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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061798 PC Minutes . . MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 17, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, June 17, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Soltysiak, and Acting Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Hogan, Project Planner De Gange, Project Planner Donahoe, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Aooroval of Aaenda It was noted by staff to continue Agenda Item No.8 to the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the agenda as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Aooroval of Plannina Commission Minutes - Mav 6. 1998 MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the minutes of May 6, 1998, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. . . 3. Director's Hearina Uodate No additional comments. 4. Trash Bin Ordinance Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that staff had contacted Mrs. Anna Bale in order to describe and provide additional clarification with regard to the existing Ordinance. Reiterating his and Mrs. Bale's concern with regard to this Ordinance, Commissioner Guerriero noted that there is a need to change this Ordinance in order to address the issue of trash bins being stored and not removed from public view. Commissioner Soltysiak noted that the 24-hour after pick-up policy should as well apply to the placement of these bins prior to trash day. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5. Plannina Aoolication No. PA98-0235 (General Plan Amendments) and PI ann in a Aoolication No. PA98-0236 IZonina Amendments - Develooment Code and Zonina Mao) Request to redesignate both the General Plan Land Use Map and Zoning Map from M (Medium Density Residential 7-12 dwelling units per acre) to HTC (Highway Tourist Commercial). RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission continue this Agenda Item to the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. Advising that staff has met with Mr. Salkind and that LAFCO has been contacted, Senior Planner Hogan advised that staff would concur with the requested detachment from the City limits but that a continuance is requesting at this time. There being no objection, this Agenda Item was continued to the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. 6. Plannina Aoolication No. PA98-0083 (Develooment Plan) Request to construct a 16,760 square foot industrial building on 1.1 acre site. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. 2 . . It was noted that the applicant was not in attendance of this meeting. In response to Commissioner Soltysiak, Project Planner De Gange advised that the applicant has been requested to provide additional landscaping for the retaining wall along Zevo Drive. To address Chairwoman Slaven's concern, both Planning Manager Ubnoske and Project Planner De Gange provided clarification with regard to adequate and proper fire accessibility to this site, noting that imposed Condition Nos. 49, 54 and 55 adequately address this issue. Planning Manager Ubnoske as well noted that prior to scheduling any case for Planning Commission review, all plans are routed through every Department to ensure all applicable conditions are imposed and the application is deemed complete, reiteratin9 that the Fire Department had addressed this issue. Commissioner Soltysiak reiterated his desire to request additional planting such as vines for the 8' tall retaining wall along Zevo Drive. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Negative Declaration with a Finding of DeMinimus Impact for Planning Application No. PA98-0083; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0083; and to adopt Resolution No. PC 98-017 with the added condition to require additional landscaping for the 8' tall retaining wall along Zevo Drive. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-017 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0083 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 16,760 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE/wAREHOUSE BUILDING, ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 1.1 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND ZEVO DRIVE (42429 WINCHESTER ROAD) AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR=S PARCEL NO. 909-320-041 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 7. Plannina Aoolication No. PA98-0143 (Conditional Use Permit) and Plannina Aoolication No. PA98-0199 (Tentative Parcel Mao No. 28809) Request to construct and operate an automobile dealership with 4,373 square foot sales showroom, 60,000 square foot of outdoor sales area, 3,028 square foot of offices, and a 30-bay enclosed service and repair facility, and to subdivide 15.96 acres into three (3) commercial lots. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. 3 . . By way of overheads, Project Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (of record) and reviewed the proposed changes to the recommended Conditions of Approval (as per supplemental material). Mr. Tim Burke, owner and operator of Carriage Motor Company, 41872 Motor Car Parkway, relayed his request to relocate his current facility to a more favorable location, noting that his current lease will expire December 31, 1998; that his interest only pertains to Parcel No.2 of the three separate parcels; and that because the roadway behind the proposed location will primarily facilitate access for fire and deliveries, it would not be the intent to provide customer access via this roadway. In response to Commissioner Guerriero's concern with how the roadway located behind this facility may impact Solana Way at the Motor Car Parkway intersection, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks referenced the plan which accurately reflects the proposed turning movements and advised that the Parcel Map is conditioned to construct a raised landscaped median on Solana Way in order to restrict cross access at several locations. Mr. Darrold Davis, 2150 W. Washington Street, #303, project architect, further commented on vehicular accessibility to Parcel No.2 (subject site); voiced no objection to the imposition of Condition No. 49 (construction of a 14' wide raised landscape median on Ynez Road along property frontage); and advised that Parcel No.2 will be developed in advance of Parcel Nos. 1 and 3. By way of renderings, Mr. Robert Krieg, 100 Renaissance Center, Michigan, representing Pontiac/GMC, reviewed, in detail, the process taken to arrive at the proposed plan. highlighting color and design. Mr. Lewis Dominy, project architect, thanked the Planning Department staff for their efforts associated with this project, noting that staff's input has resulted in the development of a better project. With regard to the proposed conditions, Mr. Dominy made the following comments: Condition No. 36 - requested that the term Precise Grading Plan be changed to Rouch Grading Plan. It was noted that, as per supplemental material, this request has been addressed; Condition No. 49 - requested to delete 4gb. It was noted that, as per supplemental material, this request has been addressed; Condition No.6 - requested that the on-site employee parking spaces be reduced from 80 to 50, advising that of the 205 on-site parking spaces, 120 are related to service -- four parking spaces per stall; It was the consensus of the Commission to reduce this number to 50 on-site employee parking spaces; 4 . . Condition No.7 - requested that the condition be rephrased to read as follows: Outdoor lighting shall be hooded and be in comoliance with Ordinance No. 655... Planning Manager Ubnoske noted no objection to this request. In response to Chairwoman Slaven's request, Mr. Burke voiced no objection to planting additional landscaping such as vines along the service bay building in order to mitigate the expansiveness of the wall; to plant additional trees within that area; and to landscape the first and third islands along the main driveway. Providing additional clarification with regard to landscaping, Planning Manager Ubnoske, for Commissioner Soltysiak, noted that staff is requesting that the first island, when entering the main driveway, be landscaped. Ms. Ubnoske recommended that if this project were approved, that a condition be imposed requiring that this application be in conformance with the Development Code Amendment once it is adopted by the City Council. Following additional Commission discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that the first and third islands off the main driveway be landscaped and that the middle island may be utilized for display purposes. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application Nos. PA98-0143 and PA98-0199; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application Nos. PA 98-0143 and PA98-0199; to adopt Resolution No. 98-018; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-019. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0143 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,373 SQUARE FOOT SALES SHOWROOM, 60,000 SQUARE FOOT OUTDOOR SALES AREA, 3,029 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND A 30-BAY SERVICE AND REPAIR FACILITY ON 5.02 ACRES, AND (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP LOCATED SOUTHEASTERLY OF YNEZ ROAD AND SOLANA WAY AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR=S PARCEL NO. 921-290-008 RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0199 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28809) TO SUBDIVIDE A 15.96 ACRE PARCEL INTO THREE PARCELS LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF YNEZ ROAD AND SOLANA WAY, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-290-008 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 8. Plannina Aoolication No. PA98-0086 (Develooment Plan) 5 . . Request to construct a 16,756 square foot industrial building on 1.16 acre site. This Agenda Item was continued; see page 1. 9. Plannina Aoolication No. PA95-0130 (Amendment to Develooment Aareement) Request to amend Development Agreement No. 90-1 (Second Amendment) deleting the requirement to provide a 150 foot wide linear park on parcels 12 and 95 of Parcel Map No. 21383, and clarifying the requirement to landscape approximately five acres of Murrieta Creek with a Pilot Park or general commercial/industriallandscaping. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. By way of a rendering, Project Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (as per agenda material), advising that since the writing of the staff report, the applicant has met with staff, that resulted in the following changes to the Amendment: that the five acres be developed as a linear park and be landscaped as per the landscaping requirements of lots 12 and 95; that a bond for this linear park would be based on a landscape plan submitted by the applicant. Staff briefly referenced communication received by Ms. Jeannie Gillen as well as from the Rancho California Water District, which owns property adjacent to the existing linear park, advising that the District has requested a continuance of this matter. It was noted that the District's concern would be a civil matter which would not be under the purview of the Commission nor the City Council and that the project has been discussed with the City of Murrieta staff and that their concerns have been addressed. Ms. Jeannie Gillen, Project Coordinator for the Citizens Coalition for the Murrieta Creek Pilot Project, referenced her written communication, elaborating on the Coalition's desire to provide alternatives to concrete channelization and chain link fencing for Murrieta Creek; commented on the diverse support this Coalition and the project has received; advised that the proposed project amenities and features have been enhanced to illustrate the possibilities; requested the waiving of planning and inspection fees for this project; and noted that the Riverside Flood Control has worked in conjunction with the Coalition. Not wanting to interfere with the Development Agreement process, Ms. Gillen relayed Mr. Dandy's willingness to support this project in order to ensure its fruition. Chairwoman Slaven noted that it would not be within the Commission's purview to discuss the waiving of fees. 6 . . Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that the Riverside Flood Control has voiced no objection to the proposed pilot project. Mr. Bob Lemmons, Rancho California Water District, clarified the District's involvement with the Development Agreement being of the opinion that this property owner does not have the standing to request approval to proceed with this project and requested a continuance in order to further address the issue. In closing, he noted that the District would voice no objection to the development of a linear park between Diaz Road and Murrieta Creek. Mr. Bill Dendy, Westside Business Centre, advised that he had insurable title to the property of discussion. Advising that the request before the Commission would be to make a recommendation to the City Council, Attorney Curley noted that if ownership disputes were an issue, they would be addressed through the proper channels at the City Council level. Speaking in support of the pilot project, Chairwoman Slaven requested that the District = s concern be properly addressed. Both Commissioners Guerriero and Soltysiak relayed their support for this project. MOTION: Commissioner Soltysiak moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Negative Declaration with a Finding of DeMinimus Impact for Planning Application No. PA98-0086; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0086; to grant a Minor Exception in accordance to Section 17.03.060 of the Development Code for a reduction in the amount of required landscaping from 25% to 22%; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-020. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0086 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN), THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A 16,756 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON 1.16 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, BETWEEN DIAZ ROAD AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-281-010 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planning Manager Ubnoske informed the Commissioners that the City Council at its June 16, 1998, meeting filled the Planning Commission vacancies; congratulated Commissioner Soltysiak on his reappointment; and advised that Commissioners Naggar and Wright will be duly sworn in at the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. 7 . . COMMISSIONER REPORTS Viewing it as a public safety issue, Commissioner Guerriero requested that grating be placed over the drainage tubes at the Pond to prohibit access by children. Chairwoman Slaven requested that staff address the signalization timing for northbound traffic on Ynez Road and requested that staff review the condition of the landscaping for the new Community Lutheran Church on Pauba Road, noting that she would view it as a fire hazard. ADJOURNMENT At 8:27 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 P.M. ~-'II~f4- Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager B