HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1dMINUTES OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD ON THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER ? 1993
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was led 'by' Commissioner Bullard.
ROLL CALF - i,• .
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Bullard,,Neff, Metze and Brinley.
ABSENT: . COMMISSIONERS: Wilsey
Also present were Community Development Manager Shear, City Planner
Leslie, Assistant Planner Villa and Engineering Manager O'Donnell..,
MINUTE ACTION.
Moved by Commissioner Bullard, Second b' Commissioner Metze and
carried by' unanimous vote of those present to approve Minutes of:
September 1 1993,-',With clarification on Page 9,.3rd paragraph and
Page 10 condition number 75, change the- word "pedestrian" to
"children". and to receive and file Minutes of September 15,!;1993.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Harvey French, 15393 Mountain View, stated he has a question'
pertaining to Tentative Parcel Map 27821. .Chairwoman Brinley asked
that this be addressed during the public hearing.,,
There being no further-request to speak, Chairwoman Brinley closed:
the PUBLIC COMMENT Section.
PUBLIC $EARINGS "'
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1. Tentative Parcel Map 27821, Commercial Project 93 -4, Variance,
93 -2, Variance 93 -4, Conditional Use Permit 93 -4..- Depasquale
Family Trust (Camelot Property, Counselors, Inc.), Continued
from 9 -1 -93: "
Assistant Planner `Villa explained that the request is t -to
subdivide 17.37 acres into 5 commercial parcels, ranging in
size from .97 to 9.45 acres; Design Review for the development
of a 26;000 square foot theater on Parcel 1. Parcel 2r!and -3.
will`be improved for future development, 11,830 square feet of
retail space and'a'5,390 square foot sit -down restaurant,. and,'
subject to subsequent design review; Condition Use Permit to
allow off -site and shared parking; Variance from Section .
17.48.050, street frontage width,-'and; Variance to deviate
from Section 17.66r030.D.2 regarding required parking spaces
for. theaters. The site is located at the. northeast corner of
Mission =Trail and-Malaga.
Staff requested the following modifications to,the Conditions
of Approval:
Tentative Parcel Man 27821-
Condition No. 12 to read: Applicant must.meet all requirements .
of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD), eliminate
the remainder of condition as it.is redundant.
Condition No. 42, correct Assessor's Parcel. Number from�;365
052- 002 -to- 365 -081 -001.
Commercial Project 93 -4
11 , Add-Condition No. 40,- which will read:, The _front central
facade of-the theater. building above the ticket windows shall.
include reveals similar to those proposed on the side panels
of the structure thait divide the panel into quadrants..'''This
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modification is intended to add further interest to this large
vertical building plain. Other alternatives will be
acceptable if they serve the same intent, subject to the
approval of the Community Development Manager or designee.
Chairwoman'Srinley opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m., and
asked for any written communication. The Secretary reported
no written communication. She 'then asked for anyone wishing
to speak in favor.
Mr. Leonard O'Byrne, 38401 Oak Tree Loop, Murrieta, President
of Camelot Property Counselors Inc., stated they are in
agreement with the conditions and have no problem with -the
added condition. He requested that condition number 41-for
Tentative Parcel Map 27821 be modified to read:. !'Provide,
sufficient right -of -way for improvements on Casino Drive for
an 80 foot right -of -way. Improvements to be.built at develop-
ment of Parcel 511. He then requested clarifi cation ..,on
condition number 5 and 17.h. for Commercial Project 93 -4.
Chairwoman Brinley stated that condition number 17h. is a
standard condition which requires bonding (120 %) to ensure
that -the landscaping 'is maintained._ Mr. Villa stated this is
one bond held by the City for one year.. Mr. Shear stated
this is one bond of 120% and upon completion 20% can be
released and the remainder (100 %) is held for one year to
ensure landscape maintenance.
Mr. O'Byrne then introduced Sybil O'Byrne, Tim O'Byrne, Mr.
Burkes architect, Neil Myers, operations manager for Krikorian
Theaters, Dr. Rahi of Associated Traffic Consultants.and Roger
Drayer of T.I. Maloney,_Inc, landscape architect, and ,Jeff
Christoff of Christoff and Manarino,,real.estate broker." He
stated that they will answer any questions that may; arise.;
Chairwoman Brinley asked for anyone else.wishing to speak in_
favor.
Mr. Harvey French, 15393 Mountain View, inquired about the
eventual road width for Malaga. Chairwoman Brinley stated the
applicant can address this after the close of the, public
hearing.
Chairwoman Brinley then asked for anyone else wishing to speak
in favor. Receiving no response, she asked for those opposed.
Receiving no response, she asked for anyone wishing to speak
on the matter. Receiving no response, the public hearing was ..
closed at 7:24 p.m.
Chairwoman Brinley asked that the applicant address the road
width question posed by Mr. French.
Mr. O'Byrne stated that the General Plan designates Malaga as
100 -110 foot right -of -way, with an 80 foot street.- He then
explained that they "would improve the intersection, which
includes signalization and improve the street up to the
property line, but will 'not widen the street at this time.
Chairwoman Brinley commented on lighting of the -area behind
the theater and stairway areas between the theater and Casino
and this area being well illuminated, condition number 19.
Mr. O'Byrne stated the condition requires that the lighting be '.
to the satisfaction of the Community Development Manager, and
the area will be well lit; security. was a major concern of
ours. The 'new owner /operator of the Casino_ has the
parking lot'that we have reciprocal easement access to and
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they have.full time security;.twenty -four hour security. 'As
well,,,the lighting will be.increased and their parking lot
improved.
Chairwoman Brinley: stated that Commissioner Wilsey, who could
not be here 'tonight, expressed a concern with regard to'
security--such-as a security person -to patrol the area. Mr.
O'Byrne responded that there will. be a security person�on the
Dunes Is parking. lot. Chairwoman Brinley stated -that the Dunes
could not be made responsible for what is going on at the
theater site. Mr. O'Byrne stated that he understood this, but
as to the,need of a- security person at the theater would defer
this to Mr. Krikorian, who operates theaters. Mr. O'Byrne
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state"if.we need a security person to have 'a safe. place and
patrons there that is what we will have."
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Mr. O'Byrne stated that he did not want to make a commitment
for Mr. Krikorian, who could not be here this evening, but our'
intentions for Camelot Center are to, combine security with the
Dunes Casino, K -Mart and Phase II. Mr. O'Byrne stated:; "there
will be adequate security and if we need..a security guard or
guards that is what it will be." He further explained that
they are presently working with the Dunes and K- Mart�arid'we
will combine a security system, Exhibit C reflects the
plotting of a security tower.
Commissioner.Neff stated security was- his -only concern on the
project. -
Commissioner Bullard stated he would like a condition added
addressing security. , . -
Commissioner Metze commented' <that lighting is'a must for'the
rear of the facility., He inquired about'signage at Malaga and
Mission Trail-and at the other end. Mr.- O'Byrne stated that
a Sign Program Amendment will -be, submitted.
Commissioner. Metze then inquired about" handicap'space' within
each theater and how this is determined.
Mr. :Burkes .stated that Title :24•was originally used, but
transferring to ADA requirements. He then explained that the
amount of.space to be- provided depends on the number of seats
in each auditorium._
Commissioner Metze asked Mr. Burkes if they would have a
problem with providing additional handicap parking spaces on
the right side of the theater building. Mr. Burkes responded
that he would have no problem either way -- that would be civil
engineering- design criteria-- and`if we can -do it that is fine,
but,would defer to Mr: Crowe.-
Mr. Crowe, The Keith Companies, :stated there is no problem
with physically placing those spaces there. However, the way
the other,is arranged there is actually six spaces, and would
defer this to the manager of the Krikorian Theaters.`' Mr.
Crowe expanded on the design of the handicap spaces and drive
aisle. He stated there,is one .constraint with placing the
handicap. parking in this location and that is, the theater
building is so wide, the grade coming upfrom Malaga up ",to the
building is :fairly severe right' at the entrance and the
parking spaces on the right side the slopes on those 'spaces
adjacent to the .front -range from 4 -`to 6 percent cross: slope
and that wouldn't meet the criteria for handicap spaces; 2
percent is the maximum allowable' in 'a handicap zone, so we
would. not be�able to. use that-• particular area adjacent to
Malaga.
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Discussion ensued on handicap parking spaces and site
constraints; design and layout of the handicap parking and the
amount of spaces utilized during peak hours.
Commissioner Bullard asked if the air conditioning/heating-
units would be roof mounted, and if the facade at sight level
camouflage these units from the Casino. Mr. Burkes responded
that these units will be roof mounted; a site line study was
done and these units will be screened from view..
Commissioner Metze, inquired about the handicap space(s) for
the restaurant. Mr. Crowe stated two spaces are .provided.
MOVED BY CHAIRWOMAN.BRINLEY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER`NEFF AND
CARRIED BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RECOMMEND TO`-
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 27821 AND DESIGN
REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PROJECT 93 -4 BASED. ON THE FINDINGS AND
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT WITH THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS:
Tentative Parcel Map 27821:
Condition No. 12: Applicant must meet all : requirements of
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(EVMWD)
ennneetien t_ -.blie sewer fek
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within the subdivislen. In addit4--i Re
Condition No. 4.1: Provide sufficient right -of -way for-
improvements on Casino, Drive for an 80
foot right -of -way. Improvements to be-
built,at development of Parcel 5.
Condition No. 42:
As part of the construction of off -site
public, improvements- related to "Malaga
Road, and the Mission Trail and Malaga
Road. intersections, the - applicant shall'
acquire; the property on the easterly
corner of Mission Trail and Malaga (APN
365 - 051 -001) and dedicate this-property
to the City.
Commercial Project 93 -4
Condition No. 17h: All landscape: improvements shall be
bonded 120$•Faithful Performance Bond,
and released at- completion of instal-
lation of landscape requirements
Approval/acceptance; 20% may be refunded
after acceptance and '100% will be held
for one year<for material'and- labor.
Condition No. 40: The front central facade of -the- theater
building. above the ticket windows shall
include reveals similar to those proposed
on the side panels of the structure that
divide the panel into quadrants. This
modification. is intended to add further
interest to this large vertical building
plain. Other alternatives will be
acceptable if they, serve the same intent,
subject to the approval of the Community
Development Manager or designee.
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Condition.:No.7,41:.. Security:.Plan shall, be submittedto''the
Planning Department and subject to the
approval of the Community Development
Manager or_desighee.
MOVED BY CHAIRWOMANBRINLEY; SECON5-,BY COMMISSIONER--METZE AND
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CARRIED BY-iUNANIMOUSCVOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO'APPROVE CONDI-
TIONAL USE PERMIT 93-4, VARIANCE 93=2 AND VARIANCEj93- . 4'..'BASED
ON THE FINDINGS LISTED IN THE STAFF REPORT. :_J,
MOVED BY CHAIRWOMAN BRINLEY; SECOND BY COMMISSIONER METZE-AND
CARRIED. BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THOSE PRESENT TO RECOMMEND TO
CITY COUNCILADOPTION,OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE! DECLARATION 93-8.
BUSINESS ITEMS
2. Commercial-. Project --93-2A Oak'Grove:Equities (Elsinore City
Center) -
City Planner Leslie. explained, that the - `request is Design
Review for the development- of Parcel '3,'- within a portion of
Phase .1 of the Lake .Elsinore: City. Center, consisting of a
62,075 square. foot commercial-- building to be occupied by an
EXPO Market. The site-is -located:at-the"dbutheast corner of
Grape Street,and.Railroad Canyon'Road. He further explained
that this project is consistent with approved Specific Plan
No. 91-1 and the - certified Environmental Impact Report No. 92-
3 prepared for this site.. He,'then suggested if the Commission
finds the design as presented acceptable-that condition number
36 be eliminated, and conditibn'nuidber 1 35 be modified, as
follows:
Condition No. 35: The walkway in froht.-,of "the cart - storage
area at the front of the ' building*shall
bera minimum seven 'feet-(7-1) wide'and the -
planter' shall,,be a -minimum five feet- (5,1)
wide and bermed. against the* dart `storage
screen wall.
Commissioner Neff asked for additional irif orifiation on the Expo
market with regard to type of business. Sharon Douglas
provided. an, explanation, of.t the use.- I He then -requ'estled an
update on the Wal-Mart project. Mr. Craig Schleuniger,gave a.
status report -on Wal- Mart , �,,, ' : -
Commissioner Bullard commented on the' competition between the
pharmacies (Expo/Wal-Mart). Concerned with the outside
storage of carts, clutters the area. Asked whether the
buildings in between Expo and Wal-Mart will be vacant 'or if'
they have been leased.
Mr. Craig Schleuniger stated that he could not say when tbes
stores would be built; the best would be to have them built iZ
once, and we are working toward this on our leasing.,, 1-
Commissioner Bullard stated that he agrees with the window
concept.
Commissioner Metze commented on the number of handicap spaces`
provided and whether there would be a problem with adding. four
(4) additional on,the,-right side of 'the building'; and
this added, as -a,.condition.
Discussion ensued on handicap parking and the total spaces to
be provided.
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