Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout050405 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 4, 2005 . CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:41 P.M., on Wednesday, May 4,2005, 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 Guerriero the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Olhasso, Telesio, and Chairman Mathewson. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS None at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of May 4, 2005. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of April 6, 2005. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained. R:\MinutesPC\050405 COMMISSION BUSINESS New Items It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to address Item Nos. 5 and 6 before Item Nos. 3 and 4. 5 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0060 a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan. submitted bv Cassatt Academv. to construct four modular buildinas. includina an administration buildina and three classroom buildinas totalina 5.760 sauare feet on 2.39 acres. located on the northeast corner of Calle Girasol and Aussie Avenue Associate Planner Peters presented a staff report (of written material), noting that staff worked with the applicant to ensure that all concerns have been addressed; however, the following Conditions of Approval have not been resolved to the satisfaction of the applicant; and that per the Development Code, when a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) accompanies a Development Plan for a new building that is less than 10,000 square feet, the matter shall be heard at a Director's Hearing; however, based on feedback from the applicants, they will be contesting standard conditions relative to street improvements, a decision was made to refer this matter to the Planning Commission; and that the applicant is contesting the following two Public Works' conditions: . That street improvement to Calle Girasol, which would include road widening and an A.C. berm (no sidewalks or streetlights). Due to cost issues, the applicant relayed that they would desire to defer the improvements until a later date. However, the Public Works' Department policy is to require improvements at the time of development . That improving the end of the entire cul-de-sac on Aussie Avenue, which would include half-width improvements plus 12 feet, and under-grounding of utilities. The applicants do not want to improve the bulb at the end of the cul-de-sac beyond the 24 feet identified on the site plan. Associate Planner Peters also relayed that the applicant would be proposing chain link fencing around a majority of the site; that according to the City's Design Guidelines, chain link fencing should not be used where it would be visible from public streets, on-site major circulation aisles, adjacent residential uses, or pedestrian uses; that fencing is needed for safety, and to meet state licensing requirements, staff has included a condition for alternative fencing that would meet licensing requirements. Fire Specialist Horton relayed that per Fire Chief Windsor, the applicant would be allowed to install one additional fire hydrant on Calle Girasol and Aussie Avenue prior to combustibles being brought onto the property as long as the existing hydrant located 310 feet from Calle Girasol would provide the minimum required fire flow; that if the fire flow could not be obtained, then a second fire hydrant would be required at lot frontage near the Fire Department turn- around on Aussie Avenue; and that the applicant would be required to provide a wet signed fire flow report from Rancho California Water District. At this time, the public hearing was opened. R:\MinutesPC\050405 2 Ms. Vicki Cochetas, the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed project stating that Cassat Academy will use creative teaching to bring out a child's natural interest in learning; that Children will learn through painting, acting, singing and dancing; that the arts program being offered will encourage children to think creatively, build their own ideas, solve problems in more than one way, try new things without fear, and accept responsibility to complete tasks start to finish. The following courses will be offered by Cassat Academy: . Academic Program . Art Curricula . Physical Fitness . Music in Motion Classes . Character and Multicultural Education . Cassat Academy . Drawing . Poetry . Drama . Music . Dance The following individuals also spoke in favor of the proposed project for the following reasons: . Ms. Phyllis Davis . Ms. Mary Burnham . Ms. Mary Curtis . Ms. Porsche Poltl . Ms. Tanya Gault . That the children will learn self-respect and integrity . That the program will offer parent-teacher partnerships, open communication, annual assessments, and weekly newsletters . That the physical fitness program will encourage a healthy lifestyle . That the academic program will prepare children for kindergarten by exceeding state standards and recognizing that every child learns differently. The following individuals spoke against the proposed project for the following reasons: . Ms. Karen Fontes . Mr. Mike Connolly . Mr. Dennis Fitz . Mr. Jerry Montante . Mr. Steve Honn . That a commercial business operation in the middle of a rural residential area is incompatible with the zoning for the area R:\MinulesPCI050405 