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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010807 OTLRB Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JANUARY 8, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:03 a.m., on Monday, January 8, 2007, in the Main Conference Room, of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members: Blair, Eden, Harker, Williams, and Chairman Allen. Absent: Moore. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske Redevelopment Director Meyer Management Analyst Hillberg Associate Planner West Management Assistant Watson Minute Clerk Childs PUBLIC COMMENTS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Approve the Minutes of November 13, 2006. MOTION: Board Member Harker moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Moore who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS 2 Elect Chair and Vice Chair. MOTION: Board Member Williams moved to elect Chairman Allen for Chairman for Calendar Year 2007. Board Member Eden seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Moore who was absent. R: 10IdTown/LRBlMinutes/010807 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to elect Board Member Moore as Vice Chair for Calendar Yeiu 2007. Chairman Allen seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceDtlon of Board Member Moore who was absent. ' 3 Uodate on next Soecific Plan Amendment Associate Planner West provided a stall report (of record) highlighting on the following: o Massing and Pedestrian Facilities and Amenities o Variation in height and roofline o Planter walls o Roof overhangs change in color o Recesses and projections o Change in fayade o Provide visual interest for pedestrians by incorporating building details that relate to the surrounding build environment at a human scale o Building composition o Public Art o Pedestrian amenities o Pedestrian Activity at the Street Edge o Incorporate guidelines that encourage pedestrian activity o Orient building courtyards, patio spaces and paseos o Create seating opportunities o Look for opportunities to create network of pedestrian facilities that link to transit, bicycle and parking facilities o Parking o Parking Study o Commercial in-lieu parking fee. With regard to the parking study, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that a firm has been selected to conduct the parking study for Old Town, but will advise the Board on a timeline at the next Board meeting. Director of Planning Ubnoske advised the Board that if they have any concerns or suggestions with regard to adding, deleting and/or changing of language for the Specific Plan Amendment, to please advise her via email. For Ms. Ubnoske, Board Member Eden suggested that loading zones for retail be incorporated in the Old Town Specific Plan Amendment. The Board discussed the importance of preserving and encouraging historical development in Old Town. The Board also discussed the possibility of requiring applicants to provide renderings on how three and four-story buildings would relate to the district as a whole. R: IOIdTownlLRBlMinutesl010807 2 4 Discussion of uocomina field trio. It was the consensus that the field trip tour would be held on Monday, February 12, 2007. For the Board, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that with regard to the field trip and regularly scheduled meeting, she will contact the Board with more information as it becomes available. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Craig Puma, Temecula, advised the Board that he and his wife have recently purchased the Bank Restaurant in Old Town and noted that he would be looking forward to opening day. At this time, the public hearing was closed. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT No additional comments. DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised the Board that the Temecula Community Center (TCC) Master Plan would be nearing its completion and will include a new office building for Safe Alternatives for Everyone (SAFE); and informed that the Escalliar House and Barn will also be relocated at this site. CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT A Code Enforcement report was distributed to the Old Town Local Review Board per agenda packet. BOARD MEMBER REPORT Board Member Blair queried if it would be possible to close 6th Street to be used during the Farmer's Market operating hours. In response to Board Member Blair's query, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that although there would be funds available to close 6th Street during Farmer's market operating hours, he would be of the opinion that there may be potential public safety issues that would need to be dealt with. Mr. Meyer also stated that the Cunningham's (Farmer's Market) would need to discuss this option with the property owners and adjacent businesses along 6th Street. ADJOURNMENT At 9:38 a.m., Chairman Allen formally adjourned this meeting to Februarv 12. 2007 Main Confer ce 0 ity Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590. ---n#hJ~' ~<r Director of Planning Ubnoske R: IOIdTownlLRBlMinuteslO10807 3