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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042199 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 21, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:01 P.M., on Wednesday April 21, 1999, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Naggar. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Naggar, *Soltysiak, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: Commissioner Fahey. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Cudey, Senior Planner Fagan, Assistant Planner Anders, Project Planner Thornsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. *(Commissioner Soltysiak arrived at 6:04 P.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Larry LeDoux, 32004 Merlot Crest, relayed his concem regarding the installation of an additional water tank in the Chardonnay Hills area, specifically in the vicinity of Tract No. 23100.6,7,and 8. In response to Mr. LeDoux's comments, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks noted that while the issue couldn't be opened for discussion at the public headng due to the fact that it was not an agendized issue (per Attorney Cudey's advisement), he would address the matter with Mr. LeDoux via a phone call. It was noted that Commissioner Soltysiak arrived at the meeting at 6:04 P.M. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. 2. Vice Chair Election While expressing apprehension with regard to appointing Commissioner Fahey in her absence, Commissioner Webster nominated Commissioner Fahey for the position of Vice Chairman. Commissioner Soltysiak seconded the nomination. Chairman Guerriero nominated Commissioner Naggar for the position of Vice Chairman. Commissioner Naggar relayed that he would accept the nomination. Voice vote reflected approval in favor of appointing Commissioner Naggar as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. 3. Approval of Minutes-March 17, 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Planning Application No. PA98-0511 (General Plan Amendment And Zone Chan.qe) PA98-0512 (Development Plan) Request to change the General Plan Land Use designation from Business Park (BP) to Professional Office (PO) and change the Zoning designation from Business Park (BP) to Professional Office (PO) for a proposed development of a 244 unit senior's only apartment complex. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission continue the matter Off-Calendar. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to accept staff's recommendation. (This motion ultimately died for lack of a second.) Senior Planner Fagan presented the staff report; reviewed the criteria upon which this matter was continued from the Mamh 17, 1999, Planning Commission meeting, specifically, in order for staff to address conflicts that would be created by the project, as proposed; noted that since staff has determined that a Plan Development Oveday (PDO) would be more compatible in this particular area for this particular project, staff's recommendation would be to withdraw the General Plan Amendment and that the zoning amendment with the PDO be brought before the Commission at a future point in time; corrected the recommendation indicated on the agenda to continue the project as proposed, off-calendar, advising that the project would be re-designated with a new case number, be re-noticed, and then the project would be brought before the Commission; in response to Commissioner Soltysiak, confirmed that staff's recommendation would, essentially, be deletion of the existing case, and then assignment of a new case designation in conjunction with the PDO would be brought forward. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public headng; and accept staff recommendation to bring this project back to the Commission at a future point in time with a new case designation in conjunction with a Plan Development Overlay (PDO.) Commissioner Soltysiak seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. 5. Planning Application No. PA99-0044 (General Plan Amendment And Zone Change) PA98-0512 (Development Plan) Request to design, construct and operate a two-story, 85,056 square foot office, warehouse and manufacturing building on a parcel containing 4.92 acres. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of overheads and color renderings, Assistant Planner Anders presented the staff report (of record), highlighting access, architecture, and landscaping; noted that the applicant agreed to delete twenty-three (23) parking spaces in order to preserve a large number of existing mature Eucalyptus trees; relayed that the applicant had requested assurance that staff would support a Minor Exception Permit to allow the reduction of twenty-three (23) parking spaces if in the future the mix of uses/square footages would be modified, which would require additional parking; advised that staff would support the Minor Exception Permit in order to preserve the trees, as reflected in Condition No. 4; for Commissioner Soltysiak, clarified that the recommendation to preserve the trees was initiated by staff, relaying that the Minor Exception Permit would be for the purpose of maintaining the trees in the future, if the mix of square footage and uses were modified; for Commissioner Naggar, provided additional information regarding the design of the half-wall on the site plan; and clarified that the canopy would be a metal material, painted blue. Mr. David Beckman, representing the applicant, relayed that the business of operation would be a diagnostic manufacturing firm; noted that the products manufactured were small in size, predominantly water-based, and non-hazardous, utilized in the medical community; displayed various products; for Commissioner Naggar, relayed that the customer base encompassed hospitals, laboratories, and academic researchers throughout the world; and for Commissioner Soltysiak, noted that the company has been located in the City of Temecula for approximately 11 years. Mr. Russell Rumansoff, representing the applicant, further specified the building design; provided additional clarification as to the entry wall; requested that Condition No. 30 (d) (per agenda material), regarding the construction of a sidewalk, be waived or postponed to a future point in time when the contiguous area would be developed, rather than conditioning this project to install a sole portion of sidewalk; for Commissioner Webster, specified the location of the monument walls; for Commissioner Soltysiak, provided additional information regarding proposed options for screening the lunch area; and clarified the soil investigation procedures for this particular site. With regard to the installation of the sidewalk, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks noted that the sidewalk would be City maintained if it was: required by the City, built in the public right-of-way, and build in accordance with the City's standards and conditions; relayed that Diaz Road is proposed to be realigned, and that Business Park Drive would tie into Diaz Road; clarified the rationale for conditioning this project to install a sidewalk would be to prevent pedestrian traffic crossing at the major thoroughfare; advised that if the project was bonded for, the Public Works Department would support postponing the installation of the sidewalk until occupancy or to a future point in time. The applicant was agreeable to bond for the project. For Commissioner Naggar, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks estimated the time of completion for the realignment project at Diaz Road to be eighteen months to two years. The applicant relayed that the estimated completion date for this particular project would be December of 1999. Attorney Curley advised that Condition No. 35, regarding Development Impact Fees (DIF) be modified, as follows: Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with the terms and conditions approved by the City of Ternecula City Council; and for Commissioner $oltysiak, provided additional clarification as the to the rationale for the modification. Commissioner Naggar expressed a desire for assurance that the metal canopies for this particular project would be maintained; recommended that due to the proximate timing of the estimated completion dates for this particular project and the City's Diaz Road Realignment Project that the applicant install the sidewalk as conditioned in the Conditions of Approval. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that additional language could be added to Condition No. 6 to read, as follows: Metal canopies shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. The applicant relayed agreement to the aforementioned additional Condition. Commissioner Webster relayed that he could support postponement of the construction of the sidewalk until prior to Certificate of Occupancy if that was the desire of the applicant. Commissioner Soltysiak relayed that he could support a delay in the installation of the sidewalk in order to synchronize the construction of the sidewalk with the street improvements, if the applicant made provision of a cash deposit for the sidewalk project. For the record, Chairman Guerriero indicated the Commission's receipt of a letter from the Equity Management, representing the Rancho California Business Park Association, regarding the construction of the sidewalk. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public headng; accept staff recommendation; adopt Resolution No. 99-011 approving Planning Application No. PA99-0044 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and adopt a notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0044 per the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332. PC RESOLUTION NO. 99-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0044 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A TWO-STORY, 85,056 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE, WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 4.92 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SINGLE OAK DRIVE AND BUSINESS PARK DRIVE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-020-051. Add > That staff provide direction to the applicant regarding the screening of the lunch area Modify > That additional language be added to Condition No. 6, as follows: Metal canopies shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. > That Condition No. 30 be modified to require construction of the sidewalks and ramps along Single Oak Ddve frontage pdor to Certificate of Occupancy via staff's direction, rather than prior to Issuance of a Building Permit, as indicated. > That Condition No. 35 be modified to read, as follows: Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with the terms and conditions approved by the City of Temecula City Council. Commissioner Soltysiak seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Proposed Modifications to Buildin,q three {3) for the Power Center (PA97-0118) Senior Planner Fagan presented the previously approved site plan for the Power Center; noted that there was a Condition requiring that there be consistency with the design of the proposed elevations; presented the modified design plan; relayed that staff is pleased with the submitted design; for Commissioner Soltysiak, provided additional clarification regarding the vadance between the original site plan and the proposed project; for Commissioner Webster, noted that the colors will be consistent with the colors of the originally approved site plan; for Commissioner Guerdero, relayed that the landscape plan and parking ratio would not be modified; and updated the Commission regarding the proposed tenants of the Center. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. Commissioner Soltysiak commended the Public Works Department for their diligent efforts associated with the signalization at Enterprise Circle West, and the Pala Bridge Project. B. In response to Commissioner Webster's concern regarding the signalization at Rancho California Road and Via Las Colinas with respect to the distance between the signals, as well as, the vertical curve in the area of discussion, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that the Public/Traffic Safety Commission will be further investigating the driveways out of the Target Center. C. In response to Commissioner Naggar's concern with regard to safety with respect to the water area of the Pond Project, Mr. Parks relayed the he would obtain additional information for the Commission. D. Commissioner Naggar noted that he was contacted by phone by Mr. Dean Adawi from the Starlight Ridge area, requesting additional information with respect to the installation of a sidewalk. Mr. Parks relayed that he would contact Mr. Adawi for provision of additional information; and further specified the City's funding process for sidewalk projects. E. With regard to the request for installation of a sidewalk in the Starlight Ridge area, Chairman Guerriero relayed that the City of Temecula worked with the Homeowners Association prior to the signalization at Cosmic Drive, noting that the installation of sidewalks versus the signalization was a discussed issue; and advised that staff investigate the minutes of record for that particular project. F. Commissioner Naggar presented photographs to the Commission of his recent travels to the Philippines. G. In response to Chairman Guerriere's concern regarding the line-of sight with respect to the view of the trucks in the Power Center, Senior Planner Fagan provided additional clarification, noting that Associate Planner Donahoe could bring additional information back to the Commission. H. For Chairman Guerriero, with regard to phone calls received, expressing concem regarding the concrete wall at the apartment complex on Rancho California Road, Senior Planner Fagan relayed that staff would investigate and contact him with additional information. I. With regard to the aforementioned apartment complex project, Planning Director Ubnoske provided clarification regarding the County approved project; reiterated that staff will further investigate. J. From a legal perspective Attorney Cudey provided additional clarification regarding the apartment complex project and the constraints associated with the City's authority with respect to the project, in light of it being County approved. K. In response to Chairman Guerriero's comments, Senior Planner Fagan relayed that staff will bring the design plan for the comer monument at Winchester and Ynez Roads to the Commission for review; and for Commissioner Soltysiak, relayed that the monument installation has been conditioned to be completed prior to occupancy. ADJOURNMENT At 7:23 P.M. chairman Guerriero formally adjoumed this meeting to Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula. /Ron ~;de~'ri~ro, Ch-airman--- I~e'~l::~e Ubnoske, Planning Manager