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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance 6 ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GON COMMISSIONER MENDO COMMISSIONER O'NEAL UNTIAIN Also sent were: "o r19 Corr�c � y Development Director Weiner, Public Works Dire ��y Engineer Seumalo, G'I Planner Miller, Associate Planner Carlson and Office SpUbkialist Porche None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes a. September 15, 2009 b. October 6, 2009 Agenda Item No. Page 1 of 11 Recommendation: Approval 2. Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Minor Design Review for the development of a 4,752 square -foot garage (accessory structure) located at 32375 Ontario Way. Vice -Chair Gonzales requested to pull Item No. 1 a for Commissioner Zanelli requested to pull Item No. lim Vice -Chair Gonzales noted a correction to thekSeptember 15, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes or4ge 5 of 10 unde�fie Motion. It should read as follows: , Motion was made by Commissioner Zarielli `andsdconded by Commissioner Mendoza adopting Resolution No 200947, A tdving Reptile and Amphibian Breeding Establishments as_,a Conditional Use within the limited manufacturing (M- 1) Zoning District and apprdving Conditional Use Permit No. 2009 -08 to include modifications to tlid,ConditidM3 ofAurovalik,6y ifizales and seconded by Commissioner 15, 2009 Regular Planning Commission with the YES: _11CHAIRIMAN FLORES CE- CHAIRMAN GONZALES OMMISSIONER MENDOZA %COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NONE 2. Minor Design Review for a proposed two (2) story, 4752 square -foot garage (accessory structure) to be located in the rear -yard of an existing Single - Family Residence at 32375 Ontario Way Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m and requested the reading of the Staff Report. Agenda Item No. Page 2 of 11 Associate Planner Carlson provided an overview of the project to the Commission in Associate Planner Resendiz's absence. He stated the applicant is requesting approval to construct a freestanding two -story 4,752 square -foot garage. He noted the applicant will be using the garage primarily for storage and not housing. He indicated the property is surrounded by residential uses and would fit with the neighborhood character and is considered exempt from the California Environment Quality Act. Staff recommends approving this project based on the findings, exhibits and is subject to the Conditions of Approval. He stated the applicant is available to answer any questions the Commission may have. sk? Commissioner Zanelli asked Public Works Condition No. 30 and why it is necessary. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seun street lights every 300 feet or at the end of of Approval. ,A, Commissioner Zanelli asked why this light street was built. Public Works Director /City En history of why the light was not Commissioner Zane 4 pquested the Approval. %a. Chairman Flores reuested th`e applicant Ted plied; the City e -sac and is a at Seumalo to clarify Standards require and Condition rl ra'�� the time that the :plied hat he does not have the street """''constructed. from the Conditions of the podium. himself to the Commission. what he plans on storing. Ted Thompson repliet�y sang he is a collector of cars and would like to have a place tost6re the vehic Commission en 0 a asked the applicant if he has any plans of running a business out o r oposed garage. Ted Thompson replied by saying no. Vice -Chair Gonzales asked if there would be a shower or restroom. Ted Thompson responded by saying he does not think it is needed at this time as the main house is close enough. Agenda Item No. f Page 3 of 11 There being no further comments, Chairman Flores requested the reading of the Resolution. MOTION was made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -49, approving a Minor Design Review for a proposed two (2) story, 4,752 square -foot garage (accessory structure) to be located in the rear -yard of an existing single - family residence at 32375 Ontario Way (APN: 370 -511 -054) including the deletion of Condition No. 30 from the Conditions of Approval. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GC COMMISSIONER ME COMMISSIONER OT COMMISSIONER Z& NOES: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 3. Recommendation: A a resolutio proving Residential Design Review No. 2006 -13 Amendm ofor 'Broadleaf & Silverthorne" project areas within the Canyon Hills Spy is Plan. Acting Community 11 �i�etat Director Weiner introduced City Planner Coury to the Commissio and - h16 p provide the reading of the Staff Report. CitYePlanner Couf ovidejn overview of the project to the Commission. He irt� d the applic ropose�to amend approved Residential Design Review No. 2006 ,`m an effort toF, eet c Trent market conditions. He stated the proposal is to replace`thj ,,.existing product known as 'Broadleaf with the "Silverthorne" product within Planning Area 26%f the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. He noted the project was reviewed by, Ian 1ng Commission on September 15, 2009 and was continued in order to allow t dents more time to gather information concerning the project. He indicated eic t (8) existing residents attended the meeting and expressed concerns that the project request was smaller than what was previously approved for the area. In addition, the residents felt that they were not properly notified or informed of the product. He advised the Commission that Pardee Homes held a neighborhood meeting on October 5` however inadvertently failed to notify the eight