The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About11-04-2014 NAH1T�xf_ City of Lake Elsinore Meeting Minutes - Final Planning Commission Tuesday, November 4, 2014 JOHN GRAY, CHAIRMAN SHELLY JORDAN, VICE CHAIRPERSON ADAM ARMIT, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL OWEAL, COMMISSIONER VACANT, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER 6:00 PM LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Planning Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are normally held on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. If you are attending this Planning Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available in the Community Development Department on the Thursday prior to the Planning Commission meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the Community Development Department at (951) 674 -3124, ext. 289, at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Any writings distributed within 72 hours of the meeting will be made available to the public at the time it is distributed to the Planning Commission. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Gray called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner O'Neal led the Pledge of Allegiance ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal Absent: Commissioner Armit City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Cultural Center Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2014 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1) ID# 14 -336 Approval of Minutes It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve July 15, 2014 Minutes as submitted. It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the July 15, 2014 Minutes as submitted. Motion by Commissioner O'Neal, second by Vice Chair Jordan to approve the Planning Commission July 15, 2014; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commission Armit NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2) ID# 14 -337 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 - A request by AGC Design Concept for Circle K Stores to Remodel an Existing Service Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue. (APN 377 - 030 -057) Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 for a Remodel of an Existing Convenience Store and Gas Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue (APN 377 - 030 -057). City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2014 Planning Manager MacHott presented Staff Report. MacHott explained that the Conditions posted on our website are not identical to the ones that are in the Planning Commissioner's Staff packages. There was an additional Condition that he added that did not make it into the version that got posted online. A new Condition No. 14 was added and is in Planning Commissioners' packet. It reads "The project's monument sign shall incorporate the "E" crest of the City's Logo in accordance with the City's Identification Standards Guide." He stated that all subsequent conditions are renumbered up one, so the applicant's staff package refers the Request Modification to Condition No. 62 is actually now No. 63. MacHott explained new Condition No. 63 would replace the current one regarding street improvements on Allan. The new Condition will state, "Signage stating that Allan St. is a private road shall be installed at the intersection of Allan St. and Dexter Ave ". No improvements would be required; just sign indicating it is a private street. Vice Chair Jordan asked MacHott if whole Condition will be stricken. MacHott answered. "The old Condition will be stricken with the New Condition added in its place." Chairman Gray asked if there were any questions from staff. Vice Chair Jordan asked for clarification on project and stated that she liked the layout and architecture of new project. Jordan had questions regarding color scheme and hardscape of building. The Applicant, Architect Alex G Cuevas from AGC Design Concept, Inc. answered and explained plans. Vice Chair Jordan had questions on Conditions of Approval No. 59, 62 and 72. Walter Allison City Engineer and Planning Manager MacHott answered. Commissioner O'Neal asked about Landscaping Plans and expressed his concerns. The Applicant Mainor Bojorquez stated they are in agreement with all Conditions and look forward to completing project and mentioned future potential projects. The Applicant Jun Yeon Kim owner of property next to project expressed his concerns about impact on traffic and parking. MacHott explained traffic flow will not change. Motion by Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner O'Neal to approve Resolution 2014 -40; 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2014 -07 for a Remodel of an Existing Convenience Store and Gas Station Located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Dexter Avenue (APN 377 030 057); Motion passed by roll call as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2014 3) ID# 14 -338 Amendment To Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1 - A Request to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station located at 19930 Collier Avenue Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -_; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1; to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station and AM /PM Mini -Mart located at 19930 Collier Avenue (APN: 389 - 200 -030) Planning Associate Resendiz presented staff report. Vice Chair Jordan asked if Engineering could explain Condition No. 18. Engineer Allison explained Condition was to provide reciprocal access across parcels and a lot merger would be required so that they would have one parcel. The Applicant Pami Randawa owner of AM /PM and property owner of parcels has no problem with Condition No. 18. Commissioner O'Neal questioned Applicant Mr. Randawa how much water does it take to wash one car. Mr. Randawa explained that he was unsure of the exact number at this time but explained they use a system that recycles water and reuses it. The Applicant Jonathan Zane, Architect of project spoke and explained plans. Motion By Vice Chair Jordan, second by Commissioner O'Neal to Adopt Resolution 2014 -41; Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97 -1; to Add an Automatic Car Wash to the Existing Arco Gas Station and AM /PM Mini Mart located at 19930 Collier Avenue (APN: 389 200 030); Motion Passed by roll call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Gray, Vice Chair Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Armit BUSINESS ITEMS) None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Grant Taylor stated that the Nuisance Abatement Board is inactive until the end of the year. It will be back up and running in January. He explained future plans for the New Year. City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2014 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner O'Neal explained that he is uncertain how much longer he will be in Lake Elsinore and on the Planning Commission but it will be soon. He said that he had a great time on Planning Commission and thanked everyone. Vice Chair Jordan asked how long he has been on Planning Commission and that she enjoyed working with him. Chairman Gray also thanked Commissioner O'Neal. ADJOURNMENT The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING John Oray, #airman City ofLake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page a