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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061796 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, June 17, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Fahey presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Soltysiak, Webster,'Fahey ABSENT: Slaven Also present were Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Rubin D. Weiner, Senior Planner John Meyer, and Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items at 6:05 P.M. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven Approval of Minutes Dated March 4. 1996 that were continued from June 3. 1996 and Minutes from the May 6. 1996 Planning Commission Meeting 2.1 Approval of Minutes March 4, 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of March 4, 1996, with the following amendments: - Page 12, last paragraph - delete additional landscaping plan and change to - Evergreen landscaping along the eastern elevation of the building to provide additional screening for the retail businesses. Page 5 add It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the Shell Station Application. R:\PIJ~NCOMM\MINUTES\1996\061796.PC ~/]5!oE ilk, ~ PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17. 1996 Page 5 - paragraph 7 - Commissioner Miller asked for the following change - delete the wording "the competitive edge" and change to "have equal footing with the other service stations in the area" Page 12 - 3rd paragraph - add the opening time for the sale of alcohol to the motion as 6:00 AM. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven 2.2 Minutes of May 6, 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of May 6, 1996, with the following amendments:- Page 2, last sentence - //4 - add Staff would like Commission direction. Page 2, last paragraph - add the response was given from Senior Planner John Meyer. Page 3, paragraph 2 - change authorized to authorize. Page 7, - Adjournment - add and seconded by Commissioner Webster. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven Preliminary Site Plan and Elevations for the Old Town Entertainment Project Senior Planner Dave Hogan presented the staff report explaining that this is the Commission's opportunity to provide general direction and comments on the design and architecture of the Entertainment Center and the Westside Specific Plan. Dave introduced architect Mike McNary of W.D.G. Architects. Commissioner Webster recommended that the Commission comment first on the Old Town Entertainment Center and then on the Westside Specific Plan. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1996\061796.?C ~t~5i~, ~:~l:, 2 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17. 1996 Old Town Entertainment Center Commissioner Webster questioned the Palm trees that are shown in the amended plan but not in the original plan; the vehicular traffic planned for down Mercedes Street; and the mixing of architectural styles. He recommended the color palates be studied so all colors blend together. Architect Mike McNary responded that Mercedes Avenue will only be opened to the Entertainment Center visitors. The architect was asked to provide additional elevations from the freeway perspective and also to provide a cross section of the streetscape. Chairman Fahey expressed concern that the building elevations would obstruct the residents on the north side of the Opera House. Architect Mike McNary responded that the buildings will be treated esthetically and low scale buildings will be constructed toward the north side residents. Chairman Fahey expressed concern that the low scale buildings would not make up for the larger buildings. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed concern for the parking situation. Senior Planner Hogan responded that all parking for the project is located at the Westside Specific Plan site and transportation will be provided from this site. Chairman Fahey expressed concern for residents being disturbed by pedestrians traveling from parking lots to the Entertainment Center. Senior Planner Hogan responded that pathways will be screened with heavy landscaping in order to keep pedestrians away from residences. Chairman Fahey requested the timeframe on construction. Senior Planner Hogan responded that the schedule is not certain, but by late summer things could be started. Chairman Fahey recommended staff take the Old Town elevations to public hearing. Senior Planner Hogan responded that the Directors' Hearing is noticed for the public. 4. Planning Application No. PA94-0107 (Development Agreement) Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. Commissioner Webster requested the status on development of the Development Impact Fees. Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske responded that the fee schedules should be completed by end of summer and she will provide them to the Commission when completed. Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 7:00 PM. R:\?LANCOMM\MINUTES\~996\06~796.FC $/~5/9~ ;:ik, B PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 1996 Chris Halquest, representing Costain Homes, urged approval of the project and agreed with the Conditions of Approval. On a motion made by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Commissioner Miller the Negative Declaration and Resolution 96- was approved. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven 5. Planning Application No. PA96-0092 (Variance) Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval for three (3) seven-foot (7') on-site signs and denial of one (1) five foot (5') monument sign facing Ynez Road. Applicant is requesting application for the monument sign be continued to the next meeting of the Planning Commission. Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 7:10 PM. The applicant expressed concern for poor visibility in the Center making it difficult for customers to find their destination. Retailers are also concerned that there are not enough signs on Ynez Road to direct customers to their locations. Commissioner Miller asked the current sign locations. The applicant responded that signs are set back at entrances and not very visible. Joe Scarcella, 40295 Calle Cacita, Scarcellas Restaurant spoke in support of replacing the existing signs and also in support of a five foot (5') monument sign. Chairman Fahey closed the Public Comments at 7:24 PM. Commissioner Webster expressed support for the directional signs but said he feels there is not enough information to act on the monument sign. He recommended approval on the interior signs and denial of the monument sign, which should be brought back before the Commission. Commissioner Miller agreed and would like to review the sign plan ordinances for the Center and the comprehensive sign plan for the City, before making a decision. Commissioner Soltysiak asked when the sign committee would complete development of sign ordinances. Commissioner Miller responded that it would not be completed before spring. R: \ PLANCOMM\MINUTES\ 1996\ 0617 ~ 6. PC ,~t]5t'~, kii: 4 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, !996 Chairman Fahey stated that she could not support a continuation of the sign variance without more information. The applicant withdrew the variance for the monument sign so the Commission could act on the directional signs only at tonight's meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt Resolution 96- for three (3) 7' high directional signs and to continue the request to construct a monument sign facing Ynez Road. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven Planning Application No. PA96-0075 (Development Plan. Fast Track) Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 7:41 PM. Cynthia Davis, 9245 Brown Deer Road, San Diego, representing McMahon/Olphant Properties & Plant Equipment, stated she would answer any questions. It was moved by Chairman Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve Planning Application No. PA96-0075 and to adopt the negative declaration and resolution. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven RECESS: Chairman Fahey called for a recess at 7:45 PM. The meeting of the Planning Commission reconvened at 7:50 PM. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1996\061796.PC 8/16/96 klb 5 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17. 1996 7. Planning Application No. PA96-0008 (Development Plan) for Hydroscape Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and detailed the amended landscape plan. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Fahey asked for clarification of the zoning. Senior Planner Meyer responded that the Commission should focus on the design of construction only, since the application was submitted prior to the development code adoption. Commissioner Miller requested the type of material used on the perimeter. Senior Planner Meyer deferred to the applicant. Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 8:03 PM. Russell Rumansoff, representing the applicant, spoke in support of the project. Mr. Rumansoff stated that the special constraints of being located in the flood zone dictated the set back zones. He also commented that additional landscaping had been added to the front of the property by eliminating 2 parking spots. The material used on the perimeter treatments is a tilt-up concrete wall. Also the applicant is requesting reduction of parking spaces from 33 to 30. Commissioner Miller requested the elevation for the tilt-up wall. Mr. Rumansoff responded that it would be 8' on one side. Commissioner Webster asked if the building elevation was included in the Conditions of Approval. Mr. Rumansoff responded that it is included in the CCR's but he is willing to include this in the Conditions if requested. Commissioner Webster asked about the gate locations for the warehouse section. Archie Humphrys, 5805 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, representative of Hydro-Scape, spoke in support of the project and commented that the warehouse doors will be in the back where pick-up of materials will take place. David Wakefield, 42346 Rio Nedo, spoke to urge the Commission's approval of this project. Mark Telford, 41735 Winchester Road, representing the Winchester Group, spoke in opposition to the project. He expressed concern with the use of this location due to the previous zoning and to the visual effect of the solid wall. He also asked who would regulate elevations of stacking pipe material. Fred Grimes, 27311 Jefferson Avenue #107, representing Jefferson Creek Limited, spoke in opposition of the project due to the proposed use and also felt that the landscaping was not adequate to shield the stacking of materials and the truck traffic noise. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1996\061796.PC ~t15t96 kli:, 6 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 1996 Mark Esbensen, 27311 Jefferson Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project and presented a sight-line study regarding elevations and felt that the screen wall may invite graffiti. Commissioner Miller requested clarification of the sight-line study. Mark Esbensen shared the study with the Commission. Russell Rumanoff responded to the public comments and reiterated that the applicant will comply with all elevation requirements, the buildings will be set back making it impossible to see into the storage locations, the landscaping shall comply with the 25% requirement, and the truck traffic will only be once or twice per month. Chairman Fahey closed the Public Comments at 8:58 PM. Chairman Fahey asked for clarification from Assistant Attorney Weiner on what elements should be considered on this project. Assistant Attorney Weiner responded that this area is covered under Riverside County Ordinance #348 and the permitted uses are garden, supply and hardware, which includes storage and materials. It is consistent with the General Plan zoning. Commissioner Miller expressed concern that the usage of this site is not compatible with the surrounding businesses and could not support this application. Chairman Fahey stated that the amount of storage is incompatible with the surrounding uses and stated she could not support this application as requested. Commissioner Soltysiak spoke in opposition to the application, unless additional screening was added, and this could be reviewed again. Commissioner Webster expressed his concern that the amount of storage was allowed at the time of submittal. He stated that since Ordinance #348 does not mandate the percentage of storage, he would support this application. Chairman Fahey commented that additional landscaping to provide screening could be re-addressed, but not at tonight's meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to continue this application to July 15, 1996. The following are conditions set by the Commission to be approved by staff prior to July 15: · · · · · · Analysis of line of site Increase the intensity of the landscape Re-evaluate the elevation of the solid wall Prepare a detailed plan for the location of the stacking and loading areas Consider alternative material for the tilt-up wall Construct the tilt-up wall facing Jefferson Creek forward restricting the view from the gate R: \ PLANCOMM\MI NUTES\ 1996\ 0617 nt,. PC ~/it,'~, ~:l~ 7 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17. 1996 · July 15, 1996. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 MANAGERS REPORT None given. COMMISSION DISCUSSION None given. Have site line visibility and site visits made by the Planning Department prior to Fahey, Miller, Webster, Soltysiak None COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Slaven Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. The next meeting will be held July 1, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. R: \ PLANCOMM\MI NUTES\ 1996\ 061796. PC 7/3~/96 klb 8