HomeMy WebLinkAbout8660RESOLUTION NO. 8660
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
DENYING THE APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE APPROVAL BY THE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR FOR REASONABLE
ACCOMMODATION NO. 19, A REQUEST TO KEEP ONE SERVICE ANIMAL AT
A SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 521 SOUTH FOURTH STREET.
WHEREAS, Chapter 18.06 (Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodations for Persons with
Disabilities) of the Redlands Municipal Code was established to provide a procedure to evaluate
requests for reasonable accommodation related to specific applications of the zoning law in order to
ensure that no person is discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income, or ancestry, as required by
federal and/or state law, by being denied an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their dwelling and to
authorize the application of exceptions to the city's zoning law and land development standards, if
warranted; and
WHEREAS, the property owner has applied for Reasonable Accommodation No. 19 for relief
from the provisions of Redlands Municipal Code Section 18.40.030 (Permitted Uses) to allow the
keeping of one (1) chicken as an assistance animal to be kept primarily indoors and within the
designated fenced rear yard area of the residence located at 521 South Fourth Street in the Suburban
Residential (R-S) land use district; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department reviewed the request and related
application materials, and determined the application satisfied all four of the required findings
necessary to approve Reasonable Accommodation No. 19; and
WHEREAS, on December 4, 2024, the Development Services Director determined the
application was approved, and issued a letter notifying the Applicant of the approval; and
WHEREAS, the Appellant filed a timely Appeal on December 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on or about January 21, 2025, notice of this public hearing was mailed to the
owners of record of all properties within 300 feet of the subject property, in accordance with Sections
18.06.090 and 18.06.050 of the Redlands Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the Appeal of the Development Services Director's approval of Reasonable Accommodation
No. 19; and
WHEREAS, on February 4, 2025, the City Council held a noticed public hearing on the Appeal
for Reasonable Accommodation No. 19 and considered verbal and written testimony of City staff, the
Appellant, the Applicant for Reasonable Accommodation No. 19, and testimony from members of the
public; and
WHEREAS, the proposal qualifies for exemption from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The proposal is exempt from environmental review in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) known as
the general rule exemption where there is no possibility that the activity in question may cause a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 2. The proposal requested by Reasonable Accommodation No. 19 is supported by
circumstances and facts establishing that:
a. The Applicant submitted appropriate documentation from a licensed healthcare provider,
identifying the chicken as a service animal necessary to the alleviate of the Applicant's
medical condition.
b. The Development Services Director determined that the request satisfied all four required
findings for approval of a Reasonable Accommodation, as outlined in RMC Section
18.06.070.
c. The accommodation was requested solely in support of the Applicant's personal medical
needs and does not provide a general waiver from the zoning regulations.
d. The approval of the Reasonable Accommodation includes specific conditions to mitigate
potential impacts to neighboring properties, including requirements for the chicken to be
kept primarily indoors, and to be housed in a secure, sanitary, and well -maintained
environment.
e. Conditions of approval further ensure that the chicken's care is properly managed, with
requirements for secure coops and runs, supervision when outdoors, and measures to
prevent health risks or interference with neighboring properties.
Section 3. The City Council has considered the Appeal filed by Ms. Terra Bird, hereby denies
the Appeal, and UPHOLDS the decision of the Development Services Director that approved the
application for Reasonable Accommodation No. 19.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4t4 day of March, 2025.
Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
e e Donaldson, City Clerk
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1, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 4th day of March 2025,
by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Barich, Tejeda, Davis; Mayor Saucedo
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Shaw
ABSTAIN:
nne Donaldson, City Clerk
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