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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-19-2011 NAHPage 1 of 5 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 19, 2011 REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner O'Neal expressed his concerns regarding the reorganization process conducted at the previous Planning Commission meeting. City Attorney Leibold explained the reorganization process to the Commission. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairperson Jordan led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairperson Jordan Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Commissioner Mendoza Absent: None Also present: City Manager Brady, Planning Manager Morelion, City Attorney Leibold, Associate Planner Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) (1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): • June 7, 2011 Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 7, 2011, Motion was approved 5 -0. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS) 2) Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -01 — A request to establish a live music dancing and entertainment venue within the lounge restaurant and the poolside of the existing Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino located at 20930 Malaga Road. Recommendation: Adopt a resolution permitting the proposed live entertainment within the lounge, restaurant, and poolside area of the existing Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino property, based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. He announced that staff received a letter on July 13, 2011, addressed to the Mayor and City Council in opposition to the proposed use. The resident was concerned with the noise levels that will be generated by live entertainment. REQUEST TO SPEAK Jackie Gibson, resident near the Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino, indicated she is in opposition of the proposed use due to the potential noise level it would generate. Ms Gibson inquired if the Planning Commissioners reviewed the site plan prior to making the decision to approve or disapprove the use. The Commissioners stated that they viewed the site plan and the location prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Vice Chairperson Jordan stated that the Commission was made aware that there were homes within 300 feet of the project. Ms. Gibson submitted signatures from other neighbors opposing the proposed use. The applicant, Greg Barton, Director of Operations of the Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino, addressed the concerns of the homeowners, as well as those presented by Ms. Gibson in her letter. The applicant stated that he would be happy to work with Ms. Gibson, as well as the local residents, and take them on a tour of the facility to show their future expansion plans. The applicant and the Commission discussed noise decibels. The applicant also stated that he was unaware of any complaints made from residents or other nearby hotel patrons in the past. The applicant requested to modify Condition No. 13 to extend the hours of entertainment from 10:00 P.M. to 11:30 p.m. for outside entertainment. Commissioner O'Neal asked how many employees are employed by the Casino. The applicant indicated 226. Ms. Deborah Bryant, resident near the Lake Elsinore Hotel and Casino inquired if the City has a Noise Ordinance? City Manager Brady explained the noise standards permitted by the Code for both commercial and residential zones. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011 Page 3 of 5 Commissioner Morsch asked the applicant about new construction at the Hotel and Casino. The applicant informed him that it is a remodel project which is an expansion of the bar and lounge area. The Commission discussed the noise levels identified in the Code. City Attorney Leibold clarified the City's Code regarding the Noise Ordinance and the proposed use. There was discussion by the applicant and the Commission to modify Conditions 6, 10, 11, 13, and 15. The Commission agreed that the item would be brought back to the Commission after Labor Day. Motion by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -23, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -01, based upon the findings in the Staff Report with the Conditions as presented with modifications to Condition No. 6, to require commencement of the use and delete reference to building permits, Condition No. 10 to be limited to outside entertainment twice a month during the summer, starting Memorial Day weekend, and concluding on Labor Day weekend with no time limit with respect to indoor events which could occur year around, Condition No. 11 will be revised to reflect the requirements of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Section 17.176.060 A4, and that the hours of operation in Condition No. 13 be changed to 11:30 p.m. for poolside area events and be kept as noted as 2:00 a.m. for the indoor events, and changes to Condition No. 15 to require review by the Planning Commission at the Planning Commission meeting at the end of September or the first meeting in October; Motion was approved 5 -0. BUSINESS ITEMS 3) Reorganization of the Planning Commission Commissioner Mendoza nominated Vice Chairperson Jordan as Chairperson Motion was made by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to nominate Vice Chairperson Jordan as Chairperson. Motion was approved 5 -0. Chairperson Jordan nominated Commissioner Mendoza as Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Mendoza declined due to the shift change of his work schedule. Commissioner Mendoza nominated Commissioner O'Neal as Vice Chairperson. Motion was made by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to nominate Commissioner O'Neal as Vice Chairperson. Motion was approved 5 -0. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011 Page 4 of 5 STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo provided the Capital Improvement Program update. Planning Manager Morelion answered questions regarding Xeriscape landscaping, and historical structures in the City. City Manager Brady thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his leadership for the past year, and congratulated Chairperson Jordan, and Vice Chairperson O'Neal. He also noted that in addition to Director Seumalo's Capital Improvement Program update, that the work on Diamond Drive will start on Monday, July 25, 2011, to rehabilitate Diamond Drive between Mission Trail and the off ramps of Interstate 15 freeway. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Mendoza thanked the Commission for nominating him as Vice Chairperson but due to his work hours, declined. He indicated that with the enthusiasm and diligence of Chairperson Jordan and Vice Chairperson O'Neal, the City will go in the right direction, and with Planning Manager Morelion on board, the focus will be on the General Plan Update. Vice Chairperson O'Neal thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his service on the Commission. Commissioner Morsch congratulated Chairperson Jordan and Vice Chairperson O'Neal. He also thanked Commissioner Gonzales for his service on the Commission, and staff for doing a great job on the Lake Elsinore and Hotel Casino project. Chairperson Jordan thanked the Commission for appointing her as Chairperson and congratulated Vice Chairperson O'Neal. Commissioner Mendoza inquired about the status of the Motocross Track. City Manager Brady indicated that the new applicant is continuing the use as a Motocross Facility and is following the Conditions of Approval that the Planning Commission previously approved. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. i� OC Shelly Jor a Vice Chairperson Attest: bert A. Brady City Manager