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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061890 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COI~fi~ISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA HELD JUNE ~8, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was called to order at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California at 6:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dennis Chiniaeff. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford Hoagland, Chiniaeff ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Deputy City Clerk June S Greek and Acting Planning Director Ross Geller. PUBLIC COMMENT Michael Gray, Riverside County Fire Department Planning Officer, introduced Laura Cabral, City Planning Officer to the Commission and asked if they had any questions as to the procedures the department uses on fire issues. He stated that they would operating out of Riverside until their location at the Walt Abraham Center was completed in July or August. He also addressed the locations of future planned stations, and the acquisition of a 125 foot aerial platform truck for Station 73, Business Park Drive, Temecula. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES 1.1 Commissioner Chiniaeff requested a motion to approve the minutes of June 4, 1990. Commissioner Hoagland requested a clarification of Item 8 of the minutes in regards to receiving and filing Development Agreement No. 4-Vail Meadows by the Commission. Commission Chiniaeff suggested that they take Item 2 of the Discussion Items out of order at this time to clarify any misunderstanding of the recommendation to receive and file Development Agreements. DISCUSSION ITEMS 2. Development Agreements 2.1 Assistant City Attorney Cavanaugh explained that Development Agreement No. 4 - Vail Meadows, was brought to the Commission as a proforma agreement and not for review and recommendation by the Commission at that time. Minute~6/l 8/90 -1- 07/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 1990 The commission did agree however to receive and file the report explaining the procedures. Planning Director Ross Geller stated that the city Council is the agency that will approve all Development Agreements, however they will probably send the Development Agreements to the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation. Commissioner Ford expresses concerns for Items 1.1.6 Development Plans and 3.4 Phasing Plans and the Health and safety of the people of the City of Temecula. Assistant City Attorney Cavanaugh stated that these items should be put on the agenda for discussion at another time. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commission Ford to approve the minutes of June 4, 1990 as mailed. The motion was carried unanimously. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: NONE DISCUSSION ITEMS Proposed Policy For Substantial Conformance and Revised Permits. 3.1 Planning Director Ross Geller complied a report of various cities' procedures in dealing with substantial conformance items and with this information developed guidelines to be used by staff in determining what items would be brought to the Planning Commission for review. His recommendation was to allow staff to approve the items as long as they conformed to the guidelines. Commissioner Blair asked for a clarification of Item 3B as to what intensify meant in regards to modifications in excess of 10%. Mr. Geller stated that this meant that the modification may be in square footage and that it would be in substantial conformance as long as it was not in excess of 10% of the original approved square footage. Minutes6/18/90 -2- 07/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes June 18. 1990 Commissioner Fahey expressed concern for the 10% allowance where single family projects are involved and the fact that it could mean a substantial increase in the number of units within the development. Commissioner Hoagland questioned staff's recommendation of Item 3A. He felt that the Commission should have the opportunity to re-examine all previously approved items so that they may take a look at what the city has already committed to. Vince Daly, Brookstone Development, spoke against the Commission reviewing all substantial conformance items due to the additional delays it could impose on the developers. Commissioner Blair moved to have all items under the substantial conformance guidelines appear before the Commission in whatever form the staff recommends (i.e. consent calendar and/or discussion items), seconded by Commissioner Hoagland. Commissioner Chiniaeff asked Assistant City Attorney Cavanaugh if this would require a change in City ordinances regarding substantial conformance. Assistant City Attorney Cavanaugh stated there would be no change required. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Chiniaeff 4. Historic District Review Procedures Jon Davidson, Principal Planner reported on the history of the Old Town Historic District Architectural Review Board established in 1980 to oversee preservation activities and review development proposals in the Historic Preservation District under Ordinance No. 578. Staff's recommendation was that the City reinstate the Review Board or for the Planning Commission to take over the position of Review Board for the Old Town Historic District. Commissioner Chiniaeff asked how many cases were pending at this time for the Old Town Historic District. Staff stated one case. Minutes6/18/90 -3- 07/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 1990 John Moramarco, P.O. Box 9061, Temecula, wanted to know if he could tear down an old building on property he owns in the Old Town Historic District. Staff stated that no buildings were designated landmarks at this time. John Fahey, 29855 La Corona Court, Meadowview, stated his concern for the preservation of this area and the importance of designating it as a historical landmark. Ben Fraleigh, 39850 Rica Drive, Temecula, wanted to know the procedure for development approvals in Old Town Historic District and the time frame for getting development plans approved. Commissioner Chiniaeff felt that the Commission needed to analyze the area for a decision as to what is historical and why, which buildings should be saved and how. He feels the first step is in forming the committee and developing some guidelines. Commissioner Hoagland supported the recommendation for a Historical Review Board appointed by The City. Larry Markham, Markham Associates, Temecula, advised The Commission that the problems with the Review Board in the past was getting them all to a meeting at the same time and that there were no real guidelines established other than to keep the Old West theme. He also stated that the review process consisted of no more than an approval or denial of a design or plan. Commissioner Fahey supported the recommendation for a Historical Review Board and suggested that the Board consist of experts in the related fields and allow them to assist staff in developing the guidelines to be used in the historical Review District. Commissioner Blair moved to recommend to City Council that they adopt staff's recommendation to reinstate a five member Historical Review Committee and establish some interim guidelines to be used by the Committee for development proposals in this district. The motion was seconded by Commission Fahey. The motion was carried unanimously. AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Minutes6/18/90 -4- 07/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes June 18, 1990 5. Property Owner Notification Requirements 5.1 Sam Reed, Senior Planner, presented staff's report on adequacy of Ordinance No. 348 with recommendations, to the Planning Commission for review at the request of the City Council. Chairman Chiniaeff supported staff's recommendation of Alternative No. II, Posting of Pending Land Use Signs. Commissioner Hoagland moved that the Commission recommend to the Council to amend Ordinance No. 348 with the addition of Alternative No. II, seconded by Commissioner Fahey. The motion was carried unanimously. AYES: Hoagland, 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 6. Other Commission Business 6.1 Commissioner Hoagland requested that staff address the development of a general plan on the next agenda. DIRECTORS REPORT Ross Geller, Planning Director, addressed the invitation to the Planning Commissioners Forum in the City of Moreno Valley Assistant City Attorney Cavanaugh advised the Commission that the Brown Act would apply to them, should they all choose to attend. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Chiniaeff entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 P.M. Commissioner Hoagland moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Ford. The motion was carried unanimously. ~reta~r~ ~is Chiniaeff, Chai~Jg~n Minute~6/l 1~/90 -5- 07109190