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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042092 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECUL~ PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAYv APRIL 20v 1992 A regular meeting of the city of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order Monday, April 20, 1992, 6:05 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California, Chairman John E. Hoagland presiding. PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Fahey Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner John Meyer and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Blair, to approve the agenda as mailed. The motion was carried unanimously with Commissioners Chiniaeff and Fahey absent. 2. MINUTES 2.1 Approve the minutes of April 6. 1992. Plannina Commission Meetinq as mailed. It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve the minutes of April 6, 1992 as 'mailed. The motion was carried unanimously with Commissioners chiniaeff and Fahey absent. NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. SLOPE MAINTENANCE F.%SEMENT VACATION "THE VILLAGES" 3.1 Proposal to vacate the slope maintenance easement over portions of Tract Nos. 20735-4~ 20735-6, 21082-4 and 21082 effective July 1. 1992. Located on the Easterly/Southerly side of Maraarita Road. Doug Stewart summarized the staff report. Commissioner Chiniaeff arrived at 6:10 P.M. Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:10 P.M. Commissioner Ford questioned if a reversion clause could be added to the conditions to give the maintenance back to the City if the Homeowners Association (HOA) does not maintain the slopes adequately. John Cavanaugh stated that he would review the HOA documents and if a reversion clause did not exist, one could be added to the conditions. Robert Righetti advised that the association had appeared before the City Council and the Council directed staff to proceed with this request. The Commission expressed the following concerns; that the HOA may not maintain the slopes adequately, the incompleteness of the general plan and it's direction, and the precedent that this action could set. Doug Stewart suggested that the Commission continue this request in order to receive input from the TCSD. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff to continue the "Villages" slope maintenance vacation easement request to the meeting of May 4, 1992, to receive input from Gary King and a report on the input given to the City Council by the homeowners who requested the vacation. The motion was carried unanimously. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLaN 328 4.1 Proposal for a 22.211 square foot Automotive Retail Repair Center (Pep Boys), located northerly of Winchester Road. adiacent to Costco, Saied Naaseh summarized the staff report requesting input from the Commission on elevation and landscape design. Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that minimum 24" box trees be planted. Larry Reeves, Reeves Associates Architects, 417 S. Hill Street, Los Angeles, representing the applicant, stated that they would be willing to work with staff on the size and types of trees. PCMIN4/06/92 -2- 4/09/92 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5. VARIANCE NO. 10 5.1 Application for a variance to exceed the maximum si~n heiqht allowed bv Ordinance No. 348, Droposed 55 foot high freeway si~n. located at 29115 Front Street. Mark Rhoades summarized the staff report. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:40 P.M. Lou Kashmere, 19555 Camino De Paz, Murrieta, stated that the request for a variance to the height was due to the fact that the elevation of the property to the east was 10 feet higher than his property, therefore, making a 45' high sign not visible to one side of the interstate. The Commission as a whole stated that they felt there was no exceptional circumstances with the nature of this property to approve the variance. Commissioners Chiniaeff and Blair stated that they felt the applicant should pursue the placement of Cal Trans logo signs along the interstate. It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Fahey, to close the public hearing at 6:50 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 92-(next) denying Variance No. 10 based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report. The motion was carried unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE PEI~MIT NO. 2, EXTENSION OF TIME 6.1 Proposal to construct an Automotive Service Center, located on the west side of Ynez Road, East side of the 1-15. Mark Rhoades summarized the staff report. He advised that the applicant had requested that Condition No. 24 be deleted and it was staff's recommendation that Condition No. 24 be modified to read "Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall submit a landscape screening plan for approval by the Planning Director. Said landscape plan shall contain a combination of shrubs, trees and fences." Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:55 P.M. PCMIN4/06/92 -3- 4109/92 Larry Gabelle, 10706 Birchfall Avenue, San Diego, applicant, stated that he felt the block wall would be an eyesore and could invite graffiti vandalism. Gary Anderson, owner of Temecula Jeep/Eagle, indicated that he had no problems with the screening whether it was a wall or landscaping. Mr. Anderson did ask that something be done about the present condition of the property. Gary Thornhill advised that he had received a phone call from the Toyota dealership owner, who had reservations about the deletion of the block wall. The Commission as a whole expressed concern for the adequate screening of the service bay area and indicated that they were not in favor of deleting the requirement for the block wall. Chairman Hoagland asked that staff amend the language for Condition of Approval No. 17 which references using decomposed granite for parking. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair, to close the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. and Reaffirm the previously adopted Negative Declaration for Conditional Use Permit No. 2, Revised No. i and AdoPt Resolution No. 92-(next) approving the Extension of Time for Conditional Use Permit No. 2, Revised No. 1, based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval including Condition No. 24 and with modification to Condition No. 17 as outlined by staff. The motion was carried unanimously. 7. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 27336 7.1 Proposal for approval of a reversion to acreaqe as required by Condition of Approval No. 39 of Plot Plan No. 239, located on the Dortherly side of Winchester Road between Calle Empleado and Diaz Road. Saied Naaseh s,~mmarized the staff report. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Wayne Ewing, 6104 Riverside Avenue, Riverside, concurred with the staff report and requested that Condition No. 14 be modified to read "As deemed necessary by the Public Works Department, on-site underground drainage facilities located outside the road right-of-way shall be contained PCMIN4/06/92 -4- 4/09/92 within drainage easements shown on the final map. A note shall be added to the final map stating drainage easements shall be kept free of buildings and obstructions." Doug Stewart concurred with the applicant's modification to Condition No. 14. Chairman Hoagland questioned the language in Condition No. 8 relative to utility placement. Gary Thornhiil stated that the last sentence of Condition No. 8 could be deleted. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford, to close the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. and Reaffirm the previously adopted Negative Declaration for Plot Plan No. 239 and AdoDt Resolution No. 92-(next) recommending approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 27336 based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval, modifying Condition No. 8 as presented by staff and Condition No. 14 as requested by the applicant. The motion was carried unanimously. Chairman Hoagland declared a recess at 7:20 P.M. reconvened at 7:30 P.M. The meeting TEMPORARY SIGN ORDINANCE 8.1 Proposal to establish standards to allow Temporary Sians citywide. David Hogan summarized the staff report and advised of corrections to the Ordinance as follows: The last sentences of Sections U, V, W and X be shifted into the body of the Ordinance in Sections C, D, E and F. Sub-section "T", Temporary Signs, changing the word short, to prescribed. Section 19.9, sub-section "B", second line and list deleted. John Cavanaugh added that Page 13, Sub-section 19.9 (A) last sentence be corrected to read" ..... approve with conditions, or deny any request". Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. PCMIN4/06/92 -5- 4/09/92 Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the ordinance based on the prohibition of A-Frame signs; also concern was expressed regarding the construction of the Ynez corridor and limiting advertising for those businesses along Ynez during construction. Concern was also expressed about implementing the ordinance given the current state of the economy and a moratorium was requested until the financial stability of the community improves: Mike Thesing, 28636 Front Street, Temecula, Rosa's Cantina. Daisy Adkison, 30377 Sierra Madre Drive, Temecula, C-21 Newson. Dan Maidment, 41547 Yankee Run Court, Temecula. Gary Anderson, Temecula Jeep/Eagle Dealer. Greg Treadwe11, 27300 "B" Jefferson, Temecula, Granny's Bakery. Roni Graves, 31040 Via Norte, Temecula, realtor. Bob Newson, 29760 Rancho California Road, C-21 Newsom, Temecula. Melinda Smith, 24520 Leafwood, Murrieta, owner of ABC Pre-school and Haircut for Kids, Temecula. Ruby Richardson, 41850 Moreno Road, Temecula, owner Kentucky Fried Chicken. Sharon Miller, 44618 Pala Road, mini-storage owner. Sidney Vernon, 30268 Mercy Court, Temecula. Rick Bidwell, 41915 Motor Car Parkway, Temecula, owner Giant Grinder. Evelyn Marker, 31130 S. General Kearney Road, Temecula, expressed her support of the Ordinance; however, she stated that the merchants of Old Town should immediately get their signs approve~ by ~he Old Town Merchants Committee and that any signs in Old Town reflect the 1890's era. David Cervantes, 29983 Via Puente Este Del Sol, Temecula, also opposed the Ordinance. Jim Futcher, resides in Murrieta, owns two business in Temecula commended staff for its effort. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded byCommissioner Ford to continue approval of the Temporary Sign Ordinance off calendar and work on the issues related during the public comments as follows: signs in the Old Town area depicting the 1890 era; consider allowing temporary signs that are not attached to the building; time frame restrictions and provisions PCMIN4/06/92 -6- 4/09/92 for hardship cases, such as the effect the road construction will have on the businesses along the Ynez Corridor. The motion was carried unanimously. NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEM - WORKSHOP 9. 9.1 Re=uest from the Plannina Staff to receive direction from extensions of time for the East side mapsr bounded by Pasha Road, Butterfield Staae Roadf Meadows Parkway and Hi=hwav 79 South~ Saied Naaseh presented the Staff Report and asked applicant's representative to give an overview of plan. Barry Brunne11, TSB Planning, 3242 Haliday Street, Santa Ana, representing the applicant, requested the Commission's comments pertaining to the following unresolved issues: ACOUSTICAL STUDy; After discussion, the Commission unanimously agreed with staff's recommendation that the acoustical study be prepared prior to approval of the Extensions of Time and mitigation measures be incorporated into the project design. SCHOOL After discussion, Commissioners Chiniaeff, Fahey, and Chairman Hoagland, agreed to deletion of the requirement for landscape development zone (LDZ) along the front of the. school site, with acceptance of this deletion in writing from the school district. Commissioners Blair and Ford were not in agreement and voted to retain the LDZ along the front of the school sites. LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT ZONES (LD~'S) After discussion by the Commission, it was suggested that single story homes be constructed on the lots adjacent to the area's that do not meet the LDZ requirement. TRAFFIC SIGNALS It was the consensus oft he Commission that the applicant comply with staff's requirements for traffic signals. } PCMIN4/06/92 -7- 4/09/92 PLANNING DIRECTOR REPQRT Gary Thornhill reported on the following: Town Hall meeting of the General Plan April 16, Council approved Outdoor Advertising directing staff to work with the outdoor industry. Seminar attendance by Commissioners. May 8, 1992 joint luncheon with Murrieta Planning Commissions. 1992. Ordinance advertising and Temecula PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION OTHER BUSINESS AD JOUP/~HENT It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff to adjourn at 9:50 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission meeting will be held May 4, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula. Gary Thornhlll, Director of Planning PCMIN4/20/92 -8- 4/09/92