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November 8, 2006
9:00 A.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
2270 TRUMBLE ROAD
PERRIS, CALIFORNIA 92572

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1.0

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

1.1

THIRD EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29648 - Applicant: Vu H. Tran - K & A Engineering - First Supervisorial District - Mead Valley Zoning District - Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan - Rural Community: Low Density Residential (RC-LDR) (1/2 Acre Minimum ) - Location: Northerly of Cajalco Road and easterly of Wood Road - 97 acres - 139 residential lots - SP zoning - Schedule B

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO NOVEMBER 20, 2007 - THIRD EXTENSION.

Project Planner: James Fagelson
Ph: 951-955-9514 or Email at jfagelso@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: 9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. (Presentation available upon Commissioners request)

 

3.1

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30480, MINOR CHANGE NO. 1 -EA41121 - Applicant: KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. -Engineer/Representative: KWC Engineers -Second Supervisorial District -Prado Mira Loma Zoning District - Eastvale Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD: MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) -Location: Westerly of Archibald Avenue, easterly of Selby Avenue, and northerly of Chandler Avenue -108.97 acres - Zoning: One Family Dwelling (R-1)

REQUEST: Proposes a minor change to approved Tentative Tract Map No. 30480 to reduce the total number of residential lots from 316 to 315, the addition of two bio-swale lots, and the inclusion of a flood control easement within the tract boundary. No other changes are proposed.

APNs: 144-130-018 and 020, 144-060-016 and 017, 144-110-009 through 021

Project Planner: Vanessa Ng
Ph. (951) 955-5133, or e-mail at vmng@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO 12/6/06

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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

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31596 - EA39702 -Applicant: Manitou Engineering Company - Engineer/Representative: Manitou Engineering Company - Second Supervisorial District - Pedley Zoning District - Jurupa Area Plan: Rural Community: Low Density Residential (LDR-RC) (1/2 Acre Minimum) -Location: Southerly of 58th Street, easterly of Pedley Road - 14.57 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agriculture (R-A)

REQUEST: The Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule B subdivision of 14.57 acres into 18 single family residential lots and a 10' equestrian easement.

APNs: 165-140-023, 165-140-024, 165-160-016

Project Planner: Ray Juarez
Ph: (951) 955-2419, or E-mail at rjuarez@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 8/23/06, 9/20/06 and 10/4/06)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.2

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32049, MINOR CHANGE NO. 1 - Applicant: Barratt American - Engineer/Representative: Santec Engineering - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning District -Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Very High Density Residential (VHDR) (11-14 Dwelling Units per Acre) and Open Space: Open Space Conservation (OS-C) -Location: Easterly of State Highway 79 (Winchester Road) and southerly of Skyview Road -18.50 Gross Acres - Zoning: SP (284A1-Quinto Do Lago, Planning Areas 11 and 12B)

REQUEST: A Minor Change proposal to modify conditions of approval to reduce the required side yard setback for all yards that abut Planning Area 12B (Meadows) from 15-feet to a minimum of 8.8 feet.

APNs: 467-240-031 467-240-095 467-240-096

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.3

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33177 - EA40112 -Applicant: WBB - Engineer/Representative: DLPE - Fifth Supervisorial District -Nuevo Zoning Area -Lakeview/Nuevo Area Plan: Rural Community: Very Low Density Residential (VLDR-RC) (1 Acre Minimum) -Location: Southerly of Contour Avenue and northerly of Jacinto Street -15 gross acres -Zoning: Residential Agricultural -1 Acre Minimum (R-A-1)

REQUEST: The Tentative Tract Map proposes a schedule B subdivision of 15 acres into 12 residential lots.

APN: 427-380-005

Project Planner: Matt Straite
Ph: (951) 955-0565, or E-mail at mstraite@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.4

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32984 - EA39885 - Applicant: Lennar Communities, Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Mayers and Associates Engineering Inc. - First Supervisorial District -Alberhill Zoning Area - Elsinore Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD: MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre), Very High Density Residential (CD: VHDR) (14-20 Dwelling Units per Acre), and Commercial Retail (CD: CR) (0.20-0.35 Floor Area Ratio) -Location: Southerly of De Palma Road and westerly of Horsethief Canyon Road -31.0 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan No. 152 (Planning Areas 22, 23, 24, 25)

REQUEST: Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A subdivision to divide 31.0 gross acres into 85 single-family residential lots, with a minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet, a 1.2-acre recreation area, a 6.21-acre conservation area, and 5 open space lots.

APNs: 391-090-006, 007, 008, 009, 010, 015, 016, 024, 025, 026

Project Planner: Vanessa Ng
Ph. (951) 955-5133, or e-mail at vmng@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.0

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

 

5.1

APPEAL OF THE REVOCATION OF PLOT PLAN NO. 9831 - Appellant: Mark Warmoth - Engineer / Representative: Charles T. Schultz -First Supervisorial District -Woodcrest Zoning District -Lake Matthews/Woodcrest Area Plan: Rural Community: Very Low Density Residential (RC-VLDR) (1 Acre Minimum) - Location: Southernly of Krameria Avenue and westerly of Washington Street - 12.77 Gross Acres - Zoning: Manufacturing Service Commercial (MS-C) and Light Agriculture -One Acre Minimum (A-1-1).

APNs: 273-180-006, 273-180-017, 273-190-013, and 273-190-024

Project Planner: Adam Rush
Ph (951) 955-9076, or E-mail at arush@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 9/20/06 and 10/4/06).

Staff Recommendation: DENIAL OF THE APPEAL AND UPHOLD THE REVOCATION

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5.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7222 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 34094 / PLOT PLAN NO. 20996 (FTA 2005-14) - EA40398 - Applicant: Classic Pacific Land Development, LLC - Engineer/Representative: Albert A. Webb Associates - Fifth Supervisorial District - Romoland Zoning Area -Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20-0.35 Floor Area Ratio) and Light Industrial (CD-LI) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Northerly of Highway 74, easterly of Trumble Road, and westerly of Sherman Road - 10.88 Gross Acres - Zoning: Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) and Rural Residential (R-R)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the current Rural Residential (R-R) zoning of a portion of the project site (APN(s): 329-030-006, -007, -008, -041, -042, -043, and -044) to Manufacturing - Service Commercial (M-SC). The Tentative Parcel Map proposes a Schedule E subdivision of 10.88 acres into 3 commercial lots and 10 industrial lots. The Plot Plan proposes to construct ten industrial buildings totaling 75,023 square feet, two multi-purpose buildings totaling 43,074 square feet, and one 5,913 square foot retail building. In addition, the project proposes 330 parking stalls and 72,931 square feet of landscaping.

APNs: 329-030-006, -007, -008, -018, -019, -020, -021, -022, -041, -042, -043, -044

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.3

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 741 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7137 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32291 - EA40101 - Applicant: Victoria Homes, Inc -Engineer/Representative: Nolte Associates, Inc - Fifth Supervisorial District - University Zoning District - Highgrove Area Plan: Community Development - Low Density Residential (CD-LDR) (1/2 Acre Minimum) - Location: Northerly of Center Street, easterly of Oriole Avenue, southerly of Main Street - 27.16 Gross Acres - Zoning: Light Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10), One-Family Dwellings - 20000 sq ft minimum - (R-1-20000)

REQUEST: General Plan Amendment proposes a change in the land use designation on the project site from Community Development -Low Density Residential (CD-LDR) (1/2 acre minimum) to Community Development -Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR). Change of Zone proposes to change the site's zone classification from Light Agriculture - 10 Acre minimum -(A-1-10) and One-Family Dwelling -20000 square foot minimum -(R-1-20000) to One-Family Dwelling (R-1). Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 27.16 acres into 69 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of approximately 8,000 square feet and an average lot size of approximately 12,000 square feet and three open space lots for an overall density of 2.54 dwelling units per acre. Phase I proposes to subdivide 13.2 acres into 37 single family residential lots and two open space lots for a paseo and a detention basin. Phase II proposes to subdivide13.96 acres into 32 single family residential lots and one open space lot. Phase II will not be recorded until a decision is made regarding the CETAP Corridor that is planned through this area.

APNs: 255-150-006, 255-150-007, 255-150-012

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.4

SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 317, AMENDMENT NO. 1 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6948 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 32492 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 34477 - EA39482 - Applicant: Corona Hills, LLC - Engineer/Representative: T&B Planning - First and Second Supervisorial Districts - El Cerrito Zoning District and Glen Ivy Zoning Area -Temescal Canyon Area Plan: Open Space: Conservation (OS-C) and Recreation (OS-REC); Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR), Low Density Residential (CD-LDR), and Estate Density Residential (CD-EDR) -Location: Northerly of Wild Rose Specific Plan (SP176), southerly of City of Corona, easterly of Cleveland National Forest, and westerly of I-15 - 1044.2 Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 317, Planning Areas 1-14)

REQUEST: The Specific Plan Amendment proposes to relocate PA11, re-designate PA1 from Estate Density Residential to Commercial, create PA14 for a maximum of five medium density residential lots, increase the Open Space acreage from 545.66 acres to 570.8 acres, add 12.2 acres to the project boundaries (as a result of a boundary analysis), and reduce to total number of dwelling units from 545 to 527. The Change of Zone proposes changes to the existing zoning ordinance text as well as redefines planning area boundaries. The Tentative Parcel Map is a Schedule E subdivision of 17.5 gross acres into 4 parcels for conveyance purposes. The Tentative Parcel Map is located within Planning Area 1 of the Specific Plan and only includes APN 282-100-017. The Tentative Tract Map is a Schedule A subdivision of 6.75 gross acres into five residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 SF, a 0.36-acre tot lot, and three open space lots. The Tentative Tract Map is located within Planning Area 14 of the Specific Plan and only includes APN 282-150-017.

APNs: 282-100-017, 282-121-001, 282-130-014 through 053, et. al.

Project Planner: Vanessa Ng
Ph. (951) 955-5133, or e-mail at vmng@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 9/20/06 and 10/4/06)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.0

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

 

6.1

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2509, REVISED NO. 1 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Harb S. Mohamad -Engineer/Representative: John Johnson - Fifth Supervisorial District - Good Hope Zoning Area - Mead Valley Area Plan: Rural Communitiy: Very Low Density Residential (RC-VLDR) (One Dwelling Unit per Acre) - Location: Northerly of Lopez Street, southerly of San Jacinto Avenue, easterly of Cowie Avenue and westerly of Cox Street - .34 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R) (1/2 Acre Minimum)

REQUEST: Proposal to allow the use of liquor sales for off-site consumption within a permitted and existing convenience store.

APN: 325-250-008

Project Planner: Kim Tran
Ph. (951) 955-2217, or e-mail at ktran@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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6.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7136 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33423 - EA40098 - Applicant: Ion Communities -Engineer/Representative: CSL Engineering - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) -Location: Northerly of Jean Nicholas Road, southerly of Brumfield Street, easterly of Washington Street and Westerly of Sally Street - 46.15 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R), Residential Agricultural - 2 ½ Acre Minimum (R-A- 2 ½), Light Agriculture -10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10), Light Agriculture -2 ½ Acre Minimum (A-1-2 ½)

REQUEST: The change of zone proposes to change the site's current zone designation from Rural Residential (R-R), Residential Agricultural -2 ½ Acre Minimum (R-A- 2 ½), Light Agriculture -10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10), and Light Agriculture -2 ½ Acre Minimum (A-1-2 ½) to One Family Dwelling (R-1). The Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 46.15 acres into 132 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet and one open space lot.

APNs: 467-180-028 through 467-180-033, 467-180-042 through 467-180-045, and 467-180-047

Project Planner: Kenya Huezo
Ph. (951) 955-9075, or e-mail at khuezo@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 10/18/06)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.3

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30483, MINOR CHANGE NO. 1 - EA Exempt - Applicant: BVN Homes Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Warner Engineering - Fourth Supervisorial District - Bermuda Dunes Zoning District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD - MDR) (2-5 DU/AC) - Location: Northerly of Avenue 42, southerly of Cliff Street, easterly of Hermitage Drive, westerly of Hopewell Avenue - 29 Gross Acres - Zoning: Watercourse, Watershed and Conservation Areas (W-1); One Family Dwellings (R-1-9,000)

REQUEST: The project proposes a Schedule A land division to divide approximately 10 acres into 29 single family residential lots with minor change proposing to modify original tract by realigning Hopewell Avenue and adjust slightly the lot design within original tract.

APN: 607-293-001

Project Planner: Maurice Borrows
Ph; (760) 863-8277, or E-mail at mborrows@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 11/1/06)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.4

FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30483, AMENDED NO. 2 - EA38644 - Applicant: BVN Homes, Inc. - Fourth Supervisorial District - Bermuda Dunes Zoning District - Western Coachella Valley Area Plan: Community Development - Medium Density Residential (MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units Per Acre) - Location: Easterly of Hermitage Drive, northerly of Port Royal Avenue, westerly of Hopewell Avenue - 10 Gross Acres - 29 Single-Family Residential Lots - Schedule A - Zone: Water Course (W-1) and One-Family Dwellings, 9,000 Square Foot Minimum (R-1-9,000)

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO MAY 20, 2007- FIRST EXTENSION.

Project Planner: Paul Clark
Ph: 760-863-8277 or Email at pclark@rctlma.org
(Continued from 11/1/06)

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

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7.0

STUDY SESSION: 2:00 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The Study Session is not a public hearing on the merit of the proposed project and NO DECISION on the project will be made. Public testimony is limited to identifying issues regarding the project and its potential environmental impacts.

 

7.1

PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW NO. 886 - CEQA Exempt -Applicant: Don Kojima - Engineer/Representative: RNM Design - Fifth Supervisorial District - Pass & Desert Zoning District - The Pass Area Plan: Rural - Rural Mountainous (R-RM) (1 Dwelling Unit per 10 acres) - Location: Westerly of Highway 243 and Wonderland Drive and northerly of Poppet Flats Road - 609.88 Gross Acres - Zoning: Controlled Development Areas (W-2) (20,000 square foot minimum lot size)

REQUEST: General Plan Amendment from Rural Mountainous (R: RM) (1 Dwelling Unit per 10 acres) to Rural Residential (R:RR) (1 Dwelling Unit per 5 acres), change of zone from Controlled Development Areas (W-2) to Residential Agriculture 2.5 Acre Minimum and Schedule B subdivision of up to 120 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres with associated open space, trail network and park area.

APNs: 544-050-006, 544-050-011

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

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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7.2

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 821 - EA40973 - Applicant: Monica Mitchell - Engineer/Representative: HP Engineering Inc - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units Per Acre) - Location: Northerly of Highway 79, Southerly of De Portola Road, westerly of Anza Road - 4.75 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R)

REQUEST: Proposal to amend the site's current general plan land use designation from Medium Density Residential (CD: MDR) (2-5 dwelling units per acre) to Very Low Density Residential (CD: VLDR) (1 acre minimum).

APN: 952-170-013

Project Planner: Kenya Huezo
Ph. (951) 955-9075, or e-mail at khuezo@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: PERMISSION TO PROCEED

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8.0

PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY'S COMMENTS

 

9.0

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

 

10.0

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS