HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-20 PC Agenda Item No. 1bCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Aanager
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t Coury,
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the June 4,
2013, Planning Commission Minutes as submitted.
Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Blake,
to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 4, 2013; with a
revision to page 5 of 9, Item No. 3, changing Chairman Morsch to Vice
Chairman O'Neal regarding comments regarding the lack of Geology
Reports and Environmental Impact Reports; Motion passed 5 -0.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
2. Industrial Design Review No. 2013 -01 — A request for a 7,500 square foot
warehouse /manufacturing building addition and associated improvements
to an existing industrial building located at 403 Minthorn Street.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -63; Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending City Council
Approval of Industrial Design Review No. 2013 -01 for a;7,500 Square Foot
Addition to the Existing Thermal Electronics, Inc. Industrial Building
Located at 403 Minthorn Street (APN: 377 -220 -017, 028, & 029), based
on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the attached Conditions of
Approval.
Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report.
The applicant, Konrad Rieger, addressed! the Commission.
Commissioner Jordan referred to Condition ! No. 81, prior to building
permit, asked if this should be recorded prior to occupancy because the
Condition doesn't speak about the lot line adjustment in final approval or
building permit. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that recordation
would be required prior to building permit. Commissioner Jordan asked if
this should be added to Condition 'No. 87. Public Works Director Seumalo
stated ves.
Chairman O'Neal, asked about the parking requirements for the building.
Planning Associate:., Resendiz explained the Municipal Code's parking
requirements. Chairman O'Neal asked if there is flexibility in the Code.
Planning Associate Planner Resendiz stated that the Code does allow for
some flexibility if the applicant does provide some enhancements to the
site and is up to the Planning Commission. City Attorney Leibold stated
they would need to: look at the Code to confirm.
Planning Manager MacHott stated that there is a provision in the Municipal
Code regarding the number of parking spaces but there is no range and
indicated that it is up to the Commission. He noted that there hasn't been
a Parking Study done on this.
Commissioner Jordan requested that the lot line adjustment or parcel
merger be processed and approved prior to obtaining building permits.
Chairman Morsch asked for clarification regarding Condition No. 68 and
Condition No. 69 and asked that staff modify Condition No. 68 to require
street improvements on Collier Avenue only along the proposed
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improvement frontage, and eliminate the last sentence in the Condition.
Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he would revise the Condition
68 and would change the word "shall" in Condition 69,to "may ".
David McCullagh of Thermal Electronics Inc. requested that Condition No.
81 be changed to state the parcel merger or lot line adjustment be
deferred to "prior to occupancy ".
Chairman Morsch stated that based on the exhibits and the site plan
submitted to the Planning Commission; the building appears to have
crossed the parcel line. Therefore, the Conditions as.amended would stay
and the Planning Commission would require a lot line adjustment prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
Commissioner Gray asked what the nature of the business is. The
applicant stated that it is an Aerospace Wiring Cable Manufacturing
Facility.
The applicant asked for clarification r
that it is their understanding that the
regarding the proper width,,; therefo
and /or the in lieu fees, what is the
there. Public Works Director Seuma
Avenue is 90 feet wide adjacent to t
lanes plus a median.
egarding Condition No. 68 and noted
roadway on Collier is undetermined
re, if they are doing improvements
expectation as to what will be done
to stated that he believes that Collier
he project site, and there will be four
Commissioner Blake stated that he is excited the see the project and that
they are expanding their business in the City, and is thrilled that they have
a plan that has additional parking other than the minimum requirement.
Commissioner Gray concurred with Commissioner Blake's comments.
Vice: Chairman O'Neal stated that he would like to see the most
expeditious method possible with this project.
Chairman Morsch' is excited about the project and hopes it will generate
more development in the area. He also stated that he likes the landscape.
He stated that the applicant will find that staff will be very cooperative in
processing the lot line adjustment.
Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gray to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -63, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approval of Industrial Design
Review No. 2013 -01 for 7,500 square foot addition Thermal Electronics,
Inc. Industrial Building located at 403 Minthorn Street (APN: 377 - 220 -017,
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028, & 029) based on the findings and exhibits and subject to the
amended Conditions of Approval as follows:
• Amendment to Condition No. 68 to limit construction to the
proposed improvement frontage.
• Amendment to Condition No. 69 to change the word "shall" to
"may ".
• Amendment to Condition No. 81 requiring approval and recordation
of a parcel merger or lot line adjustment, prior to the issuance of
building permits.
Motion passed 5 -0.
3. Residential Design Review No. 2013 -03 - A request by. Ryland Homes for
approval of building designs for 106 single- family detached residential
units including a model home complex and related improvements for a
housing project located within the Summerly Development'. of the East
Lake Specific Plan.
Recommendation
a. Adopt Resolution No'. 2013 -64, A Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
Adopt Findings that the Project is Consistent with the Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 765: A Resolution of the Planning
Commission , of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending to City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
Approval of Residential Design Review No. 2013 -03, based on the
Findings, Exhibits, and subject to the proposed Conditions of
Approval.
Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report.
Commissioner Jordan recommended some changes regarding the plotting
and elevations to make the street scene look nicer.
The applicant, Craig Moraes of Ryland Homes, indicated that they have
no problem with Commissioner Jordan's recommendations regarding
plotting.
Commissioner Blake asked Planning Consultant Coury to explain
Condition No's 17, 18 and 19 regarding cash bonds. Planning Consultant
Coury explained.
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Commissioner Jordan stated that she likes the architectural
enhancements and the elements that the applicant put on each elevation
and noted that she likes Plan 1 and Plan 3 and is excited about the
project.
Chairman Morsch stated that he also likes the architectural
enhancements. He indicated that he is a little concerned about the size of
the houses but understands that the market is going towards down sizing.
Commissioner Jordan asked how much they are selling the houses for.
Mr. Moraes stated the low to mid $200,000.
Commissioner Blake stated that zeroscape
project fits in well with the neighborhood.
Chairman O'Neal asked how environmei
Planning Consultant Coury stated that the
been updated and the "green" building
implemented as typical construction ;std
applicant will be incorporating the same tect
Chairman Morsch asked the ar
will they do anticipated ens
consumption and weather cc
information is detailed in th
Requirements which is included
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that it is
is a, great option and the
Ily "green" I is the project.
alifornia Building Code has
chniques are now being
ards and noted that the
sues.
nt that when they market the houses,
profile for utilities, under normal
)ns. Mr. Moraes stated that the
instruction plans through Title 24
e inspection.
a good project and is glad to see it in
irman O'Neal stated ,that although they are offering energy efficient
Tres, he would like to see more prominent features. Also, he stated
he likes the Droiect and the architectural enhancements.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Gray to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -64, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that
the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, adopt findings that the project
is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP); Motion passed 5 -0.
Motion by Commissioner Gray and seconded by Commissioner Blake to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -65, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, approval of Residential Design
Review No. 2013 -03, based on the findings, exhibits and subject to the
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proposed conditions of approval, with the changes to the plotting and
elevation of homes; Motion passed 5 -0.
4. Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02 — The Tenth Amendment to the
East Lake Specific Plan to (1) change the land use designation of
Planning Area 46 from open space to Residential -1 which allows up to 6
dwelling units per acre. The total number of residential units in the
approved East Lake Specific Plan wills not change; and (2) to amend the
design review process to designate the Planning Commission as the
final decision -maker on Residential projects.
Amendment to Tentative Tra
proposed Specific Plan Amendment change
of Planning Area 46 from open space to Res
6 dwelling units per acre; an amendment 1
31920 is proposed to create 26 sink
Environmental clearance for the projects
Environmental Impact Report for 1he Ea
conformance with the California Environment
Recommendation
a20 - Consistent with the
n the land use designation
lential -1 which allows up to
Tentative Tract Map No.
e- family residential lots.
is provided by the Final
t Lake Specific Plan, in
[Quality Act (CEQA).
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -66; Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending to the City' Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
approval of Specific Plan No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the
East Lake Specific Plan, subject to the recommended Conditions of
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -67; Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore
Approval of a Revision to Tentative Tract Map No. 31920, subject
to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report.
Planning Manager MacHott noted that the recreation facility was relocated
to a different area and the applicant explained.
Commissioner Jordan asked the applicant to discuss the proposed revised
Tract Map and recommended attaching the approved Tentative Map to the
report for clarification of what was being changed from one Tentative Tract
Map to the other. Chairman Morsch suggested presenting the comparison
when the project is presented to the City Council.
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Commissioner Jordan asked for clarification regarding the Specific Plan
Amendment and the planning areas. The applicant clarified.
Vice Chairman O'Neal asked about the school that is supposed to be built
within the Specific Plan next to the new location of the community center.
City Attorney Leibold stated that the school site is still designated as a
school site. The City Council required the developer, as part of an overall
park implementation plan, to fully improve the 24 -acre regional park, and
in exchange, release the interior park, at which point, the developer
requested to move the recreational center to the center park. She stated
that McMillan is still negotiating with the School District. Also, the school
site will be an Elementary School instead of K -8th.
Chairman O'Neal stated that he is er
procedures regarding final determination fo
stated that it is something that the applican
the City has incorporated into a variety of S
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded
approve Resolution No. 2013 -66, a Res(
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Califo
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, app
2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East lake S
recommended Conditions of Approval; Motion p
t the shift in
ign reviews. City Attorney
ers, and is something that
c Plans.
by Commissioner Blake to
elution of the Planning
-nia, recommending to the
'oval of Specific Plan No.
:)ecific Plan, subject to the
issed 5 -0.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Blake to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -67, a Resolution of the Planning
Commission of the City. Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the
City Council of the. City of Lake 'Elsinore, approval of a revision to
Tentative Tract Map No. 31920; subject to the recommended Conditions
of Approval; Motion passed 5 -0.
5. General Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02 — Adoption and implementation of
the City of Lake Elsinore 2014 -2021 Housing Element; and Adoption of
Amendments to the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Land Use
Element's District Plans Section incorporating descriptions and
infrastructure analysis of certain communities in order to comply with State
Law (California Government Code Section 65302.10).
