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HomeMy WebLinkAbout092105 PC Minutes .. MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M., on Wednesday, September 21, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Driv(:l, Temecula, California. Chairman Mathewson. thanked Eve Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE . Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Mathewson Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 7, 2005. 2 Director's Hearina Case Uodate RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for August, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Harter who abstained. R:\MinutesPC\092105 . .- COMMISSION BUSINESS 3 Introduction of new Fire Marshal At this time, Fire Marshal McBride introduced newly hired Fire Marshal Steve Faris. The Planning Commission welcomed Fire Marshal Faris. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Continued from September 21, 2005 4 Plannina Application No. PA05-0064. a Development Plan. submitted bv Matthew Faaan. for a Comprehensive Sian Proaram for the Maraarita Crossinas shoppina center on 5.56 acres. located on the southwest corner of Maraarita Road and Overland Drive Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of written record), advising that the applicant would not be in agreement with the following two Conditions of Approval: . Condition of Approval No. 12 - that the sign program shall be revised to require that the right side of the tenant identification signs (signs A1 and A2) consist of stone so that both sides of the sign use architectural elements from the center . Condition of Approval No. 8 - that excavation/construction of the site, archeologicaVcultural resources, or any artifacts or other objects which reasonably appears to be evidence of cultural or archeological resource are discovered, the property owner shall immediately advise the City of such and the City shall cause all further excavation or other disturbance of the affected area to immediately cease. Commissioner Telesio expressed concern with the intensity of the proposed color palette. In response to the Planning Commission's queries, Associate Planner Fisk noted the following: . That the grading will be cut and fill and that Condition of Approval No. 8 (excavation/construction), would be a standard Condition of Approval that is placed on projects that would have ground disturbance . That adding stone to the right side of the monument sign would address the Development Code requirement for building materials to be carried through the top, bottoms, and sides of the monument sign . That stalT does not have any concerns with the applicant's proposed color palette . That there is proposed signage for the rear of Building C, but that the signage will be smaller than Buildings A and B . That the intent of the neon signage would refer to all the window signs, advising that neon tubes will be hidden behind the face of the letters. At this time the public hearing was opened. R:\MinutesPC\092t 05 2 .. Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing the applicant, commented on the following: . That the applicant would be in agreement with Condition of Approval No. 8 - (excavation/construction) . That the applicant is of the opinion that the proposed signage would meet the intent of the sign program and will compliment the buildings architecture and aesthetics of the center. Mr. John Hadaya, representing the Ultrasigns Electrical Advertising, offered the following comments: . That adding a column to the right side of the tenant identification sign would be too symmetrical . That the signs as proposed, will be proportional and will be quality signs . That the applicant would be willing to add a column to the right side of the tenant sign if it were the desire of the Planning Commission . That the color at the end caps of the tenant sign will be neutral beige made of aluminum and will compliment the building architecture and aesthetics of the center . That the proposed paint colors will contain polyurethane which will last against fading for 10 years. Commissioner Telesio relayed that it would be his desire to add finish (stone) to the right side of the tenant sign. Referencing the proposed color scheme, Mr. Hadaya noted the following: . That the proposed sign colors are intended for non-national or non-regional tenant; . That the applicant's intent would be to offer tenants flexibility with color options and that the major tenants will have its own colors. . That major tenants usually use primary colors such as red and blue . That the proposed colors would be considered basic colors and that they will not be phosphorus. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the applicant .use a color palette similar to the materials used in the center such as earth tone colors versus the proposed primary colors. For the Planning Commission, Mr. Hadaya relayed that he would be willing to change the colors of the monument sign to earth tone colors as requested by the Planning Commission. It was also suggested by the Planning Commission that the applicant consider toning down the color of the signage on the buildings. R:\MinulesPC\092105 3 . Commenting on the enhanced architecture, Chairman Mathewson expressed concern with the proposed illuminating signage/colors detracting from the architecture and queried if the applicant would be willing to add blade signage to the frontage of Building C. In response to Chairman Mathewson, Mr. Hadaya relayed that he would be willing to add projecting blade signage to the frontage of Building C. Mr. Matthew Fagan relayed that the applicant would also be wiling to add some pedestrian level signage. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Impressed with the quality of architecture, the Planning Commission relayed the importance of the signage blending in with the theme of the center and suggested that the item be continued. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to continue the item to the October 19, 2005, Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. New Items 5 Plannina AODlication No. PA05-0036 and PA05-0037. A Tentative Parcel MaD 33421 and DeveloDment Plan. submitted bv Garv Hamro of The PRES ComDanies. to create two lots of 6.24 acres and 9.13 acres: construct six "flex-tech" buildinas totalina 62.815 sauare feet: two industrial buildinas totalina 38.280 sauare feet: and seven office buildinas totalina 87.230 sauare feet. located on' Via Industria Due to a conflict of interest, Commissioner Guerriero recused himself from the dais. Associate Planner Peters presented a staff report (of record), highlighting the following: . That staff is recommending a modification to a mitigation measure - specifically to the Air Quality Section (as per staff report) be modified to impose - that the application of paints and surface coating shall not exceed South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) thresholds . That the applicant will be conditioned to retu(n to staff with a proposed sign program. Commissioner Telesio expressed concern with the tops of the towers, advising that they may be too flat. It was also noted by Associate Planner Peters that the office side of the buildings will offer a large central gathering place that will have a view; and that the industrial building will be taller, have decorative paving, and an overhead trellis and seating areas. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Thanking staff for all its efforts with the project, Mr. Gary Hamro, representing Pres Development, spoke in favor of the proposed project. R:\MinutesPC\09210S 4 . < At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the staff recommendation subject to the modification of the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to impose that the application of paints and surface coating shall not exceed SCAQMD thresholds and to accept the mitigation monitoring program as part of the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP). Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Guerriero who abstained. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0036, A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM NO. 33421) TO CREATE TO COMMON LOTS 6.24 ACRES AND 9.13 ACRES ON THE EAST AND WEST SIDES OF VIA INDUSTRIA APN 909-321-008 THROUGH 9090321-012, AND 909-322-001 THROUGH 909-322-004 COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Referencing the signalization at Ynez Road and Winchester Road, Deputy Public Works Director Parks stated that staff has made a minor modification to the signalization of the at the intersection. Addressing the concern about the newspaper racks at Rancho California Road and Margarita Road, City Attorney Thorson stated that the City currently has a comprehensive news rack ordinance in place and that staff is in the process of surveying the ordinance to determine whether or not the news rack on Rancho California Road and Margarita Road is in compliance. The Planning Commission thanked staff for all its efforts in working with the applicants. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT No report at this time. ADJOURNMENT At 7:45 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. October 5. 2005 at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~-c' ~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MlnutesPC\092105 5