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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY. JULY 17. 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman O'Neal called the regular Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:03 pm. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Planning Manager Weiner 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, Engineering Manager Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Consultant Miller, Senior Planner Harris, Planning Consultant Donahoe, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agenda Items) No requests to speak. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Chairman O'Neal pulled Item Numbers 2, 3, and 4. 1. Minutes Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2007. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE MEETING MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2007. PAGE 2 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 2. Minor Design Review of a single story, single family dwelling unit located at 16300 Bailey Street (APN: 373-192-015) Staff requested to continue this project. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO CONTINUE MINOR DESIGN REVIEW OF A SINGLE STORY, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 16300 BAILEY STREET. 3. Minor Design Review of a residential duplex located at 410 Scrivener Street (APN: 374-033-006). Architect, Mark Trudeau, 2280 Ynez Street, Laguna Beach, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY GONZALES, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-125, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX PROJECT LOCATED AT 410 NORTH SCRIVENER STREET. 4. Minor Design Review of a single-family dwelling unit located at 16517 Arnold Avenue (APN's: 378-221- 027/028/029). Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that staff is recommending denial of the project due to the design. Applicant, Vass Hymas, 15070 Alvarado Street, Lake Elsinore, stated that he doesn't understand why staff is recommending denial of his project because they have done everything that staff has requested. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zanelli stated that the Commission would like to see architectural renderings instead of hand drawn and he also had concerns about the retaining wall on the property and the fact that there were no permits pulled or inspections done in addition to a required compaction report. The applicant stated that the Building Technician told him that he could build a thirty six (36) inch retaining wall around his property so that there would not be erosion onto the neighbor's property, and a permit would not be required. PAGE 3 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that if there is a slope that is retaining a surcharge, a permit is required. He indicated that he would confirm with the Building Technician that this was done correctly. He also said that the only time a permit is not needed is for a planter wall which has a level backfill and is two (2) feet or under. Commissioner Zanelli said unfortunately there was a lack of communication between the Building Technician and the applicant. He referred the applicant to the Engineering Division regarding structural guidelines for the retaining wall. Commissioner Flores said he viewed the property and questioned whether or not the retaining wall was inspected and certified by Building and Safety. He also had a question about the existing four (4) inch fire hydrant and recommended approval of a standard six (6) inch fire hydrant for safety reasons prior to approval of the project. The applicant indicated that Riverside County Fire indicated that the wart head is within the 500 foot requirement. Commissioner Mendoza asked that the applicant be more specific on the Architectural drawings and to bring it back to the Commission at that time. Vice Chair Gonzales asked what type of roof would be on the proposed project. The applicant indicated that the roof was synthetic straw and met the code. Chairman O'Neal stated that he had a problem with the design of the project and said it did not look like a Tutor home, and the drafting was incomplete. He specified to the applicant that he has fifteen (15) days to appeal the decision of denial to the City Council. The applicant requested to meet with staff to discuss design review. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that staff would be happy to work with the applicant regarding architectural standards for this type of design. Chairman O'Neal suggested a continuance. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY GONZALES, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO CONTINUE A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 16517 ARNOLD AVENUE FOR A DATE TO BE DETERMINED. PAGE 4 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5. Residential Design Review No. 2005-04 for a proposed 8- unit multi-family development located on Riley Street in the Historic Elsinore Overlay District (APN: 374-071-011 & 012) Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 pm. Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided a brief overview of the proposed project and requested Planning Consultant Miller to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Miller provided an overview of the project and stated that she had corrections to Condition Numbers 1, 47, 55, 63, and added Condition Number 72 to the Conditions of Approval. Applicant, Delco Hagan, 280 Walnut Hills Drive, San. Marcos, California, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval, including the corrections to the Conditions. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Flores thanked staff for looking into the matter regarding Condition No. 47 regarding gutter installation requirements. Commissioner Mendoza stated that this project would be a nice addition to the City. Vice Chair Gonzales said the project looks good. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-126, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTION OF FINDINGS THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0 TO APPROVE PAGE 5 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-127, 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 REVIEW NO 2005-04 FOR AN EIGHT (8) UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH CHANGES TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL. 6. Tentative Parcel Map No. 31996 at 16503 Mountain Street Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:36 pm. Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Senior Planner Harris to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Senior Planner Harris provided an overview of the project. Applicant, Michel Knight, 33998 Calle Vista, Temecula, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval with the exception of Condition No. 41. REQUESTS TO SPEAK Harvey Ryan, 17561 Sunny Slope Avenue, Lake Elsinore, said the facility is gorgeous and the businesses in the area will benefit from this project. Applicant, Kay Simonds, 1240 E. Ontario Avenue, Corona, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice Chair Gonzales had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Chairman O'Neal had no comments. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-128, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE PAGE 6 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 31996 AND WAIVER OF FINAL PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS. 7. Annexation No. 79; General Plan Amendment No. 2007-01; Pre-Annexation Zone Change No. 2007-01; Ramsgate Specific Plan No. 89-1, sixth revision (SPA6); Tentative Tract Map No. 32537; Tentative' Tract Map No. 35422; and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2007-01 Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 pm. Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Planning Consultant Donahoe to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Donahoe provided an overview of the project. She stated that the City Attorney's office asked that staff add two (2) conditions to both maps which are Condition No's. 15E and 15F of the CC&R HOA Conditions. Applicant, Christine Zortman, The Shopoff Group, 8951 Research Drive, Irvine, read and agreed with the Conditions of Approval including the new Conditions. She thanked Carole Donahoe, Planning Division, Ken Seumalo and Ed Basubas, Engineering Division, and staff for being diligent in processing the project. REQUESTS TO SPEAK Mike Mathews, 29026 Allan Street, Lake Elsinore, stated that he had complaints about excessive water runoff to the properties near the project and indicated health risks due to the contamination of water run off on the streets. Their homes and properties are being damaged by the increased saturation of soil and their foundations and patios are cracking and septic systems are failing. Mr. Mathews contacted County and City officials with his concerns and they told him that there was no budget to resolve the problems. He asked for help in resolving this situation and requested postponement of any further development. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he will be meeting with Centex Homes regarding the drainage problem and will resolve this situation. He indicated that the Engineering Division is working with Riverside County to advance a Master Plan Drainage project and they are working on resolving funding issues. Community Development Director Preisendanz stated that the project still needs to go through the design review and prior to the issuance of the Building Permit, the City hopes to have this resolved. PAGE 7 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17. 2007 Ms. Zortman stated that the project will not start for another year Mr. Rockwood, 18840 Welch Drive, Lake Elsinore, stated that his concern is the drainage along the property lines on Welch because of all of the development. Public Works Director Seumalo addressed this issue regarding drainage. Ms. Zortman indicated that there will be a future bio swale and detention basin which will pick up all of the water that is going through there historically and will then pull all of the water into a storm drain that they are going to build in the street. At that point, the residents along Welch Drive can decide if they want to abandon the storm drain in place and take back the other twenty (20) feet of their front yard. Mary Fenrable, resident on 3`d Street, Lake Elsinore, stated she is concerned about eminent domain regarding her property. Her other concern is that if a storm drain is built, she asked if it could flood into her property because it has happened in the past. Additionally, she has concerns about the speed of traffic at the entrance and exits of this area and the annexation issue that still exists on 3`d Street. Ms. Zortman stated that the project is taking its own annexation and LAFCO requested the City to pull the rest of the area into the City jurisdiction. She stated that the Engineering Division has reviewed their hydrology reports and they are not "out letting" anywhere off site that would exceed current existing conditions, they are also fixing the drainage on Welch Drive. Ms. Zortman indicated that the Traffic Study for the project provided Mitigation measures. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 7:20 pm. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Mendoza stated. he had concerns about the drainage problem and requested a Condition to be added to resolve this issue before construction starts. Vice Chair Gonzales asked if the City would work with the County to get the drainage problems cleared up. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the City is proactive with the County regarding this situation. Commissioner Zanelli asked Deputy City Attorney Santana to address Ms. Fenrables concerns about eminent domain. Deputy City Attorney Santana addressed the eminent domain question regarding Ms. Fenrable's property. PAGE 8 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 Commissioner Zanelli requested Public Works Director Seumalo to inform the residents of the results of the drainage assessment. He indicated that he liked the project and is confident that it will be a good development. Commissioner Flores recommended adding a Condition stating that prior to any construction being completed, the drainage problems must be fixed. His main concern is the health hazards to the residents and their families. Commissioner Mendoza stated he is also concerned about the health problems to the residents. Commissioner Zanelli stated that he understands the health concerns and the drainage problem but doesn't think it is fair to the Shopoff Group to hold up their project based on problems created by someone else. Chairman O'Neal stated that he agrees with Commissioner Zanelli not to hold the project up and indicated that these issues need to be addressed at the design review. He also stated that Mr. Seumalo has represented that this is a priority. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY FLORES, AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-129, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF FINDINGS THAT THE RAMSGATE APPLICATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP). MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-130, 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 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2007-01 AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM APPERTAINING THERETO. MOVED BY FLORES, SECONDED BY MENDOZA AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-131, 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2007-01. PAGE 9 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-132, 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 PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO.2007-01. MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY GONZALES AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-133, 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 RAMSGATE SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 89-1 SIXTH REVISION (SPAS). MOVED BY ZANELLI, SECONDED BY MENDOZA AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-134, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE COMMENCEMENT OF ANNEXATION NO. 79. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-135, 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. 32537. MOVED BY GONZALES, SECONDED BY ZANELLI AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2007-136, 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. 35422. PAGE 10 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-JULY 17, 2007 BUSINESS ITEMS 8. Uniform Sign Program No. 2007-06 Director of Community Development Preisendanz provided an overview of the project and requested Associate Planner Carlson to review it with the Commission and answer questions. Associate Planner Carlson provided an overview of the project and recommended denial of the project. Applicant, Megan Locke, 183 Collier Avenue, Suite A, Lake Elsinore, addressed the issues regarding the architecture of the sign and the number of panels placed in the sign. Owner, Les Young, Alesco Development Company, stated that the reason why they chose that design was that it reflected the architecture of the rest of the buildings. Chairman O'Neal asked why the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements pertain to a sign. Community Development Director Preisendanz explained the CEQA requirements regarding signs. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Vice Chair Gonzales stated that there were too many panels on the sign. Commissioner Zanelli also indicated that there were too many panels on the sign and suggested the sign to say "Skypark Automotive Center" with the address. Commissioner Flores asked if there was any other additional signage that identified the independent units within the Industrial Complexes located on Corydon? Planning Manager Weiner stated that they didn't take an inventory of the signs that are located on Corydon but from his recollection, there was not a proliferation of movement signs. New developments didn't have any other signs other than on the building. Commissioner Mendoza agreed with staff to deny the project. Chairman O'Neal stated that he agreed with staffs recommendation for denial. MOVED BY MENDOZA, SECONDED BY ZANELLI AND PASSED BY A VOTE OF 5-0, TO DENY UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2007-06. PAGE 11 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo gave the Capital Improvement Plan update. He also thanked staff for their assistance. Planning Manager Weiner stated that Mark Dennis, Information/Communication Manager asked if the Commission would be interested in establishing a City e- mail account. Chairman O'Neal thought this was a great idea. Planning Manager Weiner thanked Vice Chair Gonzales for his patience regarding the Gunder and McPherson Circle grading issues and said that he would keep him abreast of the situation. Director of Community Development Preisendanz stated that the City appreciates Alesco Development Company's business but the City tried to work with Mr. Young but Mr. Young wanted to bring this issue to the Commission. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that there would be a Joint Study Session on July 31, 2007 at 5:00 pm with the City Council regarding design review and a Staff Report would be prepared for the Commission. Deputy City Attorney had no comments. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Zanelli thanked Planning Consultant Donahoe for all of her work on the project and thanked staff for answering all of his questions. Commissioner Flores stated he was concerned about the safety issues at night on Corydon Road located where the light is on Palomar and the extension for drainage where the sidewalk is. Public Works Director Seumalo addressed his concerns and said he would contact the City or County Inspector regarding this. Commissioner Mendoza stated that regarding the Uniform Sign Program project, the City should stay consistent with the number of signs that go into Business Parks. He also indicated that he has gone by various construction sites on Saturday and Sunday and there has been construction activity on those days and requested signs to be posted with the City's contact information if any complaints need to be made. Vice Chair Gonzales thanked Planning Manager Weiner for his assistance regarding Mrs. Alonzo. PAGE 12 -PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -JULY 17, 2007 Chairman O'Neal indicated to Mr. Matthews that he is confident that the Engineering Division will take care of his issues. He also thanked Planning Consultant Donahoe for her excellent presentation regarding the Wasson West project. ADJOURNMENT THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS, CHAIR N O'NEAL ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 8:17 pm., Chairman Respectfully Submitted, Kris Herrington Office Specialist III ATTEST: /~`~~~1~ Rolfe Preisendanz, Director of Community Development