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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bPage 1 of 8 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gonzales called the regular meeting of the Commission held on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, to c Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Ftt PRESENT: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Jordan, Commissioner Mc ABSENT: None Also present: City Manager Brady, City Staff members present in Seumalo, Redevelopment The Chairmal.nza Vice Chair Mendoza ommiss rJordan er Morsch C;onmis"s , /.,. 4 CdinJ'ssioner O'Neal Absent: None. Jordan. Elsinore Planning at 6:00 p.m. in the CA 92530. Commissioner Public Works Director ice Specialist Porche'. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) None. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1 b Page 1 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 2 of 8 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS) (1) 18345 Pasadena Street Recommendation: Accept the applicant's withdrawal request. City Manager Brady indicated that the applicant has withdrawn their request for consideration. Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he Mrs. Dhupa were very classy individuals Lake Elsinore and would be happy to con they might wish the Commission to loop Commissioner Jordan seconded Chairman Gonzales indicated that tip applicant is looking at another site to and suggested that they am. ore cE 1111,. is in place first. % <. ; 5s Vice Chairman everything tub (2) applicants, Mr. and ged them to stay in er opportunities that O'Neal's Ehe site and stated that the Animal Crematory Facility make sure that everything it's a shame how Adopt a resoluti : etermining that the vacation of a portion of the street right of -way on Street between Sumner Avenue and Pottery Street is in confo== +:'ty a City's General Plan. City Manag Brady indicated that this is a request that is in association with the development of the Affordable Housing Project known as Pottery Court and asked Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson to review with the Commission, and answer any questions. Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson provided an overview of the project and indicated that staff was requesting a vacation of Riley Street between Sumner Avenue and Pottery Street and is in conformity with the City's General Plan. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1 b Page 2 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 3 of 8 Commissioner Morsch asked Public Works Director Seumalo if there are utilities in Riley that would be reserved by easement to the City. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the vacation is only for street purposes so the easement for utilities would remain. Commissioner Morsch asked if it becomes a private street. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated yes. Commissioner Morsch asked if there are any s to build a bridge across Pottery Road. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated Commissioner Morsch asked what the ypssibility was o mg a link from side Main Street to the other of th, fet channel. Public Works Director Seumalo ac increase the circulation in the area unfunded portion of the G Imp found, they can construcft�p�roj`e „ is is needed which would that they can put it on the ogram and once funding is Commissioner dissolving they or is successful in this impact the City's City Attorne�� nts eibodie ed tht h he Pottery Court and the Lakeview ma , Apa e pry are A ,e Agency and are already fully ' y H of agreem n s and those stay in place and are plo ected t theproposed legislation. about the cash bonds for the City. i indicated that all of the Agency's existing bonds and fully enforceable. Commissioft Morsch asked how this will affect the City with the new General Plan and the new Housing Element. City Attorney Leibold indicated that this does not change the Housing Element, it just changes the City's ability to fund projects to meet the City's regional fair share. She stated that the Housing Element and the General Plan are Planning documents that are not affected by the financing in terms of implementation and the goals are still in place. Commissioner Jordan had no comments. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1 b Page 3 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 4 of 8 Commissioner O'Neal asked if the Pottery Street bridge is available to happen. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that it is not available to happen at this time but it can put it on the unfunded portion of the Capital Improvement Program once funding is available. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Chairman Gonzales had no comments. Passed and adopted the following Resolution: "Resolution No. 2011 -01 — A Resolution of City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommei City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings tha,,�t Street conforms to the City's General Whni t# ommission of the that the w Council of the ration of`kportion of Riley MOTION was made by Vice Commissioner Jordan and u ani City Council of the City of La a portion of Riley Street confo s� AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner r O'Neal Public Wo( , Director �malo indicated that regarding the River Walk Project, ,jti they are comp ng tallation of some informational signs along the walk as well as schedu to a striping for crossings along that project. Also, regarding the 4 corners prof 0, he stated that there was a meeting between the contractor and staff regarding some deterioration that they observed on the final lift of asphalt so the solution will be to repair the areas that are deteriorated and will be competed within the next couple of weeks. Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson had no comments. Senior Planner Harris had no comments. indoza, seconded by recommending that the ings that the vacation of eral Plan. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1 b Page 4 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 5 of 8 Office Specialist Porche' stated to the Commission that Office Specialist Herrington has requested to e-mail the Planning Commissioners when the Planning Commission packets are completed and ready for pick up. The Commissioners requested to be called when they are ready, instead of being e- mailed due to the fact that some Commissioners do not check their e- mails. City Manager Brady announced that the City now has a new City Clerk, Virginia Bloom. She just started working for the City and asked the Commissioners to meet her if they are at City Hall. Commissioner Morsch noted that Pardee Homes w' , coming back to the Commission in a few weeks with a request for re « dation of approval to the City Council for a few more tract maps a en d that Councilman Magee brought up an issue at the Housing El t regard ' "Estate Size" lots. He asked if the Commission could consid ing at "Esta i" e" lots" in the community and indicated that County Heights has lar ots but the infrastructure is very substandard with 11r, w stree He asked I e Canyon Hills Specific Plan has any goals for pro I"f' , a n percentage o the newly created lots to be "Estate Size" property. City Manager Brady indicated th had differ lanning areas that related back to the size of the lots and the a >f ion i rms of size of lots but he indicated that he didn t f p e if the cifi " a ire 'a certain percentage of pall estate size lots. c None. Comb loner Morsch icatecd4that he looked at some of the lots and in the first tract, th est lot wa 7,000 square feet, tract 36116 had 37,000 square feet and some de lots t had 26,000 square feet. City Attorney L 1 indicated that this discussion needs to be put on the next Agenda because Commission is not supposed to engage in deliberations on something that hasn't been included on the Agenda. She indicated that this item will be put on the next Agenda for discussion and asked if this issue should be included with this item or should it be a separate item. Commissioner Morsch indicated that the applicant will be looking for tentative map approval and he would like to have these issues ironed out before the applicant comes before them so that there are no surprises and they have time to consider this. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1b Page 5 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Commissioner Jordan indicated that this would surprise the applicant because Commissioner Morsch is asking them to go from R -1 to R -2 which would be a complete redesign. Vice Chairman Mendoza requested that guidance be given by Councilman Magee in the next Council Study Session regarding the inclusion of "Estate Lots ". Commissioner Morsh stated that there might be opportunities for "Estate Lots" in the next tract phases. City Attorney Leibold indicated that in the context of C " "" n Hills, if what the applicant is proposing is consistent with both the .,,r cific Plan, and their Development Agreement, then the Commission d ave the discretion to change it because the applicant has a vest ° "nigh develop the land accordingly. U Commissioner Jordan had no comments Commissioner O'Neal suggested that the�R Mr. and Mrs. Dhupa of Peaceful Paws, Conditional Use Permit for the A i, aLCrem ammission send a letter to 3 their withdrawal of the ity. Chairman Gonzales indicated by the all Commissioned and have it proofed Vice Chairman M " `oza in ted th' he had concerns about the dust and noise affecting ( resident the a regarding the school expansion at Tuscany Hills. I' , Mated _ re are o signs posted letting the residents know abou a expa a} operation or contact number in case a reside con them with q stions or concerns. Up Com' lssioner O Neale. oted t, at the schools in the City have design problems and thigUr is very l fAand dangerous. Commissi Morsc ` Tdicated that he spoke to the job superintendent regarding th din this location and was told that they filed a Notice of Intent with the and also filed with the Urban Storm Water Pollution Prevention Progra C There are pollution measures in place and there is a water truck at the location. Their hours of operation are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm and will start mass hauling /import of dirt of approximately 7,000 to 8,000 yards and will be filing a haul route application with the City. Vice Chairman Mendoza indicated that even though the Planning Staff and the Planning Commission are aware of the activity at the location, the residents in the area need to be aware and therefore signs should be posted with contact information. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1 b Page 6 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 7 of 8 Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the City's inspector goes by the site daily and he suggested that the City coordinate with the School District to request that a sign be posted with the pertinent contact information. He agreed with Commissioner Morsch that the City does have a good working relationship with the School District but also noted that Commissioner O'Neal is correct in stating that the School District has no approval obligations to go through the City. The Director indicated that staff would notify the assistant superintendent at the job site to post a 24 hour contact number for residents that have any concerns. City Manager Brady asked Public Works Director Seumalo to suggest to the School District to provide a notice to each of the home, ers in the area their contact information in case the residents have any corns and also suggested that the residents contact the HOA directly whop provide them with the information. Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he tsxhappy that there is cooperation between the City and the School DistriC W 11 t the Lake Elsinoreuschools have poorly designed parking, drop off and pickup circulati(sp, areas. Vice Chairman Mendoza agreed that the par#N,{ f` t the schools is dangerous, and people are parking illegally p rtrt larly Little League season. He suggested that Code Enforcement e1iv ed City Manager Brady indicated that he agrees; With 'Commissioner O'Neal regarding the poor design 4f ' h Elsinore ho king lots which is a concern with the City. He "dibated that the Ci Chas talked to the School District about future designs because of then „e concerns„,, the District, as a courtesy, review n with the Planning Staff. Pules Works Diredt eu agreed with the Commissioners and indicated that tF ip rking lot th a Sc . I District is building is going to be a joint use so that will h a i� sof the street parking issues. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1b Page 7 of 8 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2011 Page 8 of 8 John Gonzales Chairman Respectfully Submitted, PC February 15, 2011 Item No. 1b Page 8 of 8