Recommendation
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -68 recommending that the City Council
of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Negative Declaration No. 2013-
01 Prepared for General Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02.
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 -69 recommending that the City Council
of the City of Lake Elsinore Approve General Plan Amendment No.
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2013 -02, Adopting the 5th Cycle Housing Element for the Period
2014 -2021, and Adopting Amendments to the City of Lake Elsinore
General Plan Land Use Element's District Plans Sections
Incorporating Descriptions and Infrastructure Analysis of Certain
Communities in Order to Comply with State Law (California
Government Code Section 65302.10).
Planning Consultant Donahoe presented the Staff Report.
Vice Chairman O'Neal wanted to confirm that there is no annexation in the
sphere of influence. Planning Consultant Donahoe indicated that this is correct.
Chairman Morsch wanted to confirm that the Housing Element deadline date is
October 15, 2013. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that the Housing
Element deadline date is October 15, 2013, although there is a 120 -day
extension, if it is not approved.
Chairman Morsch and Commissioner Blake stated that staff did a aood''iob.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded I by Commissioner Blake to
approve Resolution No. 2013 -68, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California,; recommending to the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore, adopt Negative Declaration No. 2013 -01 prepared for General
Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02; Motion approved 5 -0.
Motion by Vice CI
approve Resolutior
the City of Lake Els
of Lake Elsinore, a
5th cycle Housing E
to the City of Laki
Sections,, I ncoroo
man O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to
o. 2013. -69, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
Communities in Order
Section 65302.10); Mo
STAFF COM
Dalifornia, recommending to the City Council of the City
General Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, adopting the
:40,r the period 2014 -2021, and adopting Amendments
ore General Plan Land Use Element's District Plans
Descriptions and Infrastructure Analysis of ,Certain
Comply with State Law (California Government Code
approved 5 -0.
Community Development Director Taylor stated that Planning had five items that
were approved by the City Council on July 9, 2013 which were:
• Extension of Time for a Tentative Tract Map in Ramsgate.
• Fairway Park Industrial Subdivision of 17 acres into nine lots.
• Meritage Homes (76) homes.
• Lake Elsinore Outlet Center.
• 7- Eleven
He also stated that that Planning received a submittal by Wal -Mart.
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Commissioner Blake asked staff to clarify the location of the proposed Wal -Mart
site. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Walmart location consists of
seven parcels that front Highway 74, and is adjacent to Cambern and extends
back to 3rd Street.
Planning Manager MacHott informed the Commission that on July 11, 2013, the
Governor signed into Law, a two -year extension for all tentative tract maps.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chairman O'Neal stated that he heard that Edison is gong;,to put some large
transmission lines on the WYROC property below grade and noted that it would
be in the best of interest of the City to get involved and force Edison to raise that
up to grade level. City Attorney Leibold referred this to Public Works.
Chairman Morsch stated that at the last City Council meeting Mayor Magee
discussed the expenditure that is going to, allocated for the extension of
Canyon Estates Drive to Camino Del Norte which is designated for future.
Chairman Morsch stated that the ongoing development in Canyon Hills and the
increased traffic flow on Railroad Canyon Road is making the intersection at
Grape Street and Summerhill a nightmare. He discussed the urgency to get
secondary access to Tuscany Hills and indicated that there is terrible congestion
at the intersection of Railroad Canyon. Road, and Summerhill Drive and is causing
public safety issues.
CITY ATTORNE
None.
None.
ADJOU
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Morsch adjourned the Regular Planning Commission meeting at 7:25
p.m. and will re- adjourn to the Special Planning Commission meeting of July 16,
2013, at 7:25 p.m.
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES OF JULY 16, 2013
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Roll call and attendance remained the same as for the Regular Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS —
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS(S)
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ted that City Council Policy No. 200- 5A.G.1
if the Chair and Vice Chair of each Commission
Df`the Commission's members to serve for one
re selected. He reviewed the procedure and
; for Chairman of the Planning Commission for
Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that he does not want to be Chairman or Vice
Chairman. He stated that Chairman Morsch has been a great Chairman but
would like to nominate David Blake for Chairman of the Planning Commission.
Planning Manager MacHott closed the nominations and took a vote in favor of
Commissioner Blake to be the next Chairman; the Commission passed 4 in favor
with 1 abstention.
Planning Manager MacHott turned the meeting over to Chairman Blake.
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Chairman Blake asked for nominations for Vice Chairman and nominated
Commissioner Gray as Vice Chairman. Chairman Blake closed the nominations
and took a vote for Commissioner Gray to be Vice Chairman; the Commission
passed 4 in favor with 1 abstention.
Chairman Blake stated that he appreciated Mr. Morsch's leadership and
indicated that it is an honor to work with everyone.
Commissioner Morsch stated that it was an honor and privilege to be the
Chairman and congratulated Chairman Blake and Vice Chairman Gray.
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Blake adjourned the Special Planning Commission meeting at 7:52
p.m.
The next regular Planning Commission meeting wilt be held on Tuesday, August
6, 2013, at the Senior Activities Center, located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake
Elsinore, CA 92530.
Attest:
Richard J. Mac
Planning Mana
David :Blake, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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