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HomeMy WebLinkAbout022591 PC Special Meeting MinutesMINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECUL~ PLANNING COMMISSION HELD FEBRUARY 25v 1991 A special meeting of the city of Temecula Planning Commission was held Monday, February 25, 1991, 6:00, at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Dennis Chiniaeff. PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey 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 None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES 1.1 Approve the minutes of January 28, 1991. COMMISSIONER FORD amended the minutes of January 28, 1991, on page 9, 5th paragraph, Commissioner Hoagland's motion modified to include "re-notice the public hearing". COMMISSIONER HOA~LAND moved to approve the minutes of January 28, 1991 as amended, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff None Blair, Fahey PCMIN2/25/91 -1- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 1.2 Approve the minutes of February 4, 1991. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to approve the minutes of February 4, 1991 as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff None Blair, Fahey GARY THORNHILL advised Chairman Chiniaeff that Commissioner Fahey had notified him that she would be on vacation and would not be in attendance to the February 25, 1991 Planning Commission meeting. COMMISSIONER BLAIR arrived at 6:10 P.M. NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2. PLANNING AND ENGINEERING UPDATE GARY THORNHILL gave a brief presentation of the Development Activity Review for the past year that was presented to the City Council. Mr. Thornhill highlighted the following areas: - Active Land Use Cases as of January 1991 - 1990 Hearing Activity - Land Use Cases Processed - April 1990 thru December 1990 - Monthly Case Load Activity - April 1990 thru December 1990 Mr. Thornhill also reviewed the following goals and priorities of the Planning Department: - Old Town Study - Calle Medusa/Nicolas Road Study - Ordinances: Antenna, Balloon Signs, Billboards, Adult Businesses - Interim Design Guidelines - Data Base and GIS System for the City - Existing Parking Standards - Public Facility Fees PCMIN2/25/91 -2- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMM'rSSTON HTNUTE8 FEBRUARY 25, 1991 DOUG STEWART gave a brief up-date of the Engineering Department activity as follows: - Comparison of Plan Check Volumes for August 29, 1990 and December 5, 1990 - Plan Check Efficiency - Plan Check Distribution - Inspection Activity - September 1990 thru December 1990 - Transportation/Engineering Department Activity - September 1990 thru December 1990 3. PARCEL MERGER #1 (PLOT PLAN #1) 3.1 Proposal for Summary Vacation of Access and Sewer Easement. Located on the west side of Ynez Road, south of Winchester Road. DOUG STEWART provided the staff report. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to approve staff's recommendation and Adopt Resolution 91-/next) finding that the summary vacation of the sewer and access easement is consistent with the General Plan presently being developed by the City of Temecula, and that there is no likelihood of substantial detriment to the General Plan if the vacation ultimately is inconsistent with the final plan adopted by the City, seconded by COMMISSIONER BLAIR. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 4. TRACT NO. 23371 4.1 Proposal for Summary Vacation of Storm Drain, Drainage Flowage and Road Easements. Generally located on the west side of Meadow Parkway (formerly Kaiser Parkway) East of Margarita Road, South of South General Kearny Road (alignment). DOUG STEWART provided the staff report. PCMIN2/25/91 -3- 2/26/91 PLP~NNING COl(MISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 COMMISSIONER HOAGLliND moved to approve staff's recommendation and Adopt Resolution 91-(next) finding that the summary vacation of the Storm Drain, Drainage Flowage and Road Easements are consistent with the General Plan presently being developed by the City of Temecula, and that there is no likelihood of substantial detriment to the General Plan if the vacation is ultimately found to be inconsistent with the final plan adopted by the City, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff · NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5. PLOT PLAN NO. 138 5.1 Proposal for Revised Permit for a Portable Classroom. Located on the south corner of Mercedes and Third Streets. OLIVER MUJICA provided the staff report. He reminded the Commission that this item had been continued from the meeting of February 4. He advised the Commission that the Old Town Architectural Committee met with the applicant on February 11, 1991 and determined that the improvements were satisfactory. He added that the Committee did not wish to make a formal recommendation to retain the building due to it's modular status; however, the applicant and the Committee did agree to put a 5 year approval period on the project and after the fifth year the applicant would have three options to remove the modular, replace it with a permanent structure or come back to the Committee. COMMISSIONER FORD reminded staff that at the previous hearing he had requested that the applicant re-locate the trash bins from the street site, which had not been addressed in the staff report. CHAIRF~iN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 6:30 P.M. L~RRY !~%RKHAH, Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, Temecula, representing the applicant, concurred with conditions as presented by staff. He stated that a enclosure had been built for the trash bins. PCMIN2/25/91 -4- 2/26/91 PLi%NNING COI~ISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 CHRISTINE MCCUSKER, 29170 Via Norte, Temecula, applicant, confirmed that a enclosed slab area existed on the property to contain the trash bins. LLOYD SEVER, 30105 Cabrillo Avenue, Temecula, spoke in favor of the project; however, expressed a concern that the applicant was paying their fair share of development fees. He also questioned the comments from the Old Town Architectural Committee. CHAIItMANCHINIAEFF advised that the Old TownArchitectural Committee had sent a letter stating that they will not take a stand on this issue. GARY THORNHILL advised Mr. Sever that the applicant's were paying all fees that were required for their project. DOUG STEWART modified Condition No. 19 as follows: "The developer shall receive written clearance from the following agency as determined by the City Engineer or his designee:". Mr. Stewart also advised that on Page 13 of the Conditions of Approval, under Engineering Department, "Prior to Issuance Of Grading Permits" should read "Building Permits". CHAIRHANCHINIAEFF stated that the modular unit is similar to what had previously been approved and should the Commission approve this project, they were not overlooking the findings of the Old Town Architectural Committee. TONY ELMO, Building and Safety Department, advised the Commission that the applicant has worked very closely with the department in resolving this matter and he added that they will continue to move rapidly to get the conditions of approval completed. He added that they department had not authorized occupancy of the unit. COMMISSIONER BLAIR moved to close the public hearing at 6:50 P.M. and Adopt Resolution 91-(next) approving Plot Plan No. 138, Revised Plot Plan No. 9683, based on the findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as modified by staff and an an additional condition requiring that the trash bins be located off-street and enclosed, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND amended with the addition of k) under Findingsby staff, that approval of the modular building is consistent with other buildings already approved on the site, and is PCMIN2/25/91 -5- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMIBSION MINUTES FEBRUARY Z5o 1991 no way intended to set a precedent to exclude historical architectural theme of the Temecula Old Town area. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 6. TENTATIVE l~%P 1997Z-4 (MINOR CHANGE NO. 6.1 Proposal to revise architectural floor plans, elevations and plotting of housing. Located south of Pala Road, West of Via Gilberto. OLIVER MUJICA provided the staff report. CHAI~ CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 6:50 P.M. ROBERT KEMBLE, Robert Bein, William Frost & Associates, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Temecula, representing the applicant, expressed concurrence with the recommendations by staff. AL CURIEL, 31194 Comotillo Court, Temecula, spoke in favor of the project. He expressed a desire to see more park areas and tot lots in this part of Temecula and suggested that a survey may need to be done by the City. GARY KING, from the Community Services District, advised the Commission of the proposed park plan and stated that the applicant had exceeded what the city had requested in park space. He added that the park areas would be dedicated to the City after construction by the developer. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF indicated that he felt consistent roof materials for the area should be used. JOHN FULLBRIGHT, Kaufman & Broad, 3730 Via Las Villas, Carlsbad, applicant, addressed some of the Commission's concerns regarding the dedication of the park areas. Mr. Fullbright added that in interviewing previous customers, they expressed a desire to have more options other than the stucco with tile roof. He added that the asphalt single that they were proposing to use was of very good quality. PCMIN2/25/91 -6- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 COMMISSIONER BLAIR moved to close the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. and AdoDt Resolution 91-(next) approving Tract Map No. 19872-4, Minor Change No. 2, based on the analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented by staff and with the additional incorporation in the motion that the shingles be a concrete shingle generally of a flat nature and that is consistent with the architectural nature, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 7. PLOT PLAN 10579 - REVISION NO' I 7.1 Proposal for a restaurant in an existing hotel to be o opened to the public. Located at the southwest corner corner of Rancho California Road and Ynez Road. STEVE JIANNINO provided the staff report. He indicated that staff was recommending deletion of proposed Sign "C" as well as one Sign "B". He advised that the applicant had agreed to the removal of one Sign "B"; however, still wanted to keep Sign "C" at the proposed location. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned the posting of a small directional sign indicating the entrance at the corner of Ynez and Rancho Highlands Drive. JOHN CAVANAUGH advised the Commission that under Ordinance 348, only one (1) sign per parcel is allowable and the applicant is requesting more signs than what they are entitled to under the Ordinance. He advised that the Commission could approve a small directional sign off of Ynez Road. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. RUSSELL RUMANSOFF, Herron and Rumansoff, 530 St. Johns Place, Hemet, representing the applicant, concurred with the Conditions of Approval as presented by staff. He stated that approaching the hotel from different directions on Rancho California it was hard to see the building sign and felt that Sign "C" was necessary for informational and directional purposes. Mr. Rumansoff PCMIN2/25/91 -7- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 added that under the Ordinance you could have one sign per parcel; however, the proposed Sign "C" was on a separate vacant parcel. JONATHAN WINSLOW, Doubletree Hotel, offered to answer any questions of the Commission. COMMISSIONER FORD commented that he thought the freeway monument sign was very large in appearance and questioned if the applicant would consider additional landscaping around the base of the sign. MR. RUMANSOFF concurred with Commissioner Ford's recommendation. GARY THORNHILL stated that staff would generally request the additional landscaping. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to close the public hearing at 7:25 P.M. and Approve Administrative Plot Plan No. 24 with the deletion of Sign "C" and one Sign "B" and AdoDt Resolution 91-(next) approving Revision No. 2 to Plot Plan No. 10579 based on the findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented by Staff including the discussion about increasing the landscaping around the base of the freeway monument sign, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD.. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 8. EXTENSION OF TIME TENTATIVE TRACT 22627 8.1 Proposal for first extension of time. Project located North of Nicholas Road and East of General Kearny Road. OLIVER MUJICA provided the staff report. He advised the Commission that staff recommended modifying Condition No. 18 by deleting "which may include obtaining a letter of map revision from FEMA." DOUG STEWART advised the Commission that Condition No. 8 would be modified as follows: "The developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies as PCMIN2/25/91 -8- 2/26/91 PL]%NNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY ZS, 1991 determined necessary by the City Engineer or his designee:". GARY THORNHILL advised of the following modifications to the Conditions of Approval: Condition No. 2 and Condition No. 5 are a duplication, Condition No. 5 deleted and Condition No. 2 revised to read, "The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Director verification that Section 10.35 Ordinance No. 460 has been satisfied regarding payment of parks and recreation fees in accordance with Section 10.35 of Ordinance No. 460. Verification shall be submitted prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy."; Condition No. 21 revised to read, "Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy the developer shall pay either (1) a public facility mitigation fee for road improvements and public facilities imposed upon the property or project, including that for traffic and public facility mitigation as required under the EIR/Negative Declaration for the project, in the amount in effect at the time of payment of the fee; or, (2) the current development mitigation fee with the applicable Regional Statistical Area as set forth in Ordinance No. 659, whichever is less at the time of payment." CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 7:35 P.M. JOHN ABLE, 106 Sweetwood Court, Riverside, representing the applicant expressed concurrence with the Conditions of Approval as modified. Mr. Able questioned the wording in Condition No. 18. DOUG STEWART explained staff's revision to that Condition which addressed his concern. Mr. Able suggested the wording "prior to the approval of any plans be deleted" because all the plans had been approved. Staff concurred. COMMISSIONER FORD moved to close the public hearing at 7:40 P.M. and ADDrove the First Extension of Time for Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 22627 based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval with revision of Condition No. 2, No. 18 and No. 21 and deletion of Condition No. 5 as directed by staff, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey PCMIN2/25/91 -9- 2/26/91 PL~TN~N~ CONN~SS~ON N~NUTES FEBRUARY 25, ~99~ ¢~AIRMAN CHINIAEFF declared a recess at 7:50 P.M. reconvened at 7:55 P.M. The meeting 9. PLOT PLAN #266 9.1 Proposal to construct a 2,742 square foot service station with 3,000 square foot canopy area. Located at the northeast corner of Solana Way and Ynez Road. STEVE JIANNINO provided the staff report. Mr. Jiannino advised the Commission of the following revisions to the Conditions of Approval: delete Condition No. 43; amend Condition No. 31 to read "as determined by the City Engineer or his designee:". O]%RY THORNHILL commented briefly on the cooperation of the applicant to work with staff and present a very good project. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND expressed a concern for the traffic access discussed under Finding 8 of the staff report. STEVE JIANNINO advised that a traffic study had been performed and that the plans were for a raised median on Ynez with Right-In and Right-Out only access. DOUG STEWART confirmed Mr. Jiannino's comments. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 8:00 P.M. SANDY FINN, Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, Temecula, representing the applicant, concurred with the Conditions of Approval as presented by staff. LARRY MARKHAM, Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, Temecula, advised the Commission that the concerns expressed relative to the access were an on-going action with CSD. He added that the property owners along Ynez Road were not ready to fully relinquish left-turn access into the project. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF questioned staff if they felt it was necessary to not allow left turn access from south bound Ynez traffic into this project. DOU~ STEWART stated that it was the position of the Design Engineer for the Mello-Roos district as well as the City Engineer, that there be no left hand access to the PCMIN2/25/91 -10- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION HINUTES FEBRUARY 25, L99L project. He added that there were presently ongoing discussions with the property owners; however, a final decision has not been reached. C~AIRMA~ CHINIAEFF questioned if the City Council would make the final determination on this issue. JO~ CAVANAUGH advised that the City Council would make the final decision; however, the Commission as an advising body will make recommendations on this issue which will influence the City Council's ultimate decision. DOUG STEWART added that staff's recommendations were based on what they felt was good engineering judgement and what staff was recommending to be built by the Mello-Roos district. COMMISSIONER FORD stated that the Commission has expressed a concern for the traffic on Ynez Road and supports staff's recommendation. He added that based on future developments and the City Council's wishes, they may want want to look at left turn movement that is compatible with what staff is recommending for the entire corridor. COMMISSIONER HOA~LA~D concurred with Commissioner Ford's comments and added that he felt it did not make sense to have a free left hand turn this close to the intersection. COMMISSIONER BLAIR moved to close the public hearing at 8:05 P.M. and recommend that the City Council Adopt the Negative Declaration for Plot Plan No. 166 and Adopt Resolution No. 91-(next) approving Plot Plan No. 166, based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as modified by staff, seconded by COMMISSIONER HOA~LAI~D. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey · 0. TENTATIVE PARCEL F, AP Z3335 · 0.~ Proposal for first extension of time. Project located North of Junction of Winchester Road and Ynez Road. PCMIN2/25/91 -11- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 JOHN CAVANAUGH advised that the decision by the Commission would be a recommendation to the city Council. STEVE JI~NNINO provided the staff report. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 8:15 P.M. GREG ERICKSON, Bedford Properties, Single Oak Drive, Temecula, representing the applicant, gave a brief presentation on what type of tenants are proposed for this project. He also discussed access of the project. Mr. Erickson presented Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh a letter from Bedford Properties protesting Condition of Approval No. 16. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to close the public hearing at 8:20 P.M. and Adopt Resolution 91-(next) recommending that the City Council approve Tentative Parcel Map 23335 based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as presented by staff. 11. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 26664 11.1 Proposal for a 21 parcel Planned Industrial Land Division on the Site of previously approve Plot Plan 11604. Located at the southeasterly corner of Business Park Drive and Rancho Way. GARY THORNHILL advised that this item would be continued off calendar. 12. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 91-1 12.1 Proposal to provide a Time Extension Procedure for Plot Plan approvals to be consistent with Conditional Use Permits city wide. STEVE JIANNINO provided the staff report. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to Adopt Resolution 91- (next) recommending to the City Council approval of Ordinance Amendment 91-1 providing an Extension of Time for Plot Plans based on the analysis and findings contained in the staff report, seconded by COMMISSIONER FORD. PCMIN2/25/91 -12- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF verified that the time extension would be two years with a one year extension and expressed a concern that this may be giving the applicant to much time. JOHN CAVANAUGH advised Chairman Chiniaeff that there must be a showing of substantial construction before the Commission would entertain an extension. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF requested that Commissioner Hoagland withdraw his motion to open the public hearing. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND withdrew his motion, COMMISSIONER FORD concurred. CHAIRMAN CHINIAEFF opened the public hearing at 8:30 P.M. LARRY MARKHAM, Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, Temecula, suggested that the Commission may want to address the water restrictions that are presently being considered. He stated that based on the proposed restrictions, two years on a time extension would not be a very long period of time. COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND moved to close the public hearing at 8:30 ~.M. and AdoDt Resolution 91-(next) recommending to the City Council approval of Ordinance Amendment 91-1 providing an Extension of Time for Plot Plans based on the analysis and findings contained in the Staff Report. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 13. PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT GARY THORNHILL advised the Commission of the following: Meeting with Eastern Municipal Water District and proposed meeting with Rancho California Water District to discuss landscape conditions. * Possibility of an upcoming joint city Council and Planning Commission meeting. PCMIN2/25/91 -13- 2/26/91 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, X991 * Candidates have been granted an additional week to get their proposals in. Will be presented to the selection committee and a decision will be made within a week. 14. PLANNING COI~I(ISSION DISCUSSION None 15. OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT COMMISSIONER BLAIR moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M., COMMISSIONER HOAGLAND seconded. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on Monday, March 4, 1991, 6:00 P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. , Dennis Chiniaef~ PCMIN2/25/91 -14- 2/26/9~