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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN FLORES ; VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZA' COMMISSIONER MENDCI COMMISSIONER O'NEAL STAFF PRESENT flopment Director Weiner, Public Works Donahoe, Associate Planner Carlson and 1. September 1, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes Recommendations: Approval Motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve the September 1, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes. Agenda Item I b Page 1 of 6 AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Recommendation: a. Staff recommends that the PAan �Commission ada resolution approving a final o extension of time Residential Design Review 5 24 lsed on findings and updated Conditions of Ap�i�oual Chairman Flores opened the Pub1J",laring at 6:02 Planner Donahoe provided the re "�mg %4, pf the Staff R" rt. She indicated the applicant is available for questions. /,,� /,,, David Humlicek, . or the protect stated he agreed to the Conditions of Approval. The for extension Of time was because of the current market conditions. o,; ChairmW a requ " any sp�eal�ers`for or against the project. being no speakers, Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m. Aught the discus on bac.Kfto the dais for Commissioner comments. if there were any changes to the Environmental Impact Report. 1 Planner Donahoe replied that there were no changes. Chairman Flores asked if there were any changes to the Conditions of Approval. Planner Donahoe replied that there were no changes. There being no further comments, Chairman Flores requested a motion. Motion made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 200948, approving an Extension of Time for Residential Design Review No. 2005 -24, for "Trieste" by MBK Homes, until August 22, 2010. Agenda Item Page 2 of 6 AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE BUSINESS ITEM(S) 3. Elsinore Trunk Line Project. Acting Community Development Director 74 introdt EVMWD who provided the Commission wit' presentation Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) for theca, Paul Carver representing EVMWD provided , and the Planning Commission regarding the provides a brief outline of the topi ' 'scussec • Lakeshore Trunk Sewer Project ih Anticipated Project Duration — 18 mo., parking may be restr' near active Access available tc ` , at all tim Carver with ie proposed nt presentation to city staff CIP projects. A list below at $54 million in funds. clearly marked. On street due to tunnel access pits. • Wildomar RecydC d Wate r Protect whi Would provide a new recycled water pipeline The recycle �wa�es fro EVMWD transmission mains to select EVMWD qustomers I safe s J lion and other purposes. The benefits of recycled ­a' ex p water supply for our region, increased water reliability, d ased wate I n sts,.rand reinforced commitment to environmental ability. The esipated would be $3.5 million which would be constructed into t�yu \phases. Issues would include traffic detours and delays, temporary on street parki temporry disruption of water service, however access will be available to 1[,esidents &schools at all times. Summerly Pipe= Segment 2, anticipated construction start date is December • 2009. The duration of the project is estimated at 4 to 6 months. The project would consist of installing a 30" pipeline along Auto Center Drive, Diamond Drive and Malaga Road. Mr. Carver indicated the goals for projects are to complete construction while minimizing impact to the community and safety is a top priority. He stated the construction hotline number is (951) 893 -7116 or you may email questions to www.evmwdcipo.com. Agenda Item Page 3 of 6 Chairman Flores requested comments from the Commission. Commissioner Zanelli asked about the recent problems with the ruptured water mains in Los Angeles County. Mr. Carver replied by saying it is unknown at this time why the water mains are breaking. It could be from old pipes and the lack of having them replaced in a timely manner. Commissioner Zanelli spoke of a project that came before theP�anning Commission which is problematic. EVMWD had given an estimate,,.to the builder for sewer hookup which was not correct and asked what could the Commission could do to eliminate that from happening in the future s Mr. Carver responded by saying he wasn't sure phis happened however in the last couple of years the District has completet( its GIS system The District tries to locate the as -built records and if there is a question th, n the District can send out a crew member to do further research. Commissioner O'Neal stated he was disappointed that Greg Morrison did not attend the meeting. He spoke oil how the Commisspgn was told there would be enough water for the next twenty e25J years and he city's residents are faced with shortages and increased`Y!ater rates� Mr. Carver respond saying that #hey are ai� mercy of Metropolitan Water District of Southen a. He stated the five ear drought plus the restrictions of pumping Ovate om thecramento Delta has reduced the water flow. Commissioner Mendt ftt ked�M� Carvqflfor speaking before the Commission. there is any estimation from the agency at what point controlled by the availability of water. Mr. Cat',,!r responded" a sayin§ the District does not have a firm grip on that topic. ChairmanT res noted ;the main distribution line goes down Lakeshore Drive. He asked if thER7 cU' rovided any studies that would determine any necessary replacements o�ades. Mr. Carver replied by saying a study revealed that there weren't a lot of alternatives to look at other than from one side of the road to the other. He stated the District decided to go to the right -of -way side in order to it to have the least amount of traffic impact. Chairman Flores thanked Mr. Carver for his presentation and stated he looks forward to seeing him at the next City Council meeting. Agenda Item � Page 4 of 6 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He thanked Paul Carver with EVMWD for his presentation to the Commission. • He spoke of the current CIP including the completion of Rosetta Canyon Park, Machado Park restroom replacement, and the Lakeshore Drive overlay project. Commissioner Zanelli inquired about the construction of Rosetta Canyon Fire Station. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumal,s onded by saying construction is moving forward, however staff had som `issues with the contractor which caused some delays. He indicated the issue been resolved and the project is almost complete. �` • He spoke of awarding for the gravel paving proyeci - 9�at the October 24, 2009 City Council meeting. �����.�, • He addressed the funding issue with the inerson signal projeet� a stated the biggest challenge with the project woukl .e right�bf -way in order ° tall a left turn lane pocket. The cost estimate for the al�#�the range o.m 300,000 to $400,000. Acting Community Development D(t.' Weiner coi 9ted on the following: • He spoke of the radio tower that is being i d by theN' ounty of Riverside at the top of Franklin Street. He stated Board of Supervisors had an emergency action d ;I incident re ing • He advised the C pubhouafety radio communications. �i, hat the Mo -Cross facility is scheduled to come before Ar=n mis the Commission,I � Octobe an informa nal item. • He spoke of the B r Ki site at the c r of Mission Trail and Diamond Drive. He stated there is a interested in the site. • He ex ro 'I a Co sion ff is hoping to get the General Plan Update to tf�ommiss fore nd of the year. • vised the Co mission o the status of the Lake Street Market Place which is c in litigation aril they Attorney is working with staff to generate some items foC tg process M Chairman Flores • No comments. on the following: Vice - Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • No comments. Agenda Item IL Page 5 of 6 Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He advised the Acting Community Development Director that he is somewhat disturbed that the Deputy City Attorney was not at the meeting. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • No comments. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 l, Elsinore, CA. 92530. rn to the 183 N. Regular ;t, Lake Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 6:56 Respectfully Su ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RES, CHAIRMAN COMMISSION Agenda Item ] b Page 6 of 6