HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14-1989 City Council Minutes
MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
545 CHANEY STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1989
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~ CALL TO ORDER
The Regular City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Winkler at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Starkey
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN,
WINKLER
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NONE
Also present were: city Manager Molendyk, City Attorney Harper,
Administrative Services Director Wood, Community Services Director
Watenpaugh, Public Services Director Kirchner, Community t
Development Director Miller and Deputy City Clerk Bryning.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. George G. Alongi, P. O. Box 901, Lake Elsinore, CA, addressed
his concerns in regard to the planning Commission appointment. He
stated that he felt that there was undue pressure placed upon one
Council Member and that the candidate picked was not qualified.
PRESENTATIONS/CEREMONIALS
A. Mrs. Sam Newlin presented an overview of the services provided
for Golden Spectrum and encouraged all persons in the
community to be involved with the program through membership.
B. Mayor Winkler introduced Mr. Tony Gilenson as the new
appointed Planning Commissioner. He stated that Mr. Gilenson
will be completing Mr. Kelley's term.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items were pulled from the Consent Calendar for
further discussion and consideration.
Item Nos. 9, 10, 13.
The Mayor pulled consent calendar item 11 and 12. Item 11 became
Business item 54 and item 12 became Business item 55 at the request
of the City Clerk.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
-- TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED.
L The following Minutes were approved:
a. January 24, 1989 - Regular City Council Meeting.
b. February 1, 1989 - Joint City Council/Planning Commission
study Session.
The following Minutes were 'received and filed:
c. January 17, 1989 - Planning Commission Meeting.
2. Received and filed Building Activity Report for January, 1989.
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3. Received and filed Abatement Activity Report for January,
1989.
4. Received and filed Zoning Enforcement Activity Report for
January, 1989.
5. Ratified Warrant List in the amount of $493,574.77 for the
month of January, 1989.
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6. Received and filed Financial Statement for Fiscal Year
1987/88.
7. Approved advertisement for bids for 1989 Resurfacing Project.
8. Approved Major Outdoor Activity Permit 88-15 and waiver of
fees for Circus scheduled for May 9, 1989 submitted by the
Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce.
13. Approved acceptance of deed and instructed the City Clerk
to have the document recorded.
14. Lake Management and Revitalization Status Report was approved
to concur with the findings of the Lake Elsinore Redevelopment
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15. The proposal for a Geological Survey was approved to concur
with the findings of the Lake Elsinore Redevelopment Agency.
16. Approved public hearing date of February 28, 1989 for the
following:
a. Tentative Parcel Map 24099 = Cleveland Investment
Company.
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A proposal to redivide four (4) existing lots into
two (2) lots each equaling 0.8 acres, in a General
Commercial Zoning District, located on the southeast
corner of Central Avenue (Highway 74) and Dexter
Avenue.
b. 15 Year Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G.)
Funds.
Inviting public input and project ideas for the 15th year
(1989/1990) C.D.B.G. Program. Available funding will be
in the amount of 99,000 for projects to begin on July 1,
1989.
ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
9. Facility Use Policies/Procedures and Fees.
City Manager Molendyk asked for a continuance of this item to
allow time for the affected groups involved with the use of
City owned faci1itie~ to meet and confer with city staff.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A
UNANIMOUS VOTE TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO ALLOW FOR COMMUNITY INPUT.
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10. Lake Community Center Opening and Renovation.
City Manager Molendyk presented an overview of the Community
Center opening and renovation. He stated that there had been
concern expressed by Council in regard to the expenditure of
funds and asked if it was Council's pleasure to continue this
item.
Councilman Washburn stated that he did not wish to see this
item continued, but that he had some serious concerns in
regard to the allocation of expenditures and felt that this
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should be examined. He questioned the types of renovations
that would be done and stated that the C.D.B.G. funds were the
monies which were in question and explained to the audience
the way in which these funds were regulated.
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MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO RE-OPEN THE LAKE COMMUNITY CENTER UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR AND CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF
THE TYPES OF RENOVATIONS WHICH WOULD BE DONE.
13. Lakeshore Drive/Robb Road Intersection.
Councilman Buck expressed concern that the City and the
County would not be in conformance regarding road width.
He stated that he thought that the County required 110 feet
and that the City was requiring 100 feet.
Public Services Director Kirchner stated that he felt that
this dedication was in accordance with the County, but that
his staff would contact the County for verification.
MOVED BY BUCK, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ACCEPT GRANT DEED FROM THE LAKE ELSINORE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT
7:20 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 7:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Winkler asked that item no. 31, 32 and 52 be heard as one
item as they are all related to cottonwood Hills - Pardee
Construction Company. Council concurred.
31. General Plan Amendment 88-1 and Environmental Impact Report
EIR 88-1 = Pardee Construction Company.
A request to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate
a presently unincorporated 1,968.7 acres as Specific Plan
Area, with an overall residential density of 2.17 dwelling
units per acre, located along Railroad Canyon, Cottonwood and
Holland Roads, one-half mile south of Canyon Lake in a
presently undesignated'portion of the City Sphere of
Influence.
32. Specific Plan 88-1 (Cottonwood Hills) and Environmental
Impact Report EIR 88-1 = Pardee Construction Company.
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A request to approve a Specific Plan for development of 4,275
dwelling units on 1,958.7 gross acres located on Railroad
Canyon, cottonwood, and Holland Roads, one-half mile south of
Canyon Lake in a presently unincorporated area adjacent to
the City boundary.
52. Annexation No. 44 and Environmental Impact Report 88-1 -
Pardee Construction Company.
A request to annex 1,968.8 acres of unincorporated land into
the city of Lake Elsinore for development as a planned
community located along Railroad Canyon, Cottonwood and
Holland Roads, one-half mile south of Canyon Lake.
Senior Planner Bolland gave an overview of the General Plan
Amendment 88-1, Environmental Impact Report 88-1, specific
Plan 88-1 and Annexation No. 44. He stated that the
significant issues for this project relate to a consistency
with City Planning goals and policies, physical impacts and
the ability to provide services.
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He stated that Condition No. 16, has been revised to address
. ---Railroad Canyon Road, Planning commission proposed Condition
No. 27, to require added study of Lost Road off-site traffic
impacts, Condition No. 15, provides for two lanes of pavement
on Holland ~oad with no off-site improvements for Cottonwood
Canyon Road, Condition No.s 20 and 24, require more developed
trails and park plans, Condition No. 23, requires the
developer to negotiate to assist the School Districts to
deliver schools when needed, Condition 19, requires developer
participation in a new fire station to serve the southeast
area and City commitment to provide law enforcement services
as needed.
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The City Clerk reported no written comments or protests.
Mayor Winkler opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m. and
asked those in favor of General Plan Amendment 88-1 and
Environmental Impact Report 88-1 to speak. The following
persons spoke.
Mr. Mike McGee, Project Manager for Pardee Construction,
29377 Rancho California Road, Rancho California, introduced
the persons involved in the preparation of the proposal. He
then gave a brief history of Pardee Construction Company and
introduced Ms. Cherie Gossett.
Ms. Cheri Gossett, Project Planner and author of the Specific
Plan document, gave an overview of the entire project which
included actual development surrounding the project.
Mayor Winkler asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor
of the project. Hearing no further comment in favor, Mayor -
Winkler asked those in opposition to speak. The following
persons spoke:
A. Mrs. Sue Royalty, 32224 Cottonwood Canyon Road, Sun City,
addressed the Council and presented them with a petition
in regard to Cottonwood Hills project and stated the
concerns persons who signed the petition are as follows:
1. Dangerous health hazard due to dust caused from
increased traffic. The residents would not be able
to have quiet enjoyment of the outside of their homes
without breathing vast amounts of dust.
2. Inexperienced drivers losing control of vehicles on
very slick muddy surfaces of Cottonwood when it
rains.
3. All our children walk on Cottonwood twice a day going
to and from the school bus at the corner of
Cottonwood and Bundy Canyon Road.
4. Drivers losing control of their vehicles due to
inexperience of driving on a hot-holed, washboard
dirt road.
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5. Parts of the road are too narrow for two cars to pass
at the same time. We must have speed limit and
caution signs posted on the road.
6. Residents ride their horses on the road. Caution
signs must be posted.
Mrs. Royalty concluded her comments by stating that she
would personally like to see Cottonwood Canyon Road paved
through.
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B. Mr. Michael S. Geer, 32150 Navajo springs Road, stated
his concerns are as follows:
1. Buffer zone and the integrity of the buffer zone as
it will be on private property and in private
property control. The trees involved in the Buffer
zone are in jeopardy and this area should be treated
as open space.
2. The condition of Lost Road, between the Cottonwood
project to Lemon Street for the most direct route to
the High School. Request a traffic count and treat
this area for the impact this project will have upon
it.
C. Mrs. Lynn Volmer, P. O. Box 5286, Canyon Lake, stated
that she feels that the density of this project is too
high, and more could have been done to lower the density.
D. Mr. Grant Olewiler, representing Canyon Lake Property
Owners Association expressed the following:
Page 5-16 of the Specific Plan, dated December 5,
1988 it states "the existing sewer ponds on site will
not be required after the trunk sewer is installed.
They may be relocated on an interim basis and
ultimately be removed during the course of
development"; and Page 9-16 of Specific Plan, EIR
dated December 5, 1988, under Phase I of Public
Facilities it states "Construct new trunk sewer
connecting Railroad Canyon development to existing
trunk sewer west of I-l5", "At occupancy of first
dwelling unit in phase I, unless an interim
connection is provided"; yet the Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District EIR, Draft Supplemental for
Waste Water at Railroad Canyon, which notes that an
excessive amount of effluent is seasonally produced
by this plan and presently disposed eusing
evaporation ponds on this project site. Mr.
Olewilder then asked where the excessive amount of
effluent would be disposed of with the building of
this project. He stated that the amount of effluent
and proposed future plans would merit a supplemental
sewer facility or again as the reports states, would
be carried to the Regional Wastewater Treatment
Plant. He questioned who was to pay for the
improvements necessary to meet the projects needs.
He further asked if the Wastewater situation will be
addressed in a new EIR. He also stated that should
it be necessary to close Railroad Canyon Road for
construction of facilities, then there would have to
be and E.I.R. to address this issue. Mr. Olewiler
concluded by stressing concern for the existing
residents and businesses in the area should Railroad
Canyon Road be closed.
E. Ms. Shelia Costa, 25710 Holland Road, Menifee Valley,
stated her concern is in regard to density, pollution,
traffic. She stated that she felt that the City showed a
lack of concern for the eastern area of the project. She
also stated that she felt that the EIR did not address her
area.
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F. DeAnn Fiscus, 31765 Murrieta Road, Menifee Valley,
expressed concern over the project. She stated that she
has horses and uses the area for walking and feels that
the area has grown a great deal and that the project
would only lend to more problems if Holland Road were
used as a route to Murrieta Road. She stated that the ~
area cannot handle the traffic currently on it and the
proposed project would create a greater burden. She
asked that Council reconsider the traffic circulation and
the density of the project.
G. Mr. Steve Uraine, 32255 Navajo Springs Road, commented as
follows:
1. Commercial Centers in the project an surrounded by
hills and will create a noise problem. He expressed a
desire to see the Commercial area set off to the side
of the project.
2. Lost Road is paved up to 300 feet from Navajo Springs
Road and then further down on Lost Road it is pavement
again. He suggested that the development be assessed
for this unpaved portion and the monies set aside for
the County to do the paving improvements.
3. If Railroad Canyon Road is closed for improvements
and traffic for the construction of the project and
Canyon Lake traffic is diverted, where will the cars
be routed? He stated that during the closure of
Railroad Canyon Road, due to ice, the cars were
routed on Lost Road and the dust problem was
enormous to all the residents due to the traffic.
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4. The buffer zone has been addressed on the East side
has been treated as a sensitive area. On the
southerly side the buffer zone has not been addressed
as a sensitive area. Mr.Uraine stated that this
area needs more attention and suggested more of a
buffer in the southerly side.
H. Mrs. Cathleen Evans, 25190 Craig Avenue, Menifee
commented as follows:
General Comments:
1. According to the 'currently adopted forecasts of the
perris Valley LUPA, the five specific plans approved
for the area contain more units than the entire
projected housing needs for Perris Valley between
1985 and the year 2000. The eastern 1270 acres of
the proposed project lies within this area. Why is
another urban development needed in this area?
2.
Per the EIR, the County's Open Space and Conservation
Map would tentatively limit development to one
dwelling unit per ten acres. Also, the proposed Sun
City/Menifee Valley Community, Plan would permit only
1 and 1/2 acre to 10 acre lots on the site. Why is the
density so high? Why was the density increased from
the first EIR by approximately 600 units?
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3. SCAG projects that the population in the Inland
Empire will increase faster than the available jobs.
The employment base is not in sync with the
population, and this condition will increase at an
increasing rate. It is currently estimated that 3
out of 4 workers commute out of Riverside County; by
the year 2010, 5 out of 6 workers will commute.
Between 1985 and 1986, congestion increased at the
71-Corona interchange from two hours in the morning
to three hours; vehicles per day have increased from
90,000 to 145,000 (1982-1986) and are projected to
increase to 250,000 by 2010. The latter is a
gridlock condition. Would not any city in the County
of Riverside serve its citizens better by encouraging
the development of a better commercial and
industrial base? Why encourage urban development?
specific Comments:
4. The proposed lot sizes in areas designated as
"sensitive interface between land uses" are too high.
There should be a buffer zone of larger size lots -
2 acre minimum - in planning areas 9, 10, 14, 30, 31
and 33. An alternative to large size lots could be
extensive open space buffer zones along the
interfaces. The fifty foot set-back discussed in the
EIR is totally inadequate to protect the rural nature
of adjacent homeowners.
