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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-07-2006 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MARCH 7, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:02 PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Office Specialist Alexen led the Pledge Of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: O'NEAL, GONZALES, LAPERE LARIMER, Also present were: Community Development Director Preisendanz, Deputy City Attorney Miles, Engineering Manager Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson, Project Planner Coury, Associate Planner Resendiz, and Office Specialist Alexen. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-A¢endized items) Dan iJhlry, 137 Graham Ave., Lake Elsinore, addressed the traffic signal at Auto Center Drive and Franklin St. Engineering Manager Seumalo noted that the power poles in that location would be moved in order to accommodate the realignment of the intersection. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minor DesiEn Review of a Sinele Family Residence located at 91 Elm Street (APN 373-221-034) MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED WITH A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MARCH 7, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2. Variance No. 2005-02 and Minor Design Review for a new 1.681 square foot two- storv Single-family residence located at 1250 Cole Street. 6:06:49 PM Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing Community Development Director Preisendanz noted that the proposed project had been presented at the previous Planning Commission Meeting. He requested Assistant Planner Resendiz review the project with the Commission and answer questions. Assistant Planner Resendiz provided an overview of the proposed project. He noted that the lot was 5,000 square feet with a total building footprint of 1,300 square feet, equivalent to 26%. He noted a 20 foot right-of--way dedication along Avenue 6 and a 5 foot side yard dedication along Cole St. He noted that the project did not meet the minimum setback requirements in the district. He detailed that architecture. He stated that the applicant was not present. 6:09:58 PM Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner LaPere requested that cell phones are turned off. He addressed the setbacks for the project. He confirmed the dedication of 5 feet on both sides. He requested clarification of the variance. Assistant Planner Resendiz stated that the variance was for the side of the property along Cole St. He indicated that a public right-of--way required 15 foot side yard setbacks, and the variance requested 10 feet. Engineering Manager Seumalo noted that it met the minimum standard. Commissioner LaPere addressed the south elevation and the solid wall. He concurred with staffs recommendation. Commissioner Gonzales addressed the property along Avenue 6 and clarified that a variance was not requested for that area. Assistant Planner Resendiz noted that the dedication on Avenue 6 was met. Comrissioner Gonzales clarified that the variance was along Cole St. Chairman O'Neal noted his concern with the foot print of the dwelling exceeding 26% of the lot. He addressed the orientation of the project on the lot. He noted discrepancies in the measurements reflected on the plans. He noted the need for professional architectural plans. Agenda I[em No. Page of PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MARCH 7, 2006 Assistant Planner Resendiz addressed the orientation of the house. He indicated that the placement of the driveway was away from Avenue 6 to accommodate traffic concerns. He noted the limitations of the lot. He stated that he had requested additional amenities for the windows and architectural enhancements. There was further discussion regarding the orientation of the house and driveway. There was clarification of the calculation of the total square footage of the footprint of the house and total lot azea. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 2-1 WITH O'NEAL CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO PASS RESOLUTION NO. 2006-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2005-02 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1250 COLE STREET. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 2-1 WITH O'NEAL CASTING THE DISSENTING VOTE TO PASS RESOLUTION N0.2006-24, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW OF A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 1250 COLE, 3. Commercial Desien Review No. 2005-09, Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-20. Variance No. 2005-07, Uniform Si¢n Program No. 2005-02 for the proiect know as the Viscava Villaee Center. 6:23:37 PM Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing. Community Development Director Preisendanz provided a brief overview of the proposed project and requested Project Planner Coury review the project with the Commission and answer questions. Project Planner Coury provided an overview of the project location at the southeast corner of Lakeshore and Viscaya St. He provided an overview of the design of the commercial retail center. He noted the Contemporary design architecture and additional amenities. He further noted that ultimate street improvements and dedication for Lakeshore Drive is provided for Agenda I[em No. Page of PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MARCH 7, 2006 the project site, however the variance was for on site improvements only. He detailed the individual pads and their square footages. He noted that pad A was a 2,000 square foot restaurant pad to include an outdoor dining area which required a Conditional Use Permit. He detailed the architectural detail of the buildings. He noted that the variance was for the on site improvements only, not the off-site improvements. He noted that the applicant was present. David Mudgett, Timberline Commercial Real Estate, 4507 Orington Rd. Corona Del Mar, Ca. stated his affiliation with Corman Leigh Communities and reiterated the request for the CUP and Variance. 6:31:27 PM Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing. Commissioner LaPere clarified when the signal at Pad A would be installed. Project Planner Coury stated it would be prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. Commissioner LaPere requested that the signal be installed prior to construction due to traffic congestion. He noted his support for the project and his concern with traffic during construction. Commissioner Gonzales expressed his concem with traffic and parking. He noted his support for the project. Commissioner LaPere asked the applicant if he had any qualms about the traffic signal he mentioned. Pete Ayala, Project Manager, Corman Leigh Communities noted that they were making preparations to have the traffic signal installed within a month. Commissioner Gonzales clarified that the median would also be installed immediately also. Chairman O'Neal noted his support for the project. MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006-25, 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 COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2005-09 TO ALLOW FOR THE DESIGN AND Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MARCH 7, 2006 DEVELOPMENT OF A 13,692 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL RETAIL CENTER LOCATED ON 1.5 ACRES OF LAND FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND VISCAYA STREET MOVED BY LAPERE, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-20 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF OUTDOOR DINING FOR PAD G°A" FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND VISCAYA STREET MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY LAPERE AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006-27, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2005-07 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND VISCAYA STREET MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY LAPERE AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2006-28, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2005-02 FOR THE COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER KNOWN AS THE VISCAYA VILLAGE CENTER LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LAKESHORE DRIVE AND VISCAYA STREET NONE Agenda I[em No. Page of PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -MARCFI7, 2006 INFORMATIONAL Community Development Director Preisendanz requested that the Planning Commission cancel the meeting scheduled for March 215` due to a conference that Commissioner Gonzales and he will be attending. STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Preisendanz thanked the Commission for their input on the residential project. He noted that all projects were analyzed by a design review committee which consisted of City and Fire staff. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner LaPere commented on the following: • Stated that detail was important and noted that they needed a net lot squaze footage after dedication in order to get a cleaz picture of the proposed project. • Thanked staff for their efforts Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: • Stated that he was looking forward to the League of California Cities conference Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: Apologized to the Commissioners and staff for not paying enough attention to project designs. He indicated that two manufactured home projects near his home were not designed by trained architects and contained features that were not consistent with professionally designed home projects. Stated that a manufactured home neaz his home has been sitting on it's wheels for a year and four months with no activity. He requested that action be taken to remove the home from the property. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSIONMINUTES -MARCH 7, 2006 ADJOURNMENT 6:48:22 PM THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIRMAN O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT ON MARCH 7, 2006. Respectfully Submitted, Lisa C. Alexen Office Specialist III ATTEST: olfe Preisendanz, Director of Community Development Agenda I[em No. Page of