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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-17-2006 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:01 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGLANCE: Engineering Manager Seufnalo led the Pledge Of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: O'NEAL, LARIMER, GON7..ALES, LAPERE ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Also present were: Community Development Director Preisendanz, Deputy City Attorney Miles, Engineering Manager Seumalo, Project Planner Court', Associate Planner Resendiz, Project Planner Miller and Office Specialist Alexen. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Aeendized items) NONE CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman O'Neal pulled Item No. 2 from the Consent Calendar for fixrther discussion. Commissioner LaPere noted a correction to Item No. lb, to amend Chairman O'Neal in the adjournment. Vice Chairman Larimer noted a correction to Item No. la, page 3 of 9 to amend the vote to 3-0. She further addressed Item No. lb, page 2 of 9 and requested that the last sentence read ...accommodate people of all abilities for the future. Chairman O'Neal addressed Item No. la, page 5 of 9 and noted a correction in the last sentence to read, Chairman O Neal stated that he did not like the split. v >L Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 17, 2006 Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the proposed project required additional time to comment on engineering and fire deparhnent issues. The noted that the applicant consented to continue the item to the February 7, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman O'Neal indicated that a Melissa Labayog requested to address the Planning Commission. Associate Planner Resendiz stated that since the item was being continued to a future date, Ms. Labayog departed from the meeting without speaking. There being no further business, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES, .AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0 TO CONTINUE TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 33182 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-28 and Commercial Desitn Review No. 2004-04 for Town and Country Towing, APN 377-120-004. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m. Community Development Director Preisendanz indicated that in order to provide proper noticing as per the Government Code Section Planning and Zoning Law, the project needed to be continued until the February 7, 2006 Planning Commission Meeting. He indicated that the applicant consented to the continuance. There being no further business, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY LARIMER AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-28 AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW N0.2004-04 FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY TOWING, APN 377-120-004 TO FEBRUARY 7, 2006. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 4 - PLP,NNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 17, 2006 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-16: and Commercial Desien Review No. 2005-07 Carl's Jr. (Canyon Hills Market Placel. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. Community Development Director Preisendanz provided a brief overview of the proposed project and requested Project Planner Coury review it with the Commission and answer questions. Project Planner Coury noted that the project location was on pad seven of Planning Area 3 within the Canyon Hills Market Place shopping center. He indicated that the drive thru building occupied approximately eight percent of the total site area. He described the architecture and added amenities. He noted that the project was in conformance with the development standards of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. John Murray, BKI Inc., agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner LaPere concurred with staffs recommendation. Commissioner Gonzales noted his support for the project. Vice Chairman Larimer concurred with staff's recommendation. Chairman O'Neal had no comment. There being no further business, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-16 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A "DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY" LOCATED ON PAD "7" OF PLANNING AREA 3, OF THE CANYON HILLS MARKET PLACE. MOVED BY LARIMER, SECONDED BY LAPERE AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-06, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 17, 2006 COUNCIL APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2005-07, FOR A "DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY" LOCATED ON PAD "7" OF PLANNING AREA 3, OF THE CANYON HILLS MARKET PLACE Mitieated Neeative Declaration No. 2005-05. Zone Change No. 2005-02 and Tentative Tract Mau No. 33486 Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. Community Development Director Preisendanz provided a brief overview of the proposed project and requested Project Planner Miller review it with the Commission and answer questions. Project Planner Miller noted that the proposed project was continued at the Planning Commission Meeting on December 20, 2005. She stated that the applicant was requesting to subdivide 23 acres into 83 lots. She noted that two lots would remain the same size and one lot would be used as a detention basin. She detailed access streets. She noted that the location of the project was an infill lot that had been vacant for more than ten years. She noted a revised condition of approval with corrections provided to the Commission. David Leonard, 1223 University Ave. #240, Riverside, noted that Corman Leigh Communities was the applicant for the project. He stated that the applicant had been working with six different property owners to consolidate the property into one land use plan. He noted compliance with the General Plan. He detailed the layout of the project and added easement area. He indicated that a block wall would be constructed at the rear of the property, 15 feet inside of that property to retain 25 foot access. He addressed circulation and access from Terra Cotta. He detailed the circulation design to avoid high speed traffic through the area. He noted the applicant's intent to extend Clement in order to finish the street off in the northern boundary. He addressed storms drains proposed from Clement to Machado. He addressed Condition No. 14 on page 15 of 23 regarding a Mello Roos CFD. He requested clarification as to if a creation of a Mello Roos CFD would be formed for this project; or if the project being annexed into a larger CFD in the area. He stated that he agreed with the remaining Conditions of Approval. He thanked staff for their efforts. Engineering Manager Seumalo noted that the intention of Condition No. 14 was to have a mechanism for the landscape maintenance. He noted that if the applicant desired to join an existing CFD for that maintenance, staff would be in concurrence with that. Cliff Davidson, 15026 Zieglinde Dr., Lake Elsinore, addressed easements, access from Terra Cotta and the sizes of the homes. Agenda IIem No. Page of PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 17, 2006 David Leonard explained that the ten foot easement from the fence line to the project property line could not accommodate the resident's traffic. He noted that the applicant was adding 15 feet from the property line to the wall. He indicated that the design of the map prohibits access from Terra Cotta. He stated that the lot sizes were 2100 to 3600 square feet with a mix of one and two story homes. Vincent Rogers, 16395 Broadway St, Lake Elsinore, questioned the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and stated that it should have been an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) because the purpose of the R-E lots was for low density housing to minimize the impact on the environmentally sensitive area. He disagreed with increased traffic and speed, He stated that he would not be opposed to keeping the lots estate size. He questioned if the project would include sewer or septic systems. Project Planner Miller indicated that the General Plan was low/medium density, which brought the project into conformance. Community Development Director Preisendanz noted that the EIR in the General Plan addressed the environmental impacts; therefore a mitigated negative declaration was sufficient to address those impacts. He stated that the General Plan for the project area was low/medium density, zoned R-E. He further noted that the zoning was being changed to R-1, which is consistent with the General Plan. He stated that the MND addressed the impacts and mitigated them to less-than significant, therefore an EIR was not required. Project Planner Miller stated that R-1 zoning allowed up to six dwelling units per acre and this project calculates to 3.5 dwelling units per acre, so it is below the maximum allowed units per acre. Dave Leonard stated that the project included sewer. Commissioner Gonzales asked when the traffic signal would go in at Terra Cotta drive. Engineering Manager Seumalo indicated that the traffic signal would go in at first certificate of occupancy. He indicated that the signal was traffic impact fee reimbursable. Vice Chairman Larimer stated that she did not like the smaller lot sizes near larger lots. Commissioner LaPere addressed Condition No. 14 on page 15 of 23 regarding Mello Roos. - He confirmed that the applicant would join an existing CFD. He addressed the block wall design. Dave Leonard stated that the wall would conform to the City's policies regarding the design of the wall and it would be addressed at Design Review. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JANUARY 17, 2006 Commissioner LaPere addressed the storm drain connecting Clement St. and Machado. Dave Leonard explained that the storm drain would begin at Clement St. and runs down to Machado and then north along Machado. Commissioner LaPere clarified that the smallest lot size was 7,200 square feet and the largest lot size was 12,000 square feet. He noted that the City had a minimum required lot size of 6,000 square feet. He noted that the lot sizes and home sizes were reasonable. He further noted the extra effort the applicant had taken with the storm drains to control water; and the decorative block wall. He noted that the EIR was established and addressed the zone change from R-E to R-1. He stated that the applicant proposed 3.5 units per acre although 6 units per acre were allowed. He noted the developers efforts to placate the anxiety levels of the surrounding residents. He concurred with staff s recommendation. Chairman O'Neal reminded the Commissioners that the project included a tract map, zone change and mitigated negative declaration. There being no further business, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:45 p.m. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY LARIIVIER AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-07, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN NO. 2005-OS FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 2005-02 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0.33486 MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY LAPERE AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-1, WITH LARIMER CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2006-08, 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 ZONE CHANGE NO. 2005-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PARCEL(S) SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER'S 379-150-001, 002, 041, 042, 043, & 044 FROM R-E (ESTATE SINGLE-FAMILY Agenda I[em No. Page of