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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03151977-cc_CCv0001.pdf l MINUTES of a regular meeting of the City Council, City of Redlands, helc the Council Chambers , Safety Hall, 212 Brookside Avenue, on Marc 1977, at 7 :00 P.M. Planning Commission Items 3 :00 P.M. Regular Agenda 7 :00 P.1 PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor Chresten M. Knudsen, Vice Mayor Ellsworth E. Miller, Councilman Bertha Rose Grace, Councilwoman Warren R. Elliott, Councilman Robert H. Mitchell, City Manager Edward F. Taylor, City Attorney Peggy A. Moseley, City Clerk €i Mike Murphy, San Bernardino Sun Justin Fox, Redlands Daily Facts Charles Roberts, KBON Russ VanArsdale, KCAL LI S E YZ None The meeting was opened with the pledge of allegiance, followed I invocation by City Clerk Moseley, who prayed for special consola for the Mel. Poer family in their, recent loss of wife and mother , The minutes of the regular meetina of March 1. 1977 were anorove i Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Resolution No. 3332;, _ion a resolution of the City Council ordering the vacation of a portion f fl Avenue of West, Avenue, was unanimously adopted. }} ij The meeting was again opened as a public hearing for the considerationfl11 Lution of a closure of a portion of Fern Avenue. Where being no questions or 's 3333 comments forthcoming, the public hearing was declared closed, and 11 :ion Resolution No. 3333, a resolution of the City Council ordering the Avenue work on the vacating of a portion of Fern Avenue, was unanimously adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman .Elliott. Hj Public hearing was also advertised for this time and place on Ordinance; No. 1603, an ordinance of the City of Redlands establishing zone f; lance classification of R-A (Residential Estate) for property to be annexed 1603 to the City of Redlands, Annexation No. 53. Mayor DeMirjyn again Ig asked if there were any questions or comments concerning this zone cation change. None being forthcoming, the public hearing was declared £` 53 closed, and Ordinance No. 1603 was adopted, with waiver of the reading3 of the ordinance in full, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, by the following roll. call vete : r AYES : Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor DeMirjyn fl NOES : None ABSENT: None l ;TI'TIONS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Bob Leonard of 633 Center Crest Drive presented Council with a 33 petition signed by residents of Center Crest Drive asking that the City participate in the installation of a sewer line on Center Crest at this time. Mr . Leonard had signatures of twelve residents and the r promise of cooperation by the developer of the last available property 1 on this street. Following discussion, Councilman Knudsen moved that the City partici- pate with the residents on Center Crest Drive and the developer to illation install the sewer on that street, and that each property owner who 'r connects to the sewer pay a proportionate share of the total cost, with the City making special funds available for the completion at this time. 'These funds will be recovered by the City at the time other;; F< owners connect to the sewer. It was `1 property pointed out that ordi11 - nances prevent further cesspool installation or repair after a sewer is installed. The motion was seconded by Councilman Miller and adopted unanimously. j I i3 t3 Mrs . Elizabeth Williams of 751 Silverwood Place requested Council 1i i3 waiver of regulations prohibiting the paving of parkways as it apples 11 to an area she has recently paved. Resolution No. 3212, adopted on Vargas Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott, approval was for this date and location, subject to the approval of all staff requirements, with a request that the dust be kept under control There will be two performances each day, at 4 :30 and 8 :00 P.M. Figgins stated that he believed traffic would have left the arez 11 ;00 P.M. Chris Hearn of 1542 Serpentine Drive explained to Council that n of 4-H Clubs are going to train six puppies as future Guide Dogs i' Guide the Blind for approximately sixteen months in the cit Dogs pP y y, and asks waiver of license fees for all six of these dogs . Following a t discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Council Elliott, the request was granted, unanimously. The puppies will rabies shots . �! COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ** Planning Commission - A eal from decision of the Plannin Commi Mr . Robert E. Treacy of 554 Terracina Boulevard filed an appeal Planning Commission decision on .February 22, 1977 for a varianCE permit lots with 80 feet of frontage rather than the required 8_ for Minor Subdivision No. 23 located on the west side of Terraci Boulevard, located 660 feet south of Fern Avenue. Mr . Treacy requested that Council reverse the decision and allow two lots at this location. Mr . Treacy presented an appeal with signatures, some being from the immediate neighborhood. He addr Appeal to Council at length on the economic and aesthetic harm he believed Planning be done to the developed property, and stressed the traffic prof Commission Decision Terracina Boulevard. Also speaking for denial of the variance Bill Thurman, Russ Wilmot, Chairman of the Historic and Scenic P vation Commission, Dr. I. H. Crittenden, Arnold Michaels, and. Le Hawkins . Mr . Michaels expressed concern about the potential dev ment of the area across Terracina. Mr . Schindler explained that are various size lots of record in the area, some being forty fe i Mr . Robert Wagner, developer, pointed out that the variance he r complies in full with all requirements of the City zoning code r to granting of variances , and this same section of the zoning co been used many times in the past to permit similar variances. M Wagner mentioned that the property in question has 80 foot lots record adjacent on each side, and that Mr. Treacy also owns an 8 parcel. He added that he did not feel anything detrimental to t area would be built on these lots , that the setback was deep, an was a turn-around designed for egress . Councilwoman Grace spoke in defense of the Planning Commission a moved to deny the appeal of Mr . Treacy on the grounds that the b lvkl,t.:+� t,..C..�tAt1C:111tt�t1 .1'v.ill.t4i�Ct1, 1Y1111�:G, .C,.11ltaL`,L`. ABSENT: Nene 3: City Attorney Taylor explained that no further Council action is necessary; that the applicant, now has the option of developing � according to the zoning requirements for the area. �1 Planning Commission - Council action on Planning Commission recommen- dations as considered by the City Council at a regular meeting thereofl held on March 15, 1977 at 3 :00 P.M. Present: Councilmembers Knudsen, Miller, Grace, Elliott, Mayor. DeMirjyn ii L . Revision of Agricultural Preserve Boundary - Report Recommendation. That the Agricultural Preserve Boundary of the City 11 of Redlands be amended by the deletion of three sites which areI located adjacent to residentially zoned and/or developed properties . Following discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, amendment of the Agricultural Preserve Map of the City of Redlands was unanimously approved as described, and Resolution No. 3336, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Redlands j amending Agricultural Preserve Boundaries previously established by 11 Resolution No. .3295, and recorded on October 25, 1976, was unanimously ; adopted on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, I ? . R.P.C. No. 447 - Zone Change No, 1.73 - G. R. Rees 3 That a change of gone from A-1 (Agricultural) District to R-1 (Single Family Residential) District for approximately 191 acres of property located on the north side of hugonia Avenue, 660 feet west of Judson Street, be approved. _ j On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, R.P.C. No. 447, a resolution of the Planning Commission for a change 'i of zone to Single Family Residential District for former Agricultural District was adopted as presented, and Ordinance No. 1605, an ordi- nance of the City of Redlands establishing Zone Change No. 173, was t given first reading of the title and laid over under the rules with { public hearing set for the Council meeting of April 5, 1977, at 7 :00 P.M. 3 . Conditional Use Permit No. 262 - Charles R. Irvin III , x That the application for a Conditional Use Permit for site approval only for a veterinary hospital proposed on the east side of Sixth °I Street, 471 feet north of Redlands Boulevard, be approved subject to I the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning 1 Commission minutes dated March 8, 1977. On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, Conditional Use Permit No. 262 was unanimously given site approval only, according to all require- ments as outlined above, Conditional Use Permit No. 263 - William Buster Jr . r That a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 19-unit apartment complex , on property located at the northeast corner of Carrie Zane and LaVerne Street, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 8, 1977, and amending Planning Department Requirement No. 1 to read 'compliance with the study plans prepared by the department. " follow-- ' ing brief discussion, on motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by3 Councilman Miller, this recommendation of the Planning Commission was, j 6. Tentative Map Tract No. 8987 - Metro-California That the tentative map of Tract No, 8987 located on the southeas- corner of Lugonia Avenue and Judson Street, 75 lots , be approved subject to the amended map and recommendations of all department. contained in Planning Commission minutes dated March 8, 1977. oa motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Coul unanimously approved the recommendation of the .Planning Commissi( Mr. Taylor entered here.: 7. Tentative Map Tract No. 9694 - Whitfield Cor oration That the tentative map of Tract No. 9694, located on the southwe, l corner of Colton Avenue and Dearborn Street, 38 lots , be approve( subject to the map as amended and subject to the recommendations departments as contained in Planning Commission minutes dated Ma: 1.977. Commenting that the amended map is a great improvement over the < Councilwoman Grace moved for approval of this recommendation of 1 Planning Commission.. Motion was seconded by Councilman Knudsen < carried unanimously. 8. Tentative Map Tract No. 9751 - Reames Construction Co. 1 That tentative map of Tract No. 9751, located approximately 750 "i south of Crescent Avenue between Elizabeth Street and Knoll Road, lots, be approved subject to the recommendations of all departmes outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated March 8, 1977. Mr , Schindler explained that there had been a petition and some torr( dence on this development chiefly related to concern about the pc widening of Knoll Road, and removal of curbings and rock walls . discussed this matter at length and on motion of Councilman Mill( seconded by Councilwoman Grace, unanimous approval was given to tive Map of Tract No. 9751, with the provision that Knoll Road b( as it is ; that is, eliminating Engineering Requirement No. 5. 9. Minor Subdivision No. 24 - Cero Gorda Jeffcoat That a minor subdivision located at the northeast corner of Judsc Street and San Bernardino Avenue, minimum lot area 5 acres, be al in accordance with all departmental requirements as outlined in Planning Commission minutes dated March 8, 1977. on motion of Ce woman Grace, seconded by Councilman Knudsen, unanimous approval v given to this recommendation of the Planning Department. 