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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on
Wednesday, February 4, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Olhasso led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Olhasso, Chiniaell, and Chairman Telesio.
Absent:
Guerriero and Mathewson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Aaenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of February 4, 2004.
2 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approvll the Minutes of December 17, 2003.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaell moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
.Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Guerriero and Mathewson who were absent.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Items
3 Plannina Application No. PA03-0471 a Development Plan to construct a 12.551 sauare foot
buildina on 0.40 acres located at 28461 Old Town Front Street. aenerallv located on the
west side of Old Town Front Street. approximatelv 150 feet north of 6th Street
Assistant Planner Fisk presented a staff report (as per agenda material), noting the following:
. That the proposed building will be adjacent to the existing Chaparral Center; that visually
the building will look like an expansion of the existing Chaparral Center;
. That there will be no setbacks between the buildings; that building setbacks either meet
or exceed minimum requirements of the Specific Plan (SP) and that the proposed 71.5%
lot coverage will be below maximum permitted lot coverage of 100%;
. That although the Specific Plan does not require parking spaces, a total of seven (7)
spaces will be provided;
. That the proposed site will provide adequate circulation;
. That the architecture for the proposed building will be Old Town western style; that the
building will incorporate architectural features from the existing Chaparral Center
including expansive porch and balcony areas, knee braces at posts, wood sash
windows, vertical board and batten siding, and wood lap siding;
. That exterior colors will match those of the existing Chaparral Center;
. That the landscape plans will conform to the landscape requirements of the Old Town
Specific Plan;
. That the project conforms to all the development regulations of the Old Town Specific
Plan with the exception of the proposed building height and number of stories; however,
because the Old Town Specific Plan does allow City Council to approve increases to the
limitations on building height and number of stories, the project will be conditioned that
final approval of the development plan will be contingent upon City Council approval;
. That architecture proposed for the building will meet architectural requirements as stated
in the Site Development Standards of the Old Town Specific Plan;
. That the memo from Public Works addressed the applicant's concerns.
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Assistant Planner Fisk noted that the proposed project will be
consistent with the City's General Plan, Old Town Specific Plan, Development Code, and all
applicable ordinances.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
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Mr. Mathew Fagan, 42011 Avenida Vista Ladera, representing RCM Capital Partners, LLC,
requested that Condition of Approval Nos. 47 (be deleted), and 49 and 52 be modified.
For Mr, Fagan, Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed that Condition of Approval No. 47 has been
deleted; No. 49 has been modified to read: the site is in an area identified on the Floor
Insurance Rate as Flood Zone A. This project shall comply with Chapter 15, Section 15.12 of
the City Municipal Code. A Flood Plain Development Permit shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works for review and approval;
Condition of Approval No. 52 should read: the Developer shall submit one of the following for
approval, a Parcel Merger, a Parcel Map, or other mechanism a approved the Director of Public
Works.
With regard to Condition of Approval No. 11, Mr. Fagan noted that the applicant requested the
use downspouts as externalized architecture elements.
Also relaying for Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Fagan noted that both Mr. McMillan and Mr. Alan
have met with the property owners to the north in November.
Assistant Planner Fisk, per PowerPoint presentation, displayed examples of downspouts on the
exterior side of a building.
Mr. Walt Allen, 28441 Rancho California Road, architect, relayed the following:
. That the downspouts have been used in the past;
. That the applicant would request to have the option of using downspouts;
. That the applicant would request to have Condition of Approval No. 11 deleted;
. That the applicant met with the neighbors to the north in November and that they are
unable to work together in regard to the proposed project due to the time frame of the
project and that the applicant must move forward due to Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee (TUMF).
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Allen stated that if the applicant chooses to use exterior
downspouts, the applicant will return to the Planning Commission for approval of the
architectural design.
In response to Commissioner Olhasso's query regarding timing on TUMF, Planning Director
Ubnoske relayed that the deadline is July 1 , 2004.
Mr. Ed 0001, 28464 Old Town Front Street, owner of Temecula Stage Stop, expressed
excitement with the proposed project stating that this project will tremendously enhance Old
Town. .
Mr. Chris Giapapas, 32245 Callesito Fadrigo, property owner north of the proposed project
stated that he would respectfully request a continuation of the proposed project, also stating that
the proposed project will significantly devalue his property.
At this time, the Public Hearing was closed.
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Planning Director Ubnoske relayed that every proposed development in the City is handled on a
case-by-case basis.
Commissioner Chiniaeff echoed Planning Director Ubnoske's comments.
Commissioner Olhasso expressed excitement and stated that she would be in support of the
proposed project.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation subject to the
conditions deleting Condition of Approval No. 47, modifying Nos. 49, 52, and 11 as previously
noted (that if the applicant were to use downspouts on the exterior of the building, staff
approval would be required). Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote
reflected approval with the exceDtion of Guerriero and Mathewson who were absent.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
No Commission reports at this time.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No Planning, Director's reports at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:25 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to
be held on Wednesday. February 18. 2004 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Chairman
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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