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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030508 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 5, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p. m., on Wednesday, March 5, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Harter, and Telesio Absent: None PUBLIC COMMENTS None. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schuma highlighted on the following: • Background • Previously Approved Site Plan • Major Modification • Site Plan Modification • Conceptual Landscape Plan • Conceptual Landscape Plantings • Originally Approved Elevations • Proposed Elevations • Conditional Use Permit (CUP) • Environmental Determination • Recommendation Staff requested changes to the following Conditions of Approval: • Conditional Use Permit Nos. 10 and 15 shall be amended to reference "Tips Training" rather than License Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Training • Delete Condition of Approval Nos. 10 and 75 under Maior Modification R:Vv1i n utesPC\030508 For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Associate Planner Schuma noted that under the Development Code, Special Markets less than 14,000 square .feet are coriditionelly permitted within Neighborhood Commercial Zones. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Ron May, applicant representing Fresh & Easy, noted that the cut-out in the middle of the proposed building will be asub-tenant space. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that more trees be planted in the rear in the building to screen from the adjacent community. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the modifications to the Conditions of Approval as recommended by staff. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0324, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A SPECIALTY MARKET (FRESH AND EASY) WITH THE INCIDENTAL SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE LOCATED AT 44060 MARGARITA ROAD WITHIN REDHAWK PAVILION (APN 959- 050-006) 2 Assistant Planner LeComte, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following: • Project Description • Location Background • Statement of Operations • Analysis • Environmental Recommendation Recommendation In response to Commissioner Harter's query, Assistant Planner LeComte stated that the police recommended the posting of the curfew sign which would be consistent with similar establishments of this type. Assistant Planner LeComte noted that the police will be frequently monitoring the area for truancy and loitering. R:VvlinutesPC\030506 2 Margarita Road. Suite 102 The Planning Commission expressed concerns with loitering, supervision on premises, and truancy. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, owners of the proposed project, noted the following: • An adult will be in charge of the facility during midweek and more than two adults on the weekends • A parent/guardian will need to sign a consent form in order to partake in the games • The owners will have access to all games at any given time- . The owners have run a business like this before and have not had any problems • The waiting area will be more than a five seat waiting area • The applicant does not have any concerns with loitering; noting that the center offers many seating opportunities outside • The owners will do their best to ensure safety for all patrons at all times • Tournaments could occur once or twice a year and would need prior authorization Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the owners invest in a scanning mechanism that can identify its user. Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that after discussing concerns of loitering and truancy with the police department, staff would no longer had concerns regarding loitering and truancy and would be in favor of moving the project forward; advising that it would be incumbent on the applicant to manage loitering and truancy; and if problems arise and persist, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) can be revoked. At this time, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission stressed the importance of the owners handling loitering and truancy. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0289, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO AUTHORIZE MAX FPS GAMING TO HAVE AN INDOOR LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN CENTER) INTERNET AND VIDEO GAMING FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING 1,400 SQUARE FOOT SUITE LOCATED AT 41493 MARGARITA ROAD, SUITE 102, IN THE BEL VILLAGGIO SHOPPING CENTER (APN 921- 830-010) 3 Planning Application No. PA07-0229 a Development Plan, submitted by Dell Toelkes representing DMC Temecula Villa to construct 274 apartment units within 16 buildings on R:VdinutesPC\030508 Associate Planner Damko, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following: • Project Description • Location • Site Plan • Original Site Plan • Architecture • Architecture -Town homes • Architecture - Apartments • Environmental Determination • Amended Conditions of Approval With respect to Rancho California Water District, Associate Planner Damko noted that although staff did not receive a letter from Rancho California Water District, she spoke with the Mr. Wallace of Rancho California Water District and was advised that they would not have any issues with serving the proposed project; and noted that the district is currently working with the applicant on serving the proposed project. Staff advised of the following amended Conditions of Approval • Delete Condition Nos. 4 and 9 pertaining to CC&Rs - (they do not pertain to the project) • Amend Condition Nos. 71a and 71b.v. (as per staff report) regarding Pujol Street For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Associate Planner Damko noted that atl landscaping and irrigation will be maintained by the owner. The Commission queried on whether or not the applicant will be ihstalling a SMART irrigation System for landscaping. Commissioner Guerriero relayed his concern with not having received a letter from Rancho California Water District relaying its approval. For the record, Chairman Telesio advised that he met with the applicant, Mr. Markham, for 10 minutes prior to the meeting to review the project. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Thanking staff for their efforts in moving this project forward, Mr. Larry Markham, applicant, relayed his concurrence with the Conditions of Approval, and added the following comments: • That Rancho California Water District will be servicing the project • That the applicant will be using all imposed requirements imposed by the City as well as conditions imposed by Rancho California Water District • That the City does not have a requirement for Alternative Energy and the applicant has not been conditioned for this • That the applicant has met all required codes and requirements imposed by the City For Commissioner Harter, Mr. Brian Dinerstein, stated that with respect to amenities, the following will be provided for tenants: R:VulinutesPC\030508 4 • Astate-of-the-art fitness center • An Internet cafe will offer 6 to 8 computers and printers, high speed Internet connection, conference tables, and coffee bar • All computers will be filtered • Storage will be provided for tenants for a fee on a first come first serve basis Mr. Vincent Didonato, landscape architect for the proposed project, advised that his firm has been using the drip irrigation for over 20 years on all its project; that the only lawn area for the project will be near the tot-lot area; that the majority of the landscaping will be brush and shrubs; and that the project will be furnished with a SMART irrigation system (Hunter ET System). Mr. Dell Toelkes, representing the applicant, noted that he would be willing to explore solar panels for heating the pool. Commissioner Chiniaeff queried on the pool size and whether or not it would be able to accommodate the number of residents. Mr. Ted Fontenot, representing the applicant, noted that at this time, he would not know the exact occupancy of the units. With respect to Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern with the size of the pool, Mr. Markham relayed that the applicant would be willing to accept a condition that would impose that the applicant justify the size of the pool versus amount of residents. For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Toelkes stated that each unit will carry a 50 gallon water heater that will be incompliance with the Title 24 Energy Code. Mr. Markham added that in comparison to the old units that have been demolished, the proposed units will have energy efficient appliances and insulation that will reduce energy utilization. Ms. Liz Bibb, Temecula, spoke in favor of the proposed project Ms. Nancy Baron, Temecula, relayed her concern with the increased amount of traffic that will be imposed on Pujol Street due to the proposed project. With respect to Ms. Baron's concern, Deputy of Public Works York relayed that when the project is complete the traffic counts will be 2300 vehicles per day which would be in compliance with the road requirements for this type of roadway; stated that this project would be in compliance with the City's General Plan; noted that there are no plans to improve Calle Cerrillo at this point in time; and that in the future, First Street will connect to the future Western Bypass Corridor; advised that the developer is only required to improve its portion of the project (full width of First Street); and that the applicant is only doing minor improvements to Pujol Street (in front of the project); relayed that Pujol Street is not expected to be extended to Temecula Parkway; and that the connection to the interchange at Temecula Parkway and I-15 will be the future Western Bypass Corridor. At this time, the public hearing was closed R:VvlinutesPC\030508 5 For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. York advised that Calle Cerrillo is not on the City's Circulation Element and that there are no plans to improve the road. Addressing the concern of water, Assistant City Manager Johnson stated that City is in the process of developing a Water Conservation Ordinance; that staff is currently working with the Community Services Department and would be hopeful to have the Ordinance before the Planning Commission in a few months. Mr. Johnson also noted that staff will also be working on an Ordinance with respect to energy efficiency; and that staff would support a condition to use solar panels to produce hot water if this were the desire of the Planning Commission. Speaking in favor of the proposed project, Commissioner Chiniaeff made the following comments: • That his desire would be that the applicant install a SMART Irrigation type of controller for landscaping • That the applicant use solar paneling for heating water • That he is in favor of the onsite storage being proposed • That the traffic counts would be within the City's Development Code Commissioner Carey also spoke in favor of the proposed project. Chairperson Telesio relayed that he would be in favor of the proposed project and would look forward to the Water Conservation Ordinance being brought forward for review. MOTION: Commissioner Carey moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the amended Conditions of Approval as per the request of staff; and that the applicant work with staff with respect to solar heating. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0229, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT 274 APARTMENT UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SIXTEEN BUILDINGS ON 13.7 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FIRST STREET AND PUJOL STREET (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 922-260-002 THRU 013; 922-260-015 THRU 026) COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Carey relayed his enthusiasm with the Water Conservation and Energy Efficiency Ordinance's coming forward for review. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the pedestrian bridge project for the Promenade Mall will be coming forward in the near future, and requested a Commissioner to sit in with the infrastructure beautification committee for its review. R:Vv1i n utesPC\030508 Commissioner Guerriero volunteered to sit in on the review of the pedestrian bridge at the Promenade Mall. ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 pm, Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to March 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. John lesio, . Chairman /~ .~ ~1 De bie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:VvlinutesPC\030508 7