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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 2, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, May 2, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Chairman Chiniaeff thanked Eve Craig for the prelude music.
ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Carey, Guerriero, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff.
Absent:
Chairman Harter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Mr. Steve Phillips, Temecula, relayed that he would be a resident of The Reserve at
Crowne Hill, voiced his concerns with the builder and its non compliance of the Conditions of
Approval.
B. Ms. Tracy MacKellar, Temecula, also relayed that she would be a resident of The
Reserve at Crowne Hill; advised that the community would be a gated community but that the
gates have been non-operational for four months; stated that she has had attempted break-ins
and would request the operation of the gates as soon as possible; relayed that there would non-
sufficient lighting within the development; and stated the common area plantings and slope
plantings for erosion would be lacking.
C. Mr. Bob Mejia, Temecula, Reserve Community noted that he met with Mr. Phillips and
staff and would be hopeful that all concerns of The Reserve community will be addressed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of April 4, 2007
1.2 Approve the Minutes of April 11, 2007.
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MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman
Chiniaeff who abstained from Item 1.2 and Commissioner Harter who was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
New Item
2 Planninq Application No. PA04-0544. a Development Plan. submitted bv HB & A
Architects. to construct two concrete tilt-up buildinqs totalinq 32.386 square feet for industrial
and service commercial uses on 2.5 acres. located between Calle Cortez and Las
Haciendas Street east of Del Rio Road
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schuma highlighted on the following:
o Location
o Project Description
o Site Plan
o Building A - Elevation
o Building B - Elevation
o Landscaping Analysis
o Environmental Determination.
Associate Planner Schum a provided the Planning Commission with a colored board rendering.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
A. Mr. Marc Stock, HB&A Architects, relayed that he would be available for any questions.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Harter who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION 07-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0544, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
TWO CONCRETE TILT-UP BUILDINGS TOTALING 32,386
SQUARE FEET FOR INDUSTRIAL AND SERVICE
COMMERCIAL USES ON 2.5 ACRES LOCATED BETWEEN
CALLE CORTEZ AND LAS HACIENDAS STREET EAST OF
DEL RIO ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 921-
050-016 AND 921-050-020
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COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
A. Commissioner Guerriero relayed that the EPA Convention in Philadelphia was fantastic,
noting that the workshops were well done.
B. Commissioner Telesio relayed his appreciation for Ms. Schuma's colored rendering of
the proposed project; and reiterated the importance of renderings being provided at the time of
proposal.
C. Echoing comments made by Commissioner Guerriero, Commissioner Carey also noted
that he enjoyed the EPA Convention. Commissioner Carey also expressed his concern with
tagging in the community and would be hopeful for its quick removal.
Senior Planner Fisk advised that the Olive Garden will open on Monday, May 7, 2007.
Commissioner Guerriero advised Commissioner Carey that a New County-wide Gang Task
Force would currently be in place.
D. Chairman Chiniaeff also relayed that he enjoyed the EPA Convention. Chairman
Chiniaeff queried if there was a rule with regard to noise and loading, advising that Home Depot
on Highway 79 South would be loading and unloading beginning at 2:00 a.m.
Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that staff has had ongoing issues with the Home Depot;
that they have filed a modification to their previously approved Development Plan to deal with
storage in the back; relayed that they have been slow to respond to staff's DRC comments; and
advised that a letter will be submitted from the Assistant City Attorney stating that if they don't
resubmit within week, civil penalties will begin for both Home Depot and Lowes.
Chairman Chiniaeff noted that it was brought to his attention that people carpooling from
parking lots (Arco Station, Margarita and lower 79 South); that patrons would not have the ability
to park in their own parking lots due to carpoolers.
In response to Chairman Chiniaeff, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she will have Code
Enforcement explore his issue; and advised that the City Managers Office would currently be
identifying park and ride opportunities City-wide which will be advertised in the near future.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No additional comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 6:25 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to Mav 16. 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Dennis Chiniaeff
Chairman
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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