CITY OF MURRIETA
1 TOWN SQUARE
MURRIETA, CA
MINUTES
July 24, 2024
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
MURRIETA PLANNING COMMISSION
Craig Harlan
Chair
Dennis Vrooman Michael LaPaglia
Vice Chair Commissioner Michael Fisher Joe Wojcik Commissioner Commissioner CALL TO ORDER 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Craig Harlan
Vice Chair Dennis Vrooman
Commissioner Wojcik
Commissioner Michael Fisher
Absent: Commissioner Michael La Paglia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Wojcik
PRESENTATIONS
City Clerk Cristal McDonald provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding information on the General Municipal Election in November 2024, Commissions, Committees, and Boards and Appointment Process.
Chair Harlan concluded the presentation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Vrooman seconded by Commissioner Wojcik to Approve the Agenda.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Harlan,Vrooman, Wojcik, Fisher
Noes: None
Absent: LaPaglia
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING
Development Plan Permit 2023-00027 and Conditional Use Permit 2024-00028 for a Repair and Maintenance, Motor Vehicle use type, MTA Tire Shop.
Assistant Planner Rod Salazar presented the Staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya was available for questions.
The applicant Rocky Leal requested to continue the meeting to a future date.
The Planning Commission accepted the request to move the item to later date.
Action: It was moved by Commissioner Wojcik seconded by Vice Chair Vrooman to continue Development Plan 2023-00027 and Conditional Use Permit 2024-00028 to August 14, 2024.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Harlan, Vrooman, Wojcik, Fisher
Noes: None
Absent: LaPaglia
Development Plan Permit No. 2023-00024 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-00014 (TTM 38579) Oak Crest Townhomes Residential Project.
Senior Planner Chris Tracy presented the Staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
The Commissioners provided questions for staff. Staff replied to Commissioners questions.
Traffic Engineer Aida Edginton, Fire Marshall Doug Strosnider and Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya were available to answer questions from the Planning Commission.
The applicant Adam Smith with Sanccera Management provided a brief description of the project and responded to the Commissioners questions.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:01 pm.
Public Testimony
Dan Felkins (in favor)
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:03 pm.
Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Vrooman seconded by Commissioner Wojcik to Adopt a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Murrieta approving Development Plan Permit No. 2023-00024 and Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-00014 (TTM 38579) for construction of 243 Townhome units and the subdivision of 17.26 acres into 11 parcels (11 numbered) and associated off-site improvements, located Northeast of the intersection of Clinton Keith Road and Whitewood Road (APNs 392-330-003, -007, -020, and -021).
Motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Harlan, Vrooman, Wojcik, Fisher
Noes: None
Absent: LaPaglia
Chair Craig Harlan requested a 5-minute recess a 7:05 pm.
The meeting reconvened at 7:12 pm.
The Shops at the Triangle - Specific Plan Amendment 2023-00003, Development Plan 2022-2705, Tentative Tract Map 38622 (TTM-2022-2706), and Development Agreement DA-2024-00004.
Commissioner Wojcik recused himself from the item.
Senior Planner Dennis Watts presented the Staff report and PowerPoint presentation.
Civil Engineer Rick Alzaga, Traffic Engineer Aida Edginton, Sergent Ryan Hollenweger and Deputy Development Services Director Jarrett Ramaiya were available to respond to the Planning Commission questions.
Economic Development Manager James Wurtz summarized the economic benefits of the project.
The Planning Commission had questions of staff, whom provided responses to the satisfaction of the Commission.
The applicant Saul Jaffe responded to the Commissioners questions and provided a presentation of the Project.
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:17 pm.
Public Testimony
None.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:18 pm.
Action: It was moved by Vice-Chair Vrooman seconded by Chair Harlan to Recommend to the City Council authorization to consider and approve an Addendum to the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs. Title 14) Section 15162 and 15164; and, Adopt A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Murrieta recommending City Council approval of the Environmental Determination, approve Specific Plan Amendment 2023-00003 (The Triangle), approve Development Plan 2022-2705 (EPL #: DP-2023-00017), and approve TTM-2022-2706 (EPL#: MAP-2023-00013), on A 64.3 acre area located south of Murrieta Hot Springs Road and generally bounded by interstate 15 and interstate 215.***with additional recommendation of the Planning Commission to the City Council to consider an onsite Police Office as part of the Development the size scope of location on the Property can be determined by Staff and the Developer.
Ayes: Harlan, Vrooman, Fisher
Noes: None
Absent: LaPaglia
Recusal: Wojcik
Chair Harlan announced that the Triangle Development Agreement will formally come back before the Commission next month to review and recommend to the City Council.
CITY PLANNER COMMENTS
City Planner Carl Stiehl explained that the Planning Commission has acted on a few items, some of the items are appealable. If there is anyone wishing to file an appeal they can contact the Planning Staff.
The MTA Tire Shop (DP-2023-00027) and the Triangle Development Agreement have been continued to the August 14, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS
Chair Harlan thanked staff for all the hard work and bringing the future projects forward to the Planning Commission.
ADJOURNMENT 8:38 p.m.
The City of Murrieta Intends to Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call Stephanie Smith at (951) 461-6031 at least 72 hours in advance.
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