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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111704 PC Minutes ...) MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 17, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:17 P.M., on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mathewson led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Mathewson, and Chairman Telesio. Absent: Olhasso. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Aaenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of November 17, 2004 2 Director's Hearina Case Uodate RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for October 2004 MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso who was absent. COMMISSION BUSSINESS New Items R:\MinutesPC\111704 1 .i 3 Plannina Application No. PA03-0447 a Development Plan. submitted bv SPREI/MEI. Craia Wav. for the construction of a 10.500 sauare foot commercial buildina. known as the Queen Ann Victorian Buildina. on 0.19 acres. located at the northeast corner of Old Town Front Street and Fourth Street Associate Planner Fisk presented a staff report (of record), noting the following: . That the proposed building will be located at the north/east corner of Front and 4th street; and that there is an existing alleyway along the north side of the building . That the street elevation of the proposed building will include a covered boardwalk . That the building setbacks meet the minimum requirements of the Specific Plan and that the proposed 82.3 percent lot coverage is well below the maximum permitted lot coverage of 100 percent . That on site parking will not be required for the proposed project and parking will not be provided . That the proposed project will conform to all the architectural development regulations of the Old Town Specific Plan . That the proposed building will incorporate various architectural features from the Queen Anne Victorian style; that the features will include: porch and balcony areas, a variety of wood framed windows with decorative trim in various sizes and shapes, wood doors, wall brackets and corbels, bay windows with copper roof elements with a wide range of wood trim, and synthetic trim and accent details establishing the design of Queen Anne . That the landscape plan conforms to the landscape requirements of the OTSP; that the project proposes to landscape 484 square feet or 5.8 percent of the site; that the OTSP recommends a minimum of one, 15-gallon tree for every 800 square feet of landscaping and one shrub or vine for every 50 square feet of landscaping provided; and that the project will exceed the recommendation for both trees and shrubs . That the project has been conditioned to record a parcel merger prior to issuance of a building over lot lines; that because such a condition is not included in the project conditions of approval, staff proposes that a new condition be added to the Condition of Approval that states: The applicant shall file an application for a parcel merger for the two adjoining parcels of the project site and the parcel merger shall be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit . That in addition, the Public Works Department has requested that a Condition of Approval be added that states: All steps shall be placed outside of the public right-of- way . That the plans reviewed by the Planning Commission at the 11-17-04 Planning Commission meeting are placed outside of the right-ol-way . That staff has determined that the proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the City's General Plan, Old Town Specific Plan, Development Code, and all applicable ordinances. R:\MinutesPC\ 111704 2 oj At 6:09 p.m., the Public Hearing was opened. Mr. Craig Way, the applicant, noted that offices will be used on the second floor and retail on the lower floor; that the applicant has processed through the Public Works Department a parcel merger application which has been approved and recorded with the City Clerk. For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Way stated that he is in agreement with Condition of Approval No. 33. Mr. Otto Baron, Temecula resident, relayed his opposition for the proposed project stating that the proposed project does not reflect the tradition and history of Temecula. At 6:15, the Public Hearing was closed. For Commissioner Mathewson, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that the architecture is consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan and that the Old Town Local Review Board has approved the proposed project. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff's recommendation. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected aDDroval with the exception of Commissioner Olhasso who was absent. PC RESOLUTION NO. 2004-065 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA03-0447, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A 10,550 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON 0.19 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND FOURTH STREET, KNOWS AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 922-033-010 AND 922-033-011 4 Planninc Aeelication No. PA04-0260. a Develoement Plan. submitted bv AGK Groue LLC. for the addition of a third floor to each of the aeeroved buildincs 12. 17.27. 