(Posted to Web 12/6/04, Last Updated 12/14/04)

December 15, 2004
9:00 A.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
4080 LEMON STREET, 1st Floor, BOARD CHAMBERS
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501

CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
SALUTE TO THE FLAG

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1.0     CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1

ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2005

1.2

ADOPTION OF THE 2005 PLANNING COMMISSION SCHEDULE

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL of CONSENT CALENDER

2.0     ORAL COMMUNICATION ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA.

3.0     PUBLIC HEARING: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

3.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06902 - EA 39325 - GMX Construction, Inc., - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Commo Street, northerly of Palomar Street, and easterly of Mission Trail - 13.15 Gross Acres - Rural Residential (R-R) Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to change the zone from Rural Residential (R-R) to Planned Residential (R-4) zone.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31993 - EA 39325 - GMX Construction, Inc., - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located Southerly of Commo Street, northerly of Palomar Street, and easterly of Mission Trail - 13.15 Gross Acres - 54 Lots - Rural Residential (R-R) Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a Schedule A tract map proposing to subdivide 13.15 gross acres into 54 residential lots containing minimum lot sizes of 6,000 sq. ft. lots, and one 9,000 sq. ft. detention basin. - APN: 368-030-056, 368-030-055, 368-030-007. (Related Case(s): None) (Legislative) (Continued from 6/30/04, 9/22/04) Project Planner, Ebru Tuba Ozdil

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE OFF CALENDAR WITHOUT DISCUSSION

3.2

PROTECTED PEAKS AND RIDGES AND HILLSIDE GRADING ORDINANCE - CEQA Exempt - Countywide - All Supervisorial Districts. The proposed Protected Peaks and Ridges and Hillside Grading Ordinance will establish criteria for hillside development within designated areas of Riverside County. The purpose of this Ordinance is the protection of unique ridgelines and peaks, significant view sheds, and natural features such as topography, natural drainage, vegetation, wildlife habitats, movement corridors, etc.; establishing criteria for development that is compatible with the natural characteristics of hillside terrain, steepness of slope and significant landforms; reducing the physical and visual impact of hillside development by encouraging innovative site and architectural design, minimizing grading, and requiring restoration of graded areas; ensuring that new development does not dominate the natural landscape, but rather visually blends and achieves harmony between natural and built environment; and limiting the disturbance of existing drainage patterns and reducing soil erosion caused by development alteration of hillside terrain. (Legislative) Project Planner, James Fagelson, 951-955-9514, or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.3

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00710 - EA 38958 - Nuevo Development Group - Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located south of Nuevo Road easterly of Sky Drive and southerly of Central Avenue - 4.93 Acres - R-A, R-A-1 and R-A-5 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes the following land use amendments to the Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan. Low Density Residential and Rural Mountainous to Medium Density Residential, Low Density Residential and Open Space Conservation Habitat.

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06896 - EA 38958 - Nuevo Development Group - Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located south of Nuevo Road easterly of Sky Drive and southerly of Central Avenue - 4.93 Acres - R-A, R-A-1 and R-A-5 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing R-A (Residential Agriculture), R-A-1 (Residential Agriculture 1 Acre Minimum), and R-A-5 (Residential Agriculture 5 Acre Minimum) to R-1 (Single Family Residential 7,200 Square foot Minimums), R-A (Residential Agriculture), and R-5 (Open Area).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30915 - EA 38958 - Nuevo Development Group - Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located south of Nuevo Road easterly of Sky Drive and southerly of Central Avenue - 4.93 Acres - R-A, R-A-1 and R-A-5 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes the subdivision of 242 acres into 342 residential lots, 1 water tank, 2 pocket parks, 5 landscape lots, 5 acre park/detention basin, and 4 open space lots- Schedule “A” -APN: See attached map (Related Case(s): CZ 6896,and GPA 00710. (Continued from 10/20/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

3.4

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 07064 - EA 39204 - Dennis Janda, Inc. - Rancho California Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located westerly of Camino Del Vino at 40659 Camino Del Vino: 12.15 Acres - Rural Residential (R-R) Zone. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from R-R 2.5 To R-A 2.5 - APN: 927-360-020. (Legislative) Project Planner, Sean Flanagan, 951-600-6093 or E-mail at sflanaga@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.5

PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 00716, REVISED NO. 1 - EA 39742 - Ronald Ishii - Sun City Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located on Bradley Road and Lazy Creek Road: 4.58 Acres - R-3-7200 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to revise existing Public Use Permit No. 00716 by adding a softball/soccer field and shade canopy on a 5.03-acre plot. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Judy Eguez

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

3.6

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06966 - EA 39539 - Wesco Homes and Development - Sun City / Menifee Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District, Located northerly of Esther Lane, southerly of Thorton Avenue and easterly of Murrieta Road: 9.7Acres - 35 Lots - R-1 Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from R-1-10000 to R-1.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32314 - EA 39539 - Wesco Homes and Development - Sun City / Menifee Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Esther Lane, southerly of Thorton Avenue and easterly of Murrieta Road: 9.7Acres - 35 Lots - R-1 Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 9.7 acres into 33 single-family residential lots. APN: 335-440-002, 335-440-001. (Legislative) Project Planner, Nicholas Faure, Ph: (951) 600-6465, or E-mail at nfaure@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.7

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06968 - EA 39551 - Phillip Rheingans - San Jacinto Valley Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Thorton Ave, westerly of Dartmouth Street, northerly of Crest Drive and easterly of Cornell Street: 6.41Acres - 16 Lots - R-1 Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from Light Agriculture, 5-acre minimum (A-1-5) to One Family Dwellings, 7,200 sq.ft. minimum (R-1) for assessor parcel number 450-080-019.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32081 - EA 39551 - Phillip Rheingans - San Jacinto Valley Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Thorton Ave, westerly of Dartmouth Street, northerly of Crest Drive and easterly of Cornell Street: 6.41Acres - 16 Lots - R-1 Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 6.41 Acres into 16 R-1 lots. APN: 450-080-019, 450-091-015. (Legislative) Project Planner, Nicholas Faure, Ph: (951) 600-6465, or E-mail at nfaure@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.8

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06975 - EA 39497 - Damietta Ranch Inc. - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located on Tenaja Road and Via Abril: 60.28 Gross Acres - 4 Lots - R-A-20 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule H. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from Residential Agricultural - 20 Acre Minimum (R-A-20) to Residential Agricultural - 5 Acre Minimum (R-A-5), Residential Agricultural - 10 Acre Minimum (R-A-10), Open Area Combining Zone Residential Developments (R-5).

WITH

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 32083 - EA 39497 - Damietta Ranch Inc. - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located on Tenaja Road and Via Abril: 60.28 Gross Acres - 4 Lots - R-A-20 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule H. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 60.28 acres into four lots with two 10 acre minimums, two 5 acre minimums, one 10 acre reminder lot, and one 11 acre MSHCP conservation area: Schedule H - APNs: 932-020-001 - Concurrent Cases: CFG02976 - Related Cases: HANS413. (Legislative) Project Planner, Ebru Tuba Ozdil

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION

3.9

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 07081 - CEQA Exempt - Rancho Vista I Ventures LLC - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located on Catt Road, southerly of Charles Street and easterly of Frederick Street: .5 Acres - R-1 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from One Family Dwellings (R-1) to Open Area Combining Zone Residential Developments (R-5) on 21,748 square feet detention basin and is applicable to the underlying Tract Map No. 31499 that was approved on April 6, 2004 - Schedule N/A - APNs: 376-410-007 - Concurrent Cases: N/A - Related Cases: GPA00671, CZ06829, TR31499. (Legislative) Project Planner, Ebru Tuba Ozdil

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.10

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 00669 - EA 39098 - Craftsmen Homes - Harvest Valley/Winchester Zoning Area - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located on the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Malaga Road - 49.47 Acres - 93 Lots - A-1-1 Zone - SP: N/A - Schedule B. REQUEST: Proposes to change the general plan designation from Very Low Density Residential (1 dwelling unit per acre) to Low Density Residential- (2 dwelling units per acre).

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06820 - EA 39098 - Craftsmen Homes - Harvest Valley/Winchester Zoning Area - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located on the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Malaga Road - 49.47 Acres - 84 Lots - A-1-1 Zone - SP: N/A - Schedule B. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing zoning from Light Agriculture 1 acre minimum (A-1-1) to Residential Agricultural (R-A).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31536 - EA 39098 - Craftsmen Homes - Harvest Valley/Winchester Zoning Area - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located on the southwest corner of Mapes Road and Malaga Road - 49.47 Acres - 93 Lots - A-1-1 Zone - SP: N/A - Schedule B. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 49.47 acres into 93 residential lots. (Continued from 9/22/04, 11/3/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (OFF CALENDAR)

3.11

PARCEL MAP NO. 31746 - EA 39380 - Thienes Engineering - Prado - Mira Loma Zoning Area - Second Supervisorial District - Located south of Philadelphia Avenue and east of Dulles Road - 7.4 Acres - 1 Lot - Medium Manufacturing, 3-acre minimum (M-M-3) Zone - Schedule E. REQUEST: Proposes to establish a 6 unit industrial condominium on a single lot. The project will be located on parcel 2 and 3 of approved Parcel Map No. 29767. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Larry Ross, (951) 955-2402 or E-mail at lross@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.12

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30809 - EA 38797 - Winchester-Menifee Land and Corona Land Ltd. - Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Newport Road, west of Beeler Road, south of Olive Avenue, east of Eucalyptus Road: 33.52 Acres - 127 Lots - SP Zone - SP 293 - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 33.52 acres into 127 residential lots. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Darryl Taylor

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

3.13

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31908 - EA 39372 - Starfield Sycamore Investors, LLC - Temescal Canyon Zoning Area - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Cleveland National Forest and south of Indian Truck Trail Road and Interstate 15 - 81.0 Acres - 314 Lots - SP Zone - SP 256 - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 81.0 acres into two hundred ninety eight (298) residential lots, one (1) sewer lift station and fifteen (15) open space lots. The project is located within Planning Areas 14, 15A, 15B, 20B and 23E of SP256 (Sycamore Creek). (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Kimberlin Tran, (951) 955-2217, or E-mail at ktran@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (suggest 2nd hearing date in January, tentatively, January 19, Riverside)

4.0     LUNCH: NOON - 2:30 P.M.

5.0     PUBLIC HEARING: 2:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

5.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31199 - EA 39261 - Myvyc LLS - Lake Matthews Zoning District - First Supervisorial District - Located north of Orchard View Lane, east of La Sierra Avenue, south of Dufferin Avenue: 8.8 Acres - 15 Lots - R-A Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 8.8 acres for 15 residential units. (Legislative) Project Planner, Roger Arroyo

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE

5.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06939 - EA 39456 - Vista Grove Associates LLC - Woodcrest Zoning District, - First Supervisorial District - Located south of Nandina Avenue, east of Washington Street, north of Markham Street, and west of Brown Street: 23.12 Acres - 22 Lots - A-1-10 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the zone of the project area from A-1-10 to R-A-1.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32172 - EA 39456 - Vista Grove Associates LLC - Woodcrest Zoning District, - First Supervisorial District - Located south of Nandina Avenue, east of Washington Street, north of Markham Street, and west of Brown Street: 23.12 Acres - 22 Lots - A-1-10 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 23.12 acres into 22 residential lots. (Legislative) Project Planner, Roger Arroyo

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE

5.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06925 - EA 39409 - KWC Engineers - Lake Matthews Zoning District - First Supervisorial District - Located north of Victoria Avenue, east of Mouton Drive: 28 Acres - 28 Lots - R-A-1 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the zone of the project area from R-A-1 to R-1.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32128 - EA 39409 - KWC Engineers - Lake Matthews Zoning District - First Supervisorial District - Located north of Victoria Avenue, east of Mouton Drive: 28 Acres - 28 Lots - R-A-1 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 7.66 acres into 28 residential lots. (Legislative) Project Planner, Roger Arroyo

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE

5.3.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31881 - CEQA Exempt - Integral Builders - Temescal Canyon Zoning Area - Second Supervisorial District - Located southeast of Magnolia Avenue, west of Windsong Street, and east of Somerdale Street; - 4.65 Acres - 1 Lot - R-6 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a one lot subdivision for condominium purposes. The proposal includes 188 parking stalls, 156 units, 9,986 square feet of structural amenities, and two open courtyards, on 4.65 acres for senior housing purposes. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Roger Arroyo

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.4

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06910 - EA 39349 - Meritage Homes - Alberhill Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located on the east and west side of Mountain Road, south of the extension of Bosley Lane, west of Echo Canyon Court, east of Dublin Place and north of Hidden Creek Drive: 160 Acres - R-R Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to change the zoning on the site from R-R to R-4 and R-5.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31818 - EA 39349 - Meritage Homes - Alberhill Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located on the east and west side of Mountain Road, south of the extension of Bosley Lane, west of Echo Canyon Court, east of Dublin Place and north of Hidden Creek Drive: 160 Acres - R-R Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 160 gross acres into 322 residential lots, one community use lot (Lot 323), 14 open space lots and 3 water quality basins - Schedule “A” - APNs: 391-210-002 - Concurrent Cases: N/A - Related Cases: N/A. (Legislative) Project Planner, Mike Harrod, (951) 955-1881 or E-mail at mharrod@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE

5.5

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06955 - CEQA Exempt - Standard Pacific Homes - Sun City, Winchester Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Newport Road, south of McLaughlin Road, east of Menifee Road, west of Briggs Road - 262.9 Acres - 11 Lots - SP Zone - SP 301 - Schedule N/A. REQUEST: Proposes to legally define a planning area within SP 301. (Legislative) Project Planner, Darryl Taylor

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.6

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 07004 - CEQA Exempt - Menifee Valley Ranch, LLC - Homeland Zoning Area - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Simpson Road, South of SR-74, east of Briggs Road, west of Menifee Road - 50.1 Acres - 28 Lots - SP Zone - SP 301 - Schedule N/A. REQUEST: Proposes to legally define a planning area within SP 301. (Legislative) Project Planner, Darryl Taylor

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION

5.7

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06866 - EA 39242 - SF 150 LLC - Winchester Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Patton Avenue, west of Rice Road, east of Beeler Road; 94.24 Acres - A-1 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to change the base zoning designation within the Specific Plan for the subject properties from A-1 (Light Agricultural) to R-1 (One Family Dwelling)

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31633 - SF 150 LLC - Winchester Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Patton Avenue, west of Rice Road, east of Beeler Road; 94.24 Acres - 180 Lots - SP Zone - SP 293 - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 94.24 acres into 136 single-family residential lots and 9 open space lots and 1 remainder parcel with a minimum lot size of 6000 square feet. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Darryl Taylor

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

6.0     PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

7.0     COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS