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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
JUNE 1, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Flores called the regular meeting of the
Commission held on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 to order e
Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore,'.
PRESENT: Chairman Flores, Vice -Cha
Commissioner O'Neal, Con
ABSENT: Commissioner
Also present: City Manager Brady, City
Staff members present included; ,Seplor Plann
Director Riley, Planning Consultant Donahoe,
and Office Specialist Herrington
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
Elsinore Planning
p.m. in the Cultural
Administrative Services
orks Director Seumalo,
Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s):
• May 18, 2010
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PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(2)
(3)
Residential Desion Review No. 2010 -02, for 36 lots in De La Rosa, Tract
No. 32503
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission
Council approval of Residential Design Revi
accordance with the requirements of the Lake.
Chapter 17.184, Design Review, the Plannin Co
recommendation for Residential Design P�yew
transmitted to the next available City Corr)jl usin
F.M.
Recommendation
emend to the City
D. 2010 -02. In
Municipal Code,
;ion's findings and
2010 -02 shall be
: Agenda.
Staff recommends that the anning C 6 "�ss ° n approve Residential
Design Revl�w� No ; :2( 0 � .1n Accordance with Chapter 11
Implementat� the �msgate specific Plan, the Planning Commission
decision is�ln unless 4 ealed
ed an overview of the project and requested
)onahoe review it with the Commission and
Plan nifi%Consultant Donahoe provided an overview of the project to the
Commis ,and indicated that the applicant was present. She also
indicated that` Richmond American Homes hosted a Community Meeting
on Thursday, May 20, 2010, per the request of staff. She indicated that
the meeting went very well, and various issues were addressed by
residents:
• Construction trailer on the premises.
• Trail from Riverside Dr. to park and school is an emergency access
trail that can be walked or biked.
• Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that she received an e-mail
from Mr. Rudy Cao regarding safety issues regarding lack of
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sidewalk on Riverside Street and Hwy. 74 and indicated that she
forwarded this concern to Public Works Director Seumalo.
Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he would review the Americans
with Disabilities Act regarding the sidewalks on Riverside Street and
contact Cal -Trans about access to Riverside Street from Hwy. 74.
The Applicant, Edgar Gomez, Project Manager at Richmond American
Homes, gave his name and address. He requested approval of the
project. He indicated that Richmond American Homes had discussions
with the Home Owners Association (HOA) regarding�'lack of seating areas
in the park, and as a result is contributing $10,000`dollars to the HOA for
benches at the park.
City Attorney Leibold confirmed that a
that the Developer, Richmond Amery
to the HOA for amenities.
be added noting
ntribute $10,000
Vice - Chairman Gonzales indicate&I
Richmond American Homes for do
placed in the park. 01\
Commissioner O'Neal
presentation and alsc
benches.
Zanelli
the project and thanked
for the benches to be
ant Donahoe for her
the donation for the
supported the project and thanked
he supported the project and thanked
Manager Brady noted'that Mr. Gomez of Richmond American Homes
d be contributing $5,000 dollars for the amenities to each residential
containing a(park which totaled $10,000.
Mr. Gomez noted the following Conditions apply to Residential Design
Review No No. 2010 -02 and Residential Design Review No. 2010 -03,
prior to Final Approval:
Condition No. 16: Garages shall be constructed to provide a minimum of
nine - feet -six inches by nine - teen - feet - six - inches (9'6" x 19' -6 ") of interior
clear space for two cars for a total interior clear space of nineteen - feet -six
inches by nineteen- feet -six inches (19'6" x 19' -6 "). Garage doors shall
provide a row of windows to allow light and to match up to existing homes.
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New Condition No. 48 : The applicant shall contribute $5,000 dollars
each for park amenities in Tract 25478 and Tract 25476.
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -20 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval to the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approving Residential Design Review
No. 2010 -02 by Richmond American Homes at De La Rosa, Tract 32503."
MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, second d by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present,t0,V'recommend to City
Council of the City f Lake Elsinore a pproval pproval o esitlntial Design Review
No. 2010 -02 by Richmond American Homes at, I'La Rgs�a, Tract 32503."
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Passed and adopted the
"Resolution No 2010-
City of Lake Elsinore
2010 -03 by RichmorYii A.
77, -78, and -79..
Motion w s made by C
Zanellid�
Desig eIn No 201
Cant' , Tracts 25476 7
tea;,
AYES
Flores,
None.
A Resolution of the,;Plgnh ng Commission of the
iCma, a pr ring Res�"�ntial Design Review No.
elan Hom at Rosetta Canyon, Tracts 25476, -
i7nssli� O
d b 'Neal, seconded by Commissioner
carrie P 11 present to approve Residential
D,3 by Richmond American Homes at Rosetta
1 . and -79."
Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli.
None
Commissioner Mendoza
eal, Zanel
(4)
and Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2009031084)
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval to
the City Council of the following:
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1. Findings of Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan.
2. Certification of Environmental Impact Report for the Diamond Specific
Plan and its related cases (SCH #20090321084), and adoption of
Findings of Fact and Overriding Considerations.
3. Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2009 -01.
4. Adoption of Zone Change No. 2009 -01.
5. Adoption of Amendment No. 9 to the East Lake Specific Plan No. 93 -3
6. Adoption of Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009 -01
Carole Donahoe, Planning Consultant
Ext. 287. cdonahoe(a)lake- elsinore.org
City Manager Brady provided an o'
that Planning Consultant Donahoe
answer questions.
Planning Consultant Donahoe provi
Commission and indicated that the
were present.
The applicant Jeff
name and address.
Elsinore, his wfsiE
restaurants,, ehtbrta
and to create an
Elsinore. He thank
on the,
,prolect,: -, a
be a `ff#,
trail for
problem
are
fun,
of the project and requested
it with the'CAmmission and
erview of the project to the
and his development team
iamii41 Development, gave his
lewmg the residents of Lake
,ente as to incorporate retail,
education, as well as dwelling units
environment for residents of Lake
i Redevelopment staff for their work
iet Landscaping noted that in Phase 3, there
Ball Park Center across the inlet channel to a
is from Broadstone. He also indicated that he
to existing and proposed trails.
s stated that he supports the project and asked if they
to raise the level of buildings.
Mr. Caroll stated that there would be a slight import of soil in the core
areas.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales stated his concern regarding safety for
pedestrians who would be crossing Malaga Road and Diamond Drive.
Jeremy Kraus, Consultant from RGP addressed Commissioner
Gonzales's concerns stating that road crossings would be used at Malaga
Road and Diamond Drive.
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Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Pomeroy how many apartments would
be built vs. condos.
Mr. Pomeroy indicated that there would be a relatively small percentage of
apartments but some may be used for the proposed educational facilities.
Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Pomeroy if the parking lot at the stadium
was going to be used for commercial buildings.
Mr. Pomeroy indicated that the existing overflow perking lot may be used
for residential buildings.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated that theq1,,`&' ion €of the project was a
perfect location.
Commissioner Zanelli stated th
projects to come to the Planning
completion of the project.
Chairman Flores asked
and Diamond Drive.
Steve Semi
indicated th
acquire the
is one of theR ' 9t exciting
a'nd he looks and to the
the al between the Bank of America
acqulred the "Big Lot" center. He
'separately owned, and they did not
My- Buddies Pizza is their tenant.
placement of parking.
ald placement of parking will remain as
of its easement.
follb� 7ng Resolution:
`ResolutidW o 20107g,;— A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lakes►nore ;California, recommending to the City Council of the
City f Lake Ells, ' 7 e do tion of Finding that the p roject known as the
Y '�,� p 9 p J
Diamond SpecifiPlan is Consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
MOTION was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, seconded by
Commissioner Zanelli and unanimously carried to recommend to the City
Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Findings that the project
known as the Diamond Specific Plan is Consistent with the Western
Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
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NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -23 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to tki�City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore, recommending to the it H of the City of Lake
Elsinore, Certification of the Final En , tal Impact Report
(SCH #2009031084) for the Diamond Specific Planu�and r I ted cases.
MOTION was made by Commiss
Commissioner Zanelli to recommend t
Elsinore, Certification of the Fif
(SCH #2009031084) for the Diamond
adoption of mitigation monitor ng and
of findings of fact and statemen�of,,ow
0"O'Neal, anda, seconded by
City Council oft" it of Lake
nvirp,nmental Impa t. Report
;ifc,,Pl "an and related cases,
it1,g' program thereto, adoption
AYES:
NOES:
Resolution:
"Resolution No 2010 =24 — A'R, esolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsmore,tiCalifornia, recommending approval of General Plan
Motion was mide5by'Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal and unam, usly carried by all present to recommend approval of
General Plan Amendment No. 2009 -01."
