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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060204 PC Minutes ,. - . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 2, 2004 , CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:02 P.M., on Wednesday, June 2, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Telesio thanked Eve Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Olhasso led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Mathewson, Olhasso, and Chairman Telesio. Absent: Guerriero. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of June 2, 2004. MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS , 2 Review of the 2005-2009 Caoitallmorovement Proaram RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Review the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 2005-2009 and provide comments to the City Council on the consistency with the adopted General Plan R:IMinutesPCI060204 1 . Principal Planner Hogan presented a brief staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the item before the Commission would be for the annual review of the proposed Capital Improvement Project (CIP); . That the CIP is the City's long term capital project that would allow the City to budget funds for large products over a period of time; . That the decision before the Planning Commission would be to determine whether or not the proposed program is consistent with the General Plan. For Principal Planner Hogan, Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that a more detailed analysis be included in the next CIP report For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Hogan relayed that in the future he would be happy to provide a more detailed analysis. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested the following priorities be moved: Prioritv II Diaz Road Extension to Cherry Street to Prioritv I.; Prioritv II Diaz Road widening from Winchester and Rancho California Road to Prioritv I; and Prioritv III Rancho California Road East of Meadows Parkway to Prioritv I. For the Commission, Mr. Hogan noted that Commission would not see the funding on the CIP report because funding is not a General Plan issue. Principal Planner Hogan relayed that he has been taking notes of the Commission's concerns and will forward the comments to the City Council. For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Hogan relayed that it would be his opinion that all the items in the CIP are consistent with the General Plan. 3 Vacation of Interior Streets within the Tract 26941 (Crowne Hill Laroe Lot). Determination of Conformitv with the General Plan RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Determine that the Vacation of Wolfe Street and Musilek Place to private streets is in conformity with the adopted General Plan for the City of Temecula. Principal Planner Hogan presented a brief staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the Planning Commission consider the proposed vacation of a residential street and make a determination the vacation is consistent with the adopted General Plan. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Deputy Director Parks relayed that the community will be a card key gated community. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. R:\MinutesPCI060204 2 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DETERMINING THAT THE VACATION OF WOLFE STREET AND MUSILEK PLACE ARE IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ADOPTED GENERAL PLAN New Items 4 Plannina Aoolication No. PA03-0582. submitted bv Dean Davidson reoresentina LandAm Construction Comoanv. a Develooment Plan to construct a 26.104 sauare foot office/warehouse buildina on 3.64 acres located at the northeast corner of Roick Drive and Via Industria Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of record), highlighting the following: . That the proposed plan is consistent with the General Plan designation of Business Park and zoning designation of light industrial; . That the building meets the minimum setback requirements of the Development Code and the proposed lot coverage of 16 'h percent, which is below the maximum allowed percentage of 40 percent; . That access to the site will be provided from two drive aisles off Roick Drive that will loop around the proposed building and staff has determined that 37 parking spaces are required to serve the proposed building while 54 spaces will be provided; . That the Fire Department has reviewed the plan determined that there is proper access circulation for emergency services to the site; . That the proposed building design is consistent with Development Code and Design Guidelines, and is compatible with industrial and office buildings in the surrounding area; . That the one-story building will provide multiple building planes, varied parapet heights, and generous window area at the elevations facing Roick Drive and Via Industria; and a patio with an arched metal frame on cast concrete columns provide a focal point at the front of the building; . That the main body of the concrete building will be painted Dunn-Edwards "Grey Harbor" with Dunn-Edwards "Cloak of White" trim and Dunn-Edwards "Gallow Glass" accents and painted roll-up doors at the rear of the building; . That the roll-up doors at the rear of the building will face a significant slope so that the rear of the building will not be visible from public-right-of-way; . That the proposed Sunbrella window awnings will be Burgundy in color and window glass will be a "Solar Grey"; . That the scale and colors of the building are in proportion and compatible with the surrounding area; R:\MinutesPCI060204 3 . . That the landscape plan conforms to the landscape requirements of the Development Code and Design Guidelines; . That the tree and shrub placement will serve to effectively serve onsite parking area and effectively soften building elevations; . That the project is proposing to landscape 14,902 square feet or approximately 34 percent of the site which exceeds the minimum requirement of 20 percent in the light industrial zone; . That the project will provide landscaping around the perimeter of the site with a 20 foot landscape setback along Roick Drive and Via Industria and varied landscape setbacks of 3 to 9 feet at various locations around the building foot print; . That a total of 174 trees and 1,358 shrubs are being proposed; . That in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review; and that the exemption is class 32 for in-fill development; . That staff has determined the proposed office/warehouse building is consistent with the City's General Plan Design Guidelines and Development Code and therefore, staff is recommending approval of the Development Plan with the Conditions of Approval. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Dean Davidson, architect for the proposed project relayed the following: . That there will be a 4 foot off-set which alternatives in and out; . That the canopy will come out about another 10 feet in the front of the main arched entry; and that they will be half-round awnings; . That the recesses are typically one-inch and are 12 inches wide; . That the cornice will be 8 inches deep with a radius over the top; . That the applicant agrees with the Conditions of Approval. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Mathewson expressed disappointment with the architecture. Commissioner Chiniaeff echoed Commissioner Mathewson's comment. Commissioner Olhasso also expressed disappointment with the proposed project stating she would have preferred to see stone veneer along the base of the building. R:\MinulesPc\o60204 4 , MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staff's recommendation and that staff work with the applicant to enhance the base of the building. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0582, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A 26,104 SQUARE FOOT OFFICElWAREHOUSE BUILDING ON 3.64 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ROICK DRIVE AND VIA INDUSTRIA (APN 909-320060) 5 PlanninQ Application No. PA04-0152. submitted bv Mark Richter. MDMG Inc.. a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan to construct a 13.777 square foot school facilitv on 4.37 acres located at 29275 SantiaQo Road Associate Planner Long presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the proposed project is located on the Southside of Santiago Road, east of the 15 freeway; . That the proposal, a private school building, is consistent with the land use designation and policies reflected in the Rancho Highlands Specific Plan (SP) and land use standards in the City of Temecula General Plan and the City's Development Code; . That staff identified three (3) major issues with the project which include parking, noise, and architecture; . That the proposed project requires a total of 55 parking spaces and that applicant is proposing 46 onsite parking spaces; . That staff would request to add a Condition of Approval stating: that the applicant shall obtain a shared parking agreement or provide onsite parking spaces to meet the parking standarcis; . That in addition, staff would request to add a Condition of Approval stating that: that upon occupancy of the proposed building, the existing classrooms will be transformed into storage space only and shall not be used as classroom space; . That the applicant has submitted a preliminary noise study providing recommendations to bring the interior noise levels of the proposed building to a less than significant level; . That the outdoor play areas are currently in accordance with the noise element of the General Plan; . That staff would request to eliminate the roof projection on the north elevation; that it is . staff's opinion that the roof projection does not conform with the proposed architecture; R:\MinutesPC\060204 5 < . . That the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and that staff is recommending approval with the revised conditions. For Mr. Long, Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that staff might want to consider using asphalt shingles versus flat concrete tile shingles. For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Long noted that he will be adding a Condition of Approval stating: that the applicant shall provide on-site parking to meet the parking demand or provide a shared parking agreement that will be submitted in accordance with section 17.24.020E which requires daytime and night uses; and noted that the school is in agreement wit the adjacent Rancho Baptist Church for additional parking. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Larry Markham, representing the applicant noted the following: . That the applicant is in concurrence with the Conditions of Approval as modified with the modification to the architecture in front; . That there is a lockable gate that will connect the two parking lots; . That the drop-off and pick-up for students is a separate entrance off of Santiago Road; . That the sideway entry coming from the public sidewalk of Santiago Road will go into the larger gabled entrance which is the true entrance; I . That the fencing will be made of a pilaster tubular steel fence. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed excitement with the proposed project. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. The architect for the project relayed that the thick-butt composition shingle that is be proposed would be consistent with the craftsman style roof and that a flat tile would impact the project budget considerably. Commissioner Olhasso noted that because there are enough elements in the architecture features that she would concur with the thick butt composition shingles. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Olhasso moved to approve staff's recommendation with the added conditions presented by staff. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. R:IMinulesPCI060204 6 . PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA04-0152, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A 13,777 SQUARE FOOT SCHOOL FACILITY, LOCATED AT 29275 SANTIAGO ROAD PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-030 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA04-0152, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION FOR A 13,777 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY INSTITUTION, LOCATED AT 29275 SANTIAGO ROAD COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that Code Enforcement talk to Stuart Anderson's regarding the water fountain. Commissioner Mathewson queried regarding the color of the Shell gas station at Rancho California Road and Margarita Road and also expressed concern with the advertisement balloon at the Exxon Mobile on Rancho California Road at the Target Center. Commissioner Olhasso relayed that the Happy Mover van is still parked on De Portola Road and would request thal'Code Enforcement explore the matter. Chairman Telesio relayed that there are banner signs on the lawn area at the Bell Villaggio Center. Chairman Telesio relayed that he attended the VFWs memorial at the cemetery. Principal Planner Hazen relayed that he would be informing Code Enforcement of the Commission's concerns. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Principal Planner Hazen relayed that the LOS project and the Davidson home project in Roripaugh have both been appealed and will be going to Council. ADJOURNMENT At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. June 16. 2004 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. :ut ~iO Chairman g/};./C" ~~P0- Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinutesPC\060204 7