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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031891 PC MinutesHINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TF~ECUL& PL~NNIN~ COl~ISSION N2~CH ~8, ~991 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order Monday, March 18, 1991, at 6:00 P.M., at 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Chiniaeff. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Gary Thornhill, Acting Planning Director, Doug Stewart, Deputy City Engineer and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT CAROL HARISTEN, De Portola Road, Temecula, wanted to remind the Commission that the installation of bridal trails throughout the City and connecting with Anza had been promised a long time ago. As a horse owner, she wanted to ensure that the Commission was still looking at incorporating these trails within the City. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES 1.1 Approve the minutes of February 25, 1991 Planning Commission Special Meeting. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND amended the minutes of February 25, 1991 as follows: Page 12, fourth paragraph, change the word "prohiring" to "protesting". COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to approve the minutes of February 25, 1991 as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER FAHEY. PCMIN3/18/91 -1- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: 1.2 MARCH 18, 1991 Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair Approve the minutes of March 4, 1991 Planning Commission Regular Meeting. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to approve the minutes of March 4, 1991 as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER FAHEY. AYES: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN:i COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Hoagland, Chiniaeff None Blair Ford NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2. PLOT PLAN APPROVAL 2.1 Proposal to replace an existing 45 Ft. freeway oriented pole sign with a 35 Ft. freeway oriented sign with architectural treatment and landscaping. Located at Rancho Motor Inn, 28980 Front Street, Temecula. STEVE JIANNINO provided the staff report. GEORGE AGNELLO, representing Precision Sign Group, Inc., 42250 Baldaray, Temecula, advised the Commission that the change was to conform with Bedford's sign criteria. COMMISSIONER FAHEY moved to direct staff to ADDrove Administrative Plot Plan No. 83, subject to Conditions of Approval, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS' Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair PCMIN3/18/91 -2- MARCH 21, 1991 PLJ~'NING COMMISSION MINUTES PUBLIC HE~tING ITEMS MARCH 18, ~99~ SECOND EXTENSION OF TIME PARCEL I~P NO. 22629 Proposal for second Extension of Time for four parcel subdivision of 4.8 acres. Located on the west side of Green Tree Lane, approximately 300 feet north of Pauba Road. STEVE JIAN~INO presented the staff report. He reminded the Commission that this project was conditioned from the March 4, 1991, hearing to require street improvements. Mr. Jiannino advised the Commission that the representative of the project did not concur with the requirement for street improvements. Staff amended the Conditions of Approval by revising Condition No. 11 to read "Condition No. 8 and Condition No. 9 of County Road Letter" and by deleting Condition No. 21. CH~Z~ CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 6:15 P.M. BOB V~OUTEN, representing Centennial Engineering, 27851 Bradley Road, Suite 140, Sun City, gave the Commission a brief history of the project and the delays caused by the incorporation from the County to a City. Mr. VanHouten advised the Commission that the applicant cannot financially construct the street improvements that are proposed by staff and requested that the Commission not impose the street improvement conditions with the approval of the project. LOUIS LOBR, owner of Centennial Engineering, 1779 East Florida, Suite D-i, Hemet, offered for consideration a condition by the Commission stating that the applicant make an irrevocable offer that the present or future property owners not oppose an assessment district for Green Tree Lane. JO~N H. TELESIO, 31760 Via Telesio, Temecula, concurred with the recommendations made by Centennial Engineering. C~AIRF~ CHINIAEFF questioned if the Fire Department had a problem with Green Tree Lane in it's present state as a base only road. PCMIN3/18/91 -3- MARCH 21, 1991 PLYING COI~ISSION NINUTES ~%RCH 18, 1991 MIKE GRAY, County Fire Department, advised the Commission that the City is heading towards a more urban fire department with bigger, heavier equipment and therefore, the City needs to change it's stance on the development of the roadways. Mr. Gray stated that he felt now was the time to get the asphalt pavement in. He added that the minimum requirement would be two lanes. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned if the Commission should be proposing an amendment to Ordinance 460. DOUG STEWART advised that the standards of Ordinance 460 is minimum standards of base, gravel roads. He added that the Commission could require more than base, gravel roads; however, he suggested it might be appropriate for the Commission to make some modifications to Ordinance 460. JOHN CAVANAUGH advised that the Commission has the authority to impose conditions based on a health and safety issue, which the applicant must agree with; however, the Commission could deny the request entirely. He added that the applicant could appeal the conditions. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to close the public hearing at 6:40 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 91-(next) approving the Second Extension of Time for Tentative Parcel Map No. 22629 based on the findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval as amended by staff, seconded by COMMISSIONER FAHEY. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair FIRST EXTENSION OF TIME VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 23316, AMENDMENT NO. 2 4.1 Proposal for First Extension Of Time for the development of 284 condominium units. Located at the northeast corner of Solana Way and Margarita Road. RICHARD AYALA presented the staff report. PCMIN3/18/91 -4- MARCH 21, 1991 PLi%NNING COMMISSION MINUTES I.'~.~CH LB, 2992 Staff amended the Conditions of Approval as follows: No. 9, to read "44' half-width" "55' half-width" and "44' half-width"; No. 10, to read "plus one eighteen foot (18') lane". The Commission as a whole expressed a concern for the traffic signals to be in place prior to occupancy of of the project. C~AIRMA~ CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 7:00 P.M. GARY KOONTZ, CM Engineering, 41593 Winchester Road, Temecula, representing the applicant, indicated the applicant's concurrence with the staff report and the Conditions of Approval as presented. Mr. Koontz added that he felt the fees that the applicant is paying for this project is appropriate for their fare share of the traffic signal. COMMISSIONER FORD questioned if the applicant would entertain a reimbursement agreement with the City for the applicant to install the traffic signal prior to completion and be reimbursed at a later date. He also suggested that the applicant complete the street improvements to Solano and Margarita before proceeding with the interior of the project. GARY KOO~$ concurred with Commissioner Ford's suggestion. C~AIRMA~CHINIAEFF suggested that the applicant move back the parking structure off Margarita into the project. GARY KOONT~ accepted the suggestion and agreed to work with staff. COMMISSIONER FORD questioned if the applicant would be willing to have a new fiscal impact study performed. GARY KOO~Z stated that they would be willing to update the fiscal impact report. BREWSTER COTTON, 41905 Shorewood Court, Temecula, strongly opposed the project. His concerns included traffic impacts, over-crowded schools due to the high-density housing in this specific area, no open spaces in the project or surrounding area, and the lack of space between the housing developments and PCMIN3/18/91 -5- MARCH 21, 1991 PL~'NING COI~ISSION MINUTES I~RCH ~8, ~99~ the condominium parking lots. GARY KOONTS advised that they have worked at providing sufficient buffering between the condominiums and the housing developments and that they were consistent with all ordinances. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned if the applicant would be willing to relocate the two car ports at the south easterly property line inside the the parking area. GARY KOONTZ indicated they would be willing to address the relocation of the car ports. COMMISSIONER FORD questioned if the landscaping proposed will sufficiently shield the houses along the easterly property line. GARY KOONTZ stated that they would be willing to entertain an additional condition requiring sufficient landscape screening along the easterly property line. ~ARY THORNHILL stated that a condition could be added requiring, prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a landscape plan for Planning Department approve, addressing screening and buffering along the easterly property boundary. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned if the Planning Director would consider a non-rental condition for this project. THORNHILL deferred the question to the City Attorney. JOHN CAVANAUGH suggested that the Commission could propose the restriction to the applicant; however, it could not be imposed unilaterally. COMMISSIONER FORD questioned if the applicant would consider restricting the eggress onto Solano Way. GARY KOONTZ deferred the question to the County Fire Department representitive. MIKE GRAY, County Fire Department, stated that as long as the primary access was off of Windwood Circle, that would pose no problems. PCMIN3/18/91 -6- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNING COI.~lS8~ON M~NUTES MARCH ~8, ~99L OARY KOONTZ offered moving the driveway off of Solano further East. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF summarized the concerns that had been addressed: * That the street improvements and the signal installation be tied together. Move the two car ports along the south easterly property line and increase landscape buffering along the eastern property line. * Move the access off of Solano Way further down nearer the easterly property line. Additional condition requiring a detailed landscape plan showing dense screening and buffering along the easterly property line be submitted to the Planning Department prior to issuance of building permit. GARY KOONTZ expressed the applicant's concurrence to these requirements. COMMISSIONER FORD moved to close the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 91-(next) approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 23316, Amendment No. 2; based on the. analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented by staff including the modifications by the Planning Commission, seconded by COMMISSIONER FAHEY. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hoagland ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF declared a recess at 7:40 P.M. reconvened at 7:50 P.M. The meeting PCMIN3/18/91 -7- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH ~8, L99~ 5. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 5~ REVISED VESTING TENTATIVE TINCT I~P NO. 2326?; AND VESTING TENTATIVE TI~CT I~,P NO. 2686~ Proposal for Change of Zone for 221.2 Acres from R-R to R-3, R-4, R-5; Revised vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 23267 for the development of 601 residential lots; and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 26861 to allow for 147 detached condominium development. Located on Highway 79 between Pala Road and Margarita Road. RICHARD AYALA presented the staff report. Staff amended the Conditions of Approval as follows: Page 39, Condition No. 61 delete "by Assessment District 159"; Page 40, C-3 delete the last sentence starting with "Based on the addendum letter"; Page 41, D-3 delete last sentence starting with "This developer"; delete heading "D" and re-number D) 1-7 as C) 5-11. Staff also presented Conditions of Approval from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Commission. These conditions had been received by staff prior to the start of the meeting. Staff advised the Commission that the applicant had been presented with these Conditions. opened the public hearing at 8:05 P.M. kLEXk~DER URQU~%RT, Crosby Mead Benton & Associates, 5650 E1 Camino Real, Suite 200, Carlsbad, presented the project and provided some background to the Commission about the proposal. R~Y CASEY, Presley of San Diego, 12120 Via Milano, San Diego, also provided a history of the project and answered various questions by the Commission. LETTIE BOGGS, Temecula Valley Unified School District, advised the Commission that school officials were currently negotiating with the developer and working in good faith towards mitigation for schools. COMMISSIONER FORD expressed a concern that the Homeowners Association had been removed from the project, that the Parks Department was willing to maintain properties inside the project that are of no benefit to the outlying areas, and the lay-out of the parks. COF~ISSIONER FAHEY stated that she was concerned about whether there was a required dedication of the park or PCMIN3/18/91 -8- MARCH 21, 1991 PL~qNIN~ COE~IBSION ~INUTE$ IO, RCH L8, L99~ whether the City was accepting it, and who was going to maintain the property if the City does not accept the dedication since the requirement for a Homeowner's Association has been dropped. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND expressed a concern that the City was undertaking a tremendous liability with the maintenance of the parks. He added that he would like to hear from the parks and recreation department on this issue. CHAIRMAN CHINI~EFF expressed his concern for the maintenance of the open space as well as the lay-out of the R-3 zoning. He suggested that staff may want to spend some more time with the applicant, particularily in the area of the R-3 zoning. COMMISSIONER FAHEY concurred with Chairman Chiniaeff's comments on the R-3 zoning and suggested that staff might want to work with the applicant on finding some more open spaces within that zoning. COMMISSIONER HOA~LAND stated that he liked the proposal of the R-3 zone as opposed to what was previously proposed; however, he felt that they could work on the lay-out. CHAIRMAN CHINI&EFF asked the applicant if they would be willing to go back to staff and work on the lay-out of the R-3 zoning. RAY CASEY stated that they would be willing to go to staff on the R-3 zoning; however, they would like to have approval on the other items presented. GARY THORNHILL stated that staff also had concerns regarding the R-3 zoning and agreed with the Commissions comments; however, staff felt that the amount of common open area in this zone was not adequate. He added that the applicant did not meet the ordinance requirements in terms of the square footage of the floor area of the units. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF requested that the City Attorney give some direction on the ordinance issue. He added that the Commission was requesting clear explanation of the Conditions of Approval imposed by the Parks and Recreation Department. PCMIN3/18/91 -9- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNIN~ COl(MISSION ~INUTES MARCH 18, 1991 COMI(ISSIONER FAHEY moved to Continue the public hearing and Continue Change of Zone No. 5; Revised Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 23267; and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 26861 to the regular Planning Commission meeting of April 1, 1991, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOA~LAND. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY confirmed that the Commission wanted the City Attorney to research the code requirement for the square footages in the R-3 zone. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND excused himself at 9:00 P.M. due to illness. 6. CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 5621; AND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 219, AMENDMENT NO. i 6.1 Proposal to amend the boundaries and Land Use Designation of Planning Areas 1, 2, 5, and 6 of the Meadows Specific Plan. Located on the North Side of Highway 79, between Margarita Road and Butterfield Stage Road. OLIVER MUJICA presented the staff report. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 9:05 P.M. BARRY BURNELL, planning consultant,.representing Bedford Properties, clarified that no changes were being made to the zoning standards within the project. He also stated that the two multi-family sites were originally approved 1) at twelve to the acre and 1) at seventeen to the acre and that they are now proposing 2) at fifteen to the acre. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned the additional access point that the applicant indicated off of Highway 79 in Plan Area 1. BARRY BURNELL advised that the applicant would be proposing this to Cal-Trans. OLIVER MUJICA added that staff had left it open for the applicant to pursue the additional access with Cal-Trans. PCMIN3/18/91 -10- MARCH 21, 1991 PLP~'N~N~ COI~.~SS10N H~NUTES MARCH 18, 1991 KEITH McCAAN, JR., 43121 Margarita Road, Temecula, was addressing the Commission on behalf of Mrs. Juliet Bousen who resides at 44060 Margarita, Temecula (Mr. McCaan indicated on the map, that she is located at the two outer parcels on Margarita at DePortola and one on the South). He expressed that Mrs. Bousen supported the proposed development; however, she would request that her land be re-zoned for retail/commercial use. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF advised Mr. McCaan that the re-zone was not part of the specific plan and was not on the agenda and therefore could not be addressed. He advised Mr. McCaan to submit a zone change application to the Planning Department and it would come before the Commission and at that time they would address all the facts. HARY THORNHILL added that staff would be willing to sit down and talk to the property owner and give their opinion in terms of the appropriateness of those properties relative to the requested zoning. DON RHO~DES, 31625 DePortola Road, Temecula, opposed any allotment of land being proposed for multi-family housing and future development of apartments in the City. He also opposed the changing of the original specific land use plan approved by the County of Riverside, until an adequate proposal for drainage can be agreed upon. He added that he felt that an underground storm drain should be placed from Pio Pico and Margarita Road through to Highway 79 and on to the Temecula Creek. IRIS ABERNATHY, 43980 Margarita Road, Temecula, owns a parcel of land on the north side of DePortola and east side of Margarita and opposed high density housing in this part of Temecula. BARRY BURNELL stated that the number of multi-family units was changing by a small number; however, they were moving the multi-family units away from Ms. Abernathy and Ms. Bousen's properties. He added that this project has been conditioned to build storm drain structures to convey the water flows from this project and other areas all the way through to Highway 79. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF advised the individuals who opposed the multi-family housing that any high density housing would have to come back to the Commission for approval. PCMIN3/18/91 -11- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNING CONNISSION MINUTES N~RCH 18, 1991 CO~fi~ISSIONER FAHEY moved to close the public hearing at 9:30 P.M. and Recommended Adoption of Negative Declaration for Change of Zone No. 5621 and Specific Plan No. 219, Amendment No. 1; and Adopt Resolution No. 91-(next) recommending approval of Change of Zone No. 5621 and Specific Plan No. 219, Amendment No. 1, seconded by COMI4ISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland GARY THORNHILL advised the Commission that the applicant was protesting two conditions imposed on Items 7 thru 10 and requested that these items be continued. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF indicated that he would have to step down on these four items due to a conflict of interest. Assistant City Attorney JOHN CAVANAUGH advised that the Commission should continue these four items off calendar. 7. TENTATIVE PAHCEL HAP NO. 25418 7.1 Proposal to subdivide 40.7 acres into 5 commercial lots and 9 open space parcels, within Planning Area No. 1 of the Meadows Specific Plan. Located northeast of Highway 79 and Margarita Road. COI~ISSIONER FAHEY moved to Continue Tentative Parcel Map No. 25418 off calendar and re-notice the public hearing, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland PCMIN3/18/91 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24182 8.1 Proposal to subdivide 136.2 acres into 443 residential lots; 17 open space parcels; and 4 multi-family residential lots, within Areas 2, 3, and 4 of the Meadows -12- MARCH 21, 1991 PLi~NN~N~ COI~ISSION HINUTE8 I~%RCH ~8, 1991 Specific Plan. Located on the northwest corner of Highway 79 and Butterfield Stage Road. COl.~I88IONER FAHEY moved to Continue Tentative Tract Map No. 24182 off calendar and re-notice the public hearing, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland 9. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24183 9.1 Proposal to subdivide 48.8 acres into 155 single family residential lots; 3 open space parcels; and 1 park (1.6 acres), within planning area No. 5 of the Meadows Specific Plan. Located north of Highway 79, between Margarita and Butterfield Stage Road. COMMISSIONER FAHEY moved to Continue Tentative Tract Map No. 24183 off calendar and re-notice the public hearing, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland 10. TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 25417 10.1 Proposal to subdivide 41.2 acres into 6 multi-family residential lots and 2 open space parcels, within Planning Area No. 6 of the Meadows Specific Plan. Located northeast of Highway 79, and Margarita Road. COMMISSIONER FORD moved to Continue Tentative Tract Map No. 25417 off calendar and re-notice the public hearing, seconded by COMMISSIONER FAHEY. PCMIN3/18/91 -13- MARCH 21, 1991 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: MARCH 18, 1991 Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff None Blair, Hoagland PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT GARY THORNHILL advised the Commission of the following: * Business cards will be ordered for the Commissioners. County project for ridge-line development went before the City Council. Council has requested some interim guidelines for ridge-line projects. * Hoping to make a General Plan consultant selection 3/19/91. After several meetings with water districts, staff will be preparing draft conditions of approval that provide for deferment of landscaping, as well as policies for existing approved projects. COMMISSION DISCUSSION CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF stated that he would like to see each item separately on the agenda instead of one item with numerous approvals. MIKE GRAY with the County Fire Department stated that when reviewing these projects, conditioning for maintenance by Homeowner Associations would be controlled more easily by the Fire Department than having them maintained by the City. COMMISSIONER FAHEY requested that staff ensure a Parks and Recreation representative is present to answer questions by the Commission. PCMIN3/18/91 -14- MARCH 21, 1991 PLJ~'NING COMMISSION MINUTES I~,RCH ~8, ~99~ OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONER FAHEY moved to adjourn at 9:45 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held Monday, April 1, 1991, 6:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula. D~~'~H ~AEFF, ~~ INI gecretary PCMIN3/18/91 -15- MARCH 21, 1991