Planners deny distribution warehouse 275 feet from kindergarten
What's next for the Prologis property on Tennessee Street
REDLANDS, Calif. – Following an extensive review process that began in April, the Redlands Planning Commission officially rejected a proposed distribution warehouse west of Downtown Redlands and just a few hundred feet from local schools.
The Commission passed Resolution 1632 on Tuesday, May 28, to deny Prologis Inc.'s permit requests for a 197,397-square-foot distribution warehouse at 301 Tennessee Street, the site of the former La-Z-Boy factory.
Why it matters: During the public hearing on April 23, the Commission received more than 50 public comments in opposition to the distribution warehouse. Commissioners and the public who opposed the development cited concerns over worsening air quality, proximity to schools, increasing traffic, and a mismatch in the neighborhood aesthetic.
Read more about the meeting and what's next for the Prologis-owned property here.
📌 The Redlands City Council will meet on Tuesday, June 4, at 5 p.m. in closed session and 6 p.m. in open session. Here are some highlights of the upcoming meeting agenda.
💵 Redlands 2-year budget proposal: Redlands City Council will consider the city manager's proposed two-year budget during its meeting on June 4. The proposed biennial budget covers fiscal years July 2024-June 2025 and July 2025 - June 2026. Key funding categories include public safety, infrastructure improvements, community services, library services, and facilities maintenance. Read more here.
🏗 New office building approved: The Redlands City Planning Commission has approved the construction of a new two-story office building in northwest Redlands. Read more here.
🚨 Pharmacy burglarized again: A local pharmacy has been burglarized for the second time in three months. Police say the suspects broke through two walls to access the pharmacy. Read more here.
📚 California AG to monitor Redlands Unified for 5 years: California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Wednesday, May 29, that the California Department of Justice has entered into a proposed stipulated judgment with Redlands Unified to address their shortfalls in responding to allegations and complaints of sexual harassment, assault and abuse of students. Read more here.
📌 June 7 Chamber of Commerce Rise and Shine: Monthly breakfast and update on what's happening in the city and business community.
📌 June 8 Redlands Touch A Truck: Come learn about the dozens of vehicles- emergency vehicles, transport vehicles, tow trucks, public health and safety trucks, buses and more in the Ted Runner Stadium parking lot.
📌 June 8 Olive Ave Market Centennial Celebration: 100th birthday block party with food, music, art, entertainment and activities.
📌 June 9 Matt Mauser & The Pete Jacobs Band: Back by popular demand, don’t miss Sinatra-style crooner Matt Mauser and The Pete Jacobs Band at the Kimberly Crest Gardens.
Find details about these events and more on our Community Calendar linked below.
Stephanie Hastings Miranda
