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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-17-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:09 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice Chair Gonzales 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, Planning Consultant Miller, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) No requests to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Chairman O'Neal pulled Item Numbers 1 and 2 from the Consent Calendar. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chair Gonzales recused themselves for Item Number 1 because they reside within 500 feet. 1. Minor Design Review of two (2) three-story single-family dwelling units located at 16782 and 16784 Lash Avenue (APN's: 378-263-023/024) Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and stated that staff requested a continuance of the project until May 1, 2007 PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 Planning Commission meeting in order to address water availability and on-site grading issues. The applicant was not present. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY FLORES, 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. Chairman O'Neal and Vice Chair Gonzales rejoined the Planning Commission Meeting. 2. Minor Design Review of aSingle-Family Residence located at 310 Lewis Street (APN: 374-082-006) Applicant, Saul Arana, 310 Lewis Street, Lake Elsinore, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-78, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR ASINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-12, Tentative Tract Map No. 34837 (for condominium purposes), and Residential Design Review No. 2006-18 for Lakeshore Village Townhomes Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 pm. 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. Applicant, Mel Mercado, Corman Leigh Communities, 32823 Highway 79, Temecula, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval including the modification to Condition Number 6 of the Conditions of Approval regarding construction hours. Planning Consultant Coury read the modification to Condition Number 6 of the Conditions of Approval regarding construction hours. PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17. 2007 REQUESTS TO SPEAK Mr. Elbert Smith, 4491 E. Ridge Gate Drive, Anaheim, distributed a map to the Planning Commission of the proposed development of Lakeshore Village and stated that he owns the 2 '/z acre parcel adjacent to the proposed development. He proposed to the Commission that the integration of the two (2) parcels together could enhance the development and suggested emergency vehicle traffic access and circulation at certain points of the development and his property line. Deputy City Attorney stated that per the Brown Act, the Planning Commission is limited to speaking about the Items listed on the Planning Commission Agenda and the conceptual design of his parcel is beyond the scope of this Agenda. Karen Lang, 31008 Ponderosa Street, said she is living behind the proposed Condominium project and stated her concern that the condos are going to be two (2) stories and she thought that the plans were supposed to be one (1) story. Planning Consultant Coury stated that there is nothing written in the Conditions that identifies that only single stories are to be proposed in that location. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Flores referred Mr. and Mrs. Smith to meet with the Community Development Director at a later date to bring this Item to the Commission. Commissioner Flores asked about street improvement and re-pavement of sidewalks on Gunnerson and also asked if there would be additional stop signs installed. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that Condition Number 49 requires a traffic signal to be installed at that location which is at the main entrance to the project and at the intersection at Gunnerson Avenue. The Conditions also require the developer to conduct a traffic study and implement the results of the approved traffic study. Regarding street improvements at Lakeshore Drive, the project is to include street improvements including curb, gutter and sidewalk and the developer is to deposit the cost for half of the median that is going to go into the street and once the other half is developed, the City reimburses the developer for construction of the median. Commissioner Flores stated that because of safety issues he would like to see the project continue its sidewalk all the way down to Machado Street. Commissioner Mendoza said that after looking at the Tentative Tract Map, he had concerns about the locations of some of the condominiums facing directly into the backyards of various homes near the project. Planning Consultant Coury asked the applicant's Civil Engineer and Architect to address this issue. PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 Steve Stan, KTGY Architects, Irvine, asked the Planning Commission to view the Architectural Packets that were distributed and explained the elevations and architecture of the Condominiums. Vice Chair Gonzales asked the applicant's Civil Engineer to view the Tentative Tract Map and asked about the secondary access road. The civil engineer stated that the Fire Department requested that the road be a full secondary access road, and not be used for emergency purposes. Commissioner Zanelli asked Public Works Director Seumalo to clarify Condition Number 49 regarding signal coordination and improvements at the main entrance. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the signal will be interconnected and coordinated and the Traffic Study will give them the timing to streamline the connections. Commissioner Zanelli also asked Public Works Director that when coming south bound on Lakeshore Drive, will there be a branch off lane. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that there is none required because with the sequence of signal lights, the subsequent impact does reduce the speeds. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:45 pm. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-79, 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 FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH WESTERN RIVERSIDE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITIAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-1, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-80, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-12. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-1, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-81, 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 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 34837. PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 4-1, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-82, 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 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2006-18. 3. Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-19 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 noted that there was an error in the number of units and staff would make corrections on all documents concerning that correction including Resolutions and Conditions of Approval. She also stated that Condition Number 38 of the Conditions of Approval has been changed to the standard Condition for Affordable Housing and read this into the record and then provided and overview of the project. She also stated that the tenants would have 180 days notice once the conversion takes place and an additional 90 days to decide if they want to purchase one (1) of the condominiums. Applicant, Heidi McBroom, Corman Leigh Communities, 32823 Highway 79 South, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:56 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales asked if the applicant has spoken to any of the tenants about selling the property to them. Ms. McBroom said no because they don't have an aggressive timeline in place and are not sure when they are going to do the conversion. Commissioner Mendoza asked Ms. McBroom if the current tenants are aware of the conversion. Ms. McBroom stated no, because they don't have a timeline of when this will happen. They do not want to create an issue with any of the rentals until they have some factual data on how it will affect them. Commissioner Mendoza requested clarification on Certificate of Occupancy of the project. PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 Planning Manager Weiner explained how the Certificate of Occupancy would be issued in order to finalize the conversion from rental unit to single ownership for the actual condominium. Commissioner Flores requested clarification of Condition Number 38 and the Affordable Housing Condition of the Conditions of Approval. Deputy City Attorney Santana clarified Condition Number 38 and Affordable Housing Condition of the Conditions of Approval to Commissioner Flores. Commissioner Zanelli asked if Corman Leigh plans on doing the conversion all at once. Ms. McBroom said it was unknown at this time. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-83, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-05 IS EXEMPT FROM THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-84, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-19 WITH MODIFICATIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO CONDITIONS. 5. Residential Design Review No. 2006-11 Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 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, Heidi McBroom, Corman Leigh, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Requests to speak William Vuist, 276 S. Terra Cotta Road, Lake Elsinore, said he opposes building two (2) story homes in this area. The existing residents are living in single story homes. PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 He feels fortunate to live where there is open space and to be able to have views of the mountains for approximately twenty (20) years. He believes building of two (2) story homes infringes on the current residents views. He also asked if there would be a stop sign at Terra Cotta Road and also a signal light installed at Terra Cotta Road and Lakeshore Drive once the development comes. Public Works Director stated that yes there will be a stop sign installed at Terra Cotta Road and at the project entry. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Mendoza had no questions. Commissioner Flores stated that the project is very nice. He said his concern is fencing that has been torn down and not replaced and wanted to know what the applicant is doing to satisfy those residents that had their fences removed. Ms. McBroom stated that they hoped to get the wall up much sooner and said they have permission from all of the adjacent home owners for construction of a wall in lieu of their older fences. The fence and wall plan is in the second Plan Check, and hopefully will be approved within a week, and they can start immediately. Commissioner Flores asked what height the walls will be. Ms. McBroom stated that the adjacent home owner's signed acceptance of six (6) foot standard walls. Commissioner Zanelli had no questions. Vice Chair Gonzales said he is glad to see there is single story homes going in. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-85, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HAPITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-86, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2006-11 AND CORRESPONDING PAGE 8 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 MODEL HOME COMPLEX FOR THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS MAKENNA COURT. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7:17 pm. 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-08 for a gymnastics and early "Childhood Movement" Facility located at 17945 Collier Avenue within the Collier Avenue Business Center Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Planning Manager Weiner to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Manager Weiner provided an overview of the project. Applicant, Jeremy Thompson, 29061 Lupin Place, Canyon Lake, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Flores asked Planning Manager Weiner if there will be adequate parking with maximum capacity at the facility. Planning Manager Weiner stated yes based on the square footage and the LEMC requires. Commissioner Zanelli said he is glad to see this project come to the City and there will be a lot of kids that will benefit from this. Vice Chair Gonzales asked the applicant if he knew what other units would be occupying the vacant spaces. Commissioner Mendoza had no questions. Chairman O'Neal asked Mr. Thompson where he got the name "Twisting Gymnastics" and stated that it is a nice addition to the City. Mr. Thompson stated that they wanted to develop an area where kids can come and train for gymnastics and have fun recreation for the family. There is a monthly rate charged. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-87, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-08. PAGE 9 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17. 2007 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo said Temescal Canyon at Lake Street is under construction with the installation of conduits and the project is moving forward. The Grand Ortega Intersection and Signal Light Improvement Project is estimated to be completed by the end of May. Also the Draft Capital Improvement Program for the City of Lake Elsinore was distributed to the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation to the City Council for approval and the Study Session will be held this Thursday. He also thanked Administrative Services Director Pressey, Finance Manager Riley, .Cathy Barrozo, GIS Department, and Dina Purvis in Engineering for their help in getting this completed. Planning Manager Weiner said the Planning Commission will be provided with a meeting schedule advising them of various meetings coming up such as Quarterly Developer's meetings, Utilities meeting, etc. and the Commission will be given a monthly update. Chairman O'Neal asked about MSHCP Presentation. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that he spoke to Wendy Worthey, Principal Environmental Planner and asked her to prepare a formal MSHCP Presentation and said he is not sure of the date of the presentation. He also stated that the Quarterly Developer's Meeting has been very productive and one of the discussions was the TIF update. He stated that the weekly meeting with Chairman O'Neal was very productive in reviewing the Agenda. Deputy City Attorney had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli asked if the meeting schedule could be provided to the Commissioners electronically. Planning Manager Weiner stated yes. Commissioner Zanelli asked if the MSHCP Presentation could be presented prior to the upcoming issue on a particular acreage section. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that he would make every effort to do that. Commissioner Zanelli requested the City Manager's Weekly Summary Report electronically. Community Development Director Preisendanz said yes. Commissioner Flores stated his concern about the road on Walnut and Lakeshore Drive and would like Public Works to find a long term solution to this problem. He believes the City could have a liability issue if this is not resolved. He also thanked staff for the input that they have given to the Commission regarding the MSHCP. PAGE 10 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -APRIL 17, 2007 Commissioner Mendoza thanked Planning Manager Weiner for the explanation regarding Tenant Occupancy. He also explained why he voted no on Item No. 3, and voted yes on Item No. 5. Chairman O'Neal stated that he did meet with Community Development Director Preisendanz and the meeting was very productive. He also thanked Deputy City Attorney Santana for her help and said staff is doing a greatjob. ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIRMAN O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 7:36 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Kris Herrington Office Specialist III ATTEST: Rolfe. Preisendanz, Director of Community Development