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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-03-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:09 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS O'NEAL, GONZALES, FLORES, MENDOZA, ZANELLI ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Also present were: Director of Community Development Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Public Works Director Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) No requests to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Chairman O'Neal stated that all five (5) Items would be pulled from the Consent Calendar. 1. Minor Design Review of aSingle-Family Residence located at 31089 Illinois Street (APN: 379-212-012). Applicant, Jay Hattabaugh, 17541 Barkschatt Dr., Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Zanelli commended the applicant for taking a responsible developer's approach in installing the sewer systems. PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 3. Minor Design Review of two (2) Single-Family Residences located at 207 and 209 Poe Street (APN's: 374-253-006 and 007). Applicant, Wah Taing, 15060 Heather Lane, Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. 5. Minor Design Review for aSingle-Family Residence located at 414 E. Hill Street (APN: 377-312-006) Chairman O'Neal asked if the developer was present. Associate Planner Resendiz stated that the developer was contacted but could not attend the Planning Commission meeting. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chair Gonzales recused themselves from the Planning Commission meeting for Item Numbers 2 and 4 because they live within 500 feet of the respective projects. Chairman O'Neal stated that Commissioner Zanelli be conducting the meeting for these Items only. 2. Minor Design Review of two (2) three-story single-family dwelling units located at 16782 & 16784 Lash Avenue (APN's: 378-263-023/024) Applicant, Gary Goh, 111 Mohr Street, Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Flores was concerned about water service availability in case of fires in the area. Community Development Director Preisendanz said EWD forwarded a letter to the City indicating that the hydrants that are located in the vicinity of the project would not be sufficient for fire suppression. Therefore, a Condition would need to be added to the Conditions of Approval, requiring that a hydrant be installed for this project. Commissioner Zanelli asked that the Condition that will be added will state that the installation of the six (6) inch hydrant be installed on the twenty four (24) inch main. He also had concerns about the high back slope on the project and wanted to know if there were any additional retaining wall requirements that the City could allow to be installed. Community Development Director Preisendanz said that staff was recommending that the Planning Commission continue this item to resolve the grading issues regarding the retaining wall. PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 Commissioner Mendoza stated that all of his concerns were addressed, and agreed to continue this Item. Commissioner Zanelli stated that all of his concerns were also addressed and asked the applicant if he had any comments. The applicant requested that the project be continued to the next Planning Commission meeting. Community Development Director Preisendanz asked that the project be continued to April 17, 2007. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0, TO CONTINUE A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW OF TWO (2) THREE-STORY SINGLE- FAMILY DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT 16782 & 16784 LASH AVENUE TO APRIL 17, 2007. 4. Minor Design Review of two (2) two-story single-family dwelling units located at 16432 and 16434 Gunnerson Street (APN's: 378-244-011 /018) Applicant, Ji Li, representing Ding Xin, 2837 Onyx Way, West Covina, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Zanelli stated that he went by the project site and there has been fill work done and confirmed with the applicant that no permits or grading plans had been submitted as this point. The applicant stated that was correct. Community Development Director Preisendanz clarified that the locations on Lash and Gunnerson do not have permits for grading. He stated that the City does have concerns because a grading permit is needed to dump dirt on property and the applicant needs a grading plan in order to excavate dirt from his other site. Therefore, a grading permit needs to be submitted. The applicant stated that he would submit a grading plan within the next few days. Commissioner Zanelli asked Public Works Director Seumalo to discuss the compaction issues. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that engineering will enforce the grading regulations that are in place. Therefore, no additional grading will take place until the grading plans have been approved. Commissioner Mendoza stated that he was concerned about the drainage for the surrounding residents and as long as the grading issue is resolved he said he would approve the project. PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 The applicant stated their Civil Engineer will take care of the grading issues so that they can get the Building Permit. Commissioner Flores said as long as the applicant is willing to comply with the inspectors he said the applicant should be allowed to continue. Associate Planner Carlson read revised Condition Number 2 of the Conditions of Approval regarding the time limit appeal from ten (10) to fifteen (15) days. The applicant agreed to the revised Condition. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 3-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-69, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO (2) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT 16432 AND 16434 GUNNERSON STREET WITH REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chair Gonzales returned to the meeting to complete the balance of the Consent Calendar. 1. Minor Design Review of aSingle-Family Residence located at 31089 Illinois Street (APN: 379-212-012) Chairman O'Neal asked Associate Planner Resendiz to read the changes that were made to the Conditions of Approval. Associate Planner Resendiz read the changes that were made to Condition Numbers 1 & 2 of the Conditions of Approval. He also stated that the Affordable Housing Condition should be applied to the Conditions of Approval. Applicant, Jay Hattabaugh, wanted the Affordable Housing Condition clarified. Community Development Director Preisendanz clarified the Affordable Housing Condition to Mr. Hattabaugh. Mr. Hattabaugh read and agreed with the revised Conditions of Approval MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-67, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 31089 ILLINOIS STREET WITH REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 3. Minor Design Review of two (2) Single-Family Residences located at 207 and 209 Poe Street (APN's: 374-253-006 and 007). Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Associate Planner Resendiz to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Associate Planner Resendiz provided an overview of the project. He revised Condition Number 1, and added a Condition to the Conditions of Approval regarding a sign be posted at the project site indicating the hours of construction. Applicant, Wag Taing, 15060 Heather Lane, Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of approval including the revised added Conditions. Chairman O'Neal asked the applicant if he was planning on living in one of the residences. The applicant stated that his family will be living in both residences. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zanelli said they are nice looking designs and will be a great improvement to the area. Commissioner Flores said good luck and stated that it will be a great improvement to the area. Commissioner Mendoza said it will be a great addition to the City. Vice Chair Gonzales said they are nice. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-68, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR TWO (2) SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS. 5. Minor Design Review for aSingle-Family Residence located at 414 E. Hill Street (APN: 377-312-006). Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Associate Planner Resendiz to review it with the Commission and answer questions. PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 Chairman O'Neal requested that staff send the applicant a Notice regarding any changes and have him sign and return to staff. Associate Planner Resendiz provided an overview of the project. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice Chair Gonzales stated that he had concerns about the steep driveway, and water drainage due to the steep driveway, and further stated that he had concerns about limited site distance. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that engineering would add a Condition to address the limited site distance in the area and suggested posting a sign enforcing the speed limit of 25 MPH with Police Department enforcement and further stated that the water drainage issue would be addressed at the grading plan check process. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the underground drainage system is proposed on the grading plan. Public Works Director Seumalo said the underground drainage will help but Engineering will also require over land release in case it gets clogged. Commissioner Mendoza said that his concern was also the water drainage and how it would affect the surrounding property owners. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the standards and regulations that the Engineering Division implemented at plan check will protect the house as well as the neighbors and there are standard Conditions that require the property to drain to a public facility. Commissioner Flores said all of his questions were answered. Commissioner Zanelli said he was also concerned about the steep driveway and thought it would be a hazard to go in and out of it for the occupant and the traffic crossing. He would like the Engineering Division to take a close look at the slope of the driveway before continuing with the project. Public Works Director Seumalo will be drafting a Condition addressing this issue MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-70, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR ASINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 414 E. HILL STREET (APN: 377-312- 006).WITH REVISED CONDITION OF APPROVAL PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-APRIL 3, 2007 Public Works Director Seumalo read revised Condition Number 57 of the Conditions of Approval regarding water drainage, site distance and traffic control measures to address the limited site distance in the area. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 6. Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005-07 for the installation of a trestle structure to support utility lines. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:51 pm. Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Planning Consultant Miller to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Miller provided an overview of the project Applicant, Leonard Leichnitz, Lumos Communities, Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. He thanked staff for their hard work on the project and gave the Commissioners a background of the project. Chairman O'Neal confirmed with Mr. Leichnitz that the project was approved on October 11, 2005, and asked at what point does the permit expire. Mr. Leichnitz discussed the Design Review approval which was for one year and stated that he has worked with staff to get an extension because of the problems they have had with Utilities. He commented that it is very difficult to pull the first Building Permit in the first year after the Tentative Map is approved. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:58 pm PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Chairman O'Neal said it is a very nice project. Commissioner Mendoza asked the applicant what will happen to the Race Track once his project goes in. He also stated that it will be a great project once it is completed. Applicant, Mr. Leichnitz, stated that Public Works Director Seumalo is working on coming up with an alternative route that would include possibly Main Street as well as a route towards the stadium. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli and Commissioner Gonzales asked Mr. Leichnitz to describe what the trestle looked like visually. Mr. Leichnitz gave a description of the trestle. PAGE 8 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-71, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) FOR THE ADDENDUM TO MTIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2005-07 PERTAINING TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33370. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-72, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2005-07 FOR A TREBLE STRUCTURE. 7. Addition of Chapter 17.18 to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding R-M-R Rural Mountainous Residential District. Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Planning Consultant Coury to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project. Chairman O'Neal asked Planning Consultant Coury if Running Deer and Bow Tie would be annexed at the same time and confirmed that they would be going to the Planning Commission and the City Council in July. Planning Consultant Coury said that is correct. Chairman O'Neal asked if there was anyone wishing to speak. Mr. Leichnitz asked staff to clarify the proposed Zoning Ordinance under the existing General Plan or under the new General Plan regarding pre- existing lots. Community Development Preisendanz referred to the Development Code relevant to Legal Non-Conforming uses. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:10 pm. PAGE 9 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-APRIL 3, 2007 PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice Chair Gonzales said he was okay with the project. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY GONZALES, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-73, 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 AN ORDIANCE ADDING CHAPTER 17.18 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE R-M-R: RURAL MOUNTAINOUS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE DECLARATION THEREFOR. 8. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-19 Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:11 pm. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that staff is requesting that this Item be continued to the April 17, 2007 Planning Commission meeting in order to allow the applicant sufficient time to review Conditions of Approval. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY FLORES, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO CONTINUE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-19, TO APRIL 17, 2007, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. 9. Residential Design Review No's. 2006-13 "Broadleaf", 2007-05 "Stonefield", and 2007-06 "Silverthorne" for Tract Map No. 30494 (Canyon Hills) Community Development Director Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Planning Consultant Coury to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project. PAGE 10 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 Applicant, Ron Nugroho, Pardee Homes, 1385 Old Temescal Road, Corona, said they are very pleased with the staffs hard work and read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:16 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Mendoza had no questions. Commissioner Flores said good luck to the applicant. Commissioner Zanelli stated that staff has said it was a pleasure working with Pardee Homes and looked forward to more projects. Applicant, Rick Santee, Pardee Homes, said they are very pleased to work in the City of Lake Elsinore and they are looking forward to upgrading the Canyon Hills area. Vice Chair Gonzales said he is glad to see single-story houses in the Canyon Hills area and it is a very nice project. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION N0. 2007-74, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-75, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2006-13 FOR BROADLEAF THREE-PLAN MODEL HOME COMLEX WITHIN TRACT MAP NO. 30494. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-76, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2007-05 FOR STONEFIELD THREE-PLAN MODEL HOME COMLEX WITHIN TRACT MAP NO. 30494. PAGE 11 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-77, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2007-06 FOR SILVERTHORNE THREE-PLAN MODEL HOME COMPLEX WITHIN TRACT MAP NO. 30494. Commissioner Mendoza asked the applicant when they are planning on starting the project. The applicant stated that they will be starting the project this month. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the Grand Ortega intersection improvement and Lakeshore Drive Street Lights will also be moving forward. Machado Roadway is closed to due to a storm drain installation project by Corman Leigh and will be re-opened prior to school returning to session next Monday. Planning Consultant Coury had no comments. Planning Consultant Miller had no comments. Associate Planner Carlson had no comments. Community Development Director Preisendanz introduced Planning Intern Joe Bitterolf to the Planning Commission. Community Development Director gave the following updates: • There will be a Quarterly Developer's meeting on April 11, 2007, at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Cultural Center to discuss the Landscape Ordinance regarding increasing the landscaping requirements. Also items of discussion will be the TIFF update, and the TUMF and MSHCP fees. • There will be a Joint Study Session with the Planning Commission and EWD on April 17, 2007, at 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm to discuss water concerns and water availability. Chairman O'Neal asked Community Development Director Preisendanz if he also invited property owners within Country Club Heights and the Large Water District. Community Development Director Preisendanz said yes. Commissioner Zanelli asked if there would be a Fire Department Representative present. PAGE 12 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 3, 2007 Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that both the Fire Department Representative and the local Fire Marshal were invited. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zanelli thanked the staff for their assistance in reviewing the Items on the Agenda. Commissioner Flores suggested two (2) items that he would like presented at the Planning Commission and EWD Joint Study Session. 1) General Outlay of the entire distribution system for the Small Water Agency, including hydrant location and its capacity and reservoirs. 2) The amount of customers EWD currently serves and specifically, the main distribution line size. Commissioner Flores also thanked staff for their help, particularly on the fire hydrant issues. Commissioner Mendoza thanked staff. Vice Chair Gonzales thanked staff Chairman O'Neal would like staff to prepare a Study Session for the Planning Commission regarding the MSHCP. Community Development Director Preisendanz said absolutely. Chairman O'Neal stated to the Commissioners that he and the Community Development Director Preisendanz would be meeting once a week to review the Planning Commission's Agenda which would allow him to know what is going to be on the Agenda in advance. He also stated that this would also set a precedent for the Planning Commission's Chairman in the future. The Planning Commissioner's all agreed that it is a good idea. Chairman O'Neal made a request to the City Attorney that a form be put in writing stating that the applicant has "Read and Understands Conditions of Approval", and is required to sign it prior to the Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings. He will ask the applicant if they have read and agree with the Conditions of Approval, thereby, the City has a signed copy and a taped record. ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIRMAN O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:32 pm. PAGE 13 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTE Respectfully Submitted, // ~/ Kris Herrington ((J/ Office Specialist III ATTEST: Rolfe Preisendanz, Director of Community Development