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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-20-2012 NAHCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2012 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Morsch called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Morsch led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Morsch Vice Chairman O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gray Absent: Commissioner Jordan Also present: Acting Planning Manager MacHott, Public Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes for the following Planning Commission meeting(s) • October 16, 2012 Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal, seconded by Commissioner Blake, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of October 16, 2012; motion passed 4 -0. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2. Commercial Design Review No. 2012 -06 — A request to establish and operate an 8,320 square foot Family Dollar Retail Store on property located at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and Walnut Drive (APN: 379 - 222 - 001.- 002, -003. and -008) City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 2 of 7 Recommendation: Adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2012 -06 based on the Findings, Exhibits, and proposed Conditions of Approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report. He noted that Conditions 60, 70, 77, and 87 are amended, and read the amended conditions. Also, he added "applicant shall" to begin second sentence of Condition 77. Commissioner Blake stated that he is glad that a nice looking building is going into the empty lot and asked about the parking requirements. Planning Consultant Coury clarified that the parking requirements have been met. Commissioner Gray stated that he is happy with the project. Chairman Morsch asked if there a problem with the City asking for dedication to the City when it is Caltrans now, and does the City have to get encroachment permits from Caltrans. Public Works Director Seumalo clarified the role of Caltrans and indicated that they commented and submitted a letter. Chairman Morsch asked regarding Condition No. 98, does the City require a parcel map or a tract map since it is more than four Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs), and noted that there is a parcel that runs into the adjacent property. Christi Kendall who is the developer and the owner of Family Dollar addressed the Commission. She noted that the operating hours have changed to Monday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. starting November. She requested that Condition No. 60 also be amended to assure full access from Riverside Drive including left in /left out access. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he doesn't agree with Ms. Kendall's request. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that left in /left out access is problematic. Chairman Morsch pointed out that when customers leave, they will be exiting to Walnut Drive which intersects Riverside Drive. Commissioner Gray and Commissioner Blake stated that they both agree that congestion at this location is a safety concern. Ms. Kendall stated that they have a development agreement with Family Dollar that requires full access from Riverside Drive. Commissioner Blake asked if the applicant considered moving the building to the front, and relocate the parking to the back. Ms. Kendall explained that the current prototype layout is the layout for all Family Dollars. Commissioner Blake stated that the project looks great, although he is concerned with the safety of allowing full left turn /right turn ingress /egress off of Riverside Drive due to the amount of traffic on Riverside Drive. Also, he suggested drought tolerant landscaping and would like to see trees for parking areas. He stated that the orientation of the roof is east/west but indicated that north /south would be City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 3 of 7 better for solar panels and suggested looking at those design elements for other projects. Commissioner Gray stated that he appreciates and agrees with many of Commissioner Blake's comments but the project is ready to go and feels comfortable with Condition No. 60, and is in favor of the project as presented. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that the applicant should make it clear to the public that Family Dollar is not a typical $1.00 store. He also stated that he agrees with Commissioner Blake regarding drought tolerant landscaping. Chairman Morsch stated that according to the staff report, the project meets the drought tolerant landscape requirements. He indicated that he would like to amend Condition No. 98 to read as follows: "All required parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, public right -of -way dedications, easements, dedications and easement agreement(s) for ingress and egress through adjacent property (ies) shall be recorded in a form consistent with the Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 of the LEMC with a recorded copy provided to the City prior to building permit issuance." Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gray, substitute motion by Commissioner Blake with Condition No. 60 being original Condition of Approval, limiting access to right in /right out on Riverside Drive. No second, therefore, Motion died. Original Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gray to approve Resolution No. 2012 -37; A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, recommending City Council approval of Commercial Design Review No. 2012- 06, for the establishment and operation of an 8,320 square foot Family Dollar Retail Store on property located at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and Walnut Drive (APN: 379 - 222 -001, -002, -003, and -008), with amendments to Conditions 60, 70, 77, 87, and 98, as discussed by the Planning Commission and set forth below; Motion passed 3 -1 with Commissioner Blake opposing. Condition 60 — Future safety improvements may restrict access onto Riverside Drive shame to right in /right out only. Condition 70 — Roof drains shall drain to a surface and be subject to treatment under the WQMP Condition 77 — Dedicate to the City of Lake Elsinore in fee title right -of -way along Riverside Drive adjacent to the project sufficient to attain a minimum 60' half width right of way. The applicant shall pay cash in lieu of construction of a raised median on Riverside Drive of RO FeStFiGtiOR 0 6 GGR6tFUGt8d, per City Engineer approval. The fee shall be equal to City Engineer City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 4 of 7 approved cost estimate for improvements (including contingency) plus an additional 15% of the total construction cost estimate to cover design and administrative costs. The cost estimate