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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1CITY OF LAKE r'qjLSIri0 DREAM EXTREME REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: ROBERT A.BRADY CITY MANAGER DATE: APRIL 28, 2010 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S) Discussion The following Planning Commission Meeting Minute(s) are submitted for approval: Recommendation: (a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 16, 2010 Recommendation Approve the Minutes as submitted. Prepared by: Kristine Herrington kH Office Specialist Approved by: Bob Brady City Manage PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 15 Page 1 of 14 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 2010 (Not official until approved) CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the regular meeting of the Commission held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010 to /, Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lak, PRESENT: Chairman Flores, Vice Mendoza, Commissioner ABSENT: None Elsinore Planning at 6:04 p.m. in the CA 92530. A Also present: Director of Community Leibold. Staff members present inc Coury, Planning Consultant The Plgq df Alleg ancc jy sled by All Commission membef�vere present. None CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioner ;anelli Weiner, City Attorney Planning Consultant Porche'. rman Gonzales. (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): • February 2, 2010 PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 2 of 14 PUBLIC HEARING(S) (2) Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01, Amendment No. 1 for "Bridgegate" Project Area within the Canyon Hills Specific Hills Specific Plan Recommendation: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -05 adopting findings that the project is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and, b. Adopt Resolution No. 2010 -06 approving Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01. Director of Community Development project and requested that Planning Commission and answer questions overview of the view it with the Planning Consultant Coury provid Commission and indicated, that the he provided handouts Cc indicated that staff received, -hbe' gentleman was opposin the pr" additional information regarding th an e-mail expressinpport� Coury noted"" a `modification to f an o pry ew of the project to the �,�� �i„ ppj) pwas present. He stated that imi 169],� prior to the meeting and one c�� /elative to the project; one y , ct, .one gentleman was requesting proje t and�the last gentleman sent prole& Also, Planning Consultant ition No. 35, amending the hours of icant, is Net:fdr Richmond American Homes, stated her ie aR " ddress� °a d agreed and accepted the Conditions of Approval. indicate hat shee✓as very excited about bringing another project to City of La Elsino er and indicated that Richmond American Homes ..been building homed for over forty years. She stated homes were rgy efficient an'd described the architecture as being consistent with the Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked the applicant if the model homes would be built behind a gated area and how would the public be able to view the homes. The applicant stated that the gates would be left open during the day for sales purposes. Commissioner Zanelli thanked Ms. Netzer and Richmond American Homes for meeting with the public and said he was looking forward to the project beginning. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 3 of 14 Commissioner O'Neal thanked Ms. Netzer and her team and stated that it was very good architecture. He asked Public Works Director Seumalo to clarify Condition No. 108, and also wanted to confirm with the applicant, Ms. Netzer, that the square footage of the homes was lowered. The Ms. Netzer stated that this was correct. Commissioner Mendoza indicated to Ms. Netzer that it was great that she held a community meeting and spoke to the existing residents which showed good faith. He also thanked Directo iner and Planning Consultant Coury for answering all of his questig Chairman Flores asked Ms. Netzer how it w,as workilq,with staff. Ms. Netzer indicated that it was a veCy ^mooth process` ° and stated that Director Weiner and Planning Co, ' 1 nt Coury were grew` o work with and very approachable. �j /i. u�„ Chairman Flores indicated to Ms. Netzer thaf`the community meeting was truly an asset. , Commissioner O'Neal stated to Planning Consultant Coury that it was excellent that the protect was s�l&d an' pproved within three months. Planning.Consultant Coury thanked Richmond American for their due diligence prktr<to sublryla,,, Ali, stag his r �e and address. He asked the representative of ion( Ames an Homes to inform him of the prices and square to of the homes. Ms m Nei stat�' that the square footage was from 2,034 to 3,370 and the price TA AtgPtl from the high 200K to low to mid $300K. Passed and adopted the following Resolution: "Resolution No. 2010 -05 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the project is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). MOTION was made by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Zanelli and unanimously carried to adopt findings that the project is exempt from the MSHCP." PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 4 of 14 AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. "Resolution No. 2010 -06 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01. MOTION was made by Commissioner Zanelli, , Mendoza and unanimously carried to approve No. 2010 -01. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: (3) Mitigated Negati Flores, None. On Arch 9 ` P to lect's Co i onsent of the April 20, 20 Direct Weiner the AMIA2,0. 201 Commissioner Design Review O'NealZanelli. bff "fecelved� 'ifemail from the applicant requesting to allow ad' fl iional time to review and coordinate the of Approval (Attachment). Therefore, with the nt, taff Is requesting that this item be continued to nning Commission meeting. that the applicant requested a continuance to 3 Commission meeting. MOTION was made by Commissioner Zanelli, second by Commissioner O'Neal and unanimously carried to continue Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2008 -09, Tentative Parcel Map No. 35819, and Industrial Design Review No. 2008 -01, for Collier Avenue Automotive Center. AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 5 of 14 (4) Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336. and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337, for the "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan" Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt resolutions recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adoption and approval of: a) Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP, andL b) Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, and ?< OF c) Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 �� Director of Community Development We�rae rovld n overview of the P project and requested that Senior PJanner Matthew Hems review it with the Commission and answer auesti&aU` Senior Planner Harris provided of Public Works Director Seumalo to Conditions. Public Works Director Conditions. I. The applic that PUbI'4 122 of Ter P h the cc Lunde Chairman Condltlon was a siari of the project "and asked the modified Engineering modified Engineering name and address. He requested correct Condition No.'s 41, 42 and Seumalo i' icated to Mr. Lunde that staff concurred Condition No.'s 41, 42, and 122. in conformance with the Specific Plan. that there was not a signed "Acknowledgment of d in the staff report and asked Mr. Lunde if there Mr. Lunde stated that he would provide a signed "Acknowledgment of Conditions" form since the Conditions he requested corrections on were addressed by the Public Works Director Seumalo. Director Weiner indicated that at the time that the Planning Commission Report was generated staff had not received a signed copy of the "Acknowledgment of Conditions" form from Mr. Lunde and stated that if the Commission agreed to the modifications to the Conditions then he PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 6 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 6 of 14 would submit the signed "Acknowledgment of Conditions" form into the report. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked Mr. Lunde about the road going through the Spyglass Specific Plan. Mr. Lunde indicated that the road is a General Plan road and half of the road is in the Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan and half of the road is in Southshore I. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked about the locatlop �4f the park within the Spyglass Specific Plan. R Mr. Lunde indicated that the park was off-sl�t and w not within Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan property but the rs edits would have access to the ark. p , \ Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked I;Lunde wE� -re the wat ks would be located. ,s Mr. Lunde indicated that`thp�yater tankwyould be in open space at the elevation of 1701 and wouldnoYleseen Commissioner Mendoza rea`e "sted that` Wbe,.iteffls be addressed: 1. Once the devement Is completed, homeowners need to be respdnsible for p y drain 46, hat occurs on any of their neighbors He reque :te "Cfhdt�the�parlE�,te completed on time because there haue bee oblems In tlYW past with non - completion, and if there are mo I Ptlons that need to be done to the park that these modlfirc ns need to be presented in front of the Planning Commiss u, for approval. Once occancy occurs, Notices need to be posted in the area tting resents no if any building and /or construction would be t k na glade with a contact number. stated to Senior Planner Harris that it was a good presentation. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked Mr Lunde of the status of Johnny Weissmuller's home at the end of the park. Mr. Lunde stated that if the Commission approved the project, during the final engineering phase, they would take a look at the house and begin drawing up plans. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 7 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 7 of 14 Commissioner O'Neal asked if anyone could confirm that it was Johnny Weissmuller's home, and if he actually owned and lived in the home. Mr. Lunde indicated that there has never been confirmation of that. Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Lunde if he knew when the house was built. Mr. Lunde stated that the Historical Society had that information and would follow -up with them. Commissioner O'Neal asked Senior Planner Specific Plan conformed to the old General Pia Senior Planner Harris stated that it Plan and the new General Plan. Commissioner O'Neal indicated on the project. Commissioner Zanelli asked - ublic slope on Elsinore Hills Dri_VV at Summerhill is extremely Drive slope would » not be as st'e,;ep. if Spyglass Ranch new General Plan. to bbith the old General Harris di ft good job ctor Seumalo about the West because the slope ,infirm that Elsinore Hills Public Wol fl "rector 6,,umalo described the topography of this area and the projectsgrading plays. Director Seumalo if there would Hills Drive in Rosetta Canyon lic Works Dtrector Setamalo stated that with respect to this project, th would bez pen space between the two, and indicated that Sou hslore II had street plans that connect Rosetta Canyon to Camino Del Nor{e Commissioher ZaneIli stated that he hoped that the two areas connected for emergency response once the area was more developed. Commissioner Mendoza addressed concerns about the Home Owners Association (HOA). He wanted Mr. Lunde to ensure that the HOA would not be giving the homeowners any problems once all phases were built out. Mr. Lunde stated to Commissioner Mendoza that the applicable developer would maintain "Declarant Rights" to oversee the HOA until build out. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 8 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 8 of 14 Commissioner Zanelli noted concerns regarding the stabilization of the slope at the end of Main Street. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that a soils report was completed which detailed the recommendation. Chairman Flores asked Mr. Lunde where the first parcels would be built. Mr. Lunde indicated that the first parcels to be park. Chairman Flores asked Mr. Lunde how Mr. Lunde indicated that six to ten totals one hundred. Resolution No. 2010 -07 — A Res( City of Lake Elsinore, California, City of Lake Elsinore adoption of the MSHCP. MOTION was made by Comm Zanelli to approve ad on of the MSHCP. "t AYES: would be near the would be built. be'b0J per phase which the PI mg Comon of the dim, o the City Council of the h' � e project is consistent with by Commissioner is consistent with O'Neal, Zanelli. Resolution No. 2010`0,8 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of'-Eike Elsinore, , California, recommending that the City Council approve Te)Wve Parcel Map No. 35336. MOTION was nadeby Commissioner O'Neal, second by Commissioner Mendoza to appr changes to Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336. AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 9 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 9 of 14 Resolution No. 2010 -09 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 35337. MOTION was made by Commissioner Zanelli, second by Commissioner Mendoza to approve changes to Tentative Tract Map No. 35337. AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. (5) Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Design Review No. 2009 -0 approve °Residential Director of Community DeVeloprnent Weinerprovided an overview of the project and requested that Plannirgl, k sultant Donahoe review it with the ti Commission and ltant p w er ues t ns. �� /� Planning Cp s \ Donahoe vided an overview of the project to the Commission and indicated the pplicant was present. She noted that there was ac9rrectipliyto Conditions No. 11 relating to construction hours whic,,,_ref lectedthe, hours that �i%ere,- rioted in Condition No. 10. Otie applicai Daniel Boyd, Vice President of D R Horton, stated his name and addre Ns in£1 ated that it was a pleasure working with the Planing staff H sta e l hat they began by addressing the concerns of the��c�mmunity as as a result, made the requested modifications to the pros and due Q the communities input, he felt comfortable that the development wa7consistent and compatible with the existing project, and fit very nicely with the community. Chairman Flores welcomed D R Horton to the City. REQUEST TO SPEAK Resident, Al Serado stated that he resides in Rosetta Canyon. He indicated that he had concerns about the reduction of the square footage of the homes and believed that these new homes being built would not fit in with the existing homes of the neighborhood. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 10 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 10 of 14 Chairman Flores asked Mr. Boyd to inform the home owner of the square footage of the homes to be built. Mr. Boyd indicated that their project is proposing four product plans, ranging from 2257 square feet to 2644 square feet. He indicated that staff reviewed the size of the square footage extensively for compatibility. He did note that square footage was a concern but he stated that they are very good home builders and they listen to their customers and know what their customers want. He further stated that bigger is not better, and they did not change the lot standards or the set backs. He said he understood the home owner's concern but between staff's re�w, the communities �M` review, and the developers review, they did V agreat job to modify the product. , Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked Mr, would be. Mr. Boyd indicated that the price mid 300K. Resident, Mike Ali, stab addressed concerns rege being built, the HOA, the and the safety of a neigI gated and asl�et Weiner to his concei the 6'66tkof the new homes range , f p the high 2Q�QK, to low to �d A at he resod in Rosetta Canyon. He � dl er square footage of the new homes g era ptabkc now havjng access to the park, �bo ood He`sug�gesM that the community be �cll t fkk,all of tH7� irito consideration. Public Works Director Seumalo, and Director r,,business;eards and he could contact them with ssidner, Zanelli thanked Planning Consultant Donahoe for her Iry :atlon, and thanked Mr. Boyd for his willingness to work with staff to the design; critena >He also addressed Mr. Ali's concerns regarding are footage;; safety within the neighborhood, and the concern about the Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he thought it was great that D R Horton waseveloping in the City, and thanked Planning Consultant Donahoe for her presentation. He indicated that he liked the design of the product and would approve the project. Commissioner Mendoza stated that all of his questions were answered. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked Mr. Boyd where the signs would be located for the new homes. Mr. Boyd referred this question to staff. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 11 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 11 of 14 Planning Consultant Donahoe indicated that the placement of the signs would be at 3 rd Street and Waterford, and stated that this information was in Condition No. 14. Chairman Flores thanked Mr. Boyd for color coding the lots which identified the square footage of each home. Resolution No. 2010 -10 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No. 2009 -05 by D R Horton in Rosetta Hills. ,, MOTION was made by Commissioner Commissioner Mendoza to approve Resident! by D R Horton in Rosetta Hills. Al AYES: Flores, Gonzales, NOES: None. ABSENT: None. Commissioner O'Neal not February 2 2010, Plan correction was Ai tthe,Cit meeting. eded to be made to the a, sting minutes and the not in attendance at that Works Director Seumalo apologized for his absence at the last g Commtsslon meeting. He gave the Capitol Improvement Commissioner O'Neal indicated to Public Works Director Seumalo that someone did some illegal grading on Hunt Street and asked if this was a Code Enforcement issue. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he would coordinate with Director Weiner and Code Enforcement to make sure that the area was secured for erosion control. seconded by ew No. 2009 -05 O'Neal, PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 12 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 12 of 14 Vice - Chairman Gonzales stated to Public Works Director Seumalo that he noticed that the Eucalyptus trees behind Home Depo are big and the Home Depot sign is not visible from the freeway. Public Works Director Seumalo addressed his concerns and stated that he would find out if the trees belong to Home Depo or Cal- Trans. He also wanted to recognize and thank resident Rick Morsh, who is a professional engineer and will be volunteering his time to assist the Engineering staff. Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson had no Senior Planner Harris had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli asked Senior ftffie` arris to give the Commission a brief overview of the meeting hat he iwith Mr. Hiner. Senior Planner Harris stated that hd RedevelopmentWA"gency Analyst Carlson met with Mr. Hiner at hi otocros cllity site last;�week and reviewed with Mr. Hiner the exlsi'6 �j s of Approval associated with his current Conditional Use Perm P) to confirm that he was in compliance with those C �cjl ons and MCI] oposed CUP. He indicated that he would be presenter g a detailed stO p rt regarding those matters on April 6 th . ".. Planning Office SP460list Porche? had no *bd °the Planning staff for their hard work making Iriority. He' eleo indicated that the Walgreens project z be presented at the next Planning Commission �4ed that staff would be bringing to the Planning e G Council the Contract for finalization of the ;t Report for the General Plan Update which would Element, the Downtown Master Plan, the Climate General Plan Update at mid to late summer. None. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked what the status was of the Storm sign that got approved last year. PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 13 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 13 of 14 Director Weiner indicated that he spoke to Dave Oster from the Storm Stadium and there was a delay due to construction /cost issues. Vice - Chairman Gonzales thanked Senior Planner Harris and General Information Specialist Borrozo for the work that they did on the Census Committee. Commissioner Zanelli wanted confirmation from Public Works Director Seumalo of the official Street name of Walham Place. He indicated that there has been confusion when trying to find the Street with the delivery services and map quest. He also requested a date as to when the Park and Firs Station's dedication would be. A Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that April 1 Q`" is the Grand Opening. Chairman Flores thanked the Planning staff��r ail' of their�fiard work. He also indicated that in the future, when new deve �ynents come tortll# City, to ensure it that the parks and infrastructure are c eted prior to occupancy of the first homes being built because there have be„ problems in the past wlthr unfinished parks with the new developments. � 'AA/ ADJOURNMENT There being no further busir Chairman Flores adjourned, the The next regula Elsinore is schei Center located at Respectfully Submitted, Kristine Herrington Office Specialist Planning Commission sting o��he Planning Commission of the City of Lake for Tu���tlay Apra p6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural J. Me���, treet, Lak'@/J,�lsinore, CA 92530. Jimmy Flores Chairman PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 14 of 15 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 16, 2010 Page 14 of 14 Attest: Tom Weiner Director of Community Development PC May 4, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 15 of 15