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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
DECEMBER 3, 2003
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on
Wednesday December 3, 2003, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, Co-chairman Telesio
Absent
Chairman Chiniaeff
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Aaenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of December 3,2003
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No.1. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected approval with
the exception of Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
New Items
2 Plannina Application No. PA03-0565 A Development Aareement between the City of
Temecula and North Plaza LLC for Service Commercially desianated property located south
of the existina auto mall. The proiect will ensure the future expansion of the auto mall and
provide the City with the riaht-of-wav for the extension of Rancho Way
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-062
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL APPROVE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AND NORTH PLAZA, LLC REGARDING THE
AUTO MALL PROPERTIES, AND RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND NORTH PLAZA,
LLC REGARDING THE AUTO MALL PROPERTIES
(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0565)
Principal Planner Hogan presented a brief report (as per agenda material), noting the following:
. That the expansion of Temecula Auto Mall along Ynez Road will provide right-of-way for
the ex1ension of Rancho Way;
. That the project is consistent with the General Plan, Land Use Element, Economic
Development and Circulation Elements directly;
. That the Planning Commission make a recommendation to the City Council to approve a
Negative Declaration on the project.
Assistant City Manager O'Grady stated that the proposal is an important element for the
Economic Development efforts; that with approval of the Development Agreement, the
subsequent sale and development of a new automobile dealership may proceed.
At this time, the public hearing was opened. There being no speakers, the public hearing was
closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner
Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
3 Plannina Application No. PA03-0434 Product Review of a 6Y-lot sinale-familv residential
subdivision (Lake Front Cottaaes. Phase 2 of the Harveston Specific Plan Plannina Area 3)
located in Tract 30669-2. south of Harveston Lake. east of Loop Road and west of Paseo
Park Trail
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA03-0434 PRODUCT REVIEW OF A 67-LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (LAKE FRONT
COTTAGES, PHASE 2 OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN
PLANNING AREA 3)
Associate Planner Powers presented a report (as per agenda material), noting the following:
That staff discovered per the Harveston Specific Plan (SP) Section 10.5.3 which is
building elevations under corner plotting, it stated that plans that were plotted on corner
lots will have the flexibility to reposition the entry and garage to the exterior side yard.
That Phase One (1) did not provide any corner plotting and that the five product reviews
before the Commission in Phase Two (2), also do not provide for any corner plotting;
therefore, per the Specific Plan (SP), the applicant will have to provide this;
That the project proposes six (6) architectural styles and three (3) floor plans to choose
from;
. That per staff report, page two under Lot Area, it should state that the minimum lot area
for Lake Front Cottages shall not be less than 2,000 square feet and that the average lot
size shall not be less than 2,500 square feet.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Bill Storm, representing Lennar Homes, stated that corner plotting is not a practical solution
at this time; that corner plotting could be an option for Phase three (3); and that corner plotting is
not a requirement in the Specific Plan (SP).
Mr. Don White, 2850 Redhill Avenue, architect for the cottages noted that he is available for any
questions.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
4 Plannina Application No. PA03-0432. PA03-0433. PA03-0435. and PA03-0436 Four product
reviews within the Harveston Specific Plan [(Tracts 30668. 30668-1, 30669-1 (Sarasota):
30667.30667-2 (Chatham): 30667-1. 30667-3 (St. Auaustine): 30668-2. & 30669-2 (Auburn
Ln.)l aenerallv located south of Harveston Lake, north of Loop Rd. and east of Loop Road
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003--
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA03-0432 PRODUCT REVIEW OF A 109-LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (SARASOTA, PHASE 2
OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN PLANNING AREA 2)
4.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2003--
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA03-0433 PRODUCT REVIEW OF A 78-LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (CHATHAM, PHASE 2
OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN PLANNING AREA 1)
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. PA03-0435 PRODUCT REVIEW OF A 93-LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (ST. AUGUSTINE,
PHASE 2 OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN PLANNING
AREA 1)
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. PA03-0436 PRODUCT REVIEW OF A 119-LOT SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION (AUBURN LN. PHASE 2
OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN PLANNING AREA 2)
Associate Planner Powers presented a report (as per agenda material), noting the following:
. Sarasota: Product review of 109-lot single-family residential subdivision. Consists of
three (3) architectural styles for three (3) floor plans. The product review offers one (1)
and two (2) story floor plans and also offers Cottage, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial.
That the original three (3) -car garages is now a 2-car garage.
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Chatham: Product review of 78-lot single-family residential subdivision. Consists of five
(5) architectural styles for three (3) floor plans. The product review offers one and two-
story residences and also offers American Farmhouse, Colonial, Cottage, East Coast
Traditional, and Spanish Colonial architectural styles. The original three (3) -car garage
for plan two (2) is now a two (2)-car garage.
St. Auaustine: Product review offers a 93-lot single-family two-story residential
subdivision. Consists of four (4) architectural styles for three (3) floor plans. This product
review offers American Farmhouse, Cape Cod, Italianate, and Spanish Colonial
architectural styles. The original three (3) car garage is now a two (2) car garage.
Auburn Lane: Product review offers a 119-lot two-story residential subdivision.
Consists of three (3) architectural for three (3) floor plans. This product review offers
Cottage, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial architectural styles.
0 That the applicant has been consistent with the Harveston Specific Plan (SP);
however, staff is requesting that additional architectural features be incorporated into
some of the architectural styles;
0 Sarasota - staff requested additional enhancements on Craftsman and Spanish
Colonial;
0 Chatham and St. Auaustine - staff requested additional enhancements on Spanish
Colonial.
0 Auburn Lane - staff requested additional enhancements on all three (3)
architectural styles, Cottage, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial.
