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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071591 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD JULY 15, 1991 A regular meeting of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California at 6:06 PM, Chairman Dennis Chiniaeff presiding. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Chiniaeff, Fahey, Ford, Hoagland None Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Deputy City Engineer Doug Stewart and City Clerk June Greek. PUBLIC COMMENT Basil Tallent, 30680 Santiago Road addressed the commission regarding the need to resolve a lot line adjustment for his property. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2 Approval of Agenda Planning Director Gary Thornhill advised that due to inability of the Parks and Recreation staff to attend this meeting, he would recommend continuing item number 4, a discussion of the Quimby Act to the meeting of August 19, 1991. He also recommended continuing item number 9 to the meeting of August 5, 1991. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve the agenda as amended by the Planning Director. The motion was unanimously carried. Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Ford to table consideration of the minutes because the commission did not have sufficient time to properly review them. He asked that they be placed on the next agenda for approval. The motion was unanimously carried. 2/PCMins/071591 3 Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to nominate Commissioner John Hoagland for the office of Chairperson. Commissioner Ford placed the name of Commissioner Chiniaeff in nomination. Commissioner Chiniaeff declined the nomination. The motion was unanimously carried. Chairman Hoagland entertained nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson. It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Blair to nominate Commissioner Linda Fahey to the office of Vice Chairperson. The motion was unanimously carried. Quimby Act Continued to the meeting of August 19, 1991. ChanQe of Zone No. 17 and First Extension of Time VestinQ Tentative Tract MaD No. 23125 The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino. Commissioner Chiniaeff questioned the maximum height of the slopes proposed and asked who would have maintenance responsibility for these slopes. Staff advised that the slopes range from 30 to 60 feet and that ultimate maintenance responsibility has not been determined. Commissioner Ford expressed concern with the lack of information regarding the parks dedications proposed. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:22 PM. Dave James, representing Ranpac Engineering, 24727 Enterprise Circle West, representing the applicant stated that the applicant agrees with the conditions of approval and advised that the map is conditioned to allow for the Quimby fees to be negotiated at the time the design development guidelines are addressed prior to recordation of the final map. Commissioner Chiniaeff again outlined his concerns regarding the maintenance of the slopes which are shown to be on private residential parcels. Planning Director Thornhill suggested that a homeowners association be required for this purpose. Mike Gray, Riverside County Fire Department, stated that the County's slope maintenance program is very difficult to administer where individual private parcels are involved. He advised that in some instances the problems have been unsolvable. 2/PCMin$/071591 In response to a question from Commissioner Fahey, Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh advised that if a homeowners association is in place and is given the responsibility to properly maintain the slopes, the association should require that an easement be granted which allows them access to the private property. It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Blair to continue the public hearing on this matter to the meeting of August 19, 1991, with direction given to staff to 1) work with the developer on the design with the goal of reducing the severe slopes, 2) to condition the project to require a homeowners association, and 3) to work with the Community Services Department on the matter of slopes dedications and the acceptability of the proposed park site. The motion was unanimously carried. ADoeel No. 15 Steve Jiannino presented the staff report outlining the proposed sign location above the roof of the adjoining suite. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:45 PM. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to close the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM and to adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-68 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING APPEAL NO. 15, ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLAN NO. 91 , TO INSTALL AN APPROXIMATELY 111 SQUARE FOOT SIGN ABOVE AN EXISTING ROOF LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND OVERLAND DRIVE AND KNOWN AS 27425 JEFFERSON AVENUE. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 7 ChanQe of Zone 16 The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:51 PM. 2/PCMins/071591 Edward J. Nagee, representing the applicant spoke in favor of the approval and advised that the proposed use is a family style restaurant. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to close the public hearing at 6:53 PM and to: 7.1 Adopt a negative declaration for Change of Zone No. 1 6; and 7.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-69 A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 16 CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-R TO C-P-S ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 27628 JEFFERSON AVENUE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 910-130-026 The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 2/PCMins/071591 Plot Plan No. 225 The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino. He responded to a question from Commissioner Blair stating the use proposed is warehousing of both furniture and carpet. Commissioner Chiniaeff express concern with the parking ratios allowed, particularly if the use should change in the future. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:03 PM. Carl Los, 840 Columbia Avenue, Brae, the architect representing the owner, explained that the use will be for a developer's showroom. Commissioner Blair questioned if the existing parking ordinance could be amended. Planning Director Thornhill advised that it is likely the existing ordinance will be scrapped when the general plan is developed. It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to close the Public Hearing at 7:04 PM and; 4 8.1 8.2 Adopt a negative declaration; Adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. 91-70 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. 225 TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO STORY WAREHOUSE WITH SALES/DISPLAY AREA LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 380 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHERLY INTERSECTION OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH AND WINCHESTER ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 909-281- 004. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Parcel MaD No. 25059 Minor Chanae No. 1 Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:08 PM. There were no speakers in favor or in opposition. It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 5, 1991. The motion was unanimously carried. 10 Directional Sign Ordinance The staff report was introduced by Steve Jiannino. Planning Director Gary Thornhill advised the Commission that the staff recommends this program to help alleviate the proliferation of paper directional signs which are placed on all of the major city streets. Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:14 PM Mike Wilson, owner of Temeka Signs, spoke favor of the City's adopting this type of program. 2/PCMins/0? 1591 5 Frank Gootrad, 28765 single Oak Drive, president of Temecula Homebuilders Association, spoke in favor of the program and outline several concerns the homebuilders association has regarding the interpretation of the "immediate vicinity of street intersection" and the suggested penalties for violations of the ordinance. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the maximum allowed signs be established for each subdivision rather than limiting them to only two signs. He also stated he would like to see some public directories included such as to libraries, City Hall, etc. Commissioner Ford agreed that the number of locations should be dictated by the need to direct traffic to the projects. He also stated the definition of intersection should be clarified. It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Ford to refer this to staff to address the concerns addressed by the Commission and to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 19, 1991. The motion was unanimously carried. 11 Temporary Outdoor Activities Ordinance It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to continue the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 5, 1991. The motion was unanimously carried. PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT Planning Director Gary Thornhill reported that a joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, July 22, 1991, at 7:00 PM to be held in the Performing Arts Room at the Temecula Valley High School. The purpose of this meeting will be to conduct a general plan workshop. He also reported that it is staff's intention to begin working on an interim sign ordinance and that the City is actively recruiting for permanent, full-time Planning staff. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff, to adjourn the meeting at 7:44 PM, to a joint meeting to be held on Monday, July 22, 1991 at 7:00 PM at the Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, CA 92390. The motion was unanimously carr,~~, ~, ~ hn Hoagl~nd, Chair~'n ATTEST: Gary~~ornhill, Secretary 2/PCMins/071591 6