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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 2.26.13_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Special Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: John James, Chairman Carol Dyer, Vice Chairperson Steven Frasher, 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 Juliet Mukasa, Planning Intern I. CALL SPECIAL MEETING TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD (At this time, the Public has the opportunity to address the Planning Commission on any item of interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission that does not appear on this agenda. The Planning Commission may not discuss or take any action on any public comment made, except that the Commissioners or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by members of the public). Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes.) Vice Chairman James called the special meeting to order and opened up the Public Comment Period. Mr. Mario Saucedo, Northside Visioning Committee, stated he was working to revitalize the community on the north side of Redlands. Mr. Saucedo confirmed he was working with the City to adopt a Social Host Ordinance which identifies hosts that provide alcohol to underage minors. Mr. Saucedo gave handouts to the Commission regarding alcohol related businesses and the impacts it has on the community. Vice Chairman James closed the Public Comment Period. A. Election of Planning Commission Chairman and Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Dyer nominated Mr. John James as the new Planning Commission Chairman, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the new Chairman. Commissioner Hudson nominated Ms. Carol Dyer as the new Planning Commission Vice Chairperson, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 7-0 vote to approve the new Vice Chairperson. II. CONSENT Special Planning Commission Minutes of February 26,2013 Page 1 A. JACK BAGHJAJIAR, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: JULIET MUKASA) 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. 402 to construct a twenty (20) square foot monument sign that is three (3) feet in height and oriented along Redlands Boulevard for the American Tire Depot located at 1139 W. Redlands Boulevard in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the Consent Calendar. III. OLD BUSINESS Chairman James recused himself due to a conflict of interest. A. WILLIAM C. BUSTER, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 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. Vice Chairperson Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. Mr. Con Oamek, resident, stated he had passed out a letter addressing his concerns with the history and details of the development. Mr. Oamek expressed concern on the undeveloped streets, improper street termination, and the open storm drain. Mr. Oamek said the area would allow a proper cul-de-sac. Special Planning Commission Minutes of February 26,2013 Page 2 Mr. Charles Wilburn, resident, expressed concern if the street vacation moved forward it would impede the development of a proper cul-de-sac and turnaround for emergency services. Ms. Michele Derry, resident, submitted a letter of her concerns to the Commission. The following are her concerns: • Requested clarification on the easement and street vacation. • Project scope on the Initial Study; requested details on the pipe size, and if a Hydraulic Study was completed on the channel flow. • Culvert maintenance and overflow liabilities for the City. • State permit requirements • Recommended the City underground the storm drain. • A modified cul-de-sac to allow garbage trucks and emergency services. Mr. Neil Derry, resident, confirmed there has been a tremendous amount of water that flowed through the flood control channel in the past and it will overflow in the future if not addressed properly. Mr. Derry expressed concern that the overflow will damage their property, and recommended the City address the channel issues properly for the safety of the neighborhood. Ms. Katherine Jerome, resident, stated the channel carries an extreme amount of water flow and expressed concern for her safety and her property located next door. Ms. Jerome requested the City address the ravine issues before moving forward with the development. Vice Chairperson Dyer closed the Public Hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Jeske, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 6-0 vote (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 March 12, 2013. Chairman James returned the Commission. Chairman James welcomed Commissioner Frasher to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Guzkowski recused himself due to a conflict of interest. IV. NEW BUSINESS Special Planning Commission Minutes of February 26,2013 Page 3 A. NYS NEW, LLC APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: TABITHA KEVARI) 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. 825 (Revision No. 9) to construct a 77,611 square foot office building on a 4.5 acre site within the ESRI campus located at 371 New York Street in the A-P (Administrative and Professional Office) District. Chairman James opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused) that the Planning Commission approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Commission Review and Approval No. 825 (Revision No. 9), and direct staff to file and post a Notice of Determination in accordance with the City's local guidelines implementing CEQA. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused) that the Planning Commission approve the Socio-Economic Cost Benefit Study for Commission Review and Approval No. 825 (Revision No. 9). MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 6-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused) that the Planning Commission approve Commission Review and Approval No. 825 (Revision No. 9) based on the findings and subject to the conditions of approval, including the added Condition of Approval Nos. 22, and 23 as follows: 22. All dead or dying landscaping within the landscape planters along the Zanja channel shall be replaced prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy for the subject office building. 23. The color of the staircase on the northwest corner of the office building shall be painted the same color as the building. Special Planning Commission Minutes of February 26,2013 Page 4 Commissioner Guzkowski returned to the Commission. B. COMMERCE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P., APPLICANT 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 16 for the installation of a 556 square foot freeway-oriented sign with a height of 80 feet on 10 acres of vacant land located on the west side of New York Street, adjacent on the east side of the Interstate 10 Transition Lane to the 210 Freeway, in the EV/CG (General Commercial) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. Chairman James opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dyer and carried on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission recommend denial to the City Council on Sign Conditional Use Permit No. 16, based on the findings. V. ADDENDA-None VI. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Minutes of January 22, 2013. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Jeske and carried on a 5-0-2 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski and Commissioner Frasher recused) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of January 22, 2013. VII. ADOURN TO MARCH 12, 2013. Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 4:11 p.m. to the March 12, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Senior Administrative Technician Development Services Director Special Planning Commission Minutes of February 26,2013 Page 5