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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021506 PC Minutes -- - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 15, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Guerriero thanked Eve Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE Chairman Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Chiniaeff, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No additional comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of January 18, 2006. 2 Director's Hearina Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for January, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commission Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained on Item No. 1.1. R:IMinutesPCI021506 -.,.-.............-... ...."..,,- - ..' ". PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 3 Plannina Application Nos PA05-0275. PA05-0392. and PA06-0015. a Development Plan. Minor Conditional Use Permit. and Sian Proaram Amendment. submitted bv Bob Lombardo of BJ's Restaurant. to construct an 8.374 sauare foot buildina on .95 acres includina a reauest to allow for the sale of alcohol (Tvpe 47 license: On Sale General-Eatina Place) and amendment to the "Overland Center" Sian Proaram. located on the southeast corner of Ynez Road and Overland Drive Associate Planner Fisk provided a staff report (of written material), requesting that the two following Conditions of Approval be added to the Development Plan, advising that these two conditions were requested by the Police Department. 53. That building plans shall indicate that all roof hatches shall be painted International Orange. 54. That construction plans shall indicate the application of painted rooftop addressing plotted on a 9-inch grid pattern with 45-inch paint roller using fluorescent yellow paint applied over a contrasting background. The address shall be oriented to the street and placed as closely as possible to the edge of the building closest to the street. Mr. Fisk also noted that a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the restaurant will impose that a sign be posted that would provide information to patrons with regard to transportation alternatives. For staff, Commissioner Chiniaeff questioned the intent of changing the original site plan. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeffs question, Associate Planner Fisk noted that the proposal to change the site plan originated from the applicant, not staff. Referencing Commissioner Chiniaeffs query, Commissioner Telesio noted that the intent of the change would be to accommodate the applicant's desire to add more parking spaces to the site and to make it suitable for the proposed design of the building. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Nathan Menard, representing W.D. Partners, provided a PowerPoint Presentation, noting the following: . That the applicant made an effort to place the proposed building symmetrically so that it would be facing the corner, but that by doing this it would not be utilizing the site to its entirety; advising that all the services would be at the back side of the parking lot and that it would be difficult to cosmetically hide the service area; that as presented, the applicant would be able to utilize the site to the maximum and would be esthetically pleasing . That the applicant would be in agreement with the conditions of approval as well as the added Conditions of Approval No. 53 and 54, as requested by the Police Department. R:IMinutesPCI021506 2 H_"___ ~ _ ____ ,," In response to Commissioner Chiniaeffs query regarding parking, Mr. Menard noted that parking will exceed the parking requirements. Chairman Guerriero thanked the applicant for the PowerPoint Presentation and advised that the subcommittee closely looked over the site plan and that after much thought and consideration, it was determined that the proposed change to the site plan would be appropriate. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Telesio commended the architect for the proposed architecture and expressed his concurrence with the proposed changes to the site plan. Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed his full support for the proposed restaurant and architecture, but did express concern with the changes to the site plan; advising that he is of the opinion that the building has been pushed into a comer and will not be utilized as it was originally proposed. Understanding Commissioner Chiniaeffs concern, Commissioner Guerriero relayed that he is of the opinion that the proposed project will result in what the Planning Commission envisioned for the property site. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation as presented subject to the added Conditions of Approval No. 53 and 54 as stated above. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioned Chiniaeff advised that he will be absent at the March 15, 2006, Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Guerriero requested, at a time of a light agenda, that a workshop/training be scheduled for the Commission with regard to CEQA and EIR. Ms. Ubnoske noted that she will work on a workshop/training sessions and will get back to the Commission with proposed dates. Chairman Guerriero requested a list of approved City of Temecula cab companies. The Planning Commission commended Ms. Eve Craig for her efforts with regard to the completion to Wolfs Tomb. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that Planning Commission of a newly hired Associate Planner, Ms. Dana Weaver. R:IMinulesPCI021506 3 .' . ADJOURNMENT At 7:05 p.m., Chairman Mathewson formally adjourned to Wednesday. March 1. at 6:30 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. k~hr-'- Ron Guerriero Chairman 7)eth ~. ~ Jf.- Debbie Ubnoske Director of planning R:IMinutesPCI021506 4