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Home My WebLink About04-21-15 SIGNEDr City of Lake Elsinore Li11,.L LI'�IL- .. Meeting Minutes Planning Commission Tuesday, April 21, 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 1st 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. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available in the Community Development Department on the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Cultural Center In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (951) 674-3124, ext. 297, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Any writings distributed within 72 hours of the meeting will be made available to the public at the time it is distributed to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gray called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:00p.m PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Armit led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 1 J Planning Commission Meeting Minutes ROLL CALL April 21, 2015 Present: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming and Commissioner Ray Also Present: City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Senior Planner Kirk and Office Specialist Wells PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES - None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) - None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 1) ID# 14-536 Specific Plan Amendment SPA 2014-02 - A Request for Approval of Amendments to a Previously Approved Specific Plan for Tentative Tract Map No. 33267 Residential Design Review (RDR) No. 2014-07 - A Request for Approval of Building Desi ns for 163 Detached Condominiums and Related Improvements, for Tentative Tract Map No. 33267 City of Lake Elsinore 1. Take testimony from any interested parties in attendance who have responded to the Notice of Public Hearing; and, 2. Provide direction to staff on the appropriateness of the application; and 3. Keep the public hearing open and continue the matter to the Planning Commission's May 5, 2015 regular meeting. Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Senior Planner Justin Kirk delivered his staff report. Kirk gave a brief background about the project. He explained that on August 15, 2008 the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of The Village at Lakeshore Specific Plan and its related applications (Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2006-05, Specific Plan No. 2005-01, Zone Change No. 2005-01, Tentative Condominium Map No. 33267, Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-21 and Residential Design Review No. 2005-09); and on September 12, 2006 the City Council approved all related entitlements. He informed the Planning Commission that the project was put on hold due to the recession and sold out of receivership into the current group. Senior Planner Kirk showed the previous proposed project layout of what the project was going to look like. He summarized some of the changes of the proposed revised project and stated that the applicant was asked to revise and update plans on development. He advised the Planning Commission that the applicant had done so and described those changes. Applicant Dana Quillon provided history and described future plans. He also presented and illustration of the proposed site. He concluded that there is: variety of product, detached Homes with private yards, dynamic street scenes, active recreation opportunities, ample parking, no maintenance for the City of Lake Elsinore, fees to the City, an improved intersection, and most Importantly an affordable entry level option to move people into home ownership. Vice Chair Jordan recommended that the project should have vinyl fencing instead of wood fencing. She stated that this was a very nice project. Commissioner Ray questioned if the product units were predetermined of what product number was going on which lot. He recommended that there be more variety of product units on all streets. The applicant responded that they can create more diversity by changing elevations and reversing units alternately. Commissioner Armit requested that the exterior of the wall be landscaped to prevent grafitti. Applicant replied, that could be done. Motion by Commissioner Armit, second by Vice Chair Jordan to keep the public hearing open and continue the matter to the Planning Commission's May 5, 2015 regular meeting. AYES. Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner Fleming Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 April 21, 2015 J Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 2) ID# 14-537 Sign Permit No. 2015-01 and Variance 2015-01 - A reguest by Ted Kingston Lake Elsinore Casino for the construction of a 65'-6" freestanding f reeway identification sign to replace an existing 65'-6" freestanding freeway identification sign._ City of Lake Elsinore Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015 - _; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Approving Variance 2015-01 to Allow the Proposed Freeway -Oriented Sign to for the Project Site Located at 20930 Malaga Road to Exceed the Maximum Height and Sign Copy Area as Set Forth in the Municipal Code. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015 - _; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Approving Sign Permit No. 2015-01 (Minor Design Review) Request to Allow a Freeway -Oriented Sign for the Lake Elsinore Casino Located at 20930 Malaga Road. Page 4 J Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 Senior Planner Kirk gave a brief presentation to the Planning Commission of the application to replace the existing Lake Elsinore Casino sign. Kirk presented Vicinity/Aerial Maps showing where the sign is to be located and exhibited three design options of the future sign. Vice Chair Jordan questioned if the existing sign and the new sign are going to be the same height. Kirk replied, depending on option, the sign will be the same or higher. Jordan stated she was happy to see a new sign go up. Commissioner Armit questioned about what could be advertised on sign. Kirk answered that sign was limited to on-site advertising. Applicant Ted Kingston introduced himself to the Planning Commission and asked if they had any questions for him. Commissioner Armit questioned if there was going to be any landscaping where the sign was standing. Applicant replied that there was not, but they would not mind doing an improvement like that. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-31; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Variance No. 2015-01 to Allow the Proposed Freeway -Oriented Sign for the Project Site Located at 20930 Malaga Road to Exceed the Maximum Height and Sign Copy area as Set Forth in the Municipal Code. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Fleming to Adopt Resolution 2015-32; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Sign Permit No. 2015-01 (Minor Design Review) Request to Allow a Freeway -Oriented Sign for the Lake Elsinore Casino Located at 20930 Malaga Road. (with the Option #2 design and with a new Condition of Approval No. 15 adding that the City will be allowed to advertise on sign.) AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 J Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 21, 2015 3) ID# 14-538 Commercial Design Review (Minor Design Review) 2014-15 - A Request by Verizon Wireless for the Construction of a 30' Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Faux Pine Tree Located at 28290 Trellis Lane APN: 347-110-0761, 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015- ; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Commercial Design Review 2014-15 a 30' Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Faux Pine Tree Located at 28290 Trellis Lane. Senior Planner Justin Kirk gave a full presentation of a Minor Design Review for Verizon Wireless for the construction of a Wireless Telecommunication Facility with the construction of a 30' Mono -pine to house twelve (12) 6-0" paddle antenna and a one (1) 4'0' parabolic antenna. In addition the applicant is requesting approval of 30 foot by 30 foot, 8 -foot tall CMU block equipment enclosure for the accessory ground mounted equipment. He recommended, if there were any questions or concerns regarding project, they can be resolved. Commissioner Fleming stated that the communications tower seems low. Kirk explained, considering the height restrictions in the area are at 35 feet. It was designed to meet the current height restrictions. Applicant Henry Castro with Core Development Services spoke on behalf of Verizon Wireless, He requested the approval for their proposal. Castro said he was available for any questions or comments Planning Commission may have. There was no further discussion. Motion by Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Ray to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-33; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Commercial Design Review 2014-015 for a 30' Wireless Telecommunications Facility Designed as a Faux Pine Tree Located at 28290 Trellis Lane (as amended with the 35 ft. maximum height and to include a new Condition of Approval No. 15 added that equipment shall be maintained in the state of original establishment of use at the discretion of Community Development Director.) AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN None City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 J Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 4) ID# 14-539 Annexation No. 83 Nichols Road - An A lication to Annex Eight 8' Undeveloped Parcels and Temescal Canyon High School Into the City of Lake Elsinore. The Proposed Annexation totals 666.66 Acres and is Located North and South of Nichols Road and is GeneralIV Bounded by Interstate 15 Corona Freeway) to the West and South and EI Toro Road to the East. City of Lake Elsinore April 21, 2015 Zone Change No. 2014-02 - An Application to Pre -Zone the Sub"ect 666.66 Acres to be in Conformance with the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan's Land Use Designations on the Subject Property 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015 - _; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Addendum #1 to General Plan Update Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report for Annexation No. 83 and Zone Change No. 2014-02. 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 Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2014-02 Subject To Completion of the Annexation No. 83. 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 Commencement of Annexation No. 83. Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Planning Manager Richard MacHott presented his Staff report before Planning Commission. He gave an overall description of the proposed Annexation and Zone Change. He explained, as part of the Annexation the City is required to Pre -zone the property so that if the Annexation is approved by the Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) the the zoning goes into effect at that time. Applicant Eric Werner with Nichols Road Partners, LLC addressed the Planning Commission and gave a quick background of who they were. He explained that the goal for this Annexation was to bring that area into the City so they can look at creating a development plan in hopes for potential development in the future. Werner announced that he was available for any questions tonight, or to meet with staff in the future. Jeanie Corral a resident east of the Annexation Area spoke. She announced to Planning Commission and Staff that she supports the project and thanked Planning Commission and Staff. Anthony Swanson a resident adjacent to the Annexation Area spoke. He wanted clarification as to the access to the subject property. He stated that he owned property in the adjacent canyon and people are using his property to access the area. Mr. Swanson told the Commission that he was in the process of closing the access routes through his property. Applicant Werner responded that at such time that they develop uses on their property, that access would be provided through their own property to the area being annexed. Motion by Commissioner Armit, second by Vice Chair Jordan to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-34; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, Recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adoption of Addendum #1 to General Plan Update Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report for Annexation No. 83 and Zone Change No. 2014-02. AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner Armit to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-35; 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 Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2014-02 Subject to Completion of the Annexation No. 83 AYES Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN. None City of Lake Elsinore Page 8 April 21, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Motion by Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Fleming to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-36; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council -of the City of Lake Elsinore Commencement of Annexation No. 83 AYES Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None BUSINESS ITEM(S) - None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Grant Taylor announced Tractor Supply is nearly through plan check so we should be having a ground breaking soon. He informed the Planning Commission of a future Special City Council Meeting. which will be a Visioning Workshop. The meeting will be about Public Safety, Economic Development, Capital Improvement Projects, and Standard Conditions of Approval. He explained it is open to the public and is just a workshop. IPlanning Manager Richard MacHott informed the Planning Commission that he will be having 1 a MSHCP workshop for the Commission sometime in June. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Chairman Gray announced he will not be at the May 5, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting. ADJOURNMENT April 21, 2015 Chairman Gray adjourned the meeting at 8:40p.m. to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. City of Lake Elsinore Page 9 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Jon rq� , Chair an City—of-take Elsinore Attest: Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 10 April 21, 2015