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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-06-2011 NAHPage 1 of 8 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: Commissioner Mendoza Also present: 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): a. May 17, 2011 b. June 21,2011 c. August 2, 2011 Motion by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 17, June 21, and August 2, 2011; motion passed by 4 -0 vote. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06 —A request to establish a Recycling Collection Facility consisting of 2,356 square feet of leased space within the Alesco Skypark Business Park located at 31949 Corydon Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 2 of 8 Street, Unit 160 (continued from the Planning Commission meeting of August 2, 2011) Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011 - and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06 for the proposed "Recycling Collection Facility" based on the findings, exhibits, and proposed conditions of approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. The owner, Alan Young of Skypark Corydon LLC addressed the Commission Commissioner Morsch inquired about assigned parking spaces in front of the units. Mr. Young stated that there was no need to have assigned parking spaces because there is more than enough parking for all of the units and noted that the issue they had was that the Automotive Shop was storing their customer's cars in the parking spaces and the customers were not picking them up right away. However, they have resolved this issue. Vice Chairperson O'Neal inquired if Unit's 140 and 150 were occupied. Mr. Young stated that those suites were being occupied by HDT for storage only of military items such as parachutes, deployable aircraft hangers, etc. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that he was glad to see that Mr. Young took care of the issue of unapproved signs at the location that was discussed at the previous Planning Commission meeting. He stated that if staff is okay with the vacant units being used for storage than he is fine with this, and will approve the modification to the conditions. Chairperson Jordan stated that her question was answered regarding parking Commissioner Gonzales inquired as to the protocol for items brought to the facility by customers that contain copper, or are fire hydrants, manhole covers, etc., due to possible theft. The applicant stated that they work closely with the Police Department regarding such items. Commissioner Morsch stated that the industry is governed by rules and regulations regarding such items. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -26, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -06; Motion passed 4 -0. 3. Residential Design Review No's 2006 -13 2009 -03 & 2010 -05 (Modification) — A request to change the Conditions of Approval pertaining to hours of construction operation for the Pardee Homes projects located within Phase 5 of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 3 of 8 Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the requested changes to conditions relating to construction hours and activity for Residential Design Review No.'s 2006 -13, 2009 -03, and 2010 -05. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report The applicant, Mike Taylor of Pardee Homes addressed the Commission and requested to amend the conditions of approval to allow for construction on Saturday's, consistent with the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. Commissioner Gonzales stated that he has no problem modifying the conditions of approval. Although, since they are trying to reduce the noise level on Saturdays, he requested that they do not bring in the big trucks on Saturdays. Commissioner Morsch stated that Pardee Homes has been a responsible builder in the community and did a great job with the outreach to citizens and supports the project. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated Pardee Homes has been extremely responsible and has no problem amending the conditions. Chairperson Jordan stated that she has no problem amending the conditions and appreciates the business that Pardee Homes has brought to the community. Motion was made by Chairperson Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to modify the Conditions of Approval; Motion passed 4 -0. 4. Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -05 and Conditional Use Permit No 2011 -05 — A request to modify /update the building architecture and site design of the existing McDonald's Drive -thru Restaurant at 31650 Mission Trail Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011 - recommending to the City Council approval to adopt findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), Resolution No. 2011 - recommending to the City Council approval of Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -05, and Resolution No. 2011- approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011- 05. This recommendation is based on the findings, exhibits, and conditions of approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 4 of 8 Vice Chairperson O'Neal commended staff for their work tying in the ball park stadium theme for the design at this location. Commissioner Morsch stated that the site plan shows 61 spaces, although he counted 63 spaces with three handicapped. He noted that the site plan needs to be corrected to reflect this. Brian Hardy of McDonalds Corporation addressed the Commission. He stated that the outdoor play area will eventually be replaced with landscape and an outdoor patio. Ron Underwood, Architect for Bickel Underwood, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Morsch stated that the new architecture at McDonalds and the new Walgreens fits well with the gateway to the ball park. He asked if the additional merging lane at the drive -thru would be a problem. Mr. Underwood stated that the additional lane worked well at other McDonalds locations and should work well at this location. Commissioner Morsch asked if there is a fire sprinkler system. Mr. Underwood stated that the Building Department requires it. Commissioner Morsch requested that the applicant work with the Landscape Architect to conceal the double detector's check valves, as well as the transformer on Mission Trail. Mr. Underwood stated that they would work on enhancing the landscape around those areas. Commissioner Gonzales asked if the "Acknowledgment of Conditions of Approval" form was signed. Mr. Underwood stated that he would sign and turn in after the meeting. Commissioner Gonzales asked if they would be open during construction. Mr. Underwood stated that the lobby or the drive thru would be open during construction. Chairperson Jordan stated that the architecture looks great. Motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -27, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adoption of findings that the project known as Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -05 is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP); Motion passed 4 -0. Motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Vice Chairperson O'Neal to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -28, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending the City Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2011 -05, for the modification of the building architecture and site improvements for the McDonald's drive -thru Restaurant located at 31650 Mission Trail. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -29, a Resolution of the Planning Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 5 of 8 Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -05 for the modification of the existing drive -thru lane and outdoor dining area in conjunction with the McDonalds Restaurant located at 31650 Mission Trail. 5. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -02 and a Minor Design Review — A request to install five equipment cabinets and six wireless antenna panels concealed behind a screen wall on the roof of an existing office building located at 506 West Graham Avenue for the design of a Wireless Antenna Facility Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011 - adopting MSHCP Consistency Findings, Resolution No. 2011 - approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -02 and Resolution No. 2011- approving a Minor Design Review for the design of a Wireless Antenna Cellular Facility based on the findings, exhibits, and conditions of approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report. Mr. Coury clarified that the equipment cabinets are going to occupy a space on the 2 nd floor of the building and the 6 panels will be concealed in the towers, and noted that the height of the towers, including the building is a maximum of 30 feet 2 inches. Alexander Lew of Metro PCS addressed the Commission. Chairperson Jordan asked why the screening is not going continuously around the building. Mr. Lew stated that when working with staff, it was deemed that the screen wall didn't need to go all the way to the back. Chairperson Jordan asked if the antennas are going to be protruding above the screen wall. Mr. Lew stated no and indicated that they would be placed in boxes and would not be visible from the street level. Chairperson Jordan stated that they did a very nice job incorporating the screen wall with the existing building architecture. Commissioner Morsch asked if putting the antennas behind the parapet wall would attenuate the signal strength. Mr. Lew stated that they are using an RF transparent material and described the signal strength. Motion was made by Commissioner Gonzales, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -30, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting findings that the project is consistent with the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan ( MSHCP); Motion passed 4 -0. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 6 of 8 Motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Gonzales to approve Resolution No. 2011 -31, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -02; Motion passed 4 -0. Motion was made by Commissioner Morsch, seconded by Chairperson Jordan to approve Resolution No. 2011 -32, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving a Minor Design Review for the Metro PCS Telecommunications Facility at 506 West Graham Avenue; Motion passed 4 -0. 6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07 — A request to establish and operate a Psychic Reader Business within an existing 407 square foot building located at 31715 Mission Trail. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011 - and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07 for the proposed "Psychic Reading" establishment based on the findings, exhibits, and proposed conditions of approval. Associate Planner Resendiz presented the staff report. The applicant, Rosie Marks, addressed the Commission. Commissioner Morsch stated that in the Resolution, the Commission is being asked to approve a Psychic Reading Establishment as a conditional use within the Neighborhood Commercial C -1 zoning district and inquired if this requires a modification of the Municipal Code. Planning Manager Morelion stated that the City's Development Code has a provision that allows the Planning Commission to add Psychic Reading Establishments to the list of conditionally permitted uses in the Neighborhood Commercial zone if it is determined that the use has similar characteristics as other uses conditionally permitted in the zone. The Planning Division keeps a history of files on record. City Attorney Leibold confirmed this information. Commissioner Gonzales asked Ms. Marks if her business is by appointment only. Ms. Marks stated that this was correct. Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked if Ms. Marks had signage at her business. Ms. Marks stated that she hasn't placed any signs up yet, although there is an area for a change of face sign. Commissioner Morsch suggested that the Psychic Reader business be compatible with the new architecture of McDonalds and the new Walgreens theme "Gateway to the Ball Park ". Motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Chairperson Jordan to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -33, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 7 of 8 the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Psychic Reading Establishments as a conditional use within the Neighborhood Commercial (C -1) zoning district and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07; Motion passed 4 -0. BUSINESS ITEMS 7. Appointment from the Planning Commission to the City Council Subcommittee to create Boat Dock Standards Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission nominate a member to serve on the City Council's subcommittee to create boat dock standards along with a member of the Public Safety Advisory Committee. Planning Manager Morelion stated the Planning Commission to appoint a Commissioner to the Boat Dock Standards Subcommittee. Commissioner Morsch volunteered for the position. Commissioner Morsch requested an alternate. Vice Chairperson O'Neal volunteered to be an alternate. Motion was made by Chairperson Jordan, seconded by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, to appoint Commissioner Morsch to be on the Boat Dock Standards Subcommittee, and Vice Chairperson O'Neal to be the alternate; Motion passed 4 -0. Planning Manager Morelion stated that the next Boat Dock Standards Subcommittee meeting will be held on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Gonzales pointed out to Public Works Director Seumalo that there are big holes surrounding all of the manholes on Hunco Way. Director Seumalo stated that they are in the process of pulling the bond for the project. Commissioner Morsch stated that the new Walgreens is open and they will be having a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on October 8, 2011. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that his book is done. Chairperson Jordan commended the Planning Division for their hard work. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. STAFF COMMENTS None. Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011 Page 8 of 8 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. IW Vb Shelly Jorda Chairperson Attest: bbert A. Bra ity Manager