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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041000 OTLRB MinutesOTLRB/mlnutes~41000 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD APRIL 10, 2000 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, April 10, 2000, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, Montgomery, *Ross, and Chairman Harker Absent: None. Also Present: Assistant Planner Anders, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and Minute Clerk Hansen *(Board Member Ross arrived at 9:06 A.M.) BOARD BUSINESS 1. Public Discussion No comments. 2. Approval of Minutes - March 13, 2000 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. 3. Old Business No comments. 4. New Business A. The Country Porch Antiques (Siqn) 28693 Old Town Front Street) It was noted that Board Member Ross arrived at 9:06 A.M. Assistant Planner Anders presented the sign plan, relaying that staff would require the applicant to uti}ize colors from the Old Town color palette standard. ROLLCALL OTLRB/minutes/041000 For Chairman Harker, Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided additional information regarding the individual letters being placed on three-quarter inch blocks. For informational purposes, Board Member Allen relayed that the rendering did not accurately depict 14-inch letters, advising that the lettering would be smaller proportionately, clarifying that the representation was not to scale. Development Processing Coordinator Noland noted that the applicant had developed the rendering, himself; for Board Member Ross, relayed that the applicant would be permitted to have a large-sized sign due to the size and corner location of the building; and queried the Board as to whether the recommendation would be to pursue the 14-inch lettering or to increase the size of the lettering to reflect the scale represented on the rendering. In response to Board query, Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers relayed that the applicant had not requested funding from the Redevelopment Department for this signage, noting that the applicant had utilized Redevelopment funds for the installation of an interior sprinkler system. Board Member Allen relayed that if it was allowable with respect to size, his recommendation would be to create signage to the scale shown on the rendering, recommending that the applicant increase the Size of the letters. For informational purposes, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that if the sign was not in proportion it would detract from the visual impact of the building, noting that the applicant may not be aware of the disproportionate size of the letters in comparison with the size of the surrounding elements. Board Members Blair, Harker, and Ross queried whether the Board should require the applicant to increase the size of the signage. Assistant Planner Anders advised that during the review process of the architectural design and quality, staff would be negligent to not address the scale of the signage with the applicant. Referencing the Old Town Specific Plan, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that signs were required to be consistent with the scale of the building elements. Board Member Ross relayed that the rationale for the Old Town Specific Plan standard with respect to scale was most likely developed to ensure that applicants did not develop signs that were too large, relaying his reluctance to require a merchant to increase the size of their signage. With respect to the sign being consistent with the scale of the building, Board Member Montgomery relayed that the Board's comments could be forwarded as a recommendation rather than as a mandate. Assistant Planner Anders relayed the importance of maintaining proper scale and proportion with respect to signage; and noted that while the applicant would not necessarily be mandated to increase the size of the lettering, the issue would be addressed. Assistant Planner Anders confirmed, for Board Member Blair, that the Board could approve the conceptual design of the signage while requesting staff to work with the applicant with regard to certain aspects of a pmiect. 2 OTLRB/mlflutes~41000 MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the conceptual sketches of the signage with the condition that the applicant adhere to the colors represented on the color palette standard for Old Town, and that staff work with the applicant with respect to the size and the scale of the sign, ensuring that the signage would be consistent with the Old Town Temecula Specific Plan. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 5. Consultation No comments. 6. Board Discussion Assistant Planner Anders provided a brief overview of a property site located on 5th Street in Old Town, relayed the applicant's desire to open a pottery and statue retail use at this location; noted that staff was working with the applicant, clarifying that the front of the use could not be utilized for inventory, but solely for display, relaying that there would be additional perimeter landscaping required in the back of the use since this area would be utilized for storage; advised that the applicant was requesting to install a wrought iron fence, noting that staff would most likely recommend a wooden fence to create a visually pleasing aesthetic appearance; and noted that the use would most likely be processed via a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), providing additional information. Additional Board discussion ensued regarding alternate uses in Old Town, which sold similar products. Chairman Harker relayed that it would be his preference that a wooden fence be utilized in order to create a western look, unless the wrought iron fence was ornamental; and noted his concern regarding what the applicant stored in the front of the use due to the visual impact. Assistant Planner Anders provided additional information regarding the existing condition of the use and the surrounding area; and via photographs, presented the type of products the applicant would be selling. For informational purposes, Development Processing Coordinator Noland and Assistant Planner Anders relayed that various Board Member's terms were about to expire, requesting that those members submit their applications to the City Clerk's office; and noted that Board Member Mighell had resigned from his position on the Board. 7. Staff Approvals No comments. ADJOURNMENT OTLRB/mlnutes~41000 At 9:32 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, May 8, 2000, at 9:00 A. M., in the Cornmunity Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman William Harker Assistant Planner Patricia Anders