effort to find an occupant for the existing supermarket building on the southwest corner of Lugonia Avenue and Wabash Avenue within a year of the opening of the new supermarket. C. S &A PROPERTIES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. Consideration of a Revision to Commission Review and Approval No. 796 to revise the site design of an approved 135,570 square foot business park consisting by: a) replacing two building with additional surface parking; and b) construction of a new driveway entrance on Redlands Boulevard through adjacent property located on the east side of Nevada Street and north of Redlands Boulevard in the EV/TC (Commercial Transition) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 4 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Revision No. 1 to Commission Review and Approval No. 796 and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 1 to Commission Review and Approval No. 796 based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval, including the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 51 and 52 as follows: 51. Vines shall be planted at 10 (ten) feet on center adjacent to the fencing located at the north property line. 52. Vines shall be planted at 10 (ten) feet on center adjacent to the fencing located at the east property line, subject to the consent of the property owner of APN No. 0292-063-01. D. INTERGRATED ELDER CARE, INC., APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: CHRIS BOATMAN) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1003 to establish an assisted living facility with up to 14 beds for elderly persons in an existing single family dwelling located at 1438 Pacific Avenue in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission continue the Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 1003 to the November 13, 2012 Planning Commission. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. KTGY GROUP, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a Socio-Economic Cost/Benefit Study. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 5 3. Consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 876 to develop a 27,000 square foot single-story office building for San Bernardino County facilities on a vacant 3.3 acre property located at the southeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Nevada Street in the Office/Industrial District of Specific Plan No. 25. Mr. Rogers, resident, expressed concern on the drainage on Lugonia Avenue and stated there is not enough information on the proposed project. Mr. Rogers encouraged the City to take more time to evaluate the proposed project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Rock opposed, Chairman Miller recused and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Commission Review and Approval No. 876, and direct staff to file and post a "Notice of Determination" in accordance with City guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Rock opposed, Chairman Miller recused and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve the Socio- Economic Cost Benefit Study for Commission Review and Approval No. 876. It is determined by the Commission that this project will not create unmitigable physical blight or overburden public services in the community, and no additional information or evaluation is needed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-1 vote (Commissioner Rock opposed, Chairman Miller recused and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 876 based on the findings and subject to the Conditions of Approval. B. PERRY KARPOUZIS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: BENJAMIN MATLOCK) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 620 (Revision No. 2) to amend and update the existing Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department's Conditions of Approval Nos. 14, 17 and 18 in relation to certain offsite improvements at the intersection of Alabama Street and Lugonia Avenue for an existing fast food drive-through restaurant located at 1280 Alabama Street in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 6 Mr. Stephen Rogers, Speaker Sign Up, submitted a form to speak but had left the meeting. He did not indicate if he was opposed or for the proposed project. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 4-0 vote (Chairman Miller and Commissioner Dyer recused, and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission determined Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No. 620 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 4-0 vote (Chairman Miller and Commissioner Dyer recused, and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No. 620 based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions of Approval: V. ADDENDA A. CITY OF REDLANDS, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: OSCAR ORCI) Consideration on a determination of General Plan conformity, pursuant to Section 65402 of the State Planning and Zoning Laws, for the acquisition of Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0300-241-17, 18, 19, & 20 and 0300-231- 31 & 38 and 0300-241-15, in the Resource Preservation land use designation of the Redlands General Plan. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-0 vote (Chairman Miller and Commissioner Dyer recused, and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission determine that the acquisition of parcels, identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 0300-241-17, 18, 19, & 20 and 0300- 231-31 & 38 and 0300-241-15, are in conformity with the Redlands General Plan. VI. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Minutes of September 25, 2012 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-0 vote (Chairman Miller and Commissioner Dyer recused, and Commissioner Guzkowski absent) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of September 25, 2012. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 7 VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF OCTOBER 2, 2012. Vice Chairman James inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report. Director Orci stated there were no actions to report. VIII. ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 13, 2012 Vice Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. to the November 13, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Development Services Director Planning Commission Minutes of October 9,2012 Page 8