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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON
OFFICE SPECIALIST
DATE: OCTOBER 2, 2012
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S)
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as
submitted.
a. August 21, 2012
b. September 4, 2012
Prepared by: Kristine Herrington
Office Specialist
Approved by: Warren Morelion, AICPR4,J WM
Acting Director of CommGnity Development
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Jordan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Morsch
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Gray
Commissioner Jordan
Absent: None
Also present: Acting Community Di
Director Seumalo, Planning Associa
Planning Consultant t'mu, ",_Deputy
Herrington.
None.
1.
a. June
Approval
vlorelion, Public Works
3 Consultant Donahoe,
, and Office Specialist
Deputy City Attorney Mann stated that at the last Planning Commission meeting,
certain Planning Commissioners were not comfortable voting on the Minutes with
respect to a meeting that they did not attend on June 5, 2012. He stated that the
Commissioners are entitled not to vote on the Minutes if they did not attend the
meeting. If they prefer, they can abstain again, and take the votes of the
Commissioners that are comfortable voting.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to
approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 5, 2012, Motion passed by 3-
0-2 vote, with Commissioner's Gray and Blake abstaining.
b. June 19, 2012
Recommendation: Approval
Motion by Vice Chair O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Jordan, to approve the
Planning Commission Minutes of June 19, 2012; with the following revisions:
Omit "Provides that the rear fencing to be wood that is a 'ant to lot 326 ", and
change the word "Provide" to "Suggested" a view fence between the property
lines of 326 and 340; Motion passed by 4-0-1 vote wit:, Commissioner Blake
abstaining.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
2.
Recommendation
Adopt a
Elsinore
attached
Planning Consultant
Sharon /0- uhu W "ayCtL of
Cons f "ant Coury re�a
He rin, tice. The r1
1,137 1 ors. She st,
proper infom7at on and
show up to the meetinc
this item would have .to
City Attorney Mann sts
discrepancy is a "mate
owners.
ommendmg�Wh`e(3Ityo(;ouncil of the City of Lake
Tentative -Tract Mai No. 35000, based on the
its and co' itions of approval.
the �ff report.
g4sW Angeles, stated that she contacted Planning
) a%discrepancy of size of acres that was on the Public
e Ind sated 137.1 acres, and the staff report indicated
tha'surrounding property owners were not given the
that reason, those property owners possibly did not
"hairman Morsch asked Deputy City Attorney Mann if
continued due to the discrepancy of acreage. Deputy
that the Commission would need to determine if the
difference" in terms of the notification to the property
Sharon Gallina, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that she never received a
Notice and she showed up at the meeting because she saw the Notice posted at
City Hall. She also stated that the discrepancy on the Notice is a big problem
and if her neighborhood would have known about it, they would have attended
the meeting.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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The applicant, Hardy Stozier, Environmental Consultant for the project, stated
that he believes the Public Hearing was published in the Press Enterprise and
everyone that lived within a 300 foot radius did receive a Notice. Planning
Consultant Coury confirmed.
Chairman Morsch clarified that what was being discussed at this time was Item
No. 2, not Item No. 3.
Commissioner Blake asked for clarification regarding legal noticing to residents
and the radius of noticing. Mr. Strozier clarified that it is a 300 foot radius to
notify residents throughout the entire 1000+ acre prop,,' rly The applicant
provided the radius maps and mailing labels which were verified by the Title
Company. Vice Chairman O'Neal asked who preared:•the Notice. Planning
Consultant Coury stated that staff prepared the nice , `pmmissioner Blake
stated that the typo came from the City and asd'4f this Is a legitimate Notice
because there is quite a difference in the number o acreage.
The applicant, Tom Tomlinson of Castle°° &,Cooke addressed the ,',brnmission
regarding the Tentative Tract Map and clarify �giheliscrepancy of "acreage on
the Notice and in the staff report He stated the the actual acreage is 1,371.1
which is identified correctly in thebody of the staff< report. He noted that the
mining operation and the developr6" its re separate ent s.
Acting Community Development Director I pre oh state��d that if the Commission
decides to approve this „items ill has tog e°ihe Cit' uncil for approval at which
time a correct Not °e' of "VP,b' b Iic Heari be ent out and re- circulated to
residents within tW a racti s.
Commissioner Gray stat dd�tffNtffi�irnce� the item will be presented to the City
Council wtFi�{he coy: ct mfgf%natio�oesr t object to the project.
because it will be presented to the City
Vice Chairma`'Neal sted that he is troubled by the fact there was a mistake
on the Notice ybut ;is t too concerned because it will be re- noticed with the
correct informationce 1 will be presented to the City Council.
Chairman Morsch stated that although he is sympathetic to those that were
misinformed due to the discrepancy of information on the Notice, he doesn't think
it rises to the level of re- noticing and believes it doesn't affect the overall
operation, and has no impact on the neighboring communities.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Gray to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -25, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the City
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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of Lake Elsinore, approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 Generally located
on the West side of Lake Street at Temescal Road; Motion passed 5 -0.
3. Reclamation Plan No. 2011 -01 —
JILL _L VI INIILVII / IWul l uu IV III IGI. UUJ Jul ally IU1a0LVU VV VOL VI LI IV 1 -IV 1 IUVVVgy
between Nichols Road and Lake Street. Reclamation will include but is
not limited to restoration and reveaetation of anv disturbed land
associated with the oroiect site
Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report.
Paul Macarro, Cultural Coordinator for the Pechanga, serVation, stated that
they are not opposed to the project rather to a [ack �o'Ortigation measures for
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their ancestors' cultural resources.
Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Macarro Wffifilat"he is in opposition to. Mr.
Macarro stated that they are opposed to°e sudden change in 'fhe rrpitigation
monitoring. Commissioner Jordan asked. echainga would like tosee done.
Michelle Fahley, House Council with the Pechang ,Tribe, stated that they would
like to have their Tribal Monitors • _ re as they h�aue, with Lake Elsinore in the
past. Commissioner Jordan infd , er that this ,equirement was in the
Conditions of Approval. Ms. Fah y -d. that the�condition, referring to
Condition No. 18 is one of the most dl es 910, Corte out of the City because
it allows the Director to 12 rmine who t I ribal Monitor will be.
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Chairman Morsch. eked Mss ahley to w tk through Condition No. 18 and point
out her areas o conJ§ ,. MME; aHey refe the statements appropriate Native
and would like those two statements
Acting C6mmunity DeR opmenIt Director Morelion stated that it was never
intended for staff to oickonitor from each tribe.
Chairman MorgdWistated"that their intension is to preserve Indian artifacts and he
would like to seeneral agreement. Ms. Fahley stated that they provided
comments to the ity regarding their concerns and the Mitigation Measure and
the conditions of Approval that are proposed for the project are not acceptable to
the Tribe which they expressed to the City. She is requesting to work with staff
and bring back a Mitigation Measure that both sides can be happy with and also
to revise the Condition to state "the appropriate Tribe" with a footnote that names
Pechanga as the appropriate Tribe. She also requested compensation for the
monitor.
Chairman Morsch asked Ms. Fahley if they would accept a Tribe volunteer to do
the monitoring. Ms. Fahley stated that the monitors should be compensated for
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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their work and to not be compensated is disrespectful to the Tribe. Chairman
Morsch asked what they would charge. Ms. Fahley stated that depending on the
monitoring, two thousand dollars.
Commissioner Jordan asked Mr. Tomlinson to clarify what will be done at the
location. Mr. Tomlinson stated that there will be no grading, just stockpiling, and
treating the soil so something will grow. He stated that he has no problem listing
a Tribe but the Tribe would need to indemnify the City and the applicant against
challenges from other Tribes. Ms. Fahley stated they would agree to this but
their main concern is new soil that hasn't been touched, and they would like to
look at the stockpiles. A�1,
Planning Consultant Coury stated that during the environKnental review period,
staff received letters from four tribes, including Pechanga an • that was the basis
of the current statement in the conditions. Alsa Tribe req fisted to meet with
staff but was unable to meet and they were q ffik Commission
meeting and did not attend.
Vice Chairman O'Neal asked what the othe
Coury stated Soboba, Pala, Morongo, and
was the Tribe that requested the n*ong.
Paulie Tehrani stated that she had aco
Tom Weiner from Hardy Strozier stating
properly.
Commissioner Gam state that he
Commissioners regarjt th oncerns
interests of the Pecha isnoTrlb
there we re-,"06t I q 1111 ps also irite`rE
e. Planning Consultant
and noted that Soboba
was sent in 2010 to
staff can do their job
cares the interest of the other
Lave been expressed regarding the
roup and it was news to know that
1 in providing monitoring.
Commissioner Jordai' dated hbC`she noticed that the APN numbers on the
Resolution do not ma�h;the APN numbers on the Reclamation Plan. Planning
Consultari� ury stated that the APN numbers on the Resolutions are the
correct numrej and he %would correct the APN numbers on the Reclamation
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Plan.
Commissioner Jordan stated that Condition No. 10 needs to be revised due to a
typo and stated that lodged needs to be replaced with logged. She asked Mr.
Strozier what timeframe he estimates the monitoring and the re- vegetation to be
completed. Mr. Strozier stated that the Reclamation Plan states that the
applicant will grow and monitor as long as it takes to reach 80% coverage and
the conditions require the applicant to submit to the City an annual report of the
landscape status each year through an independent monitor.
Commissioner Jordan stated that Condition No. 50.f needs to be revised as it is
missing the remainder of the sentence. Mr. Strozier stated that the entire
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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sentence needs to be struck because it doesn't pertain to the annual report
information. Public Works Director Seumalo agreed and indicated that he would
omit the entire sentence.
Chairman O'Neal asked Mr. Strozier to discuss the Biological Study for the
Reclamation Plan. Mr. Strozier reviewed the Biological Study and the results.
Chairman O'Neal requested that WYROC come back to the Commission to
review the conditions.
Chairman Morsch stated that he agrees with the Conditions and noted the
significance of the historic artifacts which should be rec ured and preserved
responsibly. ""
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Commissioner Blake stated that it is good that the fclarna \n Plan guarantees
vegetation growth and puts the responsibility ontQNp apple t. He is glad to
see that the Tribal interests are being addres,§, ' bysthe City. 11�
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and secbAded by; Vice Chairmg 'Neal to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -26, a Resolute f = "Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, adopting find s that the project identified
as Reclamation Plan No. 2011`011, is exempt fro= he Multi- Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP); Moti d 5 -0. \�,y
Motion by Commissioner Blake and sE
Resolution No. 2012 2b,e .Resolution
fi/'! �//firifi�
Lake Elsinore, California, apq oving M
Motion passed E6" ,
Motion by
Lake
Amendment to Cond
will co 'QQQ t, monitor
word volunteer; dele
replacing ther, lo
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Y bYZCo issioner Gray to approve
Pla 1 Commission of the City of
Negative Declaration No. 2012 -02;
,tended by Commissioner Gray to approve
>olutlalifi the Planning Commission of the City of
ving Reclamation Plan No. 2011 -01, with the
,'state *(Pechanga is the appropriate Tribe and
„a fee not to exceed $5,000.00); deleting the
fition No. 50.f, and correcting Condition No. 10
logged; Motion passed 5 -0.
Commercial Mixed Use or RMU Residential Mixed Use or R -3 High
Density Residential
Planning Consultant Donahoe presented the staff report.
Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that he has an issue with a CMU zone at Mission
Trail between Diamond Drive and the Bowling Alley. He stated that he
understands the notion of pedestrian friendliness and the ideas that go with the
mixed use idea; he doesn't think the area will ever change to include a residential
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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component. Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that a CMU zone can be built
as commercial only and noted that there is no requirement for a residential
component in the CMU zone. She also stated that the City wants to provide the
opportunity for residential which can develop in conjunction with the commercial.
In addition, she stated that the subject zone change is the final step in
implementing the newly adopted General Plan.
Commissioner Blake stated that this was a very admirable task for staff. He
asked if there have been any building permit inquiries. Planning Consultant
Donahoe stated that although there haven't been any building permit inquiries,
there has been interest in the Downtown area and there,l 4� p been people that
have benefited from the General Plan designations.
Commissioner Gray stated that the changes as
thinking which is very appropriate to the pl;
applauded staffs work.
Commissioner Jordan noted one
requested to delete multiple4- family and repl2
stated that Planning Consultant Donahoe did a
Chairman Morsch stated that addiri
the future and is very pleased with' <tl
important element is public feedbacl
community for all oft areas affecte
the community and getting *feedback.
affect elements gf�i�City s`MLnicipal
ed demonstrate long term
functon the City and
report , Sed,40h 2c and
iultiole -famil She also
r7 Tpxed use is the way of
le stated that the most
a e participation from the
;d the City's effort noticing
zone changes are going to
Acting ComT lty De 'veloprrtentE t Morelion stated that the RMU and the
v ' roil of we�
CMU hav helr own stancja s which Citywide and have been adopted into
e
the Mud %ipal Code% He stated that regarding the Multi - Family designation, the
City alydy has standards alwill not be developing anymore zones or
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Motion by Co m u mission, r Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Gray to
approve Resolu X2012 -29, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake ;ore, California, recommending approval of Zone Change
No. 2012 -03, knowri as the Consistency Zoning Project - Phase I, changing the
zoning of various parcels in the City to (CMU) Commercial Mixed Use or (RMU)
Residential Mixed Use or (R -3) High Density Residential; Motion 5 -0.
BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
STAFF COMMENTS
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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Public Works Director Seumalo wished everyone a happy holiday.
Planning Consultant Donahoe stated that the CMU and RMU have no lot sizes
and indicated that this is the new design.
Acting Community Development Director Morelion stated that if the
Commissioners have any standards for the eventual Code update to forward to
him and he will put them on a list to address with a future comprehensive Code
update.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
Deputy City Attorney Mann had no comments.
PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS
Commissioner Blake stated that he is i
excited to see that businesses are cc
Restaurant.
Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that
he suggested that the City establish
requested that no Code Enforcemar
Commission review all of the conditi
stated that he doesn't. believe it's bi
location is at comr ial corner that
which doesn't log d
✓k the staff's hdtd�,wo�rk and is
to ',,(kq City such �s,J ne Star
people as im about yard sales and
arterly yar�1�� that is date specific
d Also h. would like to see the
,bfs�roval...f& the WYROC area. He
erviced very well and noted that the
�ple drivePby when coming into the City
Chairman Morsch state %t ate�has been disturbed by WYROC's operation
since 20 antl re "• ste _ ft an Agenda item be added regarding the status of
the W OC operas He a1 §o requested another item be added to the Agenda
reg�rd� a murals in Cliq, bfid recommended Studio 365 which is an
orgarnzatf of local a Isis that,ae trying to beautify the City with murals.
There being no'fther business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Morsch gourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m.
The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be
held on Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Cultural
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of August 21, 2012
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Attest:
Warren Morelion
Acting Community Development Director
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Blake led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Morsch
Vice Chairperson O'Neal
Commissioner Blake
Commissioner Gray
Commissioner Jordan
Absent: None
Also present: Acting Community[
Director Seumalo, Senior Planner
Specialist Herrington �
Grace Sandlir
that their,foeu
past she was
Lake EII%Q e. Their
suggestio {C'uhich c o u
already in
orelion, Public Works
i Leibold, and Office
s park�f lh�e Studio 395 Artist Co -op. She stated
1e da�fe using art. She also stated that in the
vitalization of both the historic downtown Santa
kland would like to form an "Arts Task Force" for
that the Planning Commission evaluates this
bute to the "Dream Extreme" branding that is
Robin Golden stateds•'that she is a local mural artist and is involved in the Studio
395 Artist Co -op. She stated that they would like to bring more public art and art
education to the City and would like the Planning Commission to consider
designing a Review Board who would be reviewing, and making suggestions for
permanent and temporary signage, murals and public art to promote cultural
diversity and harmony within the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
None.
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment No. 2012 -02 — An Ordinance of the
1 /.1UV LJIUI IJ - f UVWILIJI114 JLIUVLUICDJ Uy MIJU11U111U QVULIVI IJ
17.196.020, 17.196.100, 17.196.110, 17.196.160 and adding Section
17.196.165 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Section 17.196.165 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code regarding limited off -site advertising)
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore Approval of Zoning Ordinance Text�,,,-A dment No. 2012 -02.
Adopt a resolution recommending to the \C�CIt Counf the City of Lake
Elsinore.
Senior Planner MacHott presented the st report. He stated thatddition to
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the text that is in the staff report, staff Is proposing changes to Section 196.165,
to add the word "deterioration" to damage or e�ers'to the banners "which would
require the signs to be repaired, or removed Immediately, and because both
paragraphs P & Q contain thel xe language,", the exception of one
sentence, staff proposes moving th eme regardin rkers Compensation
to the end of Paragraph P and delet g th aragl�aph 1 under O because
it repeats what is in paragraph P . W
Vice Chairman Q eaI as1Ce with reg,, rds to the Studio 395 Artist Co -op,
whether the co, [I, be ,nvolved wl he art work. Acting Community
Development Director ,N(erello seated that the City normally does not involve the
a °x?%
community f banners] e Chalr;[pan 0 Neal stated that in the design review
rocess�rs ed eone with an artistic eye taking a look at it.
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KimtSa,'�/, yan, ownerr�Tulip rophies, and Treasures on Main Street, stated
her concerns,about bannJs in' e City staying in one location for a long time and
ending up torn She stated that she was in the City of Yorba Linda that put up
Military banners for people lost in the war and for people serving the Country
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which is beautiful : 'nlor Planner MacHott stated that the City's provisions do
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provide a maximum`; °of 30 days for the banners and they must be removed within
48 hours of the erd of the event. Ms. Ryan stated that there are various signs
that are up a lot longer than they should be and is afraid that they are going to
have torn banners. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that this should be a Code
Enforcement issue.
Ms. Ryan requested to be on the Design Review Committee. Chairman Morsch
indicated to Ms. Ryan that the Commission has asked staff to put an item on the
Agenda regarding a discussion for murals in the City which could include a
Committee that reviews art, banners and posters incorporated into the Mural
Ordinance. Ms. Ryan stated that their Downtown Merchants Association meets
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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the 3rd the Thursday of the month at 7:30 a.m. at Flour Fusion and the people
that are running for City Council will be there at 8:30 a.m. She stated that their
vision is to build up downtown Main Street and she does want to see the City
grow.
Kim Cousins of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce stated that regarding
signage, Lake Elsinore doesn't really have a marketing plan and noted that the
City doesn't have a comprehensive newspaper that covers the area. He stated
that the Chamber has received many complaints from residents and from the
business community that they did not know about main events going on in the
City. He stated that he appreciates the City moving ford hanging banners
with information regarding major events in the City. He indicated that under
Section 17.196 -165 Temporary Street Banners, Ligh�t0 "Pole Banners and Flags,
Item I, the statement regarding width and height needs t6`1516-clarified. He stated
that the business community is also concerned aUout tem ry signage and
they are looking for relief as it relates to pre - approved definitio , or signage size
for temporary uses, making it easier for t usine s owners to gee through the
approval process. Finally, with regards to ets, he st� d that a lot 6flfl sinesses
will find it difficult from a Bond standpoint or ven ahap,lication standpoint, and
requested if the City could waive permit fees. ?r,
Commissioner Jordan asked how fl e G�ty came up Wlttl� pillion dollar limit for
the insurance liability. Senior PIa'nneY'JacHott stat that it is the same
insurance that the City requires for$pecil Eventsarid noted that insurance
would be covered fwhA��ver is puti up the ��jgns. City Attorney Leibold
stated that one mill] ;o"'follar coverage fo�t'hese if
of signs for personal injury
and property da . H� Is fairly�f" pica) and sufficient.
Vice Chairmann0'Neal sid thatgb problem with this.
Commissioner BIAdWst�ted "thai,,ghe liked the concept of having banners overhead
announcing different'e�ents tha e going on in the City, and concurs regarding
the length time that the. bane rs will be up. He stated that he was concerned
about the$5Q0.00 dollar, cash bond. City Attorney Leibold stated that it is
deposited asWsecur Iny the event that the sign doesn't get removed. Acting
Community Development Director Morelion clarified that the banners are for
community sponsored events or large events and none of the banners are
designed for "Momnd Pop" businesses.
Commissioner Gray thanked those that spoke about the art and the review
committee and indicated that he has confidence that a methodology will enhance
the process and make it easier.
Chairman Morsch asked if the cash bonds can be held in a joint account with the
applicant and the City. City Attorney Leibold stated that she wasn't familiar with
that but indicated that it is a security deposit and at the end of the event, the sign
is removed. Chairman Morsch asked who is going to own the signs. City
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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Attorney Leibold stated that the City may be a co- sponsor but the event holder
would be the owner of the sign and this requires a permit to affix the sign.
Senior Planner MacHott stated that some cities do put up and take down the
banners and in some cases are the custodial owners of the signs but the City of
Lake Elsinore chose not to do that and if this becomes an issue, the City can
always amend the Ordinance in the future. Chairman Morsch asked that when
the banners or signs are put up, does the City inspect them to make sure that
they are properly anchored and put in place. Acting Community Development
Director stated that the banner design for major City events would be used year
after year and only the date would need to be changed. H.", so stated that the
building inspector would make sure that the installation is'done correctly in case
there are heavy winds, etc. A�
Chairman Morsch stated that he thinks it would be 4`good i hat the City have
a Design Review Committee who has experi��6 in art to properly advertise an
event and participate in that process.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and secon Eby° Vice Chairman O'Neal to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -30, a Resolution the Planning Commission of
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the City of Lake Elsinore, Cal ifornts „recom mend in�fQ', the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore, approval of Zonlri°4�14Inance Ted (�1dment No. 2012 -02
with changes to Items O, P & O, a,, �(e W dm the staff Oport; with the provision
for the Design Review Committee took at the- g, her designs; and revising
Section 17.196.165 T porary StreetRBahners �ht Pole Banner and Flags,
Section I, clarifying h at� eight; Motion passe 5 -0.
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2. DevelOOmen aree �*C1t — General utdnnr Adverticinn — r)Pvalnnment
Adopt a res &Idtion recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore approval of a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Lake Elsinore and General Outdoor Advertising.
Planning Consultant MacHott presented the staff report. He stated that the
Development Agreement was negotiated with various terms which were not
reflected in the staff report at the time of distribution and he noted the change to
the Commission regarding the timing of the electronic public service message.
(The amendment would be that the City will be entitled to one eight - second
public service message on each of the two faces of the sign every ten minutes).
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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Vice Chairman O'Neal asked who pays for the signs electricity. Senior Planner
MacHott stated that it would be General Outdoor Advertising. Commission
O'Neil stated that the reason he brought this up was that when the sign at the
Outlet Center was originally approved, the City was supposed to be advertised,
and he hasn't seen any advertisements regarding the City, and the sign has been
turned off.
City Attorney Leibold stated that it would be appropriate to add a provision that in
the event of non -use for a period of time, the sign would need to be repaired and
operational within a reasonable period of time, and failure to operate within some
period of time, would require the sign to be removed. �fk
Vice Chairman O'Neil asked that since it is a I
the City and the sign company, why is Storm
Leibold stated that the agreement specificall,,
minute for Storm and Stadium promotion at.
Development Agreement regarding the Colwd%t
Promotion.
Commissioner Jordan asked if the agreement'
Attorney Leibold stated that the v' sted right to t
good for five years. If the sign coma, ,ils to
they have no rights and then explain* fh`AkPc
Commissioner
potential interc
have to be me
on where the i
Franklin would
north towards >I
In
City to '%ve it.
Ms Ryanated that
allowed to put up billt
to put up b Illhoard si
(billboards) are`gf: it
some other sectiora.of
a sign permitted by`w
Ryan stated that Main
it Agreement between
blued. City Attorney
for seconds every
to We''Section in the
rig Sta,i Imand Storm
J for five years. City
in this location is only
!n the next five years,
end; Chairman %Mdisch asked about Franklin being a
t sor.ie, time. Chairman Morsch asked if the sign would
blic "arks Dlrect4,seumalo stated that it would depend RN 11
e w'ou)d be and indicated that the existing overcross for
laceandke Irltechange will be located 600 to 1000 feet
etSQIf the locaffons conflict then Caltrans will require the
1#01f waA City Ordinance that business owners were not
)a%d signs and asked if this is opening up for other people
Ins: City Attorney Leibold stated that off premise signs
C , with the exception of a specific plan, overlay zone, or
the City's Code and as added by the previous agenda item
iy of a Development Agreement for a specific project. Ms.
Street business owners would like to have a billboard.
Kim Cousins asked if the City was going to pursue having an Auto
located in the space between the Casino sign and the new sign. Cit y
Leibold stated that under the Caltrans mapping, the current location i s
location for it but if it's on the Auto Dealer's property then it is an "on
sign with different requirements.
Mall sign
Attorney
the only
premise"
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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Mr. Cousins let the Commission know that the Lake Elsinore Outlet sign is
working again. Also, he requested clarification on the gambling and gambling
services, specifically on the Lake Elsinore Outlet sign. He indicated that the Lake
Elsinore Hotel Casino ad refers to "Black Jack ", etc. He asked if this is
considered a gambling message. He requested clarity between the Outlet sign
and the new sign.
City Attorney Leibold stated that with respect to this sign, if the Commission
believes that this is not a benefit and would recommend a change in the
modification to the provision; this is a draft for their consideration. With respect
to the existing Outlet Center sign, she is not familiar with Ot agreement relating
to that. She stated that this was a voluntary provision and assumed that they are
complying with whatever parameters were placed Ckgi he,advertising; therefore,
the City can go back and look at that.
Chairman O'Neal stated that he doesn't hi
generate sales tax revenue for the City. C #Attorne
not a prohibition against advertising theo'-iofel,,,the i
but the prohibition is advertising specific gaming �,
Mr. Cousins stated that on behal!,11" the Board of
Commerce, they are in full support +� sign. This
Corridor which will bring more reven mcity.
Commissioner Blake
pollution and the hou
and advertising .ctia'
thing to bring into fh
Street. He thinks it is
community
y 12, 0
Corj's...sj oner Gray WX
every ten minutes do
minute for tbe•Storm,
Attorney Lei stat
perspective was .tac
chose the length ofi ti
iblem th°,,,ign and would
Leibold st4tt ent
that: there is
fsino, or the ertainment
of the Chamber of
opportunity on the
t he is kapposition' f the sign because of visual
area hadkto look 4- wn at the multi - colored lights
eight seconds. He doesn't think this is a great
iity. He would prefer the sign to be off of Main
atWhealth, safety and general welfare of the
ted that e, eight- second public service announcement
dseem like much time compared to 16 seconds every
it seems that the City has very little benefit to this. City
I
at the primary purpose of the sign from the City's
im and Storm promotion. She explained why the City
for the advertisements in the agreement and indicated
that if the Commission doesn't think that this is sufficient, then the Commission
can revise and the Commission's recommendation will be presented to the City
Council.
Commissioner Gray suggested having more time for advertising and it will tell the
motorist going by on Interstate 15 that the City of Lake Elsinore is actually here.
Commissioner Jordan stated that she liked the sign and doesn't have any issues
with it.
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Vice Chairman O'Neal asked what the cost of the sign was. Dave Oster,
President of the Storm Stadium, stated that the entire sign will cost close to one
million dollars once it is put up. Vice Chairman O'Neal asked about the cost of
advertising on the sign. Mr. Oster stated he doesn't have an exact cost because
it is all tied into the packaging but depending on the economy, it will take at least
five years to make the money back. Chairman O'Neal asked about the sign's
brightness and is there any kind of measurement used. Public Works Director
Seumalo stated that Caltrans monitors this and the brightness is a safety factor.
Mr. Oster stated that once the sign is up, there is capability to control the
brightness.
Chairman O'Neal stated that he appreciates the
however, he knows that there is no way to adverti
Oster stated that a lot of people know about Storm
if there are playoff games and that is part of the re
eyes on the sign because they do light up whenitt
activity going on. The reason they placed the sign a
is that it is Caltrans driven and there are, very,;few spt
are trying to find ways to drive traffic to the stadium,:a
in the town, and create revenue to help pay for the
�I pollution argument;
Storm Stadium. Mr.
seb ',,,,but they don't know
son for the Storm Stadium
;re is a home game or an
the car dealers iip,.location
\Qi
s to locate theigns. They
�
�`promote what is going on
Chairman O'Neal stated that he do s,, /l tCe the sign° olti# he knows that the City
and the businesses in the City need to tieq> rtised He would like to see the
sign more liberalized in terms of content. � �s Beneral Outdoor Advertising
needs to maximize the re ° it and he would also Ilke to see more time advertised
regarding the "Dr eatr E° ° e" activities in the City. Mr. Oster stated that the
difficult and fine ,line is that e City wanfs to promote the special messages that
are going on In Lake a s nor ut they can , afford to give out free messages to
������ .
every business m town irm, h5G Neal asked how much of an impact would it
R ,•
be, in terms<of re'Ve, i ° e sign were�to be turned off at a certain time, such as
1:00 anon'. Mr Osteftethat it's all based on people driving on Interstate 15,
and tk, drive on it 2 '_
Chairman 'M" ch asked regarding the business model, if there is a different rate
during prim ��e hours?' from 4:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and rush hour in the
evening, as opposed t0,6:00 a.m. Mr. Oster stated that it would depend on the
number of ads thag ey would get and they would rotate at various times of the
day and night, all on a rotational basis.
