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July 20, 2005
9:00 A.M.

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

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1.0

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 28851 - Paul Kouri - Rubidoux Zoning District - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Granite Hill and Highway 60 between Valley Way and Pyrite Street - 30.39 acres - 11 lots - R-2 Zoning - Schedule A - 11 lots - 198 condominium units

REQUEST: SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME TO NOVEMBER 28, 2005 (Continued from 3/2/05, 3/16/05, 3/30/05, 4/27/05, 5/25/05, 6/22/05)

Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.2

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28479 - Avalon Consultants - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Located southwest of Via Escondido, south of Via De Los Fideos - 20.8 acres - 4 lots - R-A-5 Zoning - Schedule H

REQUEST: FOURTH EXTENSION OF TIME TO APRIL 6, 2006. (Continued from 5/25/05, 6/22/05)

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.3

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29114 - AEI-CASC Engineering / Matt Bennett - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Winchester Rd, west of Pourroy Rd and south of Nicholas Rd - 92.78 Acres - 289 Lots - SP (CZ5913) Zoning - Schedule A

REQUEST: FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME TO DECEMBER 11, 2005. (Continued from 5/25/05, 6/22/05)

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.4

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 28786 - SP2, Inc. - Antelope Valley Zoning Area - Sun City / Menifee Valley Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Newport Rd, west of Bradley and east of Murrieta Rd - 20.7 Acres - 73 Lots and one open space lot - SP (CZ6360) Zoning - Schedule A

REQUEST: FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 17, 2005. (Continued from 5/25/05, 6/22/05)

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.5

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 28695 - VSL Engineering - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Superivisorial District - Located at the southwest corner of Auld Road and Pourroy Road - 166 acres - 421 single family lots, one 13.1 acre lot for multi-family residential, 1 lot for school site, 2 lots for park sites & 21 open space lots - SP Zoning (CZ6384) - Schedule A

REQUEST: SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME TO MAY 1, 2006. (Continued from 4/27/05, 5/25/05, 6/8/05, 6/22/05)

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.6

PUBLIC USE PERMT NO. 848 - Peter J. Pitassi - Third Supervisorial District - Pass & Desert Zoning District - Remap Area Plan - Rural Agriculture 10 - Acre Minimum (R-A-10) - Located along Highway 243 across from Azalia Trail Road (also known as Dark Canyon Road) - 5.67 acres

REQUEST: FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME TO MAY 1, 2006.

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson, Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mai at jfagelson@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 
 

1.7

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 28698 - EA37245 - Gateway Pedley, LLC - Second Supervisorial District - Pedley Zoning District - Jurupa Area Plan - Located south of 54th St, north of Star View Drive, at the end of Indian Palms Drive - 15.42 Acres - 19 Lots - A-1, A-1-4, R-1, & R-A Zoning - Schedule B

REQUEST: FOURTH EXTENSION OF TIME TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2005

Project Planner: Jim Fagelson
Ph: (951) 955-9514 or E-mail at jfagelson@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

 

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

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32949, EA 39917 - Bruce Denham - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located at the corner of Anza Road, and Los Nogales Road - 40.4 acres - 7 (seven) lots - Citrus / Vinyard (C/V) Zoning - APN: 927-480-002

REQUEST: Project is a proposed Schedule D subdivision of 40.4 acres into 7 (seven) lots.

Project Planner: Dana Weaver
Ph: (951) 600-6244 or E-mail at dweaver@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDER

 
 

3.2

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32025 - Morrell Family Limited Partnership - Sun City / Menifee Valley Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Newport Road and east of Goetz Road - 130 acres - 205 lots - Specific Plan (SP) Zoning - SP: Canyon Cove (282) - APNs: 358-080-002, 003, 004 & 005

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule A subdivision to subdivide 130 acres into 198 single-family residential lots with minimum lot sizes 5,500 square feet and 6,500 square feet and 7 open space lots totaling 76.9 acres.

Project Planner: Chris Stamps
Ph: (951) 955-8632 or E-mail at cstamps@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO 8/31/05

 
 

3.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6962, EA 39404, - Randy Smith - Ramona Zoning District - San Jacinto Valley Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Thorton Avenue, east of Ynez Street and south of Stetson Avenue - 9.28 acres - One-Family Dwelling (R-1) & Residential Agricultural (R-A) Zoning - APN: 451-290-027

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Residential Agricultural (R-A) to One-Family Dwelling (R-1).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32177, EA 39404, - Randy - Ramona Zoning District - San Jacinto Valley Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located north of Thorton Avenue, east of Ynez Street and south of Stetson Avenue - 9.28 acres - 25 lots - One-Family Dwelling (R-1) & Residential Agricultural (R-A) Zoning - APN: 451-290-027

REQUEST: Project is a proposed Schedule A subdivision of 9.28 acres into 25 single-family lots with a 7,200 sq. ft. minimum.

Project Planner: Dana Weaver
Ph: (951) 600-6244 or E-mail at dweaver@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDER

 

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.

 
 

5.0

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

 

5.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33145, EA 39904 - Sierra Linda Development -Harvest Valley / Winchester /Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located south of Newport Road, east of Leon Road, west of Beeler Road, and north of Busby Road - 34.16 acres - two (2) lots - Specific Plan (SP) Zoning - SP: Winchester Hills (293) - APNs: 461-190-044, 045, 046, 047 & 048

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule A Subdivision to subdivide 34.16 acres into 2 (two) lots for condominium purposes with 378 residential units, 984 parking spaces, and common open space areas with a variety of recreational amenities.

Project Planner: Russell Brady
Ph: (951) 955-1888 or E-mail at rbrady@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6850, EA 39184, - Trans-Pacific Consultants, Inc. - Rancho California Zoning Area - Elsinore Area Plan - First Supervisorial District and more generally located northwest corner of Leslie Street and Highland Street - 35.2 acres - Rural Residential (R-R) Zoning - APN: 380-060-007 & 008

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Rural Residential (R-R) to One Family Dwellings (R-1).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31667, EA 39184 - Trans-Pacific Consultants, Inc. - Rancho California Zoning Area - Elsinore Area Plan - First Supervisorial District and more generally located northwest corner of Leslie Street and Highland Street - 35.2 acres - 116 lots - Rural Residential (R-R) Zoning - APN: 380-060-007 & 008

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule A subdivision to subdivide 35.2 acres into 114 single-family residential lots and 2 open space lots.

Project Planner: Mark Staples
Ph: (951) 955-6176 or E-mail at mstaples@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6931, EA 39428 - REI Management Company - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Camino del Vino and south of Monte De Oro Road - 91.7 acres - Citrus Vineyard 10-Acre Minimum & Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-10 & C/V-20) Zoning - APN: 941-320-001

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Citrus Vineyard 10-Acre Minimum & Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-10 & C/V-20) to Citrus Vineyard 5-Acre Minimum (C/V-5).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31445, EA 39428 - REI Management Company - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Camino del Vino and south of Monte De Oro Road - 91.7 acres - 19 lots - Citrus Vineyard 10-Acre Minimum & Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-10 & C/V-20) Zoning - APN: 941-320-001

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule D subdivision of 91.7 acres into 19 single-family residential lots with minimum lot sizes of five acres.

Project Planner: Chris Stamps
Ph: (951) 955-8632 or E-mail at cstamps@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.4

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6934, EA 39433 - REI Management Company - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Rancho California Raod, south of Monte De Oro Road, and west of Camino Del Vino - 220.9 acres - Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-20) Zoning - APNs: 942-210-003, 004 & 942-220-001

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-20) to Citrus Vineyard 5-Acre Minimum (C/V-5) & Citrus Vineyard 10-Acre Minimum (C/V-10).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31444, EA 39433 - REI Management Company - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan - Third Supervisorial District - Located east of Rancho California Raod, south of Monte De Oro Road, and west of Camino Del Vino - 220.9 acres - 41 lots - Citrus Vineyard 20-Acre Minimum (C/V-20) Zoning - APNs: 942-210-003, 004 & 942-220-001

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule D subdivision of 220.9 acres into 38 single-family residential lots with minimum lot size of five acres and 3 winery lots with a minimum lot size of 10-acres.

Project Planner: Chris Stamps
Ph: (951) 955-8632 or E-mail at cstamps@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.5

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7090, EA 39910 - Andy and Diane Dyt - Eastvale Area Plan - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Cloverdale Road, south of Bellegrave Avenue, east of Archibald Avenue and west of Harrison Avenue - 71.60 acres - Heavy Agriculture 10-Acre Minimum (A-2-10) Zoning - APN: 164-010-007

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Heavy Agriculture 10-Acre Minimum (A-2-10) to One Family Dwelling (R-1).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32797, EA 39910 - Andy and Diane Dyt - Eastvale Area Plan - Second Supervisorial District - Located north of Cloverdale Road, south of Bellegrave Avenue, east of Archibald Avenue and west of Harrison Avenue - 71.60 acres - 124 lots - Heavy Agriculture 10-Acre Minimum (A-2-10) Zoning - APN: 164-010-007

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 71.60 acres into 117 single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, and seven (7) open space lots for a combined total of 124 lots.

Project Planner: Kimberlin Tran
Ph: (951) 955-2217 or E-mail at ktran@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.6

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6889, EA 39178 - HDL Management - Lakeview / Nuevo Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Ellis Avenue, south of San Jacinto Avenue, east of Pico Avenue, and west of Menifee Road - 57.81 (gross) acres - Residential Agriculture (R-A) Zoning

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from Residential Agricultural (R-A) to One Family Dwellings (R-1) to be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR).

AND

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31583, EA 39178 - HDL Management - Lakeview / Nuevo Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north of Ellis Avenue, south of San Jacinto Avenue, east of Pico Avenue, and west of Menifee Road - 57.81 (gross) acres - 176 lots - Residential Agriculture (R-A) Zoning

REQUEST: Project proposes Schedule A subdivision of 57.81 gross acres into 176 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet.

