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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091597 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 15, 1997 CAIJ. TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular session at 6:01 P.M., on Monday, September 15, 1997, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CAIJ. Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Soltysiak, and Acting Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: Chairwoman Fahey. Also Present: Senior Planner Hogan, Principal Engineer Parks, Attorney Estrada, Project Planner Donahoe, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PURLIC COMMF. NT~q None. COMMISSION BUSINF. qS 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the Agenda as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). R:~PLANCO~S\1997L0-15-87.WPD 11/19f97 vgw 2 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Aupnst 18 and Autnlst 9.5, 1997 Commissioner Miller requested that page 5 of the August 18, 1997, minutes be corrected to accurately reflect his abstention with regard to PA97-0174. Commissioner Slaven requested that page 5, paragraph 1, be amended as follows: "Mr. Esbensen relayed an unwillingness to redesign ..." MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the August 18, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absenO. Commissioner Miller requested that page 9, paragraph 1, of the August 25, 1997, minutes be amended as follows: "that if the coating material used on the exterior surface of the front wall fails to eliminate ..."; and that on page 12, paragraph 9, the words "Town Center" be added. Commissioner Soltysiak noted, with regard to Agenda Item No. 5, there was a general discussion as to whether the applicant stepped the retaining wall as required and that the applicant agreed to readdress the issue. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the August 25, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). 3. DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDATE As per written material of record, no additional comments. PUBLIC HEARING 1TEMS 4. PLANNING APPI.ICATION NO. PA97-09.35 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) Planning Commition consideration of a request to construct and operate a three-story, 43,654 square foot, 90-unit hotel with swimminE pool, and to erect a free-standing freeway-oriented sign measuring 12 feet in width and a height of 45 feet. RECOMMENDATION To adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. 97-0235; To adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. 97-0235; R:~PLANCOMMXMINUTES\1997~9-15-87.WPD 11/19/97vgw 3 To adopt Resolution No. 97-023 approving Planning Application No. 97-0235 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval; To direct staff to approve a freestanding freeway-oriented sign for Temecula Valley Inn measuring 27 feet in height, located on the west side of Interstate 15, at the southeast corner of the subject property. Project Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (of record); apprised the Commissioners that staff had received one call with regard to the potential noise impact from the air conditioning units to which she noted that it would be staff's opinion that given the proximity of the proposed hotel to the 1-15, Jefferson Avenue, and the future Overland crossing, the air conditioning units will pose no noise problem. By way of overheads, Project Planner Donahoe referenced the two flag tests completed with regard to the proposed 45' high sign, noting that staff recommends a sign no higher than 30' which would permit ample visibility for northbound freeway traffic and as well would permit maturing of existing shrubbery. Ms. Donahoe also noted that the recommended 30' high sign would be consistent with existing neighboring signs at Wendy's and In-'N'-Out Burger; that the proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan and Zoning are compatible with the surrounding land uses; and that the proposed architecture would compliment existing buildings along Jefferson Avenue. With regard to recommended conditions of approval from the Police Department, Commissioner Miller noted his opposition with regard to the intent of Condition No. 8 (the address for the location shall be painted on the roof using numbers no less than two feet tall, in a color which contrasts the background). He noted hesitancy to imposing this condition on the project considering the proposed sloped roof. With regard to the proposed FAR of 0.38 (above the target but within the range for the zone), Commissioner Miller expressed no In response to Commissioner Guerriero, Principal Engineer Parks the following 1) that staff does not denote the location of a fire hydrant; 2) the applicant must adhere to a standard which pertains to the placement of fire hydrants; 3) that all arterial highways (such as Jefferson Avenue) must comply with the General Plan to construct raised landscaped medians. Responding to Commissioner Slaven's concern relative to the speed of travel around the hotel as well as the speed of those motorists traversing from Wendy's to the Golden Corral, Project Planner Donahoe indicated that no speed bumps have been proposed. City Engineer Parks noted that staff would not favor conditioning/requiring an applicant to install speed bumps in parking lots because of the potential liability the City could assume. He stated the control of speed, on site, should be the responsibility of the applicant. R:~PLANCOMMXMINLrrES\199~-15 -87.~D 11/19/97 vgw 4 Mr. I.arry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, commended Project Planner Donahoe on a job well done; expressed concurrence with the recommended conditions of approval with the exception of Police Department Condition No. 8 (location of address numbers on the roof); expressed a willingness to reduce the originally requested 45' high sign to 35' high (32' sign and 3' berm), noting that a sign of this height would create better northbound and southbound freeway visibility. Although understanding the intent of the Police Department Condition No. 8, Mr. Markham suggested that the address be placed in the parking lot or in the landscaped Providing clarification with regard to Condition No. 8, Project Planner Donahoe advised that this is a newly imposed condition by the Police Department in order to aid helicopter surveillance. With regard to the proposed FAR of 0.38 (floor area ratio), Mr. Markham advised that a multi-story building such as the one proposed will have a higher FAR than a standard commercial center. Further describing the project, Mr. Markham noted that 100% of the transient occupancy tax generated will go directly to the City and that this tax will not be shared with the County. He stated the proposed air conditioning units are standard in the industry, and that in light of the acoustic generation from the freeway, Jefferson Avenue, and Overland Overpass, he would not envision these units to create a noise impact. Finally that the standards with regard to the placement of fire hydrants will be followed; that the applicant did not intend to construct speed bumps at this time; and that there would be no objection to the median requirement. In response to Commissioner Miller, Mr. Markham advised that decibels are not additive and he voiced no objection to the imposition of a condition to provide an acoustic footprint prior to the issuance of building permits or to limit the project noise level not to exceed the ambient noise level. By way of color tile samples, Mr. Dean Davidson, 28441 Rancho California Road, architect representing the applicant, reviewed the proposed tile (tangerine) as well as two other color tiles, noting that the applicant would voice no objection to either one of the three different tiles. With regard to the grill system, Mr. Davison advised that the functional reason for the grill (tubular steel) is to cover up the air conditioning units protruding from the building and that it also aesthetically breaks the facade and provides detail. With regard to recommended Condition No. 2 (Police Department condition -- applicant shall ensure all tress on the property are kept away from the main building to deter roof accessibility), Mr. Vince Denardo, 28441 Rancho California Road, landscaping architect representing the applicant, noted that palm trees (initially 6' to 8' tall) are being proposed to compliment the Mediterranean architecture and that palm trees are hard to climb and, therefore, would not aid in easy accessibility to the roof. R:~PLANCO~S\1997X9-15-g7.WPD 11/19/97 vgw 5 Following some Commission discussion with regard to possibly amending or deleting Police Department Condition No. 2, Deputy City Attorney Estrada recommended that the condition be deleted versus amended. Commissioner Miller requested that staff further address, with the Police Department, the intent of this condition and its impact on planning projects, specifically those with sloped roofs. Because the proposed structure will be a three-story building, Commissioner Soltysiak expressed no concern regarding to the proposed FAR; concurred with the applicant's request to construct a 35' high sign; and suggested that Police Department Condition No. 8 (placement of address numbers) be amended as follows: "that the address shall be painted on site at an approved location other than the roof ." Commissioner Slaven suggested that the Fire and Police Departments be requested to make a presentation to the Planning Commission providing more detail explanation with regard to newly imposed conditions of approval. Providing additional clarification relative to Condition No. 74 ( Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13'6"). Senior Planner Hogan, in response to Commissioner Guerriero, noted that if speed bumps were constructed, they would probably be placed along the easement, parallel to Jefferson Avenue, and that this location would not interfere with Fire Department accessibility. Considering the damage speed bumps can do to the Fire Department's heavy equipment, Mr. Guerriero suggested that this matter be discussed as well with the Fire Department. Because of the false sense of security pedestrians have in the vicinity of Wendy's and the Golden Corral, Commissioner Slaven explained her suggestion to install speed bumps in order to slow down the traffic which traverses from Wendy's to the Golden Corral. In response to Commissioner Soltysiak, Senior Planner Hogan advised that the Police Department would be apprised of any changes made by the Planning Commission to the recommended conditions of approval and that compliance with these conditions would be coordinated through the Planning Department. With regard to the recently approved Best Western sign, Associate Planner Donahoe advised that this sign (137 square fee0, because of ground the reduction in elevation, was approved at 45' high, noting that this reduction in elevation does not occur at the subject site. Although concurring with the construction of a sign 30' to 35' high, Commissioner Miller relayed his opposition with regard to the calculation of the square footage of a sign. Project Planner Donahoe briefly reviewed the measurements used to determine the square footage of a sign, advising that the proposed sign will be 186 square feet. R:~PLANCOMIVI~MINUTES\ 1997~9-15-87.WPD 11/19/97vgw 6 With regard to the roof tile color, Commissioner Miller expressed his preference for #106 Mission Red Flashed (Lifefile) to which the applicant voiced no objection. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the request as conditioned by staff and deleting and amending the following conditions: Condition No. 2 (applicant shall ensure all trees on the property are kept away from the main building, to deter roof accessibility); Amend 0 Condition No. 8 (Police Department Condition -- the address for the location shall be painted on the roof using numbers no less than 2' tall in a color which contrasts the background) to read as follows: Uthe address for the location shall be painted on site at an approved location other than the roof; Condition No. 11 (the colors and materials used shall conform substantially with Exhibit I [Color and Material Board] or as amended by these conditions) reflecting a change in color tile to Lifetile #106 (Mission Red Flashed) versus #634 (Tangerine); o that the overall height of the proposed sign be reduced to 35'. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote of those present reflected unanimous approval (Chairwoman Fahey absent). PI,ANNING MANAGER'S REPORT In light of Planning Manager Ubnoske's absence, Senior Planner Hogan advised that Planning Manager Ubnoske had requested that this matter be continued to the next meeting. PI,ANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION After some discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission that representatives from the Police and Fire Departments attend a Commission meeting and provide more detailed information with regard to recent newly imposed conditions on specific planning projects. RSPLANCO~S\ 1997~9-1 $-g 7.WPD 11/19/97vgw 7 AB.IOURNMENT At 7:25 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned the Planning Commission meeting to Monday, October 6, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. ey, Chair~an Planning Manager Ubnoske R:WLAN(20~S\1997L0-1 $-87.WPD 11/19/97 vgw ~