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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman Guerriero thanked Ms. Craig for the prelude music.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Carey led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Carey, Telesio, Harter, Chiniaeff, and Chairman Guerriero.
Absent:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 6, 2006.
2 Director's Hearina Case Uodate,
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for August.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval.
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
New Items
3 Plannina Application No. PA06-0258. a orooosed MunicilJal Code Amendment to amend the
tvoe of activities currentll( allowed for weekend promotional events at automobile and truck
dealershios and to eliminate the sunset clause of the Master Temoorarv Use Permit orocess,
Associate Planner West provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following:
. Background
. Auto Dealership Proposal.
In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff, Associate Planner West stated that the purpose of the
Sunset term was to go for one year to determine the effectiveness of the program, and that
since the results have been favorable staff would recommend eliminating the Sunset provision.
The Planning Commission expressed concern with the removal of the Sunset provision, and
noted that due to the applicant's request for increased canopies, banners, jolly jumps, and the
addition of wind flags, the Planning Commission would recommend keeping the Sunset
provision for a couple of years in order to evaluate the results of the new proposed requests.
In response to the Planning Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she will
apprise the City Council of the Commission's desire.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Isaac Lizarrga, applicant, spoke in favor of proposed Amendment to the Development Code,
advising that the wind flags would not be more than four per street frontage and will not exceed
37.5 square feet with a maximum height of 15-feet. Mr. Lizarrga noted that the proposed
changes to weekend promotional events would allow dealerships to be more competitive.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the City
Council considering keeping the Sunset provision for a period of three-years. Commissioner
Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aooroval.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL' ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17.04 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW MINOR WEEKEND
PROMOTIONAL EVENTS FOR AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK
DEALERSHIPS" (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0258)
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COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Carey stated that due to construction at the corner of Ynez and Overland Road
and possible danger to the public, temporary fencing should be installed.
In regard to parking at BJ's restaurant on the corner of Ynez and Overland Road, Director of
Planning Ubnoske noted that more parking spaces will be opened up within the next few weeks.
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the pillar at Hooter's Restaurant will be repainted an
off-white color.
For the Planning Commission, Senior Planner Papp stated that he will speak with the City
Attorney regarding amending the cell tower ordinance process to go have it go through planning
review.
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she will discuss the right-turn lane, westbound on
Overland Road with the Public Works Department.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Ubnoske stated that the Junior Planner position will take place on Monday, September 11,
2006.
Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Chiniaeff volunteered to work on a subcommittee
regarding the mall expansion.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:35 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned to October 18. 2006. at 6:00 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Ron Guerriero
Chairman
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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