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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070605 PC Minutes " MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 6, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:32 P.M., on Wednesday, July 6, 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 Mathewson led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, and Chairman Mathewson . Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of June 1, 2005. 1.2 Approve the Minutes of June 15, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Consent Calendar Items 1.1 and 1.2. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained from Item No. 1.1. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to modify the agenda to address Item Nos. 9 and 8 before Item No. 1 R:\MinutesPC\070605 New Items At this time, Chairman Mathewson recused himself from the dais. 9 A General Plan Land Use Mao amendment and minor text amendment of the General Plan Land Use Element. to amend the General Plan Land Use desianation for orooerties within the Meadowview subdivision from Low Densitv (Ll Residential and Rural Residential (RR) to Verv Low Densitv Residential (vL: two and one-half acre minimum lot size): and to insert text into the Land Use Element related to land use comoatibilitv. The action is intended to confirm that the Meadowview develooment was intended to retain the Verv Low (VLl Densitv Land Use desianation that it had had from its inceotion 9.1 Recommend that the City Council approved the General Plan amendment. 9.2 Recommend that the City Council adopt a Notice of Exemption from CEQA, based on consistency with the previously certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Deputy City Manager Thornhill presented a staff report (of written material). The Updated General Plan changed the land use designation for Meadowview from very Low Density (VL) Residential to Low Density (L) Residential; and one parcel from VL to Rural Residential (RR). The unintended result was that the Low Density properties would only have required a minimum lot size of one-half acre as opposed to 2.5 acres; and the RR property would have been more restrictive, requiring a 5 acre minimum lot size. This amendment will reestablish the previous VL designation (2.5 acre minimum lot size which has existing since the tract was found. , In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's query, Mr. Thornhill noted that he is not aware of the amount of undeveloped large parcels in Meadowview area at this time. Commissioner Chiniaeff also asked if staff would be referring to all the property which is currently all developed becoming substandard, or would staff be referring to all the undeveloped property that could be parcelized in Meadowview. Understanding the process of what staff is requesting from the Planning Commission, Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that it would be his opinion that what the Planning Commission's position would be, at this time, would be to make a recommendation to the City Council as to what the designation should be. At this time, the public hearing was opened. The following individuals spoke in favor of staff recommendation for the following reasons: . Ms. Christie Johnson . Ms. Diana Lovett-Webb . That there would be a concern for parcels that are sub-divided causing more homes (property lot 544, 9-acre parcel) . Water flow of the existing Federal and State jurisdictional waterways R:\MinutesPC\070605 2 . That the Meadowview area should be maintained as it was originally intended to be. Mr. Thornhill noted that the intent of staff recommendation would be to return to what the original intent was (including 9-acre parcels). The following individuals spoke in opposition of staff recommendation for the following reasons: . Mr. Mike Kuhn . Ms. Diana Broderick . That language not be added to increase the hardness to have any road built across the Meadowview if the need would arise . That the Planning Commission should be suspicious of any proposed change that would be based on falsehood . That it would not be appropriate to approve a determination declaring Meadowview sub- division as VL density Residential when it would not be factual At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Chiniaeff asked if zoning all of Meadowview 2.5 acres minimum lot size, would create substandard lots for undeveloped property. He questioned whether these lots could receive building permits. Assistant City Attorney Curley explained that Meadowview Zoning has not changed, because the consistency zoning recommendation was not passed. He explained historically staff has reviewed these properties on an individual basis. If the Commission were to suggest a change to the zoning, he recommended following the regular process, especially as it relates to Zone Change and CEQA requirements. Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that residents are confused regarding current zoning due to the existing lot sizes, varying from }!! acre to 2.6 acres. He suggested that zoning regarding developed lots be made applicable to. what is existing, and undeveloped parcels should go through the process and be zoned to appropriate levels; thus avoiding substandard lots. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments, Assistant City Manager Thornhill noted that the process of a Zone Change is extremely important. If it is the Commission's direction to suggest smaller lot sizes for Meadowview, a concerted effort needs to be made by staff to meet with the Homeowners Association and property owners in Meadowview, with all noticing and CEQA requirements strictly adhered to. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's query, Assistant City Attorney Curley responded that if it were the desire of the Planning Commission to move forward with the text as it would relate to land use compatibility and deny the General Plan amendment it would be in the purview of the Commission. Commissioner noted that he would desire clarification on how many undeveloped parcels remain in Meadowview. R:\MinutBsPCI070605 3 The Commission expressed concern with moving forward with the GP amendment as it would related to the large parcels that have not yet been developed, in that they would be limited to 2.5 acres. Deputy City Manager Thornhill relayed that the L-1 under the General Plan would be 1 to 2.5 parcel size; and 2.5 in the current zoning; and that a person would have a right to build but would not be able to subdivide. Commissioner Guerriero concurred with Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved denv the General Plan amendment for properties within Me~dowview; that the City Council move forward on all land use compatibilities with the exception of Meadowview; that the City Council revisit and reanalyze from the beginning of the General Plan amendment to the zoning what the designation for Meadowview should be on the GP; noting that the GP is not consistent with the lot sizes that are currently out there, and that the concern would be to making it consistent with what has always been out there (half-acre minimum parcel size); that the GP and consistency zoning must reflect this. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the excection Chairman Mathewson who abstained. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-51 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE C~ENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR PROPERTIES WITHIN THE "MEADOWVIEW TRACT FROM LOW DENSITY (L) RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) TO VERY LOW (VL) DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; AND INSERTING TEXT INTO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT RELATED TO LAND USE COMPATIBILITY At this time, the Planning Commission recessed for a five-minute break. At this time, Chairman Mathewson returned to dais hut will be abstaining from the Meadowview zoning. 8 Plannina Acclication No. PA05-0085. Citvwide Consistency Rezonina. to amend the . Ollicial Zonina Mac for the City of Temecula to be consistent with the recently amended General Plan Land Use Mac 8.1 Recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Ollicial Zoning Map of the City of Temecula to conform with the recent amendments to the General Plan. 8.2 Recommend that the City Council adopt a Notice of Exemption from CEQA, based on consistency with the preYiously certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). R:\MinutesPC\07060S 4 Deputy City Manager Thornhill presented a staff report (of record). Due to no speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation with the exceotion of the Meadowview rezoning (which would retain low density land use designation). Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of Chairman Mathewson who abstained. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-50 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AND AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE TITLE 71 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE UP DATE CITY GENERAL PLAN (PA05-00S5)" At this time, the Planning Commission returned to the regular agenda. 2 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0044. a Develooment Plan (Charleston Product Review at Harvestonl. submitted bv Matthew Faaan reoresentina Meritaae Homes. for 106 detached sinale-familv homes on Tract Maos 31053 and 31053-2. located south of Date Street and north of Harveston Drive Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of record). Staff also requested that MSHCP category be changed to impose: exempt per Develooment Aareement. Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed concern with side elevations as they would be seen from major arterials/public view, and is of the opinion that rear enhancements should be implemented. In respor.lse to Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern, Associate Planner Damko stated that staff is of the opinion that the proposed project has four-sided architecture. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Scott Redsun, applicant, requested to modify Condition of Approval No. 14, adding the language.. .or as approved by the Director of Public Works. For the Commission, Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that the applicant, staff and Deputy Public Works Director Parks, could work together regarding the request to Condition of Approval No. 14 and to allow for adequa\e driveway paths and to break up it up with landscaping. R:\MinutesPC\07060S 5 In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern regarding side elevations, Mr. Redsun noted that he would be willing to work with staff to add more architectural enhancements to all rear elevations in the public view. At this time; the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation with the condition that the applicant work with staff and architecture regarding Condition of Approval No. 14 and that the applicant work with staff to add more architectural elements to all rear elevations in public view. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 200S-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PAOS-0044, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PRODUCT REVIEW) FOR 106 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES LOCATED ON TRACT MAPS 310S3 AND 310S3-2, SOUTH OF DATE STREET AND NORTH OF HARVESTON DRIVE 3 Plan nino Aoolication No. PA05-0045. a Develooment Plan (Aberdeen Product Review at Harveston). submitted bv Matthew Faaan reoresentina Meritaae Homes. for 92 detached sinale-familv homes on Tract Maos 31053-3 and 31053-1. located south of Date Street and east of Ynez Road Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of written material). Staff also requested that MSHCP category: be changed to impose exemot oer Develooment Aareement. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Scott Redsun, applicant, noted that there are no single story residences but that there are significant single-story elements. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Red.sun stated that he will work with staff to ensure enhanced . sides and rears. Commissioner Chiniaeff also thanked the architects for a job well done. Chairman Mathewson also thanked the applicant's efforts with the proposed project. Commissioner Telesio noted that he had worked with the applicant and staff and that the applicant has complied with all concerns. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to modification to Condition of Approval No. 14 and that the applicant work with staff on rear elevations. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinutesPC\070605 6 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-45 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0045, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PRODUCT REVIEW) FOR 92 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES LOCATED ON TRACT MAPS 31053-3 AND 31053-1, SOUTH OF DATE STREET, NORTH OF HARVESTON DRIVE, AND EAST OF YNEZ AND WEST OF HARVESTON DRIVE. 4 Plannina Application No. PA05-0130 a Minor Conditional Use Permit. submitted bv Ross Brennan of Studio 440. for a thirtY-five foot six inch tall satellite antenna. satellite antenna base structure. new aenerator enclosure. revised parkina and hardscape area. and additional landscapina for screenina of satellite antenna to an existina structure to be used bv the Outdoor Channel for future broadcastina. located at 43455 Business Park Drive Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of record). . That Condition of Approval No. 11 be deleted (eliminate all the proposed compact parking spaces shown on the site plan); noting that the applicant will be meeting the required parking requirements . That a Condition of Approval be added that would impose that: the developer shall provide the Community Services Department with verification of arrangements made with the City's franchise solid waste hauler for disposal of construction debris. At this time, the public hearing was. opened. Mr. Ross Brennan, architect for the proposed project noted that the whole team was available for any questions. For Commissioner Telesio, Mr. Brennan noted that although there may be a possibility of a Lurp Disease for the proposed Eucalyptus trees, it would be consistent with the business park. For the Commillsion, Deputy City Manager Thornhill relayed that the Commission could direct staff to work with staff and the City's landscape architect to find an alternative plant species. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the modification of Condition of Approval No. 11; the addition of the condition as requested by staff; and that the applicant and staff work with the City's landscape architect to find alternative tree species other than the Eucalyptus tree. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-46 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PAOS-G130, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A R:\MinulesPCI070605 7 THIRTY-FIVE FEET SIZE INCH TALL SATELLITE ANTENNA, SATELLITE ANTENNA BASE STRUCTURE, NEW GENERATOR ENCLOSURE, REVISED PARKING AND HARDSCAPE AREA, AND ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING FOR SCREENING OF SATELLITE ANTENNA TO AN EXISTING SITE LOCATED AT 43455 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE. THE SATELLITE AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURES WILL BE USED BY THE OUTDOOR CHANNEL FOR FUTURE BROADCASTING 5 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0056. a Minor Conditional Use Permit. submitted by Lon Bike of Architectural Team3. to allow for the sale of beer. wine. and distilled soirits (Tyoe 47 On-Sale General- Eatina Place) from an existina buildina. located at 42072 5th Street Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of written material). Due to no speakers, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-47 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0056, A REQUEST FOR A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS (TYPE 47 ON-SALE GENERAL - EATING ESTABLISHMENT) FROM AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 42072 5TH STREET, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 5TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WEST OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET, KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 922-035-023 6 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0171. a Develooment Plan and Conditional Use Permit. submitted bv Michael McAuliffe of the Interactive Desian Corooration. to construct and ooerate a 25.274 sauare foot mixed-use retail and residential buildina consistina of aooroximatelv 4.700 sauare feet of retail soace and 24 affordable aoartments units on 0.48 acres. located at 41925 5th Street Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of record), requesting that a Condition of Approval be that would impose: all outdoor furniture shall be of a high quality, durable materials suitable for outdoor use and shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of Planning; materials shall be in conformance with the Old Town Specific Plan, which requires wood, metal, or natural looking materials; and that plastic patio furniture is prohibited. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Michael McAuliffe, noted that he has enjoyed the opportunity to create an historic building. R:\MinutesPCI070605 8 At this time, the public hearing was closed. Thanking the architect for all their efforts in bring such a phenomenal building to Old Town, the Planning Commission expressed their excitement to~ard the proposed project. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the added Condition of Approval as requested by staff. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0171, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A MIXED-USE FOUR- STORY RETAILJRESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH RETAIL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND A TOTAL OF 24 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNITS ON THE SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH FLOORS. THE BUILDING TOTALS 25,274 SQUARE FEET ON A 21,000 SQUARE FOOT LOT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF 5TH STREET, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET WEST OF MERCEDES STREET KNOWN AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NOS. 922-024-012 AND 922-024-013 7 Plannina Application No. PA05-0016. a Development Plan. submitted bv James Durfev of Marble Express. to construct a 17.421 sauare foot sinale-storv industrial buildina to be used for displav and storaae of marble and aranite on a 1.1 acre site in the Liaht Industrial Zone. located at 42068 Winchester Road Senior Planner Papp presented the Planning Commission with a staff report (of written record), advising that staff received a letter from the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians who have requested that thee following three Conditions of Approval be added to the Conditions of Approval: . That prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project applicant/developer shall enter into a pre-excavation agreement with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. This agreement would address the treatment and disposition of cultural resources and human remains that may be uncovered during construction and ground-breaking activities . That the landowner agrees to relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including all sacred items, burial goods and all archeological artifacts that are found on the project site to the Pechanga band of Luiseno Indians for proper treatment and disposition . And that all sacred sites within the project boundaries are to be avoided and preserved. Mr. Papp relayed that he has spoken with the applicant and that he would be in concurrence with added the requested three Conditions of Approval. . Due to no speakers, the public hearing was closed. R:\MinutesPC\070605 9 . . MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the three added Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2205-49 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.PA05-0016, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT, ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A 17,421 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-STORY INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO BE USED FOR DISPLAY AND TO STORE MARBLE AND GRANITE BUILDING MATERIALS ON A 1.15 ACRE SITE IN THE. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONE, LOCATED AT 42068 WINCHESTER ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909- 310-008 COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that the weeds be removed at the gas station at the Corner of Del Road and Rancho Road. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted that he will consult with the City Attorney regarding the City's options in handling Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern. Commissioner Guerriero noted that Lowes has been using their fire lanes for display material in front of their business and requested that Code Enforcement explore this violation. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Deputy City Manager Thornhill introduced newly hired Associate Planner, Veronica McCoy. ADJOURNMENT At 8:20 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meeting to be held on Wednesday. Julv 20. 2005 at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~ Chairman ~-c' ~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinulesPC\070605 10