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Meeting Minutes
Planning Commission
SHELLY JORDAN, CHAIR
ADAM ARMIT, VICE CHAIR
JOHN GRAY, COMMISSIONER
LA N C E RAY, C O MM ISS'ONER
GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JUST'N KIRK, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG
(951) 674-3124 PHONE
CULTURAL CENTER
183 N. MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE. CA
92530
Tuesday, February 2, 2016 6:00 PM Cultural Center
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Jordan Called the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Jordan led the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
Also Present: City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor, Principal Planner
Justin Kirk, and Office Specialist Wells
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES
There were no members of the Public who appeared to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
1) lDdl-6-041 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW 2015-07 - A request bv John
Rowland. Santa Rosa Development Consultants for approval of the
installation of a 1.238 Square foot modular home. 400 SF free
standinq oaraqe, and related improvements on an approximatelv
8.000 SF lot located at 30040 lllinois Street (APN: 375-033-004 &
005)
Adopt Resolution No. 2016-_: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Residential Design Review 2015-07
(Minor Design Review) for the lnstallation of a 1,238 Square Foot Modular Home.
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Principal Planner Justin Kirk presented hls staff report on the installation of a 1,238 Square
foot (SF) modular home. the construclion of a 400 square foot garage, and related
improvements. Project located at 30040 lllinois Street. He provided Planning Commission with
a detailed description of project.
Kirk stated the development has been found consistent with the General Plan and Municrpal
Code. The Design Review Committee (Planning, Building and Saftety and Engineering Staff)
have reviewed the requested Design Review application, and support the proposed
application. Conditions of Approval have been included that would mitigate any potential
issues associaled with the future development and estabfishment of use. There was an added
Condition of Approval which requires: prior to the issuance of the building permit the appllcant
shall provide documenlation of the connection of the project to a sanilary sewer in the event
that lhe sewer services is not available, the applicant shall provide plans of the proposed
septic tank. The documents in compliance with all applicable state law building codes and
Municipal requirements to be reviewed by the building official or their designee. The location
of the septic tank and the related equipment shall be identifaed in the site plan and grading
pla n s.
There was no further discussion regarding this project.
Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Commissioner Ray to Adopt Resolution No.
2016-11 . A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Approving Residential Design Review 2015-07 (Minor Design Review) for the lnstallation of a
1,238 Square Foot Modular Home.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
2l lD# 16-042 CONDTTTONAL USE pERMtT 2015-03 & COMMERCTAL DEStcN
REVIEW 2015-09 - A request bv Joseph Karaki. Western States
Enqineerinq for approval of the construction of a 36.664 square
foot four (4) storv 64 room hotel on an approximatelv 1,05 acre site.
l. Adopt Resolution No. 2016-_: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending that the City Council of the
City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings that Commercial Design Review No,20'14-14
ls Consistent with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
2. Adopt Resolution No, 2016"_: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City o, Lake Elsinore, California, Approving Conditional Use Permit 2016-01
for the Establishment of a 36,654 Square Foot Hotel and Associated
lmprovements Located at Assessor Parcel Number 377.090-036.
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3. Adopt Resolution No. 20'16._; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Recommending to the City Council of ihe
City ofLake Elsinore Approval of Commercial Design Review No. 20,15-09 forthe
Development of a 36,664 Square Foot Hotel and Associated lmprovements
Located at Assessor Parcel Number 377-090.036
Principal Planner Kirk detailed the project request and location for the Construction of a
36,664 square foot, four story, 64 room hotel. Project is located at the northeast corner of
Dexter Ave and Third Street. He provided renderings for development. The applicant had a
ITE analysis to demonstrale the total generation of parking on site met actual demands, while
not meeling the LEMC requirements. A trip generation using ITE standards was prepared and
detailed no traffic was necessary.
Kirk stated there was a added Condition of Approval for the Tourism Business lmprovement
District. The Condition reads: Prior to lssuance of any Building Permits the applicant shall
provide consent to the Annexation and lnclusion of the property into the City's Tourism
Business lmprovemenl District (TBID), which will provide specific benefits directly to Lodge
and Businesses by increasing room night sales through marketing sales promotion and
destination product development to increase tourism. The TBID assessment shall not exceed
2% of growth short term room revenue. The applicant may propose alternative funding
mechanism in lieu of inclusion in the TBID. Prior to the Meeting this Condition was forwarded
to the applicant. The applicant agreed to it.