35 & 38 for a total of 20 new aeartment units added to the aooroved 220 units for a total of 240 units. located on the southeast corner of Rancho California Road and Moraca Road. Chervl Associate Planner Kitzerow via overhead, presented staff report (of record), highlighting the following: . That the original approval on October 24, 2002 was 246 units . That staff has reviewed the application to add 20 units and increase the height of five (5) buildings; that staff has determined that the proposed modifications do not substantially conform with the density scale of development intended for the site; that the project is not consistent with the Growth Management Program action Plan density and amenity requirements; and that the applicant has not provided for Multi-Use Trail Segment 17, an 8-foot trail identified in the Trails and Bikeways Master Plan to be located along the westerly and southerly portion of the project site. R:\MinulesPC\ 111704 3 .,i . That at the time the original project was approved, the Master Plan was not adopted; that since that time, the plan has been adopted and the plan calls for an 8 foot trail along the westerly and southerly portions of the property which are not accommodated the cu rrent proposal . That the understanding is that when the City is ready to construct the trail, that as long as the City indemnifies Edison of liability, that this would be an appropriate location for a trail . That TCSD is requesting that the developer of the proposed project to construct an 8- foot connection to the Edison easement on the applicant's property. For Chairman Telesio, Ms. Kitzerow relayed that the original project was conditioned to underground the overhead utility lines along Rancho California Road; but that the ordinance that was referenced to require that under grounding expired, and that condition cannot be implemented; and that should the proposed project be approved a new condition requiring that under grounding would be place; that staff is recommending denial of the project and should the Planning Commission approve the proposed project, staff would recommend a continuance for findings and Conditions of Approval for the project. For Commissioner Guerriero, Ms. Kitzerow noted that she has received one phone call from a resident who was not in support of the proposed project; and that she has not received any written correspondence. Mr. Parks stated that the power lines along Rancho California are 12 kb and 33 kb and that the City's ordinance requires anything less than 34 kb to be underground. Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that it is his opinion that having the power lines underground would be a major amenity to the City. Ms. Ubnoske clarified for the Planning Commission that the 20 units being proposed would still be within the Guidelines of the General Plan and zoning for the project. For the Commission, Ms. Kitzerow noted that there will be a significant amount of landscaping that will screen the proposed project. Development Services Administrator McCarthy relayed that the requested trail connection on the west side of the project is off the Edison easement. At this time, the proposed project was opened. Mr. A.G. Kating, the applicant, offered the following comments: . That building two (2) is not a two-story building but rather a three-story building . That there has not been a reduction in the size of the recreation center . That a full-updated traffic analysis report was administered and approved by the City of Temecula For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Mr. Kating relayed that the cost of undergrounding the power lines will cost the developer half-a-million dollars. The following individuals spoke in favor of the proposed project: . Mr. Robert Oder . Mr. Bart Buchalter . Mr. Scott Hanson R:\MinutesPC\ 111704 4 .. The above mentioned individuals spoke in favor for the following reasons: . That the project will be an asset to the community and adjacent uses . Advised that this would be the best project that could be proposed at this site . That the proposed site will be adequately landscaped. For the record, Commissioner Guerriero noted that he met with the developer of the proposed property and walked the site and was pleased with the layout; and is of the opinion that installing the power lines would be a tremendous asset to the Community; and stated that as long as the applicant is willing to agree to the right-of-way of the trail issue, has no problem approving the proposed project. Commissioner Mathewson relayed his concern with the proposed project not being consistent with the Growth Management Program Action Plan and General Plan Community Design Policies and is not inclined to support the proposed project at this time. Commissioner Chiniaeff reiterated that the applicant already agreed to provide the City with the under grounding of the lower lines and a multi-use trail and therefore, and is of the opinion that the proposed project should be approved. Chairman Telesio also spoke in favor of the proposed project and reiterated the fact that the under grounding of the power lines will be a huge benefit to the City of Temecula. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to deny staff's recommendation and approve the proposed project subject to the Condition that the project come back to the Planning Commission with the findings that the project is in conformance with the Growth Management Plan; that the addition of the 3rd story element to the Type I buildings does not create a negative aesthetic impact; and that the Public Hearing be left open and that the Item be continued to December 15. 2004 with a resolution of approval. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of commission Mathewson who voted No and Commissioner Olhasso who was absent. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT No report at this time. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Ms. Ubnoske relayed that the contract for the architect position will be going forward forward to the City Council in the near future and that staff will also be interviewing for a Communications ConsultanV ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned this meeting to next regular meeting to be held on Wednesday. December 15. 2004. . K-A ~~-!~K Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinutesPC\ 11170. 5