HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-06-14 PC Mtg. MinutesREPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON
OFFICE SPECIALIST
DATE: JUNE 3, 2014
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as
submitted.
May 6, 2014
Prepared by: Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
Approved by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014
City of Lake Elsinore
Meeting Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
DAVID BLAKE, CHAIRMAN
JOHN GRAY, VICE CHAIRMAN
RICK MORSCH, COMMISSIONER
MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER
SHELLYJORDAN, COMMISSIONER
GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER
6:00 PM
LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG
(951) 674 -3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
183 N. MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
92530
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CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner O'Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott,
Planning Associate Resendiz, Planning Consultant Donahoe, Public Works Director
Damasse, Principal Engineer Allison, City Attorney Mann, and Office Specialist Herrington.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
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None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
ID# 14 -112 Approval of Minutes
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the April 15, 2014
Minutes as submitted.
Commissioner Jordan requested a revision to the paragraph on page 3 to state
"Commissioner Jordan asked if the Fire Department reviewed this modification when they
reviewed the Conditions of Approval."
Motion by Vice Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Jordan to approve the Planning
Commission Minutes of April 15, 2014, with revision; motion passed by roll -call vote as
follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner O'Neal
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
ID# 14 -113
Minor Design Review - A Request for a 2,002 Square Foot Residential
Duplex with two 497 Square Foot Two -Car Garages located on The
West Side of Poe Street. (APN: 374 - 153 -022)
Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Minor Design Review for a 2,002
square foot residential duplex with two 497 square foot two -car garages located
on the west side of Poe Street. (APN: 374 - 153 -022); based on the Findings and
Exhibits, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval.
Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report.
Commissioner's Jordan, Morsch, and O'Neal asked if the project requires a lot line adjustment
or a parcel map because the Staff Report indicated that a lot line adjustment was required
and the Conditions state that a parcel map is required.
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Principal Engineer Allison clarified that this project requires a lot line adjustment.
Commissioner Jordan requested that Conditions 44 through 46 be revised to reflect that a lot
line adjustment will be needed. She also requested that a Condition be added regarding the
construction of the two -car garage for the adjacent dwelling.
Commissioner Morsch asked if curb, gutter and sidewalks will be installed along both parcels.
The applicant, Jay Hattabaugh, stated that they will do the street improvements and will do
the standard curb and gutter, and overlay the centerline.
Commissioner Jordan asked about Condition No. 23 regarding building's address and asked
if the address will be easily visible from the public right -of -way. Planning Manager MacHott
stated that per the Municipal Code, both addresses will be facing the street for both units and
on the front of the building as well. Commissioner Jordan stated that she has concerns
regarding a new wood fence along the lot line. Mr. Hattabaugh stated that the project has the
standard setback required by the City.
Krista Hick, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that she had concerns regarding the wood fence
surrounding the property but has discussed her concerns with Mr. Hattabaugh and no longer
has concerns.
Commissioner O'Neal stated that this project is very nice as well as have Mr. Hattabaugh's
past projects in the City.
Commissioner Morsch requested that Condition No. 57 be re- worded to state "All on -site
drainage shall be conveyed to the street by either sheet flow or concentrated in a non - erosive
device and cross lot drainage shall not be permitted." Mr. Hattabaugh stated that he has no
problem with re- wording the Condition.
Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Hattabaugh if he will be landscaping the property. Mr.
Hattabaugh said yes.
Vice Chairman Gray stated that he is impressed with the project's creative design for such a
difficult lot.
Commissioner Jordan stated that Condition No. 94 has a typo and staff needed to correct the
spelling of "protect ".
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Motion by Vice Chairman Gray , second by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No.
2014 -13; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving a Minor Design Review for a 2,002 square foot residential duplex with two 497
square foot two -car garages located on the west side of Poe Street (APN: 374 - 153 -022),
based on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval with
the following modifications:
* Delete Condition No.'s 44, 45 and 46 and replace with a new Condition No. 44 which will
require a lot line adjustment prior to the issuance of the building permits, to replace the three
conditions requiring a parcel map.
* Add a new Condition of Approval requiring that a two -car garage for the existing dwelling on
the property be constructed concurrent with the construction of the duplex.
• Modify Condition No. 57 to re -word the statement regarding drainage.
• Correct the typo in Condition No. 94 from "protrct" to "protect ".
Motion passed by roll -call vote as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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ID# 14 -114 Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08 - A Request to Modify
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08; to Allow 6 Additional Automobile Storage
Spaces at the Existing United Towing Service Inc. Facility Located at 29635
Hunco Way (APN: 377 - 130 -028)
Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Modification to Conditional Use
Permit No. 2010 -08 to Allow Six (6) Additional Automobile Storage Spaces at the
Existing United Towing Service Inc. Facility Located at 29635 Hunco Way. (APN:
377 - 120 -028); based on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval.
Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report.
Commissioner Morsch asked the applicant, Greg Moore of United Towing Service, if any of
the vehicles that he is storing at the towing company are wrecked vehicles. Mr. Moore stated
that some vehicles are slightly wrecked but any vehicles with major damage are sent to their
Murrieta location.
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Commissioner O'Neal stated that since the Fire Marshal has okayed this project, he doesn't
have a problem with approving this.
Commissioner Morsch stated that his concern is public safety and he still opposes this
project.
Vice Chairman Gray stated that since the Fire and Building Officials have reviewed this and
found it satisfactory, he has no further concerns about this.
Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, second by Vice Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -014; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
approving a Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08 to allow six (6) additional
automobile storage spaces at the existing United Towing Service Inc. Facility located at 29635
Hunco Way (APN: 377 - 120 -028), based on the Findings and Exhibits, and subject to the
Conditions of Approval; the motion passed by roll -call vote as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: Commissioner Morsch
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENTt: None
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ID# 14 -115 Tentative Tract Map No. 36624 - A Request to Subdivide 13 Gross
Acres into 75 Single Family Residential Lots, Private Streets, Parkways
and Public Utility Lots, Located at the Southwest Corner of State
Highway 74 and Rosetta Canyon Drive, in the Ramsgate Specific Plan;
and
Residential Design Review No. 2013 -07 - A Request to Construct Three
(3) Floorplans with Three (3) Architectural Styles, Ranging in Size from
2,321 Square Feet, 2,464 Square Feet, and 2,717 Square Feet; and the
Installation of a Model Home Complex for the Project.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
city of Lake Elsinore, Recommending to the City Council Adoption of Findings of
Consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for
Tentative Tract Map No. 36624 and Residential Design Review No. 2013 -07,
Located at the Southwest Corner of State Highway 74 and Rosetta Canyon Drive,
in the Ramsgate Specific Plan.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council Approval of
Tentative Tract Map No. 36624, to Subdivide 13 Gross Acres into 75 Residential
Lots, Private Streets, Parkways, and Public Utility Lots.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
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City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Residential Design Review No.
2013 -07 for "Trieste," Located at the Southwest Corner of State Highway 74 and
Rosetta Canyon Drive, in the Ramsgate Specific Plan.
Planning Consultant Donahoe presented the Staff Report.
The applicant, Mark Rosene of MBK Homes, addressed the Commission and stated that he
agrees with the Conditions of Approval.
Chairman Blake asked for clarification regarding CFDs. Mr. Rosene clarified.
Adam Arnette, resident of Rosetta Canyon and also a Board Member representing the
Rosetta Canyon Home Owners Association, stated that he is in support of the MBK Homes
development, as is the Home Owner's Assocation. He noted that a common complaint of the
residents is not enough shaded areas at the park and indicated that the shade areas that
MBK Homes is adding to the park will help.
Commissioner Morsch asked Planning Consultant Donahoe to explain the architectural
details in Condition No. 13, he also requested clarification regarding Condition No. 56
regarding the access point to EVMWD /Sewer. Planning Consultant Donahoe clarified.
Commissioner Morsch suggested a crosswalk mid -block for the park for safety reasons and
wanted to know what staff's thoughts were. Planning Manager MacHott stated that mid -block
crosswalks give a false sense of security to pedestrians because they thinks cars will stop
which isn't necessarily the case, and can be possibly more dangerous.
Principal Engineer, Allison, confirmed Planning Manager MacHott's comment and said that
mid -block crosswalks are more dangerous. He indicated that this can be reviewed at the
street improvement phase of the project and staff will recommend appropriate measures and
will be addressed in the Conditions of Approval.
Vice Chairman Gray stated that he thinks it's a great project.
The Commissioner Jordan asked about the "zero lot line" design of the project. Planning
Consultant Donahoe stated the project satisfies "zero lot line" requirements. Commissioner
Jordan requested that a Condition be added requiring the "zero lot line" related easements be
recorded with the CC &Rs. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that staff will add Condition
No. 19(h) requiring that the easements be recorded with the CC &Rs. The applicant stated
that he is in agreement.
Commissioner O'Neal spoke regarding the buildings and indicated that four -sided architecture
is a policy that is sought by the City Council. He also noted that Planning Consultant
Donahoe does a wonderful job for the City.
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Chairman Blake stated that he is delighted to see that model homes include energy
conservation and water savings.
Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Commissioner Jordan to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -15; 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 36624 and
Residential Design Review No. 2013 -07, located at the southwest corner of State Highway 74
and Rosetta Canyon Drive, in the Ramsgate Specific Plan; the motion passed by roll -call vote
as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -16; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 36624, to subdivide
13 gross acres into 75 residential lots, private streets, park ways, and public utility lots;
located at the southwest corner of State Highway 84 and Rosetta Canyon Drive, in the
Ramsgate Specific Plan; with amendment to Condition No. 56, clarifying access points to
EVMWD /Sewer, and to add to add Condition No. 19(h) requiring reciprocal easements to be
recorded with the CC &Rs; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Vice Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -17; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
approving Residential Design Review No. 2013 -07 for "Trieste," located at the southwest
corner of State Highway 74 and Rosetta Canyon Drive, in the Ramsgate Specific Plan, with
an amendment to Condition No. 56, clarifying access points to EVMWD /SEWER, and to ad
Condition No. 19(h) referencing reciprocal easements to be recorded with the CC &Rs; motion
passed by roll -call vote as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
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STAFF COMMENTS
Planning Manager MacHott advised the Commission that Office Specialist Herrington will
send an e-mail to the Commissioners once the Planning Commission packet is ready to be
picked up for future Planning Commission meetings. Planning Manager MacHott stated that
if any Commissioners have concerns regarding any projects, to please contact staff prior to
the Planning Commission meeting so they will have more time to respond to concerns prior to
the meeting and can possibly provide solutions. He also informed the Commission of new
projects submitted to the City.
Community Development Director Taylor introduced Vince Damasse, the new Public Works
Director, and Walter Allison, the new Principal Engineer to the Commission.
Community Development Director Taylor thanked Chairman Blake and Board Member Tom
Thomas, for serving on the City's Nuisance Abatement Board that was recently re- activated to
address long standing and significant Code enforcement cases and noted that the City needs
to re- enforce the Codes and to make a positive image, and noted the City Council has
approved a Court Receivership.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
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Commissioner O'Neal stated that to date, he is still not sure what is going on at the corner of
Lake Street and the 1 -15 Freeway and noticed some grading in a particular area and has
concerns that it is an endangered species area. He notified a Council Member who in turn
sent him a Memo from a Public Agency that accused this particular firm of destroying an
endangered species area and didn't know if this is true or not.
Commissioner Morsch stated that there was a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 3rd, for the
Fly Boarding Company located at La Laguna. He thanked the community for participating in
the volunteer "Clean Extreme" function for the City, and noted that it was a great turnout. He
stated that the City lost an esteemed citizen, Elke Hohenadle. He was a very active member
in the community, member of the Historic Society and had a career with the Navy. He would
like to close the Planning Commission meeting in his memory.
Chairman Blake stated that he had the pleasure of knowing Ike Hodinadle and he will be
missed.
Vice Chairman Gray stated that it's great to see the Main Street improvements proceeding
and soon to be finished. He also stated that in reference to mid -block crosswalks, there are
two mid -block crosswalks along Summerhill in Tuscany Hills that are quite dangerous and
asked if staff could look into this or if there is some way to mitigate this. He also asked staff
what the status is of the Committee to look into the Planning Department processing.
Community Development Director Taylor stated that he is waiting to get all five Council
Members input before moving forward.
Chairman Blake welcomed the new staff members and stated that they are joining a great
team.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Blake
adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:32 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meeting of May 20, 2014, will be cancelled. The next Regular
Planning Commission Meeting will be held on June 3, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural
Center located at 183 North Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
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David Blake, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
Attest:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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