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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090705 PC Minutes ~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission cqnvened in a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M., on Wednesday, Se'ptember 7, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive. Temecula, California. Chairman Mathewson thanked Eve Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Telesio, and Chairman Mathewson Absent: Commissioner Harter PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of August 17, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained and Commissioner Harter who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS None. R:\MinutesPC\090705 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 2 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0064. a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Matthew Faaan. for a Comorehensive Sian Proaram for the Maraarita Crossin as shoooina center on 5.56 acres. located on the southwest corner of Maraarita Road and Overland Drive Senior Planner Papp relayed that the applicant has requested a two-week continuance to allow additional time to address outstanding comments on the sign program. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to continue Item NO.2 to the September 21, 2005, Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Harter who was absent. 3 Plannina Aoolication No. PA04-0623. a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Jennifer Lazenbv of McArdle Associates Architects. to construct two three-story office buildinas and one retail buildina totalina 68.292 sauare feet on 4.6 acres. located on the east side of Jefferson Avenue aooroximatelv 500 feet north of Rancho California Road Associate Planner Matt Peters presented a staff report (of record). In response to Commissioner Telesio's question regarding the proposed water feature, Associate Planner Peters relayed that the applicant will be conditioned to provide staff with specific information regarding the water fountain and that it would be subject to the approval of the Director of Planning. Associate Planner Peters also advised the Planning Commission that limestone will be proposed on the retail building and that the material over the arches will be made of pre-cast concrete. Planning Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested relocating the trash enclosure so that it would not open-up toward the freeway. Commissioner Chiniaeff also expressed concern with the lack of landscaping between Rosa's Cantina and the commercial building, and requested that the area be heavily landscaped. Associate Planner Peters relayed that there will be a significant amount of landscaping along the back side of the buildings; and that in terms of architecture, the applicant will be including glass windows along the rear of the retail shop. In response to Chairman Mathewson's query regarding a sign program, Associate Planner Peters stated that a sign program will be brought back to the Planning Commission for review. Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that in terms of Floor Area Ratio (FAR), that the Planning Commission could recommend the increased (FAR) based on the enhanced architecture, landscaping, and pedestrian design amenities. In terms of the proposed landscape plan, Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the applicant consider using larger trees other than the Crate Myrtle which would be a slow growing tree and that more plantings and bushes be planted near the parking lot area. R:\MinutesPC\090705 2 . For Commissioner Guerriero, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that she will have the landscape architect explore the possibility of integrating the large, old Sycamore trees with the new landscaping along Jefferson Avenue. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Ed McArdle, architect, offered the following comments: . . That the applicant would be willing to explore other tress other than Crate Myrtle . That the water feature and patio area will be extensive . That the applicant would be willing to add limestone to the columns of the commercial building. At this time, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission thanked Mr. McArdle for the enhanced architecture on the proposed project. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the applicant returning with a sign program; that more landscaping be added to the rear of building A; and that the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) be warranted due to the exceptional landscaping. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Harter who was absent. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-058 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA04-0623. A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT TWO, THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDINGS AND ONE RETAIL BUILDING TOTALING 68,292 SQUARE FEET ON 4.6 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Chairman Mathewson expressed concern with the signalization at Ynez Road and Winchester Road, noting that the timing may be off and suggested that staff explore the matter. In response to Chairman Mathewson's concern, Deputy Public Works Director Parks relayed that he will explore the matter. Referencing Commissioner Telesio's query regarding the newspaper racks located on Rancho California Road and Margarita Road, Assistant City Attorney Curley relayed that he will look at the ordinance as it would relate to safety issues. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT R:\MlnutesPC\090705 3 . Director of Planning Ubnoske informed that Planning Commission that Associate Planner Peters and Associate Planner Kitzerow will be job sharing. Ms. Ubnoske also noted that the Planning Department will be recruiting a new Associate Planner. ADJOURNMENT At 7:10 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. SeDtember 21. 2005 at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~. Da athewson Chairman ~~.4~>0 Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:IMinutesPCI090705 4