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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030899 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD MARCH 8, 1999 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:03 A.M., on Monday, March 8, 1999, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, Mighell, Nielsen and Chairman Harker. None. Assistant Planner Anders, Development Processing Coordinator Noland Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and Minute Clerk Hansen PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. BOARD BUSINESS 1. Anoroval of Minutes - January 11. 1999. and February_ 8. 1999 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes of January 11, 1999. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. MOTION: Board Member Mighell moved to approve the minutes of February 8, 1999. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Old Busines~ A. Streetsca=e Pro_iect Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the Old Town Reconstruction Project will be complete in approximately four-six weeks, after a few minor modifications; and specified that at the Bank Restaurant site there will be a horse rail installed, and that flagpoles will be placed near the arches. B. Proposed Renovation/Remodel of the Palomar Hotel ~28522 Front St.) Assistant Planner Anders relayed that this Item has been recommended to be continued off calendar due to the applicant's illness, and the need to solidif~ financing issues. For Board Member Allen, Board Member Nielsen and Ms. Anders further clarified the architectural rationale for the increased ceiling height modification, regarding the Palomar Hotel proposed renovation. Ms. Anders relayed that Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers had advised that although there will be recommendations forwarded, that the State Historical Registration Agency will not mandate restrictions on the exterior fa~de of the building (specifically regarding the roof tile caps.) It was the consensus of the Board to continue the matter off calendar. C. Signs for Roadrunner's Roadhouse (28693 Front St.) Development Processing Coordinator Noland presented the signage for the Roadrunner's Roadhouse. It was the consensus of the Board that the Roadrunner's Roadhouse signs were consistent with the Sign Program. MOTION: Board Member Nielsen moved to approve the Roadrunner's Roadhouse signage. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. D. Revision of Old Town Sign Regulations/Outdoor Furniture Standards Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer had relayed that the Board had expressed an interest in developing Sign Regulations and Outdoor Furniture Standards in Old Town Temecula. 1. Outdoor Furniture Standards Board Member Blair relayed that the Board had been reluctant to enforce furniture standards in the past, due to monetary issues involved with the replacement of the furniture. Assistant Planner Anders advised that since the Renovation Project in Old town was near completion, if it was the desire of the Board to establish furniture standards for the purpose of establishing consistency with the visual appearance in Old Town, that this would be an appropriate time. Development Processing Coordinator Noland referenced the Old Town Specific Plan, regarding the existing furniture standards. Ms. Anders relayed that Code Enforcement responded on a complaint basis. For Board Member Nielsen's querying as to whether the screened patios would be subject to the new furniture standards, Ms. Anders relayed the variables regarding specificity in establishing standards; relayed that language could be added to clarify policy standards; and advised that since every issue will not be included in any standard or policy there could be language added to the policy addressing subjective issues and that those decisions be determined by a designated manager or director. 2 Chairman Harker advised that if the Board developed a policy of standards that the standards be enforced. For informational purposes, Ms. Anders relayed the procedure of amending the Specific Plan; and advised that the amendment would require City Council approval. Board Member Nielsen relayed the costs associated with replacing plastic furniture with rod iron furniture, and the associated storing of the aforementioned furniture. Board Member Allen relayed that while he concurred with the Board's desire to expedite removal of the shiny plastic furniture reflecting a negative visual aesthetic effect, that there is a high quality, well-designed, synthetic form of furniture available, advising that the Board may not desire to prohibit all plastic furniture. After lengthy discussion, it was the recommendation of the Board that a new policy regarding furniture standards (with a Western motif) be developed, and that once the policy had been established that the merchants be notified of the newly formed policy standards. Ms. Anders relayed that if it was the Board's desire, she would relay the Board's recommendation to the Acting City Manager and the Director to investigate the process of a policy change; and noted that she would, additionally, relay the Board's desire to meet with the Planning Commission and/or the City Council to form a consensual decision to develop consistency with regard to the Western motif in Old Town, regarding furniture policy. 2. Sign Regulations Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that Code Enforcement has been directed to enforce the Sign Program in Old Town during the final stage of enforcing the Sign Program in the City. It was the consensus of the Board that numerous signs and banners currently displayed on Old Town reflected a negative visual aesthetic effect. Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers relayed that the Redevelopment Agency will fund 100% of new signage in Old Town; and specified that this funding would encompass the cost incurred for the actual sign, the architectural design of the signage, and reimbursement for building permits obtained for the aforementioned project, Board Member Nielsen relayed the sensitive nature of the issue of signage, clarifying that numerous merchants were of the opinion that their specific signage aided in facilitating attraction to their business. It was the consensus of the Board to address signage in Old Town by sending notification to the merchants regarding signage, specifying a time-frame for conformance to code, as follows: 1) removal of banners in violation of code within a 30-day period, and 2) removal of permanent signage in violation of code within a 60-day period, while allowing staff the flexibility to extend the deadline period if the merchant was in the process of obtaining new signage, and 3) that the merchants be informed that the Redevelopment Agency would fund the costs incurred for obtaining new signage, and that the appropriate phone numbers for the aforementioned funding be provided. Ms. Anders advised that if a joint meeting were to be held with the Planning Commission or the City Council, it would be beneficial to further discuss the issue of signage in order to facilitate a consensual decision on the issue. 3. Old Busine~ A. Swing Inn (exterior Painting of Fa_cade) f28676 Front St.} By way of color renderings, Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers presented the color selection for the exterior painting project of the Swing Inn. Chairman Harker relayed that the proposed paint colors were consistent with the current existing visual appearance. MOTION: Board Member Mighell moved to approve the proposed exterior painting of the Swing Inn. The motion was seconded by Board Member Nielsen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. B. Expiration of Terms fNielsen. Allen)/Alternate BQard Member Development Processing Coordinator Noland recommended that since Board Members Nielsen's and Allen's terms were about to expire, that they re-apply for board membership before the March 25, 1999 deadline; and noted that City Clerk Jones was in the process of acquiring a new alternate Board Member. Board Member Nielsen relayed that since the travel time for him now encompasses two hours, it might not be feasible for him to re-apply for board membership, noting that he will wait until a future point in time to finalize that decision. Board Member Mighell commended Board Member Nielsen, relaying that he has been a great asset to the Board. C. Old Town Local Review Board fOTLRB) Training Assistant Planner Anders advised that if it was the desire of the Board, a review of the Old Town Local Review Board's purview and policies could be presented, to clarify pertinent issues for Board discussion and review modifications setforth. 4. Consultation No comments. 5. Board Discussion No comments.. 6. Staff Approvals No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 10:33 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday. April 12. 1999. at 9:00 A. M, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula. Chairman William Harker Assistant Planner Anders