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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
JANUARY 18, 2011
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Gonzales called the regular meeting of the
Commission held on Tuesday, January 18, 2011, to c
Cultural Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Els
PRESENT: Chairman Gonzales, Vice
Jordan, Commissioner Mc
ABSENT: None
Also present: City Manager Brady, City
Staff members present includf
Seumalo, and Office Specialist
The
Vice Chan F ; n Mendoza
'commiss'.�= rJcrdan
C S mi $ , her Morsch
Commissioner O'Neal
Absent: None.
AINN
e Elsinore Planning
at 6:00 p.m. in the
CA 92530.
Commissioner
Public Works Director
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES
None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
(1) Minutes for Special Joint Meeting of City Council and Planning
Commission
• November 16, 2010
Recommendation: Approval
MOTION was made by Commissioner J
Commissioner O'Neal, and unanimously c•
Minutes for Special Joint Meeting of Ci
Commission of November 16, 2010.
AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vic airman Mi
Commissioner Jorda ,1 mmissioner
Commissioner Oea ,
'N
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
(2)
• December 7,
seconded by
to approve the
it and Planning
3sio Jord- requested that a correction be made to the
g para h att bottom of page 6 of 18 to read: Commissioner
asked oor:Tvehicles have caught on fire inside the facility.
Commissio Jordan requested that a correction be made to the
paragraph a the top of page 15 of 18 to read: Commissioner Jordan
indicated that she wanted to make sure that it met minimum front yard
setback requirement.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated at the December 7, 2010, Planning
Commission meeting that there was graffiti on the City Council sign
located at Riverside Drive at 4 corners, and noted that it is still there.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by
Commissioner O'Neal, and unanimously carried to approve the
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(3)
Planning Commission Minutes of December 7, 2010, with
corrections.
AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Chairman Mendoza
Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch,
Commissioner O'Neal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Conditional Use Permit No. 2010: Are ue o e eblish and operate an
animal crematory facility within an existinw.1.ndustrial tdino located all
18345 Pasadena Street gdNE _
Recommendation:
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a. If it is determined th t the CC & ev�rn the subject property, staff
recommends that Commissi on eny Conditional Use Permit No.
2010 -07 for the ester josh and opetion of an animal
crematory facility with r�ari e indu I building.
WON,
b. If it is that the s do not govern the subject
prop , staff re Qmmen , $ hat the Commission consider all of the
evad ce prese �tl in the report and during the public
heat , t Jo eva a ethe x" findings necessary to approve the
S CUP arldeYr determination are justified.
ManaJ- �rady� ked Senior Planner Harris to review this Item with
Planning'C � : and answer any questions that the Commission
have.
provided an overview of the project.
Attorney; f%,A, John Lemmo, gave his name and address and indicated that
he was representing the applicant of Peaceful Paws. He stated that the
CC &Rs related to this subdivision are private land use controls, and stated
that this is a proceeding about the application and the standards
associated with the City's zoning Ordinance. The purpose of the zoning
Ordinance is for consistency for zoning within the City and within the M -1
zone, and as stated in the Staff Report, this use was already approved
within the City and within the zone and noted that it is important that they
are consistent with what the Commission has approved. He discussed the
legalities of the private land use controls, and indicated that the CC &Rs
are a private civil action.
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The applicant, Mr. Sarit Dhupa of Peaceful Paws, gave his name and
address. He indicated that they have been in this community for five (5)
years and are grateful to be in the City. He stated that they have grown
and are requesting to move into a new facility within a mile of where they
are located now. Their goal is to provide a dignified farewell to family pets
which they have been doing for the past five (5) years. He noted that the
business is not a garbage disposal /animal incineration, it is a cremation
facility. They have been good neighbors for five (5) years and haven't had
any complaints. They have had Air Quality Management District
Compliance visits frequently and their goal is to continue to grow and
develop in the community. 0 ",
Ms. Vivianne Villanueva Dhupa stated thaAll
� e wife of Sarit Dhupa
of Peaceful Paws. She reiterated what h sf said and indicated
that they have been good neighbors a appy to 1 11 6Jn the community.
They are consistently monitored by t r Quality Co eople and by
the City. She said she understa y people are hesrf, in having a
crematory in their community an= at peo may have ��ear of the
unknown but cremation is a green j'esour - d is better than burying,
landfills, and rendering p lants. She staei at they would appreciate the
Commission's approval fQraGonditional- Permit because they want to
continue providing a d ell for beloved family pet. She
respectively corrected Mr. Harp ent i ting that they deal with
a lot of humane �,v. eties ands kn «; S. .9% of their pets come
from private , "t .o . s. It pet o Vs choice to receive the
remains b They a the n to receive an urn back or to scatter
the rema' t sea an thing is own away in dumpters or the trash.
Mr. sseeb �i AgarSe and address. He stated that he
r .fit Urb' S5 rossroads, Inc., the firm that prepared the air quality
an healfh "�sse,e11t studies for the project and indicated that the
project find ings�h re v I below the South Coast Air Quality Management
1 trict's threshes plds TWE hese types of projects and would not trigger any
slgbficcant im acs He also indicated that SCAQMP has reviewed their
t chr1,L, I studie d concurs with their findings and would answer any
questio 'hat ommission may have.
Commissio a Jordan referred to Table 3.3 regarding existing air quality in
the Staff Report and asked why the study was taken in a different city and
not in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Mr. Qureshi indicated that the reason why the Study was not done in Lake
Elsinore was because the Air Quality Management District does not
provide the data for every monitoring station.
Commissioner Jordan requested clarification of the days and hours of
operation of the project should it get approved.
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Mr. Qureshi indicated that the reason why they operate twelve (12) hours
a day seven (7) days a week is that this represents the maximum allowed
under the permit that is currently on file with the Air Quality District and
stated this represents a conservative estimate of all of the emissions and
activities that occur.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that their permit allows them to be open 7 days a
week although they are normally open 5 days a week, Monday through
Friday. Under other circumstances, if needed, the facility is open on
weekends for an hour or less due to the death of a pet.
Chairman Gonzales asked how long it takes to Gf'Eeme a small cat or dog.
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Mr. Dhupa described the cremation pros s , a length of time it
takes for cremation.
Chairman Gonzales asked how
Mr. Dhupa indicated that a horse
or dog.
Mr. Dhupa indicated
horses and their m
haven't opted to
whole orocess f a e
C
take to cremafta horse.
to cremate` than a cat
for years to cremate
nals of that size but
nt. He noted that the
f�17
at the
er Dut `1t
Dn of vans
because
if they would be cremating horses
I that theyra a not planning on cremating horses
i;Haddressed that issue. It is something that they may
Wt ,,alter anything. He explained the particulate of
nits and stated that the emission in a horse is very
are lean.
Ofsch asked if the facility has scrubbers that treat the
they leave the facility.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that there are very few emissions and explained that
it is not total incineration; they have very sophisticated equipment that
reduces the amount of emissions and he requested that Mr. Qureshi
explain the technical data.
Mr. Qureshi explained the process of the emissions, and indicated that the
emissions that come out are not pure but filtered and noted that the
equipment that Mr. Dhupa utilizes at the facility is Mathews International
which is a leading and cutting edge firm that manufactures cremation
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equipment. All of their equipment has emission controls on the stacks
which is a requirement not only from the Air Resources Board but also by
the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
Commissioner Morsch asked if they are subject to annual or semi - annual
inspections of the emissions in the facility.
Mr. Qureshi indicated that the Air Quality Management District has the
authority to come whenever they chose for random site visits and
frequently come unannounced or if any complaints are made.
Commissioner Morsch asked how many comp) ^ "'have been filed within
the past five (5) years since the existing facility h s een in operation.
Mr. Qureshi indicated that to his kno ge, no c aints have been
filed. They have done a thorough ds review fr the Air Quality
Management District using their h y information dat se and there
were zero (0) results.
REQUESTS TO SPEAK
Mr. Carl Johnson of Near - "'r
he was the original develope
bought the land h reviewed
something on th'ble�\ t the
CC &Rs met,`g l h wh1they
development He revle, ' d thi
its naffiond address. He stated that
e a
land bdicated that when he first
th-hls attorney, and added
are cause they felt that the
:d to do as far as a quality type
issues regarding the CUP.
tiermai t # V zoning description (M -1) that
s e supposede is not intended as permitted.
2) a st that he read the CC &Rs and the exact use is not
3) He ke't*bll of the owners that bought property in this
are nd they do not want this animal crematory there.
He indicated ft the owners that bought the property knew what they
were buyip because the CC &Rs are on every Title Report on that
property a believes that the Commission should uphold the request
of the rest of the property owners and not allow this use.
Commissioner Jordan asked what the penalty is, if the CUP is approved
and Mr. Dhupa opens the facility.
Mr. Johnson indicated that there would be a lawsuit.
Commissioner Jordan asked why the other owners have a problem with
this use.
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Mr. Johnson indicated that it is a perception that the facility downgrades
the property.
Attorney, Mr. David Reynolds, gave his name and address. He indicated
that he was representing the owners of the Pasadena Business Park and
nine (9) of the owners have bought buildings approximately four (4) or five
(5) years ago in what was then a new business park. He stated that
based upon the CC &Rs and the zoning that existed for that property; the
CC &Rs that were filed in 1986 as Matthew Harris indicated specifically
prohibited the dumping, disposal, and incineration of reduction, garbage,
and dead animals on this property. Under th � unicipal Code, uses
permitted in the M -1 district shall maintain a erior environment free
from odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, etc.
He noted that CC &Rs recorded on the
all owners and subsequent owners
notice that those obligations and .fir ;
adjoining owners of this property °t c
agreed to restrict when they bough
that Mr. Harris stated that the CC &Rs
allowing this use in a lig, zone
K'g"w perty, run Xviola perty and
nership erty upon
exist and ne existing
to this� se twhat they
K\ elopment. a indicated
i an d run with the land and
the zoning requirements of
use is allowed, there will
the Municipal Code of La and
be a lawsuit filed.
Chairman
property.
Mr. D
for
at the CC &Rs for that
re not CC &Rs for a particular block,
he was not aware of the CC &Rs at
rscl,,,,,asked if he had taken this up with the Title
this was not disclosed in the Title Report.
Mr. 11 pa indic `° that this issue was just raised a day ago, and stated
that th ill -up with the Title Company regarding this issue. He
wanted t flat there has never been any notice given to the applicant
that there ha not been a violation of the CC &Rs for what he is applying
for now, or at his existing property. He specified that the CC &Rs should
be interpreted by a court of law and that the Commission has discretion to
apply the City's Ordinance as they see fit.
Vice Chairman Mendoza asked how long the application process has
been in the works.
Mr. Dhupa indicated probably about four (4) months.
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Vice Chairman Mendoza asked Mr. Dhupa if within the past four (4)
months, were the CC &Rs disclosed to him.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that the Title Company did not come up with those
CC &Rs. They had one (1) day to research this and his understanding was
that through a 3 party, there are two (2) separate parts to the
development; one (1) of the CC &Rs is recorded, and the other isn't and
this parcel is in the CC &Rs that is not recorded and this is the reason they
didn't come up with Title.
Vice Chairman Mendoza asked if Mr. Dhupa needt� more time to come
up with a definitive answer.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that from his ers �°
p p p�ivie, y feel that they are
doing the right thing and that this is a pr' - t party motte�
Mr. Reynolds indicated that all c
area just got notice last week v
posted and that the applicant nev
(4) months to discuss whit they
property. He also stag Pat
process, there wouldn't hae�be�E
have known back then that WWas'
Chairman , !%poz 'A ed if
s wa n that oa.
previou
4re owners that have .% erty in the
the Notre of Public ring was
U
t to ,0 within the last four
t� the proposed use of the
i fil
if he ft d con
tacted them during this
s n Put aring because they would
n ttlation o CC &Rs.
Hearing got posted the
Senior Plan' a Hard i c ' ; d tha =er the City Clerk, the Notice of Public
Hearig wa x o so, the Notice of Public Hearing was
i nael = side usinesse thin a 300 foot radius, published in the
Press En ed a is ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission
W
eeting, an tedt the bulletin board at City Hall, all per the Code
pie -quirements Gb s•,
Mrs Hassle,gave his name and address. He indicated that he and
his wif6f own�a�% uilding in the complex immediately adjacent to the
crematonum �at)d stated that he knows it is a necessary service but their
business pi a beautiful park which raises the value of the City and it is
a place they can be proud of. He asked the Commission to not approve
this because he believes it will degrade the value of their property. He
noted that the smoke and fumes could raise health and safety issues to
the air quality.
Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Hassle why he feels that this use is going
to degrade the property value.
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Mr. Hassle indicated again that they have a beautiful park and spend
money to keep the landscaping and the streets up and indicated that it is a
very high class neighborhood which he thinks contributes to the City. He
said for a business to move in with the connotations that go with animal
incineration is not good for the City, the neighborhood, and the
surrounding areas.
Charles gave his first name only, and address. He indicated that he owns
a building that is next door to where they are planning on putting the
crematorium. He stated that he has fourteen (1Zagged ployees and asked
what they thought about this and they sai did not want the
crematorium next door to their building. He in that they were one
of the first businesses to come into the area rr a)�anted a business that
they can be proud of and do not like the idegof this; "
Cam Shan gave her name and
everything they owned to buy th
with the CC &Rs and are law abk
lover but is concerned about the
before they are cremated. .
She indicated that they sold
in this area afid' , Ahey comply
s the said shevfs -an animal
if the animals will be there
Ms. Kay Hassle introduced h'eFp
has not been mentioned is ethE
building. The b wns the uili
stated that th t of o
this park a e ve roud o
informed t reliable ' S Urce tha
the black s 3 We aoin. -t tk>e air.
indl' ` ed that that one thing that
>Dhupali "` ends to lease or buy the
as been repossessed. She
t ha nvested a lot of money into
She also indicated that they were
ation happens at night because of
GMs. Hass[e "f& her comment and indicated that they
= the property, they are not leasing and it is a
n a n the five (5) years that they have been in
a ne operated the crematory at night and 99.9% of
]one in broad daylight. They have never had any
them. He noted that within the first two (2) months of
Department came to the facility once or twice for
smoke which came from the human crematory.
Commissioner Jordan stated to Mr. Dhupa that she knows he spoke about
being a good neighbor but asked how he feels that the nine (9) neighbors
around him are in opposition of this.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that he understands how people feel about this and it
sounds potentially horrible but it is not. They are a discrete and
successful operation. He explained the procedures and indicated that is a
dignified disposal of someone's family member.
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Vice Chairman Mendoza stated that he knew that the facility has the
capabilities of cremating horses but confirmed with Mr. Dhupa that they
have no intensions of cremating them, and asked if that was correct.
Mr. Dhupa said this was correct.
Vice Chairman Mendoza asked Mr. Dhupa how the outcome of the
Commission's decision regarding the project will affect the escrow of the
building.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that if they don't get a C, =', they will have to
withdraw from the escrow process.
Commissioner Jordan asked for clarificatiON" f\andfin g and its
intent even though it was approved pre 'sfy.
City Attorney Leibold indicated th t not a per is not a
specified conditional use but then a catch all pIlows the
Planning Commission to evaluate sped' uhat it is
consistent with purpos es of the = ing and ultimately it is a
determination for the Pla ng Commiss o make. She stated that the
existing operation was al e of P in an M -1 zone which
doesn't mean that this pajriul" "� wa ion I -ound by that decision,
therefore, the C Ission hasfou st #hat this operation, given
its particular ^ nces an. arac erfics at that location was
consistent
I
Commisslo Jordr�sk�d Cltyjorney Leibold what the intent of the
M- 1.zQning is ai".9f
Epty Attorift %, ifYoC indicated that ultimately it is up to the Planning
ommission fo<&eva ua the technical reports with respect to odor, air
lit y, etc and' term t1;e °whether or not there are impacts, and also if at
t ask 1 tion this operation can operate in a manor that is
K� '.r•
compatible and sistent with the adjacent uses and the purpose of the
CUP is s't sp c. She also said that the CUP that is issued on Hunco
Way is A� that location.
Commissioner Jordan asked if this project is approved by the
Commission, will it set precedence for future M -1 s.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that the CUP is location specific and looks
at the adjacent uses and in order to approve the CUP, which is identified
in the Staff Report, there are six (6) mandatory findings that the Planning
Commission has to make to support the issuance of the CUP.
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Commissioner Morsch indicated that it is his experience that the governing
agency doesn't get involved with private CC &Rs and asked if the Planning
Commission has any purview over the CC &Rs.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that the CC &Rs are only one (1) factual bit
of information in the overall analysis and stated that staff felt that the
existence of the CC &Rs did affect the ability of the Planning Commission
to make the finding in Item E which is at the top of page 5 of the Staff
Report. This states that in approving the subject use at the specific
location, there will be no adverse effect on abutting property or the
permitted and normal use thereof and proceeded aplain this use.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he views those two (2) issues which
are the CC &Rs and the zoning issue and,1 elieve that approving this
would set precedence. He stated that applicant >> -Id go a long way
into selling their product into new neigq�§Koods and m a ,n some kind of
an agreement. He indicated that,�e`�'i gone by the fact and said it
was very clean and there was no Yidence of hat they are ping other
than a smokestack coming out of the _op of t e uilding so maybe there is
little justification, if any, for discrimina I ainst the use but that is up to
the applicant to let the adjo �_= i busines x ' ers know that they are good
neighbors. He stated that • els his is to go out ahead of time
to counsel their neighbors ha a do grand talk to them so that
it doesn't come t ...'s. He q tion - ffs ecommendation.
