HomeMy WebLinkAboutP 2014-5-13_CCv0001.pdf MINUTES: of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Redlands held
Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 4:00 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 W. Orcl, Development Services Director
PRESENT- Loralee Farris, Associate Planner
Sean P. Kelleher, Associate Planner
L CALL TO ORDER AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - 3 MINUTES
Chairman James called the meeting to order, and opened up the Public Comment
period. All members were present.
There were no Public Comments forthcoming and the Public Comment period was
closed.
II. CONSENT CALENDAR;- None
lllOLD BUSINESS - None
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. PACIFIC AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT, LLC
(PROJECT PLANNER: LORALEE FARRIS)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section
15302(b) of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
2. PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 341
(Revision No. 1) to replace an existing 1,344 square foot
restaurant building containing drive through service on a 16,105
square feet parcel with a new 1,794 square foot Starbucks store
with drive through service and related parking and landscaping
improvements located at 625 Redlands Boulevard in the C-4
(Highway Commercial) District.
Chairman James opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Bernard Weiner, President of Pacific American Development, requested expanding
the lobby hours so the lobby could be available for the students, and mentioned that he
could turn down the sound on the order box. Mr. Weiner confirmed the wall would be
repaired and or replaced, and he would like to save the existing trees or replace them
with another species. Mr. Weiner stated he was concerned on the liability of failing
branches from the eucalyptus trees. Mr. Weiner presented a sample of artificial turf to
the Commission and inquired if it would be an acceptable alternative to grass.
Chairman James called up Speaker Sign Up Mr. Phillip Clem, to <address the
Commission.
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Mr. Clem expressed concern on the block wall and the palm trees, and requested
clarification,
Chairman James closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commission Hudson and carried
on a 7-0 vote that Conditional Use Permit No. 341 (Revision No. 1) is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15302(b) of
the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commission Hudson and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 341
(Revision No. 1) based on the findings, and subject to the Conditions of Approval, this
includes the modifications to Condition of Approval Nos, 5, 14.1, 14.m, 14.n, 19, and 31
and the added Condition of Approval Nos. 33, 34 and 35 as follows:
5. The hours of operation of the lobby/store will not exceed 4:30 A.M. to 2:30 A.M.
with twenty-four (24) hour drive-through service, subject to
review and concurrence with the Police Department.
14.1. The use of synthetic turf shall not be utilized for ground cover. Any areas
portrayed on the conceptual landscape plan with synthetic turf
groundcover shall be planted with drought tolerant groundcovers and
shrubs.
14.m. Every effort shall be made to retain and incorporate the existing eucalyptus
trees into the landscaping on-site. Only if the trees cannot be left in place
shall they be replaced pursuant to the conceptual landscape plan and
conditions of approval.
14.n. An alternative shade producing tree, of similar box size, from the Planning
Commission's approved list of parking lot trees shall be utilized in place of
Desert Museum Palo Verde.
19. A photometric analysis shall be submitted and approved by the
Development Services Department prior to the issuance of building
permits, to ensure sufficient light coverage in the parking lot for
safety. The illumination within the parking lot shall be a minimum of 0.
foot candle and illumination along property lines of the project site shall
not exceed 0.5 foot candle, except that the illumination along the
eastern property line of the project site shall not exceed 0 foot
candle. Walkway lighting shall have a maximum height of 12 feet and all
parking lot lighting shall have a maximum height of 30 feet.
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31. Solid masonry perimeter walls shall be constructed with decorative block
and shall include a decorative cap. Any portion of masonry wall along the
north property line, to remain, shall be rehabilitated, treated to match new
masonry walls and the building, on of sides of the all, and fit with a
decorative cap.
33. Drought tolerant potted plants shall be provided throughout the outdoor
seating area.
34. The brickwork incorporated into the facade of the building shall utilize a
light or red toned color brick, consistent with other brick structures in the
downtown Redlands area.
35: Canopies and solar shades integrated into the fagade above the windows
shall utilize light color tones, consistent with the design and color palate of
the building. Canopies and solar shades for Starbucks may utilize the
business' "signature green" color.
B. ADRIAN GAUS ARCHITECTS, INC., APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN P. DELL EHER)
Consideration of a Time Extension for Tentative Tract No. 16878 to
subdivide approximately 41.22 acres into seventy-six (76) residential lots
and four (4) common lots located on the west side of Wabash Avenue,
south of San Bernardino Avenue, and north of Capri Avenue in the R-E
(Residential Estate) District.
Chairman James opened up the Public Hearing. There were no comments forthcoming
and the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dyer and
carried on a 5-2 vote (Commissioner Rock and Commissioner Jeske opposed) that the
extension of time for Tentative Tract No. 16878 does not require further environmental
processing, pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines, based on the findings.
It was moved by Commissioner Guzkowski, seconded by Vice Chairperson Dyer and
carried on a 4-3 vote (Commissioner Rock, Commissioner Jeske and Commissioner
Brasher opposed) that the Planning Commission approve a one year extension of time
for Tentative Tract No. 16878 based on the findings.
C. JASON RILEY, APPLICANT
(PROJECT PLANNER: SEAN P. KELLEHER)
1. Consideration of a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15301
of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.
Z PUBLIC HEARING to consider Conditional Use Permit No. 1024
to establish a distillery in a 2,000 square foot tenant suite within an
existing industrial park located at 721 N. Nevada Street in the
EV/IC (Commercial Industrial) District of the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan.
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Chairman James opened up the Public Hearing.
Mr. Kyle Fisher, representative, came forward to address the Commission. Mr. Fisher
stated they are wholesalers and sell to distributors, there are no retail sales, Mr. Fisher
confirmed the containers are sealed so there are no odors, and the mash will be sold to
the farmers.
Chairman James closed the Public Hearing.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commission Frasher and carried
on a 7-0 vote to determine that Conditional Use Permit No. 1024 is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Class 1 of Section 15301 of
the CEQA Guidelines.
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer, seconded by Commission Frasher and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1024
based on the following findings, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
V. ADDENDA- None
VL MINUTES
A. Minutes of April 8, 2014
MOTION
It was moved by Vice Chairperson Dyer seconded by Commissioner Hudson and carried
on a 7-0 vote that the Planning Commission approve the minutes of April 8, 2014.
V1 1. LAND USE AND CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS OF APRIL ls'AND APRIL 10, 2014.
Chairman James inquired if there were any City Council Actions to report.
Director Orci confirmed the City Council recommended approval of Resolution No. 2805;
the amendments to the code mostly related to the dissolution of the Redevelopment
Agency.
Vill. ADJOURN TO MAY 27, 2014
Chairman James adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m. to the May 27, 2014 Planning
Commission meeting.
Linda McCasland Oscar W. Orci
Administrative Analyst Development Services Director
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