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Home My WebLink About081301 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD AUGUST 13, 2001 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, August 13, 2001, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent. Also Present: PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: Board Members: Allen, Blair, Montgomery, and Chairman Harker. Board Member Ross. Senior Planner Hazen, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Project Planner Rush, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, Minute Clerk Hansen, and Minute Clerk Ice. 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 9, 2001. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to approve the minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS 2 New Addition to the Country Porch Antiques (28693 Old Town Front Street) (Applicant: John Sterbenk) (Rick Rush, Proiect Planner I/ RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to this improvement plan. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/081301 1 Project Planner Rush provided a brief overview of the proposed project (fat;ade improvement), highlighting the affected elevations, the materials, the proposed enclosed 1,140 square foot shed area (currently an open shed area), and the 900 square foot porch area on the northwest elevation. In response to Chairman Harker, Project Planner Rush advised that the proposed use of wood for exterior purposes will match the existing materials, with Development Processing Coordinator Noland confirming that as per the language of the Specific Plan the use of plywood siding on western-style buildings is discouraged. Discussion ensued with regard to the Board's dismay with the applicant's use of plywood, while the Board spoke in support of the architectural design of the existing building. For Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, it was confirmed that the existing ice machine would remain at the northeast elevation. Senior Planner Hazen recommended that additional information be obtained from the applicant with respect to the type of material for the proposed railing, and whether it would be open or solid, noting that an open railing may be more inviting to the public. Board Member Allen relayed that while he was not opposed to the visual appearance displayed, that there was a differential between the representation provided and the written proposed plan, specifically with respect to materials. Senior Planner Hazen noted that there could be a condition added requiring that the board and batten be replaced with cedar. Board Member Allen recommended that the exposed plywood be replaced with actual board and batten. Providing additional comments, Chairman Harker recommended that the applicant's proposed rail be consistent with the existing architectural style, Board Member Blair adding that if aged wood was too costly that a wood material which would age naturally should be utilized. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to recommend approval of the basic conceptual plan subject to the restriction of plywood not being utilized for exterior use, recommending that the applicant use a material consistent with the existing building materials. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. 3 Fa~;ade Improvement, New Paint and Siqns for Texas Lil's (28495 Old Town Front Street) (Applicant: Ron Walton) (Rick Rush, Proiect Planner I) RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to this improvement plan. Project Planner Rush presented the project plan (per supplemental agenda material, noting the proposed name change to Texas Loosey's, specifying the paint application as Roycroft Copper Red (SW2839), Colonial Revival Yellow (SW2830), and Classic White (SW2829); for Board Member Blair, relayed that the trim will be the Classic White color; noted the plan to remove the R:/OIdTownlLRBIMinutes1081301 2 lights and install new signage, relaying the recommendation that the neon signage be removed; for Board Member Blair, specified the location of the signage; relayed the proposed architectural changes; for Board Member Allen, clarified that this application included no changes to the Mad Madeline's use; and noted the proposed interior changes (i.e., an upgrade of the existing restroom facilities, and a relocation of the bar facility). For Board Member Allen, rush noted that staff would request additional information regarding the south elevation, relaying that if there was a proposed pop-out that the exterior elevations would be required to be reviewed by staff; clarified that this item would be additionafly reviewed via a Director's Hearing. Board Member Allen recommended that the applicant provide to staff symmetry with respect to the architectural design of the south elevation. Senior Planner Hazen noted that the Board's recommendations would be considered for incorporation of the conditions imposed on the project at the Director's Hearing. For informational purposes, Project Planner Rush relayed that the sign plan would be approve separately. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to recommend approval of the paint colors and the overall project concept, subject to additional information being provided regarding the shed element on the south elevation. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS For Board Member Allen, Senior Planner Hazen provided additional information regarding staff's additional investigation regarding the property site with the trailer (located on Pujol Street) with the recently installed fencing, prior to Board presentation, noting that the improvements to this site may be agendized for the Board's September meeting. For informational purposes, Senior Planner Hazen noted that if projects come in for approval after the completion of such, and that if the applicant was denied approval, the improvements would be required to be removed. STAFF'S REPORT A. Senior Planner Hazen encouraged the Board to submit to staff properties in Old Town which have made changes without Board Approval for staff's investigation. With respect to long-term visioning for Old Town, Senior Planner Hazen recommended that the Board take a walking tour through Old Town in order to provide additional input to staff; recommended that the Board provide suggestions to staff regarding long-term phasing projects to be recommended to the City Council for inclusion in the City's 5-year Capital Improvement Plan (ClP) budget, noting that he could provide material regarding what the City Council had denoted for funded projects for the next 5 years for the Board's review. C. For Board Member Montgomery, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg noted that the directional signage for Old Town was currently being constructed. R:lOIdTownlLRB/Minutes1081301 3 D. For a future Board meeting, Senior Planner Hazen relayed that the Villages of Old Town Project would be presented to the Board, noting staff's solicitation of the Board's input. In response to Board Member Montgomery, Development Processing Coordinator Noland updated the Board with respect to paint improvement project on Pujol Street which had been approved by Redevelopment Director Meyer. F. Chairman Harker noted that a walking tour could be scheduled for October when the weather cools. ADJOURNMENT At 9:50 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, September 10, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. in the Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker or Planner Hazen R:/OIdTownlLRBIMinutes/08130'1 4