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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-2009 NAH MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, MAY 05, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chairman Flores led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Acting Community Development Director Weiner, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Associate Planner Carlson and Office Specialist Porch6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Magee addressed the Commission on a proposal presented to the City Attorney to prepare and process an amendment to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (L.E.M.C.) transferring the final decision making authority for Conditional Use Permits (CUP) and Variances to the City Council. He indicated the request was in light of a series of incidents where members of the public were left confused by the process and the division of power to land use matters. He believes this confusion stems in large part from the procedural disconnect between CUP's, and Variances and Design Reviews. He stated when a proposed project includes an application for CUP / Variance and an application for Design Review, only the design review application is presented to the City Council for final approval. This procedure is confusing and the goal to incorporate a more consistent protocol for processing land use entitlements. He stated in keeping with the policies and procedures of the Municipal Code, this amendment would be presented to the Commission for review and consideration. He stated he is here this Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 2009 Page 2 of 5 presented to the Commission for review and consideration. He stated he is here this ~I evening to tell the Commission first and wanted to be clear of the purpose of intent and assure each of the Commissioners that this is not a condemnation or criticism of this body, members or staff. He continues to have high respect for the Commission, and the work that the Commission performs on behalf of the community. He stated his sole intent is to respond to constituent concerns about the City's process and bring the concerns forward in an open and healthy debate. When the code amendment is presented to the Commission, he suggested the members of the Commission review and analyze the proposed changes the same independent and comprehensive approach this body has consistently given on matters. He looks forward to comments from the Commission and as always would carefully consider all of the input. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes from the following Planning Commission Meeting(s) a. April 7, 2009 b. October 2, 2007 Recommendations: Approve A motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza and passed by a unanimous vote approving the Consent Calendar. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) 2. Tentative Parcel Mao No. 35336, and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 for the "Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan" Recommendations: Continue to the June 2, 2009, Regular Planning Commission r Meeting. Chairman Zanelli opened the Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 2009 Page 3 of 5 Acting Community Development Director Weiner stated the applicant has requested a continuance to June 2, 2009 due to issues regarding traffic and estate lots. He stated staff concurs with the applicant's request and would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Zanelli requested any speakers to speak either for or against the project. There being no comments, Chairman Zanelli brought the discussion back to the Commission. There being no Commissioner comments, Chairman Zanelli requested a motion. A motion was made by Vice-Chairman Flores and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336, and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 for the (Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan). The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI VICE-CHAIRMAN FLORES COMMISSIONER GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE BUSINESS ITEM(S) None STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: He stated the Rosetta Canyon Fire Station/Park is moving forward. He stated the main structure should be finished shortly. He spoke of Central Avenue and how the installation of curb & gutter was delayed but would begin tomorrow. He spoke of the road improvements to Dexter Avenue. He stated the preliminary construction has been completed and the grinding for the reconstruction of the roadway would begin tomorrow. Commissioner Gonzales asked if there would be a sidewalk along the underpass of the 1-15 and Central Avenue. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying there would be a sidewalk on both sides as a requirement by CalTrans. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 2009 Page 4 of 5 Acting Community Development Director Weiner commented on the following: • He spoke of the Downtown Master Plan Joint Study Session to be held on May 6, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. at the City's Cultural Center. • He spoke of the proposed project known as the Lake Street Market Place and would be returning to the City Council on May 12.2009. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS I Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He asked Chairman Zanelli why he was interested in reviewing his 460 Recipient Committee Campaign Statement Form. Chairman Zanelli replied by saying he reviewed all of the 460 forms as it is considered public record. • He noted the Mayor's recommendations and replied by saying the Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council and understood what is being proposed. Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following: • No comments. Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He asked the Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo about the grading of vacant land behind Tuscany Hills between where Summerhill ends and Greenwald starts. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo stated he would look into it and get back to the Commission with a reply. • He asked Acting Community Development Director Weiner about the proposed text amendment, and if it would have an effect on any pending CUP's or variances. Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying the text amendment would go into effect the day it becomes law and would only apply to future CUP's and variances. He stated if the Planning Commission does not approve the text amendment any member of the City Council or the public has fifteen (15) days to appeal the decision. Vice-Chairman Flores commented on the following- • He asked Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo about any potential irrigation issues with the Rosetta Canyon Fire Station and Park. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying the irrigation to the area is meant to stay on-site in the detention basin and the path of irrigation for the park actually flows southerly would go into the vacant lot. • He requested information of what year the Planning Commission was established and has the L.E.M.C. procedures CUP's and Variances for the Planning Commission ever been changed during that time period. Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying staff would need to research the code. Planning Commission Meeting May 5, 2009 Page 5 of 5 Chairman Zanelli commented on the following: • He suggested to the Commission to review the April 28, 2009 City Council meeting on the City's Web site where the Council discussed the Design Review for the Self Storage Facility. He stated the City has had a system that seemed to work for many years until recently and stated there has never been a time where the staff has not responded to any requests for information or an explanation of the Commissions procedures. ADJOURNMENT i It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the May 19, 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 6:26 p AXEL A ELLI, RMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, II dl2 (41 C 622a DANA PORCH OFFICE SPECIALIST III AT EST: 91n'M TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT