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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081004 CC/PC Jnt. Workshop Minutes I I I MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP AUGUST 10, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City Council and Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular joint workshop at 5:01 P.M., on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present Councilmembers: Comerchero, Roberts, Stone, Washington, and Naggar Absent Councilmembers: None Present Chiniaeff, Mathewson, Olhasso, and Telesio Planning Commissioners: Absent: Planning Commissioner: Guerriero PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS No comments. CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION BUSINESS General Plan Land Use Issue Discussion RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Provide direction to staff and the consultant on the Community Advisory Committee's recommended Draft General Plan. .-~ Clearing up some misconceptions with regard to tonight's meeting, Mayor Naggar explained the upcoming process, noting the following: . That in 2001 the City Council had updated its General Plan . That law dictates that the City to update its General Plan at least every five years . That a consultant was hired and the Community Advisory Committee was established . That this evening, no decisions will be made with regard the General Plan; that the intent of this meeting is purely for informative purposes R:IMinutesl081 004 I I I That after tonight's meeting, the Community Services Commission, the Public Traffic Safety Commission, and the Planning Commission will be given the opportunity to review the General Plan update in order to make recommendations to the City Council; that the City Council would make its final decisions regarding this Plan in late December or early January 2005. Because the City Councilmembers/Planning Commissioners are members of this community, Assistant City Attorney Curley clarified the potential of conflict of interest due to ownership interest, home values, and other business relations and noted that the discussion of any items with potential conflict will be encapsulated and the Councilmember(s)/Commissioner(s) will be requested to excuse himself/herself from the dais. Councilman Stone apprised the Assistant City Attorney of a potential conflict with regard to Meadowview Homeowners Association due to the location of his residence. Although no decisions will be made this evening, Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that staff would identify any possible conflicts for future meetings. Planning Director Ubnoske introduced the General Plan consulting team. By way of a PowerPoint Presentation, Mr. Bridges of Cotton/Bridges/Associates addressed the City's General Plan Update, noting the following: . Anticipated Time schedule 0 9/04 - Community/Commission Workshops 0 10/04 -11/04 - public review period of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) 0 12/04 - Planning Commission Public Hearing 0 1/05 - City Council Public Hearing proposed changes that will affect Land Use/Circulation Elements technical changes ProDosed Chanaes to the Land Use Desianations Mr. Jeff Henderson of Cotton/Bridges/Associates noted the following: Land Use Desianations . Rural Residential Designation - would establish five-acre minimum lot size . Vineyards/Agriculture Designation - intended to identify areas used for agriculture in the Planning Area . Tribal Trust Lands Designation - proposed for properties in the Planning Areas that have been designated as lands held in trust for the Pechanga Band by the Federal Government Industrial Park Designation - solely a name change from Business Park Land Use designation. R:IMinutes1081004 2 I I I Land Use MaD . Staff recommended changes to the Land Use Map 0 Chaparral High School from Business Park to Public Institutional 0 Southeast corner of SR 79 South and Butterfield Stage Road from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial 0 Great Oak High School from Medium Density Residential to Public Institutional 0 The Westside Specific Plan and other areas along the western' City limits, numerous minor adjustments to reflect the open space conditions' as well as tribal and other ownership conditions. . Property owner requested changes that were supported/opposed by the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) and are and are not included in the Update General Plan SuDDorted 0 5 acres on the north side of the Santa Gertrudis channel adjacent to Margarita Road - CAC supported a change from Public Institutional to Professional Office 0 9 acres on the southeast corner of Margarita Road and Solana Way - CAC supported a change from Medium Density Residential to a combination of Professional Office and Open Space 0 45 acres on the north side of Loma Linda Road, east of Temecula Lane - CAC supported a change from Professional Office to a combination of Low Medium Residential and Medium Density Residential 0 18 acres west of Butterfield Stage Road between Chemin Clinet and Ahern Place - CAC supported a change from Low Density Residential to Low Medium Density Residential 0 20 acres at the northeast corner of Winchester and Nicolas Roads - CAC supported a change form Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial ODDosed 0 7 acres immediately south of the Temecula Creek Village - CAC opposed the requested change from Open Space to a more developable designation 0 3 acres at the northwest corner of Margarita and Dartolo Roads - CAC opposed the requested change from Professional Office to Community Commercial 0 304 acres at Temecula Creek Inn - CAC opposed the requested change for parts of the site from Open Space to Low Medium Density Residential as R:IMinutesl081 004 3 I I I well as a request to specify the preparation of a Specific Plan on the property 0 2 acres at the northeast corner of SR 79 South and Jedediah Smith Road - CAC opposed the requested change from Very Low Density Residential to Professional Office . that approximately 15 land use requests were submitted by various property owners through this process - some of which were supported and opposed by the CAC; that it has been recommended by staff that 5 of these 15 requests be deferred until other issues are resolved: 0 three requests in the Nicolas Valley area 0 two requests adjacent to the proposed Temecula Education Project . Changes to the Land Use Map in French Valley Area Circulation Element Primary changes will allow for additional street dedication around higher volume key intersections as well às the CAC's recommendation to consider opening closed connecting streets to improve City-wide circulation . Roadway Cross-sections 0 Modified Secondary Arterial - two divided lanes in each direction with no curb, gutter, or sidewalk to maintain the rural character of the area 0 Limited Secondary Arterial - would have one lane in each direction with a left- turn lane and a separated trail 0 Rural Highway - would have one lane in each direction with left-turn pockets though in some areas two lanes may be needed Circulation MaD Proposed new roadways as well as changes to the size designation 0 Loma Linda/Avenida de Missiones between Pechanga Road Parkway and SR 79 0 North General Kearney from Deer Meadow Road (near Nicolas Road) to near the northern segment of Calle Pina Colada 0 Eastern Bypass consisting of Anza Road, Deer Hollow Way, and a southern connection to Interstate 15 via a new interchange 0 Sky Canyon Road/Briggs Road parallel route along Winchester Road past the future bottleneck area by French Valley Airport Growth Management/Public Facilities Element R:IMinutesl081 004 4 I I I 0 Policy change is the addition of a statement discouraging street closures that may limit or delay access to emergency services . Community Design Element 0 Additional discussion on the Mixed Use Design Concept and on public spaces and public art. In an effort to provide those interested in speaking, Mayor Naggar limited the speaking time to two minutes. Deputy City Clerk Ballreich informed the Council/Commission that written communication with regard to the General Plan had been received from Max and Agnes Bosetti, David Dillon, Meadowview Community Association, Jeff and Shiela Noble, and Renee Broderick. Thanking Deputy City Manager Thornhill and City Attorney Thorson for their associated efforts, Ms. Eve Craig, Temecula, provided an update on Wolfs Tomb and discussed the historical significance of this site. Commenting on the proposed widening of Rainbow Canyon Road, Mr. Mark Cerney, Temecula, expressed concern with its impact on property values; questioned the added benefit of such a widening; questioned whether an environmental impact report had been completed; and questioned if realtors will be required to provide disclaimers relative to the proposed widening. Addressing the importance of recognizing the City's historical sites, Mr. Darell Farnbach, Temecula, representing the Temecula Historical Society, appreciated the opportunity to create a historical places/sites map. Mr. Bill Harker, representing the Temecula Historical Society, reiterated the importance of identification and preservation of the City's historical sites/structures and noted that the designated historical sites/structures should be included in the General Plan. Ms. Diana Lovett-Webb, Temecula, questioned the benefit to the community with opening/extending North General Kearney Road. Commenting on existing traffic issues, Mr. Robert Kaufman, Temecula, echoed concerns with the opening/extension of North General Kearney Road. Expressing concern with the proposed designation for Rainbow Canyon Road, Ms. Renee Broderick commented on the potential of eminent domain. Relaying some confusion with regard to the Recreation Commercial Overlay. and the Open Space Elements, Mr. Sam Alhadeff, Temecula, representing Temecula Creek Inn, requested to be given the opportunity to work with staff to provide for a Resort Commercial Recreation Overlay. Viewing such action as risking neighborhoods and the safety of children, Mr. Mike Budd, Temecula, expressed his opposition to opening closed/gated streets. For Commissioner Mathewson, Senior Planner Hogan advised that a golf course alone would not qualify for a Commercial Recreation Overlay but that it would if it had other amenities such as a health club, spa, resort accommodation facilities, etc. Commissioner Mathewson suggested that resort/fractional units (timeshare) be defined. R:IMinutes1081004 5 I I I For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Assistant City Attorney Curley confirmed that once tribal trust lands have been designated, local jurisdiction no longer is applicable; therefore, the desire to designate. Although golf courses are open space, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero suggested that a special designation be considered for them considering the commercial venture. Concurring with Mr. Harker to provide safeguards in the General Plan to ensure historical sites are protected, Councilman Stone reiterated that these sites should be identified in the General Plan. Senior Planner Hogan noted that staff is in the process of creating an inventory and location of the sites. For Councilman Roberts, staff further clarified the Vineyard/Agriculture designation. Noting that currently public transportation is being addressed under a subsection of the Transportation Element, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero recommended that a separate Public Transportation Element be created and questioned whether there is right-of-way preservation/bus turnouts/protected lanes/etc. in the General Plan for such uses to which Senior Planner Hogan noted that those issues have not been identified in such detail. Relaying his support of a Public Transportation Element, Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that certain negotiations such as for bus turnouts are dependent on the type of projects built. Noting that the City Council has an obligation to plan for tomorrow, Councilman Stone, echoed by Mayor Naggar, spoke in support of a separate Public Transportation Element. Although supporting the concept of a separate Public Transportation Element, Councilman Washington noted that transportation is a regional issue and commended staff and the CAC on a job well done. Concurring with a Commercial Recreation Overlay designation for golf courses, Mayor Naggar as well relayed his support of identifying the City's historical sites and of creating a separate Public Transportation Element. Having communicated with the California High Speed Rail Authority, Councilman Roberts noted that discussions included the location of a High Speed Rail and the land needed for such form of transportation. Chairman Telesio recommended that the City apprise the community of other proposed street openings/closings. Reiterating his support of a separate Public Transportation Element, Mayor Pro Tem Comerchero commented on the necessity to preserve the needed right-of-way to ensure such opportunities are not lost. Stating that the rural nature of this community is an attractor to the City, Commissioner Olhasso commented on the need for regional transportation planning. Commissioner Mathewson commented on the need to explore strengthening the existing policy with regard to parking for mixed use and village center developments. Concurring with a park and ride facility, Mayor Naggar suggested to plan for land uses in a dual- use capacity and to explore alternative forms of transportation. R:IMinutesl081 004 6 I I I City Manager Nelson suggested that staff formulate a time schedule for the completion of the General Plan, including the Public Transportation Element and noted that staff would report to the City Council. In response to Chairman Telelsio's suggestion to explore the possibility of a Historic Preservation Element, the consultant advised that the current draft of the Open Space Conservation Element does include a subsection addressing historic/cultural resources. Councilman Roberts advised that the California High Speed Rail Authority has started its Environmental Impact Report. In an effort to keep the General Plan Update on schedule, Commissioner Chiniaeff favored implementing the Public Transportation Element at a later time. Viewing public transportation as a regional transportation challenge, Councilman Washington commented on the importance of exploring the Public Transportation Element in concert with transportation needs of the future. With regard to the Economic Development Element, Commissioner Olhasso addressed the need to update the verbiage. Thanking those who have commented on the Plan and those that had attended this meeting, Mayor Naggar briefly reviewed the upcoming review process of the General Plan Update. ADJOURNMENT At 6:32 P.M., Mayor Naggar formally adjourned the Joint City Council/Planning Commission Workshop to the next regular City Council meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 10, 2004 and to the next regular Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 18,2004, City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. or ATTEST: [SEAL] R:IMinutesl081 004 7