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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JANUARY 21, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on
Wednesday January 21, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of 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
!'ilone.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAI~
1 Aaenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the A~ enda of January 21 , 2004.
2 Director's Hearina Case Update
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for December 2003.
3 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Approve the Minutes of December 3, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Chairman Chiniaeff who abstained on Item No. 3.1
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MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to appoint Commissioner Telesio as Chairman 2004
and Commissioner Mathewson as Vice-Chairman. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the
motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
At this time, newly appointed Chairman Telesio proceeded with the meeting.
Continued from December 17, 2003
4 Plannina Application No. PA03-0733 Maraarita Medical Plaza Sian Proaram a request to
approve a revised Sian Proaram to allow second storv sianaae and revise the provisions of
the approved Sian Proaram located on the southeast corner of Maraarita Road and North
General Kearnev Road
Senior Planner Naaseh presented an overview of the proposed revised Sign Program, relaying
the following:
. That the applicant and his tenants have agreed to remove all first-story signage;
That all signage along Margarita will be black individual channel letters with halo lighting;
that these signs will be a smaller version of the D&D signs in the Overland Corporate
Center;
. That the proposed signs are consistent with the direction staff received from the
Commission, with the exception of the size of one of the second-story signs for
Advanced Orthcpedic Surgery Center,
. That the second-story signs will be smaller in size than the first-story signs; that the first-
story signs will be 1:1, 1-square foot per lineal foot; that the second-story signs will be Y2
square foot per lineal foot;
That the tower signs for identification were deleted;
That all internal ;nconsistencies were rectified;
. That the exposed raceways will not be utilized;
. That the parking lot signs will remain the same.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Naaseh stated that the applicant fully accepts the deletion of
the tower signs.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Edward Anderson, 42752 Mt. Shadow Road, the applicant, relayed the following:
That the existing signage will be taken out and will be replaced with halo lighting;
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That the upper-story signage would be half the size of the first floor, which will be more
esthetically pleasing;
. That the applicant appreciated staff's and Planning Commission's input;
. That the applicant is in agreement of the proposed revised sign program.
At this time, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Guerriero thanked former Chairman Chiniaeff, Principal Planner Naaseh, and the
applicant for working t0gether to achieve such results and relayed that he would be in favor of
the proposed revised si'~n program.
Commissioner Mathewson echoed Commissioner Guerriero's comments.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
For the Commission, Planning Director Ubnoske relayed that Senior Planner Naaseh will be
leaving the City of Temecula.
Per the request of Planning Director Ubnoske, this item was addressed out of order.
6 Plannina Application No. PA03-0176 a Development Plan to construct, operate and
establish a 17.505 square foot commercial two-storv buildina on 1.15 acres located at 41720
Winchester Road
Associate Planner Rush presented an overview of the staff report (as per agenda material),
noting the following:
That the following two bullets arose since the writing of the staff report;
0 That the applicant requested replacing the two Fern Pine Trees with two Queen
Palms;
0 That Condition of Approval No. 38, (Permanent landscape and irrigation plans
shall be submitted to the Planning Department and Department of Public Works
for review and approval) be deleted;
. That Condition of Approval 41 b (Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of
Temecula Standard No., 207A) be kept
. That the project would be requesting a .044 ratio increase and that staff would be of the
opinion that the application provide exceptional architecture;
. That the applicant has provided the following:
0 Significant wall articulation;
0 Covered arcade at the first level of the building;
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0 Courtyards on the west and east side of the second-story of the building;
0 Multi-panel pitched roof;
0 Roof ovE,rhangs;
0 Recessed windows;
0 Stepped..back, second-story;
0 Substantial building base at first and second-level.
That staff will need direction for signage at the second floor;
. That the project has been conditioned to submit a comprehensive sign program that will
be approved by staff and the Planning Director.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Paul Gupta, 32218 Corte Tomatlan, of Bianca properties, noted the following:
. That the applicant provided more than minimum landscaping requirements for the
project;
That two patio seating areas will be provided.
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Gupta stated that screening the stair rail would be challenging.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Gupta relayed that the applicant wiil be providing patio
furniture and additional landscaping.
Commissioner Guerriero also expressed concern with the stair rail.
Mr. Gupta stated that the construction consultant will address the Planning Commission's
concerns in regards to the stair rail.
Mr. Veusey, 27663 Commerce Court, construction consultant, stated that he will revise the stair
rail per the Commission's request.
Mr. Fagan, 42011 Avenida Vista Ladera, representing Mr. Gupta, requested that Condition of
Approval No. 38, (Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning
Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval) be deleted and
requested that Deputy Public Works Director Parks interpret Condition of Approval 41 b.
It was noted by Mr. Public Works Parks relayed that the driveway should be replaced with a
commercial driveway Wllich will be safer.
Commissioner Mathewson noted that he would have the applicant return with a sign program.
The Commission is in CJncurrence of stair rail improvements, enhanced landscaping, applicant
returning with a sign program for approval, no logo signage, Condition of Approval No. 41 b
(Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of Temecula Standard No. 207A), be kept in the
conditions, and modify Condition of Approval 25 (The applicant shall submit a comprehensive
sign program for review and approval by the Plannina Commission).
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Mr. Gupta relayed his agreement with the Planning Commission's suggestions, noting that he
wiil readdress the Planning Commission with a sign program for review.
At this time, the Public Hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to approve staff's recommendations with the noted
changes of landscaping, stair rail, and deletion of Condition of Approval No. 38, retaining
Condition of Approval No. 41 b, modifying Condition of Approval No. 25, and readdressing a
sign program for review. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected
unanimous approval.
Continued from JanuElry 7,2004
5 Plannina Application No. PA03-0347 submitted bv Griffin Communities. a Product Review
for 100 detached shale familv residences within Plannina Area 4A of the Roripauah Ranch
Specific Plan located south of Murrieta Hot Sprinas Road and west of the future extension of
Butterfield Staae Road (APN: 957-340-001)
Associate Planner Lon~1 presented staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following:
. That a subcommittee met with staff and the applicant on December 3, 2003, and
discussed the major concepts that needed to be addressed;
That staff reviewed the revised plans and determined that most of the concerns of the
Planning Commission have been addressed except for the following:
A.
Plan OnE!
Elevation A - Mediterranean:
a. Remove shutters and enlarge the arched window on front elevation.
b. Add arched windows on the sides and rear elevations and remove
sllutters.
Elevation C - Craftsman:
c. Revise front window to a pediment style window.
d. Revise rear elevation window to a pediment style window.
e. Revise garage door style by providing a wood appearance and
eliminating windows.
Plan Twc¡
Elevation C - Craftsman:
a. Wrap the band around to the side from the porch to the garage.
c. Revise rear elevation window(s) to a pediment style window to match
front.
Revise garage door style by providing a wood appearance and
eliminating windows.
Elevation D - Monterey:
a. Extend front balcony to the edge of the residence above garage.
d. Provide decorative windowsills on side and rear elevations.
Plan Thr'~
Elevation B - Ranch:
a. Add decorative windowsills to rear elevation window on second story and
01 left elevation window above double-doors.
B.
d.
C
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Elevation C - Craftsman:
a. Add pediment style windows on left elevation window above double doors
and on second-story of rear elevation.
Revise garage door style by providing a wood appearance and
eliminating windows.
c.
D.
Plan FoL[
Elevation B - Ranch:
a. Provide decorative windowsills on rear and side elevations.
Elevation C - Craftsman:
a. Hevise the rear window on the second elevation to a pediment style
window.
f~evise garage door style by providing a wood appearance and
eliminating windows.
Elevation D - Monterey:
a. Extend the balcony on the second-story of the front elevation on the
opposite side of the tower element to extend to the edge of the
residence.
c.
The above mentioned Conditions were not addressed by the applicant.
At 8:00 Commissioner Mathewson excused himself from the dais due to illness.
After much discussion between the Commission, staff of KTGY, and Mr. Steve Albert, the above
mentioned conditions were approved by the Commission.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the above mentioned conditions as well
as add Plan Two C - acid gable over back door and Plan Three C - add battered column to
match battered columns on the front porch. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and
the voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Mathewson who was
absent.
(Previously discussed, see pages 3 and 4)
6 Plannina Applicaticn No. PA03-0176 a Development Plan to construct, operate and
establish a 17.505 square foot commercial two-storv buildina on 1.15 acres located at 41720
Winchester Road
7 Plannina Application No. PA03-0525 a Minor Conditional Use Permit to establish 1.655
square foot wine taBtina and retail establishment in an existina commercial buildina located
at 27493 Ynez Roac!
Associate Planner Long presented a brief staff report (as per agenda material), noting the
following:
. That the project will include a facade improvement to include a wrought iron fence area
for wine tasting similar to the adjacent facility;
. That staff conditioned the project to conform the wrought iron gate to match the color
and style of the adjacent facility;
.
That staff would recommend wrought iron furnishings for the patio area;
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That the applicant requested a Type 42 (beer and wine consumption on and off site) and
Type 20 (sale 01 beer and wine for off site consumption);
. That there are no public parks, religious institutions, or schools located within 500 feet of
the proposed facility;
That staff requested that the Police Conditions of Approval be added to the record.
Commissioner Guerriero expressed concern with the Police Department's Policy.
Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that a Condition of Approval could be added stating that
all fencina shall be approved bv the Director of Plannina.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Michael Cho, 3991 Mc Carther Blvd, representing Temecula Valley Wine Company, relayed
the following:
. That the applicant is in agreement with the proposed conditions in staff's report;
. That Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) does not have specific guidelines in terms of fence
height;
. That the applicant is requesting that Condition of Approval No. 21 (provide precise
grading plan at plan check submittal to check accessibility for persons with disabilities)
be deleted; that this is an existing facility and that there will be no changes to the exterior
grade;
That the applicant requested that Condition of Approval No.7, operation hours be
extended past 8:00 p.m. for special events.
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that any special event will require a Temporary Use Permit
through the City and that if special hours were needed, it would require a separate permit.
Mr. Cho relayed that ABC will be taking the City's conditions.
Commissioner Guerriero suggested adding a caveat to the Conditions of Approval No.7 with an
approved special use pl3rmit, the hours could be extended to 11 :00 p.m.
Ms. Ubnoske relayed that staff has no concerns with deleting Condition of Approval No. 21.
At this time, the Public Hearing was closed.
Commissioner Guerriero relayed that he would support this project.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation, deleting
Condition of Approval No. 21 (provide precise grading plan at plan check submittal to check
accessibility for persomi with disabilities), adding the language upon approval of a temporarv
use permit, hours may be extended to 11 :00 p.m. to Condition of Approval No.7.
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Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exception of Commissioner Mathewson who was absent.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Chiniaeff thanked staff in regard to the fountain at Stuart Andersons and also
requested that staff no longer provide each Commissioner with blueprints for architectural
review, noting that a full set of drawings at Commission meetings is all that would be needed.
PLANNING DIRECTOII'S REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske had no reports at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Commissioner Chiniaeii requested that his meeting be adjourned in the memory of Patricia
Olhasso.
At 8:25 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to
be held on Wednesdav. February 4. 2004 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200
Business Park Drive, Tl3mecula.
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Chairman
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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