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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ROBERT A.BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 12, 2010
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S)
Discussion
The following Planning Commission Meeting Minute(s) are submitted for
approval:
Recommendation:
(a) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2010
Recommendation
Approve the Minutes as submitted.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Kristine Herrington K
Office Specialist
Bob Brady
City Manager
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
APRIL 6, 2010
(Not official until approved)
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Flores called the regular meeting of the
Commission held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 to order
Center, located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore2C2
PRESENT: Chairman Flores, Vice
Mendoza, Commissioner
ABSENT: None .Ad
Also present: Director of Community
Attorney McCleq jon.
Staff members present included:
Analyst Carlson, Planning Const
Office Specialist Porchgg
of
ICJ
, Comm
Elsinore Planning
p.m. in the Cultural
Commissioner
Weiner, Acting City
Redevelopment Agency
pnsultant Donahoe, and
by Vice - Chairman Gonzales.
present.
Chairman Flores stated that there were four requests to speak regarding Public
Hearing items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(1) Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the following Minute(s):
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Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2010
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• March 2, 2010
MOTION was made by Commissioner Mendoza, seconded by Chairman
Gonzales to approve March 2, 2010, Planning Commission Minutes.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
(2)
Trail.
Recommendation:
a. Adopt Resolution
Council adopt i
Multiple S,pegs f
Permit No.
phan7q,q wi
that the City
cent with the
and,
No F11r2010- approving Conditional Use
11 for the operation of single -lane drive -up
based on,,the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed
1% In No, PC- 2010 -_ approving Variance No.
vn ,for relief of a variety of development standards
nln drive -thru lane vehicle stacking reduction,
etback reduction, landscape buffer width reduction,
inter width reduction, above parapet sign allowance
nding sign setback reduction, based on the Findings,
proposed Conditions of Approval.
d. Adopt Resolution No. PC- 2010 - recommending that the City
Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2009 -07 to
construct a 13,678 square foot Walgreens drugstore along with
associated onsite improvements, based on the Findings, Exhibits,
and proposed Conditions of Approval.
Director of Community Development Weiner provided an overview of the
project and requested that Senior Planner Harris review it with the
Commission and answer questions.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2010
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Senior Planner Harris provided an overview of the project to the
Commission and indicated that the applicant was present.
The applicant, David McDowell, gave his name and address. He indicated
that the staff was very creative and helpful and stated that the building
was a very unique building for Walgreens which showed their effort in
trying to make this a gateway project into the Ballpark District.
Joel Jennings of Poirier & Associates Architects,, gave his name and
address. He indicated that he would answer questions that the
Commission had. He also thanked Senior Pla er'LHarns for his ingenuity
and effort to facilitate the creativity of the probe
Rick Morsch, resident of Tuscany
supported the project and said that
design. He stated that his backgrrI
how difficult this site was to dd
Division address various issues i
Walgreens and State Farm, i.e. the
drain collection points, g��rneter,
Walgreen's monuments.
easement. He said he sport o the
issues and he said.thev had (ot bee
�5,ake Elsinore, stated that he
builders put @ f effort into the
s Civil Engineer a loas aware of
Her / h , ested that�6 , Planning
rdlip / property line between
r; n collection, parking lot storm
o ditloning condenser pipes, and
be encroaching onto State Farms
ant at State Farm regarding these
Senior PI 1 Harr �indlcatedFthat the Walgreens team did have
discussionwith the p own
the State Farm building in terms of
working otit "tt%e,lot Ilne adjustmentld'opfiguration.
who tK property owner was of the State Farm
McDowell sta ed th�at�' property owner of the State Farm building
kMr. Wolf an as been in contact with him. He indicated that Mr. Wolf
w illing to co,erate with him regarding the lot line adjustment and Mr.
lov✓�fk�dd��� sr?d how the issues would be dealt with.
CommissioUf O'Neal stated that he spoke to Mr. Wolf and Mr. Wolf
stated that the only discussion he had with Mr. McDowell was regarding
the property line adjustment and indicated various issues, i.e.
encroachment issues relating to the State Farm sign, all of the design
elements, and the location of the driveway access.
Mr. McDowell stated that he and Mr. Wolf did speak about the various
issues, and indicated that all of the issues would be addressed. He
indicated that he invited Mr. Wolf to attend the Planning Commission
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meeting, and was not sure why he did not attend if he had unresolved
issues.
Donna Niehouse gave her name and address. She stated that she was
the owner of State Farm Insurance and was in favor of the project,
however, indicated she was at the Planning Commission meeting on
behalf of Mr. Wolf who was out of town and addressed his concerns:
• Concerned about the distance between the two buildings and noted
that he requested at least three feet for maintenance purposes.
• The drainage problem in the front of the pa1ft& lot.
Chairman Flores indicated that regarding the "" age problem, a lot of
businesses in the area have encountered, ;dralnage roblems with every
flood for the past twenty years but Inds a d that Wai rPens Development
was willing to assist the property own „e „ r h this issue. ”
Mr. Jennings stated that the (
from the adjacent property onto
aware ofhe drainage
address this issue.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales,,sta #ehis
parking lot with the drive thr(t p a,m;
Vice - Chairman
the gas lines„kA
rding congestion in the
deliveries.
would be paying for
Mr. McDo III indlcated� that thiO,,poncern has been discussed with Mr.
`d"b�e�ta
Wolf and st waS inimal slnoE�t was on the exterior of the building
and. indicate atblt°wbulln care of.
on the beautiful design and the need
F
Cod issloner Oeal also commented on the beautiful design of the
builtltnd the rile for a Walgreens at that location.
Commis to er,�'Neal asked Senior Planner Harris about the Proposed
General PI a'' Policies.
Senior Planner Harris indicated that he has not worked on the Proposed
General Plan and was unable to answer the questions regarding the
Policies.
Commissioner Mendoza asked Mr. Morsch if he was a retired or active
Civil Engineer and what the interest was in this particular project.
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Mr. Morsch stated that he was currently an active Civil Engineer and the
La Strada project prompted his concern regarding new development
coming into the City. He became vigilant regarding projects going to the
Planning Commission and the City Council and after viewing the
Walgreens project he wanted to address some of the problems that he
saw.
Commissioner Mendoza said that he appreciated Mr. Morsch's comments
regarding the project.
Commissioner Zanelli stated that if Mr. Wolf had 1 y objections to the
project, that he attends the City Council meeti ng \ the project goes in
front of City Council and speak at that time butthoRefully both parties can
work something out in the interim.
Commissioner Mendoza asked Mr. [v D"J"well if security %meras would be
installed since the store would be �'
�� 24 hours.
Mr. McDowell stated that the
depended on the volume of
the security cameras belri'n
Mr. Jennings stated that thepl:
security cameras,,on all acce
addition, he s; he be
end finishe aterlal o the bu
Commissi ne Mendo�z� n ted
the drive thru "ands }Fie #rnp`a
schedule die to'fraffic during s
with
[no
entitled 24 hours but it
d the details regarding
ans provfafons for exterior mounted
des of t Walgreens building; in
h
a wifh o]greens to provide a high
that would deter graffiti.
kern with the cramped area around
of the adjustment of the delivery
events.
deliveries were once a week and would not
doza suggested that Mr. Wolf be contacted once the
Council.
Commission Zanelli suggested to the Developer to extend the hours of
construction to the weekends in order to speed up the completion process.
Director Weiner stated that staff would relay the construction hour
modifications of the project that the Commission requested to City Council
for approval, based on Municipal Code Regulations.
Chairman Flores asked Ms. Niehouse if she had a problem with the
construction hours which also included weekends.
Ms. Niehouse stated no.
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Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting
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Chairman Flores asked Mr. McDowell if the Walgreens Corporation would
be selling alcoholic beverages.
Mr. McDowell indicated that an Alcohol License was not included in the
Business Application.
Chairman Flores thanked Walgreens for coming into the City and noted
the potential for that location.
Passed and adopted the following Resolution:
"Resolution No. 2010 -11 — A Resolution of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommender
City of Lake Elsinore adopt findings that
Drugstore is consistent with the MSHCP ' ;l F'
MOTION was made by Vice -C
Commissioner Zanelli and unanimous
project is consistent with the MSHCP."
AYES:
NOES:
Commission of the
City Council of the
iev�n as Walgreens
gales, se ded by
adopt findings that the
O'Neal, Zanelli.
Resolution No 0�0 12 ,� ,f the Planning Commission of the
it
City of Lake Elsmore,al►f6Yn►a „a� pining Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
No 2009 bt the a fabhshmenf�� a Walgreens Pharmacy Drive -thru
Facility 16 teca '781 M►ss►on Trail Road.”
MOT I S was made y,ComMissioner Zanelli, seconded by Commissioner
Mendo d unanimously carried to approve Conditional Use Permit No.
y 4' n "
2009 -11 fo a establishment of a Walgreens Pharmacy Drive -thru Facility
located at 31 Mi Trail Road.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
"Resolution No. 2010 -13 — A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Variance No. 2009 -03 to vary
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from a variety of development standards in association with the
construction of a Walgreens Pharmacy /Drugstore with drive -up window."
MOTION was made by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner
Zanelli and unanimously carried to approve Variance No. 2009 -03 to vary
from a variety of development standards in association with the
construction of a Walgreens Pharmacy /Drugstore with drive -up window.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
"Resolution No. 2010 -14 — A Resolution off"the Planning Co�'ission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore approval of Coe ercial D s n RevievPft. 2009 -07
for the Walgreens Drugstore Facility locat a �1 Mission Trail Road."
Iii
MOTION was made by mission ep endoza, seconded by
Commissioner Zanelli and unam�o�rsly carriedo� recommend to the City
Council of the City of Lake E n °° approy, of Co mercial Design Review
No. 2009 -07 for the Walgreens D��gstordif located at 31781 Mission
Trail Road..\
0
(3)
Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider Status Report
for the Conditions of Approval associated with Conditional Use Permit No.
2001 -05 and direct staff as deemed appropriate.
Director Weiner provided an overview of the project and requested that
Senior Planner Harris review it with the Commission and answer
questions.
Senior Planner Harris provided a Status Report of Conditions for the
existing Motocross Facility CUP No. 2001 -05.
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Chairman Flores announced that the applicant would not be in attendance
due to a family emergency.
Dave Hogan, Planning Director for the City of Wildomar, gave his name
and address. He stated that some complaints had been received from the
residents of the City of Wildomar regarding noise, dust, and lighting from
the Motocross Facility.
Chairman Flores asked Mr. Hogan if the City of Wildomar filed a letter to
the City of Lake Elsinore regarding complaints made,by the residents.
Mr. Hogan stated no.
Commissioner Zanelli noted to Senior P11 "Al er is that there is no
lighting on the site. ,,
Senior Planner Harris stated that
current time. However, the fac
association with his proposed CUP
is no lighting oKfhe site at the
)eratO&Js or000sin% .I:iahtina in
„r
Vice - Chairman Gonzale 0 tied that he - A all of the Conditions
and asked if any money we�"pw�d the Clt f.f any fees.
Director Welner that Candjtlots of Approval required certain
bonds and of D : � « eposit ob many of those funds were
transferred o r to co f the pr essing of the current CUP in order to
assist th plicant arkeep the project going, therefore, based on the
Conditions er th, 0, 1 t g CUP, there are some moneys that need to
g
be deposlted
y
Chairrr Gon�les asked how much money needed to be
Weinerstimated in the tens of thousands and reiterated that
hose moneys involved were deposits, not fees that must be paid.
Vice- ChalrmarlY Gonzales wanted clarification from staff regarding non -
compliance " and violation of several Conditions.
Director Weiner indicated that staff has been extremely flexible with the
Motocross Facility; however, there are violations based on staffs
inspection and requested direction from the Commission.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales stated that non - compliance and violations of the
existing Conditions should be taken care of before the CUP modifications
are considered.
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There was discussion regarding the transfer of funds between Director
Weiner and Chairman Flores and Director Weiner indicated that some
funds were never deposited and some funds were deposited into bonds.
He did indicate that there was a major shift of funds of approximately
$1,200 to $1,400 dollars which occurred approximately six to seven
months ago.
Commissioner Mendoza asked Director Weiner how long the Motocross
site has been there.
Director Weiner indicated over ten years.
Commissioner Mendoza asked Director Welflsr kif the modification to the
existing CUP was still pending.
Director Weiner stated that the CUP ��fications were I pending, and
indicated that staff received comr�7etback from the fapution of the
it
Environmental document for that protect that the applicant as well as staff
will be addressing in order to bring Ittf qk tthe`Commission.
Commissioner
permanently.
if Lucas Oil backed out
Director Weiner,,�tqted yes
Commisslone`0 state��Sat he had concerns regarding non -
compliance f Condition, No 6 ain,'d, Condition No. 32 and recommended
that Mr. Hihecomly �n(ith� the tvuo Conditions in approximately sixty to
ninety days.t -ted ftiar per Indicated that he was given a verbal Ill
Al"M a oval ich i %ot be trace f/ and if it was not in writing he is out of
r
pfipliance e s ted that the City could be liable and Mr. Hiner's other
CUP to mods Oh current CUP should not go forward.
City Attorney McClendon to address these issues.
City Aftirney McClendon suggested that the Planning Commission give
direction "t4iOo agendize specific actions for future consideration.
Commissioner O'Neal stated his concern of deposit money going to
processing fees, and asked why complaints made by residents regarding
dust and dirt had not been addressed.
Commissioner Zanelli agreed with all of the Commission's concerns and
indicated that the money that was deposited should have been kept in the
designated places. He also read a Press Release issued by Lucas Oil,
stating that they would no longer be hosting Motocross races in the City of
Lake Elsinore and transitioned to an alternative site in Southern,
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California, due to the Management of Lake Elsinore Motocross Park failing
to meet their commitments. He requested that this item be brought back
to the Commission for an open hearing regarding suspension,
modification, revocation.
Chairman Flores thanked staff for the status of the CUP and stated that
the Commission was faced with a very big dilemma and concurred with
the Commission regarding all of the issues discussed.
Commissioner O'Neal suggested staff follow a precise agenda from this
time forward to allow Mr. Hiner to comply with specified Conditions to be
corrected.
City Attorney McClendon suggested the he"'lanning Commission
apprise Mr. Hiner that this is a phi approagh1, nd there could
potentially be the prospect of a sm �� uent revocafi hearing based
upon his presentation.»
Commissioner Zanelli requested xt t -liner go back to the
Commission at the next meeting to disc is nd respond to the issues. At
that time, the Commisslon' will decide ;;ether to bring him back for a
possible suspension d all regifire'rr is are et.
Commissioner IV endoza indiea ;ed t�6 M iS cannot attend the next
Planning Com isslo eeting t j�he des 1 s someone that can make
decisions ofr Otis behalf;
Sk
\
The Comnli inn a r� d t r H"-er needs to be at the next Planning
Cora lsslon rr� � �g'VSit, �d Conditions of Approval and all
Condlfiohs,need fa be in comolla ce.
lissloner�11 anelffiffi'tated that he spoke to Councilman Magee two
ago and mbdicate to him that he was a supporter of the Motocross
otorsports ark but that his concern was the liability that would be
I`upon the City if Mr. Hiner did not comply with the Conditions of
vhf He did that the City cannot hold Mr. Hiner to a different
rrd th M ha other person that has a CUP in the City.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Zaneili, seconded by Vice - Chairman
Gonzales and unanimously carried to bring forward to the April 20, 2010,
Planning Commission, status regarding compliance of Conditions of
Approval for the Lake Elsinore Motocross Facility Conditional Use Permit
No. 2001 -05 with the applicant in attendance or a representative of
applicant in attendance.
AYES: Flores, Gonzales, Mendoza, O'Neal, Zanelli.
NOES: None.
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ABSENT: None.
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
Pubic Works Director Seumalo provided the following
• Grand Opening for the Rosetta Canyon Parkg
10:00 am and Public Works staff will be \ y
answering any questions regarding ameniti,
• Community meeting at Rosetta Canyo� rk on
will be hosted by the Public Safety Cq :mission
in attendance.
Public Works Director Seumalo, Senior
Agency Analyst Carlson stated;,.. that it
Community Development Direct, qfQ
Office Specialist Porche' had no
Director Weiner stE
would be his last m"("
Harris for his of
Redevelopment A
combined,,,_ ,,s to
time
None.
urday, April 10 at
at the presentation
6:00 pm which
Mks staff will be
Harris, and Redevelopment
pleasure working with the
d'tha Die Apr)I� "010, Planning Commission meeting
hng wor 1p with fll a City. He also thanked Senior Planner
work o the Walg'r
,and project, and also commended
y N g Json Senior Planner Harris for their
( wor)CIfiYg ot�Fie Motocross project. Regarding his
respect for each and every Commissioner, and the
in each Commissioner put forth.
Vice - Chairman Gonzales stated to Director Weiner that he received the RCA
Journal and asked him about open space designated area.
Director Weiner indicated that as projects go forward, there are opportunities for
areas to be designated as open space under the MSHCP Program. He indicated
that the City wants to confirm that development occurs and is in compliance to
allow for future development to continue.
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Commissioner Mendoza stated that he appreciated Director Weiner's hard work
and the leadership that he has given to the Planning Staff.
Commissioner O'Neal appreciated Director Weiner's hard work.
Commissioner Zanelli indicated that the City will be losing a wonderful employee,
and a great Director.
Chairman Flores indicated Director Weiner will be missed and wishes him luck in
his new endeavors.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come befpte the Planning Commission
Chairman Flores adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p�m.
Attest:
Tom Weiner
Director of Community Development
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The next regular meeting of the Planjp " ", ommission oft q e Cultural
ty of Lake
Elsinore is scheduled for Tuesday, Apt! 201 6:00 p. Center located at 183 N Main Street, ake A'„ norO A 92530m. I �