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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-15-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:05 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: O'NEAL, GONZALES, FLORES, MENDOZA, ZANELLI ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Also present were: Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Public Works Director Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Technician Miller, Senior Planner Harris, and Office Specialist Baron. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) Hector Zubieta, resident of Lake Elsinore thanked staff and the Commission for their assistance and requested support from the Commission on the septic and infrastructure issues throughout the City. Dayle Dottie spoke of her concerns with her submittal of her submitted design review and the time that has accrued with the process. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman O'Neal requested to pull Item Nos. 1 through 5 from the Consent Calendar. (1) Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 16930 Pierrott RECOMMENDATION: Approval PAGE 2 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Chairman O'Neal asked the applicant Hector Zubieta if he has read and agreed to the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Zubieta agreed to the Conditions as presented. Associate Planner Carlson stated that Condition Number 47 needs to be modified to strike the words and sewer and add Condition Number 47b to state the following: prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a copy of the applicable form from Riverside County Environment Health authorizing the installation of private sewerage disposal system. Mr. Zubieta agreed to the added condition. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Planning Commissioner Resolution No. 2007-091, approving Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 16930 Pierrott Avenue to include the modifications to the Conditions of Approval; the motion passed unanimously. (2) Minor Design Review of a single-family residence located at 30168 Mountain View Street (APN: 375-283-041). RECOMMENDATION: Approval Dave Madden, applicant agreed to the Conditions of Approval. Associate Planner Carlson stated that Condition Number 48 needed amending to strike the words and sewer and add Condition Number prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a copy of the applicable form from Riverside County Environment Health authorizing the installation of private sewerage disposal system. Mr. Madden agreed to the added Condition. It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-092 approving Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at Minor Design Review of a single-family residence located at 30168 Mountain View Street to include the modifications to the Conditions of Approval; the motion passed unanimously. (3) Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 408 North Lewis RECOMMENDATION: Approval Community Development Direct Preisendanz noted that Condition No. 70 has been modified to include the drainage fee in the amount of $548.24. Chairman O'Neal noted that the applicant was not in attendance of the meeting. PAGE 3 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Commissioner Zanelli stated that he was not happy to learn that the project commenced before coming to the Planning Commission for approval. He stated that it appears that grading has begun and the pad for the foundation has been prepared. Planning Manager Weiner indicated that no grading permits have been issued for the site. He stated that the Building and Safety Department has since been to the site and have ceased construction of the project. It was moved by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue project Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 408 North Lewis Street off calendar; the motion passed unanimously. (4) Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 17067 Gunnerson Street (APN's: 378-171-001 & 002 and 378-171-015 & 016). RECOMMENDATION: Approval Community Development Direct Preisendanz indicated a modification to Condition Number 49. Planning Manager Weiner provided an overview of the project to the Commission with the noted that Condition Number 49 would be changed to Condition No. 49a and modified to strike the sentence as follows: applicable water agency stating that yvate~ and sewer. He stated that Condition Number 49b would be inserted as follows: prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a copy of the applicable form from Riverside County Environment Health authorizing the installation of private sewerage disposal system. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Vince Gibbons, applicant for the project agreed to the Conditions of Approval Rosendo Envagas spoke in favor of the project. Gerardo Campa spoke in opposition of the project. Commissioner Flores spoke of the design of the project and asked the applicant on his plans for the area near the front of the driveway. Mr. Gibbons stated that the area would be grading and landscaped. Commissioner Flores asked if curbs, gutters and sidewalks would be required. Planning Manager Weiner stated that the applicant is required to pay an in-lieu fee which is stated in Conditions No. 56 and 57. Commissioner Gonzales asked about the driveway. Mr. Gibbons stated that the driveway meets the requirements for the maximum flow. He stated that the position of home is placed in order to take advantage of the view. PAGE 4 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 It was moved by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-093 approving Minor Design Review of a single family residence located at 17067 Gunnerson Street; the motion passed by unanimously. (5) Minor Design Review of a Single-Family Residence located at 16813 Bell Avenue (APN: 378-261-051). Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chairman Gonzales recused themselves from the dais. Community Development Director Preisendanz provided an overview of the project. He indicated that Condition No. 49 needed to be modified to become 49a and Condition Number 49b would be inserted as follows: prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a copy of the applicable form from Riverside County Environment Health authorizing the installation of private sewerage disposal system. Commissioner Zanelli asked the applicant if he agreed to the Conditions of Approval. Kevin Bowen, applicant stated that he agrees to the Conditions with the exception of Condition Number 9. Deputy City Attorney Santana stated that Affordable Housing Condition of Approval is a condition that the City Council implemented in 2005 to satisfy the California Redevelopment Law. Ms. Dawn Bowen, applicant introduced herself to the Commission. She stated that they have been working on this project since November 2006 and did not know of this requirement and expressed her disappointment to the Commission that she was not made aware of this law until recently. Planning Manager Weiner stated that the applicant submitted their application for development in January 2006. He stated that staff reviewed the project with the applicant and made every attempt to inform them of everything. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that the City has a fee schedule to follow, however this fee is fairly new. He stated that the City Council adopted this fee, and can not waive it. Commissioner Zanelli asked if they would need to conduct a sewer percolation. Ms. Bowen indicated that the percolation has been completed and have had the Environment Health Department inspect the area. Commissioner Zanelli requested public comments. Michael O'Neal, resident spoke in opposition of the project and suggested to the Commission to either continue or deny the project. PAGE 5 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Commission Zanelli requested Commissioner comments. Commissioner Flores asked if the driveway could be changed from asphalt to concrete. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the applicant requested asphalt which is allowed. Commissioner Flores noted that he had trouble reading the engineers stamp on the plans and stated that his expiration date appears to have expired. Ms. Bowen indicated that the engineer did renew his license and has a copy of the renewal. Commissioner Zanelli inquired the length of the driveway approach. Planning Manager Weiner stated that the approach would be twelve feet which is the minimum amount required. Commissioner Zanelli asked about the fencing. Director Preisendanz stated that the City requires a block wall along the street; however he stated that this is a local street and therefore the code allows a wooden fence. Ms. Bowen indicated that they were looking into having vinyl fencing because of the longevity. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that it would be important to have consistency on the property. Commissioner Zanelli suggested continuing the item until June 5m in order to allow the applicant and staff to work on the issues. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commission Mendoza to continue Minor Design Review of a Single-Family Residence located at 16813 Bell Avenue to the June 5, 2007 Regular Planning Commission meeting; the motion passed with a 3 to 2 vote with Vice-Chairman Gonzales and Chairman O'Neal absent. Chairman O'Neal and Vice-Chairman Gonzales returned to the dais at 7:11 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS (6) Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-03. Commercial Desian Review No. 2007- 01 "Wachovia Bank Building". RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced staff that would be reviewing the project with the Commission. Senior Planner Harris provided an overview of the project to the Commission. PAGE 6 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Glen Daigle thanked staff for their hard work and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that staff had realized an error in Condition No. 70, whereas it outlines the fair share of the permanent median on Collier Avenue. Mr. Daigle agreed to the Condition. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 p.m. Commissioner Mendoza questioned the security lighting. Mr. Daigle indicated that the only security lighting would be installed on the 30 foot poles in the Target Center. Chairman O'Neal indicated asked the applicant if they had considering having a monument sign at the intersection of Collier and Center. Mr. Daigle indicated that they have submitted a proposed design to staff for consideration. It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-094 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that the City Council adopt finding of consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan of the Wachovia Bank Building; the motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-095 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-003; the motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-096 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California approving Commercial Design Review No. 2770-01 Wachovia Bank Building; the motion passed unanimously. (7) Commercial Design Review No. 2006-05 for a maintenance and golf cart storage facility. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:25 p.m. Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced Planning Consultant Miller who would be providing an overview of the project to the Commission. Planning Consultant Miller provided an overview of the project to the Commission. PAGE 7 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Michael Fuller, representing John Laing Homes stated that he agrees with the Conditions of Approval. Vice Chairman Gonzales addressed his concerns with the fuel tanks. Mr. Fuller stated that the fuel tanks are above ground and noted that should flooding occur the modular building and fuel tanks could be removed. Commissioner Flores asked if the reclamation water be used to wash the golf carts. Mr. Fuller indicated that the reclamation water would only be used to water the golf course and not the vehicles. It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Vice Chairman Gonzales to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-097 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California recommending to the City Council adoption of findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; the motion passed unanimously. It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-098 of the City of Lake Elsinore, California recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore the approval of Commercial Design Review 2006-05; the motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS ITEMS (8) General Plan Conformity Determination for Proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2007-2008 through 2011-2012. RECOMMENDATION: Approval Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced the project to the Commission. Public Works Director Seumalo provided an overview of the project to the Commission. Commissioner Zanelli indicated that he did not have time to review the entire plan over the weekend; however, asked about the proposed bike lane project. Director Seumalo noted that this project is currently unfunded and are not in the current project list for construction. It was moved by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-099, a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California for the finding of conformity of the Capital Improvement Program of the General Plan; the motion passed unanimously. PAGE 8 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 (9) General Plan Circulation Element Conformity of the Summary Street Vacation for the right-of-way known as "Green Street". RECOMMENDATION: Approval Director Seumalo provided an overview of the project to the Planning Commission. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked if the property would be going back to the owner. Director Seumalo stated that vacation streets depend on how the streets were dedicated, and if was in fee title, then staff is obligated to recommend that the property is sold back to the entity. Transcriber noted that the recorded audio of the meeting ended at 7:44 p.m. and from here on forward, only action minutes are taken from approved Resolutions stored in the archives. Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2007-100, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings that the vacation of Green Street conforms to the City Circulation Element and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); the motion passed unanimously. (10) General Plan Circulation Element Conformity of the Summary Street Vacation for the right-of-way known as "Crane Street". RECOMMENDATION: Approval Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2007-100, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings that the vacation of Crane Street conforms to the City Circulation Element and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); the motion passed unanimously. INFORMATIONAL NONE STAFF COMMENTS NONE PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS NONE ADJOURNMENT PAGE 9 - PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - MAY 15, 2007 Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m. to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 5th 2007 in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. City,6f Lake Respectfully Submitted, nn ~h I7 Dana C. Porche Office Specialist III 7- 2-:-,5 --1_-2- 741J(-- Warren Morelion Acting Director of Community Development