HomeMy WebLinkAbout070203 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 2, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:13 P.M.,
on Wednesday, July 2, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Commissioners Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio, and Chairman
Chiniaeff
Absent: Commissioner Guerriero
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Agenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of July 2, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 1.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Telesio and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
NEW ITEMS
2. Planninq Application No. PA03-0113 An Extension of Time request (the first
one-year extension of time) for a Development Plan for the desiqn and
construction of an industrial storaqe facility comprised of eiqht buildinqs with a
total of 64, 073 square feet on 1.82 acres located on the north side of Winchester
Road, west of Diaz Road (next to RCWD [APN 909-310-0741, Stuart Fisk,
Assistant Planer
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1
Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA03-0113
pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines;
2.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-042
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA03-0113 (THE FIRST ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME) FOR PA00-0110, A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL STORAGE
FACILITY (WESTSIDE STORAGE) COMPRISED OF
EIGHT BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 64,073 SQUARE
FEET ON 1.82 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF WINCHESTER ROAD, WEST OF DIAZ ROAD,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-310-074.
Associate Planner Fisk provided an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material),
noting the following:
That the application is an Extension of Time request (the first one-year
extension of time) for a Development Plan for the design and construction of
an industrial storage facility comprised of eight buildings with a total of 64,073
square feet on 1.82 acres site;
That the site is located at 42189 Winchester Road which is situated west of
Diaz Road and west of/and adjacent to the Rancho California Water District
(RCWD);
That the design and construction of an industrial storage facility has been
previously approved on February 21, 2001; that the expiration date for this
approval was February 21,2003;
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That the applicant has submitted building plans to the Building and Safety
Department and has nearly completed the building plan check process, but
since the original approval has expired, the applicant is requesting an
Extension of Time in order to obtain a building permit;
That Planning, Building and Safety, Fire, and Community Services
Departments have reviewed the application and have requested revisions
and additions to the original conditions of approval;
o That Condition of Approval No. 1 be amended to reflect the current
County administrative fee;
That Condition of Approval No. 2 be amended to reflect wording currently
used by the City for all planning applications with regard to the applicant's
agreement to indemnification of the City;
That Condition of Approval No. 3 be amended to change the time period
for expiration from two (2) years from the approval date to one (1) year
from the approval date to reflect the expiration period for an Extension of
Time;
That the Building and Safety Department has required that the project comply
with the latest edition of Building Codes and Title 24 California Disabled
Access Regulations that the Building and Safety Department has as well
requested that Condition Nos. 63-67 be added;
· That the Fire Department has requested the addition of Condition Nos. 88
and 89;
· That the Community Services Department has requested the addition of
Condition Nos. 90-93;
That staff would make the findings of approval and would recommend that
the Commission approve the application for an Extension of Time with the
additional conditions of approval and find that the project would be
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Associate Planner Fisk noted that the additionally requested conditions are reflected in
the proposed resolution (Attachment No. 1 ).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Bob Mahoney, AOY Construction, accepted the additions to the conditions of
approval.
At this time the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staff's recommendation with
additionally imposed conditions (as per Attachment No. 1). The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
Planninq Application No. PA02-0702 A Development Plan for Planninq
Application PA02-0702 for six (6), sinqle story industrial buildinqs totalinq
approximately 82,749 square feet located North side of Zevo Drive,
approximately 500 feet east of Winchester Road (APN 909-370-007), Dan Lon.q,
Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1
Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue this item for
redesign.
Associate Planner Long reviewed the staff report (as per agenda material), noting the
following:
That the proposed application is a request for a Development Plan for six (6),
single-story industrial buildings totaling approximately 82,749 square feet
(located on the north side of Zevo Drive, approximately 500 feet east of
Winchester Road);
· That staff has reviewed the project and has determined that it will meet the
minimum standards of the Light Industrial (LI) Zone;
· That staff has noted some issues with the architecture and the landscape
plan;
· That the landscape plan does not indicate the precise types of species
proposed for all areas; that staff would prefer one tree type;
· That staff has determined the architecture of the project will not be consistent
with the Design Guidelines;
· That staff would recommend continuing this item for a redesign to include the
recommendations given by staff.
In response to Commissioner Olhasso, Associate Planner Long noted that the purpose
of the meeting would be to present to the Commissioners staff's efforts with the
applicant, advising that the applicant has requested feedback from the Commission.
Associate Planner Long, for Commissioner Telesio, advised that staff has been informed
by the applicant that the applicant would be unwilling to make any further changes and
that staff was of the opinion that the project, as presented, does not meet the Design
Guidelines.
Principal Planner Hazen stated that the applicant requested to seek direction from the
Commission instead of staff.
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At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Ralph Hastings, 5031 Birch Street, Newport Beach, Hastings Partners, Inc., stated
that he would continue to work with staff regarding the landscape; that the architecture
requirements have been met; that many changes have been made at the request of
staff, advising that the entries have been changed to a two-story elevation; that the use
of glass has been increased by 50%+; and that a marquee has been added. Mr.
Hastings requested that the Commission provide input with regard to the elevation.
For Chairman Chiniaeff, Mr. Hastings noted that the proposed glass will be high-
performance reflective green glass captured in aluminum storefront; that the base
material will be slate; and that three earth tone colors will utilized for throughout the
building.
Although relaying the Commission's willingness to work with any applicant as it relates to
the development of industry buildings, Commissioner Mathewson expressed
disappointment that the applicant was not able to resolve the outstanding issues with
staff considering the criteria and requirements are clearly reflected in the Design
Guidelines. Mr. Mathewson also requested that the type of tree species be clearly
identified in the landscape plan.
Concurring with Commissioner Mathewson's comments, Commissioner Olhasso
suggested that the Turner project on Grove Avenue in Ontario be explored as an
example for design standards.
Commissioner Telesio concurred with his fellow Commissioners and staff.
Mr. David Silver, 20 Rivo Alto Canal, Long Beach, Manager of Hastings Partners, Inc.
stated that, in his opinion, staff should not be requiring major design changes to design
elements that are proposed because structural integrity.
Commissioner Telesio noted that the outside of the building would be in need of more
articulation.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner OIhasso moved to continue the item to the August 6, 2003,
Planning Commission meeting so that the applicant may work with staff on elevations.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
Planninq Application No. PA02-0551 to construct a single story 18,810 square
foot multi-tenant industrial buildinq on a 1.27-acre parcel located on the north
side of Roick Drive approximately 150 feet west of Winchester Road, Dan Lonq,
Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1
Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0551
(Development Plan) pursuant to Section 15332 of the California
Environmental Quality Act;
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4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA02-0551, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STORY 18,810 SQUARE
FOOT MULTI-TENANT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. THE
SITE IS GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF ROICK DRIVE, APPROXIMATELY 150 FEET WEST
OF WINCHESTER ROAD, ALSO KNOW AS ASSESSORS
PARCEL NO. 909-320-055.
Associate Planner Long presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda
material), noting the following:
· That the proposed request is to construct a single-story, 18,810 square foot,
multi-tenant industrial building on a 1.27-acre parcel;
· That the proposed project will meet the conformance in the Light industrial
(LI) zone;
That the project will include a curved driveway with a slope front setback on
the eastern portion of the lot; that the building will be set back into the slope
on the western portion of the lot;
· That the main entrance of the building will face the street and will include a
decorative wrought iron arched canopy;
· That the eastern elevation of the building will include office entries with metal
canopies over the entrance;
That the Landscape Architect has reviewed the application and has
concluded that the landscape plan will conform to the landscape
requirements.
Associate Planner Long presented several photos of the site, noting that from the
centerline of the street, the top of the slope will not be visible from the street; that from
the sidewalk, the top of the slope will not be visible; that staff would make the findings of
approval and would recommend that the Commission approve the application and find
that it would be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Quentin Wall, 201 Via Orvieto, Newport Beach, stated that he was available for
questions.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved fo approve staff's recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Telesio and voice vote reflected approval with
the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
A. Commenting on the Harveston project street signs, Commissioner Mathewson
relayed his objection to the color and design.
B. Chairman Chiniaeff suggested that staff use digital photos (as shown in Item No.
4) in the presentations, noting that the use of photos greatly assist the Commission with
achieving a better understanding of the proposed item; requested that a picture book be
started; and that a laser pointer be provided for Commission use.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Principal Planner Hazen stated that a Design Standards Kick-Off meeting has
been scheduled for Monday, July 7, 2003 from 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. to discuss the
Design Guidelines with the consultants, noting that the first Design Standards
Subcommittee update would be agendized for the July 16, 2003, Planning Commission
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:27 p.m. Chairperson Chiniaeff formally adjourned the meeting to the next regular
meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 16~ 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, and Temecula.
Chairman
Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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