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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Flores called the regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore Planning
Commission held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural
Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
PRESENT: Chairman Flores, Vice - Chairman Gonzales,
Commissioner O'Neal, Commissioner Zanelli
ABSENT: Commissioner Mendoza
Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold
Staff members present included: Senior Planner Harris, Administrative Services
Director Riley, Planning Consultant Donahoe, Public Works Director Seumalo,
and Office Specialist Herrington
CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice - Chairman Gonzales.
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Mendoza was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON - AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s):
• May 18, 2010
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(2) Residential Design Review No. 2010 -02, for 36 lots in De La Rosa, Tract
No. 32503
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City
Council approval of Residential Design Review No. 2010 -02. In
accordance with the requirements of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code,
Chapter 17.184, Design Review, the Planning Commission's findings and
recommendation for Residential Design Review No. 2010 -02 shall be
transmitted to the next available City Council Business Item Agenda.
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(3) Residential Design Review No. 2010 -03, for eighty one (81) lots in Rosetta
Canyon, Tract No.'s 25476, -077, -078, and -079
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Residential
Design Review No. 2010 -03. In Accordance with Chapter 11
Implementation of the Ramsgate Specific Plan, the Planning Commission
decision is final unless appealed.
Carole Donahoe, Planning Consultant
Ext. 287, cdonahoeo()lake- elsinore.org
City Manager Brady provided an overview of the project and requested
that Planning Consultant Donahoe review it with the Commission and
answer questions.
Planning Consultant Donahoe provided an overview of the project to the
Commission and indicated that the applicant was present. She also
indicated that Richmond American Homes hosted a Community Meeting
on Thursday, May 20, 2010, per the request of staff. She indicated that
the meeting went very well, and various issues were addressed by
residents:
• Construction trailer on the premises.
• Trail from Riverside Dr. to park and school is an emergency access
trail that can be walked or biked.
• Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that she received an e-mail
from Mr. Rudy Cao regarding safety issues regarding lack of
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sidewalk on Riverside Street and Hwy. 74 and indicated that she
forwarded this concern to Public Works Director Seumalo.
Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he would review the Americans
with Disabilities Act regarding the sidewalks on Riverside Street and
contact Cal -Trans about access to Riverside Street from Hwy. 74.
The Applicant, Edgar Gomez, Project Manager at Richmond American
Homes, gave his name and address. He requested approval of the
project. He indicated that Richmond American Homes had discussions
with the Home Owners Association (HOA) regarding lack of seating areas
in the park, and as a result is contributing $10,000 dollars to the HOA for
benches at the park.
City Attorney Leibold confirmed that a Condition should be added noting
that the Developer, Richmond American Homes, shall contribute $10,000
to the HOA for amenities.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales indicated that he liked the project and thanked
Richmond American Homes for donating funds for the benches to be
placed in the park.
Commissioner O'Neal thanked Planning Consultant Donahoe for her
presentation and also thanked Mr. Gomez for the donation for the
benches.
Commissioner Zanelli indicated that he supported the project and thanked
Richmond American Homes.
Chairman Flores also indicated that he supported the project and thanked
Richmond American Homes.
City Manager Brady noted that Mr. Gomez of Richmond American Homes
would be contributing $5,000 dollars for the amenities to each residential
tract containing a park which totaled $10,000.
Mr. Gomez noted the following Conditions apply to Residential Design
Review No. No. 2010 -02 and Residential Design Review No. 2010 -03,
prior to Final Approval:
Condition No. 16: Garages shall be constructed to provide a minimum of
nine - feet -six inches by nine - teen - feet - six- inches (9'6" x 19' -6 ") of interior
clear space for two cars for a total interior clear space of nineteen - feet -six
inches by nineteen - feet -six inches (19'6" x 19' -6 "). Garage doors shall
provide a row of windows to allow light and to match up to existing homes.
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New Condition No. 48 : The applicant shall contribute $5,000 dollars
each for park amenities in Tract 25478 and Tract 25476.
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -20 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval to the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approving Residential Design Review
No. 2010 -02 by Richmond American Homes at De La Rosa, Tract 32503."
MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present to recommend to City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approval of Residential Design Review
No. 2010 -02 by Richmond American Homes at De La Rosa, Tract 32503."
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Mendoza
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -21 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No.
2010 -03 by Richmond American Homes at Rosetta Canyon, Tracts 25476, -
77, -78, and -79."
Motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present to approve Residential
Design Review No. 2010 -03 by Richmond American Homes at Rosetta
Canyon, Tracts 25476, -77, -78, and -79."
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Mendoza
(4) General Plan Amendment No. 2009 -01, Zone Change No. 2009 -01, East
Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 9, Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009 -01.
and Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2009031084)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to
the City Council of the following:
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1. Findings of Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan.
2. Certification of Environmental Impact Report for the Diamond Specific
Plan and its related cases (SCH #20090321084), and adoption of
Findings of Fact and Overriding Considerations.
3. Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2009 -01.
4. Adoption of Zone Change No. 2009 -01.
5. Adoption of Amendment No. 9 to the East Lake Specific Plan No. 93 -3
6. Adoption of Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009 -01
Carole Donahoe, Planning Consultant
Ext. 287, cdonahoe(alake- elsinore.org
City Manager Brady provided an overview of the project and requested
that Planning Consultant Donahoe review it with the Commission and
answer questions.
Planning Consultant Donahoe provided an overview of the project to the
Commission and indicated that the applicant and his development team
were present.
The applicant, Jeff Pomeroy of JIC -CP Diamond Development, gave his
name and address. He stated that after interviewing the residents of Lake
Elsinore, his vision for Diamond Center was to incorporate retail,
restaurants, entertainment, office and education, as well as dwelling units
and to create an inviting, fun, safe environment for residents of Lake
Elsinore. He thanked the Planning and Redevelopment staff for their work
on the project.
Michael Carroll of Ecoplanet Landscaping noted that in Phase 3, there
should be a link from the Ball Park Center across the inlet channel to a
walking trail for pedestrians from Broadstone. He also indicated that he
has no problem connecting to existing and proposed trails.
Vice -Chair Gonzales stated that he supports the project and asked if they
are bringing soil in to raise the level of buildings.
Mr. Caroll stated that there would be a slight import of soil in the core
areas.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales stated his concern regarding safety for
pedestrians who would be crossing Malaga Road and Diamond Drive.
Jeremy Kraus, Consultant from RGP addressed Commissioner
Gonzales's concerns stating that road crossings would be used at Malaga
Road and Diamond Drive.
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Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Pomeroy how many apartments would
be built vs. condos.
Mr. Pomeroy indicated that there would be a relatively small percentage of
apartments but some may be used for the proposed educational facilities.
Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Pomeroy if the parking lot at the stadium
was going to be used for commercial buildings.
Mr. Pomeroy indicated that the existing overflow parking lot may be used
for residential buildings.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated that the location of the project was a
perfect location.
Commissioner Zanelli stated that the project is one of the most exciting
projects to come to the Planning Commission and he looks forward to the
completion of the project.
Chairman Flores asked who owned the area between the Bank of America
and Diamond Drive.
Steve Semingson stated that JIC -CP acquired the "Big Lot" center. He
indicated that the Bank of America is separately owned, and they did not
acquire the Animal Hospital, but that My- Buddies Pizza is their tenant.
Commissioner O'Neal had concerns about placement of parking.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that placement of parking will remain as
surface parking until removal of its easement.
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -22 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Findings that the project known as the
Diamond Specific Plan is Consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
MOTION was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, seconded by
Commissioner Zanelli and unanimously carried to recommend to the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Findings that the project
known as the Diamond Specific Plan is Consistent with the Western
Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -23 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
(SCH #2009031084) for the Diamond Specific Plan and related cases.
MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, and seconded by
Commissioner Zanelli to recommend to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report
(SCH #2009031084) for the Diamond Specific Plan and related cases,
adoption of mitigation monitoring and reporting program thereto, adoption
of findings of fact and statement of overriding considerations.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mendoza
ABSTAIN: Gonzales
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -24 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of General Plan
Amendment No. 2009 -01."
Motion was made by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 2009 -01."
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None.
ABSENT Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
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Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -25 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of Zone Change
No. 2009 -01."
Motion was made by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
Zone Change No. 2009 -01.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None
ABSENT Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -26 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of Amendment
No. 9 to the East Lake Specific Plan No. 93 -3."
Motion was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
Amendment No. 9 to the East Lake Specific Plan No. 93 -3.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None
ABSENT Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -27 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of Diamond
Specific Plan No. 2009 -01.
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Motion was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009 -01.
(5) General Plan Conformity Determination for Proposed Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2010 -2015
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Adopt a resolution finding that the Capital Improvement Program
conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
b. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and the Planning
Commission resolution to the City Council as required by Section
65401 of the Government Code.
City Manager Brady requested that Public Works Director Seumalo review
the program it with the Commission and answer questions.
Public Works Director Seumalo provided an overview of the proposed
Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2010 -2015.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked about the status of traffic lights at
Gunnerson Street and Riverside Drive.
Commissioner O'Neal stated that he had concerns about the public safety
on Riverside Drive due to lack of a signal.
Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that there was no timeframe as
to when this would be completed and noted that this did not conform to the
General Plan.
"Resolution No. 2010 -28 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Finding that the Capital Improvement
Program Conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan."
Motion was made by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal, and unanimously carried by all present finding that the Capital
Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None
ABSENT Mendoza
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ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
Administrative Services Director Riley had no comments.
Senior Planner Harris had no comments.
Office Specialist Herrington had no comments.
City Manager Brady stated that the City would be recommending to the City
Council on June 22, 2010, reducing the Planning Commission meetings and the
Public Safety meetings for a savings cost to be included in the Budget.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Zanelli requested a report regarding the City of Lake Elsinore's
Chamber of Commerce expenditures.
City Manager Brady indicated that the Chamber of Commerce provides
expenditure reports to the City Council quarterly.
Commissioner Zanelli asked Public Works Director Seumalo about the status of
the relinquishment for State Route 74.
Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the City, Cal -Trans and the County
were working together to detail the three (3) party exchange.
Commissioner Zanelli asked if there is street sweeping on holidays, and if so,
would citizens get ticketed.
City Manager Brady indicated that if street sweeping falls on a holiday, no tickets
will be issued because no signs are posted for holidays.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he has no problem if the City would like to
reduce the Planning Commission meetings.
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City Attorney Leibold indicated that the reduction of Planning Commission
meetings would be scheduled accordingly.
Commissioner Zanelli indicated that he doesn't have a problem with the City
reducing the Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner O'Neal noted that the Chamber of Commerce charges a lot of
money for businesses to be in the City. He also indicated that a small
percentage of Lake Elsinore businesses have received awards from the
Chamber.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales noted that the News Letter that the Chamber of
Commerce publishes monthly is not cost affective.
Commissioner Flores indicated to Public Works Director Seumalo that the trees
at the City's campground are over grown and need to be trimmed back and
maintained, and asked if the City would be taking back the campground.
City Manager Brady stated that the City would take care of cleaning up the
landscaping. He indicated that he would present Commissioner Flores's
concerns and request to the City Council.
Chairman Flores noted that the campground doesn't allow swimming, boating,
and fishing.
City Manager Brady stated that if the City is approved to acquire the
campground, the City can request a Grant for a boat launch at the location and
possibly allow other areas of access to the lake.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales indicated that he and his wife are members of the
Chamber of Commerce and he agreed with the statements regarding the
Chamber.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission
Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Ji y Flores
-ehairman
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
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