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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
MARCH 29, 2007
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Director's Hearing was called to order on Thursday,
March 29, 2007 at 1 :30 p.m. in the Main Conference Room, located at 43200 Business Park
Drive Temecula, California. Planning Director Debbie Ubnoske presided.
Also present were Associate Planner Dana Schuma and Minute Clerk Cynthia Lariccia.
Item NO.1: Planninq Application PA05-0305. a Development Plan to construct an 8.642
square foot commercial buildinq on a 0.92 acres lot. located at 29742 and 29744
Rancho California Road
Director Ubnoske convened the meeting at 1 :30 p.m.
Associate Planner Schuma presented an overview of the project and staff recommendations.
The height of the building will be approximately 28 feet, which is a correction to the staff report
which stated 25 feet. The site will have two access points with the main access being onto
Rancho California Road. The project will provide 30 parking spaces, two motorcycle spaces
and four bicycle spaces to support the use. The project proposes a Spanish style of
architecture. Staff has conditioned for 20% of the roof tiles to be boosted consistent with the
existing building adjacent to the proposed project. Landscaping encompasses 40 percent of the
site which exceeds the landscaping requirements of the Community Commercial zone. The
proposed project is categorically exempt from further environmental review per CEQA Section
15332, Class 32, In-fill Development Projects. Project is consistent with the General Plan,
Development Code and all applicable policies.
Associate Planner Schuma presented a letter, received on March 29, 2007, from an adjacent
property owner expressing concerns over parking.
Director Ubnoske opened the public hearing and requested the applicant if he had an
opportunity to review the Conditions of Approval.
Ivan Ip, 2550 W. Main Street, Alhambra, CA, stated he had reviewed the Conditions and was in
agreement with them.
Director Ubnoske asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter.
Kevyn Perry, 29746 Rancho California Road, Temecula, stated that currently the entire center
experiences parking problems due to lack of adequate spaces. She stated that she is
considering posting "Dental Only" parking spots and having other cars towed. She stated that
she spoke with Dr. Novell's office and was informed that his staff parks on Lyndie Lane. She
stated that she feels the Temecula Code for parking is lacking.
Director Ubnoske stated that the City looks at applications to determine if they are consistent
with code. The applicant cannot be penalized as he meets the current code requirements.
Ms. Perry suggested changing the code for future applicants.
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Director Ubnoske stated that the City will be reviewing the code this year and are continually
updating it. She suggested that Associate Planner provide information to her on the entire
center's parking. She also suggested that Associate Planner talk to Ms. Perry concerning her
Conditions of Approval regarding posting.
Ms. Perry also requested a stop sign be placed between the gas station and Blockbusters at
Lyndie Lane. Director Ubnoske stated she would advise Public Works.
Ms. Perry also requested if the applicant could move the building back to allow for additional
parking. Director Ubnoske asked the applicant that as they have exceeded their landscaping
requirements, if that would be possible. Applicant stated that the majority of the landscaping is
at the slope.
Director Ubnoske closed the Public Hearing and approved Planning Application No. PA05-0305
subject to the Conditions of Approval. For the record, staff will look at the Development Code
and parking calculations; review the center's parking, and speak with Public Works regarding
the access between the gas station and Blockbusters.
There being no further business, hearing was adjourned at 1 :45 p.m.
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Debbie Ubnoske
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