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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070506 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 5, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Chairman Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Telesio, and Chairman Guerriero Harter PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of June 21, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Harter who was absent. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 2 Plannina Aoolication Nos. PA05-0395. PA05-0396. and PA05-0397. a Tentative Tract Mao. Develooment Plan. and Conditional Use Permit. submitted bv Lindsav Quackenbush reoresentina DR Horton. for the develooment and construction of 292 condominium residential units includina 29 affordable housina units comorisina of 189 tri-olex units in 63 buildinas. 25 five-olex units in 5 buildinas. 78 six-olex units in 13 buildinas. located on the northeast corner of Pechanaa Parkwav and Loma Linda Road. Principal Planner Hazen advised that the applicant requested additional time to prepare for the hearing; and therefore, staff would request that this project be continued to the August 2, 2006, Planning Commission hearing. R:IMinute.PCI070506 MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to continue Item No. 2 to the August 2, 2006, Planning Commissioner hearing. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Harter who was absent. 3 Plannina Acclication No. PA05-0202. a Comcrehensive Sian Proaram. submitted bv John Clement recresentina VenturePointe. for Meadows Villaae Shoccina Center. located on the southeast comer of Rancho California Road and Meadows Parkwav Per PowerPoint Presentation, Principal Planner Hazen provided a report (as per written record), highlighting on the following: . Signage Site Plan . Freestanding Center Sign . Freestanding Tenant Sign . Wall Signs . Other Signs . Under Canopy Signs . Blade Signs . Projecting Signs . Color Palette Environmental Determination . Revisions. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeffs query with regard to the east elevation of Building A and west elevation of Building H, Principal Planner Hazen stated staff would be desirous of murals depicting products of creative artwork. Remarking on Principal Planner Hazen's comment, Commissioner Chiniaeff stated that it would be his opinion that the elevations that front the street would be in need of enhancements rather than the elevations that would front the parking lot. Commenting on Commissioner Chiniaeffs concern, Principal Planner Hazen stated that it would be staffs opinion that once the landscaping is installed in the front of the buildings, combined with the landscaping along the street, the front elevations will not be as exposed. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. John Clement, representing Venture Point Development, offered the following comments: . That the landscaping as shown on July 5, 2006, would not be indicative of the finished product . That the landscaping that will be installed will be exactly per the approved landscape plans; and that the applicant will be working with staff by going through the entire project. In view of the fact that the southeast corner of Rancho California Road and Meadows Parkway would be a prominent location in the City, Commissioner Chiniaeff would be more agreeable to reducing the size of signage to fit the installation of larger trees rather than increasing the size of signage and having smaller trees; and noted that if the applicant would be desirous of larger signage then they should provide trees that would show some scale against larger sign age. Concurring with Commissioner Chiniaeff, Chairman Guerriero advised that more landscaping should be planted. R:\MinulesPC\070506 . 2 In response to comments regarding landscaping, Mr. Clement noted that he understands the Commission's concerns and will go back and look at the plans. . Addressing the westerly elevation of Building A, Mr. Clement noted the following: . That the signage will be the same proportion to fit exactly into the sign program . That the applicant will be working with staff with regard to the creative artwork for the bottom of elevations of Building A and H. A. Mr. Jim Chesney, Temecula, expressed traffic concerns. It was noted that Mr. Chesney would need to address the Public Traffic Safety Commission with regard to traffic issues. B. Ms. Celia Beltre, Temecula, expressed concern with lighting being exposed beyond the property site. In response to Ms. Beltre's concerns with regard to lighting, Principal Planner Hazen noted the following: . That all lighting on the property will not exceed beyond the property site . That there will not be a glare going on beyond the limit of the property site . That there will not be an increase in illumination . And that more landscaping will be installed on the fronts of the buildings of Rancho California Road. Ms. Beltre thanked the Commission for their comments. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that staff explore the possibility of adding a mural to the bottom north elevation of Building B. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to staff exploring the possibility of adding a mural to the bottom north elevation of Building B. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Commissioner Harter who was absent. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PAOS-Q202, A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE MEADOWS VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS No additional comments R:\MinutesPC\070506 3 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT No additional comments. ADJOURNMENT At 6:30 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjoumed to Wednesdav. Julv 19. at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~#~,.~:- Ron Guerriero Chairman R:\MinutesPCI070506 4 7).e~ -< . U ~.-0 R Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning