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HomeMy WebLinkAbout091504 PC Minutes "'7 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 15, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, September 15, 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 Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, and Chairman Telesio. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approv>) the Agenda of September 15, 2004 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of August 4, 2004 3 Director's Hearina Case Uodate RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for August 2004 R:\PLANCOMMlMINUTES\2004\091504.doc .,i;i MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Mathewson sec:onded the motion and voice vote reflected aDDroval with the exception of Guerriero who abstained on item No. 2.1. COMMISSION BUSINESS 4 RoriDauoh Ranch SDecific Plan Desion Guidelines Discussion 4.1 Review and provide direction for amendments to the Roripaugh Ranch Design Guidelines . Associate Planner Long presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That Ashby USA submitted a formal application for a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) to the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan (SP); noting that the primary purpose for the Specific Plan Amendment would be to make changes in planning areas due to modification of the fuel modification zone as required by the US Fish and Wild Life Service, to amend the land use designation from open space to low medium residential in Planning Area 1a, and to change the density of Planning Area 10 from 20,000 square foot lots to 10,000 square foot lots . That the Planning Commission provide staff with direction for amendments to the Design Guidelines in the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan (SP) For the Commission, Planning Director Ubnoske relayed that the request for authorization to hire an architect will be going to the City Council on October 28, 2004. Ms. Ubnoske suggested adding some language to the Design Guidelines that state: Architectural features are not to be plant-ons, but are to be an integral part of the building. Mr. Long suggested adding the above mentioned language on the sheet that features pictures of the Design Guidelines. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that the SPA is time sensitive due to it being tied to CFD and that staff is anxious to move the CFD forward. The Commission suggested adding more authentic inspirational photos to the Design Guidelines. . Commissioner Mathewson requested that staff follow-up on lot sizes; noting that some of the styles will not fit on the lot sizes; that staff quantify the issue of single story products; that there be a requirement for four-sided architecture; and that more design features be incorporated. Ms. Ubnoske relayed that currently the City has an existing contract with Urban Design Guidelines; noth1g that it would be more efficient to amend their contract and use their architects to direct staff. R:\PLANCOMMlMINUTES\2004\091504.doc 2 ,;..) Continued from August 15, 2004 5 Plannina Application No. PA03-0G03 a Development Plan. submitted bv William Lvon Homes. for 125 residential courtYard homes located within Plannina Area 7 of the Wolf Creek Specific Plan. Units ranae from 1.800 sauare feet with 4 different floor plans and 3 architectural desians. located east of Pechanaa Parkwav and west of Wolf Creek Drive North Associate Planner Kitzerow presented staff report (of record), noting the following: . That on August 18, 2004, staff recommended approval of the proposed units sine the design was consistent with the requirements of the Wolf Creek Specific Plan . That the Planning Commission voted to continue the item based on the following: o That architecture should be provide more significant elements of architectural style to maintain authenticity o That side and rear elevations visible to the interior motor courts and adjacent (interior) properties should be enhanced o That additional architectural enhancements/relief should be provided to break up wall planes (window/pop-outs) . That since that meeting, staff has met with the applicant as well as forming an ad-hoc committee to review and make changes. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Kitzerow relayed that the architect will walk the Planning Commission through the revised changes. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Pat Edinger, architect for the project provided a summary of the modifications that were made to address the Commission's concerns, highlighting the following: . That the site plan was modified to indicate additional enhanced elevation locations and removed the enhanced elevation symbol in locations where architectural enhancements will now be standard enhancements . That the site plan was revised to eliminate the zero lot line condition for Plan 4 to allow for additional architectural treatments at this elevation . That architectural enhancements on all rear and left side elevations of all plans were incorporated as well as the right-side elevation of Plan 4 as a standard element; and that the enhancements include a variety of additional window treatments for second-story windows such as shutters, surrounds and wrought-iron details as appropriate to the style to match front elevations R:\PLANCOMMlMINUTES\2004\091504.doc 3 .., . That additional "pop-outs" are proposed to the rear elevation of Plan 2 (elevations "A" and "C") as a standard element; and that the previously proposed enhanced rear elevation for elevation "8" will now be a standard element . That battered columns are proposed for the front elevation porch supports for the Plan .1. Mr. Edinger distributed an itemized list reflecting many design revisions that were made. For Commissioner Olhasso, Mr. Edinger relayed that covering the front elevation of the cottage with stone would not be esthetically pleasing; noting that the stone requires much more massing. Commissioner's Chiniaeff and Guerriero relayed their disagreement of having a whole front elevation of the cottage be of stone. Commissioner Mathewson relayed that he, staff, and the applicant were a part of an ad-hoc committee that was formed to address the Commission's concerns; that the ad-hoc committee did not address the issue of adding more stone to any of the plans; and advised that it is his opinion that the applicant has addressed the Planning Commission's concerns. For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Edinger relayed that he would be willing to add a heavier stucco finish on all Spanish Colonials. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Rush relayed that he would be happy to keep all the window panes consistent with each other which would apply to all elevations on all plans, as well as adding muttons and surrounds. Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that he is satisfied with the applicant's revisions and is willing to move forward. For the Commission, Ms. Kitzerow relayed that staff is also satisfied with the changes, maintains the support of the project, and is recommending approval of the proposed project. For the Commission, Mr. Rush relayed that the applicant is in agreement to the Conditions of Approval as well as the added Conditions. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staff's recommendation based on the. revisions that were made. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected aDDroval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso who voted No. New Items 6 Plannina Applioation No. PA04-0299 a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the sale of beer. wine and distilled spirits (Tvpe 21 license. off-sale aeneral) from an existina 120.451 sauare foot commercial buildina. located at 40435 Winchester Road. aenerallv located near the northwest corner of Winchester Road and Maraarita Road R:IPLANCOMMlMINUTES\2004\091504.doc 4 < 0- Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That for the proposed sale of alcoholic beverages, the Development Code requires that a CUP be obtained from the Planning Commission . That steff has verified through the California Department of alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC), that the project is within census tract 0432.10 . That a total of eight (8) off-sale licenses exist in the census tract; and that three (3) are allowed before it is considered over concentrated . That because the census tract is considered to be over concentrated with off-sale licenses, public convenience or necessity findings are required for the proposed CUP . That WinCo Food Grocery Store is a retail store sirnilar to the Costco store that originally occupied the building . That the applicant indicated that alcohol sales in the WinCo Food store will be similar to those that occupied in the Costco store when it occupied the location . That staff reviewed the proposed project and determined that the project is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code . That staff is recommending that the Planning Commission make the findings for minor CUP and public convenience and necessity findings . That stc::ff is also recommending that the Planning Commission determine that the project is exempt from CEQA review, pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines which provides an exemption for existing facilities with negligible expansion of use. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that staff has been working with the assistant City Attorney and ABC and will be bringing forward to the Planning Commission, changes to the Development Code, performance standards and information regarding census tracts. For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Fisk relayed that the criteria for over concentration is based on the type of license, noting that this would be an off-sale general license. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Due to no speakers at this time, the Public Hearing was closed. Assistant City Attorney Curley clarified the census tract criteria. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\2004\091504.doc 5 c. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected aDDroval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso who voted No. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Commissioner Mathewson requested that staff provide before and after renderings for projects that return with revisions. Commissioner Mathewson also noted that the landscaping at the Power Center on Margarita is in need of maintenance. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that she will contact the owner of the property and request that is be prope'rly maintained. Commissioner Guerriero expressed concern with flagers in construction zones, and requested that staff ensure that the flagers are properly trained. Chairman Telesio noted that at the last City Council meeting, the City Council disallowed the appeal on the LOS Church; and that an ad-hoc committee will be formed to address concerns of the retaining wall and landscaping. Commissioner Chiniaeff advised that Planning Commission that if they have any concerns with the proposed renaming of the Rancho California Sports Park to the Ronald Reagan Sports Park, that they express it at the next City Council meeting. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Ubnoske expressed excitement toward the new hiring of the architect; and that the City will also explore the possibility of hiring a telecommunications expert on board so that when there are issues with cell towers, staff will have an expert to provide guidance. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday. October 6. 2004. ~Jj. John elesio Chairman ~~ L/~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:IPLANCOMMlMINUTES\2004\091504.doc 6