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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No.1Page 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 regardin ,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 ROLL CALL Present: Vice Chairperson Jotd Commissioner Gonzai! Commissioner Mendo: Commissioner Morsch Commissioner O'Neal Absent: Also present City Manager Plying Manager Morelion, City Attorney Leibold, h�ra Public Works Director Seumalo, and Office None. (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. PC July 19, 2011 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 5 Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2011 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 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. 1 Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff received a letter on July 13, 2011, addressed to opposition to the proposed use. The resident levels that will be generated by live entertainm Jackie Gibson, resident near the Lake Elelhore F is opposed to the proposed use due to the: -{ generate. Ms. Gibson inquired if the Planning C site plan prior to making a decision to approvE Commissioners stated that they yawed the site Planning Commission meeting "'Vice Chairp( Commission was made aware that there yvere project. Ms. Gibson submitted signature fro"r proposed use. ;;Rho Applicant, Greg�'S, Casino, addressed by Ms. Gibson In h. with Ms,.. =Glbso "6 facility to show tI discuss d,.noise from applicant Commissioner O'bleal' askec The applicant Indicated 226. announced that staff and City Council in rr ed with the noise nd Casino ,'Ii tl�ated she el noise ley, s It would sioners had reviewed the sapprove the use. The and location prior to the Jordan stated that the s' within 300 feet of the neighbors opposing the for of Operations of the Lake Elsinore Hotel and rns of the homeowners, as well as those presented he apple ,)it stated that he would be happy to work the other residents, and take them on a tour of the pansion plans. The applicant and the Commission t e applicant stated that he is unaware of any nts, or other nearby hotel patrons in the past. The lify Condition No. 13 to extend the hours of p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for outside entertainment. how many employees are employed by the Casino. 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. The Commission discussed the City's Noise Ordinance. City Attorney Leibold reaffirmed the City's Noise Ordinance for Residential and Commercial zones. PC July 19, 2011 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 5 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 areas. 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 this item would be brought.back to the Commission after Labor Day. Motion by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Ca nmiss(i� r Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2011 -23, a Resolution of the P rmg Commissii n of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving ConditiWal Use Permit No 2fl11 -01, based upon the findings in the Staff Report wi � the C6riditions as preserited with modifications to Condition No. 6, to require co 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 ay w'if U o time limit with respect to indoor events which could occur yearvaround, CondI k fVo. 11 will be revised to reflect the requirements of Lake E(sInor mcipal Gbde, Section 17.176.060 A4, and that the hours o eration in Cdr) ikon NQ, 1 3be changed to 11:30 p.m. for poolside area e a kept as "l oted as Z 00 a.m. for the indoor events, and changes to C= ition�' 15 to req "Ire review by the Planning Commission at the Planning C ° o sion eeting at thE� d of September or the first meeting in October. Motion wa ,.pp �� -0.,�� 3) Commissior>e%IMendoza O)bminated Vice Chairperson Jordan as Chairperson. Motion was made; key'" Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Commissioner Morsch to nominofe 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. PC July 19, 2011 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 5 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 zeroscape 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 ,..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 ,pfolt * I n for nominating &ftirri "as Vice Chairperson but due to his work hours d1edQ indicated that with the enthusiasm and diligence of Chairperson Jord" kAd Vice Chairperson O'Neal, the City will go in the right dlrecpon, and with Pia ping Manager Morelion on board, the focus will be on the Gen "'e>•alPlan Update Vice Chairperson O'Neal thanked Commission. for his service on the Commissioner Mc O'Neal. He al Commission, and Casino oroiect WIT O'Neal. ;on Jordan and Vice Chairperson onzales for his service on the on the Lake Elsinore and Hotel for appointing her as Chairperson Commissioner Mendoza inquired about the status of the Motocross Track. City Manager Brady t dlcaf that the new applicant is continuing the use as a Motocross Faclllt l ftdl'ls following the Conditions of Approval that the Planning Commission previ(p §ly approved. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Gonzales 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 PC July 19, 2011 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 5 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. John Gonzales Chairperson Attest: Robert A. Brady City Manager PC July 19, 2011 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 5