MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING

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1 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING July 1, 2014 The meeting of the El Cajon Planning Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Paul CIRCO, Chairman Darrin MROZ, Vice Chairman Adel DANKHA Anthony SOTTILE Luis HERNANDEZ Anthony Shute, Planning Manager / Planning Commission Secretary Barbara LUCK, Assistant City Attorney Eric CRAIG, Assistant Planner Patricia HAMILTON, Secretary CIRCO explained the mission of the Planning Commission. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was made by SOTTILE, seconded by CIRCO, to adopt the minutes as corrected of the Planning Commission meeting of May 6, 2014; carried 3-0 (Hernandez absent, Mroz abstained). PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Agenda Item: 2 El Cajon Courtyard Hotel Hotel with Reduced Parking, On-Sale Alcohol Service, and Outdoor Eating and Drinking Areas STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE Project Number(s): Conditional Use Permit No Northeast corner of North Magnolia and Rea Avenues Applicant: Excel Hotel Group - Neil Patel; ; npatel@excelhotelgroup.com Anthony Shute, AICP; ; tonys@cityofelcajon.us 27

2 City Council Hearing Required? Yes July 8, MOVE to adopt the next resolutions in order recommending City Council approval of proposed CEQA exemption; and Conditional Use Permit No. 2207, subject to conditions SHUTE summarized the agenda report in a PowerPoint presentation. Robert Tuttle, architect, spoke in favor of the project. Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by MROZ, to close the public hearing; carried 4-0. Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by MROZ, to adopt the next resolutions in order recommending City Council approval of CEQA exemption and Conditional Use Permit No. 2207, subject to conditions; carried 4-0. Agenda Item: 3 Grossmont Terrace Electronic Message Center Amend Zoning Code Sections and ; and an off-site digital billboard in the O-S zone STAFF RECOMMENDATION: DENY Project Number(s): Zoning Code Amendment No. 419 and Conditional Use Permit No Vacant properties between I-8 and Murray Drive Applicant: Grossmont Terrace Associate, L.P.; David Wick; ext. 700 Anthony Shute, AICP; ; tonys@cityofelcajon.us City Council Hearing Required? No 2. MOVE to adopt the next resolutions in order DENYING Zoning Code Amendment No. 419 and Conditional Use Permit No SHUTE summarized the agenda report in a PowerPoint presentation. SOTTILE confirmed with SHUTE the proposed billboard sign could display both commercial advertising and civic events. David WICK, representing the applicant, spoke first. He passed out renderings to the Commissioners highlighting the elevation and footprint of the proposed message center sign. He advised there would only be one sign, 35 feet above freeway grade level, and shaped as a triangle, with the back of the sign colored in earth tones. This location is lower in elevation that the previous requested sign location. He added that 15% of the uses for the sign will be committed to community events, e.g., Mother goose parade, and requested the Commission to override staff s recommendation for denial. 28

3 The following members of the community each spoke in favor of denial: Phuoc Le, Don Jones, Yolanda Lopez, Glenda Parker, Lisa Macon, Robert Lewin, Bridgette Lewin, Wilasinee Valencia (passed out information on billboard signs and how they impact property values), Cecelia Butcher for Melissa Honeycutt, Kathy Spacone, Eloise Smith Dahl (provided night view picture of existing sign taken from her residence, Sandra Yeaman, Janice Motisi, Felix Motisi, Jon David Peterson, John Hardick, Tom Janecek, Don Ridgway, Patricia J. Powers, and Rosemarie McLain. Neighborhood main concerns included traffic safety, lighting, blockage of views, and incompatible with the preservation of the open space. Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by SOTTILE, to close the public hearing; carried 4-0. DANKHA was pleased to see so many from the community and saluted them for their neighborhood unity. MROZ added that El Cajon does not have a lot of open space left. SOTTILE advised he is a strong believer of property rights, and also noted the applicant does much for the community of El Cajon, however, based on all the public s concerns he would be inclined to deny. CIRCO mentioned that the traffic from Main Street onto I-8 moving west up to the summit by Murray Drive is quite blinding at sunset. Adding a sign close to this location would contribute to the already existing hazard. He added that the sign design is low profile however, keeping El Cajon looking nice, open space is necessary. Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by MROZ, to adopt the next resolution in order DENYING Zoning Code Amendment No. 419; carried 4-0. Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by MROZ, to adopt the next resolution in order DENYING Conditional Use Permit No. 2162; carried 4-0. SHUTE added that the appeal period for this item will end on Friday, July 11, 2014 at 5:00 PM. Agenda Item: 4 Amendment of Specific Plan No. 337 Delete a specific plan for joint-use parking CEQA Recommendation: Exempt STAFF RECOMMENDATION: CONTINUE TO A DATE UNCERTAIN Project Number(s): Specific Plan No. 337 West side of Front Street at the western terminus of Palm Avenue Applicant: American Ice Inc., (Hani Toma); ; ice966@yahoo.com Eric Craig; ; ecraig@cityofelcajon.us City Council Hearing Required? Yes Noticed for July 22, 2014 Recommended Actions: 3. Conduct the public hearing; and 4. Receive public testimony; and 5. Continue the public hearing to a date uncertain SHUTE recommended continuance of this agenda item. 29

4 Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by SOTTILE, to continue the public hearing to July 15, 2014; carried 4-0. Agenda Item: 5 Camp-Run-A-Mutt Establish a kennel at a developed site STAFF RECOMMENDATION: APPROVE Project Number(s): Conditional Use Permit No Front Street Applicant: Molly Krumweide; Eric Craig; ; ecraig@cityofelcajon.us City Council Hearing Required? No 2. MOVE to adopt the next resolution in order approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2204, subject to conditions CRAIG summarized the agenda report in a PowerPoint presentation. Molly KRUMWEIDE, applicant, spoke in favor of the project. CIRCO asked for the drop off and pick up times. KRUMWEIDE answered the busiest time for drop off would be between 9:00 and 10:00 AM. Motion was made by SOTTILE, seconded by DANKHA, to close the public hearing; carried 4-0. Motion was made by SOTTILE, seconded by MROZ, to adopt the next resolution in order granting Conditional Use Permit No. 2204, subject to conditions; carried 4-0. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6. SECONDHAND MERCHANDISE & ALTERNATIVE LENDING SHUTE outlined in PowerPoint presentation background information relating to secondhand businesses and alternative lending services. Seven members representing businesses in El Cajon had an opportunity to give input to the Commissioners for their consideration. Planning staff will consider Commissioner s comments, public input and Council s direction for draft code amendments to present to the Commission at the August 5, 2014 meeting. 7. ELECTRONIC VAPOR DEVICES, VAPOR INHALATION SUBSTANCES, AND HOOKAH SHUTE outlined in a PowerPoint presentation Council s direction, background information, proposed ordinance framework, schedule and opportunities for public input. Communities Against Substance Abuse spoke in favor of the proposed code amendments. Planning staff will take Commissioner s concerns and return with a draft ordinance for their consideration at the July 15, 2014 meeting. 30

5 ADJOURNMENT Motion was made by CIRCO, seconded by MROZ, to adjourn the meeting of the El Cajon Planning Commission at 10:13 p.m. this 1st day of July until July 15, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.; carried 4-0. ATTEST: Paul CIRCO, Chairman Anthony SHUTE, AICP, Secretary 31