5. The EIR states that the preservation of over 900
acres of undisturbed natural open space would
compensate for many of the project-related impacts to
the biological community. The city is to develop
plans to ensure the preservation of habitat values
and the Cottonwood Hills Lighting and Open Space
Maintenance District will be the responsible agency.
It is necessary that this plan be implemented before
construction begins on the site. The developer
should be required to provide funds for the
development of the open space plan prior to any
activity occurring on the site. This is the only
way to ensure that damage to the open space areas is
minimized by construction crews, residents, and
non-residents with access to the site. The district
must be formed before final map approvals.
6. The EIR states that a signal will be necessary at
Holland and Murrieta Roads because the number of
daily trips will increase from 400 to 10,200 when
full build-out occurs for this project and other
projects in the area. This is an offset intersection
on a blind curve with a huge rock on one corner. How
will signalization be implemented at this corner? An
if it is not, the intersection will. be a death trap.
Mrs. Evans concluded by stating that most of the
residents of this area are concerned with the amount of
traffic that will come out of Holland Road onto Murrieta
Road and thanked Council for their consideration.
I. Mr. Dave Krewson, 28665 Tulita Lane, Menifee Valley,
stated his concerns as follows:
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1.
Page 27, paragraph D states: "The project
incorporates several measures which promote the
-conservation of resources in balance of ..land uses in
large areas of open space". However, these measures
do not reduce these impacts below a level of
significance. This project would contribute
substantially to the adverse conditions. These
cumulative impacts are considered significant.
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a. Loss of biologically significant habitat.
b. Deterioration of the visual quality of the area.
c. Poor air quality.
d. Traffic congestion.
2. Page 97, last sentence states: "The schools in
both the Elementary and High School Districts are
overcrowded, however plans have been approved for
construction of new facilities which will relieve the
burden on the existing facilities." This is in regard
to the perris Union High School District and the
Menifee Elementary School District. In the Fall,
Chester W. Morrison Elementary School will be opened
and that will relieve approximately 400 children from
the currently overcrowded condition at the existing
school. However, It still leaves the existing school
overcrowded by some 200 children; this does not
include the children in the proposed project.
3. Page 147, last sentence states: "However, these
measures would not alter the overall transition of
natural or rural areas to urban areas. A regionally -
significant problem." What we ask is that an
overall reduction in density be made to this plan.
Mayor Winkler asked if there was anyone else wishing to speak
in opposition. Receiving no response, Mayor Winkler closed
the public hearing at 8:31 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 8:31 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:43 P.M.
Councilman Buck asked if it were possible to ask the
applicant to pave Lost Road? It appears from the discussion
this evening that there is major concern regarding this road.
Community Development Director Miller stated that the current
traffic study projects about 500 trips a day from the
development along that road. This road is very steep and
winding and would require significant realignment and a study
has been done to look at the potential of improving Lost Road
and the cost would be approximately seven million dollars.
He further stated that to pave it in two lane at the existing
alignment would cost in excess of a million dollars. That is
a significant amount to request in consideration of
approximately 500 trips a day from that development.
Mr. Miller further stated that one of the speakers expressed
concern in regard to traffic to the high school. While at
this time it is a direct route it should be considered that
the new High School to be built off I-15 will be taking the
students from this area and will not create a problem for a
route to Elsinore High School.
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Mayor Winkler questioned buffer lots on the eastern edge and
the southern edge.
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Mr. Miller responded by stating that shown in the plan as SF1,
is a very low density development requiring minimum half acre
lot size that is consistent with the zoning on the adjacent
properties within the County which has RR zoning, which allows
a minimum half acre. Some of the properties immediately
adjacent are currently subdivided into larger parcels, but just
to the east of the project, before Murrieta Road, is an area of
several sections that are divided into acre and half acre lots.
Staff felt that SFl did provide lots that were consistent with
the zoning that the County had that would permit half acre
lots. The area along the eastern boundary does have half acre
lots. He further stated that along the southern edge in the
area of Cottonwood Canyon Road, there is an existing
subdivision of 9,000 square foot lots in that area. Therefore
it was felt that the SF2 in that area was consistent with the
adjacent properties. To the south along Lost Road, the current
development is subdivided into two to three acre parcels, while
this is true, looking at the County zoning for this area is Rl
which would permit 7,200 square foot lots. He stated that the
plan does provide for a buffer. To the west of Lost Road there
is significant open space areas.
Councilman Washburn expressed concern regarding the
cottonwood Specific Plan. The specific Plan, once adopted,
becomes the General Plan for that area. The City's General
Plan will have no impact on this area. The areas of Law
Enforcement and potential ongoing maintenance with the open
space are just some of the major concerns. Councilman
Washburn asked for a continuance of this item for further
consideration by Council. Councilman Washburn asked Mr.
Miller if there was an updated traffic report on Holland
Road?
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Mr. Miller stated that Holland Road is designated as an
arterial road in the county's Master Plan. The current
intersection at Holland and Murrieta Road is a problem.
The County has a road improvement fee of several million
dollars to spread among various projects throughout the
County, and while we recognize that this is a current
physical problem, the traffic study does make reference to
the fact that the future volume at that intersection will be
significantly greater in the future. Those are arterial
streets. Staff feels that the County has the ability to
mitigate this situation.
Councilman Washburn questioned Condition No. 19 and
questioned the Law Enforcement issue. He stated that he felt
that the City should not have to provide monies from the
General Fund to cover the entire Law Enforcement cost.
He suggested that a Mello-Roose District be addressed in this
area. He also questioned the isolated oak tree removal
mentioned in the EIR, What will go and what will stay?
Mr. Bolland stated that the trees will be addressed at
grading permit stage. This will be handled at each phase as
the project develops. Staff will work with the developer to
save the oaks that can be saved through alterations to the
project. Those oaks that will have to be removed will have a
replacement of a 10 to 1 ratio.
Councilman Washburn questioned Condition No. 24, and what
portion does this condition address.
Mr. Bolland stated that as the various parks are to be
addressed by conceptual plans done during the related
development phase. The neighborhood parks would be
"turn-key" facilities, which are put in by the developer, and
the Community Park is envisioned as providing for City
participation which would be negotiated in a Development
Agreement to be approved by the Council prior to the first
phase tentative maps.
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Councilman Washburn Questioned the City Attorney opinion
regarding the Specific Plan.
City Attorney Harper stated that a Specific Plan is another
way of doing zoning. It functions as the binding zoning
document for that area. A Specific Plan is subject to future
potential change, hence the developers concern for the
execution of a Developers Agreement. If the Council should
decide at some future date that some areas of the Specific
Plan were not going to work it is subject to amendment. A
Development Agreement will freeze the zoning and many of the
issues of concern are addressed in that document as opposed
to the overall zoning document.
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Councilman Washburn questioned the open space dedicated to
the city and wanted to know if it would be in phases or all
at one time and the maintenance of this area.
Mr. Bolland stated that in the project there are some private
open spaces proposed as well as areas to be dedicated to the
City. It will be done in phases. The maintenance is proposed
to be done in an assessment district spread over the entire
project.
Councilman Washburn questioned Police Service
Mr. McGee stated that the fiscal analysis stated that police
protection had adequate revenues generated to address this
issue. Mello-Roose is expensive and therefore Pardee has
avoided the use of this.
Mr. Lavander addressed the question of public service costs
regarding residents paying for services. The Capital
Improvements are now paid for by the developer and the other
services are covered in assessment districts. This allows
the property tax dollar to pay for the pUblic services such __
as police protection, fire protection, park maintenance,
street maintenance and administrative overhead. For police
service a ratio to 1.5 officers per thousand population was
discussed, but the present study is based upon a 1.0 ratio,
which is an improvement over existing levels of service.
Mayor Winkler expressed concern regarding police and other
services.
Councilman Washburn questioned Riverside County Southwest
Regional Plan and asked if staff received input in regard to
the direction of their plans?
Mr. Bolland stated that the City had not received any
documentation in regard to the Menifee/Sun City area Master
Planning. The Southwest Regional Plan addresses the
Wildomar/Rancho California area. That boundary only extends
up to the lower Lost Road area and does not come over into
the project area.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO CONTINUE ITEM NUMBERS 31, 32, AND BUSINESS ITEM NUMBER
52 TO THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 28, 1989.
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32. Specific Plan 88-1 (Cottonwood Hills) and Environmental
Impact Report 88-1 = Pardee Construction Company.
A request to approve a specific Plan for development of 4,275
dwelling units on 1,958.7 gross acres located on Railroad
Canyon, Cottonwood, and Holland Roads, one-half mile south of
Canyon Lake in a presently unincorporated area adjacent to
the City boundary.
This item was heard with item Number 31.
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33. Tentative Parcel Map 22385 ~ Dura Construction Company.
A request to subdivide a ten (10) acre parcel into four (4)
parcels, two (2) in a C-M Zone, totaling 3.3 acres, and two
(2) in an M-1 Zone, totaling 6.9 acres, located on the south
side of Collier Avenue between Third and Crane Streets.
community Development Director Miller gave an overview of the
project and stated that this item has been before Council before
and Riverside County Flood Control District had expressed some
concerns, subsequently the applicant's Engineer has reviewed the
previous work with Riverside County Flood Control District and
they have concurred with the conditions that we had originally
recommended to city Council. Which would allow the two lots on
the western side along Crane Street to be developed prior to the
construction of the Third Street Channel, which is proposed as
part of the outflow channel improvements.
The Deputy city Clerk reported no written comments or
protests.
Mayor Winkler opened the public hearing at 9:30 p.m. asking
those in favor of the project to speak. The following person
spoke:
Dennis Spahr, President of Dura Construction Company, 21351
Walnut Street Lake Elsinore stated that the company has been
in contact with Riverside County Flood Control District and
that the representatives of the Flood Control District have
reviewed the project site. Dura Construction Company
concurs with staff and would ask for approval based upon the
listed conditions.
Mayor Winkler asked those in opposition to speak. Hearing no
one, the public hearing was closed at 9:31 p.m.
councilman Washburn questioned Condition No. 30 and Mr. Miller
responded that this condition was addressed in one of the
previous meetings and Council directed staff to include this.
MOVED BY DOMINGUEZ AND SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ADOPT NEGATIVE DECLARATION 88-40, AND APPROVE TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP 22385, SUBJECT TO THE FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS AS FOLLOWS:
Findinqs:
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The project, as conditioned, will not have a significant
impact upon the environment.
The proposed project complies with zoning standards for
the M-1 and C-M Zoning Districts.
The proposal meets the City's Subdivision Standards.
The proposed subdivision will be consistent with the
proposed General Plan Land Use designation for this site.
The proposed subdivision is consistent with the findings
established in the State Subdivision Map Act requirements.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 22385
P1anninQ Division:
1. Tentative Parcel Map 22385 approval is subject to approval
of Street Abandonment 88-4, General Plan Amendment 88-9
and Zone Change 88-13.
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2. Tentative Parcel Map 22385 shall expire two (2) years from
date of approval unless extended pursuant to State and
Local law or recordation of final map.
3. Meet all Riverside county Flood Control District
requirements.
4. All parcels shall hook-up to sewer.
5. The temporary Third Street Channel shall be fully
maintained by the developer/property owner of the site,
unless Riverside County Flood Control District accepts
maintenance at no cost to them as indicated in the
Environmental Assessment.
6. Prior to issuance of any grading permit or building
permits, the applicant shall sign and complete and
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the
executed original to the Community Development Department
for inclusion in the case records.
7. Prior to recordation of final map, the applicant shall
record CC & R's that prohibit development of parcels 2 and
4, until the permanent Third Street Channel is
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Enqineerinq Department
8. Construct all off-site improvements and improvements shall
be delineated on street improvement plans and must be
approved and signed by City Engineer prior to recordation
(Lake Elsinore Municipal Code 16.34).
9. Street improvement plan and specifications shall be
prepared by a civil engineer and improvements shall be to
Riverside County Road Department standards and City Codes
(Lake Elsinore Municipal Code 12.04 and 16.34).
10. For construction of pUblic works off-site improvements pay
all fees and meet all requirements of encroachment permit
issued by the Engineering Department (Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code 12.08).
11. Dedicate underground water rights to the city (Municipal
Code, Title 16, Chapter 16.52.030).
12. Sign agreement for City Landscaping and Street Lighting
District (Resolution No. 's 86-26, 86-27,. 86-36) .
13. Submit a letter of verification to the City Engineering --
Department, from the applicable water districts, stating
water and sewer arrangements have been made for this
project prior to applying for building permit.
14. Pay Riverside County Flood Control District fees for flood
hazard review (Resolution 83-75 and 85-57).
15. Pay all Capital Improvement and plan check fees (Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code 16.34).
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16. All public work requirements shall be complied with as a
condition of development as specified in the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
17. Provide 30 foot dedication for Third Street and
improvements as part of Phase 3 and 4.
18. Provide 30 foot dedication on Crane Street and improve
Crane Street and curve return with transition to existing
Collier Avenue improvements to provide two (2) travel
lanes and parking as part of the first phase of map on
Crane Street.
19. Provide a 30 foot sewer easement in favor of Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District.
20. Survey sufficient right-of-way on Collier Avenue to
provide a 86 foot right-of-way and 76 foot curb to curb
street (1/2 street 43 foot right-of-way and 38 foot curb
to curb).
21. Provide a flood control easement for Riverside County
Flood Control District for the ultimate Third Street
Channel and a construction easement for construction.
22. Obtain slope easements off-site from adjacent property
owners where necessary for grading.
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23. Obtain drainage acceptance letters from adjacent property
owners on the southwest boundary to accept on-site
drainage.
24. Developer shall provide ingress and egress easements for
parcel 4 to access Crane Street. width to be approved by
the City Engineer.
