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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060706 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 7, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 7, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Guerriero thanked Ms. Eve Craig for the prelude music. ~LLEGIANCE Commissioner Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of May 17, 2006. MonON: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinutesPCI060706 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 2 Plan nino Aoolication No. PAD6-DD55. a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Scott Frick of Lennar Homes. for 76 detached sinale-familv cluster homes in Tracts 32436-1 and 32436-F. located on the north side of Date Street adiacent to the northeast corner of the intersection of Ynez Road and Date Street in the Harveston Soecific Plan Associate Planner Damko, per PowerPoint Presentation, provided a staff report (of record), highlighting on the following: . Architectural Elements . Building Elements/Mass, Height, and Scale . Materials and Colors . Product Placement . Environmental Determination." At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Scott Frick, applicant, noted his enthusiasm for the proposed project and thanked city staff for their efforts with the project. Mr. Frick also noted that it would be his intent to repeat this type of product for the final phase of Harveston. Expressing his appreciation for the design work on the proposed project, Commissioner Chiniaeff thanked the applicant for their efforts. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA 06-0055, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PRODUCT REVIEW) FOR 76 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY CLUSTER HOMES LOCATED IN TRACTS 32436-1 AND32436-F, ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DATE STREET, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ ROAD AND DATE STREET IN THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN R:\MinutesPCI060706 2 3 Plannina Aoolication No. PAD6-D046, a Develooment Plan. submitted by Paul Guota of Binaca ProQerties. for three retail buildinas totalinp 29.498 sauare feet on 3.46 aross acres. located on the southeast corner of Maraarita Road and DePortola Road Per PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schum a provided a staff report (of record), noting the following: . Project Description . Location . General Plan and Zoning . Site Plan Analysis . Architectural Analysis . Landscaping Analysis . Access, Circulation, and Parking . Environmental Determination . That all FAR references in staff report should reflect the correct FAR as 25 percent and correct acreage of the site at 2.76 . That Condition of Approval No. 11 be changed from indicating the wrought iron to be painted and instead, be left a natural wrouaht iron color . That Condition of Approval No. 66b was modified to include 24" box Chinese Flame trees along DePortola Road. That with respect to the architecture of Building No.3, Principal Planner Hazen stated that due to the visual aesthetics of the rooftop equipment from DePortola and Margarita Road, staff would recommend lowering the front parapet on the interior of the site to 18 to 24 inches, eliminating the wrought iron, and raising the center portion to the height of the interior parapet. That staff has discussed this with the applicant and he would be in concurrence. Understanding staff's recommendation with regard to the parapet, Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that it would be his opinion that adding a third roof element across the center of Building 3 would help to screen the rooftop equipment. Commissioner Chiniaeff also expressed concern with the elevations of Building 3 facing north bound on Margarita Road. In response to Chairman Guerriero's query, Associate Planner Schuma noted that the 10-foot landscape easement along the parking lot on Margarita Road will not be bermed, but could be discussed with the applicant if it were the desire of the Planning Commission. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Paul Gupta, applicant, noted that he would be in agreement of all the Conditions of Approval, but did express concern with Condition of Approval No. 66a. Referencing Mr. Gupta's concern with regard to Condition of Approval No. 66a, Principal Planner Hazen noted that the applicant would not have to add any signage, rather staff will work with the applicant with regard to landscaping. Mr. Gupta would request to powder-coat the railings and wrought iron elements, and would be desirous of painting railings and wrought iron elements dark brown. Mr. Gupta also expressed concern with Condition. of Approval No. 72a R:\MinutesPC\060706 3 In response to Mr. Gupta's concern with Condition of Approval No. 72a, Deputy Public Works Director Parks noted that the improvements would be to improve the sidewalks and street lights to meet the current City standards; that the existing pavement would be adequate; that the curb and gutter would be in; and that there would not be any additional pavement being imposed by the applicant. ' With regard to the Commission's concern with the center of Building No.3, Mr. Gupta noted that he would be willing to work with staff and add another tower in the center of the building if that would be the desire of the Planning Commission. Mr. Don Veasey, architect, noted that he would be willing to work with staff to raise parapets and change the center elements on Building 3; and that with regard to the parking lot concern, he stated that not only will there be trees, but that there would also be flower beds along the parking lot area. Clarifying for Mr. Veasey, Commissioner noted that his desire would be to have the roof of Building 3 to be on the front of the building and on the back of the building; and that with regard to the windows of the back of the building, facing DePortola, he would request that the applicant add arches over the windows Building 3. Mr. Veasey stated that he would be willing to address the Planning Commission's concerns. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the changes as made by the Planning Commission and agreed upon by the applicant. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0046, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A 29,498 SQUARE FOOT NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER THAT INCLUDES THREE BUILDINGS ON 3.46 GROSS ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF MARGARITA ROAD AND DEPORTOLA ROAD 4 Planninq Aoolication Nos. PAD6-DD79 and PAD3-D634. an Extension of Time for ~ previouslv aOQroved Development Plan and Home Product Review. submitted bv Tanamera Homes. for 113 detached sinale-familv homes. located in Plannina Area 4B of the Rorioauah Ranch Soecific Plan. south of Murrieta Hot Sorinas Road and west of Butterfield Staae Road Associate Planner Schum a presented a staff report (of written material), highlighting on the following: . Project Description . Background Summary R:\MinutesPC\060706 4 c . Analysis . An Extension of Time Request . Architectural Review . Environmental Determination. For the Planning Commission, Ms. Schuma noted that there would not be any new Conditions of Approval that would change the architecture of the product and the applicant would be in agreement of all old and new Conditions of Approval. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Ms. Megan Kenny, representing Tanamera Residential Group, thanked staff for their efforts with regard to the project, and would be in agreement of all Conditions of Approval. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the extension of time as requested by staff. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-o079, THE FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-o634, A PRODUCT REVIEW FOR 113 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES WITHIN PLANNING AREA 4B OF THE RORIPAUGH RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED SOUTH OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS ROAD COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Commissioner Telesio advised staff that it would not be necessary for staff to provide a full staff report for requests of extension of time, unless absolutely necessary. Commissioner Telesio also noted that he will be confining his meetings with applicants to issues and/or concerns only. The Planning Commission concurred with Commissioner Telesio's comment. Commissioner Chiniaeff thanked staff for the update with regard to the Home Depot on lower 79 South. In response to Chairman Guerriero's concern with dust and dirt at the construction site on Overland Road, across the street from Costco, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks stated that inspections take place daily and that if a construction were to be in violation, they would be shut down. R:\MinutesPCI060706 5 Mr. Parks also stated that due to the Regional Water Quality Control Management Plan, it has been challenging to build high berms, and that Planning staff will be trained to better deal with such issues. For the Planning Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she will ensure that there would funds to pay for the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) seminar. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that Planning Commission that Harmony Linton, Assistant Planner, accepted a position with the private sector in San Diego, and will no longer be working for the City of Temecula. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned to Wednesdav. June 21. at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~-JiL;?~';- Ron Gue~e~t.. Chairman ~I-;r_. ~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinutesPC\060706 6