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Home My WebLink About110695 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 6, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, November 6, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Fahey, Ford, Webster ABSENT: Slaven Also present was Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Senior Planner John Meyer, Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Ford called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION RUSINESS 1. A~proval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda, The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 DIRECTOR'S UPDATF 2. COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Fahey, Ford, Webster ~" COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Slaven Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske stated she was available to answer questions on any item submitted in the written report. There were no questions from the Commission. A~proval of Minutes 3.1 Minutes of June 5. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of June 5, 1995 with the following modifications: Page 3 - Item 4 PA95-0034 (Plot Plan) after Mitigation on the traffic study and the Transportation Easement. Add the following: P:\WIMBERVO~,II0695.PC 6/4/96 vgw I PLANNING COMMLq~qlON MEF, T1NG The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven ABSTAIN I COMMISSIONERS: Miller 3.2 Minutes of July 17. 1995 NOVEMRER 6, 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of July 17, 1995 as written. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven 3.3 Minutes of August 7. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of August 7, 1995, with the following modifications: 1) Insert ~ and delete Blair where it appears. 2) Page 5 - change sentences to read that "Commissioner Miller recommended the installation of a pedestrian walkway starting at "E" Street to "A" Street" and 3) On page 5 - PA 95-0015 - Tentative Tract Map insert action taken as follows: "It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the tentative tract map PA 95-0015 to the next Planning Commission Meeting of August 21, 1995." The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven 3.4 Minutes of August 21. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the minutes of August 21, 1995, with the following modification: On page 6 - change the number 5 to 4 COMMISSIONERS on the action taken. The motion carried as follows: P'AWIMBERVO\ 110695 .PC 6/4/9~ 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MF~ETING NOVEMBF~R 6, 199~ AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven PUB! IC HEARING ITFMS 4. PA 95-O097 (Public Use Permit) Assistant Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report and cited the rationale for selection of this location for the ABC Preschool. Staff recommended adoption of the negative declaration and the Planning Application 95-0097. Commissioner Miller expressed concern with the design as submitted making the east drive way the only way in and the west driveway the only way out. Commissioner Ford expressed concern that cars might park in the street and requested the street width. Engineer Cresswell responded this is a three-lane street, which has ample space for street parking. Commissioner Webster requested the results of the traffic study and what impact increased traffic would have on Solana Way. He also wondered if a crosswalk and sidewalks were needed. Commissioner Fahey expressed her support for the installation of the proposed traffic signal prior to the opening of the preschool. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M. Malinda Smith, Owner of ABC Preschool, thanked the staff for all the assistance she received during the planning process. She stated that she was in agreement with the design of the driveways. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern with the shortage of parking spaces during activities at the preschool. Ms. Smith responded that all age group activities are not held on the same day or hour and they would continue to be scheduled in this manner. Commissioner Ford recommended that parking for employees are restricted to the rear of the school. He also requested a specific time for outside play be conditioned. Ms. Smith responded that she was in agreement to restrict employee parking to the rear and that 6:00 P.M. would be an acceptable time to end outdoor play. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:45 P.M. Commissioner Webster expressed concern on the alignment of the west driveway and recommended that it be aligned with Ryecrest Street in order to be able to form a standard 4-way stop at this intersection. P:\W'I~E-RVO\110695 .PC 6/4/96 PI.ANNING CO]VIM'ISSION MF~ETING NOVF.]VIBF. R 6, 1995 Commissioner Fahey expressed her hesitation on approval for this project due to the configuration of the driveway. Commissioner Slaven arrived at 6:50 P.M. Chairman Ford called for a straw vote to approve installation of a four-way stop at Solana Way and Ryecrest. The following verbal poll was taken: Ford - No; Fahey - No; Miller - No; Webster - Yes. The consensus was not to install a four-way stop at that location. Chairman Ford recommended a condition of approval for additional lighting to be installed in the school parking lot. Planning Manager Ubonske responded that this will be conditioned for the Building Department to review. Chairman Ford called for a straw vote to condition the installation of the proposed traffic light prior to the opening of the preschool. The following verbal straw vote was taken: Miller - No; Ford - No; Fahey - Yes; Webster - No. The consensus was not to delay the project with a condition requiring installation of the traffic signal prior to the opening of the school. Ms. Smith expressed opposition to the realignment of the driveway, however, she will abide by the direction of the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve the Public Use Permit for ABC Preschool to include realignment of the driveway. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey NOES: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven 5. PA95-0088 (Plot Plan) Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report. Staff recommended adoption of the negative declaration. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M. Scott Scaling, representing Lusardi Construction, explained that the building has not yet been designed and also the landscaping project has yet to be addressed by Corporate Headquarters. Commissioner Slaven asked how many employees would be working at this site. Mr. Scaling responded that 25-30 employees would be working in this building. P:~WIIvIBERVO~lI0695.PC 6/4/96 vgw 4 PI,ANNING COMMISSION MF~ETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 P.M. Commissioner Webster recommended that environmental concerns such as working with dust and dirt be enforced during construction of the building. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern with the increased traffic generated to and from this site and is concerned with the accumulation of traffic volume from all new projects. Planning Manager Ubonske responded that this has been reviewed and analyzed, and reported that all new sites being considered have to be consistent with the general plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the PA95-0088 Plot Plan. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Slaven, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: 6. PA95-0096 (Plot Plan) Assistant Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report and explained that the Old Town Local Review Board has approved the demolition of a 6,600 square foot commercial building in Old Town. It has been brought before the Commission to request a certification of appropriateness. Staff recommended approval. Commissioner Ford asked if this would disturb the Fifth Street alignment in relation to the sewer line through Old Town. Assistant Planner Ruiz responded that it would not. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M. Tom Leevers, representing the applicant, detailed the proposal and presented two modifications to the plan: 1) to demolish the north structural wall due to flood control and 2) amend to state simulated wood will be used in place of concrete as walkway. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the negative declaration to demolish the building, certification of appropriateness, and to grant authority for the Planning Director to hear and approve any modifications to the plan. The motion was unanimously carried. The motion carries as follows: P:\WHv~ERVO~l10695.PC 6/26/96 vgw 5 ])LANN]NG CO]~IV[[RRION ~',F, T1NG AYES: ,4/,~ COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Slaven, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: PLANNINg- MANAGFR'S REPORT None given. PLANNIN~ COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Miller expressed a need for a joint workshop with the City Council to hear the Council's opinions on density in the outlying areas, including annexation and the status of developing annexation policies. Director of Community Services Gary Thornhill responded that if a workshop is proposed, a specific agenda needs to be developed prior to scheduling of the workshop. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried. The next meeting will be held December 4, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. SECRETARY ?:\W]lV~F_~VO\II0~gS.PC 614196 vgw {~