HomeMy WebLinkAbout8616RESOLUTION NO. 8616
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 52 TO THE EAST VALLEY CORRIDOR
SPECIFIC PLAN (SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 40) TO ALLOW USED AUTOMOBILE
SALES, WITHOUT THE SALES OF NEW AUTOMOBILES, AS A
CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED USE IN THE EV/CG (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc. ("Applicant"), has filed an application for
Amendment No. 52 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40) to allow for pre-
owned automobile sales as a conditionally permitted land use without sales of new automobiles within
the General Commercial (EV/CG) District of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan (the "Project" or
"Project Entitlements"); and
WHEREAS, this application was filed concurrently with Conditional Use Permit No. 1179 and
Commission Review & Approval No. 962 to include used automobile retail sales and online sales, pre-
owned automobile reconditioning and outdoor storage yard, and related ancillary activities such as
vehicle washing and outdoor loading/unloading activities, submitted for the parcels located on the west
side of New York Street at Brockton Avenue (APNs 0169-011-38-0000 and 0169-011-39-0000) (the
"Project" or "Project Entitlements"); and
WHEREAS on May 31, 2024, notice of the Planning Commission's public hearing for the
Project and related Project Entitlements was published in the Redlands Daily Facts and notices were
mailed to property owners within a 300-foot radius; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered
the staff report, oral report, the testimony, and the written evidence submitted by and on behalf of the
applicant and by members of the public; and
WHEREAS, at the public hearing on June 11, 2024, the Planning Commission determined that
the Specific Plan Amendment would be in conformity with the 2035 General Plan, and adopted
Resolution No. 1683 recommending approval for Amendment No. 52 to the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 40); and
WHEREAS, on or about July 3, 2024, notice of the City Council's public hearing for the Project,
including Specific Plan Amendment No. 49 was published in the Redlands Daily Facts by the City
Clerk; and
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2024, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and
considered the staff written and oral reports, the recommendation of the Planning Commission, the
testimony and written evidence submitted by and on behalf of the applicant, and testimony by members
of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. General Plan Conformity. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment to remove the
Project site (the proposed Bergamot Specific Plan Amendment) from the boundaries of the East Valley
Corridor Specific Plan will conform with the Redlands General Plan.
Section 2. Approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 52 to the East Valley Corridor
Specific Plan. Specific Plan Amendment No. 52 to the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan
(Specific Plan No. 40) is hereby approved. Specific Plan Amendment No. 52 shall amend Chapter
7 of the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan to allow for pre -owned automobile sales as a
conditionally permitted land use without sales of new automobiles within the General Commercial
(EV/CG) District, as more particularly shown in "Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 16th day of July, 2024.
Eddie Tejeda, a 'or
ATTEST:
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Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 16th day of July, 2024,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Davis, Guzman -Lowery, Saucedo; Mayor Tejeda
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Donaldson, City Clerk
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COMMUNITY LAND USE
CHAPTER 7. GENERAL COMMERCIAL
Section EV3.0701 Intent
The General Commercial District creates, preserves and enhances areas for businesses
which provide a variety of goods and services serving a community or regional market. The
District provides for the grouping of retail and service uses that are compatible in the type of
commodity sold, the scope of services provided or the method of operation.
The District may contain major department stores, administrative/ professional headquarters
and community or regional shopping centers. Smaller businesses which benefit from the
customer drawing power of the larger stores and provide specialty goods and services may
also be located here. The creation of a pleasant and efficient environment for shopping and
business is the primary function of this District.
Section EV3.0705 Locational Standards
(a) The area is occupied or will be occupied by stores and businesses which
provide retail sales and services for a wide range of consumer needs,
characterized by relatively long-term utility.
(b) The District is located either at the intersection of major streets or along major
streets and freeways.
(c) The area is free of environmental constraints and has physical conditions
which can sustain commercial development, including all required parking,
circulation, landscaping and yards.
(d) The location shall be consistent with the General Plan text and maps.
Section EV3.0710 Permitted Land Uses
The following uses are permitted within the General Commercial District. New
construction shall require Commission Review and Approval as required by the
Redlands Municipal Code. Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed
shall be made pursuant to §EV3.0135(b ).
(1)
Agriculture as a continuation of the existing land use, including orchards,
groves, nurseries, field crops, tree crops, berry crops, bush crops, truck
gardening and commercial flower growing, and structures and appurtenances
thereof.
(2) Uses permitted in the Neighborhood Commercial District and Administrative
Professional District.
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(3)
Retail sale of goods generally characterized by relatively long-term utility or
consumption, including but not limited to the following types of goods and/or
stores:
• Antiques
• Appliances
• Art galleries, print and frame shops
• Auto and motorcycle parts and accessories (new)
• Automobiles, motorcycles and other motor vehicles (new)
• Bicycles and parts
• Boats
• Commercial nursery, retail
• Computers and accessories
• Department and general merchandise stores
• Draperies, curtains, upholstery
• Fur goods and apparel
• Furniture and home furnishings
• Home improvement centers
• Jewelry, precious metals, coin and stamp dealers
• Office supplies and equipment
• Photographic equipment and supplies
• Plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
• Radio, TV, stereo
• Secondhand merchandise and thrift shops
• Swimming pools and spas
• Vintage or collectible vehicles
• Wall and floor coverings
(4) Provision of services to individuals and business establishments, generally
including but not limited to the following types of services:
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Automobile rental (limited to offices and storage of vehicles only; no on -
site repair or maintenance of rental vehicles permitted)
Car washes
Eating establishments (including on -site sale of alcoholic beverages),
with the exception of drive -through restaurants, which shall require a
Conditional Use Permit
Funeral parlors and mortuaries
Furniture repair and re -upholstery
Medical massage therapy; provided, that (a) a minimum of eighty
percent (80%) of the establishment's clients are from referrals by state -
licensed health care providers, and (b) the establishment's records are
kept on the premises and made accessible to the City upon request for
compliance
Pet grooming
Restaurants See "Eating establishments"
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Taxidermy
Telephone exchanges
Veterinarians and animal hospitals
Vocational and tradeschools
(5) Repair and servicing of any article which is permitted to be sold in this District.
Section EV3.0712 Accessory Land Uses
The following uses are permitted as an accessory use to a primary permitted or
conditionally permitted use:
(1) Sale of used automobiles and other vehicles, if accessory to the sale of new
vehicles.
(2) Nightclubs
(3) Recreation centers
(4) Skating rinks indoor)
(5) Hotels and Motels
(6) Conditionally permitted uses in the Administrative Professional District and
Neighborhood Commercial District.
Section EV3.0713 Conditionally Permitted Uses
The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit by
the Planning Commission. Determinations regarding similar uses not specifically listed
shall be made pursuant to §EV3.0135(b):
(1) Auto service and repair centers
(2) Commercial repair garages for motor vehicles and equipment (including body
and paint work)
(3)
Cultural, Entertainment and Recreational Facilities, generally including but not
limited to the following:
Arcades, pool halls, discotheques
Bars and cocktail lounges
Bowling alley and miniature golf
Drive-in theaters
Gymnasiums, health and athletic clubs, figure salons
Live theaters (except adult theaters as defined by the Redlands
Municipal Code)
Meeting halls (lodge and union)
Motion picture theaters
Nightclubs
Recreation centers
Skating rinks (indoor)
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(4) Hotels and Motels
(5) Conditionally permitted uses in the Administrative Professional District and
Neighborhood Commercial District.
(6) Retail sales of pre -owned or used automobiles (as primary use) not in
conLunction with new auto sales.
Section EVJ.0715 Prohibited Uses
Any use not listed as permitted, conditionally permitted, or permitted as an accessory
use is prohibited in the General Commercial District.
Section EVJ.0720 Development Standards
(a) All lots shall have adequate width, depth and area to accommodate all
required parking, setbacks, landscaping, loading, trash enclosures, and
access requirements.
(b) No maximum building height is established. Height limits shall be determined
in accordance with Part 77 of the FAA regulations. Also refer to Floor Area
Ratio -Section EV4.0240(a).
(c) Minimum building setbacks shall be as follows:
(1) Front yard
Street side yard
Side and rear yards
25 feet
25 feet
None except where adjoining residential
district
(2) Where district abuts a street designated as a Special Landscaped
Street in Section EV4.0115 (a), see Section EV4.0155 for setback and
landscaping requirements.
(3)
Where district abuts a residential district or residential portion of a
Planned Development, see Section EV4.0225 (d) for setback and
landscape buffer requirements.
(4) See Section EV 3.0620 (i) for exceptions for front yard and street side
yard setbacks for unenclosed, architectural type projections such as
portico's, porte-cochere's, and pedestrian walkways for drive through
restaurants and services.
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(d) For requirements on landscaping, walls, access, parking, loading, trash
enclosures, lighting and storage, the provisions of Division 4 shall apply.
(e) The provisions of Division 4 shall apply to signs. In addition, the maximum
area of any sign facing a residential district shall be 75 feet.
(f) All access ways to a public street shall be located not less than seventy-five
(75) feet from the intersection of any street lines, and shall be designed in
a manner conducive to safe ingress and egress. Where practical, exits shall
be located on a minor street. Frequency of access ways shall be at intervals
of not less than one hundred (100) feet.
(g)
Automobile Sales Development Standards
The purpose of these provisions are to establish standards for the
development of new and pre -owned automobile sales facilities where sales
are conducted outdoors.
The following property development standards shall apply when they are
more restrictive than the development standards for the particular zone in
which new automobile sales are proposed to be conducted:
(1) Site Area. Each site shall have a minimum area of 50,000 square feet.
(2) Site Dimensions. The minimum lot width and depth dimensions
shall be 200 feet.
(3)
Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 18.164 of the Redlands Municipal Code.
(4) Landscaping. A minimum of ten percent of the site shall be
landscaped. Landscaping shall be placed along the entire street
frontage, except for driveway openings and walkways.
Landscaping shall be oriented to enhance public views and accent
on -site structures.
(5)
Architectural Treatment. It is the policy of the City to require high
quality architectural treatment. The design of the facilities shall be
harmonious with the character and quality of the neighborhood and
community.
(6) Service Areas and Facilities. Service areas and facilities, and outdoor
motor vehicle holding areas for operational vehicles (not including
display areas for auto sales), shall be completely screened from view
from the public right of way. Screening shall be by use of walls, earth
berms, landscaping or a combination thereof.
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