residents who attended the Planning Commission meeting. He entered into the record three (3) hand -outs including a letter that supports the project, a colored rendition of the plot map, and a letter with signatures from residents in opposition to Agenda Item No. ' Page 4 of 11 the project. He stated staff has reviewed the amendment and supports the project and the applicant is available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores requested the applicant to approach the podium. Mike Taylor, Vice President for Pardee Homes introduced himself to the Commission. He apologized for not notifying all of the community regarding the neighborhood meeting. He stated he hand delivered the flyers regarding the neighborhood meeting. Some of the flyers were placed orb th`e..garage doors and at the front doors. �V Stephanie Griffins, resident in Lake Elsinore spok op ion of the project. She stated there is a difference between the two produ" s Bra' ", l af are higher end homes and are found on larger lots. She state is a gre tom, ifference in the square footage and price pre square foot.Sjae indicated this project „would have a negative affect on the existing homes vat This isa master plan c4 and would like to see the project denied. Sie Y�ted�el homeowners "at attended the previous Planning Commission meeting a never "notified of the October 5, 2009 meeting. She stated she did receive the bic Hearing notice for tonight's meeting. , William Smith, resident of Lake stated the builder indicated they v keep there promise. in opposifion of the product. He ,L,pp community and will like to Linda Butterw Sale presentati for Pardee Homes spoke in favor of the project. She x - ed to a Cor ;sru that the last sale at the "Silverthorne" closed at a higher v fo oney tan the homes at "Broadleaf.” She stated Pardee are p ing �_,, =� %planned community and those who are purc g s ar .'= re qualified that she has ever seen. B ter, residen Lake nore stated he attended the last meeting when the proje s continued) le in icated he spoke in opposition of the project at that time because he was not notified of the public hearing. He has since been notified and no longer;objects the project. Elle Nimcheck5Ident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the project. He spoke of the impb"rtance of notification and how there are better ways to notify a homeowner. Karen Bolger, resident of Lake Elsinore spoke in opposition of the project. She stated she was never informed of the October 5` meeting. She stated she does not feel that Pardee Homes is properly informing the existing residents of their meetings. Mary Colley, resident of Lake Elsinore advised the Commission that she never received any notice from Pardee Homes regarding the October 5 meeting. She Agenda Item No. Page 5 of 11 stated she did receive the public hearing notice. She noted for the record that the sales office at the "Broadleaf' project are already telling their customers that the "Broadleaf' product is no longer available and the "Silverthorne" product would be available in February 2010. Chairman Flores closed the Pubic Hearing at 6:47 p.m. Vice -Chair Gonzales asked if the sales office has a record of the addresses once a house has been sold. "A" Mike Taylor stated he made an error and takes full get notified of the meeting. He stated Pardee Homf homes that are 1,655 square foot out of the fort y hi area.y Commissioner Mendoza asked why Mike Taylor responded by saying Phase 3C because they needed to make sure there was stated they only improved a portion, the lots. Commissioner Mendoza pointed c purchased, a disclosure statement change the product. W orally when a home is builder has the right to Commissioner, eal as the applie nt what would replace the "Broadleaf' product should end t not get aped. Mike Taylor roplied bViftng ft4 COs 6uld remain as is. Commissioner ONNOR states c nstruction may help stimulate the economy and is in favor of the charjge as is not unreasonable. He advised the audience should someone oblec #�to the4Planning Commission's decision, an appeal could be filed which uvould then 9 before the City Council. Commission &NI ne °stated he supports Pardee Homes with their changes. He also made a c� �mFent regarding the disclosure statement that Pardee Homes provides to all the'Fnew residents, which they are to sign. The disclosure statement states the developer has the right to change the size, configuration and location of unsold subdivisions, parcels, lots and common areas including but not limited to streets, open space, landscaped areas and access facilities. Chairman Flores asked the applicant if the larger units would be constructed near the "Broadleaf' product. iility that they did not on building only four are intended for that up before ad'ed all at the same time dirt to balance the site. He Agenda Item No. Page 6of11 Mike Taylor replied by saying Pardee Homes has tried their best to have the larger homes constructed near the "Broadleaf' product for better street scene. Chairman Flores noted the applicant is requesting to replace only 40 out of 120 homes with the "Silverthorne" product. He asked the applicant what type of home would be constructed on the additional lots. Mike Taylor responded by saying it would be a new product that would be coming back to the Planning Commission very shortly. Commissioner Zanelli asked if there is a park Mike Taylor replied by saying there is a la within the center of the Canyon Hills Specific Commission within the next couple of months;• Chairman Flores asked the applicant if Approval. Mike Taylor responded by sayingyK ss." MOTION was made by Commissic to adopt Resolution No. 2009 -50, the Multiple Species,Habf t Cons AW. ZANELLI NOES: y Vice -Chair Gonzales project is exempt from MOTION made UylCommissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt, Resolution No. 2009 -51, approving Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Revie"p. 2996 -13. AYES;''?- CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE Chairman Flores requested a one minute recess at 7:09 p.m. unit yrk that is proposed would be ;coming before the r d_ accepts the ,,Conditions of Agenda Item No. ' Page 7 of 11 Chairman Flores reconvened the meeting at 7:13 p.m. BUSINESS ITEM(S) 4. Lake Elsinore Motocross Conditional Use Permit and Commercial Design Review Application Acting Community Development Director Weiner indicated this is a progress report on the application status of the Lake Elsinore Motocross Conditional Use Permit and Commercial Design Review application. He advised the qOm ission that this was a status report only and therefore no discussion would I I he conditions or directly related to the operation. a City Planner Miller provided a brief timeline I CUP has expired which is why the applican stated the site plan needed very few revi; Planning Commission for design review available to answer any questions regarding requested a nei iowever should status. stated the last plication. She coming to the aoolicant is Chairman Flores requested the 4 nt to Randy Hiner, owner /applicant for tt the Commission. He stated he st through many hand / / to recent and is moving forvvrd!� % oss introduced himself to une 2005 and had gone however is now on track Vice -Chair Gonzales „askedIthe appl r location. ✓a�� �//G %tir��,r,,.,. by fig "Yes.” intends on staying in the same //.on)y ;ssioner O'Nea)fstated hb spoke with staff regarding the environmental study. He poi d out that th nvironmental study would not only protect the applicant but the cirysW,ell.` 5 Comm issionerZanellvstated he is glad to see this project come to the end of the road. He indica ed01 t would be great to see Lucas Oil come to town and hopes the Commission will direct staff to move forward as quickly as possible in order to have this project brought back for a public hearing at the earliest possible date. Vice -Chair Gonzales asked when this project would be coming back to the Commission for a public hearing. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk stated staff should have the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviewed internally and have the public review Agenda Item No. Page 8 of 11 and comment period finalized and then return back to the Planning Commission as early as possible. Randy Hiner asked if there would be a way to have a twenty day review period. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk replied by saying staff would need to make a determination as to whether or not the project is state or regional. She stated as long as it is not, then yes a twenty day review period could be warranted. Commissioner Zanelli pointed out this would not have event that is currently scheduled for December with LL already been approved. ' Vice -Chair Gonzales asked how long of a Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk advised Conditional Use Permit could be discusse come up with a proposed time limit and that STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engi • He spoke of the gi week. i Acting Community`D • He advised theo .0 N 1 Com 1ss16 n Mee Dept fCyty Attorney • She thariked, the G PLANNING COMtIIS: Chairman Flores con award y impact on the special Oil as that project has indito - Use Permit be. >n that �:,term of the blic hearing. as staff will n for discussion. the following: before City Council next Director Weider commented on the following: be bottled water for the next Planning on the following: for allowing her to intervene regarding the last project. on the following: • He addressed the importance of communication between the developers and existing residents when new projects are being proposed. Acting Community Development Director Weiner pointed out that staff did request Pardee Homes to do a community outreach however they chose not to for the first meeting. Agenda Item No. Page 9 of 11 Vice - Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He asked the Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo how long would the grading along La Strada continue. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying there is no timeframe as there is a volume of dirt that they are to move as part of their grading permit. f'q ' ��� • He stated.City Planner Coury did a good job with Pardo- 'Homes and dealing with the public. 1 , Commissioner O'Neal commented on the • No comments. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the • He thanked City Planner Miller, for all her wde , egarding the Lake Elsinore Motocross project and appreciatesrtti"� effort s. ��� • He asked Public Works Director /C 3511 umalo'abot the Lake Street curve and would the road be two or four 1I esa cep, r median. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo rep li b tel the road would be two lanes with a center r _,),put not with,hs phases ' It was the consensM§bf the,00m mis§' h' to adjourn to the November 3, 2009, Reg u1- 1 U,105 i�g g on me f�nng. at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Flores adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. JIMMY FLORES, CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III Agenda Item No. Page 10 of I I ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Agenda Item No. Page 11 of 11