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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020404 PC Minutes . 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. R:\MinutesPCI020404 1 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. R:\MinutesPCI020404 2 . 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. R:\MinulesPCI020404 3 . ' . 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. \rP ~.Q___ .101m T'I~O\.- · Chairman 7)dh;-e- 1/ ~ S4-- Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinulesPCI020404 4