HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF MARCH 6, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Jordan called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Jordan
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Gonzales
Commissioner Morsch
Also present:
City Attorney
Herrington.
Management Ana
Leibold, Planning
rks Director Seumalo,
and Office Specialist
Approve the following Minute(s):
Office Specialist Herrington distributed to
identifying the motion of the February 21,
accidentally omitted from the original minutes.
the Commission additional pages
2012, Meeting Minutes that were
Vice Chairperson O'Neal requested that Page 3 of 7 of the February 21, 2012
meeting minutes be revised as follows:
Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated he doesn't believe that tattoo
establishments need a CUP. He indicated that he doesn't think
tattoo establishments should pay $5,000 dollars for a CUP
application.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of March 6, 2012
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Chairperson Jordan requested that page 4 of 7 of the February 21, 2012 meeting
minutes be revised as follows:
Chairperson Jordan stated that she noticed there is the same plot
plan and elevation across the street from each other, deleting
plot in the sentence.
Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Morsch, to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 21, 2012 with revisions;
Motion passed by 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-10 - A request to"""t bli h
p isa non-ferrous
recycling collection facility within an existing 4;7,500 s re foot industrial
building located at 1315 W. Flint Street ~ IV&
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Planning Cq=. mission adopt a resolution
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Planning Associate Rp a„rl4iz presented..the report.
Rich Soltysiak
addressed the
Mr.
staff
and consultant to the applicant,
addressed the Commission.
Cor~rra)sioner Gonzal~~~asked Fi he recycling facility accepts Jacuzzi parts for
recycling ~ -(ylr. Hoover ` ted that they do not accept this because it isn't metal
and indica't~~ at there „re facilities that do recycle Jacuzzis.
Commissioner Motsch asked Mr. Hoover if they are using the back portion of the
building for now. '1VIr "'Hoover stated that they are using the back portion of the
building which is 27;500 square feet and will move in there immediately to get the
operation established, and then in the future they would occupy the front two
units. Commissioner Morsch asked if the CUP is covering the unit at the back
and the two at the front, or will the applicant have to come back with a separate
CUP when it expands into street traffic use. Planning Associate Resendiz stated
that it was for the approval for the three units, and the applicant will not have to
come back to the Commission.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he believes that there is a discrepancy
regarding the square footage and suggested recalculating the square footage.
Permit No 20
ferrous for the proposed non-
approving recycling Conditional collection', Use a cility, based on ~t a findings, exhibits, and
proposed conditions of approval • '
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of March 6, 2012
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He noted that this could change the assessment of the property and property
taxes. He also asked how many handicap spaces there are because he saw four
on the site plan but the description states there are two. Mr. Soltysiak stated
that there are three proposed handicap spaces, two existing in the front of the
building but they don't meet current standards, so they will be converted to
regular spaces. He noted that on the south side of the building, there are three
handicap spaces leading to three separate doors which are above what is
mandated.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he doesn't see anything in the conditions that
discuss air quality and suggested adding a condition that states the following:
All operations shall be conducted in compliance wiLWO $0,
rules and regulations
and requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Malagernent District. Applicant
shall provide to the Community Development D1rec o or designee, a copy of any
and all permits secured on behalf of the applicant 'from South Coast Air Quality
Management District.
Commissioner Morsch stated that when he woM by=~~i°06\~, project site he noticed
graffiti on the side of the building facing the school and is anticipating that the
location will get tagged with a Iof graffiti He?-suggested adding another
condition to state the following
Applicant shall apply and maintain a k nti g~affi m in , a minimum height of 8
feet along the northeast: ~s e of the bolding to satisfaction of the building
official. %y,01
Commissioner Gonzale as Mr. Hoove,~,where the recycled items are sent.
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Mr Hoover stated thdt l he r 6d materials are sent to the mills in
Fontana tl Los in ele gy e also s'~a ed that regarding the graffiti, he believes
that ortee they moJ~ th~~e will not be a problem because he is installing
cameras,around the for ah~ e terior of the building, and plans on installing
motion censors on the o :Ipide of the building.
