Meeting

AGENDA
LAKE FOREST PLANNING COMMISSION

Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Thursday, August 3, 2023
6:30 PM

City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive Lake Forest, California

NOTICE: Pursuant to Lake Forest Resolution 2020-03, Regular Meetings of the Planning Commission are held the Thursday after the first City Council meeting of each month at the hour of 6:30 p.m.

AGENDA ON THE INTERNET: The Agenda and staff reports are available on the City website at https://www.lakeforestca.gov/en/government/meeting-agendas-and -minutes/meeting-agendas and available at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Drive, Lake Forest, California, on the Friday before the meeting.

AGENDA DESCRIPTION: The Agenda descriptions are intended to give notice to members of the public of a general summary of items of business to be transacted or discussed. The listed Recommended Action represents staff’s recommendation. The Planning Commission may take any action which it deems to be appropriate on the agenda item and is not limited in any way by the recommended action.

PUBLIC COMMENT PRIOR TO THE MEETING: Members of the public may submit email comments to [email protected]. Email comments will be uploaded to the agenda packet and made part of the official public record of the meeting and will not be read at the meeting. To ensure all comments are received prior to the Planning Commission meeting, please submit email comments no later than 5:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MEETING: Members of the public that would like to provide in-person comments will be asked to fill out a speaker card and provide it to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be available at the table, near the entrance.

CALL TO ORDER:

6:30 PM

Commissioners:	Francisco Barajas
	Thomas Ludden
	Michael Stannard
Vice Chair:	Jordan Villwock
Chair:	Jolene Fuentes

Director of Community Development:	Gayle Ackerman, AICP
Assistant Director of Community Development:	Amy Stonich, AICP
Commission Secretary:	Irena Phillips

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of our Country to be led by Vice Chair Villwock.

PRESENTATION ITEM(S): (Item Nos. 1 – 2)

CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY REPORT FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2023

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.

PUBLIC WORKS QUARTERLY REPORT FOR JANUARY TO MAY 2023 AND APRIL TO JUNE 2023

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file presentation.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

At this time, members of the public may address the Commission regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. No action may be taken on items not listed on the agenda unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three minutes per person. Any person wishing to address the Commission on any matter, whether or not it appears on this agenda, is requested to complete a Request to Speak form available at the Agenda Public Review Table, near the entrance. The completed form is to be submitted to the Commission Secretary prior to an individual being heard by the Commission. Whenever possible, lengthy testimony should be presented to the Commission in writing (8 copies) and only pertinent points presented orally. Additionally, a Request to Register Written Comments form is available at the Agenda Public Review Table.

CONSENT CALENDAR (Item No. 3)

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless Members of the Commission, the public, or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 8, 2023

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as submitted.

PUBLIC HEARING(S) (Item Nos. 4 – 5)

Public Hearings are scheduled for a time certain of 6:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as possible. The Commission, when considering the matter scheduled for hearing, will take the following actions: 1. Open the Public Hearing. 2. Receive staff report. 3. Accept public testimony. 4. Commission comments and questions. 5.Close the Public Hearing. 6. Take appropriate action. Those wishing to address the Commission during the Public Hearing must complete a Request to Speak form and provide it to the Commission Secretary prior to the hearing.

PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 11-22-5581 ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS AT THE SHOPS AT PORTOLA HILLS AND PORTOLA SENIOR APARTMENTS LOCATED IN THE PORTOLA MIXED-USE BUILDING AT 901 AND 931 PORTOLA OAKS DRIVE

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Approve a categorical exemption for Planned Sign Program 11-22-5581 pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15311, Class 11(a) – on premises signs, and direct the Director of Community Development to prepare and file with the Clerk of the County of Orange a Notice of Exemption pursuant to Public Resources Code Sec. 21152(b) and CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15062; 2. Adopt a resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 11-22-5581 ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS AT THE SHOPS AT PORTOLA HILLS AND PORTOLA SENIOR APARTMENTS LOCATED IN THE PORTOLA MIXED-USE BUILDING AT 901 AND 931 PORTOLA OAKS DRIVE, RESPECTIVELY, IN PORTOLA CENTER SOUTH, LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA.

THE MEADOWS GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 06-23-5639, AND NAKASE AREA PLAN AMENDMENT 06-23-5640, TO ALLOW A CHANGE IN THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM PUBLIC FACILITY TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-7 DU/AC), ALLOW A CHANGE IN THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM SCHOOL SITE TO NEIGHBORHOOD 6 AND ALLOW FOR LOW DENSITY (5-7 DU/AC) DEVELOPMENT TO BE PERMITTED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD,AND TO ALLOW ALL RELATED APPLICABLE CHANGES TO THE AREA PLAN TEXT, TABLES, EXHIBITS, AND CONVERSION OF PUBLIC TO PRIVATE STREETS AS APPLICABLE.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL FIND LAND USE CHANGES TO THE NAKASE PLANNED COMMUNITY (AKA: THE MEADOWS) PROPOSED UNDER GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT “GPA” 06-23-5639 TO CHANGE THE PUBLIC FACILITY LAND USE DESIGNATION TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND AREA PLAN AMENDMENT 06-23-56 TO CHANGE THE SCHOOL SITE DESIGNATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD 6, INCLUDING ALL APPURTENANT TEXT, TABLES, AND EXHIBITS, ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018071035) FOR THE NAKASE PLANNED COMMUNITY CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON JANUARY 21, 2020, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162. 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (“GPA”) 06-23-5639 AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE SCHOOL SITE (APN 612-221-10) LOCATED WITHIN THE NAKASE PLANNED COMMUNITY (AKA: THE MEADOWS) LOCATED AT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BAKE PARKWAY AND RANCHO PARKWAY FROM PUBLIC FACILITY TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (2-7 DU/AC); FILED BY THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST ON BEHALF OF TOLL BROTHERS WEST, INC. AND MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162. 3. Adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AREA PLAN (“AP”) 06-23-5639 AMENDING AP 05-18-5166 TO REPLACE ALL REFERENCES TO THE SCHOOL SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE NAKASE PLANNED COMMUNITY (AKA: THE MEADOWS) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF BAKE PARKWAY AND RANCHO PARKWAY TO REFERENCE A NEW RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD, NEIGHBORHOOD 6, ADD REFERENCES AS APPLICABLE THROUGHOUT THE DOCUMENT TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; CHANGE TABLES AND EXHIBITS ACCORDINGLY, AND REDESIGNATE THE PUBLIC STREETS THAT WOULD HAVE PROVIDED ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL SITE, INCLUDING EMY WAY (“A” STREET) TO A PORTION OF GREENLEAF (“B” STREET), RANCHO PARKWAY TO A PORTION OF GREENLEAF (“B” STREET), AND ALL OF LASSEN STREET (“BB” STREET), PRIVATE STREETS; .FILED BY THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST ON BEHALF OF TOLL BROTHERS WEST, INC., AND MAKING CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162.

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTS

At this time, the Director may comment on agenda and non-agenda items; and report on items of interest to the Commission and community.

CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

At this time, the City Attorney may comment on agenda and non-agenda items; and report on items of interest to the Commission and community.

PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS

At this time, Commissioners may comment on agenda or non-agenda matters. No discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. Commissioners may ask a question for clarification, respond to statements made or questions posed by the public, make a brief announcement, or make a brief report on his or her own activities. In addition, the Commission may refer to staff or other resources for factual information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting or direct staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. No action may be taken on non-agenda matters unless authorized by law (Government Code Section 54954.2).

Commissioner Barajas:

Commissioner Ludden:

Commissioner Stannard:

Vice Chair Villwock:

Chair Fuentes:

ADJOURNMENT:

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, you should contact the Commission Secretary at (949) 461-3460. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The Planning Commission agenda and agenda back-up materials can be obtained from the Commission Secretary on the Friday prior to the Commission meeting. Agenda and agenda packets, if requested, will be made available in an appropriate alternative format to persons with a disability as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act. Copies of the agenda are provided at no cost and agenda back-up materials are available at the per page copy cost. If you wish to be added to the mailing list to receive a copy of the agenda, request must be provided to the Commission Secretary in writing.

The City of Lake Forest mailing address is City Council Chambers, 100 Civic Center Drive Lake Forest, California.
Phone: (949) 461-3400. FAX (949) 461-3511

CERTIFICATION: I, Irena Phillips, Commission Secretary of the Lake Forest Planning Commission hereby certify that the foregoing agenda was posted for public review on July 26, 2023.

Irena Phillips
Commission Secretary

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