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Home My WebLink About010598 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 1998 CALl TO ORr~FR The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular session at 6:01 P.M., on Monday, January 5, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Vice Chairwoman Slaven presiding. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Slaven, and Soltysiak. Absent: Chairwoman Fahey. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Principal Engineer Parks, Attorney Curley, Project Planner Donahoe, Assistant Planner Anders, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PUB! IC COMM;NTS A. With regard to the Winchester Meadows commercial development (discussed at the December 15, 1997, Planning Commission meeting), Ms. CeCe Axton, 30169 Sierra Madre Drive, representing the Temecula Valley Council PTA, informed the Commission that she had requested to be notified, by staff, as to when this development would be discussed at the Planning Commission. Because she was not notified of the December 15, 1997, hearing date, Ms. Axton, at this time, emphasized the PTA Council's position and opposition with regard to any commercial development selling alcoholic beverages within 600' of school property. Vice Chairwoman Slaven advised that the Ralph's grocery store will be more than 600' from the neighboring school property. With regard to Area 3 of the Winchester Meadows Development, Vice Chairwoman Slaven noted that no businesses have been approved for this particular area. With regard to the public notice signs for the Winchester Meadows development as well as past developments, Ms. Axton relayed her observation that these signs may be up one day and then down another day, noting that she had never seen a public notice sign up for the Winchester Meadows development. Advising that staff had been made aware of the problem with regard to the Winchester Meadows development, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that two signs were posted -- one on Margarita Road and one on Winchester Road. Ms. Ubnoske stated that the matter would be discussed with the individual contracted to post these signs, ensuring that these signs are securely placed in the ground. R:~I_,ANCO~$\1998\I-5-9g.WPD 3/?./98 vgw COMMISSION BUSINI=SS 1. APPROVAL OF A~I:NDA Because staff has recognized additional concerns with regard to the General Plan Amendment and Zone Change (Agenda Item No. 5), Vice Chairwoman Slaven informed the audience that this matter would be continued to the January 26, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. Vice Chairwoman Slaven noted that testimony given at the December 15, 1997, Commission meeting is on record as reflected in the minutes. At the direction of Attorney Curley, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that any individual who may be unable to attend the January 26, 1998, Commission meeting may provide testimony at this time; otherwise, this public hearing would be continued. In the event, an individual unforeseeably will not be able to attend the January 26, 1998, Commission meeting, Vice Chairwoman Slaven advised that comments/concerns may be submitted, in writing, to staff. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the Agenda as amended (continuing Agenda Item No. 5 to the January 26, 1998, Planning Commission meeting). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). 2. APPROVAl OF MINUTFS - Inecember 1 ~,nd 15. 1997 MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the December 1, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). With regard to the December 15, 1997, Commission minutes, Commissioner Miller requested that his motion on page 5 be rephrased as follows: "Commissioner Miller moved that the Planning Commission make a finding of public convenience..." MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved for the approval of the December 15, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). 3. nlRFCTOR'S HFARINR UPDATI: As per written material of record; no additional comments. 4. TWFNTY-FIVF FOOT PROPOSFD POLl= SIGN (Lou Kashmere) By way of pictures, Assistant Planner Anders reviewed the request (as per written material of record), clarifying that the colors reflected in the Polaroid photograph more accurately reflect the proposed colors than what is reflected in the color rendering; that the colors will be more muted than the color rendering; and that the colors will be similar to those of the wall sign. R:~PLANCO~S\1991~\l-5-gS.WPD 3/2/9g ~ 2 In response to Vice Chairwoman Slaven's concern with regard to the actual colors, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that in order to accurately describe the Commission's preference with regard to the use of colors, the Commission may reference the Polaroid photograph versus the color rendering and request that the colors match those of the wall signs. Advising that no Commission action would be necessary with regard to this item, Attorney Curley clarified that this item was brought to the Commission for review and information but that the