Project Planner: Adam Rush
Ph: (951) 955-9076 or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.7

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7040, CEQA Exempt - Trip Hord Associates - Mead Valley Area Plan - Fist Supervisorial District - Located west of Patterson Avenue and south of Cajalco Road - 5.0 acres - Residential Agricultural One - Acre Minimum (R-A-1) - APN: 317-140-016 & 047

REQUEST: Project proposes to change zoning from R-A-1 to Manufacturing - Service Commercial (M-SC) for consistency with the General Plan Designation of Light Industrial - Community Center Overlay (GPA 680).

AND

PLOT PLAN NO. 19728 - CEQA Exempt - Trip Hord Associates - Mead Valley Area Plan - Fist Supervisorial District - Located west of Patterson Avenue and south of Cajalco Road - 5.0 acres - Residential Agricultural 1- Acre Minimum (R-A-1) - APNs: 317-140-016 & 047

REQUEST: Project proposes a storage yard and vehicle maintenance facility; proposal includes a new 9,600 square-foot building consisting of a 2,000 square-foot office, a 2,000 square-foot warehouse and a 5,600 square-foot maintenance shop. The project also includes 46 parking space and 128,751 square feet of vehicular storage area.

Project Planner: Grace Williams
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at grwillia@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION

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5.8

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30153, EA 38579 - Wiggins Development - Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan - First Supervisorial District - Located north of El Sobrante Road, south of the 91 Freeway, east of McAllister - 632.44 acres - 295 lots - Specific Plan (SP) Zoning - SP: McAllister Hills Golf & Country Club (SP 325) - APNs: 269-100-009, 011, 012, 014, 269-060-004, 005 & 006

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 362.44 acres into 295 single-family residential lots with lot sizes varying from 8,500 square feet to 20,000 square feet minimum. The project includes the development of an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse as approved under Specific Plan No. 325 (McAllister Hills Golf & Country Club).

Project Planner: Grace Williams
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at grwillia@rctlma.org
(Continued from 6/22/05) (Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE TO AUGUST 31, 2005

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5.9

APPEAL OF PLANNING DIRECTOR’S DECISION FOR DENIAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 31535, CEQA Exempt, is an application submitted by Jesus Urresti for property located in the - Jurupa Area Plan - Second Supervisorial District, - located west of Van Buren Boulevard, south of Jurupa Road and east of J Street - 1.13 acres - two (2) lots - Light Agriculture (A-1) Zoning -APN: 167-222-013

REQUEST: Project proposes a Schedule H subdivision of 1.13 acres into two residential lots, with a minimum lot size of ½ acre. One lot is currently occupied by a single-family home to remain.

Project Planner: Grace Williams
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at grwillia@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.10

SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 337, and ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 473 - EMR Residential Properties, LLC, County of Riverside EDA - Jurupa Area Plan - Second Supervisorial District - Located south of the I-60 Freeway, north of 34th Street, west of Santa Ana River and east of Rubidoux Boulevard - 278.45 acres - 1,196 lots - Light Agricultural (A-1), Limited Multiple Family Dwellings (R-2A), Multiple Family Dwellings (R-2), One-Family Dwellings (R-1) and Watercourse, Watershed and Conservation Areas (W-1) Zoning - APN(s): 179-130-007, 179-140-011, 179-170-002,005, 179-270-013,024,178-252-003,004178-261-001, 178-262-003,004,005

REQUEST: Project proposes to develop a master plan which includes 1,196 dwelling units ranging from medium density residential to very high residential, 17.55 acres of park land, 20.4 acres of commercial retail property, 12 acres of school facilities and 25 acres for church facilities.

Project Planner: Grace Williams
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at gwillia@rctlma.org
(Continued from 6/22/05) (Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.11

GENERAL VACATION OF SMILEY BOULEVARD IN THE RECHE CANYON AREA - VACATION NO. AB 04008 - Henry Melendez - Pass Area Plan & Badlands Area Plan - Fifth Supervisorial District - Located north and east of Reche Canyon Road and west of San Timteo Canyon Road

REQUEST: As requested of the applicant, project proposes that Smiley Boulevard be vacated to allow only the residence of the adjacent area to use it.

Project Planner: Alex Martinez
Ph: (951) 955-6107 or E-mail at amartine@rctlma.org
(Continued from 6/22/05)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.12

CONSTRAINED DEVELOPMENT ZONE ORDINANCE - CEQA Exempt - Countywide - All Supervisorial Districts.

PROPOSAL: The proposed Constrained Development Zone (previously listed as Hillside Development Zone) Ordinance will establish criteria for development within designated areas of Riverside County. The purpose of this Ordinance is the protection of unique natural features including, but not limited to, peaks, mountains, hills, ridge lines, plateaus, alluvial fans, dunes, canyons and arroyos, significant view sheds, in addition to natural drainage areas, vegetation, wildlife habitats, wildlife 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.

Project Planner, James Fagelson
Ph. 951-955-9514, or E-mail at jfagelso@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.0

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT

 

7.0

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS