HomeMy WebLinkAbout052103 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 21, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:03 P.M., on
Wednesday, May 21, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute.
Present:
Absent:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso,
and Vice Chairman Telesio
Chairman Chiniaeff
1 Aqenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of May 21,2003.
2 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Minutes of April 23, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-2.
Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
1
COMMISSION BUSINESS
3 City of Temecula Capital Improvement Pro.qram (CIP) 2004-2008
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Receive and File
Commissioner Olhasso noted that she has not received any comment from Redevelopment or
staff regarding Senior Housing on Pujol Street, stating that, in her opinion, seniors prefer to live
near services and that locating Senior Housing in the Tower Plaza or Target Shopping Center
would be a more appropriate area.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Principal Planner Hogan noted that at the present time, Guidant
Corporation has not made a decision as to whether or not it will be expanding locally but was of
the opinion that Guidant is in agreement with the proposals.
Commissioner Mathewson relayed that, in his opinion, the proposed Veterans' Memorial would
be best suited at Veteran's Park on La Serena Road versus at the Temecula Duck Pond.
Development Services Administrator McCarthy noted that she would relay this to the
Subcommittee in charge of handling this decision.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to receive and file this report. Commissioner
Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Planninq Application No.'s AP02-0605 a Development Plan for the desiqn and construction
of a 9.24-acre commercial center which includes two proposed retail buildinqs totalinq
20,500 square feet and three conceptual future retail buildinq pads, PA02-0606 a
Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for the desiqn and construction of a 4,000
square foot restaurant buildinq with a drive-thru, on Pad "G" of a 9.24-acre commercial
center within Temecula Reqional Center, PA02-0607 a Development Plan for the desiqn
and construction of a 5,514 square foot restaurant, on pad "F" of a 9.24-acre commercial
center within the Temecula Reqional Center located on the northwest corner of North
General Kearny and Marqarita Roads in the Temecula Reqional Center (aka Power Center
II) (APN 910-130-087 thru -090, -092, &-096
(Continued from the May 7, 2003, Planning Commission meeting.)
RECOMMENDATION
4.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No.'s PA02-0605, PA02-0606,
and PA02-0607 (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;
4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
2
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA02-0605 A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 9.24 ACRE COMMERCIAL
CENTER WHICH INCLUDES TWO PROPOSED RETAIL
BUILDINGS TOTALING 20,500 SQUARE FEET AND THREE
CONCEPTUAL FUTURE RETAIL BUILDING PADS LOCATED
WITHIN THE TEMECULA REGIONAL CENTER ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY
ROAD AND MARGARITA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NO.'S 910-130-087, 088, 089, 090, 092, AND 096.
4.3 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA02-0606 A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A 4,000 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT
BUILDING WITH A DRIVE-THRU, AT A 9.24 ACRE
COMMERCIAL CENTER WITHIN THE TEMECULA REGIONAL
CENTER, LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY ROAD AND MARGARITA ROAD,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 910-130-092.
4.4 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA02-0607 - A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,514 SQUARE FOOT
RESTAURANT, AT A 9.24 ACRE COMMERCIAL CENTER
WITHIN THE TEMECULA REGIONAL CENTER, LOCATED ON
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF NORTH GENERAL KEARNEY
ROAD AND MARGARITA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NO. 910-130-096.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved, as per the applicant, to continue this
Item to the June 4, 2003, Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner
Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent,
R:\PLANCOMM~MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
3
The following item was discussed out of order
6 Planninq Application No. PA03-0109 Development Code amendment to require the
standards for secondary dwellinq units be approved administratively located Citywide
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-035
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR
APPROVING SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS AND CLARIFY
THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
(PLANNING APPLICATION PA03-0110)
Principal Planner Hogan gave a brief overview of the staff report (as per agenda material),
noting the following:
That the proposal would be viewed as a minor modification to the procedures for
secondary dwelling units to, reflecting a State Law change eliminating a city's ability to
require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for secondary dwelling units;
That staff would be proposing a specific inclusion with regard to the approval authority,
reflecting that approval would be an administrative approval and would not require
Planning Commission or City Council for consideration.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Principal Planner Hogan relayed that the legislature was
concerned with local governments creating hurdles for the approval of secondary dwelling units.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Item No. 6. Commissioner Olhasso
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman
Chiniaeff who was absent.
