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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 20, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Harter, and Telesio
Absent: Guerriero
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of January 9, 2008
1.2 Approve the Minutes of January 16, 2008
2 Director's Hearing Case Update
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for January
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
3 Exparte Communications
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to address Exparte communications following
Item No. 6, see page 4.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
New Items
4 Planning Application No PA07-0275 an Extension of Time application submitted by John
Clement for a previously approved Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (Number 32229) on 12 1
acres located at 31891 Rancho California Road generally located on the southeast corner
of Meadows Parkway and Rancho California Road
Junior Planner Jones provided a brief staff report, highlighting on the following:
• Project Description
• Location
• Background
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
Recommendation
At this time the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers, it was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA07-0275, THE FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME FOR A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP (32229), GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF MEADOWS PARKWAY AND RANCHO
CALIFORNIA ROAD ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 954-
030-002, 954-030-003
5 Planning Application No PA07-0325 a Minor Modification, submitted by Dave Wakefield, to
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Assistant Planner LeComte highlighted on the following:
• Project Description
Background
• Parking Analysis
• Staff Recommendation
With respect to the amount of restaurants on the project site, the Planning Commission queried
on whether or not there will be a problem with parking. Staff responded by providing a detailed
description of the current and future parking demands should the requested condition
amendment be approved.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
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Representing the applicant, Mr. Steve Rawlings, noted that it would be his opinion that the three
restaurants for the proposed project would be a good mix and would anticipate there not being a
parking problem based on the analysis they had provided to staff and taking into account
operational characteristics of the three restaurants in question.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Carey
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner
Guerriero who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA07-0325, A MINOR MODIFICATION TO AMEND
CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 11 OF THE CREEKSIDE
CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL (PA04-0525)
WHICH RESTRICTS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
RESTAURANT SQUARE FOOTAGE TO 10,100 SQUARE FEET
IN THE CREEKSIDE CENTRE SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED
AT 41785 NICOLE LANE (APN 921-810-0323)
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Principal Planner Richardson, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following
aspects of staff's report:
Project Description
• Location
• Background
• Analysis
• Recommendation
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED
CONDITIONAL VACATION OF PORTIONS OF YNE2 ROAD
CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
Exoarte Communications
By way of handout, Assistant City Attorney Curley, discussed due process issues arising from
local Government meetings.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Due to the narrowness of Solana Way (behind car dealership), Commissioner Harter expressed
concern with the amount of vehicles parked on the street, noting that this may be a safety issue.
In response to Commissioner Harter's concern, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she will
have Code Enforcement investigate.
Commissioner Telesio relayed his frustration with solicitors selling in front of market places,
noting that this may be a safety issue.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske distributed two sign programs that will be coming to Planning
Commission. With respect to attendance at meetings, Ms. Ubnoske advised that the
Commission will be paid for publicly noticed meetings attended.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:00 pm, Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to March 5. 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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John elesio
Chairm n
Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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