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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091703 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER ~17, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:03 P.M., on Wednesday September 17, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Chairman Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioners Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff Commissioner Guerriero I Agenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of September 17, 2003 2 Director's Hearing Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for August 2003 MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. I and 2. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS None. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 3 Planninq Application No. PA03-0167 A Conditional Use Permit And Development Plan to expand an existin,q church site use by constructinq a 10,902 square foot classroom buildinq, a 2~301 square foot office addition, and a remodel to the existinq 4,009 square foot classroom buildinq on an 8.43-acre site located at 41875 C Street, Rick Rush, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA03-0167 pursuant to Section 15314 of the California Environmental Quality Act; 3.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-056 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0t67 A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO EXPAND AN EXISTING CHURCH SITE USE BY CONSTRUCTING A 10,902 SQUARE FOOT CLASSROOM BUILDING, A 2,301 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE ADDITION, AND A REMODEL TO THE EXISTING 4,009 SQUARE FOOT CLASSROOM BUILDING ON AN 8.43-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 41875 C STREET KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 922-080-010 & 922-080-011. Associate Planner Long provided an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: That the planning application is a request to expand to the existing St. Catherine of Alexandria Church to provide a larger space in order to conduct the current catechism classes and to provide additional office space; · That the proposed project is located on the northwest corner of C Street and Santiago Road and within the Rancho Highlands Specific Plan; · That the General Plan designation for the site of discussion is Low Medium (LM) density; · That the site has two driveway access points off C Street; · That only one parking space will be eliminated and that the trash enclosure will be relocated to the space adjacent to the expansion of the proposed building; 2 That the applicant has proposed to add landscaping on all four sides of the office addition, excluding the walkways, as well as along the front slope area of the proposed classroom building, and on both sides of the existing classroom building adjacent to the parking lot; · That the proposed architecture will be consistent with the existing onsite buildings; · That the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. In closing, Mr. Long advised that staff could make the findings of approval with a modification to the resolution, deleting the words self storage in Section 3G. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Available for questions, Mr. Bennett Lord of Lord Architecture representing the applicant relayed his concurrence with the proposed conditions of approval and stated that he would agree with the conditions of approval. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Item No. 3 with the deletion of the wording self storage in section 3(3 of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner (3uerriero who was absent. 4 Planninq Application No. PA03-0162 To operate a computer network and an Internet ,qamin.q facility located at 27911 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 103, Dan Lonq, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA03-0162 pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-057 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0162 A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A 1,980 SQUARE FOOT COMPUTER NET~NORK AND INTERNET (3AMING FACILITY AT 27911 JEFFERSON AVENUE, SUITE 103 KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 921-050-012 Associate Planner Long presented the overview of the staff report (of record), noting the following: 3 · That the planning application is a request for Monkey Feet Gaming to operate a computer network and Internet gaming facility at 27911 Jefferson Avenue; That the proposed use for a network facility and Internet gaming has not been explained in the Development Code but that the Assistant City Attorney and Planning Director Ubnoske have determined that the proposed use would be similar to an arcade facility and, therefore, would be subject to those requirements; · That staff has reviewed the proposed use and has determined that the project would be consistent with the Development Code requirements; · That the Planning Commission has the discretion to apply operation conditions as deemed necessary, including but not limited to the following: o Need for adult supervision o Hours of operation o Inside and outside security measures o Noise attenuation o Bicycle facilities o Interior waiting areas · That staff has addressed the issues (listed above) in the proposed conditions of approval; That the applicant has requested to revise the hours of operation (as per memo) which would include Sunday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 AM and Friday through Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 A.M. and summer hours Sunday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 A.M. and Friday through Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 A.M. · That staff has determined that this project will be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 of the conditions of approval: o Condition No. 1 - That under Planning Department - within 48 hours of approval of this Proiect - delete entire condition. For Commissioner Telesio, Associate Planner Long noted that the conditions of approval state; if there are any incidents in the future the Director of Planning, Planning Commission, and City Staff will have the right to revoke or modify the Conditional Use Permit. For Commissioner Mathewson, Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that under the City's Code, a Conditional Use Permit may be reconsidered by the Commission. For Commissioner Olhasso, Police Deputy Pierson informed the Commission that no incidents have been reported for Monkey Feet and that the Q Club would be the primary enforcement focus in that area. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Ms. An Mai, applicant, informed the Commissioners that a written permission slip is requested for minors that stay after hours; that the provided membership information would give her the ability to call the parents; and that she is requesting extended hours for future flexibility. In response to the Commission, Mr. Long explained that the curfew ordinance states that minors need to have written permission by a guardian to be on the premises after curfew hours and that the curfew ordinance would apply to all City establishments. Considering this establishment will provide young adults a place to visit, Ms. Avery Hale, 31063 Corte Amalia, expressed concern with the City imposing too many regulations on an establishment that will be providing such service and relayed her opinion that the proposed establishment should not adhere to the same restrictions as an arcade. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Concurring with Commissioner Mathewson, Commissioner Telesio reiterated the need for the applicant to receive written permission slip with regard to minors. To ensure the element of this establishment does not change, Commissioner Olhasso encouraged Police patrol. Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed concern with the proposed location. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Item No. 4 per staff recommendation, revising Condition of Approval No. 8, adding the revised hours of operation, and deleting Condition No. 1. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Telesio and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Guerriero who was absent. 5 Planninq Application No. PA02-0701 A Minor Conditional Use Permit proposal to operate a Internet arcade/caf~ in a commercial center that provides entertainment for customers primarily between 15-25 years of are located at 27309 Jefferson Avenue1 Suite 103, Thomas Thornsley, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0701 pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0701, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE AN 1,800 SQUARE FOOT COMPUTER NETWORK AND INTERNET GAMING FACILITY AT 27309 JEFFERSON AVENUE, SUITE 104 KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 909-28'1-03t Associate Planner Thornsley presented the staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: · That the proposed application is for a 1,900 square feet facility located on the west side of Jefferson Avenue; That the Police Department has surveyed this facility and would be willing to accept the applicant's hours of operation based on its knowledge of the late night activity and the fact that the Police Department has not been summoned to this facility since it opened; That staff would recommend approval of this application; that the project, as proposed and as conditioned, will comply with all applicable development standards of the Community Commercial zoning district; · That several letters of concern have been submitted but that the concerns are with the gaming aspect, thinking it pertains to gambling; · That staff would request that on Page 7 of the resolution that the date be changed from September 3, 2003 to September 17, 2003. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Kanaleo Zinsun, 27309 Jefferson Avenue, applicant's representative, explained the definition of being a member and advised that all member information is filtered. For Commissioner Telesio, Mr. Zinsun explained that in order to participate in on-line gambling specific hosting requirements are necessary but because of existing filters such activity would not be capable. Mr. James Chen, owner, stated that the business has been open for two years and that police action has never been required. Mr. Jim Sharp, 41750 Rider Way, customer, spoke in favor of the request and noted that the facility provides his grandson a location to interact with other children. Ms. Victoria Hoffman, 39536 April Drive, customer, spoke in favor of the request and noted that the facility has a positive family environment with supervision at all times. At this time, public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve Item No. 5. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Senior Planner Naaseh gave a briefing on the meeting with the consultant regarding the Design Guidelines stating that the consultant will be submitting the industrial section of the Design Guidelines on October 6, 2003 for the review of staff and committee members with it being submitted to the Commission at the regular meeting of November 5, 2003. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None given. ADJOURNMENT At 7:08 P.M., Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned this meeting to the next re.qular meetin,q to be held on Wednesda¥~ October 15~ 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. De"~'~s W. Chiniaeff Chairman ie Ubnoske Director of Planning