Riverside County Planning Director's Hearing - July 27, 2009 Agenda

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(Posted 7/21/09, Last Updated 8/13/09)

July 27, 2009
1:30 P.M.

AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
RIVERSIDE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
12TH FLOOR, CONFERENCE ROOM A
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501

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CONSENT CALENDAR

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NONE

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ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS BE CONTINUED WITHOUT DISCUSSION: 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

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PLOT PLAN NO. 22925 / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 510 – Intent to Certify an Environmental Impact Report – Applicant: Hogle-Ireland – Engineer/Representative: Rick Engineering - First Supervisorial District – March Zoning District – Lake Mathews / Woodcrest Area Plan: Community Development: Light Industrial (CD: LI) (0.25-0.60 Floor Area Ratio) – Location: Southerly of Alessandro Boulevard, easterly of Gem Lane, and westerly of Brown Street – 54.39 Gross Acres - Zoning: Industrial Park (I-P)

REQUEST: The Plot Plan proposes a commercial and industrial development comprised of eight (8) buildings consisting of four (4) office buildings totaling 258,102 square feet, two (2) industrial warehouse/distribution buildings totaling 409,312 square feet, one (1) retail building with 10,000 square feet, one (1) light industrial/multi-tenant building with 42,222 square feet, 285,696 square feet of landscaping area, 1,779 parking spaces, and three (3) detention basins. The Environmental Impact Report has been prepared to inform decision makers and the public of the potential significant environmental effects associated with the development of the proposed plot plan per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

APNs: 297-080-007, 297-080-008, 297-080-009 and 297-080-010

Project Planner: Jeff Childers
Ph: (951) 955-3626 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 7/13/09)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 8/10/09

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Staff Report (PDF)* - Item 2.1
Conditions of Approval - Plot Plan No. 22925

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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS THAT STAFF RECOMMENDS APPROVAL UNDER ONE MOTION UNLESS THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC DESIRES TO DISCUSS THE MATTER: 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.

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PLOT PLAN NO. 21699, AMENDMENT NO. 1 – Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Applicant: AT&T Mobility – Engineer/Representative: Reliant Land Services - Fifth Supervisorial District - Cherry Valley Zoning District – The Pass Area Plan: Community Development: Commercial Retail (CD:CR) (0.20-0.35 Floor Area Ratio) – Location: Northerly of Brookside Avenue, southerly of Cherry Valley Boulevard, and easterly of Nancy Avenue - 1.32 Gross Acres - Zoning: General Commercial (C-1/C-P)

REQUEST: The plot plan proposes an AT&T Mobility wireless telecommunication facility on a disguised broadleaf tree with nine (9) panel antennas located 70 feet high, along with one (1) microwave antenna. Six (6) equipment cabinets and one (1) GPS antenna are proposed within a 1,200 square foot lease area surrounded by a wrought iron fence and landscaping.

APN: 405-200-011

Project Planner: Kinika Hesterly
Ph: (951) 955-1888 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 7/13/09)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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

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PLOT PLAN NO. 23376 – Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration – Applicant: Kelly Smith – Engineer/Representative: Inland Valley Development - Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture: Agriculture (AG: AG) (10 Acre Minimum) – Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area – Location: Southerly of Glen Oaks Road, westerly of Camino Del Vino, and easterly of Milkweed Way – 10.25 Gross Acres - Zoning: Citrus Vineyard (C/V)

REQUEST: The plot plan proposes to permit an existing unpermitted winery, vineyards and wedding facility consisting of a covered patio with an outdoor fireplace, a pond, and a 1,750 square foot barn to be remodeled into a wine production room. In addition, the project proposes to construct a 2,100 square foot underground tasting and barrel room in conjunction with three (3) new buildings comprised of a 9,205 square foot bed and breakfast with 10 rooms, a 6,900 square foot gift shop and tasting room, and a 7,450 square foot banquet hall, a 192 square foot guard office, and a 400 square foot temporary dance pavilion to be used until the banquet hall is constructed. The project shall be constructed within four (4) phases. Phase I shall include the temporary dance pavilion, detention basin and swales. Phase II shall include the construction of the banquet hall and remodel of the existing agricultural barn into a production room and caretaker’s unit. Phase III shall include the construction of the gift shop and tasting room and guard office. Phase IV will include the construction of the underground barrel and tasting room and bed and breakfast. The existing trailers will be removed. The project shall provide 103 parking spaces.

APN: 942-050-004

Project Planner: Lisa Sheldon
Ph: (951) 955-5719 or E-mail [email protected]

(Quasi-Judicial) (Continued from 5/18/09 and 7/13/09)

Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL

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PLOT PLAN NO. 23819 – CEQA Exempt – Applicant: Walt Allen Architecture & Assoc. – Engineer/Representative: Ventura Engineering, Inc. - Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture: Agriculture (AG: AG) (10 Acre Minimum) – Citrus Vineyard Rural Policy Area – Location: Northerly of Rancho California Road, southerly of La Serena, easterly of Butterfield Stage and westerly of Calle Contento Road – 10.58 Gross Acres - Zoning: Citrus Vineyard (C/V)

REQUEST: The plot plan proposes to legalize an existing 6,595 square foot winery. In addition, the project proposes to add restrooms (283 square feet), 5,530 square feet of terrace and patio with a trellis, and provide a total of 37 parking spaces. The winery proposes special events up to three (3) events a month ranging in size from 15-150 attendees, which will include wine club appreciation events, catered dinners, private tasting for Valley tour groups, and private or corporate parties. The project also proposes to host live music indoors from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays; however, eight (8) to twelve (12) times a year, indoor live performances will continue to midnight. The proposed hours of operation are 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Friday and Saturday. NOTE: Plot Plan No. 22698 was approved on 3/10/08 for the construction of a lavender farm and associated sales stand; with approval of this project, the lavender farm will be null and void.

APNs: 943-110-007 and 943-110-008

Project Planner: Lisa Sheldon
Ph: (951) 955-5719 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial)

NOTE: This project has been scheduled to comply with Board Policy A-57 (CV065831).

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 9/21/09

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PLOT PLAN NO. 22569 – CEQA Exempt – Applicant: David & Gail Bradley – Engineer/Representative: VSL Engineering - Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning District – Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture (AG) (10 Acre Minimum) – Location: Southerly of Vista Del Monte Road, and westerly of Calle Contento – 10.10 Gross Acres - Zoning: Citrus / Vineyard - 10 Acre Minimum (C/V-10)

REQUEST: The plot plan proposes to construct a new 3,585 square foot building for wine tasting and sales and a new 1,080 enclosed pavilion for special events, and to legalize an existing Bed & Breakfast, winery and tasting operations. In addition, the project is proposing to host charitable events, community service events, private corporate parties and weddings. The project provides 54 parking spaces.

APN: 943-130-009

Project Planner: Lisa Sheldon
Ph: (951) 955-5719 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 9/21/09

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PLOT PLAN NO. 23215 – CEQA Pending – Applicant: Marshall Stuart – Engineer/Representative: Hall & Foreman - Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Agriculture: Agriculture (AG: AG) (10 Acre Minimum) – Location: Southerly of Rancho California Road, easterly of Butterfield Stage Road, and westerly of Calle Contento – 40.57 Acres - Zoning: Citrus Vineyard (C/V)

REQUEST: The plot plan proposes to legalize the existing 5,338 square foot winery and tasting room. In addition, the plot plan proposes 100 special events per year. The project shall provide 120 parking spaces. The existing residence will remain on the project site.

APN: 951-100-001
Related Cases: PP14876 (Abandoned 4/23/01 due to inactivity) and CV065820

Project Planner: Lisa Sheldon
Ph: (951) 955-5719 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial)

NOTE: This project is a code enforcement case and is being scheduled to comply with Board Policy A-57.

Staff Recommendation: CONTINUE WITH DISCUSSION TO 8/10/09

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PUBLIC SCOPING SESSION: 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter. The Scoping 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.

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PUBLIC USE PERMIT NO. 904 - EA42135 – Applicant: French Valley Energy Partners – Engineer/ Representative: MDMG Inc. - Third Supervisorial District – Rancho California Zoning Area - Southwest Area Plan: Community Development: Light Industrial (LI) and Open Space: Conservation (O:SC) – Location: Westerly of Leon Road, northerly of Borel Road, easterly of Navion Road, southerly of Jolynn Road – 20.00 Gross Acres - Zoning: Specific Plan #265, Planning Area No. 2 (Industrial Park), Planning Area No. 31 (Open Space), Planning Area No. 32 (Open Space)

REQUEST: The Environmental Impact Report pursuant to Sections 15060 and 15081 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the County of Riverside has conducted an initial study (see attached) and has concluded that implementation of the proposed project could have a potentially significant direct or indirect impact on the environment. Accordingly, the County of Riverside Planning Department (lead Agency) has determined that preparation and evaluation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project is warranted. This project is being scheduled as a scoping session. The Public Use Permit proposes to construct a natural gas fired peaking plant to be operated during peak energy usage in winter and summer months. The proposed power generation facility will not exceed 49-megawatts in electricity generation and will operate no more than 700 hours per calendar year. The project will include one 70-foot high exhaust stack, a Generator, a control switchyard, four (4) ancillary/storage buildings totaling 10,400 square feet, and five (5) asphalt paving parking spaces. The project is located on a 20 acre gross parcel and is required to dedicate the easterly 7.5 gross acres for dedication to the Riverside Conservation Authority (RCA).

APN: 963-080-009

Project Planner: Jeff Horn
Ph: (951) 955-4641 or E-mail [email protected]
(Quasi-Judicial)

Staff Recommendation: The Scoping Session is not a public hearing on the merit of the proposed project and NO DECISION on the project will be made.

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PUBLIC COMMENTS