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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-07-2011 NAHPage 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2011 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gonzales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gonzales Vice Chairman Mendoza Commissioner Jordan Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: None Also present: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office Specialist Porche'. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): a) April 19, 2011 b) May 3, 2011 Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April 19, 2011, and May 3, 2011; Motion passed by 4 -0 -1 vote with Vice Chairman Mendoza abstaining because he was not present at those meetings. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2) Commercial Design Review No 2011 -01; A request to establish and operate a 5.065 square foot Pharmacy and Medical Office Facility located at 16746 Lakeshore Drive (APN: 378 - 290 -005) Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan; and, b. Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Commercial Design No. 2011 -01 to construct a 5,065 square foot pharmacy and medical office complex along with associated onsite improvements, based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. He informed the Commission of a revised set of Engineering Conditions and noted the applicant also received the revised Conditions. Mr. John Rouzi, of RX Pharmacy, addressed the Commission. Chairman Gonzales inquired as to handicap parking. Pablo Paredes, applicant, indicated there is enough handicap parking according to the Code. Commissioner O'Neal addressed some problems with the design including the monument sign and landscaping. He indicated that he would like to see zeroscape and drought tolerant landscaping. Mr. Paredes responded to Commissioner O'Neal's concerns. Commissioner Mendoza had concerns about emergency vehicle circulation. Mr. Paredes addressed Commissioner Mendoza's concerns. Commissioner Mendoza indicated that construction hours should be Monday through Friday and no weekend construction. He inquired as to the Design Review Board. City Manager Brady stated that the Design Review Board staff consists of staff representatives from Planning, Redevelopment Agency, Engineering, and Building and Safety. Commissioner Jordan asked what the hours of operation would be. Mr. Paredes stated 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sunday. She asked staff to update the landscaping guidelines to Code and also asked for color renderings of future projects. She also stated that Condition No. 23 was incomplete. Commissioner Morsch indicated that he had concerns about the architecture on the top of the building and agreed with Commissioner Mendoza regarding Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011 Page 3 of 5 construction days and hours. He discussed drainage plan problems to satisfy the Water Quality Management Plan requirements. Mr. Paredes stated that their Civil Engineer is working on this. Commissioner Morsch indicated that he thinks that there are too many driveways within 340 feet near Stater Bros. Public Works Director Seumalo addressed his concerns. Chairman Gonzales indicated that he has no problem with the design but was concerned about the traffic going in and out of the parking lot and asked Director Seumalo if there have been traffic studies on this. Director Seumalo indicated that the Traffic Engineers have reviewed this and there are no problems. The Commission stated that it is a good project and asked for zeroscape landscaping. Vice Chairman Mendoza requested amending Condition No. 7 regarding construction activity hours. Mr. Paredes agreed. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -04, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings of consistency with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for the Commercial Design Review Development (APN: 378 - 290 -005). Motion was made by Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -15, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -01 to allow for the design and development for a Medical Complex (APN: 378 - 290 -005) and include modifications to the Conditions with regards to the hours of construction and the zeroscape requirement. 3) General Plan Conformity Determination for proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2011 -2016 Recommendation: a. Adopt a resolution finding that the Capital Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan. b. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and the Planning Commission a resolution to the City Council as required by Section 65401 of the Government Code. Public Works Director Seumalo presented the Staff Report. Chairman Gonzales asked about street improvements to be made on Gunnerson Street. The Director indicated that it is a million dollar project. The street needs to be reconstructed Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011 Page 4 of 5 from Riverside Drive to Lakeshore Drive and indicated that they are looking for funding to pave the entire street and noted that the project doesn't need to be approved by Caltrans. Commissioner Jordan asked about annual asphalt pavement maintenance and funding. Director Seumalo indicated that the program is funded by Measure A. Commissioner O'Neal suggested to Director Seumalo that the speed limit on Gunnerson needed to be changed because the current speed limit is unsafe. Director Seumalo indicated that he would follow up with the Traffic Engineer to do a Sight Distance Study. Commissioner O'Neal also suggested putting a weight limit on Nichols Road. Director Seumalo stated that he would speak to the Traffic Engineer and report back to the Commission. Commissioner O'Neal also suggested a traffic light be installed at Canyon Hills and Sage for safety reasons. Director Seumalo indicated that staff is working with the School District regarding better traffic circulation in front of schools. Commissioner Morsch requested that the City make Public Records data accessible on the Internet. Director Seumalo indicated that he would follow up with the City Clerk. Commissioner Morsch asked if T- Mobile can replace the light fixtures at Tuscany Hills Park rather than the City. City Manager Brady indicated yes. Commissioner Morsch asked about the Summerhill Park equipment, and wanted to know if it was a firm bid for play equipment. Director Seumalo stated it was a cost estimate and would follow up the Director of Parks and Recreation. Commissioner Morsch asked about asphalt improvements for Summerhill. Director Seumalo stated that it is on the radar and the City still needs to find funding. Vice Chairman Mendoza asked if the Fire Department is funded to enclose a workout facility. City Manager Brady indicated that the actual enclosure was part of the Capital Project in the City and the equipment would be something that the Fire Department would pay for themselves. Commissioner Jordan asked why some of the line items had contingencies. Director Seumalo indicated that all of the construction items should have contingency line items and stated that he would review the program to confirm this. Motion was made by Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -16, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, finding that the Capital Improvement Program conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan and direct staff to forward a copy of the report and the Planning Commission Resolution to the City Council. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2011 Page 5 of 5 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo presented the Capital Improvement Program update. City Manager Brady indicated that the new Planning Manager, Warren Morelion, will be starting with the City on Monday, June 13, 2011. He has 13 years of experience and has worked at the City of Rancho Cucamonga and the City of Chino. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold had no comments. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Morsch asked Director Seumalo when the new boat launch would be completed. Director Seumalo answered before April 2012. Commissioner O'Neal stated that he and his kids were participating in the Historic Downtown Riverwalk and nature trail. Commissioner Mendoza asked if the Ready Mix site at 4 corners was cleaned up and restored. City Manager Brady indicated that they removed the equipment and would follow up with Building and Safety staff. Commissioner Mendoza thanked the Sheriffs Department for coordinating parking at Diamond Stadium for high school graduation, and congratulated John Herrera, the City's Information Technology Technician, for obtaining his Master's Degree. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Gonzales adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. ohn Gonzales Chairman Attest: ert A. Brady Manager