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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice -Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of
ROLL CALL
CHAIRMAN FLORE
VICE - CHAIRMAN G
COMMISSIONER M
STAFF PRESENT
VDevelopment Weiner, Deputy City Attorney
Engineer Seumalo, Senior Planner Harris,
Carlson, and Office Specialist Porche.
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36163, and Industrial Design Review No. 2009 -02 for
Pasadena Business Park located at the northwest corner of Pasadena Street and
Central Avenue.
Agenda Item No. _ I
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Recommendation:
a. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval to adopt
findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan, and
b. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative
Parcel Map No. 36163, and
c. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Industrial
Design Review No. 2009 -02.
Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m.
Director of Community Development Weiner
who provided a brief summary of the project.
Planning Consultant Coury provided an
applicant agreed to the Conditions of i
questions the Commission may have.
Chairman Flores requested the
Dwight Johnson, applicant for ttt
and stated he would be available to
Chairman Flores
Conditions of Aoi
applicant
Dwight John
Conditions of
m. and
Gonzales
Dwight Jol
gets better.
Commissioner
from Pasadena
he
Consultant Coury
of the project ftindicated the
and as available��t�i�` any
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t the podium.
zguik,
duced self to the Commission
acknowledgement of the
acknowledgement and agrees to the
, airman Flores closed the Public Hearing at
back to the Commission for comments.
when he anticipates starting construction.
by saying construction would begin once the economy
?a stated his only concerns was whether vehicle access was
and not from Central Avenue.
Commissioner O'Neal asked staff when the applicant submitted their application.
Planning Consultant Coury replied the original application was submitted
approximately two years ago, however because of complications on both sides the
project is now coming before the Commission.
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Commissioner Zanelli stated that he feels this is a good project and looks forward to
seeing the project move forward.
Chairman Flores asked about the APN.
Planning Consultant Coury advised the Commission that the numbers that staff has
on record are correct.
Chairman Flores pointed out a few corrections to the map
water purveyor and the consistency of the APN. He requ
to going before City Council. 142
MOTION made by Commissioner Mendoza and sec >;ded«k 4 SIt"' of
to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -608, recommendiR11 Lake Elsinore adoption of Findings that the prAek krfown 2009 -02 is consistent with the Wester Riverside Multipl
Conservation Plan.
AYES: CHAIRMAN
VICE -CHAII
NONE
NONE
MOTION made by
to adoot..Resolutio
ER M
ER O
the name of the
i corrected prior
3ioner O'Neal
of the City of
rl Project No.
:cies Habitat
and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli
ding that the City Council of the City of
No. 36163.
AYES:
"l��CHAIRN,, N FLORES
ICE- CHAIRMAN GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
0 61
WOMMISSIONER O'NEAL
a
, COMMISSIONER ZANELLI
k
NONE
Agenda Item No. I
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MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza
to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -62, recommending to the City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore approval of Design Review of Industrial Project No. 2009 -02.
AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES
VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
COMMISSIONER ZANELLI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
2
Estates Drive.
Chairman Flores opened the Public
Director of Commun
Commission.
Senior Planner- H
indicated that the
Sig
Flores
Monica Mc
Conditions
Commission
17 p.m.
Senior Planner Harris to the
I an overvi f this project to the Commission. He
V aal Stre ; ommunication and would operate the
R rffitf previously approved 50 tall freestanding
is in the audience and would be available to answer
may have.
to approach the podium.
3enting Royal Street Communications agreed to the
and would be available to answer any questions the
Chairman Flores asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against this project.
There being no public speakers, Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:25
p.m. and brought the discussion back to the dais for comments.
Commissioner Zanelli indicated he was glad to see the applicant was able to locate
a landowner willing to cooperate with the joint venture.
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Commissioner O'Neal asked staff if this facility would be completely invisible from
the public's view.
Senior Planner Harris replied by saying "yes ".
Commissioner Mendoza stated he remembered when the Ford Dealership wanted to
post a higher sign. He indicated regardless of what the Planning Commission has
allowed other telecommunications facilities in commercial zones; he felt the need to
be restrictive in populated areas. He stated there are professional office buildings all
within 100 yards of the area. As far as the incompatabilitysue, he referred back to
the Ford Dealership that requested a higher sign. He 44 Avhat would happen
when other establishments want to piggy back on sign are being constructed or
are already constructed. As far as extensive resear ' witfte�ttler signs, he stated at
the end of Canyon Estates Road and Franklin, there�.,is a 13 dirt lot which would
be more suitable for a wireless cell tower. Fie "stated he does not feel this is an
appropriate site for this regardless if it is invi a or not. ,,,,,,,
Vice -Chair Gonzales asked staff how
hotel.
Monica Moretta replied by
Senior Planner Harris pointed
previously approved by the Plai
allow the equipmentL. install
project thantfie adjacent
is 50 feet4,6116and the hotel is two- stories.
'hat the sign has been
8 and approving this would
the sign.
Director of Co " f nity DeY"�e°lopment W " er stated staff analyzes each cell tower
design before " is esentecf #o the Commi n.
pane Is, "b tthe height ache sign.
oefft ,'% sign has already been approved and the
of the sign, therefore requested clarification as to why
'eing to the project.
his issue was not regarding the visibility of the
Commissione nelllli ointed out that the sign would be there regardless. He
indicated this pr N"Wlis a great coordination of efforts between two businesses.
MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Vice -Chair Gonzales to
adopt Resolution No. 2009 -63, recommending to the City Council adoption of
Findings that the project is consistent with the Multi- species Habitat Conservation
Plan (MSHCP),
Agenda Item No.
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AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES
VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
COMMISSIONER ZANELLI
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded
adopt Resolution No. 2009 -64 telecommunications f
within the C -1 /SP Neighborhood Commercial Zoni
"Summerhill" Specific Plan and approving Condition
AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORE
VICE - CHAIRMAN
COMMISSIONER O
COMMISSIONER Z
NOES: COMMIS M
ABSENT:
MOTION made by
adopt Resolution
Street CommunAa
AYES:
mmissioner O'Neal to
as a Conditional Use
,of the Canyon Creek
at,No. 2009 -09.
tl secor b'd by Commissioner O'Neal to
a Mined Design Review for the Royal
; facility at the Plaza Office Complex.
NER O'NEAL
NER ZANELLI
IONER MENDOZA
Chairman
NONE
a recess at 6:36 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 6:40 p.m.
3.
Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m.
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Director of Community Development Weiner advised the Commission that Deputy
City Attorney Winterswyk would be providing an overview of the Development
Agreement between Pardee Homes and the City of Lake Elsinore.
Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk provided a brief overview of the request to the
Commission. She indicated that both parties agreed to extend the agreement by
twenty years. She stated the first amendment would provide three critical benefits to
the City and the Canyon Hills community. One of the benefits would be that Pardee
would deliver a turn -key Community Park consistent with an approved development
plan that would provide significant recreational facilities. stated the second
benefit would be to provide a turn -key neighborhood park; lastly Pardee has
agreed to allow for formation of a Community Facilitlsv within the future
development areas that would provide for a spe , I tax assessment to ensure
funding of maintenance for these parks. },
Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk inc
available to answer any questions the
Pardee's Developrrtent Team was
i may have.
Chairman Flores asked what the cost
neighborhood park.
be for" the turn -key
Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk pjjY by saying shVves it is an excess of
325,000.
�
Vice -Chair Gonzales sted an explanat on of therm "turn -key park ".
Commissioner '', doza re d by saying 'turn key means the project is completely
finished includriq be amenities.
approach the podium.
M N6,ct 'ylor, rep ntin �d�e Development thanked Deputy City Attorney
yk for her p entatio�,He stated Pardee Homes is very excited on how
th will look onceithe Drbiect is built out.
Commissioner O'Neal requested clarification as to how the CFD could be used and
could it be used for safety and not just for park maintenance.
Director of Community Development Weiner responded by saying he believes this
area of Canyon Hills already has a CFD for public safety services. He stated this
CFD would be specifically for the park.
Commissioner O'Neal went over all of the City's benefits and asked what are the
benefits that Pardee Development would receive.
Director of Community Development Weiner responded by saying Pardee
Development would not have to pay into TUMF and MSHCP as long as the
Development Agreement stay in place.
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Vice -Chair Gonzales asked Pardee Homes how many more homes they are
planning to build.
Mike Taylor replied by saying approximately 2,500 units remaining.
Commissioner Mendoza asked about the maintenance of the parks after they have
been constructed.
Mike Taylor responded by saying the maintenance would be conducted as each of
the parks are completed. AlIkk
Chairman Flores asked if anyone wished to speak eithe'" or against this project.
There being no further comments, Chairman Flore `clost!, ^,the Public Hearing at
6:59 and brought the discussion back to the dais for Commiseger comments.
Chairman Flores asked Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk i the original
Development Agreement it was ment o�� m the ConditionsApproval for
construction of the parks after a particular a t of q0., s.,were built �y
Deputy City Attorney
Mike Taylor stated the
Attorney John Yeager.
John Yeager, Al
Public Facilities
Agreement but,i
construction t ®M
modified the park
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schgi ule of p
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John �, gei
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Chairman FIB
John Yeager
the que'§W, to the applicant.
some tirflQ#Wes and introduced their
r the applicant;%stated� -ee Development prepared a
which wasn't an a endment to the Development
an r:: lementing reement which primarily would provide
iyonyT ills Fire Stat He stated Pardee Development also
of�� construe ion of the PA 27 Park and asked about the
e an � �; ,ked what that means.
the parks within Canyon Hills are triggered by
the neighborhood park would have a restroom facility.
by saying "yes it would ".
Commissioner Zanelli thanked Mr. Taylor for sending him an email outlining the
summary of the project.
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MOTION made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli
to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -66, recommending to the City Council of the City of
lake Elsinore approval of an amendment to the Development Agreement by and
between the City of Lake Elsinore and Pardee Grossman for Cottonwood Canyon.
AYES:
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
STAFF COMMENTS
CHAIRMAN FLORES
VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
COMMISSIONER ZANELLI
Public Works Director /City
He spoke of the Capitol
Strada and Summerhill wg
flags and flashing beacon; org
He extended a wdrd of ap
at the new stop 9i' nl"at the
the following:
5wn as the stop sign at La
and flashing beacons. The
Chief for providing a Police Officer
a and Summerhill.
commented on the following:
and stated he is very proud to serve
on the following:
He thanked Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo for his assistance with the
illegal parking on Casino Drive.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales commented on the following:
• He congratulated Tom Weiner for his appointment to the Director of Community
Development position.
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Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following:
• He thanked Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo for the help getting the
stop sign installed at the intersection of La Strada and Summerhill.
• He spoke of the grading restrictions and stated he would like to see the city
implement a rule that allowed a certain amount of truck trips per day.
• He asked the name of the owner of land at the dirt road that goes towards
Greenwald. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying Centex
Homes used to own the land.
• He congratulated Tom Weiner on his recent appointment t armanent Director of
Community Development.
Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following
• He spoke of the traffic and his concern of p safety at Ter tta Elementary
school and requested staff to look into t situation. Public o Director /City ..
Engineer Seumalo replied by saying he ,� F, eat w�� the School =fit to see if
there could be an alternate drop -off plan. �� ��
Commissioner Zanelli commented on the followings
� r
• He spoke of Lake Street's recent st etuyd ovements iked when the stripping
of the dividers would be complete.' u s Director /City Engineer Seumalo
replied by saying he would let him kno of s s after his staff meeting.
5 g.
• He spoke of the v working th mars at `the intersection at Collier and
Riverside and La, , tree aff ramp and eauested staff to look into the matter.
;omfisffi' in to adjourn to the December 15, 2009,
meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street,
meeting at 7:27 p.m.
JIMMY FLORES,
CHAIRMAN
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Respectfully Submitted,
DANA PORCHE
OFFICE SPECIALIST III
ATTEST:
TOM WEINER
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
Agenda Item No. I
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