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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-06-2012 NAHCITY 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Jordan Vice Chairperson O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gonzales Commissioner Morsch Absent: None Also present: Management Analyst Carlson, Public Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Associate Resendiz, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): • February 21, 2012 Office Specialist Herrington distributed to the Commission additional pages identifying the motion of the February 21, 2012, Meeting Minutes that were accidentally omitted from the original minutes. 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. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2012 Page 2 of 5 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 establish a non-ferrous recycling collection facility within an existing 47,500 square foot industrial building located at 1315 W. Flint Street Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-10 for the proposed non- ferrous recycling collection facility based on the findings, exhibits, and proposed conditions of approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. Rich Soltysiak with RIDS and Associates, and consultant to the applicant, addressed the Commission. Mr. Randy Hoover with Specialty Scrap Inc. addressed the Commission. Commissioner Gonzales asked if the recycling facility accepts Jacuzzi parts for recycling. Mr. Hoover stated that they do not accept this because it isn't metal and indicated that there are facilities that do recycle Jacuzzis. Commissioner Morsch asked Mr. Hoover if they are using the back portion of the building for now. Mr. 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. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2012 Page 3 of 5 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 with the rules and regulations and requirements of the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Applicant shall provide to the Community Development Director 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 went by the 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 lot of graffiti. He suggested adding another condition to state the following: Applicant shall apply and maintain an anti-graffiti coating, a minimum height of 8 feet along the northeast side of the building to the satisfaction of the building official. Commissioner Gonzales asked Mr. Hoover where the recycled items are sent. Mr. Hoover stated that all of the recycled materials are sent to the mills in Fontana and Los Angeles. He also stated that regarding the graffiti, he believes that once they move in, there will not be a problem because he is installing cameras around the interior and exterior of the building, and plans on installing motion censors on the outside of the building. Commissioner Blake stated that he went by the site and noted that it is in a good industrial area and seems to be in conformity with the neighborhood. He also indicated that he thinks 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. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2012 Page 4 of 5 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 with hazardous waste if it is mixed in with the other recyclable material that he receives. Mr. Hoover stated that he has a plan in place to deal with hazardous materials. Motion was made by Vice Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Chairperson Jordan to approve Resolution No. 2012-14, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011- 10 with the addition to the conditions regarding the South Coast Air Quality Management as mentioned by Commissioner Morsch; Motion passed 5-0. BUSINESS ITEMS None. STAFF'S COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo stated to have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day. Commissioner Gonzales asked Director Seumalo when they are going to start the property on Hunt Avenue. Director Seumalo stated that he is not sure of the schedule but would follow up with the City's Capital Improvement Program Manager and would e-mail Commissioner Gonzales. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS 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. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 6, 2012 Page 5 of 5 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 Attorney Leibold states yes. She also stated that since the March 20th, Planning Commission meeting items regarding Zone Change for 3rd Street Annexation, and Residential and Commercial Mixed Use Zoning Ordinances, she suggested adding a Business Item to the April Agenda regarding discussion regarding the City's Historical Structures. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that all of the buildings on Main Street are represented to be Historic Buildings and noted that there have been offers to raise Main Street and rebuild it but it was tossed out. He suggested that the Commission be better educated regarding Historical Structures in the City in order for them to make a more informed judgment with regards to the Historical Buildings. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS Cit~ Attorney Leibold noted that her partner, David Mann, will cover the March 20t , Planning Commission meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairperson Jordan adjourned the meeting at 6:38 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California. Shelly Jordan Chairper n Attest: Warren Morelion Planning Manager