2023-06-14 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
REGULAR MEETING (6:OOPM)
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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Cheryl Kitzerow, Director
MINUTES Sarah Manwaring, Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair LaDue called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Benjamin Diederich, Randy Madrid, Chris Thomas, Joe Long, Jeff LaDue
Absent: None
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Former Planning Commissioner David 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 May 10, 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
The minutes were approved unanimously (5-0) with no modifications.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR - NONE
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9. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.1
Mapes and Sherman Commerce Center
Deputy Community Development Director Orlando Hernandez introduced Associate
Planner Fernando Herrera who provided a presentation.
Chair LaDue opened the Public Hearing at 6:11 PM.
City Clerk Sarah Manwaring stated that the Public Hearing was legally noticed, and
correspondence was received.
Applicant Scott Sowanick with Stream Realty Partners addressed the Commission and
stated they agreed with the conditions of approval as revised.
The following speakers provided public comments:
• Bill Quisenberry
• Jayson Baiz
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:20 PM.
The Commissioners spoke in favor of the proposed project and requested an additional
condition of approval regarding the addition of signs at the driveways along Sherman
Road to restrict truck access and requested the applicant work with the property owners
along Sherman Road across from the project site to plant new trees on their property.
Chair LaDue reopened the Public Hearing at 6:32 PM
Nick Kreuter with Stream Realty Partners answered questions of the Commission.
Chair LaDue closed the Public Hearing at 6:36 PM.
ACTION:
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC23-594, adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration,
based on the findings incorporated in the Initial Study and the conclusion that the
Project will not have a significant effect on the environment and direct staff to file a
Notice of Determination; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. PC23-595, approving Plot Plan No. PLN22-0015 subject to
the attached conditions of approval, including the errata to condition 102 and 214,
additional no truck signage along Sherman Road, and the requirement that the
applicant work with the private property owners facing Sherman regarding the trees,
and based upon the findings and conclusions incorporated in the staff report.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, Long
NAYS: None
IRECUSE: None
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9.2 Normandy Road Pedestrian Improvements Mitigated Negative Declaration for Capital
Improvement Project No. 22-08.
Deputy Community Development Director Orlando Hernandez introduced Associate
Engineer Diego Guillen who provided a presentation.
Chair LaDue opened Public Hearing at 6:49 PM.
City Clerk Sarah Manwaring stated that the Public Hearing was legally noticed, no
correspondence was received, and there were no public comments.
Chair LaDue closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 PM.
ACTION:
1. Adopted Resolution No. PC23-596 adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration based
on the findings incorporated in the initial study and the conclusion that the project will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Randy Madrid
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, Long
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
9.3 Valley Boulevard Widening Project Mitigated Negative Declaration for Capital
Improvement Project No. 22-02.
ACTION:
Continued the item to the June 28, 2023 Planning Commission meeting.
MOVER: Jeff LaDue
SECONDER: Benjamin Diederich
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, Long
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
10. DISCUSSION ITEMS
10.1 Tract No. 32102 "Banner Park" Minor Tract Condition Modification
Deputy Community Development Director Orlando Hernandez introduced Associate
Planner Brandon Cleary who provided a presentation.
Darren Warren of Pulte Home Co, LLC spoke and stated he agreed with conditions of
approval.
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ACTION:
1. Approved Minor Tract Condition Modification for Tract 32102 "Banner Park"
Condition of Approval No. 198 and 271 related to park and public improvement
construction timing.
MOVER: Randy Madrid
SECONDER: Jeff LaDue
AYES: Diederich, LaDue, Madrid, Thomas, Long
NAYS: None
RECUSE: None
11. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Community Development Director Cheryl Kitzerow announced new businesses coming to the
City.
12. COMMISSIONER REPORTS ON COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES
None.
13. FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None.
14. ADJOURN
Chair LaDue adjourned the meeting at
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