HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-208 Approval of MinutesREPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON
OFFICE SPECIALIST
DATE: JULY 15, 2014
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as
submitted.
June 3, 2014
Prepared by: Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
Approved by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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Meeting Minutes - Draft
Planning Commission
DAVID BLAKE, CHAIRMAN
JOHN GRAY, VICE CHAIRMAN
RICK MORSCH, COMMISSIONER
MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER
SHELLY JORDAN, COMMISSIONER
GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER
LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG
(951) 674 -3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
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LAKE ELSINORE, CA
92530
Tuesday, June 3, 2014 6:00 PM Cultural Center
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CALL TO ORDER
Commissioner Blake called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
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Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott,
City Attorney Leibold, Planning Associate Resendiz, Planning Consultant
Coury, Principal Engineer Allison, and Office Specialist Herrington
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS)
ID# 14 -155 Approval of Minutes
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the May 6, 2014
Minutes as submitted.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice Chairman Gray to approve the Planning
Commission Minutes of May 6, 2014.
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS)
ID# 14 -156 Residential Design Review No 2013 -08 (Modification) - A Request to
Change the Conditions of Approval Pertaining to Hours of Construction
Operation for the KB Homes Projects Located Within Tract 28214 -5 of
Murdock Alberhill Specific Plan (The Terraces)
Deny the requested changes to conditions relating to construction hours and
activity for RDR No. 20013 -08
Planning Consultant Coury stated that he handed out to the Commission an e-mail sent by
the applicant requesting a continuance of the item without a date certain. He indicated that
that the applicant would like to do a community outreach. Planning Consultant Coury stated
that staff would like to take this item to the July 15, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, if
that is suitable with the Commission.
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Motion by Chairman Blake, second by Commissioner Jordan to continue Residential Design
Review No. 2013 -08 (Modification) to the July 15, 2014, Planning Commission Meeting;
motion passed by roll -call vote as follows:
AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan,
Commissioner Morsch
NOES: Commissioner O'Neal
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ID# 14 -157 Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -04 and a Minor Design Review - A
Request by Verizon Wireless for Approval of a Monopalm Unmanned
Wireless Antenna, Equipment Facility, and Improvements Located at
31089 Riverside Drive. (APN: 379 - 224 -006)
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- ; A Resolution of the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2014 -04; Request by Verizon Wireless for the Approval of a Monopalm Unmanned
Wireless Antenna, Equipment Facility, and Improvements Located at 31089
Riverside Drive.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- ; A Resolution of the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Minor Design Review
Request by Verizon Wireless for the Approval of a Monopalm Unmanned
Wireless Antenna, Equipment Facility, and Improvements Located at 31089
Riverside Drive, based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of
Approval.
Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report.
Commissioner Morsch asked if the Conditions of Approval refer to one parcel or all three
parcels. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Conditions should apply to only the
portion being developed as the cell site and not all of the property within the Shopping Center.
Commissioner Morsch asked if the parking on that site contributes to the parking
requirements for the building. Planning Manager MacHott stated staff reviewed the parking
requirements and the number of parking spaces serving the Shopping Center have adequate
number of extra parking spaces and the cell site will not adversely impact the required amount
of parking for the Shopping Center.
The applicant, Kim Nguyen of Verizon Wireless, stated that Verizon is proposing to
underground the utility lines, therefore, no other parcels would be affected. She asked for
clarification regarding Condition No. 6 regarding the revocation language. Planning Manager
MacHott clarified that any kind of action such as revocation or suspension does require a
Public Hearing at the Planning Commission and cannot be done adminsitratively.
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Commissioner Jordan asked about the access easement for Verizon. Planning Manager
MacHott discussed the location of the access easement. Commissioner Jordan asked if
Condition No.'s 25 and 29 are standard Conditions. Planning Manager MacHott stated that
these are standard Conditions but do not apply to this project because there are no
automatic /manual gates. Commissioner Jordan stated that Condition No. 13 should reflect
2014 building codes, not 2013. Staff later clarified that the 2013 building code reference is
correct, although they did not go into effect until 2014.
Motion by Vice Chairman Gray, second by Chairman Blake to Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -18;
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -04; A Request by Verizon Wireless for the Approval of a
Nonopalm Unmanned Wireless Antenna, Equipment Facility, and Improvements Located at
31089 Riverside Drive; 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 O'Neal, second by Commissioner Jordan to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -19; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving a Minor Design Review Request by Verizon Wireless for the Approval of a
Monopalm Unmanned Wireless Antenna, Equipment Facility, and Improvements Located at
31089 Riverside Drive with correction to Condition No. 6 to add in "in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Chapter 17.168 of the LEMC" to make clear that the due process issues
inquired about by the applicant can apply; 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
ID# 14 -158 Residential Design Review No. 2014 -02 - A Request by Woodside
Homes for Approval of Building Designs for 78 Single - Family Detached
Residential Units Including a Model Home Complex and Related
Improvements, for a Housing Project Located Within the Summerly
Development of the East Lake Specific Plan
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_, Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings that the Residential Design Review No. 2014 -02
is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_, A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council of the
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City of Lake Elsinore Approval of Residential Design Review No. 2014 -02; based
on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval
Planning Consultant Coury presented the Staff Report. He noted that staff is striking
Condition No. 31 which is relative to the MSHCP and indicated that the Summerly
Development is exempt because they satisfied their requirements.
Commissioner O'Neal asked about environmental options such as solar, etc. Planning
Consultant Coury stated that the applicant will be required to adhere to the Title 24
requirements.
Commissioner Jordan confirmed that Condition No. 31 needs to be omitted, therefore, the
Resolution will also need to be revised.
The applicant, Mike Jagels of Woodside Homes, addressed the Commission. Commissioner
Jordan had some questions about the architecture on some of the elevations, and requested
that Plans 2C and 3C carry the banding over the garage but would leave the decision up to
staff. The applicant addressed Commissioner Jordan's questions.
Commissioner O'Neal asked what kind of environmental options were available. Mr. Jagels
stated that they are offering solar as a standard, however, the solar companies are changing
their programs and some are not available in all areas so they have to eliminate them. He
stated that they are looking at what solar companies are available for this community. Also he
indicated that they are building to the current code standard and the project offers tankless
water heaters.
Commissioner Jordan stated that she didn't see color schemes. Planning Consultant Coury
stated that he didn't include the color schemes in the packet but sample palette is at the
office. Commissioner Jordan requested to include the color palettes in the packets in the
future.
Commissioner Morsch asked if the development will be in phases. Mr. Jagels stated that they
will do phases of four to seven houses. Commissioner Morsch stated that he likes the design.
Chairman Blake stated that he likes the option of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings and
combination drip irritation system to be used to prevent excessive watering.
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Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, second by Commissioner Morsch to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -20; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings that the
Residential Design Review No. 2014 -02 is consistent with the Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) with the change in the Resolution that
Finding No. 9 is deleted and Finding No. 10 is re- numbered as No. 9.; 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 Morsch, second by Commissioner Jordan to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -21; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approval of Residential
Design Review No. 2014 -02 with deletion of Condition No. 31; 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 ITEMS)
ID# 14 -159 General Plan Conformity Determination for Proposed Capital
Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2014/2015 - 2019/2020
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- , A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Finding that the Capital Improvement
Program Conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
2. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and Resolution No. 2014- to
the City Council as required by Section 65401 of the Government Code.
Principal Engineer Allison presented the Staff Report. He stated that the total capital budget
is approximately 18 million dollars and noted that the focus will be on the City's streets and
includes the Pavement Management Plan and to try and complete in one year. Also they plan
on upgrading parks in conformance with the General Plan, update fees in the City, and revisit
the Storm Drain Master Plan. He also stated that staff is working proactively with developers.
Public Works is looking at all of the interchanges and to make those improvements, and help
the developers as far as developing the circulation system. The budget goes to Council on
June 10th. After the City Council meeting, staff will present a CIP presentation to the
Commission.
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Vice Chairman Gray asked about time frames for these projects. Principal Engineer Allison
stated that the interchanges will be completed within four to five years.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he would like to see dollar amounts. City Attorney Leibold
stated that this is a five year plan and the list of improvements is part of a five year CIP. She
indicated that this is different than what the Planning Commission has seen in the past.
Principal Engineer Allison stated that the dollar amounts are draft and he does not want to
give the Planning Commission any information until the budget has been approved by City
Council on June 10th.
Commissioner O'Neal stated that he would like to see the dollar amounts of the allocated
funds. He also asked what the status is of Gunnerson Avenue and Riverside Drive. Principal
Engineer Allison stated that staff has identified a Scope of Work which is in design and also
addressed the drainage problems on Gunnerson. Commissioner O'Neal noted that Riverside
Drive and Gunnerson Avenue are one of the most dangerous areas in the City. Principal
Engineer Allison stated that he will note this.
Daniel Longtin of Longtins Auto Parts in Lake Elsinore, stated that he has seen many traffic
circulation problems in the City which have affected his business and inquired as to how the
City has come across 18 million dollars and has it been budgeted through bids. Principal
Engineer Allison explained that the funding comes from various revenue resources. He
indicated that the CIP is a planning tool and is subject to change or revision. He addressed
the circulation problems in the City, and noted that the City is working with Caltrans and the
County of Riverside to complete projects. All projects are sent out for bid.
City Attorney Leibold clarified the City's funding process.
Mr. Longtin stated that the City needs to widen some of the streets that are on the north end
of the lake and indicated that the City is in need of sidewalks and gutters. Chairman Blake
encouraged Mr. Longtin address these issues at the City Council meeting.
City Attorney Leibold stated that the estimated costs and the numbers allocated from the
budgetary standpoint are outside of the purview of the Planning Commission and are
Legislative decisions that rest with the City Council. The Planning Commission's task is to
look at the proposed CIP and determine whether or not the program is consistent with the
General Plan. She suggested to allow the City Council to take an action and the Commission
will have an adopted CIP and the presentation of the CIP will come to the Commissioners with
the five year plan.
Planning Manager MacHott suggested that staff have a workshop for informational purposes
regarding the CIP to be held at the July 15, 2014, Planning Commission meeting.
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Motion by Vice Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Jordan to Adopt Resolution No.
2014 -22; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
finding that the Capital Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan
and to direct Staff to forward a copy of the report and Resolution No. 2014 -22 to the City
Council as required by Section 65401 of the Government Code; 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
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
Community Development Director Taylor updated the Commission with new projects
submitted to the City.
Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Notice of Preparation for the Walmart Center went
out last week and copies had been sent to the Commissioners. He also stated that there is a
scoping session to address the Environmental Impact Report, scheduled on June 18, 2014,
located at the Cultural Center from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner O'Neal stated that there is a documentary film called "Bananas" and relates to
Lake Elsinore.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he participated in a Rotary Event for the City's youth called
"Pride" which is a leadership program that was held in Crestline. He stated that it was a life
changing event for these kids.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Blake
adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 7:44 p.m. The next Regular Planning
Commission Meeting will be held on June 17, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center
located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA.
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David Blake, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
Attest:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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