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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 11.13.12_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: Gary Miller, Chairman John James, Vice Chairman Carol Dyer, Commissioner Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner Ken Jeske, Commissioner Julie Rock, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Oscar Orci, Development Services Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director 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. II. CONSENT CALENDAR A. REDLANDS BC 700 LLC, 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. 393 to construct a seventy-three and a half (73.5) square foot freestanding monument sign that is four (4) feet in height at the corner of California Street and Almond Avenue for the Redlands Business Park located at 2125 San Bernardino Avenue in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. B. VALLEY PREPARATORY SCHOOL, 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. 396 to construct a twenty (20) square foot monument sign with changeable letters that is four (4) feet in height for Valley Preparatory School located at 1605 Ford Street in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. Planning Commission Minutes of November 13,2012 Page 1 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS A. INTEGRATED 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 a shared home for nonrelated senior adults with up to fourteen (14) beds within an existing single family dwelling located at 1438 Pacific Street in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. Mr. Floyd Koorerny, resident, stated the residents of the facility are in wheel chairs for the most part and expressed concern for their safety if an evacuation was needed. Mr. Koorerny expressed concern with parking, traffic and public safety. Ms. Elaine Eicher, resident, expressed concern with traffic, parking and second hand smoke affecting their quality of life. Ms. Diane Johnson, patron of facility, stated her father resides at the facility, and said Integrated Elder Care treats her father very well. Ms. Johnson confirmed she would not have any opposition if added parking restrictions or limited visiting hours were enforced. There was a petition of opposition turned in with three signatures. The petition is on file in the Development Services Department. It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 6-1 vote (Chairman Miller opposed) that the Planning Commission determine that Conditional Use Permit No. 1003 is categorically exempt from the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-3 vote (Chairman Miller, Commissioner Dyer and Commissioner Rock opposed) that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1003, subject to the findings and conditions of approval, including the modification to Condition of Approval No. 5.(d) and the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 11, and 12 as follows: 5.(d) Condition of Approval No. 5(d) shall be amended to allow the loading zone to be limited to 30 minutes. 11. A review of the conditional use permit shall be conducted within one year of this approval to review the operations of the facility and compliance with the conditions of approval. Planning Commission Minutes of November 13,2012 Page 2 12. The parking plan provided at the November 13, 2012 Planning Commission meeting shall be implemented prior to exceeding six residents and is hereby made a condition of approval of this permit and is attached hereto as Exhibit "A". IV. NEW BUSINESS A. REDLANDS COMMUNITY MUSIC ASSOCIATION, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Variance No. 767 to waive on-site parking requirements pursuant to Section 18.164.240 of the Redlands Municipal Code for a proposed social events facility located at 168 Eureka Street in the R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District. 3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 689 (Revision No. 2) to expand the permitted activities at the Mission Gables Bowl House and allow social events (e.g. receptions, special events, music lessons, recitals and workshops) located at 168 Eureka Street in the R-2 (Multiple Family Residential) District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Hudson recused) that the Planning Commission continue Variance No. 767 and Conditional Use Permit No. 689 (Revision No. 2) to the December 11, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. B. ROBIN WAGNER, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15274 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1004 to allow a large family day care home for up to fourteen children within an existing single family residence located at 1008 W. Olive Avenue in the R-S (Suburban Residential) District. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission determine that Conditional Use Permit No. 1004 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15274 of the CEQA Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1004 based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions of Approval, including the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 8, 9 and 10 as follows: Planning Commission Minutes of November 13,2012 Page 3 8. The large daycare facility has a capacity of fourteen children. Of the fourteen children a maximum of two may be over the age of ten. 9. The living and dining room area of the residence shall be required to be utilized for the daycare facility. 10. The easterly drive approach on the circular driveway shall be utilized for the pick up/drop off entrance and the westerly drive approach shall be utilized for the exit. C. JOSE HIPOLITO, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 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. 1005 to establish an indoor soccer facility inside an existing 29,088 square foot industrial building located at 430 Nevada Street in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Mr. George Morrison, Speaker Sign Up, expressed concern with the camaraderie in the parking lot after games, and the added noise disturbance. Mr. Morrison requested the hours of operation be limited to 8:00 p.m. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission find that Conditional Use Permit No. 1005 is considered a Categorical Exemption from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1005 based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions of Approval, including the addition of Condition of Approval Nos. 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 as follows: 11. All doors shall remain closed during operating hours. 12. There shall be no congregation or celebration outside of the building at any time. 13. The applicant shall police the project site at the end of each day for litter and trash. 14. Alcohol consumption shall be prohibited on the premise (indoors or outdoors) of the property. 15. The conditional use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission after one year of approval of the conditional use permit. Planning Commission Minutes of November 13,2012 Page 4 V. ADDENDA A. STEADFAST COMPANIES, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: ROBERT DALQUEST, AICP) Significant project presentation to the Planning Commission concerning the proposed Redlands Marketplace Project for the development of a 218,000 square foot commercial center on approximately 24.11 acres located on the northeast corner of Lugonia Avenue and Tennessee Street in EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. No action from the Planning Commission required. VI. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Minutes of October 9, 2012 MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman James, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of October 9, 2012. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF OCTOBER 16th AND NOVEMBER 6, 2012. Chairman Miller inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report. Director Orci stated the Final Map for the housing project on Lugonia Avenue and Orange Street was approved by the City Council, as well as the Walmart project. VIII. ADJOURN TO NOVEMBER 27, 2012 Vice Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 7:07 p.m. to the November 27, 2012 Planning Commission meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Development Services Director Planning Commission Minutes of November 13,2012 Page 5