shall be approved by City staff. • Riverside Drive existing ROW 35 feet '' /z width — required 60' • Walnut Drive existing ROW 30 feet %2 width -meets requirement • Fraiser Drive existing ROW 25 feet'' /2 width -meets requirement Condition 87 — A grading plan signed and stamped by a California Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for City review and approval for all addition and /or movement of soil (grading) on the site. The plan shall include separate sheets for erosion control, haulFeete and traffic control. The grading submittal shall include all supporting documentation and be prepared using City standard title block, standard drawings and design manual (available at www. l a ke -e I s i n o re. o ra ). Condition 98 — All required parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, public right -of- way dedications, easements, dedications and easement agreement(s) for ingress and egress through adjacent property(is) shall be recorded in a form consistent with the Subdivision Map Act and Title 16 of the LEMC with a recorded copy provided to the City prior to building permit issuance. DISCUSSION ITEM(S) 3. Discussion Item — Murals Acting Planning Manager MacHott presented the staff report. Chairman Morsch asked what the fees cover. Acting Planning Manager MacHott explained. Chairman Morsch stated that he would like the fees to be as minimal as possible. Acting Planning Manager stated that he did review "Art Commissions" in various cities. Robin Golden stated that she is a mural artist in Lake Elsinore and is an advocate for murals in the City. She stated that she would like to offer her services to staff. She would also like to see flexibility with the City's rules. Chairman Morsch asked the Commissioners to comment on the following: • Definition of "Mural" • Procedures for Approval of Murals • Arts Commission /Council City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 5 of 7 Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that a mural is not a commercial billboard, and noted his concern regarding censorship. He also stated that having an "Arts Commission" would leave review to the experts. Commissioner Morsch stated that he likes the City of Covina's definition but would modify "on the premises ". Commissioner Blake commended Acting Planning Manager MacHott for his work on this project and indicated that he wants murals to be able to promote schools (including murals on school buildings) in the community. City Attorney Leibold explained the legal definition of a "Mural" and noted that Acting Planning Manager MacHott's proposed definition works. Chairman Morsch asked what the difference is between Committee vs. Commission. City Attorney Leibold explained. Chairman Morsch stated that the Committee would report to the Planning Commission. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that he would like the Committee members to have an arts background. Suzy Putnam spoke on the matter. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that he would like staff and the arts people to have a say regarding the art in the City, unless appealed. He stated that the City of Covina should be used as an example. Ad Hoc Committee was mentioned by some of the Commissioners. City Attorney Leibold stated that it shouldn't be called "Ad Hoc" due to the City Council rules and suggested calling it "Arts Committee ". All of the Commissioners agreed that the Committee should be called the "Art Review Committee ", and will include seven members including the City Manager or designee, the Mayor or designee, a representative of the Planning Commission and three members of the public with arts backgrounds. The approval process will be administrative. Acting Planning Manager MacHott stated that this item will come back to the Planning Commission on February 5, 2013. Chairman Morsch discussed the zoning where murals would be allowed. Commissioner Blake suggested commercial, industrial, and mixed use, excluding single - family and residential zoning. Commissioner Morsch stated perhaps excluding single - family residential. Commissioner Gray agreed with excluding single - family residential zoning. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 6 of 7 4. WYROC Discussion Public Works Director Seumalo presented the staff report. Chairman Morsch discussed boundary issues with RP 112 Commissioner O'Neal asked if the Mitigation Measures of the Mitigated Negative Declaration have been completed, and have the Alberhill Specific Plan, Environmental Impact Report, and Mitigated Measures been implemented. He asked if there was a Request for Proposal process and was that completed. In addition, he asked what the process is for revoking a CUP, and to explain the process. City Attorney Leibold explained the process for revoking of a CUP. Commissioner Morsch asked if a CUP was done. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that he believes a CUP was done but he doesn't have the CUP. He informed the Commission that he would work with staff to locate the CUP. He requested to continue this item. Chairman Morsch stated that he would like the owner to respond. Chairman Morsch asked about vegetation at the location. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that Jeff Halloran discussed having a nursery at the location but he hasn't heard anything more. Chairman Morsch requested a power point presentation of what the owner wants to do and asked if the owner has the conditions of approval for the CUP. Commissioner O'Neal stated that he has received letters from the community regarding WYROC and is concerned about WYROC's operations. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the WYROC discussion item will be continued to December 18, 2012, Planning Commission meeting. STAFF COMMENTS Acting Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Planning Commission meeting of December 4, 2012, will be cancelled, and will be rescheduled to December 18, 2012, and will be held at the Senior Activities Center located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive in Lake Elsinore PLANNING COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Blake stated that it was great to see checkered flags in the City to represent the Motocross. Vice Chairman O'Neal was sorry to hear that Warren Morelion left the City. City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2012 Page 7 of 7 BUSINESS ITEM(S) None. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Morsch adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. The Tuesday, December 4, 2012, Planning Commission meeting will be cancelled and will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, located at the Senior Activities Center located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. /L Jz_IZZ Rick Morsch, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. acHott Acting Planning Manager