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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
APRIL 11, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 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: Guerriero, Carey, Harter, Telesio.
Absent:
Chairman Chiniaeff.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No additional comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Director's Hearinq Case Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Receive and File Director's Hearing Update for March.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
2 Promenade Mall Expansion Parkinq Structures.
Associate Planner Peters provided a brief staff report (of record).
Mr. Kenneth Lee, representing Forest City Development, provided a PowerPoint Presentation of
the west and east parking structures, highlighting on the following:
o Examples of garages at high-end malls
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o Design Concepts
o Access and Circulation
o Elevations - east, west, and south
o West Parking Structure
o East Parking Structure.
Commissioner Guerriero relayed his desire for artwork on the structures that would display
Temecula and Wine Country.
Assistant City Manager Johnson advised that the parking structure was upgraded and that the
Beautification Committee was comfortable with the structure as proposed.
Commissioner Carey noted that it would be his desire to add more enhancements to the south
elevation of the parking structures.
For the Planning Commission, Mr. Lee noted that the Cypress Trees proposed will be 20 foot
trees and noted that landscaping and hardscape would be an important element of the project.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to receive and file this report.
Referencing park and ride sites, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that the City Manager's
office would currently be exploring park and ride opportunities.
Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that the Infrastructure Beautification Committee consisted
of Mayor Pro Tem Naggar and Council Member Edwards.
Assistant City Manager Johnson noted that he would discuss adding a Planning Commissioner
to the Beautification Committee with the City Council.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
No additional comments.
With regard to color palettes, Commissioner Harter requested colored elevations with staff's
report.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No additional comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:40 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to Mav 2. 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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