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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020904 OTLRB Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD FEBRUARY 9, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, February 9,2004, in the City Council Chambers, of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, Haserot, Moore, and Chairman Harker Absent: None. Also Present: Development Processing Coordinator Noland Director of Planning Ubnoske Associate Planner Rush Principal Planner Hogan Director of Redevelopment Meyer Assistant Planner Fisk Assistant City Attorney Diaz Deputy Public Works Parks Minute Clerk Childs PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve agenda of February 9, 2004. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of January 12, 2004. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous 8DDroval. R101dTownlLRB/Minules/020904 3 Plannina Application No. PA03-0711 a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan to construct a 3-storv office buildina with a retail portion on the first floor and offices on the second and third floors. totalina 17.334 sauare feet on a 7.000 sauare foot lot. located at the northwest corner of Mercedes Street and Fifth Street. Applicant: William Dalton 41640 Corning Place Murrieta, CA 92562 Staff: Rick Rush, Associate Planner Associate Planner Rush presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: . That staff determined that the proposed architecture will be consistent with the architectural styles in California between 1890 and 1920; . That staff would be of the opinion that the architecture on the Mercedes Street elevation and Fifth Street elevation will be an excellent addition to the Old Town area; . That the retail portion of the building will be located at the corner of Fifth and Mercedes Streets; and that this portion will be a coffee house; . That the proposed project location will be street forward onto Fifth Street and Mercedes Street; that outdoor dining along Fifth Street will be a valuable asset to the street scene. . That the applicant is requesting to use materials not found in the time period stated within the Specific Plan (SP); o Windows (metal): that the metal side would be facing out and wood side would be facing in; note: Mr. Rush relayed that if it were the will of the Board, the wood side could be on the first floor and metal side on the second and third floor; For Chairman Harker, Mr. Rush relayed that the applicant is of the opinion that metal will last longer and will be easier to maintain. For clarification, Mr. Rush noted that if the Board were to approve the proposed project with the metal windows; that the Board is not obligated to approve any project that has metal windows; that other proposals with metal windows will be determined on a case-by-case basis; and that such language could be added to the Specific Plan. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Reuel Young, architect for the applicant, noted the following: . That it will not be a store-front section; . That it will not be extruded; . That it will not be an aluminum-commercial window, but rather a wood clad window; . That the outline of the metal will be much more subtle and wood-like then what would be found in a commercial grade store front; R:/OldTownlLRBlMinutes/020904 2 . That the paint will not come with grain in it; that it will be powder-coated at the factory; that it will not be hand-brushed; and that it will be uniform in terms of the consistency of the color; . That the inside of the window will come in natural, stain grade, or paint grade; . That the color green will be on the ground floor; . That the hemlock will be on the lighter floor; . That the hemlock is also a part of the tower element which has a faceting and range of colors; . That metal-clad, wood windows are universally chosen in virtually every climate for the purpose of longevity. Associate Planner Rush distributed Trim Board Harditrim (Synthetic Material), noting that this will give the wood appearance but will have more longevity and that staff would support its use. Mr. Rush also displayed paint colors (not off the approved color palate), noting that the colors are similar. For Mr. Allen, Mr. Young relayed that the goal will be to bring a harmonious family of colors that are true to the history palette and that it would be a subjective issue but that the applicant has indicated flexibility. Mr. Allen noted that he was partially responsible for the Sherman Williams palette; that he has been regretful that it was made a sweeping standard palette (that he has endeavored to the point where he has had several of the other paint company's produce and provide alternate palettes); that he has no objection adding Benjamin Moore to the library; and that he is of the opinion that the colors are muted, subtle appropriate colors, and should be accepted as they are. Board Member Moore congratulated Mr. Young on a project well done. For the Board Members, Mr. Young thanked the Commission and staff, noting that he truly enjoyed working on the project. Mr. Rush relayed that the outdoor seating will be dedicated to the coffee house. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve staff's recommendation, supporting the windows (metal), Trim Board for Harditrim (synthetic material), and Paint colors. Board Member Allen seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Per the request of Principal Planner Hogan, the agenda was discussed out of order. R:/OldTownlLRB/Mlnutesl020904 3 BOARD BUSINESS CODE ENFORCEMENT Code Enforcement Officer Cole reported the following: . That the structural improvements on the interior of Rancho Creek apartments have been completed and inspected; that the exterior footing on stair cases and balconies is currently pending; . . That staff will be requiring a letter from a licensed plumbing contractor and licensed electrical contractor, certifying that the plumbing and electricity will be in working order; . That the trailer on Sixth Street and Felix Valdez Street is pending trash removal; and that if the property were not cleaned up as soon as possible, an emergency abatement on the property will take place; . That staff will be working with various merchants (as to signage) such as Temecula Tacqueria, Chocolate Florist, etc. The Commission commented on the good work Code Enforcement Officer Cole was doing in regard to signage in Old Town. Presentation of Murrieta Creek Desian ConceDts. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks presented a PowerPoint presentation that was presented to staff from the Army Corp of Engineers, noting the following: . That the Army Corp will be proposing several different designs for the Murrieta Creek; . That the proposed Army Corp design will be to create a detention basin up at Santa Gertrudis Creek area between Cherry Street and the existing creek which would take the peak off the 100-year storm; . That the existing condition of the creek will have vegetation on both sides; however, the sides are not stable and that the mode area is higher than needed to carry water through Old Town. In response to the Board's queries, Mr. Parks relayed the following: . That vegetation will not grow out of the rock baskets; . That the bottom of the channel will be natural earth; . That the flood control district will mow the plant life in the channel but will allow the plant life to grow on the east and/or west side of the wild life corridor; . That the channel itself will be lowered from its existing condition about eight (8) feet; . That the first phase is currently under construction and will be finished early 2005; that the second phase will go to bid at the end of 2004 and start construction at the R10IdTownlLRBlMinutes/020904 4 completion of the first phase; and that the second phase will be a longer phase (First Street bridge Winchester Road) and that most of the grading has been completed through that area. Continued from January 12, 2004. Discussion of Summary of Chanaes beina orooosed for the Old Town Soecific Plan Principal Planner Hogan reviewed the Specific Plan (SP) IV Design Guidelines, commenting on the following: . That the Design Guidelines have not changed much from the original plan; that most of Section IV will remain the same; . That pages 27 through 31, page 35, and pages 42 through 46 are exclusively new material; and that the new material is based upon the direction that was given to staff by the Board. For Mr. Hogan, Mr. Allen suggested that he obtain color palettes from Vista and Benjamin Moore. The Board noted that it would not be linked to the current palette and 'would be accepting to other color palettes as long as the colors are consistent with the time and concept. For Redevelopment Director Meyer, Mr. Hogan relayed that he will be adding more language and detailed pictures under oaraoet walls. Mr. Hogan relayed that under Guideline 7 - Exterior Buildina Wall Materials, he will be deleting: Vertical wood siding (such as plywood) without batten from the Specific Plan (SP). Under Guideline 9 - Porch/Canoov Columns, Metal Columns are acceptable will be chanaed to read: Cast Iron columns are acceptable. Guideline 8 - Gutters and Downsoouts Board Member Allen suggested changing the language to read: Material used shall be color coordinated and consistently shaped with the building it will be attached to. Mr. Hogan noted that he would make the appropriate change to this guideline. Guideline 9 - Awninas Mr. Hogan noted that he will be deleting the Sherman-Williams and monotones hues provisions and that he will be modifying the maintenance notation. For Mr. Hogan, Redevelopment Director Meyer suggested keeping the word monotone and adding the word stripes. Guideline 10 - Pocket Parks R:l0IdTownllRBlMinutesl020904 5 Mr. Hogan relayed that this section includes new material based upon guidance that the Board had previously given and that it was not a part of the original plan. Guideline 11 - Vendina Machines Mr. Hogan relayed that the first bullet should read: Vending machines should not be located along the face of a building or against a structure designed to accommodate them. G. Public Art Guidelines Guideline 2 - Svmbolic Content Mr. Meyer suggested removing the words Literal and Abstract; that the bullet should read: representations of local historical and old western elements are appropriate. H. Outdoor dining/sidewalk furniture Guidelines Guideline 2 - Umbrellas Bullet five (5) will now read: Wood and Metal multi-post canopy structures are permitted where historically appropriate. Review by the Old Town Local Review Board will be required for these installations. Guideline 2 - Limit Pavina Choice in Each Proiect Bullet two which currently reads: Driveway entries should be different pavement than sidewalk or street pavement will be deleted from the Specific Plan (SP). K. Streetscape Guidelines c. Newspaper Racks - to be revised. V. Old Town Historic Preservation District G. Maintenance and Care - new to the Specific Plan H. Additional Violation Provisions for Historic Structures - new to the Specific Plan Mr. Hogan relayed the following in regard to alleys: . That most of the alleys in Old Town have been vacated; . That the alleys from Old Town Front Street to the Creek have been eliminated; . That all the alleys east of Mercedes Street have been eliminated. BOARD BUSINESS Presentation of Murrieta Creek Desian Conceots. See page 4. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT R10IdTownlLRBlMlnutes/020904 6 No report at this time. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT No report at this time. CODE ENFORCEMENT See page four. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS No reports at this time. ADJOURNMENT At 2:02 p.m., Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to March 8. 2004, at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590. ~ C. 'iJuvL Chairman William Harker ~ R:lOldTownllRBlMinutes/020904 7