Kirk stated that lhe project was consistent with the General Plan and Municipal Code.The
proposed design is found to be of a high quality and will provide appropriate addition to the
adjacent land uses The Design Review Committee have reviewed the requested Design
Review application, and support the proposed application. Appropriate Condition of Approval
have been included thal would mitigate any potential issues associaled with the future
development and establishmenl of use.
Commissioner Ray requested to be noted in documenlation that the 9' 3" FT set back to the
ultimate right ofway, note 18; should state 10 Feel instead ofg'3".
Kirk suggested that a Condition of Approval that requires all setbacks be met was included.
Resident Rudy Lacayo spoke in favor of this project but had concern regarding parking.
Kark and Commissioner's addressed Lacayo's concerns.
Applicant Joseph Karaki spoke and thanked staff for their hard work. He agreed with all the
Conditions they were presented. He asked if Planning Commission had any queslions.
Commissioner Ray had concerns with parking with regards to code requiremenls and told
applicant he would like it to be looked over again.
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Commissioner Ray requested to be noted in documentation that the 9' 3" FT set back to the
ultamate right of way, note 1 8; should state '10 Feet instead of g' 3".
Kirk suggested that a Condition of Approval that requires all setbacks be met was included.
Resident Rudy Lacayo spoke in favor of this project but had concern regarding parking.
Kirk and Commissioner's addressed Lacayo's concerns.
Applicant Joseph Karaki spoke and thanked staff for their hard work. He agreed with all the
Conditions they were presented. He asked if Planning Commission had any questions.
Commissioner Ray had concerns with parking with regards to code requirements and told
applicant he would like it to be looked over again.
Commissoner's discussed parking, it was deficient. The Traffic lmpact Analysis justified a
deficiency.
There was no further discussion on this project.
N4otion by Chairman Jordan, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-12:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
Recommending that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore Adopt Findings that
Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 ls Consistent with the Western Riverside County
lVultiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
Motion by Commissioner Gray, second by Chairman Jordan to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-'13:
A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake EIsinore, California, Approving
Conditional Use Permit 2016-01 for the Establishment of a 36,664 Square Foot Hotel and
Associated lmprovements Located al Assessor Parcel Number 377-090-036.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
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. Motion by Commissaoner Ray, second by Chairman Jordan to staffs recommendation with
an added Condition of Approval that states, prior to final approval by the City Council the
applicant working in conjunction with staff shall explore narrowing the parking deficit to meet
current code requirements or close there of.
AYES: Chairman Jordan. Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
N/lotion by Chairman Jordan, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2016-14,
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. 2015-09 for the Development of a 36,664 Square Foot Hotel and
Associated lmprovements Located at Assessor Parcel Number 377-090-036
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Armit
ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-05 MODIFICATION - Review
of the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, a g3-acre motocross and
off-road vehicle facilitv located at 20700 Cereal Street. (APN:
370-030-012)
Staff is requesting that the Planning Commission review the motorsports park
tacility pursuant to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No, 2001.05 Modification,
Condition of Approval #2 which states in part "the Conditional Use Permit shall
be reviewed periodically, but not less than annually, by lhe Planning Commission
to evaluate the findings set forth in Section 17.168.060 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, including (i) the consistency of the use with the City's General
Plan, applicable Specific Plan and Zoning Ordinance, (ii)the compatibility with
neighboring uses, and (iii) compliance with the conditions of approval."
CUP 2001-05 MOD was last reviewed by the Planning Commission on October 15,
2013 when the facility was operated by Giovanni Nanci. At that time staff
determined that multiple conditions of approval were not satisfied. The Planning
Commission directed staff to pursue full compliance with the motocross facility
operator.
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Community Development Director Grant Taylor presented the project request. He explained
that this was an annual review of the Motocross and off-road vehicle facility required by the
Conditions of Approval. The CUP MOD was last reviewed by the Planning Commission on
October 15, 2013. At that time staff determined that multiple Conditions of Approval were not
satisfied. The Planning Commission directed staff to pursue full compliance with the
motocross facality operator.
Taylor explained the lvlotocross facility is near the Summerly Residential Master Plan and the
phases are getting closer to the track and there is potential for noise and dust impacts in the
future. lt is critical that the track be watered daily and Compliance wrth Conditions of Approval
be observed.
The lvlotorsports facility has to be in compliance with the 40 Conditions of Approval, 5 of the
COA's were not in full compliance during the inspection. The owner and operator
accommodated an inspeclion on January 4, 2016. There was a follow up with the
Development Review Committee (DRC) N/eeting on January 14, 2016. There were concerns
ldenlified. (An email regarding those concerns were attached to the Staff report.)
