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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090104 PC Minutes .. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING \ OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 01, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, and Chairman Telesio. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of September 1, 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2 Plannina Application No. PA-04-0475 a Minor Modification to a Development Plan. submitted bv Matthew Faaan on behalf of Power Center II. located at 40573 Maraarita RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve Minor Modification to a Development Plan R:\MinutesPC\090104 1 Planning Intern Harmony Bales presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the proposal is an application for a minor modification to the Development Plan for the Plaza at Power Center II; . That the property is located at the northwest corner of Margarita and north General Kearney; . That the occupants of the site will be Krispy Kreme, Islands, Chipotle, and Starbucks; . That the Development Plan was originally approved with the consistent starburst patterns at both entrances tied together with the large starburst pattern within the Plaza; . That at this time, the applicant is proposing to change the starburst pattern to an interactive chessboard with movable pieces ranging in height from 16 inches to 26 inches; . That it has also been proposed to enclose the southern end of the Plaza to allow for alcohol sales by Chipotle; . That Chipotle and Starbucks will share in the enclosed area; . That the fence to the south will consist, of landscaping and cement spheres approximately three (3) feet tall; . That entry to the Plaza area will be through unlocked gates at both ends of the enclosed area; . That in addition to the changes there will be additional seating and tables provided at both ends of the Plaza and minor changes to the landscaping of the area; . That the concerns of staff were regarding the loss of open space in the Plaza for use of the public; but that it was noted that the gates will remain. unlocked and the general public will be allowed to enter and use the facilities in the area; . That the chessboard Plaza will not longer be consistent with the starburst entries; . That the occupants Chipotle and Starbucks will be maintaining the pieces of the chessboard. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Bales relayed that Chipotle and Starbucks may be maintaining the maintenance of the chessboard pieces. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing Mr. Jack Tar relayed their excitement toward the proposed project and noted the following: R:\MinutesPC\090104 2 .' . That the conceptual plan that was originally presented with starburst has been refined and so have the uses in either end of the area; . That there will be a management company that will be in charge of maintenance of the chessboard. For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Fagan relayed that the chess pieces will be black and white but that special pieces will be brought in for tournaments for day use. For Commissioner Olhasso, Mr. Tar relayed that the chessboard will consistent of contrasting colors in a L.M. Schofield Litho chrome chemstain and the darker squares in padre brown laid over an ash white; and that the remainder of the patio will be in the padre brown color. For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Tar relayed that the request to change came from the applicant; and that a management team will be maintaining and securing the pieces. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Tar relayed that the whole area will be open to the public. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Fagan noted that as space is used, there may be a need for redefinition and the need for more areas for people to sit. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Tar relayed that he would be happy to add more benches to the area. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve a minor modification to the Development Plan with the condition that extra benches be added and ensuring that the management team be in place. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aPllroval. Chairman Telesio recognized Eagle Scout Jonathan Dudley. COMMSSSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Olhasso relayed that she spotted some couches on southbound Winchester Road and requested that Code Enforcement remove them; and that the Mobile Station on the 79 south has not yet been cleaned-up. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Ubnoske requested two ad hoc committees, one for the William Lyon Homes project and the other for Millgard, who will be coming to the Planning Commission for an expansion request. Ms. Ubnoske also relayed that staff discussed the possibility of having as a part of the regularly . scheduled meeting some time at the end of a meeting where by an applicant could bring future projects in at the beginning stages before anything is officially submitted to the City to get a read from the Planning Commission as to whether or not the Commission has concerns with design. R:\MinutesPC\090104 3 .' In the near future, a meeting will be agendize regarding Design Guidelines to further clarify what the expectations would be for product review. Chairman Telesio relayed that he met with Mayor Naggar who relayed that the City Council has had some concern with the number of appeals that have gone to them; advising that the City Council would request that the Planning Commission continue to do product review. Chairman Telesio queried on the form in which to address product review. Commissioner Mathewson relayed that he would suggest having a professional architect work with staff when an applicant initially comes in. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested hiring an expert who is not in competition with other architects for the architectural businesses that would come before the Planning Commission; relaying that there are a number of school that have architectural historians that could be of assistance; and that an architect work with staff early on so that to save time and money. Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that there are jurisdictions that require that a pre- application development review be submitted first, which has helped. For the Commission, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that currently the City has no design guidelines for residential; and that it is in agreement of having an architect work with staff. Commissioner Chiniaeff also suggested scheduling a joint meeting with the City Council to discuss future adopted guidelines so that the City Council understands what the Planning Commission goes through in making evaluations of product review. Commissioner Olhasso concurs with Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments and noted that it is important that the Planning Commission be armed with economic data; and is of the opinion that the City of Temecula is currently under market. Chairman Telesio relayed that the City Council is 100 percent behind the desire to have four-sided architecture; and that it could be necessary to redo the Specific Plan. Chairman Telesio and Commissioner Mathewson volunteered to by on the William Lyon ad hoc committee. Commissioner Chiniaeff and Commissioner Guerriero volunteered for the Millgard ad hoc committee. Ms. Ubnoske relaying the desires of the Planning Commission to the City Manager. Jordan Dudley relayed that he painted a map of the United States on the Abby Reinke handball wall and that after two more requirements; he will be receiving his Eagle Scout badge. R:\MinutesPCI090104 4 . ADJOURNMENT At 7:01 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday. September 15. 2004. ~ Mthr~. ~)4-- Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:IMinutesPCl090104 5