2021-03-24 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Benjamin Diederich, Chair
Randy Madrid, Vice-Chair
Jeff LaDue, Commissioner
Chris Thomas, Commissioner
Oavid White, Commissioner
City of Menifee
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING (6:00 PM)
I. CALLTO ORDER
Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
2, ROLLCALL
Present: Benjamin Diederich, Jeff LaDue, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas, David \A/hite
Absent: None
3. PLEDGEOFALLEGIANCE
Commissioner LaDue 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)
None.
7. APPROVALOFMINUTES
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The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
8. CONSENTCALENDAR
None.
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City of Menifee Planning Commission
Wed nesday, Mar ch 24, 2021
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
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9, PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1 "Menifee Montessori" Conditional Use No. PLN20-0223 and Plot Plan No.
PLN20-0224
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Associate Planner
Russell Brown. Mr. Brown provided a presentation and reported on the project
location; General Plan Land Use and Zoning; project description; site plan;
landscape plan; architecturet comment received by the public; environmental
review; and staff recommendation.
Commissioner Thomas inquired about the perimeter wall height.
Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:14 PM. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public heaflng was legally noticed. Correspondence had been
received from the following.
. Regina and David Wood - concerns regarding noise impacts. Mike Luders - support of the project
There were no public comments
Applicant, Doug Ely, introduced the owner, Abhishek Singh. Mr. Singh discussed
the reasons why he chose Menifee. Mr. Ely commented on the noise concern,
operations, and location.
The Commissioners inquired about time of outdoor activity and available parking
The applicant stated he agreed to conditions of approval with proposed staff
revision.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 6:26 PM.
Commissioner LaDue spoke in favor of the project as presented.
The Commissioners and staff discussed parking, street speed limit, and driveway
access.
Commissioner Thomas stated he would be in favor of Winterhawk Road marked as
school zone. Staff stated they would assess that concern during final engineering.
Mr. Singh stated he did not anticipate a need for parents to park across the street
to pick up and drop off due to the amount of available parking spots and stated that
drop off and pick up is not a set time and not all parents would be arriving at the
same time.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-525, approving Plot Plan No. PLN20-0224
subject to the Conditions of Approval and based upon the findings and
conclusions incorporated in the staff report.
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MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Diederich, Madrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
2, Adopted Resolution No. PC2'l-526, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. PLN20-0223 with Conditions of Approval modification.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
Encanto/McCall Gas Station, Car Wash and Quick Serve Restaurant - Conditional
Use Permit No. PLN 20-0002 and Conditional Use Permit No. PLN 20-0004 and
Plot Plan No. PLN 20-0003
Community Development Director introduced Associate Planner Desiree Bowden.
Ms. Bowden provided a presentation and reported on the project location, General
Plan Land Use and Zoning; project description; site plan; site access; landscape;
architecture; Conditional Use Permit No. 20-0004; public convenienceor necessity;
environmental determination; and staff recommendation.
Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:49 PM. Deputy City Clerk stated the
public hearing was legally noticed and there was no correspondence or public
comments received.
Applicant representative Kassen Klein stated his appreciation of staff and stated he
was available for any questions.
Commissioner White inquired about the traffic along Mccall Boulevard. Ms
Kitzerow provided summary of the required improvements.
The Commissioners inquired about a tenant for the proposed restaurant, proposed
signage, projected opening and electric car charging spaces.
Mr. KIein confirmed he approved proposed conditions of approval.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 6:58 PM
Vice Chair Madrid spoke in favor of the project
Commissioner Vvhite stated his concern for the number of convenience store,
gas station and fast food in the area.
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Diederich, Madrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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Commissioner White inquired about the businesses in the area selling alcohol.
Commissioner Thomas spoke in favor of the project.
City of Menifee Planning Commission
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-527, approving Plot Plan PLN 20-0003, subject
to the attached conditions of approval, and based upon the findings and
conclusions incorporated in the staff report.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
2. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-528, approving Conditional Use Permit PLN 20-
0002, subject to the attached conditions of approval, and based upon the
findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report.
MOVER: David White
SECONDER: Randy Madrid
3. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-529, approving Conditional Use Permit PLN 20-
0004, subject to the attached conditions of approval, and based upon the
findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Diederich, Madrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
None.
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow stated the League of California Cities
Planning Commissioner Academy would begin on March 25, 2021 and commented on
the City's Housing Element process.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Commissioner White and LaDue reported on attending the Menifee Citizens Advisory
Committee.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Diederich, Madrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Diederich, Nladrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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,14, ADJOURN
Chair Diederich adjourned the meeting at 7:10 PM.
Roseen, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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