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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-02-2011 NAHPage 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 2, 2011 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman O'Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairman O'Neal Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: Commissioner Mendoza Also present: City Manager Brady, Planning Manager Morelion, City Attorney Leibold, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): • July 19, 2011 Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of July 19, 2011, with revisions; Motion passed by 4 -0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2) Residential Design Review No. 2011 -03 — For the "Sunset Hills at Summerly" project within the neighborhood No. 6 of the Summerly Lake Elsinore Development of the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution, recommending to the City Council adoption of the Findings of Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and a resolution, recommending to the City Council approval of Residential Design Review No. 2011 -03 for sixty six single family detached residential dwelling units and associated improvements based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report. He noted that staff added Condition No. 23 to the Conditions of Approval and discussed with the applicant. The applicant, Bryan Bergeron with Beazer Homes, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Gonzales stated he is glad to see single story homes coming into the City. He asked Public Works Director Seumalo to explain Condition No. 66 regarding 10 year storm. Director Seumalo explained Condition No. 66. Vice Chairman O'Neal asked if developers are downsizing homes in residential developments and asked if the City is going in that direction. Planning Consultant Coury stated that McMillan is the Master Developer that is overseeing the project and indicated that when a project comes in, staff reviews the project as it is related to the Specific Plan and follows the guidelines of the Specific Plan. He noted that the Developer has leeway to follow what is market driven. City Manager Brady stated that the intent of McMillan is to start out with the smaller square footage and go to the larger square footage. He also stated that the City's position is that they would like to see larger homes as well and is working towards that but the key factor is what is marketable. Commissioner Morsch stated that he likes the architecture of these homes but noted that there is a movement across the nation for smaller homes which is being driven by the economy. He stated that he's disappointed with the street names and suggested that the Commission in the future be given the opportunity to review street names for other phases of this development. Commissioner Morsch asked the City Attorney to explain Condition No. 37 regarding the Development Agreement. The City Attorney explained the Development Agreement regarding Condition No. 37. Chairperson Jordan recommended revising Condition No. 22 regarding Certificate of Occupancy. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that this would be revised. Chairperson Jordan requested that Condition No. 45 be revised regarding the title of Registered Civil Engineer. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the title would be revised to Registered Professional Engineer in the appropriate discipline. Chairperson Jordan asked for an explanation of the flood plain. Director Seumalo explained the flood plain. Motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -24, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2011 Page 3 of 5 the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings that that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); Motion passed by 4 -0 vote. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -25, 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 Residential Design Review No. 2011 -03 with revisions to Condition No. 22, and Condition No. 45; Motion passed by 4 -0 vote. Chairperson Jordan confirmed with Planning Consultant Coury that the applicant would sign the Acknowledgment of Conditions of Approval form. 3) Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06 — A request to establish a Recycling Collection Facility consisting of 2,356 square feet of leased space within the Alesco Skypark Business Park located at 31949 Corydon Street, Unit 160 Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06 for the "Recycling Collection Facility" based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Associate Planner Resendiz presented the staff report. Vice Chairman O'Neal asked which units were vacant in the building. Associate Planner Resendiz indicated that Units 140 and 150, adjacent to the proposed location are vacant, and verified that no Business Licenses were issued at those locations. Vice Chairman O'Neal asked if the applicant or owner were present at the meeting. Associate Planner Resendiz stated that they were unable to attend the meeting. Vice Chairman O'Neal indicated that Suite's 140 & 150 could be occupied because when he went by to view the project, there was a generator outside of the suite pumping air into both Suites. Vice Chairman O'Neal noted that he has a number of issues with the owner, and issues with appearance surround the exterior of the building and is requesting that the owner respond to these issues and requested that this item be continued. Vice Chairman O'Neal also stated that the owner has signs in front of his establishment that are not approved, and noticed various code violations around the property. Commissioner Morsch stated that this information needs to be relayed to the applicantlowner. Commissioner Morsch also noticed air handling systems outside of the units and thought that some kind of tenant improvements were going on inside. He also indicated that he has concerns with parking. Commissioner Gonzales inquired about what items would be recycled. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2011 Page 4 of 5 Chairperson Jordan stated that she had questions about parking, and inquired if the glass crushing machine is inside or outside. Associate Planner Resendiz indicated that it is inside. Motion was made by Vice Chairman O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06 to September 6, 2011; Motion passed by 4 -0 vote. BUSINESS ITEMS None. STAFF COMMENTS Director Seumalo provided the Capital Improvement Program Update. City Manager Brady indicated that the State of the City Address would be on August 10, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. and would be presented by Mayor Pro Tern Magee, and the ground breaking for the Canyon Hills Community Park would be on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. He noted that invitations will be distributed in the Commissioners mailboxes. Planning Manager Morelion thanked the Commission. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales requested that a -mails be sent to the Commissioners regarding the dates and times of both events. City Manager Brady stated that e- mails would be sent to the Commissioners. Commissioner Morsch asked Director Seumalo if work was beginning at the Motocross Track. Director Seumalo indicated that staff is working with the applicant to obtain the permits to do the work. Vice Chairman O'Neal indicated that he spoke to Genie Kelly, who is one of the candidates for the open City Council position. Vice Chairman O'Neal requested that when the Planning Commission packets are ready, the Office Specialist can text him to save time instead of calling him. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 2, 2011 Page 5 of 5 There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The next regular Planning Commission meeting of August 16, 2011, will be cancelled, due to the lack of Public Hearing items. Shelly Jord Chairper n Attest: erf A. Bia Manager