HomeMy WebLinkAbout012395 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 23, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, January 23, 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, Slaven, Webster, Ford, Blair
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, City Attorney Peter Thorson, Associate
Planner Saied Naaseh, Assistant Planner Craig Ruiz, Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan and
Recording Secretary Barbara Maltby.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to
approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Size and Design of the Proposed
Signaqe for Plot Plan No. 248, Yellow Basket
Craig Ruiz presented the height elevations for the revised design of the Yellow
Basket sign.
Steve Etchinson, sign contractor and representative for the applicant, 27620
Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, requested approval on the sign as designed
as it was within the legal limit on size.
Angelo Buseankas, owner of the Yellow Basket, requested approval of the logo
colors as this is the trademark of the restaurant.
Russell Rumansoff, 27349 Jefferson Avenue, recommended approval of the
sign logo and size.
Commissioner Ford closed the Public Hearing.
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Commissioner Webster stated he didn't see a problem with the logo but was
concerned with the size of the sign.
Commissioner Blair stated she would prefer to approve the original size of the
sign.
Commissioner Slaven was in agreement with the size but is not pleased with
the logo.
Commissioner Ford was reticent to approve anything larger than originally
approved.
The Commissioners gave direction to staff too try making the esthetics of the
sign more pleasing; and directed the applicant to reduce the size of the sign to
the size shown on the approved building elevations.
3. Director's HearinQ Update
Planning Director Thornhill had nothing further to add to the agenda staff report.
4. Public Use Permit No. 6, Amendment No. 6
Matthew Fagan addressed the Commissions concerns as follows:
* Traffic
* Building Facia
* Landscaping to mitigate visual and noise impacts
* Timing of Infrastructure
* Neighbor Concerns
* Driveway placement
* Light impact
Staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Fahey was concerned that the lighting met with Police
Department requirements. Staff will explore this and bring it back to the
Commission.
Commissioner Slaven also expressed concerns with the improvements on
Nicolas Road and the traffic study results.
Commissioner Webster is concerned with the drainage and flood easements.
Commissioner Ford questioned the location of the sewers and when they would
be built.
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Larry Markham, Winchester Road, Temecula, spoke on behalf of the applicant
and responded to the concerns. He also reported on the meeting with the
neighbors and felt it was successful in addressing their concerns.
Chairman Ford opened Public Hearing
PUBLIC HEARING
Doug Kevp, 23995 Carancho Road, Temecula, spoke as Elder of the Church of
Christ and requested approval for the Use Permit.
Dennis Fitz, 39910 Jeffrey Heights Road, spoke as a resident of the area and
recommended against approval for the Church.
Steve Hahn, 31290 Tommy Lane, said he would like agreements on the
Conditions of Approval requiring a residential area of 2 1/2 acre minimum.
Roberta Mahoney, 31 299 Tommy Lane, sent a letter via Steve Hahn to read to
the Commission against the project being allowed in a residential area.
Larry Markham, Winchester Road, Temecula, responded to questions and cited
the owner's willingness to comply with the following conditions:
Fencing the perimeter
To gate the driveway which would preclude after-hours admission
Types of trees included in the landscaping plan
Offer to vacate Tommy Lane to turn it into a private street
Commissioner Webster expressed concern with the type of fencing and stated
he didn't think chain-link was very attractive. The applicant agreed to leave the
choice of fencing material to the discretion of the Planning Director.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:55 PM.
It was moved by Commissioner Webster and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to recommend
approval as specified with the following provisions:
1) Modifying fence around property. Type of fencing material is to be at the Planning
Director's approval 2) A gate to be installed at the driveway and 3) Condition #70 is
rescinded. Commissioner Blair amended this motion to include the specification of
wrought iron fencing in the front and coated chain link at the perimeter, subject to the
Planning Director's approval.
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The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
Chairman Ford called for a recess of 10 minutes at 7:00 P.M.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:15 P.M. Chairman Ford presiding.
5. Planning Application 94-0062
Saied Naaseh presented the report on the Silver Hawk specific plan to reduce
the density from high to low-medium density. Staff recommended approval with
conditions.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M.
Sanford Edwards, 110 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, representing the
owner requested approval to reduce density. Mr. Edwards asked the
Commission to remove Condition #13 - School Mitigation Plan makes the
project exempt.
Pat Keller, 39201 Salinas Drive, Murrieta, spoke representing CSA 143 which
oversees landscaping maintenance. The CSA is concerned with the future
responsibility of maintenance of landscaped areas.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Ford to recommend
adoption of Resolution 95-003, approving Planing Application 0062 and to remove Condition
#13 as it pertains to school facilities.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: Blair
COMMISSIONERS: None
Planning Application No. PA94-0097,Tentative Parcel and Planning Application
No. PA94-0095, Conditional Use Permit
Commissioner Ford stepped down due to a potential conflict of interest.
Commissioner Fahey presided.
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Craig Ruiz, Assistant Planner, reported on the site as it pertains to the City's
General Plan. Staff also presented the landscape plan and a detailed plan on the
proposed Village Center including lighting, neighbor concerns, color of
Chevron's sign, bike trails, bus turn-around and wall signs. Staff recommended
approval.
Commissioner Webster requested information on the status of the Memorandum
of Understanding with CaI-Trans. Planning Director Thornhill responded he
would be receiving an answer soon.
Commissioner Fahey opened the Public Hearing.
PUBLIC HEARING
Chris Smith, 12625 High Bluff Drive, San Diego, applicant, addressed the
Commission, introduced his associates and requested approval of the project.
Don Shull, architect for Land Grant Development, presented a detailed site plan
to the Commissioners.
Jeff Michaels, 44676 Clover Lane, Temecula, requested denial of the project.
Nancy Hughes, 32002 Via Sarone, Temecula, requested adequate walls and
landscaping be provided to hide the back side of buildings, air-conditioners and
noise.
Wendy Michaels, 44676 Clover Lane, Temecula, requests the center be off the
highway for better pedestrian access.
Commissioner Blair stated she would like to re-visit the concept of the big boxes
and would like the developer to be more creative in aligning this with the Village
Center atmosphere.
Commissioner Slaven said she has design issues to be resolved such as
screening of loading doors/ plants along the back side of the buildings/air-
conditioning units hidden/and the colors of blue and grey.
Commissioner Fahey asked staff to research screening the big boxes and the
location of the theater.
It was moved by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to continue PA94-
0097, Tentative Parcel Map and PA 94-0095, Conditional Use Permit to the Planning
Commission meeting of March 6, 1995.
The motion carried as follows:
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AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Director Thornhill cited the following for the Commissions information:
Planners Institute is scheduled the third week in March. All
Commissioners are invited.
Wednesday, January 25th - Spaghetti Factory dinner/workshop on
Economic Development
City Attorney Peter Thorson, presented an update to the Commission on the
new section of the State Conflict of Interest Code.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adjourn the
meeting be adjourned to the next meeting: February 6, 1995, 6:00 P.M., Rancho California
Water District's Board room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Carried
unanimously.
airman Steve Ford
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