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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-16-2007 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2007 CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M. Chairman O'Neal called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice - Chairman Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE- CHAIRMAN GONZALES (� COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were Community Development Director Preisendanz, Planning Manager Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Santana, Senior Planner Harris, Planning Consultant Coury, Associate Planner Resendiz, Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS Hector Zubieta resident of Lake Elsinore expressed his concern from comments made from a member of the Planning Commission regarding the designs of his homes after the last Planning Commission meeting. I The following items were listed on the Consent Calendar for Planning Commission approval: F r Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 2 of 14 1. Minutes for the Following Planning Commission Meeting(s) a) April 17, 2007 Recommendation: Approve as submitted 2. Joint City Council /Planning Commission Special Study Session Meeting Minutes for February 1. 2007. Recommendation: Approval Recommendation: Approval RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -179 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A CONVENTIONALLY BUILT, SINGLE STORY, SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 17002 ROSE AVENUE. 5. Minor Design Review of a Single - Family Residence located at 30348 Baum Avenue (APN: 375 - 324 -027) Recommendation: Approval RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -181 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A CONVENTIONALLY BUILT TWO (2) STORY SINGLE - FAMILY DWELLING UNIT LOCATED AT 30348 BAUM AVENUE. It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli, and seconded by Commissioner Flores to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 5, exclusive of Item No. 4. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 3 of 14 ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO.4 Q Commissioner Zanelli indicated the purpose of pulling this item for discussion was due to the fencing. He asked the applicant about the chain link fence that is in the rear of the property which was damaged during construction. The applicant (name was not entered into the record) stated that the fence was that way prior to construction of the retaining wall and the chain link fence would eventually be removed. Commissioner Mendoza thanked the applicant for his patience. Commissioner Flores spoke of Condition No. 50 and suggested adding the word "department"and asked the applicant if the grading has been completed and was there a grading permit pulled. The applicant indicated that he was told that a grading permit was not necessary. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo indicated that staff reviewed the project and felt that a grading permit would be necessary. It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza, and seconded by Vice - Chairman Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -180, approving Minor Design Review of a Single - Family Residence located at 408 N. Lewis Street. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE I ABSTAIN: NONE Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 4 of 14 5. Recommendation: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project. He stated that staff is requesting an amendment and restatement of LEMC Section 17.35.020 which identifies land as open space. Chairman O'Neal requested any public speakers. There being no public speakers, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales had no comments. Chairman O'Neal requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice - Chairman Gonzales, and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -182, recommending the City Council approve an ordinance amending and restating section 17.35.020 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding residential uses in Open Space Districts and adopt a Negative Declaration therefore. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 5 of 14 6. Deleting and Reserving Chapter 17.06 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding the Resource Conservation Overlay District. Recommendation: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m. Director of Community Development Preisendanz indicated that this is a clean -up item for the purpose of deleting and reserving Chapter 17.06 of the L.E.M.C. He introduced Planning Consultant Coury to review the project with the Commission. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview to the Commission. He indicated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider deleting and reserving Chapter 17.06 and the environmental clearance is provided through the Negative Declaration document and staff would be available to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal requested any public speakers. There being no public speakers Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:18 p.m. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Chairman O'Neal requested a motion. It was motioned by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -183, recommending the City Council adopt an ordinance Deleting and Reserving Chapter 17.06 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding the resource conservation overlay district and adopt a Negative Declaration therefore. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 6 of 14 ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 7. Annexation No. 82, General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -05. and Zone Change No. 2007 -05 — Running Deer Annexation Recommendation: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:19 p.m Project Planner Coury indicated that this is a condition of the Pacific Clay Annexation. He noted that should this parcel not be annexed into the City, it would create a peninsula and therefore contradict what LAFCO requires. He noted that there is no development proposed with the annexation. He stated that a negative declaration had been circulated for comments and staff received six (6) responses. He stated that a neighborhood meeting was held on June 28, 2007 for information purposes only. He stated that staff is recommending approval of the project. Chairman O'Neal requested any public speakers. There being no requests to speak, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:23 p.m. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales had no comments. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Commissioner Flores asked if the responses were supposed to be included in the agenda packets. Project Planner Coury indicated that it is not a normal procedure to include them. Chairman O'Neal had no further comments and requested a motion. It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -184, recommending to the City Council adoption of Negative Declaration No. 2007 -03 for Text Amendment No. 2007 -04, Text Amendment No. 2007 -05, General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -05; Zone Change (Pre -Zone) No. 2007 -05; and Annexation No. 82 for the Running Deer Territory. The following vote resulted AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 7 of 14 NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -185, recommending the City Council request LAFCO commence proceedings to annex approximately 589 acres of land into the corporate boundaries of the City of Lake Elsinore (Annexation No. 82). The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Vice - Chairman Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -186, recommending to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -05. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -187, recommending the City Council approve an ordinance effecting Zone Change (Pre -Zone) No. 2007 -05. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 8 of 14 VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI 91 NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Recommendation: Approval Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Senior Planner provided an overview of the project to the Commission. He noted that all eighteen spaces within the Parcel Map would be sold separately and that CC &R's would go along with the map to establish landscape, parking lot and building maintenance. He requested that a Uniform Sign Program be established, the parking lot striping is re- painted, and the landscaping along Mission Trail is re- planted. He indicated that Parcel Map No. 35070 and the CUP are consistent with the LEMC and recommends approval based on the findings, exhibits and is subject to the Conditions of Approval. Chairman O'Neal requested the applicant approach the podium. Russell Westwood applicant for the project indicated that he would be available to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal requested anyone to speak either for or against the project. There being no public speakers, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:31 p.m. and requested Commissioners comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked if there are any current tenants. Russell Westwood replied that all units are currently occupied. Commissioner Zanelli had no questions. Commissioner Flores had no questions. Commissioner Mendoza had no questions. There being no further Commissioner comments, Chairman O'Neal requested a motion. Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 9 of 14 It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -188, recommending that the City Council adopt findings that the entitlements are consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Vice - Chairman Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -189, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -15. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -190, recommending City Council approval of Tentative Condominium Parcel Map No. 35707 for Mission Trail Office /Commercial Building 9. Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -12 for a drive through lane located at Planning F Area No. 4, Building No. 18 within the Canyon Hills Market Place, Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:34 p.m. Planning Consultant Coury provided background regarding the project. He indicated that this is only for the drive thru lane and stated that the tenant is unknown at this time. He stated that when a tenant has been identified the tenant would be required Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 10 of 14 to submit a design review application for Planning Commissions approval. He noted staff recommends approval of the project and that the applicant is available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Mark Radlow applicant for the project indicated he would be available to answer any questions that the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal requested any public speakers to speak either for or against the project. There being no public speakers, Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the dais for Commissioners comments. Commissioner Zanelli had no comments. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales had no comments. There being no further Commissioner comments, Chairman O'Neal requested a motion. It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt findings that the entitlement is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Vice- Chairman Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -192, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -12. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 11 of 14 VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE 10.Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -13 for outdoor dining area to accommodate a restaurant located at Planning Area No. 4, Building No. 16 within the Canyon Hills Market Place. Chairman O'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 p.m. Project Planner Coury provided a brief overview of the project. He indicated that this project is within the Canyon Hills Market Place that would approve outdoor dining to include tables, chairs, umbrellas, potted plants and landscaping in the area. He stated staff recommends approval of the project and that the applicant is in the audience. Mark Radlow applicant for the project indicated he would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman O'Neal requested any public speakers. Chairman O'Neal closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m. Commissioner Flores had no comments. Commissioner Mendoza had no comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked the applicant if he has had any prospective tenants inquire about the site. Mark Radlow stated no one specific has submitted any plans for occupancy. Vice - Chairman Gonzales asked what type of protection would be used to protect the diners from vehicles. Mark Radlow replied that typically artificial plants are used to screen the area. It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Flores to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -193, adopting findings that the entitlement is exempt from the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 12 of 14 The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE It was motioned by Commissioner Flores and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -194, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -13. The following vote resulted: AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 11. Uniform Sion Program Modification No. 2007 -07 "Lake Elsinore Outlet Stores" Recommendation: Continuance Community Development Director Preisendanz indicated that staff is requesting a continuance of the proposed project to the November 6, 2007 regular Planning Commission meeting. It was motioned by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue Uniform Sign Program Modification No. 2007 -07 "Lake Elsinore Outlet Stores" to the November 6, 2007 regular Planning Commission meeting. The following vote resulted: Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 13 of 14 AYES : CHAIRMAN O'NEAL VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER FLORES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He spoke of the City's Safe Candy Night that will occur on October 31St from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Main Street. • He provided an update of the Allan Street improvements and indicated that he has been in touch with the contractor and progress is being made. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman O'Neal commented on the following: • No comments. Vice- Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • He spoke of the resent annexations that have been coming to the City and how LAFCO wants to clear up "islands" (pockets of land). • He spoke of the drainage issues off Mission Trail. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner Flores commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • No comments. Planning Commission Meeting October 16, 2007 Page 14 of 14 FADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the November 6, 2007, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman O'Neal adjourned the meeting at 6:49 PLANNING COMMISSIONMAN Respectfully Submitted, 0 . DA A PORCHI= OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT