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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mendoza led the Pledge of ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN ZANELLI a VICE - CHAIRMAN FLOI COMMISSIONER GON COMMISSIONER MEN COMMISSIO,N.ER ONE STAFF PRESENT "Development Director Weiner, Deputy City Director /City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Carlson and Office Specialist Porche. None PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36193, and Residential Design Review No. 2002 -02, for `Pottery Court" Recommendations: Agenda Item No. b Page 1 of 9 a. Adopt a resolution recommending approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36193, and b. Adopt a resolution approving Residential Design Review No. 2009 -02 Chairman Zanelli opened the Public Hearing at 6:02 p.m. Acting Community Development Director Weiner introduced Planning Consultant Donahoe who would provide the reading of the staff report to the Commission. Planning Consultant Donahoe provided a brief ov Commission. She stated the project site is south of F Street, north of Sumner Avenue, and west of the indicated the project is zoned R -3, and the existing (3) duplexes and a five (5) bungalow court compl x l Agency (RDA) has been activity pursuing thi�proje would satisfy over 11 % of the RDA's total ffordabi ,a stated the applicant is seeking other sources of final VMy - County, conventional loans and tax credit equity. Shy 113 units with 111 of them affordable and the tw,o She indicated the design of the project woul� architecture with arched entrant s wood lattice windows and the accents. She in =', the ameniti that consists of a community room�st goom, prs stated the outdoor facilities include a She indicated the management intends to °offer nutr * 'l l inno readiness programs rasy�pprt of theirs vative ��sc community needs O view/ , view ,fp of the project to the tey Street, east of Langstaff Add, control channel. She d ues on the site are three X,004 ie sta dd,,,the Redevelopment for th t two years and housing reE {{Ements. She ing including > ids- from the ,fated the proje 'consists of uning for resident managers. considered Spanish style tnd finish stucco, recessed j Jude a recreation building iceroom and kitchen. She >wimming pool, and pergola. in classes, first aid and job tions approach to meeting Planning Consultan Bona indicated tl7ai the applicant intends to file a request for vacation ,,o ley S e '� e Potteiy and Sumner. She stated staff including the sup'p rts to vcation.o, ilev Stree at this location. Rlamm�g Consultant EDonaho�iridicated that staff supports the request and y D ��a recorrtnends the PI a i g Commission approve the project based on the findings and is slject to the co itions of approval. Betsy Wilso pplil''ffit for the project approached the podium and stated her company develoo igh quality, low affordable projects. She indicated she would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Charles Neal, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of this project due to the proximity of the project and the existing apartments in the area. He stated the development of the project would reduce the value of his home due to the location and feels it would bring problems to the area. Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m. Agenda Item No. ( t Page 2 of 9 Commissioner O'Neal asked Ms. Wilson how she would define low- income residents and asked if they run a credit and background check on their tenants Betsy Wilson replied by saying the residents are primarily low income working families and indicated they would run credit checks and thorough employment history checks on all of the applicants. Commissioner O'Neal spoke of the design of the building and asked if the Spanish motif design could be increased on the building. He also spoke of his concerns with only one entrance into the complex. A00 Betsy Wilson replied by saying that the developer is to into adding more tile to the upper portion of the building. She addressed Cp`mm'tsl ner O'Neal's concern , V with only one entrance and stated they prefer to had' only o entrance in order to monitor the traffic coming into the complex. Commissioner O'Neal requested Public o ks Director /City Engin �S,eumalo to comment on the Pottery Bridge. s ��r ��' Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo stat ,jn the future the Pottery Bridge would be included in the City Tr sportation Impa l Fee program (TIF) and at a r: . future date the bridge would be bui t e added the ulation in the area would include a new interchange at FrWlinf et which d connect to the I -15 Freeway and the existing overcross would r, H6 stated Pottery Street is currently on the Gener, Plan Circulation B emenf; ver the proposed Circulation Element does not 1,11 �d ttery Str a state, e bridge is independent of the General Plan Ci4 El, and is rt of the general road network. Commissioner Gon ajes as ced f the prole f ould be gated. is no Mended to be gated. re would be any stop lights. Public W d ks Director /City Engineer Seumalo stated a traffic study was conducted and did ndf- - =feel that trajc lights in the area were warranted. Comm issioner 'G- "ntUes requested the total figure required for affordable housing for the City and ow many are going to be constructed on Lakeshore Drive. Planning Consultant Donahoe replied by saying the City's requirement is for 771 homes. Acting Community Development Director Weiner indicated the homes that would be constructed on Lakeshore, near the Stater Bros shopping center would be approximately 120 units. Agenda Item No. I b Page 3 of 9 Commission Gonzales asked where the remaining balance of affordable homes would be built. Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying the RDA is continuing to research areas for future development of affordable homes. Commissioner Mendoza asked if this project would allow the developer to be more selective on the residents that would occupy the units and how would the management monitor the amount of tenants per unit. Betsy Wilson replied by saying they are restricted by St9fe and Federal statues. She stated the tenant's income would need to be at a c ` 'in level and if there were more tenants in one unit that is allowed, they would beevic Commissioner Mendoza requested clarificationinnn, this p'rct fits in with the - Downtown Historic District. ;�: Planning Consultant Donahoe replied by-sa� � staff "` viewed the Historic Districts Guidelines and the project qualifies and allo o apartments. SFie stated the architecture of the project is appropriate for the ar ith the use of stucco, porches and balconies. V.0,11- Commissioner Mendoza spoke of the iq tructure a"d felt that it could be a problem.. 1, Vice - Chairman Flor c ed withVbis fellow ommissioner's concerns. He NA requested the j, y Cit ttorney to cla fy the density bonuses and the incentives that the develophas req ested as he el the code does not clearly specify apartment units �, Y0 rAttor:ey Wi " "terswyk replied by saying she believes the developer x� an incentive for he tandem parking, building height and the setbacks. a _ J according. to he :State Density Law, it applies to all housing mow• nts. She s "fed the code is general and includes development which is include al , pes of housing regardless of whether the housing is an rondo, town ome or a single - family resident. Vice- ChairmanNF orrds suggested possibly amending the City's Code so it clearly specifies apartment units, as he felt the code was not clear. Chairman Zanelli requested Ms. Wilson to approach the podium to clarify the types of residents that would occupy the units. Betsy Wilson stated their properties are well maintained, and the tenants have incentives to live there due to the rent being affordable. She stated the turnovers at their locations are very low, which averages to about 10% per year. Agenda Item No. Page 4 of 9 Chairman Zanelli requested clarification regarding the location of the power poles located on Langstaff. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying the power poles would be placed underground. Commissioner O'Neal confirmed that the applicant would change the design of the Spanish motif and suggested the applicant to meet with Mr. Charles Neal regarding the issues that was addressed. He stated the project is very nice for the City and thanked the applicant. Chairman Zanelli requested once the occupied resid the site are vacated he would like to ensure that th possible so they do not become a public nuisance. There being no further comments from the a motion. A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Flc Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -35, adopt findings that the protect is consiste Conservation Plan (MSHCP). 1 The following vote resulted: AYES: :CHAIRMAN TONER' OJIZALE; IONER MENDOZA I:ONEROUNEAL I AIN: currently remain on olished as soon as , Chairma ganelli requested onded by Commissioner ing that the City Council, Multiple Species Habitat A motion was E� by Vice - Chairman Flores and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to ado,, No. 2009 -36, recommending the City Council approve Tentative Parcel "Mao No. 36193. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL Agenda Item No. I b Page 5 of 9 NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE A motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -37, recommending the City Council approve Residential Design Review No. 2009 -02, for "Pottery , Court" including the modifications to the Conditions of Approval. "" ,. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FL COMMISSIONER GZ COMMISSIONERV COMMISSIONER OT NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 2. Tentative ParcelAlao No. x! Acting" Commuhlt �eveU N Director Weiner provided a brief overview of the inued project. ndica he applicant requested continuance to the June 16, 2009 Regular Plannirl ommi sion in order to provide additional time for engineering staff to re y „pluate vari , street improvement conditions. Commissione endo�d pointed out the applicant has had plenty of time to review the Conditions of A roUal and should make a decision to have the Commission review the project. a Commissioner O'Neal concurred with Commissioner Mendoza's comments. There being no further comments, Chairman Zanelli requested a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 25663 and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 to the June 16, 2009 Regular Planning Commission meeting. Agenda Item No._11-- Page 6 of 9 The following vote resulted: AYES: BUSINESS ITEMS STAFF COMMENTS CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL Public Works Director /City Engineer He stated that the for work to take of, Acting Community on the following: to shift to the south in order commented on the following: n the Pottery Court project and thanked the ionalism and communication with staff. on the following: He advised the P�j'bh� Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo that there was another accident at the i; ersection at Gunnerson and Riverside Drive and the traffic issue needs to be addressed. He spoke of the traffic at the intersection of Dexter and Central Avenue and how it took him almost an hour to get through the traffic. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying the issue was caused by construction of the paving along Central Avenue. He stated traffic should go back to normal by tomorrow. Agenda Item No._[�_ Page 7 of 9 Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: • He spoke of some Indian burial sites and indicated that the City needs to make sure not to disturb any burial sites. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk quoted SIB 18 requirements. She stated when the City processes any development project, the City is required to analysis the impacts of the project on cultural resources and the City conducts cultural resource studies to ensure the project will not impact known cultural resource sites. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He asked Public Works Director /City Engineer Seui approved for the La Strada area. Public Works replied by saying the grading at La Strada was grar Vice - Chairman Flores commented on the • He asked Public Works Director /City Erfgine would be widened. Public Works Director /Ci grading of the shoulder would not be widened. specifically graded to accommodateconstruct roadway while the road was being c�bn�stucted Chairman Zanelli commented on the • He congratulated Std ve z 'G rty who Oxford Universitv�� -5 ADJOURNMENT ig permit had been Engineer Seumalo if the asphaltT long Dexter � ""Seumalo replied that the the shoulder widening was order to maintain an open City in September to attend i to adjourn to the June 16, 2009, Regular p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake the meeting at 7:13 p.m. AXEL ZANELLI, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Agenda Item No. 1b Page 8 of 9 Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TOP AC Agenda Item No. I L Page 9 of 9