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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.05.15 Meeting MinutesCITY of City of Lake Elsinore LAKE LSINOR—E Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Tuesday, May 5, 2015 JOHN GRAY, CHAIRMAN SHELLY JORDAN, VICE CHAIRPERSON ADAM ARMIT, COMMISSIONER TIM FLEMING, COMMISSIONER LANCE RAY, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER 6:00 PM LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Planning Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are normally held on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you are attending this Planning Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. 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CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Jordan called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Jordan led the Pledge of Alligence City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Cultural Center Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming and Commissioner Ray Absent: Chairman Gray Also Present: City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Senior Planner Kirk, Project Planner Donahoe and Office Specialist Wells PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES - None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1) ID# 14-563 Approval of Minutes It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Armit to approve the minutes for the March 17, 2015 and April 7, 2015 Planning Commission meetings. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 2) ID# 14-560 General Plan Amendment No. 2014-03, Amending the Circulation Element of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan 1 to redesignate Spring Street between Collier Avenue and Flint Street from Secondary to Collector. on Figure 2.3 - Roadway Classifications. and in Table HD -T2 - RoadwaV Plan and Bikeway Plan - Historic District; and 2 to remove Diamond Circle and replace it with the existing Pete Lehr Drive and its extension to Malaga Road on Figure 2.3 - Roadway Classification; and City of Lake Elsinore Diamond Snecific Pian Amendment No. 1 Amending various areas within the specific plan in order to 1 remove Diamond Circle from- conceptual romconte tual development exhibits and replace with the existing Pete Lehr Drive and its extension to Malaga Road 2 remove the existin Diamond Stadium from the mixed usespecific plan designation, and replace it with a specific plan designation of "Stadium Use Only," and 3 remove the requirement for a conditional use ermit for various uses in Table 4-1 Permitted Uses. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action: May 5, 2015 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2014-03, An Amendment to the Circulation Element of the Lake Elsinore General Plan, To 1) Redesignate Spring Street between Collier Avenue and Flint Street from Secondary to Collector on Figure 2.3 Roadway Classification, and in Table HD -T2 Roadway Plan and Bikeway Plan -Historic District; and 2) Remove Diamond Circle and Replace It with the Existing Pete Lehr Drive and its Extension to Malaga Road, on Figure 2.3 Roadway Classification. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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 Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No.1. Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Project Planner Carole Donahoe presented her staff report to Planning Commission. She summarized background and project dc9cription. Donahoe asked the Planning Cull missiuii if there were any questions. Commissioner Armit asked whether the proposed designation for Spring Street keeps it in its current state for perpetuity. He asked, if it is at ultimate build out. Planning Manager MacHott clarified that it was. Armit talked about the elimination of Diamond Circle and inquired why Diamond Circle was originally designed that way. Donahoe explained that at that time it was a joint project with the City and they wanted to do a Community Core concept and pedestrian plazas. They wanted pedestrian -friendly traffic going through there, without a lot of cars going through there, if it could be avoided. She added that the Community Core concept was taken out as a design function in this Specific Plan Amendment and there is no longer the need for that new street. Resident Barbara Alongi spoke and said, she was unsure why she got the notice in the mail. She stated this project does not impact her property on Flynn Street and asked why she was here. Commissioner Armit told Alongi that she may be within the number of yards that notice needs to be mailed to. Alongi then asked for clarification between a secondary and a collector. Armit explained, the street on map at ultimate build out was supposed to be four lanes, in each direction and they're proposing to leave it the way it is right now which is two lanes. Alongi replied that that was fine with her. Motion by Commissioner Armit, second by Commissioner Fleming to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-37; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2014-03, An Amendment to the Circulation Element of the Lake Elsinore General Plan, To 1) Redesignate Spring Street Between Collier Avenue And Flint Street from Secondary to Collector on Figure 2.3 Roadway Classifications, and in Table HD -T2 Roadway Plan and Bikeway Plan -Historic District; and 2) Remove Diamond Circle and Replace It with the Existing Pete Lehr Drive and its Extension to Malaga Road, on Figure 2.3 Roadway Classification. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-38; A Resolution of tho Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinule, California, Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No. 1. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None 3) ID# 14-561 Specific Plan Amendment SPA 2014-02 - A Request for Approval of Amendments to Previously Approved Specific Plan No. 2005-01 The Village at Lakeshore Proposing a Sinigle-Family Detached Condominium Promect. Residential Desig n Review RD R) No. 2014-07 - A Re nest for Approval of Building Designs for 163 Detached Sin le-Famil Condominium Units and Related Improvements. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore Regarding Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014-07 for the Development of 163 Residential Units Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Addendum #1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2006-05. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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 Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014-07, Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, are Consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). 3. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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 Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 (The Village at Lakeshore Specific Plan) Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive. 4. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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. 2014-07 Providing Building Designs for 163 Detached Single -Family Condominium Dwelling Units Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, and Related Improvements. City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 5, 2015 Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Fleming to Adopt Resolution No. 2015 30; A Resolution of the Planning Commissiun of the City of Lake Elsinore Regarding Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014-07 for the Development of 163 Residential Units Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Addendum #1 to Mitigated Negative Declaration 2006-05. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Vice Chair Jordan to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-40; 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 Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 and Residential Design Review No. 2014-07, Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, are Consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: Commissioner Ray Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-41; 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 Amendment No. 1 to Specific Plan No. 2005-01 (The Village at Lakeshore Specific Plan) Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive with a new Condition of Approval No. 48 requiring diversity in the architecture and colors of adjacent dwelling units with the same floor plan. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN. Commissioner Ray City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-42; 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. 2014-07 Providing Building Designs for 163 Detached Single -Family Condominium Dwelling Units Located at the Northwest Corner of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive, and Related Improvements with a new Condition of Approval No. 48 requiring diversity in the architecture and colors of adjacent dwelling units with the same floor plan.. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming NOES: Commissioner Ray ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None 4) ID# 14-559 Commercial Design Review 2014-14 - A Reguest by Worlden Chanc i, American Inc. for Approval of Building Designs for the Development of a 7,751 Square -foot Golden Corral Restaurant and Ancillary Improvements on Three Unimproved Lots that Total 2.03 acres Generally Located at the Southwesterly Corner of Dexter Avenue & 3rd Street APN: 377-480-059 078 082 . Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: May 5, 2015 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_: 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 Is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 for the Development of a New 7,751 Square Foot Restaurant and Associated Improvements for Property Generally Located at the Southwesterly Corner of Dexter Avenue and 3rd Street. City of Lake Elsinore Page 8 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Senior Planner Kirk gave a full report on project. He explained that the applicant, Worlden Chang, American Inc, Is requesting the approval for establishment of a new 7,751 square foot Golden Corral Restaurant and ancillary improvements on the three unimproved lots, located at the southwesterly corner of Dexter Ave and 3rd St. He explained, staffs recommendation that the Planning Commission approve the project, and asked for any questions. Commissioner Armit asked if applicant was building out past 3rd St., as you exit their parking lot. Kirk replied no, he explained, they are required to go to what their property line is. Commissioner Fleming inquired if parking lot lights were LED lights. Kirk affirmed but stated he would verify with applicant. Commissioner Ray expressed concern for any light that might inconvience the resident on nearby property and requested for it to be obstructed. Kirk responded, it could be investigated further. Rodger Share representing the applicant. He thanked staff and said they were extremely helpful. He asked staff if they had any questions. Planning Manager MacHott informed applicant that he would like to amend the Conditions of Approval and asked if applicant concurred. MacHott explained that Condition No. 15 (landscaping, irrigation conditions) Item #1; indicates: "All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with 100% plant and grass coverage using a combination of drip and conventional irrigation methods." should be replaced with: "No grass turf landscaping will be installed." MacHott explained, by changing this condition that it will consistent with how we have been conditioning projects. He asked the applicant if this would be acceptable. Share replied, that there is no problem with that. Ms. Miller addressed Planning Commission and Staff. She began by saying, Lake Elsinore didn't need another restaurant. She shared her concerns for the expanding City. She concluded by stating she opposed this restaurant. i City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Armit, second by GnmmissionPr Flemino to Adnpt Resnliitinn Nn 2015-43: 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 Is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN- None Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Vice Chair Jordan to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-44; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 for the Development of a New 7,751 Square Foot Restaurant and Associated Improvements for Property Generally Located at the Southwesterly Corner of Dexter Avenue and 3rd Street. with the Amended Condition No. 15 AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None May 5, 2015 5) ID# 14-562 Residential Design Review No. 2013-03 - A Request by Ryland Homes for Approval of Building Designs for 70 Single -Family Detached Residential Units Including a New Model Home for Plan 3 in an Existing Model Home Complex and Related Imrovements Located Within Tract 31920-12 of the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Pian. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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. 2015-01 Is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; 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. 2015-01 Providing Building Designs for 70 Single -Family Dwelling Units and Related Improvements, for Tract No. 31920-12, Located in the 5ummerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan. City of Lake Elsinore Page 10 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Vice Chair Jordan opened the Pllhlir. HParin0 at 7.40 p m. Senior Planner Kirk provided the Planning Commission with a description and background on proposed project. He explained, the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) was adopted by Ordinance No. 955 by the City Council in June 1993. The Plan consists of 3,000 acres and was originally divided into three individual districts that included a Marina District, Lakeside Resort, and Recreation Village. Several Amendments have been made to the East Lake Specific Plan. The changes primarily reduced the number of residential units and commercial uses and added the allowance of a golf course to the open space area of the plan. Phase One is the development area where the commonly know "Laing Homes" project is located. Two other amendments (Amendment No. 3 and No. 4) were related to industrial development along Corydon Ave. and are both outside of Phase One. Amendment No. 5 is the marina development located on Lakeshore Drive, known as Waters Edge. Laing Homes processed East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 which was adopted by the City Council on July 24, 2004. This amendment replaced multi -family uses with single-family uses, provided several parks and added a 165 -acre golf course, club house, and maintenance and golf storage facility. On July 16, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the original Sunrise Springs development located within Tract 31920-2; which was approved by the City Council on August 13, 2013. Kirk concluded presentation with a brief thorough description of project including: design components, features of proposed project, floor plans, architecture, model home complex, preliminary plotting of production units, and the conceptual wall and fence plan. He informed the Planning Commission that proposed project is consistent with what was previously approved and ended with asking if there were any questions regarding this project. Commissioner Jordan wanted to assure that there was a mix of product types in the plotting of homes within the project. Senior Planner Kirk said that we could add that as a condition of approval. Applicant Ryan Greene with Ryland Homes introduced himself and his associates and said he was available for questions. Commissioner Fleming stated that he likes the project it was a very nice project and it will make for some very nice neighborhoods. Ms. Miller spoke against this project and pleaded to keep Lake Elsinore the way it is. Vice Chair Jordan closed the Public Hearing at 7:53 p.m. City of Lake Elsinore Page 11 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Vine Chair ,Inrdan, SPrond by C:nmmissinnPr Fleming to Adopt RPSnliitinn Nn 2015-45; 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. 2015-01 Is Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Vice Chair Jordan to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-46; 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. 2015-01 Providing Building Designs for 70 Single -Family Dwelling Units and Related Improvements, for Tract No. 31920-12, Located in the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan, with the addition of a new Condition of Approval No. 11 requiring variation in architectural styles of adjacent residences. AYES: Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: Chairman Gray ABSTAIN: None BUSINESS ITEM(S) - None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Grant Taylor spoke about the workshop at the Diamond Stadium for the Railroad Canyon Improvements (the roundabouts) he said it was a good presentation and it's moving forward in a timely manner. He announced Planner Carole Donahoe will be heading up a Community Meeting for the 6th and final phase of the Consistency Zoning, May 14, 2015 in the Cultural Center at 5:00 p.m. He notified the Planning Commission that there are currently four projects in plan check. A grocery store at the old Office Max, Tractor Supply, Pasadena Industrial Park and Golden Corral. He explained Terracina goes to the City Council next Tuesday and Meadow Ridge II will follow on May 26th. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Armit asked Taylor if there was any news on the park improvements. Taylor answered that the City Council approved it and it is funded. City of Lake Elsinore Page 12 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Vice Chair Jordan opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. Senior Planner Justin Kirk mentioned this a continued Public Hearing from the April 21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting. He said the item was continued due to the need to complete SB 18 Native American consultation and to finalize the environmental document. He stated SB 18 consultation was completed approximately April 28, 2015 where he received the final letter from the Pechanga Tribe, which required some mitigation measures to be modified. Kirk summarized his presentation by saying, the design has been modified and improved from the original design, the project is consistent with the General Plan, the Tentative Map is still valid, and that the Residential Design Review and Conditional Use Permit that were previously approved, have expired. He explained, they had a two-year period without the establishment of use before they expired. The Conditional Use Permit is no longer needed due to the change of the Specific Plan. And the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration identified no new significant impacts. Commissioner Ray expressed his concerns about sidewalks around project. He also was a little confused as to the what street light fixtures would be used around the project. He questioned why there would be four different types of fixtures. Applicant Peter Olah with Paradigm Engineering addressed Commissioner Ray's questions that he had prior to tonight's meeting with respect to sidewalks around the project. He explained that the Conditions of this project call out for a traffic signal to be installed at the corner of Grand Ave. and Riverside Dr. Within that plan they are extending the sidewalk beyond the project to meet the intersection of Grand Ave. and Riverside Dr., as well as carry the sidewalk through the intersection and up Grand Ave. So there will be a sidewalk, there will be a path of travel and concrete sidewalk for the High School kids and the community. Olah explained that there were four different options of fixtures, but were only going to use one. Ms. Miller addressed Planning Commission regarding environment issues she believes to have a impact on the environment. Vice Chair Jordan questioned if there was a Condition that could be added or added to, where there are the adjacent buildings have the same plan, they are required to have a different elevation and a different color scheme next to each other. Planner Kirk acknowledged Jordan's reccomendation and said that would be appropriate. City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT Vice Chair Jordan adjourned this meeting at 8:08 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting of Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Joh Gra Chairm Cit of L e Elsinore Attest: Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 13 May 5, 2015