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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031896 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION March 18, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, March 18, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairperson Linda Fahey called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Webster Chairman Fahey announced the absence of Commissioner Webster is an excused absence due to illness. Also present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill; Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske; Senior Planner John Meyer; Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell; and June Greek, City Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments offered. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the agenda with a modification to take Agenda Item No. five out of order and to hear it after the conclusion of the Public Hearings. The motion was unanimously carried with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Webster /~proval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the minutes of January 8, 1996 and January 22, 1996. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Webster Minutes.pc.03\l 8\96 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 3. Sports Grill Alcohol License (PA 95-0193) Applicant Gordon Duncan, 10368 Clearwater, Canyon Lake, CA spoke in favor of granting approval of the alcohol license. He outlined the type of establishment being planned for the location. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the Beer and Wine license for Application No. PA 95-0123. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster 4. Planning Application No. PA 96-0003 (Tentative Tract No. 28309) Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report and recommended approval of the application. He cited the compatibility with the adjoining properties and he outlined the staff recommendation to install a retaining wall and raise the existing grade. Steve Cresswell, Principal Engineer stated the Engineering/Public Works Department recommends a $500.00 traffic impact fee be assessed for each dwelling to offset the cost of installing the full width median island on Nicolas Road, fronting the project. Commissioner Soltysiak asked who would be responsible for obtaining the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR). Principal Engineer Cresswell responded that the City is the Flood Plain Administrator but in this instance, the Applicant is dealing with processing this application. Chairman Fahey declared the Public Hearing open at 6:12 PM. Bill Kennedy, representing the applicant stated the applicant agrees with the fee for condition No. 53. He also confirmed that the filing of the LOMR has been undertaken by the applicant. He stated the design utilizing the retaining wall, was as a result of the number of adjoining properties having existing swimming pools in the rear yards and it was felt an attempt to match the grades would cause problems with these structures. Commissioner Soltysiak suggested staff also look at the grades at Nicolas Road and Moreno to see if those grade differences would cause any future drainage problems. Chairman Fahey declared the public hearing closed at 6:35 PM. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Chairman Fahey to adopt staff recommendations as follows: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA 96-0003; Minutes.pc.03\ 18\96 2 PI,ANN1NG COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 2. Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for PA 96-0003; Adopt Resolution No. 96-(next in order) approving PA 96-0003 based upon the analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report; and Approve Planning Application No. PA-0003, subject to the Conditions of Approval. It was further directed that the fees for Fish and Game be waived and that condition No. 53 is to remain as written in the Conditions of Approval contained in the staff report. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster 6. Planning Application No. 96-0027 (Zoning Amendment. Specific Plan Chairman Fahey announced that this public hearing was continued from the meeting of March 4, 1996 and therefore was still open. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. He clarified for the Commission that the name of the applicant should be identified as BCl/CCL Venture No. 1 and BCI/CCL Venture No. 2. He advised that the density of the project will be reduced because the developer is proposing to modify the configuration of the lots to allow for construction of larger units. Chairman Fahey declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:55 PM. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve staff recommendation as follows: 1. Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 96-008 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA 96-0027 ISPEClFIC PLAN NO. 199 - ZONING AMENDMENT) ON PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, EAST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY, SOUTH OF LA SERENA WAY, WEST OF BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD AND KNOWN AS PLANNING AREAS 6, 10, 11 AND 12 OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 199 (MARGARITA VILLAGE) The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Webster absent. Minutes.pc.03\ 18\96 3 PI,ANN1NG COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster Planning Application No. PA 96-0024 (Revised Permit-Master Conditional Use Permit No: PA 94-0061), Planning Application No. PA 96-0025 (Revised Permit-Westside Specific Plan: (PA95-0003, Planning Application No. PA 96-00:26 (Revised Permit- Tentative Tract Map 28011; PA 95-0004 - Old Town Redevelopment Project Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell presented the staff report including a time line which showed the timing of the Winchester Road and Route 79 South interchanges at the 1-15, scheduled completion dates. Engineer Cresswell also discussed the timing of the I-15 and Rancho California Road improvements and construction of the Overland over-crossing should be that the City Council's choice. He also recommended that the additional wording "And post security for the full amount of the improvements", in Condition No. 38.1 be added for the Rancho California/I-15 ramp improvements. Commissioner Miller ask what alternative would be open for the applicants should there be a delay as a result of CalTrans failure to approve the plans in a timely manner. Steve Cresswell responded that should such a delay occur the matter would need to be addressed and whether the developer had completed all of the requirements of the conditions, except those which were out of his control as a result of delays from another agency. Chairperson Fahey asked if there is any potential to move the Overland/Rancho California improvements more quickly through the system. She suggested possibly changing the date of the Public/Traffic Safety Commission meeting to address the consultant's recommendations on the best option for circulation between improving Rancho California Road and constructing the Overland over-crossing. She stated that this way the matter could be addressed more quickly by the City Council. City Engineer Joe Kicak responded that the study currently underway regarding the Temecula/Murrieta area traffic flows will be released on March 28, 1996 and he believes if this study recommends the Rancho California Road option the consideration could be taken to the Public/Traffic Commission at a special meeting and to the City Council possibly as early as the second meeting in April. Commissioner Miller asked if the intent is to direct all entertainment center traffic primarily to Highway 79 South. Principal Engineer Cresswell replied that the plan is to direct the traffic to and from the freeway and into the parking areas at the south end of the City. He further advised that the traffic ingress and egress is being designed to take place during off-peak traffic hours. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the staff could estimate the time that might be a reasonable expectation if the alternative chosen by the Council was to build the Overland over-crossing. Community Development Director Gary Thornhill stated this would be subject to design and design approvals from CaITrans and that has taken up to four years on other similar projects. RECESS: Minutes .pc. 03\ 18\96 4 PI,ANNING COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 Chairman Fahey declared a recess at 7:36 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 7:44 PM and Chairman Fahey opened the Public Hearing at 7:45 PM. John Leway, 43513 Ridge Park Drive, representing the applicant, stated the applicant agreed with modification of the condition regarding the posting of negotiable securities. Commissioner Miller asked if the Entertainment Center or the City is driving the issue of directing the project traffic to the Highway 79 South exit. Mr. Leway responded that the applicant is willing to look at the traffic diversion situation and are also willing to re-address any changes that might be indicated. Director of Community Development Thornhill stated that staff can also monitor the traffic plan that was approved by the Planning Commission during prior hearings and make any recommendations for change that might be indicated. Chairman Fahey closed the hearing at 7:48 PM. She asked if the Planning Commission could make its approval contingent upon the City Council approving the funding of improvements to Rancho California Road. Director Thornhill responded that is an option the Commission is free to choose. Commissioner Miller suggested not making it a condition but that the Planning Commission include its recommendation, that Rancho California Road is the best option, with the staff report that will go to the City Council. He also stated his opposition to any conditions that will directing 100% of the traffic to the Highway 79 South freeway exits. It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve staff recommendations numbers one (1) and two (2) with the addition to condition number 38.1 requiring posting of negotiable security and the deletion of condition number nine. Commissioner Slaven stated she would also like the recommendation of the Planning Commission, with regard to the selection of Rancho California Road as the first priority option, to be included in the staff report to the City Council. Commissioner Miller amended the motion to include that language and Commission Slaven amended the second to include that direction. The amended motion was unanimously approved with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster 5. Planning Application No. 95-0125 - Annexation Guidelines Associate Planner Saied Naaseh presented the staff report and outlined the annexation priority map being recommended by staff. Minutes.pc.03\l 8\96 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 Commissioner Slaven questioned the recommendation for the Rainbow Canyon/Pachenga area priority. Planner Naaseh explained that this area is very sparsely developed at this time and there did not seem to be any expressed interest in annexation from that area. Chairperson Fahey opened the public hearing at 8:14 PM, there were no requests to speak and the Chair closed the hearing at 8:15 PM. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. PC 96-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT RESOLUTION 96-007 FOR ADOPTION OF THE ANNEXATION GUIDELINES CHECKLIST. The motion was unanimously carried with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: NOES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster Landscape Requirements for Industrial Development Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and displayed exhibits which showed comparisons of a site landscape plan at a 12% level and a project with front only landscaping. He also stated that staff recommends a lower minimum requirement for open space landscape at approximately 17 - 18%. In response to a question from Chairman Fahey, Mr. Meyer responded that in the matter of storage area credits, staff would be in favor of removal of storage areas from the calculations for landscaping minimum requirements. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller that the Light Industrial (LI) landscape requirements be retained at the 20% level with direction to staff to remove storage areas from the calculations for minimum landscaping requirements. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioner Webster absent. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 1 DIRECTORS REPORT No report was given. Minutes,pc.03\ 18\96 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak 0 COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Webster 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 18, 1996 COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Miller commented on the City Council approval of compensation for City Commissioners at their last meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was move by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to adjourn at 9:32 PM to the next regular meeting on April 1, 1996 to be held at 6:00 P.M. at The Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried with Commissioner Webster absent. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 PM. SECRETARY Minutes.pc.03\18\96 7