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Home My WebLink About11-17-2015 SIGNEDJ CITY OF .--. City of Lake Elsinore LLA-I{EE LSINOISE DREAM Meeting Minutes Planning Commission SHELLY JORDAN, CHAIR ADAM ARMIT, VICE CHAIRPERSON JOHN GRAY, COMMISSIONER LANCE RAY, COMMISSIONER GRANT TAYLOR, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR RICHARD J. MACHOTT, PLANNING MANAGER Tuesday, November 17, 2015 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:01 pm by Chairman Jordan. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Ray led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 Cultural Center Present: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming and Commissioner Ray Also Present: City Attorney Mann, Community Development Director Taylor, Planning Manager MacHott, Senior Planner Kirk, and Office Specialist Wells PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Glenn Copper wanted to inform and invite the Planning Commission, City Staff and the Community to the Original Christmas Tree Lane at Outlet Center. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1) ID# 15-820 Approval of Minutes City of Lake Elsinore It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve the Minutes as submitted. Page 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 Motion by Chairman Jordan, second by Commissioner Gray, to approve the minutes for the October 6, 2015 Planning Commission Meeting. AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None PUBLIC HEARING ITEM(S) 2) ID# 15-821 Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 - A Reguest by MHL Construction Consulting for the Consolidation of Two Previously Approved Conditional Use Permits Into a Single Comprehensive Conditional Use Permit to Permit the Operation of a Recreational Facility, Bar, and Banquet Facility at Pins N Pockets located at 32250 Mission Trail Road. 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Finding that Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 Is Consistent With The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 2015-_; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Terminating Conditional Use Permits 2007-01 and 2008-09 and Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 for the Operation of a Recreational Facility, Bar, and Banquet Facility Senior Planner Justin Kirk presented his staff report to Planning Commission. He informed the Planning Commission that the Project was a consolidation of two previously approved Conditional Use Permits (CUP 2007-01, for recreational facility and bar and CUP 2008-09, for live entertainment) into a single comprehensive Conditional Use Permit to permit the operation of a recreational facility, bar, and banquet facility. Kirk explained that the subject site is located at 31631 Auto Center Drive (APN-130-074 AND 363-130-078) which has a General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). Kirk said project has been in operation since 2007. The new operator has spent significant resources on updating and improving the recreational center to create an upscale family-oriented facility. Applicant has previously secured all building permits for tenant improvements and has worked with Building and Fire on the requisite inspection. Senior Planner Kirk advised the Planning Commission that staff would like to amend the Conditions of Approval by moving the combining the parking requirements of Condition Nos. 11 and 16 into a revised Condition No. 11, with the deletion of Condition No. 16, and to amend Condition No. 12. City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 Kirk completed his presentation and asked if there were any questions he could answer Planning Commission had no questions. Motion by Commissioner Fleming, second by Commissioner Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-78; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Finding that Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 Is Consistent With The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan. AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Motion by Vice Chair Armit, second by Chairman Gray to Adopt Resolution No. 2015-79; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, Terminating Conditional Use Permits 2007-01 and 2008-09 and Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-08 for the Operation of a Recreational Facility, Bar, and Banquet Facility with amended Conditions of Approval. AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray, Commissioner Fleming, Commissioner Ray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 3) ID# 15-822 Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-09: Establish and aerate the "Dream Center" within an existing 2 325 s ware foot buildinq to provide volunteer services and related activities on property located at 114 E. Peck Street Adopt Resolution No. 2015- _; A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-09, for the establishment and operation of the Dream Center at 114 E. Peck Street. Community Development Director Grant Taylor gave a presentation on the Dream Center. He said this is a Conditional Use Permit that was submitted by Pastor Brett Masters to establish and operate the "Dream Center." The property is located on 114 E. Peck St. He explained that the applicant describes the facility operation as an volunteer services for the "Ad opt -A -B lock" program as well as other volunteer services and activities. They find the need and fill the needs of people in the Community. The Organization focus is to adopt blocks and clean up the trash, yard clean up hold festivals for the Community and visit seniors. City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 Taylor explained that the applicant met with the Development Subcommittee consisting of two Council Members with the City Manager and himself. The subcommittee discussed potential impacts on Main St. and neighboring properties, and suggested public outreach and public hearing process. Taylor explained that staff has received comments and concerns from the general public and business community regarding potential negative impacts that may result from operation of the Dream Center: such as, soup kitchen, feeding and social service related activities. He informed the Commissoners that the draft Conditions of Approval set forth regulations that would mitigate potential impacts to insignificant levels and address areas of concern. He informed Commissioners of key conditions of approval. He concluded his presentation and said that staff has determined that findings can be made for consistency with the General Plan, Downtown Master Plan and zoning code and appropriate conditions of approval would prevent negative impacts on adjacent properties and the City. Applicant Pastor Brett Master introduced himself and gave a brief background on the facility. He said that the "Dream Center of Lake Elsinore" has helped fill needs in the Community. They have adopted a three -block radius around City Park. Every Saturday they give prizes and toys in City Park. They put together a Youth Soccer League, helped seniors, adopted 1,000 homes, picked up trash and cleaned up yards in the Community. He stated that this is all done by people volunteering their time to help people who need it. Masters explained that the Dream Center space would be used for training staff and volunteers. There will be no church services held at the facility. He said there will be not be distribution of food or feeding people in need at this facility. Masters ended his presentation by asking Planning Commission if there were any questions. Chairman Jordan applauded the Dream Center for it's work around the Community. Vice Chair Armit questioned what the space would be used for. He shared his concerns regarding what the facility would be used for. He questioned Masters of future services for the Dream Center. Commissioner Ray said they need a complete design of parking. He also thought that Conditions of Approval would not allow Dream Center use and would like A-3 Occupancy should be addressed. Chairman Jordan invited anyone from the audience who would like to speak. City of Lake Elsinore Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 17, 2015 Kim -Ryan a -business owner on Main St. spoke in opposition of the Dream Center. She thought it was a great concept but would like it to be at another location. There were ten speakers that spoke in favor the "Dream Center". They all spoke of their support for the Dream Center and thought it was a great asset to the City of Lake Elsinore. The Commissioners discussed concerns for the Dream Center and continued the matter to the next Planning Commission meeting to be held on December 15, 2015. BUSINESS ITEM(S) None STAFF COMMENTS Community Development Director Grant Taylor spoke of upcoming meetings and future development in the City. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Planning Commissioners thanked staff for a good meeting. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Jordan adjourned the meeting at 7:53pm. The next regular Planning Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the Cultural Center, 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. F�2 5 elly ordan, Ch&rma C Lake Elsinore Attest: Richard J. M ott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager City of Lake Elsinore Page 5