(Posted to Web 1/18/05, Last Updated 1/27/05)

January 26, 2005
3:00 P.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING - 1/2 DAY
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

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:
          3:00 p.m.. or as soon as possible thereafter.

3.1

Agenda items 5.1 and 5.2

4.0     ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL UNDER ONE MOTION UNLESS A COMMISSION MEMBER
         OR MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC DESIRES TO DISCUSS THE MATTER:
          3:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

NONE AT THIS TIME

5.0     PUBLIC HEARINGS: 3:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

5.1

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, 12/15/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Chris Stamps, Ph: (951) 600-6156 or E-mail at cstamps@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO FEBRUARY 16, 2005

5.2

VARIANCE NO. 01758 - EA 39514 - SV Investments - Ramona Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located on the southerly side of Steton Avenue, northerly of Thornton Avenue, and westerly of Yale Street. - 3.72 Acres Net Acres - 16 Lots - Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to reduce the required 100-foot depth of the lots to 96.3 feet, due to the configuration of the existing parcel. This request affects only lots 1 through 6 and lots 12 and 13.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32285 - EA 39514 - SV Investments - Ramona Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located on the southerly side of Steton Avenue, northerly of Thornton Avenue, and westerly of Yale Street. - 3.72 Acres Net Acres - 16 Lots - Single Family Residential (R-1) Zone - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes a Schedule A Map of 4 acres to be subdivided into 16 Single Family Lots - APN: 451-260-017. APN: 583-120-003 & 086, 583-130-003 & 012, and 583-130-019 (Related Case(s): None) (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Nicholas Faure, Ph: (951) 600-6465, or E-mail at nfaure@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

5.3

TENTATIVE PLOT PLAN NO. 19089 - EA 39348 - Simon Lee - Simon Lee and Associates, Architect - Little Lake Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Acacia Ave, south of Florida Ave, east of Meridian Street, west of Hemet Street; - 2.59 Acres - 1 Lot - Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) Zone - Schedule E. REQUEST: Proposes an 80 Room Holiday Inn Express Hotel.

WITH

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 31861 - EA 39348 - Simon Lee - Simon Lee and Associates, Architect - Little Lake Zoning District - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Acacia Ave, south of Florida Ave, east of Meridian Street, west of Hemet Street; - 2.59 Acres - 1 Lot - Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) Zone - Schedule E. REQUEST: Proposes a subdivision of two parcels. APN: 551-210-028 (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Nicholas Faure, Ph: (951) 600-6465, or E-mail at nfaure@RCTLMA.ORG

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

5.4

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03267 REVISED NO. 1 - EA 39215 - Jack in the Box - Antelope Valley Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Newport Road, east of Murrieta Road, and west of Interstate 215; 4 Acres - 4 Lots - C-P-S Zone - SP N/A - Schedule E. REQUEST: Proposes to revise Conditional Use Permit No. 03267, which proposed a 16,078 sq. ft. drugstore, two 10,000 sq. ft. retail buildings, and 226 parking spaces and replacing with a 4,692 sq. ft. gas station/fast food restaurant building, and 4,500, 4,406, 11,420 sq. ft. retail buildings and 189 parking spaces on 4 acres.

WITH

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 31021 - EA 39215 - Jack in the Box - Antelope Valley Zoning Area - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Newport Road, east of Murrieta Road, and west of Interstate 215; 4 Acres - 4 Lots - C-P-S Zone - SP N/A - Schedule E. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 4 acres into 4 commercial lots. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Russell Brady, (951) 955-1888, or E-mail at RBRADY@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (suggest February 16, 2005)

5.5

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, 12/15/04) (Legislative) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@RCTLMA.ORG.

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (suggest February 16, 2005)

5.6

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32542 - EA 39573 - Roshan and Penny Kamran - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Pourroy Road, north of Yates Road, south of Skyview Road, West of Allegre Vista Road; 5.03 Acres - 11 Lots - SP Zone - SP 286A4 - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 5.03 acres into 11 single-family residential lots and one Open Space Lot. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.7

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32049 - EA 39353 - Barratt American Incorporated - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Thompson Road, east of Winchester Road, west of Pourroy Road, south of Baxter Road; 17.40 Acres - 4 Lots - SP Zone - SP 284, PA #11 - Schedule A. REQUEST: Proposes to subdivide 17.40 acres into four lots for open space, drainage, and 147 condominium units. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Adam Rush, (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

5.8

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31210 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 460 - CEQA Exempt - Renaissance Communities, LLC - Alberhill Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located south/west of the I-15 freeway, south of Interstate 15, east of Horsethief Canyon Road north; 160 Acres - 355 Lots - Rural Residential Zone - SP: 00333 - Schedule N/A. REQUEST: Tentative Tract Map No. 31210, which is planning areas two through four of Specific Plan No. 333, proposes to divide approximately 139 acres into 287 dwelling units, 3.4 acres of park space and 52.35 acres of open space.

WITH

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31485 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 460 - CEQA Exempt - Renaissance Communities, LLC - Alberhill Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located south/west of the I-15 freeway, south of Interstate 15, east of Horsethief Canyon Road north; 160 Acres - 355 Lots - Rural Residential Zone - SP: 00333 - Schedule N/A. REQUEST: Tentative Tract Map No. 31485, which is planning area one of Specific Plan No. 333, proposes to divide approximately 21 acres to into 68 dwelling units, and 5 acres of open space.

AND

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 31209 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 460 - CEQA Exempt - Renaissance Communities, LLC - Alberhill Zoning Area - First Supervisorial District - Located south/west of the I-15 freeway, south of Interstate 15, east of Horsethief Canyon Road north; 160 Acres - 355 Lots - Rural Residential Zone - SP: 00333 - Schedule N/A. REQUEST: Tentative Parcel Map No. 31209 is a map for financial purposes only, in which approximately 139 acres are being divided into four lots. (Quasi-judicial) Project Planner, Vanessa Marie Ng, (951) 955-5133, or E-mail at VNMG@rctlma.org.

Staff Recommendation: DISCUSS AND CONTINUE (suggest April 27, 2005)

6.0     PLANNING DIRECTOR’S REPORT

7.0     COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS