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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111898 PC Minutes ,. " . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 18, 1998 CAll TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, November 18, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of T emecula City Hall, 43200 Business Pari< Drive, T emecula, California. ROll CAll Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Naggar, Webster, and Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: Commissioner Soltysiak. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Senior Engineer Alegria, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Fagan, Assistant Planner Anders, Project Planner DeGange, and Minute Cieri< Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Aaenda MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Soltysiak who was absent. 2. Fire Department Presentation on "Hazardous Materials" Mr. Howard Windsor, Chief Fire Marshall, addressed hazardous materials, advising that the disdosure as to the storage, use, and handling of such materials was the most vital issue, to ensure safety in facilities; and noted that the Fire Department has developed a hazardous material disdosure packet. Mr. Doug Meyers, representing the Fire Department, presented an overview of the Fire Department's Hazardous Materials Chemical Classification and Quantification Packet developed to review the dassification of hazardous materials; noted the rationale for the use of such regulations as the minimizing of: emergency response sources and time, property damage, exposure, injury and death, and monetary loss; in detail, specified the disdosable amounts of hazardous material regulated by the Fire Code; and darified, for Chairwoman Slaven, the three differentials in amounts of hazardous materials related to disclosure, exempt, and permitted amounts. . . Fire Marshall Windsor advised, for Chairwoman Slaven, that although the Fire Department does currently have an annual inspection program, there is no existing permit program, noting that the Fire Department is wori<ing on implementing this program for use in approximately two years, advising that the delay is due to the lack of staff and monetary provision. For Commissioner Naggar, he noted that the Hazardous Material Team, interfacing with other City, State, and Federal agencies would have the capability of handling a hazardous material emergency; advised that Code Enforcement, in a joint effort with the City of Murrieta, provides hazardous material for the public; and noted that the most efficient tool to apprise the business community of such materials is by way of educational programs. Commissioner Guerriero recommended a provision to specify where the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) book would be kept in each facility; and requested that staff get a copy of the SEMS policy for Commission review. Commissioner Naggar relayed to Fire Marshall Windsor his support of the Fire Department's efforts with regard to hazardous materiais. It was the consensus of the Commission to recommend that the City Council investigate opportunities to assist the Fire Department in expediting the permitting program since it has been determined that is the most efficient tool in monitoring hazardous materials. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Plannina Application NO. PA98-0410 (Development Plan) Request to design, constructand operate of two (2) industrial buildings, 20,385 square feet and 17,720 square feet respectively, on properties zoned II (light Industrial). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the req~est Senior Planner Fagan presented the staff report (per agenda material), highlighting access, landscaping, and architecture; commended the applicant on their cooperative efforts with Planning Staff; noted, for Commissioner Guerriero, regarding Item.No. 9 (on page 29 of the staff report), specifically, hazardous materials, that the Fire Department has reviewed the project for its impact as to hazards rendering a condition of no negative impact, advising that he would investigate further as to whether or not the Fire Department utilized the new Hazardous Materials Disdosure Packet for review of this project; for Commissioner Naggar, noted that the provision of additional information regarding the specific hazardous material disdosure utilized for review for buildings that are not speculative couid be added to the staff report; and advised, for Chairwoman Slaven, regarding Condition No.5 (regulating the storage of materiai) provides for flexibility due to one of the buildings being specuiative in order to allow staff to address outside storage if needed at a future point in time. Mr. Scott Buckles, representing Dekkon Development, Inc., representing the applicant, complimented staff for their diligent wori< on this project. Mr. Gary Baker, the applicant, addressed the hazardous materiais issue, noting that the specifK:ations of the labeling and maintenance program maintained on the facility was facilitated by CAl OSHA six years ago; and noted, for Chairwoman Slaven, that the building they will occupy will not utilize outside storage. 2 I . . MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing: adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0410 (Development Plan); adopt the Mitigated Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0410 (Development Plan); and adopt Resolution No. 98-041 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0410 (Development Plan) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0410 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF TWO (2) INDUSTRIAL BUilDINGS, 20,375 SQUARE FEET AND 17,720 SQUARE FEET RESPECTIVELY, ON TWO (2) lOTS TOTALING 2.28 ACRES, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 909-290-033 AND 909-290-034. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commission Soltysiak who was absent. 4. Plannina Application NO. PA98-0348 (Development Plan) Request to approve a Development Plan to construct and operate a 22,668 square foot industrial speculative building. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request By way of overheads, Project Planner DeGange presented the staff report (per agenda material), noting that due to the fact that a portion of the project is visible from Diaz Road the applicant has added additional landscaping to screen the loading docks; clarified, for Chairwoman Slaven, that the applicant has addressed the flood control issue via correspondence with Riverside County Flood Control (per supplemental agenda material); and advised that the applicant and Public Wori<s Staff are recommending that Conditions No. 44 and 46 be deleted. For Chairwoman Slaven, Senior Engineer Alegria noted that other adjacent properties have not been required to install flood control easements between this project and Winchester Road. Mr. Brian Fronk, the applicant, advised that he was available for questions. Mr. larry Mari<ham, representing the applicant, clarified the flood control issue, for Chairwoman Slaven, advising that Flood Control owns and maintains everything in fee title from this property to Dlaz Road and with regard to maintenance, noted that Flood Control is currently mowing the creek, although they are not permitted to mow the side slopes. Mr. Vince Didonato, landscape architect, representing the applicant, clarified, for Commissioner Naggar, regarding the screening from Diaz Road, that an additional fIVe Oak Trees have been added to provide height and additional shrubs to buffer the view of the loading docks. 3 . . MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; adopt a Negative Declaration with a Finding of DeMinimus Impact for Planning Application No. PA98-0348; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0348; and adopt Resolution No. 98-042 recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA98- 0348 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval: RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0348 TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 22,561 SQUARE FOOT TWO- STORY SPECULATIVE OFFICE, WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING BUilDING WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, AND LANDSCAPING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 1.89 GROSS ACRES, lOCATED AT THE KNUCKLE OF THE INTERSECTION OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE WEST AND COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 25 FEET WEST OF COMMERCE CENTER DRIVE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-480-015. Modify that Conditions No. 44 and 46 be deleted The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commission Soltysiak who was absent. 5. Planninll Application NO. PA98-0386 (Development Plan) Request to design, construct and operate a 51,289 square foot speculative office building with associated parking and landscaping located on a parcel containing 4.01 gross acres. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request Assistant Planner Anders presented the staff report (of record), advising that staff is of the opinion that this project will exhibit exemplary architecture, and commended the architect; and noted that the project far exceeds the landscaping requirements, noting that thirty-eight percent (38%) of the site has been landscaped. Mr. Dean Davidson, architect, representing the applicant, apologized for not providing the color board for the Commission, noting, for Commissioner Webster, that the primary color of the building is a softened white, advising that a sample will be submitted for Commission review; and clarified as to Condition No. 13, for Chairwoman Slaven, that although the actual equipment has not yet been designed, there will be no roof-top mounted equipment; and addressed the location of the lobby and luncheon area, and the height of the building, with regard to the line of vision from Rancho California Road. Commissioner Guerriero commended the architect on the unique style of architecture. Mr. Roger Jaeger, 41325 Billy Joe Lane, commented that although he is not opposed to this particular project, he views traffc as a serious problem, noting that he has attended the circulation meetings, reviewed the Capitol Improvement Plans, discussed his concerns with the Traffic Engineer, Deputy Director of Public Wori<s Pari<s, the Senior Planner, and 4 . . Councilman Steve Ford; stated he doesn't agree with the continuous building in light of the current state of traffi:, and was under the opinion the City should adopt a slow-growth policy; queried how the Commission could put its approval on more projects, maintaining no negative impact with regard to traffic. Further elaborating on Mr. Jaegefs concerns, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that new development will provide the City with Development Impact Fees, enabling the City to improve traffIC conditions and the infrastructure in the City, noting that this project is consistent wtth the General Plan; clarified that when the proposed traffic improvements are completed, there will be an improvement in traffic conditions; and clarified the rationale with regard to the no negative impacf in the studies (per agenda material), with regard to traffic, was due to the mitigating measures. Commissioner Naggar noted, for Mr. Jaeger, that although he concurred with the traffic concerns, he couldn't justify denial on projects such as the proposed, resulting in a single development bearing the weight of the City's traffic problems. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing; adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0386; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0386; and adopt Resolution No. 98-043 recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA98-0386 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0386 TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A TWO-STORY, 51,289 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE OFFICE BUilDING AND ASSOCIATED PARKING, AND LANDSCAPING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING A 3.05 (NET) ACRES lOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RIDGE PARK DRIVE AND RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 940-310-029. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commission Soltysiak who was absent. 6. Plannina Application NO. PA98-0347 (Development Plan) Request to design, construct and operate 15 speculativeindustrial/manufacturing/office buildings totaling 81,885 square feet with associated parking and landscaping on two parcels consisting of 6.02 acres. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request By way of overheads, Assistant Planner Anders presented the staff report (per agenda material), highlighting site design, access, architecture and landscaping; clarified that this project is not within the flood plain; noted that staff is opposed to the additional fencing providing outdoor secured storage areas (which was added to the project after staffs review and after the scheduling the project for public hearing), due to the following concerns: that it would become an outside storage area 5 . . which would eliminate required common pari<ing; noted that the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is requiring review and approval of the plant palette and that the planting be installed by hand, rather than using heavy equipment (per Condition 4a and 4b, of record); and noted that the City's landscape architect has recommended requirement of temporal)' irrigation on the east slope until the vegetation is thriving. For Commissioner Guerriero, Ms. Anders presented the color board. By way of renderings, Mr. Jack Selman, architect, representing the applicant, presented the site plan; clarified the rationale for the fencing as to separate and define the pari<ing areas for each tenant, noting that there will be no outdoor storage; noted the type of potential tenant necessitating the provision of an additional gate for secured pari<ing as such: civil or soil engineering companies, contractors, or carpet cleaning companies, for the purpose of securing trucks or vans. Mr. Vince Didonato, landscape architect, representing the applicant, advised, for Commissioner Webster, that the planting specifications require more input from DFG (Department of Fish and Game.) For Chairwoman Slaven, Planning Manager Ubnoske clarified, with regard to the percentage of remaining landscaping on the site plan if the landscaped slope were excluded, that the landscaping percentage would then be at fourteen percent (14%). Mr. larry Mari<ham, representing the applicant, advised that the applicant has agreed to dedicate a maintenance access easement over the slope, noting that after the completion of the Murrieta Creek Improvement that that slope area portion of the parcel would be reclaimed as part of the property; for Commissioner Guerriero, clarified that the aforementioned property is owned by the applicant, and that the applicant has offered to landscape the slope per DFG standards. In light of Commission discussion about landscaping, Mr. Jack Selman offered to add an additional five-(5) feet of landscaping facilitated by moving the buildings back, increasing the front landscaping from twelve (12) to seventeen (17) feet. Commissioner Guerriero was in favor of the additional landscaping, but expressed his opposition to the fencing in the pari<ing area for the following reasons: that with regard to health and safety, the fenced areas would present a problem with law enforcement and the Fire Department, and as to the issue of welfare, it would encourage inappropriate storage. Commissioner Naggar concurred with Commissioner Guerriero's comments on the landscaping and fencing, adding that the fencing would create a loss of continuity. Commissioner Webster concurred with opposing the internal fencing, and recommended designated tenant pari<ing to separate and define the pari<ing areas. Chairwoman Slaven expressed an overall opposition to the project, as proposed, due to the following concerns: that she concurred with the aforementioned opposition to the fencing, with regard to health, safety and welfare, and additionally viewed the fencing as a potential problem with Code Enforcement that the landscaping will be minimal that the project, as proposed, was not well designed, and incompatible with the surrounding uses, i.e., not meeting the standards that the City has sought over the years Ms. Slaven recommended modifying the proposed project. 6 . . Mr. Jack Selman clarified the rationale for this type of projecl; noted, for Commissioner Guerriero, the mari<et demand for small entrepreneur ownership, advising that current similar projects in other areas built by the developer are one hundred percent (100%) sold; clarified that the property would be regulated by CC&R's; and advised that the applicant would prefer a denial, rather than a major redesign of the proposed site plan. Commissioner Guerriero noted that although he concurred with Chairwoman Slaven's .concems, due to public interest in projects such as this, he would support the project, modified as follows: additional landscaping modification of the color scheme no internal fencing Initially, Mr. Selman commented that the applicant would be agreeable with the aforementioned modifications. After lengthy discussion, at the request of Mr. Selman, the Commissioners expressed their comments, as follows: Commissioners Guerriero, Naggar, and Slaven noted their approval of the project with the aforementioned modifications to the landscaping, color scheme, and internal fencing. Commissioner Webster would approve the project, as proposed, with the removal of the internal fencing. After additional discussion with the applicant and his representatives, Mr. Jack Selman requested that the Planning Commission vote on the project, as proposed, specifically noting that the applicant would not be agreeable to the removal of the internal fencing. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; and deny Planning Application No. PA98-0347 (Development Plan). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commission Soltysiak who was absent. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that due to the temporary technical computer problems, the conditions for the projects would be attached, rather than incorporated into the staff report. B. Ms. Ubnoske recommended having a traffic wori<shop with the Planning Commission, addressing the concerns of the Commissioners. C. Senior Planner Fagan noted that at the January 20, 1999, Planning Commission Meeting, staff will address the current traffic circulation report, noting that this will be the only item on the agenda, in order to allow time for the Commission to address their traffic concerns. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. With regard to specific traffic concerns, Chairwoman Slaven noted that she would like to have addressed the percentage, with regard to traffic, in the staff report, specifically what it references. 7 . . B. Commissioner Webster suggested, with regard to traffic, with respect to the percentage (per the staff report), that the question be answered, clarifying the threshold for significant impact, and if there were significant impact, do our standard mitigation measures sufficiently address that impact. C. Commissioner Naggar would like clarity on the Commission's purview with regard to the impact of the traffic issue as a whole, and specifically what leverage the Commission has without exceeding its boundaries. D. Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that since the City has a highly qualified staff, it's important to support staffs recommendations. E. Ms. Ubnoske noted, for Commissioner Guerriero, with regard to staff reports, and his recommendation of provision of color boards, traffic reports, and hazardous material reports on the projects, that the color boards should be provided for each project, however, the traffic and hazardous material reports are of such a highly technical nature, requiring qualified interpretation, advised that it may be more helpful if staff were more informative with the results that have been rendered. F. Commissioner Guerriero, echoed by Commissioner Naggar, recommended educating the public with regard to traffic issues, presenting the impact our City receives from sources we have no control over, i.e., surrounding cities, and the County, noting the current planned improvements which will affect a positive change; suggested apprising the community that traffic problems are being addressed in the City and that their concerns are being addressed. Due to Commission concern, he advised that two of the Commissioners regularly attend traffic meetings. G. For Chairwoman Slaven, Planning Manager Ubnoske clarified the criteria for fast-track projects; advised that, in light of all the new growth and developments, stalf would not overload the agenda, thereby necessitating the Commission rushing through the review of projects coming into our City. H. Ms. Ubnoske noted, in response to Commissioner Guerriero's concerns relative to the ratio between the population and new development possibly rendering a condition of unoccupied buiidings, that Dr. John Husing is currently wori<ing on a study of evaluation of all these factors in the City, and further investigation is being done to make a determination and present recommendations. I. Commissioner Guerriero expressed concern that at the comer of Front Street and Rancho Califomia Road there were 16 black 55-gallon drums with no identifying labels stored outside the fenced area for one week, clarifying that the potentially dangerous situation was resolved by notifying a motor officer. Ms. Ubnoske noted that she would pass on this information to Deputy Director of Public Wori<s Pari<s. J. Assistant Planner Anders clarified, for Commissioner Naggar, with regard to flood control correspondence, that if the presented issue were significant, staff would require the applicant to address the issue before it comes before the Commission. K. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted, for Commissioner Naggar, that the City would call the Black Angus restaurant in T emecula, addressing the northeast corne~s dry lawn and the need for additional trees. l. Commissioner Naggar reported to the Commission that the Traffic Commission and the School District has agreed that the crosswalk at Margarita Road was a hazard (a topic of concern at Commission Meetings) and was recommending closing the crosswalk and closing the open-fenced area adjacent to that crosswalk. 8 . . . M. Commissioner Webster expressed concern about the number of trucks pari<ing on the dirt portion of Diaz Road. N. For clarity for stalf, Attorney Curley reiterated the rationale of the Commission for the denial of Agenda Item No.6 as the health, safety, and welfare concerns from the fencing and layout of the landscaping, and the applicant's representative's comments that the fencing was a key element, and the request to make a decision on the project, as proposed. Chairwoman Slaven confirmed Attorney Curley's recapitulation for staffs clarification. O. Attorney Curley duly noted larry Mari<ham's protest to the aforementioned comment. ADJOURNMENT At 8:59 P.M. Chairwoman Slaven formally adjoumed this meeting to Wednesday. December 2.1998, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Pari< Drive, T emecula. t-P07yt)' k~ ~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 9