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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-02-2010 NAHPage 1 of 7 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 2, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gonzales called the regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. PRESENT: Chairman Gonzales, Vice-Chairman Mendoza, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal ABSENT: None Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold Staff members present included: Senior Planner Harris, Planning Consultant Coury, Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office Specialist Reid. CALL TO ORDER (6:00 p.m.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chairman Mendoza ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gonzales Vice-Chairman Mendoza Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 2 of 7 a. July 6, 2010 b. July 20, 2010 MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan and unanimously carried to approve the July 6, 2010, Planning Commission minutes, and the July 20, 2010, Planning Commission minutes. AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Chairman Mendoza, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) (2) Tentative Parcel Map No. 35135: A request to subdivide an existina 9.07 acre site into four (4) parcels within the General Commercial (C-2) District Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution adopting findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan: and b. and proposed Conditions of Approval. City Manager Brady provided an overview of the project and requested that Planning Consultant Coury review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that the project was continued from three (3) previous meetings to this evening's Planning Commission meeting. He stated that there has been extensive discussion relative to the proposed parcel map and that the applicant is requesting to subdivide an existing 9.07 acre site into four (4) parcels within the General Commercial (C-2) District and Staff is recommending approval of the project. Commissioner Jordan requested that the Conditions of Approval should be revised to state "Final Map" instead of "Tentative Parcel Map". Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 3 of 7 Commissioner Morsch thanked the City Manager and the City Attorney for working out the issues that he had. He indicated that Shopping Centers are different than a single building on a C-2 Commercial lot and stated that the proposed Amendment should bring this particular project into compliance but believes that the City should look further ahead and entertain the idea of a new section to the Code that addresses Shopping Centers specifically. He concurs that the Amendment to Title 17 is needed and supports the project as it stands. Commissioner O'Neal had no comments. Vice-Chairman Mendoza thanked the applicant for being patient with the Commission and thanked staff for completing the project. Chairman Gonzales thanked the applicant for his patience. Passed and adopted the following Resolution: "Resolution No. 2010-44 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)". MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan and unanimously carried adopting findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Chairman Mendoza, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSENT: None Passed and adopted the following Resolution: "Resolution No. 2010-45 - A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 35135, located at 32250 Mission Trail with revisions to the Conditions of Approval. MOTION was made by Vice-Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Jordan and unanimously carried recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 35135, located at 32250 Mission Trail with revisions to the Conditions of Approval. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 4 of 7 AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Chairman Mendoza, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSENT: None There was discussion between the Commissioners regarding the proposed Amendment to the Code and various issues that need to be reviewed within the Code. City Manager Brady suggested bringing this item back to the Commission for consideration. He indicated that the process for Code Amendments is initiated by Staff and then brought to the Commission for recommendation to the City Council. He noted that Staff is aware that there are a number of issues with the Development Code as it currently exists but suggested that it be reviewed after the General Plan is adopted. Commissioner Morsch asked if the appropriate time to amend the Code should be concurrently with the review of the General Plan, before hand, or after the adoption of the General Plan. City Manager Brady suggested that once the General Plan is adopted, Staff will need to look at the land uses, and the associated land designations that the General Plan will establish. Staff will then need to do the consistency zoning and update the Development Code which should be completed after the General Plan is adopted. Commissioner O'Neal asked Planning Consultant Coury what he thinks about the design review process. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that the design review process includes parking standards, circulation, landscape, and building design, etc. He stated that he understands Commissioner Morsch's point of view that if a blanket map were adopted without knowing what development will occur, it could create problems that would need to be fixed in the future. He indicated that Planning Staff reviews these issues during the design review process and the project has to meet and comply with all development standards when the project design comes forward. He noted that the responsibility is put on the developer because they risk subdividing a property according to today's design standards knowing that tomorrow's standards could change following the General Plan, and Zoning Code Update, etc. Commissioner Morsch indicated that he feels that the design review should take place at the same time that the parcel map is reviewed because there Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 5 of 7 are various elements that go into Commercial Designs. He also stated that the City should give Developers of Shopping Centers as much latitude and flexibility as possible and aid Commercial Development community as they are bringing tenants of these Shopping Centers to the City. Commissioner Jordan indicated that she thinks that the design review should not take place at the same time that the parcel map is reviewed because a design review is very specific and to do this at the same time that the tentative parcel map is done is too early. Commissioner Morsch indicated that Commissioner Jordan may be locked into the residential subdivision concept of land development and not commercial. Commissioner Jordan indicated that she has done commercial projects also. Vice-Chairman Mendoza indicated that each Commissioner is going to have a different opinion on various projects that come in front of the Commission but in the end the majority decides whether a project is approved or disapproved. Chairman Gonzales noted that the Municipal Code will need to be reviewed at a later date. City Manager Brady confirmed that the Municipal Code still needs to be updated and revised. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the Lakeshore Drive (4 corners) project and the River Walk project are both underway. Senior Planner Harris had no comments. Planning Consultant Coury had no comments. Office Specialist Reid had no comments. City Manager Brady indicated that at the last City Council meeting, the Council received the Draft Housing Element for review and they requested a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center. He also indicated that the Planning Commission also received a copy of the Draft Housing Element for review and requested that they forward any comments or questions to Staff prior to the Study Session so that they can have the answers available in a timely manner. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 6 of 7 Chairman Gonzales indicated that he reviewed the first half of the Draft Housing Element and asked how accurate some of the data is because the census is not out yet. Commissioner O'Neal stated that the economic data is available. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold had no comments. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Morsch discussed the status of the City's project (4 corners). Commissioner O'Neal had no comments. Vice-Chairman Mendoza had no comments. Chairman Gonzales mentioned that he went to Arizona a few weeks ago and spoke to the Chairman of the City of Phoenix Planning Commission who indicated that the City doesn't allow chain link fences or wood fences, only brick or cinder block and also stated that he noticed no graffiti on the freeways signs. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. The Joint Study Session regarding the Housing Element will be scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. hn Gonzales Chairman Respectfully Submitted, ~o T IO~f L12.1/Yr~ Kristine Herrington Office Specialist Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 2, 2010 Page 7 of 7 Attest: ?o9ber t A. Br ady anager