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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020596 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, February 5, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Webster, Miller, Ford ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven Commissioners Fahey called to say she would be late due to car trouble. Commissioner Slaven called to say she would be late. Also, present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill, Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner John Meyer, and Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell. PUBLIC COMMENTS Community Development Director Gary Thornhill presented Chairman Ford with a plaque in Recognition of Service Commendation for his service on the Commission from 1989-1990 and as Chairman of the Commission from 1993-1996. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda with modification to take agenda item #4 as the 3rd item discussed and agenda item #3 as the last item, in order to give Commissioners Slaven and Fahey time to arrive. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Webster, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven Minutes.pc.02\05\96 1 PLANNING COMMISSION FF. BRUARY 5, 1996 2. DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDATE None given. 3. Lighting. Landscaping and Staff Report Content Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and introduced Mike Elliot, Landscape Consultant for the City of Temecula. Mike Elliot detailed the process of working on reviewing landscape plans. Commissioner Miller requested the approval for the plant species list. Commissioner Slaven arrived at 6:45 P.M. Commissioner Miller expressed concern for the many trees, planted in the Target Center, which are not doing well. Mike Elliot responded that training is taking place to educate staff to know a good tree from a bad tree prior to final approval of the project. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern for evergreen trees that do not do well and are not appropriate for this area. Chairman Ford commented that when the Commission receives the new list of approved trees, this will assist the Commission. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern regarding the islands at the end of parking lanes. She recommended additionally a cement curb so citizens will not step into the dirt area when exiting their vehicle. Commissioner Webster asked the status of the development code. Senior Planner John Meyer responded that the use of the new Development Code goes into effect at the end of this week. STAFF REPORT CONTENT Senior Planner John Meyer presented an example of the staff report content for the Commission's review. Commissioner Slaven stated she wants everything possible included in the staff report. She asked that they contain information of any meetings with staff, such as; what was accomplished, comments, concerns, and ideas. Commissioner Fahey arrived at 7:25 P.M. Minutes.pc .02\05\96 2 PI,ANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Commissioner Webster commented that he appreciates the project background, but does not need the statistics. He would like to have staff comments detailed and some background on the applicant. Commissioner Miller stated that the report was perfect as is and that the only addition he would ask is that photos be attached if possible. Chairman Ford commented that he often found it difficult to determine the location of the project and recommended specifics, not exhibits, on each project. He also feels it is important to list statistics of a project. Commissioner Fahey agreed that it is difficult to locate a project when just the vicinity is included in the packet. Senior Planner John Meyer responded that staff wants to improve conditions of approval and is working on this with the City Attorney. Chairman Ford recommended that conditions be delineated as to which are standard and which are projects specific. He recommended the project specific conditions be highlighted on the report. 4. Annexation Process Senior Planer Dave Hogan, presented the first draft of the annexation guidelines and requested direction or recommended changes from the Commission. Commissioner Webster commented on open space areas and priority//1 and //2. He recommended areas not be prioritized. Commissioner Miller expressed concern with setting up an argument against annexation. Assistant City Attorney Diaz responded that the annexation process is different from conditioning projects and that the property tax issue is the only area where the city has jurisdiction, if there is a protest of annexing property owners. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern with the services of County vs. City. Minutes.pc.02\05\96 3 PI,ANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Development Director Thornhill commented that the City has little control due to LAFCO's authority and the guidelines could be a help or hinder. These guidelines could be a tool to assist in reaching decisions as to approval of annexation or not. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern that the city could be held hostage by developers who could go to the County if the City does not give in to annexation. Dave Hogan responded that much of the annexation criteria are pulled out of the General Plan. A consensus by the Commission was reached on page 7 - infrastructures to eliminate #3 and use #4 "an existing or proposed and financially solvent" Commissioner Slaven recommended the wording "will not be burdened by higher fees" be added to page 10. A consensus by the Commission was reached to recommend to the City Council that areas not be identified by 1,2,3,4, priority, but with a,b,c,d, delineation, and that the north area be divided into three different parts and illustrated with three different colors. Senior Planner Dave Hogan, stated that these changes will be brought back to the Commission for final review. DIRECTORS REPORT Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske reported on the League of Cities workshop. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Chairman Ford recommended the Commission review the CIP Program Booklet for the next meeting. Commissioner Slaven stated she is proud of our City staff and appreciated all the excellent work they do. Chairman Ford thanked the Commission for the recognition and all their support and assistance. He also commented that the input given to the Council by the Planning Commission is very important. Minutes.pc.02\05\96 4 PI,ANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 5, 1996 Commissioner Fahey will chair the next Planning Commission and it will be noticed that appointments will be made at that time. The next meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission is scheduled for March 4, 1996 6:00 P.M. at Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 P.M. SECRETARY Minutes .pc .02\05\96 5