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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-15-2014 NAHC11 C4 City of Lake Elsinore L f4 K L I I" I E: I)RYAN,, tyi ais Ar, Meeting Minutes - Final Planning Commission Tuesday, July 15, 2014 DAVID BLAKE, CHAIRMAN JOHN GRAY, VICE CHAIRPERSON SHELLY JORDAN, COMMISSIONER RICK MORSCH, COMMISSIONER MICHAEL OWEAL, 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 1st 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 Blake called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chairman Gray led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Cultural Center Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. PRESENTATION Oath of Office for New Commissioners Shelly Jordan and Adam Armit took the Oath of Office for Planning Commissioners Capital Improvement Program Presentation Public Works Director Damasse presented Capital Improvement Program. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) ID# 14 -208 Approval of Minutes Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice Chairman Gray to approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 3, 2014. AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Armit >, i, • i PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) ID# 14 -209 Residential Design Review No 2013 -08 (Modification) - A Request to Change the Conditions of Approval Pertaining to Hours of Construction Operation for the KB Homes Projects Located Within Tract 28214 -5 of Murdock Alberhill Specific Plan (The Terraces) Planning Manager MacHott presented the Staff Report. Commissioner Jordan asked why staff was denying this application because the Planning Commission has approved these applications in the past. Planning Manager MacHott stated that this item was on the previous Agenda and was continued per the applicant's request to do public outreach and to date, staff has not received letters in support or against the change with regards to modifying the construction hours. City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 The applicant, Maile Macabio of KB Homes, stated that currently the hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday and requested to extend the hours to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. She also requested extending Saturday work from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ms. Macabio stated that since the June 3rd Planning Commission meeting, she did community outreach and got 14 signatures in support of extending the construction hours. Commissioner O'Neal stated that knocking on 20 doors and getting 14 responses is not community outreach, and indicated that there has to be more than 200 homes in the area. Ms. Macabio stated that she sent out a Notice to residents in the area and didn't receive any feedback. Commissioner Armit asked Ms. Macabio if she reached out to any of the residents that lived in the area other than on Alderwood. She stated that they only reached out to the residents that lived on Alderwood. Chairman Blake asked where most of the construction traffic would be coming from. Ms Macabio stated Nichols Road and Alberhill Ranch Road. Community Development Director Taylor stated that two of the Alberhill Ranch Board Members came to City Hall and verbally spoke in opposition of the project due to excessive noise and going outside the bounds of the construction days and times but did not submit anything in writing and are not in attendance at tonight's meeting. Commissioner O'Neal stated that he supports staffs recommendation to deny this. Commissioner Armit stated that he is not opposed to extending the construction hours beyond 5:00 p.m. but hasn't made a decision regarding Saturday working hours. Commissioner Gray stated that he concurs with staffs recommendation. Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Chairman Blake to approve the Residential Design Review No. 2013 -08 (Modification) To Change the Conditions of Approval Pertaining to Hours of Construction Operation for the KB Homes Project Located Within Tract 28214 -5 of Murdock Alberhill Specific Plan (The Terraces) for Interior Work Only on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Commissioner O'Neal made a motion to deny and the motion died due to lack of a second.; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Jordan NOES: Chairman O'Neal ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 ID# 14 -210 Industrial Design Review No. 2014 -01 - A request by M & D Development LLC (Downs Energy and Pacific Pride) for approval of a fuel dispensing facility (Pacific Pride) immediately adjacent to and north of the existing Downs Energy Fuel Dispensing Facility on property located on Spring Street between Flint Street and Minthorn Street (APN 377 - 241 -005 & 006). Proposed improvements includes installation of five (5) fuel dispensing stations, a canopy totaling 2,533 square feet and 21 feet in height and a new drive approach. Community Development Director Taylor presented the Staff Report. He stated that staff has recommended four modifications to the Conditions of Approval, as follows: *Condition No. 20 - Delete this condition, which read: "The applicant shall install directional signs to include 1) a sign at the Pacific Pride drive entrance stating "truck facility only" and a sign at the Flint and Spring Street drives entrances stating "passenger vehicle facility only "." *Condition No. 91 - Add Assessor's Parcel Numbers to this condition, which read: "The owner shall submit for plan check a dedication for a reciprocal access easement across the westerly property line for public use." *Condition No. 93 - Amend this condition which read: "The owner shall process through the City Engineering Division for plan check and approve a parcel merger for APN 377 - 2421 -005 and 377 - 241 - 006." to give the applicant the option of going parcel merger or lot line adjustment. *Condition No. 106 - Delete this condition which read: "Applicant shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees including but not limited to: TUMF, MSHCP, TIF, Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR HCP) and area drainage prior to occupancy /final approval." because it is a duplicate of Condition No. 46. Commissioner Jordan asked when the lot line adjustment or the merger needs to be completed, and should Condition No. 44 reflect this. Community Development Director Taylor stated that a lot line adjustment or merger needs to be completed before the issuance of the building permit. Vice Chair Jordan suggested amending Condition No. 44 to state "A lot line adjustment between APN 377 - 241 -019 and APN 377 - 241 -004 will be required prior to issuance of building permit." Chairman Blake asked about the road widening on Spring Street. Community Development Director Taylor stated that staff is recommending that the applicant give an irrevocable offer to the City of 15 feet but at this time, the City is not requiring that the improvements be deferred. City Engineer Allison stated that if the City were to construct improvements today, this would create safety issues. City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 Commissioner O'Neal asked how much property does the City own in the area and what are the City's plans for Spring Street improvements. Community Development Director Taylor discussed City and Agency owned properties and noted that when the General Plan was updated in December 2011, Spring Street was designated for the secondary roadway classification because that is the City's truck route. Commissioner Jordan asked City Engineer Allison to explain "irrevocable offer of dedication" to the Commission. Commissioner Armit asked if there is a General Plan to expand Flint Street. City Engineer Allison explained why Flint Street cannot be expanded. The applicants, Karl Huy and Mike Downs of M & D Development introduced themselves to the Commission. Mr. Downs addressed the following Conditions with the Commission. 43 - A permanent fence will be required between the new fueling station and the existing fueling station to eliminate truck traffic from crossing property lines. Mr. Downs stated that there is currently a rod iron gate and they would like to remove it and let traffic flow out. He indicated that they would support modification of the Condition and after one year of having the gate open, if there were no complaints by residents in the neighborhood, the Condition can be deleted. 65 - Applicant shall construct improvements to City Standard for the ultimate Right of Way, Secondary street classification from the existing property lines back to the proposed property line along the project frontage on Spring Street. Asphalt will be rubberized to match existing. New improvements to transition to existing improvements along the southern and northern property boundaries. Construction of such improvements are deferred until such time as adjacent properties are developed or if there is an expansion of this project (Pacific Pride). If there are no improvements to the property or adjacent properties within five (5) years this condition shall be deemed satisfied. Mr. Downs stated that he doesn't have a problem giving the City the right to the land and moving the property line back but doesn't see a reason for bonding for improvements that may or may not happen. Mark Carlston, owner of Forest Wood Fiber Products in Lake Elsinore, stated they have been doing business with Mr. Downs for over 20 years and noted that it is a very well run and respected company. He feels that their expansion will help further serve and create revenue for the City and hopes that the Commission will consider approving the expansion. Ms. Vandervalt, resident of Lake Elsinore, stated that she is in favor but lives near the project and is concerned about safety due to the trucks driving on Flint Street and the noise. She suggested that the trucks take the industrial area route instead of Flint Street. City of Lake Elsinore Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final Chairman Blake asked Assistant Fire Marshal Bloom to address any potential concerns regarding the project site. Assistant Fire Marshal Bloom stated that all fire and safety regulations have been met. Planning Manager MacHott suggested that in addition to amending Condition No. 44 which is the lot line adjustment to be prior to building permits, staff recommends amending Condition No. 93 to state "prior to building permits" so that both Conditions that refer to lot line adjustments are the same. Motion by Commissioner Jordan, second by Vice Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2014 -28, 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 Industrial Design Review No. 2014 -01, Based on the Findings, Exhibits, and Subject to the Proposed Conditions of Approval, with the Following Amendments: *Delete Condition No. 20 *Amend Condition No. 43 to state "A permanent fence with a pedestrian gate will be required between the new station fueling station and the existing fueling station to eliminate truck traffic from crossing property lines. *Amend Condition No. 44 *Amend Condition No. 65 to require a five (5) year bond or other security instrument approved by the City Engineer for the required improvements *Amend Condition No. 91 *Amend Condition No. 93 *Delete Condition No. 106 Motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None BUSINESS ITEM(S) July 15, 2014 ID# 14 -211 Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Notification to State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for "El Vaquero Night Club" at 32310 Riverside Drive. Planning Manager MacHott stated that the applicant withdrew the application and staff is recommending that the Commission "Receive and File" the withdrawal of the application. City of Lake Elsinore Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 Motion by Chairman Blake, second by Commissioner Armit to Withdraw the Application, Receive and File; motion passed by roll -call vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Chairman Blake stated that it was a pleasure being Chairman on the Planning Commission and working staff and the Commissioners. ID# 14 -212 Reorganization of the Planning Commission Chairman Blake nominated Vice Chairman Gray to be Chairman of the Planning Commission. AYES: Chairman Blake, Vice Chairman Gray, Commissioner Armit Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Commissioner O'Neal nominated Commissioner Jordan to be Vice Chairwoman on the Planning Commission. AYES: Chairman Gray, Commissioner Blake, Commissioner Jordan, Commissioner Armit, Commissioner O'Neal NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Taylor stated that there were 624 building permits issued for new homes in the City for the last fiscal year. Also, Kirt Coury no longer works for the City and staff is advertising for a Senior Planner position. Previous Planning Consultant Linda Miller will be filling in until the position is filled. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS City Attorney Leibold congratulated the Commission's reorganization. City of Lake Elsinore Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2014 COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Vice Chairwoman Jordan thanked staff for their hard work. Commissioner Armit stated that he is happy to be working with the Commissioners and staff. Commissioner Blake thanked staff for their thoroughness and professionalism. Chairman Gray thanked Commissioner Blake for his year as Chairman. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, Chairman Gray adjourned the Planning Commission meeting at 8:20 p.m. The next Regular Planning Commission Meeting will be held on August 5, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.. at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. avid Blake, Chair6 n City of Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 8