HomeMy WebLinkAbout110492_CCv0002.pdf MINUTES of an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redlands held
in the Council Chambers, 212 Brookside Avenue, on November 4, 1992, at
6:30 P.M.
PRESENT Charles G. DeMirjyn, Mayor
Swen Larson, Mayor Pro Tem
William E. Cunningham, Councilmember
Dee Ann Milson, Councilmember
Jim Foster, Councilmember
James D. Wheaton, City Manager
Jeffrey L. Shaw, Community Development Director
Lorrie Poyzer, City Clerk
Ted Thomaidis, Redlands Daily Facts
ABSENT None
General Plan Saugus Soils - Community Development Director Shaw introduced Donald P.
Cudoto, PE, a Geotechnical Engineer who has completed an analysis and made
recommendations regarding Saugus Soils as pertains to the General Plan. Policy
8.50 of the General Plan specifically identifies Saugus Sandy Loam series as a
soil for which the zoning ordinance should be amended to incorporate
developmental constraints. Mr. Coduto reviewed his report and
recommendations and answered questions from Councilmembers and members
of the audience. He reported that although the City Council may wish to restrict
development in this area for other reasons, the presence of Saugus, San Timoteo
or Cieneba soils do not prevent safe development in the San Timoteo and Live
Oak Canyon areas. However, since these soils occur on steep slopes, they do
pose potential problems that should be addressed in the City's General Plan and
during the plan check and construction inspection processes.
Speaking from the audience were Bob Roberts, Terence Emershy, Maureen
Slaney, and Tex Moore. Councilmember Foster indicated he could not support
the policy as currently written. Councilmember Larson felt we needed to
properly address the needs of all types of soils in town. Councilmember
Cunningham felt the issue was whether or not we supported development on 30
percent slope lands; the General Plan Committee and Planning Commission
recommended we not.
Councilmember Foster moved to substitute the four recommendations contained
in Mr. Coduto's report in Section 8.50j of the Draft General Plan as follows:
1. Any proposed development must consider the potential for soil erosion, both
during and after construction;
2. Since these soils are prone to hydrocollapse, the City should require
developers to hire a geotechnical engineer to conduct site-specific studies
and recommend remedial measures, if needed;
3. If on-site sewage disposal systems (septic tanks) are to be used, the
developer must demonstrate that the soils have sufficient percolation
capacity; and
4. There are existing natural landslides in this area, and development can create
new landslides. Therefore the City should require all developers retain a
geotechnical engineer and an engineering geologist to assess the impact of a
proposed development on the stability of slopes.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Larson and carried with Councilmember
Cunningham voting NO.
Land Use - Community Development Director Shaw reported the land use
component of the General Plan is made up of text, policies, and a land use map
referred to as the General :Plan Diagram which designates proposed general
location and extent of each land use category. The major land use issues
considered by the General Plan Committee included:
1. Population and job holding capacity,
2. Amount and location of park and open space land,
3. Medium density share of housing,
4. Location of additional medium-density housing,
5. Nonresidential intrusions in historic neighborhoods,
6. Sensitive development of hillside areas,
7. Effect of employment concentration in the East Valley Corridor Specific
Plan on traffic, and
8. Transfer of Development Rights as a means of preserving agricultural open
space.
Population and Job Holding Capacity - The General Plan buildout accommo-
dates 94,000 residents and enough nonresidential floor area for 120,000 jobs.
This represents a 38 percent increase in population and a 500 percent increase to
existing jobs. Councilmember Cunningham felt the numbers were too high.
Councilmember Foster was satisfied with the recommendations from the
General Plan Committee and Planning Commission. Councilmember Larson
wondered why any numbers were set. Speaking from the audience were Carole
Wesson, Bob Roberts, Terence Emershy, Pat Meyer, and Pete Marcum.
Councilmembers Foster and Larson attempted to present motions addressing
this issue with no success and the discussion was continued to the next General
Plan study session scheduled for November 18, 1992.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. to an adjourned regular meeting to be held
on Thursday, November 5, 1992,. at 3:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 21.2
Brookside Avenue, Redlands, California.
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