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Home My WebLink About110503 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 5, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday November 5, 2003, in the City Main Conference Room of the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mathewson led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff ABSENT None PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR I A.qenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of November 5, 2003 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of September 3, 2003 2.2 Approve the Minutes of September 17, 2003 3 Director's Hearin.q Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for September 2003 R:'~vlinutesPC~2003\110503 MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Chiniaeff and Commissioner Guerriero who abstained from Item No. 2 COMMISSION BUSINESS New Item 4 Plannin.q Application No. PA03-0166 An Appeal of the Director of Plannin.q's Decision to approve Plannin.q Application No. PA03-01661 a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for a 6,256 square foot, self-serve car wash facility1 includin.q six wash bays and ei.qht dp/ bays located on the south side of Via Rio Temeculal approximately 160 feet west of Redhawk Parkway1 Dan Lon.ql Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA03-0166 (Conditional Use Permit/Development Plan) pursuant to Section 15332 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines; 4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-059 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING THE APPEAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0166 UPHOLDING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING'S DECISION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 6,256 SQUARE FOOT SELF-SERVE CAR WASH FACILITY, INCLUDING SlX WASH BAYS AND EIGHT DRY BAYS, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VIA RIO TEMECULA, APPROXIMATELY 160 FEET WEST OF REDHAWK PARKWAY, KNOWN AS APN: 96'1-080-023. Associate Planner Long presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material), relaying that the criteria for a self-serve car wash would be as follows: · That such business will be located at least 200 feet from any residential district; · That the project site will be approximately 700 to 900 feet away from the nearest residential view; · That wash bays and vacuum areas will be screened from public view; · That there will be landscaping on the front and rear of the site; · That the applicant will be providing regular monitoring during business hours; R:~vlinutesPC~003\110503 2 · That the hours of operation will be 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 pm.; · That staff determined the project to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 32; · That on September 4th, 2003, staff received a letter from the appellant, relaying the following: o That the location of the self-serve car wash at this location will become a public menace and have a negative impact on the surrounding community; o That the project location will be isolated and lacks clear visibility of street traffic; o That self-serve car wash projects that lack clear visibility from the street develop into areas of criminal activity; o That approving a car wash in this location will create criminal and unsavory activity in the area; o That a full-time attendant would be financially impossible for this type of facility; Mr. Long also noted that the appellant has a car wash facility under construction approximately two lots to the east. For Commissioner Telesio, Mr. Long relayed that the facility is not an enclosed facility that would be locked at the end of the day; that there will be a fence on the southern side that separates the facility from the flood channel; that there will be a wrought iron fence approximately six feet high on the eastern side separating the daycare facility and the proposed project. At this time the public hearing was opened. Mr. Dennis Mc Knight, 11734 Avenue Sivrita, spoke on behalf of the appellant relaying that theft and vandalism is a big part of the car wash business and, therefore, would be of the opinion that the proposed project (due to its location) will have a negative impact on the surrounding businesses and homes in the City. Mr. Don Macek, 3615 Monte Real, the appellant, noted that the proposed site would be hidden from the main street and, therefore, would be of the opinion that it would not be a safe and secure location for a self-serve car wash facility. Mr. Fred Grimes, 41623 Margarita Road Suite 100, noted that he would be of the opinion that this business will not be successful due to the fact of its location and that there will be another self-serve car wash 100 yards away. Mr. Larry Markham, 41635 Enterprise Circle, representing Blake Scripps, relayed the following: · That Mr. Blake is aware that there is another car wash 100 yards away; R:~,MinutesPC~003\l 10503 3 That the applicant has met the criteria that staff has presented to the applicant with regard to the Development Code and the Zoning Development Code in the General Plan; · That the proposed project would be no more isolated than the entrance which is also off Via Rio Temecula; that there are two entrances off this street; · That as the Redhawk annexation takes place, there will be more police officers patrolling this area as it will then be taken over by the City; · That the applicant has concurred with the conditions of approval; · That this proposed project would be compatible with the Development Code, compatible with the General Plan, and that all impacts have been mitigated; · That the appeal is purely a competition issue and should not be allowed to proceed forward; At this time the public hearing was closed. For Chairman Chiniaeff, Mr. Long noted that the police have not indicated whether or not there have been any problems with the car wash near Sam Hicks Park. Mr. Long also indicated that he is not aware of any criminal problems at the preschool. Planning Director Ubnoske noted that the Planning Department receives input from the Police Department in terms of providing direction and that the Police Department has not raised any concern with this project. Chairman Chiniaeff noted that he did not see a security problem with the proposed project site. For Commissioner Telesio, Mr. Long noted that there has not been a formal application for signage. Commissioner Guerriero noted that this evening's testimony would not cause him to overturn the director's decision; that the City is lacking in car washes especially in the south end of town; and that this proposed site would not be isolated and that you could clearly see this site from the street. With respect to the safety issues, Commissioner Mathewson does not see a significant difference between the proposed site and the site currently under construction. Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that it would be in the applicant's best interest to keep the site clean and esthetically pleasing for the customers, if not, it could become an issue for Code Enforcement and Planning Department, and that there would be an ability to revoke the permit. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to deny the appeal of the Planning Director's decision and approve the CUP for the development of the self-serve car wash subject to all the conditions in the staff report. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:~vlinutesPC~003\l 10503 4 COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Mathewson requested that staff review the City's sign ordinance. For Commissioner Mathewson, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that staff is in the process of reviewing sign ordinance in terms of readability and content. For Chairman Chiniaeff, Planning Director Ubnoske relayed that she would look into the conditions of approval for the water fountain at the Black Angus. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Planning Director Ubnoske and Principal Planner Hazen visited Elfin Forest and Rancho Santa Fe, which won the National Community Year award, and Santa Luz, relaying that they saw great examples of single and multi-family homes. ADJOURNMENT At 7:20 p.m., Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meeting to be held on Wednesday, November t9, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~. 'Chiniae~ Chairman R:WiinutesPC~003\l 10503 5