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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 1aPage 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Gonzales Vice Chairperson Jordan Commissioner Mendoza Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: None Also present: City Manager Brady, R Leibold, Associate Planne esendiz, `I �wP �,�� Director Seumalo, and Offf& E oecialist ing Mlw er Morelion, City Attorney Wing ultant Coury, Public Works None. None. 1) (Withdrawn on June 29.201 1) Commissioner O'Neal requested that the City put together a list of historic homes and buildings, and criteria for preserving them. City Manager Brady stated that the Historical Society completed a list identifying historical properties in the City. Commissioner Morsch requested that a Business Item be placed on a future Planning Commission Agenda for discussion of historical homes and buildings in the City. City Attorney Leibold stated that staff can put an item on the Planning PC November 15, 2011 Item No. 1a Page 1 of 5 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Commission Agenda for purposes of discussion and for the Commission to provide further direction. City Manager Brady stated that the Commission can make recommendations to City Council regarding which homes and buildings would be of significant historical value. Commissioner O'Neal suggested that the Historic Society and the Women's Club also have input regarding this matter. 2) Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 — A request to add a building design to an approved housing project located within Planning Areas 21 A, 21 B and 24 of Canyon Hills Specific Plan (Cypress) Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning making findings that the project is e resolution approving Amendment No. 1 2010 -04 based on the findings, exhibits adopt a resolution ie MSHCP and a Desiqn Review No. Planning Consultant Coury presented The applicant, Sondra Harris, and the American Homes addressed the Comr Cunningham of Richmond Commissioner Jordan stated that shP��%eM (1ke to see a ,roof variation in at least one of the plans. She noted that there are �nalmmal arch tectural elements on the Santa Barbara and French Country plans and x quested more enhanced architectural elemer� on -each. She al "so stated= that the homes need to be moved back on 101 , §316 and 3 6 to meetie required building setback variation. Commissioner Mendoza noticed that the ',, of Draft Conditions" form was ,not signed PI4 mg Consultant Coury stated that the applicant did sign the form but a.; � IZetl / r not including it in the staff report. Commrsstoner O'Neal'j %osked M,ss. Harris to discuss the green elements that Richmond ' erican off 91 Ms. Harris stated that Richmond American is an energy star certified buyer that builds energy efficient homes. She explained the green opfiorts the cQ1npany offers. Commissioner O'N�I asked Ms. Harris to discuss the real estate market and the need for energy efficient homes. He asked why buyers are changing from two story homes to one story homes. Ms. Harris discussed the real estate market and what buyers are looking for in a home. She stated that buyers are very conscious about spending money and want more for their money. She noted that there is a need and desire for price point and single story homes. Commissioner Morsch stated that he is glad to see more floor plans with single story homes but doesn't like the architectural design. He stated that he would like to see more architectural elements incorporated on the homes. PC November 15, 2011 Item No. 1a Page 2 of 5 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Chairman Gonzales stated that he didn't see that the project had any outstanding architectural design but would approve anyway. Ms. Harris and Planning Consultant Coury addressed some of the Commissioner's comments regarding the architectural design. Vice Chairperson Jordan suggested enhancing the roofline and adding a tower element to some of the plans to add some architectural relief. She noted that she would not approve the project without some architectural enhancements. Commissioner Mendoza stated that he didn't understand why the Commissioner's were requesting architectural enhancers its to some of the plans because the applicant is only implementing 2r ��o 1, es to an already existing community that is aesthetically pleasing. a � Ms. Harris stated that they are willing to w architectural changes that the Commissioner Richmond American wants to work with the,, noted that they are having issues selling, ties( adding too many features due to cost implt stated that her concern is setting precedence One of Vice Chairperson Jordan s, suggestioi th therr make the equestirf ;:She stated that ity and the Commission, but 1 nities and cari't day yes to ow V Chairperson Jordan City with other developers. ,Jo add more veneer to the French Country plan. Commissl�� 41 Morsch suggested more architectural enhancement. Ms. Harris andul� �ssted that they would accommodate some of the Colm rs- requests with architectural issl enhancement. : Motion was mad O'Neal to ado Commission of the project is p t fry Motion gassed 5 =' O'Neal, made to Residential 'I and adding the None. airpersorl seconded by Commissioner No. 201121:, a Resolution of the Planning -Elsinore yCalifornia, adopting findings that the fl&ZO,' ids Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); by Vice Chairperson Jordan, seconded by Commissioner e Rdb�olutidn No. 2011 -22, a Resolution of the Planning City Lake Elsinore, California, approving Amendment No. 1 q F No. 2010 -04, adding veneer to the French Country J1e gable on the Santa Barbara elevation. STAFF COMMENTS Planning Manager Morelion stated that the Planning Commissioner's mailboxes will remain at the same location in Planning but will eventually be moved to the City Clerk's office. Commissioner O'Neal asked why the mailboxes are being relocated to the City Clerk's office. City Manager Brady stated that the City is PC November 15, 2011 Item No. 1a Page 3 of 5 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2011 Page 4 of 5 trying to keep the financial department's traffic to a minimum and also to keep all mailboxes of all appointed officials in one location. Commissioner Morsch stated that the Planning Commissioner's are just as credible as other City employees and for convenience purposes suggested keeping the Commissioner's mailboxes in the same location in the Planning Division. City Manager Brady stated that their intension wasn't to offend anyone. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman Gonzales asked Public Works Director Seumalo if he addressed the drainage issues at his neighbor's property. Director addressed Chairman Gonzales's concerns. Commissioner Mendoza requested that an Item be" the next Planning Commission Agenda to rescind the action that the Commis n took at the June 21, Planning Commission meeting regarding re- organizati6 gf the Planning Commission. He stated that the Planning Commission should feconsider and take new action for re- organization an& requested that dlsclo,pure of all Commissioners' tenure, the positions they hetel and the durafon of their held positions be included in the meeting minut M Chairman Gonzales stated that :,, a was resigning' s Chairman, effective \ .: immediately. City Attorney Lelbotf staked, that thi3lon still leaves Vice Chairperson Jordan as Vice Chairperson with - no actin Chairperson, thereby, placing on the next age ,,,,,,, a re- organizat o�106f t 'ning Commission. Commissioner O'Neal asked�[?irector Setrnalo if anything has been done about the speed limit ori Gannersan Street Dira.ctor Seumalo stated that a speed study was ordered to tabhsh eed limit and the investigation will include sight distance None. There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson 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 19, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. Shelly Jordan Vice Chairperson PC November 15, 2011 Item No. 1a Page 4 of 5 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 5, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Attest: Warren Morelion Planning Manager PC November 15, 2011 Item No. 1a Page 5 of 5