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REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP
PLANNING MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
SUBJECT: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO'S 2006 -13, 2009 -03, &
2010 -05 (MODIFICATION) — A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PERTAINING TO HOURS OF
CONSTRUCTION OPERATION FOR THE PARDEE HOMES
PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN PHASE 5 OF THE CANYON
HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
APPLICANT /: PARDEE HOMES, 10880 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, SUITE
OWNER 1900, LOS ANGELES CA 90024
Project Request/Location
The applicant is requesting to change conditions of approval associated with Residential
Design Review No's. 2006 -13, 2009 -03, and 2010 -05 located within Phase 5 of the
Canyon Hills Specific Plan (ref. Vicinity Map).
Background
The condition of approval relating to the identified projects currently limits hours of
construction to Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with no construction
activity on weekends or holidays. The origin of this condition began is the early 2000's
when several merchant builders were constructing in -fill tract developments throughout
the City. The condition was intended to limit hours of construction to reduce potential
impacts (i.e. noise, construction traffic, etc) on adjacent or nearby residents. It should
be noted that the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) (see Attachment 4) allows for
construction activity to occur between the hours of 7:00am to 7:00pm, Monday through
Saturday.
The applicant is requesting to amend their conditions to allow for construction on
Saturday's, consistent with the LEMC. Pardee will keep the same approved hours of
construction (Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm) and to include Saturday
hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm. In addition, the Saturday construction activities would be
lot specific, and not allow mass or rough grading, offsite land development, or large
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Planning Commission Staff Report
Pardee Homes Hours of Construction
September 6, 2011
material deliveries. Pardee would also agree to limit this amendment for only the
remaining homes in the Silverthorne and Living Smart product areas in Phase 5 (ref.
Attachment 2; Phase 5 Plotting Map). Any future proposed home products would be
subject to new conditions adopted by the Planning Commission at the time of approval.
On July 26, 2011, Pardee discussed construction hours with the Canyon Hills Home
Owner's Association and received very little discussion at the meeting. In addition,
Pardee has informed staff that each homeowner was notified that construction activities
will be performed on Saturday's in their individual disclosures at the time they purchase
their home. Staff has also sent out notices to all property owners within 300 feet of the
site, regarding the request. To date, staff has received no comments.
Analysis
Given the fact that the applicant has conducted proper community outreach, and that
staff has not received complaints or objections relating to the public hearing notice, and
that the condition modification to add construction activity on Saturdays, is consistent
with the Municipal Code, staff has no objection to the applicant's request.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the requested changes to
conditions relating to construction hours and activity for RDR No.'s 2006 -13, 2009 -03,
and 2010 -05 to read as follows:
Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance shall be satisfied during all site
preparation and construction activity. Site preparation activity and
construction shall not commence before 7:00am and shall cease at 5:00pm,
Monday through Friday, or 8:00am and 5:00pm on Saturday. Construction
activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
PREPARED BY: Kirt A. Coury, VL-1
Project Planner
APPROVED BY: Warren Morelion, AICP`\�\
Planning Manager
Attachments
1. Canyon Hills Phase 5 Vicinity Map
2. Canyon Hills Phase 5 Plotting Map
3. Letter from Pardee Homes dated August 5, 2011
4. Municipal Code Section 17.176.080
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