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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL led the Pledge of Al VICE - CHAIRMAN FLOI COMMISSIONER GON COMMISSIONER MEN COMM ISSI(�[�R ONE STAFF PRESENT Weiner, Deputy City nalo, Senior Planner Donna Franson;�; epresehting the Lake Elsinore Citizens Committee advised the Commission of theii � eaet meeting which is to be held on July 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center. She stated the guest speaker would Cleary speaking of crime prevention and a presentation by Alliance Card Inc. a plan recently approved by the City Council to promote local shopping w increase local revenue and provide cash rebates to customers. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes for the following Planning Commission Meetinq(s) a. May 19, 2009 e Captain to discuss rich would Agenda Item No. lb Page I of 9 b. June 2, 2009 Recommendation: approval Commissioner Mendoza requested a change to the May 19, 2009 Minutes on page 3 of 8, in the eighth paragraph adding the text to state "the fact that if this Text Amendment gets approved it removes all checks and balances a local government needs." A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales and Mendoza to approve the Consent Calendar with the c Regular Planning Commission Minutes. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELe VICE-CHAIRMAN, GO,I COMMISSIONER MEI COMMISSIONER O'N NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIX E f � PUBLIC HEARIN.'' 2. Tentative — Parcel Nisei Jt�i: 3'� Chairman Zai and therefore off- cald6dar to a date to be determined. by Commissioner the May 19, 2009 1" "ted out to the audience that this is a continued Public Hearing not be necessary to be re- opened. Acting Community Development Director Weiner advised the Commission that he received a request from the applicant by way of email this afternoon to continue the case off - calendar, in order them to continue to work with staff in order to draft specific conditions of approval related to traffic mitigation. Chairman Zanelli requested any public speakers to speak either for or against this project. Agenda Item No. 1 Page 2 of 9 There being no comments from the public, Chairman Zanelli brought the discussion back to the dais for Commissioner comments. There being no comments from the Planning Commission, Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 p.m. and requested a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to continue off calendar Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337, for the "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan" located on the east side of Camino Del Norte at the intersection of Main Street. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FL( COMMISSIONER GC COMMISSIONER ME gp COMMISSIONER O I$ NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 3. pt Re 0 'or N�009- Resolution of the Planning Commission of City of La wElsinor California, recommending to the City Council of the of Lake Elsinore approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2009 - Acting CommU� Development Director Weiner stated this project was continued and staff has provided additional information included in the report presented to the Commission. He` "s ated he would be available for any questions the Commission may have. `', Donna Franson, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of this amendment. She stated she has check to see how other city Planning Commission's run their meetings and did not feel there was a reason to change. Steve Manos, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the changes being proposed to the Text Amendment change. He stated he was disturbed to hear that there was consideration being made to make the Planning Commission an advisory Agenda Item No. 1 b L Page 3 of 9 body. He stated it could cause extra time and money for financing considerations and certain conditions that are involved which would make the extra time necessary for a Planning Commission process and then the City Council process somewhat burdensome. He also stated his concerns with the restrictions on campaign contributions that candidates can receive from developers. He stated by taking the initial step away from the Planning Commission, it could create a buffer between the political interest and the real interests of the constituent. He stated his third point is that this would create that appearance of impropriety which he believes would be unfair to the City Council members and is a decision and a process change that would not just last for this board or council but rather for theext twenty -three (23) years, so he is hoping the Planning Commission could let,,, b City Council know that this is a bad idea. ARK, Chairman Zanelli asked if there were any other co"r) ents 3\' the public. There being no additional comments, Chairman Zanellibxought the discussion back to the dais for Planning Commission Comments. e NNE Commissioner O'Neal stated he does not``h`E- a pr , em with bein an advisory board to the City Council. He stated 75% of =& the Pla ning Commi sion does is in an advisory capacity. He stated in this partic ar case what is being changed is �� Conditional Use Permits which world no longer be , ,a.ppermanent approval with the Planning Commission. He indicati he Text Amendment there are significant problems; including Section 17.16 u Via: iscusses suspension and revocation. He stated he believes it is importa,�, t tha th�er�, are Eten (10) people reviewing suspension and revocation and wanted toy go on h>je ecord with how he feels. He stated when he es"c a' an of the tanning commission he was told by the Deputy City Attorney tha a Plan in Commission could change a Specific Plan with a Varianc stated does not belie that this is the proper procedure and felt that this Text nd n as brougf t upon by the statement made by the Deputy City Attorney. z` City Attoi� interns "�„ k requested clarification as she indicated she did not e conversation, Commis t =ner O'Nealated the project was on Corydon and Palomar which was before the Rlanning I - Commission which was R -1 zoned in a Specific Plan and the applicant wanted, to cfange it to a commercial zone. He indicated he stated at the time that it could n," be done through a Variance and had to do a Specific Plan Amendment and as stained from the vote specifically for that reason. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he has been serving on the Planning Commission for five (5) years and has since seen maybe four (4) items that have been appealed. He stated does not care to vote on it as it takes all the power away from the Planning Commission. Commissioner Mendoza wanted to go on the record by saying he agrees with the comments from Mrs. Franson and Mr. Manos. He suggested that anyone who does not agree with the project should attend the City Council meeting and voice their Agenda Item No. Page of 9 opinion. He stated by approving this, it would take away the checks and balances of local government. He stated with the approval of this Text Amendment, the appeal process would now need to go to the Courts which would cost more money and time for the applicant, realtor or investor. He further pointed out that only five (5) appeals have been filed since 2005 which he stated is a good track record. Vice - Chairman Flores thanked staff for the report to the Planning Commission on the studies and surveys of surrounding City's indicating the Conditional Use Permit process and the final decision. He also thanked staff for the count of appeals that have been submitted however pointed out that a statement ' ade by Mayor Magee was the fact that some of the applicants felt confused and, " ot,see that anywhere in the report. He stated it is difficult to make a decisionrbsed on how confusing this A process is. He stated he is basing his decision o oes not support the reason to vote for the project. Chairman Zanelli stated that he is in full agieem quoted a statement made by the Mayor where he public were left confused by the process " "re %penitc pointed out that the Mayor requested an o never had any discussion with the Mayor or anyFbt this removes an appeal process o,,the applicant o this system has worked for mauls as well as there is no reason to change it at thfk time with the Co He ke of wherei ers of the ci use matters. He further Sion on the topic yet he has Councilmember. He stated iy member of the public and 16anv. other cities and feels Commissioner O'Neal ointed out that yli K Manos made a very good point by speaking of campaiffin ibutions. stated it.seems to indicate that perhaps more power shod( be gi a to the Planning Commission rather than less as they are not auidedA he develooer. '.. Chairman Zanelli spok Hof a`proie thahe Planning Commission approved which ���a, was f ���apd a;.Vanan > hat some f the Councilmembers were not happy with. He ated they ae ri o appeal the decision as well as any member of the pub �Q, He recom ded t Industrial Design Review be taken from the City CouncSlaand aoorovedr _the Plannina Commission level. There being o furthe omments, Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at awes a motion. The motion was declared lost for Resolution No. 2009 -42, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2009 -04. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to deny Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2009 -04. Agenda Item No.ila_ Page 5 of 9 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 9 A motion was made by Chairman Zanelli and sedUbded by Comrn Mendoza to change or add language to the Text Amendm"At to have all Design�Reviews stopped at the Planning Commission level. The following vote resulted: � k; AYES: CHAIRmAN�ZANELLI VICE CHAI�JVIA FLORES r , C0MMISSIQkVEFAG NZALES ' COMMISSION fv COMMISSIONER O'NE NOES NOME ABSENT: NO� ABSTAIN NQNE Wal SINE'S ITEM(S) Reorgan nation of the Rlanning Commission R Chairman Zanelli opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Planning Commission. " Commissioner 'O'Neal nominated Commissioner Gonzales for the Planning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Mendoza nominated Vice - Chairman Flores for the Planning Commission Chairman. Commissioner Gonzales indicated that he would not object being elected Chairman for the Planning Commission as he had served on the Commission as Vice Chairman in the past. Agenda Item No. Page 6 of 9 Vice - Chairman Flores had no comments. Chairman Zanelli concurred with Commissioner Mendoza's nomination for Vice - Chairman Flores being nominated for the Chairman of the Planning Commission. The motion for Commissioner Gonzales failed for lack of second. A motion was made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Chairman Zanelli to elect Vice - Chairman Flores for Chairman of the Planning Commission until 2010. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE - CHAIRMAN FU COMMISSIONER GC COMMISSIONER ME COMMISSIONER .1f NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Commissioner Mendoza nominated 0 6ssidffibl for Vice - Chairman of the Planning Commissiori�\ Z\ VI A motion was ma�� Corr�yissioner Merjd� a, seconded by Commissioner O'Neal o \gam to elect Comm issione Goa s as the Vide- Chairman of the Planning Commission until JuIV.2,010., � 0 2, ng AYES: ��CHAIRMAN ZANELLI \(ICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES ��OMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA >,.. COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Agenda Item No. �l - L Page 7 of 9 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He congratulated newly elected Chairman Flores and Vice - Chairman Gonzales on their new positions with the Planning Commission. • He thanked Commission Zanelli for the past year of serving as Chairman for the Planning Commission. • He spoke of the road improvements along State Highway 74 and the 1 -15 Freeway interchange. He stated the paving should begin within a le of weeks and it is anticipated the project to be finalized by the end of the month. • He advised the Commission that the City Council a•,=roved for a signal to be installed at the intersection of Gunnerson and Riversj Drive. • He thanked Commissioner Mendoza for his attentionkto the grading along La Strada and advised the Commission that the issues haves en corrected. Senior Planner Harris commented on theo`�o� ring: • He congratulated the new appointees and Office Specialist Porche commentedo the • She thanked Commissioner Zanelli fc for the Planning Commission over the and Vice - Chairman Gonzales on their as the Chairman Chairman Flores Acting CommumtyDveloprrt Director`W einer commented on the following: • He congratulated Chairmao Iores� aand. Vice- Chairman Gonzales and thanked Comm(gg d e1 Z2 elli fo all of his4hard work and help over the past ear. T..n p p Y on the following: • She co gratulated Cha an Flores and Vice - Chairman Gonzales and indicated it is a oleasureti!orkina wit h all of the Commission. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He thanked the City Engineer for helping out with the grading that was taking place off La Strada. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He asked Acting Community Development Director Weiner if the two banners were removed from Riverside Drive over the 4 of July weekend. Acting Community Agenda Item No. ) b Page 8 of 9 Development Director Weiner indicated that staff was alerted by several members of the community and it was handled accordingly. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • He wished everyone a good -night and thanks for the all the help received from City staff. • He suggested to Mrs. Franson and Mr. Manos that he hopes to see them at the next City Council Meeting. Vice - Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • He congratulated Chairman Flores on being e • He spoke of the weeds that are out of control Chairman Flores commented on the • He thanked the Commission for all the to ask for help when needed and looks ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Com Planning Commission meeting at Elsinore, CA. 92530,,� Chairman meeting at �6:51 p.m. jbidance and would continue ng With staff. rn to'�e July 21, 2009, Regular 183 N. Main Street, Lake JIMMY FLORES, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully DANA PORCHI= OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agenda Item No. 1 6 Page 9 of 9