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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090793 CC Special Meeting Minutes MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 7, 1993 A regular meeting of the Temecula City Council was called to order at 5:36 PM at Temecula City Hall, 431 74 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Mayor J. Sal Mufioz presiding. PRESENT 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks, Roberts, Stone, Mufloz ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Also present were City Manager David F. Dixon, City Attorney Scott F. Field, and City Clerk June S. Greek. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1 .Consideration of a Zoninci Moratorium on the Establishment, Construction and Develor)ment of Automobile Service Stations City Attorney Scott Field presented a staff report outlining the proposed urgency ordinance declaring a moratorium on the development, construction and use of automobile service stations, and explained that a 4/5ths vote is necessary to pass an urgency ordinance. Frances Bunt, 31448 Corte Montiel, spoke in opposition to placing a service station at the gateway corner of the City. Russell Rumansoff, 27349 Jefferson Avenue, Ste 206, representing the Temecula/Murrieta Economic Development Corporation Expediting Committee, stated the Expediting Committee is against a moratorium, and in the past there has been a desire for more service stations. Greg Treadway, 40550 Calle Modero, stated his main concern is with the traffic at the intersection of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. Richard Kurtz, 43500 Ridge Park Drive, #201, representing the Temecula/Murrieta Economic Development Corporation Outreach Committee, spoke in opposition to the moratorium and spoke in favor of property owners' right to develop their property. Larry Markam, 41750 Winchester, Ste N, representing the applicant, voiced the applicant's opposition to the moratorium. He explained the applicant has gone through an extensive review process, with multiple modifications, and feels it would be unfair to be required to stop at this late date. Donna Wilkenson, 42365 Agena, spoke against the placement of a service station at the corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. Minutes\9\7\93 -1- 11/03/95 City Council Minutes September 7, 1 993 Edward Anderson, 27431 Bolandra Court, representing Mr. and Mrs. Spears, the land owners of the property on which Chilis Restaurant is located, stated they are not against the development of the ARCO station, but they support any concern the management of Chili's might have. Arlene Bartz, 42081 Yea Beso Del Sol, objected that she was not aware of the project before it went to the Planning Commission and voiced her opposition to the Arco AM/PM station at this location. Sharron Gleason, 27740 Jefferson Avenue, #1 00, objected to the process by which this project was approved. Felicia Hogan, 30077 Mira Loma, spoke in opposition to the location of the Arco Station. Nick Voltaggio, 3981 3 Creative Drive, objected to the placement of a service station at the gateway corner of the City. Ida Sanchez, 41 750 Winchester Road, stated she works for Markam and Associates andprocessedthisapplication. Shesaideverynecessarystepwasfollowed,including proper notification and advertisement. Don Althouse, 9405 Sawtooth Way, San Diego, representing ARCO, stated this service station will not be located on the corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. He explained a large restaurant is planned for the corner and this structure will not be visible from Rancho California Road. He also stated Kemper contacted the owners of Chilis Restaurant and they support the project. Rebecca Weersing, 41 775 Yorba Avenue, spoke in opposition to the project due to the location. Evelyn Buchanon, 31174 Riverton, spoke in opposition of the Arco Station at the approved location. David Wilson, 39605 Solana Way, spoke regarding the need to look at and plan the entire intersection prior to approving any development. Gordon Johnson, of the Californian, stated that the applicant did go through all the necessary advertising for approval of this project. Mayor Mufioz asked why the owners of Chilis did not receive notice of this project. Director of Planning Gary Thornhill answered that the City relies on the County Assessors rolls for noticing purposes and occasionally the lists provided by title companies are not as current as they should be. Minutes\9\7\93 -2- 11/03/95 City Council Minutes September 7, 1993 Councilmember Parks asked the zoning designation of this area. Mr. Thornhill stated it is CPS (Scenic Highway Commercial). Mayor Mui)oz spoke in favor of the moratorium, stating this would give the Council the opportunity to further examine the project. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, stated he favors the moratorium, explaining he feels this is more a "quality of life" decision, rather than an economic decision. He listed his main concerns as the liquor license granted and noticing problems. Councilmember Parks listed his concern regarding noticing, however stated he is opposed to a moratorium on all gas stations. He stated he feels his greatest concerns have been mitigated through conditions placed on the project. Councilmember Birdsall stated she was informed of this matter in advance, by way of the Planning Commission packet, as were all members of the City Council. Councilmember Stone spoke in favor of the moratorium and stated he feels the approval policy of the City needs to be changed. He spoke specifically against the placement of a service station at the gateway of the City. City Attorney Field explained to the City Council the provisions of the proposed moratorium, stating it establishes a halt on a certain class of development so that it may be studied. He also explained that an applicant could receive an exemption from the moratorium through an appeal process, and reviewed the period of time a moratorium could be in effect. Councilmember Birdsall asked if any other gas stations are proposed at this time. Director of Planning Thornhill answered no other applications have been received. City Manager Dixon clarified the point that if the Council should deny an exemption from the moratorium, it would not be denying the project, only the moratorium. Councilmember Parks asked if there is any other method to review this project if the moratorium is not passed. City Attorney Field responded this is the only avenue by which further review of this project can occur. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Stone to approve Urgency Ordinance No. 93- entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 93- Minutes\9\7\93 -3- 1 1/03/95 CitV Council Minutes September 7, 1993 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS. (URGENCY ORDINANCE) The motion failed to receive the required 4/5 support by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Roberts, Stone, MuFioz NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Birdsall, Parks ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Roberts, seconded by Councilmember Parks to adjourn at 7:37 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. 6@. J.--/"Mufioz, Ma r ATTEST: n Greek, City Clerk' Minutes\9\7\93 -4- 11/03/95