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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051706 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 17, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Guerriero thanked Ms. Eve Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE Chairman Carey led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of April 19, 2006. 1.2 Approve the Minutes of May 3, 2006. 2 Director's Hearina Case Uodate RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update for April, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinulesPCI051706 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Continued from April 19, 2006 3 Plannina ADl1lication No. PA05-0390. a Maior Modification. submitted bv Greaorv Islas of Sian Methods Inc.. to an aooroved Comprehensive Sian Proaram for the Etco Plaza Buildinas. located at 27270 throuah 27290 Madison Avenue Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Gregory Islas, representing Sign Methods, spoke in favor of the proposed project, noting that the sign program was updated to accommodate the City's codes and specifications. Mr. Afshin Etebar, representing Etco Investments, thanked staff for their efforts with regard to the proposed sign program and stated that he would be looking forward to moving the project forward. Ms. Jeanne McClellan, representing the University of Redlands, relayed her support for the proposed project. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Expressing appreciation for the aesthetics of the proposed building, Commissioner Telesio stated that it would be his opinion that there would be too many architectural elements on the front elevations, and queried why the applicant did not request logos in the original proposal. Recapulating past history of the project, Commissioner Chiniaeff stated that the proposed project would be in compliance with the existing sign program, with the exception of the colors; and that his concern would be the array of colors that may be displayed on the proposed building. Via overhead, Mr. Etebar provided the Planning Commission with a color chart. With regard to logos, Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that perhaps the Commission would be willing to make an exception for the University of Redlands, and deal with logos on a case-by- case basis allowing this to be worked out at a staff level. Thanking the applicant for the aesthetics of the building, Commissioner Guerriero stated that it would be his opinion that the applicant would not add signage that would detract from the aesthetics of the proposed building; and that because staff will be involved, he would be in support of the moving the project forward. For the Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that it would be in the Planning Commission's purview to allow The University of Redlands its logo, and deal with logos on a case-by-case basis. R:\MinulesPC\051706 2 Clarifying for the Commission, Assistant City Attorney Curley advised that as long as the Planning Commission reviews the overall aesthetics and does not focus on the content regulation, or pass any judgment, the Planning Commission may deal with logos on a case-by- case basis. For the Planning Commission, Mr. Afshin offered the following comments: . That there would be two primary signs per building . That there would be two secondary signs per building . That one primary and one secondary sign would face the freeway . That the applicant would be cautious with regard to what signs would be allowed to be placed on the buildings . That due to the fact that the University of Redlands would be a nationally recognized facility, the applicant would be desirous of adding its own logo on the building . That the colors shown via overhead, would be the allowable colors . That a small tenant occupying a small retail space on the ground floor would not be eligible for a logo. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation, subject to the change of logos being limited to one primary and one secondary logo with approval at staff level on the front and rear of the building. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-039 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0390 TO MODIFY AN APPROVED SIGN PROGRAM FOR ETCO PLAZA GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF SANBORN DRIVE AT MADISON AVENUE New Items 4 Plannino AooJication No. PA06-0034. a Findino of Public Convenience or Necessit\(. submitted by Orchard's Market. to authorize wine tastino throuoh the issuance of a Tvoe-42, license inside their existina store. located at 27473 Ynez Road Per PowerPoint Presentation, Planning Technician Le Comte provided the Planning Commission with a staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Waleed Donald, representing Orchard Market, offered the following comments: . That the proposal would be for wine tasting only, not beer . That the wine tasting would be within the business hours of the store . That a designated person would be present throughout the event . That the wine testing area will be closed off when events are not taking place. R:\MinulesPC\051706 3 At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 5 Planning Aoolication No. PA06-0053. a MaiQr Modification. submitted by Ashbv USA. LLC, to Conditions of Aooroval for the Tentative Tract Maos. located within Rorioauoh Ranch at the future intersections of Murrieta Hot Sorinos Road and Butterfield Staoe Road and Nicholas Road and Butterfield Staoe Road Associate Planner Kitzerow provided the Commission with a staff report (of written material), noting the following: . That Condition of Approval No. 15 of the map would prohibit the issuance of building permits, with the exception of the fire station site for any lots created by the tentative map . That Condition of Approval No. 19 will require that all of the streets within Roripaugh would be private and that all of the landscaping would be HOA maintained; that Community Services Department (CSD) landscaping would occur on the public streets; and that the CSD areas would be handled in a different Condition of Approval that would already exist. For the Commission, Development Services Administrator McCarthy advised that the landscape plans for the proposed project have been approved. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. David Hogan, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their efforts and advised that he would be available for questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinulesPC\051706 4 PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0053, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS WITHIN RORIPAUGH RANCH. SPECIFICALLY, TO MODIFY CONDITION NO. 15 FOR TRACT 29353 TO ALLOW THE ISSUANCE OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE REQUEST IS A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONS NOS. 19 AND 27 FOR TRACT 29661 AND NO. 24 FOR TRACT 32004 TO CLARIFY TIMING OF LANDSCAPE PLAN APPROVAL AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE BOND SUBMITTAL FOR COMMON AREA LANDSCAPING. THE PROJECT SITE IS GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE FUTURE INTERSECTIONS OF MURRIETA HOT SPRINGS AND BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD AND NICHOLAS ROAD AND BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD 6 Plan nino ADD!ication Nos. PA05-o236 and PA05-0235. a Tentative Tract MaD and Develooment Plan. submitted bv Vicki Mata. to create one lot for condo DUrl)oses and construct 110 age-restricted units on 7.5 acres. located at the northwest corner of Maroarita Road and Dartolo Road Assistant Planner Linton provided a staff report (of record). It was noted that prior to the hearing, staff received a letter from a neighbor (distributed), voicing concern with landscaping; and queried if exterior walls were going to be constructed adjacent to the property site. In response to the letter of concern, Ms. Linton advised that the applicant has proposed a wall which will be resubmitted for final approval by staff. For the Planning Commission, Assistant City Attorney Curley clarified that although he was not the attorney reviewing the Conditions of Approval, nor did he change the 37 percent of proposed landscaping to 30 percent, it would be his opinion that City Attorney Thorson has carefully and critically reviewed the change; and advised that the reduction of 37 percent to 30 percent landscaping would be in keeping with the intent of the Development Code and Design Guidelines. In'response to Commissioner Harter's query, Assistant Planner Linton noted that per the Development Code, senior housing would require a half-covered parking space per unit; that the applicant will be providing garages for each unit; and that there will be six motorcycle spaces available on site. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Thanking staff for their efforts with the proposed project, Ms. Vicki, Mata, representing Trumark Companies, stated that the applicant would be in agreement with the Conditions of Approval (COA) but did express concern with COA No. 47, advising that internalizing gutters and downspouts would become a burden and liability to the builders, and requested that the Condition of Approval be deleted. R:\MinulesPC\051706 5 At this time, Ms. Vicki Mata presented the Planning Commission with a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: . Requested Actions . Aerial Regions . Site Plan . Project Information . Project Objectives . Why Seniors . Why Silver Oak . Demand . Entrance . Plans . Building Locations . Unit Locations . Examples . Clubhouse Elevations . Clubhouse/Pool Plan . Project Benefits . Benefits of Residential . Traffic Reduction Commissioner Telesio stated that it would be his opinion that the front elevations may have too many architectural features. In response to the Commission's queries, Ms. Mata offered the additional comments: . That roofing materials would be stone flat tile . That the rear elevations would face Margarita and Dartolo Roads . That if it were the desire of the Planning Commission, the applicant would be willing to work with staff and remove some of the architectural elements that would be a concern for Commissioner Telesio . That exiting off Dartolo Road onto Margarita Road would be a right-turn only, no left-turn would be allowed. Mr. Dave Stolte, representing NAI Capital, advised the Planning Commission of the need for senior housing in the community. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Understanding the need for senior housing in the community, Commissioner Harter echoed Commissioner Telesio's concern of too many architectural features on the front elevations. Commissioner Chiniaeff concurred with the applicant's concern of internalizing mounted gutters and downspouts, and advised that this would not be appropriate. R:\MinulesPC\051706 6 Commissioner Telesio noted that he would be in agreement that internalizing mounted gutters and downspouts would not be appropriate; but if it were the desire of the Planning Commission, he would be in favor of the applicant working with staff to remove some architectural elements on the front elevations. Stating that, in his opinion, Chairman Guerriero would not concur with removing any architectural elements on the front elevations. Referencing a block wall that will be reviewed by staff, Chairman Guerriero noted that he would be in favor of a decorative wall and, not a green wall; and that he would also be desirous of decorative features to the entrance of the gate off Margarita Road. For the Planning Commission, Assistant Planner Linton noted that the applicant has proposed an open wrought iron fence with pilasters that will be installed along Dartolo Road and Margarita Road to provide a more pedestrian feel in these areas, and to enhance the overall appearance of the site. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the deletion of Condition of Approval No. 47, as requested by the applicant; and that staff work with the applicant to enhance the architectural features with regard to the wall along the perimeter, adjacent to Margarita Road and Dartolo Road. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-041 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0236, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33891 TO CREATE ONE LOT FOR CONDO PURPOSES ON 7.5 ACRES TO BE LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MARGARITA ROAD AND DARTOLO ROAD At 7:32 p.m., the Planning Commission took a break and reconvened at 7:42 p.m. 7 Plannino Aoolication No. PA05-0378., a DeveloDment Plan, submitted bv Matthew Faqan reoresenting Lennar Homes. for 130 detached sinole-familv homes. located in the Harveston Soecific Plan Associate Planner Damko presented a staff report (of written material), and requested that Condition of Approval Nos. 21, 24, 26, 34b, 35, and 38 be deleted, advising that those conditions are repeated conditions and currently exist in staff's report. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing Lennar Homes, spoke in favor of the proposed project and advised that he would be available for any questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. The Planning Commission thanked the applicant for th~ four-sided architecture. R:\MinulesPC\051706 7 MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation with the deletion of Condition of Approval Nos. 21, 24, 26, 34b, 35, and 38, as requested by staff. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-042 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA05-0378, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PRODUCT REVIEW) FOR 130 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES (BAR~INGTON), ON THE NORTH SIDE OF DATE STREET, ADJACENT TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ ROAD AND DATE STREET IN THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN 8 Plan nino ADD]cation No. PA06-0037.. a Conditional Use Permit and DeveloDment Plan, submitted bv David Kniff of KEA Architecture. for a 22.522 square foot. three-storv mixec:l use commercial/residential buildino consistino of aDDroximatelv 4.669 souare feet of retail soace and 22 affordable apartment units. located on the north side of Fifth Street .aDDroximatelv 200 feet east of Front Street Associate Planner Damko provided a staff report (of record). At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Bill Dalton, applicant, spoke in favor of the proposed project and noted that he would be available for any questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-043 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0037, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITH A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A 22,522 SQUARE FOOT MIXED USE COMMERCIAURESIDENTIAL BUILDING KNOWN AS DALTON III 9 Plan nino ApDlication No. PA06-0048. a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan. submitted bv James CaDDadocia. to construct and oDerate an automobile dealershiD buildino with associated service facilities totalinq 32.560 souare feet on 3.7 acres. located at the southwest corner of Ynez Road and DLR Drive R:\MinulesPCI051706 8 Associate Planner Fisk presented the Planning Commission with a PowerPoint Presentation (of written material), and stated that the developer of the adjacent site to the west will be providing a 45 foot wide by 20 foot high landscaped down slope. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that there would be an area along DLR Drive, west of the driveway entrance that will be set aside for loading and unloading of trucks. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Jim Cappadocia, applicant, relayed that he would be available for any questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-044 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0048, A REQUEST FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP BUILDING WITH ASSOCIATED SERVICE FACILITIES TOTALING 32,560 SQUARE FEET ON 3.7 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF YNEZ ROAD AND DLR DRIVE COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Chairman Guerriero advised that he would not be able to attend the Tuesday, May 23, 2006, City Council meeting. For Chairman Guerriero, Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that he would attend the Tuesday, May 23, 2006, City Council meeting in his absence. Chairman Guerriero advised the Planning Commission of a trip he took to San Antonio, Texas. Commissioner Chiniaeff expressed concern with the Home Depot on 79 South, advising that some of the driveways have been closed off and some parking spaces are being utilized for loading and unloading of merchandise. Referencing Commissioner Chiniaeff's concern with regard to Home Depot on the 79 South, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that this has been an ongoing issue with Home Depot and Code Enforcement will address the situation. In response to Commissioner Telesio's query, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that the cleared dirt area north of Pauba Street, between the Lutheran Church and the new library, would be a borrowed site for the grading of Pauba Road. Chairman Guerriero thanked staff for their PowerPoint Presentations. R:\MinulesPC\051706 9 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT No reports af this time. - ADJOURNMENT At 8:10 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned to Wednesdav June 7. at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. k~p:~ Ron Guerriero Chairman rt)(rLf)~A' - ~_~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinulesPC\051706 10