HomeMy WebLinkAbout062602 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 26, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.,
on Wednesday, June 26, 2002, 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 Chairman Chiniaeff.
ROLLCALL
Present: Commissioners Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio, and
Chairman Chiniaeff.
Absent:
Commissioner Guerriero.
Also Present:
Director of Planning Ubnoske,
Assistant City Attorney Cudey,
Deputy Director of Public Works Parks,
Fire Captain McBride,
Senior Planner Hazen,
Associate Planner Harris,
Associate Planner Thornsley,
Assistant Planner Preisendanz,
Project Planner Rush,
Project Planner McCoy, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Vince Didonato, 4t635 Enterprise Circle Nodh, representing the Alhambra Group,
noted that he now has a web page which provides information regarding trees and
shrubs, relaying the website address, as follows: www.alhambra.qroup.net; for Chairman
Chiniaeff, advised that the plantings were differentiated by areas, denoting which
plantings were appropriate for that region, advising that there were some plantings which
would freeze in Temecula which was noted; and for Commissioner Olhasso, relayed that
the majority of plantings denoted appropriate for this area were drought and frost
tolerant.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1 A.qenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of June 26, 2002.
2 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve Minutes from May 15, 2002.
2.2 Approve Minutes from June 5, 2002.
3 Director's Hearinq Case Update
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update.
MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
4 Planninq Application No. 01-0307 (Development Plan) - Matthew Harris
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 01-0307 pursuant to Section 15332
of the California Environmental Quality Act;
4.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 01-0307, DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A 24,170
INDUSTRIAL/ WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 1.50
VACANT ACRES. GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
SOUTH SIDE OF ZErO DRIVE, WEST OF DIAZ ROAD
KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 909-360-034
Via color renderings, Associate Planner Harris presented the staff report (per agenda
material), noting that this item was continued from the May 5th meeting in order for the
applicant to address architectural issues, listed as follows: to replace the painted knock-
out panels with glass panels (which the applicant has opted to implement), to enhance
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the building's articulation along the parapet (noting that an additional foot of height has
been added to the parapet at the main entry panel), to add more building articulation
overall (relaying that a four foot, eight-inch deep inset along the street frontage was
added), and to add more character and visual interest at the main entrance (advising
that the landscape architect has modified the entrance flatwork, as well as the landscape
plan to provide additional visual character); and advised that staff was recommending
that the revised project plan be approved.
Mr. Wait Allen, representing the applicant, noted the applicant's agreement with the
Conditions of Approval associated with this particular project.
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice
vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
5 Planninq Application No. 02-0284 (Substantial Conformance) - Michael McCoy
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 02-0284, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR A SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE TO PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 01-0385, WHICH REQUESTS
ELIMINATING THE APPROVED TENANT ENTRANCE
CANOPIES ALONG THE FRONT ELEVATION OF
BUILDING "A", AND PLANTING SIX (6) 12 TO 15-FOOT
BROWN TRUNK HEIGHT ACCENT QUEEN PALM
TREES WITHIN THE TENANT SUITE ENTRANCE
PLANTERS LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
WINCHESTER ROAD AT THE TERMINUS OF COLT
COURT AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.
909-360-025
By way of overheads, Project Planner McCoy provided an overview of the project plan
(of record), highlighting the modifications to the previously approved development plan
on Building A, and the removal of six tenant entrance canopies to be replaced with six
evergreen accent trees; noted that it was staff's recommendation that taller evergreen
trees (a 36-inch to 48-inch box size evergreen tree, or a minimum 10-foot Queen Palm)
should be provided within the planter sections fronting each tenant entrance, advising
that the applicant had been agreeable to adding 10-foot high Queen Palm trees; and
relayed that with the taller trees, staff was recommending approval of the project plan.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Project Planner McCoy noted that the height of the 36-
inch to 48oinch box size trees would be approximately 14-15 feet, confirming that the
applicant has agreed to install the 10-foot Queen Palms so as to not block the tenants'
signage.
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Mr. David Silver, the applicant, confirmed that the applicant had opted to install the
recommended Queen Palms due to concerns regarding the visibility of the signage; and
for Chairman Chiniaeff, advised that the landscape plan on the sides of the building
would not be changed.
For the record, Commissioner Telesio noted that the resolution title on the agenda was
worded differently than the resolution in the agenda material (the resolution for
signature), advising that the resolution for signature was correct.
MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation, subject to the following:
-Modify
· Revise the resolution associated with this approval to be the resolution contained
in the staff report (the resolution for signature), and
That 10-foot Queen Palms be added within the six tenant entrance planters. (It is
noted that the resolution reflects a requirement for 12-15 foot Queen Palms
due to the applicant's subsequent agreement to install such.)
The motion was seconded by Chairman Chiniaeff and voice vote reflected approval with
the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
6 Planninq Application No. 02-0036- Rick Rush
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 02-0036 pursuant to Section 15332 of
California Environmental Quality Act;
6.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 02-0036, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A 36,000
SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING ON 3.01 VACANT
ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON RIDGEGATE
DRIVE AND WEST OF RIDGE PARK DRIVE KNOWN AS
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 940-310-040
Via overheads, Project Planner Rush presented the staff report (as per agenda
material), highlighting the access, and the parking; and noted that Public Works staff
has agreed (in response to the applicant's request) to delete Condition No. 39 (regarding
improvements to Ridge Park Drive).
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For Chairman Chiniaeff, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks clarified that the
rationale for agreeing to delete Condition No. 39 (regarding improvements to Ridge Park
Drive) was due to the improvements already being completed.
Mr. Kent Lucas, the applicant noted agreement with the Conditions of Approval with the
deletion of Condition No. 39 (regarding improvements to Ridge Park Drive).
In response to Commissioner OIhasso's queries, the Planning Commission relayed no
opposition to the proposed brown-toned color application.
MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation, subject to Condition No. 39 (regarding improvements to Ridge
Park Drive) being deleted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and
voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was
absent.
For informational purposes, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that originally
a seven-story glass tower with a three- or four-story parking garage had been proposed
at this site.
7 Planninq Application No. 01-0648 (Development Plan) - Thomas Thornsley
RECOMMENDATION:
7.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 01-0648
(Development Plan) based on the Determination of Consistency with a project
for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 - Subsequent EIR's and Negative
Declarations;
7.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 0t-0648, DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO
CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE TVVO,
THREE-STORY BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF 102
DWELLING UNITS AS AN EXPANSION TO THE
FOUNTAINS AT TEMECULA SENIOR APARTMENT
COMMUNITY ON A 3.4 ACRE SITE KNOWN AS
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 920-090-006.
By way of overhead maps, Associate Planner Thornsley presented the project plan (as
per the staff report); relayed that staff had received one letter in opposition to the project
from a resident of Alaska who had previously resided in Temecula, and read the letter
into the record, which outlined Ms. June Tull's concern regarding the density, the height
of the apartment buildings, and traffic; and with respect to the conditions, advised that
the Public Works conditions have been modified, specifically Condition Nos. 48-50 (as
read into the record and specified in the motion; see page 6.)
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In response to Chairman Chiniaeffls queries, Associate Planner Thornsley noted that the
complex was gated, and that the access point to the creek trail would be a controlled
access.
Mr. Henry Wang, representing the applicant, noted the applicant's excitement regarding
the opportunity to build additional apartments in this area, advising that the units were
eighty percent (80%) leased; with respect to the trails, relayed that the applicant would
be pleased if there could be a trail access point to this particular project; noted that with
respect to Condition Nos. 90 and 92 (regarding ADA access), that per discussions with
Deputy Building Official Harold the Building Department was agreeable to the applicant
installing an easement across Phase I for access; requested that the conditions be
modified to state as acceptable to the Chief Building Official; and for Commissioner
Telesio, advised that City staff was working with Riverside County Flood Control and
Conservation District (RCFCCD) regarding the trail access point, Chairman Chiniaeff
clarifying that access to the trails would be subject to RCFCCD's approval, Development
Services Administrator McCarthy specifying that this access point would be restricted
from public use, confirming that staff would work with RCFCCD regarding this matter.
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation, subject to the following revisions:
- Modify
That Condition No. 48a. state the following: Improve Winchester Road (Urban
Arterial Highway Standards - 134 R/W) along this project's frontage to
include installation of streetlights, drainage facilities, utilities (including buy
not limited to water and sewer), if applicable.
That under Condition No. 49, subsections a ~ d state the following:
a. Street improvements, which may include, but not be limited to
streetlights.
o b. Storm drain facilities, if applicable.
o c. Seweranddomestic watersystems, ifapplicable.
o d. Under grounding of proposed utility distribution lines, if applicable.
· That Condition No. 50 (regarding bus bays) be deleted.
· That Condition Nos. 90 and 92 (regarding ADA access) have the phase as
acceptable by the Chief Building Official added.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
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8 Planninq Application No. 02-0148 (Development Plan) - Thomas Thornsley
RECOMMENDATION:
8.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 02-0148
(Development Plan) based on the Determination of Consistency with a project
for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 - Subsequent EIR's and Negative
Declarations;
8.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO, 2002-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 02-0148 - A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE
STORY OFFICE BUILDING TOTALING 7,986 SQUARE
FEET ON .988 ACRES WITHIN THE OVERLAND
CORPORATE CENTER, LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF OVERLAND DRIVE AND
MARGARITA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
NO. 921-090-071.
Via overhead site plans, Associate Planner Thornsley provided a brief overview of the
project plan (of record), advising that the four Temecula Community Services
Department conditions were inadvertently omitted from the agenda material, and read
these conditions into the record (as reflected in the motion; see page 8); for
Commissioner Mathewson, specified the location of the parking area, advising that
approximately ninety percent (90%) of the parking would be installed with the
construction of the first four buildings, relaying that staff parking would be located
underground; and specified the proposed pedestrian path, confirming that staff could
discuss with the applicant relocating the pedestrian pathway.
Mr. Robert Christoff, the applicant, relayed a willingness to work with staff regarding
relocating the pedestrian access; provided a sample of the metal panels proposed on
the building; for Chairman Chiniaeff, noted that although the material was very durable,
the panels could be easily removed and replaced, if needed in the future; for
Commissioner Mathewson, noted that since this would be the corporate office the
building would be maintained with high standards (i.e., the glass and the buildings
washed on a regular basis); specified the area where the applicant was proposing to
place a decomposed granite (DG) base material due to the concern of having adequate
space (without landscaping) in order that the numerous windows could be easily washed
and additionally to avoid water residue on the windows which was oftentimes caused by
proximate landscaping irrigation.
Commissioner Olhasso relayed that she was pleased to have this particular project in
the City of Temecula, Commissioner Telesio noting that this proposal conformed to the
Planning Commission's desire to raise the bar with respect to design standards.
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MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation, subject to the following Temecula Community Services District
conditions (which were inadvertently omitted from the staff report material):
Add-
o All perimeter landscaping and parkways shall be maintained by the property
owner or private maintenance association.
The developer shall contact the City's franchised solid waste hauler for
disposal of construction debris. Only the City's franchisee may haul
construction debris.
The developer shall provide adequate space for a recycling bin within the
trash enclosure area.
o Any damage to the existing Class II bike lanes on Margarita Road as a result
of construction shall be repaired or replaced, as determined by the Public
Works Department.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Olhasso and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
9 Plannin.q Application No. 02-0120 (Development Plan) - Rolfe Preisendanz
9.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 02-0120
(Development Plan) based on the Determination of Consistency with a project
for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 - Subsequent EIR's and Negative
Declarations;
9.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 02-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. 02-0120 - A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF TVVO MEDICAL OFFICE
BUILDINGS ON 1.5 ACRES WITH BUILDING "A"
HAVING 3,500 SQUARE FEET AND BUILDING "B"
HAVING 11,100 SQUARE FEET, TOTALING 14,600
SQUARE FEET, LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF MARGARITA ROAD AND NORTH
GENERAL KEARNY ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NO. APN 921-810-0
Assistant Planner Preisendanz provided a brief overview of the project plan (per agenda
material), highlighting the project location, the buildings' location on the site, the phasing
of the project, the parking at the rear of the site, the enhanced architectural features, and
the LDZ along Margarita Road.
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Mr. Edward Anderson, the applicant, thanked staff for their diligent efforts regarding the
project; noted that the buildings had been pre-sold, ergo the doctors already determined
for this medical building; and relayed that there were no objections to the Conditions of
Approval.
MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to close the public hearing; and to approve
staff's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Chairman Chiniaeff and voice
vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
For informational purposes, Chairman Chiniaeff noted how quickly excellent projects can
sail through the approval process.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
In light of previous Commission discussions, Commissioner Olhasso advised that
she had information regarding a recommended marketing specialist who could
address retail issues with the Planning Commission.
For the record, Commissioner Olhasso noted that she was not pleased with palm
trees being included in proposed projects.
For Commissioner Olhasso, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that she has
been having on-going discussions with a developer regarding the potential to
construct multi-housing units in the shopping centers where market needs
needed to be addressed. In response, Commissioner Olhasso clarified that it was
her desire to have senior housing complexes developed in these locations,
requesting that Director of Planning Ubnoske keep the Planning Commission
updated regarding this issue.
In response to Commissioner Olhasso, Director of Planning Ubnoske provided
additional information regarding the blight at the furniture use adjacent to the
freeway, advising that the Planning Commissioners could contact Code
Enforcement when there were issues needing to be addressed, noting that she
would investigate as to whether Code Enforcement had pagers.
Commissioner Telesio noted that there would be an upcoming Subcommittee
meeting regarding the Villages of Old Town Project.
Commissioner Mathewson commented on the great product presented at
tonight's Planning Commission meeting, commending staff and the applicants.
In response, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed gratitude, noting staff's efforts
with the applicants; and additionally noted that Senior Planner Hazen had
relayed to the staff, that if there was no one from the public present for a hearing
item, it would not be necessary for staff to provide the Planning Commission with
a detailed report of the project plan since the Planning Commissioners reviewed
this data prior to the hearing.
Chairman Chiniaeff congratulated Commissioner Mathewson on his recent re-
appointment to the Planning Commission.
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PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No additional comments.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:03 P.M. Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned this meeting to the Joint City
Council/Plannin,q Commission Workshop to be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2002
at 6:00 P.M., the next re,qular meetin.q to be held on Wednesday~ July 3'1~ 2002 at
6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
Chairman
Director of Planning
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