Chairman Morsch had some questions regarding intensity of lighting at different
times of the day and night and the impact to the community, and various
questions regarding the amount of advertising time. Mr. Oster stated that their
sign person couldn't attend the meeting but he would refer these questions to
him as he has the expertise in this area and will follow up with the Commission.
Mr. Oster stated that he agreed with Mr. Cousins, as the City doesn't have local
television, and no great newspaper and radio resources, therefore, the City
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Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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needs a big screen advertising sign to promote the great resources that the City
offers.
Chairman Morsch asked what will be displayed on the billboard. Mr. Oster stated
that they can put the promotions that are going on at the Storm Stadium and any
other special events that happen in the City. Chairman Morsch stated that he is
in agreement with this.
Vice Chairman O'Neal suggested continuing this item until the next meeting and
perhaps address some of the concerns that Commissioner Blake has, and
address any other issues that were discussed previously j Oster stated that
this was passed in 2009 but is happy to bring back ,,more information to the
Commission for additional questions and concerns 141" id note that he would
like to continue to move this forward and get the sign up lbe ore Opening Day of
next year.
Chairman O'Neal asked if this can be brow' ht back to the Co ion on the
September 18, 2012, Planning Commigsiksmeetg City Atto= , °� Leibold
stated the September 18, 2012, Planning Co�missloWmeeting wad tentatively
cancelled but doesn't have to be. If there is a regular meeting on that day, this
would be the only item on the Age
Commissioner Blake stated that he
weeks will not change his oppositional
of signs are outdated F,e 's concern's
F,�
driving on Interstate 15, a t this does
to the residents �� j area �arding tf
of the sign, and not�dhat t e should
diffuses or impacts across; Inte�state?1:5,
1 to it and coming back in a few
t that.le believes that these kinds
the light pollution for the people
ugh", there should be Notice given
impact. He discussed the design
nitation on the angle that the light
Mr. OM stated 'th' he would, be happy to provide the Commission with this
infonion and he undo�rstan a lighting issue. He noted that they will always
be promoiin, and using a slg
/ Y!
Vice Chair m i ONeaI said that he asked for a continuance in order to address
Commissioner 8's cooncerns, but since they cannot, he was withdrawing his
request for a conun.. -I nce.
Commissioner Gray stated that he is in favor of this.
Commissioner Jordan stated that she is in favor of this.
Motion by Commissioner Jordan and seconded by Commissioner Gray to
approve Resolution No. 2012 -31, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending to the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore, approval of a Development Agreement by and between the City
of Lake Elsinore and General Outdoor Advertising with a correction in the body of
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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 4, 2012
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the Resolution to read Public Notice of the Development Agreement, not
Development Amendment; also that the Planning Commission would recommend
adding a provision with respect to maintenance and removal of the sign in the
event of non - operation; lastly, remove prohibition on the language that was used
regarding gambling; Motion passed 4 -1 with Commissioner Blake opposing.
Mr. Oster stated that he will go back to his partner and study the lighting and will
follow up with the Commission with a report.
3.
13813 located at 160 Diamond Drive
Senior Planner MacHott presented the staff report.
Jennifer Chavez, Legal Representative
Commission.
Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seed
approve and sign letter of Public Convenience
0. %�1.
BUSINESS ITEMS
None.
the
missioner Gray to
; Motion passed 5-
Acting Community Deu s °ffi nt� �re�tof Morelion stated that staff will be
bringing „kk ack to the Co slon, �fh� discussion items regarding murals and
banners. Also Pu or z�lrector Seumalo will be bringing WYROC mining
tlorl
opera. back to the S" or discussion.
City Attorney Lelbold had no comments.
The Planning Commissioners stated that staff did a great job.
Chairman Morsch stated that on Friday, September 31, 2012, there was a critical
accident at the Storm Stadium. A Fireman, and an employee were injured, and a
young man by the name of William Calabrese lost his life while setting up the
fireworks show at the Storm Stadium. He closed the meeting in memory of Mr.
Calabrese.
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Minutes of September 4, 2012
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission,
Chairman Morsch adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be
held on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. to be held at the Cultural
Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
Rick
City
Attest:
Warren Morelion
Acting Community Development Director
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