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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050698 PC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 6:09 P.M., on Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Soltysiak, and Acting Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Senior Planner Hogan, Principal Engineer Parks, Attorney Curley, Associate Planner Fagan Project Planner De Gange, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PUBLIC COMMENTS Because she has observed that garbage bins are not being properly stored behind gates and out of public view, Ms. Anna Bale, 29901 Corte Cast)lie, requested that an ordinance be established to address the placement of garbage bins. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Planning Application No. PA97-0447 IDevelol~ment Plan) - Long Machine Shop Request to construct a 14, 367 square foot industrial building on 1.3;2 acre site. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by Staff that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. Project Planner De Gange presented the staff report (as per agenda material), noting that the applicant will comply with the performance standards of the Design Guidelines as outlined in the Development Code; that although the on-site employee patio area would not be completely screened from Winchester Road, the existing 20' to 25' landscaped slope area will negate any view concern; that an access doorway will be located along the west elevation; and that a color rendering was only available for the west elevation of the building. Ms. Vicki Long, applicant, confirmed that the Fire Department has requested the installation of an access doorway along the west elevation which will exit onto the sidewalk, noting that the revised landscaping plan will reflect the required sidewalk; that the employee patio area will have a water feature but that it has not yet been designed; that the building color will be tan; and that because the building will be sandblasted colored concrete, no paint will be used on the building with the exception of on the doors and framework. Ms. Long briefly provided clarification with regard to the use of glass on the building as well as the use of spandrel panels. Prior to approving this request, Commissioner Guerriero relayed his desire to receive additional information with regard to the elevations, the water feature, the landscaping, the visibility of the patio area from Winchester Road, the proposed colors, and employee accessibility. Confirming that the landscaping plan will be amended to reflect the required sidewalk, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that the proposed site plan will not be amended. Senior Planner Hogan reviewed the project including the recently proposed changes; noted that the west elevation rendering accurately reflects the proposed color of the building; and referenced Exhibit G (color and material board) as per Condition No. 8. In an effort to resolve the Commissioners concerns with regard to color, materials, and elevation, Planning Manager Ubnoske suggested that the applicant be requested to submit additional elevation renderings to which the Commissioners could respond at a later date. Commissioner Guerriero spoke in support of Ms. Ubnoske's suggestion to request the applicant to submit additional elevation renderings. Commissioner Miller voiced no objection to the proposed project. In light of the discussion with staff and the applicant and in light of the submitted color rendering, Acting Chairwoman Slaven relayed no concern with the proposed project. Concurring with Acting Chairwoman Slaven's previous comments, Commissioner Soltysiak noted that the he would not be desirous of delaying this project only to obtain additional elevation renderings. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to close the public; to adopt the Negative Declaration with a Finding of DeMinimus Impact for Planning Application No. PA97-0447; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0447; to add a Condition of Approval requiring the submittal of a revised landscaping plan which will reflect the required access door (as per the Fire Department) on the west elevation; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-013 as follows: RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0447 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 14,367 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE, LIGHT MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSE BUILDING, ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 1.32 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND COLT COURT (27450 COLE COURT) AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-310-070 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who voted no. Development Code Regulations of on-site storage of vehicles (to include recreational vehicles) in residential zones RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by staff that the Planning Commission receive the staff report and provide recommendations to the City Council regarding modifications to the existing Development Code Regulations pertaining to the On-Site Storage of Vehicles (to include recreational vehicles) in residential zones. Associate Planner Fagan presented the staff report as well as correspondence received from the public, clarifying that the City's existing Code permits the storage of any vehicle within the rear/sideyard setbacks as long as the vehicle is screened by a five foot fence. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that prior to the adoption of the existing Code (1995), the City adhered to County Ordinance No. 348 which did not include recreational vehicle regulations. Because the Code, the Business Professions Code, and the Health Code do not address the issue of blight, Commissioner Guerriero noted that the Planning Commission should address this issue. In response to Commissioner Guerriero's comment, Commissioner Miller noted that he would not associate blight with the issue of discussion. In response to Acting Chairwoman Slaven, Attorney Curley reviewed the Commission's role as an advisory body to the City Council. He clarified that the City does not enforce CC&Rs, noting that if certain homeowner association standards are stricter than the City's policy, those homeowner associations may elect to enforce those standards. If the standards were looser than the City's standards, the standards of the City would go into effect. With regard to the issue of blight, Attorney Curley advised that issues such as blight, maintenance, design, abandoned vehicles, etc. are issues which are currently defined under Nuisance. At this time, Acting Chairwoman Slaven opened the public hearing. By way of pictures, the following individuals, several of which are RV owners, spoke in support of the City's existing Ordinance with regard to on-site storage of vehicles; encouraged the Commission to recommend to the City Council that this Ordinance be enforced; and requested that the existing Ordinance be strengthened to ensure proper enforcement: Frank Geyer - 40466 Chauncey Way Jim Porter - 40221 Tuolomne Court John Lynch - 32237 Placer Belair Patricia Hall - 27483 Lark Court Bill Gray - 40414 Yardley Court Jack Leathers - 42623 Remora Street Charles Hankely - 31745 Via Cordoba Don Rohrabacher 44281 Flores Drive Anna Bale 29901 Corte Castille Paul Knowles 40469 Calle Katerine Dwaine Lewis 40461 Calle Medusa Larry Markham 30105 Cabrillo Avenue Additional suggestions which were raised by the above-mentioned individuals were as follows: that no RV parking be permitted between the hours of 2:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. that the issue of tractor parking, camper shell storage (those not attached to a truck), and disrepair be addressed in the Ordinance. During the public hearing, the following individuals relayed their opposition to the existing Ordinance, noting that this issue should either be addressed by the homeowner associations or the City's existing Nuisance Ordinance; that licensed vehicles in good repair should be permitted to park in the driveway as long as there is no imposition on the public right-of-way; that a parking permit process be instituted, at a nominal fee, to accommodate those individuals unable to park their RVs in the side or rear yard setbacks; and that a time period for loading/unloading be considered: Kevin Smith Ed Elder Mike Ramey Ed Mowles 31265 Enfield Lane 42775 San Julian Place 40583 Windsor Road 27595 Dandelion Court At 8:27 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 8:36 P.M. 4 Providing clarification with regard to the definitions of yard and setback, Attorney Curley noted that the current Ordinance requires the screening of RVs parked in the setback area with a fence no less than five feet in height. In light of the testimony received, Commissioner Soltysiak stated that, in his opinion, the on- site storage of RVs in tract home developments would not be compatible in light of the setback requirements. With regard to on-site storage of RVs on large acreage lots, Commissioner Soltysiak noted that proper screening would become an issue. In of light of previous testimony as well as testimony received this evening, Commissioner Guerriero relayed his opposition of permitting RV parking in the front yard and recommended that the existing Ordinance be enforced and strengthened and that specific clarification be provided with regard to setbacks, screening, paved area, and camper shells. He noted his opposition to a grand lathering policy; spoke in support of granting a loading/unloading time period; and relayed his support of hiring an additional Code Enforcement Officer to ensure proper enforcement of the Ordinance. Speaking in support of the existing Ordinance, Acting Chairwoman Slaven addressed the public health and safety issues associated with this matter; stated that the existing Ordinance should be strengthened to ensure proper enforcement; and concurred that specific definitions with regard to setbacks, screening, pavement, etc. should be clarified to ensure the Ordinance can be properly enforced. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to renew the Planning Commission's recommendation to the City Council to enforce the Ordinance as written and to direct the Attorney and staff to clarify specific definitions, as previously mentioned, in the Ordinance to ensure proper enforcement and to resubmit the Ordinance with the clarified definitions to the Planning Commission for final review at the June 3, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planning Manager Ubnoske briefly reviewed and provided information with regard to a request from Temeku Advertising to amend the earlier proposed and approved building elevations, noting that staff has no objection to the proposed request. Senior Planner Hogan highlighted the previously approved structure and reviewed the proposed elevation changes, noting that the previously approved square footage of the building has not been amended. Following extensive Commission discussion, it was the consensus of the Planning Commission that such a request should be resubmitted to the Planning Department and, therefore, denied the applicant's request. COMMISSIONER REPORTS In response to Commissioner Miller, Planning Manager Ubnoske confirmed that the Planning Commission reviews structures in excess of 10,000 square feet and that housing tract elevations are considered at Planning Director Hearings, not at the Planning Commission level. Expressing a concern with the River Walk Development, Commissioner Miller requested that the Planning Commission be given the opportunity to consider product review to which Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that product review is normally reviewed at Planning Director Hearings and that adding product review to the Commission level would add substantial time to the process but that she would discuss it with Community Development Director Thornhill. Ms. Ubnoske noted that the Commissioners may forward any concerns to staff and that these concerns would be considered during the review of the design guidelines. In response to Commissioner Guerriero, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks noted that the Ralph's project is proceeding and that the conditioned signal light will be constructed at the originally proposed location. ADJOURNMENT At 9:36 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, May 20, 1998, at 6:00 P.M. Debbie Ubnoske. Planning Manager