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HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-112 Staff ReportREPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: KRISTINE HERRINGTON OFFICE SPECIALIST DATE: MAY 6, 2014 SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes Recommendation 1. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. April 15, 2014 Prepared by: Kristine Herrington Office Specialist Approved by: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore 1 AKBr�I �EIi(71C; Meeting Minutes - Draft Planning Commission DAVID BLAKE, CHAIRMAN JOHN GRAY, VICE CHAIRMAN RICK MORSCH, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER SHELLYJORDAN, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Tuesday, April 15, 2014 6:00 PM Cultural Center The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. 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ROLL CALL City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 Present: Chairman Blake Vice Chairman Gray Commissioner Morsch Commissioner Jordan Absent: Commissioner O'Neal Also present: Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Planning Associate Resendiz, City Attorny Leibold, Interim Principal Engineer Wu, Fire Marshal Bloom, and Office Specialist Herrington. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS) ID# 14 -071 Approval of Minutes It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes of March 18, 2014, as submitted. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the March 18, 2014, Planning Commission Minutes. Motion by Vice Chairman Gray, second by Commissioner Morsch to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of March 18, 2014; the motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Jordan ABSENT: Commissioner O'Neal PUBLIC HEARING ITEWS) ID# 14 -072 Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08 - A Request to Modify Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08; To Allow 6 Additional Automobile Storage Spaces at the Existing United Towing Service Inc. Facility Located At 29635 Hunco Way (APN 377 - 130 -028) Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving a Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08 to Allow Six (6) Additional Automobile Storage Spaces at the Existing United Towing Service Inc. Facility Located at 29635 Hunco Way. (APN: 377- 120 -028); based on the Findings and Exhibits and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Jordan asked if the stalls are painted or whether they are constructed stalls. Planning Associate Resendiz stated that they are striped. Commissioner Morsch stated that he has concerns about the occupancy designation as of the building as Classification F and S due to the fact that this is a storage facility and it has Class 1 B hazardous flammable fluids being stored in the facility. He indicated that he believes the required occupancy classification should be H which for hazardous use storage. He noted that his main concern is public safety and the safety of the adjoining structures. He stated that the only way he will support this project is if the applicant will reclassify the occupancy as H3 /Storage of hazardous materials, and if not then he cannot support this. Planning Associate Resendiz stated that staff will have to speak to the Building Official regarding reclassification. Vice Chairman Gray stated that the project should be continued until staff talks to the Building Official for more information. The applicant, Greg Moore of United Towing Service, addressed the Commission. Chairman Blake asked if the applicant agrees with the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Moore stated that he agrees with the Conditions. Chairman Blake asked if the Fire Department has expressed concerns about health and safety concerns. Mr. Moore stated that the Fire Department has not expressed any concerns. Commissioner Jordan asked if the Fire Department reviews this when they review the Conditions. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the Fire Department did review this proposal and they had no issues. Commissioner Morsch stated that the City has a new updated 2013, Building Code, and indicated that this project needs further review, specifically because they are adding six more spaces. Fire Marshal Bloom stated that based on the use, he recommends that this project be evaluated based on today's Code and recommended a continuance. Planning Manager MacHott suggested continuing this project so that the Fire Marshal can look into this and staff will then come back to the Commission with a formal recommendation and will also explain specifically what requirements would be imposed if a change was required. He suggested continuing the item to May 6, 2014, Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Blake requested that the Fire Department review this again and to add a Condition to address the safety issue and to sign off on it. Planning Manager MacHott stated that if the Commission approves the application with this type of new condition, then the Fire Department's sign off would not have to come back to the Commission. Commissioner Morsch asked the owner if he will accept the occupancy as H3. Fire Marshall City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 Bloom stated that based on the use, he would recommend that they evaluate this use based on today's Code, and didn't recommend changing the occupancy to H3 until it is reviewed further, and again recommended continuing the item. Motion by Commissioner Morsch, second by Vice Chairman Gray to continue Modification to Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08 to May 6, 2014, Planning Commission Meeting, in order to allow the application to be reviewed by the Fire Marshall Bloom; the motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Morsch NOES: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner O'Neal ID# 14 -073 Minor Design Review - A Request for a 2,002 Square Residential Duplex With Two 497 Square Foot Two -Car Garages Located on the West Side of Poe Street. (APN: 374 - 153 -022) The applicant has requested that the above - referenced project be rescheduled to the next Planning Commission meeting. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission honor his request, take testimony from any interested parties who may attend this hearing, and continue the Minor Design Review to the next Planning Commission meeting which is scheduled for May 5, 2014. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the applicant has requested that project be continued to the May 6, 2014, regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice Chairman Gray to continue Minor Design Review - A request for a 2,002 square foot residential duplex with two 497 square foot two -car garages located on the west side of Poe Street (APN: 374 - 153 -022); the motion passed by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner Jordan NOES: None Abstain: None Absent: Commissioner O'Neal ID# 14 -074 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -02 - A Request for the Installation of a 4,018 Square Foot Tent at the Club House Green of The Links At Summerly Golf Course Located at 29381 Village Parkway. (APN: 371 - 030 -038) Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending City Council Approval of Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -02; A Request for the Installation of a 4,018 Square -foot Tent at the Club House Green of The Links at Summerly Golf Course City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 located at 29381 Village Parkway (APN 371 - 030 -038). City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 Planning Associate Resendiz presented the Staff Report. Vice Chairman Gray asked about the south end of the tent and the drainage due to possible flooding and asked if this has been looked at and okayed. Interim Principal Engineer Wu, stated that he reviewed the application and looked at the site and noted that there were no drainage issues with the structure. Commissioner Jordan asked how long the tent will be up and is it a temporary or permanent use. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the applicant indicated that it is temporary, however, staff is conditioning it to meet permanent requirement and explained that the applicant's intent is to have the tent up for approximately 18 to 24 months and then build a permanent facility. Commissioner Jordan asked if the applicant needs to get a Building Permit for wind resistance. Planning Manager MacHott stated yes. Commissioner Jordan stated that she is concerned about approving a tent for permanent use. She indicated that the only way she will approve this is if the project is re- evaluated in a few years to make sure it is not dilapidated. Vice Chairman Gray agreed with Commissioner Jordan to set a time period for review. Planning Manager MacHott stated that staff could add a condition to have this item come back to the Commission in 24 months. Chairman Blake asked if there have been any concerns from the Fire Department regarding safety of the tent. Fire Marshal Bloom stated that all of the major concerns have been addressed and conditioned the project, in accordance with the Code. Commissioner Jordan asked if the applicant needs a temporary use permit. City Attorney Leibold explained that the applicant doesn't need separate use permit but without the design approval, they don't have authority to install and maintain the tent. She noted that staff can include a condition that the Community Development Director shall periodically review the condition of the tent in compliance with the Conditions of Approval and the the Planning Commission will review in 24 months. Commissioner Morsch stated that this tent is much needed in the community due to the shortage of meeting areas in the City but maybe in two or three years, the applicant will have the funding to build something permanent and will support a two or three year timeframe for them to come back and for the Planning Commission to review the application. Community Development Director Taylor gave a brief background regarding the design review of the tent and stated that the owner was notified of the Planning Commission meeting but is not at tonight's meeting. Community Development Director Taylor stated that the owner told him that they are going to take the tent out in 18 - 24 months. He added that their plans are to demo the cafe and to build a 300 seat restaurant, and at that time the project will have to go through permitting, inspection, etc. He noted that the item being presented tonight still has to be presented at the May 13, 2014, City Council meeting for approval. City Attorney Leibold suggested that condition 11(a) be added to the Conditions of Approval. City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 The proposed condition would be worded as follows: "Two -Year Review - The applicant acknowledges that the proposed tent is temporary in nature and has a limited life expectancy shorter than a traditional permanent structure. On that basis the Community Development Director or designee shall periodically review the condition of the tent and compliance with the conditions of approval. If the applicant has not submitted a complete application for a permanent structure to replace the tent within two years of the issuance date of the Certificate of Occupancy, the Planning Commission shall review the design and condition of the tent and shall make one of the following findings: (i) the tent must be removed within a specific time period; (ii) the tent must be modified and the tent can be maintained for a specified period of time in its existing location; or (iii) the tent can be maintained in its existing condition for a specified period of time in its existing location." Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Commissioner Morsch to adopt Resolution No. 2014 -12; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending City Council Approval of Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -02; A Request for the Installation of a 4,018 square -foot Tent at the Club House Green of The Links at Summerly Golf Course located at 29381 Village Parkway (APN:371- 030 -038), with addition of new condition No. 11(a); the motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Morsch, Commissioner Jordan NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner O'Neal BUSINESS ITEM(S) - None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Taylor stated that the City is getting in many new project applications and Planning Manager MacHott will discuss the new applications. Planning Manager MacHott reviewed the new applications, including a new project that proposes a hotel, pier, commercial uses, commercial mixed use, and single family residential with boat docks, parking structure, convention center. He indicated that this project will not be presented to the Planning Commission for at least one year and noted that applicant wants to start construction by Summer of 2015. He also discussed road improvements taking place the City, and the Nichols Road annexation application. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Draft April 15, 2014 Commissioner Morsch stated the "Clean Extreme" event will be on April 26th and will be on Main Street and the City's park. He asked staff who the new City Engineer is. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the new City Engineer is Vince Demasse who came from the City of Lomita. He also indicated that Pat Kilroy, Lake, Parks & Recreation Director will be retiring in May 2014. Commissioner Morsch asked who will be filling in until a Director is hired. Community Development Director Taylor stated that Cathy McCarthy who is a retired Parks and Recreation Director will be filling in part time during the recruitment. Commissioner Morsch stated that the proposal of the connection of Camino Del Norte to Franklin will help with the traffic problems in the City. Vice Chairman Gray asked about the proposal of the Walmart project along Central. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the staff will be meeting with the applicant next week to deal with some of the design issues. However, there is an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) being prepared and will hopefully be able to get the Notice of Preparation out within the next couple of weeks. He noted that they have to go through the EIR process before it can be brought to Public Hearing at the Planning Commission. 'Chairman Blake stated that he is in favor of getting Diamond Drive and Grape Street traffic squared away, and is hoping that Camino Del Norte doesn't become a speedway. ADJOURNMENT The Lake Elsinore Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. David Blake, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 8