REDDING PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
City Council Chambers
777 Cypress Avenue
Redding, California
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL - 4 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. PLANNING COMMISSION ITEMS
a. Consent Calendar - None.
b. Public Hearing
(1) HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATION HP-1-09, by Jason and Dawn Waybright, requesting approval to upgrade their property from the list of "Candidate Historic Properties" to the list of "Qualified Historic Properties" so that it can be included in the Mills Act Historic Property Tax Incentive Program. The property is located at 1314 Trinity Street in an "RM-20" Residential Multiple Family District. Environmental Determination: Exempt from CEQA. Staff Recommendation: Approval. H-100-500 APPROVED
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL
(2) FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT EIR-3-06, prepared for the Highland Park Subdivision/Planned Development project (Project). The Project consists of a proposal to divide approximately 95 acres for the development of 420 residential units, a 6-acre public park, and retention of open space (S-18-05). The Project also includes Rezoning Application RZ-8-05 and Planned Development Plan PD-9-05, to apply the "PD" Planned Development Overlay District to the property, and a Develop Agreement. The Project site is generally located east of Interstate 5 and north of Hilltop Drive. Staff Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council adoption of EIR-3-06. L-010-075 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION
(3) HIGHLAND PARK SUBDIVISION/PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PROJECT), by S and J Properties, on property generally located east of Interstate 5 and north of Hilltop Drive. Environmental Determination: Environmental Impact Report. The project consists of the following applications:
• TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP APPLICATION S-18-05. Subdivide property to create 364 single-family lots of variable sizes and home types and one large parcel for 56 apartment units, for a total of 420 units; a neighborhood park; and open space. S-101-102
• PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION PD-9-05. A planned development request to allow single-family residential lots in an "RM" Residential Multiple Family District and certain lot-size configuration exceptions to accommodate the various housing styles and to establish overall project-design parameters. L-010-210
• REZONING APPLICATION RZ-8-05. Rezone the entire project site to apply the "PD" Planned Development Overlay District. L-010-230
• HIGHLAND PARK DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. An agreement between the applicant and the City, granting a six-year term for the tentative subdivision map and allowing credit to the project’s park development fee obligation in exchange for construction of a public neighborhood park with project development. A-070
Environmental Determination: Accept EIR-3-06. Staff Recommendation: Recommend to the City Council approval of the Project. RECOMMENDED APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
(4) TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP APPLICATION S-2-08, WEST PLACER SUBDIVISION, by Signature Northwest Partnership, requesting approval to divide 2.32 acres into eight lots for development of single-family homes on property located at 4315 Placer Street in an "RS-3" Residential Single Family District. The request includes a one-lot density increase. Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt. Staff Recommendation: Approval. S-101-138 APPROVED
5. COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
6. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION - This item is set aside for the public to address the Planning Commission on any items of concern not listed on the Agenda.
7. SHASTA COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REFERRAL ITEMS - None.
8. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
10. ADJOURNMENT