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
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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
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The minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, White absent) with no modifications.
CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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