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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061499 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JUNE 14, 1999 CALLTO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:03 A.M., on Monday, June 14, 1999, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: BOARD BUSINESS Board Members Allen, Blair, and Chairman Harker Board Member Mighell. Assistant Planner Anders, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, and Minute Clerk Hansen Swearin.q in of New Board Member Carl Ross and Alternate Member Otto Baron At this time, Deputy City Clerk Ballreich duly swore in the newly appointed Board Member Cad Ross, and Altemate Board Member Otto Baron. Deputy City Clerk Ballreich invited the Board to the City Council/Commission Workshop regarding: Brown Act/Conflict of Interest to be held on Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. 2. Public Discussion No comments. 3. Approval of Minutes - May 10, 1999 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Members Baron and Ross who was abstained, and Board Member Mighell who was absent. 4. Old Business A. Enforcement of Old Town Si,qn Re,qulations Assistant Planner Anders relayed that per conversations with Housing and Redevelopment Manager Meyer, and Chief Building Official Elmo the process of Sign Regulation enforcement in Old Town would be as follows: 1) the matter would be brought to the City Council (or the City Council Liaison, Councilman Lindemans) for additional input prior to the onset of enforcement, and 2) a letter would be drafted in order to inform the merchants in a positive manner of the requirement to conform to the sign regulations; relayed that the sign enforcement program has been successful in alternate portions of the City; noted that the advantage for merchants in Old Town would be that the costs associated with obtaining new signage would be funded by the Redevelopment Agency; for Board Member Blair, relayed that the after the letter is drafted, a copy would be sent to the Board Members in order for them to provide input, noting that the letter would be drafted in approximately two weeks; advised that it is staff's recommendation for the fumiture standards in Old Town to be addressed in conjunction with sign enforcement; for Board Member Ross, clarified the furniture standards in Old Town, specifying that the design be consistent with an Old Western motif; relayed that the City Council had recommended addressing signage enforcement in Old Town in the final stages of enforcement due to the impacts associated with construction during the renovation in Old Town; and specified the procedure of enforcement. Chairman Harker concurred with comments regarding the inclusion of a deadline date for replacement of unauthorized signage. Assistant Planner Anders relayed that it had been suggested that the Board visit the City of Julian for the purpose of reviewing existing directional signage. B. OTLRB Trainin,q Schedule Since the appointment of the new Board Members had been finalized, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that the timing was appropriate to begin the Old Town Local Review Board Training Program; relayed that the goal of the program would be, as follows: 1) to become familiar with the policy, guidelines and criteria of the Specific Plan, and 2) to discuss the role of the Board; for Board Member Blair, noted that the training program would take place during 30-minute segments at the monthly Board meetings. After additional Board discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to begin the training program in July. 5. New Business A. El Camino Real Bell (Sam Hicks Park) Assistant Planner Anders advised that since the initial presentation of the Bell Monument that staff had visited the Sam Hicks Park for the purpose of photographing potential location sites for the installation of the Bell; relayed that staff would be working further with Temecula Community Services District (TCSD) to obtain further input as to the site location; and presented the actual sign that would be installed beneath the Bell, and photographs of potential sites for the location of the Bell; and introduced Ms. Clare McCurdy and Ms. Joy Sullivan, representatives from the Woman's Club. Ms. Joy Sullivan, provided a brief historical presentation of the Bells; noted that each bell is cast by hand, and costs approximately $1,000, relaying that the costs are funded by the Auto Club and the Woman's Club, divided equally; for Board Member Ross, advised that due to the aforementioned funding, the Auto Club's logo is denoted on the sign per contract agreement; provided the rationale for establishing a Bell site in Temecula, noting that 210 bells have been placed in various sites along the Coast over the last three years; relayed the bell is proposed to be located in close proximity to the proposed museum, along the entranceway; advised that the museum would provide information regarding the history of the Bells, and the King's Highway. Board Member Allen recommended that the bell be located in the grass area for increased visibility. Board Member Ross, echoed by Board Member Baron, relayed that he would support locating the bell adjacent to the pedestrian walkway into the museum, in front of the proposed shrubs to ensure visibility. Chairman Harker relayed that his only recommendation was that it be placed at a site where it would be easily visible. For Board Member Blair, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that there were no restriction requirements regarding location of the bell, noting that it was staff's' goal to accommodate the Woman's Club request, to consider the maintenance and landscape impacts with respect to the location of the site, and to consider the Board's and TCSD's direction. In response to Assistant Planner Anders querying the Board for input regarding installing the bell in the entranceway of the museum, it was the consensus of the Board that the entranceway would be an appropriate location for the siting of the Bell. MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to recommend that the El Camino Real Bell be placed in the entrance area of the proposed museum, specifically located in an area visible to pedestrian traffic and unobstructed by landscaping. Board Member Allen seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Mighell who was absent. B. New Si,qn for the Chocolate Florist {28670 Front Street) Via color renderings, Development Processing Coordinator Noland presented the proposed signage; relayed that the sign's color and design are consistent with the existing signage at the site; noted that the use's frontage encompasses 51 square feet; advised that the new signage would replace banner signs; and specified the location of the proposed sign. For the Board, Assistant Planner Anders cited the Specific Plan with respect to signage guidelines, specific dimensions, and avoidable-type signs. Board Member Baron suggested a font more consistent with an Old-time lettering rather than the proposed contemporary font, in order to create a period-appropriate sign. Board Member Ross, echoed by Board Member Baron, recommended provision of a sample list of acceptable lettering for Old Town signage, rather than solely maintaining the Specific Plan's sample of avoidable-type signs. For informational purposes, Chairman Harker relayed that in the past the Board has not required specific lettering for the approval of signage in Old Town. It was the consensus of the Board to continue the matter in order for Development Processing Coordinator Noland to relay the Board's comments to the applicant with respect to modifying the font of the lettering, to obtain further specificity regarding the materials of utilized in the signage, and to photograph the existing signage on the site. 6. Consultation No comments. 7. Board Discussion Board Member Allen recommended adoption of a master list of acceptable fonts for signage in Old Town in order to maintain consistency for all applicants; and recommended presenting the list as part of Board policy rather than attempting to amend the Specific Plan. Assistant Planner Anders relayed that she would further investigate the matter. In response to Ms. Anders querying, Board Member Baron relayed that he would provide a selection of font samples at the July 12, 1999 Board meeting. 8. Staff Approvals A. New Signs for Main Street Salon (42031 Main Street~ Suite S) For informational purposes, Assistant Planner Anders presented the new signage, via photographs; and relayed that staff is pleased with the quality and design of the proposed signage. ADJOURNMEN~ At 10:13 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to a City Council/Commission Workshop regarding: Brown Act/Conflict of Interest on Tuesday, June 15t 1999 at 6:00 P.M., and the next regular meeting Monday, July 12, 1999, at 9:00 A. M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula. Chairman William Harker Assistant Planner Anders 4