2021-06-23 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 925EG
Benjamin Diederich, Chair
Randy Madrid, Vice Chair
Jeff LaDue, Commissioner
Chris Thomas, Commissioner
David White, Commissioner
City of Menifee
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
REGULAR MEETING (6:OO PM)
1. CALL TO OROER
Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM.
2. ROLLCALL
Present: Benjamin Diederich, Jeff LaDue, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas, David \/Vhite
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Madrid 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)
Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen staled the Commission had received correspondence
7. APPROVALOFMINUTES
7.1 May 12,2021 Planning Commission Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
8. CONSENTCALENDAR-NONE
9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1 "Motte Country Plaza Gas Station, Car Wash and Chinese Bistro Relocation" - Plot
Plan No. 2018-300, Conditional Use Permit Nos. 2018-301 and 2018-302 & Tentative
Parcel Map No.2018-320
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\Wednesday, June 23, 2021
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
MINUTES
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced Senior Planner Ryan
Fowler. Mr. Fowler provided a presentation and reported on the project location;
general plan land use; zoning; pro.lect description; Plot Plan No. 2018-300;
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2018-301; CUP No. 2018-302; Tentative Parcet
Map No. 2018-320; project background; site layout; circulation; landscaping;
architecture; public convenience and necessity; environmental determination; staff
recommendations; and revised Conditions of Approval memo provided by the
Engineering Department.
The Commissioners inquired about the parking spaces; location of existing train carl
and deflnition of minor and major development as referenced in the Engineering
Conditions of Approval memo.
Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:23 PM. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie
Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and there was no
correspondence received and there were no public comments.
Mike Naggar, applicant representative, commented on the project improvements
and memo regarding the proposed revisions to the Conditions of Approval.
Applicant MaMan Alabbasi commented on the proposed project, previous work near
the City, and improvements agreed upon. Mr. Alabbasi stated his concern on the
proposed modified Conditions of Approval regarding ultrmate streetimprovements and
agreed to the interim improvements.
Commissioner Thomas inquired about the street improvements along the project
frontage, asked staff for clariflcation on the revised Conditions of Approval for the
future ultimate improvements and the proposed deferral agreement.
Assistant City Engineer Yolanda Macalalad clarified the interim improvements and
Condition of Approval for ultimate improvement fronting the parcel and the deferral
agreement.
Commissioner Thomas inquired about payment for the ultimate improvements by
California Department of Transportation (CalTrans).
Mr. Alabbasi stated concerns regarding posting securities for the ultimate
improvements. Ms. Macalalad clarified that the deferral agreement stated
improvement securities for the ultimate improvements would be required to be posted
at the time of ultimate improvements.
Mr. Alabbasi and Mr. Naggar stated their concerns with the proposed modified
Conditions of Approval and asked the Commission to modify the Conditions of
Approval for only the interim improvements.
Chair Diederich asked if the applicant, for clarification, if they would agree to the
revised Conditions of Approval per the Engineering Memo.
Ivlr. Naggar and Mr. Alabbasi restated their concerns with the modified Conditions of
Approval, the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF), and fair share
contribution fees.
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Commissioner LaDue asked for clarification on the Conditions of Approval and the
requirement of posting securities. Ms. lvlacalalad provided clarification on posting
securities, TUMF, and fair share contributions.
Assistant City Attorney Thai Phan stated if the applicant did not agree to themodified
Conditions of Approval, the Commission had the option to continue the itemto a later
date to allow time for the applicant and City staff to review the Conditionsof Approval.
Ms. Phan also provided clarification on the purpose ofthe defenal agreement.
Commissioner Thomas and Vice Chair Madrid stated their concern regarding the
future requirement to post securities at an unknown amount.
Ms. Phan and Ms. Kitzerow provided clarification regarding the deferral agreement
and options provided to the applicant for the project to move fonrard.
Mr. Alabbasi stated he would like to have the Commission's approval with striking
Condition of Approval No. 1 71 , but stated they were not in favor of continuing the item
to a future date.
The Commission inqurred about the memo with revised Conditions of Approval. Ms.
Macalalad stated the revisions were for clarification purposes only regarding timing of
the deferral agreement.
Ms. Macalalad provided clarification on Condition of Approval No. 172 and 84 as
modified.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at7:22 PM.
Vice Chair Madrid stated he was in favor of approving the item as presented by staff
or approving a continuance.
Commissioner Thomas commented on the reasons he was in favor of approving the
item as presented by staff.
Commissioner LaDue stated he agreed with Commissioner Thomas's statement.
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Mr. Alabbasi asked for the Commission's approval, modifying Condition ofApproval
No. 171 to state that only the interim improvements are required. Chair Diederich
stated the Commission would ask for a continuance to allow staff timewith the
applicant. Mr. Alabbasi stated he was not in favor of the item beingcontinued and
would be in favor of the item, as presented, to obtain approval.
Commissioner Thomas clarified that the City was only asking for improvements on
Parcel 2. Ms. Macalalad stated the City could have asked for frontage improvements
on Parcel 1 also, however in effort to work wrth the developer for the project to move
forward, the City agreed to not require Parcel 1 improvements.
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC21-533, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for
Plot Plan No. 2018-300, Conditional Use Permit No.2018-301, Conditional Use
Permit No. 2018-302 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 2018-320 (TPM 37992).
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Madrid, Diederich
NAYS: None
REGUSE: None
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC21-534, approving Plot Plan No.2018-300 and revised
Conditions of Approval as presented by staff.
MOVER: David White
SECONDER: Rand lvladrid
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC21-535, approving Conditional Use Permit No.2018-
302.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC2'l-536, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 201 8-
301.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Nladrid, Diederich
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
ACTION
Adopted Resolution No. PC21-537, approving Tentative Parcel Map No.2018-320
(TPM No. 37992) and revised Conditions of Approval as presented by staff.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Chris Thomas
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AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Madrid, Diederich
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Madrid, Diederich
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
City of Menifee Planning Commission
AYES: LaDue, Thomas, White, Madrid, Diederich
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS - None
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow provided an update on the new
businesses coming to the City of Menifee, announced there would be an Environmental
Scoping Meeting on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, al City Hall at 6:00 PM, and stated there
would be an Environmental Justice Policies Meeting on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the
Motte Country Museum. Ms. Kitzerow also stated the Housing Element Draft was available
for public review from June 15, 2021 through July 15, 2021 and the City would be hosting
an lndependence Day event on June 26,2021 .
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
None.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow stated the previous future agenda item
request was scheduled to be presented to the Commission at the July 14, 2021 meeting.
14. ADJOURN
Chair Diederich adjourned the meeting at 7:33 PM.
Stephanie Roseen, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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