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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Gonzales
Commissioner Jordan
Commissioner Morsch
Commissioner O'Neal
Absent: Vice Chairman
Also present: City Manager Brad)
Leibold, Associate Planner Resend
Director Seumalo, and Offic,0 Specie
None.
None.
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)relion, City Attorney
Coury, Public Works
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution making findings that the project is
exempt from the MSHCP and adopt a resolution approving Residential
Design Review No. 2011 -02 based on the Findings, Exhibits and
Conditions of Approval.
Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report.
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Ms. Sharon Galina, Alberhill Ranch resident, requested that the construction
hours for the project be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Commissioner O'Neal stated
that the City's Code indicates construction hours and is also available to view
online. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that Staff would also follow up with
the Project's Superintendent to confirm that they comply with the work hours.
City Manager Brady indicated that Condition No. 28 states construction activities
as 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. City Attorney Leibold
indicated that the proposed Condition is more restrictive than the City's Code.
Commissioner Morsch asked that if the construction trucks park behind Ms.
Galina's house, to report it to the City.
Ms. Torani, Alberhill Ranch resident, requested that the ,construction trucks drive
down Nichols Road to get to the construction site. Ms Torani also indicated that
she had concerns regarding the Multiple Species�Hab , t, Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) Order. City Attorney Leibold explained the 11 1 P process which
addressed Ms. Torani's concerns. %��:.
Commissioner Morsch indicated that t), 1/0 /CommisJon is acknoWe,dging the
Settlement Agreement but he hasn't seen Gityolney Leibold that a
copy can be provided but it is very lengthy anc icated that the City is not a
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party to the Settlement Agreeme Commission orsch asked if there is a
maximum height on the contlnuat on 'all The appl t Craig Moraes of Ryland
Homes, indicated that the wall and `ferYc "e pawns were already approved by Castle
& Cooke previously, and stated that hp doe:
but the walls are in conformance with the ia;
Planning ConsultantCoury.also indicated"th
is existing. Comrn ssionerYV4orsch suggeste
the garage door offi" Craft limn Model H
can be done. ,: , ,,..,. F
J�ow the exact height of the wall
community which is six feet.
the.3valls are consistent with what
changing the color combination of
:. The applicant indicated that this
bner Joktl req'005 d that the terminology be consistent throughout
Staff Repo se i.e. V �#pg Tentative Tract Maps, Vesting Maps, and
!s City Attor�y Leifx d stated that Staff will be more consistent with
the term
Commissioner noted that Condition No. 28 addresses concerns regarding
construction hours.;: Commissioner O'Neal clarified that Condition No. 30 does
not apply. City Attorney Leibold indicated that Commissioner O'Neal's statement
was correct. Commissioner O'Neal discussed xeriscape landscaping, stated that
his concern is that the City is not pursuing green house element and requested
that there be a definition of xeriscape landscaping added into the Conditions of
Approval. He stated that there are seven Conditions that fall into the Colorado
Model defining xeriscape landscape and suggested applying this language to
new projects coming to the City. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that he
would research it. Commissioner O'Neal requested that the Landscape
Ordinance be included in the Conditions so that Developers know what is
required. Commissioner O'Neal stated that he likes the architecture.
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Chairman Gonzales agreed with Commissioner O'Neal's comments regarding
xeriscape landscape. City Manager Brady stated that the City worked with the
Water District to prepare a booklet defining xeriscape landscaping and drought
tolerant grass and plants in terms of design.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Morsch,
to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -17, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the project identified
as Residential Design Review No. 2011 -02 is exempt from the Western Riverside
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; Motion passed by 4 -0 vote.
Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Jordan,
to approve Resolution No. 2011 -18, a Resolution of thePlanning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No.
2011 -02 within Tract map No. 28214 -5; Motion Pesse4d by 4ote.
Chairman Gonzales inquired as to when
Planning Consultant Coury stated 15 calen
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Recommendation: Adopt a
exempt from the MSHCP
Design Review ,No. 2010•
Conditions ofApproVal.
Planning
The
it can tak permits.
the City's Code:
king ffofgs that the project is
olution approving Residential
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Findings, Exhibits, and
addressed the Commission.
Commissioner Jordan ate�m' ` 375 and 388 are the same plans and should
have different elevatlon� nd thq' Report needs to include elevations on the
site plans 1,- Commissior r Jordan also requested that Condition No. 6 be
amended to'Aplete the sentence "Provision of scored /patterned driveways
throughout ". She:�jndicaed that she doesn't like the architecture but will approve
the project beca6s,e`e,eu'nstruction has already begun, although, she would prefer
enhanced architectural elements.
Commissioner O'Neal stated that he agreed with Commissioner Jordan's
statement regarding the need for enhanced architecture, applauded the green
house elements and indicated that he would approve the project.
Chairman Gonzales indicated that he likes the green house elements and will
approve the project.
the
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Commissioner Morsch stated that he would also like to see the architectural
elements enhanced, and would like variation in the set backs. The applicant
indicated that he would work with Staff regarding the Commissioners' requests.
Commissioner O'Neal asked the applicant to clarify the locations of the set backs
and the right -of -ways from the property line. The applicant described the location
of the set backs and right -of -ways in relation to the property line.
Commissioner Morsch stated the legend on the fence plan is incorrect and needs
to be revised. The applicant indicated that he would review with staff and revise.
Commissioner Morsch requested clarification of Condition 19 regarding the
percentage of plant and grass coverage. Planning Consultant "Coury clarified this
Condition, and referred to the exhibits that were included in the Planning
Commission's packets.
Motion was made by Commissioner Jordan, s��c d by CorSrrsioner Morsch,
to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -19, a ResolLtaon of the Planning�� mmission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the pro ec# is exempt
from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservatior) PI pI (MSHCP); Motion passed
by 4 -0 vote.
Motion was made by Commisslondif deal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan,
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to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -20, � Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California;,appro�ng / Residential Design Review No.
2010 -05; Motion passed-O& 4 -0 vote. s
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Chalrm T` Gonzales Indicated._ that Vice Chairman Mendoza was not able to
attend s he meeting��ue to his •,.work schedule. Vice Chairman Mendoza
request ghat Ch
alrmaTi Gonzales forward a letter to the Commission requesting
E n absen oxy vote regarding the Reorganization of the Planning Commission.
City Attorney Leibold stated that Vice Chairman Mendoza was not able to vote
because he was`not In attendance of the meeting.
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Commissioner Jordan nominated Vice Chairman Mendoza to remain as Vice
Chairman; motion died due to a lack of a second.
Commissioner Morsch nominated Chairman Gonzales to remain as Chairman,
Commissioner O'Neal seconded the motion; Vote passed 3 -0 -1 with Chairman
Gonzales abstaining.
Commissioner O'Neal nominated Commissioner Jordan for Vice Chairperson,
seconded by Commissioner Morsch; Vote passed 4 -0.
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STAFF COMMENTS
Public Works Director Seumalo provided the Capital Improvement Program
update and congratulated Chairman Gonzales and Vice Chairperson Jordan.
City Manager Brady introduced Warren Morelion, new Planning Manager, and
congratulated Chairman Gonzales and Vice Chairperson Jordan.
CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Morsch congratulated Chairman
Jordan.
Vice Chairperson
Vice Chairperson Jordan congratulated ,�a(!man onzales and thanked the
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Commission for appointing her as Vice Chatrperso�y ice Chairperson Jordan
indicated to Director Seumalo that the street sign,.at Conard and 74 Central is
broken. Director Seumalo statedlat Cal -trans is'responsible for fixing this and
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he will follow -up with them to confi it is fixed.
Commissioner O'Neal congratulated\.Chalft,,� i Gonzales and Vice Chairperson
Jordan. He noted to Director Seumal6A he s ee urnit on Gunnerson needs
to be adjusted due to safety factors. He is stated that Nichols Road should be
closed to constr�on trucks during they Iberhill mining project because of the
wear and tear that ')Mill cause on the stre� d indicated that the freeway would
be a better route DIre tor staff that the Traffic Engineer is currently
reviewing the provisions r speed,i'ight distance, and weight limits on
Gunnerson
Chairman ncl to Director Seumalo that when traveling on Highway
74, there`'re,no signs cifying the direction of San Juan Capistrano. Director
Seumalo in2jicatgd that f>would notify Cal- trans.
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. to the next regular
meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on
Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main
Street, Lake Elsinore, California.
John Gonzales
Chairman
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Attest:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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