HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1bMINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2008
CALL TO ORDER — 6:00 P.M.
Chairman Zanelli called the meeting to order at 6:00
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice - Chairman Flores led the Pledge of All
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN ZANELLI ' �;
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VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORE;
COMMISSIONER GOWX
COMMISSIONER MENDC
COMMISSIQ,N,ER O'NEAL
ABSENT:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hector Zubieta ap*
at a meeting. The
Commission.
Also present we
Attorney Wintersv
Associate Planner
CONSENT CALENDAR
mission and apologized for a prior statement made
.thanked Mr. Zubieta for speaking before the
3 Community Development Director Weiner, Deputy City
)lic Works Director Seumalo, Planning Consultant Coury,
, Associate Planner Resendiz, and Office Specialist Porche.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTED ON CONSENT CALENDAR NOS. 1 AND 2
SEPARATELY.
1. Minor Design Review of a Single- Family Residence located at 16897 Gunnerson
Street.
Agenda Item / b
Page 1 of 8
Chairman Zanelli requested the applicant to approach the podium.
Hector Zubieta, representing the applicant stated he received an email from
Associate Planner Resendiz requesting the installation of the fire hydrant and
upgrading the signature stamp for the Engineers grading plans.
Acting Community Development Director Weiner spoke of a Will Serve letter
mentioned in Condition No. 35. He stated that an additional sentence should be
added to read:
Condition No. 35: In addition, any required fire r
functional prior to the issuance of building permits.
Acting Community Development Director Wei
be modified to read:
Condition No. 37: Prior to building
that proper percolating exists on the
Hector Zubieta stated he agrees with the
Chairman Zanelli stated that staff W
soon as possible.
It was moved by Commissioner
Gonzales to ado�� esolution No. 201
Single - Family Reejence located at 1
Conditions of A
The fol
installed and fully
of Condition No. 37 would
applicant shalfiprgvide proof
itions of Approval.
a hair;;'; M for his si gnature as
/ci, �pY 9
za, an�lyseconded by Commissioner
), appro'ing a Minor Design Review of a
Gunnerson with the amendments to the
AYES . % CHA15 /alb ZANELLI
;DICE CIAIRMAN FLORES
', OMMISS]ONER GONZALES
4 COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
2. Uniform Sign Program No. 2008 -04 "Lake Elsinore Storm" Freeway Sign
Chairman Zanelli requested the applicant to approach the podium.
Larry Quill, applicant for the project introduced himself to the Commission.
Agenda Item 16
Page 2 of 8
Commissioner O'Neal indicated the purpose for pulling this item was due to the
height of the sign and it should have been listed under Business Items.
Associate Planner Carlson provided the staff report to the Commission. He
indicated the applicant is proposing a 100 foot freeway pylon sign. He noted it is 10
to 15 feet higher than other existing freeway signs. He indicated that staff has some
modifications to the existing Conditions of Approval which he read into the record as
follows:
Condition No. 31: The applicant shall add a rectangular spanner between the pylons
and beneath the "Home Game" sign that will incorporate City Logo #1, full City Logo
without the "Dream Extreme" slogan, identified on pa 6 of the July 2008 City
identity Standards Guide.
Condition No. 32: strike out
Condition No. 36: The decorative pylon base shall use either a bric%�atment or
other acceptable feature, acceptable to theirector of Community Development.
Condition No. 37: The sign shall incorporate identification of the Lake Elsinore Auto
Mall. The final design shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community
Development or his or her
Commissioner O'Neal stated the sigg is twenty (20) feet too tall. He suggested
removing the portion of the sign that has th" City s L- o.
Larry Quill stated ,the size =of the sign was based upon numerous flag tests. He
indicated that th6 woul&sit low into th' ground. He further noted the freeway
elevation requires an increase gfheight to the sign.
the sign.
Commission O'Neal's suggestion of
Commissioner Mendoza indicated that the sign could be lowered by removing the
bottom pWn of the sign. He suggested lowering the sign no more than seven feet.
icated he likes the sign as it is.
Commissioner (?Neal asked staff their thoughts on the height issue.
Acting Community Development Director Weiner stated, when the sign plans were
first observed, it did create some concern. He stated eliminating the bottom part is a
good compromise.
Dave Oster, President of the Storm Stadium indicated he would like to work with the
City. He indicated that as part of the agreement, the City would receive a
percentage of time for the advertising of community events. He suggested taking a
look at the other signs, and see what a workable height would be.
Agenda Item 16
Page 3 of 8
Vice - Chairman Flores asked staff what the City Standards are regarding the general
height for a freeway sign.
Acting Community Development Director Weiner indicated for free standing signs,
the maximum is 25 to 35 feet. He stated that when an application for a sign exceeds
that, it must be brought to the Commission's attention for formal approval. He noted
that it is important to consider what the grade is from the freeway as well as the
overall height.
Commissioner Gonzales suggested continuing the item
the applicant to look at the other signs in order to get a bE
Chairman Zanelli suggested eliminating the lower port ion"O'
signature "E" for the wording Elsinore which would lower the
It was moved by Commissioner O'Neal, andfseconded by C
to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -101 approyffila Uniform Sign
with the recommendations from staff. VIP ER///
The following vote resulted:
AYES: CHAI
VICE
IONER'O'NEAL
NOES: ? N
Eric Meurs, applicant introduced himself to the Commission.
weeks to allow for
sign, and have the
by seven feet.
Gonzales
2008 -04
There being no comments, Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Chairman Zanelli stated he appreciated the stealthing of the tower.
Agenda Item / b
Page 4 of 8
Planning Consultant Coury provided a brief presentation for the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Mendoza to
adopt Resolution Number 2008 -102, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008 -14.
The following vote resulted:
AYES : CHAIRMAN ZANELLI
VICE CHAIRMAN FLORES
COMMISSIONER GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
It was moved by Commissioner Gonzales;hd; by Commissioner O'Neal
to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -103, approving , ,.Minor Design Review the design
and construction of a Verizon Monopine wireless antenna tower facility.
The following vote resulted:
AYES : CHAIRMAN
In
ABSTAIN
%� ;,MISSION
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
A
DOZA
Chairman Zanelli'opened the Public Hearing at 6:42 p.m.
Associate Planner Carlson provided an overview of the project.
Sam (Robert) Harding, applicant stated he has been working on this project for
three years and was looking to provide the service and better water quality to the
district.
Agenda Item !L
Page 5 of 8
Gary Washburn, representing the applicant thanked the Commission for working
with the applicant on the CUP. He stated the receiving station is more economical
and the technology is very high tech. He requested Condition No. 17 be modified.
Public Works Director Seumalo noted that in the discussion, it was determined that
the easement would follow the final alignment of the pipes.
Don Roberson, Roberson Water Consulting at 26461 Via Marina, Mission Viejo
indicated that there have been a few delays, but stated they are getting very close.
He stated the Water District has been very cooperative by allowing them to move the
manhole northerly on Minthorn.
Chairman Zanelli closed the Public Hearing at 6:50
Commissioner O'Neal stated he likes the fact
Commissioner Mendoza stated that it is a great p
regulation on the distance from the manhole cover to
Don Roberson stated that it is determined by the
Vice - Chairman Flores asked if the/ aty /is„ required
have a certified operator.
Don Roberson responded by stating th,9' ere
operator requirements forthis equipment;
Commissioner Gorzales as
Don Robe, indicated
approximately too o six me
Chairman Zanelli expiesse
decrease,,the companysJr,
Minthorr to>coordinate then
It was moved by Cbmrr
Mendoza to adopt <
consistent with the''Multiple
The following vote resulted:
is ` Iiwautomated.
He asked if there is a
length of the run.
partment of State to
discharge requirements or
when the project would be completed.
once the order has been placed, it would take
from the time the order was placed.
I hi§ "feelings that this is a great project as it would
fic' He suggested that if there are more projects along
in order to save money.
issioner Gonzales, and seconded by Commissioner
ion No. 2008 -104, adopting Findings that the project is
Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
AYES : CHAIRMAN ZANELLI
VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES
COMMISSIONER GONZALES
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
Agenda Item / b
Page 6 of 8
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
It was moved by Commissioner O'Neal, and seconded by Commissioner Gonzales
to adopt Resolution No. 2008 -105, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2008 -26.
The following vote resulted:
AYES : CHAIRMAN ZANELLI
VICE - CHAIRMAN FLORES
COMMISSIONER GONZAL
COMMISSIONER MEN
O'N rAL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
BUSINESS ITEM
None
STAFF COMMENT
Public Works Dire
• He spoke of th
• He stated that the
anticipation of any
is
Acting Comm natq,,,I
on the following:
Drive projects between Illinois and Stater
ookinig for funding and trying to get projects shelf ready in
economic stimulus for infrastructure.
Director Weiner commented on the following:
• He spoke of cane'lling the December 16 Planning Commission due to the lack of
items. Commissioner O'Neal suggested having the septic issue agenized for that
date. Chairman Zanelli suggested adding the propane fuel issue to the agenda.
Acting Community Development Director Weiner agreed.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner O'Neal commented on the following:
• No comments. I I
Agenda Item D
Page 7 of 8
Commissioner Gonzales commented on the following:
• He spoke of the Downtown Master Plan meeting on Saturday at the Cultural Center
at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioner Mendoza commented on the following:
• He agreed to discuss the septic issues on the 16 of Decem
Vice - Chairman Flores commented on the following:
;;;.
• No comments.
Chairman Zanelli commented on the
• No comments.
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Cd-himission to adjourn %o the December 16, 2008,
Regular Planning Commission meeting.at 6:00 p.m. located at 183 N. Main Street,
Su
DANA PORCHE
OFFICE SPECIAL)..ST III
ATTEST:
TOM WEINER
ACTING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Agenda Item
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