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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041995 CC/RDA/PC Jnt. Minutes MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL/TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD APRIL 19, 1995 A joint meeting of the Temecula City Council, Redevelopment Agency and the Temecula Planning Commission was called to order in the Board Room of the Rancho California Water District at 7:04 PM, Mayor Jeffrey E. Stone presiding. PRESENT 4 ABSENT: 1 PRESENT: 4 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mu~oz, Parks, Roberts, Stone COUNCILMEMBERS: Lindemans COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Slavin, Webster Blair Also present were City Manager Ronald E. Bradley, City Attorney Peter Thorsen, Planning Director Gary Thornhill and City Clerk June S. Greek. PL!=DGI= OF ALL!=GIANCI= The audience was led in the Pledge of Allegiance by Commission Chairman Steve Ford. PUBLIC COMMFNTS There were no public comments offered. COUNCIL/COMMISSION REPORTS Councilmember Parks requested the members of the audience, commission and council observe a moment of silent prayer for the victims of the Oklahoma City bombing tragedy. Councilmember Roberts reported briefly on the on-going efforts to place traffic directors at the Winchester/Jefferson intersection and Winchester overpass. COUNCIL CONS;NT CALFNDAR Substitute Public Improvement Agreement in Parcel Map No. 21383 It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Roberts to approve the following staff recommendations: R:\Minutes\04199S -1 - Citv Council Minutes Aoril 19. 1995 1.1 Approve the substitute agreement for completion of street improvements in Parcel Map No. 21383. 1.2 Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to so attest and have recorded. 1.3 Direct the City Clerk to so advise the Developer and Surety. The motion was unanimously carried with Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans absent. CITY COUNCIL/R!=DFVr:LOPMENT AG;NCY/P! ANNINC~ COMMISSION BUSINESS Status and Information Report on the Prol~osed Old Town Redevelol~ment Project and Performing Arts District The joint meeting of the Council, Agency and Commission was called to order by Agency Chairperson Ronald J. Parks. Agency Member Stone announced he would step down due to a potential conflict of interest. Planning Director Gary Thornhill introduced the staff report and outlined the matters to be covered during the workshop. Assistant Planner Matthew Fagin presented the Westside Specific Plan and the Master Conditional Use Permit for the Old Town Entertainment Project. Councilmember Mu~oz questioned if the Master Conditional Use Permit is limited to the number of uses listed in the staff report. Planner Fagin responded that any additional uses would require another Conditional Use Permit. Councilmember Mu~oz stated he objects to any high density residential in Area D of the Westside Specific Plan. Commissioner Webster asked if the architectural style proposed for the residential in Planning Area D will be compatible with that of the Hotel and Neighborhood Commercial Center. Planning Director Thornhill stated the architectural style would be required to be compatible at the time plans are submitted. Principal Engineer Ray Casey addressed the traffic conditions projected by the City's traffic consultant. He advised that all intersections will be at equal or better levels of service, at build-out, compared to currently existing conditions. He also stated that one- half of the intersections show an improvement at build-out over the present level of service. Mr. Casey also outlined the locations of the proposed parking facilities. Commissioner Slavin asked if the use of parking structures versus parking lots had been explored. Engineer Casey responded that staff analysis showed this is not an economically viable solution. R:\Minutes\041995 -2- Citv Council Minutes Aori119. 1995 Councilmember Roberts asked when the realignment of Front Street and the possible realignment of Pujol Street would be addressed with the City Council. Mr. Casey stated this could be done during the preliminary design phase. Councilmember Parks questioned the timing of the Murrieta Creek Channel improvements. Mr. Casey advised that the project does not have a responsibility to improve the creek to its ultimate solution. Councilmember Parks also questioned when the loop ramps at the I-15 and Highway 79 South intersection will be completed. Mr. Casey responded that this is projected to be completed by the year 2010. Councilmember Mu~oz asked if the land owners in the proposed Benefit Assessment District have been polled to determine their willingness to participate in the Western Bypass Parkway Assessment District. City Manager Bradley stated he was unable to respond regarding all of the possible owners. Associate Planner David Hogan presented the General Plan and Specific Plan Consistency and the Environmental Impact Report. Tom Dodson, the consultant who prepared the Environmental Impact Report, pointed out the comparable acreage between the General Plan and the Westside Specific Plan. Pat Fay, 31235 Calle Felicidad, spoke in favor of local contractors having the opportunity to be trained in how to bid on sub-contracts with Fluor Daniel. He recommended the City hold classes to show local contractors how to submit pre-bid qualifications, etc. Commissioner Slavin clarified that the City could act as a facilitator but would not fund such a training program. Commissioner Fahey discussed the need for the Planning Commission to be aware of the Council/Agency members goals and how they would like to have the Commission proceed with this project. Councilmember Mu~oz said he would like the commission to look at Planning Area D of the Westside Specific Plan relative to the density designation. He also indicated he would like them to address his concern on the impact high density residential will have on the escarpment. He further stated he wants to insure the limits on the permitted uses in the Master Conditional Use Permit are established as the upper limits allowed for Old Town. Lastly, he said he feels the Highway 79 South and 1-15 circulation and impacts of the improvements should be looked at as they will affect the southerly end of the City and neighboring communities. Commissioner Slavin expressed concerns with the parking needs of the project and stated she would like to see further consideration of the use of parking structures. R:\Minute,~\O41995 -3- Citv Council Minutes Aoril 19. 1995 Chairman Ford asked to have a breakdown of the dollars available to spend for parking structures at the present time and those that would be available to spend at a later date. Councilmember Roberts said he feels Planning Area D should be carefully studied as to the density issue and asked staff to keep the Council and Commission updated regarding possible realignments of Front and Pujol Streets. He also expressed concern that the signal and ramp widening at 1-15 and Highway 79-South be completed prior to opening of the project. Councilmember Parks asked that the Agency and the Planning Commission have an open mind with regard to Area D and allow review of suggested designs before ruling out possible developments solely on the basis of density. He also suggested the development of Area D may result in tradeoffs which could expedite construction of the Bridge over Murrieta Creek. Member Parks also shared in the concerns regarding timing of the 1-15/Highway 79-South intersection signalization and ramp widening and agreed that some structural parking should be considered for the Old Town project. Commissioner Webster expressed concern that the area designated Tourist Retail may compete with the existing businesses located in Old Town. He further expressed a desire to assure the architectural styles of the Wild West Arena and the Hotel Complex are aesthetically compatible with the escarpment. Commissioner Fahey asked that the Council/Agency let the Planning Commission know how they should be communicating with the Council/Agency during the development of the project. Commissioner Slavin stated she is concerned that the publicized opening date not drive the project and stressed that attention to quality should be the driving force. Planning Director Thornhill, in response to a question from Councilmember Mu~oz, stated the Master Conditional Use Permit is only for the project as proposed. He said staff is working on an ordinance that will restrict future entertainment facilities in the Old Town area. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Chairman Ford, seconded by Commissioner Slavin to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission to be held May 1, 1995 at the Rancho California Water District Board Room. The motion was unanimously carried. It was moved by Councilmember Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Mu~oz to adjourn to the meeting of April 25, 1995 to be held at the Community Recreation Center, 30875 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, California. R:\Minutee\041995 -~- Citv Council Minutes April 19. 1995 CITY MANAR!=R RFPORTS No report given. CITY ATTORNFY REPORTS No report given. ATTEST: Ronald J. Parks, Chairman Temecula Redevelopment Agency City Clerk/Agency Secretary R:\Minutee\O41995