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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of Al ROLL CALL CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GON COMMISSIONER MEN COMMISSIONER ONE COMMISSIONER ZANI STAFF PRESENT ty Development Weiner, Deputy City Attorney Engineer Seumalo, Police Chief Cleary, Fire and Office Specialist Porche. Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): a. November 17, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes Agenda Item No. I Page 1 of 6 1. Approval of Planning Minutes Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2009 MOTION was made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to approved the November 17, 2009 Regular Planning Commission Minutes. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) BUSINESS ITEM(S) 2. Recommendation: Director of C them was the Lanes facilitvs. :r reported to the Commission before r the live entertainment within the Trevi that this is not a Public Hearing and the Stiger to approach the podium. rity guard for Trevi Lanes spoke of the issues that had iding fights in the parking lot; however since then he has I them how to be safe and keep everything within the code. Daryl Hickman,.) ident/Council Member for the City spoke of his concerns for the economy and how this business has brought revenue to the City. He stated he wants the owner of Trevi Lanes to get a fair shake and doesn't want to see anyone lose their job. There being no further speakers, Chairman Flores brought the discussion back to the dais for Commissioners comments. Vice -Chair Gonzales commented on how good the food is at the entertainment center. He stated that the bowling alley hasn't had any problems that he is aware of. Agenda Item No. Page 2 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2009 He stated his concerns are with the security cameras and he hopes they are now working. He stated he wants to see the bowling alley remain open. Commissioner O'Neal requested the owner of Trevi Lanes to approach the podium. Michel Knight, owner of Trevi Lanes pointed out to the Commission that the security cameras are working. He stated in one incident security recording was required which he resolved and held up the receipt from the Police Department which was entered into the record. He also provided to the Planning Commission a DVD that he indicated contained every incident which was documented in the staff report. Commissioner O'Neal asked how many approximately how much payroll does it ge at Trevi Lanes, Michele Knight, replied by saying then entertainment center and estimated payr $160,000 to &170,000 in sales tax. He ad\' nightclubs and is trying to turn the nightclub Commissioner Mendoza asked Perris' Sheriff's Department. Chief Cleary replied by saying there fatality from a traffic col 'on. He st deceased had beep " dr,� prior to the case had notf3iia to do th Trevi Commissioner the restaurant; 76 employees 'Whployed at the mdF;$1.25 million wh lrncluded e CQmmission that fie dislikes the itd6a sports center. the incident involving the City of Perris involving a tigators believed that the ;r it was determined that bncerns are for public safety. He stated great however the calls for service are ornrnissroner Zanel6 poncuri•� with Commissioner Mendoza's comments. His primary c ncerns are with the Iobked exits. He stated this is not a one -time occasion and then - ` no reaso or it. He noted the problems began since the night club opened anc ptild like n see it come to an end before someone gets injured. Chairman Flores, rby1'ewed the Commissioner's comments and indicated most of the concerns are to ' d with public safety. He noted the violations have been taken care of and the surveillance cameras are now working. He noted the owner wants to steer away from the night clubs which he indicated was a blessing. He asked staff if the applicant would need any additional CUP approval for any additional activities to come into the facility. Director of Community Development Weiner responded by saying it depends on the level of use. He stated in the commercial zone, activities such as health clubs (which may be considered similar to a sports club) are considered an approved use for the code. Agenda Item No. Page 3 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2009 Michel Knight stated he is trying to find uses for the facility and if the entertainment is taken away it would make more serious problems. Commissioner O'Neal asked what type of time frame would be necessary to put it all together. Michel Knight replied by saying it would take almost one year. Vice -Chair Gonzales asked what type of entertainment month. Michel Knight responded by saying mostly D.Ts Commissioner Mendoza asked Chief Cleary if an establishment of this size. Chief Cleary responded by saying the Se Police Department looked at other busini during that time, calls to Trevi Lanes were Fire Chief Hendershot noted W establishment showing ongoing issl stated he had made it very clear to Ml remain unlocked dun business hou Knight has been verA5 e[ative and Michele Knig install onto the is scheduled for the next �apy parties. are in #I�e normal range for Rx -, andum mentipned that the rfilar alcoholicensing and re than others. inspectioris0" ere conducted of the the rear ezdoors chained shut. He t �of�th e Wrements to have the doors 0 le stated ther than the locked doors; Mr. cleared all other violations. psion that he purchased hardware to vide more security. to the Flores requested a Motion. MOTION was made try Com�iSssioner Zanelli and seconded by Commissioner Mend < to have Co itional Use Permit No. 2008 -09 return to the Planning Commission,as a Publ Hearing, to review the Conditions of Approval for possible modifications, spension'or revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. AYE CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE Agenda Item No. Page 4 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2009 Chairman Flores requested the date that Conditional Use Permit No. 2008 -09 would be brought back to the Planning Commission. Director of Community Development Weiner replied by saying the item would be brought back on January 19, 2010 and proper notice would be given. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo commented on the following: • He spoke of the traffic issues at the Terra Cotta Middle School. He stated the Traffic Engineer went to the site and would be coordinating with�the Police Department for the purpose of enforcement of the traffic issues A • He wished everyone a Happy New Year. z Director of Community Development Weinerc6mmented on the • He congratulated Justin Carlson for becoming the new�€A Analyst forlhe City. • He wished the community and Planning CommiWHappy Holidays Chairman Flores commented on the • He requested to stifff, De ty City X rney Winterswyk that when ����� �� Conditional Use Permit N 008 -09 is b R ught back to the Planning Commission for e review to include�al�of the ditions of Aproval and the entire scope of business. • He wished every one; : ^ Merry hristmas and l appy New Year. following: Commissioner Mendoza "commented on the following: • He thanked l' ° ,ge Chii Cleary and Fire Chief Hendershot for their attendance. • He thanked , fic Ul�orks Director /City Engineer Seumalo for providing the stop signs at La Strada-arid Summerhill. • He asked if trucks were no longer able to use Summerhill Drive. Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo replied by saying it was the decision of the City Council. He stated the route that the trucks are required to take would be the dirt road out to Greenwald. Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following: • He asked Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk if it would be possible for the Planning Commission to have a closed session. Deputy City Attorney Winterswyk pointed out Agenda Item No. t Page 5 of 6 Planning Commission Meeting December 15, 2009 that it would be in violation of the Brown Act for the Planning Commission to have a closed session meeting. Commissioner Zanelli commented on the following: • He spoke of the Lucas Oil races which would take place this weekend at the Lake Elsinore Motocross Race Track and hoped everyone would be able to attend. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 6: Respectfully Su TOM WEINER DIRECTOR OF UNITY DEVELOPMENT udry 5, 2010, Regular N. Main Street, Lake Agenda Item No. —L Page 6 of 6