HomeMy WebLinkAbout010995 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, January 9, 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: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, City Attorney Peter Thorson, Associate
Planner Saied Naaseh, Assistant Planner Mathhew Fagan and Recording Secretary Barbara
Maltby.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
On a motion made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner
Slaven the agenda was approved.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
NOES:
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2. Planning Application No. PA94-0137
Matthew Fagan, Assistant Planner, reported this Application was previously
adopted as an urgency ordinance with a conditional use permit. The time limit
expires February 9, 1995. Staff recommends the Commission adopt Resolution
No. 95- to amend sections of the Riverside County Ordinance as adopted by
the City of Temecula.
R:Minutes.pc\010995
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 9. 1995
Commissioner Webster asked staff to verify if the urgency ordinance would be
superseded by the City Development Code.
Commissioner Ford was concerned with the deletion of massage parlors from the
ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adopt
Resolution No. 95- as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING SECTIONS 9.1,9.50, 10.1, 11.2, AND
11.26 OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 348, AS ADOPTED BY THE
CITY OF TEMECULA, REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NIGHTCLUBS, TEEN CLUBS, DANCE HALLS, BARS AND
COCKTAIL LOUNGES, BILLIARD HALLS, AND VIDEO GAME ARCADES
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Plannina Application No. 0180, 181,183,184, and 185
Staff presented a detailed report on the Johnson Machinery Company proposed
project at the Northeast corner of the future intersection of Butterfield Stage
Road and Murrieta Hot Springs Road. Plans were shared with the
Commissioners.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 PM.
Jim Fergus, representative for Johnson Machinery Company, addressed the
Commission and explained this will be a long-term project and a beautiful
community for Temecula. Mr. Fercus reported on the successful workshop held
with the community.
Bob Davis, Wilber Smith Association, shared the traffic circulation study of the
Johnson Ranch. Mr. Davis presented the traffic circulation studies completed
on the surrounding area roads.
R:Minutes.pc\010995 2
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1995
John Yager, Johnson Machinery Company, reported on the Anza Road issue.
Anza Road is not included in the specific plan and should be deleted from the
circulation element.
The Commission expressed several areas of concern and presented questions
to the representatives, which included the following:
Commissioner Fahey questioned the Buck Road traffic increase, the
Environmental alternatives, the Santa Gurtrudes Creek open space area, noise
requirements of French Valley Airport, and wildlife issues.
Commissioner Slaven expressed concerns regarding increased traffic, road
improvements and arterial roads, reclaimed water for park areas, wood shake
roofs, and Fire Department facility located near enough to the development.
Commissioner Slaven also wanted to cite for the record that in the Village
Center, banners and pennants be prohibited. Staff responded that this could be
recommended to the City Council.
Commissioner Webster expressed concerns about impacts to Vegetation in the
EIR included, the CaI-Trans alternative study on Highway 79 and the Anza Road
issues of existing Right-Of-Way and alignment.
Commissioner Webster requested staff find out the current status on the target
numbers for build-out within the city boundaries and in the sphere of influence.
Commissioner Ford questioned the restructuring density transfer among
planning areas, how Anza Road affects the General Plan, multi family unit
density and who would enforce CCR's on 5 acre parcels. Commissioner Ford
would like more definite language to restrict uses in the 5 acre parcel sites.
Commissioner Ford opened the Public Hearing at 8:45 PM
PUBLIC HEARING
William Vazzana, Lynell Road, Temecula, expressed concern with the Anza
Road configuration. He has no objection to the project.
Cindy Bush, 32775 Bootleg Road, Winchester, spoke in favor of maintaining the
rural area, in opposition to the project.
Mike Nolton, 39130 Pala Vista Drive, Temecula, expressed concern with traffic
flow and road improvements. He generally spoke against the project.
Commissioner Ford extended the meeting of the Planning Commission to 9:30 PM.
R:Minutes.pc\010995 3
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1995
It was
public
Ken Barnes, Berenda Road, Temecula, stated his concern with the Santa
Margarita water shed. In favor of lesser density in the project.
Adrian McGregor, 34555 Medara De Playa, spoke in favor of the rural area
being maintained.
David Robinson, 39600Aveinda Arizona, Temecula, spoke against the project.
Dave Gallaher, 31350 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula, representative of the
Temecula Valley School District cited a need for a school Facility Mitigation
Agreement with the developer contingent on the School District approval. Mr.
Gallaher presented a letter from legal council requesting this Agreement to be
entered into the record.
David Barnes, Berenda Road, Temecula, spoke against the project.
moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Blair to continue the
hearing to the February 6, 1995 meeting of the Planning Commission.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Commissioner Ford called for a 5 minute recess at 9:20 PM.
The meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was reconvened
Commissioner Ford presiding.
at 9:25 PM with
The next meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission is scheduled for January 23, 1995,
6:00 PM at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road,
Temecula, California.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Director Gary Thornhill presented the following information:
· The Legislative Update Conference is on January 19th for
Commissioners interested in attending.
· Interviews for the Old Town Main Street Director's position are
completed and a Director will be chosen shortly.
R:Minutes,pc\010995 4
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 9, 1995
· The Buffman Project will be voted on at a special election on March 7,
1995.
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Com);~!ssioner Fahey to adjourn
meeting of the Planning Commission at 9:35 PM. The motio~ unanimously carried.
~.~_ man Steve Ford
~ecretary
R:Minutes.pc\010995 5