Note: For St. Augustine and Auburn Lane, the applicant resubmitted its application with
changes, it was before the hearing date for the December 3, 2003, Planning Commission
meeting; that an agreement was made with the applicant, dated November 4, 2003, that the
applicant will need to make minute changes; that a letter with the new changes will need to be
addressed
Garaae Placement:
The Harveston Specific Plan (SP) encouraged product review to be "architectural
forward".
Massina:
That the product review offers structures where the second-story is recessed to break up
the mass of overall structure; this product review offers a step-back second story.
Associate Planner Powers distributed to the Commission a break down of styles, per the
request of Commissioner Mathewson.
Commissioners Guerriero and Mathewson are of the opinion that the setback variations need to
be addressed.
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Commissioner Olhasso is of the opinion that having Steve Albert help with the architectural
features of this project would be ideal.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
By way of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Greg Bucilla, 2062 Boulevard Center Drive, architect
for the Sarasota (including the following styles: Cottage, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial)
presented an overview of the architectural features (as per agenda material), commenting as
follows:
Cottaae
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
.
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
Architect relayed willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input
Commissioner Mathewson recommended enhancing design elements on front two
gables in order to enlarge the detail at the second gable.
Craftsman
.
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input
Commissioner Mathewson recommended adding gable dormer windows; wrap siding
around left and right elevations; entry porches with heavy square columns or posts on
stone piers;
Commissioner Olhasso recommended enhancing window treatment.
Spanish Colonial
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations;
Commission input
Commissioner Olhasso recommended adding a Spanish tower element;
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Commissioner Mathewson recommended including more arched windows and more use
of wrought iron;
By way of PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Don White, 2850 Redhill Avenue, architect for the
Chatham (including the following styles: American Farmhouse, Colonial, Cottage, East Coast
Traditional, and Spanish Colonial) presented an overview of the architectural features (as per
agenda material), commenting as follows:
American Farmhouse:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
As per staff report.
Commission input:
No Commission input.
Colonial:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input:
No Commission input.
Cottaae:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input:
Commissioner Mathewson recommended a "swooping roof.
East Coast Traditional:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed willingness to address staff's recommendation.
Commission input:
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No Commission input.
Spanish Colonial:
Reviewed the architectural features as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input:
Commissioner Mathewson recommended using a finer finish on the stucco.
By way of PowerPoint, Mr. Kevin Crook, 20261 Acacia Street #110, architect for the St.
Auaustine (including the following styles: American Farmhouse, Cape Code, Italianate, and
Spanish Colonial), presented an overview of the architectural features (as per agenda material),
commenting as follows:
American Farmhouse:
Reviewed the architectural characteristic as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in the staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations, also relaying that a
wood product will be used for railing versus the initial recommendation of wrought iron or
wood.
Commission input:
.
Commissioner Mathewson recommended enhancing elevations and adding closed
shutters to rear of tandem garage;
Commissioner Olhasso recommended adding a pot-shelf below first floor front window.
Cape Cod:
.
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations, also relaying that a
wood product will be used for railing versus the initial recommendation of wrought iron or
wood.
Commission input:
Commissioner Mathewson recommended adding additional shingle siding.
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Italian ate:
.
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
As per staff report.
Commission input:
Commissioner Guerriero recommended revising garage door handle.
Spanish Colonial:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations;
Commission input:
Commissioner Mathewson recommended adding a full arch to the front center window
over garage.
By way of PowerPoint, Mr. Albern Yolo, 2031 Orchard Drive, architect for the Auburn Lane
(including the following styles: Cottage, Craftsman, and Spanish Colonial), presented an
overview of the architectural features (as per agenda material), commenting as follows:
Cottaae:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commissioner input:
.
Commissioner Mathewson suggested revising sloping roofline above garage to become
a "swooping" or curved roof.
Craftsman:
Reviewed the architectural characteristics as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
Architect relayed willingness to address staff's recommendation.
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Commissioner input:
Commissioner Olhasso suggested adding shed roof above the three-window pattern at
second-story.
Spanish Colonial
Reviewed the architectural characteristic as per staff report;
Staff recommended additional architectural features (as reflected in staff report);
. Architect relayed a willingness to address staff's recommendations.
Commission input:
Commissioner Mathewson would prefer to have arched windows versus rectangular
windows.
Commissioner Guerriero concurs with staff that more wrought iron is needed;
Commissioner Mathewson would like to see some variety in the stucco finish.
Mr. Bill Storm noted that in all the proposals Condition of Approval No. 19 would not be
appropriate due to the fact that the homes are not in an over flight zone.
Ms. Mary Rosenberg, representing Lennar, requested to have the "pop outs" removed from the
cottages.
For Mr. Storm Commissioner Guerriero relayed having this item continued to December 17,
2003.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Storm noted that he would bring in photographs of zero lot-
line product.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to have Item No.4 continued to December 17,
2003. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Chairman Chiniaeff who was absent.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Guerriero noted that the black plastic located on Solana and
Margarita is not working very well; that it is falling apart and is not esthetically
pleasing.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Storm noted that screening of street
equipment enclosures, stop signs etc. is currently being considered that an art
feature of some type is being considered for the turn-about; and that all
clustered-mail boxes will be screened.
For Co-Chairman Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the voting
system will be for City Council members only.
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PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the fountain at Black Angus will be operational by
December 12, 2003; that Code Enforcement Officer Cole advised theater managers of the
Promenade that the Monument sign on Winchester Road is for display of movies, not for
displaying items sale; that Code Enforcement was out to talk to the managers of the "Got
Furniture Store" regarding trash enclosures which should be screened. Ms. Ubnoske asked
Code Enforcement to investigate all the theaters in town.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:25 p.m., Co-Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular
meetina to be held on Wednesday. December 17, 2003 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
Dennis W. Chiniaeff
Chairman
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