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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010394 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 3, 1994 A meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, January 3, 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: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland, Ford ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mary Jo Shelton-Dutcher, Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Principal Engineer Ray Casey and Recording Secretary Gall Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Ao;)roval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Approval of Minutes from December 6, 1993 Planning Commission MeetinQ It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the minutes. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Fahey PCMINO 1/03/94 - 1 - 1 / 10/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 3. JANUARY 3,1994 Director's Hearing Uodate Report contained in the agenda packet. It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Blair to receive and file report. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Hoagland, Ford None Fahey PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Planning ADDlication No. 93-0187 Proposed church and associated facilities to be constructed in four (4) phases. The first phase will consist of a worship/fellowship building, a maintenance building, and Sunday School building totaling 9,230 square feet. The second phase will be a 4,832 square foot preschool building. Phase 3 is a 22,096 square foot Christian Day School. Phase four will be a 9,974 square foot sanctuary. Located on the north side of Pauba Road, approximately 2500 feet east of intersection of Ynez and Pauba Roads. Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. Principal Engineer Ray Casey distributed a memorandum recommending deletion of Condition No. 67. Chairman Ford opened the public hearing at 6:15 P.M. Paul Yelton, 38088 Avenida Braura, Temecula, provided an overview of the church's history. Louis Todd, 30645 Southern Cross Road, Temecula, asked for the Commission's approval of the project. Mr. Todd expressed opposition to Condition No. 75 regarding traffic mitigation fees. He asked that staff allow the attorneys representing the City and the applicant to resolve the issue. Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:25 P.M. Marcia Slaven, 30110 La Primavera, Temecula, commended the New Community Lutheran Church for being a "good neighbor". Regarding the issue of water retention, Ms. Slaven said she is not clear how the church will retain water in the parking lot. PCMINO1/03/94 -2- 1/10/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1994 Regarding the endangered gnatcatcher, Ms. Slaven advised the Commission that through an informal report, she has been advised the gnatcatcher exists on this property. Ms. Slaven said she has concerns regarding the single access to the project. She also expressed a concern with the reference to natural vegetation as a buffer. Ms. Slavin said she does not feel the proposed vegetation will adequately buffer the noise from the playground area. In conclusion, Ms. Slavin said she was very disappointed that the City Council offered this property as a resolution to the problems with the New Community Lutheran Church. Ms. Slavin said she spent five years opposing Bedford's proposed development of this property and felt at the time the property was acquired by the City the general consensus of the city government was this property would be used as a passive recreation area. John Augustine, 30345 Colina Verde, Temecula, expressed opposition to the proposed project being built on property zoned rural residential. Mr. Augustine said he is very concerned with the traffic impacts and overflow parking. Betsy Stoakes, 30263 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, said she has concerns regarding the drainage issue. Ms. Stoakes said she is concerned the project will have an impact on any future fireworks displays the City may have and also expressed concerns regarding, noise, traffic, and lighting. Louis Todd addressed the concerns expressed by the opponents as follows: staff has reported very little impact will occur from the traffic generated by this project; the project is currently a graded pad and there is tremendous runoff occurring. The proposed drainage plan will carry the runoff away from the Lake Villages area; enhanced landscaping is proposed along the property ridge which will serve as a natural filtration for the water runoff as well as act as a noise buffer. Chairman Ford asked for clarification on the request for a decrease in the number of parking spaces. Planner Fagan explained a church facility typically does not use all the buildings at the same time. He said there is not a requirement to provide parking for each of the buildings at all times. Commissioner Blair asked for a clarification of the left turn lane into and out of the project. Ray Casey stated the stipulation between the applicant and the City specifies four lanes of improvement. The applicant has expressed a willingness to be flexible during the design process as long as the cost is capped at a certain point in the design process. The City will analyze the need for a left turn lane during the final design process. Commissioner Fahey said she is uncomfortable not including a condition for the left turn lane. PCMINO1/03/94 -3- !/10/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1994 Ray Casey said suggested staff could include a condition contingent upon further analysis. Commissioner Fahey expressed a concern with the timing of the street light and road improvements planned for Margarita Road and Pauba. She said her concern is whether the improvements will be done prior to completion of the phase of the project which builds the school. Ray Casey said the developer is conditioned tohave the street improvements in, prior to occupancy of the first phase of the project. Commissioner Fahey asked if there is information that indicates the landscaping proposed for the project will adequately buffer the adjacent homeowners. Planning Director Gary Thornhill said a solid barrier is the only barrier that adequately buffers noise, however, staff does not feel the proposed use will generate the degree of noise to require a solid barrier. Commissioner Blair asked what could be done to help empty the parking lot and alleviate the problem of cars stacking. Ray Casey said there is a significant amount of stacking distance on the drive lane outside of the parking lot. Commissioner Hoagland asked for clarification of the opinion of legal counsel on the issue of the gnatcatcher. Planning Director Gary Thornhill said the City Attorney has received a letter from the Department of Fish and Game regarding this issue and a field inspection must occur during the peak nesting period, however, there is no clear ruling from the government on this issue. Commissioner Hoagland said he feels it is difficult to make a determination of the environmental impacts when there is no date on the existence of this species on the proposed project. Planning Director Gary Thornhill clarified the City is proceeding legally and the City Attorney feels the City is in compliance. Commissioner Hoagland said he is concerned about saying the mitigation monitoring plan is going to happen when no plan has been presented. Commissioner Hoagland said he previously found this site unsuitable for high density development and he feels awkward approving a project on this site. Commissioner Blair said she would like a condition added which requires staff to take a serious look at a left turn lane. PCMIN01/03/94 -4- 1/10/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 3, 1994 Planning Director Gary Thornhill said he would agree that timing for the mitigation monitoring program could be clarified. He suggested the applicant be given some flexibility, perhaps 90 days after the window of opportunity. Chairman Ford said he would also like staff to address the issue of a left turn lane. Chairman Ford said he would like to see more trees planted and possibly some burming along the left perimeter of the property. Chairman Ford suggested the lighting conform with the lighting requirement at the Sports Park and the lights be shut off at 10:00 P.M. Chairman Ford said he is concerned with the reduction in the parking spaces and the potential for overflow parking. Commissioner Fahey said there is no provision for parking along Pauba Road and she feels it is not suitable for on street parking. Director Thornhill said the applicant could be conditioned to satisfy their parking demand for later phases and allow no on street parking. Commissioner Fahey said she feels staff has addressed the issue of the gnatcatcher, however she is not comfortable with the traffic issues and the issue of the left turn lane. Ray Casey suggested Conditions 61 and 80 be amended to include the following "In addition, the applicant shall construct a left turn pocket at the entrance of the project should further review by the Department of Public Works deem it is warranted. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to close the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. and Adopt the Negative Declaration for PA93-0187 Amendment No. 1 and Adopt Resolution No. 94-01, approving PA93-0187, Amendment No. 1 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report, deleting Condition No. 67, amending Condition No. 61 and No. 80, amend Condition No. 16 to include a 90 day determination for the mitigation monitoring program, and direct staff to increase the landscaping requirements on the portion of the project which aligns the Lake Villages. Louis Todd expressed concurrence with the changes to the Conditions of Approval. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford NOES: I COMMISSIONERS: Hoagland ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Chairman Ford declared a recess at 7:35 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 7:45 P.M. PCMIN01/03/94 -5- 1/10/93 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 3. 1994 5. Workshop) on VillaQe Center DesiQn Conce;)ts Senior Planner John Meyer and Randy Jackson of the Design Center provided a slide presentation and discussion of some Village Center designs and projects. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS None OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on Monday, February 7, 1994, 6:00 P.M., at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. ~J// / Chairman SteWe Ford PCMIN01/03/94 -6- 1/! 0193