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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON OFFICE SPECIALIST DATE: JUNE 18, 2013 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF MINUTE(S) Recommendation It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. • Planning Commission Minutes of May 21, 2013 Prepared by: Kristine Herrington Office Specialist Approved by: Richard J. MacHott Acting Planning Manager PC June 18, 2013 Page 1 of 1 CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2013 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 Chairman O'Neal Commissioner Blake Commissioner Gray Absent: Commissioner Jordan Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Acting Planning Manager MacHott, Public Works Director Seumalo, City Attorney Leibold, Planning Associate Resendiz, Planning Consultant Coury, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS -,NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES The him: ENDAR ITE nt Director, Grant Taylor, introduced 1. Minutes for the followina Plannina Commission meetinq(s a. March 5, 2013 b. March 19, 2013 c. April 16, 2013 Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gray, to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of March 5, 2013, March 19, 2013 and April 16, 2013; Motion passed 4 -0. PC June 18, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 1 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2013 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS) 2. Conditional Use Permit No. (CUP) No. 2013 -03 — A request to operate a Tattoo Art & Body Piercing Establishment within the Lakeside Commercial Center. Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -03 for the operation of a Tattoo Art and Body Piercing Establishment based on the Findings, Exhibits, and Conditions of Approval. Planning Associate Resendiz presented the staff report. Commissioner Blake asked if the CUP is approved,, would it terminate with the tenancy or would it continue with the life of the building. Acting Planning Manager MacHott stated that Conditional Use Permits run with the property. Therefore, if the ownership changed on the use, the new owner would be entitled to continue the Conditional Use Permit and the operation: Commissioner Gray stated that or omitted in the last sentence of the corrected. The applicant, Brett the Commission. Commissioner Gray asked P Mr. Beale stated that the sit( Chairman Morsch asked improvements inside of the little because the current a installing security cameras. were planning on opening replied that they still need shortly after that. Rooster bottom of page 1 of 13, the word "be" was graph. Staff indicated that the typo will be eale to d Body Piercing addressed )e where the location is of the site. store. Mr,_ Beale if they would be doing any tenant space. Mr. Beale stated they would be doing very yout is sufficient. He also stated that they would be Chairman Morsch asked about when the applicants' for business, if the project is approved. Mr. Beale to apply for a Business License and would open Commissioner Blake asked Mr. Beale if he is operating other tattoo businesses. Mr. Beale stated that they are operating a second hand shop, but not other tattoo businesses. Jack Martin stated that he has a tattoo business in Lake Elsinore and although he is not in opposition of other tattoo businesses, he doesn't agree with the distance between the two studios and thinks that 500 feet is too close. PC June 18, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 2 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Tosha Dubios, resident of Yorba Linda, stated that she is an affiliate of Rooster Tattoo Art and has known them for approximately 10 years. She stated regarding Mr. Martin's comments that there is competition between every business that comes into the City and noted that if the customers are loyal to particular businesses, proximity shouldn't make a difference. Vice Chairman O'Neal stated that he wished that that there were no requirements to have a CUP for a tattoo business in the City. Also, he asked the City Attorney if there is a State Law that prohibits smoking inside of buildings. City Attorney Leibold states yes. Vice Chairman O'Neal indicated that he would like to see a Condition added to the CUP to state that tobacco and marijuana smoking is illegal inside of the tattoo business. Commissioner Morsch stated that he went by the surrounding businesses and asked for their input regarding the tattoo business going in at that location and no one objected. He stated that he would support the decision to approve this business. Acting Planning Manager MacHott stated that staff will add a new condition that states "In accordance with the provision of State Law, smoking shall be prohibited on the premises and within 20 feet of any entrances at all times, regardless of whether the business is open or after business hours." Motion by Vice Chairman O'Neal and seconded by Commissioner Gray to approve Resolution No. 2013 -53, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013- 03 for a Tattoo Art and Body Piercing Establishment located at 16782 Lakeshore Drive, Suite Cl; Motion passed 4 -0. 3. Tentative Parcel Map No. 36551 A request to subdivide 17.21 acres of Limited Manufacturing Industrial Zoned land into nine individual parcels pursuant to the requirements of Section 16 "Subdivisions" of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), and the California Subdivision Map Act (CSMA) for property generally located on the west side of the Lake Elsinore Outlet Channel between 3rd and Chaney Streets. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36551, based on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Planning Consultant Coury presented the staff report. He noted that there was some confusion regarding road access and road development on the parcel map and indicated that the applicant is requesting that the project be continued to the June 4, 2013, Planning Commission meeting so that the applicant can show the PC June 18, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 3 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2013 Page 4 of 5 road easements on the map for better clarification for the Commission. He stated that staff is in agreement with the applicant's request to continue this item to June 4, 2013 but they would like them to revise the map so that the project will be ready for the June 4 h Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Gray stated that the project is compatible with what is nearby. Chairman Morsch stated that the proposed Conditions of Approval requiring CC &Rs conflict with the City's Municipal Code regarding access to individual parcels within the project and he suggested amending the Code to allow the City some flexibility in approving some of the projects without conflicting with the Code itself. He indicated that he is trying to protect potential buyers and the City's ability to exercise it's authority for land use. The City Attorney explained the CC &R regulations. She stated that what Staff is proposing is to satisfy the frontage requirements and the roadway be identified on the map. The access ways would be designated by a letter lot, and will be part of the map and a privately maintained road. Also, the CC &Rs would provide the mechanism by which each property owner is responsible` for their fair share of road widening. Chairman Morsch stated that he is glad that this item will be continued so that some of the issues can be resolved. Motion by Commissioner Blake and seconded by Vice Chairman O'Neal to continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 36551 to June 4, 2013; Motion passed 4 -0. BUSINESS ITEP None. STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Caltrans and Riversid interchange and the Thursday. He indicatE Gunnerson Avenue an( signal at Riverside .Driv( umalo stated that the engineering staff is working with County Signal Maintenance on the Grape Street ,ublic should see improvements by Wednesday or that staff has submitted a Grant Application to pave the cost. Also, he discussed the status regarding the and Gunnerson Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS Community Development Director Taylor stated that he is glad to be working for the City of Lake Elsinore and looks forward to working with everyone. He also briefed the Planning Commission regarding upcoming projects that will be coming before the Planning Commission, and indicated that the July 2nd Planning Commission meeting is tentatively cancelled due to the July 4th Holiday. PC June 18, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 4 of 5 City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2013 Page 5 of 5 Commissioner Blake asked what the long term plan is for the Railroad Canyon Road intersection. Public Works Director Seumalo stated that the City Manager has done a great job working with RCTC and Riverside County to get funding and will begin Phase I which is Railroad Canyon Road hook ramps and Phase II is Franklin connection. He discussed the cost and estimated completion. Chairman Morsch asked if the City will complete a frontage road from Canyon Estates Drive to Main Street which would take the congestion off Summerhill. Public Works Director Seumalo stated yes and indicated that he will identify the costs and will request approval from the Planning Commission and the City Council. Chairman Morsch stated that on Memorial Day, th the Lake Elsinore Cemetery. CITY ATTORNEY'S COMMENTS None. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to Chairman Morsch adjourned the meetii ,eremony held at )me before the Planning Commission, at 7:16 p.m. The Lake Elsinore Planning Commission will held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 6:00 p.m Center located at 420 E. Lakeshore Drive, Lal Attest: Richard J. MacHott Acting Planning Manager adjourn to a regular meeting to be to be held at the Senior Activities Elsinore, CA 92530. Rick Morsch, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore PC June 18, 2013 Item No. 1 Page 5 of 5