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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061699 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 16, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:01 P.M., on Wednesday June 16, 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 Fahey, Naggar, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Senior Engineer Alegria, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Fagan, Senior Planner Hogan, Associate Planner Donahoe, Assistant Planner Anders, Project Planner Brown, Project Planner Griffin, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS This portion of the meeting was heard out of order, see page 3. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Aaenda MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Approval of Minutes-Mav 19.1999 MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fahey and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. P1anCommlminutesl061699 3. Power Center Comer Monument By way of overheads, Associate Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (of record), highlighting the design and materials utilized for this particular project; indicated that Exhibit A (referencing page 4 of the agenda material) had been updated; provided (via supplemental material) the accurate revised design; and advised that due to the Commission's previous recommendation, the applicant had removed the web address from the design of the monument. Mr. Bruce Manzer, representing Excell Architects, for Commissioner Naggar, relayed that it was the applicant's desire to maintain the corporate logo in the design of the monument; and noted that if it was the Commission's desire to condition the approval of the project upon removal of the logo, that the applicant would most likely be agreeable. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to accept staff's recommendation to approve the Corner Monument design at the Power Center. (This motion was withdrawn.) MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the corner monumentation, conditioning the project to remove the corporate logo. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion. (This motion was ultimately amended.) Commissioner Fahey, echoed by Chairman Guerriero, relayed that due to the applicant's substantial investment into the Power Center, the denotation of the logo was appropriate; and for Commissioner Naggar, advised that since the location of the logo was designated by an architect, that the Commission not specify relocation of the logo. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the corner monumentation, as designed. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 4. Revision to Chemicon IPA99-00441 By way of overheads and provision of a material color board, Assistant Planner Anders provided the rationale for the revised design; relayed that staff was pleased with the modifications; for Commissioner Naggar, noted that the previous COAs would not be altered; and for Commissioner Webster, confirmed that the revised plan would include a reduced truck loading area, which would be screened. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the proposed building modifications regarding PA99-0145 (Development Plan). Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. . Reauest to Aaendize the Home Depot Proiect per Brown Act provisions Attorney Curley advised that there is provision in the Brown Act for the addition of an Agenda Item after posting of the meeting; relayed that the proposal would require a two- thirds vote of the Commission, approving the need to take action and agreement that the need arose subsequent to the Agenda's posting; relayed that the Home Depot proposal 2 PlanCommfminutesl061699 had been presented to the City; noted that the project is proceeding under the City's fast-track program; relayed that the goal is to expedite the matter; advised that the pre- application submittal was received by staff on June 15, 1999, and that staff was, therefore, unable to include the issue on the posted Agenda; presented the Commission with the issue of taking action on whether on not it was their desire to add the Home Depot matter to the Agenda; and relayed that if the Commission did not approve the proposal to add the matter to the Agenda at this point in time, that the matter would be agendized at a future Planning Commission meeting. For Commissioner Fahey, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that staff error contributed to the matter not being agendized. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to add the Home Depot matter to the Agenda. Chairman Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected a split vote due to Commissioners Naggar's and Webster's vote of no. (Denied, due to the lack of a two- thirds vote. 2/2) The Commissioner provided additional clarification regarding their action. In response to Planning Manager Ubnoske's recommendation, it was the consensus of the Commission to reopen the Public Comment portion of the meeting in order to allow the applicant to provide a brief presentation to the Commission. At this time the meeting continued back to the Public Comments segment of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS Senior Planner Fagan provided a brief orientation of the proposed Home Depot Project; and relayed that the proposal would be inclusive of a Specific Plan amendment, a Development Plan, and potentially a Development Agreement, clarifying the rationale for proposing the amendment to the Specific Plan. Mr. Allan Davis, representing the applicant, relayed the rationale for the project being fast-tracked; and provided additional information regarding the location and conceptual design of the proposed Home Depot site. Mr. Rick Manners, representing the applicant, relayed the applicant's desire to develop within the City of Temecula, rather than in the County (the surrounding unincorporated area); and noted that the proposed plan would elaborate the design plan for this particular Home Depot site. At this time the meeting continued back to the regular order of the Agenda, and Agenda Item 5 was considered. 5. Public Convenience or Necessitv Criteria Planning Manager Ubnoske invited the Commission to provide directive input with respect to the City's current criteria utilized for a Finding of Public Convenience or 3 PlanCommlminutesl061699 Necessity regarding alcoholic establishments; and relayed that if it was the Commission's recommendation to revise the criteria currently utilized that she and the City Attorney would further investigate the matter. The Commission expressed their comments, as follows: > Commissioner Naggar recommended that staff further investigate the issue, providing clarification as to the variance between types of permitted alcoholic establishments. > Commissioner Fahey recommended that the terms specialty store, finding of necessity, and sensitive areas be clearly defined; and suggested that there be provision of parameters with respect to heavily dense areas. > Chairman Guerriero recommended that criteria be developed to ensure that there is not a proliferation of such uses in the City of T emecula. Attorney Curley advised that if the matter was further investigated by staff, that each Commissioner would be provided copies of the applicable laws and State Guidelines; and relayed that various types of alcoholic uses are recognized and licensed by the ABC, due to the respective differences. Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Court, recommended that a criteria be developed . differentiating between restaurants, bars, and liquor stores; relayed that he would not desire to have a proliferation of bars and liquor stores; and provided additional comments regarding the variant uses, and their effect on the community. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to recommend that staff further investigate development of a revised Public Convenience of Necessity Criteria. ChainT)an Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Plannina Application No. PA99-0145 lDevelopment Planl Request to construct a 16,000 square foot industrial building on a 1.14 acre parcel zoned for "Light Industrial" development. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. Senior Planner Fagan introduced Project Planner Griffin to the Planning Commission; and relayed that he was a welcome addition to the staff. By way of color renderings and overheads, Project Planner Griffin presented the staff report (per agenda material), highlighting location, site plan, and landscaping; specified 4 PlanCommlminutesl081699 the screening of the loading area; and displayed the color board, noting the colors and materials for this particular project. Commissioner Naggar commended the architect for his diligent efforts with respect to the reveals, sandblasting, and color application; and commended Project Planner Griffin for provision of a thorough staff report. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 99-018 approving Planning Application No. PA99-0145 based on the findings and subject to the conditions contained therein; and adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0145 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-018 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.PA99-0145, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 16, 111 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON 1.14 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND COLT COURT (42329 COLT COURT) AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-360-006. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 7. Plannina Application No. PA99-0082 IDevelopment Planl Request to construct a 30,690 square foot industrial building with associated parking and landscaping on a 3.14-acre parcel. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of color renderings, Project Planner Anders presented the staff report (of record), highlighting access, parking, and architecture, noting the additional articulation; specified the landscape plan, relaying that the project would exceed the requirements; and for Commissioner Naggar, relayed that one of the businesses that would occupy a portion of the project would be a furniture business, noting that it had not yet been determined what the other uses would be. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 99-019 approving Planning Application No. PA99-0082 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. PA99-0082 per the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332. 5 , PlanCommlminutesl061699 RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-019 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.PA99-0082 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 30,690 SQUARE FOOT TWO-STORY OFFICE, WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING BUILDING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 3.14 ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF MADISON AVENUE, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-282-011. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster. Commissioner Webster commended the architect for his efforts associated with the extensive trim detail; and recommended that the Commission note the aforementioned articulation for future referencing. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting unanimous approval. At 7:03 P.M. a short recess was taken, and the meeting reconvened at 7:08 P.M. 8. Subdivision Ordinance Request to revise the Subdivision Ordinance. RECOM MENDA TION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve a Resolution recommending that the city Council adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the Ordinance. Project Planner Brown presented the staff report; provided additional clarification regarding the development standards with respect to maximum cul-de-sac length, the number of access points for a subdivision, and lot size and arrangement; and relayed the modifications requested by the Community Services District (via agenda material), and the Public Works Department (via supplemental agenda material.) Commissioner Fahey queried staff as to the urgency of approval of the matter in light of the Commission's imminent appointment of a new Commissioner; and suggested continuing the proposal until a full Commission could review the revisions. For Commissioner Fahey, Project Planner Brown relayed that staff would be agreeable to postponing the matter to the July 7, 1999 meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public hearing; and to continue the matter to the July 7, 1999, Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6 PlanCommlminutesl061699 PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. For Commissioner Naggar, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed additional information regarding the June 30, 1999 Workshop, regarding the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan. B. Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that if the Commission had additional questions regarding the Brown Act/Conflict of Interest Workshop that was held on June 15, 1999, that they forward those questions to Attorney Curley. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. In response to Commissioner Webster, Planning Manager Ubnoske provided additional clarification regarding the County's current process of updating its General Plan, and the associated concerns of the City of Temecula. Senior Planner Hogan provided additional information regarding the County's proposed project to construct new housing, and the potential impacts associated with the proposal. B. For Chairman Guerriero, Attorney Curley provided additional clarification regarding CEQA standards. C. Planning Manager Ubnoske provided additional information regarding the Home Depot matter. D. For Commissioner Webster, Attorney Curley clarified the process of inquiring of staff regarding proposed projects, and associated questions; and confirmed that the inquiring Commissioner should not relay whether they support a project, or not, outside of the public hearing setting. ADJOURNMENT At 7:30 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to a Workshop regarding: Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan on Wednesday. June 30. 1999 at 6:00 P.M., and the next regular meeting Wednesdav. July 7. 1999, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Ron"~n'''J-'- JJ~~' k~~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 7 Note: Resolution No. PC99-017 was not assigned. Coversheet for PC061699minutes