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HomeMy WebLinkAbout120606 PC Minutes _w_~_~.. ,~ MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 6, 2006 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Carey led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Telesio, Harter, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: Chiniaeff. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of November 15, 2006. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Chiniaeff who was absent. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Continued from November 15, 2006 2 Plannina Application Nos. PA06-0135 and PA05-0402. a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan. submitted bv M & D Properties. to construct and operate a Iiauid natural aas (LNG) station. The development will consist of one 45-foot hiah LNG tank. and emeraencv underaround water storaae tank. and a 14.776 sauare foot office/warehouse buildina. located at 28011 Diaz Road R:\MinutesPC\120606 Per PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schuma noted that the applicant was asked to analyze an alternative configuration for the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) tank to mitigate for the height; that it was concluded that installing the LNG tank horizontally rather than vertically would not be a feasible alternative for the facility from a safety and operational perspective, offering the following: o That placing the LNG tank horizontally would impede the ability to meet the Fire Code requiring a 50 foot minimum clearance area from all property lines and structures o That it would impede on the ability to meet the Fire Code requiring vehicles which are fueling to be 15 feet from the tank o That it would compromise the access routes for Fire vehicles o That it would hinder the queuing for vehicles waiting to fuel o That it would prohibit the possibility of facility expansion. It was also stated by Associate Planner Schuma that a recommendation to amend Condition of Approval No. 16 to impose that the sale and/or storage of vehicles would not be permitted. Additionally, staff received a request to amend multiple Conditions of Approval and would recommend the following be amended as follows: Condition of Approval Nos. 25, 27, 33, 34, 92, 93, and 107 should be amended so that the Conditions state "at the time of, or prior to, the issuance of a building permit for the office and warehouse building; that Condition of Approval No. 73 shall read perimeter landscaping shall be installed prior to issuance of a building permit for the LNG tank; and that staff would not support the requested changes to Conditions of Approval Nos. 52, 71, 72, and 91, advising that they shall remain as written. In response to Commissioner Telesio's question, Associate Planner Schuma noted that staff analyzed different configurations based on setbacks and fire routes and was of the opinion that a 50 foot setback around a horizontal tank would compromise Fire Codes. Clarifying for Commissioner Carey, Associate Planner Schuma noted that due to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements, staff would not be in support of any changes to Conditions of Approval Nos. 52, 71, 72, and 91. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Ms. Veronica McCoy, representing Downs Energy, noted that the applicant would be in support of staff's amended Conditions of Approval. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation subject to staff's amended Conditions of Approval as stated above. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtlon of Commissioner Chiniaeff who was absent. R:\MinutesPC\ 120606 2 -~----. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-63 PC RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0135 AND PA05-0402, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) STATION CONSISTING OF ONE 45 FOOT HIGH LNG TANK AND A 14,776 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE BUILDING. New Items 3 Plannina Application No. PA06-0305. a Maior Modification. submitted bv Larrv Markham of MDMG. Inc.. to eliminate Condition of Approval No. 80 for Plannina Application No. PA06- 0018. This condition reauired that the overall buildina heiaht would not increase as a result of approvina a fullv enclosed roof desian for the residential buildinas in Temecula Villaae. The applicant is reauestina an increase in heiaht of UP to 4.6 feet for the residential buildinas. located on the south side of Rancho California Road approximatelv 300 feet east of Moraaa Road Via overheads, Associate Planner Kitzerow presented a staff report (of written record), stating that the applicant would be requesting the following: o A Major Modification to eliminate Condition of Approval No. 80; that this condition would require that the overall building height would not increase as a result of approving a fully enclosed roof design for the residential buildings in Temecula Village o That the applicant would be requesting an increase in height up to 4.6 feet for residential buildings. Associate Planner Kitzerow stated that with regard to height issues, there has been some concern with adjacent residences dating back to 2001; noting that staff would recommend denial of the applicant's proposal; and advised that it would be the purview of the Planning Commission to make the provision. In response to Commissioner Telesio's question Ms. Kitzerow noted that the applicant would be requesting an increase in height of up to 4.6 for residential buildings; advising that the architecture of the buildings would not change. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Larry Markham, representing the applicant, advised the following: o That although the applicant would be requesting a slight increase in height, the roof would not impede the line of site from the backyard to the houses anymore than the existing natural hill that was there before it was taken down o That the entire upper pad was pulled down 8 feet at that time; and that two buildings were moved out of the south/eastern corner of the site to get them farther away from the residents R:\MinutesPC\ 120606 3 o That anyone looking down on the project would be viewing a roof and not a well o That per staff's request, the applicant held a meeting with residences on the eastern/southern boundary explaining the proposed changes o That the applicant would be of the opinion that the proposed changes would be aesthetically more pleasing than the original proposal o That the commercial element of the site would not be changing; but that from the original approved design pursuant to the Rite Aid change, the overall commercial pad was lowered 3 feet o That with regard to the Monday, December 4, 2006 meeting, residents that would be physically contiguous to the project site were noticed; advising that this would be a smaller notice than the City's public hearing notice. For Commissioner Carey, Mr. Markham stated that the only difference between the proposed changes from the original would be the pitch on the roof and the difference between mansards which was 6.12 with the well and the 4.12 that the applicant would be proposing. Mr. John Watson, architect, for the proposed project stated that with regard to the warranty, the California Building Code would permit very low slopes (flat roofs); that the California Building Code would not allow Monier tiles to go below 2.5 and 12; that the California Building Code would allow 3.12 but would require two layers of felt paper; that the faster you get water off the roof the better; advising that a 4.12 pitch would be a better roof allowing the water to runoff the roof faster. At this time, the public hearing was closed. For the Planning Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she would be comfortable with the 3.12 roofline. Commissioner Carey noted that he would not be opposed to the applicant's request. For the record, Associate Planner Kitzerow noted that she did receive one written correspondence from a resident (not immediately adjacent) who would not be in support of the applicant's requested changes. Due to the condition that was originally placed on the project by the Planning Commission, Commissioner Telesio noted that it was appropriate for staff to recommend a denial. Clarifying for the Commission, Mr. Markham relayed that the reason for the condition which the applicant agreed to at that time, was due to the applicant not being able to give a definitive answer to the height. That after an analysis it was determined to bring back the item as a Major Modification. Understanding the applicant's request for a Major Modification, the Commission expressed their enthusiasm with the enhanced changes and did not see a reason to not approve the request. R:\MinutesPC\ 120606 4 _"~_'.. "".__"A'_'w'_' _ _ . MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve the applicant's request for a Major Modification. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtion of Commissioner Chiniaeff who was absent. PC RESOLUTION NO. 06-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0305, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO CHANGE THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR THE PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0018 TO ELIMINATE CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 80 WHICH REQUIRES THAT THE OVERALL BUILDING HEIGHT WOULD NOT INCREASE AS A RESULT OF APPROVING A FULLY ENCLOSED ROOF DESIGN FOR THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS IN TEMECULA VILLAGE. THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTING AN INCREASE IN HEIGHT OF UP TO 4.6 FEET FOR THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Commissioner Telesio noted that he had an opportunity to attend Deputy City Manager Thornhill's retirement party advising that he found it very entertaining. B. Chairman Guerriero relayed that he has had the pleasure of working with Mr. Thornhill for over 16 years and stated that he will be greatly missed. Expressing concern with fire lanes being blocked with merchandise at Home Depot and Lowes, Chairman Guerriero requested that Code Enforcement explore the issue. For the Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that Home Depot submitted a plan for a minor modification with regard to storage, loading and unloading; noting that he would be hopeful that the fire lane issue will be resolved. She will have Code Enforcement explore the issue with Lowes. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT DirectOr of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff has met with Oscar's Restaurant and advised that they will be changing the awning color to a terra cotta; and advised that staff would not have a concern with the Mimi's Restaurant. Chairman Guerriero advised that the Camber of Commerce will be providing information in their January, February, and March 2007 news letters on how businesses may go about the process of change for their business. R:\MinutesPC\ 120606 5 ADJOURNMENT At 6:45 p.m., Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned to December 20. 2006. at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. A~ R6n Guerriero Chairman R:\MinutesPC\ 120606 6 ~/-< ~~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning