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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2009 NAH MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Zanelli led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES ~i COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Acting Community Development Director Weiner, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, and Office Specialist Porch& PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes for the following Planning Commission Meeting(s) a. June 16, 2009 b. July 7, 2009 Recommendation: approval J Vice-Chairman Gonzales requested the June 16, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes be pulled for discussion. Planning Commission Meeting July 21, 2009 Page 2 of 5 F1 Commissioner O'Neal requested July 7, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes be pulled for discussion. 1 a. Regular Planning Commission Minutes from the June 16, 2009 Meeting. Vice-Chairman Gonzales noted a correction to the June 16, 2009 minutes on page 4 of 13 to change the address of the project to 16401 Lakeshore Drive. Commissioner O'Neal requested changing the word concurred to agree with on page 3 of 13 of the June 16, 2009 minutes. 1 b. Regular Planning Commission Minutes from the July 7. 2009 Meeting. Commissioner O'Neal noted corrections to the July 7, 2009 minutes page 4 of 9, 3rd paragraph to be verbatim minutes. Vice-Chairman Gonzales noted a correction to the July 7, 2009 minutes on page 4 of 9,2 nd paragraph from the bottom; change the word on it to for it. A motion was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to approve the Consent Calendar with the changes to the June 16, 2009 and to the July 7, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes. F1 The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE PUBLIC HEARING(S) 1. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2008-04: A Request To Repeal Chapter 19.08 In Order To Adopt The State Of California's Model Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. r ^ Recommendations: a. Continue the item to a date to be determined. Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. I Planning Commission Meeting July 21, 2009 Page 3 of 5 Acting Community Development Director Weiner provided a brief overview of the project to the Planning Commission. He indicated staff is requesting the item be continued to a date to be determined in order to allow the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to find that Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2008-04 is consistent and meets the minimum requirements of the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. Commissioner O'Neal asked Acting Community Development Director Weiner what could occur if the Commission does not agree with WRCOG's decision. Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying, that WRCOG generated a draft Ordinance that staff felt was appropriate and suited the region, however some changes could be made as long as the changes are consistent with State requirements. Commissioner Mendoza asked Acting Community Development Director Weiner if the WRCOG recommendations would be available along with the State and City's recommendation when it returns to the Commission for review. Vice-Chairman Gonzales asked if this new Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment would allow homeowners to do away with using front yard grass. F1 Acting Community Development Director Weiner replied by saying "Yes, in some instances." Chairman Flores requested comments from the public. There being no comments from the public, Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. called for a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to continue off calendar, to a date to be determined, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2008-04. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI F1 NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Planning Commission Meeting July 21, 2009 Page 4 of 5 BUSINESS ITEM None STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He spoke of the CIP projects including the Central Avenue project which is moving forward slower than expected. He stated curb, gutter and sidewalk work should commence sometime next week. • He spoke of Diane Feinstein's office supporting a revenue stream called "SAFETEA- LU" which funds street projects. He stated the Gunnerson/Riverside intersection information was sent to the Senator's office and staff is waiting for the results soon. Acting Community Development Director Weiner commented on the following: • He advised the Commission that the August 4m Regular Planning Commission Meeting would be cancelled. • He spoke of the new Stater Bros Shopping Center receiving their final approvals and is now open for business in the Canyon Hill Shopping Center. • He advised the Commission that a pharmacy chain has been looking at the old Burger King site located at the corner of Diamond Drive and Mission Trail. • He indicated that the Southern California Association of Governments has awarded money for the consultant's work which would be used for future Downtown projects. • He stated RDA gave preliminary approval for the Downtown Master Plan and would come back to the Planning Commission once the General Plan EIR has been finaled. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman Flores commented on the following: • He spoke of minimizing the meetings whenever necessary to save time and money for the City. Vice-Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • He thanked Acting Community Development Director Weiner and Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo for taking care of the weeds that were out of control near his residence. F1 Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He spoke of how the Diamond Stadium is starting to have concerts and would bring more citizens to the area. Planning Commission Meeting July 21, 2009 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: F • He thanked staff on the good news regarding the signal at the intersection of Gunnerson and Riverside Drive. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • He asked staff if there would be another traffic light installed near Lakeside High School. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo confirmed that the signal light is funded by the School District. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the August 4, 2009, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m. JIM FLORES, CHAIRMAN NNING COMMISSION Respectfully Submitted, a46& ° / DANA PORCH OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TO WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I