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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051203 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD MAY 12, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:01 a.m., on Monday, May 12, 2003, in the Main Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, Moore, and Chairman Harker Absent: Board Member Montgomery Also Present: Development Processing Coordinator Noland Redevelopment Director Meyer Associate Planner Rush Management Analyst Hillberg Minute Clerk Childs PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Aqenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the agenda of May 12, 2003 2. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of March 24, 2003; 2.2 Approve the Minutes of April 7, 2003. As per the request of the Board, the minutes of March 24, 2003 were amended as follows: Under 3. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES: Under Fences/Garden Walls, bullet eight, should read Chain Link and bare precision walls and fences are not permitted. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Min utes/051203 1 As per the request of the Board, the minutes of April 7, 2003, were amended as follows: Director of Planning Ubnoske requested that the Deputy City Attorney Ahn provide direction to staff regarding the regulation of the number and location of newspaper racks and vending machines in Old Town. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-2 with the amending conditions (see above). The motion was seconded by Board Member Moore and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS 3 Planninq Application No. PA03-0206. - Administrative Development Plan to install 14 new outdoor dinin.q tables on an existin.q asphalt surface, of the existinq Rhythm & Blues building, qenerally located on the north side of 3rd Street and east of Front Street. Applicant: Old Town Brewing Company/Gilda Williamson RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Staff is recommending that the Old Town Local Review Board review, provide comments, and recommend approval for this project. Associate Planner Rush presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: · That the proposal is to install 14 new outdoor dining tables on an existing asphalt surface and repaint the existing Rhythm and Blues building; · That the applicant has proposed to use the Sherwin-Williams Victorian color palette; · That staff has reviewed the proposed colors and has determined that the colors are time period appropriate; · That staff has reviewed the outdoor dining furniture and that will be is consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan; · That staff is requesting that the Old Town Local Review Board recommend approval for this project. Associate Planner Rush noted that the existing fence should have been reviewed/approved prior to installation. R:/OIdTownlLRB/Minutes/051203 2 The Board voiced its preference to retaining the natural wood appearance versus repainting the building as has been requested. Chairman Harker suggested that the outdoor dining area be placed on asphalt. Development Director Meyer noted that the outdoor area will not be covered but will be covered with umbrellas. Board Member Moore expressed concern with the availability of parking. Chairman Harker commented on the need for a meeting facility at which non-profit organizations may meet. It was recommended that the applicant be requested to resubmit an application for the sign, fence, outdoor dining seating, and building color. Staff was requested to set up a meeting with the applicant, staff, and Chairman Harker to advise of the resubmittal and the Board's preferences. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to continue this in order for the applicant to resubmit an application with regard to the sign, fence, outdoor seating, and building color. Board member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske was not present. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT Redevelopment Director Meyer noted the following: · That the construction drawing for the Community Theater is nearing the end; · That the Senior Housing Project will require Board approval; · That at the south end of Pujol Street, Habitat for Humanity will be constructing six homes, noting plans are still pending. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT No report. BOARD MEMBER REPORT Board Member Moore requested that Code Enforcement address violations in Old Town. ADJOURNMENT R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/051203 3 At 9:40 a.m., Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, June 9, 2003~ at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92589. Chairman William Harker Director of Planning Debbie Ubnoske R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/051203 4