CAMPO/LAKE MORENA PLANNING GROUP MEETING

LAKE MORENA COMMUNITY CHURCH
29765 OAK DRIVE
CAMPO. CA. 91906
7:00 PM Monday, February 26, 2007

Final Agenda    

The public is welcome to the monthly meetings of the Campo/Lake Morena Planning Group, which is the County-sponsored link between the community and the County dealing with planning and land use.  Members of the public will be given the opportunity to speak regarding any item on the agenda.  In addition, during Public Discussion, members of the community will be given the opportunity to address other matters pertaining to land use issues in our area.  No action or vote may be taken on items not on the agenda.  The final agenda will be posted 72 hours prior to the meeting and may be found at the Campo Post Office, Cameron Corners Market, La Posta Diner and the Lake Morena Market.

I.     PLEDGE.

II.     ROLL CALL:    1. L. Johnson,  2. B. Esry,  3.  __________4. R. Northcote,  5. B. Shea,   6. W. Slaff,     7. S. Driscoll,  8. P. Noblitt ,    9,  J.Carmody

III.     Seating of new member Denise Morse for seat number 3.  On January 31, 2007 the Board of Supervisors approved Denise’s seating - replacing the seat vacated by Robert Kreger.

IV.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve minutes for meeting of January 22, 2007

V.     CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:

a.       The Planning Group has received a copy of a letter from MERIT to Supervisor Jacob thanking the Board for approving the amendments to the Groundwater Ordinance, but at the same time voicing serious concerns about County’s groundwater management.

b.       Donna Tisdale has sent us a copy of her email correspondence with Mark McPherson, Chief Land and Water Division of the Department of Environmental Health regarding questions she had on the new Border Patrol facility on Highway 80 dealing with water quality concerns.

c.       We have received copies of correspondence between Kerstin Lanham, a Campo Hills resident, and county regarding the problems she is having with the large oak tree on or adjacent to her property.  There seems to be no buffer around the tree, and her HOA is insisting she water her grass even though this could be dangerous to the health of the oak.  A lack of a proper drainage plan, she believes, could also pose a threat to her home.

d.       We have received a copy of the 4^th quarter 2006 billing for use of the Community center for our meeting in the amount of $1380.00

e.       A reminder to all Planning Group members – you must file form 700 no later than March 1^st.  If you did not receive a copy to file, please contact county.

f.        The Campo/Lake Morena Business Association has sent us a copy of a letter they sent to Supervisor Jacob supporting reduction of TIF fees for Edgar Arizpe’s taco shop application in the village , similar to the consideration now being given to Doug Wright for his proposed market.  We then received a copy of County’s reply stating they cannot negotiate the fee, but are allowed to use alternative methods of determining how much the fee should be.  Doug Wright will be submitting the required information, which may allow county to recalculate the fee, and suggests the “taco shop” consider taking similar action.

g.       The Campo/Lake Morena Business Association has sent us a copy of an economic revitalization and retention survey they will be sending around to various businesses in the community.  They will share their results with this group.

h.       Pass out copies of current circulation maps.

VI.     COMMITTEES/LIAISON REPORTS:

a.       Camp Lockett Park (Chair – R. Northcote)
A.     Status update (2 min)

b.       County Trails – Shirley Driscoll
A.     Status update (2 min)

c.       Disaster Preparedness Meeting  – L. Johnson, Liaison
A. Status update (2 min)

d.       Comprehensive Ground Water Study - (Co-chairs L. Johnson & J. Carmody) 
A.     Status update (2 min)
B.     Discussion and vote regarding disbanding this subcommittee

e.       Wireless Communications – Bob Shea, Liaison
A.     Status update (2 min)

f.        Transportation/Jacumba Crossing – Bob Shea, Liaison 
A.     Status update (2 min)

                  g.    Discussion and vote on creating a new liaison position to work with various “safety” groups in the community, (i.e. Fire, Sheriff, Boarder Patrol, etc.)

VII.           EXPENSES:

a.       Please report any valid expenses.

VIII.        OLD BUSINESS: 

a.       A reminder that Star Ranch will be giving a presentation on their new proposal for their project next month.  The presentation and discussion will last one hour.

b.      Glen Webber of Freedom Ranch will give a presentation on their future plans (Presentation & Q&A 30 min.)

c.       Consideration, discussion and vote on supporting Dr. Ponce’s letter to Supervisor Dianne Jacob regarding the Guideline for Determining Significance and Report Format and Content Requirements – Groundwater Resources. This support could extend to the Boulevard Planning Group’s response/support to said letter. (30 min)

d.      FYI – St Vincent de Paul has received notice from county that the review of the proposed Final EIR and Response to Comments are not complete and more information is needed.  DPLU now shows a date of June 2007 as the earliest this project could complete final documents and get to a Project Hearing Decision.

e.       FYI - We have received notice the Planning Commission approved by a vote of 6-0 the extension of the Buckman Springs Borrow Pit major use permit modification.  This is the same modification we approved last month.

IX.     NEW BUSINESS

a.       None

X.     PUBLIC DISCUSSION.

XI.     ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT MEETING  -- March 26, 2007

XII.     ADJOURNMENT

Any questions or items for the Planning Group should be sent to Chairwoman Bev Esry, Campo/Lake Morena Planning Group, 1883 Marc Trl., Campo CA 91906. Tel. # (619) 478-5034 E-mail:  bevesry@hughes.net.This agenda as well as the minutes of the Planning Group are available via email to anyone who wants them. Please e-mail Bev Esry to be put on the distribution list.