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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
AUGUST 16, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:20 A.M., on
Monday, August 16, 1999, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula,
California.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Board Members Blair, Mighetl, and Chairman Harker
Absent:
Board Members Allen and Ross.
Also Present:
Assistant Planner Anders,
Development Processing Coordinator Noland,
Chief Building Official Elmo,
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
BOARD BUSINESS
'1. Public Discussion
No comments.
2. Approval of Minutes-July '12, '1999
It was noted that page 6, paragraph 1, should reflect the word Code in lieu of the word Coe in
order to accurately indicate supersedes the Development Code.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes, as amended. The motion was
seconded by Board Member Mighell and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Board Members Allen and Ross who were absent.
3. Old Business
A. Enforcement of Old Town Si.qn Re.qu at ons
Assistant Planner Anders referenced the draft letter associated with signage enforcement (per
agenda material); and introduced Chief Building Official EImo to the Board.
Chief Building Official Elmo informed the Board of the process of implementing the Sign
Enforcement Program in Old Town, relaying the following:
· Initially, the plan for enforcement will be reviewed by the City Council.
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· Subsequently, there will be two workshops held in order to familiarize merchants in Old
Town with the associated rules, regulations, and ordinances.
· A schedule for enforcement will be established, and subsequently enforced, as follows:
· Initially, staff will personally contact merchants with nonconforming signs on site.
· Information will be relayed regarding obtaining new signage and the associated
programs available for assistance.
· There will be a designated time period provided for the necessary response and
compliance time.
A re-inspection date will be set.
If there is no compliance at this point, a formal notice will be sent.
If necessary, the final action for noncompliance would be to issue a citation.
Chief Building Official Elmo relayed that during the sign enforcement program for the alternate
portions of the City, there were no citations issued, noting the complete compliance; noted that
after contact with the City Council he would be able to update the Board as to the time schedule
established for the onset of enforcement.
For Board Member Blair, Chief BuiIding Official EImo clarified that in Old Town the enforcement
program would be inclusive of temporary and permanent signage; for Board Member Mighell,
relayed that although earlier dates would be proposed, ultimately the period for the onset of
enforcement would most likely be set for the beginning of the year; noted that prior to that time
information could be relayed to the merchants regarding the programs available; with respect to
time periods for efficient enforcement once the program is in effect, recommended a ten-day
period for required response after notice has been given, noting that after the initial response is
initiated an appropriate date would be set for completing the process of obtaining the new
signage.
With respect to the draft letter (per agenda material), Board Member Blair recommended
modifying the language with respect to the phrase temporary sign enforcement to reflect solely
sign enforcement; and with respect to the phrase signs should be in compliance recommended
la~,3uaq=. stating signs must eventually be in compliance.
In concurrence with Board Member Blair's comments, Board Member Mighell, echoed by
Chairman Harker, expressed a desire for the letter to reflect firm and concise language.
Assistant Planner Anders advised that she would work with Chief Building Official Elmo in order
to develop the final phraseology of the letter.
B. Old Town CIP Projects
Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the agenda packet was inclusive of
the Old Town CIP Projects for the Board's information, noting that the projects have been
categorized in terms of priority form Category I through Category IV.
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C. Restroom Facilities
Assistant Planner Anders advised that currently the City does not have plans to construct
additional restroom facilities in Old Town.
In response to the Board's recommendation to utilize existing restroom facilitates within the Old
Town businesses, Chief Building Official Elmo advised that if the City is involved in promoting
the use of the aforementioned facilities there would need to be assurance that there would be
provision of handicap access in order to avoid liability issues, clarifying that if the businesses
voluntarily make their facility available without the City's involvement then there would not need
to be consideration for liability issues for the City.
D. Directional Signs
Assistant Planner Anders advised that she would further investigate the issue of funding and
design of directional signage with Planning Manager Ubnoske.
E. Historical Material: Old Town Signs
Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that staff is in the process of obtaining
historical matter for the purpose of provision of font lettering samples for signage in Old Town;
and noted that there is a new museum director who may be able to assist staff with their efforts.
For informational purposes, Chairman Harker presented an antiquated newspaper for the
purpose of providing provision of the Branding Iron font.
Assistant Planner Anders noted that staff would file the collection of data collected with respect
to font samples.
Board Member Mighell recommended that staff narrow down the selection of fonts in order to
present a selected few to the Board for their review.
F. Period-Appropriate Fonts
No additional comments.
G. Walkinq Tour
After Board discussion, October 12th and 19th were proposed as potential dates for scheduling
the walking tour for the Board.
4. New Business
A. Palomar Hotel Renovation and Remodel (28522 Front Street)
Briefly highlighting the revisions to the Palomar Hotel project, Chairman Harker referenced the
blueprints (per agenda material.)
Mr. Dan Aguirre, representing the applicant, relayed the rationale for provision of the addition of
Sheet 4 to the bJueprints (of record), noting the previous request of the Board for provision of
additional detail with respect to the type of handrail and guardrail; specified the revision to the
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location of the restroom facilities sited off of the 5th Street access, relaying that there would be
provision for handicap access; noted the addition of a catwalk in order to provide access to both
second-story units; relayed the plan to add additional steel supports for provision of supporting
Unit No. 2; for Board Member Blair, clarified the pan to utilize the 1st story for commercial use;
with respect to the guardrail, for Chairman Harker, relayed that on the final submitted plan,
provisions of specific engineering detail would be provided; provided a sample material board
with respect to the color schemes for the stucco, wood, and clay tile; presented additional
information with respect to the windows, noting that the applicant would not be opposed to
enhancing the windows with additional treatments if the revision did not preclude the project
from maintaining historical registration.
For informational purposes, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that since this project has not
been formally submitted for application, there may be further revisions in order to accommodate
compliance with City Code; recommended that for clarity, the applicant not include the future
expansion plan on the site plan for this particular project; noted that the proposed parking plan
would be further reviewed via the Department of Public Works; and recommended designating
north, south, east, west directional demarcations on the site plan.
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers provided additional information regarding the issue of
registering the building historically and the associated benefits, noting that provision of
additional information could be obtained via telephone correspondence with the State office.
While acknowledging the restrictions that may be placed on the project in order to maintain
historical registration, the applicant relayed his desire to enhance the building's visual
appearance.
The consensus of the Board was general approval of the preliminary pre-submittal design plans.
5. Consultation
No comments.
6. Board Discussion
A. OTLRB Traininq
It was the Board's recommendation that there be Special Workshop meetings held solely for the
purpose of OTLRB Training.
In response to the Board's comments, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that the workshops
could be held monthly on Tuesday or Thursday evenings.
7. Staff Approvals
A. Si.qn for Destination Temecula (28475 Front Street)
Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed the rationale for this particular sign being
brought forward before the Board, noting the original color design presented to staff; and
presented the revised sign, ultimately designed by the applicant, noting the modifications to the
color palette.
It was the general consensus of the Board to approve this particular signage.
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B. Additional Staff Discussion
In light of the goals, intent, and policies of the Specific Plan, Assistant Planner Anders relayed
her reluctance to support the City funding sign maintenance and restoration for signs that are
legally nonconforming; and queried the Board for their input.
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers advised that legally nonconforming signs are required to
be maintained.
RECOMMENDATION: It was the consensus of the Board that the City not fund improvement,
restoration, or maintenance of legal nonconforming signs, recommending that the City's funded
sign program be offered as an incentive to obtain signage that would be in compliance with the
requirements.
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers relayed that there may be guidelines not allowing the
City to restrict funding for improvement of the aforementioned signage, noting that she would
investigate further.
Assistant Planner Anders relayed that due to Deputy City Manager Thornhill's interest in the
revitalization and enhancement Old Town, she would discuss the matter with him in conjunction
with the aforementioned regulations.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:48 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, September 13,
1999, at 9:00 A. M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula.
Chairman William Harker
Assistant Planner Patricia Anders