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Home My WebLink About04-07-2009 NAHMINUTES Fl PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLLCALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES ~ COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Acting Community Development Director Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Porche. PUBLIC COMMENTS Donna Franson, resident of Lake Elsinore advised the Commission of a meeting for the Lake Elsinore Citizens Committee which is to be held on Thursday, April 16" at 7:00 p.m. at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center. She requested help from the community regarding any public safety issues including the safety of city residents, local traffic concerns, code enforcement and emergency services. She stated the committee meets regularly with the City Council and submits recommendations for improvements in public safety. ~ CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes from the followinq Plannina Commission Meetinca(s) a. February 17, 2009 b. March 3, 2009 Regulaz Planning Commission Meeting Apri17, 2009 Page 2 of 8 Fl c. March 17, 2009 Recommendations: Approve It was motioned by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal approving the Minutes from February 17, 2009, March 3, 2009 and March 17, 2009. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) 2. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36017 and Residential Desian Review No. 2007-12 Recommendations: a. Adopt a resolution recommending City Council make Findings that the Project is consistent with the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and b. Adopt a resolution recommending City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 36017, and c. Adopt a resolution approving Residential Design Review No. 2007-12 for the Lakeshore Village Apartments. Chairman Zanelli opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. Planning Consultant Coury provided a presentation to the Commission. He stated the project is considered an affordable housing project which consists of a nine building two-story project to include a recreation center. He advised the Commission that the applicant is available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Fl Chairman Zanelli requested the applicant to approach the podium. Manny Gonzales, representing KTGY Architects Group thanked staff for their heip. He advised the Commission that the prior plans were considered, however, they were not designed as they had wanted. He stated his client accepts all of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting Apri17, 2009 Page 3 of 8 ~ Conditions of Approval with the exception of the construction time as they would like to end at 7:00 p.m. during daylight savings time. Abraham Mahgerefteh, resident of Huntington Beach and property owner of adjacent parcel expressed his concerns with the drainage of water on to his property. Chairman Zanelli requested Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo to address Mr. Mahgerefteh's concerns. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied Condition number 67 addresses the drainage concerns by establishing a drainage easement. He indicated Condition number 69 further states all natural drainage traversing site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer. Chairman Zanelli suggested to Mr. Mahgerefteh to get in contact with the City's Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo to see if he observes any drainage issues. Commissioner O'Neal suggested sending a staff member to the site to check out any issues. ~ Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo agreed with Commissioner O'Neal's suggestion, Elbert Smith, resident of Anaheim and property owner of an adjacent parcel spoke of his concerns with the emergency exits for the proposed project. He indicated he hopes the emergency gates would be operational at the time that the project is completed. Manny Gonzalez replied they are only required to provide one second exit. He stated his client is prepared to work with the adjacent property owner to provide something at a later date. Elbert Smith stated it is his conclusion that the alignment of the road near the rear of the project may not line up with the emergency exit. He indicated he has a difficult fime understanding why the applicant would put this off to a later daYe and not handle now. Carl Rossman, adjacent property owner spoke of a wall that would be constructed which brings concern with graffiti issues and hopes something could mitigate any possible graffiti incidents. He also indicated the current wall has a crack in it and ~ wanted to know if it would be fixed before it collapses. Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at 6:26 p.m. Manny Gonzalez responded to the concerns of the wall. He stated he believes a wall would be constructed which is off-set from the existing wall. He stated, the wall Regular Planning Commission Meeting Apri17, 2009 Page4of8 Fl would be terraced and landscaped and would make sure there would be no further damage to the existing conditions. Commissioner Gonzales inquired the distance between the existing wali and the wall that is purposed. Manny Gonzalez stated it could be three feet. Commissioner Gonzales asked what would go between the two walls. Manny Gonzalez replied what ever is appropriate such as shrubbery. Planning Consultant Coury directed the Commission to review the Landscape Master Plan which was included in the staff report. He pointed out to the Commission the retaining wall condition which included the wall to be landscaped. Commissioner O'Neal spoke of the concerns Mr. Smith pointed out regarding the emergency exits. He asked staff why was the emergency exit included in the plans if it was not required. Planning Consultant replied, in discussions with the applicant Mr. Smith had concerns with having a secondary access point in order to prevent being landlocked. r He stated the applicant is showing good faith by working with the adjacent property I owner to provide a secondary or emergency vehicle access from his property through Mr. Smith's property site. Commissioner Gonzales asked when the project would commence. Manny Gonzalez replied construction would commence as soon as the tax credits are in place. Commissioner Gonzales asked how the rent is based. Manny Gonzalez replied, it is all State regulated. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk stated, the rents are determined based on a percentage that is set according to law as set forth in the Health and Safety Code. Commissioner Mendoza spoke of the request from the applicant regarding the start and ending time. He stated he is opposed to changing the times because the local residents may have issues with the excess noise. Chairman Zanelli concurred with Commissioner Mendoza on changing the start and ~ ending times of construction however indicated he appreciates the applicant trying to get this project completed in a timely fashion. Commissioner O'Neal also concurred with the hours of the project. Regulaz Planning Commission Meeting April 7, 2009 Page 5 of 8 A motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Fl Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2009-26, recommending to the City Council adoption of Findings that the project is consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES ABSTAIN: NONE A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2009-27, recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36017. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES ABSTAIN: NONE A motion was made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009-28, recommending to the City Council approval of Residential Design Review No. 2007-12. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA ~ COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES Regular Planning Commission Meeting Apri17,2009 Page 6 of 8 Fl ABSTAIN: NONE BUSINESS ITEM(S) 3. Uniform Siqn Proaram No. 2008-02 "Lake Street Market Place" located on the northwest corner of Lake Street and Mountain Street. Recommendation: By minute action, clarify the vote taken on January 20, 2008, regarding Uniform Sign Program No. 2008-02 as follows: A majority of the Planning Commission voted to approve Uniform Sign Program No. 2008-02 as attached to the January 20, 2009 Planning Commission staff report and to deny the applicanYs request to make modifications to that version of the plan. Acting Community Development Director Weiner introduced this item and indicated Planning Consultant Coury would provide an overview of the item to the Commission. Planning Consultant Coury indicated on January 20th the Planning Commission heard an item referred to as the Lake Street Market Place which one of the applications associated with the project was a Uniform Sign Program. He stated, at the meeting the applicant brought forward a proposal to modified or amend the sign r' program at the hearing. He stated the Commission voted against their proposal for ~ the modification but in doing so the entire sign program was voted no. He stated ~ staff is bringing forvvard the house cleaning item for clarification that the sign program was to be adopted at a ratio of 1 to 1 of the square footage. Commissioner Mendoza pointed out a correction to the staff report under the minutes from the January 20w meeting. He indicated that he would like staff to research the motion for the Zone Changes. Acting Community Development Director Weiner responded by indicating staff would check the audio tapes to confirm the motion. Chairman Zanelli stated the issue tonight is the sign program and his intent was to vote no for the modification of the sign and not the sign program. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza clarifying a majority of the Planning Commission's vote approving Uniform Sign Program No. 2008-02 as attached to the January 20, 2009 Planning Commission staff report and to deny the applicanYs request to make modifications to that version of the plan. Fl Regular Planning Commission Meeting Apri17, 2009 Page 7 of 8 Fl The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES ABSTAIN: NONE STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: . He provided status regarding the Dexter paving project. He advised the Commission, staff has met with the contractor and indicated the start date is April 13, 2009 and should be completed by mid July 2009 or sooner. Chairman Zanelli asked if any contact has been made to any of the utility companies regarding running any underground cables where the construction is taking place. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo confirmed that the utility companies have been contacted. • He advised the Commission the status of Hwy 74 & I-15 project. He indicated the curb work would commence sometime next week with paving soon to follow. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: . No comments. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He comments. Chairman Zanelli commented on the following: 0 No comments. Regular Planning Commission Meeting April 7, 2009 Page 8 of 8 n ADJOURNMENT I I It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the April 21, 2009, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman Zanelli adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m. , AXEL NELLI, HAIRMA PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, LIP- 0 _ &rlo i D NA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III I ATTEST: T M WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ~