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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041204 OTLRB Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD APRIL 12, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, April 12, 2004, 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: Haserot. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske Director of Redevelopment Meyer Assistant Planner Fisk Management Analyst Hillberg Code Enforcement Officer Cole Principal Planner Hazen Minute Clerk Childs PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve agenda of April 12, 2004. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Board Member Haserot who was absent. 2 Plannina Aoolication No. PA03-0535 a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan to construct a 24.650 sauare foot. three-story commercial buildina and exceed the maximum heiaht limit of two stories on .32 acres. located on the south side of Fifth Street. aooroximatelv 120 feet west of Front Street. Applicant: Architectural Team 3 23905 Clinton Keith Rd., Suite 114 Box 225 Wildomar, CA 92592 R:/OldTownlLRBlMinutes/041204 Principal Planner Hazen presented a staff report (as per agenda material), highlighting the following: . That the applicant proposed to construct a 24,650 square foot commercial building on a vacant parcel directly to the rear of the "Penfold Building"; and that both parcels will be under the same ownership and will share access and parking; . That since the building will be proposing a third-story, the City Council will need to give the final approval as required by the Old Town Specific Plan (SP); . That the proposed building will carry much of the same architectural styles as the existing Penfold Building to the east; . That cedar siding, corrugated roof elements, true divided wood windows, wood balcony railings, and rough sewn balcony support columns will be incorporated; . That the plan would be to create a multi-tenant retail space on the ground floor, office space on the second floor, and a restaurant and support offices on the third floor; . That there will be landscaped planter boxes proposed along the alley; and that a conditioned alley detail plan will be submitted with the construction plans; . That covered walkways will surround the building and permit pedestrian access to all sides of the building; . That the architectural design of the building is consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan and replicates a western style architecture; . That the proposed building will be all wood, no stucco. The Board expressed excitement with the proposal and relayed that the building will be an asset to Old Town. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve staff's recommendation. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Board Member Haserot who was absent. 3 Plannina Aoolication No. PA03-0447 a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan to construct an 11.000 sauare foot mixed use buildina to include retail uses and a restaurant on the around floor and office uses on the second floor on 1.93 acres. located at the northeast corner of Old Town Front Street and Fourth Street. Applicant: Craig Way SPREI/MEI 31630 Railroad Canyon Road, #9] Canyon Lake, CA 92587 Staff: Stuart Fisk, Associate Planner R:l0IdTownJLRBlMinutes/041204 2 Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: . That the applicant is proposing to construct an 11,000 square foot mixed-use building to include retail uses, a restaurant on the ground floor, and office use on the second floor on 1.93 acres; . That the proposed building will be designed in a Queen Anne architectural style, incorporating the use of wood gable decorations, spandrel with decorative brackets, decorative balusters with top and bottom rails and newl posts, a bay window with a copper roof, decorative arched window sunburst, a turret, stone veneer and stone surrounds with keystone at the turret hardboard siding, and wood fascia boards, and arched vents; . That the Old Town Specific Plan does not provide architectural guidelines for Queen Anne style, but states that if the applicant desires to introduce the architectural style, the burden of proof shall lie with the applicant to provide evidence that the particular style is appropriate for Old Town; . That staff has determined that the proposed design is consistent with the Queen Anne architectural style; . That although the applicant has proposed material for some of the detailed elements for the building they are not listed in the (SP), staff found the materials to have an authentic wood appearance, texture, and mass and is of the opinion, that the proposed materials would meet the intent of the SP, while providing materials that are more durable; . That exterior paint color will be Sherwin Williams classical white which is consistent with the Old town SP palette; At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Dennis Marchand, 30176 Longhorn Drive, representing Marchand Way Development, relayed the following: . That Marchand Way Development will occupy a certain percentage of the upper floor; . That currently, there are prominent potential restaurant candidates that are interested on the bottom floor; . That it is important that the proposed building withstand the test of time and that it whether well. The Board expressed excitement with the new technology in regard to durability. For the applicant, Board Member Allen relayed that the use of a wood clad vs. wood sash would be more desirable. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve staff's recommendation; Board Member Moore seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Haserot who was absent. R:/OldTownlLRBlMinutes/041204 3 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the City has made two offers, one for an Associate Planner and the other for an Assistant Planner; and that the decision for a Senior Planner and Assistant Planner will be made this week. That the amendment to the Specific Plan will be going to the Planning Commission June 3, 2004. Ms. Ubnoske distributed the conceptual design for the Main Street Bridge. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT Director of Redevelopment Meyer relayed that the work for the Theater has begun; that the Children's Museum is underway and will be opening in June; that Bailey's is under construction; and that Dalton's is underway. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Code Enforcement Officer Cole distributed a Community Development Department Memorandum report to the Board (see staff report). BOARD MEMBER REPORTS Chairman Harker relayed that if any Board Member knows that he/she will be absent at a meeting that they notify the City as soon as possible so that an alternate 'Board Member could be reached. ADJOURNMENT At 10:05 a.m., Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Mav 10. 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590. ~17,/ilw.1c- Chairman William Harker 7).,J-he . ~))Cc.. Director of Planning Ubnoske R:l0ldTownlLRBlMinutesl041204 4