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2021-08-25 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers 29E44 Haun Road Menifee, CA 92586 Benjamin Diederich, Chair Randy Madrid, Vice-Chair Jeff LaDue, Commissioner Chris Thomas, Commissioner David White, Commissioner City of Menifee Planning Gommission Regular Meeting Agenda Wednesday, August 25, 2021 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Cheryl Kitzerow, Director Stephanie Roseen, Clerk MINUTES 1 2. 3. b. 7 REGULAR MEETING 6:00PM CALL TO ORDER Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 6:09 PM. ROLL CALL Present: Benjamin Diederich, Jeff LaDue, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas Absent: David White PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Thomas led the flag salute. PRESENTATIONS. NONE AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0-1, White absent) with no modifications. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 July 2A,2021 Planning Commission Minutes The minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, White absent) with no modifications. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE 4. 5. I August 25, 2021 Page 1 of 3 City of Menifee Planning Commissaon 9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 9.1 Plot Plan No. PLN 2O-O273, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN 20-0272, Public Convenience and Necessity No. PLN 21-0211 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN 20- 0275 ("Crossroads") Planning Manager Orlando Hernandez introduced Principal Planner Ryan Fowler. Mr. Fowler provided a presentation and reported on the project location; general plan land use; zoning; project description; project background; site layout; circulation; landscaping; architecture; signs; public convenience and necessity; environmental determination ; and staff recommendations. Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:33 PM. Chair Diederich stated he had previous discussions with applicant regarding the project but did not dascuss potential votes or terms and conditions. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and the Commissioners received emailed correspondence. Tom Powers, Owner of Giovanni's restaurant, spoke against the raised median for the project. Matthew Nelson, Attorney with Gresham Savage, commented against raised median and stated the City should have reached out to the business owners and asked for a continuance. Erica Tromley, Coastline Equity Property Manager stated her concerns for businesses within the Newport Plaza shopping center with the addition of a raised median and requested to evaluate an alternate option. Jeff Greenwald, Owner and Managing General Partner of Newport Plaza shopping center, spoke against the raised median and stated he would be willing to work with the City and applicant to find an alternative solution. Debbie Gable, resident, stated her concerns for the raised median and traffic on the residential streets. The Applicant, Kassen Klein, on behalf of Menifee Crossroads, stated except for the conditions of approval noted in their correspondence sent to the Commissioners and staff, they were in concurrence with the balance of the conditions of approval and thanked staff for their work. The applicant, City staff and the Commissioners discussed the necessity of the raised median. City of Menifee Pianning Commission The Commissioners asked questions of staff regarding future tenants, the raised median,turning lanes, truck routes, and the traffic analysis. The Commissioners asked questions of the applicant regarding contact with the Newport Plaza businesses and the traffic studies. August 25, 2021 Page 2 of 3 The Commissioners inquired about continuing the public hearing to allow for further research and alternatives to mediate traffic. Mr. Hernandez stated the public hearing could be continued to October 13,2021. Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 7:20 PM. The Commrssioners spoke rn favor of the proposed project and stated their concerns for access to the Newport Plaza shopping center. They stated they would be in favor of continuing the item and for staff to reevaluate access to the shopping centers. ACTION Continued the item to October 13, 2021 MOVER: Chris Thomas SECONDER: Jeff LaDue YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas l,lAYS: None RECUSE: None 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS. NONE 11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS None. 12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES None. .I3. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None. 14, ADJOURN Chair Diederich adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM. e oseen,MC uty City Clerk August 25, 2021 Page 3 of 3 City of Menifee Planning Commission