R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES~2003\052103 pc .doc
4
New Items
Plannin.q Application No. PA02-0612: A Zoninq Amendment to adopt section 17.22.180 of
the Temecula Municipal Code and amend the official Zoninq Map of the City of Temecula
from Public Institutional (PI) to Planned Development Overlay (PDO-7), PA01-0653: A
Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for a master plan and desiqn quidelines for
the development of Christian school facilities, athletic fields, and facilities, a residential area,
and approve phase A-1 of the master plan located on the north side of Pauba Road, south
of Rancho Vista Road and east of Temecula Valley Hi.qh School, APN: 955-02-002
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-031
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM,
FOR THE LINFIELD SCHOOL MASTER PLAN," GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTH OF PAUBA ROAD, SOUTH OF RANCHO
VISTA ROAD, EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD AND WEST OF
MEADOWS PARKWAY AND KNOWN AS ASSESSORS
PARCEL NO. 955-02-002
5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-032
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA FROM PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (PI) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PDO-7), AND ADOPT SECTION
17.22.180 INCLUDING THE PDO TEXT AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS," GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF PAUBA
ROAD, SOUTH OF RANCHO VISTA ROAD, EAST OF
MARGARITA ROAD AND WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY
AND KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 955-02-002
5.3 Adopt a resolution entitled:
R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
5
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA01-0653, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR A PRIVATE
SCHOOL COMPLEX, ATHLETIC FIELDS AND RELATED
FACILITIES, AND FUTURE RESIDENTIAL AREA FOR UP TO
26 RESIDENTS ON A 94 ACRE SITE," GENERALLY LOCATED
BETWEEN RANCHO VISTA ROAD AND PAUBA ROAD, WEST
OF MEADOWS PARKWAY AND EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD
AND KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 955-02-002
5.4 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA01-0653, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION FOR
PHASE A-1 OF THE LINFIELD SCHOOL MASTER PLAN TO
INCLUDE A TWO STORY HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 38,358 SQUARE FEET AND AN
APPROXIMATELY 9,728 SQUARE FOOT ONE STORY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE BUILDING," GENERALLY
LOCATED BETWEEN PAUBA ROAD AND RANCHO VISTA
ROAD, WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY AND EAST OF
MARGARITA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL
NO. 955-02-002
Because of the close proximity of his residence to the proposed project, Commissioner Telesio
advised that he would be abstaining.
Associate Planner Long presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material),
noting the following:
· That the proposed project includes a zone change from Public Institutional (PI) to
Planned Development Overlay (PDO);
That the parameters of the project extend from Rancho Vista Road to Pauba Road -
Temecula Valley High School to the west and some single-family residences on the
east;
R:\pLANCOM M~MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
6
Planned Development Overlay (PDO}
That the Planned Development Overlay (PDO) text includes a matrix of the uses allowed
and the development standards for the PDO zone; that the applicant is proposing to
permit student and/or faculty residences within the project; that since the existing PI
zone does not allow for residential uses, the zone change to a PDO was required to
provide for this flexibility;
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
· That the Master Plan includes a blueprint for future development of the Linfield Christian
School site including a conceptual site layout and Design Guidelines;
That the long-term plan will include the following: new high school buildings,
administrative office building, library/media center, dining hall, outdoor amphitheatre, fine
arts auditorium, middle school expansion, elementary school expansion, and multi-
purpose room, new kindergarten and pre-school building, and various new athletic fields
and courts, and including a new gymnasium and pool;
· That in addition, the Master Plan will include an area intended for a student/faculty
residential area (Planning Area 2), which could result in a maximum of 26 residences;
· That the proposed Design Guidelines are specifically for a campus facility.
Development Plan
That staff has reviewed the proposed Development Plan and has determined the
proposed project will be consistent with the Planned Development Overlay (PDO)
development standards, the Master Plan, and Design Guidelines;
Environmental Determination
That staff has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan
for the project site; that staff primarily focused on traffic, biological and cultural
resources, and noise; that the Mitigation Monitoring Program was prepared and has
been included in the conditions of approval;
· That the following conditions of approval were amended, deleted, and added:
Amend:
Condition #9
that London Plane Tree be used as street trees along interior streets;
Condition Cf 47c
that installation of half-width street improvement from Pauba Road to the
North Boundary ...
R:\PLANCOM M~VilNUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
7
Delete:
Condition # 49
that the proposed driveway shown as "emergency/secondary gated
ingress-egress" off of Rancho Vista Road should be realigned to match
the existing street's location across the street (i.e. Via El Greco) and/or
show how the driveway's access will be restricted (i.e. restrict movement
via median, etc.)
Add:
Condition # 51
That the Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development
Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with Chapter 15.06 of the
Temecula Municipal Code and all resolutions implementing Chapter
15.06
Condition #52
That the Developer shall pay to the City the Western Riverside County
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Progam as required by,
and in accordance with Chapter 15.08 of the Temecula Municipal Code
and all Resolutions implementing Chapter 15.08.
Condition #53
Condition #54
That all public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the
approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of
Public Works.
That deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the
Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies:
· Rancho California Water District
· Eastern Municipal Water District
· Department of Public Works
Associate Planner Long advised that staff has determined that the project, as proposed, will be
consistent with the General Plan, and, therefore, staff would recommend that the Planning
Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, adopt an ordinance approving the Zone Change Amendment, adopt a
resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit, and adopt a resolution approving a Development
Plan for phase A-1.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that the
previously performed Supplemental Traffic Analysis included the cumulative affects of the golf
course plus the proposed project and that the Level of Service (LOS) at build-out will remain at
C.
In response to Commissioner Mathewson, Assistant City Attorney Curley clarified that there
would not be a piecemealing concern as it relates to California Environmental Quality Act
(Mitigated Negative Declaration) with regard to this project and the golf course project (Planning
Area 3).
R:\PLANCOMM~MINUTES',2003\052103 pc .doc
8
Ms. Karen Raftery, the applicant, 22971 Anasaze Drive, spoke in favor of the project, stating
that Linfield Christian School has been open since 1936 and has been operating in the
Temecula Valley since 1967; that Linfield Christian School is an independent, Christian College
Preparatory School that serves Kindergarten through 12th grade; that Linfield Christian School
seeks to provide students an excellent education, opportunities for athletics, spiritual guidance,
and preparation for life of service; that character and leadership development is an integral part
of its education process; and that School's current facilities are in need of renovation in order to
keep pace with the enrollment demand.
In response to Commissioner Mathewson's query regarding faculty residences, Ms. Deanna
Elliano, 22359 Whirlway Court, planning representative for Linfield Christian School, relayed
that the proposal for faculty residences is a long-term proposal and that these 26 units would be
used to help supplement teacher income.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposal:
Ms. Dee Butler 31422 Inverness Court
Mr. Dan Atwood 37104 De Portola Road
Mr. Tom Blaylock 31285 Corte Rimola
Ms. Taylor Martindale 41440 Valencia Way
Mr. Ryan Weillry P.O. Box 2218
Ms. Krista Rogers 23160 Compass Drive
The above-mentioned individuals spoke in favor of the proposal for the following reasons:
· That nearly 100% of graduates advance to college;
· That Linfield Christian School offers a strong academic program;
· That Linfield Christian offers a strong athletic program;
· That Linfield Christian builds self-confidence;
· That the teacher/student relationships are well developed and strong.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Mathewson expressed concern adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Monitoring Program prior to closure of public comment period.
R:\pLANCOMM\MINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
9
Assistant City Attorney Curley provided information regarding California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) guidelines as it relates to the advisory bodies jurisdiction to consider the proposed
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring program before making its recommendation
noting the following:
That for the advisory board (Planning Commission), there would be no need to integrate
the public comments into its recommendations or decision-making process;
That the decision-making body (City Council) shall consider the proposed Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program together with comments received during
the public hearing review process.
In response to Commissioner Olhasso's query regarding the long rooflines on the school
buildings, Associate Planner Long relayed that the intent of the long rooflines would be to
reduce the scale and the bulk of the building
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Item No. 5 subject to the additions,
deletions, and amendments as noted on pages 7-8. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the
motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Telesio who
abstained and Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent,
6 Planninq Application No. PA03-0109 Development Code amendment to require the
standards for secondary dweilin.q units be approved administratively located Citywide
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE PROCEDURES FOR
APPROVING SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS AND CLARIFY
THE PROCEDURES FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
(PLANNING APPLICATION PA03-0110)
(This item was previously discussed; see page 4.)
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
For Commissioner Olhasso, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the sofa issue
would be addressed.
B. Commissioner Guerriero thanked Code Enforcement for its inquiry of the Costco trees.
Vice Chairman Telesio queried the need for 12 newspaper racks along Margarita Road
and Rancho California Road.
R:\PLANCOM M'~vIINUTES~003\052103 pc .doc
10
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Director Ubnoske noted that she has nothing to report this evening.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:08 p.m., Vice Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next re.qular
meetin.q to be held on June 4~ 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200
Business Park Drive, and Temecula.
D eb"bie Ubnoske,
Director of Planning
R:\PLANCOMM'~MINUTES',2.003\052103 pc .doc
11