2019-10-09 PC MinutesCity Gouncil Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Robert P. Karwin, Ghair
Randy Madrid, Vice Chair
Benjamin Diederich, Gommissioner
Earl Phillips, Commissioner
Chris Thomas, Gommissioner
Gity of Menifee
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Wednesd"y, October 9, 2019
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kanruin called the meeting to order al6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Attendee Name
Robert P. Kanrvin
Earl Phillips
Benjamin Diederich
Randy Madrid
Chris Thomas
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Chair
Commissioner
Commissioner
Vice Chair
Commissioner
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Status
6:06
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Kanrvin led the flag salute.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved (4-0-1; Commissioner Thomas absent) with no modifications.
puBLrc coMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1. "Forterra Pipe Expansion" Revised Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-199
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Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Senior Planner
Ryan Fowler. Mr. Fowler reported on project location; general plan land use;
zoning; surrounding land use; background; project description; elevations;
landscaping; environmental determination and staff recommendations.
Commissioner Thomas arrived at 6:06 p.m.
Chair Kanrvin opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was properly noticed and there were no public
Gomments. Chair Kanrvin closed the public hearing at 6:10 p.m.
ACTION
1 . Adopted Resolution No. PC19-466; approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration for
Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-199.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Benjamin Diederich
Chris Thomas
Kanruin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas
2. Adopted Resolution No. PC19-467; approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2018-199.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Benjamin Diederich
Earl Phillips
Kanryin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas
9.2. Municipal Code Amendment DEV2019-037, Subdivision and Grading Ordinances
Ms. Kitzerow introduced Assistant City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad. Ms.
Macalalad reported on the project description; code amendment objectives; Title
7 subdivisions; background; organizational structure; summary of contents and
significant changes; article summaries; Article 1: General Provisions; Chapter
7.05: Administrative Responsibilities; Article 2: Maps Required; Chapter 7.30:
Finance Maps; Article 3: Certificates, Adjustments, and Mergers; Article 4:
Design, Dedication, and Improvements; Chapter 7.75: Parkland Dedication and
Fees; Article 5: Definitions; Chapter 8.26: Grading Ordinance; background;
Grading Regutations; authority and applicability; summary of contents;
organizationa! structure; chapter sections; applicability; permits and procedure;
grading security; permit denial, expiration, renewal and suspension; import and
export of earth material; standards to implement Best Management Practices;
grading inspection and completion of work; past public workshops and meetings;
legal review; environmental review; and staff recommendations.
Chair Kanrvin requested the two different Ordinances be discussed and voted on
as separate items.
The Commission discussed the proposed Subdivision Ordinance.
Commissioner Phillips stated he had submitted his comments prior to the
meeting and those were made part of the public record and were under review by
staff.
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Chair Kanrvin opened the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. Ms. Roseen stated the
public hearing was properly noticed and there were no public comments. Ms.
Kitzerow reported on the memos with minor corrections that were provided to the
Commission that would be made part of the public record. Chair Karwin closed
the public hearing at 6:49 p.m.
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC19-468; recommending the City Council repeal Ordinance
460 "Regulating the Division of Land of the County of Riverside", repeal Chapter 9.55
"Parkland Dedication or Quimby Fee Requirments for Residential Development
Requirement a Tentative Map or Parcel Map", replace in its entirety Sections
9.56.050(A) and 9.56.050(C) of the City of Menifee Municipa! Code; and adopt Title 7
"Subdivisions" to the C of Menifee Munici Code.
The Commission and staff discussed the proposed grading Ordinance; Section
8.26.070 Geotechnical Reports regarding soil testing requirements and Section
8.26.1 10 Permit Expiration, Renewal and Suspension and recommended in
Subsection (B) to strike "6 months" language.
Chair Kanrvin opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m. Ms. Roseen stated the
public hearing was properly noticed and there were no public comments. Chair
Kanrvin closed the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
ACTION
Adopted Resolutron No. PC19-469; recommending the City Council repeal
Section 8.04.090 "Grading Standards" of the City of Menifee Municipal Code, and
add Cha r 8.26 "Gradi Re ulations" to the Ci of Menifee Munici I Code.
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1. PC Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Tour - New Haven
Ms. Kitzerow reported on the background; location; New Haven Community;
layout; discussion items; residential product types; recreation building; open
space; and couplet roadways.
Brookfield representative Adrian Peters answered questions of the Commission
regarding landscaping, couplet roadways, variety of housing and density,
architecture, garage door alternatives, options for gated communities, availability
of open space amenities, proposed K-5 school and Eden Glen Community.
Commissioner Thomas stated he was in favor of layout and more open spaces.
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Chris Thomas
Robert P. Kanrvin
Kannrin, Phillips, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas
RESULT:
MOVER:
SEGONDER:
AYES:
Adopted [Unanimous]
Randy Madrid
, Diederich, Madrid, Thomas
Ear! Phillips
Kanryin, Philli
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ACT!ON
Received and filed summary of tour.
10.2. Planning Commission 2019 End of Year Meeting Schedule
Ms. Kitzerow introduced Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen. Ms. Roseen
provided the report. Ms. Kitzerow reported on upcoming agenda items for
Planning Commission meetings.
Chair Kanruin stated he was in favor of canceling the November 27 and
December 25,2019 meetings and was in favor of keeping the January 8,2020
meeting scheduled. The Commission agreed.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Ms. Kitzerow shared a portion of video from the City of Menifee State of the City
highlighting the development activity and new business openings in the City. Ms.
Kitzerow also provided a brief summary of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment
(RHNA).
Chair Kanruin and Ms. Kitzerow mentioned the Burrowing Owl Report had been received
but there were still pending fees for the Krikorian project.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Commissioner Phillips reported he would be attending a Water Task Force meeting
Friday, October 18, 2019.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING GOMMISSIONERS
None
14. ADJOURN
Chair Kanrvin adjourned the meeting at7:43 p.m.
nie Roseen, Deputy City Clerk
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