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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
MAY 3, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gonzales called the regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore Planning
Commission held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, to order at ,f4'pm. in the Cultural
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Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, "I'
PRESENT: Chairman John Gonzales C(Smmissione Shelly Jordan,
Commissioner Rick Morsch, �7aissioner Michael O'Neal
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Phil Men
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Also present: City Manager Robert Brady, Itorney Barbara Leibold
Staff members present included:' ject Plannei Bustin Resendiz, Planning
Consultant Kirt Coury, Public WorkROWNI dtor Ken Seurnal and Office Specialist
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Kristine Herrington. �ez��
The Pledge of A1I" e W*Ipd by Commissioner Jordan.
Present:
Jordan
Morsch
O'Neal
Absent: Vice Chairman Mendoza
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
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Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2011
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
(1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s):
• March 1, 2011
MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by
Commissioner Jordan to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of
March 1, 2011.
NOES
Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Mendoza
ABSTAIN
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
2)
City
Planner
ago.
.was staffs recommendation that this item be
2011.
when this was submitted to the City. Project
this was submitted approximately three (3) months
MOTION was made by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by
Commissioner O'Neal to continue Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -01;
A request to establish and operate a 5,065 square foot Pharmacy and
Medical Office Facility located at 16746 Lakeshore Drive to May 17, 2011.
AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner
Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
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AYES: Chairman Gonzales, CommissioneNordarl "Commissioner
Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting
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ABSENT: Vice Chairman Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
2)
District of the Tuscany Hills Specific Plan
City Manager Brady stated that this item was previously before the Commission
for consideration and asked Planning Consultant Kirt Co o review it with the
Commission and answer any questions.
Planning Consultant Coury stated that this is a
heard by the Planning Commission at the Marc
an overview of the project and noted that ttlt
some concerns for the Commission which MOw
there was a concern about shared drive,,w � a
as lot compatibility. He stated that the api
associated corrections. Chairman Gonzales
Acknowledgment of "Draft" Condlto s of Appn
indicated no and City Attorney Le� I ' dicate(
verbal acknowledgement during the��ps 1
acknowledgement. IVI
pnfiriued iit It was originally
,1 2011, me 'ng. He provided
were a fe s that raised
d parcel map co tions. Also,
I access for the perils as well
2 pi'd- submitted the map with
"ed if there was a signed
al %fe ning Consultant Coury
haa plicant c an provide a
be ed by a signed written
Raymond Holts "indf4ed the he owns th �ijacent property at 5 Via Del Lago
and indicated that he a0 -ii p the subdivision. They believe that it
will sign�ifj"
he I� j , t y t ct tlief?alues o r boring properties. He stated that when
no d the gra be is house, he wasn't notified of any construction;
so nt to City Hal pd sta " house,
him that there was no building going on,
other fli mother -in la q is rs. Therefore, he wanted to know when the
permits were N and yu en the engineers found out that it was possible to put
additional te ta ubdivide. City Manager Brady indicated that the
homeowne get a grading permit and grade properties. However,
at that time +asn't a request to subdivide that property. Commissioner
Jordan asked if Mr�Holts is Mr. Pinnow's next door neighbor and Mr. Holts stated
that he lives below him.
Mr. Noble Tucker, MAI, SRA Appraiser indicated that he conducted a study;
which was submitted to the Planning Division that concluded that the premium lot
split into three parcels. In his opinion, it would not encourage other homeowners
in the Tuscany Hills Estates to consider splitting their lots and wouldn't cause a
basic change in the character of this area.
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Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Tucker how he made this conclusion. Mr.
Tucker indicated that it is not economically feasible for people to do and stated
that he has researched every sale in this area. He noted that all of the detailed
information is included in his report. Commissioner Morsch questioned Mr.
Tucker's opinion regarding how he reached this conclusion. Mr. Tucker indicated
that he has been an appraiser for twenty seven (27) years. He also noted that
Mr. Pinnow's request to subdivide is within the Specific Plan guidelines and is a
legally permissible use and financially feasible.
Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Tucker if he lives in
indicated that he does not live there. Commissioner
Mr. Pinnow hired him to do this job. Mr. Tucker indicq
Mr. Roy Singleton, 8 Via Del Lago, indicated
adjacent to Mr. Pinnow's property. He discg
Road, and also stated he bought his pro41�
Lot ". He also indicated that when prope
Hills. Mr. Tucker
ked Mr. Tucker if
e is atss the street and
extensloq gf Via Del Lago
Idea that he had an "Estate
ID, he would AM sell this
as an "Estate Lot ", not as a subdivision of hie (3 or_four (4) homes on this
property. Commissioner Jordan indicated that shesppreciated clarification of the
extension of Via Del Lago. Commisioner Morsch fished Mr. Singleton if he was
going to subdivide his property . Mii'rr0leton mdlcatedno ,
Commissioner O'Neal asked Plan nfrt0 C s Koury if the Specific Plan
states that the lots can-be, split into 5Allquare lots. Mr. Coury indicated
that the Developm,, ff rds with) the Specific Plan states "allow for a
minimum of 5,000, are fool of with an'erage of 5,500 square feet ".
Mr. Tom Jacobson, ANef, x At indicated that this project meets the
. requirem Plan referred to Code 16.20.020 regarding
proper p'otectiono d stated that there has been no issues raised by
any a homeown at t a public health issue. He also indicated that
it meet consistenc ith t general pattern, and the property values will not
be affecte He is fol ing the guidelines of state law. He asked that the
Commissionw bjectiv ith regards to these issues and approve Mr. Pinnow's
request.
Mr. Don Porter, Jhdicated that he attended the March 1, 2011, Planning
Commission meeting. He stated that it was wrong that one of the
Commissioners discussed the de- annexation and requested that the Commission
focus on the Tuscany Hills Specific Plan. He stated that he supports Mr. Pinnow
subdividing his lots and encourages the Planning Commission to approve Mr.
Pinnow's request.
Ms. Diane Smith, 3 Via Del Lago stated that she is an attorney but doesn't
practice Administrative Law and indicated that she did some research on the lot
split, referring to Code 16.20.020 and vicinity and referenced Municipal Code
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17.76.060 which covers lot area. She indicated her interpretation of the codes
but requested that the City Attorney clarify the definition of these codes. City
Attorney Leibold indicated that any reference to Chapter 17, which is the general
zoning ordinance for the City, is inapplicable to these properties because they
are governed by the Tuscany Hills Specific Plan. Also, Ms. Leibold clarified the
Municipal Codes. Ms. Smith commented that she bought these lots with the idea
that they were "Estate Lots" and was told that they weren't going to be divided
and believes that if Mr. Pinnow splits the lots into three (3) separate lots, it will
diminish the values of the surrounding properties and will create a floodgate of
people dividing up their property.
Mr. Kevin Campion, spoke about the extension of e I Lago Road that was
done by Curtis Development. He indicated that h ead tv��.(2) brochures which
he distributed to the City Manager regarding th a 'yon La's ills Specific Plan
dated 1990; RTC and Rancon represented ferenced o n the area as
"Estate Lots ". He stated that he believes the City had so m= to deal with
then, they didn't put these into the Tus' ills ''pecific Plan. Brady is
aware of these brochures and should have so- ;n tai sidents a out them.
Mr. Campion believes that Mr. Plnnpw presented a e presentation to the City
and believes his grading plan should b _ evoked Chk ap ,Gonzales asked Mr.
Campion if the brochures give the s' !I z ofl ie " e Lots ". Mr. Campion
indicated that in the brochures that hpro takes a variable size (1.18 to
5.25 acres). Another igsue he had ass re g the burrowing owl and
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indicated that he b @heves? that Mr. Pi ow got sway with grading a piece of
property with habit on It
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Commissioner O'NeaI jated ;at t=e brochure that Mr. Campion handed
out desc " "� four= "Es ts" and mentioned that with the addition
of the division t our {`o longer be twenty four (24) "Estate Lots." Mr.
CamOf indicated his orrect; it will be more than twenty four (24)
"Estat " and adde hat it tes 57.8 acres.
Commissione rda/aRed Mr. Campion how this would negatively impact him.
Mr. Campion s t ouldn't negatively impact him but he believed that Mr.
Pinnow deceived and is not doing the right thing.
Ms. Janis Campion, the wife of Mr. Campion stated that in addition to what her
husband said, her main concern was Municipal Code 16.20.020, which states
that the lot must be compatible with the other lots in the area and any lot that is
going to be changed has to be at least 75% of the adjacent property. If Mr.
Pinnow is allowed to subdivide his property into three (3) lots, each of the three
(3) lots will be far less than 75% of the adjacent property. She said he is trying to
change an original lot which is a big difference in establishing whether it needs to
meet that 75% criteria.
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Christopher Pinnow, the engineer that drafted up the plans for this project stated
that he has heard a lot of concern about this lot being split into three (3) lots and
it will open the floodgates to everyone in that location to split their lots. He
commented that as an engineer licensed in the State of California, he has looked
at the neighborhood and the lot sizes are various sized and are called "Estates"
and "Estates" are one (1) acre or larger but the houses that are there, are very
similar. He noted that it has to be recognized that the difference between what is
perceived to be an "Estate Lot" and what actually is. He said that if someone
else wants to split their lot, they could do that but it will take great expense and
time and effort to do it and most likely won't be worth it a also addressed
another issue that was raised regarding the extension le road by Curtis
Development. He addressed the privacy issue of the neighbors if the lot is
split, and indicated that privacy has never been g4lranteed by any property. He
thinks this plan has been thought out well arid,
the„ Planhib, Department has
concurred that it meets all of the reauirementsAfk should be aboboved.
Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Pinnovar oncefned him that eighbors
don't want this project. Mr. Pinnow mdlcafedthfaai does cone n him that
several don't; however, several do and are okay w, it He suggested regarding
the privacy issue to put a fenceQ, and they
d be willing to negotiate
something like that.
Commissioner Morsch discussed th
Development and stat that accon
no connection betty -i tensi<
potential re- subd'." n that rtis N
done prior to the de= � , exaf Mr
a, 'qf,Via Lago Road by Curtis
rmatioi that he gathered, there is
reef and the re- subdivision or the
done on that property had it been
(reed.
Mr. John 'cater the " a�Reard his name throughout the meeting
regard subdivrrghls.� erty and stated that he has no intension of
sub`n9 his proper�whic�i�1S3'1 acres of land. He stated that in the future,
he would��,Ce to attaclfi anew garage to his home but he hasn't submitted any
plans to ttfW,City for an additional garage, and doesn't know where people heard
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that he was donna to subivide, because he is not.
Ms. Donna Holts; ' AV"ia Del Lago, indicated that she spoke at the last meeting
and still agrees with her statements at that time. She indicated that in her
perspective, the comment that Mr. Pinnow's attorney made is incorrect. She
stated that the way her house is situated and the way they built their backyard
with a pool, if he builds the property; it is on a hillside directly overlooking her
property. Her property is currently worth a certain amount of money and if she
tries to sell it, and there is a house there, her property will definitely be worth
less.
Mr. Doug Pinnow stated that he is the property owner that is requesting the lot
split and indicated that he heard a number of comments slanted towards a
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legitimate appraisal. He noted that possibly of an appraisal being done by a
neutral party would have been more appropriate but there was no mechanism to
pay for it. He stated that his intension from the beginning was to not only put in
the tennis courts and sports courts but to split the lots and was advised to split
them as soon as he can. His real intension which he indicated that he made
clear to his neighbors before they deannexed from the HOA was that he would
like to build a new house for himself on Parcel 2 because it has a far more
superior view of Canyon Lake. He said he doesn't intend on taking the money
and leaving, he intends on staying in the community. He stated he spoke to Tom
Weiner who was the Community Development Director at; the time about the lot
split before there was any machinery there to move so i t everyone knew what
he was going to do, including his neighbor, Mr. Porter,
Mr. Pinnow spoke regarding his submission of a., r
of the City Planners and Engineering staff la'ok 'iit
thinks that the City Planner did a good jots=becaw
Hills Specific Plan allows for the 5,00 cres lot
Planning staff said try and stay above an ae i
because he was guided by the City to do this.
opportunity when the street wad extended by
without that extra 100 feet of frond 08 e wouldn't
make the lot split. ? ;
and having all
cated that he
even tnou� ne ,l uscany
7es, the Engirinng and
1K He took that advice
;fore he had an incredible
Is Development because
,,,,hhed the opportunity to
Commissioner J Indio that she ad done a lot of research on this and
looked at all of he in t area, the Spp�ecific Plan, and the City Code. She
indicated that her mat ,,A. dbr � die is the shared driveway and the
consister�y new h¢xs with t�rrounding lots. She said that in looking
at all o the other lr Phnrt -ws is the 4 largest and when he splits those up,
he I ng to have the #hree ( smallest lots in the entire subdivision. Another
concer has is thartost o Is neighbors are not in approval of this and they
feel that i oing to affect their property value. By approving the lot split of
three (3), it w pl encour` age the other property owners to do the same. She is in
approval of a 110 lit.
Mr. Pinnow addressed Ms. Jordan's comment that most of his neighbors are not
in favor of this. He indicated that one (1) of his neighbors (Jack Bird) that was
prepared to come to the Commission in support, is seriously ill and unable to
attend. However, he can provide a statement to the Commission regarding this.
The other person is a neighbor that he explicitly asked not to attend because he
didn't want things to get volatile. She is politically active (Connie Soto). He also
noted to Commissioner Jordan that shared driveways are all over Tuscany Hills
and four (4) homes that are served by shared driveways are in Tuscany Hills
Estates. He indicated that he has had discussions with his attorney for possibly
making another Condition that would go along with the lot split that would reduce
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her concerns about the shared driveway issue. He stated that when the
continuation of the project went on, he corresponded with Mr. Coury because
there was a criticism made at the first hearing that there were very few people
notified because of the 300 foot radius of notification was narrow and didn't
include all of his neighbors. He suggested to Mr. Coury that he extend the
distribution to all of the members of Tuscany Hills Estates.
Commissioner Jordan indicated that at the last Planning Commission meeting, all
of the Commissioners unanimously suggested that Mr. Pinnow revise his
application to request subdivision into two (2) parcels Q0,mmissioner Jordon
suggested that a two lot split would be compatible with the neighboring parcels
and the Tuscany Hills Estates area. Mr. Pinnow stated i4hat he didn't disregard
their suggestion. He thought that once the Comr ssion tepresenting the City,
reviewed the material, the Commissioners wo, al¢e that there is a huge
a
potential liability issue if the Commission is gc differen nection from the
advice that comes from the City's Planners m
�a not d that a hoe ner is stuck
in the middle; he followed all the rules a it � #ot it gcumented pproved.
Also, the attorney stated that one (1) acre and bo�(zis'eonsidered state Lots .
Also, the City of Lake Elsinore's Code states spetcally about "Estate Lots" and
the minimum size for Estate Lotslis,,,zoned RE for Etesidential Estate is '/z acre,
noting, even if it is not a part of the'us�aRy Hills Specific „P „lan.
