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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON OFFICE SPECIALIST DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2013 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S) Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. • August 20, 2013 Prepared by: Kristine Herrington Office Specialist f Approved by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PC October 1, 2013 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2013 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Blake called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Blake Vice Chairman Gray Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: None Also present: Community Develc Dei t �Dir ctor Tayt ir, Planning Manager MacHott, Public Works Director S umalo; G)fy,,,,Afiorney Mann, Planning Associate Resendiz, `Manning Corfs�l�tant Cary , and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENT SSk- NOKAGENDIZEMEMS — 3 MINUTES ,, �. Jerry Harnat, resident o fake Elsinore, stated that his property backs up to the new 7 Eleven that'l doing in on Main Street and requested a wall be built to separ0e,his propertyfrorn the,7�= Eleven. He is concerned about safety issues and peopje;throwing tras>,onto his property. James Kelly, "r"i 'dent of `ake Elsinore, stated that he has three parcels next to 7- Eleven. He has' fety" issues because he has a pool and is concerned that someone is going o drive through the fence and crash into the pool. He is also concerns about trash being thrown in his backyard and into the pool. He stated that he has a right to privacy and the 7- Eleven customers will be in his yard and his neighbor's yards. He is requesting that 7- Eleven provide a privacy wall. Mike Hillstrom, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that he is in favor of development but currently there is a low fence between his property and where the project will be. In the past he stated that he has picked up liquor bottles and when the 7- Eleven comes it will only get worse. He suggested a more substantial barrier such as a block wall built. PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 2 of 7 Planning Manager MacHott stated that 7- Eleven is not planning on putting a wall on the existing retaining wall and noted that that retaining wall is not designed to handle an additional 6 to 8 feet of wall on top of it. He described the landscaping and fencing that 7- Eleven is proposing. He stated that this project was already presented to the Planning Commission and the City Council previously and public notices were mailed out to all property owners. Therefore, he indicated that the Planning Commission can only take public comments regarding the project but cannot discuss modification to the project. Planning Manager MacHott stated that he has a copy of the public notice mailing labels and all three gentlemen are on the mailing labels. Commissioner O'Neal reiterated that the Planning Council already approved the project and if the Co aware of their concerns and it could have addressed Mr. Kelly asked what can be done at this point City the City Council made a final decision; therefore, tl Kelly asked if the City can step in on then behalf to wall up. Planning Manager MacHott stag &e `.Alhp v� required to come to City Hall for landscaping arid�fe Planning can talk to them at that fime However, he they will put up a block wall becauselthey{would ha f wall as well Chairman Blake state ha they are meeting and speak�at the p is forum iiss"ion and the City on would have been t=Ythat time. ,ttorney Main indicated that s cannot be °appeared. Mr. equest to 7- Eleven to put a 'fhe 7-Eleven, `applicant is cing plan approval and that dicated that he doubts that r down the retaining to the next City Council address their concerns. Commissioner Morsch askedr4 the public Ciofce was posted around the vicinity. Planning Manger Mee ott stat'. ,atha�� the notice was posted at the project facing r'e� v,noticb here mail e out to property owners, and were also published in the paper 1141 tr Mr. Kelly ated that hd,c ntacted the property owner about four months ago and also tried tgemmunicae with the architect and the project manager and who didn't return rhos calls He indicated that he wasn't able to attend the public meeting becausi,ewsyout of the country and wanted to know where he should go from there. F Planning Manager MacHott stated that Planning will talk to 7- Eleven when they come in with their landscaping and fencing plans and try to get fencing on the back property line but they cannot change their conditions of approval. Mr. Kelly asked about the corner fencing at 7- Eleven because there is no fence there currently. Planning Manager MacHott stated that there was a fence there but is no longer there and discussed the fencing that is proposed through the conditions of approval. He stated that he would notify 7- Eleven that the fencing at the corner needs to be replaced. PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 3 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS) 1. Minutes for the following Planning Commission meeting(s) a. June 18, 2013 b. July 16, 2013 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission �p„prove the June 18, 2013, and July 16, 2013, Planning Commission I400"Utes., Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and approve the Planning Commission Min to change "Chairman O'Neal" to "Vice F; minutes; Motion passed 5 -0. f, Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and see approve the Planning Commission Mi passed 5 -0. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS) bVA(ce Chairman Gray to ine 18113; with revision W O'Neil #_Tough out the I dy Vice Chairman Gray to of July 16, 2013; Motion 2. Minor Design Review A request fdr a 2,171,s quare foot single - family residence wt h�an 'a" 40 fed 571 sggare foot two -car garage located on the north side of Rottery S,f %et (APN. 37425 -012). Recommendations ��Ff � y� {{ tlopt Resoltior, No2Q13 ;Resolution of the Planning Commission ,X .: — ofJthe City of La EIsirtore`' California, approving a Minor Design Review far, 2,171 sgU%p foof single- family residence with an attached 571 square;_foot two chi' ?garage located on the north side of Pottery (APN: 374 - 374- 0412), bed on the Findings, Exhibits, and subject to the attached Cpnditions of Approval. Agustin Resendiz presented the Staff Report. Commissioner O'Neal asked if the application was submitted on June 13, 2013. Associate Planner Resendiz stated yes. Commissioner O'Neal complimented him for expediting the application quickly. Commissioner Morsch asked about the setback and dedication. Planning Consultant Resendiz stated that the applicant would revise the plans to meet the City's requirement. PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 4 of 7 Commissioner Jordan stated that in the second sentence of Condition 71, the word should be "As- built ". Planning Manager MacHott confirmed that this will be corrected. Commissioner Jordan asked the architect why there weren't more windows put in the homes on some of the elevations. The architect, Luis Ferreyra stated that there were not more windows added so as to add privacy for the property owner. Commissioner Jordan stated that the front elevation looks nice. Commissioner Morsch asked if a grading plan was done. Mr. Ferreyra stated that the grading plan hasn't been finished yet. He stated th%atwo small retaining walls will be built at the front setbacks. Chairman Blake asked about the topography requirement Associate Planner Resendiz stated that when staff had the protect,csip revievit meeting, the issue was addressed to the property owner who , indicated that he nrpuld provide a grading plan which will be submitted prior the issuance of the��b�ldirg permit that meets the building requirements. LaRon Scott, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that &h�, lives across the street from the construction site and asked ho"ng it will take build the house. Planning Associate Resendiz stated that the applicant when �e ,aplicant submitted the plans to the City, he indicated that he wou�"(o dike to stall 6nstruction as soon as possible.` 4. Mr. Ferreyra status that she �Gnnot speak for he ner but they will be starting construction with fnonth Chairman Blake stated� i tonce�t building permit is issued, asked how long is it good for�P�I'60n1r g Manager MacHnif stated that the Building Permit is good for six months and cat beextended for an additional six months. Mr. Scott-'�,Asked about h" urs of,�, onstruction requirements, and also asked about the roadwaay .access Planning Manager MacHott stated that the roadway construction`ispnditiorrcl as Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and no construction dSatu ays and Sundays. He noted that the applicant will have to comply with N aI Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Requirements (NPDES) in order. eep any debris and dust off of the street. Mr. Scott asked if there will be a road closure. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that there is no planned road closure but there may be traffic control in front of the house. He stated that if any residents have concerns or complaints about the project to direct any complaints to the Engineering Department at City Hall, and a building inspector will be notified. Mr. Scott asked if the applicant will be on a septic tank. Planning Associate Resendiz stated that they will be connecting to sewer. PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 5 of 7 Tianna Scott, resident of Lake Elsinore, asked if there is a completion requirement for the project. City Attorney Mann stated that if construction stopped and the applicant abandoned the project, it would go into nuisance abatement and the applicant would have some time to fix it. At some point, the City would come in and tear it down. Ms. Scott asked if a there is a maximum number of residents that have to live in an area for there to be stop sign and traffic signal requirements. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the City is required to do a "Stop Warrant Study" for the placement of stop signs. Mr. Scott asked what the City's requirement is for Director Seumalo discussed the required street widf Mr. Scott asked if there will be a retainer wa1 `bui didn't know if the applicant was going to by a r e t Chairman O'Neal agreed with Commissio06, IV applicant should have examined the grading moire Chairman Blake asked if the appllc�rt `, gl reed with Mr. Ferreyra stated yes. = ' / r �y rlr .c�r1�' Chairman Blake stateoj4t,,he is pleased ;uvith the r width. Public Works jjding setback. Mr. Ferreyr ^stated that he ng wall. h's commnt that the Ily. Conditions of Approval. ja Motion by Comma syoner 4" sch and seconded by Commissioner Jordan to approve Resolution 'Nfl s 201'1 -70, a Reso )tfon of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsmae C`aliferts approving a Minor Design Review for a 2,171 square',fi o %Single l amity Residence with an attached 571 square foot two cargarage locite on the forth side of west Pottery Street. (APN: 374 -025- 012); Motion passed S7U 3. Rei&ntial Desid" Review No. 2013 -01 (Modification) — A request to modif fhe Conditlb�s of Approval pertaining to stop sign installation Recommenda'ion It is recommended that that the Planning Commission approve the deletion of Condition No. 71 of the Residential Design Public Works Director Seumalo presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Jordan asked if the application can be approved administratively instead of coming before the Planning Commission. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that since the Conditions of Approval were approved by the Planning Commission, the only way to remove or modify any Conditions would PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 6 of 7 be to bring back to the Planning Commission so that the public can have an opportunity to review the Condition. Commissioner Morsch suggested putting in a "View Crosswalk" sign at Norris and Larksberg at Alberhill Ranch Road, and located on the park side (to direct pedestrians to go to Norris. Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Vice Chairman Gray to approve the deletion of Condition No. 71 of Residential Design Review No. 2013- 01; Motion passed 5 -0. BUSINESS ITEMS) None. STAFF COMMENTS Planning Manager MacHott stated that tha ity, Clerks, office is regt e-'s``ting more business cards form the Planning Commis !4ers. e also stafed that Mr. Seumalo is leaving the City and will be joining' y,,i, ren Morelion in the City of Indian Wells and indicated thatnmg Staff appreciates everything he has done. v._. Public Works Director Seumalo staf, "d 1 work for the City of Lake,%Elsinore and, in leave the people hegbbs worked with and; he wishes the bqst�bf, luck t64ommunity [ opportunity to work P.10',, nmg Manager Ma t he appreciated the opportunity to ated f fit it was a tough decision to leave to community. He stated that ✓elopment Director Taylor and for the Chq)r,an Blake said that Mr. 9 §1 alo will be missed. Commissioner Jordan steed that it was awesome working with Mr. Seumalo. He is an asset t6 the an will be missed. Commissioner O'tl stated that there is a sight line problem at Heald and Chaney Streets. He also commended Mr. Seumalo for doing an excellent job and thanked him for all of his work at the City and wished him all of the best. Commissioner Morsch stated that Mr. Seumalo filled the Public Works Director position with dignity and professionalism and hopes he has a very successful career. Commissioner Gray wished Mr. Seumalo the best and stated that he will be missed. He also commended Chairman Blake for his position as Chairman. PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 6 of 7 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of August 20, 2013 Page 7 of 7 Chairman Blake stated that Mr. Seumalo is patient, prepared, diligent, deliver with dignity, and professional. Chairman Blake stated that the September 3, 2013, Planning Commission, will be cancelled and the next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on September 17, 2013. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Blake adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m. "��,; u The regular Planning Commission meeting of Se 3, 2013, will be :4 cancelled. The next regular Planning Commissn meg will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at the Senior Apt��ritl Cente,,located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530 Attest: Richard J. MacHoll Planning Manager Blake, Chairman ;:Lake Elsinore PC October 1, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 7 of 7