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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-03-2012 NAHCITY 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, Public Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): a. November 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 ITEMS) Chairperson Jordan recused herself from this item because her husband works for K. Hovnanian and turned this item over to Vice Chairperson O'Neal. 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 report. The applicant, Chris Courtney with K. Hovnanian Homes addressed the Commission. Commissioner Blake stated that the project is great and has beautiful views. He asked if there is an option for artificial turf. Mr. Courtney stated that they are currently working on xeriscape landscape as an option for homeowners. He also stated that they currently don't have this option with the landscape plans that they submitted to the City but they will be available for the second submittal on every front yard. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Mr. Courtney if they have an option for waterless tank heaters, solar power, etc. in any of the plans. Mr. Courtney stated that K. Hovnanian is utilizing the NATE program which is a solar power rebate program. Commissioner Gonzales asked if the City has an Ordinance for artificial turf. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he spoke to the NPDES Coordinator who had no issue with using artificial turf. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he likes the product. Commissioner Morsch stated that the windows that were added to the garages on the Traditional plan are a nice feature to the building appearance. He asked Mr. Courtney if the 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. 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 Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, approving Residential Design Review No. 2011 -04 with a modification to Condition No. 8 to include the wording, "view of the public right -of- way'; Motion passed 4 -0. 3) Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Notification to State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a Stater Bros Market at 32281 Mission Trail Recommendation: Approve and sign letter of Public Convenience and Necessity. Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report. The applicant, Scott Limbacher, addressed the Commission. He noted that in order to transition to the new location without closing the existing store location, they had to apply for a separate business license. Commissioner Blake asked Mr. Limbacher what they were going to do with the other business license. Mr. Limbacher stated that the license is a corporate ABC license to only be used by Stater Bros when a new store opens. Commissioner Blake asked when the new location would be opening. Mr. Limbacher stated February 22, 2012. Commissioner Morsch asked if the interior at the new store would be the same as Albertsons. Mr. Limbacher stated they would be doing a tenant improvement of the interior at the new location. Vice Chairman O'Neal 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. 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 Avenue to Riverside Drive. Commissioner Gonzales asked Director Seumalo about potholes and Director Seumalo stated the potholes are on private property. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales stated that he read in the paper that Sgt. Korte, a resident of Lake Elsinore, died in Afghanistan two weeks ago. Commissioner Morsch asked Director Seumalo about the status of relinquishment of State Highway 74. Director Seumalo stated that the relinquishment from the State to the City hinges on the cost of construction of a signal at the intersection of Gunnerson Street and Riverside Drive. He goes on to say that the cost estimate for signal construction exceed one million dollars. The City is looking for funding through State and /or Federal Grants. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Planning Manager Morelion the status of the Planning Commission utilizing iPads instead of receiving paper copies of the Planning Commission Agenda. Planning Manager Morelion stated that there is not currently funding for the Planning Commission to change to iPads. City Attorney Leibold stated that there is an item tentatively on the City Council Agenda for consideration of iPads for Planning Commission, Public Safety Advisory Committee, and City Council, on January 10, 2012. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Planning Manager Morelion the status of the demolition of two buildings that he had 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. 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. 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