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HomeMy WebLinkAbout071403 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JULY 14, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, July 14, 2003, in the Main Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, Moore, and Chairman Harker Board Member Montgomery Director of Planning Ubnoske Development Processing Coordinator Noland Redevelopment Director Meyer Associate Planner Rush Code Enfomement Officer Cole Minute Clerk Ross PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Aqenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the agenda of July 14, 2003 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the agenda, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent.. 2. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of February 10, 2003. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/071403 1 MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve the minutes of February 10, 2003, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent. 2.2 Approve the Minutes of May 12, 2003. Chairman Harker requested that page 3 of the minutes be amended to read as follows: "Chairman Harker stated that the outdoor dining area was on concrete." MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes of May 12, 2003, a._~s amended. The motion was seconded by Board Member Moore and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent. 2.3 Approve the Minutes of June 9, 2003. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve the minutes of June 9, 2003, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS Plannin,q Application No. PA03-0306. - A Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan to establish a Dinin,q/Drinkin,q Establishment and construct a 91234 square foot buildinq on .35 acres located on the west side of Old Town Front Street and north of First Street. RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Staff is recommending that the Old Town Local Review Board approve the project. As Board Member Allen was the applicant, he advised that he would be abstain from voting on this item and left the dais. As per the agenda material, Associate Planner Rush presented the staff report. A brief discussion ensued among the members of the Board regarding the brick eyebrows, the windows on the south elevation on the ground floor, the height of the chimney, the architectural style, fencing and roofing materials, and the outdoor dining area. Although in support of the project, Board Member Blair expressed concern regarding the interpretation of the Romanesque architecture in the design of the building. As R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes1071403 2 further discussion ensued, Board Member Moore suggested that a Member of the Board act as liaison during the finalization of plans for the project. MOTION: Board Member Moore moved to approve the project with direction that Staff, the Applicant, and Board Member Blair act as a liaison member from the Board to resolve the outstanding design issues. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery, who was absent, and Board Member Allen, who abstained. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT Planning Director Ubnoske advised that the amendments to the Old Town Specific Plan would be coming back to the Board for final action at a special meeting during the month of August. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT Redevelopment Director Meyer noted the following: · That the Memantile retrofit was officially completed. That construction of the theater was moving forward and was now in the hands of the architect and the Public Works Department; that the Council gave the Agency the authority to conduct a pre-bid qualifying process; that approximately one dozen responses were received; that on July 22, the item would go before Council; and that when the bid is released, it will only go to those with the ability to construct such a facility, thereby, providing a smooth and expeditious process. In conclusion, that the Agency is in the final negotiation stages of hiring a construction manager who will represent the City during construction of the theater. In response to Board Member Moore's query regarding the use of steel beams in the design of the Children's Museum, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that the beams were on the interior of the building and would be painted; that cost was a determining factor in leaving the beams exposed; that the design would be a mix between the old and new; and that once the front awning was installed, the beams would not be as visable. In response to Chairman Harker's query regarding the progress of the Children's Museum, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that some additional hidden damage was uncovered that required the rebuilding of most of the floor system and that the work is currently underway. R:/OIdTownlLRBIMinutes/071403 3 CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT Code Enforcement Officer Cole gave a brief update of the division's activities in Old Town, as follows: · That proactive measures are being taken regarding banners on Front Street. · That the removal of some inoperable vehicles in Old Town is underway. · That a proactive stance regarding signs is being taken with mixed cooperation. BOARD MEMBER REPORT Board Member Moore advised that the lettering on the ladder sign for the Temecula Valley Museum just outside the Old Town arches is difficult to read because it either contains too many letters or the lettering is too small. Board Member Moore suggested shortening the sign to read, "Museum," and enlarging the lettering. Director of Planning Ubnoske will follow-up and advise Board Member Moore via e-mail. ADJOURNMENT At 9:44 a.m., Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, AuRust 11, 2003, at 9:00 a.m. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92589. Chairman William Harker Director of Planning Debbie Ubnoske R:/OtdTown/LRB/Min utes/071403 4