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OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 15, 1995
A meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, May 15, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board
Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford presiding.
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster,
Fahey
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske,
Attorney Peter Thorson, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh, Senior Planner John Meyer,
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagen, Associate Planner David Hogan, and Recording
Secretary Joan Price.
Chairman Ford called for public comment on items not on the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner
Slaven to approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS
5 Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster,
Ford
NOES: COMMISSIONERS 0
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS 0
Development Code
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner
Fahey to continue Review of the Development Code to the regular
Planning Commission meeting on June 5, 1995.
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The motion carried as follows:
AYES: COMMISSIONERS 5
Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster,
Ford
NOES:
COMMISSIONERS 0
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS 0
3. Planning Application No. 95-0021 (Plot Plan)
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report. Staff
recommends the Commission adopt the negative declaration for this
project.
The Public Hearing was opened at 6:10 P.M.
Russell Ruminoff, 27349 Jefferson Ave, Temecula, spoke as
representative for the applicant and expressed his agreement with the
Conditions of Approval including a modification on #45 - language to
include prior to the building permit not grading permit.
Mark Telford, 28481 Rancho California Road, Temecula, spoke with
concern for needed landscaping along the wall facing the street.
Russell Ruminoff responded to the landscaping concern. Trees of varying
types in 15 gallon containers will be planted along the wall. The applicant
will work with the Commission to develop a complementary plan.
The Public Hearing was closed at 6:20 P.M.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern on the set back for
landscaping and due to the height of the building it would be difficult for
plants to grow. Staff responded a landscaping design could be agreed on
as per Commission direction.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve
Planning Application No. 95-0021 including the modification on Conditions of
Approval #45 and the addition of landscape and trees.
Chairman Ford called for a recess at 6:25 P.M.
The meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was reconvened at 6:30 P.M.
Chairman Ford presiding.
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Planning Application No. 95-0031 - Environmental Impact Report
Planning Application No. 94-0061 - Master Conditional Use Permit
Planning Application No. 95-0003 - Westside Specific Plan, Planning
Application No. 95-0004 - Tentative Tract Map No. 28011
Planning Director Thornhill presented the format for the meeting:
Phase 1 -
Phase 2 -
Phase 3 -
Phase 4-
Phase 5-
Staff will report
Commission will ask questions
Public will comment
Applicant will present his response/rebuttal
Commission will comment
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagen presented the background on the
adopted ordinance for the Master Conditional Use Permit. Also
presented was the Westside Specific Plan which includes Area A)
commercial; Area B) commercial; Area C) 13-20 acres high density
residential; Area D) 13-20 acres high density residential; Area E) mixed
use; Area F) 67.4 acres of open space.
Assistant Planner Fagen presented three letters for the record concerning
the Western Specific Plan.
Thomas E. Nelson wrote he was concerned about the area being
impacted during construction. He is opposed to the project.
Albert S. Pratt wrote to oppose the Westside Specific Plan.
Kay Cassaro wrote to oppose the Westside Specific Plan.
Conrad Joiner Jr. wrote to oppose the Westside Specific Plan.
Associate Planner David Hogan presented a summary of the EIR and the
components of the Westside Specific Plan which are consistent with the
City's General Plan. Staff recommends approval.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:05 P.M.
Zev Buffman, applicant, addressed the Commission to introduce Mike
Paneary, architect for the project, and Bob Kirkpatrick, Senior Advisor.
Mike Paneary presented a description of the Buffman project related to
the specific plan. Mr. Paneary detailed the Master Conditional Use
Permit citing the specific uses.
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Bob Kirkpatrick, President of Rancon Temecula, spoke on the benefits to
the community related to the Buffman project. Mr. Kirkpatrick presented
information on the entertainment district being consistent with the
specific plan. He also stated that the hours of operation would be
staggered which are sensitive to neighbor concerns.
Gene Hancock, representative for Hancock Development, Costa Mesa,
spoke as the author of the specific plan and requested to respond to
public questions.
Steve Riverside, representative for the Westside Specific Plan,
highlighted the proposed parking areas, and the permitted uses for the
project.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:40 P.M.
Kay Cassaro 31616 Paseo Goleta, Temecula spoke in opposition to the
Buffman Project and the Westside Specific Plan.
Ben Fraleigh, 39850 Rica Drive, Temecula spoke in support to the
Buffman project and the Westside Specific Plan.
George Buhler, 40265 Paseo Sereno, spoke in support to the Buffman
project. Spoke in opposition to the Westside Specific Plan.
Philip Hoxsey, 43318 Cielo de Azul, spoke in opposition to the Buffman
project and the Westside Specific Plan.
Robert Lord, 30120 Pachanga Drive, Temecula spoke in support to the
Buffman project.
Leonard Bustin, 41935 Calle Cabrillo, spoke in support to the Buffman
project.
Ron Walton, 30075 Ynez Rd, Temecula, spoke in support to the Buffman
project.
Doug Davies, 27450 Ynez, Temecula, spoke in support to the Buffman
project.
Mavin Zelden, 28659 Front St, Temecula, spoke in support to the
Buffman project.
Robert Burns, 30112 Santiago Road, spoke in support to the Buffman
project.
Scott Gray, 31794 Via Saltio, spoke in support to the Buffman project.
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Joan Sparkman, 30554 San Pasqual Road, Temecula, spoke in support
to the Buffman project.
Teri Gilmore, 27450 Ynez Road, Temecula, representing the Temecula
Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support to the Buffman project.
Patricia Keller, 39201 Salinas Drive, Murrieta, spoke in opposition to the
Buffman project.
Bob Allred, 41941 Morono Drive, Temecula, spoke in support to the
Buffman project.
Russell D'Hondt, 31707 Via Soltio, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the
Buffman project and the Westside Specific Plan.
Phila McDaniel, Main/B Street, spoke in opposition to the Buffman
project.
Chairman Ford called for a recess at 8:20 P.M.
The meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was reconvened at 8:30 P.M.,
Chairman Ford presiding.
Applicant's response to public questions:
the building height will comply with the specific plan.
the opera building is planned for 85,000 gross square feet.
detailed mitigation exists for noise abatement and will meet
performance criteria.
Buffman project and the Westside Specific Plan is
consistent to the Old Town Specific Plan.
The Public Hearing was closed at 8:55 P.M.
COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Webster expressed his concern on the Buffman Project:
- he recommends the Commission review any major
structures in the Master Conditional Use Permit prior to
approval.
- he would like to see the plaza separate and centrally
located in the Old Town area.
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Commissioner Blair requested the following:
historic buildings need to be preserved.
a matrix of the phasing schedule is needed.
a conceptual sketch of the buildings.
Commissioner Fahey requested the following:
MAY 15, 1995
a matrix of scheduled road improvements.
mitigation study addressed concerning parking and bus
traffic.
business interruption during construction addressed.
Commissioner Slaven expressed the following concerns:
- underground utilities to be integrated,
Commissioner Ford requested a matrix of the traffic plan.
The Commission expressed concerns regarding the Westside Specific
Plan:
Commissioner Blair:
- information needed on proponents of grading in Area D.
Commissioner Slaven:
concerned about the Western By-Pass Corridor being
extended to Murrieta.
would like input on the color and fabric used for the canvas
top on the arena.
the height of the arena.
a list is needed of approved business uses.
more information is needed on the maintenance of the
animals.
Commissioner Fahey:
not in favor of a service station or bowling alley as
presented in plan.
difficulty approving Area D due to grading issues.
area wildlife is a concern.
difficulty understanding consistency with the general plan.
need more detail on Area A.
need more understanding on road improvement phases.
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Commissioner Webster:
requests size of the park facility in the residential area.
requests a provision to centrally locate the on-site/off-site
day-care facility.
requests language in the specific plan to include colors for
the tent structure.
concerned about flags on the roof of the tent structure.
requests a list of approved uses for Area A and Area B.
the tree requirement be to provide shade on a year-round basis.
Commissioner Ford cited the following concerns to staff:
widening of certain roads - mitigation monitoring is needed.
who is responsible for funding the purchase of equipment.
requests definition of road way language.
requests schedules for road improvement, planning,
construction, and build out.
concerned about the high density on Area D.
should signals be installed on Vincent Moraga.
concerned about the height of the arena.
requests the entrance sign monument location be moved to the
Western By-Pass and Front Street.
requests pedestrian access be included.
request trees small and uniform included for landscaping.
the purchase is transportation related.
tree sized and uniformity should be included in the landscape plan.
Commissioner Fahey expressed concerned that the open space
fire/vegetation management is not addressed.
Commissioner Slaven expressed concern for the following:
monitoring of the shuttles regarding pollution.
who will manage the odor/animal waste.
how the wetland area will be restored.
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Blair to
continue the PA No. 95-0031 Environmental Impact Report - PA No. 94-0061
Master Conditional Use Permit and PA No. 95-0003 - Westside Specific Plan to June
5, 1995, 6:00 P.M. which will postpone the Review of The City Development Code.
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The motion carried as follows:
AYES: .5 COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS:
COMMISSIONERS:
MAY 15, 1995
Blair, Ford, Slaven, Fahey,
Webster
None
None
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION None
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to
adjourn the meeting at 10:15 P.M.
Secretary
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