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Home My WebLink AboutItem No. 1bMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli meeting to order at 6:00 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FU COMMISSIONER COMMISSIO,NER STAFF PRESENT Weiner, Public Works and Office Specialist Mayor Magee to prepare and transferring the Variances to t 'sed the Commission on a proposal presented to the City Attorney 6&tan amendment to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (L.E.M.C.) ;decision making authority for Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and y Council. He indicated the request was in light of a series of incidents where members of the public were left confused by the process and the division of power to land use matters. He believes this confusion stems in large part from the procedural disconnect between CUP's, and Variances and Design Reviews. He stated when a proposed project includes an application for CUP / Variance and an application for Design Review, only the design review application is presented to the City Council for final approval. This procedure is confusing and the goal to incorporate a more consistent protocol for processing land use entitlements. He stated in keeping with the policies and procedures of the Municipal Code, this amendment would be Agenda Item No.�I_) Page 1 of 5 presented to the Commission for review and consideration. He stated he is here this evening to tell the Commission first and wanted to be clear of the purpose of intent and assure each of the Commissioners that this is not a condemnation or criticism of this body, members or staff. He continues to have high respect for the Commission, and the work that the Commission performs on behalf of the community. He stated his sole intent is to respond to constituent concerns about the City's process and bring the concerns forward in an open and healthy debate. When the code amendment is presented to the Commission, he suggested the members of the Commission review and analyse the proposed changes the same independent and comprehensive approach this body has consistently given on matters. He loop- /�orward to comments from the Commission and as always would carefully consider of "the input. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1 a. April 7, 2009 b. October 2, 2007 Recommendations: Approve A motion was made by C Mendoza and passed by a t by Commissioner Calendar. The following vote I_1 NER NE NE MENDOZA O'NEAL 2. Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 for the "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan" Recommendations: Continue to the June 2, 2009, Regular Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman Zanelli opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. Agenda Item No. _I Page 2 of 5 Acting Community Development Director Weiner stated the applicant has requested a continuance to June 2, 2009 due to issues regarding traffic and estate lots. He stated staff concurs with the applicant's request and would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Zanelli requested any speakers to speak either for or against the project. There being no comments, Chairman Zanelli brought the discussion back to the Commission. There being no Commissioner comments, Chairman A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Flores a Mendoza to continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 353 35337 for the (Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan) The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI G A Wi VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORE��;�� COMMISSIONER GONZAL COMMISSIONER MENDOZA NOES: ABSE(` 41 ABSTP Public Works a motion. by Commissioner ive Tract Map No. Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He stated the Rosetta Canyon Fire Station /Park is moving forward. He stated the main structure should be finished shortly. • He spoke of Central Avenue and how the installation of curb & gutter was delayed but would begin tomorrow. • He spoke of the road improvements to Dexter Avenue. He stated the preliminary construction has been completed and the grinding for the reconstruction of the roadway would begin tomorrow. Commissioner Gonzales asked if there would be a sidewalk along the underpass. of the 1 -15 and Central Avenue. Public Works Agenda Item No.A_ Page 3 of 5 Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying there would be a sidewalk on both sides as a requirement by CalTrans. Acting Community Development Director Weiner commented on the following: • He spoke of the Downtown Master Plan Joint Study Session to be held on May 6, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the City's Cultural Center. • He spoke of the proposed project known as the Lake Street Market Place and would be returning to the City Council on May 12 2009. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following; • He asked Chairman Zanelli why he was inte Committee Campaign Statement Form. Chf reviewed all of the 460 forms as it is con ro s • He noted the Mayor's recommendations Commission makes recommendations to the being proposed. Commissioner Gonzales com • No comments. Commissioner • He asked the Public v� vacant land behind T starts P,,uc orks and g i bac tla h; c • H� asked Acting G amendment, and N � Actin Community ( amend ment, go future CUP�s and va approve the ydt .am fifteen (15) days toa I fol on 'fe follow! Zanelli by saying and undE 460 Recipient y saying he Planning i what is )ineer Seumalo about the grading of sere Summerhill ends and Greenwald Seumalo stated he would look into it Hi ion with a reply. nity p p ypIopment Director Weiner about the proposed text Auld dye an effect on any pending CUP's or variances. elopment Director Weiner replied by saying the text :o effect the day it becomes law and would only apply to ices. He stated if the Planning Commission does not ment any member of the City Council or the public has I the decision. Vice - Chairman Flores commented on the following: • He asked Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo about any potential irrigation issues with the Rosetta Canyon Fire Station and Park. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying the irrigation to the area is meant to stay on -site in the detention basin and the path of irrigation for the park actually flows southerly would go into the vacant lot. • He requested information of what year the Planning Commission was established and has the L.E.M.C. procedures CUP's and Variances for the Planning Agenda Item No. b Page 4 of 5 Commission ever been changed during that time period. Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying staff would need to research the code. Chairman Zanelli commented on the following: • He suggested to the Commission to review the April 28, 2009 City Council meeting on the City's Web site where the Council discussed the Design Review for the Self Storage Facility. He stated the City has had a system that seemed to work for many years until recently and stated there has never been a_tme where the staff has not responded to any requests for information or an expla - ion H of the Commissions procedures. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the May 19 \2009, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p m located, at 183 N MainaStreet, Lake Elsinore CA. 92530. � c Chairman Zanelli adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p'm h AX�� gZANELLI, CHAIRMAN PLANN1tJG COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted 'o DANA PORCtiE OFFICE S.l?ECIAr(,SThlll ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTORSPOF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agenda Item No. I � Page 5 of 5