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HomeMy WebLinkAbout061505 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 15, 2005 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:30 P.M., on Wednesday, June 15, 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 Chairman Mathewson led the audience in the Flag salute. At this time, Chairman Mathewson took a moment to acknowledge that the Planning Commission will be losing Commissioner Olhasso as a Planning Commissioner. Chairman Mathewson stated that Mary Jane has been a great, passionate Planning Commissioner who has given great insight and effort in reviewing projects that have been before the Commission and that she will be missed by staff and the Planning Commission. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Olhasso, Telesio, and Chairman Mathewson. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comment. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Director's Hearina Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for May, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2 Discussion of corner monumentation at the southeast and southwest corners of Pechanaa Parkwav and-Hiahwav 79 South R:IMinutesPCI061505 . Principal Planner Hazen provided a brief staff report (of written material) and requested input from the Planning Commission to help provide guidance to the consultant. Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested using natural materials that would be found on the bridge which would tie in with the monumentation; that in terms of script it should be kept simple and colors should be easily read at night; and that a landscape back drop for the monumentation would allow to further screen the canopy. Commissioner Guerriero noted that he would encourage a trellis with a large wine barrel and plenty of foliage in the back-ground. Commissioner Telesio noted that Pechanga could be interested in adding some input to the design of the monumentation and he would encourage that the monumentation tie in with Temecula's Wine Country. Chairman Mathewson concurred with the idea of linking the theme of Wine County/Hot Air Ballooning, to the monumentation and requested some dramatic lighting for night time be implemented. Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed that the City of Napa has an interesting winery theme and that staff may want to consider looking at it. For the Planning Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that she is of the opinion that the allotted $85,000 for the monumentation will not be sufficient and that it would be anticipated that there will be funds from the Public Art fund available. Commissioner Telesio noted that at a City Council meeting that he had attended there was a presentation given by the County of Riverside with regard to walls and decorative designs that is currently being used in the southwest and queried on the possibility of receiving the same presentation at a future Planning Commission meeting. For Commissioner Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that she will explore the possibility of having a presentation regarding walls and decorative designs for the Planning Commission at a future meeting. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items Per the request of staff, item NO.3 will be continued off calendar. 3 Plannina Application No. PA05-0041. a periodic "clean-up" of the Development Code that includes a number of minor clarifications and tvpoaraphical corrections to improve its claritv 4 Plannina AtlPlication No. PA05-0032 Consideration of Findina of Public Convenience or Necessitv. submitted bv Carlos Palma of Temecula House of Wine. to allow for off-site sale of wine (Tvpe 20 License) and on-site wine tastina (Tvpe 42 License). located at 28522 Old Town Front Street R:\MinutesPC\061505 2 Assistant Planner Bales presented a staff report (of record), advising that a new criteria was adopted by the City Council on May 24, 2005, for making Findings of Public Convenience or Necessity; that staff would be of the opinion that the criteria has been met in order to justify making of the Findings of Public Convenience or Necessity for the proposed project; and that .under the advice of the City Attorney, staff would request that the Planning Commission disregard the attached Conditions of Approval (see staff report), for the proposed project. Staff has determined that the project would be consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, and the Old Town Specific Plan; and therefore, staff recommends approval of the Findings of Public Convenience or Necessity. At this time, the Public Hearing was opened and due to no speakers it was closed. . MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 5 Plannina Application No. PA05-0093 a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Findinas of Public Convenience or Necessity. submitted bv Mark McLaren of Beveraaes and More. to allow for sale of beer. wine. and distilled. spirits (Tvpe 21 License off-sale aeneral) and (Tvpe 42 License on-sale beer and wine-public premises). located at 39672 Winchester Road Assistant Planner Bales presented a staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Mike Lyons, representing Beverages and More, noted his support of the proposed project. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Olhasso expressed sentiment toward staff and Planning Commissioners, noting that it has been her honor to of had an opportunity to work as a Planning Commissioner and be a part of the development of the City of Temecula. The Planning Commission wished Commissioner Olhasso well in her new endeavors. Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that the palm trees at the Mint Factory on Front Street are in need of replacement as well as the truck rental store on Front Street. Chairman Mathewson relayed that the landscaping at Marie Calendar's is in need of repair. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Planning Director Ubnoske thanked Commissioner Olhasso for all the support she has given to staff and noted that she will be missed. R:\MlnutesPC\061505 3 Commissioner Telesio noted that replacing Mary Jane Olhasso as a Planning Commissioner will be a difficult spot to fill. At 7:05 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. Julv 6.2005 at 6:30 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~~ Chairman ADJOURNMENT R:\MinutesPC\061505 ~ ,flh~-- -~ ~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning 4