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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
OCTOBER 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:04 a.m., on
Monday, October 8, 2007, in the Main Conference Room, of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
City Clerk Jones duly swore in Board Member John Williams.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Board Members: Blair, Harker, Williams, and Chairperson Moore.
Absent:
Eden.
Also Present:
Director of Planning Ubnoske
Management Analyst Watson
Development Processing Coordinator Noland
Minute Clerk Childs
Associate Planner Schuma
Principal Planner Richardson
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 9, 2007.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member
Williams seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board
Member Eden who was absent.
2 Appointment of Vice Chairman.
Board Member Williams volunteered to serve as Vice-Chairman until June 2008.
MOTION: Board Member Blair move to approve that Board Member Williams serve as Vice-
Chairman until June 2008. Board Member Harker seconded the motion and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Board Member Eden who was absent.
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BOARD BUSINESS
New Item
3 Planninq Application No. PA07-0176. a Development Plan for the existinq Staqe
Shop Complex for the addition of a 4.257 square foot office buildinq over the
existinq bus bavs. a 3.328 square foot second floor expansion over the existinq
Temecula Wine and Beer Garden. and associated flat work improvements
By way of PowerPoint Presentation (per staff report), Associate Planner Schuma highlighted on
the following:
. Location
. Project Description
. Site Plan
. Historical Train Depot Concept
. Architecture West Elevation
. Architecture East Elevation
. Architecture North Elevation
. Architecture South Elevation.
In response to the Board's queries, Associate Planner Schuma noted that the bus ticket sales
office will remain at the current location, and that there would be enough existing room to
provide for a two-way traffic right-of-way.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Ed Dool, owner of the Temecula Stage Stop, explained how the mural came to fruition as
well explained the ingress and egress of RT As route.
Mr. Walt Allen, applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed project; advised that the south wall of
the mural in the Old Town Center was built on Mr. Dool's property; noted that children visiting
the center will still be able to see the mural from the parking lot; relayed that it has not yet been
determined when the phases will be started or completed; and advised that he would be
available for any questions.
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that it would not be the City's intent to close Sixth Street.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve staff recommendation. Board Member
Harker seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception for Board
Member Eden was absent.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT
Principal Planner Richardson updated the Board regarding the massing study in Old Town, and
that a full report will be brought to the Old Town Local Review Board for review and discussion
as well as the discussion to the amendment of the Specific Plan.
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DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT
Management Analyst Watson introduced himself to the Old Local Review Board.
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
A Code Enforcement report was distributed to the Old Town Local Review Board per agenda
packet.
BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Board Member Moore expressed concern with a fence behind the Shire Building and a trailer
parked behind the fence that may not have a permit to be parked in this area.
For Board Member Harker, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that it would be her opinion that
there has not been an application for Butterfield Square.
In response to Board Member Blair's queries, Development Processing Coordinator Noland
noted that he would not know the status of any future development of the property.
With respect to the aesthetics of the Mad Madeline restaurant, Director of Planning Ubnoske
stated that she will explore Board Member Blair's concern.
In response to Board Member Blair, Management Analyst Watson noted that law firms have
applied for leasing opportunities at the Burke Building and that with respect to the Penny Dome
building, it would currently have no vacancy.
For the Board, Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that it would be her opinion that the owner
of the Shire Building would not be in violation of any unapproved development, but advised that
if there were in any violation, he would be visited by a Code Enforcement Officer.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:45 a.m., Chairperson Moore formally adjourned this meeting to December 10, 2007 Main
Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590.
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