Agenda Item No. 24
CITY OF YUCAIPA
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Fermin Preciado, Director of Development Services Benjamin J. Matlock, City Planner ,....
Christian Farmer, Assistant Planner{
FOR: City Council Meeting of June 26, 2023
SUBJECT: City of Yucaipa (Case No. 21-113/DCA): Consideration of a Development Code Amendment (Ordinance No. 401), amending Division 7, Chapter 7 of the Development Code to replace regulations requiring the biennial renewal of commercial signage with a one-time sign registration with additional provisions to remove the requirement for a separate entitlement to be processed for freestanding signs which are reviewed concurrently with an application that includes architectural review
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing, and consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to:
1. Approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 401, amending Development Code Section 87.0705 of Chapter 7 of Division 7 of the Development Code to replace regulations requiring the biennial renewal of commercial signs with a one-time sign registration without the need for a Sign registration Decal and further remove the requirement for a separate entitlement for a freestanding sign that is reviewed concurrently with another project subject to architectural review; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3), Section 15303 (Consists of Small Structures) and Section 15311(a) (Accessory Structures).
BACKGROUND:
On July 281h, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 168, which established Chapter 7 Division 7 of the Development Code regulating locational and development standards for primary and accessory advertising structures. With the adoption of Ordinance No. 168, the City created the requirement for a biennial registration of signs to be managed with a City Registration Decal. The biennial registration has not been conducted, nor has there been adequate staffing to review every existing sign on a biennial basis. Similarly, the requirement to display a City Registration Decal has not been incorporated for the same reasons. At the regular City Council meeting of November 23, 2020, the user fee was adjusted to reflect a one-time review and payment for a permanent sign registration, and it was noted that staff would return 532
with an amendment to ensure that the Yucaipa Development Code is consistent with the City's practice.
Planning Commission Hearing:
The proposed Development Code Amendment was reviewed at the regular Planning Commission Meeting of June 7, 2023, and was recommended for approval. During the hearing, the Planning Commission discussed the potential fiscal impact associated with the update to ensure that the City's User Fees account for the necessary review. In addition, the Planning Commission recognized that a more comprehensive update to the City's Sign Code may be needed given its initial adoption date. The minutes are attached for Council's reference.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Ordinance revises the Sign Registration Requirement by replacing the requirement for a biennial registration for signs with a one-time sign registration and removes the need for a "sign registration decal" and would allow for the review of accessory signage through the architectural review of an entitlement, which is presented to Planning Commission. Eased on Council direction, this requirement would apply to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, and would remain consistent with the City's adopted General Plan.
The proposed Ordinance also provides a correction for the review of freestanding signs, Currently, all new freestanding signs (such as monument or pole signs) require approval of a Land Use Compliance Review by the Planning Commission. The proposed revision would allow for this review to also be processed through a concurrent Architectural Review process for a new project, rather than requiring a separate submittal and application fee. This process would streamline the process for projects that include those specific actions.
The proposed Ordinance will provide clarity to the Sign Code of the Development Code in order to be consistent with the City's practices; however, a larger update to the overall Sign Code is required to address more recent court rulings and improve the use of the Code for businesses and members of the public. However, such an undertaking requires more effort and outreach activities, and staff is currently exploring ways to tie in these efforts to the update to the City's Development Code, which was included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 adopted budget.
Environmental Review:
The proposed Development Code Amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance does not directly result in the development of any parcel of land. Therefore, staff is recommending that the proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), Section 15303(a) (Consists of Small Structures) and Section 15311 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact beyond the adopted budget.
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CONCLUSION:
The required findings for approval of the Development Cade Amendment have been made and are attached.
Attachments: 1. Findings for Development Code Amendment
2. Ordinance No. 401
3. Planning Commission Minutes from June 7, 2b23
Approved by:
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ATTACHMENT I
FINDINGS: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO.401
The proposed Development Code Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and its policies and objectives because its implementation will enhance the public's health, safety, and general welfare, and has been developed to meet the requirements of State law. 535
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ORDINANCE NO.401
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 87.0725
(SIGN REGISTRATION) OF DIVISION 7 (SIGN REGULATIONS) OF THE
YUCAIPA DEVELOPMENT CODE RELATED TO SIGN REGISTRATION
WHEREAS, on March 14, 1994, the City Council of the City of Yucaipa (the "City Council") adopted a comprehensive Development Code that included zoning standards and development review procedures for the City of Yucaipa (the "City") to use to evaluate a variety of development and land use proposals, and
WHEREAS, Development Code Amendment No. 401 is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Yucaipa General Plan, and
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan in meeting the needs and desires of its residents and the community in general, and WHEREAS, the City Council has received and affirmed the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval and considered these proposed amendments to the Development Code at a duly noticed public hearing on June 261" 2023, and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has evaluated the potential environmental impacts that could result from the adoption of these amendments to the Development Code, and has found that the proposed amendments are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3)) of the CEQA Guidelines, and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the information in the Agenda Report, as well as public testimony presented at the hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUCAIPA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings, Purpose and Intent.
A. This Ordinance is adopted by the City Council pursuant to the City's police powers to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the public.
B. The City Council finds that the overall use and development of land should be designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare; that it is important to ensure that the establishment of all land uses conform to a plan of logical and orderly development of the land, and that present and future land uses be compatible with surrounding land uses; and that incompatible land uses would be aesthetically displeasing, economically detrimental, and harmful to the public health, safety and welfare. 537
Section 2. Section 87.0725 (General Provisions.) of Division 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Development Code of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"87.0725 General Provisions.
(r) The following information shall be clearly legible and in a conspicuous place on each sign. (1) Every accessory sign shall display the name of the maker and date of construction. (2) Every primary sign shall display the name of the sign owner, operator, and builder, and the State Outdoor Advertising Permit number, where required.
Section 3. Section 87.0730 (Accessory Signs.) of Division 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Development Code of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
"87.0730 Accessory Signs.
Accessory advertising signs and structures shall be regulated by the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of the applicable land use district. The following accessory signs are permitted in addition to those specified within a land use district. (a) Accessory Residential Signs
The following signs are permitted in any land use district that allows residential land uses, (1) Accessory residential signs are signs which give notice of the name and/or address of residential land uses on the same lot and/or the name of a resident thereof. Except as otherwise provided, accessory residential signs shall not exceed a total of six square feet in area per residential dwelling and shall not exceed six feet in height. (2) Accessory residential signs for multi -family structures shall not exceed 20 square feet in area.
(3) Accessory residential signs shall also include signs which identify a residential development by name or give similar notice to identify a residential area or neighborhood, Each residential area or development shall be limited to a maximum of two permanent signs per principal entrance to the residential development. The maximum total sign area shall be 100 square feet per development, and all such individual signs shall not exceed a maximum height of six feet. Such signs shall not advertise the sales of lots or homes. These signs are permitted in any land use district which allows residential land uses. 538
(b) Nonresidential Accessory Signs in Residential Land Use Districts When a nonresidential use is allowed within a residential land use district, said use may be accompanied by one unlighted, single- or double-faced sign not to exceed six feet in height or 6 square feet in area.
(c) Accessory Commercial/Industrial Complex Signs
(1) A shopping center occupant located on the perimeter of a shopping center with street frontage may have one monument sign, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review or in conjunction with a related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission, in addition to a wall, roof, or projecting sign. The additional sign shall not exceed 50 square feet in area.
(2) A shopping center occupant which backs onto or is located adjacent to a major arterial or a major or secondary highway may have an additional wall sign on the rear of the building, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review or in conjunction with a related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission. (3) A shopping center complex abutting two street frontages of at least 150 feet each may have one additional monument sign, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review or in conjunction with a related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission. However, the total cumulative square footage of all monument signs shall not exceed 100 square feet.
(4) Freestanding or monument signs shall be permitted, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review or in conjunction with a related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission, and shall be mounted in a landscaped planter at least two times the area of the sign. The planter shall contain a permanent operational irrigation system..
(5) One roof or one projecting sign shall be permitted, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review or in conjunction with a related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission, when the Building Official finds that an allowed accessory freestanding sign does not provide sufficient opportunity for adequate viewing. (d) Accessory Civic Signs
Accessory civic signs are signs which give notice of the name or service, or other function or operation, of a publicly owned land use type on the same lot, or which give notice of the address or conditions of use of a parking area or other facility serving such activity. Accessory civic signs are permitted in any land use district subject to the following limitations. (1) In those districts where accessory business signs are not permitted, accessory civic signs with a maximum area of32 square feet and a maximum height of 12 feet are permitted, subject to a Land Use Compliance Review by the Building Official or when in conjunction with a 539
related Project that is subject to architectural review and approval by Planning Commission.
(2) In those districts where accessory business signs are permitted, the maximum height and area for accessory civic signs shall be the same as that permitted for accessory business signs.
Section 4. Section 87.0725 (Sign Registration.) of Division 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Development Code of the Yucaipa Development Code is amended to read as follows:
'-87.0750 Sign Registration.
(a) All existing and new permanent signs, not to include temporary signs, established in conjunction with a commercial, industrial, private institutional, or commercial -agricultural business use shall be subject to a biennial one-time sign registration requirementregistration decal will be issued by the Community Development Depaftment an applieable sig"s he peemit is issuedT
Section 5. Severability.
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared unlawful,
Section 6. Certification.
The City Clerk of the City of Yucaipa shall certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
Section 7. Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption by the City Council. 11 11
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Section 8. Publication and Posting.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause the following summary of this Ordinance to be published by two (2) insertions in the Yucaipa News Mirror, a newspaper of general circulation that is printed, published, and circulated in the City of Yucaipa, and hereby designated for that purpose by said Council of the City of Yucaipa: "Ordinance No. 401 amending Section 87.0725 (Sign Registration) of Division 7 (Sign Regulations) of the Yucaipa Development Code related to sign registration and permit review processes"
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED on this day of , 2023.
ATTEST:
Ana V. Sauseda, CMC
Director of General ServiceslCity Clerk
.Justin Beaver, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Steven Graham, City Attorney
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Agenda Item No.
City of Yucaipa
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 7, 2023
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, on June 7, 2023, at 6:30 PM.
PRESENT: J.R. Allgower, Chair
Richard Beck, Commissioner
Donna Snodgrass, Commissioner
Lyle Vick, Commissioner
ABSENT: Tony Hicks, Vice Chair
Stacey Chester, Commissioner
David Higginson, Commissioner
CITY STAFF: Benjamin Matlock, Planning Manager/City Planner Katrina Kunkle, Assistant City Engineer
Michael Reiter, Assistant City Attorney
Madeline Jordan, Associate Planner
Christian Farmer, Assistant Planner
Maria Koolhoven, Planning Commission Assistant
CONVENE PLANNING COMMISSION
The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m., with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Lyle Vick.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments on items not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and non -controversial, The Planning Commission will act upon them, at one time, without discussion. Any Councilmember or staff member may request removal of an item from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
The title is deemed to be read, and further reading waived on any ordinance listed on the Consent Agenda for second reading and adoption.
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1. SUBJECT: Approve Item No. 1, Planning Commission Minutes of May 3, 2023.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Snodgrass, SECOND BY Commissioner Vick, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. I.
NEW BUSINESS:
2. SUBJECT; FX Signs Inc. (Case No. 23-061/LUCR/SIGN): A Land Use Compliance Review for an architectural review of a proposed 4-foot tall and 24.91 square foot illuminated monument sign to advertise a new car wash facility previously approved as Case No. 17-103/CUP/ARC at 34142 County Line Rd; APN: 0318-235-40, -41.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission review, and if appropriate:
A) Approve Land Use Compliance Review No, 23-061, subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
B) Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15311 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
DISCUSSION:
Associate Planner Madeline Jordan provided a brief presentation.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Vick, SECOND BY Commissioner Beck, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A, Disclosure of Ex Parte Disclosure
B. Staff Presentation
C. Applicant/Representative Presentation
D. Public Comments
E. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
P. Public bearing Closed
G. Commission Discussion
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3. SUBJECT: Hal Hays Construction (Case No. 21-013/GPA/CUPIVAR): A Minor General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of a "landlocked" parcel from the City's RM-10M (Multiple Residential) Land Use District to CS (Service Commercial), two (2) Variance requests for the reduction of the rear yard setback and reduction in minimal required landscaping and a Conditional Use Permit to permit a phased expansion of a 5.19-acre construction storage and mechanized equipment repair yard, which will include additional covered storage areas, an equipment and truck repair building, and a future officeiantique truck museum located at 32384 Dunlap Blvd (APN: 0301-164-63), 32370 Dunlap Blvd (APN: 0301-164-65), 32360 Dunlap Blvd (APN: 030I- 164-72), 32342 Dunlap Blvd (APN. 0301-164-57) and 32354 Dunlap Blvd (APN: 0301-164-36).
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and recommend that the City Council A) Approve the Conditional Use Permit (Case No, 21-013/GPA), two Variance requests subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and B) Adopt resolution No. 2023-18, approving a Minor General Plan Amendment of a landlocked parcel from RM-10M (Multiple Residential) Land Use District to CS (Service Commercial) designation; and
C) Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 427, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
D) Adopt the Conditional Use Permit Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and E) Adopt the General Plan Amendment Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and F) Adopt the Variance Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and G) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, finding the mitigation measures and standard measures and procedures will reduce the potential level of environmental impact to less than significant; and, H) Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination.
DISCUSSION:
Planning Manager/City Planner Benjamin Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
The applicant's representative, Jasmin Hancock, noted that she agrees with all the conditions noted in the presentation and she is also available to answer any questions.
Commissioner Vick requested that the property owner start cleaning up the area and addressing the landscape in the front yard. Ms. Hancock agreed with Commissioner Vick's request, and she additionally noted that it will have nice curb appeal once the updates are done.
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Public Comments: No comments received.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Beck, SECOND BY Commissioner Vick, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE AGENDA, ITEM NO.3.
4. SUBJECT.- City of Yucaipa (Case No. 21„113/DCA): Consideration of a Development Code Amendment (Ordinance No. 401), amending Division 7, Chapter 7 of the Development Code to replace regulations requiring the biennial renewal of commercial signage with a onetime sign registration with additional provisions to remove the requirement for a separate entitlement to be processed for freestanding signs which are reviewed concurrently with an application that includes architectural review.
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That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and recommend that the City Council:
A) Approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 401, amending Development Code Section 87.0705 of Chapter 7 of Division 7 of the Development Code to replace regulations requiring the biennial renewal of commercial signs with a one-time sign registration without the need for a Sign Registration Decal and further remove the requirement for a separate entitlement for a freestanding sign that is reviewed concurrently with another project subject to architectural review; and B) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15061(b)(3), Section. 15303 (Consists of Small Structures) and Section 1531l(a) (Accessory Structures).
DISCUSSION:
Assistant Planner Christian Farmer presented the Agenda Report.
Commissioner Vick asked if there would be any fiscal impact due to the registration. Planning Manager/City Planner Benjamin Matlock noted that the fee had been previously modified in the city-wide user fee for this process.
Commissioner Snodgrass asked staff what the current fee is at this time. Assistant Planner Christian Farmer noted that the sign registration fee is $129.00, and the Land Use Compliance Review for Signage is $1,528.00.
Public Comments: No comments received.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Vick, SECOND BY Commissioner Beck, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.
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5. SUBJECT: Robert and Randi Hawkins (Case No. 22-181/SUP/ARC): A Special. Use Permit for the Architectural Review of a 27-foot-tall and 2,510 square foot garage/workshop that has been designed to match the existing home on a single -residential property located at 35886 Oak Glen Road, APN: 0321-071-39.
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and:
A) Review the architectural design of the proposed oversized structure, and if it is acceptable, approve the design subject to the Conditions of Approval; and B) Adopt the Special Use Permit Findings as contained in the Agenda Report; and C) Adopt a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 and the CEQA Guidelines, as amended, Section 15303 (Class 3); and, D) Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
DISCUSSION:
Assistant Planner Christian Farmer presented the Agenda Report.
Commissioner Snodgrass noted that it is a beautiful project and Commissioner Vick agreed.
Public Comments: No comments received.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Snodgrass, SECOND BY Commissioner Vick, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
6. NUBJECT: City of Yucaipa (Case No. 23-022/GPA/CUP/VAR): A minor General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of an approximately 1.5-acre portion of a property from the City's Institutional (IN) Land Use District to the City's General Commercial (CG) Land Use District. The site is currently improved with the City's Business Incubator Office building, located at 34282 Yucaipa Boulevard; Portions of Assessor Parcel Number (APN): 0303-131-05 & 0303-131-63.
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and recommend that the City Council:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-19, approving the minor General Plan Amendment / Land 1_.1'se District Change to change the Land Use Designation of approximately 1.5 acres (the existing Incubator Center) to have a designation as General Commercial (CG); and Planning Commission Minutes 547 Page 5
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B) Approve first reading, by the title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 428, amending Ordinance No. 343, amending the Official Land Use plan and Zoning Ordinance as adopted by the City of Yucaipa; and
C) Adopt the Findings as contained in this Agenda Report; and D) Find that the Project is exempt from the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (the "CEQA Guidelines"); and, E) Direct staff to (file a Notice of Exemption.
DISCUSSION:
Planning Manager / City Planner Benjamin Matlock presented the Agenda Report, Public Comments: No comments received.
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Beck, SECOND BY Commissioner Vick, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO.6.
7. SJB.JL!LT: La Quinta (Case No. 23-031/MJV): A Major Variance for an increase in the attached building sign requirement to permit two (2) signs which total 360 square feet in lieu of a total of 200 square feet to provide visibility for travelers along the I-10 Freeway and to be in line with the La Quinta corporate design requirements.
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and if appropriate:
A) Approve Major Variance No. 23-031, subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
B) Adopt the Major Variance Findings as contained in the Agenda Report, and C) Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15311 & 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and,
D) Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
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DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commissioners noted they had no ex parte communications to disclose.
Assistant Planner Christian Farmer presented the Agenda Report.
The applicant's representative, Scott Mann, thanked the Commissioners and he is excited to open the hotel soon. Scott Mann noted that the sizing of the sign is a corporate standard from La Quinta Hotels and provides freeway visibility.
Commissioner Vick asked Mr. Mann if he could provide any customer acquisition information based on walk-ins. Mr. Mann noted that he did not have that information, but that the hotel's management company might be able to provide that.
PUBLIC COMMENT: One public speaker slip was received.
Kristine Mohler — Fawn Ridge Place - She doted that the sign is beautiful, however a major variance is still a major variance. She stated that the Commission is setting a precedence when major variances are given away, and that there are too many signs on Oak Glen Road at this time.
The Public Hearing was then closed.
Chair J.R. Allgower noted that the City tries to be business friendly, and that signage is important for businesses.
Commissioner Snodgrass asked how long ago the sign had been installed and if the builder knew of the sign parameters. It was determined that the sign was installed about a month and a half ago.
Assistant Planner Christian Farmer stated that sign permits are a separate submittal, and at that point, the applicant was informed that the sign was too large. Planning Manager/City Plattner Benjamin Matlock informed the Commissioners that the sign registration is not part of the architectural review package and typically done by separate contractors from the overall project. Mr. Matlock stated that the content of the sign itself is not anything the Planning Commission would have authority over, ACTION 91: MOTION TO APPROVE BY Commissioner Snodgrass, SECOND BY Chair Allgower, NOT CARRIED, 2-2-3-0, FOR AGENDA ITEM NO.7.
ACTION #2: MOTION TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO ANOTHER DATE IN ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY Commissioner Vick, SECOND BY Chair Allgower, CARRIED, 3-1-3-0, TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM NO.7.
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S. SUBJECT: City of Yucaipa (Case No. 23-078/DCA); Consideration of Ordinance No. 426, amending Division 4 of the Yucaipa Development Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units to ensure compliance with State law (including AB 2221, AB 345, and SB 897) and the City's updated Housing Element. Among other things, the proposed Ordinance will update the permitting requirements, development standards, and height restrictions for accessory dwelling units with further clarification of previous requirements.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, and recommend that the City Council:
A) Approve first reading, by title only, as read by staff, of Ordinance No. 426 amending Division 4 of the 'Yucaipa Development Code to update regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units to ensure compliance with state law (including AB 2221, AB 345, and SB 897) and the City's Housing Element; and
B) Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e).
DISCUSSION:
Assistant Planner Christian Farmer presented the Agenda Report.
Commissioner Snodgrass noted questions about ADU's allowed on a multi -family property. planning Manager/City Planner Benjamin Matlock noted that the multi -family standards will likely be a future clean up item in the State Legislature, as there are several unclear elements.
PUBLIC COMMENT: One public speaker slip was received.
1. Hansen Wang — Quartz Street — He noted concerns about the size the units could go up to.
Commissioner Vick asked for clarification on square footage. Planning Manager/City Planner Benjamin Matlock informed the Commission that the 1,200 square foot requirement is set by state law. City staff set the threshold for an attached garage and patio to be within reason.
The Public Hearing was then closed,
ACTION: MOTION BY Commissioner Snodgrass, SECOND BY Commissioner Vick, CARRIED, 4-0-3-0, TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM NO. S.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Planning Manager/City Planner Benjamin Matlock stated the next Planning Commission Meeting will likely be on June 28`h, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT:
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The meeting adjourned at 7:51 PM.
Benjamin Matlack JR Allgower
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