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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-2016 NAHCity of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Tuesday, August 16, Z01G 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 6:06 p.m. by Chairman Armit. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairman Armit. ROLL CALL Present. commissioners carroll, Gray and Ross; and, chairman Armit Absent: Commissioner Jordan PUBLIC COMMENTS - NON AGENDIZED ITEMS - 3 MINUTES There were no members of the public appearing to speak. PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 1) Conditional Use Permit 2016-15 - A Request to Establish an Academic Instruction/Tutorinq Center in an Existinq Approximately 11,000 Square Foot Two-Storv Buildino Located at 18421 Collier Avenue (Apn. 377-410-048). The Public Hearing was opened at 6.08 p.m. Senior Planner Abraham presented the Staff Report. The Applicant did not wish to comment. 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 6:12 p.m. It was moved by Vice-Chair Gray, seconded by Commissioner Ross and unanimously carried noting the absence of Commissioner Jordan, to adopt the resolution. Commissioner Jordan joined the meeting 6:14 p.m. Resolution 2016-61: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 2016-15IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); AND, It was move by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Commissioner Carroll and unanimously carried noting that Commissioner Jordan abstained, to adopt the resolution. Resolution 2016-62: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016.15 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION/TUTORING CENTER IN AN EXISTING APPROXIMATELY ,I 1,OOO SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY BUILDING LOCATED AT APN: 377-410-048, 2) lndustrial Desiqn Review 2016-01 - A Request to Add A 2,100 Square Foot Canopy Shade Structure to an Existinq lndustrial Buildinq Located at 553 Birch Street (APN: 377-430-048\. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:15 p.m. There were no Conflict of lnterest disclosures. Administrative Clerk Wells affirmed receipt of Proof of Publication and noted that no correspondence had been received. Senior Planner Abraham presented the Staff Report. The applicant was not available to make comments or answer questions regarding this project, Commissioner Jordan had questions about the structure. There were no members of the public appearing to comment. There being no further response to the Chaiis invitation to speak, the Public Hearing was declared closed at 6:18 p.m. It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Ross and unanimously carried, to adopt the resolution. Resolution 2016-63: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE. ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2016.01 (MINOR DESIGN REVIEW) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP);AND, It was moved by Vice-Chair Gray, seconded by Commissioner Jordan and unanimously carried, to adopt the resolution. Resolution 2016-64: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE 3) ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO, 2016-01 (M|NOR DEStcN REVTEW) FOR THE ADD|T|ON OF A 2,100 SQUARE FOOT CANOPY SHADE STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 553 BIRCH STREET (ApN: 377-430-O4A). The meeting recessed at 6:21 p.m. and reconvened at 6:2g p.m. Senior Planner Kirk presented his staff report, Kirk explained the project was an approval of two separate project sites, which would have multiple entitlements associated with them. lt would allow for the construction and operation of a Lake Side Polynesian themed resort and an RV park. The resort would consist of a multiuse development including a hotel, restaurant and coffee shop. The park component would consist of the development of a camping facility, boat launch and maintenance building. The proposed project sites are not contiguous to one another. The project is located in the Lake Edge District. Resort The proposed project is located at 15172 Grand Avenue, generally located approximately 250'-0" north of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Serena Way and specificaliy refened to as Assessor Parcel Number 381-030-005. Park The proposed project is generally located adjacent to Mark Way in between the intersections of Mark Way and Serena Way and Mark Way and Kevin Place and specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number 381-040-00b. Kirk provided maps of project location. He stated that both the resort and park have a General Plan land use designations of Commercial Mixed Use (CMU) and Recreational (R) and Zoning designations of designation of CMU and R. Commissioner Ross shared his concerns on how this project could have negative impacts on this Community such as: sound, light, dust, parking and traffic. Gary Daugherty, the architect of the project spoke to the Planning Commission and addressed the concerns of Commissioner Ross. He advised Commissioner's that all the consultants (Traffic Engineer, Civil Engineer, Landscape, Environmental, and Planner Consultants) for the project are available to answer any question. Larry Markham (the applicant) provided a presentation for the Planning Commission. chairman Armit asked for clarification on traffic flow and parking on the project. Markham provided a description. Commissioner's had a thorough discussion regarding the project. They provided the applicant with their concerns and gave their recommendations. Chairman Armit invited anyone in the audience who wanted to comment on this project. shellie Kulaga, Steve Driscoll, Juanita palmer, and Mark Mony were opposed to the project. Dick Knapp spoke in favor of the project. Kim Cousin with Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce explained that this property had been zoned for Commercial Use since the 20's and also has Recieational Use. He stated'he is in favor of the project. Markham addressed comments made by speakers. Vice-Chair questioned if the applicant would consider the posslbility of going fonarard with just resort aspect of the project. Markham explained that the project is two different approvals and it is possible to approve the resort and take another action on the beach park. Kirk explained the project has separate resolutions and the project has been structured to do that if that is how the Commission would like to handle it that way. The Commissioner's responded to Public comments and offered suggestions for the applicant and had a discussion on different options for the resort and the park. The Public Hearing was declared closed at 8:32 p.m. The Commissioner's discussed comments, concerns and questions raised. It was moved by Commissioner Ross, seconded by Vice-Chair Gray and unanimously carried, to adopt the five resolutions for the resort, to recommend staffs five recommended actions with the revision to the Conditions of Approval No. 15 with an addition of a subsection N, which has a minimum caliper diameter of one foot or 12 inches shall be required for any palm tree, as well as the substitute mitigation measures as identified in the response to comments. Resolution 2016-65: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2012-01 FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW (CDR 2011.03), CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (cuP 2011-03), AND TENTAT|VE PARCEL MAp (TpM 35869) Resolution 2016-66: ADOPT 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 201,1-03, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2011-03, AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35869 ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) Resolution 2016-67: ADOPT 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 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 35869 PROVIDING FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF A SINGLE APPROXIMATELY 5.27 ACRE LOT INTO THREE PARCELS (LOT 1 .67 AC, LOT 2 1.95 AC, AND LOT 3 2.65 AC) LOCATED AT APN 381-030-005 Resolution 20'16-68: ADOPT 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011-03 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 53,128 SQUARE FOOT HOTEL, DRIVE-THRU, AND 15 BERTH DOCK USE LOCATEDATAPN: 381-030-005 Resolution 2016-69: ADOPT 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. 2011-03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR FIVE BUILDINGS TOTALING 65,335 SQUARE FEET, WITH ASSOCIATED ON.SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT APN 381-O3O-OO5 Park Without a motion for approval the motion will not be considered to adopt the four resolutions for the park with the revision to the Conditions of Approval No. 15 with an addition of a subsection N, which has a minimum caliper diameter of one foot or 12 inches shall be required for any palm tree, as well as the substitute mitigation measures as identified in the response to comments. Motion Dies - Failed Motion *substitute motion: Recommending denial of the Park site to the City Council It was moved by Commissioner Jordan, seconded by Commissioner Ross and carried noting the dissent of Commissioner Carroll, to recommend denial. *2nd substitute motion : Chairman Armit noted that although denial was recommended for the park, the app cant can still develop that park of the property. He questioned any Commissionef s wanted to offer a 2nd substitute motion to approve a park limiting RV Parking. It was moved by Commission Carroll and failed noting the abstention of Chairman Armit, Vice-Chair Gray and Commissioner's Jordan and Ross, on 2nd motion. Motion failed. Refer back to 1 "t substitute motion. Failed Resolution A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2012-01 FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW (CDR 2016.03) AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP 2012-06); AND, Failed Resolution ADOPT 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 2016-03 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2012-06 ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); AND, Failed Resolution ADOPT 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, 2012-06 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SIX SPACE PRIVATE CAMPGROUND, BOAT LAUNCH, AND 15 BERTH BOAT DOCK LOCATED AT APN: 381-040-005; AND, Failed Resolution ADOPT 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. 2016.03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR TWO BUILDINGS TOTALING 2,072 SQUARE FEET, WITH ASSOCIATED ON-SITE AND OFF.SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING LOCATED APN 381.040.005. The meeting recessed at 9:04 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m. BUSINESS ITEM(S) 4) MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT 2016-05: An Amendment to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Pertaininq to the Sitinq and Permittinq of Wireless Communication Facilities. Principal Planner Kirk presented the Staff Report and responded to questions from the Comm issioners. Cousins spoke on the project and provided staff with his suggestions regarding location. The Commission discussed the project and concerns they had. STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Taylor informed staff and Commissioner's he will be attending the lnternational Conference of Shopping Centers to convince the virtue of coming to the City. He encouraged Commissioner's to go take a look at Rosetta Park. Kirk advised Commissioner's that two very large projects will be in front of the Planning Commission in October and November and Golden Corral has gone vertical. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Carroll thanked staff for providing him with all the information and for their patience. Commissioner Ross stated it was a good productive meeting and thanked staff. Commissioner Jordan informed staff and fellow Commissioner's that tonight would be her last meeting. She stated she has enjoyed being a part of the Planning Commission, working with staff and serving the Public for the past 6 years. She wished staff and Commissioner's the best and said good night. Vice-Chair Gray responded to Jordan's resignation and said he enjoyed serving on the Planning Commission with her and her professionalism has been excellent. Gray wished her well on future endeavors. Chairman Armit spoke on tonight's meeting, he said it was a great debate. He told Jordan that she would be absolutely missed. The City is better today because of the service she has provided for the City and she always went over and beyond to make sure residents came first. He stated he has enjoyed working together and is sorry to see her go. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at9:40 p.m. toTuesday, September6,2016, in Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street. /2,/h--- AOam Am1,I Chair Justin