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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1aCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 5, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson O'Neal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL ,u Present: Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: Chairperson Jordan Commissioner Blak Also present: Acting Communit Director Seumalo, City Attorney Specialist Herrington. ion, Public Works Coury, and Office None. 1. a. ~ay 1, 20 mr Motion m, qd'aPP y Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissper Morsch to approve May 1, 2012, Planning Commission Minutes with the following revision of the Commissioner's votes to Zone Code Amendment No. 2012- 01 to read as follows: Moved by Chairperson Jordon and seconded by Commissioner Morsch to approve the proposed Resolution. A substitute motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to continue the item to the June 5, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. Following procedural rules, Chairperson Jordan asked for a PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 1 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 2 of 8 vote on the substitute motion first. The motion to continue the item passed by a vote of 3 to 2 with Vice Chairperson O'Neal, and Commissioners Gonzales and Blake voting in favor and Chairperson Jordon and Commissioner Morsch voting against. b. May 15, 2012 Motion by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to approve the ;Planning Commission Minutes of May 1, 2012 with a reyisi N. on;to the Commissioners vote and approve Planning, Commission Minutes of May 15, 2012; Motion passed",, , 2. Meeting Minutes completed by the outstanding meetings: a. May 1, 2007 b. May 15, 2007 C. June 5, 2007 Motion made by Commissio°nerzales and seconded by Vice Chairperson O'Neal to apps gopianning Commission Minutes of May 1, 2007, Mai! 1~ 2007 and June 5, 2007 ax„ with Comr~lssloer Morsch gbstaining Motion passed 2-0-1. .N.,.K% d. e. Motion by Q7, misstoner, Gonzales and seconded by Cpmmissioner , orschy`to approve Special Joint City C?ouncil and Plning' Commission meeting minutes of Nonember 16 X10, and approve Planning Commission meatt ng inut ' of December 7, 2010 with revision to reflect thf Erman Gonzales adjourned the meeting, not Michael , I eal, and also to reflect that the signature approval block is to state Chairman John Gonzales, not Michael O'Neal; Motion passed 3-0. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) from 3. Highway 395 Corridor Study for Southwest Riverside County Update Workshop PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 2 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 3 of 8 Andy Pendoli and Rick Barrett of WRCOG discussed the Highway 395 Corridor Study for Southwest Riverside County. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Mr. Barrett to explain the purpose of the 395 Corridor because 1-15 already connects the Cities such as Murrieta and Temecula. Mr. Barrett explained that although Interstate 15 is important to connect these cities, the 395 Corridor is important for economic development, local transportation, and congestion relief. Commissioner Morsch asked what vision they see for the,Corridor relating to transportation. Mr. Barrett stated widening of roadway I",Me lanes built upon and expanded, and more public transportation optioMr. Barrett also stated they would like feedback from the City and its corm based on the City's General Plan. Acting Community Development Director Mo lion stated that it is op to each city if they chose to implement the 395 Odor redo„mmend atlons,~ it;,,pris not a requirement. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated suggested incorporating the Ball Street, etc. For clarification Mr. Barrett stated th8 Corridor begins at M,~'"n&`S~eet and goe to Mission Trail thr qqh Co"n Street. he thinksAhat this is a great idea and District the Downtown projects on Main 4. Lake Elsinore, the 395 shore Drive, connecting imertN thaVfie Planning Commission adopt a resolution ding t ;he ity Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract 36447 ~ybased on the findings, exhibits and conditions of Planning Consultal)#FCoury presented the staff report. Mike Taylor of Pardee Homes addressed the Commission. He stated that the Canyon Hills Community Park is scheduled for completion in approximately 60 days and they are scheduling a Grand Opening on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Victoria Weir, resident of Canyon Hills, complained of dust due to grading activities. When she contacted Pardee Homes they said they would get back to her in July. Mr. Taylor stated that they have grading permits and blasting permits PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 3 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 4 of 8 which are governed by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD), and inspected by the City. Commissioner Morsch asked if there is a regular schedule that the inspectors follow when they go to the site. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the inspectors go to the site every day and that he would follow up with the City's inspector regarding Mrs. Weir's concerns. He also indicated that he would make sure to communicate with the developer. Vice Chairperson O'Neal requested that the City be more proactive regarding complaints made by the community. 'Q Commissioner Morsch asked if the City has receiv AM laints from any of the other residents in the area. Director Seumalo gtated thaYabe,&k does not believe that the City hasn't received any other complaffifs but will s" with the City's inspector to confirm. Ms. Weir stated that she is an operating en`, eer atid,, is very farro)& with the grading process; she noted that there is a du " ;t'lem'and although Pardee is complying with AQMD, nothing has been done abo~ttt.the problem which needs to be addressed. Commissioner Morsch asked her Wv'at shWk,woq)d like", them to do. Ms. Weir suggested being compensated for the"qlepking'cars,, home's windows as a result of the dust and not~fhat_this is wha~er company does for residents in the communities that gradejn. Commissioner Morschked~lf the fnal 11kaflU fence plan would be presented to the Coss ~wlth teleslgnaureMr. Taylor stated yes. Commissioner Morschske~tb►rc Wo~ksy Director Seumalo to discuss the street width. DirecoSeumalo did so. D►rejeumalo suggested revising Condition No. 44 Commissioner Gonzales.~~`ef,asked Mr Taylor to clarify items A through D on the Resolution. Mr T,av►or crarified the items. Motion was-Fmade by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2012-19, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending City Council approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 36447 with change to Condition No. 44; Motion passed 3-0. 5. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36409 Recommendation PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 4 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 5 of 8 It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36409, based on the findings, exhibits and conditions of approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report. The applicant, Sergio Vascas of Hacienda Development Solutions addressed the Commission. Joann Stuart, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that she h~Jd that project plans were submitted to the City regarding this parcel map. ~e Chairperson O'Neal stated that no plans have been submitted for this locat)o and Acting Community yid /1, Development Director Morelion confirmed that his pGl~jee~~~ s been submitted to the City for the property. 5 Commissioner Morsch asked Mr. Vascas if,he was aware that`/h%, roperty is in the flood zone. Mr. Vascas stated yes Gommissio er Morsch requested that a h Condition be added (Condition 18b) to state' fihat he,f ~t line needs to be shown on the parcel map and the final map to be ~ecQrded' with Riverside County Engineer's Office. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsc Qs\ c, ""ed by Commissioner Gonzales to~~o t Re~ution No. 2012-20, a Resolution of the~Pl~rsY~in t' ission of the City of Lake El"more, Califd recor"mending to the city Co cl of t", it of nke Elsinore approval of Tentative Parcel NJap No. 3640~nerally located on the South side of Lakeshore- Drive j pring and Line Streets A?Ns „374282=001''°0013 -004, 374-281-001, - '002, 003; 004, 005, 006, -007, -008, -009, -010, 373- 162-001, 002, 00z004 and -005) with adding Engineering Conditio18b; Motion passed 3-0. 6. Zone-Code Amendment No. 2012-01 - Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Zone Code Amendment No. 2012-01. Acting Community Development Director Morelion and Lake, Parks and Recreation Director Kilroy presented the staff report. PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 5 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 6 of 8 Acting Community Development Director Morelion reiterated to the Commission that they are only voting on the land use amendment changes to allow for residential boat dock standards. The actual Residential Boat Dock Standards are required to be reviewed and approved by the City Council. REQUESTS TO SPEAK Ben Butterfield, Lakeland Village resident, stated that he doesn't think that the Lakeland Village residents should have to pay any fees because they live in the County. He also stated that he is concerned that there willbe vandalism on the docks and if there will be law enforcement to address it 11 /i Peter Dawson, Lakeland Village resident, stated t-a driving around the lake he noticed only one nonconforming dock ortlake " Iie:,also stated that a Minor Design Review is going to cost appreftly $1,50000 or more per property and indicated that he doesn t thin hat the Lakeland Vaajge residents who are residents in the County should be,tJtrolledy the City. ' Paul Castagno, owner of the vacant property located on"Lakeshore Drive stated that he has had a dock on the lake for approximatel' years and indicated that there has been much progress with` the draft Resid' I'al Boat Dock Standards but he still has issues with No's 0 t,A4 3, 4' 11, A-and 25, due to safety issues. y~'_ YoS.. Tim Fleming, City reside along LaR pore Drtue, stated that he urges the Commissioners to, tpon tleir decisio until there is a chance to review the new upcoming lake~,/~gedge uses. Wendy Lasofski; resideAt La~'tiO&1!'illage, requested that the Commission postpone heir tles anci,,at safety should be a first concern, not aesthetics. Cliffordfters, residenfVf,Lake" Village, stated that he has issues regarding the City orcing the `Boat Dock Standards on the residents that live in the County bec -rse the residents do not want the City to have control over them. James Lee, residW'-Rtof'"Lakeland Village, asked the name of the person from the County that was suppose to attend tonight's meeting but did not show up. Lake, Parks and Recreation Director Kilroy stated Bob Lyna. Mr. Lee asked if it's the City's plan to gain access via the property or via the water. Lake, Parks, and Recreation Kilroy stated that the Dock Standards don't apply to dry land in the County, so inspections would be by the surface waters only. Mr. Lee noted that the City could get into liability issues if they are allowed to go onto resident's properties. City Attorney Leibold stated that the City doesn't have jurisdiction over the property owners' structures. Mr. Lee wanted to confirm with the City that pulling the dock out of the water would not affect any of the residents living in Lakeland Village. Lake, Parks and Recreation Kilroy stated that he was correct. PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 6 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 7 of 8 Commissioner Morsch stated that urbanization is taking over, more density is occurring and with that more restrictions will be coming. He stated that the City is not just looking at aesthetics and that safety is their man concern. Also, he addressed a number of the issues that were brought up and noted that the City developed Standards that everyone could comply with. Commissioner Gonzales asked if the Code Amendment passes, what needs to be done to the docks that are currently in the lake to bring them up to Code. City Attorney Leibold stated that the existing docks can remain as nonconforming structures for up to 12 years and after 12 years, must comply with the proposed Boat Dock Standards. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that the Boat Dock Standards are necessary so that the City can keep the lake clean and safe andrf turn, will make the City a better place to live. Motion was made by Commissioner MorsQK, seconded by Vice-, Chairperson O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2012 a Resolution oftanning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore 0611fornia,'iecommendin proval of the Amendment to the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Title 17 - Zoning, Chapter 17.08 -Definitions, Chapter 17.20 (L-)",,, Overlay District, Chapter 17.104 - Recreational District,and Chapter~%>7 128 - C-P Commercial park District (Zone Code Amendme No 2Q12-01); Motlerr''passed 3-0. Vice Chairperson Residential Boat [ their issues to the, issues regarding the meeting and address Public VyorksiiDrredtor Seu r rnalo stated that slope repair will begin on June 11tH He alstated that sink holedln°Lakeshore Drive will be repaired on June 6th Acting C rpunity Development Director Morelion stated that the reorganization of the Planrnng,Commisson will be on the Agenda on July 3rd or July 17th and has not been cohfrmed„as to which day as of yet. Commissioner Gonzales asked if there are any items on the Agenda for June 19th. Acting Community Development Director Morelion stated that the Capital Improvement Program Compliance with the General Plan will be on the June 19th Planning Commission Agenda. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 7 of 8 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of June 5, 2012 Page 8 of 8 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Morsch thanked staff for all of their hard work. Vice Chairperson O'Neal thanked staff and Commissioner Morsch for their hard work on the Boat Dock Standards. Also, he asked that the City redefine the camping regulations. Acting Community Director Morelion stated that staff is currently working on updating Camping Permits regarding camping time limits. BUSINESS ITEMS None. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come befpre~~he Planning 'Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting ate 0 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commisston,of the City o Elsinore will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at 6:6, p m~~ at the t t Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, Callfor io, Michael O'Neal Vice Chairperson Attest: munity PC August 21, 2012 Item No. 1a Page 8 of 8