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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071408 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JULY 74, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, July 14, 2008, in the Main Conference Room, of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members: Blair, Eden, Harker, and Chairperson Moore. Absent: None Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske Minute Clerk Childs Senior Planner Fisk Development Processing Coordinator Noland Case Planner Jones Redevelopment Director Meyer PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR Swearing in of Gary Watts, Board Member At this time, City Clerk Jones duly swore in newly appointed Board Member Gary Watts. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Approve the Minutes of June 9, 2008 MOTION: Board Member Eden moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceation of Board Member Harker and Board Member Watts who both abstained. R:\Old Town\Minutes\2008\071408.doc BOARD BUSINESS 3 On Behalf of Case Planners Kitzerow and Peters, Senior Planner Fisk, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted the main components of staffs report: • Project Description • Location • Site Plan • Architecture • Residential Component • Restaurant • Landscaping • Historic Designation For Board Member Moore, Senior Planner Fisk advised that there would not be a problem with cars exiting the parking structure, noting that there will be plenty of stacking distance available. A. Mr. Bill Dalton briefly provided history of the building. With respect to right-of-way, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that this project site would have a 60' right-of-way; that the residential portion of the proposed project would be part of the City's affordable housing program; and noted that per development law, all 32 units will be affordable housing for 55 years. For Board Member Watts, Mr. Dalton noted that the applicant is working with the Army Corps of Engineers to obtain approval for landscaping for the west side of the proposed project site. Although he would be in favor of the proposed project, Board Member Blair relayed his concern with the proposed project not being consistent with the current language in the Old Town Specific Plan (OTSP). Noting that Board Member Blair would have a point with respect to the proposed project not conforming to the language in the current Old Town Specific Plan, Mr. Walt Allen noted that warehouses were developed in Southern California Cities in the past. Understanding the wncems of Board Member Blair, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that although the proposed project would not be consistent with the current Old Town Specific Plan, it would be consistent with the anticipated amendment to the OTSP; and that his comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission and City Council. Noting' that he understands that future amendment of the OTSP will address his current concerns, Board Member Blair noted that he would not feel comfortable approving the proposed project if it is not currently consistent with the language of the OTSP; but would feel at ease approving the proposed project subject to adding language that would approve the project in anticipation of the future amendment to the OTSP. 02R: /Oldrown/LRB/Minutes/041408 200 feet west of Old Town Front Street MOTION: Board Member Harker moved to approve staff recommendation, subject to the proposed project conforming to the future amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan (OTSP). Board Member Watts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. 4 On behalf of Case Planners, Peters and Kitzerow, Senior Planner Fisk, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, provided a staff report as follows: • Project Description • Location • Site Plan • Elevation • Architecture • Landscaping • Sign Program • Sign Details • Special Considerations For the Board, Senior Planner Fisk noted that the only concerns that the Public Works Department had with the property line was with the street design of the comer cut; advising that the Old Town Specific Plan would allow for the proposed projects setback. Noting that he would be in favor of the project, Board Member Blair relayed his concern with approving buildings that currently would not be consistent with the current OTSP. Understanding Board Member Blair's concern, Director of Planning Ubnoske ensured the Old Town Local Review Board that staff is comfortable moving forward with the proposed project, advising this would be the intent of the City Council; and noted that the amendment to the OTSP will not take place until another year. Director of Planning Ubnoske also noted that it would be the City Council's intent to have Mercedes Street as walkable as Front Street with lots of activity on the street such as restaurants and retail shops. Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that all streets in Old Town have a 60' right-of-way. Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the proposed project would not take away from the future Civic Center. MOTION: Board Member Eden moved to approve staff recommendation. Board Member Watts seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aaaroval. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT At this time, Case Planner Jones, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, provided a brief staff report. 02R: /OldTOwn/LRB/Minutesl041408 3 With respect to the two items approved today by the Old Town Local Review Board, an audience member relayed the importance of keeping the materials for the proposed projects as rustic as possible. Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that when the weather cools down she would be hopeful to take the Board on a field trip to Pasadena, Califomia; and advised that a timeline with respect to the amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan may be discussed at the August, 2008 Old Town Local Review Board meeting. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT No report at this time. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT A Code Enforcement report was distributed to the Old Town Local Review Board, per agenda packet. BOARD MEMBER REPORT A. Board Member Eden thanked staff for the proposed project. B. Board Member Watts relayed his enthusiasm with his appointment to the Old Town Local Review Board and briefly informed of his experience with historic buildings. Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that. staff will add more language to staff reports that will add policy direction and the City Council's intent. Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the plaque and flag. in front of the current City Hall will be moved to the new Civic Center; advising that an inventory of all memorabilia will be taken and will be moved to the Civic Center. For Board Member Moore, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she would not be aware of a flood at Butterfield Square in January. Processing Coordinator Noland noted that Butterfield Square is going through some fagade improvements. ADJOURNMENT At 10:10 a.m., Chairperson Moore formally adjourned this meeting to Austust 11. 2008, at 9:OO.m. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Califomia 92590. ..~ Chairpe~ on Moore ~~~~~ Director of Planning Ubnoske 02R: /OldTOwNLRB/Minutes/041408