HomeMy WebLinkAbout121498 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
DECEMBER 14, 1998
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on
Monday, December 14, 1998, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street,
Temecula, California.
ROLLCALL
Present:
Board Members Allen, Blair, and Chairman Harker
Absent:
Board Members Mighell, and Nielsen
Also Present:
Senior Planner Fagan,
Development Processing Coordinator Noland, and
Minute Clerk Hansen
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
BOARD BUSINESS
Swear in New Board Member
At this time, Deputy City Clerk Ballreich duly swore in the newly appointed Board Member Walt
Allen.
2. Approval of the Minutes - October 12, 1998, and November 9, 1998
Due to the absences of Board Members Migheil and Nielsen, approval of the October 12,
and November 9, 1998, minutes was continued to the January 11, 1999, Old Town Local
Review Board meeting.
3. Old Business.
With regard to the Streetscape Project, Development Processing Coordinator Noland noted
that the project is on schedule, clarifying, for Board Member Harker, that the pillars at the
entrance of Old Town have been installed and the metal work will be completed in two to
four weeks; and reported the success of the Old Town tree lighting and the Dickens'
weekend program.
With regard to the streetscape connecting with the existing buildings, specifically at the
corner of Main Street at the Welty Hotel, for Board Member Allen, Senior Planner Fagan
noted that the construction is not completed and that staff will further investigate the area,
relaying Mr. Allen's concerns and recommendation that a granite block retaining wall be
installed.
Board Member Harker commended the visual aesthetic pleasing affects of the lights.
Board Member Blair noted that the public announcement system very effectively facilitated
the sound of music in Old Town.
With regard to Chairman Harker's suggestion, Senior Planner Fagan concurred with taking a
walk through Old Town to visually appraise the improvements at the January 11, 1999
meeting, and recommended bringing Chief Building Official Elmo.
4. New Business
By way of photographs, Development Processing Coordinator Noland presented the
improvements at the Chocolate Florist (Serendipity).
It was the consensus of the Board that the improvements were consistent with the
approval, and that the construction was a benificial improvement.
5. Consultation
No comments,
6, Board Discussion
For Chairman Harker, Senior Planner Fagan advised that staff would further pursue
appointing an alternate board member, and advised that members give notification when
they are unable to attend in order to facilitate maintaining a quorum at the meetings.
7. Staff Approvals
With regard to Chairman Harker's concern relative to signage, specifically regarding the
Musician's Workshop, Senior Planner Fagan noted that Code Enforcement will de~ay action
until the completion of the construction; and advised that staff will give an update after the
construction completion.
Development Processing Coordinator Noland reviewed future potential tenants and
improvements for the uses in Old Town.
Chairman Harker recommended maintaining the wood on the market, during improvements,
since the wood was obtained from the Old Barn at the Rail Ranch.
With regard to parking, for Chairman Harker and Board Member Allen, Senior Planner Fagan
clarified that there is currently sufficient on-street parking, noting that the goal is to
maintain parking off-street or in the rear of the buildings in order to maintain the visual
aesthetic interest of Old Town; and noted that the in-loop parking is unresolved, and that
staff is investigating potentia~ lots on the periphery for additional parking.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Tuesday, January 11,
1999., at 9:00 A.M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula.
Chairman Harker
Senior Planner Fagan