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HomeMy WebLinkAbout030794 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, MARCH 7, 1994 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, March 7, 1994, 6:00 P.M., at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Ford. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney, and Recording Secretary Gall Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda Director Thornhill advised the Commission item No, 6 of the agenda will be presented after approval of the minutes. It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the agenda as revised. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Approval of Minutes from the February 7, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the minutes. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: PCMIN03/07/94 -1 - Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford 03/14/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7. 1994 NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 6. Sam Hicks Monument Park Master Plan Proposed Master Plan for Sam Hicks Monument Park that will include a concert stand/gazebo, picnic tables, benches, renovation of an existing church, play equipment, a rose garden, a restroom and other amenities, along with provisions for approximate 22,425 square feet of museum space (to be constructed in three phases). Located at the northeast intersection of Moreno Road and Mercedes Street. Senior Management Analyst Phyllis Ruse presented the staff report. Vince DiDonato of the Alhambra Group, design consultant for the project, provided a slide presentation along with an overview of the proposed project. Chairman Ford asked if staff has discussed the access off of Mercedes with the Fire Department which shares parking at the park site. Mr. DiDonato said he will make sure the Fire Department is made aware of the proposal. 3. Changes In Residential Production Unit Sizes Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. He explained that in the last month, there have been a number of proposals by residential developers requesting approval to downsize previously approved residential subdivisions. Mr. Meyer said this has resulted in several phone calls from concerned property owners regarding the impact these smaller homes may have on their property values. Commissioner Fahey said she feels a more appropriate transition to the smaller unit sizes would be a mix of sizes rather than creating rows of smaller houses adjacent to the larger houses. The following individuals expressed their concerns regarding downsizing. Many of these individuals are residents of the Chardonnay Hills development where thedeveloper is proposing downsizing units and amenities within the project. Many of the concerns related to the potential impact this could have on property values. Ray Serna, 32365 Cercle LaTour, Temecula. Nick Walpert, 41065 Vintage Circle, Temecula. Carl Hoffman, 32202 Placer Belaire, Temecula, asked the residents of the Chardonnay Hills development to understand the developer is trying to make the project a success by putting in homes applicable to todays market. PCMIN03/07/94 -2- 03114/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7, 1994 Kerry ONeal, 32347 Cercle LaTour, Temecula. Nam-Yong Horn, 31467 Sonoma Lane, Temecula, presented a petition opposing the downsizing of units and relocation of the recreational amenities in the Chardonnay Hills development. Jim Horn, 31467 Sonoma Lane, Temecula. Emile Haddad, 100 N. Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, representing Bramalea, explained to the Commission the developer's proposal to downsize the homes, yet to be built within the project. Del Steffen, 32326 Cercle LaTour, Temecula, suggested the Commission address the degree of downsizing and what would be an applicable transition. Director Thornhill asked the Commission to provide their thoughts on this matter and staff will compile the comments from the City Council, the Commission and the community and bring a report back to the Commission. Commissioner Hoagland said he feels the important issues and some of his concerns are as follows: what percentage of lots may be left unbuilt. reductions in the minimum square footage, would rather have a smaller mix within the approved range of square footage. impacts of the whole thrust of downsizing. importance of transition. Commissioner Blair said she feels the established ranges within the General Plan address this matter and the City is possibly addressing this matter prematurely. She said she feels transition is very important and the community should assist the developer in completing a project. Commissioner Blair said of the two sample ordinances, she favors the Murrieta ordinance. Commissioner Fahey said she is having difficulty envisioning the transition zone in the example of the Murrieta ordinance and would recommend stating no more than a 10% reduction from one house to another. Commissioner Fahey said she preferred to see a change in the mix of unit sizes, rather than a reduction. She said she could recommend no more than a 10% reduction from the lowest square footage in a particular project. Commissioner Salyer said he feels the developer should be held to the promises that were made when people bought their house. He asked staff to continue researching other cities for ordinances on downsizing. Commissioner Salyer said he agrees with the concept of no more than a 10% reduction and warned this is a long term decision and should be studied carefully. PCMIN03/07/94 -3- 03114/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 7. 1994 Chairman Ford said he concerned about some of the approved development agreements and how they relate to downsizing. He said the fiscal ramifications should also be addressed.. Chairman Ford declared a recess at 7:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 P.M. 4. Update of 1993 Amendments to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Planner Craig Ruiz provided an overview of the report. 5. Director's Hearing Update Planning Director Gary Thornhill reported the following: The City Council and the Planning Commission will have one, possibly two, more joint meetings to address the French Valley Airport Master Plan and the Pechanga Indian Casino project overview. Because of the issues relating to the Zev Buffman proposal for Old Town, the Old Town Steering Committee will be reactivated. Additionally, there will be several joint City Council and Planning Commission meetings. The City Council has requested that a Planning Commissioner attend the final Development Code Committee meeting. Commissioner Art Salyer and Chairman Steve Ford agreed to work as a team to participate on the committee. The ad-hoc committee to address the M.O.U. for Highway 79 South will be meeting on March 23, 1994, 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room. COMMISSION DISCUSSION None ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on Monday, ,M.a. r~/c,~,, 1, 1994, 6:00 P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, C//~yia. ~'~] / / Chairman Steve Ford Secretary PCMIN03/07/94 -4- 03/14/94