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Home My WebLink About040903 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 9, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:06 P.M., on Wednesday, April 9, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Chairman Chiniaeff. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Mathewson, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff. Absent: Guerriem and Olhasso. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aqenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of April 9, 2003. (Item No. 5 was continued to May 7, 2003, and Item Nos. 6, 7, and 8 were continued to April 23, 2003.) 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2003. 3 Director's Hearinq Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for March 2003. R: PlanningCommission~minutes\040903 1 MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1- 3 (amending Item No. 1 - see page 1). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Telesio and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Guerriero and OIhasso who were absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS There was no Commission Business. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4 Planninq Application No. PA02-0426 To establish a si.qn proqram for Etco Plaza, a shoppin.q center consisting of two buildings located at 27270 Madison Avenue (Continued from March 19, 2003) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0426, TO ESTABLISH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE ETCO PLAZA DEVELOPMENT GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF SANBORN DRIVE AT MADISON AVENUE ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NUMBERS 910-272-005 & 006 Highlighting the Planning Commission's previous modifications (March 19, 2003) to the requested sign program, Associate Planner Harris reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material). It was noted that since that time, the applicant has revised the sign program, however, not all the recommendations or determinations of the Commission have been made. The following is a summary of the sign program modifications requested by the Commission versus what the applicant has provided (noting the applicant was not in attendance). · That, as per the Commission, there be one sign on the east and west sides of each building; The applicant's request--modified the sign program accordingly, however, requesting three location options for the primary tenant sign; O Staff would recommend that the signs be located underneath the prominent arched roof elements of the buildings which represents the most appropriate location based on the buildings architectutural features. Therefore, staff would recommend that the two permitted R: PlanningCommlsslon~rninutes~40903 2 primary tenant signs be limited to these locations on each building and that the sign program be modified accordingly. SECOND FLOOR SIGNS The Commission determined that one secondary tenant sized sign may be allowed on the north and south side of each building provided there was one second-story tenant; if there were more than one second-story tenant, no second-story signs would be permitted. o The applicant's request---one secondary tenant sign on the east and west elevations, not the north and south elevations. If the tenant were to occupy at least 50% of the second floor. Staff stated that the applicant's request would result in an excessive amount of signage on the east and west elevations and would detract from the amhitectural features. Therefore, staff would recommend that the second-story signage provisions, outlined by the Planning Commission, be maintained and that the sign program be revised accordingly. GROUND FLOOR SIGNS The Commission determined that there be one ground floor sign for each secondary tenant on the east and west elevation for each building per tenant (maximum 4); · That if a tenant were to occupy two spaces or more, only one ground floor sign may be granted; That the applicant concurred with the proposed recommendation as it relates to ground floor sign for each secondary tenant on the east and west elevation; but with regard to the multiple space issue, the applicant would be requesting, in lieu of a ground floor sign, another sign on the second-story. LOGO SIGNS · The Planning Commission determined that no logo sign should be allowed on the building; o The applicant's request to permit Iogos; o Staff would recommend that the sign program be modified to reflect the Commission's decision. R: PlanningCommis$1on~mlnutes~040903 3 MONUMENT SIGNS The Commission determined that two proposed freestanding monument signs along the Madison Avenue frontage were appropriate as proposed; The applicant's request--to relocate the originally proposed Freestanding Multi-Tenant Identification Signs adjacent to the two site driveways; Staff has no objection to the revised sign locations provided the signs comply with the sight visibility requirements; O Staff has determined that the proposed sign program for Etco Plaza Development, as conditioned, does comply with all applicable sign standards identified in the Development Code. Subsequently, staff would recommend that the sign program be approved as conditioned. Mr. James P. Brass, 1749 E. 28th Street Signal Hill, representing the applicant, Sign Methods, Inc., reiterated the multi-space issue, requesting one secondary tenant sign be located on the second-story of both the east and west elevations of each building to identify a second-story tenant that occupies at least 50% of the second floor space. Commissioner Mathewson noted that significant changes are being proposed by the applicant, stating that the proposed changes would result in more signage on the west and east sides of the building, that he would support staff's recommendation, and reiterating his desire to follow the proposed font style. Addressing the multiple-space issue on the second floor, it was noted by Commissioner Telesio that the intent of the signs on the north and south ends of the building was for a tenant occupying the entire second floor (100%) that there would be no aesthetic impact or a change in total number of signs per building if such signs were granted to tenant occupying 51% or more. Recapitulating the Planning Commission's decision, Commissioner Mathewson clarified the total number of allowable signs per building: one primary sign on the west and east sides (two); ground floor signs (8); and a secondary sign on the north or south side (one); plus the monument sign. For Commissioner Mathewson, Associate Planner Harris clarified No. 13 of the design guidelines (Banners, Pennants and Balloons used for advertising purposes) with the Planning Commission concurring to not permit such usage. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staff's recommendation as amended as follows: · Secondary signage on the second floor to grant a tenant occupying 51% or more of the second floor a secondary sign on the north and south ends; R: PlanningCommisslon~minutes'~40903 4 · Maximum number of signs on each building 11 which would include one secondary floor sign on the north and south ends of the building; · That No. 13 of the design guidelines (Banners, Pennants and Balloons) be stricken. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Guerriero and Olhasso who were absent. 5 Planninq Application No. PA02-0340 To establish a Comprehensive Land Use Plan 6 in association with a future retail commercial shoppinq center located on the southeast and southwest corners of Pechan,qa Parkway and State Hiqhway 79 South (Continued from March 19, 2003) RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Requesting a continuance to April 23, 2003 (Continued to May 7, 2003; see page 1 .) Planninq Application No. PA02-0334 To desiqn, construct, and operate a 27,706 square foot two-story office buildinq located on Jefferson Avenue and north of Via Montezuma RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0334 pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act; 6.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0334, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A 27,706 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON 1.67 VACANT ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON JEFFERSON AVENUE AND NORTH OF VIA MONTEZUMA KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 921-400-037 (Continued to April 23, 2003; see page 1 .) R: Plan nlngCornmlssion~mlnutes\040903 5 7 Planninq Application No. PA02-0652 A Vestin.q Tentative Parcel Map located on the south side of Rancho California Road, west of Cosmic Road and east of the Rancho California Road / Moraqa Intersection RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a Determination of Consistency exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0652 (Vesting Tentative Parcel Map) pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act; 7.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0652, AN EIGHT LOT VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, WEST OF COSMIC ROAD AND EAST OF THE MORAGA ROAD INTERSECTION OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO(S). 944-290- 012, 013,014. (Continued to April 23, 2003; see page 1 .) 8 Planninq Application No. PA02-0620 To constructI establish and operate an 8,100 square foot multi-tenant retail buildinq on 1.01 acres located within the Bel Villaqio shoppinq center, west of Mar,qarita Road, 470 linear feet south of the Mall Access Road and North General Kearne¥ Road intersection RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a Determination of Consistency exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0620 (Development Plan) pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act 8.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: R: PlanningCommisslon~m[nutes\040903 6 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0620, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN 8,100 SQUARE FOOT MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING ON 1.01 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD, 470 LINEAR FEET SOUTH OF THE MALL ACCESS ROAD AND NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY ROAD INTERSECTION AND ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 921- 090-063, 071,072 AND 078. (Continued to April 23, 2003; see page 1 .) COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Having attended the American Planning Association (APA) Conference in Denver, Colorado, Chairman Chiniaeff advised that it was applicant productive and that next years will be in Washington, D.C. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORTS Planning Director Ubnoske advised that the second interviews for the Associate Planner position have been scheduled and noted that Assistant Planner Preisendanz has tendered his resignation and that staff has interviewed consultants to prepare design guidelines. Commissioner Telesio readdressed Ex-Parte Communication with Assistant City Attorney Curley providing an updated version of the Planning Commission's Handbook. Planning Director Ubnoske noted that the Ex-Parte communication topic would Be placed on a future Planning Commission Agenda. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned this meeting to the next re.qular meetin.q to be held on Wednesday~ April 23~ 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula. ~. Chinia~ff, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Director of Planning R: PlannlngCommission~nlnutes~040903 7