2023-03-22 Planning Commision Regular MEETING - MinutesCity Council Chambers
29844 Haun Road
Menifee, CA 92586
Jeff LaDue, Chair
Chris Thomas, Vice.chair
Benjamin Diederich,Commissioner
Joe Long, Commissioner
Randy Madrid, Commissioner
City of Menifee
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, Mar ch 22, 2023
5:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
Kay Vinson, Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING (6:00PM)
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair LaDue called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM.
2. ROLLCALL
Present: Benjamin Diederich, Joe Long, Chris Thomas and Jeff LaDue
Absent Randy Madrid
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Ben Diederich led the flag salute.
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Menifee W launch
Public lnformation and Legislative Affairs Officer, Phil Southard, provided a presentation on
Menifee TV.
5. AGENDAAPPROVAL OR MODIFICATIONS
The agenda was approved unanimously (4-0) with no modifications.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
None.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
7 .1 March 8, 2023 Planning Commission Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (4-0) with no modifications.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR. NONE
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9.1 "Bradley Road Monopine" Wireless Communication Facility
Planning Manager Orlando Hemandez introduced Associate Planner Brandon Cleary who
provided the presentation. Assistant City Attorney Thai Viet Phan reminded the Commissioners
the Federal Communications Commission limits the issues that may be addressed, and health
impacts cannot be considered. Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow pointed out
an item was distributed to the Commissioners in their blue folder relative to updated setback
information and additional condition 48a.
Chair LaDue opened the public hearing at 6:28 PM. Acting City Clerk Kay Vinson stated the
public hearing was legally noticed and no conespondence was received.
On behalf of applicant AT&T, Tyne Allaman and Alisha Strasheim, addressed the
Commission and responded to questions. The applicant agreed to the conditions of
approval and as modified to include a decorative CMU block wall. Further, the applicant
agreed to replace the Monopine Cell Tower with a Eucalyptus tree design.
Ken Tooker provided a public comment
Chair LaDue closed the public hearing at 6:36 PM.
Chair LaDue reopened the public hearing at 6:37 PM
George Mulvey provided a public comment.
Chair LaDue closed the public hearing at 6:38 PM
ACTION:
Determined the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15303 ("New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures") and
directed staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and
Adopted Resolution PC23-585 approving Conditional Use Permit No. PLN22-0020 and
Plot Plan No. PLN22-0019, Bradley Road Eucalyptus Wireless Communication Facility,
located South of Holland Road, North of Corson Road, East of Chade Lane and West
of Bradley Road, Northwest Corner of Bradley Road and Corson Avenue, City of [r,lenifee
(APN 360-150-018), sublect to the Conditions of Approval and based upon the findings
and conclusions incorporated in the staff report. and as modified to replace enclosure of
wrought iron fence with construction of an enclosure with a decorative CMU block wall'
Further to authorize the Community Development Director to review and approve
eucalyptus tree design and landscape around the enclosure.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
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9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Chair LaDue emphasized for the record that the City has limited discretion on approval
of cell towers due to a judicial decision.
AYES: Diederich, Long, Thomas, LaDue
ABSENT: Madrid
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
Chair LaDue adjourned the meeting at 6:44 PM
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10. DtscusstoN tTEMs - NoNE
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow reminded the Commissioners of the
Planning Commissioners Academy next week.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
Commission Joe Long reported on attending an orientation meeting for the Menifee Citizens
Advisory Committee, and he will be attending the next meeting on March 27,2023.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
14. ADJOURN