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None.
ABSENT Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
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Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -25 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of Zone Change
No. 2009 -01. "
Motion was made by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
Zone Change No. 2009 -01.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales,
NOES: None
ABSENT Mendoza
ABSTAIN: None
Passed and adopted the fol
"Resolution No 2010-26.,— A Resotion� n11lng Commission of the
City of Lake Elsmo�e, Califorma, r ,c�Xmmen in , approval of Amendment
No. 9 to the East Like Specific Plan 5110: 93- 3."
Motion was made by VWe Chairman Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli a nammously carrod byQ�l present to recommend approval of
Amendrl►�Wo 9 to tle East Lake Specific Plan No. 93-3.
AYES Flare
NOES: None
Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
Mendoza
N: None
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -27 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending approval of Diamond
Specific Plan No. 2009 -01.
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Motion was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried by all present to recommend approval of
Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009 -01.
(5) General Plan Conformity Determination for Proposed Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2010 -2015
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
a. Adopt a resolution finding that the Capltal rovement Program
conforms to the Lake Elsinore GenerPPan
b. Direct staff to forward a copy of this 1 sport a e Planning
Commission resolution to the Clt,, uncil as re I red by Section
65401 of the Government Code,
City Manager Brady requested that
the program it with the Commission
Public Works Director
Capital Improvement P
Vice - Chairman
Gunnerson Str
on Rivers
O'Neal
blic Works Director Seumalo review
dsansw lr puestions.
overview of the proposed
?010 -2015.
of traffic lights at
iataYe had concerns about the public safety
of a`sranal.
Seumalo'indicated that there was no timeframe as
;ompleted and noted that this did not conform to the
"Resolution No 2010 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsmor 'California, Finding that the Capital Improvement
Program Cohfibrms tole Lake Elsinore General Plan."
Motion was made^ "by Commissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
O'Neal, and unanimously carried by all present finding that the Capital
Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, O'Neal, Zanelli
NOES: None
ABSENT Mendoza
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ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS)
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
Administrative Services Director Riley had no comments.
Senior Planner Harris had no comments.
Office Specialist Herrington had no comments.
City Manager Brady stated that the City
Council on June 22, 2010, reducing the P
Public Safety meetings for a savings cost.t
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
Commissioner Z ee`requested a
Chamber of Co , 1f t l rce expenditure
City M
to
Id be recommi M
ig Commission if
included. in the Bu
to the City
ias and the
regarding the City of Lake Elsinore's
Chamber of Commerce provides
Corrassioner Zan a ;ked� blic Works Director Seumalo about the status of
the rekrlauishmentforState Ro�'." 74.
Public Works Director S.eUrnalo indicated that the City, Cal -Trans and the County
were working {010ether rto :detail the three (3) party exchange.
Commissioner Z4 Ili asked if there is street sweeping on holidays, and if so,
would citizens get ticketed.
City Manager Brady indicated that if street sweeping falls on a holiday, no tickets
will be issued because no signs are posted for holidays.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he has no problem if the City would like to
reduce the Planning Commission meetings.
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City Attorney Leibold indicated that the reduction of Planning Commission
meetings would be scheduled accordingly.
Commissioner Zanelli indicated that he doesn't have a problem with the City
reducing the Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner O'Neal noted that the Chamber of Commerce charges a lot of
money for businesses to be in the City. He also indicated that a small
percentage of Lake Elsinore businesses have received awards from the
Chamber.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales noted that the News Letter Ahat the Chamber of
Commerce publishes monthly is not cost affective. ,Q,�����
Commissioner Flores indicated to Public
at the City's campground are over grw
maintained, and asked if the City would b
City Manager Brady stated that the CI
landscaping. He indicated that he
concerns and request to the City.LCAppcil
Chairman Flores noted that the
and fishing.
City Manager
campground, t
possibly allow
can redGest a G
erector Se g�i alo that the trees
need to be 1 Arned back and
back the camp ound.
care of cleaning up the
Commissioner Flores's
swimming, boating,
City is approved to acquire the
for a boat launch at the location and
sated that"he and his wife are members of the
he disagrees with the statements regarding the
There be
Chairman
isiness to come before the Planning Commission
the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Jimmy Flores
Chairman
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Respectfully Submitted,
Kristine Herrington
Office Sneci;Ast
Aft(
m
Cib
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