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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-01-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge led by Dan Uhlry, former Planning Commissioner. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Chairman O'Neal Vice Chairman Gonzales Commissioner Flores Commissioner Mendoza Commissioner Zanelli ABSENT: None Also present: Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Engineering Manager Seumalo, Planning Consultant Donahoe, Associate Planner Carlson, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS Dan Uhlry spoke of the lighting issues across from the Evans Brown Mortuary and requested the Planning Division to address. Planning Manager Weiner advised the Commission that the Planning Division would look into the situation. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (1) Regular Planning Commission Meetino Minutes for January 16, 2007. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman O'Neal requested to pull the January 16, 2007 minutes, as there were corrections that were needed. Moved by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve the minutes with the noted corrections; the motion passed unanimously. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Meeting of May 1, 2007 Page 2 of 5 At 6:11 p.m. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chairman Gonzales recused themselves from the dais due to the proximity of the next project up for discussion. (2) Minor Design Review of a two (2) three (3) story Single-Family dwelling units located at 16782 & 16784 Lash Avenue (APN's: 378-263-023/024) RECOMMENDATION: Approval Commissioner Flores requested the applicant to come to the podium. Applicant for the project thanked the Commission and the Planning Department for allowing his project to move forward. Commissioner Flores asked the applicant if he agreed to the Conditions of Approval. The applicant spoke of Condition 42, which addressed the fire hydrant, could be installed after the building permit has been issued. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the Fire Department would have concerns with placing combustible material on site until there is some type of suppression in the area. Deputy Attorney Santana suggested modifying the Condition of Approval to reflect the agreement. Commissioner Zanelli stated that he would agree to the modification of the Condition, as long as the hydrant would be placed in the best location to serve this project as well as projects in the area. Commissioner Zanelli asked staff about the retaining wall at the rear of the project. Associate Planner Carlson stated that the applicant submitted a set of revised plans which showed the connection to the existing wall. He stated Engineering and Planning staff have reviewed the plans and agreed to the submittal. Deputy Attorney Santana read the modified Condition No. 42 into the record as follows: No combustible or volatile material such be brought on site and no construction shall commence unless or until a standard six inch by four inch by two and one half inch fire hydrant is installed and fully operational within two hundred feet of the project site. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve Minor Design Review of a two (2) three (3) story Single-Family dwelling units located at 16782 & 16784 Lash Avenue to include the modifications to Condition of Approval No. 42; vote passed 3/5 with Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chairman Gonzales absent. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chairman Gonzales returned to the dais at 6:28 p.m. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Meeting of May 1, 2007 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (3) Commercial Design Review No. 2007-03. Rosetta Canyon Fire Station. Community Center and Park. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:27 p.m. Planning Consultant Donahoe provided an overview of the project to the Commission. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m. Commissioner Zanelli asked Engineering Manager Seumalo if the traffic signal at the intersection would have a manual control box installed. Engineering Manager Seumalo stated that traffic signal detector loops would be installed in the Fire Station driveway. It was moved by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Vice Chairman Flores to approve Commercial Design Review No. 2007-03, Rosetta Canyon Fire Station, Community Center and Park; the motion passed unanimously. (4) Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2007-02 RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m. Planning Manager Weiner provided an overview of the item to the Commission. He stated that applicant is requesting to amend portions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code related to the modification of the minimum on-site landscape coverage percentage requirements within Commercial and Industrial zones. Dan Uhlry spoke in opposition of the text amendment. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. Planning Manager Weiner stated that the public outreach was the main issue. He stated staff contacted most developers of what was happening with the landscape ordinance. He stated all developers were notified that the amendment would be brought back to the Planning Commission. Commissioner Mendoza stated that he felt that just because the developers do not see any financial benefits, there is no reason to lower the City's standards. He stated that the City has come along way in the last seven years, and it is because of the City Council and staff raising the standards. Commissioner Zanelli concurred with Commissioner Mendoza, and stated that there is no reason to reduce the landscaping. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Meeting of May 1, 2007 Page 4 of 5 Commissioner Flores stated that additional landscaping is a great idea. Chairman O'Neal stated that the reason that he is in favor of the proposal is because staff has made a recommendation, and that 15 % is a higher standard. He stated that he likes the idea of flexibility; however, he would rather have a standard that is achievable. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that staff has met with developers based on the complaints and concerns that have been expressed, and they would rather do less than the requested 15% increase. He stated that 12% is the mid ground to accommodate both the City and the developers. It was moved by Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Vice Chairman Gonzales to approve Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-090, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore recommending to the City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2007-02, and the adoption of the negative declaration therefore; the motion failed 2/3 with Commissioner's Flores, Mendoza and Zanelli voting in opposition of the amendment. (5) Commercial Design Review No. 2006-05 for a Maintenance and Golf Cart Storage Facility RECOMMENDATION: Continuance Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 p.m. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue the Commercial Design Review No. 2006-05 for a Maintenance and Golf Cart Storage Facility until May 15, 2007; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEMS None INFORMATIONAL None STAFF COMMENTS Engineering Manager Seumalo provided an update on the upcoming CIP Projects. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Meeting of May 1, 2007 Page 5 of 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Flores commented on the following: He asked staff status of the project across from the theaters located on Mission Trail. Engineering Manager Seumalo stated that EVMWD is working on a construction project at that location. Vice Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: He asked about the recent vandalized activity that took place over the weekend along Lakeshore Drive. Engineering Manager Seumalo stated that over the weekend wiring to the lights were stolen and staff is working on fixing the problem. Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: He inquired about the MSHCP study session. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated staff is currently preparing a PowerPoint presentation and the meeting should be scheduled shortly. Chairman O'Neal suggested having a few of the developers in the area be invited to participate with the meeting. Deputy City Attorney Santana noted that the study session would be open to the public and any interested party would be able to attend the meeting and provide comments. ADJOURNMENT Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 7:09 p.m. to the held on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in the Cultural Center I= Lake Elsinore, CA. Chai Respectfully Submitted, Dana C. orche Office Specialist III ATTE Warren Morelion Acting Community Development Director next regular meeting to be ted at 183 N. Main Street, n