Commission's discretion is limited. In response to Commissioner Guerriero, Assistant Planner Anders noted that although the proposed sign will have limited visibility from the freeway, the applicant is of the opinion that once the upcoming freeway modifications are completed, the proposed pole sign (25' high) will be visible from the freeway. With regard to the Sign Ordinance (as approved by the Planning Commission), Planning Manager Ubnoske, for Commissioner Miller, advised that the City Council would be reviewing the Sign Ordinance within the near future, noting that the sign of discussion would have to and does comply with the old County Sign Ordinance. Ms. Ubnoske, for Vice Chairwoman Slaven, noted that a pole sign such as the one proposed would not comply with the approved standards of the new Sign Ordinance as approved by the Planning Commission. PUB! IC H!=ARINRS P! ANNINC~ APPLICATION NO. PA97-0~37 (c~11=N!=RAL PLAN AMr:NDM;NT AND 7ONr: CHANC~F! Continued to the January 26, 1998, Planning Commission meeting; see page 2, m P! ANNINC~ APPLICATION NO. PA97-0438 (AMI=NDMI=NT NO. 4 TO SPFCIFIC P! AN NO. 199) Planning Commission consideration to correct the residential development standards matrix by removing the lot coverage standard unintentionally included during the processing of Amendment No. 3 to Specific Plan No. 199. RlrCOMMIrNDATION To approve the request. Project Planner Donahoe reviewed the request (as per staff report of record). Mr. Barry Burnell, representing the applicant, concurred with the staff report and relayed his availability to answer questions and/or concerns. Expressing no objection to the overall development and/or the request, Ms. Evelyn Harker, 31130 S. General Kearny Road, //85 (Heritage Park), informed the Commission that as a result of no sandbagging and the recent heavy rains, the south side of General Kearny Road has been washed out which has resulted in numerous potholes. By way of pictures, Ms. Harker further elaborated on this traffic safety issue. She requested that no further development be permitted until the area of concern is sandbagged and until curbs and gutters have been constructed. R:~PLANCOIVlIVI~VIINU'I~ S\ 199 ~\ 1-5-9 g.V~D 3/2/9g M~,w 3 Advising that the Public Works Department has been apprised of the matter, Principal Engineer Parks informed the Commission and Ms. Harker that the applicant has expressed cooperation with sandbagging the area of concern and that discussions are in progress with the applicant as to completing the cul-de-sac, developing the maintenance area, and completing the entire half width of General Kearny Road. With regard to the potholes, Mr. Parks advised that those potholes in City-maintained areas would be addressed by the Public Works Department. MOTION: Vice Chairwoman Slaven moved to make a Determination of Consistency with a project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified and findings made that a subsequent EIR would not be required and to adopt Resolution No. 98-001. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). PC RESOLUTION NO. 98-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION ENTITLED 'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199, CONTAINING 1,526 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF LA SERENA WAY, EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD, WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY, NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0438 - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199)," AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199, REMOVING LOT COVERAGE FROM THE MATRIX AND TEXT OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199 ZONING STANDARDS, CONTAINING 1,526 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF LA SERENA WAY, EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD, WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY, NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0438 - AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199)." P! ~,NNINC~ MANAG!=R'S RI=PORT A. Because the Commission's January 19, 1998, meeting will fall on a holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day), Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that this regularly scheduled meeting would be postponed to January 26, 1998, at 6:00 P.M. B. In response to Planning Manager Ubnoske, Vice Chairwoman Slaven suggested that the discussion of changing the Planning Commission meeting date be deferred to a meeting at which all Commissioners are in attendance. C. Referencing written material with regard to KFC/Shell station, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed staff's attempt to address all concerns raised by the Commissioners. P! ANNINR COMMISSION DISCUSSION None. OTH;:R BUSIN!:SS None. R:~PLANCO~S\I99g\I-5-98.WPD 3/2/98 vgw 4 ADJOURNM;NT At 6:40 P.M., Vice Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, J~nu~ry 96. 1998, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. L' da~n Fahe~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager R:~,PLANCOMM't!vIINUTES\I998\l-5-gg. WPD 3/2/98 vSw ~