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February 6, 2008
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. 30913 - Applicant: Lennar Homes - 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 and northeasterly of River Road. - 104 Acres - Zoning: One-Family Dwelling (R-1) - Schedule A subdivision of 104 acres into 292 residential lots, with a minimum density range of 2-5 dwelling units per acre

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 - FIRST EXTENSION.

Project Planner: David Mares
Ph: (951) 955-9541 or E-mail dmares@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL subject to all previous conditions.

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1.2

FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31856 - Applicant: Perry Hariri - Third Supervisorial District - Romoland Zoning Area - Sun City/Menifee Valley Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD-MDR) (2-5 minum Dwelling units per acre) - Location: Southerly of Ethanac Road, northerly of McLaughlin Road and westerly of Murrieta Road - 24.11 Acres - Zoning: One-Family Dwellings (R-1) - Schedule A subdivision of 24.11 acres into 79 residential lots with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet and a park lot of 1.3 acres

REQUEST: EXTENSION OF TIME TO AUGUST 10, 2008 - FIRST EXTENSION.

Project Planner: David Mares
Ph: (951) 955-9541 or E-mail dmares@rctlma.org

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL subject to all previous conditions.

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1.3

PLOT PLAN NO. 22114 - Negative Declaration - Applicant: Barbara Saito - Sprint/Nextel - Engineer / Representative: M. Petyo & Association Inc - First Supervisorial District - Lake Mathews Zoning District - Lake Matthews/Woodcrest Area Plan: Community Development Rural: Rural Residential (R: R-R) (5 Ac. Min.) - Location: Northerly of Idaleona, southerly of Alto Lago Drive, easterly of Capello Drive, and westerly of Mira Lago Drive - 19.29 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agriculture 2 Acre Minimum (R-A-2)

REQUEST: Installation and maintenance of an unmanned Sprint/Nextel telecommunications wireless facility. The project shall include an 11'-6"x 20'-0" x10'-0" equipment shelter disguised as a faux shed, two (2) GPS antennas, a 4' microwave antenna, and 12 antenna panels placed onto 3 sectors mounted on a 50' high monopole disguised as a monopine.

Project Planner: Justin Equina
Ph: (951) 955-2489 or E-mail jequina@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 1/23/08)

Staff Recommendation: RECEIVE AND FILE the Notice of Decision for the above referenced case acted on by the Planning Director on January 7, 2008.

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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. 6859 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 29544 - EA37993 - Applicant: Avalon Consultants - Engineer/Representative: Avalon Consultants - First Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Rural: Rural Mountainous (R:RM) (10 Acre Minimum), Santa Rosa/De Luz Policy Area (5 Acre Minimum) - Location: Easterly of Hacienda Drive and northerly of Calle Huerto - 21.18 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agriculture- 5 Acre Minimum (R-A-5)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone is requesting to change from Residential Agricultural- 10Acre Minimum (R-A-10) to Residential Agricultural- 5 Acre Minimum (R-A-5). The parcel map is requesting Schedule H subdivision of 21.18 acres into 3 residential lots with a minimum lot size 5 acres and one remainder parcel.

APN: 932-360-001

Project Planner: Matt Straite
Ph: (951) 955-0545 or E-mail at mstraite@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 12/5/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION TO 3/5/08

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3.2

PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 888 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Derrick Harvey - Engineer/Representative: Martina Masarani, AIA - Third Supervisorial District - Ramona Zoning District - San Jacinto Valley Area Plan: Community Development: Medium High Density Residential (CD:MHDR)(5-8 dwellings/acre) - Location: Northerly of Acacia Avenue, Southerly of Florida Avenue, Easterly of Columbia Street, Westerly Cornell Street - Zoning: General Residential (R-3)

REQUEST: Public Use Permit No. 888 is a 1.17 gross acre property with eight (8) existing buildings totaling 11,220 Square Feet. The Proposal is for the use of the eight (8) existing buildings as a women's rehabilitation facility. There are no proposed additions or changes to existing structure, landscaping or parking facilities. The uses for existing structures include: One (1) office administration building, three (3) dormitory buildings, one (1) garage, one (1) commodities/storage room, one (1) general assembly building and one (1) community kitchen. There is also a playground area for the children of program participants.

APN: 438-220-008
Related Case: CV060061

Project Planner: Jeff Horn
Ph: (951) 955-0962 or E-mail jhorn@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 10/17/07)

NOTE: In order to comply with Board of Supervisors Policy A-57, a public hearing has been scheduled.

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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3.3

PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 889 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Derrick Harvey - Engineer/Representative: Martina Masarani, AIA - Third Supervisorial District - Ramona Zoning District - San Jacinto Valley Area Plan: Community Development: Medium Density Residential (CD:MDR)(2-5 dwellings/acre) - Location: Northerly of Indian Tree Drive, Southerly of Stetson Avenue, Easterly of San Jacinto Street, Westerly Girard Street - Zoning: Light Agricultural - 5 acre minimum (A-1-5)

REQUEST: Public Use Permit No. 889 is a .42 gross acre property with four (4) existing residential buildings totaling 4,734 Square Feet. The proposal is for the use of the four (4) existing residential buildings as a site for the operation of a men's rehabilitation facility. There are no proposed additions or changes to existing structures, landscaping or parking. The uses for the structures include a general administration and detoxification building (main building) and three dormitory facilities for program participants (Building A, B, C).

APN: 451-180-009
Related Case: CV066238

Project Planner: Jeff Horn
Ph: (951) 955-0962 or E-mail jhorn@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial) (Continued from 10/17/07)

NOTE: In order to comply with Board of Supervisors Policy A-57, a public hearing has been scheduled.

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITHOUT DISCUSSION OFF CALENDAR

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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 PARCEL MAP NO. 33856 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: RamCam Engineering - Engineer/Representative: RamCam Engineering - Second Supervisorial District - West Corona Zoning District - Temescal Canyon Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20-0.35 floor area ratio)- Location: Southerly of SH-91, and westerly of Serfas Club Drive - 3.21 Acres - Zoning: General Commercial (C-1/C-P)

REQUEST: The Parcel Map proposes a Schedule E subdivision of 3.21 acres to reconfigure six (6) existing commercial parcels into five (5) commercial parcels and one (1) lot for right of way dedication. There is an existing McDonald's restaurant, and drive thru on Parcel 3 and an existing AM/PM Mini-Mart and gasoline fueling area on Parcel 1.

APNs: 102-050-001, 102-050-002, 102-050-010 and 102-050-011

Project Planner: Jim Phithayanukarn
Ph: (951) 955-5133 or E-mail jphithay@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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4.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7454 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 33660 - EA40972 - Applicant: CLE Engineering Inc. - Engineer/Representative: CLE Engineering Inc. - Fifth Supervisorial District - Good Hope Zoning Area - Mead Valley Area Plan: Rural Community: Very Low Density Residential (RC:VLDR) (1 Acre Minimum) - Location: Northerly of Sharp Road and easterly of Spring Street - 4.3 Gross Acres - Zoning: Rural Residential (R-R)

REQUEST: This project proposes a Change of Zone from Rural Residential (R-R) to Residential Agricultural - One (1) Acre Minimum (R-A-1). The Tentative Parcel Map is a Schedule H subdivision of 4.3 gross acres into four (4) parcels with a minimum size of 1 gross acre. An existing single-family residence and associated ancillary structures within proposed Parcel No. 1 are to remain as shown on the Tentative Map.

APN: 345-040-022

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

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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

 

5.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7584 / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3570 - CEQA Exempt - Applicant: Jong's Riverside LLC - Engineer/Representative: Matthew Cotton: Integrated Waste Management Consultant and Vector Engineering, Inc- First Supervisorial District - Lake Mathews Zoning District - Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan: Community Development: Public Facilities (CD:PF) (<0.60 FAR) - Location: Northerly of Lake Mathews Dr., southerly of El Sobrante Rd., easterly of La Sierra Ave., westerly of Mc Allister St. - 3.77 Gross Acres - Zoning: Light Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10)

REQUEST: Change of Zone proposes to change the text of the zoning classification, Light Agriculture 10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10) to allow for the processing of poultry waste products, the packaging of poultry waste products and the marketing of poultry waste products produced on the property provided a conditional use permit is granted. Conditional Use Permit proposes to legalize an existing, non-permitted poultry waste distribution operation.

APN: 285-020-003

Project Planner: Adam Rush
Ph: (951) 955-6646 or E-mail arush@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 3/5/08

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5.2

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7383 / TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 34096 - EA40966 - Applicant: Vista Ranch Development, LLC - Engineer/Representative: Psomas - First Supervisorial District - Woodcrest Zoning District - Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan: Rural Community: Very Low Density Residential (RC:VLDR) (1 Acre Minimum) - Location: Northerly of Nandina Avenue, westerly of Cyrus Lane, and easterly of Fairbreeze Court - 9.37 Gross Acres - Zoning: Light Agriculture, 10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the project site's zoning classification from Light Agriculture - 10 Acre Minimum (A-1-10) to Residential Agricultural - 1 Acre Minimum (R-A-1). The Tentative Tract Map proposes a Schedule B subdivision of 9.37 gross acres into nine (9) single-family residential lots with a minimum lot size of one (1) gross acres.

APN: 273-310-063

Project Planner: Jim Phithayanukarn
Ph: (951) 955-5133 or E-mail jphithay@rctlma.org
(Legistative) (Continued from 1/9/08)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7378 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 33756 - EA40956 - Applicant: Dave Murray & Adele Fasoli - Engineer/Representative: Action Surveys - First Supervisorial District - Gavilan Hills Zoning District - Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan: Rural Community: Estate Density Residential (RC:EDR) (2 Acre Minimum) - Location: Southerly of Morrow Meadow Lane and westerly of Olive Street - 8.11 Gross Acres - Zoning: Residential Agricultural - 2½ Acre Minimum (R-A-2½)

REQUEST: The Change of Zone proposes to change the project site's zoning classification from Residential Agricultural - 2½ acre minimum (R-A-2½) to Residential Agricultural - 2 acre minimum (R-A-2). The Tentative Parcel Map proposes a Schedule H subdivision of 8.11 gross acres into 3 parcels with a minimum parcel size of 2 gross acres. Parcel 1 is 3.81 gross acres, Parcel 2 is 2.00 gross acres and Parcel 3 is 2.30 gross acres. Three existing buildings and all ancillary structures on Parcel 1 are to remain.

APN: 289-400-013

Project Planner: Jim Phithayanukarn
Ph: (951) 955-5133 or E-mail jphithay@rctlma.org
(Legistative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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5.4

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3508 - EA40826 - Applicant: Five Rivers Construction LLC - Engineer/Representative: Arc Engineering - Second Supervisorial District - Glen Avon Zoning District - Jurupa Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD: CR) (0.20-0.35 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: northerly of Highway 60, southerly of Granite Hill Drive, and westerly of Pedley Road - 4.12 Gross Acres - Zoning: Scenic Highway Commercial (C-P-S)

REQUEST: The conditional use permit proposes a 33,743 square foot retail community center with a gasoline service station, restaurant, three building pads, 4,153 square feet (11%) of landscaping and 100,817 square feet (56%) of paved area to be constructed in two phases on a 4.12 gross acre site (3.39 net acres) with a project floor area ratio of 0.15. Phase one consists of the following: a 6,904 square foot canopy with eight gasoline dispensers and one diesel dispenser for light trucks and automobiles; a 5,120 square foot, two story building with a convenience store, restaurant and office; 35 parking stalls; and one loading space. Phase two (preliminary site design) consists of three buildings totaling 21,719 square feet, 117 parking stalls, and three loading spaces to be developed under a separate permit. The use permit is also to permit the sale of beer and wine (Type 20) for off premises consumption for the proposed gasoline service station.

APN: 173-160-020

Project Planner: Christian Hinojosa
Ph: (951) 955-0972 or E-mail chinojos@rctlma.org
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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6.0

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

 

6.1

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7493 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 35287 / PLOT PLAN NO. 22575 - EA41289 - Applicant: Jim Quirk - Engineer/Representative: Richard Valdez - Third Supervisorial District - Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture: Agriculture (AG) (10 Acre Minimum) - Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area - Location: Southerly of Vino Way, easterly of Calle Contento and westerly of Calle Cabernet. - 20.05 Gross Acres - Zoning: Citrus Vineyard - 20 Acre Minimum (C/V-20)

REQUEST: The change of zone proposes to change the site's current zoning classification from Citrus Vineyard - 20 Acre Minimum (C/V-20) to Citrus Vineyard - 10 Acre Minimum (C/V-10). The parcel map proposes a Schedule H subdivision of 20.05 gross acres into two parcels with a minimum parcel size of 10 gross acres. The plot plan proposes to construct a 6,651 square foot two-story building which includes a tasting room and gift shop on the first floor and offices on the second floor and a 10,205 square foot two-story wine production building which includes storage and offices on the first floor and a caretakers residence on the second floor.

APN: 943-210-012

Project Planner: Alisa Krizek
Ph: (951) 955-9075 or E-mail at akrizek@rctlma.org
(Legislative) (Continued from 12/12/07)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 3/5/08

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6.2

APPEAL OF PLOT PLAN NO. 21197 - EA40541 - Appellant: Irineo Zuniga - Engineer/Representative: Arroyo Blue Consulting - Second Supervisorial District - El Cerrito Zoning District - Temescal Canyon Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD-CR) (0.20 - 0.35 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Southerly of Minnesota Road and easterly of Temescal Canyon Road - 0.48 Gross Acres - Zoning: General Commercial (C-1/CP)

REQUEST: The appellant requests an appeal of the Planning Director's Decision of Denial issued on December 17, 2007. The Plot Plan proposes to legalize an existing automotive repair business. The proposal includes a 1,440 sq. ft. existing building, a new 1,125 sq. ft. service area which includes 3 service bays on 0.48 gross acres. The floor area ratio for the project is 0.12. The proposed project also includes 17 standard parking stalls, one (1) stall for persons with disabilities, and 3,900 sq. ft. of landscaping.

APN: 277-122-013
Related Case: CV002903

Project Planner: Adam Rush
Ph: (951) 955-6646 or E-mail arush@rctlma.org
(Quasi-judicial)

Staff Recommendation: DENIAL OF THE APPEAL AND DENIAL OF PLOT PLAN NO. 21197

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6.3

CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 7593 / TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 35752 - EA41586 - Applicant: Panottoni Development - Engineer/Representative: KCT Consultants, Inc. - Second Supervisorial District - Prado-Mira Loma Zoning District - Jurupa Area Plan - Community Development: Light Industrial (CD:LI) (0.25 - 0.60 Floor Area Ratio) - Location: Southerly of Philadelphia Avenue, easterly of Grapevine Street, and westerly of the San Sevaine Flood Control Channel - 5.5 Gross Acres - Zoning: Manufacturing-Medium 3 Acre Minimum (M-M-3)

REQUEST: Change of Zone No. 7593 proposes to change the project site's current Zoning Classification from Manufacturing-Medium 3 Acre Minimum (M-M-3) to Manufacturing-Medium (M-M). Tentative Parcel Map No. 35752 proposes a schedule E subdivision of 5.5 gross acres into 2 industrial parcels, Parcel 1 is 2.0 gross acres (1.46 net acres) and Parcel 2 is 3.2 gross acres (2.39 net acres).

APN: 156-360-044

Project Planner: Andrew Gonzalez
Ph: (951) 955-2137 or E-mail angonzal@rctlma.org
(Legislative)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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PLANNING COMMISSION SECRETARY'S COMMENTS

 

8.0

PLANNING DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

 

9.0

COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS