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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1CITY OF . LAKE rc - t , , 3LS111 - 0 DREAM EXTREME REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: TOM WEINER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DATE: MARCH 2, 2010 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S) Discussion The following Planning Commission minute(s) are submitted for approval: Recommendation: (a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 16, 2010 Recommendation Approve the Minutes as submitted. Prepared by: Jessica Guzmar, Office Specialist v Approved by: Tom Weiner 1)l Director of Community Development PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Flores called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice -Chair Gonzales led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI ABSENT: NONE STAFF PRESENT Also present were: Director of Community Development Weiner, Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo, Associate Planner Resendiz, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Approval of Planning Minutes Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s): a) January 19, 2010, Regular Planning Commission Minutes PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 6 MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to approve the January 19, 2010, Regular Planning Commission Minutes. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -23: A Reauest to Expand the Car 31585 Canyon Estates Drive Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2010 -01 to approve the Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -23 based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Director of Community Development Weiner introduced Associate Planner Resendiz who provided a brief summary of the project. Associate Planner Resendiz provided an overview of the project and stated that he was available to answer any questions the Commission may have. Chairman Flores opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 pm. Chairman Flores requested the applicant to approach the podium. Nash Damman, the owner of Rio Car Wash, located at Canyon Estates Drive, applicant of the project introduced himself to the Commission and requested to expand the car drying service area within the existing Rio Car Wash Establishment and agreed to the Conditions of Approval set forth in the staff report. Chairman Flores closed the Public Hearing at 6:07 pm. Commissioner O'Neal stated that he had no problem with expanding the car drying service and indicated that he has had his car washed there a couple of times, and it is a nice place. Commissioner Zanelli stated that he was fine with the expansion. PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 6 Commissioner Mendoza stated that he had no problem with the expansion and indicated that it was a pleasure that Mr. Nash, as a business owner stayed within the City's guidelines and gave kudos to him for doing everything the right way. Vice -Chair Gonzales stated that he went by the car wash the other day and it looks great, and has no problem with the expansion. Chairman Flores stated that he had no problem with the expansion and said that he wished the Commission could approve extending it a little further to assist him with the stacking of the vehicles. He also asked Mr. Nash, prior to the modification to the Conditions, how many cars he was stacking at that time. Mr. Nash stated that he stacked approximately nine cars with the previous existing striping but could only stack approximately five to seven bigger vehicles, such as trucks and indicated that the thirty foot modification extension will allow for at least four to five more vehicles. Chairman Flores asked Mr. Nash if he thought he might need any additional extensions in the future. Mr. Nash stated that he would not need additional extensions in the future and indicated that with a thirty foot modification extension, he would be able to stack a total of twelve to fourteen vehicles easily. He said he appreciated the Commission approving the extension and indicated that it was an honor to have his business in the City of Lake Elsinore. Chairman Flores thanked Mr. Nash for providing employment in the City and that his customers are satisfied. He also indicated that the car wash has provided a portion of the sales tax revenue for the City. MOTION was made by Commissioner Mendoza and seconded by Commissioner Zanelli to adopt Resolution No. 2010 -10, a resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving the modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -23. AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES VICE - CHAIRMAN GONZALES COMMISSIONER MENDOZA COMMISSIONER O'NEAL COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 6 BUSINESS ITEM(S) None. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo No comments. Associate Planner Resendiz No comments. Office Specialist, Herrington No comments. Director of Community Development Weiner thanked Kristine Herrington for filling in for Dana Porche as she was not able to attend the meeting but will be taking minutes at the next Planning Commission meeting. PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Chairman Flores No comments. Vice - Chairman Gonzales thanked Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo for fixing the pot hole on the corner of Lash and Riverside Drive and indicated that it was now much safer and completed in a timely manner. Commissioner Mendoza stated to Public Works Director /City Engineer Seumalo that he saw the mining operation equipment leaving the La Strada project while driving on Summerhill. Commissioner O'Neal stated to Director of Community Development Weiner that in the last Planning Commission meeting he asked him, in regards to the City Attorney, who the client was. Director of Community Development Weiner stated that his answer to Comissioner O'Neal was the City Council, Planning Commission, and the City of Lake Elsinore. Commissioner O'Neal asked Director of Community Development Weiner if that was the official answer. Director of Community Development Weiner stated that was his answer and asked Commissioner O'Neal if he wanted further information regarding the question. PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 6 Commissioner O'Neal indicated that he wanted clarification regarding where the Planning Commission stands in reference to their input regarding the performance and evaluation of the City Attorney and the Deputy City Attorney. Director of Community Development Weiner got clarification from Commissioner O'Neal regarding his question and indicated that he would follow -up with an answer. Commissioner Zanelli Indicated that he would set the official record for the shortest meeting thus far and thanked everyone. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to the March 2, 2010, Regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. 92530. Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 6:12 pm. JIMMY FLORES CHAIRMAN Respectfully Submitted, KRISTINE HERRINGTON OFFICE SPECIALIST III ATTEST: TOM WEINER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PC March 2, 2010 Item No. 1 Page 6 of 6