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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 17, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, July 17, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room,
42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford called the meeting to
order.
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster, Ford
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Miller
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Senior
Planner Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner John Meyer, Public Works Director Joe Kicak, and
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None given.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Commissioner Ford reported that Commissioner Slaven has notified the Commission of her
absence this evening.
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve
the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
3
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster, Ford
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
2
COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Miller
2. Approval of Minutes
The Commission took action on each set of minutes separately.
2.1 April 3. 1995. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve
the minutes of April 3, 1995, with the following corrections:
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Page 6: correct Commissioner Fahey's vote to AYE.
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Page 4: Development Code discussion 3rd line - Commissioner Webster stated
density not lot size.
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#3 - public item: add - had not been accepted for maintenance.
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April 17. 1995 Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve
the minutes of April 17, 1995 with the following corrections:
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Page 2: Correction -Dr. Robinson shared a presentation.
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Page 3: Correction - Add - Mr. Fergus requested the. Commission make a
decision tonight.
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Page 4: Correction - Add - Commissioner Webster also requested an increased
open space buffer on the property.
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Page 4: Correction - Add - Commissioner Ford felt that questions had not been
resolved and were not approved on the Fiscal Impact Report.
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May 1. 1995 Approval of Minutes
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The minutes of May 1, 1995 were continued to the August 7, 1995 meeting.
2.4
May 15. 1995 Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve
the minutes of May 15, 1995 with the following corrections:
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Page 5: Correction - Commissioner Webster stated the tree requirement should
be to provide shade on a year-round basis.
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Page 7: Correction - Add a fmding that the purchase is Transportation related.
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Commissioner Ford requested an added comment that tree sizes and uniformity
should be included in the landscape plan.
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June 19. 1995 Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Webster, seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve
the minutes of June 19, 1995 with Commissioner Fahey abstaining, with the following
corrections:
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Correction - Add where Commissioner Webster stated the tree requirements
should be on a year-round basis to provide shade.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
3
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster, Ford
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
2
COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Miller
3. Selection of a Commission Member to serve on the Consultant Selection Interview
Committee for the Design Guidelines Proposal.
Chairman Ford nominated Commissioner Webster to serve on the Consultant Selection
Interview Committee. The Commission unanimously approved the nomination.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Plannina: Application No. PA94-0128 (Conditional Use Permit)
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan presented the background for this application. He
stated it had been on hold at the request of the applicant. Assistant Planner Fagan
reported on the revised State Law license requirements for the sale of beer and wine.
Staff recommended approval of PA94-0128 and 95- as modified to include condition of
approval 66, the fmancial cost agreement.
Assistant City Attorney Diaz discussed the statutes on alcohol related issues. He also
discussed moratoriums on issuance of new alcoholic beverage licenses and licenses that
could be transferred from another party. Attorney Diaz cited the steps to be taken this
evening:
1) Can take testimony.
or
2) Approve Conditional Use Permit as submitted with revisions.
or
3) Deny Conditional Use Permit based on moratorium.
Commissioner Ford asked Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan to repeat condition of
approval #66B.
Commissioner Webster asked, regarding Condition #63, if requirements have been put
on the developer to help fund the Rancho California Road bridge. Public Works Director
Joe Kicak responded that if an impact is created by the project, the applicant may need
to contribute their fair share for mitigation.
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Chairman Ford opened the Public Comments at 6:35 PM.
Ray Beniboali, 17700 Castleton #500, representative of Unocal Corporation stated that
in order to improve services to the community, the applicant requests the addition of
three (3) gasoline pumps and construction of a mini-mart.
Stephon Jamieson, 426 Culver Blvd., Los Angeles, attorney for Unocal, spoke
concerning the alcoholic beverage license and distributed copies of a transferred license
which the applicant obtained.
Barry Hammond, 3 Hutton Centre #711, Santa Ana, representative for Unocal, spoke
concerning benefits for the community of this project in terms of attractiveness and
convenience.
Michael Brewer, 44113 Northgate Avenue, Temecula, spoke in favor of a mini-mart at
the Unocal Station.
Irwin Weinhaus, 28250 Front Street, Temecula, representative for Front Street
Associates, expressed concern about traffic blockage of the ingress and egress to the
businesses on Front Street if this project should be approved. He also stated there are
three (3) existing convenience stores within 1/4 of a mile of the proposed project.
Sal Munoz, 28581 Front Street, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the Unocal project,
stating the appearance of the existing Unocal was much improved since opening and that
it will not enhance the area to re-build. Mr. Munoz said he feels it is not good planning
to have a mini-mart on every corner of Front Street.
Jerry Brockman, KHR Associates, Traffic Engineer for the project, provided statistics
on the traffic study completed. He stated the increased trips generated would be 50 cars
during the peak hours from 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM. The plan is to close one driveway on
Front Street and one on Moreno Road, creating less potential for conflict.
Commissioner Miller arrived at 7:00 PM.
Commissioner Fahey expressed concern with adding a mini-mart at this location.
Commissioner Ford expressed concern with the trash enclosures and recommended a
block enclosure at the back side of the building on Moreno Road. The applicant
responded that he would work with the Planning Department.
Commissioner Ford requested information on the vehicle trips generated. The Traffic
Engineer for the applicant responded that trips generated with a mart would be 17.47
vehicles per hour at the peak hour of 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM., without a mart it is 16.3
vehicles per hour.
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Commissioner Webster asked the applicant about the dedication requirement for four feet
on Front Street and twelve feet on Rancho California Road. He inquired should the City
need to use this frontage would the applicant be willing to improve the easement. The
applicant answered yes, landscape would be provided.
Commissioner Webster commented he is not in favor of the type of plants and trees
chosen for this site. The applicant stated that he would work with staff to come up with
a suitable landscape plan.
Commissioner Ford requested clarification on Condition 66B, if the potential widening
of Rancho California Road bridge would require a contribution from the applicant. The
applicant responded this had never been discussed and would require discussion with
Unocal Company.
Stephon Jamieson, representative for the applicant, responded this location is unique in
nature due to the flow of traffic and can provide a service, such as gasoline, which other
mini-marts do not. Mr. Jamieson reported for the record that the alcohol license
obtained by transfer was a type 21 which allows for the sale of beer/wine and other
liquors, but to be in compliance with the Conditional Use Permit, they propose to sell
only beer/wine.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 PM.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern that the site is not large enough for the
proposed food mart as designed. He recommended the applicant and staff work together
to fmd a solution by designing a smaller building or no building at all.
Commissioner Miller expressed concern with the color of the roof tile and would like to
see samples. He also stated that the existing landscaping was more attractive than the
proposed plan, he recommended the applicant work with staff on this.
Commissioner Fahey expressed concern that the size of the building, cuts into the
existing landscape area leaving little room on the site.
Commissioner Ford stated the following concerns:
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Unocal is one of the last full service stations in Temecula.
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The size of the building should be reviewed with staff due to future improvements
in the CIP, and design that is best for the city and for the site.
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Old Town businesses are usually closed by 10:00 PM in conflict with beer and
wine sales.
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He doesn't feel a decision should be made tonight.
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The applicant addressed the Commission and requested this be heard prior to the August
21, 1995 meeting due to their fiscal year end. The applicant agreed with reducing the
size of the building and agreed to shorter beer/wine sales.
Commissioner Ford stated that it would be to the applicant's advantage to have a full
Commission in attendance to hear this application.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue
PA No. PA94-0128 (Conditional Use Permit) to the August 21, 1995 meeting of the
Planning Commission.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Webster, Fahey, Miller
NOES:
o
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
The Commission recommended the following for staff and applicant review:
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Specify plants to be used taking into consideration the streetscape in Old Town.
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The building size should be altered.
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The amount of landscaped area should be increased or kept to what currently
exists.
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Consider keeping the existing Olive Tree. Defme the minimum caliper and
height not just the specification of 24" box size of the trees.
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Revisions to site plan and traffic circulation should be given further consideration.
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Location and screening issues on the trash containers need to be addressed.
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The applicant should provide samples of roof tile. color.
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The population and city size listed in the documents is to be updated to reflect
correct figures.
Chairman Ford called for a recess at 8:15 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 8:25 PM.
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5. Develqpment Code
Senior Planner John Meyer presented a review of the proposed Development Code which
includes city-wide consistency zoning replacing the county-wide zoning for the City of
Temecula. Senior Planner Meyer highlighted the commercial zoning areas and the
changes being recommended.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 8:37 PM.
Dennis Chiniaeff, 27555 Ynez Road, representing Kemper Properties, spoke on the
following:
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Item 1 group I-in favor of MSC zoning.
Item 2-in favor of Business Park zoning on both sides of the street, not just the
east side as proposed by staff.
Single Oak Drive-in favor of a Light Industrial zoning instead of Business Park.
Pala Rd/Hwy 79 in favor of extending the zoning to the Kemper owned property.
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Mark Telford, 41735 Winchester Road, representing Rancho California Business Center
and Industrial area, spoke in favor of staff recommended zoning designations with one
exception on Enterprise Circle North from Santa Gertudes East, he favored an SC
designation.
Charley Black, 39727 Knoll Ridge Drive, Nelson & Nelson Properties, spoke m
opposition to re-zoning to MSC designation on Enterprise Circle North.
Ken Barnes, 39615 Berenda Road, spoke regarding the zone designation east of the
French Valley Airport.
Jeff Minkler, 28936 Front Street, spoke in favor of changing the lot size from 40,000
square feet to 20,000 square feet for business properties.
Larry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, representing Eli Lily, spoke in opposition to
group 3 re-zoning at Winchester/Y nez Roads and in favor of Business Park designation.
Max Harrison, 41975 Winchester Road, spoke in favor of a designation of Service
Commercial on the south west corner of Winchester/Diaz Road.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 9: 10 and recommended continuance of this matter
to August 21, 1995.
Staff asked for direction from the Commission to advertise the continuance of the
Development Code Hearing to August 21, 1995.
Commissioner Fahey recommended the Commission go through each General Plan
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Amendment to give individual direction.
The Commission gave the following direction to staff on Public Noticing.
1. Business Park land use be included for the Westside of the Western bypass.
2. Highway Tourist Commercial for Pala Road/Hwy 79 South to designate the
office/professional on the east side of the highway to tourist commercial.
3. The area of Enterprise Circle North designation changed from Service
Commercial to Business Professional.
4. The southwest corner of Winchester/Diaz from Business Professional to Service
Commercial.
Additional direction to staff was given to staff as follows:
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Group 1 #1 - Staff will provide additional information and the map at the next
meeting for the Commission's review.
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Group 1 #2-8 - The Commission is agreeable to proposed changes.
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Group 2 - The Commission is agreeable to proposed changes.
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Group 3 #9 - The Commission is agreeable to proposed changes.
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Group 3 #10 - The Commission is agreeable to proposed changes. Commissioner
Fahey abstained.
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Group 4 - #11 - The Commission is agreeable to proposed changes.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Miller to continue
the review of the Development Code to the meeting of August 21, 1995.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Ford, Miller, Fahey, Webster
NOES:
o
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
1
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Slaven
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Director Gary Thornhill reported on the following:
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The Consultants will be interviewed to provide design guidelines.
Meetings are scheduled for the Westside Specific Plan regarding the Western By-Pass
Road and how to accommodate the plan. This will be brought back to the Commission
for review.
He stated, EIR's have been requested on 78 projects to date this year.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Fahey reported on the awards received for the General Plan Consistency
Program and the Old Town Specific Plan which makes Old Town eligible for a State
award.
Commissioner Ford reported on the Commission Orientation being held and encouraged
Commissioner Miller to attend as a new Commissioner.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn at 9:45 PM.
The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on
Monday, August 7, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board
Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, Calif 'a..
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Secretary
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