HomeMy WebLinkAbout050195 PC Workshop MinutesMINUTES OF A WORKSHOP
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 1, 1995
A workshop of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, May 1, 1995, 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: Blair, Slaven, Ford
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Attorney Peter Thorson,
Principal Engineer Ray Casey, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh, Senior Planner
Debbie Ubnoske, Recording Secretary Joan Price.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by
Commissioner Blair to approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster
2. Director's Update
Planning Director, Gary Thornhill, had no additional information for the
Commissioners.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
PA 94-0073, PA 94-0074, PA 94-0075, PA 94-0076 - GRC
Development
The workshop was opened at 6:05 P.M.
Saied Naaseh presented the staff report for the proposed Roripaugh
Ranch project. He requested Commission direction on the following
points:
size of the buffer area at the outer perimeters of
the proiect
lot size preference
open space
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estate lots
better transition after buffer
site location for parks
accessability to the parks
Planning Director Thornhill explained the format of the workshop. He
said the Commission will go over the plans and maps of the project
with the developer in order to provide them with specific concerns.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:20 P.M.
Tom Nievez, 22690 Cypress Avenue, Moreno Valley, representative
for GRC Development, presented the history of the Roripaugh
property. He detailed the 68 acre community park proposed and the
specific guidelines for the area.
John Chapman, 4 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, detailed the grading
map and reported there would be no attached housing.
Allen Menses, 60 Corporate Park, Irvine, architect for the project
presented the ranch theme design of the project.
Stan Herman, 1920 Main Street, Irvine, representative for the
developer and reported on the open space, developed parks, bike
trails, buffer trails and the intensive landscape program designed in the
project.
Bill Vazzana, 69505 Lynell, Temecula, spoke against increased
density.
Ray Gianton, 3221 Vino Way, Temecula, expressed concern regarding
the traffic circulation in Wine Country.
Jack Norris, 33055 Vino Way, Temecula, expressed concern with the
lack of buffer for surrounding neighborhoods.
Jim Miller ,39355 Pourroy Road, Temecula, expressed concern for the
lack of buffer.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:50 P.M. and called for a recess.
The workshop was reconvened at 7:10 P.M.
At this time the Commission reviewed the plans and maps and questioned the
representatives from GMC Developers on the project.
Commissioner Ford expressed concern on funding the improvements
needed for Nicolas Road, the walking distance to the elementary
school site, and the grading issue.
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Commissioner Blair expressed concern on the "sea of houses" design,
the outstanding habitat issues, buffering, circular housing
configuration and locations of parks.
Commissioner Slaven shared similar concerns and the traffic
circulation and neighborhood design.
Commission concerns for staff investigation were as follows:
buffering to surrounding areas
open space usability
park locations
lot size
horse trail connections
school site
additional landscaping
habitat issues
grading
commercial site near schools
density
Planning Director Thornhill requested input from the Commission on
Leon Way.
Commissioner Blair stated she was reluctant to relinquish road
circulation in the General Plan.
PUBLIC INPUT
The floor was opened for public questions at 8:20 P.M.
Joyce Williams, 33612 Vino Way, Temecula, requested clarification
on Vino Way being involved in the project.
Larry (last name not given), 393 Coral Jessie Circle, Temecula,
requested clarification on the circulation plan as it relates to schools in
the project.
Jim McCarthy, Pala Vista Road, Temecula, requested clarification on
the east end of Pala Vista Road.
Bill Vazzana, Lynell Road, Temecula, spoke concerning the
Commissioners agreement or disagreement on the density of 3 units
per acres. Also Mr. Vazzana does not want access through Calle
Contento for this project.
Helen Lasagna, Nicolas Road, Temecula, expressed confusion as to
Nicolas Road being improved or in the event Butterfield Road is
improved will Nicolas Road be by-passed.
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Principal Engineer Ray Casey responded to several of the questions:
Circulation associated with the General Plan has been adopted
by the City Council to include the Vino Way extension. Nicolas
Road connecting with Calle Contento and Leon Way will also be
improved with this project.
Vino Way is in the General Plan circulation element. Studies
have not been received to supersede this.
The project is conditioned for all-weather access on roads,
which includes bridges and culverts if required.
a Traffic Study will be conducted to further answer these
questions.
Planning Director Thornhill explained this is the first phase in the
processing of the project and suggested this be continued off-calendar
to allow the staff to work with the developer to discuss and resolve
the issues.
Director Thornhill recommended one or two neighborhood meetings
and then come before the Commission. The City will re-notice the
Roripaugh Ranch project, for public information.
The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner
Blair to continue the Roripaugh Ranch project off-calendar.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Thornhill reported on the following:
Principia Engineer Ray Casey is leaving the City to
relocate to another state. The Planning Director and
Commissioners thanked Ray for his service to the City
and stated he would be missed.
The Development Code session of the Planning
Commission has been scheduled for June 7, 1995.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Slaven the
workshop be adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
Next regular meeting, May 15, 1995, 6:00 p.m., Rancho California Water District's
Board room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California.
~Chairman Steve Ford
Secretary
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