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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061593 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD JUNE 15, 1993 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order on Tuesday, July 1 5, 1993, 7:00 P.M. at the Temecula Community Center, 2881 6 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts called the meeting to order. Councilmember Stone led the flag salute. PRESENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Muiioz Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, Assistant City Manager Harwood Edvalson, City Attorney Scott F. Field, City Clerk June S. Greek and Recording Secretary Gail Zigier. PUBLIC COMMENTS None COUNCIL BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS 1 .City of Temecula General Plan, Implementation Program, Environmental Impact Rel)ort and Mitigation Monitorina Prociram Group III Urban Core Mayor Pro Tem Roberts opened the public hearing at 7:1 0 P.M. Councilmember Birdsall stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest created by the close proximity of her residence to Map No. 58. It was noted that Mayor Mueioz also had a conflict of interest on the same basis. Kevin McKenzie, 40550 La Colima Road, Temecula, representing Walt Dixon, owner of Map No. 58, asked for Council's support in re-instituting the higher density designation on the property which the Planning Commission has recommended as medium density. Chris Martinelli, 30255 Corte Cantana, Temecula, speaking with regard to Map No. 58, advised the Council that the Planning Commission and the City Council previously denied the property owner's request for higher density, at a public hearing with 1 30 residents in attendance opposing the request for higher density and 650 signatures of opposition were presented. Ms. Martinelli requested that the Council uphold the CCMIN06/15/93 -1- 06/21/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993 Planning Commission decision of 7 - 1 2 D.U. per acre. Ms. Martinelli stated the surrounding property owners would like a low-medium land use designation, they are supportive of the Planning Commission recommendation of medium density. Rob VanKirk, 42105 Humber Drive, Temecula, addressed the Council regarding the intensity of high density housing along Margarita. Mr. VanKirk made referenced to the higher incident of crime in this area and asked that the Council deny the applicant's request for a high density designation. He also stated he felt the low to medium density would provide the proper buffer zone from high density to residential. Mayor Mufioz arrived at 7:20 P.M. Planning Director Gary Thornhill stated that he feels transition is the problem and not the request for higher density. The overall consensus of the Council was to approve a medium density designation. Councilmember Stone addressed his concern regarding Map 30 and suggested to the Council that there is an abundance of commercial centers proposed in this location, which is directly across from the proposed high school and bus barn facility, and stated that he feels an industrial center may be a more appropriate facility. Karen Gully, representing the Planning Center, concurred with the concerns expressed by Councilmember Stone. Councilmember Birdsall requested that this matter be considered at another time, when the property owner has been notified of a considered change in land use designation. Councilmember Stone expressed his concern regarding the concentration of high density housing in the vicinity of Map 31. Councilmember Stone asked for staff's comments regarding the number of apartment developments in this area. Karen Gully stated that the parcel is adjacent to a business park designation. The overall consensus of the Council is as follows: Parcel # 58, the consensus direction was that this be designated for medium density (3-0-0-2, Mayor Mutioz & Councilmember Birdsall abstained). Parcel # 30, is to be reconsidered when the owner has been notified of consideration of a change by the Council, Parcel # 30 was referred to staff to prepare definitions of the three types of land use designations that could be considered for this property. Approved the staff and Planning Commission recommendations for all of the remaining parcels in this group. Mayor Mufioz declared a recess at 8:1 5 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M. CCMIN06/15/93 -2- 06/21/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993 Group 11 - Char)arral it was noted that Maps 1 1, 17, 1 8, 24, 38 and 60 were a potential conflict of interest for Councilmember Stone and Councilmember Parks, due to the close proximity of their residences. Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Mr. Meyer advised the Council that staff is in agreement with the recommendations and proposed policies offered by Larry Markham of Markham and Associates, for the Chaparral Special Study Area, however, they do not support any changes to the land use designation. Karen Gully stated that the Nicolas Valley and Chaparral areas were discussed in a joint workshop and it was decided that these areas require a much more comprehensive study than what can be provided in the General Plan. She advised that within the General Plan it is noted that these areas require a more detailed study and therefore the designation of very low density would be applicable. John Meyer advised that the land use designation for Maps 18, 25 and 38 was changed at the Planning Commission level to low density. Paul Silverstone, 28828 Via Roja, Murrieta, requested the Council's support for a commercial designation on Map 4. Mr. Silverstone stated that the property is negatively impacted by the Sports Park and is unsuitable for residential development. Councilmember Birdsall stated the property may be adjacent to a proposed fire station and would be negatively impacted by lighting at the Sports Park and the high school. Councilmember Stone stated that he also concurs with the negative impacts to the property and suggested that a professional office designation would be more appropriate for the this area. Councilmember Parks recommended that Map 4 be included in the study of the Chaparral policies. The overall consensus of the Council was to approve staff recommendation as previously determined by the Council and include Map 4 in the Chaparral Study area. John Meyer advised that the parcel is mapped as very low and the property owner is requesting a designation of low. John Meyer advised that Map 25 has existing entitlement and staff would recommend approval of the low density designation. Staff recommends Map 14 and Map 19 remain very low density. Bev Stone, 43136 John Warner Road, Temecula, representing the Chaparral Area property owners, requesting 2 1/2 acre minimum zoning. CCMIN06/15/93 -3- 06/21/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993 Larry Markham, 41 75OWinchester Road, Temecula, California, representing the Paine Family, Mr. Sussman and Mr. Meyler, property owners in the Chaparral area, supporting the change to a low density land use designation, explained the purpose of the special study area. Mr. Markham advised the Council that the property owners have paid for the study and the study addresses all issues. Director Thornhill stated that while staff concurs with the comments made by Mr. Markham regarding the special study, there may be areas within the zone that need specific language addressing the transition from 1/2 acre to 2 1/2 acre. Director Thornhill suggested that policies be included in the General Plan that are very specific to this area and that indicate no additional cost will be incurred by applicants for applications for zone change submitted to the City as long as they are consistent with the criteria that is being developed. Director Thornhill suggested that staff prepare draft criteria on sub-dividing the properties in this area. The overall consensus of the Council is as follows: Parcel #17 by unanimous consensus is to remain very low density per staff recommendation, Parcel #25 by unanimous consensus is to be designated low density, based on existing entitlement, all of the remaining parcels that had not been acted upon previously, staff was directed to develop the criteria necessary for proper transitioning from 1/2 to 2 1/2 or greater acres. Group VI Councilmember Birdsall and Mayor Pro Tem Roberts indicated their possible conflict of interest regarding Map 53.1. Ann Barae, 40249 Starling Street, Temecula, expressed her concern with the high density designation on the Campos Verde project. Ms. Barea asked the Council to consider medium density condominiums rather than high density apartments. Director Thornhill advised that staff has some concerns regarding the buffering of this project and the adjacent development and those concerns have been expressed to Bedford Properties. Councilmember Stone asked that staff work with the applicant to mitigate the transition between Roripaugh Hills and the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. Director Thornhill stated that staff feels they can address the concerns without reducing densities. Gary Sullivan, 27591 Dandelion Court, Temecula, advised that a petition of 400 signatures of Roripaugh Hills homeowners, regarding the Campos Verdes project was presented to the Planning Commission. Mr. Sullivan stated that the residents feel it is CCMIN06/15/93 -4- 06/21193 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993 poor planning to have high density and commercial abutting the Roripaugh Hills residential development. Dick Bacon, 39721 Barberry Court, Temecula, expressed a concern that the Campos Verdes project and the possible opening of Starling Street to through traffic will have a negative impact on the Roripaugh Hills property values and asked that the Council deny an application for high density housing. Sanford Edward, 1 1 0 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, representing Roripaugh Ranch, Inc., advised the Council that the purpose for the request of high/medium density designation is because the underlying tax base is at the commercial rate which is three times the residential rate. Director Thornhill stated that the applicant is proposing a change from high density to medium density on approximately 20 acres, retaining high density on approximately 12 remaining acreas, which staff feels this is an adequate transition from the adjacent proposed projects. The overall consensus of the Council was approve staff recommendation. Councilmember Stone expressed concern regarding the commercial designation on Map 41, which he feels is in an area of excessive commercial development. David James of James & Associates, 41877 Enterprise Circle North, Temecula, representing the applicant, stated that immediately following the Planning Commission hearing, Cal Trans was approached about the concerns expressed by the Commission regarding access. He said there is a proposed four-way intersection with a primary driveway into the development which has been approved by Cal Trans for a signalized intersection, and an additional secondary access, right-in/right-out only, which has been approved by Cal Trans. The overall consensus of the Council is as follows: Approved Parcel #53.1 as open space by consensus with Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilmember Birdsall abstaining. Staff was directed to address redistributing the density in the Campos Verdes Specific Plan to assure proper buffering adjacent to the existing Roripaugh Hills subdivision. Parcel #41 was designated neighborhood/commercial by consensus. Council approved staff recommendation by consensus on Parcel #53.2 with Mayor Pro Tem Roberts and Councilmember Birdsall abstaining. Grour) V It was moved by Councilmember Stone, seconded by Councilmember Parks to continue the General Plan Public Hearing to the meeting of July 20, 1 993, 7:00 P.M., at the Temecula Community Center, 2881 6 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. The motion was unanimously carried. CCMIN06/15/93 -5- 06/21/93 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 15, 1993 CITY MANAGER REPORT None CITY ATTORNEY REPORT None CITY COUNCIL REPORTS None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts to adjourn at 10:35 P.M. The next meeting of the Temecula City Council will be on Wednesday, June 16, 7:00 PM, Temecula City Hall, Main Conference Room,431 74Business Park Drive,Temecula, California. qayor JAal Muiioz Secretary CCMIN06/15/93 -6- 06/21/93