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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02072024 PC AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (951) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35 .102.35.104 ADA Title II]. AGENDA TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Lanae Turley-Trejo FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Gary Watts ROLL CALL: Hagel, Ruiz, Solis, Turley-Trejo, Watts PUBLIC COMMENT A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on matters not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to PlanningCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless members of the Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Commission on items that appear on the Consent Calendar. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to 6:00 p.m. and submitted to PlanningCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. 1.Minutes Approve the action minutes of November 15, 2023Recommendation: MinutesAttachments: Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda February 7, 2024 BUSINESS Members of the public may address the Commission on Business items that appear on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to 5 minutes. Public comments may be made in person at the meeting by submitting a speaker card to the Commission Secretary. Speaker cards will be called in the order received. Still images may be displayed on the projector. All other audio and visual use is prohibited. Public comments may also be submitted by email for inclusion into the record. Email comments must be received prior to the time the item is called for public comments and submitted to PlanningCommission@temeculaca.gov. All public participation is governed by Council Policy regarding Public Participation at Meetings adopted by Resolution No . 2021-54. 2.Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2024 That the Commission select its Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2024. Recommendation: Agenda ReportAttachments: 3.Appointments to Planning Commission Sub Committees for Calendar Year 2024 That the Planning Commission appoint members to serve on committees for calendar year 2024 and approve related Planning Commission Sub Committee Assignment List Recommendation: Agenda ReportAttachments: 4.Receive a Presentation on the Old Town Local Advisory Committee Receive and file presentation on the Old Town Local Advisory Committee Recommendation: Agenda ReportAttachments: COMMISSIONER REPORTS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda February 7, 2024 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The full agenda packet (including staff reports and any supplemental material available after the original posting of the agenda), distributed to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on the agenda, will be available for public viewing in the main reception area of the Temecula Civic Center during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The material will also be available on the City's website at TemeculaCa.gov. and available for review at the respective meeting. If you have questions regarding any item on the agenda, please contact the Community Development Department at (951) 694-6444. Page 3 Item No. 1 1 ACTION MINUTES TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 41000 MAIN STREET TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER at 6:00 PM: Chair Lanae Turley-Trejo FLAG SALUTE: Vice Chair Bob Hagel ROLL CALL: Hagel, Ruiz (absent), Solis, Turley-Trejo, Watts PUBLIC COMMENT The following individual(s) addressed the Commission on agendized item(s):  Lawrence Slusser (Item #4) CONSENT CALENDAR Unless otherwise indicated below, the following pertains to all items on the Consent Calendar. Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Ruiz absent): Motion by Watts, Second by Solis. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Ruiz absent. 1. Minutes Recommendation: Approve the Action Minutes of November 1, 2023. 2. Director's Hearing Summary Report Recommendation: Receive and File Director’s Hearing Summary Report Receive and file only, no action. PUBLIC HEARING 3. Planning Application Number PA23-0323, a Public Convenience or Necessity Application for a proposed Type 21 (Off-Sale General) and Type 86 (Instructional Tasting) alcohol license for Smart & Final located at 32937 Temecula Parkway – Assistant Planner, Jaime Cardenas Recommendation: Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2 PA23-0323, A PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION FOR A PROPOSED TYPE 21 (OFF-SALE GENERAL) AND TYPE 86 (INSTRUCTIONAL TASTING) ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR SMART & FINAL LOCATED AT 32937 TEMECULA PARKWAY AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) (APN: 921-281-021) Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Ruiz absent): Motion by Solis, Second by Hagel. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Ruiz absent. 4. Long Range Planning Project Number LR22 -0158, Amending Title 16, and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code Pertaining to Urban Lot Splits and SB 9 Two Unit Developments – Assistant Director of Community Development, Matt Peters Recommendation: Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2023-22 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 TITLES 16 AND 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE REQUIREMENTS OF SENATE BILL 9 (“SB 9”) (2021) AND MAKE A FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65852.21(J) AND 66411.7(N), AND CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 AND 15061(B)(3)" Approved the Staff Recommendation (4-0, Ruiz absent): Motion by Watts, Second by Solis. The vote reflected unanimous approval with Ruiz absent. COMMISSIONER REPORTS COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT 3 ADJOURNMENT At 7:31 PM, the Planning Commission meeting was formally adjourned to Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Lanae Turley-Trejo, Chair Luke Watson, Deputy City Manager Item No. 2 TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT TO: Planning Commission Chair and members of the Planning Commission FROM: Luke Watson, Deputy City Manager DATE: February 7, 2024 SUBJECT: Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for Calendar Year 2024 PREPARED BY: Denise Jacobo, Senior Administrative Assistant RECOMMENDATION: That the Commission select its Chair and Vice Chair for calendar year 2024. BACKGROUND: As the New Year begins, staff recommends that the Planning Commission select a Chair and Vice Chair to serve the calendar year 2024. Lanae Turley-Trejo served as Chair for 2023, with Bob Hagel serving as Vice Chair. Among other duties, the Chair presides over the regular Planning Commission meetings and represents the Commission at Council, and the Vice Chair assumes those duties when the Chair is unavailable. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Item No. 3 CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commission Chair and members of the Planning Commission Luke Watson, Deputy City Manager February 7, 2024 Appointments to Planning Commission Sub Committees for Calendar Year 2024 PREPARED BY: Matt Peters, Assistant Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission appoint members to serve on committees for calendar year 2024 and approve related Planning Commission Sub Committee Assignment List. BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission annually appoints members of its legislative body to serve as liaisons to project applicants, external organizations, standing committees, and the City Council. Each year the Planning Commission Sub Committee Assignments List is reviewed and revised for the upcoming calendar year. The Planning Commissioners appointed serve a calendar year (January 1 - December 31). It is therefore recommended that the Planning Commission review and approve the committee list and make related appointments. FISCAL IMPACT: ATTACHMENT: None Planning Commission Sub Committee Assignments List Item No. 4 CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Planning Commission Chair and members of the Planning Commission FROM: Luke Watson, Deputy City Manager DATE: February 7, 2024 SUBJECT: Receive a Presentation on the Old Town Local Advisory Committee PREPARED BY: Matt Peters, Assistant Director of Community Development RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File BACKGROUND: The City of Temecula has one board (1) Old Town Local Review Board, and four commissions - (1) Community Services Commission, (2) Planning Commission, (3) Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, and (4) Traffic Safety Commission. The City Council has the power to establish certain boards and commissions as it deems necessary pursuant to Chapter 2.40 of the Temecula Municipal Code, and as speci fied in the Old Town Specific Plan. All boards and commissions serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council, while the Planning Commission also serves as a statutory body over certain land use decisions. On September 26, 2023, the City Council considered a proposal to reorganize the Old Town Local Review Board to meet new challenges and to take advantage of current opportunities related to grant funding and economic development. Currently, the Old Town Local Review Board has the following assigned duties as outlined in the Old Town Specific Plan: • Review and comment on all Level II projects; • Review and approve any Finding of Historic Appropriateness; • Review and comment on any requests to modify, alter any historic structure or building; and • Serve as an advisory resource to all agencies of the City in matters pertaining to the Temecula Local Historic District On December 12, 2023, the City Council approved a resolution reconstituting the Old Town Local Review Board as the Old Town Local Advisory Committee, and add the following assigned duties: (a) Members of the Committee are stakeholders in Old Town. They will each bring to the Committee important perspectives, experience and wisdom with respect to the development and maintenance of Old Town. The purpose of the Committee it to provide a forum for these stakeholders to examine issues related to Old Town and to provide their comments and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council who will then independently review the comments and recommendations pursuant to their legislative and adjudicative authority. (b) The role of the Committee shall only be advisory to the Planning Commission and City Council, providing comments and recommendations on all matters affecting Old Town from their special perspectives. The Committee shall have no decision-making authority with legislative and adjudicative authority remaining with the Planning Commission and City Council. Their recommendations are not binding on the Planning Commission and City Council and are subject to substantive review by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Committee does not make or compel governmental decisions through any initiative or voting powers. As such, the members of the Committee are not agency officials within the meaning of Section 82004 of the Government Code and Sections 18704 and 18700(c)(2) of the Fair Political Practice Commission Regulations because the role of the Committee is solely advisory, members of the Committee have no decision making authority, and the comments or recommendations they provide will be independently reviewed and acted upon by the Planning Commission and City Council which are the legislative bodies have legislative and adjudicative decision making aut hority with respect to matters in Old Town. Therefore, members of the Committee are not required to file Economic Disclosure Forms (Form 700) and are not subject to the conflicts of interest provisions of the Political Reform Act, Government Code Sections 81000 et seq. (c) The Committee shall consider various items within its jurisdiction, including items suggested by the City Council and City Manager, and provide comments and recommendations. The Committee shall work with and through the assigned Department Director and liaison to collaborate on reports and recommendations, including its annual report to the City Council. (d) The Committee shall provide advice and recommendations to the Planning Commission and City Council with respect to the following matters in Old Town: 1) Matters pertaining to the Old Town Specific Plan, including: a) Proposed Level II projects. b) Proposed Findings of Historic Appropriateness. c) Requests to modify, alter any historic structure or building. d) Temecula Local Historic District. e) Historical and cultural preservation in Old Town. f) Architectural and development standards for projects in Old Town. 2) Special Events and Road Closure Review 3) Parking Management, including parking districts. 4) Recommendations for use of potential Parking District Revenue. 5) Oversight of Grant of Loan programs utilizing Parking Revenues. 6) Old Town Infrastructure. 7) Proposals for Studies of Old Town. 8) Marketing of Old Town. 9) Old Town Comprehensive Signage. 10) Old Town Conflict Resolution. 11) Capital Improvement Plan projects proposed for the Old Town area (prior to budget adoption). 12) Comprehensive economic development strategy for Old Town Term of Office. Terms of office for the Old Town Local Advisory Committee members shall be three (3) years with staggered terms. At the completion of any term, a Committee member may be reappointed pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code 2.40.060. Removal and Vacancies. Members of the Old Town Local Advisory Committee shall be appointed and removed in the same manner as other boards, committees and commissions within the City pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code 2.40.050 and Section 3 of this Resolution. No officers or employees of the City or person under an employment contract subject to the jurisdiction of the City Council shall be a member of such Committee. Vacancies shall be filled pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code 2.40.070. Standing Committee seats reserved for Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, Visit Temecula Valley, Old Town Temecula Merchants Association, and Temecula Valley Historic Society shall be filled by a Committee member or employee representative proposed by each organization. If an any seat is left vacant for any reason, the City Council may fill that seat with an additional Temecula resident at-large. Time and Place of Meeting. The Committee shall meet regularly as may be appropriate or necessary for the orderly conduct of its business. Meetings of the Committee shall be open to the public and governed by the California Open Meetings Act (the Brown Act). Staff Assistance. The City Manager shall ensure that adequate staff will be allocated to provide necessary assistance to the Committee similar to that of other Committees, committees, and commissions within the City. Transfer of Determinations and Approvals. The City Council hereby transfers the duties of the Old Town Local Review Board relating to determinations and approvals assigned to it by the Old Town Specific Plan to the Planning Commission. Old Town Local Review Board Abolished. The "Old Town Local Review Board" established by the Old Town Specific Plan is hereby abolished, provided, however, that nothing herein shall affect decisions previously made by such Board. FISCAL IMPACT: None.