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May 2, 2007
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

FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30266 - Applicant: Stantec - Third Supervisorial District - Winchester Zoning Area - Harvest Valley / Winchester Area Plan: Open Space: Recreation (OS-R), Community Development: Very High Density Residential (CD-VHDR) (14 - 20 Dwelling Units Per Acre), Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2 - 5 Dwelling Units Per Acre), Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20 - 0.35 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Northwesterly corner of Patton Avenue and Leon Road - 126.75 Acres - 244 residential lots, 2 multi family residential lots totaling 14.9 acres, 10 commercial lots totaling 23.34 acres, one 1.5 acre park lot and one 1.10 acre school lot, and seven storm drain / pedestrian access and non vehicular easements - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R) and Specific Plan (SP No. 293) - Schedule A

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO FEBRUARY 3, 2008 - FIRST EXTENSION.

Project Planner: Dave Mares
Ph: (951) 955-9541 or Email at dmares@rctlma.org
(Continued from 3/21/07 and 4/4/07)

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

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7051 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 32794 - EA39808 - Applicant: Warren and Karen Marie Repke - Engineer/Representative: Ludwig Smeets - Third Supervisorial District - Quail Valley Zoning District - Sun City/ Menifee Area Plan: Rural-Rural Mountainous (R-RM) (10 Acre Minimum Lot Size) (Approximately 18.0 acres) and Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) (approximately 45 acres) - Location: Westerly of Goetz Rd. and easterly of Palm Drive - 63 Gross Acres - Zoning: One-Family Dwelling (R-1) and General Residential (R-3)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone for APN 341-060-009 from the existing R-3 (General Residential) zone to R-1 One-Family Dwelling (R-1). The Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 63 gross acres into 159 single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,500 sq. ft. The site also includes a 12-foot recreational trail and 19.72 gross acres of open-space.

APNs: 341-060-007, 341-060-009 and 341-040-049

Project Planner: Miguel Vazquez
Ph: (951) 955-2402 or E-mail at mvazquez@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 10/4/06, 2/6/06, 1/10/07, 2/7/07 and 4/4/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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3.2

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3539 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Sanny Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Dick Evitt - Second Supervisorial District - Prado-Mira Loma Zoning District - Eastvale Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20 - 0.35 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Northerly of Chandler Street and easterly of Selby Avenue - 2.08 Gross Acres - Zoning: General Commercial - (C-1/C-P)

REQUEST: The Conditional Use Permit proposes to upgrade a current Alcohol Beverage Control License for the tennant of 14449 Chandler Street, Riverside County, CA 92880 from Beer & Wine sales (type 20) to Beer, Wine, and General Liquor (type 21). This Conditional Use Permit is ONLY for alcohol sales, and does not cover any other uses.

APN:144-121-004

Project Planner: Andrew Gonzalez
Ph: (951) 955-2391 or E-mail at angolzal@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 4/4/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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3.3

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30337 MINOR CHANGE NO. 2 / VARIANCE NO. 1807 - EA41227 - Applicant: Lennar Homes of California - Engineer/Representative: Linda Emery - First Supervisorial District - Lake Mathews Zoning District - Lake Mathews/Woodcrest Area Plan: Community Development: Low Density Residential (CD-LDR) (1/2 Acre Minimum) - Location: Northerly of Canal Street, easterly of Wildflower Lane and southerly of McAllister Street - 144 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agriculture - 1/2 Acre Minimum (R-A), One Family Dwelling- 15,000 square feet minimum (R-1-15000)

REQUEST: The Minor Change proposes to alter the approved Schedule A subdivision of 143.8 acres into 210 residential lots, 2 detention basins, 1 park site, and 1 open space lot to 206 residential lots, 4 detention basins, 2 park sites and 1 open space/ landscape lot with a minimum lot size of 15,000 sq. ft.. Detention basin Lot 128 as shown on the minor change map has increased in size from 37,479 sq. ft. to 61,669 sq. ft. eliminating one (1) residential lot, and reducing of size of other adjacent lots. Also included in this minor change is the modification in pad height for lot 13 from 1023.6 to 1007.9 therefore reducing the height of the retaining wall. The Variance is to reduce residential lot 129 from 20,000 square feet to 14,932 square feet due to the increased detention basin size on lot 128.

Project Planner: Jim Phithayanukarn
Ph: (951) 955-5133 or E-mail at Jphithay@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 3/21/07 and 4/4/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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3.4

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3463 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Executive Image Auto - Engineer/Representative: Jamieson Group, Inc. - Fifth Supervisorial District - University Zoning Area/District - High Grove Area Plan: Commercial Retail (CR) (0.20 - 0.35 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Northerly of Center Street, easterly of La Cadena Drive and westerly of Iowa Avenue. - 2.44 acres - Zoning: Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) Zone

REQUEST: The Conditional Use Permit proposes to legalize an existing auto dealership and enhance the landscaping.

APNs: 247-020-001, 247-020-002 and 247-020-003

Project Planner: Josias Gonzalez
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at josgonza@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 4/4/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO 6/13/07

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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

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7430 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: SC Eastvale Develop Corp - Engineer/Representative: Albert Webb & Associates - Second Supervisorial District - Prado-Mira Loma Zoning District - Eastvale Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (2 - 5 dwelling units per acre) CD:MDR (2-5) - Location: Southerly of Schleisman Road, westerly of Archibald Avenue, and easterly of Hellman Avenue. - 21.07 Gross Acres - Zoning: Heavy Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (A-2-10)

REQUEST: Proposal is to change the current zone from Heavy Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (A-2-10) to Heavy Agriculture 1 Acre Minimum (A-2-1).

APN: 144-060-012

Project Planner: Christian Hinojosa
Ph: (951) 955-3158 or E-mail at chinojos@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.2

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 34145 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Business Park (CD-BP) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Highway 79 Policy Area - Location: Westerly of Sky Canyon Drive and northerly of Technology Drive - 2.42 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan (SP213A4, PA3)

REQUEST: The Tentative Parcel Map proposes a Schedule E subdivision of a 2.42 acre parcel into 24 office condominium units.

APN: 957-330-018

Project Planner: Michael Bufalino
Ph: (951) 955-2211 or E-mail at mbufalino@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.3

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 34146 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Business Park (CD-BP) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Highway 79 Policy Area - Location: Westerly of Sky Canyon Drive and northerly of Technology Drive - 5.18 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan (SP213A4, PA3)

REQUEST: The Tentative Parcel Map proposes Schedule E subdivision of a 5.18 acre parcel into 44 office condominium units.

APN: 957-330-019

Project Planner: Michael Bufalino
Ph: (951) 955-2211 or E-mail at mbufalino@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.4

TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 34147 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Dennis Janda, Inc. - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Business Park (CD-BP) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Highway 79 Policy Area - Location: Westerly of Sky Canyon Drive and northerly of Technology Drive - 2.85 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan (SP213A4, PA3)

REQUEST: The Tentative Parcel Map proposes Schedule E subdivision of a 2.85 acre parcel into 21 office condominium units.

APN: 957-330-020

Project Planner: Michael Bufalino
Ph: (951) 955-2211 or E-mail at mbufalino@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.0

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

 

5.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7352 / PLOT PLAN NO. 21024 - EA40414 - Applicant: Davcon Devlopment - Engineer/Representative: Architects Orange (Bill Perkins) - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Business Park (CD-BP) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Southerly of Benton Road, westerly of Leon Road, and northerly of Auld Road - 4.93 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the site's current zone designation from Rural Residential - 5 Acre Mininum (R-R-5) to Industrial Park (I-P). The Plot Plan proposes to construct a 51,314 square foot building to be used for a Frito Lay distribution center and four tenant spaces including 33,159 square feet of landscaping and 115 parking stalls.

APN: 963-070-023

Project Planner: Michael Bufalino
Ph: (951) 955-2211 or E-mail at mbufalino@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 5/30/07

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5.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7355 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 32805 - EA39858 - Applicant: Stephen and Janet Kleen - Engineer/Representative: CLE Engineering Inc. - First Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Rural: Rural Mountainous (R-RM) (10-Acre Minimum) - Santa Rosa Plateau/De Luz Policy Area (5-Acre Minimum) - Location: Northerly of Via Fuerte, westerly of via Vaquero, southerly of Rancho California Road - 10.03 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (R-A-10)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes changing the zoning of the site from Residential Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (R-A-10) to Residential Agriculture - 5 Acre Minimum (R-A-5). The Parcel Map proposes a schedule H subdivision of 10.03 acres into two parcels with a 5 acre minimum lot size.

APN: 939-130-003

Project Planner: Michael Bufalino
Ph: (951) 955-2211 or E-mail at mbufalino@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.3

GENERAL VACATION OF LITTLE LAKE ROAD IN THE HEMET AREA - VACATION NUMBER AB 4003 - Applicant: Zack Hopper - Third Supervisorial District - San Jacinto Valley Area Alan - Location: Easterly of Meridian Street, Northerly of Stetson Avenue

REQUEST: The vacation of Little Lake Road is at the request of the applicant. The applicant proposes that Little Lake Road be vacated to make it a private road.

APN: 552-240-001

Project Planner: Paul Hillmer
Ph: (951) 955-1843 or E-mail at phillmer@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 4/4/07)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.4

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 6834 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31545 - EA39130 - Applicant: Ashby Financial Company, Inc. - Engineer/Representative: Canty Psomas - Fifth Supervisorial District - Homeland Zoning Area - Harvest Valley/Winchester Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) - Location: Southerly of Watson Road, easterly of Leon Road, westerly of Juniper Flats Road, and northerly of Oak Valley Drive - 17.2 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the zoning designation on the subject property from Rural Residential (R-R) to One Family Dwelling (R-1). The Tentative Tract Map proposes a schedule A subdivision of 17.2 acres into 55 single family residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet, an open space lot, and one water quality basin.

APNs: 457-130-015, 457-130-016, 457-130-017 and 457-130-018

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.5

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 800 / CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7121 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33371 - EA40053 - Applicant: BC Haun Development - Engineer/Representative: Trip Hord Associates - Third Supervisorial District - Antelope Valley Zoning Area-Sun City/ Menifee Area Plan: Community Development: Very High Density Residential (VHDR) (14-20 Dwelling Units per acre) - Location: Northerly of Scott Road, easterly of Haun Road and westerly of Interstate 215- 17.78 acres- Zoning: Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S)

REQUEST: General Plan Amendment proposes to amend the existing Community Development: Very High Density Residential (VHDR)(14-20 Dwelling Units per Acre) to High Density Residential (HDR) (8-14) Dwelling Units per Acre. Change of Zone proposes to change the existing Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S) zoning to General Residential (R-3) zoning. Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A Subdivision of 17.78 gross acres into six parcels for condominium purposes and the development of a multifamily residential project. The proposed development is comprised of 226 (2-4 bedroom) dwelling units dispersed into 42 two and three-story buildings with a maximum height of 35' 7". Four different plans ranging from 1,195 square feet to 2,168 square feet are provided. Each individual unit is attached in groups of threeplexes, fourplexes, fiveplexes, sixplexes, and sevenplexes designed in Craftsman and Prairie architectural styles. The proposed development will also provide for 452 garages and 143 open-parking spaces (totaling 595). The development features a number of amenities including a central turf/open play area, playground equipment, paseos, a loop along the project's perimeter with exercising stations with equipment and a clubhouse with a spa, leisure/lap pool and patio. An existing natural drainage channel adjacent to Haun Road will be incorporated into the project as open space. Access into the project is provided via two driveways along Huan Road, one of which is for fire department's access only at the southwest corner of the project site.

APNs: 360-390-006 & 007

Project Planner: Miguel Vazquez
Ph: (951) 955-2402 or E-mail at mvazquez@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.0

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

 

6.1

CHANGE OF ZONE. 7358 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 34128 / PLOT PLAN NO. 21813 (FAST TRACT NO. 2005-13) - EA40898 - Applicant: Growth Management Company - Engineer/Representative: Growth Management Company - First Supervisorial District - North Perris Zoning District - Mead Valley Area Plan: Community Development - Business Park (CD-BP) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Northerly of Placentia Street, southerly of Rider Street, easterly of Patterson Ave., and westerly of I-215 Freeway - 12.53 Gross Acres - Zoning: Manufacturing - Service Commercial (M-SC)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the existing zoning classification from Manufacturing-Service Commercial (M-SC) to Industrial Park (I-P). The Tentative Parcel Map proposes a schedule E subdivision of a 12.53 acre lot into ten (10) parcels ranging in size from 28,963 sq. ft. to 96,373 sq. ft. The Plot Plan proposes the construction of eleven (11) industrial buildings ranging in size from 5,617 sq. ft. to 40,067 sq. ft., 9 water detention basins, 376 parking stalls and 88,497 sq. ft. of landscaping.

APN: 317-230-038

Project Planner: Josias Gonzalez
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail at josgonza@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.2

TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33569 - EA40348 - Applicant: SM Realty and Development, LLC - Engineer/Representative: PSOMAS - Second Supervisorial District - Glen Avon Zoning District - Jurupa Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 Dwelling Units per Acre) - Location: Southerly of Ben Nevis Boulevard, easterly of Conning Street - 3.19 Gross Acres - Zoning: General Residential (R-3) -

REQUEST: Pursuant to Ordinance 348, Riverside County Land Use Ordinance and Ordinance No. 460, Riverside County Subdivision Ordinance; The Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule A subdivision of 3.19 gross acres into 13 single family residential lots with a 7,200 square foot minimum lot size, and a 16 foot regional trail along Ben Nevis Boulevard.

APN: 170-030-004

Project Planner: Raymond M. Juarez III
Ph: (951) 955-2419 or E-mail at rjuarez@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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7.0

PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY'S COMMENTS

 

8.0

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

 

9.0

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS