Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout110707 PC Minutes . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 7, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 7, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Carey led the audience in the Fiag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of October 3, 2007. 1.2 Approve the Minutes of October 17, 2007. 2 Director's Hearinq Case Update RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Receive and File Director's Hearing Update for October. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero abstained on Consent Calendar Item No. 1.2. R:\MinutesPC\110707 - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Continued from October 17, 2007 3 Planninq Application No. PA07-0176. a Development Plan. submitted by Walt Allen Architects. for an 11.456 square foot expansion to the existinq T emecula StaQe Stop complex to include the addition of a 4.257 square foot office retail buildinq. a 3.328 square foot second fioor expansion over the existinq Temecula Wine and Beer Garden. and 3.871 square feet of associated improvements. located at 28464 Old Town Front Street By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schuma highlighted on the following: . Location . Project Description . Background . Site Plan . Historical Train Depot Concept . Architecture . Phase II and Phase III at Build out . Landscaping . CEQA . Recommendation Associate Planner Schuma requested to amend the following Conditions of Approval: Conditions of Approval Nos. 43 and 110 to impose that: the improvements to the trash enclosure shall include a concrete apron rather than a ramp required for servicing by the contracted waste hauler on the adjacent property. Add a Fire Safety Condition imposinQ that: the fire pit proposed below the new structure be required to be a minimum of 1 O-feet from any combustible materials. In response to Commissioner Carey's query, Associate Planner Schuma stated that if and/or when the applicant receives appropriate authorization from the Redevelopment Agency, the applicant will return to request the trash enclosure which will be reviewed and considered by the Planning Commission at a future meeting. For the Planning Commission, Principal Planner Richardson responded that the trash enclosure is being constructed as a storage structure, but will be utilized as a trash enclosure once Redevelopment Agency (RDA) approval is granted for construction of the concrete apron on the RDA property. Associate Planner Schuma advised that the second floor will be utilized as office space. Chairman Chiniaeff asked staff why the Planning Commission could not just approve the location of the sidewalk and trash enclosure at this time subject to applicant receiving required approval of the Redevelopment Agency. Referencing Chairman Chiniaeff's query, Principal Planner Richardson stated that staff was advised by City Attorney Thorson that this could not be conditioned. R\MinutesPC\110707 2 - At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Mr. Walt Allen, architect of the proposed project, thanked staff for their efforts and noted that he would be available for any questions. B. Mr. Chris Campbell, architect, relayed that with respect to the trash enclosure, the following was noted: that there would be an existing curb and sidewalk in front of where the trash enclosure will be expanded; advising that it will not be utilized until the Redevelopment Agency has given its required approvals. C. Relaying that the proposed project will be a nice amenity to the Temecula Stage Stop, Mr. AI Rattan, Temecula, stated that he would be in favor of staff's recommendation. D. Mr. Bob Hemme, Temecula, relayed his support of the proposed project. At this time, the pUblic hearing was closed. Relaying that he would be in favor of the project, Commissioner Telesio queried on why the applicant did not seek Redevelopment approval at an earlier date, and would be hopeful that these types of issues be resolved at an earlier time. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the conditions as requested by staff. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-43 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0176, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR AN 11,456 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING TEMECULA STATE STOP COMPLEX TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF A 4,257 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE RETAIL BUILDING, A 3,328 SQUARE FOOT SECOND FLOOR RESTAURANT, AND 3,871 SQUARE FEET OF ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS ON A 0.37 ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 28464 OLD TOWN FRONT STREET (APN 922-023-022) New Item 4 Planninq Application No. PA07-0180. a Major Modification. submitted by Joseph Jaworski. to construct a 4.034 square foot First Bank buildinQ with drive-thru. located on the northeast corner of Winchester and Nicolas Roads in the Rancho Temecula Town Center R:\MinutesPC\110707 3 - Associate Planner Kitzerow provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: . Project Description . Location . Development Plan . Proposal . Drive Through and Parking Configuration . Landscaping Drive Through Screening . Site Photographs . Architecture . Specific Considerations At this time, the public hearing was opened. For Commissioner Telesio, Associate Planner Kitzerow displayed the architectural consistencies between the project and the existing center. A. Mr. Matthew Fagan, applicant, relayed that he would be in agreement with the Conditions of Approval and would look forward to moving the project forward. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation as modified per staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0180, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO CONSTRUCT A 4,034 SQUARE FOOT FIRST BANK BUILDING WITH DRIVE- THRU ON PAD L AT RANCHO TEMECULA TOWN CENTER LOCATED AT THE NORTH EAST CORNER OF NICOLAS ROAD AND WINCHESTER ROAD (APN 920-100-040) COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Commissioner Carey thanked the Public Works Department for the improvements on Ynez Road. Deputy Public Works Director York provided a status report with respect to the construction on Ynez Road. B. Commissioner Telesio advised of a water wise workshop he attended with Chairman Chiniaeff at Eastern Municipal Water District, noting that the water situation will be critical in the future; and stated that it would be important to look at forth coming solutions to the water situation. R\MinutesPC\110707 4 .. C. Referencing Commissioner Telesio's comments, Chairman Chiniaeff spoke regarding water irrigation controllers that are tied to satellites that would evaluate the weather, noting that this may be something the City may want to explore; and that the City should work with the County and Eastern Municipal Water District in resolving the concerns of water. In'response to the concerns of water shortage, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff is working on an amendment to the Development Plan as it would relate to the water efficient Ordinance which will be brought forward for the Planning Commission to review in the next 6 to 12 months. D. Thanking the City for the commissioner recognition gift, Commissioner Guerriero commended staff for their work this past year. E. Commissioner Harter relayed his concern with the amount of cars that block the intersections on Jefferson and Rancho California Roads and Diaz and Winchester Roads, and requested that Code Enforcement explore the issue. F. Referencing an article with respect to the preservation of Wolf's Tomb, Chairman Chiniaeff congratulated Ms. Eve Craig for her efforts with the Historical Society and preservation of Wolf's Tomb. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske thanked the Planning Commission for their positive comments with respect to staff and their continued support. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to December 5, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~ Chairman '/)j11?5 f/ -?c~ )( Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinutesPC\110707 5