3 . That the objective of the General Plan and Planning Commission would be to prevent commercial uses in inappropriate locations such as the proposed site . That the zoning for the proposed site would be for very low density residential, which is defined in the General Plan . That the proposed project would be incongruent with the land use definitions and would be creating considerably more noise and traffic issues . That the proposed project should be located in a more mixed-use area . That the proposed project would not benefit much from the few people living in the very low zoning designation of the Nicolas Valley . That the proposed project would significantly detract from the rural preservation area that is called out for in the General Plan . That the proposed site would be intended for single family detached homes on large lots with ru ral ranchette character. For the Planning Commission, Ms. Cochetas noted that due to lack of funding, she would not be able to fund the street improvements required by Public Works and would need to defer street improvements until a later date which is not known at this time. At this time, the public hearing was closed. In response to the Planning Commission's query regarding modular buildings, Associate Planner Peters relayed that after discussions with the City Attorney, it was determined that modular buildings are considered real property/permanent structures once they are place on a permanent foundation. Plannina Commissioner's concerns . That a chain link fence that is being proposed on the property does not meet the City's Design Guidelines . That the proposed architecture and design elements of the proposed one-room school house would not be desired . That the lack of desire/funds to not improve Public Works' required improvements at the time of development is a concern . That although the use is needed in the community, a commercial business operation in a rural residential area is a concern . That it is the opinion of the Planning Commission that there are too many unknowns at this time. R:\MinutesPC\050405 4 MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to denv staff's recommendation noting that it is the opinion of the Planning Commission that there are too many unknowns on behalf of the applicant. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6 Plannina Application No. PA04-0582 and PA05-0070. a Zone Chanae and Development Plan. submitted bv AGK Group. for a Zone Chanae to chanae zonina from Public Institutional (PIl to Planned Development Overlav (PDO-10l: a Development Plan for construction of a 170.863 sa. It. education complex. a 18.792 sa. It. research and development buildina with conference center. a pad for a 16.000 sa. It. dav care facilitv. retail space totalina 60.863 sa. It.. a three-storv parkina structure with 502 parkina spaces. and 288 apartment units comprisina 337.098 sa. It.. for a total of 603.616 sa. It.: a Tentative Parcel Map (33405) to subdivide two lots totalina 40.0 acres into 15 parcels consistina of eiaht commercial parcels. one commercial/residential parcel. one multi-familv residential parcel. and three public riaht-of-wav parcels Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of written material), requesting revisions to the following conditions: . Development Plan (PA04-0582) Revise Condition of Approval #49c to read: "Dedicate 44' half-width street right-of-way on Cherry Street. Improve a 24' wide private street within the right-of-way." Tentative Parcel Map No. 33405 (PA05-0070) Revise Condition Condition No. 19 to read: Dedicate 44' half-width street right-of-way on Cherry Street. Improve a 24' wide private street within this right-of-way". The following are design elements require further review by staff: . That the element of an outdoor lighting plan indicating the location and design of all outdoor lighting on site (addressed by COA No. 29) . An outdoor furniture plan (COA No. 33) . Inclusion of motorcycle and bicycle parking facilities per section 17.24.040 of the Development Code (COA Nos. 34 and 35) . A sign program (COA No. 36) . Design details for the water feature to be located at the south elevation of Building (COA No. 37) . And the proposed locations, numbers, genus, species, and container size for all shrubs and ground covers (COA No 41d). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. A.G. Kating, representing AGK Group, spoke in favor of the proposed project. Mr. Gary Wiggle presented a PowerPoint presentation of the proposed project showing many perspective views of the site. R:\MinutesPC\050405 5 The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed project: . Mr. Roger Ziemer . Ms. Joan Sparkman . Mr. Pamela Voit . Mr. Aaron Kendrick . Mr. Dennis Frank Mr. Trammel, of Milgard Windows, spoke in favor of the proposed project but did express concern with the apartments of the proposed project being located too close to Milgard Windows, noting that the residents of the apartments could be impacted by noise from Milgard Windows. At this time, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission expressed excitement toward the new Education Complex. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed project. Commissioner Olhasso seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-024 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 APPROVING THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT ENTITLED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TEMECULA NO AGK GROUP, LLC" ESTABLISHING CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR THE TEMECULA EDUCATION CENTER (PA04.0582 AND PA05-0700)" PC RESOLUTION 2005-025 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 ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA FROM PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL (PI) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY (PDO-10) AND ADOPT SECTIONS 17.22.210 THROUGH 17.22.218 INCLUDING THE PDO-10 TEXT AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR A SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DIAZ ROAD AND DENDY PARKWAY, KNOWS AS ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 909-370-002". R:\MinulesPC\050405 6 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 3304 5 TO SUBDIVIDE TWO LOTS TOTALING 40.0 ACRES INTO 15 PARCELS CONSISTING OF EIGHT COMMERCIAL PARCELS, ONE MIXED-USE PARCEL, ONE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PARCEL, THREE PARCELS FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR STREETS, AND TWO REMAINDER PARCELS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF DIAZ ROAD AND DENDY PARKWAY, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 909-370-002 AND 909-120-019 (PA05-0070)." 3 Plannina ADDlication No. PA05-0085. a DeveloDment Code amendment to ensure consistencv with the recentlv uDdated General Plan. The Drimarv modifications include the creation of a Rural Residential Zone. amendina the General Plan-Zonina District Consistencv Table. and a revision to the Official Zonina MaD to reflect chanaes made to the General Plan land Use MaD bv the Citv Council Principal Planner Hogan presented a staff report (of written record), noting that the proposed ordinance before the Planning Commission will address the basic consistency rezoning changes that are needed to ensure minimum consistency with the General Plan and that the proposed ordinance will make the following initial changes to the Development Code as follows: . Update the General Plan land Use Designation - Zoning District Consistency Table in the Development Code . Create a Rural Residential Zoning District (5-acre minimum lots) . Add a Golf Course Resort use to the Permitted Use Table for the Open Space Zones . Create a tribal Trust District . Amend the Official Zoning Map. MOTION: CommissionerChiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:IMinulesPCI050405 7 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-027 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 TITLE 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENCY WITH THE PROVISIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE UPDATED CITY GENERAL PLAN (PA05-0085)" 4 City-Wide Desian Guidelines. to comorehensivelv uodate the City-Wide Desian Guidelines. oreviouslv adooted bv the Citv Council on Februarv 25. 1997. includina two new chaoters: Sinale-Familv Residential. and Soecial Standards. A new illustrated alossarv of terms is also included in the new Desian Guidelines Senior Planner Papp presented the Planning Commission with a comprehensive Update of the City-Wide Design Guidelines (of written record). MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Design Guidelines. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-028 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR DESIGN GUIDELINES AND APPROVE THE COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE CITY-WIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES This following item was previously addressed (pages 2-5) 5 Plannina Aoolication No. PA05-0060 a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan. submitted bv Cassatt Academv. to construct four modular buildinas. includina an administration buildina and three classroom buildinas totalina 5.760 sauare feet on 2.39 acres. located on the northeast corner of Calle Girasol and Aussie Avenue R:\MinutesPC\050405 8 . , The following item was previously addressed on (see pages S-7). 6 Plannina Aoolication No. PA04-0S82 and PAOS-0070. a Zone Chanae and Develooment Plan. submitted bv AGK Grouo. for a Zone Chanae to chanae zonina from Public Institutional (PI) to Planned Develooment Overlav (PDO-10): a Develooment Plan for construction of a 170.863 sa. ft. education como lex. a 18.792 sa. ft. research and develooment buildina with conference center. a Dad for a 16.000 sa. ft. day care facilitv. retail soace totalina 60.863 sa. ft.. a three-storv oarkina structure with S02 oarkina soaces. and 288 aoartment units comorisina 337.098 sa. ft.. for a total of 603.616 sa. ft.: a Tentative Parcel Mao 13340S) to subdivide two lots totalina 40.0 acres into 1S oarcels consistina of eiaht commercial oarcels. one commercial/residential oarcel. one multi-familv residential oarcel. and three oublic riaht-of-wav oarcels COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Commissioner Olhasso expressed concern with the mannequin at the Kia dealership on Ynez Road. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None at this time. ADJOURNMENT At 9:35 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular meetina to be held on Wednesday. Mav 18. 2005 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~ Chairman - ~//r-c ~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MlnutesPC\050405 9