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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-01-2009 NAHMINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice-Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Director of Community Development Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo, Senior Planner Harris, Planning Consultant Coury, RDA Analyst Carlson, and Office Specialist Porche. PUBLIC COMMENTS None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 1. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123, and Industrial Design Review No. 2009-02 for Pasadena Business Park located at the northwest corner of Pasadena Street and Central Avenue. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 2 of 11 Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval to adopt findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, and b. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123, and c. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Industrial Design Review No. 2009-02. Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m Director of Community Development Weiner introduced Planning Consultant Coury who provided a brief summary of the project. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project. He indicated the applicant agreed to the Conditions of Approval and was available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores requested the applicant approach the podium. Dwight Johnson, applicant for the project introduced himself to the Commission and stated he would be available to answer any questions. Chairman Flores asked the applicant if he had signed the acknowledgement of the Conditions of Approval. Dwight Johnson confirmed that he signed the acknowledgement and agrees to the Conditions of Approval. There being no further comments, Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the Commission for comments. Vice-Chair Gonzales asked the applicant when he anticipates starting construction. Dwight Johnson responded by saying construction would begin once the economy gets better. Commissioner Mendoza stated his only concerns was whether vehicle access was from Pasadena Street and not from Central Avenue. Commissioner O'Neal asked staff when the applicant submitted their application. Planning Consultant Coury replied the original application was submitted approximately two years ago, however because of complications on both sides the project is now coming before the Commission. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 3 of 11 Commissioner Zanelli stated that he feels this is a good project and looks forward to seeing the project move forward. Chairman Flores asked about the APN. Planning Consultant Coury advised the Commission that the numbers that staff has on record are correct. Chairman Flores pointed out a few corrections to the map including the name of the water purveyor and the consistency of the APN. He requested them corrected prior to going before City Council. MOTION made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009-60B, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adoption of Findings that the project known as Industrial Project No. 2009-02 is consistent with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MOTION made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Resolution No. 2009-61, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 4of11 MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to adopt Resolution No. 2009-62, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approval of Design Review of Industrial Project No. 2009-02. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE 2. 2009-09 and a Minor Design Review to establish and operate a wireless construct associated accessory equipment on property located at 31569 Canyon Estates Drive. Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m. Director of Community Development Weiner introduced Senior Planner Harris to the Commission. Senior Planner Harris provided an overview of this project to the Commission. He indicated that the applicant is Royal Street Communication and would operate the wireless communication facility within a previously approved 50 tall freestanding sign. He stated the applicant is in the audience and would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores requested the applicant to approach the podium. Monica Moretta, representing Royal Street Communications agreed to the Conditions of Approval and would be available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against this project. There being no public speakers, Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 p.m. and brought the discussion back to the dais for comments. Commissioner Zanelli indicated he was glad to see the applicant was able to locate a landowner willing to cooperate with the joint venture. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 5 of 11 Commissioner O'Neal asked staff if this facility would be completely invisible from the public's view. Senior Planner Harris replied by saying "yes". Commissioner Mendoza stated he remembered when the Ford Dealership wanted to post a higher sign. He indicated regardless of what the Planning Commission has allowed other telecommunications facilities in commercial zones; he felt the need to be restrictive in populated areas. He stated there are professional office buildings all within 100 yards of the area. As far as the incompatibility issue, he referred back to the Ford Dealership that requested a higher sign. He asked what would happen when other establishments want to piggy back on signs that are being constructed or are already constructed. As far as extensive research with other signs, he stated at the end of Canyon Estates Road and Franklin, there is a large dirt lot which would be more suitable for a wireless cell tower. He stated he does not feel this is an appropriate site for this regardless if it is invisible or not. Vice-Chair Gonzales asked staff how much taller is this project than the adjacent hotel. Monica Moretta replied by saying the sign is 50 feet tall and the hotel is two-stories. Senior Planner Harris pointed out to the Commission that the sign has been previously approved by the Planning Commission in 2008 and approving this would allow the equipment to be installed within the structure of the sign. Director of Community Development Weiner stated staff analyzes each cell tower design before it is presented to the Commission. Commissioner O'Neal pointed out that the sign has already been approved and the panels would be hidden inside of the sign, therefore requested clarification as to why Commissioner Mendoza was objecting to the project. Commissioner Mendoza stated his issue was not regarding the visibility of the panels, but the height of the sign. Commissioner Zanelli pointed out that the sign would be there regardless. He indicated this project is a great coordination of efforts between two businesses. MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Vice-Chair Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2009-63, recommending to the City Council adoption of Findings that the project is consistent with the Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 6 of 11 AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009-64 telecommunications facilities as a Conditional Use within the C-1/SP Neighborhood Commercial Zoning District of the Canyon Creek "Summerhill" Specific Plan and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2009-09. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: COMMISSIONER MENDOZA ABSENT: NONE MOTION made by Commissioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2009-65, approving a Minor Design Review for the Royal Street Communications Telecommunications facility at the Plaza Office Complex. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: COMMISSIONER MENDOZA ABSENT: NONE Chairman Flores requested a recess at 6:36 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 6:40 p.m. 3. First Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Lake Elsinore and Pardee Homes, successor-in-interest to Pardee-Grossman/Cottonwood Canyon. Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:43 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 7 of 11 Director of Community Development Weiner advised the Commission that Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk would be providing an overview of the Development Agreement between Pardee Homes and the City of Lake Elsinore. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk provided a brief overview of the request to the Commission. She indicated that both parties agreed to extend the agreement by twenty years. She stated the first amendment would provide three critical benefits to the City and the Canyon Hills community. One of the benefits would be that Pardee would deliver a turn-key Community Park consistent with an approved development plan that would provide significant recreational facilities. She stated the second benefit would be to provide a turn-key neighborhood park, and lastly Pardee has agreed to allow for formation of a Community Facilities District within the future development areas that would provide for a special tax assessment to ensure funding of maintenance for these parks. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk indicated that Pardee's Development Team was available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores asked what the cost estimate would be for the turn-key neighborhood park. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk replied by saying she believes it is an excess of 325,000. Vice-Chair Gonzales requested an explanation of the term "turn-key park". Commissioner Mendoza replied by saying "turn key" means the project is completely finished including all the amenities. Chairman Flores requested the developer to approach the podium. Mike Taylor, representing Pardee Development thanked Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk for her presentation. He stated Pardee Homes is very excited on how the project will look once the project is built out. Commissioner O'Neal requested clarification as to how the CFD could be used and could it be used for safety and not just for park maintenance. Director of Community Development Weiner responded by saying he believes this area of Canyon Hills already has a CFD for public safety services. He stated this CFD would be specifically for the park. Commissioner O'Neal went over all of the City's benefits and asked what are the benefits that Pardee Development would receive. Director of Community Development Weiner responded by saying Pardee Development would not have to pay into TUMF and MSHCP as long as the Development Agreement stay in place. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 8 of 11 Vice-Chair Gonzales asked Pardee Homes how many more homes they are planning to build. Mike Taylor replied by saying approximately 2,500 units remaining. Commissioner Mendoza asked about the maintenance of the parks after they have been constructed. Mike Taylor responded by saying the maintenance would be conducted as each of the parks are completed. Chairman Flores asked if anyone wished to speak either for or against this project. There being no further comments, Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:59 and brought the discussion back to the dais for Commissioner comments. Chairman Flores asked Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk if in the original Development Agreement it was mentioned in the Conditions of Approval for construction of the parks after a particular amount of units were built. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk referred the question to the applicant. Mike Taylor stated the Conditions mentioned some time frames and introduced their Attorney John Yeager. John Yeager, Attorney for the applicant stated Pardee Development prepared a Public Facilities Agreement, which wasn't an amendment to the Development Agreement but rather an implementing agreement which primarily would provide construction to the Canyon Hills Fire Station. He stated Pardee Development also modified the park terms. Chairman Flores spoke of the construction of the PA 27 Park and asked about the schedule of performance and asked what that means. John Yeager replied by saying the parks within Canyon Hills are triggered by building permits. Chairman Flores asked if the neighborhood park would have a restroom facility. John Yeager responded by saying "yes it would". Commissioner Zanelli thanked Mr. Taylor for sending him an email outlining the summary of the project. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 9of11 MOTION made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Resolution No. 2009-66, recommending to the City Council of the City of lake Elsinore approval of an amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Lake Elsinore and Pardee Grossman for Cottonwood Canyon. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE BUSINESS ITEM(S) None STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He spoke of the Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) known as the stop sign at La Strada and Summerhill was installed including the flags and flashing beacons. The flags and flashing beacons will remain for two weeks. • He extended a word of appreciation to the Police Chief for providing a Police Officer at the new stop sign at the intersection of La Strada and Summerhill. Director of Community Development Weiner commented on the following: • He thanked everyone for the congratulations and stated he is very proud to serve the City of Lake Elsinore. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman Flores commented on the following: • He thanked Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo for his assistance with the illegal parking on Casino Drive. Vice-Chairman Gonzales commented on the following: • He congratulated Tom Weiner for his appointment to the Director of Community Development position. Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 10 of 11 Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following: • He thanked Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo for the help getting the stop sign installed at the intersection of La Strada and Summerhill. • He spoke of the grading restrictions and stated he would like to see the city implement a rule that allowed a certain amount of truck trips per day. • He asked the name of the owner of land at the dirt road that goes towards Greenwald. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying Centex Homes used to own the land. • He congratulated Tom Weiner on his recent appointment to permanent Director of Community Development. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He spoke of the traffic and his concern of public safety at Terra Cotta Elementary school and requested staff to look into the situation. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying he would meet with the School District to see if there could be an alternate drop-off plan. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • He spoke of Lake Street's recent street improvements and asked when the stripping of the dividers would be complete. Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying he would let him know of the status after his staff meeting. • He spoke of the vendors working the corners at the intersection at Collier and Riverside and Lake Street off-ramp and requested staff to look into the matter. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the December 15, 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 7:27 p.m. Y FLORES, RMAN Planning Commission Meeting December 1, 2009 Page 11 of 11 Respectfully Submitted, DANA PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: 1 l c u l:)- TOM WEINER ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT