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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 3.26.13_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 4:00 p.m. are as follows: PRESENT: John James, Chairman Carol Dyer, Vice Chairperson Conrad Guzkowski, Commissioner Jan Hudson, Commissioner Julie Rock, Commissioner ADVISORY STAFF Oscar Orci, Development Services Director PRESENT: Robert Dalquest, Assistant Development Services Director Manuel Baeza, Principal Planner Rich Malacoff, Contract Planner I. CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES Chairman James 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 Frasher and Commissioner Jeske. II. CONSENT CALENDAR-None 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 and create one common area lot for property located south of Margarita Drive and north of Palo Verde Drive in the R-E (Residential Estate) District. Vice Chairman Dyer opened up the Public Hearing. Planning Commission Minutes of March 26,2013 Page 1 Mr. Con Oamek, resident, requested the completion of the cul-de-sac and recommended undergrounding the storm drain. Ms. Michele Derry, resident, expressed concern on safety and liability relative to the storm drain culvert. Vice Chairman Dyer closed the Public Hearing. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Rock, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski and carried on a 4-0 vote (Chairman James recused, Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission table Variance No. 156 and Minor Subdivision 334 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 19412). IV. NEW BUSINESS A. DAN FLANIGAN, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Minor Commission Approval No. 39 to allow a two (2) foot reduction in the required ten (10) foot side yard setback for the construction of a single family dwelling located at 30838 La Solana Court in the R-A-A (Residential Estate - Animals) District. The applicant had withdrawn the application, there was no action required. Commissioner Guzkowski recused himself due to a conflict of interest. B. ESRI, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: RICH MALACOFF) 1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15311 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. 2. Consideration of Commission Review and Approval No. 825 (Revision No. 10) to construct a parking lot containing 92 parking stalls on 1.79 acres, which previously contained a construction storage yard, and adjacent to the ESRI campus located on the south side of Park Avenue, approximately 210 feet west of New York Street in the M-2 (General Industrial) District. Planning Commission Minutes of March 26,2013 Page 2 Chairman James opened up the Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused, Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission found that Commission Review and Approval No. 825 (Revision 10) was Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15311 of the CEQA Guidelines. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried on a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Guzkowski recused, Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission approve Revision No. 10 to Commission Review and Approval No. 825, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Guzkowski returned to the Commission. C. MAGGIE LANE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, APPLICANT (PROJECT PLANNER: MANUEL BAEZA) 1. Consideration of a recommendation to the City Council on a Negative Declaration. 2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the City Council on Amendment No. 6 to Specific Plan No. 23 to amend Section 3(A)(2) regarding permitted and conditionally permitted uses in the Administrative and Professional Office District of Specific Plan No. 23. Chairman James opened the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming and the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 5-0 vote (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council on the Negative Declaration for Specific Plan No. 23 Amendment No. 6. Planning Commission Minutes of March 26,2013 Page 3 MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Rock and carried on a 5-0 vote (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 1232, recommending to the City Council approval of Amendment No. 6 to Specific Plan No. 23, with modifications relative to specific uses and hours of operation. V. ADDENDA A. Significant project presentation to the Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit No. 1008 to develop a 1,013,460 square foot warehouse distribution center on approximately 50.54 acres located on the north side of Lugonia Avenue, south of Almond Avenue, and east of Research Drive in Concept Plan No. 1 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan. The project also includes a revision to Concept Plan No. 1 to allow large warehouse distribution centers larger than 150,000 square feet as a conditionally permitted use in the Commercial Industrial District. Project Planner Baeza introduced Mr. Pat Meyer, project representative, and stated he will give a brief overview and presentation of the project. Mr. Meyer gave a brief presentation of the project. B. Selection of two Planning Commissioners to serve on an Ad Hoc Committee that will consider amending the City's Architectural Guidelines regarding the historic downtown area. Chairman James stated Vice Chairman Dyer was interested in being a part of the Ad Hoc Committee and inquired if there were any other volunteers. Commissioner Rock was nominated and agreed to participate in the Ad Hoc Committee. VI. MINUTES A. Planning Commission Minutes of February 26, 2013. MOTION It was moved by Vice Chairman Dyer, seconded by Commissioner Guzkowski and carried on a 5-0 vote (Commissioner Frasher and Commissioner Jeske absent) that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of February 26, 2013. VII. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF FEBRUARY 5th & 19th AND MARCH 5th & 19th, 2013. Planning Commission Minutes of March 26,2013 Page 4 Chairman James inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report. Assistant Director Dalquest confirmed the actions will be continued to the April 23, 2013 Planning Commission. VIII. ADJOURN TO APRIL 23, 2013. Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. to the April 23, 2013 Planning Commission meeting. Linda McCasland Oscar Orci Administrative Analyst Development Services Director Planning Commission Minutes of March 26,2013 Page 5