10. Precise Street Plan No. 18 - Tabled to May 10 1977 for further 11 Street Vacation No. 68 - Reames Construction Com an That the request for vacation of an alley and that portion of Sar Jacinto Street lying easterly of Hastings Street, approximately 4 feet northerly of olive Avenue, Street Vacation No. 68, be approt subject to the reservation of proper utilities easements . Follov discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councils Grace, Street Vacation No. 68 as outlined in Planning Commission dated March 8, 1977, was approved, and Resolution No . 3335, a res of the City of Redlands declaring the intention to vacate a certs alley and street and setting the public hearing for April 5, 197 ) 7 :00 P.M. was unanimously adopted. 12 . Lot Line Ad 'ustment No. 129 - Reames Construction Co. c That the request for a lot line adjustment for lots located on t1 vacation of West Avenue and, also, he painted out there is one J, problem lot which requires redesign. Fallowing discussion, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace, final Council approval was given unanimously to ii, Tract No. 7819 subject to completion of the vacation of West Avenue ? and a solution of the problem lot which is satisfactory to the ,Planning Department. I Park Commission - The Park Commission will meet, Thursday, March 17, 1977, at 1 :45 P.M. in City Hall . 3= Traffic Commission - The next Traffic Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 17, 1977, at 2 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers . f Housinq Commission - The Housing Commission met last. Thursday, and � will meet next on April 14, 1977. Recreation Commission - The Recreation Commission met on Thursday, March 10, 1977 . Councilman Knudsen urged those present to read the Recreation Commission minutes which describe the coming Special ;A Olympics for the physically handicapped to be held April 30, 1977 at the University of Redlands Stadium, he urged community support of thisl fine program for the physically handicapped. j Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission - The Commission cotinues ?I fl registering houses and will meet on April 14, 1977 at 8 :30 P.M. in the Lyon Gallery. TIONS AND PETITIONS A request for waiver of a business license fee for the Spring Show and .? dation Sale of the Redlands Art Association to be held April 16-17, 1977 in Smiley Park., was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Elliott. }i A request for waiver of Bowl fee and business license fees for the fl a annual Photo Fiesta of the Strobliters Camera Club on Sunday, May 22, r= 1977, was unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Elliott, 1 seconded by Councilwoman Grace. ' CATIONS Mayor DeMirjyn stated that it had been brought to his attention that i. the stop signs at the corner of Citrus and Wabash Avenues are being removed by vandals . He stressed the seriousness of this situation and urged parents to be absolutely certain their children are not committing this life-threatening vandalism which is creatine a fl dangerous situation. y Mayor DeMirjyn asked councilmembers to join him on Monday evenings for ld open house at City Hall, stating that the members should take turns, since only two can be meeting at one time, x NEW BUSINESS Resolution Resolution No. 3334, a resolution of the City of Redlands establ No. 3334 schedules and fees to be charged by the Planning and Community I Dee" opment Department, was unanimously adopted on motion of Counciln Planning Dept. Knudsen, seconded by Councilman Miller . Ordinance No. 1606, an ordinance of the City of Redlands amendir Ordinance Redlands Ordinance Code to rescind the present Chapter 62 and rE No. 1606 write articles 620, 621, and 622, was given first reading of the Off-Street and laid over under the rules, on motion of Councilman Knudsen, Parking seconded by Councilwoman Grace, with second reading set for Apri 1977. This is being done in connection with the request of the to strengthen the parking control on lots and in structures . CTIA MANAGER On motion of Councilman Elliott, seconded by Councilman Miller, Prospect. City Clerk was authorized to advertise for bids for installation Park 8-inch sewer main for the first phase of Prospect Park. The esi Sewer cost is $21, 000 .00, with the funds coming from the 1974 Park. Eon Grant On motion of Councilwoman Grace, seconded by Councilman Miller, Deeds grant deeds for the widening of Church Street on the east side I Church American Legion Post 650 and San Bernardino Avenue were authoris Street accepted from Roque, Montooth and Williams, unanimously. City Manager Mitchell requested Council authorization to pay $5, which is the City' s portion toward the construction of the perm< League League of California Cities headquarters in Sacramento, and sav€ Building by a one-time payment. Councilwoman Grace pointed out the advax of the permanent installation and seconded Councilman Miller ' s n to pay this money. The motion was adopted unanimously. On motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded by Councilwoman Grace Ford Park imous approval was given to the transfer of $5, 000 from the Par] Reconstruc- tion Acquisition Tax Fund to the Ford Park :Improvement Fund for the construction of irrigation, turf and tree planting. This is in E€ to bring Ford Park back to its usable condition after the const: of the reservoir . Bid A request from Director of Public Works Shefchik for permission Call advertise for bids for the Center Crest Drive sewer installatioi Center was authorized earlier this evening received unanimous approval Crest Drive motion of Councilman Miller, seconded by Councilman Elliott. Outside-city water connections for the Skyline Corporation Mobi. assembly plant, located at Opal and Colton Avenue in Menone, w, unanimously approved on motion of Councilman Knudsen, seconded l Councilman Elliott. ✓ f] y �I ' r,4ayor y c edl r 0- Q-MQw:. S-f1=0-0