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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1cMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice - Chairman Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Acting Community Development Director Weiner, Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Porche. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Treese, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the Conditional Use Permit that was discussed at the January 20, 2009, Planning Commission meeting. He provided a reading of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) 17.168.160 which discussed zoning and uses. He suggested to the Commission having the property re- zoned to industrial. George McDonough, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the Lake Street Market Place project. He indicated the project was heard before the Planning Commission on January 20 and was approved. He indicated he spoke with Mayor Magee and advised him he would be protesting the project. He stated he was able to gather over 200 signatures from the residents in the area opposing the project. He indicated that Mayor Magee suggested that the residence who are opposing the project, Agenda Item No. t C Page 1 of 6 meet with the builder as a group and address the issues. He presented the following questions to the Commission; • Was the Mitigated Negative Declaration circulated to the public for viewing? • How was the public notified of the Mitigated Negative Declaration? • Was the Mitigated Negative Declaration provided to each Planning Commissioner for review, and if so when? • What are the numbers of homes in Alberhill that would trigger road improvements, and when would it commence? Chairman Zanelli pointed out to Mr. McDonough that it would be against the Brown Act to discuss this item further since it was not listed on the Agenda. He expressed to Mr. McDonough that he should contact Acting Community Development Director Weiner at City Hall for further discussion. Commissioner O'Neal pointed out to the public that frequently the Commission would provide limited answers to the questions. He asked Mr. McDonough where he obtained the signatures. Mr. McDonough indicated the signatures were gathered at the shopping centers in the vicinity of the four corners. Ms. Araceli Jimenez, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the proposed Lake Street Market project. She asked who the notices were sent out to and if the notices were sent to the schools nearby. Acting Community Development Director Weiner indicated the notices were published in the Press Enterprise, posted outside of the City Hall, and mailed to the residents 300 feet away from the project. Scott Johnson, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the proposed Lake Street Market project. He indicated he did not receive any notice of the project. He spoke of a sign regarding the project that was posted and asked of the sign requirements. Acting Community Development Director Weiner stated, signs regarding the project are posted for ten (10) days prior to the project going before the Planning Commission. He indicated the size of the signs are 3 x 3 feet and are posted on the location of the project. PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES THE CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes from the Regular Planning Commission Meeting of January 20, 2009 Recommendation: Approve as submitted. It was moved by Commissioner O'Neal, and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza approving the January 20, 2009, Regular Planning Commission Minutes. Agenda Item No. I C— PAOP ? of 6 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) 2. Tentative Tract Map No. 30495 Recommendation: Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 30495 Chairman Zanelli opened the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project to the Commission. He noted the applicant is available to answer any questions that the Commission may have. He noted the applicant has signed the Conditions of Approval which has been provided to the Commission. Jim Stringer, applicant of the project indicated he concurs with the staff report and Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Gonzales had no questions. Commissioner Mendoza had no questions. Vice - Chairman Flores had no questions. Commissioner O'Neal inquired if they intend on doing anything Green for the project. Jim Stringer indicated it is unknown what the architect would be providing. Chairman Zanelli had no additional questions and closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -11, adopting Findings that the subdivision is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Agenda Item No. I c Paan't nf6 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -12, recommending City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 30495. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE BUSINESS ITEM(S) None STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo commented on the following: • He reminded the Commission of the Budget Study Session with the City Council on February 4` at the Cultural Center at 5:00 p.m. Acting Community Development Director Weiner commented on the following: • He thanked the appointed and elected officials who attended the Downtown Master Plan Workshop which was held on January 29 which was a huge success. Agenda Item No. I C Pn oa d of 6 • He noted the General Plan Update would be heard by the City Council on February 10 specifically regarding the Downtown area, Country Club Heights and a timeframe and budget scenario for the General Plan. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He spoke of the signage for posting a proposed project and stated that he felt the signs were large enough however; the location of the signs could be placed in a better location on the property for viewing. • He inquired about the information he heard that the City's sales tax was down about 10% and asked if this information was correct. Acting Community Development Director Weiner informed the Commission that the information is correct. • He wanted to point out to the Commission that Mr. & Mrs. Francin were in the audience and thanked them for their attendance. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: • He spoke of a new concept of adding solar panels to houses and ways of cutting the cost. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He thanked staff for their efforts on removing the graffiti from the old house up on the hill off Main Street. Vice - Chairman Flores commented on the following: • He spoke of the comments received by the public regarding the signage. He suggested to staff to bring forth new designs. • He thanked the Lake Elsinore Search & Rescue for their assistance on Sunday when his boat ran out of gas on the lake. Chairman Zanelli commented on the following: • No comments. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the February 17, 2009, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman Zanelli adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Agenda Item No. 101 Paoa 5 of 6 AXEL ZANELLI, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agenda Item No. I C - PaoP 6 of A