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City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Date:
Planning Commission January 20, 2026
Final Minutes
Meeting Time:
Chair Gray 6:00 P.M.
Commissioner Pease
Commissioner Devor Cultural Center
Commissioner Peters 183 N. Main Street
Commissioner Martin Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Gray led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 5 - Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Absent: 0 - None
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS -3 MINUTES
There were no speakers.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Moved by Commissioner Martin, Seconded by Commissioner Peters to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Yes (4): Commissioners Pease, Devor, and Peters; and Chair Gray
Abstain (1): Commissioner Martin
Carried (4 to 0)
5.1 Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of December 16, 2025
Approve the Minutes.
This item was approved on the Consent Calendar.
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 Request to Amend The Nugg Hubb`s Development Agreement to Revise the
Community Benefit Fees
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt 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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT (DA-2025-11) FOR THE NUGG HUBB LOCATED AT 570
CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE D-1 (APN: 377-410-037).
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:03 p.m.
Secretary Matie noted that no written requests were received.
Associate Planner Serna presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:07 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Devor to approve
staff's recommendations.
Yes (5): Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Carried (5 to 0)
6.2 Request to Amend R211-11 Holdings, LLC's Development Agreement to Revise the
Community Benefit Fees
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt 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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT (DA-2025-10) FOR R2H HOLDINGS, LLC. LOCATED AT 29370
HUNCO WAY (APN: 377-120-032).
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:09 p.m.
Secretary Matie noted that no written requests were received.
Associate Planner Serna presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
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The Public Hearing was closed at 6:11 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Pease, Seconded by Commissioner Devor to approve
staff's recommendations.
Yes (5): Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Carried (5-0)
6.3 Request to Amend The Highest Craft, LLC's Development Agreement to Revise
the Community Benefit Fees
1. Find that the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
2. Adopt 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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT (DA-2025-07) FOR THE HIGHEST CRAFT, LLC LOCATED AT
571 CRANE STREET (APN: 377-410-034, 377-410-031, AND 377-410-020).
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:11 p.m.
Secretary Matie noted that no written requests were received.
Associate Planner Serna presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:14 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Pease, Seconded by Commissioner Peters to approve
staff's recommendations.
Yes (5): Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Carried (5 to 0)
6.4 Planning Application No. 2021-22 (Collier Commercial Properties) — A Proposal
to Develop a 3,000 Square-Foot Office Building and an 8,975 Square-Foot
Warehouse located on a 2.64-acre Vacant Site bound bV Collier Avenue to the
North and Minthorn Street to the South
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER-2023-03; SCH NO. 2025100377)
FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-22 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2021-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2022-25, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03);
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2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF FINDINGS
THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-22 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 2021-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2022-25, AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03) IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP);
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2021-02 AMENDING THE LAND USE DESIGNATION
FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC) TO LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (LI) FOR THE
COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002, 377-
190-003, AND 377-190-004;
4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2021-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C-2) TO LIMITED MANUFACTURING (M-1) FOR
THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002,
377-190-003, AND 377-190-004;
5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-25 TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN
8,975 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING AND AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA FOR THE COLLIER
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190- 002, 377-190-003,
AND 377-190-004; and
6. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN
AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING AND AN 8,975 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE FOR THE COLLIER
COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190-002, 377-190-003,
AND 377-190-004.
Secretary Matie noted that no written requests were received.
Associate Planner Serna presented the staff report.
There were no speakers.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:20 p.m.
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Moved by Commissioner Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Martin to approve
staff's recommendations.
Yes (5): Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Carried (5 to 0)
6.5 Planning Application No. 2024-15 (Dexter Village) - A Proposal for a 451-Unit
Residential Development with 137 Single-Family Units,230 Apartment Units, and
84 Townhomes on a 23.05-Acre Property Located Along Dexter Avenue Between
Second Street and Third Street
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER-2023-02; SCH NO. 2025110457)
FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2024-15 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38512,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08, AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2024-07);
2. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF FINDINGS
THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2024-15 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38512,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08, AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2024-07) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE
COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP);
3. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38512 TO SUBDIVIDE 23.05 ACRES INTO A 6.6-
ACRE PARCEL FOR AN APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT, TWO LOTS FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TOTALING 3.8 ACRES, AND 137 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON
DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET (APN:
377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040);
4. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2024-08 TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF
CONDOMINUMS (84 TOWNHOMES) IN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CMU)
ZONE FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER
AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND STREET AND THIRD STREET (APN: 377-090-
013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040) and;
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5. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2024-07 AND DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT(S) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 230 APARTMENT UNITS, 137 SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS, 84 TOWNHOMES, INCLUDING 22 AFFORDABLE UNITS,
AND THREE AMENITY BUILDINGS FOR THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT
LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD STREETS (APN:
377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039, AND 377-090-040).
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:21 p.m.
Secretary Matie noted that two written requests were received, entered into the record,
and distributed to the Planning Commissioners and the public.
Contract Planner Harrison presented the staff report.
Chase Preciado was called to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:56 p.m.
Moved by Commissioner Peters, Seconded by Commissioner Devor to approve
staff's recommendations.
Yes (5): Commissioners Pease, Devor, Peters, and Martin; and Chair Gray
Carried (5 to 0)
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
7.1 Annual Reorganization of the Planning Commission to Select the Chair and Vice-
Chair
Select a Chair and Vice Chair pursuant to City Council Policy No. 200-5A.
Chair Gray yielded the Chair to Secretary Matie.
Secretary Matie opened nominations for the seat of Chair.
Commissioner Gray nominated Commissioner Peters.
Chair Peters was unanimously elected Chair.
Chair Peters opened nominations for the seat of Vice Chair.
Commissioner Devor nominated himself.
Vice Chair Devor was unanimously elected Vice Chair.
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8. STAFF COMMENTS
Community Development Director Abraham congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair and
welcomed Commissioner Martin.
9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Attorney McClendon congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair, welcomed Commissioner
Martin, and provided additional explanation for projects subject to SIB 330 requirements.
10. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Pease thanked staff for taking the time to answer questions regarding Item 6.5,
congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair, and welcomed Commissioner Martin.
Vice Chair Devor thanked staff for taking the time to answer questions regarding Item 6.5,
congratulated the Chair, and welcomed Commissioner Martin.
Chair Peters congratulated the Vice Chair and welcomed Commissioner Martin.
Commissioner Martin congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair and thanked the Commission
and staff for the warm welcome.
Chair Gray congratulated the Chair and Vice Chair and welcomed Commissioner Martin.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission adjourned at 7:02 p.m. to the next Regular
meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street
at 6:00 p.m.
Signed by: ar.', .,.•
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Damarls A raham
Community Development Director
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