Taylor explained thal the Owner and applicant are working cooperatively with staff. Staff is
recommending Planning Commission provide any comments and receive and file the request.
There is no need for further action and this project will be back before PC in a year. He asked
if there were any questions.
-Chairman Jordan announced Vice Chair Armit's arrival 6:58p.m.
Brian Milich representing Summerly Development said that he was present to emphasize the
importance of continuing communication with staff and applicant Mr. Keaton. Summerly is
starting to build homes directly adjacent to the property and would like to maintain good
communication, so that all Conditions of Approval are met. IMilich requested the applicant
notify Summerly when any future events would occur, so Summerly could notify the HOA.
Bruce Keeton owner of the property, introduced himself and his General Manager Chad
Acevado and stated lhey are available for any questions.
Commissioner Ray suggested the applicant put up noise buffers for any possible future
impacts.
Keeton explained they are open to suggestions.
There was no further discussion regarding this matter.
I\,4otion by Commissioner Ray, second by Commissioner Gray to receive and file.
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NONE: None
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4l lD# 10-044 Work Session Review of the Alberhill Villaqes Specific Plan (SP No.
2010-02) and related Environmental lmpact Report (SCH#
20'12061046). General Plan Amendment No. 2012 o1zone Chanqe
No. 2012-02, and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
Consistencv A Proposed Development of approximatelv 1.400
acres will provide 8.244 residential units. distributed over a wide
varietv of residential unit tvpes and sizes. The plan also includes a
UniversitV Town Center with 1.532.500 square feet of
retail/communitv space. and medical/ office development. Reqional
and communitv amenities include a 63.1 acre universitv tor 6.000
students with 1.500.000 square feet of indoor facilities. an 850
student capacitv elementarv school on a 12 acre site. over 163
acres of natural or enhanced open sDace with multi-use trails. a
36.8 acre lakeside park with two lakes totalinq 39.6 acres of
recreational lake facilities, as well as a 45.9 acre sports park. The
Alberhill Villaqes proiect is anticipated to be developed over a
period of approximatelv thirtv (30) vears
Review the item, receive testimony, and provide direction and comments to staff
regarding the proposed project.
Community Development Director Taylor explained that this was a workshop and gave a brief
introduction of Alberhill Villages Specific Plan a Proposed Developmenl. Taylor explained that
this work session was to give Planning Commission sometime to help prepare before the
upcoming Public Hearing on February 16,2016.
Taylor explained that Project Manager Roy Stevenson of HR Green and his team would be
working on the future project.
Project l\4anager Stevenson introduced his team. He said the purpose of this workshop was to
get some feedback from the Commission, as well as the public. Slevenson explained that
tonight's presentation would be given by the applicant but advised the Planning Commission
that he and his team will have a bigger role at the Public Hearing regarding this project.
Tom Tomlinson with Castle and Cooke, informed the Commissioner's that Castle and Cooke
has been working on this pro.,ect for years. Tomlinson introduced the team working on this
project. He told Commissioneas that his team has prepared a power point of lhe project.
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Hardy Stozer - gave a brief description of the project request and location.
Kevin Kohan - presented a powerpoint and video of the future proposed project. lt provided a
full description of future Plans of the 1,400 acre Alberhill Villages Specific Plan.
Commissioner's discussed their concerns and questions such as: traffic, off ramp to the
development. parks, underground power lines, updates on maps used in powerpoint and
water supply.
Dee Baulk - resident of the City spoke in favor of development. lt's a good direction for the
City to go.
The Commissioners all agreed that they need to study the project further before the Public
Hearing.
Commissioner Ray would like the applicant to investigate the Conceptual Land Use Plan. Ray
recognized that some of the plans may have evolved over time and not updated, but
suggested all illustrations for the meeting should be updated. He noted corrections to
applicant and also stated he needed more time to review the project. Ray offered to provide a
list corrections for the applicant to review.
The applicant requested that any concerns or question's or the Commissioners have, be given
to staff before next meeting,
There was no further discussion regarding this project.
STAFF COMMENTS
Community Development Director Grant Taylor said he was looking forward to a good
meeting regarding Alberhill Villages Specific Plan. He said there were lots of great things
happening in Lake Elsinroe.
Principal Planner, Justin Kirk said staff would tryto limit items on February 16,2016 meeting,
so there is just a focus review of this item. He notified the Planning Commission of several
new applications recieved.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Gray thanked applicants for tonights workshop.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Jordan adjourned at B:39p.m. to the next regular Planning Commission meeting will
be held on Tuesday, February 16,2016, atthe Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake
Elsinore, CA 92530.
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