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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021804 PC Minutes . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:01 P.M., on Wednesday, February 18, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, Chiniaeff, and Chairman Telesio. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of February 18, 2004 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of January 21 , 2004 3 Director's Hearina Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for January 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinutesPC\021804 1 . COMMISSION BUSINESS 4 Public Necessity and Convenience Findinas (41715 Enterorise Circle. North. Suite 208. Z.C. Auctions) Director of Planning Ubnoske presented a staff report (as per agenda material), relaying the following: . That the applicant requested to create an office site for ZC Auctions; . That staff contacted Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) and it was determined that while no on-site sales or storage of any type will occur, the findings of public convenience and/or necessity will be required. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Brewer, 41715 Enterprise Circle North, the applicant for ZC Auctions, noted that wine will not be stored at this location. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation to make the findings of public convenience and/or necessity. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aooroval. New Items 5 Plannina Aoolication No. PA03-0721 A orooosal to chanae the General Plan desianation from Very Low IVL) Density Residential to Professional Office (PO). a Zonina MaD amendment from Very Low (VL) Density Residential to Planned Develooment Overlay (PDO). and a Develooment Code amendment to include Sections 17.22.190 throuah 17.22.198. DePortola Planned Develooment Overlay District. on 8 oarcels totalina 21.7 acres. located at the northwest and southwest corner of DePortola and Maraarita Roads in the City of Temecula (APN's 959-050-003.004.007.008 & 959-080-002. 003. 004. 005) By way of PowerPoint, Associate Planner Powers clarified the staff report (as per agenda material), highlighting the existing requirements of the Professional Office Zone and the proposed DePotola Road Plan Development Overlay District (PDO); advising that Mr. Malekzadeh, (property owner of property located southwest corner of Pio Pico and Margarita Road) has requested to be included in the proposed Zone Change, and noting that staff would not support his request. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Principal Planner Hogan noted that staff would not support the inclusion of Mr. Malekzadeh's property, which would further expand commercial development to the north along Margarita Road. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Concurring with the staff report, Mr. Markham, 30105 Cabrillo Ayenue, representing Los Ranchitos HOA, highlighted the following concerns: R:\MinutesPCI021804 2 . Connecting of the existing equestrian trails with the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Association trail system; . Buffering with landscape berms through the use of 24" to 48" and shrubs adjacent to residential land uses; . Restricting De Portola Road to rural road section with no streetlights, sidewalks, or curb and gutter. In response to the Commissioners, Mr. Markham noted the following: . That the hospital will have a 5' or 6' height landscape berm along De Portola Road frontage as well as along the vacated Pio Pico Road area; . That although the Homeowners Association (HOA) is not requesting a circulation element change, it is being requested that the PD~ include verbiage such as optional interroadway standard may be used in rural semi-rural areas; . That although reluctant, the HOA would concur with the proposed change for the two parcels north of DePortola Road. Mr. McNeff, 45627 Clubhouse Drive, representing Valley Christian Fellowship, relayed support of the proposed recommendation and thanked the Planning Commission, staff, and citizens for Their associated efforts and requested that reasonable access be provided to the church property. Ms. Carol Marsden, 30955 De Portola Road, expressed concern with her property being commercially surrounded on two sides if this request were approved. Relaying his desire to retain the rural setting, Mr. Evan Harbottle, 31655 , expressed concern with traffic and traffic patterns, and noted that Santiago Homeowners Association (HOA) have expressed objection to commercial property abutting residential properties. Mr. Kenneth Ray, 31647 Pio Pico Road, President of the Santiago Rancho HOA, noted the following: .. That the homeowners' would object to commercial properties abutting association properties; . That the association would support Los Ranchitos Homeowners Associations request of no commercial outlet onto De Portola Road; . That the two lots north of De Portola Road should not be included in the recommendation. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Chinlaeff expressed issues of concern with further extending the zoning to the north and ensuring the preservation of the character of the area. R:\MinutBsPCI021804 3 Assistant City Attorney Curly further clarified Planned Development Overlays (PDO). Commissioner Mathewson concurred with Commissioner Chiniaeff with regard to limiting extension of the two northerly parcels requesting that sufficient setbacks be imposed for trash enclosures for the accessory structure and requesting that the rear yard setbacks from 25' to 30' on parcels adjacent to residentials.. Expressing her opposition with the proposal, Commissioner Olhasso stated that a hospital in the proposed area will be adding to existing traffic congestion and relayed the importance of maintaining the large lots, open space, equestrian trails, and the character of the area. Respecting the development of this project and relaying overall support of it, Chairman Telesio expressed his opposition with expanding the proposed PDO Parcel No. 9 (Mr. Malekzadeh's property) and concl.lrred with previously made comments that De Portola Road should be the boundry line and that the parcels to the north of that road should not be included in the proposed PDO. Having recently been appointed to the General Plan Committee, Mr. Telesio suggested that this matter be forwarded to that committee for further review. Principal Planner Hogan clarified that trash enclosures would not be allowed in the setback areas adjacent to the residential zone property. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to adopt PC resolution No. 2004-007, including the correction for the trash enclosures and recommend that the City Council consider in the adoption of the General Plan, a transition standard for De Portola Road from Margarita Road on east into the Los Ranchitos area. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso who voted No. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-007 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0721, CONSISTING OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT; A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE DEPORTOLA ROAD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT. 6 Plannina Application No. PA03-0444 Development Plan to construct two restaurants totalina 10.385 sauare feet and a 22.000 sauare foot retail buildina on 4.09 net acres located at the southeast corner of Overland and Ynez Road. (APN 921-810-027) R:\MinutesPC\021804 4 Associate Planner Powers presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: . That the proposed project consists of three commercial structures on an improved vacant lot totaling 4.09 net acres; and that Building A is a retail center and Buildings B and C will be restaurants; . That Building A will be, a one-story center that will contain 10 commercials suites; . That Building's Band C will be one-story restaurants; . That there will be a water feature located at the front between both buildings; and that pedestrians will be able to travel between the restaurants and retail center; . That the proposal will have a variety of architectural features such as stone, stucco, metal roofing, trellis, and columns; . That street planting off Overland Road will be consistent with the Costco property; and that planting off Ynez Road will be consistent with the Guidant property; . That there will be a variety of plants, shrubs, trees, and ground covering throughout the site; . That corner planting will be highly "stylized" to reinforce the dramatic water feature, elevated wood trellis, and ornamental rock-faced monument wall; . That staff reviewed a preliminary draft sign program that will conform to the City's sign ordinance; that staff added a condition that the final sign program will be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director; . That there is an application currently pending to subdivide the five-acre parcel into three parcels; and that this will be reviewed at a Director's hearing; . That a sign program is currently pending revisions by the applicant; . That there are two entrances into the retail center; and that there is one entrance off of Ynez Road and one off Overland Road. For the Commission, Principal Planner Hogan relayed that the proposed project will be on a single parcel; that there will be no restricted parking within the one parcel; and that when the parcel map is approved, there will be a reciprocal requirement for the entire project. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Commending the architect on a job well done, Mr. David Waferfield, 42389 Winchester Road, representing Overland Plaza, noted the following: . That the applicant concurs with the conditions of approval; . That the majority of the trees planted will be evergreens; R:\MinutasPC\021804 5 . That the applicant will be recruiting high-end restaurants; . . That the water feature will help shield views of the traffic; . That the curved, free-standing wall will be stone veneer; that the wall will provide screening, shading, and depth; and that the store-front wall will be stucco with a stone detail at the base and a cast concrete base that mimics the front wall; and that the same materials on the two restaurants are repeated on the 22,000 square foot building; . That there will be no lit signs on the back elevation along the channel; . That the applicant will be effectively screening the back of the building; . That 19,000 of the 22,000 square feet is currently leased; that a credit union, day spa, and sprint phone company are the types of tenants that will be occupying space. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. Commissioner Guerriero expressed excitement in regard to the applicant stating that he will be recruiting high-end restaurants and echoed Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments in regard to screening the back of the building from Ynez Road. Commissioners Mathewson and Chiniaeff expressed excitement with regard to the new project, stating that the applicant did a fantastic job. Chairman Telesio stated that he would support the project. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to adopt PC Resolution No. 2004-08. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0444, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT 2 RESTAURANTS TOTALING 10,385 SQUARE FEET AND A 22,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL BUILDING ON 4.09 ACRES LOCATION AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF OVERLAND AND VNEZ ROAD (APN 921-810-027) Director of Planning Ubnoske thanked Mr. Waferfield and the architect for a great job. 7 Plannina Application No. PA03-0711 a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan to construct a 3-storv office buildina with a retail portion on the first floor and offices on the second and third floors. totalina 17.334 sauare feet on a 7.000 sauare foot lot. located at the northwest corner of Mercedes Street and Fifth Street Associate Planner Rush presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: R:\MinutesPC\021804 6 . That since the writing of the staff report, the proposed project has been reviewed by the Old Town Local Review Board and was approved unanimously 5-0, with all materials and colors proposed; and that there were no changes; . That the proposed project is a request for a mixed-use project located at the corner of Mercedes Street and Fifth Street; . That the first floor will be retail use predominantly a coffee blending and roasting house; . That the applicant will be proposing an outdoor seating area; . That the second and third floor of the building will be designated for office uses; . That the proposed retail/office building will be a welcomed addition to the Old Town area; . That staff determined that the proposed architecture will be consistent with the architectural styles found in California between 1890 and 1920; . That the Old Town Specific Plan limits building heights to two-stories and 28 feet, with the provision that any height increase must be reviewed by the City Council for final approval (see Condition of Approval No.3). For the Commission, Mr. Rush noted that the building height of the building behind the proposed project is between 28 and 30 feet. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Mc Auliffee, 37-707 Colbridge Street, relayed his excitement with the construction of a project of this caliber. Although expressing support of the design of this project, Mr. Scott Crone, 40575 Calle Cancion, expressed concern with regard to parking. For Mr. Crone, Principal Planner Hogan relayed that the City is in the process of acquiring sites and building public parking and that the City currently has two lots and that there is discussion of perhaps adding one or two more lots. Mr. Otto Baron, 41915 4th Street, noted that he enthusiastically endorses the proposed project. At this time, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to adopt PC Resolution No. 2004-009. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous BDDrava!. R:\MinutesPCI021804 7 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO PA03-0711, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A 3-STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH A RETAIL PORTION ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND OFFICES ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS TOTALING 17,334 SQUARE FEET ON A 7,000 SQUARE FOOT LOT, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MERCEDES STREET AND FIFTH STREET, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 922-024-014 8 Plannina Applioation No. PA03-0279 A Tentative Tract Map (TTM30990l to subdivide 3 existina lots totalina 40.349 sauare feet into 5 sinale-familv lots. located on the west side of Puiol Street and north of First Street Associate Planner Rush presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: . That the proposed project will be located at the northwest corner of Pujol Street and First Street; . That access to the lots will be taken from a 25-foot wide access driveway along Pujol Street and a private road; . That the map will be conditioned to provide a 72 feet in length and 20 feet in width access easement; that the access shall be on all weather surface; that the intent of the access will be to provide turnaround for trash trucks; and that without a turnaround for trash trucks, the trucks would have to back out of the site, which was determined by staff to be unsafe; . That the minimum lot size for the zoning district within Old Town is 7,000 square feet; however, there are provisions within the Development Code for affordable housing projects and staff recommended that the Planning Commission grant a provision to allow the lot size as low as 5,925 square feet. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. There being no speakers, the Public Hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to adopt PC Resolution No. 2004-010. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinutesPC\021804 8 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO PA03-0279, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 30990 SUBDIVIDING THREE SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS ON .93 GROSS ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF PUJOL STREET AND FIRST STREET, KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 922-062-017, 922-062-019 AND 922-062-021 9 PlanninQ Application No. PA03-0429 a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan to construct an 8.862 SQuare foot office/warehouse buildinQ and an 8.560 SQuare foot office/ warehouse buildinQ on 1.87 acres of land located at the corner of Enterprise Circle South and Enterprise Circle West Associate Planner Rush presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following: . That staff is recommending redesign of the proposed project; . That the project has been to three Development Review Company (DRC) meetings (see staff report); . . That some of the issues in staff's report have not been addressed such as long unarticulated wall surfaces and rooflines; . That the Citywide guidelines identify desirable elements for industrial buildings; that it would be staff's contention that the proposed design is not meeting a variety of building indentations and architectural details and building entry accentuation; . That design guidelines also identify undesirable elements; and that a large blank and flat wall surfaces are identified as undesirable elements; . That it would be staff's opinion that the north elevation on Building A does not have any articulation; that it would be highly visible from public view as well as the east elevation for Building B; and that staff recommended further articulation for those two areas; . That the Development Code requires that long articulation wall surfaces be avoided; . That it was requested that the applicant relocate the Fire Department Connection Valve, Detector Check and Post Indicator Valve from its current on-site locations and that this area be better served by upgrading landscaping; . That the proposed project, as designed, will not be consistent with the Development Code or Citywide design guidelines; . That staff requested that the Planning Commission provide comments and direction to staff in regard to the architecture. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened. R:\MinutesPCI021804 9 Mr. Dean Davidson, 40023 Myrtlewood Court, architect, relayed the following: . That the applicant has been working with staff to create interest in the building; . That some of the materials being used will be textured concrete block, split-face block, cornice decorative accent blocks, and decorative treatment around all window openings; . That the applicant agreed to make entry statements; . That the unarticulated walls will be facing the Murrieta Creek and the drainage canal; . That there will be one wall along the adjoining automobile facility; . That the applicant was of the opinion that staff's concerns had been met and were astonished to hear that staff had continuing concerns; . That the applicant provided a number of features that were not required on the initial plans. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Davidson relayed that he would be able to add more landscaping in the back of the building along the Creek. Ms. Brenda Yanoschik, 40140 Winchester Road, attorney representing the applicant, relayed the following: . That the applicant was astonished to hear staff had additional concerns; . That the proposed project will exceed the surrounding areas architecture; . That the applicant would be willing to add more landscaping. For the Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske clarified that staff has been working with the applicant for quite some time and has hit an impass and that therefore, staff would be requesting a continuance. Assistant City Attorney Curly clarified that although staff requested a continuance, the applicant may seek a denial as to appeal to the Council. Commissioner Mathewson concurred with staff's recommendations and requested that the applicant address staff's concerns. Commissioner Guerriero requested that the applicant add more articulation to the building. Chairman Telesio echoed Commissioners Mathewson and Guerriero's comments and expressed difficulty in understanding that the applicant was unaware of staff's concerns. For clarification, Ms. Yanoschik noted that the applicant was unaware that staff was ~ recommending the Planning Commission to disapprove and redesign the project, that the applicant was of the opinion that staff would be neutral. Ms. Yanoschik also noted that she stated that Mr. Majewski's project exceeds the design of the adjacent buildings. R:\MinutesPCI021804 10 Assistant City Attorney Curly noted that it would be helpful to inquire from the applicant if he would be willing to redesign. At this time, the Public Hearing was reopened. Mr. Craig Majewski, 26785 Sandia Creek, owner of property, stated the following: . That the applicant tried to work with staff and that staff has only given general guidelines; . That Mr. Davidson, the architect, has redesigned the plans; . That the proposal will be a simple building; . That the applicant tried to make this project different from the existing buildings; . That this street is not a heavily traveled street; . That there is a building down the street from the proposed building that was approved by the Planning Commission which has unarticulated walls; . That the proposed building has color variation, rocks, and split-faced blocks; . That the applicant has been working with staff on the project since August 2003. For Mr. Majewski and Mr. Davidson, Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested adding another pop-out on the front elevation to give it some articulation along the roofline and plant heavily along the back of the building. . For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Majewski relayed that he would be amenable to his suggestions. Commissioner Guerriero relayed that he is amenable to awnings as long as they are maintained. For the Commission, Associate Planner Rush relayed that the changes suggested by Commissioner Chiniaeff would address staff's concerns. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the item be continued to March 17, 2004, for redesign; that the applican.t work to enhance the elevations of Front Street, entryway to driveway, and add more landscaping to the back of the building. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Guerriero expressed concern with the trash pile-up on Front Street and Del Rio. For Commissioner Guerriero, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that Principal Planner Brown has spoken with the owner and that this is currently under abatement. R:\MinutesPC\021804 11 . . Commissioner Chiniaeff thanked staff for adding aerial photographs to staff reports, noting that it has been helpful. Commissioner Mathewson requested that the sign frame at Marie Calendar be removed. For Commissioner Olhasso, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the purchase implementation of the Code Enforcement software is currently pending. Chairman Telesio noted that he took a drive through the Harveston development and noticed that they had grey square metal mailboxes had been installed and queried if these mail boxes will be enhanced. For Chairman Telesio, Ms. Ul:inoske noted that she would explore the issue of metal mailboxes. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that staff is currently in the process of amending the Old Town Specific Plan which will be forwarded to the Planning Commission within the next six weeks and that when the DDA is finalized for the campus project, a Conditional Use Permit would be forwarded to the Planning Commission for action. ADJOURNMENT At 8:30 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. March 3. 2004 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. \ () j.L John Tel~ Chairman /;th~-<!. V-bU-D ~ ' Debbie Ubnoske . Director of Planning R:\MinutesPC\021804 12