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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Agenda ID# 14-043CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 18, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Blake called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Gray led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Blake Vice Chairman Gray Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: Commissioner Jordan Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Interim Public Works Director Eskandari, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Associate Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS) 1. Minutes for the following Planning Commission meeting(s) February 4, 2014 Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the February 4, 2014, Planning Commission Minutes. Motion by Vice Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Morsch to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 4, 2014; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 2 of 9 NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jordan ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 — A request by KB Homes for approval of building designs for a total of 66 single family detached residential units and related improvements, for a Housing Project located within Tract 28214 -5 of Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan (The Terraces). Recommendation a. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_---, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California adopting findings that the project identified as Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 is exempt from the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). b. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- , A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 Within Tract Map No 28214 -5, based on the Findings and Exhibits, and subject to the proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report. The applicant, Maile Macabio of KB Homes, addressed the Commission. Commissioner O'Neal asked Ms. Macabio if KB Homes is planning on buying more lots from Castle & Cooke. Ms. Macabio stated that KB Homes plans on buying more lots, depending on how the market goes with the 66 lots. Commissioner O'Neal asked when area -wide street improvement would be constructed and wanted to know who was responsible for the improvements. City Attorney Leibold stated that the master developer, Castle & Cooke, does have responsibility for the improvements but that she could not provide the specifics regarding the individual improvements in question. Ms. Liebold offered to check into the timing of the improvements and how many building permits had been issued to date and to report back to the Commission; if they would like that information. Commissioner Morsch requested that the applicant label the plans that are in the exhibit for clarification because it was not clear. Vice Chair Gray stated that this is a well thought out plan. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 3 of 9 Chairman Blake asked the applicant if there is a limitation on the lawns due to the water shortage in California. The applicant stated yes. Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Vice Chairman Gray to approve Resolution No. 2014 -03, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the project identified as Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 is exempt form the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jordan Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Vice Chairman Gray to approve Resolution No. 2014 -04, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 within Tract Map No. 28214 -5; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jordan 3. Minor Design Review — A request for a 1,450 square foot Single - Family Residence with an attached 475 square foot two -car garage located on the west side of East Hill Street (APN:377 -311 -012). Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2014- A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving a Minor Design Review for a 1,450 square foot Single - Family Residence with an attached 475 square foot two car garage located on the west side of east Hill Street (APN: 377 - 311 -012), based on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Associate Planner Resendiz presented the Staff Report. Doralee Broady, resident in Lake Elsinore (Hill Street), stated that Hill Street has no sidewalks and has potholes on the street. She indicated that she has lived there for 10 years but nothing has been done about it. The neighbors don't take City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 4 of 9 care of their property and have junk everywhere and it makes the rest of the neighborhood look bad. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari stated that the project's developer is responsible to construct their frontage improvements which includes the 6 ft. wide sidewalk and noted that if Hill Street is programmed for improvements for future years and as funding becomes available from gas tax or CDBG funding, the City will be looking at building further sidewalks and noted that it is planned for the next five years. She stated that the streets are being worked on and Main Street is about to get the rehab and there are areas near Pottery that were just redone. Chairman Blake asked Interim Public Works Director Eskandari to address the issue of the damaged City streets. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari stated that residents should contact the Public Works Department and identify the areas that have potholes and the Public Works (Traffic Operation) will visit the site and do temporary repairs of the potholes. She noted that the street as a whole is part of the five year "Capital Improvement Program ". Howard Feinstein, resident of Lake Elsinore (Hill Street), asked if the developer is only going to build the sidewalk that encompasses the entire street and not just the new project because the rest of the street is all dirt. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the City can only condition the specific property to build its own improvements and cannot require the developer to build sidewalks in front of other people's property. He stated that in order to do a sidewalk along the entire street, it has to be part of the Capital Improvement Program which Ms. Eskandari staffed is planned over a five year period. Josefe Carrasco, resident of Lake Elsinore (Hill Street), also stated that there are no sidewalks on his street and indicated that there is a lot of illegal activity in the area. He stated that the historic area needs to be cleaned up and suggested the residents volunteer to help clean the area up because it has potential to be beautiful. Chairman Blake stated that the Sheriffs Department has a Neighborhood Watch Program and encouraged him to call the Police if anything illegal is going on. He suggested attending the City Council meetings regarding the need for sidewalks. The applicant, Jay Hattabaugh of Lakeshore Homes Development, addressed the Commission. He stated that they own the property next door to the project and will do street improvements on both properties. Commissioner Morsch stated he has concerns regarding the following Conditions: Condition No. 23 The 3rd sentence in Condition No. 23 which reads "The applicant shall be required to remove and replace any existing chain link fencing and any fencing that is in poor condition." He indicated that in the City's Ordinance regarding City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 5 of 9 fences requires block, brick or stucco. He would like the Condition revised. Mr. Hattabaugh stated that the chain link fence will be removed and replaced with a wood fence. Condition No. 41 & Condition No. 52 The two Conditions are interrelated. He stated that has a problem with cross lot drainage and would like to modify Condition No. 41 and strike "accepted by adjacent property owners." Interim Public Works Director Eskandari addressed the statement regarding cross lot drainage and also addressed why Conditions 42 & 52 should be combined. There was discussion between Commissioner Morsch and Interim Public Works Director Eskandari regarding cross lot drainage. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari suggested leaving the Condition as is and Commissioner Morsch recommended that all the site drainage be collected and conveyed to the street within the property lines of the site. Commissioner Morsch requested that Condition No. 52 be revised. Commissioner O'Neal thanked the residents that came to the meeting to discuss what is going on their neighborhoods and to address those issues and indicated that the applicant wants the neighborhood to look great. Mr. Carrasco suggested the Spanish Style for new development coming to the City to stay with the charm of the City. City Attorney Leibold recommended revising the Conditions as follows: Condition No. 23 The 3rd sentence would be amended to read: "The applicant shall be required to remove any existing chain link fencing and any fencing that is in poor condition and shall replace such fencing with fencing in accordance with LEMC Section 17.44.130D." Condition No. 52 Condition No. 52 would be amended to read: "The applicant shall obtain all necessary off -site easements for off -site grading and, prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit documentation acceptable to the City Engineer evidencing acceptance of drainage from the adjacent property owners." Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Chairman Blake to approve Resolution No. 2014 -05, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving a Minor Design Review for a 1,450 square foot single family residence within an attached 475 square foot two -car garage located on the west side of east Hill Street (APN: 377 - 311 -012) with amendments to Condition No's. 23 and 52; the motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 6 of 9 AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jordan 4. Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05 and Related Minor Design Review — A request by Verizon Wireless for approval of a monopalm unmanned wireless antenna, equipment facility, and improvements located at 21901 Railroad Canyon Road within the property of the existing Lambs Fellowship. Recommendation: a. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -11 for construction of a monopalm tree unmanned Wireless Antenna Facility and related improvements located at 21901 Railroad Canyon Road within the property of the existing Lambs Fellowship based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. b. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving a Minor Design Review for the construction of a monopalm tree unmanned Wireless Antenna Facility and related improvements located at 21901 Railroad Canyon Road within the property of the existing Lambs Fellowship based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report. Chairman Blake thanked staff for the maps of the project but requested to have close up pictures of any projects, such as the monopole. The applicant, Randi Newton of Verizon Wireless, stated that they agreed to all of the Conditions except Condition No. 25 which states "The owner shall dedicate in fee title to the City a 27' strip of right -of -way along Railroad Canyon Road adjacent to the property frontage for a total right —of -way of 67' wide from centerline to the project property line on Mission Trail." The owner, Dan Lincoln of Lambs Fellowship, stated that they just found out about the Condition that day and would like to know what impact will be on the Church in the future if they agree to this Condition. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari explained the issues regarding the Condition and discussed the City's Capital Improvement Program regarding the City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 7 of 9 1 qMM City Attorney Leibold suggested adding a new condition to state that "The owner shall enter into an Encroachment Permit, such form as approved by the City Attorney and the City Engineer to allow the existing improvements to remain in the public right -of -way unless at such time to be relocated as part of the City's Capital Improvement Project and /or applicant's development project, whichever occurs first." Commissioner O'Neal asked staff if the applicant has any input regarding the capital improvement. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari stated that the communication with the property owner is during the early design stage because it does affect the property's access and ability. Commissioner Morsch stated that he has a problem with this because he doesn't see that a cell tower is increasing the traffic flow on Railroad Canyon Road. He stated that after the dedication and the landscape setback, the applicant may lose all of the parking that is closest to Railroad Canyon Road and would have to pave additional areas to meet their parking requirements which will be a considerable cost to the property owner. He stated that he is against the dedication and would like to see the owner get compensated for the dedication and is opposed to Condition No. 25. Vice Chairman Gray asked what the implications would be by striking Condition No. 25. City Attorney Leibold stated that if the Condition is taken away, the City, in addition to all of the costs of designing the project, has to acquire the right -of- way. Commissioner Morsch stated that the widening of Railroad Canyon Road is going to benefit Canyon Lake, Canyon Hills, and all areas east and the property owner will be paying for this and giving up his property. He indicated that he doesn't think it is fair to the property owner. Chairman Blake and Commissioner O'Neal stated that it is ultimately the property owner's decision. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari stated that Railroad Canyon Road has a Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) fee improvement and churches are exempt from TUMF. Therefore, to be fair, those that are exempt have to improve their frontage. The City has to build the improvement or the City will be further behind. Commissioner Morsch asked when the property owner replaces the temporary building with the permanent building, will he be subject to the cost of the widening. Interim Public Works Director Eskandari stated it would trigger the public improvements. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 8 of 9 The applicant requested that this item be continued to March 18, 2014 Planning Commission meeting, since the March 4th meeting will be cancelled. Motion by Chairman Blake, second by Commissioner O'Neal to continue Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -05 and related Minor Design Review; motion passed by unanimous roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Jordan BUSINESS ITEMS) 5. Business License Streamlining Sub - Committee —The City Council has directed staff to pursue a Sub - Committee to provide recommendations to improve and streamline the business process. Staff is requesting the Planning Commission to select two members to serve on the future Sub - Committee. Community Development Director Taylor stated that City Council directed staff to look into improving and streamlining the City's Business License process. Staff reviewed the City's codes and indicated that it can be better. Staff is requesting the Commission to appoint two members from the Planning Commission. There will also be members of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce, Planning, and Business License Department. Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, and Commissioner O'Neal volunteered to be on the Sub - Committee. Since only two Commissioners can be on the Sub - Committee, Ms. Leibold suggested that lots be drawn. The Commission agree and Vice Chairman Gray and Commissioner Morsch drew lots placing them on the Sub - Committee. Commissioner O'Neal will be the alternate, if either of the selected Commissioner's cannot attend the meetings. Deborah Feinstein asked how the City is dealing with the homeless in the City as there are a lot more homeless unable to feed themselves, including children. Community Development Director Taylor stated that the City is aware of the problem but the City doesn't have the budgeting for this. He indicated that there is a meeting at the Sheriff's Station regarding the homeless tonight, and he will be briefed on the outcome. STAFF COMMENTS None. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of February 18, 2014 Page 9 of 9 PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman Blake thanked staff for their hard work. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Blake adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:29 p.m. The Planning Commission Meeting of March 4, 2014, will be cancelled. The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on March 18, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 North Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. _ -- _ . David Blake,,%hairman City of Labe( Elsinore Attest: Richard J. M cHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager