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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore was held in the Cultural
Center, 183 North Main Street, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Commissioner Gray.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Gray.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler and Peters and Gray
Absent: Chairman Klaarenbeek
PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON AGENDIZED ITEMS – 3 MINUTES
There were no members of the Public appearing to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
Motion by Commissioner Dobler and seconded by Commissioner Carroll to approve the Consent
Calendar.
Vote
Yes: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler, Peters and Gray
Noes: None
Absent: Chairman Klaarenbeek
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
Reorganization of the Planning Commission
Assistant Community Development Director Justin Kirk introduced the item, presented the manner in
which to appoint a Commissioner to serve as a Vice Chair and opened the nomination process.
Commissioner Carroll nominated Commissioner Gray to serve as Vice Chair of the Planning
Commission.
Vote
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Yes: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler, Peters and Gray
Noes: None
Absent: Chairman Klaarenbeek
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
Planning Application Nos. 2020-92 and 2019-64 (Riverside/Lincoln Commercial and Westridge at
Canyon Hills) - General Plan Amendment No. 2020-02, Zone Change No. 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map
No. 37958, Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-09, Commercial Design Review No. 2020-08, Specific Plan
Amendment No. 2020-01, and related Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2021010316)
The public hearing was opened at 6:11. There were no conflict of Interest disclosures. Assistant
Community Development Director Kirk affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no written
communication had been received.
Senior Planner Damaris Abraham presented the staff report.
Denise Williams, Tripointe Homes, representative for the applicant provided summary remarks, stated
that the applicant had accepted the Conditions of Approval and asked if the Commission had any
questions.
Commissioner Dobler requested that Condition of Approval #35 be modified that specifies that the final
landscape plan be designed to match the surrounding developed properties.
Commissioner Carroll noted concerns with the 7-11 Fueling station on the corner in a prominent location,
specifically related to access for large vehicles and with the maintenance concerns with 7-11 stores in
general and complimented the balance of the development.
Senior Abraham clarified onsite circulation, including large vehicles had been reviewed and approved by
the Engineering Division and that Conditions of Approval had been structured to protect against property
maintenance.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:24
Motion by Commissioner Carroll and was seconded by Commissioner Dobler to approve:
Resolution 2021-05:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER 2020-
05) (SCH NO. 20201010316) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NOS. 2020-92 AND 2019-64 (GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2020-01, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
37958, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-09, COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-08,
AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01);
Resolution 2021-06:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NOS.
2020-92 AND 2019-64 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2020-01,
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37958, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-09, COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-08, AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01) IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
(MSHCP);
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Resolution 2021-07:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01.
Resolution 2021-08:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2020-01.
Resolution 2021-09:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37958.
Resolution 2021-10:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-09.
Resolution 2021-11:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01.
Vote
Yes: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler and Peters and Vice Chairman Gray
Noes: None
Absent: Chairman Klaarenbeek
Commissioner Carroll moved to approve the proposed resolution, subject to a modification to
Condition of Approval #35 that required that the final landscape be designed in a complimentary
manner to the adjacent properties and was seconded by Commissioner Peters to approve:
Resolution 2021-12:
Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO.
2020-08.
Vote
Yes: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler and Peters and Vice Chairman Gray
Noes: None
Absent: Chairman Klaarenbeek
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
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No comments.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commission Dobler welcomed Commissioner Peters and Commissioner Carroll to the Commission.
Commissioner Carroll thanked everyone for their support, stated the he is glad to be back and looks
forward to serving the City with his colleagues again.
Vice Chairman Gray welcomed Commissioner Peters and welcomed back Commissioner Carroll; and
reiterated the City Council's recommendation on getting vaccinated if the opportunity arises.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 p.m. to Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Rendell Klaarenbeek,
Chairman
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
FOR:
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