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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-05-2016 NAHIriKIf- l-]itii:l(t-r\-;' City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes Planning Commission SHELLY JORDAN, CHAIR ADAM ARMIT, VICE CHAIR JOHN GRAY, COMM'SS'ONER TIM FLEMING, COMM'SSTONER LANCE RAY, COMMISS'ONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR JUSTIN KIRK, PRINCIPAL PLANNER LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Tuesday, January 5,2016 6:00 PM Cultural Center CALL TO ORDER Chairman Jordan called the Planning PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commission Meeting to order at 6:01p.m. Commissioner Gray led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL GALL Present: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming and Commissioner Ray Also Present. City Attorney Mann, Community Development Taylor, Senior Planner Justin Kirk, and Office Specialist Wells PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES There were no members of the Public who appeared to speak. PRESENTATIONS Project Manager Brian Milich updated the Planning Commission on the Summerly Development. He presented a brief overview of the project and spoke of what was coming in the future. City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5, 20'l 6 Milich explained that Summerly was purchased in 2010 out of a bankruptcy of Lang Homes. At that time. there were nine model homes that were built but not finished. A golf course that was closed, some lols were built and slreels were failing. When the Summerly partnership came in at 2010 the golf course was re-established, homes were refurbished and sold. He stated that Summerly has worked hard with City and Staff to get agreement back on track, as well as establish a very clear and specific Development Schedule ofthe project. Milich said they have been successful to date. They have developed four of the eight development phases ofthe project. There are 900 lots produced and sold 800 to guest builders. The project will ultimately be about an '1,600-unit Development. Also, an significant amount of infrastructure developed. Summerly will be starting the first phase of what will be a 24-acre lull service public park, the second half of the Summerly Splash Recreation Center, and they will begin development on the last phases ofthe project. Estimated build out is 3-4 years. Milich explained that the two items on the Agenda lonight are for Sea Country Homes and Van Daele Homes, located in the Summerly Development. Sea country and Van Daele are Summerly's surrogate builders. He concluded his presentation and asked if the Planning Commissioners had any questions. Chairman Jordan thanked Milich and for the investment in the City. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S} 1) lD# 15-871 Conditional Use Permit 2015-05 and Commercial Desiqn Review 2015-11 - A request bv Verizon Wireless for approval of a wireless telecommun ication facilitv desiqned as a 69'-6" hioh liqht. located at 28200 Lake Street. Lake Elsinore (APN: 389-020-056I. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 20'16-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission o, the city of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 2015-05 for a 69'-6" Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Light Pole and Related Equipment Located at 28200 Lake Street. 2. Adopt Resolution No.2016-_: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Approving Commercial Design Review 2015-11 for a 69'-6" Wireless Telecommunications Facilaty Designed as a Light Pole and Related Equipment Located at 28200 Lake Street. City of Lake Etsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 Senior Planner Justin Kirk presented the Planning Commission with a summary of the proposed wireless telecommunication facility. The Project is located 28200 Lake Street and Nichols Road. Kirk explained the applicant submltted a coverage map that clearly established a gap in coverage that can be filled by the installation of the proposed facility. lf approved, the proposed cellular facility in the Public Park would require City Council approval of a site license agreement. He concluded his presentation and asked if there were any questions. Vice Chair Armit asked if vines could be added around outside of project to discourage graffiti that the City would maintain. Kirk explained that a Condition of Approval can be added for that. Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Vice Chair Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-01; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 2015-05 for a 69'-6" Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Light Pole and Related Equipmenl Located a|28200 Lake Street. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray None None None Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray None None None Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Gray Adopt Resolution No. 2016-02. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Commercial Design Review 2015-11 fot a 69'-6" Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Light Pole and Related Equipment Located a|28200 Lake Street. (with added Condition ofApproval for perimeter planting around the ground mounted enclosure.) AYES: NOE S: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: 2l lD# 15-872 Residential Desiqn Review No.2015-06 -A Request bv Sea Country Homes for Aporoval of Buildinq Desiqns for 53 Sinqle-Familv Detached Residential Units lncludinq a New Model Home Complex and Related lmprovements. Located Within Tract 31920-16 of the Summerlv Development of the East Lake Specific Plan. 1. Adopt Resolutioh No.2016-_; A Resolution ofthe Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings That Residential Design Review No. 2015.06 ls Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). City ol Lake Elsinorc Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 2. Adopt Resolution No.20'16._; 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 Residential Design Review No. 2015 06 Providing Building Designs for 53 Single-Family Dwelling units and Related lmprovements, for Tract No. 31920-16, Located in the Summerly Development. Kirk presented his staff report. He explaaned that the applicant was requesting approval of building designs for 53 single-family detached residential units located within Tract 31920-'16 of the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan. Kirk stated the proposed project has been reviewed for consistency with the General Plan and the East Lake Specific Plan. The proposed pro.iect meets or exceeds all required development slandards as identified in the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No.6. The proposed Project is Consistent wrth the provisions of the East Lake Specific Plan and General Plan. Building Engineering, and Fire Staff have reviewed the requested Design Review application and have conditioned the project so as to mitigate any potential impacts Overall the proposed project as designed and conditioned with provide a high quality and complimentary housing option to the Summerly Development. Kirk said that staff recommends Planning Commission to adopt Resolutions recommending approval to the City Council. He finished his presentation and asked Planning Commission if they had any questions. Applicant Buck Bennett with Sea Country Homes introduced himself and said he was available for questions. Crosby Bennett, Director of Projecl Managemenl and Customer Service for Sea Country Homes stated they are excited to be in Lake Elsinore and look forward to building this project and asked Planning Commission for any questions. Chairman Jordan said she had a concern with Plan #3 and that many of them being grouped together with no elevations. She asked for a variation in plans and elevation. She explained lhat she was not comfortable with approving that many of the same plan together. With lots 17, 18.20 and 21. Kirk said that Condition No. 12 can be amended to read, adjacent units are not of the same plan and design and so that there is adequate variation. Chairman Jordan and Commissioner Ray agreed. Crosby Bennett said that it could be done. Jordan stated right/left rear elevations of Plan #3 are really bare, jusl windows with a couple of pop-outs and expressed her concerns wilh articulation with the two story. She stated that it was not sufficient and requested that it be a little more embellished. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 Kirk said, a Condition of Approval can be added that requires that applicant comes in with enhanced elevalions in the areas that articulates specific points and resolve it in that manner. Applicant agreed to Jordan suggestions. Commissioner Ray requested the plotting plan dimensional requiremenls are met with regards to the Specific Plan Development Standards. Kirk said he would include that all required setbacks are adhered to, on the amended Condition. Jordan closed Public Hearing at 7:07 p.m. Motion by Chairman Jordan, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-03; 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 Residential Design Review No. 2015-06 is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Mulliple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (IVISHCP). AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Vice Chair Armil, second by Commissioner Fleming to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-04: 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 Residential Design Review No. 2015-06 Providing Building Designs for 53 Single-Family Dwelling Units and Related lmprovements, for Tract No. 3'1920-16, Located in the Summerly Development AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None .Resolution 2016-04. amended Condition ofApproval No. 12 requiring plotting be consistent with lhe East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 and an added Condition of Approval No. 32 requiring prior to the issuance of a building permit the applicant shall submit a revised and enhanced elevations for Plan #3, for the sides and rear elevations City ol Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 3) lD# 15-873 Residential Desiqn Review No. 2015-05 - A Request bv Van Daele Homes for Approval of Buildinq Desiqns for 64 Sinqle-Familv Detached Residential Units lncludinq a New Model Home Complex and Related lmprovements. Located Within Tract 31920-13 of the Summerlv Development of the East Lake Specific Plan. '1. Adopt Resolution No. 2016._; 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 Residential Design Review No. 2015-05 ls Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-_; A Resolution ofthe Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approvalof Residential Design Review No,2015.05 Providing Building Designs for 64 Single-Family Dwelling Units and Related lmprovements, for Tract No.31920-13, Located in the Summerly Oevelopment. Kirk presented a summary to the Planning Commission. Project included a new model complex and related improvements. Kirk described various design components, features and Plans of the proposed project. He explained that the project would offer three architectural styles and trealments for each of the four floor plans. He stated that the proposed project has been reviewed for consistency with the General Plan and the East Lake Specific Plan. Pro.iect exceeds all required developmental standards as identified in the East Lake Specific Plan. Overall the proposed project as designed and conditioned will provide a high quality and complimenlary housing option to the Summerly Developmenl. Kirk concluded his presentation and asked if lhere were any questions. Chairman Jordan had concerns with right/left and rear elevations are lacking architectural enhancements. Kirk stated that a Condition can be added for Plan type two and three. Jordan stated in the future she would like to see the elevation identified when approving plots. Kirk explained that elevations were a requesl to be included, but the developer may not have known, at the time of Public Hearing. lVoving forward, it will be required to have the individual elevations are identified with the plan type. All Commissioners agreed. City ot Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 Applicant Craig Mazzara with Van Daele Development introduced himself and gave Planning Commission a brief history on Van Daele. He said he was available for any questions. James Kelly a resident of Lake Elsinore shared his concerns on what kind of impact would these projects have on his property value. There was no further discussion regarding this project. Chairman Jordan closed Public Hearing al7:37 p.m. Chairman Jordan reopened Public Hearing 7:40 p.m. Resident Kelly spoke again and said he would like for the City to look at City's fencing Ord. Chairman Jordan closed Public Hearing at 7:41 p.m. l\,4otion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-05; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. California, recommending thal lhe City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings That Resadential Design Review No. 2015-05 ls Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (IVISHCP). AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Ivlotion by Vice Chair Armit, second by Commissioner Ray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-06r 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 Residential Design Review No. 2015-05 Providing Building Designs for 64 Single-Family Dwelling Units and Related lmprovements, for Tract No.31920-13, Located in the Summerly Development. * with added Condition No. 33 - requiring additional architectural lreatments on both sides and rear elevations on two story units. . with added Condition requiring all perimeter walls (if not already there) AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BUSINESS ITEM(S) - None City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 5,2016 STAFF COMMENTS Richard MacHott spoke or reorganizalion of Planning Department and his new duties. MacHott explained he will be focusing his efforts on Advanced Planning as well as being the CEQA administrator for the City. Community Development Director Taylor said Community Development is growing. He informed Commissioners of future meetings and projects to be expected. Senaor Planner Kirk spoke about clarifying Planning Commission process procedure in the near future. to stream line it and to make the process smoother. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Gray thanked MacHott for the role he has had for Planning Commission. He welcomed Senior Planner Kirk to his new role. Chairman Jordan said she looks forward to the upcoming projects this year. ADJOURNMENT Chaarman Jordan adjourned at 7: 57 pm to the nexl regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 20'16, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore. CA 92530 City of Lake Elsinote