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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-2006 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: 6:00:59 PM Chairman O'Neal called the Regular Planning Commission Meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Community Development Director Preisendanz led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: O'NEAL, GONZALES, AND FLORES NONE Also present were: Community Development Director Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, City Engineer Seumalo, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Associate Planner Carlson, and Office Specialist Porche'. PUBLIC COMMENTS INon-Aeendized itemsl None CONSENT CALENDAR Chairman O'Neal requested to pull Items No. 1, 4 and 5. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 1. Minutes Chairman O'Neal indicated that Item No. 1 is the February 21, 2006 regular Planning Commission Minutes. He stated that Commissioner Flores did not attend that meeting and therefore would need to abstain from voting. Chairman O'Neal requested any comments. There being no comments, Chairman O'Neal requested a Motion. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY O'NEAL AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 2/3 WITH FLORES ABSTAINING TO APPROVE ITEM NO. 1, FEBRUARY 21, 2006 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. 4. Minor Design Review of a Sintle-Family Residence located at 1121 Mill Street, APN:-373-094-003 Chairman O'Neal requested the reading of the Staff Report. Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced Associate Planner Cazlson who would provide an overview of the project and answer any questions that the Commission may have. Associate Planner Carlson stated that this is a request to construct a 1,390 square-foot single- family residence located on the north side of Mill Street. He stated that the homes architectural design is considered Craftsman style to include decorative vents, coach lights on either side of the garage and front door entry, inlaid windows with mullions and decorative trim. He stated that Staff has determined that this project meets all of the Design and Development Standards of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and is exempt for CEQA. Associate Planner Cazlson recommends that the Planning Commission approve and adopt a Resolution for this project based on the Findings, Exhibits and is subject to the Conditions of Approval. He noted that there is an added Condition that he would read into the Record. Prior to the issuance of any building permitfor the Project, the Developer shall enter into an agreement with the City and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore to provide (a) IS%of the units constructed in the Project as affordable housing units in accordance with the requirements of Section 33413(6) (2) of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Sections 33000 et seg.), or (b) an alternative Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 equivalent action as determined by the City which may included (without limitation) dedication of vacant land, construction of affordable units on another site, or payment of an in-lieu fee at the rate of $2.00 per square foot of assessable space for each dwelling unit in Project. For purposes of this condition, "assessable space "means all of the square footage within the perimeter of a structure, no including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, patio, enclosed patio, detached accessory structure, or similar area. The amount of the square footage within the perimeter of a residential structure shall be calculated by the building department of the City in accordance with the standard practice of the City in calculating structural perimeters. Associate Planner Carlson stated that this concludes his overview of the project and stated that the applicant is available for questions. Chairman O'Neal requested the applicant to approach the podium. Mr. Regal Luera stated that he is the Architect for the project stated that he agrees to the Conditions of Approval. He asked the Commission and Staff if there is anyway that the affordable housing fee could be avoided. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that it is a requirement of the California Redevelopment Law. Deputy City Attorney Santana stated that the applicant must either pay in-lieu fees or provide affordable housing which the City of Lake Elsinore City Council adopted in December 2005. Chairman O'Neal brought the discussion back to the dais. Vice Chairman Gonzales stated that he liked the project and had no further comments. Commissioner Flores concurred. Chairman O'Neal had no questions for Staff or the Applicant. He highly praised Planning Manager Weiner for coming up with the idea of providing the Planning Commission with the overhead view of the project. He stated that "It helps a lot". MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-Q TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-53, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE . OF MILL STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 200-FEET WEST OF AVENUE 5 AT 1121 MILL STREET APN: 373- Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 094-003 TO INCLUDE THE ADDED CONDITION OF APPROVAL. 5. Minor Design Review of a Sinele-Family Residence located at 12531 Palm Street APN: 375-041-024 6:12:05 PM Chairman O'Neal requested the reading of the Staff Report. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that this is a request for another Minor Design Review of asingle-family home and requested Associate Planner Carlson to go over the project with the Commission and answer any questions that they may have. Associate Planner Carlson stated that this project is to be located at the northeast side of Palm Street approximately 30-feet west of Illinois Street, within the Specific Plan J in Country Club Heights. He indicated that the applicant is proposing to construct a 1,386 squaze-foot single-family dwelling to include atwo-car garage. He stated that the architectural design is to be considered Mediterranean style to include stone veneer base furring. Associated Planner Carlson stated that the proposed project meets all minimum requirements of the LEMC and is considered exempt from CEQA provisions. He indicated that a Condition was added and read it into the Record. Prior to the issuance of any building permit for the Project, the Developer shall enter into an agreement with the City and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lake Elsinore to provide (a) IS% of the units constructed in the Project as affordable housing units in accordance with the requirements of Section 33413(b) (2) of the California Community Redevelopment Law (Health & Safety Code Sections 33000 et seq.), or (b) an alternative equivalent action as determined by the City which may included (without limitation) dedication of vacant land, construction of affordable units on another site, or payment of an in-lieu fee at the rate of $2.00 per square foot of assessable space for each dwelling unit in Project. For purposes of this condition, "assessable space "means all of the square footage within the perimeter of a structure, no including any carport, walkway, garage, overhang, patio, enclosed patio, detached accessory structure, or similar area. The amount of the sguare footage within the perimeter of a residential structure shall be calculated by the building department of the City in accordance with the standard practice of the City in calculating structural perimeters. Associate Planner Cazlson stated that he would be available to answer any questions however the applicant was not able to attend the meeting. Chairman O'Neal asked Staff if the applicant was aware of this added Condition. Associate Planner Carlson indicated "No". Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the applicant has had many other similar projects with the City and is aware of this Condition. He indicated that he feels the applicant would support this Condition as well. Chairman O'Neal requested the Commissioners comments. Commissioner Flores did not any comments. Vice Chairman Gonzales did not have any comments. Chairman O'Neal stated that the applicant has the opportunity to deny the added Condition and continue on with this project. Commissioner Flores indicated the applicant should be present. Chairman O'Neal stated that the applicant does not need to be present to approve or disapprove the project. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that if the Applicant wishes to appeal the Condition, he may do so. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-54, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF PALM STREET AND APPROXIMATELY 30- FEET WEST OF ILLINOIS STREET AT 12531 PALM STREET APN: 375-041-024 WITH THE ADDED CONDITIONS. 6:20:07 PM Chairman O'Neal requested afive-minute recess. 6:28:49 PM Chairman O'Neal reconvened the meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEMS Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-23 & Commercial Design Review No. 2005-10 for a "7-Eleven" Convenience Store and Gasoline Dispensing Establishment with onsite beer and wine sales. 6:29:35 PM Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing stated that this item before the Commission is a 7-Eleven convenience store, which Staff has requested to continue to the June 20, 2006 Planning Commission. Chairman O'Neal requested comments from the Commission Vice Chairman Gonzales indicated although he would approve to continue this item to the next Planning Commission meeting, he does not approve of this project. Commissioner Flores asked Staff on what the basis is for recommendation of denial. Planning Manager Weiner indicated that the denial is based on concentrated alcohol sales, the design and the location. Chairman O'Neal stated that he concurs with Staffls recommendation to continue the item, however he also does not approve of this project. He recommended Staff and the Commission to be sure to review this project in order to be prepared for discussion at the next Planning Commission Meeting. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing and requested a Motion. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-23 & COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW N0.2005-10 TO THE JUNE 20, 2006 REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. BUSINESS ITEMS 7. General Plan Conformity Determination for proposed Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2006-2007 through 2010-2011 Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced City Engineer Seumalo and requested him to review the item with the Commission, and answer any questions that they may have. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 City Engineer Seumalo stated that this item is a General Plan Conformity Determination for the proposed Capital Improvement Program. He stated that all of the projects are in accordance with the General Plan as described in the Staff Report. Chairman O'Neal requested comments from the Commission. Vice Chairman Gonzales wanted clazification on the paving of Nichols Road to El Toro Road, and wanted to know if that portion belongs to the County of Riverside. City Engineer Seumalo stated that some of the area belongs to County; however this portion in question is belongs to the City. Vice Chairman Gonzales asked if the City will pave the area. City Engineer Seumalo stated "Yes". Vice Chairman Gonzales asked if Dexter has gone to LAFCO yet. Community Development Director Preisendanz indicated "Not yet". Vice Chairman Gonzales asked if the City plans to repair the side streets that aze in desperate need of repair now. City Engineer Seumalo stated that he would need to discuss it with the Public Works Manager. Commissioner Flores indicated that he has many discrepancies on the figures that are in the Staff Report. He first asked City Engineer Seumalo if the plan is a nine year plan. City Engineer Seumalo stated "No sir, it was from the direction of Senior Staff to include unfunded projects, so any project that is projected outside beyond the year 2011 is considered unfunded". Commissioner Flores found discrepancies in the computation on several areas of the Staff Report and reviewed them with the City Engineer. Chairman O'Neal asked City Engineer Seumalo if this is about conformity to the General Plan. City Engineer Seumalo stated "Yes". Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 8 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 Chairman O'Neal stated that looking at the stop lights that are projected to be completed on Main Street would that imply that a stop light on Gunnerson and Riverside Drive would be schedule before Main Street. City Engineer Seumalo indicates that Gunnerson and Riverside Drive is Cal-Trans right-of- way and is consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element. He indicated that this particular area is an intersection that needs to be address. Chairman O'Neal requested Deputy City Attorney Santana to shed some light on this project. Deputy City Attorney Santana stated that she simply wanted to point out that today the Planning Commission is not acting to improve or deny the Capital Improvement Project. She stated that today is to examine the Capital Improvement Plan and determine whether the projects that are listed in the Capital Improvement Program comply with the General Plan Policy's goals and updates, and conform to the General Plan. She stated that to the extent that there are other fmancing glitches that Staff needs to work out, it could be worked on before this goes to City Council. Chairman O'Neal requested a Motion. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY FLORES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO APPROVE AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2006-55, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONFORMS TO THE LAKE ELSINORE GENERAL PLAN. INFORMATIONAL None STAFF COMMENTS Community Develooment Director Preisendanz commented on the followine: He thanked Staff for all the hard work. He thanked Planning Manger Weiner for all of his efforts on improving the presentation of the Staff Reports with the use of the overhead presentation. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 9 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 Planning Manager Weiner commented on the following: • He thanked the Commission and Staff for all of the kind words and Staff would continue their efforts make the discussion of the projects clearer and better to understand. City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He stated that the stripping at Railroad Canyon Road would begin next week. • He stated Railroad Canyon Road interchange is moving forward and expected to be completed by October 2006. • He noted that the Railroad Canyon slope repair would go to bid next week. • He indicated that there is a drainage issue on Spring Street, and would go into construction in two weeks. • He stated that the Ortega and Grand signal would go to bid in late July. • He stated that Centex Homes has a project called North Tuscany and would be constructing homes on Greenwald Road and may cause some significant delays. • He stated lastly, bidding for Lincoln Street Park would open in July 2006. PLANNING COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Flores commented on the following: • He noted that the City would hold it first Company Picnic this Saturday and hopes that he would be able to attend. Vice Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • Thanked Ken and Public Works Department for the repair at Hunt and Hague. Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: • None ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIRMAN O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:oa:aa PM ON NNE 6, 2006. Agenda Item No. Page of PAGE 10 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 6, 2006 liana C. Porche' Office Specialist III ATTEST: Rolfe Preisendanz, Director of Community Development Agenda Item No. Page of