25. The developer shall cause to be recorded an irrevocable
reciprocal parking, circulation, landscape maintenance and
drainage easement in favor of all lots of Tentative Parcel
Map 22385 subject to the approval of the Director of
Community Development. In addition, CC & Rls shall be
approved by the city Attorney and Director of Community
Development which enforce standards of building
maintenance, participation in landscape maintenance,
prohibition of outside vehicle or material storage.
26. Meet all requirements of Chapter 15.64 of the Municipal
Code regarding flood hazard regulations.
27. Ingress and egress to Collier Avenue shall be limited to
one driveway with right turn ingress and egress only for
the entire project frontage subject to the approval of the
City Engineer to be determined at development.
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28. Developer shall enter into a subdivision agreement with
the city for construction of public work off-site
improvements and submit bonds established by the City
Engineer per phased map.
29. Developer shall contribute $11,000 for the design and
construction of a traffic signal at Collier and Central.
Development will increase traffic at least 9% at Collier
and Central and $11,000 would be their prorata share.
30. Developer shall contribute $20,900 for one-half of the
cost for the design and construction of a median on
Collier Avenue along the site frontage.
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31. Developer shall contribute $1,000 for the City Entrance
Sign Program.
32. Parking shall be prohibited along Collier Avenue abutting
this site.
33. An environmental constraints map shall be filed with the
city Engineer showing floodplain areas. __
34. Provide street lighting as required by City Engineer.
Lighting shall be shown upon street improvement plans.
35. All compaction reports, grade certification, monument
certification (with tie-notes delineated on 8-1/2" xlI"
mylar) shall be submitted to Engineering Department before
final inspection of off-site improvements will be
scheduled and approved.
36. Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing
by Riverside County fire protection.
37. Prior to issuance of building permits, developer shall
enter into an agreement with the City to mitigate drainage
impacts by paYment of a drainage mitigation fee. Whereas
the City is in the process of developing a Master Plan of
Drainage for this area, and the final plan has not yet
been adopted but the previously completed Master Plan for
Drainage for the West End indicate a fee of $4,000 per
acre, the developer shall deposit such fee which may be
partially refunded if the drainage fee for this area plan
is lower.
As part of the development of the project site, and as --
mitigation for potential flood impacts, a temporary.
earthen channel will be excavated along the same alignment
Riverside County Flood Control proposes for the ultimate
Third Street Channel. This temporary channel will be used
in conjunction with the proposed fill area and depth for
parcels one and three to contain the QIOO of 1100 cfs
between the existing top of curb on the southeasterly side
of Third Street and the boundary line separating parcels
one and three from parcels two and four, Exhibit "B" shows
extent of the temporary channel.
The final map shall be approved in four (4) phases. Prior
to grading or building permits for phase 1 and 2 (parcels
1 and 3), a flood study shall be done in accordance with
the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program
and related regulations (44 CFR, Parts 59 through 73) and
County Ordinance No. 458 to insure the adequacy of the
temporary channel design. That prior to the grading and
building permits for phases 3 and 4 (parcels 2 and 4) be
conditioned upon installation of the ultimate channel
along Third Street, designed to carry the QIOO flows
tributary to it. It is also proposed that the temporary
channel remain private with the owner of. the property
being liable for maintenance until the ultimate channel is
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38. Prior to recordation of any phase all perimeter
dedications and flood control easements shall be dedicated
or provided.
39. The developer shall also comply with recommendations 1 - 8
contained in the letter from the Riverside County Flood
Control District dated February 8, 1989
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ITEM NO. 39 (CONTINUED)
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A. Parcels 1, 2, and 4 should not record until the
construction of the ultimate Third Street channel has
begun. The recordation of Parcels 1, 2, and 4 should be
contingent upon the construction of a facility, either
on-site or off-site, that would intercept local flows
that are now tributary to the northeast boundary of this
project (along Collier Avenue) and convey them to Third
Street Channel. Plans should be approved by the
District.
B. The finished surfaces of lots along the Third Street
Channel should be at or above the top of the ultimate
channel embankment.
C. A note should be put on the final map stating, "This
property is entirely within the 100 year flood plain
mapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(F.E.M.A.)". Another note should be put on the final
map stating, "Finished floors of buildings on Parcel 3
shall be elevated a minimum of 18 inches above the
surrounding ground surface".
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D. The right of way for the Third Street Channel should be
delineated through the property on the final map and
labeled drainage easement. A note should be put on the
final map stating, "Drainage easements shall be kept
clear of buildings and obstructions". A 50 foot wide
temporary easement for the construction of the Third
Street Channel should be shown on the final map along
the channel right-of-way. A note should be put on the
final map stating, "The temporary construction easement
shall be kept clear of buildings and permanent
structures until the Third Street Channel is
constructed".
E. If the configuration of the flow through area for the
1,100 cfs causes a diversion or concentration onto
adjacent properties then drainage easements should be
obtained from the property owners. Copies of the
recorded drainage easements should be submitted to the
District for review prior to recordation of the final
map.
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F. Temporary erosion control measures should be implemented
immediately following rough grading to prevent
deposition of debris onto downstream properties or
drainage facilities.
G. An encroachment permit should be obtained for any work
on district facilities or within District right of way.
The encroachment permit application should be processed
and approved concurrently with the improvement plans.
H. A copy of the improvement plans, grading plans and
final map along with supporting hydrologic and
hydraulic calculations should be submitted to the
district for review and approval prior to recordation
of the final map. Grading plans should be approved
prior to issuance of grading permits.
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34. Zone Code Amendment 88-10 = city of Lake Elsinore.
A request to amend the Zoning Code to amend. standards
relating to fences, walls, and landscaping in residential
districts; allow for keeping of farm animals; provide
special standards for hillside development; make various
technical corrections; change minimum lot sizes and
permitted densities and setbacks in the R-3 District (High
Density Residential); and change lighting, landscaping
and landscape setback and outside storage requirements in
non-residential districts which would apply City-wide.
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City Manager Molendyk suggested that based on concerns
raised this evening, this item be continued.
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO FEBRUARY 14, 1989. PROJECT TO BE
REVIEWED AT A STUDY SESSION ON FEBRUARY 25, 1989 AT 9:00 A.M.
BUSINESS ITEMS
51. Second Readinq - Ordinance No. 852.
Relating to Zone Change 89-1 - Manfredi/Summers.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY DOMINGUEZ AND CARRIED BY A FOUR TO
ZERO VOTE WITH BUCK ABSTAINING TO ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 852.
ORDINANCE NO. 852
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
REZONING 0.19 ACRES LOCATED SOUTH OF LASH STREET
APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET WEST OF RIVERSIDE DRIVE, FROM R-3 __
(HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-l (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT (ZONE CHANGE 89-1 - MANFREDI/SUMMERS)
UPON THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN,
WINKLER.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK
52. Annexation No. 44 and Environmental Impact Report 88-1 =
Pardee Construction Company.
A request to annex 1,968.8 acres of unincorporated land into
the City of Lake Elsinore for development as a planned
community located along Railroad Canyon, Cottonwood and
Holland Roads, one-half mile south of Canyon Lake.
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This item was combined with Public Hearing item no. 31.
53. Review of Siqn and Parkinq Requirements.
City Manager ask that this item be continued to be reviewed
at Study Session to be held February 25, 1989.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUED AND REVIEW AT STUDY SESSION OF FEBRUARY 25, 1989.
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54. Reauest for Waiver of Street Improvement Reauirements -
Co1anQe1o. 16372 Arnold Street.
MOVED BY WINKLER, SECONDED BY STARKEY AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO FEBRUARY 28, 1989, FOR FURTHER REVIEW.
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55. Reauest for Waiver of Street Improvement Requirements = Lowe,
505 !i.t. Sumner Avenue.
Councilman Dominguez stated that he agrees with staff and
feels that this item is long overdue.
MOVED BY WASHBURN, SECONDED BY BUCK AND CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
TO DENY REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF STREET IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS AT
505 W. SUMNER AVENUE.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager requested that the meeting be adjourned to the
Redevelopment Agency and asked that Council recess at the end of
the Redevelopment Agency and go to closed session.
CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilman Buck wished to remind the Community of the membership
drive for Golden Spectrum and encouraged all the members OI the
community to be involved.
Councilman Washburn requested that staff look into the JPIA, and
staff should draft a letter for the Mayor'S signature_regarding
support of stream lining the JPIA.
Councilman Dominguez requested that the Downtown Area be part of
the Study Session on February 25, 1989.
Mayor Winkler encouraged all members of the Community to get
involved in Golden Spectrum.
Mayor Winkler also announced the members of the General Plan
advisory Committee.
Mayor Winkler attended a meeting at the County regarding the
Stephen's Kangaroo and asked Mr. Miller to give an update.
Mr. Miller is currently working with the County and by next
meeting will hope to have a report regarding the stephen's
Kangaroo.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING WAS RECESSED AT 9:47 P.M. TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 10:43 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSION
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO CLOSED SESSION AT 10:43 P.M.
TO DISCUSS LITIGATION-CLEMENTS VERSUS THE CITY AND PASS THROUGH
TO COUNTY.
THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECONVENED AT 11:10 P.M. WITH NO ACTION
TAKEN.
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ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY STARKEY, SECONDED BY WASHBURN AND CARRIED BY A UNANIMOUS
VOTE TO ADJOURN THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 11:11 P.M.
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