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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
SHELLY JORDAN, CHAIR
ADAM ARMIT, VICE CHAIR
JOHN GRAY, COMMISSIONER
LANCE RAY, COMM'SS'ONER
GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JUST'N KIRK, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
LAKE-ELSINORE ORG
(951) 674-3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
183 N. MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA
92530
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 6:00 PM Cultural Center
CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to Order at 6:03p.m. by Chairman Jordan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Jordan.
ROLL CALL
Present. Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
Also Present: City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor, Princiapl Planner
Kirk and Office Specialist Wells
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS _ 3 MINUTES
There were no members of the Public who appeared to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
1) lD# 16-066 Approval of Minutes
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as
submitted.
Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Chairman Jordan, to approve the minutes for the
November 17,2015 and December 15,2015 Planning Commission Meeting.
AYES. Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ray
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PUBLIG HEARING ITEM(S)
2l lD# 16-067 conditional Use Permit No. 20'15-'11: Establish and operate a food
distribution facilitv within an existinq 7.850 square foot buildino
with outside storaqe bv HOPE (Helpinq Our People in Elsinore) on
propertv located at 506 W. Minthorn Street, APN 377-180-026
Adopt Resolution No.2015-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2015.1 1 for the establishment and operation of the HOPE Food Distribution
Facility with outside storage located at 506 W. Minthorn Street.
Community Development Director Grant Taylor presented staff report to Planning
Commission for HOPE Food Distribution Facility with outside storage. Hope (a non-profit
corporation) is a food pantry that distributes food to low income individuals and families.The
facility operated three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from gam to '12pm.
The facility services between 10-30 per day. HOPE activities are run by 30-40 volunteers. No
food or meals are served or prepared onsite or distributed.
Taylor said staff determined that the findings can be made for consistency with the General
Plan, zoning code, conditional use permit as set forth in Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and
appropriate conditions of approval if implemented and maintained would prevent negative
impacts on adjacent properties in the City.
Taylor concluded his report by asking Planning Commrssion if they had any questions.
Commissioner Ray would like to have the minimum required (12) parking stalls met.
Taylor suggested on relocating dumpster and storage container lo meet those requirements.
Steve Faulk the Executive Director of HOPE spoke briefly about facility. He stated he would
talk to the property owner about moving storage and is willing to do what Commissioners
recommend with amended Condition of Approval No. 8 shall read: the applicant shall
delineate 12 parking stalls on site to be approved by the Community Development Director or
or there designee.
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There was no further discussion on this matter. Public Hearing closed at 6:18pm.
Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Commissioner Ray to Adopt Resolution No.
2015-1 5; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving Conditional Use Permrt No. 2015-1 1 for the establishment and operation of the
HOPE Food Distribution Facility with outside storage located at 506 W. Minthorn Street with
amended Condition of Approval No. 8 shall read: the applicant shall delineate 12 parking
stalls on site to be approved by the Community Development Director or or there desagnee.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
3) lD# 16-068 Alberhill Villaqes Specific Plan (SP No. 2010-02). General Plan
Amendment No. 2012-01. Zone Chanqe No. 2012-02. and related
Environmental lmpact Report (SCH# 2012061046) - A proposed
master Dlanned development of aDproximatelv 1.400 acres with
8,244 residential units. a Universitv Town Center with 1.532.500
souare feet of retail/com m u n itv space. and medical/office
development. a universitv for 6.000 students. an elementarv school.
over 163acres of natural or enhanced open space with multi-use
trails. a 36.8 acre lakeside park with two lakes and a 45.9 acre
sports park.
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 Certify the Environmental lmpact Report for the Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan (SCH No.201206'1046).
2. Adopt Resolution No. 20'16-_: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California Recommending lo the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Findings of Consistency with the Western
Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for the
9.09 Acre Property Also Known as LEAP No. 2005-12 and Adoption of Findings of
Exemption trom the MSHCP for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-_: 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 General Plan Amendment No.2012-01.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-_: A Resolution ot the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore Approval of the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan No. 2010-02
and Zone Change No. 2012-02.
5. Planning Commission shall direct staff to maketextchanges tothe Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan as referenced in the Errata Section of the AVSP Staff
Report prior to review by City Council.
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Principal Planner Justin Kirk gave a brief introduction to this project. He explained that the
City has contracted with H R Green to provide supplemental project management. He
introduced Project Manager Roy Stevenson and Charles Rangal the Planner on the Project.
Roy Stevenson notified Commissioners that Rob Olson, the transportation engineer was also
present to answer any questions Planning Commission may have.
Consultant Planner Rangel introduced himself to Planning Commission and gave a brief
history of his experience as a Planner. He notified Planning Commission he will provide
information on the Specific Plan Staff, Resolutions, Conditions of Approval and the final ElR.
Rangel started by going over Mandatory Elements of a Specific Plan, Specific Plans and the
Consistency Doctrine and Specific Plan as Zoning.
Rangel said, when the Specific Plan is completely built out, the features will have: sparse rural
density against Cleveland National Forest, Residential components on the outline areas, the
College Campus, Medical Center, a Lake, Community Park, Sports Parks and other
amenities. The project overview consists of: 1,400 of 2.2 square miles, 8,244 residential units,
6 phases over 30 years, over 4 million square feet of commercial and professional office
uses, 63 acres of Private University, Elementary School, 163 acres of natural of enhanced
open space with multi-use trails, 25olo of Alberhill Villages Specific Plan project areas are
Public or Private open space, 38-acre lakeside park, 46 acre sports park and Medical Center
with Senior Housing;
Once the Specific Plan has been adopted, the second step will be the Phase Development
Plan. The Phase Development Plan will consist of; Detailed Land Use Circulation Plan,
Refined Developmenl Regulations and Design guidelines. The third step will be the Design
Review/Subdivision Map, this is when the site plans, elevations, floor plans and subdivision
map tract are reviewed.
Rangel provided his conclusion: AVSP Land Use Elements and project features represent a
well-balanced mixed-use community in conformance with the City's Housing Element, the far
reaching goals and elements of the Lake Elsinore General Plan Strive for an optimum to
housing ratio, the AVSP is consistent with the Goals and Policies and implements all the
goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
Commissioner Gray questioned if the power poles have been discussed with Southern
California Edison regarding any possibility for underground power.
Tom Tomlinson with Castle and Cook explained that the builders do not have any authority to
require SCE to do that but stated he would like to see it happen.
Rangel said that an errata sheet has been added to the staff report. An Errata sheet means
they would like to make changes in the text prior to City Council for final adoption. One has to
do with mining activities. Mining activities will continue as each phase of development of the
Specific Plan takes place. Changes have to do with the M3 and mining operations. All
references to the M3 Zoning shall be deleted from the project description and existing zoning
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designations shall be replaced by the proposed AVSP. Continuation of existing mining
operations shall be permitted in accordance with the general plan extractive overlay
designation applicable to the Alberhill Villages Specific and plot project site withrn the district.
The applicant also asked for a refinement added to Condition of Approval No. 12.
Rob Olson, Traffic Engineer spoke on circulation and traffic impact. He explained he reviewed
the applicants Traffic lmpact Analysis to make sure they were providing several conclusions
and requirements were met. The plan is consistent with the circulation element and the
general plan based on the review of the TIA for the project and all of the other guidelines.
Chairman Jordan announced Vice Chair Armit's arrival at 7:1 gpm.
Tom Tomlinson thanked staff for working with them. He stated he would like to address the
other Conditions of Approval. Condition No. 7, he explained that at the last minute a Condition
came up for them to build a turnkey sports park. He explained that they offered acreage to the
City for the future sports park. lf they build the sports park, they would be spending 40o/o more
on quimby then they currently give within those plans and they are already way over quimby's
requirement and it is 21-million-dollar hit, to build that sports park.
The second Condition of Approval No. 13, the Fire and Safety CFD. He wanted to clarify that
there are no negative economic impacts within this development. He explained that this
development will never cost the City for services, He would like to have that Condition No.1 3
taken out.
Russell Williams with the Riverside County Transportation Department representing the
County spoke. The County is requesting to participate in the Development of a phasing
improvement plan with the City and Developer specific to improvements to Temescal Canyon
Rd. Where they can evaluate this project as well as other projects in the vicinity and evaluate
funding sources overall so that actual improvements can be constructed on the ground prior
to impacts to critical regional roadway. They are requesting that this phasing improvement
plan be completed prior to approval of the Specific Plan and that the County is ready and
available to participate in that or any discussion related to that. He explained the letter he is
handing out tonight had one sentence in it that says, "Riverside County of Transportation
Commission has plans to further improve l-15 freeway, however the timing of these
improvements are unknown and would occur at some point in the distant future."
Chairman Jordan questioned Williams, if the County was asking for the Planning Commission
not to approve this Specific Plan tonight and to have a phasing improvement plan done before
the Specific Plan is approved.
Williams stated, the preferred option is for the Planning Commission to make a
recommendation to the City Councilto require the phasing rmprovement plan prior to
approval.
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Community Development Director Grant Taylor acknowledged Mr. Williams request and
explained to him this is a City Council policy decision, Staffwill pass along the information.
Staff still recommends that the Planning Commission make their comments tonight and move
it on to the City Councal.
Kim Cousins - President of Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce spoke how this
project would improve the living conditions of the residents and help resolve the lack of
amenities the Community has.
Steve Martin, JP Lendano, Meredith Stewart, Kelly Jackson, lan Stewart, Helen Jong. Fred
Castro, Teddy Pennywell, Dee Baulk spoke all in favor of Alberhill Specific Plan
Karrie Ruther, Community liaison for Castle & Cooke and live Lake Elsinore thanked the
Planning Commission for reviewing the project. She spoke on behalf of the Communtty, in
favor of this project.
Linda Ridenhour, a resident of Lake Elsinore- spoke in opposition of this project and
requested the Planning Commission not approve the project.
Charles Rangel informed the Planning Commission, the City received 24 comment letters
from resrdents outside of the City in regards to trafJic impacts. He addressed concerns and
questions residents had regarding project.
Commissioner Ray questioned what mitigation measures would be taken and the EIR
process. Ray expressed his concern about ambiguity of the modifications to the General Plan
and how it does not affect the AVSP. He requested some language to include clarity to the
various General Plan changes because it was not clear and did not make sense to him, and it
needed to be elaborated on.
Vice Chairman Armit questioned how mining would be phased out as project is phased in.
Hardy Strozer explained the Reclamation Process Planning Commissioners.
Planning Commissioners agreed that the information provided for tonight meeting was
thorough and most of the questions that they may have had, were answered at this meeting.
Chairman Jordan closed the Public Hearing at 8:57pm. Commissioner's agreed this was a
great project for the City but details still need to be reviewed and modified and have some
language cleaned up as the prolect moves foruard.
Jordan explained the applicant would like three Conditions of Approval modified, Condition 7,
12 and 13. Jordan asked for staffs position on the changes in Conditions,
Community Development Director Taylor stated Staff did not agree with developer's
opposition to Condition No. 7 regarding parks. The developer's responsibility is to build parks
for the City to provide amenities for their residents and to mitigate impacts. Staff supports
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Condition No, 12. Condition No. 13 is supported by staff and will leave the decision up to City
Council.
Kirk stated that the Condition of approval will be modified as part of the action no. 4. The
adoption of the Specific Plan.
There was no further discussron.
Motion by Vice Chairman Armit, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No.
2016-16. A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California
Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Certify the Environmental
lmpact Report for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan (SCH No. 2012061046).
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray
NOES: Commissioner Ray
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Chairman Jordan, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-17:
A Resolution of the Planning Commrssion of the City of Lake Elsinore, California
Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Findings of
Consistency with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) for the 9.Og Acre Property Also Known as LEAP No. 2OO5-12 and Adoption of
Findings of Exemption from the MSHCP for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Vice Chair Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-18:
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 General Plan
Amendment No. 2012-01 .
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ray
.Amended to read: with specific direction to provide clarity consistent with the comments
received by Commissioner Ray with respect to the ambiguities of the General Plan
Amendment.
Motion by Commissioner Ray, second by Vice Chair Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-18:
as amended
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AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Chairman Jordan, second by Vice Chair Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-1 9: 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 the Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan No. 2010-02 and Zone Change No. 2012-02.
*with modified Condition of Approval No. 12 to read: site specific traffic studies shall be
required for all subsequent implementing projects in accordance with table A, B, C and D
within the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan Conditions of Approval as approved by the
Engineering Department. The subsequent traffic study shall identify nexus related specific
project impact and needed roadway improvements to be constructed concurrent with each
subdivision map associated with a Phase Development Plan (PDP).
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Chairman Jordan, second by Vice Chair Armit that Planning Commission shall
direct staff to make text changes to the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan as referenced in the
Errata Section of the AVSP Staff Report prior to review by City Council.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commisstoner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
STAFF COMMENTS
Community Development Director Taylor said the economy is doing well. There are good
applications coming to Planning and there will be more items at the next meeting.
Principal Planner Kirk announced that next Planning Commission Meeting will be lighter. He
informed commissioners of projects for the next few meetings.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioners thanked everyone and said great discussion this evening.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jordan adjourned meeting at 9.28 pm. The next regular Planning Commission
meeting will be held on Tuesday. March 1, 2016, at the Cultural Center 183 N. Main Street,
Lake Elsinore. CA 92530.%// //' ",'
Shelly Jordah, Chairman
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J ustin Kirk,
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