2020-02-26 PC MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Randy Madrid, Chair
Benjamin Diederich, Vice Ghair
Robert lGnrin, Commissioner
Earl Phillips, Commissioner
Chris Thomas, Commissioner
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Madrid called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m
2. ROLLCALL
City of Menifee
Planning Gommission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 26, 2O2O
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Phillips led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
PUBLTC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA TTEMS)
None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1, Approval of Minutes of February 12,2020
The minutes were the foll vote
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
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Attendee Name
Randy Madrid
Earl Phillips
Benjamin Diederich
Robert P. Kanruin
Chris Thomas
Title
Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Status
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Accepted [Unanimous]
Robert P. Kanryin
Diederich, Kanruin, Thomas
Earl Phillips
Madrid, Philli
None
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9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1 . Conditional Use Permit No. 201 9-016 for a Wireless Facility Generally Located
Along the South Side of Scott Road, East of Briggs Road
Assistant City Attorney V. Thai Phan clarified that the federal law limits City
regulations in regards to radio frequency emissions and the consideration of
potential radio frequency emissions were not in purview of the City.
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Associate Planner
Desiree Bowdan. Ms. Bowdan reported on the project description; location;
general plan; zoning; landscaping; elevations; coverage; environmental
determination; and staff recommendations.
Commissioner Phillips asked for clarification regarding AT&T's acceptance of the
proposed conditions of approval and if the proposed cell tower would conflict with
other providers'towers. Ms. Bowdan stated AT&T's legal team was still reviewing
the conditions of approval as they relate to the indemnity agreement and the
proposed site would not conflict with other providers and would allow for co-
locations.
Chair Madrid opened the public hearing at6:12 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was properly noticed and correspondence had
been received and was provided to the Planning Commission.
Alexis Dunlap, applicant and AT&T representative, provided a presentation and
reported on AT&T generated search rings and procedure for selection of a
location; the significant gap in coverage and least visually obtrusive means; other
locations considered; and the indemnity agreement.
The Commission asked questions of staff and the applicant regarding distance
between cell towers, existing cell tower locations, potential need for additional
tower; tower designs, consolidation of towers, and aesthetics/ maintenance of the
cell tower.
Resident Harry Katchadoorian spoke in opposition of the water tank design
Chair Madrid closed the public hearing at 6:31 p.m
The Commission spoke in favor of the water tank cell tower design.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC20-484, approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2019-016, subject to the conditions of approval, and based upon the findings
and conclusions inco in the staff re
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Robert P. Karwin
, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
Earl Phillips
Madrid, Phill
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9.2 Tentative Tract Map No. 2018-065 (TR37400) for a 174 singte Famity Lot
Subdivision Generally Located Southwest of Barnett and Mclaughlin Roads.
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Senior Planner
Tamara Harrison. Ms. Harrison reported on the project description; location;
general plan and land use; zoning; site background; code processing; access
and design; walls and fencing; monument signage; landscaping; concept park
plan; Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission recommendation; environmental
determination; and staff recommendations.
The Commissioners asked questions of staff regarding Vehicle Miles Traveled
(vMT) traffic impacts that would take effect July 1 ,2020, two separate parcels
located near Mclaughlin Road and Evans Road, traffic and road improvements,
and assumed primary route of travel.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Jonathan Smith clarified the mitigation
measures and reported on the fair share contributions and project improvements
Chair Madrid opened the public hearing at6:52 p. m. Deputy City Clerk
Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was properly noticed and
correspondence had been received and was provided to the planning
Commission.
commissioner Kanrvin asked the applicant, Phil Jones, if there had been any
communication with owners of two separate parcels to consolidate. Mr. Jones
stated there had not been communication to consolidate.
Bob Powell, resident, stated his concerns regarding traffic. Mr. Smith stated he
could address Mr. Powell's concerns following the meeting.
Chair Madrid closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC20-845, recommending the City Council adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Tentative Tract Map No. 2018-065
(TR37400) based on the findings incorporated in the lnitial Study and the
conclusion that the project will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Benjamin Diederich
Earl Phillips
Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Kanrin, Thomas
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RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Earl Phillips
Benjamin Diederich
Madrid, Phill , Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
2. Adopted Resolution No. PC20-846, recommending City Councilapprovalof
Tentative Tract Map No. 2018-065 (TR37400) subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval, and based upon the findings and conclusions
in the staff and resolution
10.DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1 . General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report, 2019
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow provided a presentation and
reported on the Annual Progress Report for the 2019 calendar year; Regional
Housing Need Allocation (RHNA); progress in meeting RHNA; progress of
programs; and future considerations.
ACT!ON
Reviewed the Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2019 as required by
State law to show progress on the General Plan Housing Element and received
and filed the report.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow provided an update on the Krikorian
site, and stated there would be a ground breaking ceremony on April 2,2020 for the new
County Library on La Piedra Road and Menifee Road.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Commissioner Kanruin stated he and Vice Chair Diederich would be attending a Menifee
Citizens Advisory Committee meeting on March 11,2020.
Vice Chair Diederich commented the upcoming Census.
Chair Madrid stated some of the Commissioners would be attending the Planning
Commissioner Academy in March.
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FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANN!NG COMMISSIONERS
None.
ADJOURN
Chair Madrid adjourned the meeting at7:12 p.m.
h ie Roseen,uty City Clerk
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