Commissioner,B~ake staid that he went by the site and noted that it is in a good
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industrial area ~nd<, sefos to be in conformity with the neighborhood. He also
indicated that he th'ink`s motion detectors are a good idea.
Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Mr. Hoover if he owns the building, or is he
leasing the building. Mr. Hoover stated that he is leasing with an option to buy.
Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked who is responsible for installing the security
cameras and motion sensor since the applicant doesn't own the property.
City Attorney Leibold stated that the Commission can impose a condition
regarding graffiti and recognized that since the property owner isn't present, the
applicant can request that the owner permit him to use protective coating to
abate the graffiti, in accordance with the Municipal Code Requirement. Mr.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of March 6, 2012
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Hoover stated that he would work with the owner to take care of this.
Commissioner Morsch stated that he would remove the request for an additional
condition and allow Mr. Hoover and the owner to work it out together.
Vice Chairperson O'Neal asked Mr. Hoover what percentage of business he
anticipates. Mr. Hoover stated that he doesn't know yet but is hoping that the
percentage is significant. Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated that he thinks the
business will be great for Mr. Hoover and suggested that Mr. Hoover approach
the owner regarding the cost of removing the graffiti.
Commissioner Morsch asked Mr. Hoover what they do
is mixed in with the other recyclable material that he re
that he has a plan in place to deal with hazardous mate
Motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Ne
to approve Resolution No. 2012-14, a Resol
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, appro~0
10 with the addition to the conditions reg~
Management as mentioned by Commissione
BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
rdous waste if it
r. Hoover stated
:d b°~~: irperson Jordan
Plannl commission of
nal Use 09#prt N, o. 2011-
South Coast ;Air Quality
5-0.
Public Works Director Seurbblo stated to.have a safe and happy St. Patrick's
Day.
CommissianerzCJales'awed Dire`cto"r Seumalo when they are going to start
the pr~erty on I fir f~~{enueti Director Seumalo stated that he is not sure of the
sch_pdWe, but would 'tfo[low upry, rah the City's Capital Improvement Program
Managef%tad would a-rn it Commissioner Gonzales.
Commissioner Blake-:'asked for an update regarding the status of Pottery Court
apartments downtown. Director Seumalo stated that some of the units are ready
to be inspected for occupancy and noted that there are a couple of issues, non-
occupancy related which are holding up occupancy. He stated that he would talk
to the City's Public Work's Inspector and would also coordinate with the City's
Building Department.
Commissioner Morsch asked if various topics for discussion can be placed on
the Agenda, such as Historical Structures in the City. City Attorney Leibold
stated that the Commission can request that an item be placed on the Agenda for
discussion.
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of March 6, 2012
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Vice Chairperson O'Neal thinks that it would be great if various topics are open
for discussion and placed on the Agenda.
Chairperson Jordan asked the Commissioners if they have any topics they would
like discussed. Commissioner Morsch stated that he would like a discussion
regarding Historic Buildings in the City, and define Historical Buildings, and
preservation and policies.
Chairperson Jordan asked if a discussion regarding Historical Structures would
be placed under Business Items on the Agenda. City /tGney Leibold states
yes. She also stated that since the March 20th, Plan niig Commission meeting
items regarding Zone Change for 3`d Street Anne>4a£ioit and Residential and
Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Ordinances, she suggest c~adding a Business
Item to the April Agenda regarding discussloVtregarding City's Historical
14`0h N
Structures. .1400F\'
Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that all\- if
represented to be Historic Buildings and r
raise Main Street and rebuild it but it was
Commission be better educate gardinc
order for them to make a more Intl ,,d ju
Buildings.
City Attorney
20t. , Planning
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on Mail%N'treet are
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He suggested that the
ructures in the City in
ciards to the Historical
David Mann, will cover the March
Theeing no furthe bus"rfo come before the Planning Commission,
Ch Irpbrsgn Jordan 8 urne e meeting at 6:38 p.m. The next regular
meeting of the Planning, ommission of the City of Lake Elsinore will be held on
Tuesday, Marc1 20, 2042, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at
183 N. Main Street, LakdrElsinore, California.
Shelly Jordan
Chairperson
Attest:
Warren Morelion
Planning Manager
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