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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111506 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 15, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 15, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ~LLEGIANCE Commissioner Carey led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Telesio, Harter, Chiniaeff, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 General Vacation of a Dortion of Ynez Road at Eauitv Drive. RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Findings of Consistency with the General Plan Circulation Element. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of November 1 , 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. R:\MinutesPC\ 111506 COMMISSION BUSINESS 3 Director's Hearino Case UDdate RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Receive and File Director's Hearing Update for October. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to receive and file this report. With regard to the Abbott East Campus (Guidant), Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that the previously approved Development Agreement imposed that any future development would require review at Director's Hearing rather than at a Planning Commission. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 4 Plannina ADDlication Nos. PA06-0135 and PA05-0402. a Conditional Use Permit and Develooment Plan. submitted bl/ M & D Properties. to construct and oqerate a liauid natural oas (LNG) station. The develooment will consist of one 45-foot hioh LNG tank. and emerpencl/ underaround water storaae tank. and a 14.776 sauare foot office/warehouse buildino. located at 28011 Diaz Road Senior Planner Fisk provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: o Project Description o Analysis o Elevations o Architectural Analysis o Landscaping Analysis o Environmental Determination. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's questions, Mr. Fisk relayed the following: o That although the proposed Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) tank would not be entirely screened, it would be strategically placed behind the office and warehouse building o That the tank will be built in Phase I and the building will be built in Phase II o That with respect to screening, the project would be conditioned that all permitted landscaping be placed immediately prior to the tank so that there would be sufficient landscape screening, advising that it would be difficult to screen a 45' high tank o That the proposed Liquid Natural Gas facility would be a conditionally permitted use in the Light Industrial (L1) Zone within the City o That staff does not review CC&Rs. At this time, the public hearing was opened. , Mr. Joe Porras, architect, stated that the 30,000 gallon emergency water storage tank will be installed directly underground and used to collect water run-off. R:IMinutesPC1111506 2 Clarifying the project, Mr. Bill Brooks (Civil Engineer for the proposed project) relayed that the 30,000 gallon underground water tank would be used as an emergency collection secondary containment system to collect water run-off in the event of a fire or any other emergency. Offering more information, Mr. Joe Porras noted the following: o That all hazardous materials stored on site would be kept above ground within a secure warehouse o That both the Fire Prevention Department and County Department of Environmental Health have reviewed the proposed project to ensure compliance with applicable Fire Code standards and regulations o That surrounding businesses have been noticed and that neither staff nor the applicant received any opposition. Adding additional information for the Planning Commission, Ms. Patricia Gunn representing Downs Companies, offered the following: o That the proposed project would be a warehouse that would store petroleum products o That there will be office space within the warehouse that will be leased o That the tanks will be bulk storage of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) o That the landscape plan would conform to the requirements of the Development Code and Design Guidelines o That the sale of fuel would be for commercial sales only, not retail o That there will be no storage for facing fuel on site (customer pick-up on day of delivery to warehouse). In response to Commissioner Harter's query, Mr. Michael Lynch, representing Chart Industries, noted that the nearest LNG facility to Temecula would be in Corona, California; advising that any person purchasing Liquid Natural Gas would be required to complete a training course in order to use such a facility; and that the color of the tank will be a single color with a chart logo. Mr. Lynch noted that it would be his opinion that during the planning stages it would be more feasible to use a vertical tank versus a horizontal tank and would comply with setback requirements imposed by the Fire Department. Mr. Gunn also relayed that all employees would be trained to meet all regulatory requirements and advised that M&D properties will not be selling used trucks. Explaining the use of Liquid Natural Gas (LNG), Mr. Bob Coale, representing Downs Companies, relayed that the LNG would be liquid and would not be compressed; advised that operational characteristics of the tanks would require that a certain amount of coldness be contained within the tank; and that smaller tanks would cause the saturation pressure to change resulting in more venting. He also stated that the containment area for this size tank (vertical) be a minimum of 50' in all directions from any property line. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Telesio stated that it would be his opinion that the 45' high LNG tank be installed horizontally versus vertically, noting that it would be more aesthetically pleasing; and that he would be desirous of the applicant exploring this opportunity. R:IMinutesPC1111506 3 In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's question, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that liquefied petroleum sales and distribution would be conditionally permitted in the Light Industrial (L1) Zone. Commissioner Chiniaeff stated the following: o That he would not be convinced that two smaller tanks horizontally placed would not fit o That he would not be clear on what the intent of the proposed project would be, advising that the applicant would be giving revolving answers o That he would be of the opinion that the proposed use would not be compatible for the proposed site and, therefore, he cannot make the findings for approval. Commissioner Carey also relayed that he would not be convinced that smaller tanks would not fit on the proposed site and would not be confident in approving the project at this time as proposed. Stating that he would be in favor of the City supplying Liquid Natural Gas, Commissioner Harter would not be aware of any other location that may be more suitable for this type of facility and would be of the opinion that the proposed location would not be a concern. Echoing Commissioner Harter's comments, Commissioner Telesio also noted no concern with the proposed location. To further clarify, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that the City would be of the opinion that this type of facility would be a necessity; and, therefore, applied for a grant for the construction of the proposed project; that the Planning Commission would only be requested to review aesthetics, site plan, and whether or not the project would be consistent with zoning. Ms. Ubnoske recommended that the item be continued to the December 6, 2006, Planning Commission meeting to allow the applicant an opportunity to present its project in more detail and bring alternatives forward with regard to horizontal versus vertical positioning for the LNG tank. Agreeing that this type of project would be a necessity, Chairman Guerriero would not have a concern with the project, noting that he would be willing to continue the item if it were the desire of the Planning Commission. Concurring that the project would be a necessity, Commissioner Telesio reiterated that he would be desirous of continuing the project to allow the applicant an opportunity to explore the possibility of horizontal positioning of the tank. MOTION: Commissioner Carey moved to continue Item No. 4 to the December 6, 2006, Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotlon of Commissioner Chiniaeff who voted No. R:\MinutesPCll 11506 4 5 Plannina Aoolication Nos. PA05-0109 and PA05-0234. a Tentative Tract Map 133584' and Planned Develooment Overlay. submitted b'( Reza Shera of the Pacific Grouq. for condominium ourooses to subdivide 7.24 acres into three lots (one residential condominium lot. one recreation lot. and one ooen SDace 101\. and to Drovide for development standards for the site that are soecific to sinale-famill/ homes on condominium lots. located at 29601 Mira Loma Road Per PowerPoint Presentation, Senior Planner Fisk noted the following: o Zoning o Project Description o Architecture o Environmental Determination. Staff recommended that the following Conditions of Approval be amended: o That Temecula Community Services Department Condition of Approval No. 56: that property owner shall dedicate to themselves lots 79 through 83 inclusive for landscape and maintenance purposes be amended to impose: that the oroDertv owner shall dedicate to themselves lots 2 and 3 for landscaDe and maintenance DurDoses o That Public Works Condition of Approval No. 38 add language to impose: improve Rancho Vista road (Secondary Highway Standards - 88' RIW to include installation of drainage facilities, utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer.) o And Improve Mira Loma Drive (Collector Road Standards - 66' R1W) to include installation of sidewalk, drainage facilities, and utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer.) o That Public Works Condition of Approval No. 40 be amended to impose that: private roads shall be designed to meet City public road standards, unless otherwise approved on the Tentative Tract Map the following minimum criteria shall be observed in the design of private streets. For the Commission, Senior Planner Fisk noted that the Planned Development Overlay (PDO), would establish design criteria and noted that the project would require product review by the Planning Commission. . At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Bradley Hay, representing Hunsaker and Associates, noted the following: o That the 10' all-weather access road would be meant to access trash clean up and would not be intended to serve any fire needs o That sidewalks currently exist on Mira Loma Road and Rancho Vista Road. Via overheads, Mr. Robert Oder, representing Mira Loma Apartments, noted that although he would not be opposed to the proposed project, he would have concern with the public access road being used by individuals with ill intent and requested that the road be secured. R:IMinutesPC1111506 5 At this time, the public hearing was closed. Referencing Commissioner Chiniaeff's question, Deputy Director Parks noted that he would be of the opinion that the road was intended to be used as an access easement for the property owner for maintenance. Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that the applicant add a gate or chain fence to prevent public entrance. Mr. Hay noted that he would be willing to add a gate or chain fence to prevent public access. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the amended conditions as requested by staff as well as the addition of a fence or gate to prevent public access. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aDDroval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-61 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 TRACT MAP NO. 33584 (FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES) TO SUBDIVIDE 7.2 ACRES INTO THREE LOTS (ONE RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM LOT, ONE RECREATION LOT, AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT.) COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Addressing Mr. Parks' retirement, Commissioner Chiniaeff requested that staff honor Mr. Parks with a Certificate of Appreciation. Referencing noncompliance issues regarding Home Depot on SR 79 South, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff will be meeting with the City Attorney on Thursday, November 16. 2006. to address those issues. For Commissioner Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff will be actively pursuing Marie Callendar and other restaurants that have not complied with the City's Design Guidelines. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that Mr. Aaron Adams and Mr. Bob Johnson will be the City's new Assistant City Managers and that Mr. Grant Yates will be the new Deputy City Manager. R:\MinutesPC1111506 6 ADJOURNMENT At 7:35 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned to December 6. 2006. at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~. .... ---I1~hhl-c~~ A Dehbie Ubnoske Director of Planning Ron Guerriero Chairman R:\MinutesPCll 11506 7