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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-20-1992 Joint Study Session CC/RDAMINUTES JOINT STUDY SESSION . CITY`COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 130 SOUTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1992 ************************************************************* CALL TO ORDER The Joint Study Session was called to order by Mayor Washburn at 3:05 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Alongi. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ALONGI, CHERVENY DOMINGUEZ, WASHBURN COMMISSIONERS: BRINLEY ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER COMMISSIONERS: BULLARD, GILENSON, NEFF, SELLEVOLD Also present were: City Manager Molendyk, Administrative Services Director Boone, City Planner Christen, Community Services Director, Engineering Manager 0'Donnell and Deputy City Clerk. . DISCUSSION ITEM LAGUNA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN AND E.I.R. City Planner Christen explained the purpose of the Study Session and gave an overview of the project and addressed the annexation situation related to the project. Dr. K.S. Chen, Developer of the Laguna Heights project gave his perspective of the project and his hopes and dreams for the development the the area. Mr. John Gamlin of the Keith Lompanies presented the site characteristics and explained the amount of dwellings which are proposed for the project and how the project will try to maintain the integrity of the natural environment, such as the oak woodlands and natural chaperal, and wildlife. He gave an overview of how the hotel and golf course will fit into the project and explained the challenge of traffic circulation and the integration of commercial uses located along Grand Avenue. Mr. Gamlin explained the exhibits and explained the different revisions which have occurred since the conception of the project. Mr. David Gottlieb of David Gottlieb Associates explained the responsibility of the developer to the future property owner as well as the responsibility to the surrounding property owners. He further stated the benefit¢ that will be experiences by the property owners, the City;and the surrounding property owners. He further explained the status of the draft Specific Plan and the preliminary Environmental Impact Report and stated that both should be ready for the public hearing procedure by the middle of October. Mr. Gottlieb further explained complex issue of annexation and explained the process. he further explained their meetings with the property owners adjacent to the project. PAGE TWO - STUDY SESSION MINUTES - AUGUST 20, 1992 Mayor Washburn questioned Mr. Gottlieb regarding phase grading and asked if there was going to be a development agreement. Mr. Gottlieb stated that there would be phase grading and there would be a development Agreement. Councilman Alongi questioned the density of the project and the type of landscaping to be used. Mr. Gottlieb and Mr. Gamlin explained the density and landscaping in conjunction with the golf course. There was general discussion in regard to the ingress and egress to the project and drainage was discussed. Mayor Washburn then invited the property owners to speak: Mrs. Lea Routledge, 14505 Amorose Street, Steering Committee of the Brookstone Ranch, present a letter to the members present and explained the property owners concerns. She further explained that the road listed as Laguna Heights Drive is not a valid street because the property is privately owned, the drainage has not been adequately addressed to prevent flooding for both Brookstone and Woodhaven residents, density is a problem and annexation is not desired by the Brookstone Ranch Homeowners Association. Mr. H. John Kelly, 14845 Amorose Street, Steering Committee of'the Brookstone Ranch, expressed his concern regard to negotiations with the developer and felt that the roads are a major concern. He further stated that a golf course next to an equestrian facility is not compatible due to the dangers. Mr. Philip Irving, 14867 Amorose Street, Steering Committee of the Brookstone Ranch, exptained his concerns regarding traffic circulation and the proposed commercial site as well as drainage problems. He further expressed concern regarding bonding for that area. Councilman Alongi discussed the concept of compatible land usage and suggested that the developer but like use lots up against the existing developed property. He further questioned the lay out of the golf course. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at ~55 p.m. 6 "' Respectfully submitted,