Chris Pinnow indicated that he took 1
at the plan to accomm . the Corr
very difficult at its p < e e to do
dad. Commissio - orsch iterate
would take the risk t g ng apf
very clear that they wa
take the , t\nr ;(2jMot split ve i eno
plan together to cliaie� that,
r. M rh etion and did take a look
n's re t with two (2) pads. It was
1 and wo d not be advantageous to his
to r. Pinnow that they did know that they
ova 5, cause the Commission did make it
IOt Mr. Pinnow indicated that he did
ut it was not feasible at this time to get a
Commrgo.� er Morsch icate Nthat he disagrees with Mr. Pinnow and believes
that it is simple tter at making it into two (2) lots. He stated that he
reviewed the cany H Specific Plan and also the Conditions of Approval for
the original tra p a didn't see any reference to these properties as "Estate
Lots ". He indic - that splitting the lots in three (3) would devalue the
neighboring grope., Jes. He addressed the common driveway issue and indicated
that the City has nothing in the Municipal Code that deals with common
driveways, and indicated that there are well known problems with shared
driveways. He noted in the Specific Plan, it states "It is the intent of the Tuscany
Hills project to be varied in character yet provides complimentary uses to existing
and proposed project compounds ", and believes that the intent of the Specific
Plan was to create an environment that has some variation to it. He agrees with
Commissioner Jordan for a two (2) lot split, which would be compatible with Mr.
Pinnow's neighbors and mimic the open space. He stated that he cannot
endorse the three (3) lot subdivision.
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Commissioner O'Neal discussed private property rights. He indicated that this
item will go directly to City Council and ultimately they can make a legal decision
and the Planning Commission makes a recommendation. He stated that he
would approve a two (2) lot split. He clarified his question regarding the
appraisal, specifically to be on record, as to who was paying for the appraisal.
He wanted to extend any apologies to Mr. Porter, if he in any way offended him.
Chairman Gonzales indicated that he thinks that the three (3) lot split would
decrease the overall value but would approve a two (2) loplit. Also he stated
that he is opposed to the common driveway and indicatgd, t the has seen some
serious problems with it.
Passed and adopted the following
"Resolution No. 2011 -13 — A Resoluti
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recoth
City of Lake Elsinore, adoption of findr
Tentative Parcel Map No. 36304 is consist
Multiple Species Habitat Cons e`;. tion Plan.
r-
MOTION was made by Co m is W , 101
Commissioner Jordan recommen ng f
Lake Elsinore, ado p ' f finding t t
Parcel Map No. 330 nsisten ith
Species Habitat( Plan.
AYES:
Com
ABSTAIN:
The following
ing Com . #sign of the
the City C cil of the
the nrolect" "known as
the Western Riverside
and seconded by
uncil of the City of
known as Tentative
1 Riverside Multiple
loner Jordan, Commissioner
was not approved:
"Resolution No. 2011 -14 — 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 36304 located at
7 Via Del Lago.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Morsch and seconded by
Commissioner Jordan recommending to the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore denial of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36304 located at 7 Via Del
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Lago as inconsistent with the general pattern of the Tuscany Hills Estates
and having a negative impact on neighboring property values.
AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner
Morsch
NOES: Commissioner O'Neal
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Chairman Gonzales noted that this item will go
when this item would be presented to them.
noticed as to when this item will be going to Cit
BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
Publics Works Director Seumalo reml ad �hd
meeting to be held o rsda Ma j 114 20vi
Center, located at 1 ain Street; Lake Elsmo
agency status a ncour Jng everyone to attend.
Planning Consultantloo�nts.
Proiectlannerdiz ha d. o comments.
comments.
City
comments.
Council and asked
,Mr. Pinnow will be
lion that there is a Mining
9:30 a.m. at the Cultural
:, regarding the City's lead
City Attorney Leibold indicated that if anyone has questions about the Hearing on
May 12, 2011, with respect to mining, she and Public Works Director Seumalo
are available.
Commissioner Morsch wanted to send congratulations to all of the military for
getting Bin laden and it was the Navy Seals that participated in the operation.
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Commissioner Jordan had no comments.
Commissioner O'Neal had no comments.
Chairman Gonzales had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Col
Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17, 201
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsino
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
Attest:
of the City of Lake
p.m. at the Cultural
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