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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApproval of Minutes 11-18-14REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: TANYA WELLS OFFICE SPECIALIST DATE: NOVEMBER 18, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes Recommendation 1. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. • September 2, 2014 • November 4, 2014 Prepared by: Tanya Wells Office Specialist Approved by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager C I A, 01' City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes - Draft Planning Commission LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 JOHN GRAY, CHAIRMAN SHELLY JORDAN, VICE CHAIRPERSON ADAM ARMIT, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER VACANT, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER Tuesday, September 2, 2014 6:00 PM Cultural Center The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Planning Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you are attending this Planning Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available in the Community Development Department on the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (951) 674 -3124, ext. 289, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Any writings distributed within 72 hours of the meeting will be made available to the public at the time it is distributed to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gray called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Planning Manager MacHott led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake Absent: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES 1►=0 M CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS) - None ►=01 Z PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) ID# 14 -265 Minor Design Review - A request to construct a 1,200 square -foot garage as an ancillary structure for an existing house located at 15031 Le Gaye Street (APN: 379 - 140 -079) Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Minor Design Review for a 1,200 Square -foot Garage as an Ancillary Structure for an Existing House located at 15031 Le Gaye Street (APN: 379 -140 -079); based on the Findings and Exhibits, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. The Applicant, Preston Shields of Shields Contracting requested to have faux window with shutters to match the house. Vice Chairwoman Jordan stated she was fine with this. Planning Manager MacHott recommended Amending Condition No. 8 regarding site improvements including faux windows with shutters to be placed on the elevation. Motion by Vice Chairwoman Jordan, second by Commissioner Blake to Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -35; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Minor Design Review for a 1,200 Square -foot Garage as an Ancillary Structure for an Existing House Located at 15031 Le Gaye Street (APN:379- 140 -079); Motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 ID# 14 -266 Spyglass Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 - An Application to Remove All Text Referencing the Preservation of an Existing Private Residence that includes Equestrian and Swimming Facilities within Planning Area 3. Tentative Tract Map No. 35337, Amendment No. 1 - An Application to Modify Conditions of Approval to Allow for the Demolition of an Existing Residence That Was Identified For Preservation. Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, Amendment No. 1 - An Application to Modify and /or Delete Previously Approved Conditions of Approval Which Are No Longer Applicable for the Division of Approximately 258.8 Acres for the Purpose of Financing and Conveyance Only. 1. Take testimony from the interested parties who have responded to the Notice of Public Hearing 2. Continue the subject project to the October 21, 2014 Planning Commission meeting. Planning Consultant Miller presented the Staff Report. She recommended to take testimony from any interested parties in attendance who have responded to the Notice of Public Hearing and to continue the subject project to the October 21, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting. The applicant Erik Lunde of Pacific Coves Investments addressed the Commission. Commissioner Blake asked Mr. Lunde what the projected time table will be on project. Mr. Lunde stated that the start time on the project would be one year from now for approximately 700 -800 units and explained CFD'S on properties. Justin Shekoski homeowner expressed his concern regarding the future construction site. Planning Manager MacHott addressed Mr. Shekoski's concerns. Vice Chair Jordan suggested Mr. Shekoski speak to staff at City Hall. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, Second by Commissioner Blake to continue Spyglass Specific Plan Amendment No. 1, Tentative Tract No.35337, Amendment No. 1 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, Amendment No. 1 to the October 21, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 ID# 14 -267 Tentative Parcel Map 36632 - An Application to Divide Approximately 227.13 Acres Located North of Interstate 15 at Main Street Into Six (6) Parcels for the Purposes Of Financing And Conveyance Only Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; 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 Parcel Map No. 36632 for Finance and Conveyance Purposes; based on the Findings and Exhibits, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. Planning Consultant Linda Miller presented the staff report. Commissioner Blake requested clarification regarding the negative declaration of 2005. Planning Manager MacHott stated there is no termination date on approval, there are specific conditions under changed circumstances. The applicant Erik Lunde stated that there are modifications to the conditions of approval that they would like to request to following Conditions: *Condition No. 7, after; shall have, (insert) legal access they would like to add. *Condition No. 8, under applicant shall, (add) offer for Dedication. After Elsinore Hills Dr should be Rd. Also, correct map from Streets to Lettered Lots until map records. Chairman Blake questioned if there should be change to map. Planning Manager MacHott stated corrected map should be submitted to the City Council. *Condition No. 9, Parcel map 36632 is desired first, replace rest of paragraph with, add in its place, a permanent legal access shall be provided as approved by the City Engineer. Vice Chair Jordan inquired why applicant Lunde wanted wording changed on No. 9. Applicant replied, "as it stands right now, it's requiring South Shore to offer for Dedication Land that they don't own, and the purpose of this is to have access to the parcel of legal access, rather than dedication land and don't have the right to do. City Engineer stated, the intent of this condition is to have legal access for recordation of the map. He is agreeable as long as the Applicant can attain that legal access as approved by the City Engineer and by City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Blake, second by Vice Chair Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -36; 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 Parcel Map No. 36632 for Finance and Convenience Purposes based on the Findings and Exhibits and Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval with Amended Condition No.'s 7, 8, and 9. Motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chairwoman Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 ID# 14 -268 Consistency Zoning Project - Phase IV, including the following: General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -02, Add The R -H Hillside Single - Family Residential Zone as a Compatible Zone in the Hillside Residential Designation on the General Plan /Zoning Compatibility Matrix (Appendix B); Change the General Plan Land Use Map Figure 2.1 a to Show Properties Developed with Existing Water Tanks and Facilities Owned by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District as "Public /Institutional;" and Change the Land Use Designation of Existing R -E Estate Single Family Residential Zoned Property in the Country Club Heights District to "Low Density Residential' to Accurately Reflect Existing Uses and Density; and Zone Change No. 2014 -04, Known as the Consistency Zoning Project, Phase IV, Change the Zoning of Various Parcels in the Riverview and Country Club Heights Districts of the City to Zones Consistent with the General Plan Designations Therein. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action: 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 Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2014 -02 as Part of the Consistency Zoning Project, Phase IV. 2. 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 Approve Zone Change No. 2014 -04, Known as the Consistency City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 Project Planner Donahoe presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Blake requested to clarify what RH Zoning requires for someone to be able to build. Planning Consultant Donahoe explained. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Blake to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -37; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approve General Plan Amendment 2014 -02 as Part of the Consistency Zoning Project, Phase IV. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal Motion by Commissioner Blake, second by Vice Chair Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -38; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Zone Change No. 2014 -04 known as the Consistency Zoning Project - Phase IV, Changing the Zoning of Various Parcels in the Riverview and Country Club Heights Districts of the City to Zones Consistent with the General Plan Designation that therein. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal BUSINESS ITEMS) ID# 14 -269 General Street Vacation for Street Right -Of -Way and Portions of Public Utility Easements Adjacent to Lot "H" (Obaria Way) and Lot "R" (Hermosa Drive) within Tract 36115 -1 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2014- ; 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 General Vacation for Street Right -Of -Way and Portions of Public Utility Easements Adjacent to Lot "H" and Lot "R" within Tract 36115 -1 Conforms to the City's General Plan Circulation Element 2. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and the Planning Commission Resolution to the City Council for consideration. City of Lake Elsinore Page 0 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 City Engineer Walter Allison presented Staff report. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Blake to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -39; 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 General Vacation for Street Right -Of -Way and Portions of Public Utility Easements Adjacent to Lot "H" and Lot "R" within Tract 36115 -1 Conforms to the City's General Plan Circulation Element and to Direct Staff to Forward a Copy of this Report and the Planning Commission Resolution to the City Council for Consideration. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chairwoman Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal ID# 14 -270 Zoning Use Determination - A request for a determination that a Rehabilitation Center be allowed within the C -2 (General Commercial) zoning district subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Allowing Rehabilitation Centers as a Use Allowed within the C -2 (General Commercial) Zoning District Subject to Approval of a Conditional Use Permit. City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. Commissioner Blake asked for clarification on what type of use. Planning Associate Resendiz replied, that the use has not been determined yet, but it has been presented as a rehabilitation center and the Commission would be approving. Planning Manager MacHott explained. The applicant Cherrie Retter with First Team Real Estate questioned, how she could market and advertise that area to find a buyer to go into direction of a rehabilitation facility. The applicant, Anthony Ujueta explained intended purpose of facility and other ways to utilize the facility. Commissioner Blake replied that considering zone change can be done in the future, with an applicant looking to put in a business at that time. His thoughts are to do this at a later date. Vice Chair Jordan stated she had no issues with it. Chairman Gray understands the interest and has no concerns. City Attorney Leibold interjected and thinks it would be helpful to attempt some form of the definition. Commissioner Blake questioned the zoning. Planning Manager MacHott explained the terms. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Blake to approve Resolution No. 2014 -40, Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Allowing Rehabilitation Centers as a Use Allowed with the C -2 (General Commercial) Zoning District Subject to Approval of Conditional Use Permit with the Modification of the Resolution to include the definition of Rehabilitation Center. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Blake NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Grant Taylor explained future plans. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS None City of Lake Elsinore Page 8 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft September 2, 2014 ADJOURNMENT The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2014, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING John Gray, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 City of Lake Elsinore (It tit, k. ;Y'TlUrsfi Meeting Minutes - Draft Planning Commission JOHN GRAY, CHAIRMAN SHELLY JORDAN, VICE CHAIRPERSON ADAM ARMIT, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER VACANT, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Tuesday, November 4, 2014 6:00 PM Cultural Center The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Planning Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are normally held on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you are attending this Planning Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available in the Community Development Department on the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (951) 674 -3124, ext. 289, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Any writings distributed within 72 hours of the meeting will be made available to the public at the time it is distributed to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gray called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner O'Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal Absent: Commissioner Armit City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft November 4, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES 1►[.7T City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft November 4, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1) ID# 14 -336 Approval of Minutes It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve July 15, 2014 Minutes as submitted. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the July 15, 2014 Minutes as submitted. Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, second by Vice Chair Jordan to approve the Planning Commission July 15, 2014; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commission Armit NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2) ID# 14 -337 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 - A request by AGC Design Concept for Circle K Stores to Remodel an Existing Service Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue. (APN 377 - 030 -057) Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 for a Remodel of an Existing Convenience Store and Gas Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue (APN 377 - 030 -057). City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft November 4, 2014 Planning Manager MacHott presented Staff Report. MacHott explained that the Conditions posted on our website are not identical to the ones that are in the Planning Commissioner's Staff packages. There was an additional Condition that he added that did not make it into the version that got posted online. A new Condition No. 14 was added and is in Planning Commissioners' packet. It reads "The project's monument sign shall incorporate the "E" crest of the City's Logo in accordance with the City's Identification Standards Guide." He stated that all subsequent conditions are renumbered up one, so the applicant's staff package refers the Request Modification to Condition No. 62 is actually now No. 63. MacHott explained new Condition No. 63 would replace the current one regarding street improvements on Allan. The new Condition will state, "Signage stating that Allan St. is a private road shall be installed at the intersection of Allan St. and Dexter Ave ". No improvements would be required; just sign indicating it is a private street. Vice Chair Jordan asked MacHott if whole Condition will be stricken. MacHott answered. "The old Condition will be stricken with the New Condition added in its place." Chairman Gray asked if there were any questions from staff. Vice Chair Jordan asked for clarification on project and stated that she liked the layout and architecture of new project. Jordan had questions regarding color scheme and hardscape of building. The Applicant, Architect Alex G Cuevas from AGC Design Concept, Inc. answered and explained plans. Vice Chair Jordan had questions on Conditions of Approval No. 59, 62 and 72. Walter Allison City Engineer and Planning Manager MacHott answered. Commissioner O'Neal asked about Landscaping Plans and expressed his concerns. The Applicant Mainor Bojorquez stated they are in agreement with all Conditions and look forward to completing project and mentioned future potential projects. The Applicant Jun Yeon Kim owner of property next to project expressed his concerns about impact on traffic and parking. MacHott explained traffic flow will not change. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner O'Neal to approve Resolution 2014 -40; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 for a Remodel of an Existing Convenience Store and Gas Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue (APN 377 030 057); Motion passed by roll call as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft November 4, 2014 3) ID# 14 -338 Amendment To Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1 - A Request to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station located at 19930 Collier Avenue Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1; to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station and AM /PM Mini -Mart located at 19930 Collier Avenue (APN: 389 - 200 -030) Planning Associate Resendiz presented staff report. Vice Chair Jordan asked if Engineering could explain Condition No. 18. Engineer Allison explained Condition was to provide reciprocal access across parcels and a lot merger would be required so that they would have one parcel. The Applicant Pami Randawa owner of AM /PM and property owner of parcels has no problem with Condition No. 18. Commissioner O'Neal questioned Applicant Mr. Randawa how much water does it take to wash one car. Mr. Randawa explained that he was unsure of the exact number at this time but explained they use a system that recycles water and reuses it. The Applicant Jonathan Zane, Architect of project spoke and explained plans. Motion By Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner O'Neal to Adopt Resolution 2014 -41; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1; to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station and AM /PM Mini Mart located at 19930 Collier Avenue (APN: 389 200 030); Motion Passed by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit BUSINESS ITEM(S) None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Grant Taylor stated that the Nuisance Abatement Board is inactive until the end of the year. It will be back up and running in January. He explained future plans for the New Year. City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft November 4, 2014 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal explained that he is uncertain how much longer he will be in Lake Elsinore and on the Planning Commission but it will be soon. He said that he had a great time on Planning Commission and thanked everyone. Vice Chair Jordan asked how long he has been on Planning Commission and that she enjoyed working with him. Chairman Gray also thanked Commissioner O'Neal. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING John Gray, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 6