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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-17-2010 NAHPage 1 of 8 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 17, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gonzales called the regular meeting of the Lake Elsinore Planning Commission held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. PRESENT: Chairman Gonzales, Vice-Chairman Mendoza, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner O'Neal ABSENT: None Also present: City Manager Brady, Assistant City Attorney Mann Staff members present included: Senior Planner Harris, Planning Consultant Coury, Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office Specialist Porche' CALL TO ORDER (6:00 P.M.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner O'Neal. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gonzales Vice-Chairman Mendoza Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 2 of 8 • June 15, 2010 MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, and seconded by Vice- Chairman Mendoza to approve the June 15, 2010 Planning Commission Minutes, including the red-lined changes. AYES: Gonzales, Mendoza, Morsch, O'Neal NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Jordan PUBLIC HEARING(S) (2) Motocross Facility Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the outstanding Conditions of Approval and direct staff as deemed appropriate. City Manager Brady indicated that this item was continued from the previous meeting and asked Senior Planner Harris to provide an update as to what transpired since the last meeting. Senior Planner Harris provided an update regarding the Motocross Facility and indicated that the applicant, Mr. Hiner, had adequate time to address the non-compliance issues. He stated that Mr. Hiner said that he has no intension of re-opening the park and a large majority of the non-compliant Conditions will be addressed prior to re-opening the facility. He distributed to the Commission an authorized letter by the owner giving Mr. Hiner permission to speak on his behalf. REQUEST TO SPEAK David Masters gave his name and address. He indicated that the Motocross Facility is a good fit for the City and would like the Motocross Facility to continue running. Chairman Gonzales requested clarification from Assistant City Attorney Mann regarding the authorized letter by the owner that was distributed to the Commission. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 3 of 8 Assistant City Attorney Mann indicated that the Commission received a letter that was addressed to Matthew Harris from the property owner, Kris Kakkar, authorizing Randy Hiner to speak on behalf of Cereal Partners. He indicated that Mr. Hiner is able to offer opinions but does not have the right to sign for or address any of the Conditions of Approval within the CUP that require the property owner's approval. Commissioner Morsch requested that Senior Planner Harris add a Condition requiring that handouts be distributed to visitors of the park with information regarding rules of the park. City Manager Brady stated that Condition No. 11 will be revised to include Commissioner Morsch's statement. It was agreed by all Commissioners per Commissioner Morsch to revise Condition No. 11 to read; "Operator of the facility to prepare a handout for anyone entering the park which includes the rules of the park. City Manager Brady indicated that the CUP has already been approved and the Commission can either suspend, continue the review process, revoke, modify or just make the determination that the conditional use stands and once a new owner purchases the facility, he or she will have to comply with all outstanding Conditions. Chairman Gonzales suggested that this item be continued to a date uncertain until the new owners take over and take care of the outstanding Conditions. MOTION was made by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner O'Neal and unanimously carried to revise Condition No. 11 to read; "Operator of the facility to prepare a handout for anyone entering the park which includes the rules of the park". Also, the conditional use stands and once a new owner purchases the facility, he or she will have to comply with all outstanding Conditions. AYES: Gonzales, Mendoza, Jordan, Morsch, O'Neal NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Commissioner O'Neal asked if the facility is currently fenced off. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 4 of 8 Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the gate to the facility is closed and there is partial fencing at the facility but it is not secure. Commissioner O'Neal indicated that there could be liability issues for the City. Assistant City Attorney Mann indicated that the facility is on private property and the City is not liable unless the partial fencing poses a health and safety concern. If it does pose a health and safety concern then the City can act immediately to have the owner secure the property with fencing around the entire property. Commissioner O'Neal asked City Manager Brady if the City can require that there be a fence put around the property until it is re-opened or re- sold. City Manager Brady indicated that the City can determine if there is a nuisance at the property regarding safety issues and liability, and if so, the City can require that a fence be put around the property. Chairman Gonzales confirmed that the City will decide whether there is a nuisance at the property and go on from there. (3) Tentative Parcel Map No. 35135: A request to subdivide an existing 9.07 acre site into four (4) parcels and one (1) remainder within the General Plan Commercial (C-2) District Recommendation a. Adopt a resolution adopting findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan: and, b. Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of City Manager Brady provided an overview of the project and requested that Planning Consultant Coury review it with the Commission and answer questions. Planning Consultant Coury provided an overview of the project to the Commission and indicated that the applicant was present. He noted that there was a typo on the Resolution, JHL Consulting, Inc. was corrected to MHL Consulting, Inc. and indicated that it would be corrected on City Council Resolution as well. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 5 of 8 Vice-Chairman Mendoza stated his concern about the adequacy of existing spaces onsite. Commissioner O'Neal asked Planning Consultant Coury who the reciprocal agreement was with. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that the reciprocal agreement was with the adjacent property owner, Trevi Entertainment Center. Commissioner O'Neal stated to Mr. Coury that when Trevi Entertainment Center was approved, the Commission was concerned that if there was more development there would not be enough parking. He also indicated that letters were sent to the property owner to clean up the lots and the owner did not comply. Commissioner Jordan asked why it doesn't state in the Conditions of Approval, that the City requests the "Will Serve" letters prior to parcel map approval and indicated that it would be better to request this at final map or parcel map approval. Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the subdivision map process is dividing the land and that staff doesn't necessarily know what the land use is going to be. At Building Permit issuance, staff does know what the land use is, therefore, the water need is known and that is why staff does it in that sequence. Commissioner Jordan indicated that she didn't see a Traffic Control Plan in the engineering conditions and wanted to know if a Traffic Control Plan was required, Public Works Director Seumalo stated that staff reviewed the land division with no specific uses in mind. Commissioner Jordan asked if parking was considered. Planning Consultant Coury indicated that staff looked at it with concern but stated that there are no uses proposed with the map at this time and the only use that exists there is Trevi Entertainment Center. Vice-Chairman Mendoza noted that parcel no. 4 is part of Trevi so if they wanted to take it away, they could. The applicant, Matthew Liesemeyer of MHL Consulting, addressed the parking issue indicating that there was a consultant hired to do a traffic analysis for the entire complex, including Trevi Lanes, the Casino, the Theater and the Hotel and there were extra parking spaces identified. He stated that the amount of existing parking spaces onsite far exceeds Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 6 of 8 zoning requirements. He also addressed Condition No. 19 indicating that the 2nd plan check for the slope landscaping plans was submitted to the City's landscaping consultants so as to upgrade the existing slope landscaping along the property's Mission Trail frontage. Commissioner Morsch indicated that he would feel more comfortable if the Commission were to get a conceptual plan to show circulation of parking. He addressed issues regarding the lot configurations, street frontage, and that the tentative tract map does not show a 10 foot dedication. He also indicated that with what he reviewed, it is in violation of the General Plan. Planning Consultant Coury addressed the 10 foot dedication and stated that staff would review and follow-up with the Commission. Commissioner Morsch suggested that staff review the issues and return to the Commission with another tentative tract map that is in compliance along with an exhibit with a site plan that would demonstrate feasibility with the parking circulation, etc. Mr. Liesemeyer indicated that he prepared an exhibit but staff did not include it with the uses onsite. Commissioner O'Neal asked Mr. Liesemeyer to identify the parking issues of the development. Mr. Liesemeyer indicated that he would outline where the parking stalls will be allocated for uses onsite. Commissioner Morsch asked if the City is required to provide American Disabilities Act (ADA) access from Mission Trail to the Trevi Center and stated that he is mentioning this so that this can be incorporated into the next design. City Manager Brady indicated that constructed when Trevi was put in between the theater and Trevi Lanes. there was ADA access that was which is adjacent to the driveway Commissioner Morsch stated that there was no indication that it was ADA accessible and thinks the slope is too steep. Planning Consultant Coury requested clarification on the following: 1) Identify ADA access 2) Identify Parking and Conceptual Plan 3) Resolve the 100 foot frontage for the remaining parcel 4) Verify that the newly created parcels shall conform to the 25,000 sq. ft. minimum lot size requirement. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 7 of 8 MOTION was made by Commissioner Morsch, and seconded by Vice- Chairman Mendoza to continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 35135 to September 7, 2010, Planning Commission meeting. AYES: Gonzales, Mendoza, Jordan, Morsch NOES: O'Neal ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo indicated that the Lakeshore Drive Overlay project is going before City Council for consideration for awarding the bid on August 24t and construction is to start the first week of October. Also, there is a bid opening for the River Walk that will also go before City Council for consideration on August 24th Planning Consultant Coury had no comments. Senior Planner Harris indicated that a few of the Commissioners had questions regarding the status of the Lake Elsinore Casino sign that went to the Planning Commission and was denied and stated that the sign had been completely painted over. Office Specialist Porche' had no comments. City Manger Brady stated that the CUP that was considered for the Church and denied by the Planning Commission at the last Planning Commission meeting has been appealed and will be considered by the City Council on August 24, 2010. He also requested that the Commissioners pick up their Planning Commission Agenda/Packet at City Hall and Office Specialist Herrington will contact them once it is ready. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Morsch stated that he and his wife went to McVicor Park for a concert in the park last Saturday night and listened to the Silver Beatles which was a lot of fun. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2010 Page 8 of 8 Commissioner Jordan had no comments. Commissioner O'Neal had no comments. Vice-Chairman Mendoza had no comments. Chairman Gonzales had no comments. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS Assistant City Attorney Mann had no comments. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. i ~J John Gonzales Chairman Respectfully Submitted, Kristine Herrington Office Specialist Attest: 114 A/ ~ - 61obert A. Brady City Manager