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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 30, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on
Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Matheson led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, *Telesio, and Chairman Mathewson.
Absent:
Olhasso
*Commissioner Telesio arrived at 6:48.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Aaenda
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Agenda of March 30, 2005.
2 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Minutes of January 19, 2005.
2.2 Approve the Minutes of February 2, 2005.
2.3 Approve the Minutes of February 16, 2005.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of
Commissioner Olhasso and Telesio who were absent and Commissioner Guerriero who
abstained on Item No. 2.3.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
New Items
3 Plannina Aoolication No. PA04-0476 a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Matthew Faaan. to
construct two office/retail buildinas totalina 18.237 sauare feet on 2.5 acres (Buildina A is
6.329 sauare feet. Buildina B is 11.908 sauare feet). located on the south side of Pauba
Road. an estimated 312 feet west of the intersection of Maraarita and Pauba Road
Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of record).
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Ms. Damko relayed that there is no block wall requirement
between the zones of the west boundary parcel as well as the residential parcel but that there is
a landscape buffer requirement which has been met.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing the applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed project, advising
that the applicant is in agreement of all the Conditions of Approval and respectfully requested
support from the Planning Commission to move forward with the project.
Mr. AI Ogle, representing Plaza Del Sol Shopping Center, relayed his support for the proposed
project.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff's recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotion of
Commissioner's Olhasso and Telesio who were absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0349, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
TWO OFFICElRETAIL BUILDINGS TOTALING 18, 237
SQUARE FEET ON 2.5 ACRES. BUILDING "A" IS 6,323
SQUARE FEET AND BUILDING "B" IS 11,908 SQUARE FEET
LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF PAUBA ROAD, AN
ESTIMATED 312 FEET WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
MARGARITA AND PAUBA ROAD IN THE CITY OF TEMECULA
(ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 945-110-002)
4 Plannina Aoolication No. PA04-0728. a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Scott Barone of
Edae Develooment. to construct 17 office buildinas totalina 54.093 sauare feet on a 4.71
acre vacant site in the Liaht Industrial zone. located on the west side of Business Park Drive
between Rancho Wav and Rancho California Road
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to address this Item after item No.6, page 5.
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5 Plannina Application Nos. PA04-0605 and PA04-0394. a Conditional Use Permit (PA04-
0605\ and Development Plan (PA04-0394\. submitted bv Malkoff & Associates. to construct.
establish and operate a 29.751 sauare foot church facility includina a sanctuary. preschool
facility. parish hall. meetina rooms and offices on 3.75 acres. located at 44651 Avenida de
Missiones. aenerallv located on the west side of Avenida de Missiones approximatelv 300
feet south of Hiahwav 79 South
Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (as written material).
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Fisk relayed that the preschool for the proposed project will be
located within the sanctuary; that the play area will be on the side of the preschool; and that the
basketball courts would be located on the north side of the Parish Hall.
Mr. Fisk stated that he will explore the possibility of relocating the sign at the southeast corner of
the property.
In response to Chairman Mathewson's query, Mr. Fisk stated that the 137 permanent parking
spaces are based on parking requirements for the sanctuary as well as the Parish Hall; advising
that the Development Code basis church parking requirements on seating for the sanctuary.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Father Sean Cox, Priest of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, expressed his excitement towards
the proposed project and noted his agreement with the proposed Conditions of Approval, staff
report, resolutions, and findings, and requested approval of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Chiniaeff noted his appreciation for the proposed project but did express concern
with the monument sign at the southeast corner of the property, advising that in the future the
road will be extended and that the monument sign will need to be relocated.
Mr. Mel Malkoff, project manager for the proposed project, noted that at the time when the road
is extended, the applicant would be willing to relocate the monument sign.
Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that staff work with the applicant to resolve the possible
relocation of the monument sign.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation with an added
Condition of Approval, requiring the applicant to work with staff on the potential relocation of the
monument sign. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected
approval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso and Telesio who were absent.
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0394, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT,
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A 29,751 SQUARE FOOT
CHURCH FACILITY INCLUDING A SANCTUARY, PRE-
SCHOOL, PARISH HALL, MEETING ROOMS AND OFFICES.
THE SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT 44651 AVENIDA
DE MISSIONES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE
OF AVENIDA DE MISSIONES APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NOS. 961-290-003, 004 AND 005
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-017
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0605, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A STATE LICENSED
PRESCHOOL FOR UP TO 92 CHILDREN AT 44651 AVENIDA
DE MISSIONES, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE
OF AVENIDA DE MISSIONES APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET
SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NOS. 961-290-003, 004 AND 005
6 Plannina Application No. PA04-0525. a Development Plan. submitted bv Riccardo Ferauson
of McArdle Associates Architects. to construct two sinale-storv retail buildinas totalina
26.470 sauare feet within the Creekside Centre Shoppina Plaza on a 6.3 acre site. located
on the southwest corner of Overland Drive and Nicole Lane
Associate Planner Harris presented a staff report (as per agenda material).
Staff has recommended the imposition of Condition of Approval, requiring a maximum square
feet of gross floor area of 10,100 square feet be based on existing parking spaces.
That in regard to Environmental Review, there was a negative declaration that was previously
done in association with the rezoning of the proposed project; and that based on the n'ew project
description and additional information, staff prepared an addendum to the previously adopted
Negative Declaration based on Air Quality and Traffic circulation; and that upon review of new
information, it was determined that no additional environmental review be required.
Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed concern with the lack of architectural elements on the rear
elevation of the proposed building. .
In response to Chairman Mathewson's query, Principal planner Hazen noted that if the applicant
were to add additional parking on the restaurant pads, staff would recalculate and as a result,
the Conditions of Approval would specify a new amount of total restaurant square footage on
the site.
At this time, public hearing was opened.
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Mr. David Wakefield, representing Overland Plaza, LLC, Davcon Investments, relayed his
enthusiasm for the proposed project.
In addressing Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern of the rear elevation of the buildings, Mr.
Wakefield relayed that he would be willing to enhance the back elevation of the buildings by
adding landscaping.
At this, the public hearing was closed. .
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation subject to the
condition that the applicant heavily landscape the back of the buildings and an added condition
that states: based on existing parking spaces onsite, a maximum of 10,100 square feet of gross
floor area will be devoted to restaurant uses within the center. Commissioner Guerriero
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commission
Olhasso who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0525 A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT,
ESTABLISH AND OPERATE TWO SINGLE-STORY RETAIL
BUILDINGS TOTALING 26,470 SQUARE-FEET WITHIN THE
CREEK SIDE CENTRE SHOPPING PLAZA ON 6.3 ACRES
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF OVERLAND
DRIVE AND NICOLE LANE ALSO KNOWN AS APN 921-810-
025
4 Plannina Application No. PA04-0728. a Development Plan. submitted bv Scott Barone of
Edae Development. to construct 17 office buildinas totalina 54.093 sauare feet on a 4.71
acre vacant site in the Liaht Industrial zone. located on the west side of Business Park
Drive between Rancho Way and Rancho California Road
Due to a conflict of interest, Commissioner Guerriero abstained on this item and removed
himself from the dais.
Associate Planner Peters presented a staff report (of record) noting the following modifications
to the project:
. That the Development Impact Fee category be chanaed from Business Park to Office
. That color schedule scheme 1 will be buildings A, B, E, F, G, I and Q
. That color schedule scheme 2 buildings C,D, K, Q and P
. That color schedule scheme 3 buildings L, M, and N
Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed concern with the structural stability of the buildings in the
Industrial Park due to the fault-line and suggested that all Conditions identified in the geologic
report be complied with.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
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Mr. Kim Quon, representing the applicant, noted that the applicant is in full agreement of the
Conditions of Approval.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff's recommendation subject to staff's
modified conditions of that the Development Fee category be changed from Business Park to:
Office; that color schedule scheme 1 will be buildings A, B, E, F, G, I and Q; that color schedule
scheme 2 will be buildings C, D, K, Q and P; that color schedule scheme 3 will be buildings L,
M, and N; as well as modifying Condition of Approval No. 40, requiring approved geological
report be complied with. Ccmmissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote
reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Olhasso who was absent and
Commissioner Guerriero who abstained.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA03-0728, A DEVELOPMENT TO CONSTRUCT
SEVENTEEN 917) OFFICE BUILDING TOTALING 54.093
SQUARE FEET ON A 4.71 ACRE VACANT SITE IN THE LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL (L1) ZONE, LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
BUSINESS PARK DRIVE BETWEEN RANCHO WAY AND
RANCH CALIFORNIA ROAD (APN 921-020-068)
7 Plannina Aoolication No. PA04-0537. a Develooment Plan. submitted bv Dave Wakefield of
Davcon Develooment. to construct seven commerciaVretaiVoffice buildinas totalina 67.570
sauare feet on 6.88 acres within the aooroved Temecula Creek Villaae Planned
Develooment Overlav District (PDO-4l. located at the southeast corner of State Hiahwav 79
South and Jedediah Smith Road
Senior Planner Papp presented staff report (of record).
Mr. Papp requested that a Condition of Approval be added requiring a taper for safe vehicular
movements from the creek side plaza into the Temecula Creek Plaza.
It was also noted by Mr. Papp that a sign program was submitted for the project but that staff
was not able to complete a review of the sign program prior to the meeting; but that there is a
Condition of Approval that requires a sign program for the site; however, it was not placed in the
conditions who would have the authority to approve the sign program. Mr. Papp requested that
the Planning Co:>mmission make a recommendation as to whether the Planning Commission
would prefer to approve the sign program or if it should be approved administratively.
The Community Services District requested a Condition of Approval, requiring The Owner(s) of
Sub Area A of PDO-4 shall grant access to Temecula Creek Village, LLC, or its successors or
assignees for the construction of the trail as required by the Conditions of Approval for Planning
Applications PA01-o610 and PA01.0611.
Staff has recommended a Notice of Determination for the proposed project.
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For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Papp relayed that if it were the desire of the Planning
Commission to enhance the rl;ar elevations of the proposed buildings, this could be requested
of the applicant.
Commissioner Chiniaeff queried why the window on the drive-thru that fronts the SR-79 South
does not have an awning when other windows have them.
Deputy Public Works Director Parks noted that COA No. 67 (that the Developer shall record a
written offer to participate in, and waive all rights to object to the information of an Assessment
District...) is an oversight and requested that staff delete the Condition.
For the Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that if it were the desire of the
Planning Commission to approve a sign program at a future date, it would not impede the ability
to take action on the proposed project at this time.
In response to Chairman Mathewson's query regarding the screening of the trash compactor,
Mr. Papp noted that if it were the will of the Planning Commission to screen the trash compactor
with landscaping, a Condition of Approval could be added.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. David Wakefield, representing Temecula Creek Investments, offered the following
comments:
.
That the trash enclosures will be screened with landscaping; and that the doors of the
trash enclosure will be a decorative type of metal
.
That the applicant is in agreement of the Community Services District's added Condition
of Approval (see page 6)
.
That the applicant would be willing to work with staff to add some pop-outs and color
changes to the rear elevation of the buildings
.
That the applicant is willing to explore the possibility of adding canopies over the doors
on the rear of Pads H, D, and C
.
That the applicant would be willing to screen the switch gear boxes or relocate them
inside the building
. That the applicant would be available to work with staff to add more architectural
elements to the Walgreen's Drug Store.
Mr. Andrew Closson, landscape architect, expressed a willingness to work with staff to integrate
more evergreen trees and more landscaping for screening purposes as requested by staff.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff's recommendation, as modified
amending Condition of Approval No.9; that the switch gear box and trash compactor shall be
screened to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning on both the south side, river side and left
side of the buildings; and that larger boxed trees be proposed. Commissioner Chiniaeff
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner
Olhasso who was absent.
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2005-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. PA04-0537, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT SEVEN
COMMERCIALJOFFICElRETAIL BUILDINGS TOTALING 67,570
SQUARE FEET ON 6.88 ACRES (SUB-AREA A OF THE
APPROVED TEMECULA CREEK VILLAGE PROJECT). THE
PROJECT IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF HWY. 79 S. AND JEDEDIAH SMITH' ROAD,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 961-010-006
Commissioner Chiniaeff, echoed by Commissioner Guerriero, relayed his appreciation
for the thorough and complete staff report and exhibits.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Commissioner Telesio apologized for his late arrival.
Commissioner Guerriero thanked Director of Planning Ubnoske for the opportunity to attend the
American Planning National Planning Conference in San Francisco.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Ms. Ubnoske relayed that on Monday, April 11, 2005, the City's architect, landscape architect,
and telecommunications consultants will be discussing their review plans for the City and will be
available to answer any questions the Commission may have.
It was also noted that on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, the Hospital project brought will be
discussed by the Commission and in May 2005, the Campus project will be brought forward.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:00 P.M., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned this meeting to the next reaular
meetina to be held on Wednesday. ADril 6. 2005 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers,
4 00 Bu . ess Park Drive, Temecula.
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning
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