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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.
Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Chairperson Jordan
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Gonzales
Commissioner Morsch
Commissioner
Also present: Planning Manager
Planner Resendiz, Planning Consu
and Office Specialist H,rnr)gton.
) Commission Minutes
Approve the following Minute(s):
2011
2, 2011
Leibold, Associate
Director Seumalo,
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
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2011
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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
Commissioner Morsch inquired about assigned r
units. Mr. Young stated that there was no need to
because there is more than enough parking for,all,
issue they had was that the Automotive Shop #6V '�
the parking spaces and the customers were not
However, they have resolved this issue
Vice Chairperson O'Neal inquired if Unit' s
Young stated that those suites w being
military items such as parachute \ I
Chairperson O'Neal stated that he g as"
the issue of unapproved signs at the'locati
Planning Commission ting. He stated
units being used for�S „ than he i
modification to the'condition §�K
Chairperson
etc." d
Police
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in front of the
parking spaces
I noted that the
,tomer's cars in
up ri
; . ght away.
150 were occupied. Mr.
\y HDT for storage only of
hangers, etc. Vice
ha r. Young took care of
discussed at the previous
sff is okay with the vacant
this, and will approve the
was answered regarding parking.
abed as to the protocol for items brought to the
i Whycopper, or are fire hydrants, manhole covers,
h applicant stated that they work closely with the
such items.
Commissioner "IUJ�rscstated that the industry is governed by rules and
regulations regardthg` 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
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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
Saturdav's. consistent with the Lake Elsinore Municioal Code.
Commissioner Gonzales stated that he has no K
of approval. Although, since they are trying
Saturdays, he requested that they do not bring Ir
Commissioner Morsch stated that Pardee
in the community and did a great job witl
the project.
Vice Chairperson O'Neal stated Pardee Homes
and has no problem amending the onions.
Chairperson Jordan stated that she h
appreciates the business „ghat Pardee
Motion was made, Chair
to modify the Coridf i” of
)blem modifying the conditions
reduco the noise level on
lblg truc�%' Sa turdays.
has been a res a onsible builder
reach to citizens a�;% Supports
extremely responsible
ding the conditions and
to the community.
by Commissioner Gonzales
4 -0.
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5 �A request odify /update the building architecture and site
of the'erstinq MVDonald's Drive -thru Restaurant,at 31650 Mission
It is recom�rded 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.
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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,
Commissioner Morsch stated that the new ar
new Walgreens fits well with the gateway to
additional merging lane at the drive -thru wouli
stated that the additional lane worked well
should work well at this location. Commisbr
sprinkler system. Mr. Underwood stated that tY
Commissioner Morsch requested that the ap
Architect to conceal the doub� detector's
transformer on Mission Trail. M�UJnclerwooc
enhancing the landscape around tho�wal ;
Commissioner Go
Approval" form was
after the meeting
construction Mc1
open during constrt
Cha
Moflon %s made
,,.
Gonzales' %tp adopt
Commission of:the
Council of the City, o
Commercial Design;,
Habitat Conservatiot
Commission.
iiteet,ure,at McDonalds and the
he��' ball park ,a. He asked if the
lie a' problem >Mr. Underwood
other McDonalds locations and
r Morsch asked If there' is a fire
Bullydhg" Departmentrequires it.
scant work with the Landscape
h(41 valves, as well as the
00A,v
stated ,that they would work on
asked ifhe ' "`Acknowledgment of Conditions of
r. Underwood statedAhat he would sign and turn in
I n
er Gonzales asked if they would be open during
�q stated that:Jhe lobby or the drive thru would be
re looks great.
:e Chairperson O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner
ilutlon No. 2011 -27, a Resolution of the Planning
Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City
Elsinore adoption of findings that the project known as
N No. 2011 -05 is consistent with the Multiple Species
(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
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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 Desiqn 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
2011 - adopting MSHCP Consiste
approving Conditional Use Per
2011 - approving a Minor Design:,
Antenna Cellular Facility based on the
approval.
Planning Consultant Coury preseni
equipment cabinets are going to d
and the 6 panels will be concealed
towers, including the building is a in
Alexander Lew of
Chairperson
the building.
Mr.
did
to go all€
going to
and indic", that they
the street k
incorporating
the
19 l6i adopt Resolution No
dings, solution No. 2011-
2011 -02 a Q Resolution No.
for the designs Qf a Wireless
>,exhibits, and c pditions of
the staff report;, Mr. Coury clarified that the
ipy a space o 4 he 2 "d floor of the building
the towers, and noted'that the height of the
mum'of- 30,feet 2 inches.
-1d °the Commission.
creeping is not going continuously around
IrKing with staff, it was deemed that the screen wall
iy ;tQ��he back. Chairperson Jordan asked if the
rtrutl'ing above the screen wall. Mr. Lew stated no
i be placed in boxes and would not be visible from
on Jordan stated that they did a very nice job
with the existing building architecture.
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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.
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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.
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6. Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07 — A request W estblish and operate
a Psychic Reader Business within an existing 467 square foot building
located at 31715 Mission Trail.,
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Plannit
2011 - and approve Condition
proposed "Psychic Reading" estt
exhibits, and proposed conditions of
Associate Planner Resendiz
The applicant, Rosie
Commissioner Mc
asked to approve
the Neighborhood
Cit dslcati e o� me
�'
Y . P
to adds sychic Re
in the NfC hborho
characte isfics as
Division keeps;a I
information.
Commissioner Gi
Ms. Marks stated
...
report.
ion adopt Resolution No.
hit No. 201,T -07 for the
based on the findings,
that in the Resolution, the Commission is being
eading Est blishment as a conditional use within
c�Jh Hill g= ;district and inquired if this requires a
mng Manager Morelion stated that the
j provision that allows the Planning Commission
ab111tents to the list of conditionally permitted uses
erci' zone if it is determined that the use has similar
�s conditionally permitted in the zone. The Planning
files on record. City Attorney Leibold confirmed this
es asked Ms. Marks if her business is by appointment only.
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
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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 Commisslorlrioninate a member to
serve on the City Council's subcommittee to Cte boat dock standards
along with a member of the Public Safety Ad �sory`\ommI ee.
Planning Manager Morelion stated the Plan�t�g "Commisstcn, to appoint a
Commissioner to the Boat Dock Standards Subcommittee Commissioner
Morsch volunteered for the position Commissla er Morsch rested an
alternate. Vice Chairperson O'Neal volunteered to bs an alternate ���
Motion was made by Chairperson Jordan, seconded by Vice Chairperson
O'Neal, to appoint Commissioner I�,q sch to be o Boat Dock Standards
Subcommittee, and Vice Chairperson O e ,I�o be the` nate; Motion passed
4 -0. a\
Planning Manager stated ffibt the :next Boat Dock Standards
Subcommittee me T will eld on Monday, September 12, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSI NER V MMENTS
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Commissioner G60�Jes polntd out to Public Works Director Seumalo that there
are big holes surrounudi g all of the manholes on Hunco Way. Director Seumalo
stated #h # are Ine�process of pulling the bond for the project.
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Commissio orsch seated that the new Walgreens is open and they will be
having a Rlbbon;�utting�"�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.
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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.
Shelly
Chairc
Attest:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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