2021-11-10 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
City of Menifee
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl KitzerovY, Oirector
Stephanie Roseen, Clerk
Benjamin Diederich, Chair
Randy Madrid, Vice-Chair
Jeff LaDue, Commissioner
Chris Thomas, Commissioner
David White, Commissioner
REGULAR MEETING (6:00PM)
1. CALLTO ORDER
Chair Diederich called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
2. ROLLCALL
Present: Benjamin Diederich, Jeff LaDue, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas (arrived at 6:21 PM),
David \/vhite
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner LaDue led the flag salute.
4. PRESENTATIONS - NONE
5. AGENDA APPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0-1, Thomas absent) with no modifications.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
None.
7. APPROVALOFMINUTES
7.1 October 27, 2021 Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (4-0-1, Thomas absent) with no
modiflcations.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR. NONE
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MINUTES
9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1 Plot Plan No. PLN 20-0167 and Conditional Use Permit No
Boulders" Mixed-Use Project)
PLN 20-0165 ("The
Principal Planner Ryan Fowler provided a presentation and reported on the project
location; general plan land use; zoning; description; site layout; landscaping; parking;
architecture; community outreach; environmental determination; and
recommendations.
The Commissioners asked staff about the number of parking spaces
Resident Tom Barrows spoke in opposition of an apartment complex at that location
The applicant, Rich Wlson, thanked staff and discussed the benefits of the pro.iect.
The Commissioners asked the applicant about tenants for the commercial site,
construction timeline, rent for the apartments.
Assistant City Attorney Thai Phan stated that Commissioner Thomas must abstain
from voting because he was not present for entire public hearing.
The Commissioners stated the reasons they were in favor of project.
Ms. Manwaring stated there was a member of the public that would like to make
public comment. Chair Diederich reopened the public hearing at 6:28 PM.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 6:32 PM
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-550, adopting a llitigated Negative Declaration
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: David White
YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Thomas
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Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 6:16 PM. Chair Diederich stated he had
a minor conversation with the applicant a couple years ago. City Clerk Sarah
Manwaring stated the public hearing was legally noticed and correspondence received
had been distributed to the Commission.
Commissioner Thomas arrived at 6:21 PM.
lvlr. Wilson stated they agreed with the conditions of approval.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 6:24 PM.
Barbara Allen stated her opposition to low-inmme housing.
2. Adopted Resolutron No. PC21-551, approving Plot Plan No. PLN 20-0167
MOVER: David White
SECONDER: Randy Madrid
YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Thomas
3. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-552, approving Conditional Use Permit No. PLN
20-0165.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Randy Madrid
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: Thomas
9.2 2021 - 2029 Housing Element Update Project
Senior Planner Doug Darnell introduced the item and City consultants Candyce
Burnett and Kari Cano with Kimley-Horn and Associates. lvlr. Darnell and Ms. Burnett
provided a presentation and reported on the project summary; housing element
description; housing element housing plan; housing element policies; Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation: 6rh Cycle (2021-2029); adequate sites
analysis; moderate and above moderate-income sites, very low and low-income sites;
safety element update, climate vulnerability assessment; new safety element policies;
land use element update; land use element updates related to the Economic
Development Corridor (EDC); preferred use-mix for EDC subareas; land use
element update proposed rezoned parcels; land use amendment EDC - high density
residential (HDR); land use amendments EDC - low to moderatedensity residential
(LMDR) and moderate density residential (MDR); environmental justice policies;
overview of community outreach; environmental justice outreach; California
Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) review; environmental
revrew; tribal outreach; and correspondence received.
The Commissioners inquired about low-income housing development; economic
development corridor percent limitation; notcing for zone changes; selection of parcels
and sites; and the low-income housing requirement.
Commissioner Thomas requested staff look at adding a footnote that indicated the
percentages were in reference to acreage in regard to the prefened use mix for EDC
su bareas.
Chair Diederich opened the public hearing at 7:28 PM. City Clerk Sarah Manwaring
stated the public hearing was legally noticed and correspondence received had been
distributed to the Commission.
Chair Diederich closed the public hearing at 7:31 PlVl
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Ron Sullivan inquired about cultural resources and review of sites and EDC land uses.
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Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow and Ms. Cano answered
comments from Mr. Sullivan.
ACTION
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-553, recommending City Council adoption of the
Final Program Environmental lmpact Report ("FPElR") for the Housing Element
Update Project, based on the findings incorporated in the FPEIR and the
conclusion that the project will not have a significant impact with mitigation.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Randy Madrid
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
2. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-554, recommending City Council approval of
General Plan Amendment No. PLN2l-0022.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: David White
3. Adopted Resolution No. PC21-555, recommending City Council approval of
Change of Zone PLN21-0021.
MOVER: David White
SECONDER: Jeff LaDue
DISCUSSION ITEMS - NONE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow discussed the upcoming City events.
The Commissioners inquired about the Holland Road Overpass and an update on the
courthouse.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Commissioner Vvhite stated the Menifee Citizens Advisory Committee would be meeting
next month to discuss the Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
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YES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, White
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
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13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
14. ADJOURN
Chair Diederich adjourned the meeting at 7:41 PM.
CMC
Deputy City Clerk
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