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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050800 OTLRB MinutesOTLRB/minutes/050800 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD MAY 8, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:01 A.M., on Monday, May 8, 2000, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. 1, ROLL CALL 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, Code Enforcement Officer Brownell, Code Enforcement Officer Cole, and Minute Clerk Hansen *(Board Member Allen arrived at 9:03 A.M.) 2. Public Discussion No comments. 3. Approval of Minutes - April 10, 2000 MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Board Member Montgomery and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Allen who was absent. 4. Old Business No comments. 5. New Business Mary Phillips Senior Center Expansion (Development Services Administrator McCarthy) Development Services Administrator McCarthy presented an overview of the expansion project, referencing the renditions (per agenda material); noted that Davidson & Allen Architects would be designing this padicular project, relaying the efforts to achieve a consistent visual appearance to the existing building; relayed that the shuffleboard would be removed, specifying the location of the expansion; advised that the addition would be inclusive of a new billiards OTLRB/minutes/050800 room, two new meeting rooms (one which could be additionally divided), and new restroom facilities; specified the renovations to the existing building; and for Board Member Ross, clarified that the restreoms denoted on the site plan were additional facilities. Mr. Dean Davidson, representing Davidson & Allen Architects, relayed that the color scheme, window treatments, and doors would be consistent with the existing building; clarified that the existing windows and trelliswork would be removed and reused on the new building; for Board Member Ross, provided additional information regarding the entranceway, noting the proposed construction of a ramp; for Chairman Harker, relayed that the adjacent park site would be utilized for additional parking needs for the center (i.e., a joint use of the parking lot); provided the rationale for the access door at the location of the proposed craft room, noting that there would be no provisions for parking in that particular area; and invited the Board to provide input while the project was still in the conceptual phase of design. Development Services Administrator McCarthy relayed that the project would be presented to the Community Services Commission at tonight's meeting (May 8, 2000), and would be brought before the City Council on May 23, 2000. MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the conceptual plans for the May Phillips Senior Center Expansion Project. Board Member Montgomery seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Allen who abstained. aJ Enforcement of Old Town Siqn Signs Requlations (Code Enforcement Officer Brownell} With respect to the enforcement of temporary signage regulations in Old Town, Code Enforcement Officer Brownell advised that only one citation was issued, and upon subsequent compliance that that citation had been voided, noting the success of the enforcement plan. With respect to enforcement of permanent signage regulations in Old Town, Code Enforcement Officer Cole relayed that in April of 1996 a photo inventory was taken of signage, advising that any sign in existence prior to that time would be allowed to remain; advised that any new signage (installed after April of 1996) would be required to obtain permits, if not previously obtained; and noted that enforcement of permanent signage could potentially begin in a week. In response to Chairman Harker, Code Enforcement Officer Brownell confirmed that staff had received cooperation from the Old Town merchants with respect to the temporary signage enforcement. In response to Board Member Blair's queries regarding the display of a banner at the Country Porch Antiques use, Code Enforcement Officer Brownell advised that staff would investigate. Assistant Planner Anders provided additional information, relaying that the applicant was in the process of obtaining new signage; and presented the sign plan, noting that the merchant had enlarged the font size on the proposal (per previous Board recommendation). For Board Member Blair, Code Enforcement Cole relayed that for installation of temporary signage, a merchant would be required to obtain a permit. Board Member Blair recommended enforcing the permitting process. In response to Board Member Ross' queries, Code Enforcement Officers Brownell and Cole relayed that with respect to standard operating procedure, Code Enforcement responded on a 2 complaint basis; advised, however, that efforts to enforce signage have been and would continue to be proactive; and with respect to the April 1996 photo inventory, provided additional information regarding the timing of the inventory (i.e., after the adoption of the Old Town Specific Plan). Assistant Planner Anders provided additional information regarding the proactive enforcement of signage in Old Town. Code Enforcement Brownell provided a general overview of the business-friendly approach staff utilized when approaching merchants regarding noncompliance issues, offering solutions. For Board Member Ross, Assistant Planner Anders relayed staff's past efforts regarding encouraging appropriate signage in Old Town; noted the latitude the City was granting the merchants with the utilization of the photo inventory, advising that the merchants could be required to produce permits or to comply to the new standards without proof of permitting, clarifying the flexibility of staff. Board Member Ross advised that without enforcement there would not likely be compliance with respect to the regulations. In response to Chairman Harker, Assistant Planner Anders reiterated that any signage installed prior to April of 1996 (per photo inventory) would not be required to be permitted; and with respect to the Bank sign, noted that the merchant had repainted the sign. Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided additional information regarding the applicants' desire to refurbish that particular sign. Board Member Blair recommended that no merchant be able to utilize City funding for the refurbishment of nonconforming signs. 6. Consultation No comments. 7. Board Discussion in response to Board Member Ross, Assistant Planner Anders updated the Board with respect to the status of the pottery use on Main Street in Old Town, providing additional information regarding the permitting application and the potential installation of the white wrought iron fencing (which had been previously located on the site). Board Member Montgomery relayed concern regarding the visual impact of a six-foot wrought iron fence, recommending instead placement of a split-rail type fencing or a more ornamental wrought iron; and queried whether the fencing was for the purpose of security provisions. In response, Assistant Planner Anders advised that the applicant would be required to add landscaping. Development Processing Coordinator Noland advised that due to the weight of the merchandise at the pottery use, the applicant's primary concern was not security. Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided additional information regarding the fencing at a similar use in Old Town, noting the antiquated appearance. OTLRB/mfnutes/050800 As a matter of policy, Board Member Ross recommended that there be attempts to maintain an Old Western visual appearance in Old Town (i.e., utilization of wood, and subdued colors). For informational purposes, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the Police Station had opened up in Old Town in the Old Town Plaza proximate to the Circle K use. 8. Staff Approvals No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 9:45 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, June 12, 2000, at 9:00 A. M., in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecuia City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman William Harker Assistan/~PPlanner Patricia Anders