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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
MARCH '13, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:01 A.M., on
Monday, March 13, 2000, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City
Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Board Members Allen, Blair, Montgomery, and
Chairman Harker
Absent:
Board Members Mighell, and Ross.
Also Present:
Development Processing Coordinator Noland,
Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer,
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and
Minute Clerk Hansen
BOARD BUSINESS
t. Public Discussion
The public comments were heard after Agenda Item No. 7, see page 3.
2. Approval of Minutes - February 14, 2000
MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by
Board Member Montgomery and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board
Members Mighell, and Ross who were absent.
3. Old Business
No comments.
4. New Business
McGlaughlin Engineering and Mining Co. (Exterior Paint Colors) 41934
Main Street)
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers presented an overview of the selected colors (which
were denoted on the color palette standard for Old Town), and the associated application.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the selec'don of exterior paint at the site.
Board Member Montgomery seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Board Members Mighell and Ross who were absent.
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5. Consultation
No comments.
6. Board Discussion
A. Old Town Theater Project (John Meyer-Redevelopment Manager)
Relaying that efforts were being made to actively pursue the Community Theater Project in Old
Town, Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer presented an overview of the project; noted
that the City was working in coordination with a non-profit group, The Theater Foundation,
whose purpose was to joint venture with the Agency to pursue the Community Theater; relayed
that the foundation had pledged to raise approximately $1 million for the project from the
following two main soumes: 1) potentially raising $500,000 via community patrons, and 2)
$500,000 via standard fundraising projects; advised that Mr. Dan Stephenson and Mr. Harry
Clark were prominent individuals in the Theatre Foundation, noting that after the associated
theater project was approved in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Mr. Stephenson had
requested to expend his own monies in order to retain the services of an architect; noted that
the Agency agreed to the request, with the stipulation that there would be no obligation to utilize
this particular architect or the associated design; clarified that the theater facility would be
owned and operated by the City; presented the preliminary design plans, specifying the location
of the site and the adjacent uses; relayed that this preliminary design plan confirmed that this
particular site was feasible for the development of the theater project; and advised that the
Theater Advisory Committee would be working with staff with respect to the selection of the
architect, and the design process.
Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer provided an overview of the preliminary site design,
highlighting the ticket sales/concession/lobby area, the small performance area, the two-story
event hall, the dance studio/community room, the mock stage and classroom area, specifying
that the theater would encompass 300 seats with the potential for 200 additional seats in the
balcony; noted that efforts were currently being made with respect to the seismic retrofit design
of the Mercantile Building; relayed the potential to maintain the concession portion of the
development as an old-time drug store, keeping it open seven days a week as an active retail
storefrent; noted that Mount San Jacinto College had expressed an interest in leasing the event
hall for the Menifee Campus theatedarts curriculum's use, providing additional information
regarding the discussions with the college president; and with respect to the architectural style,
relayed that when the final designs were developed, staff would direct the architect to design a
facility that had an antiquated appearance.
With respect to Board Member Montgomery's queries regarding usage of the facility, Housing
Redevelopment Manager Meyer relayed the efforts of staff to ensure that the theater would be
available for use by the community, noting the various entities that would potentially be utilizing
the facility, clarifying that the project would not be exclusive to the college's use.
In response to Chairman Harker's queries regarding parking provisions, Housing
Redevelopment Manager Meyer relayed the City's continued pursuit of the acquisition and
development of off-site parking in Old Town; noted that the Stampede parking area was
currently under design, scheduled for the onset on construction in late spring; advised that this
particular facility would be rehabilitated, removing the canopy, and resurfacing the parking area;
advised that the City had recently acquired additional property on Main Street which consisted
of a 16,000 square foot lot that could potentially be utilized for parking provisions in the next 5-
10 years; and clarified that the goal was to provide off-site parking.
With respect to Chairman Harker's queries regarding handicapped parking provisions, Housing
Redevelopment Manager Meyer provided additional information.
For informational purposes, Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer noted that per data
received at an Oakland Conference regarding the arts, it was relayed that for every dollar a
patron spent on tickets, there was an additional $11 spent in the community; advised that the
theater would, additionally, increase the demand for restaurants in Old Town.
For Board Member Blair, Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer relayed that the
Redevelopment Agency had pledged approximately $850,000 for the theater project, reiterating
the potential $1 million from the community fundraising efforts: relayed that the $2.5 million
estimated cost for the project was not inclusive of a two-story event hall, noting that there may
be a need to seek additional funds.
For Chairman Harker, Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer relayed that the goal would be
that after development of the facility that the facility would pay for itself from an operational
standpoint.
Regarding the seismic retrofitting of the Memantile Building, for Board Member Blair, Housing
Redevelopment Manager Meyer relayed that per discussions with Chief Building Official EImo,
the estimated costs for the project would be between $75,000-$125,000; and provided
additional information regarding the process.
In response to Chairman Harker's comments, Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer advised
that the general attitude of the Old Town merchants was favorable with respect to the theater
project.
Housing Redevelopment Manager Meyer advised that staff looked forward to bringing additional
data to the Board regarding the theater project as the development progresses forward.
7. Staff Approvals
No comments.
At this time the Board heard public comments, considering Agenda Item No. 4.
1. Public Discussion
Mr. Brian Blecker, representing Becker Fine Art and Old Town Framing, relayed that he would
be changing the name of the business to Old Town Framing and Fine Art; presented the
preliminary sign plan for the site which would be inclusive of colors from the color palette
standard for Old Town; noted that the owner of the building was working with Mr. Bob Morris to
develop a theme for the building; and relayed that he had recommended that the building be
called The Firehouse Building since the southern most space was actually the site of the original
firehouse.
in response to Development Processing Coordinator Noland, and Board Member Blair, Mr.
Becker relayed the potential to develop a comprehensive plan with the adjacent tenants,
providing additional information regarding the potential use of shutter signs.
Board Member Blair, echoed by Board Member Montgomery, recommended the development of
a comprehensive sign program; queried whether the applicant would consider presenting the
sign plan at the April 10, 2000 Board meeting, requesting the owner of the building to attend.
The applicant was agreeable.
For Chairman Harker, Mr. Becker relayed that the hanging signs would be pedestrian-oriented;
and provided additional information regarding the color application.
Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the quantity and size of the signage
would be required to be in compliance with the standards, providing additional information
regarding the ratio of signage permitted.
In response to Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, Mr. Becker relayed concurrence with the
concept of painting the signs directly on the building.
It was the consensus of the Board that the initial preliminary signage design was favorable.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:52 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, April 10, 2000, at
9:00 A. M., in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman William Harker
Assistant Planner Patricia Anders
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