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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091599 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 15, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:15 P.M., on Wednesday September 15, 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 Mathewson. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fahey, Mathewson, and Vice Chairman Naggar. Absent: Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Fagan, Senior Planner Hogan, Associate Planner Donahoe, Project Planner DeGange, Project Planner Thornsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of ARenda Vice Chairman Naggar recommended that the Agenda be revised, and that the Commission consider the Agenda Items in the following order: Agenda Item No. 7 would be heard second, Agenda Item No. 4 would be considered third, Agenda Item No. 6 be considered fourth, Agenda Item No. 3 considered fifth, Agenda Item No. 5 considered sixth, and Agenda Item No. 2 would be heard last. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to approve the agenda, as revised. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster who were absent. R:PlanComm/minutes/091599 2. Approval of Minutes-August 18, 1999 This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Planninq Application No. PA98-0447 (Tentative Parcel Map) and PA99-0238 (Development Agreement) Request to subdivide 6.3'1 acres of land into twenty-four (24) residential lots and Planning Application Development Processing Coordinator No. PA99-0238 is a request for a Development Agreement to allow a minimum five (5) foot side yard setback. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 6. 4. Planning Application No. PA99~0273 (Development A.qreements between Pala Rainbow LLC and the City of Temecula) Request to approve a Development Agreement with Pala Rainbow LLC RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 4. 5. Planning Application No. PA99-0274 (Development A.qreement) Request to approve a Development Agreement with Eli Lilly & Company. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 7. R:PlanCommlminutes1091599 6. Plannin.q Application No. PA99-0215 Request to amend No. 4 to Vesting Tentative Tract map 24187 (A subdivision of 72.9 acres into 256 single-family detached residential lots and nine open space lots. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 5. 7. Planning Application No. PA99-0284 (Development Plan) and Plannin.q Application No. PA99-0286 (Vestin.cl Tentative Parcel Map No. 29431) 1. Request to design, construct and operate a 276,243 square feet of retail commercial uses, including a 132,646 square foot Home Depot Store, a 7,000 square foot automotive supply store, and 136,597 square feet of village shopping space; 2.Request to subdivide 66.828 gross acres into seven (7) lots; 3. Request to Amend Amendment No. 7 to Specific Plan No. 219 (Paloma del Sol), amending the following: land uses within Planning A~ea 1, 6, and 8; the realignment and reconfiguration of Campanula Way between De Portola Road and Meadows Parkway; the allocation of acreage within Planning Area 1 from 32.3 acres to 35.0 acres; the allocation of acreage within Planning Area 6 from 36.3 to 34.3 acres; the division of Planning Area 6 into Planning Area 6A (22.3 acres, high density residential, 9-12 dwelling units per acre, with a maximum of 268 dwelling units) and Planning Area 6B (12 acres, very high density residential, 13-20 du/ac, with a maximum of 240 dwelling units), resulting in an overall reduction of units from 590 to 508 dwellings; the development of an active, private, gated senior community within Planning Area 8 that includes a private recreation area; and an update of Design Guidelines that incorporate the village vignettes and the senior amenities. 4. Request for approval of a Development Agreement between the City and del Sol Investment Co., LLC, a limited liability company. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to continue the matter to the September 29, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster who were absent. At this time the Commission considered Agenda Item No. 4. R:PlanComm/rninutes/091599 4. Planninq Application No. PA99-0273 (Development Agreements between Pain Rainbow LLC and the City of Temecula) Request to approve a Development Agreement with Pain Rainbow LLC RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of overheads, Attorney Curley presented the staff report (of record); noted the modifications to the proposed Agreement, as follows: 1) in Section 14.5, on page 15, subsection B.1 entitled Easement Quit Claim, noted that additional language would be added stating that the City will prosecute the completion, inclusive of the street vacation, 2) on page 16, in subsection C, entitled Conveyances to City from Owner, noted that this podion of the Agreement will be removed, 3) there would be added an additional right- of-way that the property owner has agreed to convey [specifically twelve feet (12') on each side] in order to attain the width required for the improvements, and 4) on page 5, Section 2.2.3 entitled Term the language will be modified to reflect a period of ten (10) years in lieu of the stated period of five (5) years; for Commissioner Mathewson, provided additional information regarding the determination of the length of the 10-year Agreement; for Vice Chairman Naggar, clarified the terms of the Development Agreement, specifying the proposed scope of development in per the Agreement for a future point in time, in accordance with the existing zoning districts; and relayed the legal specifications with regard to the Development Agreement. In response to Commissioner Fahey's recommendation, Attorney clarified the process of development of a Development Agreement and the associated role of the Planning Commission and the City Council. Commissioner Fahey provided additional information regarding the purview of the Planning Commission with respect to this proposal. For Commissioner Mathewson, Attorney Curley provided additional information regarding the issues for analysis of the Commission, noting that the Commission could provide comments on any podion of the Agreement; for Vice Chairman Naggar, relayed additional information regarding the ten-year length of the Agreement. With respect to Commissioner Mathewson's querying with respect to page 14, Section 4.3.3 subsection A (regarding the zero foot lot line) Attorney Curley provided additional information, noting that this allowance was not a grant of right but would take place solely via the determination of Deputy City Manager Thornhill; with respect to subsection B (regarding a landscape credit for a portion of the wetland mitigation area) provided clarification with respect to the restrictions of the Agreement, noting that this credit would be granted via the discretion of Deputy City Manager Thornhill. Mr. Phil Oberhansley, representing Pain Rainbow LLC, was available for questions and comments. R:PlanCommlminutes/091599 MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 99-034 approving/recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA99-0273 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and to adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA99-0273. RESOLUTION NO. 99-034 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND PALA RAINBOW, LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH AND PALA ROAD (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0273) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected approval with the exception Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster who were absent At this time, the Commission considered Agenda Item No. 6. 6. Plannin,q Application No. PA99-0215 Request to amend No. 4 to Vesting Tentative Tract map 24187 (A subdivision of 72.9 acres into 256 single-family detached residential lots and nine open space lots. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request, Project Planner DeGange provided an overview of the proposal (per staff report), highlighting location, densities, and lot sizes; provided the rationale for the applicant's request for modification due to a shift in the home market; and specified the proposal to increase the size of the lots. At this time Vice Chairman Naggar closed the public hearing. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to approve staff's recommendation. (This motion ultimately died for lack of a second.) For Commissioner Mathewson, Vice Chairman Naggar reopened the public hearing, and invited the applicant's representative to the podium. Mr. Dean Meyer, representing the applicant, for Commissioner Mathewson, clarified the request for the larger lot sizes. At this time Vice Chairman Naggar closed the public hearing. R:PlanComm/minutes/091599 MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to have made a Determination of Consistency with the project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified and findings that a subsequent EIR was not required; and to adopt Resolution No. 99- 034 approving Planning Application No. PA99-0215 (Amendment No. 4 to Vesting Tentative Tract map No. 24187), based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. 99-035 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0215 (AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24187), GENERALLY LOCATED NORTHWEST OF BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD AND HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH WITHIN THE PALOMA DEL SOL SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-4) (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 955- 030-009, -030, AND -028). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson. Vice Chairman Naggar applauded the developer for the proposed request to enlarge the lot sizes. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting approval with the exception Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster who were absent. At 6:46 P.M. a short recess was taken, and the meeting reconvened at 7:09 P.M. Vice Chairman Naggar advised that he would be abstaining with regard to Agenda Item Nos. 3 and 5. Due to the lack of a quorum with regard to Agenda Item Nos. 3 and 5, Attorney Curley relayed that the matters would be continued to the September 29,1999 Planning Commission meeting. At this time, the Commission considered Agenda Item No. 3. 3. Plannin,q Application No. PA98-0447 (Tentative Parcel Map) and PA99-0238 (Development Agreement) Request to subdivide 6.31 acres of land into twenty-four (24) residential lots and Planning Application Development Processing Coordinator No. PA99-0238 is a request for a Development Agreement to allow a minimum five (5) foot side yard setback. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. R:PlanComm/minutes1091599 Commissioner Naggar advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Due to the lack of a quorum this matter was continued to the September 29, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. At this time the Commission considered Agenda Item No. 5. 5. Planninq Application No. PA99-0274 (Development Agreement) Request to approve a Development Agreement with Eli Lilly & Company. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request, Commissioner Naggar advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Due to the lack of a quorum this matter was continued to the September 29, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes-August 18, 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fahey and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Guerriero and Commissioner Webster who were absent. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that provision of a memorandum detailing the specification of the bicycle parking calculations had been provided to the Commissioners. B. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that the Planning Commission Tour of the City would be held Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. Commissioner Mathewson commended staff for their diligent efforts with respect staff report prepared for the August 31, 1999 City Council meeting, regarding the issue he represented to the Council. R:PlanComm/minutes/091599 ADJOURNMENT At 7:15 P.M. Vice Chairman Naggar formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, September 29, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager