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2021-10-27 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 David White, Commissioner City of Menifee Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes Wednesday, Oclobet 27 ,2021 6:00 PM Regular Meeting Cheryl Kitzerow, Director Stephanie Roseen, Clerk MINUTES REGULAR MEETING (6:00PM) I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM. 2, ROLLCALL Present: Benjamin Diederich, Jeff LaDue, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas, David White Absent: None 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner White 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 7.1 October 13,2021 Minutes The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications. 8. CONSENTCALENDAR-NONE 9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS City of Menifee Planning Commission Oclobe( 27 , 2021 Plot Plan No. PLN 2O-O273, Conditional Use Permit No. PLN 2O-O272, Public Convenience and Necessity No. PLN 21-0211 and Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN 20- 0275 ("Crossroads") Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow introduced the item and Principal Planner Ryan Fowler. Mr. Fowler provided a presentation and reported on the project location; project description; background; August 25, 2021 Planning Commission meeting summary; staff and applicant activity following the meeting; Bradly Road and the proposed median; environmental determination; and staff s recommendation. The Commissioners inquired about the project's access points; raised median requirement; delivery truck routesj and type of CEQA document required. Public Works Director Nrck Fidler provided an explanation regarding the raised median requirement, Bradley Road design, and viable truck options. Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:19 PM. Commissioners LaDue, Madrid, Thomas and White stated they had no communications with the applicants regarding the pro.iect. Chair Diederich stated he had no further discussions with the applicant representative, Kassen Klein, regarding the project after the August 25, 2021 Planning Commission meeting. Deputy City Clerk Stephanie Roseen stated the public hearing was legally noticed and the Commission did receive emailed correspondence. Matthew Nelson, Attorney with Gresham Savage representing the Newport Plaza owner, stated his objections with the approval of the project. Applicant Representative Kassen Klein introduced the members of the Menifee Crossroads project team. Tanya Tabrizizadeh, Owner of Menifee Crossroads, stated the pro.ject would bring new businesses to Menifee and improve Bradley Road but they could not agree to conditions of approval (COA) with the raised median. Bart Pebbles with Caliber Retail Properties Group - Development & Marketing commented on the project's features and improvements. Morgan Gallagher, Associate with Cox Castle Nicholson representing the project applicant, stated her concerns regarding the raised median requirement and stated the applicant could not move forward with the project with the COA for the raised median. Mr. Klein stated the applicant agreed to the COAs except 147B, 147D, 168 and 82 Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 6:40 PM. Commissioner LaDue stated he was in favor of the project and understood the traffic concerns with the incoming projects. 9.1 City of Menifee Planning Commission Oclobet 27 , 2021 Tom Powers, owner of Giovanni's restaurant, inquired about the traffic study and spoke against the raised median for the project. Vice Chair Madrid inquired about the conditions placed on the project. Mr. Fowler explained the improvements conditioned for the project are in line with other projects. Commissioner Vvhite stated he was in favor of the project and understood the increased traffic concerns. Commissioner Thomas stated he was in favor of the project and agreed with the need of the raised median. Commissioner Thomas inquired about fair share payments towards the median. Mr. Klein stated if the Commission approved the project with the condition to build a raised median, the project would not move forward. Ms. Gallagher stated the applicant would be open to a fair share fee but would not be open to construction of the raised median. Chair Diederich stated he was in favor of the pro.iect and agreed with staff's recommendation for the raised median. Mr. Klein stated the applicants would prefer denial of the project if the condition for a raised median remained. The Commission asked questions of staff regarding the project denial and appeal process. Ali Tabrizizadeh, Owner of Menifee Crossroads, discussed concerns of possible litigation if the project were to be conditioned to construct the raised median. l\/lr. Fowler and Mr. Padilla spoke on the four conditions the applicants did not agree to Mr. Klein and staff discussed condition number 82 for the License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera installation. ACTION Adopted Resolution No. PC21-545, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration, based on the flndings incorporated in the lnitial Study and the conclusion that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and MOVER: Jeff LaDue SECONDER: Chris Thomas 2. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-546, approving Plot Plan No. PLN 20-0273 subject to the attached conditrons of approval and based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report; and MOVER: Randy Madrid AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White NAYS: None RECUSE: None City of Menifee Planning Commission Qclobet 27 . 2021 SECONDER: David White YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White i,lAYS: None RECUSE: None 3. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-547, approving Conditional Use Permit No. PLN 20-0272 subjectto the attached conditions of approval and based upon the flndings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report; and MOVER: Jeff LaDue SECONDER: David Vvhite 4. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-548, approving Public Convenience and Necessity No. PLN 21- 0211subject to the attached conditions of approval and based upon the findingsand conclusions incorporated in the staff report; and MOVER: David Vvhite SECONDER: Randy Madrid AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White NAYS: None RECUSE: None .IO. DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE 11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow announced the new businesses that would be opening soon. 12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES None. YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White NAYS: None RECUSE: None : Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, Vvhite NAYS: None RECUSE: None Oclobet 27 , 2021 5. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-549, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. PLN 20-0275 subject tothe attached conditions of approval and based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report. MOVER: Randy Madrid SECONDER: Jeff LaDue City of Menifee Planning Commission 13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None. 14. ADJOURN Chair Diederich adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM. anie Roseen. CMC Deputy City Clerk City of Menifee Planning Commission Octobet 27 , 2021