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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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