2020-04-22 PC MinutesVirtual Meeting City of Menifee
Via RingCentral Planning Commission
Menifee, CA 92586 Meeting Minutes
Randy Madrid, Chair Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Benjamin Diederich, Vice Chair 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Robert Karwin, Commissioner
Earl Phillips, Commissioner Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Chris Thomas, Commissioner Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Madrid called the meeting to order at 6:11 PM.
Chair Madrid provided the email and phone number for the public to participate in the
meetings and allow for public comments by email and phone due to the COVID-19
emergency.
2. ROLL CALL
Attendee Name Title Status
Randy Madrid Chair Present
Earl Phillips Commissioner Present
Benjamin Diederich Commissioner Present
Robert P. Karwin Commissioner Present
Chris Thomas Commissioner Present
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Karwin led the flag salute.
4. PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Chair Madrid provided the email and phone number for the public to participate in the
meetings and allow for public comments by email and phone due to the COVID-19
emergency.
There were no public comments.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7.1. Approval of Minutes of March 25, 2020
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
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8. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1. General Plan Amendment No. 2018-207
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Senior Planner
Manny Baeza. Mr. Baeza reported on the project description, background,
Specific Plan, General Plan and Circulation Element, and the recommended
action.
The Commission asked about the Wickerd Road segment east of Haleblian
Road. Staff stated there was no change proposed to that segment.
Chair Madrid opened the public hearing at 6:21 PM. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was properly noticed and no correspondence
had been received. There were no public comments. Chair Madrid closed the
public hearing at 6:22 PM.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 20-844, recommending City Council adopt the third
Addendum to the General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Robert P. Karwin
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
2. Adopted Resolution No. 20-845, recommending City Council approve
General Plan Amendment No. 2018-207.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Robert P. Karwin
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
9.2. “Rockport Ranch” General Plan Amendment No. 2016-287, Change of Zone No.
2016-288, Specific Plan No. 2016-286, Tentative Tract Map No. 2016-285 (TR
37131) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No.
#2017081069)
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Acting Planning
Manager Ryan Fowler. Mr. Fowler reported on the project location, general plan
and land use, zoning, project description, change of zone, specific plan,
Tentative Tract Map, land use overview, circulation plan, stormwater
management, phasing, recreation, entry signage, architecture, relocation of
power poles, fiscal impact analysis, Parks, Recreation and Trails Commission
recommendation, environmental determination, and recommendations.
The Commission and staff discussed drainage, building code standards
regarding roof pitch, fiscal mitigation calculated over a 30-year period, phasing
and installation of landscaping, and lot sizes.
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Chair Madrid opened the public hearing at 6:54 PM. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was properly noticed and correspondence and
a Memo from the City’s Engineering Department revising the Conditions of
Approval for Resolution No. 20-494 had been received and was provided to the
Planning Commission.
Jimmy Elrod, representative from the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenter's,
expressed his concerns regarding the Environmental Impact Report.
Maurice and Keisha, residents of Tierra Shores Community, expressed their
concerns with the main access to the community on Old Newport Road and
increased traffic.
Jim Simmons and Jason Greminger, applicant representatives, provided
presentation and reported on the project history, Community outreach, open
space amenities, offsite improvements, and project benefits.
Chair Madrid closed the public hearing at 7:07 PM.
City Engineer/Public Works Director Jonathan Smith reported on the Conditions
of Approval relating to traffic concerns and the Traffic Impact Analysis.
The Commission and staff discussed the existing house located on the project
site and soils conditions.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. 20-490, recommending the City Council certify the
Environmental Impact Report and adopt Statement of Overriding Considerations.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
2. Adopted Resolution No. 20-491 recommending the City Council approve
General Plan Amendment No. 2016-287.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
3. Adopted Resolution No. 20-492, recommending the City Council approve
Change of Zone No. 2016-288 to modify the zoning boundaries of the
project site to match the Specific Plan.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
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4. Adopted Resolution No. 20-493, recommending the City Council approve Specific Plan
No. 2016-286.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Robert P. Karwin
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
5. Adopted Resolution No. 20-494, recommending the City Council approve Tentative Tract
Map No. 2016-285 (TR 37131) including modifications to the Conditions of Approval per
the Memo provided by the Engineering Department.
RESULT: Adopted [Unanimous]
MOVER: Earl Phillips
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
AYES: Madrid, Phillips, Diederich, Karwin, Thomas
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow stated that City Hall was still open for
business during the Stay at Home Order and Covid-19 and provided a presentation on
the City's Virtual Permit Center. Ms. Kitzerow also provided an update on the Krikorian
Complex Development.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
None.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
14. ADJOURN
Chair Madrid adjourned the meeting at 7:27 PM.
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Stephanie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk
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