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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 1.22.13_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 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 Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Tabitha Kevari, Associate Planner Benjamin 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-None A. VISUAL MARKETING RESOURCE, 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. 399 to construct a twenty-four (24) square foot monument sign that is three (3) feet, nine (9) inches in height and oriented along Almond Avenue within the Mountain View Industrial Center located at 1480 Mountain View Avenue in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 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 Commission Sign Review No. 399 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(a). Planning Commission Minutes of January 22,2013 Page 1 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner James and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 399 subject to the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Hudson recused herself due to a conflict of interest. III. OLD 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 Jeske, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Hudson recused) that the Planning Commission table the Public Hearings for Variance No. 767 and Revision No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit 689. Commissioner Hudson returned to the Commission. Vice Chairman James recused himself due to a conflict of interest. B. WILLIAM C. BUSTER, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Mitigated Negative Declaration. Planning Commission Minutes of January 22,2013 Page 2 2. Determination of General Plan conformity for Street Vacation No. 156 to vacate an unimproved portion of Valley View Drive and Valley Road located south of Margarita Drive and north of Palo Verde Drive in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. 3. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Minor Subdivision No. 334 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19412) to reconfigure two (2) existing parcels totaling one (1) acre in size located south of Margarita Drive and north of Palo Verde Drive in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. It was moved by Commissioner Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Dyer and carried on a 6-0 vote (Vice Chairman James recused) that the Planning Commission continue the Hearing on the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the Determination of General Plan conformity for Street Vacation No. 156 and the Public Hearing on Minor Subdivision No. 334 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19412) to February 26, 2013. Vice Chairman James returned to the Commission. C. ARMANDO CHAVEZ SR., 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. 1006 to establish a place of worship in a 3,838 square foot tenant space within a 56,400 square foot business park located at 1902 Orange Tree Lane in the Urban Services Commercial land use designation of Specific Plan No. 25. The applicant had decided to withdraw the application due to the costs associated with tenant improvements required per the California Building Code to install an ADA accessible bathroom for this facility. They intend to file a new application in the near future once a new location has been identified. IV. NEW BUSINESS A. HEEMSTRA SIGNS, 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 January 22,2013 Page 3 2. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 334 (Revision No. 1) to amend the Uniform Sign Program for the Nevada Business Park by adding regulations to allow a multiple tenant monument sign located at the southeast corner of Nevada Street and Siriani Court in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. 3. Consideration of Commission Sign Review No. 400 to construct a thirty-two (32) square foot freestanding multiple tenant monument sign that is four (4) feet in height located at the southeast corner of Nevada Street and Siriani Court in the EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission find that Commission Sign Review No. 334 Revision No. 1 and Commission Sign Review No. 400 are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines pursuant to Section 15311(a). MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Commission Sign Review No. 334 Revision No. 1 and Commission Sign Review No. 400 subject to the Conditions of Approval. B. LINDA ASHBY, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Variance No. 768 to allow a ten (10) foot increase in the maximum allowed front yard setback of forty (40) feet, pursuant to Section 18.52.130 of the Redlands Municipal Code, for the construction of a second residential unit on property located at 1535 N. Orange Street in the R-2 (Multiple-Family Residential) District. Planning Commission Minutes of January 22,2013 Page 4 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission determined that Variance No. 768 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15305 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 Variance No. 768 subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Guzkowski recused himself due to a scheduling conflict. V. ADDENDA A. Significant project presentation to the Planning Commission concerning a proposed 77,611 square foot office building on the campus of ESRI located at 371 New York Street in the A-P (Administrative and Professional Office) District. ESRI, APPLICANT. Mr. Michael Stephens, DLR Group representative, gave a brief presentation on the proposed future development. B. Significant project presentation to the Planning Commission for a Planned Development to construct a 770,910 square foot warehouse/distribution center on 35.59 acres located on the northeast corner of California Street and Lugonia Avenue in the EV/SD (Special Development) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. HILLWOOD INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, APPLICANT. Mr. John Magness, Hillwood Investment Properties representative, gave a brief presentation on the proposed future development. VI. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Minutes of December 11, 2012 MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Dyer, seconded by Vice Chairman James and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of December 11, 2012. Planning Commission Minutes of January 22,2013 Page 5 VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF DECMBER 18th 2012, JANUARY 2ND AND JANUARY 15TH 2013. Chairman Miller inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report. Director Oscar Orci stated there were no reportable actions. VIII. PRESENTATION TO CHAIRMAN MILLER IN APPRECIATION FOR VALUABLE SERVICE IN THE REDLANDS PLANNING COMMISSION. Vice Chairman James presented a plaque to Chairman Miller. The Commission acknowledged Chairman Miller and expressed their gratitude for all of his guidance, while on the Planning Commission. IX. ADJOURN TO FEBRUARY 26, 2013. Chairman Miller adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to the February 26, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Development Services Director Planning Commission Minutes of January 22,2013 Page 6