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City of Lake Elsinore
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, June 7,2016
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore was held in the Cultural
Center, 185 North Main Street, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m.by
Chairman Jordan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by City Attorney Mann.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Jordan, Vice-Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray and Commissioner Ray
Also Present. City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor,
Principal Planner Kirk and Office Specialist Wells
PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS _ 3 MINUTES
There were no members of the public appearing to speak.
.Chair Jordan rearranged Agenda item(s) and moved on to Business item(s) before Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S)
1 ) Conditional Use Permit 2016-05 and Commercial Desion Review Amendment 2016-04 - A
Request for the Modification of an Existinq Previouslv Approved McDonald's Drive-Thru
Restaurant bv Addino a Second Drive-Thru Lane Located at 18283 Collier Avenue (APN:
377-120-053\
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:33 p.m. There were no Conflict of lnterest disclosures.
Administrative Clerk Wells affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no correspondence
has been received.
Senior Planner Abraham presented her staff report.
The Applicant Scott Wilkinson stated he agreed with the Conditions of Approval.
There were no members of the public appearing to comment.
There being no further response to the Chair's invitation to speak, the Public Hearing was declared
closed at 6:37 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Vice Chair Armit and unanimously carried to adopt
the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-42:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016.05 AND
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW AMENDMENT NO. 2016-04 ARE CONSISTENT WITH
THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION
PLAN (MSHCP); AND,
It was moved by Chair Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Gray and unanimously carried to adopt the
Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-43:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05 FOR
THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING MCDONALD'S DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT BY
ADDING A SECOND DRIVE-THRU LANE LOCATED AT APN: 377-120-053; AND,
It was moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Vice Chair Armit and unanimously carried to adopt
the Resolution.
Resolutron No. 2016-44:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEWAMENDMENT
NO, 2016.04 FOR THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING MCDONALD'S DRIVE-THRU
RESTAURANT BY ADDING A SECOND DRIVE-THRU LANE LOCATED AT APN:
377-120-053.
2) Conditional Use Permit 2016-04 - A Request to Operate a Pet Crematorium and Memorial
Center (Peaceful Paws) Within an lndustrial Buildinq Currentlv Under Construction Approximatelv
9,400 So. Ft. ln Size Located at the Northeast Corner of Pasadena Street
and Hunco Wav (APN: 377-120-044)
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. There were no Conflict of lnterest disclosures.
Administrative Secretary Wells affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no
correspondence had been received.
Senior Planner Abraham presented the staff report.
The Developer, Steve Rawlings stated the applicants would like clarification on Condition of Approval
No. 15 with regards to outside storage for their company vehicles.
The Applicant's and Owner of the facility Vivianne Villanueva Dupa and Sara Dupa provided a brief
description of their facility and the history, and answered Planning Commission's question's regarding
equipment they use, air quality control, the services they provide and who their customers are.
There were no members of the public appearing to comment.
There being no further response to the Chair's invitation to speak the Public Hearing was declared
closed at 7 .02 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Ray, seconded by Commissioner Gray and unanimously carried to
adopt the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-45:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 2016-04 IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); AND,
It was moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Vice Chair Armit, and carried noting the dissention
of Commissioner Ray, to adopt the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-46:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-04 FOR
THE OPERATION OF A PET CREMATORIUM AND MEMORIAL CENTER IN AN
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION APPROXIMATELY 9,400
SQUARE FOOT IN SIZE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF PASADENA ST AND HUNCO
WAY (APN: 377 -120-044)..(with amended Condition of approval No. 15: to add the ability to park work vehicles in the exterior
areas of the facility).
3) Conditional Use Permit 2016-07 - A Request for the Establishment of an lndoor Baseball
Trainino Center Within an Existinq Liqht Industrial Buildino
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:06 p.m. by Chair Jordan.
Principal Planner Kirk presented Staff Report.
The Applicant's Bill Riddle and Steve Huerta answered Commissioner's question's regarding hours.
The applicant's explained that the facility would be open for operation between the hours of 3 p.m. - 9
p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Applicant Jennifer Huerta responded to Vice Chair Armit's concerns regarding parking. She explained
that most of the facilities customers are drop off and there were no concerns with parkang.
Principal Planner Kirk suggested to amend Condition of Approval No. 12 to read. Business hours shall
be Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Also, amend Condition of Approval No. 13 to read:
Classes shall be limited to 28 students Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kirk explained that it
would provide a maximum occupancy cap where the parking requirements for the facility can be met
and allow for the applicant to adjust their use needs as needed. This would also provide the ability to
come back before Planning Commission, if there were impacts associated with use at a future date.
The applicants agreed to modify the Condition's.
There were no members of the public appearing to comment.
There being no further response to the Chairman's invitation to speak the Public Hearing was declared
closed at 7:35 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ray and unanimously carried to
adopt the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-47:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-07 IS
CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); AND,
It was moved by Chairman Jordan, seconded by Vice Chair Armit and unanimously carried to adopt the
Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-48:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 2016-06 FOR
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 7,173 SQUARE FOOT INDOOR
BASEBALL TRAINING CENTER LOCATED AT APN: 378-031-011..(with modified Conditions of
Approval No. 12 and 13 to extend the hours of operation from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday
and limiting classes to 28 students Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
BUSINESS ITEM(S)
4) General Plan Conformitv Determination for Prooosed Capital lmprovement Proqram for
Fiscal Years 2O1612017 -202012021
Director of Administrative Servrces, Jason Simpson presented the General Plan Conformity
Determination for proposed Capital lmprovement Program for the Fiscal Years 201612017-
202012021. Simpson explained that a capital improvement program enables a city to make
plans for the installation and refurbishment of public infrastructure and facilities. A capital
improvement program typically sets forth a summary of the proposed projects to be
constructed. By direction of the City Council, City staff updates and maintains a Five Year
Capital lmprovement Plan (ClP) in conjunction with the annual budget cycle to include
construction projects, facility improvements, and purchases.
CIP Prolects have been classified into two types of projects, Construction and
Non-Construction ClP, and four categories: Circulation, Facilities, lnfrastructure, and Parks.
The Construction CIP are projects concerning major infrastructure or specific improvement
projects. The Non-Construction CIP are major purchases by the City or recurring street
improvements, studies, plans, or equapment (i.e., annual slurry seal, traffic lights, lT/Computer
implementations, etc. ).
Simpson notified Commissioners of future improvements and projects. For example, the City
is undertaking a Dream Extreme 2040 Plan; Bikes, Trails & Pathway Master Plan; and
Alignment Study to identify those facilities critical as the city grows.
Vice Chair Armit questioned how the Planning Commission could become part of the CIP
process in the future.
Director Taylor suggested installing a business item for suggestions for CIP during the mid
year budget.
There was not further discussion.
Resolution No. 2016-40:
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE.
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE 201612017_202012021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
CONFORMS TO THE LAKE ELSINORE GENERAL PLAN;
Motion by Vice Chair Armit, second by Chairman Jordan to DIRECT STAFF TO FORWARD A
COPY OF THIS REPORT AND RESOLUTION NO, 2016-41 TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS
REQUIRED BY SECTION 65401 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE,
5) Street Vacation: A Request for a Findino of General Plan Conformity of the General Street
Vacation for a Portion of Alley Way Between Main Street and Ellis Street
Community Development Director Taylor presented a brief staff report of Street Vacation
located between Main Street and Ellis Street. He explained the applicant is proposing a
General Street Vacation of a portion of alley way ("the Vacation Segment) lying between Main
Street and Ellis Street, north of Flint Street. The Vacation Segment is not generally used by
the public for street purposes and is not a City maintained road. The Vacation Segment was
previously dedicated to the City in connection with the subdivision of that area. The Vacation
Segment will not impact any of the adjacent parcels which also have access to the
surrounding public right-of-way.
Taylor explained that the applicant needs to have the Alley removed to provide buildable,
parking and carculation areas. This project is in the Downtown Master Plan, it's in the Gateway
Commercial Zone. The applicant is proposing is consistent with the Gateway Commercial, the
General Plan identifies the need for a well-mixed balance of Commercial Retail and Service
USCS,
Taylor concluded by saying staff finds that the proposed street vacation conforms to the
General Plan and asked if there were any questions.
Chairman Jordan asked if there were any utilities running through there.
Kirk stated that there were but the city is retaining easements for those utilities.
There were no further questions.
It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Gray, and unanimously carried, to
adopt the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-41 .
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE.
CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE.
CALIFORNIA, ADOPT FINDINGS THAT THE GENERAL VACATION OF A
PORTION OF AN ALLEY STREET CONFORMS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION
ELEIVIENT
STAFF COMMENTS
Community Development Director Taylor provided an update on projects throughout the City.
Principal Planner Kirk stated that staff was wrapping up some final projects and provrded additional
project updates.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Vice Chair Armit suggested to have future study sessions to look at long range Planning, when
Planning has slower periods.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no funher business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47
p.m. to Tuesday, June 2l,2016, atthe Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
l, JUSTIN KIRK, Principal Planner, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was
posted at City Hall, 72 hours in advance of this meeting.
Shelly Jordan
Chair