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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-15-2011 NAHPage 1 of 4 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Jordan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gonzales Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: Vice Chairman Mendoza Also present: City Manager Brady, Public Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Consultant Coury, Office Specialist Porche' PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): a. January 18, 2011 b. February 1, 2011 Motion by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Morsch, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of January 18, 2011 with changes, and approve February 1, 2011; Motion passed by 4-0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36117 - A request to subdivide approximately 89 acres of land into 10 parcels, two multiple family residential lots within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution adopting findings that the project is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and, b. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36117 based on the findings, exhibits, and proposed conditions of approval. 3. Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36118 - A request to subdivide approximately 77 acres of land into 13 total parcels (three multiple family residential lots, one commercial, one park, three street, four landscape, and one riparian) within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution adopting findings that the project is exempt for the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and, b. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36118 based on the findings, exhibits, and proposed conditions of approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report for both items. Johnny Porter, resident in Tuscany Hills, stated that he is hoping for commercial development in that area. The applicant, Mike Taylor of Pardee Homes stated that any future site plan for the commercial or multi-family residential would have to come back for site plan review and there are no designs at this time building designs at this time. Commissioner Jordan requested distinguishing boundary lines on maps on future projects. She also requested that Condition No. 91 be revised to read "Prior to first recordation of final map". Commissioner Morsch thanked Mr. Taylor for meeting with him and reviewing the tract maps with him. He requested that Condition No. 37 be revised to read "All construction traffic will access the project area from Railroad Canyon Road and exclude Canyon Hills Road. He also requested that the 'Will Serve" letter be included at the final tract map in Condition No. 22. Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Taylor to provide an overview of the project. Mr. Taylor provided an overview. Chairman Gonzales asked how many homes Pardee has built so far. Mr. Taylor stated approximately 2,000. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve Resolution No. 2011-02, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the subdivision is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); Motion passed 4-0. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner O'Neal, to approve Resolution No. 2011-03, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36117, including modifications to Conditions 2, 6, and 91; Motion passed 4-0. Motion was made by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Morsch, to approve Resolution No. 2011-04, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the subdivision is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve Resolution No. 2011-05, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36118, including modifications to Conditions 2, 6, and 91; Motion passed 4-0. BUSINESS ITEMS None. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo provided the Capital Improvement Program update. Chairman Gonzales asked when the signal will be installed at Gunnerson Street and Riverside Drive and stated there was another accident at that intersection. Director Seumalo stated that the installation of the signal hasn't been scheduled due to funding issues. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Morsch discussed the proposed abolishment of Redevelopment Agencies taking place in the State and encouraged residents to send a letter to the Governor to preserve the Redevelopment Agencies. He stated that the community depends on Redevelopment Agency funding for projects in the City, and also provides funding for depressed areas in the City. He noted that it also brings jobs and revenue to the City and the community will suffer greatly if this program is abolished. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of February 15, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Commissioner O'Neal concurred with Commissioner Morsch's statement and stated that he would draft a letter to the Governor objecting to dissolving of the Redevelopment Agencies. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Attest: hn Gonzales Chairperson Robert A. Bra City Manager