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January 25, 2006
9:30 A.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF LA QUINTA COUNCIL CHAMBERS
78-495 CALLE TAMPICO
LA QUINTA, CA 92253-1504

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1.0

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29426 - Applicant: Esther Penner - Engineer / Representative: Grant Beckland - First Supervisorial District - Sedco-Wildomar Zoning Area - Elsinore Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) - Location: Southeasterly corner of Bundy Canyon Road and Tulia Lane - 29.08 Gross Acres - 81 Residential Lots - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R) - Schedule A

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO JANUARY 14, 2007 - FIRST EXTENSION.

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL subject to all previous conditions and amended / added conditions of the Transportation Department (with land divider consent).

 
 

1.2

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29423 - EA37932 - Applicant: Larry Boitano - Fourth Supervisorial District - Lower Coachella Valley Zoning District - Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan: Rural Community: Estate Density Residential (RC-EDR) (2 Acre Minimum) - Location: Southerly of Avenue 54, westerly of Calhoun Street - 45 Gross Acres - 22 residential lots - Schedule C - Zoning: Rural Agricultural - 2 Acre Minimum (R-A-2)

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO JANUARY 9, 2007- THIRD EXTENSION.
Project Planner: Paul Clark
Ph: (760) 863-7050 or E-mail at pclark@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL subject to all previous conditions and amended / added conditions of the Transportation Department (with land divider consent).

 
 

2.0

ORAL COMMUNICATION ON ANY MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA.

 
 

3.0

ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS BE CONTINUED WITHOUT DISCUSSION: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

3.1

NONE AT THIS TIME

 

4.0

ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL UNDER ONE MOTION UNLESS A COMMISSION MEMBER OR MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC DESIRES TO DISCUSS THE MATTER: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

4.1

NONE AT THIS TIME

 
 

5.0

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. RIVERSIDE / SOUTH COUNTY PROJECTS

 

5.1

Riverside County Draft Land Use Code (Ordinance No. 850)

The proposal is to consider Phase I of the draft Land Use Code (Chapters 17.04-17.40), together with a draft Development Manual and a proposed Amendment to County Ordinance No. 460 (Regulating the Division of Land of the County of Riverside). The draft Land Use Code consists of thirty-one proposed zoning classifications established with a direct relationship to the General Plan Foundation components. The new code is organized around a simplified outline format and will consolidate the multiplicity of County permits into three types of permits based upon the approval body and whether noticing or a hearing is required. These will be identified as a Level 1, Level II, or Level III permit.

Project Planner: Mark Balys
Ph: (951) 955-3150 or E-mail at mbalys@rctlma.org
(Continued from 11/16/05)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 2/22/06

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5.2

Riverside County Development Manual and Amendment to Riverside County Ordinance No. 460

The draft Development Manual is intended to provide a single comprehensive source of information for the public or staff to obtain systematic directions for the processing of various types of subdivisions or other processes regulated by the State Subdivision Map Act, within the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. A good deal of the information being placed into the Development Manual currently resides within County Ordinance No. 460, therefore it is necessary to amend that ordinance to remove such language, procedures, terms, and definitions and insert them into the Manual. The Ordinance is also being amended for consistency with the County’s General Plan.

Project Planner: David Mares
Ph: (951) 955-9541 or E-mail at dmares@rctlma.org
(Continued from 11/16/05)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 2/22/06

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 9:30 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. INDIO PROJECTS

 

6.1

GENERAL VACATION OF A PORTION OF OASIS TRAIL IN THE PALM DESERT AREA - VACATION NO. AB 03011 - Applilcant: Jon Dunlevie and Donna Sue Hall Dunleive - Fourth Supervisorial District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan -- Location: Easterly of Coyote Road, westerly of Verbena Court - APN: 628-330-010

REQUEST: The vacation of this portion of Oasis Trail is at the request of the applicant. The applicant would like this portion of Oasis Trail vacated, reducing the road right of way width, to provide him more room to build a home.

Project Planner: Paul Hillmer
Ph: (951) 955-1843 or E-mail at phillmer@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 9/14/05, 11/9/05)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.2

COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT’S MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN

The Coachella Valley Multiple Species Plan (CVMSHCP) is a multi-jurisdictional planning effort where the lead agency is the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG). The plan seeks to provide incidental take coverage for 27 sensitive and endangered species by conserving a 725,000-acre reserve system within a 1.1 million acre plan area (exclusive of Native American reservation land). The CVMSHCP extends into five of the County’s Area Plans including Western Coachella Valley, Eastern Coachella Valley, REMAP, The Pass, and East County Desert Area. The majority of the conservation will occur in the County unincorporated area. The CVMSHCP is divided into 21 separate conservation areas that set forth specific conservation objectives that are defined in terms of acres. With few exceptions, these conservation areas seek to achieve 90% conservation of a specific biologic value (species, habitat, etc.) and/or natural resource function (blow sand, riparian, etc.). Although some development is possible in the conservation areas, more than 4,000 privately owned parcels might be affected by this conservation planning effort. CVAG has, through the CVMSHCP, outlined a development review process whereby the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) would analyze and determine if a land use project within a designated conservation area is consistent or inconsistent with the CVMSHCP. The CVCC would coordinate with the local jurisdiction to determine the proper course of action on a case-by-case basis. The jurisdiction would factor this information into its land use decision-making process.

Contact: Kristi Lovelady
Ph: (951) 955-1811 or by E-mail at klovelad@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6934 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31444 - EA 39433 - Applicant: REI Management Company - Engineer / Representative: Hunsaker & Associates Irvine, Inc. - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture: Agriculture (A-AG) - Location: Southerly of Monte De Oro, easterly of Rancho California Road and westerly of Camino Del Vino - 220.9 Gross Acres - Zoning: Citrus / Vineyard - 20 Acre Minimum (C/V-20)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the site’s zoning from Citrus Vineyard - 20 Acre Minimum (C/V-20) to Citrus Vineyard - 5 Acre Minimum (C/V-5) and Citrus Vineyard - 10 Acre Minimum (C/V-10). The project proposes a subdivision of 220.9 gross acres into 38 single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 5 acres, and 3 winery lots with a minimum lot size of 10 acres.

APNs: 942-210-003; 004; 942-220-001

Project Planner: Dana Weaver
Ph: (951) 955-9075 or E-mail at dlweaver@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 12/7/05)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.4

PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 879 - EA40354 - Applicant: Steve McCarty - Fourth Supervisorial District - Cabazon Zoning District - Cabazon Area Plan - Location: Northerly of Esperanza Avenue, southerly of I-10, easterly of Almond Street, and westerly of Elm Street

REQUEST: The Public Use Permit proposes to construct and operate a group home for up to 36 persons under the age of 18, plus caretakers, within four buildings at an approximate building height of 20 feet.

Project Planner: Maurice Borrows
Ph: (760) 863-8277 or E-mail at mborrows@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISSCUSSION TO 4/19/06

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6.5

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7156 / PLOT PLAN NO. 20519 - EA40182 - Applicant: Robert Ferraud - Fourth Supervisorial District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Northerly of 41st Avenue, southerly of Country Club Drive, easterly of Carter Lane, and westerly of Adams Street

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the zoning from One-Family Dwelling - 12,000 Square Foot Minimum (R-1-12000) to Industrial Park (I-P); the Plot Plan proposes to construct a 13,200 square foot warehouse and distribution building, at a building height of approximately 20 feet with outside storage area.

Project Planner: Maurice Borrows
Ph: (760) 863-8277 or E-mail at mborrows@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.6

APPEAL of TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 32449 - EA39531 - Appellant: Gerhard Befeld - Applicant: R & S Land Co., LLC - Fourth Supervisorial District - Cathedral City / Palm Desert Zoning District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Easterly and westerly of Painted Canyon Road, southerly of Quail Trail, and northerly of Encelia Way in Cahuilla Hills - 5 Gross Acres

REQUEST: The project proposes subdivision of 5 gross acres into 4 parcels with a minimum parcel size of one acre gross.

Project Planner: Jay Olivas
Ph: (760) 863-7579 or E-mail at jolivas@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 11/9/05)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.7

SURFACE MINING PERMIT NO. 196, REVISED PERMIT NO. 1 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Granite Construction Company - Engineer / Representative: Granite Construction Company - Fourth Supervisorial District - Chuckwalla Zoning Area - Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Northerly of State Highway 111 and southerly of Interstate 10 - 160 Gross Acres - Zoning: Controlled Development Area - 10 Acre Minimum (W-2-10)

REQUEST: The project proposes an extension of life of the permit for ten years from 2016 to 2026.

APN: 717-160-006

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.8

SURFACE MINING PERMIT NO. 129, REVISED PERMIT NO. 1 - EA37104 - Application: Valley Rock and Sand Inc. - Fourth Supervisorial District - Chuckwalla Zoning Area - Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Approximately 13 miles southeasterly of the City of Indio and 5 miles easterly of the town of Thermal at 92500 Airport Boulevard

REQUEST: The project proposes to revise the existing reclamation plan for an existing sand and gravel mine. There are two parcels currently being mined: one is privately owned (42.68 acres) and the other is land owned by the Bureau of Land Management (268.13 acres). Current mining operations have disturbed approximately 30.70 acres of the privately owned parcel and 53.80 acres of the BLM land. Mining activities are expected to continue until 2019. Riverside County originally approved Surface Mining Permit No. 129 in 1980, which provided for the extraction of sand and gravel for 15 years at a rate of 390,000 tons annually. In August of 1990, a BLM sales contract was signed that allowed Valley Rock and Sand to remove 50,000 cubic yards from 80 acres of the BLM parcel directly north of the private holdings.

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. INDIO PROJECTS

 

7.1

SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 343 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDAMENT NO. 707 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7002 - EIR470 - Applicant: H N & Frances C Berger Foundation - Engineer / Representative: Stantec Consulting (formerly The Keith Companies) - Fourth Supervisorial District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Northerly of I-10 between Cook Street and Washington Street - 455.75 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan (SP)

REQUEST: The Specific Plan (North Star) consists of a multi-phased residential, commercial, industrial and recreational development. The proposed development includes a 245.9 acre resort golf course and associated Clubhouse and other amenities; 970 residential units on 45.7 acre; a 350-room golf resort hotel; a 69.6-acre research and development (R&D) park containing 1,200,000 SF, 750,000 SF of office / commercial space on 72.2 acres; and, parking, landscaping and utility improvements.

APNs: 653-300-040, 041, 653-410-016, 020, 021, 653-420-002, 653-430-005, 653-440-001

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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7.2

SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 338 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7263 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 776 - EA39363 - Applicant: Wubbels & Duffy - Engineer / Representative: Stantec Consulting (formerly The Keith Companies) - Fourth Supervisorial District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Northerly of I-10 between Cook Street and Washington Street - 189.8 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan No. 338 (SP00338)

REQUEST: The Specific Plan (Mirasera) consists of 189.8 acres divided into seven Planning Areas containing Community Retail, Office, Business Park / Medical, Mixed-Use, Hotel and a variety of dwelling unit types including apartments, condominiums, town homes and clustered detached single-family homes. The project also integrates numerous ancillary improvements into its overall design including parks, improved open space, flood control facilities, street improvements, transportation facilities, underground utilities, landscaping, signage, recreational facilities, and other amenities.

APNs: 626-150-004, -005, -007, -008, -009, -010, -011, -012, - 013, -014, and 025

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

Staff Recommendation: The Scoping Session is not a public hearing on the merits of the proposed project and NO DECISION on the project will be made. Public testimony is limited to identifying issues regarding the project and potential environmental impacts.

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7.3

SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 339 / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 686 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6915 - EA39364 - Applicant: Glorious Land Company - Fourth Supervisorial District - Chuckwalla Zoning Area - Eastern Coachella Valley Area Plan - Location: Approximately 15 miles easterly of the City of Indio, easterly of the Cactus City rest area on U.S. Interstate-10. The site straddles I-10, with approximately 1/3rd of the acreage north of I-10 and approximately 2/3rds south of I-10. The northerly portion of the property occurs in the foothills of the Cottonwood Mountains, immediately south of Joshua Tree National Park. The central portion of the site occurs within the broad southeast-trending Pinkham Wash, and the southwesterly portion of the site occurs in the foothills of the Mecca Hills

REQUEST: The proposed development program consists of residential, commercial, business park, institutional, resort, recreational, open space and supporting uses. It is anticipated that the project will be developed in five phases, to include four villages, as well as the Town Center and the Welcome Center. Phase 1 involves the development of portions of the Welcome Center south of I-10 and adjacent to the existing eastbound off-ramp, as well as portions of the Town Center and residential, hotel, golf course, and community facilities in the central and south westerly portion of the project planning area. Phase 2 is envisioned as the development of the south central and southeasterly portions of the property, to include residential development, a golf course, parks and schools, and community facilities. Phase 3 provides for build out of development in the Town Center, including mixed use commercial, residential development and institutional uses. Expansion of the Welcome Center will include mixed uses, as well as light industrial/business park development north of I-10, and are also planned as part of Phase 3. Phase 4 provides for build out of the Welcome Center, and for development north and south of I-10 in the east-central and northeastern portion of the project site. Residential development as well as schools, parks, and a spiritual retreat center will also be developed in this phase. Phase 5 will include development of the northwesterly portion of the project site north of I-10 for medium, residential development, schools, parks and an equestrian center. A hotel is planned in the central northeasterly portion of the project site. The Phasing program is further discussed in the Project Description.

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

Staff Recommendation: The Scoping Session is not a public hearing on the merits of the proposed project and NO DECISION on the project will be made. Public testimony is limited to identifying issues regarding the project and potential environmental impacts.

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PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY'S COMMENTS

 

9.0

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

 

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COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS