PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN-PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
1 PRESENT: Chair Johnny Wilder, Vice Chair Lorraine Mooney, Secretary Raj Singh, Sergeant at Arms Jim Rush, and Commissioners Richard Kirby, Jonathan Parker, Christine Roberts, Launa Wilson, and Rafael Elizalde
ABSENT: None
STAFF: Maribeth Tinio, Anthony Beaumon, Lorena Verdusco, Matthew Taylor, Veronica Hernandez, Paige Montojo, Chris Scully, Philip Nitollama, and others
ALSO PRESENT: Andrew Woodard, Frank Gonzales, William Clawson, and others
Chair Wilder called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby led the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the Planning Commission.
PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE PR-2021-001030 - TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38074 - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT - DESIGN REVIEW - SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAUCHY/FERRARI Hearing was called to consider entitlements for Planning Case PR-2021-001030 including Tentative Tract Map No. 38074 to subdivide 24.73 acres into 53 single-family residential lots and lettered lots for the development of single-family residences, private streets, habitat open space, and recreational open space, Planned Residential Development Permit for the establishment of detached single-family dwellings, common open space and private streets, and Design Review of project plans for the site design and building elevations. One person spoke regarding the matter with concerns including wildlife, height of the structures, noise and private views. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Parker and seconded by Commissioner Kirby recommending that the City Council (1) determine that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; (2) approve Planning Case PR-2021-001030 Tentative Tract Map, Planned Residential Development Permit, and Design Review based on the findings outlined in the staff report as Exhibit 1 Required Findings and Exhibit 2 Staff
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN-PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
2 recommended conditions of approval and mitigation measures, with the added conditions that slope configuration and maintenance on Lots 6, 29 through 39, and 47 and 48 shall be addressed during rough grading to the satisfaction of Staff, and that the CC&Rs shall include provisions regarding future screening maintenance, to Staff’s satisfaction. The motion carried unanimously.
Chair Wilder advised of the appeal period.
The Planning Commission decision is final unless appealed to the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Commissioner Rush and seconded by Commissioner Singh to approve the Consent Calendar as presented below affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of August 17, 2023, were approved as presented.
Commissioner Rush left the meeting during the following item.
PUBLIC HEARING
PLANNING CASE PR 2023-001525 ZONING CODE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 19
ZONING OF THE RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE (RMC)
Hearing was called on the proposal by the City of Riverside to consider amendments to Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC), including but not limited to Articles V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions), VII (Specific Land Use Provisions), VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions), and X (Definitions) to (1) align the RMC with California law, specifically Assembly Bills 2097 and 2244, and The California Employee Housing Act; (2) clarify ambiguous, conflicting, and/or outdated language in the RMC as it pertains to Mixed-Use Zones, tattoo parlors, truck terminals, private fueling stations, projections into required yards, recreational vehicle parking, accessory structures, wall heights, and wall materials; (3) rezone 0.24 acres of City-owned property at the southwest corner of Arlington and Indiana Avenues from R-1-7000 - Single-Family Residential to CR - Commercial Retail to conform with the existing General Plan Land Use Designation of C - Commercial; and (4) other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors or remove redundancies. One person spoke regarding the matter with regards to an on-going code enforcement case for recreational vehicles. The public hearing was officially closed.
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023, 9:00 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN-PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522
3 Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kirby and seconded by Vice Chair Mooney recommending that the City Council (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2023- 001525 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have an effect on the environment; (2) approval of the Planning Case PR-2022-001525 (Zoning Text Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment) as outlined in the staff report and summarized in the Findings section of this report. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Rush absent.
ABSENCE
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Kirby and seconded by Vice Chair Mooney to record the absence of Commissioner Elizalde from the meeting of August 17, 2023, as excused. The motion carried with Commissioner Rush absent and Commissioner Elizalde abstaining.
COMMUNICATIONS
ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION City Planner Maribeth Tinio (1) announced that the September 28th, Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled; (2) reported on an upcoming variance for the October 12th meeting; and (3) provided updates on the appeal for the mixed-use development at 1575 University Avenue and on the Madison Flats project.
The Planning Commission adjourned at 10:06 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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LORENA VERDUSCO
Deputy City Clerk