Commission continues Tennessee Village hearing to Sept. 24; commissioners ask to revisit warehouse zoning

The Redlands Planning Commission on Sept. 10 continued the public hearing for the Tennessee Village project — a proposed mixed-use development with 460 apartments and roughly 18,000 square feet of commercial space on about 13.5 acres — to the commission's Sept. 24 meeting.

Chair remarks and staff noted there was no staff presentation or applicant presentation at the Sept. 10 meeting and that the item would be read for the record and continued. The commission formally moved and approved the continuance to Sept. 24.

During announcements, Director Mr. Jasaknick and commissioners discussed upcoming meetings: the commission will meet Sept. 24 and hold a joint City Council–Planning Commission meeting Oct. 8 focused on CEQA and findings. One commissioner requested that the Planning Commission agendize a discussion about potential changes to city code to limit or alter which development types (notably warehouse projects) are allowed in various areas of the city. Staff said such a discussion could be placed on a Planning Commission agenda for vetting before any recommendation to the City Council.

A commissioner noted concerns about an "overwhelming increase" in warehouse development and asked whether code or the general plan could be revisited to limit certain development types. Staff said they could bring the topic back to the commission for discussion if a majority wished to proceed.

Next steps: The Tennessee Village hearing will resume Sept. 24. Separately, staff will consider scheduling a Planning Commission discussion on potential amendments or a review of the warehouse siting ordinance based on the commission's direction.