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January 19, 2005
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
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1.0     CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1

NONE AT THIS TIME

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL of CONSENT CALENDER

2.0     ORAL COMMUNICATION ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA.

3.0     ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS BE CONTINUED WITHOUT DISCUSSION:
          9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

3.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06864 - EA 39240 - Rainbow Land Development LLC - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Simpson Road, westerly of Beeler Road, and southerly of Grand Avenue - 49.3 Acres - R-R (Rural Residential) Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing zoning from Rural Residential (R-R) to One Family Dwellings (R-1).

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31101 - EA 39240 - Rainbow Land Development LLC - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Simpson Road, westerly of Beeler Road, and southerly of Grand Avenue - 49.3 Acres - R-R (Rural Residential) Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 49 acres into 144 residential lots and one (1) open space lots. - APNs: 462-050-001, 462-050-002. (Continued from 11/17/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

3.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06865 - EA 39241 - Beeler 64 LLC - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Olive Road, south of Simpson Road, and west of Beeler Road - 66 Acres - R-R Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing zoning from Rural Residential (R-R) to Single Family Residential (R-1).

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31099 - EA 39241 - Beeler 64 LLC - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Olive Road, south of Simpson Road, and west of Beeler Road - 66 Acres - R-R Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 64 acres into 207 single-family residential units with 7,200 square foot minimum lot sizes. The proposed subdivision will also include a paseo and park-Schedule “A" - APN: 462-060-001, 002, 006, 012, 013, and 014 (Related Case(s). (Continued from 11/17/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

4.0     ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL UNDER ONE MOTION UNLESS A COMMISSION MEMBER
          OR MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC DESIRES TO DISCUSS THE MATTER:
          9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

4.1

NONE AT THIS TIME

5.0     PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

5.1     SOUTH COUNTY / INDIO PROJECTS

5.1.1

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00698 - EA 39557 - Westmar Development Corporation - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Palomar Street and westerly of Cert Street; 18.48 Acres - 63 Lots - R-A-20000 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to amend the Riverside County General Plan from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR).

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06970 - EA 39557 - Westmar Development Corporation - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Palomar Street and westerly of Cert Street; 18.48 Acres - 63 Lots - R-A-20000 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from Residential Agriculture - 20,000 square foot minimum (R-A-20000) to One Family Dwelling (R-1).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32206 - EA 39557 - Westmar Development Corporation - Rancho California Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located southerly of Palomar Street and westerly of Cert Street; 18.48 Acres - 63 Lots - R-A-20000 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes map proposes to subdivide 18.48 acres into 63 single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet. (Legislative) Project Planner, Andrew Huneck, Ph: (951) 600-6174, or E-mail at ahuneck@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.1.1.1

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. (Continued from 12/15/04, 1/5/05) (Legislative) Project Planner, Ebru Tuba Ozdil

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.1.2

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29010 - EA 37649 - Edward Ward - Culbertson, Adams & Associates - REMAP Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located South of State Highway 79, and westerly of Rainbow Road; 195.18 Acres - R-R Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 195.6 acres into 32 residential lots with 2 acre minimums. The development would also provide 2 commercial lots, 4 open space lots and 1 private road. APN: 583-120-003 & 086, 583-130-003 & 012, and 583-130-019 (Related Case(s): None) (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO 2/16/05

5.1.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06854 - EA 39203 - Capital Pacific Homes - Rancho California Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located Southerly of Keller Road, westerly of Washington Street and easterly of Coventry Lane; 20.9 Acres - Rural Residential - 2 1/2 Acre Minimum (R-R-2 1/2) Zone. REQUEST: Proposes a change of zone from Rural Residential 2 1/2 Acre Minimum (R-A-2 1/2) to One Family Dwellings (R-1).

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31700 - EA 39203 - Capital Pacific Homes - Rancho California Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located Southerly of Keller Road, westerly of Washington Street and easterly of Coventry Lane; 20.9 Acres - Rural Residential - 2 1/2 Acre Minimum (R-R-2 1/2) Zone. REQUEST: Proposes a Schedule A tract map that would subdivide 20.9 acres into 73 lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet - APN: 467-170-061 (Related Case(s): None) (Legislative) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUED WITH DISCUSSION (date to be determined)

5.1.4

GENERAL PLAN AMENDED NO. 00693 - EA 39500 - Century American Development Group - HJK Consultants- Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Newport Road, easterly of Lindenburger Road, and southerly of Simpson Road - 29.5 Acres - R-R and A-P Zone - REQUEST: Proposes to amend the current general plan land use designation from Low Density Residential (½ Acre Min) to Medium Density Residential (2-5 DU/AC).

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06950 - EA 39500 - Century American Development Group - HJK Consultants- Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Newport Road, easterly of Lindenburger Road, and southerly of Simpson Road - 29.5 Acres - R-R and A-P Zone - REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing R-R (Rural Residential) and A-P (Light Agriculture-Poultry) to R-1 (Single Family Residential).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32186 - EA 39500 - Century American Development Group - HJK Consultants- Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located northerly of Newport Road, easterly of Lindenburger Road, and southerly of Simpson Road - 29.5 Acres - R-R and A-P Zone - REQUEST: Proposes a Schedule “A" map that will subdivide 29.5-acres into 109 single-family dwelling units with 7,200 square foot minimum lot sizes. In addition, the proposed subdivision will also include 3 open space lots and 1 park site. APNs: 333-200-043 and 333-200-019 (Related Case(s): None) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUED WITH DISCUSSION (date to be determined)

5.1.5

MINOR CHANGE TO TRACT MAP NO. 30002 - CEQA Exempt - Richmond American Homes - Sun City/Menifee Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located southerly of McCall Boulevard, easterly of Antelope Road, and westerly of Palomar Road: 56.1 Acres - R-1 Zone. REQUEST: Proposes to modify 50.TRAN.13 from previously approved TR 30002. APN's 333-080-007 - Related Cases: TR 30002. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.1.6

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06847 - EA 39111 - Empire Land Co., LLC - Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Highway 79 and Simpson Road; 74 Acres - 234 Lots - R-R Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing R-R (Rural Residential) zone to R-1 (Single Family Residential).

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31538 - EA 39111 - Empire Land Co., LLC - Winchester Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Highway 79 and Simpson Road; 74 Acres - 234 Lots - R-R Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 74 acres into 234 single-family residential lots and 23 open space used for landscaping, parkway, and detention basins. Based on some changes discussed with the Transportation Department and the applicant a minor change was provided on the map. The map will now be done in 3 phases in which Phase I will go forward and the other two will not till such time. The proposed map will not go back for a 30-day review based on the changes to the map unless it changes the scope of you review due to the phasing. - Schedule “A" - APN: 463-016-009 thru 023; 463-018-015, 018, and 019. (Related cases: None) (Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.2     RIVERSIDE PROJECTS: 9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

5.2.1

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). (Continued from 12/15/04) (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Kimberlin Tran, (951) 955-2217, or E-mail at ktran@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation:

5.2.2

AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 348.4249 - Land Use Ordinance of Riverside County - CEQA Exempt - Riverside County - All Supervisorial Districts - Countywide. REQUEST: Proposes to revise Section 5.1.c subsection 13 (R-R Zone) to allow churches, temples, and other places of religious worship. (Legislative) Project Planner, Mark Balys, (951) 955-3150 or E-Mail at mbalys@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.2.3

PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 00869 - EA 39503 - Kathleen O'Connor - Velocitel, Inc. - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located in the French Valley Area of Western Riverside County. More specifically, the project is located within the Redhawk Golf Course located within the Redhawk Specific Plan No. 217A1 and located north of Redhawk Parkway, south of Wolfe Valley Road. REQUEST: Proposes to construct a sixty-five (65') foot cellular telecommunications facility, disguised as a mono-pine, with twelve (12) panel antennas, (1) 2')" microwave dish, and a 10'0" x 16'0" equipment shelter.

WITH

VARIANCE NO. 01766 - EA 39503 - Kathleen O'Connor - Velocitel, Inc. - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located in the French Valley Area of Western Riverside County. More specifically, the project is located within the Redhawk Golf Course located within the Redhawk Specific Plan No. 217A1 and located north of Redhawk Parkway, south of Wolfe Valley Road. REQUEST: Proposes to apply for a variance for Public Use Permit No. 869, to extend the height of the telecommunication tower fifteen (15') feet above the maximum allowed pursuant to Ordinance No. 348, Section 19.404 and Table 1. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE OFF CALENDER

5.2.4

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 00715 - EA 39303 - Southern California Land Management - Romoland Zoning Area - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Mapes Road, east of Trade Winds Drive, south of Sporacio Road and east of Palomar Road; 40.17 Acres - 139 Lots - R-R Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the general plan designation from Low Density Residential-Community Development (2 d.u./ac) to Medium Density Residential-Community Development (2-5 d.u./ac).

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06892 - EA 39303 - Southern California Land Management - Romoland Zoning Area - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Mapes Road, east of Trade Winds Drive, south of Sporacio Road and east of Palomar Road; 40.17 Acres - 139 Lots - R-R Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the existing zoning from Rural Residential (R-R) to One-Family Dwellings (R-1)

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31687 - EA 39303 - Southern California Land Management - Romoland Zoning Area - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Mapes Road, east of Trade Winds Drive, south of Sporacio Road and east of Palomar Road; 40.17 Acres - 139 Lots - R-R Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 40.17 acres into 133 residential lots and 6 open space lots for open space and drainage purposes. (Legislative) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.2.5

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32125 - EA 39395 - Distinguished Homes Incorporated - Prado-Mira Loma Zoning Area - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Orange Street, south of Schleisman Avenue, and east of Sumner Avenue; 10 Acres - 35 Lots - A-2-5 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 10 acres into 35 single-family residential lots.

WITH

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 06923 - EA 39395 - Distinguished Homes Incorporated - Prado-Mira Loma Zoning Area - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Orange Street, south of Schleisman Avenue, and east of Sumner Avenue; 10 Acres - 35 Lots - A-2-5 Zone - SP N/A - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to change the current land use classification in relation to zoning of the subject property from Heavy Agriculture five-acre minimum- (A-2-5) to One Family Dwellings (R-1). (Legislative) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

6.0     PUBLIC HEARING: 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

6.1     NONE AT THIS TIME

7.0     PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

7.1    Off Hwy Vehicle Ordinance Update

8.0     COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS