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Home My WebLink About061995 PC Minutes1VHNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TF.2VIECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 19, 1995 A meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, June 19, 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: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: C OMMIS SIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster Fahey Also present were, Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Senior Planner John Meyer, Public Works Director Joe Kicak, Recording Secretary Joan Price. Chairman Ford called for Public Comments on non-agenda items. There were no comments. CONSENT ITEM June Greek, City Clerk, administered the oath of office to Steve Ford and Timothy Jay Miller as Commissioners. COMMISSION BUSINESS The City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program was presented to the Commission for addition to the agenda. Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz advised the need for this Resolution arose subsequent to production of the agenda and action needs to be taken prior to the next Commission meeting. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to add consideration of the 1996-2000 CIP to the agenda. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Approval of Agenda COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster, Miller COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Fahey It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda. P:\WIMBERVG\061995.PC 11/2/95 vsg PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 19, 1995 The motion carded as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Approval of Minutes 2A. 2B. 2C. 2D. 2E. 2F. 2G. COMMISSIONERS' Slaven, Ford, Webster, Miller COMMISSIONERS' None COMMISSIONF_RS' Fahey Minutes of November 7, 1994 Commissioner Ford commented that on Page 5, 11th paragraph should read: newly adopted... Minutes of December 5, 1994 Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz commented that he had been in attendance not Peter Thorson as listed... Minutes of January 9, 1995 Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz commented that he had been in attendance not Peter Thorson as listed... Minutes of January 23, 1995 Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz commented that he had been in attendance not Peter Thorson as listed... Chairman Ford commented that on page 3 Chairman Ford Opened the Public Hearing be inserted as the second paragraph... Commissioner Miller commented that on page 5 an "s" be added to Jeff Michael as noted in the Public Hearing... Minutes of February 6, 1995 Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz commented that he had been in attendance not Peter Thorson as listed... Minutes of March 6, 1995 No changes Minutes of March 20, 1995 P:\WIMBERVG\061995.PC 11/2/95 rag 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 19, 1995 * No changes It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes as amended. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster, Miller NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. Development Code Senior Planner John Meyer will present each section individually and highlight the changes made for the Commission's review and comment. Senior Planner Meyer presented the Specific Plan Overlay District. Section 16. Specific Plan Overlay District - Commissioner Webster asked if a repeal of specific changes could occur. City Attorney Diaz responded yes. Commissioner Slaven questioned the Memorandum of Understanding. She asked If a M.O.LI. is requested by an applicant can the City require public notice when the agreement is considered. Attorney Diaz responded it could be recommended that the City Council not enter into an agreement without public noticing. Staff will research this and bring information back to the Commission. Commissioner Miller commented on several wording changes which staff will bring back to the Commission to review. Commissioner Ford asked if the Specific Plan was added in Specific Plan 8 and 9 in the Westside Specific Plan. Staff responded it had been added. Senior Planner John Meyer highlighted the Village Center Overlay District. Staff recommends no changes. Commissioner Miller expressed concern that the scoping meeting was dropped. Commissioner Webster requested staff investigate the following: * Restricted uses in the Village Center pertaining to drive-thru restaurants. P:\WlMBERVO\061995.PC 11/2/95 rag 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 19, 1995 Large box type buildings in Village Center concept which may be a conflict in design. * Size limit for single businesses - maximum of 45,000 square feet. Commission consensus existed on restricting large box type buildings. Staff is directed to provide regulations along this line. Commissioner Ford expressed concern on the southern quadrant in the County of Riverside which is not tied into the specific plan. Staff stated this area is in the sphere of influence and the city can advise the County of these concepts for consideration. Senior Planner Meyer presented the proposed changes to the Flood Plain Overlay District. In addition to the written changes submitted to the Commission the following is also proposed: Changes in the definition of manufactured home and new manufactured home to read: "for the purpose of this chapter and this chapter only", this does not include recreational vehicles. Changed def'mition for new mobile home park or subdivision "for the purposes of this chapter and this chapter only" "including a minimum of installation of utilities and pads" Page 13 9.20.30 #1 - upon completion of structure it shall be surveyed by a registered engineer as properly elevated. Commissioner Miller commented on page 5 #1 and recommend to leave in "functionally intended use" and on #2 in findings - change "shall" to "may result in loss of life and property." Senior Planner Meyer presented the Planned Development Overlay District changes. Staff recommends no changes. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern on the following: Restricted uses omitted from Section H - pg 3 - exceptions to commercial vehicles in residential areas should be documented. Attorney Diaz will research definitions on specialized work-related vehicles and report back to the Commission with revisions. Section D and E - vehicles parked in rear yard screened from the street, she asked if this includes "dead" vehicles. Staff will look into this and bring back to the Commission with revisions. P:\WIMBERVG\061995.PC 11/2/95 vsg 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES .JUNE 19, 1995 Page 4 - section 3 - the vehicle and repair storage paragraph does not include motorhome. The Commissioner agreed to request staff to add the language motorhome. Page 6 - she suggested shared parking needs an agreement by adjourning property owners. Attorney Diaz encouraged the Commission to keep this provision in. Page 10 - handicapped parking - she asked if the Commission can request more spaces than required. Staff will look into this and bring it back to the Commission. Page 13 - she asked why motorcycle spaces are needed. Staff will work with the developer to install the spaces other than at the rear of parking lots. Page 19 - she pointed out the 3rd sentence in 1st paragraph should read mulch not much. Commissioner Webster expressed the following concerns: Tree requirements - he recommended at least 50% of landscaping trees be evergreen for aesthetic reasons and on a year-round basis to provide shade. All Commissioners agree. Staff will confer with the landscape architect. Page 8 - he requested an explanation of parking requirement on drive thru restaurants. Staff explained that the Q-lane counts as additional parking. Commissioner Webster recommended no distinction be made between regular restaurant and drive-thru. Staff will research this and get back to the Commission. Page 11 - bike parking - he noted class 3 is not included in the definitions. Staff will need to bring this item back to the Commission. Class 1 is the defined ordinance and not Class 3. He stated the compact car space requirement should be re-visited and not required. Staff will check the enforceability and percentage reduction and get back to the Commission. Commissioner Ford expressed the following concerns: Fire Department request for a drive aisle of 24' page 13 - He stated non- residential should read 14' and not 12'. The Commission directed staff to stay with the Development Code dimensions. He recommended handicapped parking be required to comply only with the ADA standards. Senior Planner Meyer presented the Chapter on Covenants for Easement. Staff recommends no changes P:\WIMBERVG\061995.PC 11/2/95 vsg 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 19, 1995 Commissioner Ford opened the Public hearing at 7:50 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING Mark Telford, Temecula, expressed concern with increasing the handicapped parking in industrial building lots, and requested the Commission remain with the ADA standards. Larry Markham, Winchester Road, addressed several concerns and made suggestions on the Development Code as presented. Commissioner Ford closed the Public Hearing at 8:l0 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Slaven requested that a distinction be made between locations requiring handicapped parking as conditions warrant. Staff will bring this back to the Commission with revised language. Commissioner Ford requested new language on day care facilities; motor cycle size requirements and end of the row parking spaces being widened near the planters. Senior Planner John Meyer cited a correction in the Flood Plain Overlay on page 13, sub section 1.C.1. and 2.C should "be certified by professional engineer" not "architect". The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the public hearing on the Development Code to the next scheduled meeting of July 17. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster, Miller NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 1995 - 2000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Senior Planner Meyer presented the City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program Commission to determine General Plan consistency, as pursuant by state law. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve Resolution 95-__. P:\WNvlBERVG\061995.PC 11/2/95 vsg 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JUNE 19. 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster, Miller NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey The next meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for the 4th of July holiday, will be July 17, 1995, 6:00 p.m., Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Senior Planner John Meyer presented the Planning Director's Report in the absence of Gary Thornhill. The City of Temecula is a fmalist in the Main Street Demonstration City Program. This program will be beneficial to the City in many positive ways. The Old Town Specific Plan is a recipient of the Comprehensive Plan Award from the American Planning Association competition. The City Council has approved the Conditional Use Permit on the Buffman Project and the Westside Specific Plan. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commissioner Slaven requested the minutes of the Commission meetings be more timely in the future. Commissioner Ford requested the Capital Improvement Plan be brought to the Commission earlier in the future. Commissioner Ford reported on the Awards Banquet and recommended the Planning Director or his designee attend. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven to adjou/~J~meeting at 9:30 p.m. t~/Y~ 7Cha.~~~ - ~/ / , ' an Steve Ford Secretary P:\WIMBERVO\061995.PC 11/2/95 vsg 7