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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: None Also present: Planning Manager Morelion,W�!c World °Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Consultant Coury� ° a „ffice Specialist Herrington. None. 1. AO.Proval of Pldri nq Corrirr fission Minutes Approve the following Minute(s): a �,(%mber 15, 2011 b December 6, 2011 Motion by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Chairperson Jordan, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 15, 2011, and December 6, 2011; Motion passed by 5 -0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) Chairperson Jordan recused herself from this item because her husband works for K. Hovnanian and turned this item over to Vice Chairperson O'Neal. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012 Page 2 of 5 2. Residential Design Review No. 2011 -04 A request by K. Hovnanian Homes for approval of building designs for 110 single family detached residential units, including a model home complex and related improvements, for a housing project located within Tract 32337 -F La Laguna Specific Plan Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2012 - _approving Residential Design Review No. 2011 -04 based on the findings, exhibits and conditions of approval Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff The applicant, Chris Courtney with K. Hovnanan Ho 68, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Blake stated that the projdd great a"nd has beautiful views. He asked if there is an option for artificial turf. Courtney stated that they are currently working on xeriscape landscape as an optn for homeowners. He also stated that they currently don't Kaye this option wl the landscape plans that they submitted to the City but the",, ill °be_ avail ,"second submittal on every front yard. Vice Chairperson O Neal Mr. Courtney if thg IT an option for waterless tank heaters, solar ower';`4 c in any of the plan, Courtney stated that K. Hovnanian is "ARizing tlr z NATE program which is a solar power rebate program. Commissioner Gozales�atked if fhe ity has an Ordinance for artificial turf. Public „Works Dir6b0.Seumefo stated that he spoke to the NPDES Coordinator who had no issue with gn g artificial turf. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he likes the'ifoduct. ` Commissioner �I��orsch O�\pted that the windows that were added to the garages on the Traditiona' larlAe a nice feature to the building appearance. He asked Mr. Courtney if A „ feature would be offered on the other two plans. Mr. Courtney stated that they enhanced specific plans such as the corner lots so that they would stand out and that the feature is not available on the other plans. Commissioner Morsch asked how many single story homes would be built. Mr. Courtney stated 20 to 30 single story homes. Commissioner Morsch asked if there are provisions in the HOA for artificial turf. Mr. Courtney stated that he would check the CC &Rs but believes that there is a disclosure allowing artificial turf. He also noted that HOAs are beginning to approve xeriscape landscaping in new housing developments. Commissioner Morsch requested that Condition No. 8 be revised to further explain the intent. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012 Page 3 of 5 Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that he likes the high ceilings on the floor plans. He noted that the Draft Conditions of Approval were not signed by the applicant and asked Mr. Courtney if he agreed with all of the Conditions. Mr. Courtney stated that this was the first opportunity that he had to review the conditions and indicated that he had a concern with Condition No. 50 regarding final requirements for the WQMP. Director Seumalo addressed Mr. Courtney's concerns. Staff, the Commission and the applicant agreed to keep Condition No. 50 the same. Motion by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Blake to approve Resolution No. 2012 -01; A Resolution of the Planning Co ;sion of the City of Lake Elsinore, approving Residential Design Re vle `''2011 -04 with a modification to Condition No. 8 to include the wording �° g wi�� of the public right-of- way"; Motion passed 4 -0. 3) Recommendation: Approve and sign letter of Pizjit�pvenien Planning Consultant Coury The applicant, order to transit they had to aK Mr. Limbacher when ild be Commissioner Morsch as AlbertsonsMr. Lin of the interior afItk , ne; Vice Chairman b a ib addressed the Commission. He noted that in nevi location without closing the existing store location, eprate business license. Commissioner Blake asked r r`eoinc to,do with the other business license. Mr. tense is a corporate ABC license to only be used by ;tor opens Commissioner Blake asked when the new �. r.111 f mbac stated February 22, 2012. if the interior at the new store would be the same stated they would be doing a tenant improvement stated that he has no problems with the relocation. Commissioner Blake stated that he is aware that Stater Bros is on the cutting edge for energy conservation and asked if solar energy will be used at the new store. Mr. Courtney stated that the new location will be solar efficient, once certified. Motion by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Blake to approve and sign the letter of Public Convenience and Necessity; Motion passed 5 -0. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012 Page 4 of 5 STAFF COMMENTS Director Seumalo stated that the seismic retrofit for the Cultural Center will start at the end of January or the beginning of February, 2012. He indicated that once it begins, the Planning Commission meetings will be moved to the Water District or Recreation Center. The Planning Commissioners will be notified of specific dates. He also stated the Mining Board will be holding their monthly Mining Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at the Cultural Center at 10:00 a.m. and noted that City's status of Lead Agency and their performance for the last six months will be an item on the Agenda. He also updated the Commission regarding the status of the sidewalk project from Grand:: to Riverside Drive. Al Commissioner Gonzales asked Director Seumalo stated the potholes are on private and Director PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales stated that he reE resident of Lake Elsinore, died in Afghanistan Commissioner Morsch asked 'Dire relinquishment of State Highway` 7 relinquishment from the State to the i signal at the intersect% .Gunnerson' say that the cost a rt�ate fQr signal cor City is looking f Y through State o.. that Sgt. Korte, a �ab,put the status of ifftalo stated that the cost of construction of a ide Drive. He goes on to one million dollars. The Federal Grants. Vice Chairperson ONe "S' d w in Manager Morelion the status of the Planning.. CommisS n u IPads ' Illhstead of receiving paper copies of the Planning'Commissl� �geI Planning Manager Morelion stated that there is not cuKrently funding�� thee I ing Commission to change to iPads. City Attorney ;Leibold stat �t at there is an item tentatively on the City Council Agenda for cpnsideratio,' of IPads for Planning Commission, Public Safety Advisory Committee aIn City Council, on January 10, 2012. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Plartning'Manager Morelion the status of the demolition of two buildings that he "' "hatl' mentioned previously because they still have not been demolished. Planning Manager Morelion stated that he would follow up with Building and Safety Manager Chipman regarding this. BUSINESS ITEMS None. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of January 3, 2012 Page 5 of 5 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. Shelly Attest: Warren Morelion Planning Manager PC January 17, 2012 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 5