Senior Plane Harris icate t staff didn't analyze all of the uses in
the busir park to a what her uses were out there and didn't
evaluate hoWg# „would, ; ' of of uses in the park at that time.
cate�at he didn't see any Conditions with the
that the project spoke for itself and if there were
o the Air Quality Reports.
Mr Planner H"�'fis indicated that there are Conditions but they held off
InclucJj ,g the WVitions into the Staff Report until the Commission
decldedkhethefhis was appropriate to evaluate the use or recommend
denial wifWi ,eggfds to the CC &Rs.
Commissioner Morsch asked Senior Planner Harris how the Commission
could consider the project without looking at the Conditions, if they were in
a position to approve it.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that they would ask that the Commission to
continue this item and direct staff to bring forward the appropriate
resolutions on the categorical exemption for the CEQA determination and
the findings necessary to support the CUP with the appropriate
Conditions.
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Commissioner O'Neal apologized to Mr. Dhupa in advance for some of the
questions that he would be asking. He stated that Mr. Dhupa indicated
that he knew a lot of the Planning Commissioners and asked if he
recognized some of the faces that were in attendance at the meeting
when it was approved in 2005.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that he recognized more than half of the
Commissioners.
Commissioner O'Neal stated that this wasn't true because he was in
attendance of the Planning Commission meeting 'n 2.005 and none of the
other Commissioners were in attendance at the at that time.
Commissioner O'Neal asked the applicant 1he w �purchasing a larger
space so that they could do a larger voles f proces lugg.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that this %
space. He stated that their pri
a bigger building would allow a
Commissioner O'Neal
day.
u��
reason for move= _ 'into a larger
is to 1Rprove their ;.�siency and
eft` =''abduction.
p ts� they would be cremating a
Mr. Dhupa i
a day.
Commisst
cremating
under twenty (20) pets
Mr. Dhupa that they wouldn't be
7 te die `t aiev orse < needed but they are trying to be transparent
is what he imed they have been from the outset.
Commisc neeal stated to Mr. Dhupa that he appreciated the
informat'iot:ejt was trying to understand the nature of their business.
Commissi n'eY O'Neal stated to Mr. Reynolds that he realizes that the
legal documentation was distributed to the Commission in a timely
manner, but the signatures that were gathered protesting the crematorium
means very little to him.
Mr. Reynolds indicated that if there were letters sent out, his clients didn't
get them and he was just hired the week before the Planning Commission
meeting.
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Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he recognizes that they are not
guided by or bound by CC &Rs that may or may not exist but suggested
that these issues can be resolved by continuing this item.
Vice Chairman Mendoza indicated to Mr. Dhupa that he is glad that they
are doing well at their current location, and he understands why they want
to move but referred back to the CC &Rs and said that if he was a property
owner, he would understand how they feel. He concurs with
Commissioner O'Neal to continue this and try to work this out with the
property owners.
Commissioner Jordan indicated that she a re`s' with Vice Chairman
Mendoza and Commissioner O'Neal to he CC &Rs resolved
because it would be hard to approve this k ca g' there could possibly
be a lawsuit involved if it is approved.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated t4,pffi' a and the other bush ess owners
respect what Mr. Dhupa is doing < {xt this Isn t v hat the busI s owners
bought into. s
AW
Chairman Mendoza indi(
clean and one would nev
Mr. Dhupa takes pride in
chance that he can:ciet.
current Band if th ,y have
going by w; @\ they have heard.
he werat�oy the building and it is very
at it is a crpmatorium. He believes that
Ib is „a goo and deserves every
of the neighboring owners toured his
i smoke or smelled odors or are they
said there "wasn't enough time to check out the
ing Commission meeting.
ested to make a motion to continue this until
are
affect
asked Mr. Dhupa if this item is continued, would it
Mr. Dhupa indicated that they extended the escrow and they have to
provide the bank with a statement by Friday, January 21 st. He also stated
that they welcome the neighboring business owners and any and all of the
members present to tour the facility. He indicated that their real estate
agent extended the opportunity to meet with them at their convenience but
believes that people were so bothered by the concept that they were not
willing to go any further and their request to meet with their neighbors was
denied.
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Vice Chairman Mendoza suggested anyone visiting the facility should
have an open mind.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that they have data that shows that any hamburger
stand in the U.S. produces significantly more emissions than all of their
machines combined and hamburger stands are running sixteen (16) hours
a day and there are thousands of them.
Commissioner O'Neal extended his apologies to Mr. Dhupa for the
problems that he was having with the real estate people and the closing of
the escrow but there are issues that need to be reseed.
Mr. Dhupa indicated that he understands
what he has heard that if a continuance Is,
to do that. The bank wants to get rldt
foreclosure. He indicated that if the „cant
then they would appreciate the un
neighbors and allow them to tour acilib
Commissioner O'Neal noted that Mr
and can see what kind ofl@ 1 d' 'd
of this.
Vice Chairman
grant a continui
can do is
Ms. Dhupa% t iterated What Mr. Nftpa said and indicated that they don't
want to be3� Ojsllkec�fx t 'r nei hbors and explained the process of
crema ion SFfedids ;a ; fke pride in their work.
1birman�, .anked both sides for their input and indicated that
is item woul b con tied to February 1st.
ler M, ch indicated that the Commission's decisi
on on this
s Id be <`' the fundamentals of the zoning, the use, the business
t ea, and the impact on the community, etc. The issues
eW &Rs he believes to be a civil matter between the parties.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Vice Chairman
Mendoza and unanimously carried to continue Conditional Use Permit No.
2010, an animal crematory facility within an existing Industrial building
located at 18345 Pasadena Street, to Tuesday, February 1, 2011, Planning
Commission meeting.
AYES: Chairman Gonzales, Vice Chairman Mendoza
Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch,
Commissioner O'Neal
m and believes from
�`optk en they are willing
1e pr y bec ause it is in
3nce is e,"., thing to do
to meet witheir potential
> represented himself well
is not sure what will come
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Commissioner Morsch asked if the Conditions of Approval will be included in
the Staff Report for the February 1 Planning Commission meeting.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that the Conditions of Approval will be
included in the Staff Report. A 1190
Commissioner Jordan stated that if the C
Commission wouldn't be able to approve it,
Conditions included for the February 1 PIS
not included, the
refers to have the
Dn meeting.
City Attorney Leibold indicated that
CEQA, and the CUP resolutions w
alternative and the Commission can
Planner Harris has; the
iitionso they will `haKe it in the
STAFF COMMENTS
Chairman Gonzales asked
would begin at 4 corner ,
when the striping
Public Works Dire Seum I indica Wthat they are not sure and stated that
the pavement hash een com ed but work has not been accepted because
the asphalt fell ap They ng a ependent lab analyze the final lift of
asphalt and will fo theE also indicated that the River Walk
V d the will a installing signs and finishing the project
protect o~✓In�f�rwa �= Y 9 9 9 ect
P 1
by thewe� of the n1 n th.
Se Ii nner Harns h no c , ments.
Office Spe ;ist Porch ad not comments.
City Manager 'ad that the Unity Community Parade that was scheduled
for March 5, 20 has been moved up to February 26, 2011. This was
announced at the January 11, 2011, City Council meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Leibold had no comments.
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PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Morsch congratulated staff for the play equipment at McVicker
Park.
Public Works Director Seumalo thanked Commissioner Morsch for his comment
and noted that this was a Parks project and will pass that this information to the
Parks & Recreation staff.
Commissioner Jordan had no comments.
Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he counted
between his house and his office.
Vice Chairman Mendoza thanked staff for
storms.
Chairman Gonzales indicated that he m
the house down the street from his and
and has to be repaired. Al
City Manager Brady indicated
that Public Works Director Se
Manager as well.
Chairman
those in T
The nei
Elsinore
Center I
(49) illegal signs
did during the
)ember Tisdal`e� regarding
road is ready I o collapse
of this and indicated
with the Public Works
Commission meeting in memory of
to come before the Planning Commission,
meeting at 7:25 p.m.
meetg of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
sled f uesday, February 1, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural
183 -f ' ain Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
John Gonzales
Chairman
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
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Attest:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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