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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051607 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 16,2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 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, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Mr. Steve Phillips, Temecula, clarified for the record that he, as well as Mr. Mejia, and Ms. MacKellar, are residents of the Reserve at Crowne HII, not future residents. Mr. Phillips also provided the Commission with a packet of the Reserve at Crowne Hill, Tract 26941 displaying the areas of concern. Mr. Phillips advised that he is working with city staff, the developer, and the builder to resolve all issues of concern ensuring that the developer meets all Conditions of Approval. B. Echoing Mr. Phillip's comments, Mr. Robert Mejia, Temecula, noted that he is a resident of the Reserve at Crowne Hill and requested that staff ensure that the developer meet all previously approved Conditions of Approval. Referencing the comments made by Mr. Phillips and Mr. Mejia, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff is working with the Pubic Works Department and developer to ensure that all concerns are addressed. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of May 2, 2007. R:\MinutesPCI051607 2 Director's Hearino Case Update RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Receive and File Director's Hearing Update for April. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Harter who abstained on Item No. 1.1. COMMISSION BUSINESS 3 Review of the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Prooram Principal Planner Brown provided a brief staff report (of record). Chairman Chiniaeff queried why the first 34 pages of the CIP are blank, advising that his booklet would begin on page 36. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's question, Fiscal Services Manager Papagolos relayed that the first 34 pages were intentionally left blank in preparation for the final production of the CIP and would reflect the Resolution that will be adopted by the City Council. Noting that he has just received the CIP, Chairman Chiniaeff relayed that he would have a bit of concern approving it since he has not had a chance to review it. Apologizing for the lateness of the staff report, Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that the CIP document went to print late, advising that staff did not have time to add it to the staff report; and relayed that she, as well as staff, have thoroughly reviewed the projects and have determined that it would be consistent with the General Plan. In response to Commissioner Telesio's query regarding the 78 Western Bypass Bridge and Western Bypass Alignment Study, Principal Engineer Butler advised that the Western Bypass Bridge would be a project that is funded with the TUMF program and would need to be consistent with the Army Corp project; that the Western Bypass Alignment Study would be an alignment study that will setting a corridor that will allow staff to condition on future development to dedicate right-of-way for the corridor. Mr. Butler also advised that the pavement rehabilitation on DePortola Road would be rehabilitation of existing pavement only, not widening. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:\MinutesPCI051607 2 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS New Items 4 PlanninQ Application No. PA007-0022. a Maior Modification submitted bv Lars Andersen of Pacific Development Partners. LLC. to Pad K in the Rancho Temecula Town Center from a 3.500 square foot buildinQ with drive-throuqh to a 5.000 square foot multi-tenant buildinQ with drive-throuQh. located at the northeast corner of Winchester and Nicolas Roads Associate Planner Peters provided the Commission with a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: o Project Description o Location o Development Plan o Proposal o Drive through - Stacking and Parking o Landscaping o Drive Through o Site Photos o Architecture. In response to the Commission's questions, Associate Planner Peters relayed that there would be 35 parking spaces around the site and that the applicant will also be relying on the reciprocal parking. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing the applicant, relayed that he would be in concurrence of staff's report and read into the record that Condition of Approval Nos. 19, 20, 34, 48, 49, 52, 62, and 80 have been met; that the tenants would be satisfied with the proposed parking; and relayed their excitement with moving the project forward. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff, Mr. Fagan advised that a coffee shop, juice store, and a Mexican Restaurant will be some of the tenants at the proposed site. For the applicant, Chairman Chiniaeff expressed some concern with the turn-over of the parking spaces matching the turn-over of inside the building. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's concern, Mr. Fagan noted that the tenants would be aware of each other and that he would be of the opinion that there will be some overlapping and gaps in between traffic coming and going. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. RIMinutesPCI051607 3 PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0022, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO PAK K IN THE RANCHO TEMECULA TOWN CENTER, WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN THE MASTER SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR RANCHO TEMECULA TOWN CENTER (PA02-0364) AS A 3,500 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH, WITH A CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW OF FINAL BUILDING ELEVATIONS, TO A PROPOSED 5,000 SQUARE FOOT MULTI-TENANT BUILDING WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WINCHESTER AND NICOLAS ROADS 5 PlanninQ Application No. PA06-0613. a Development Plan. submitted bv David Simons of Kev West EnQineerinQ. to construct a three-storv 77.408 square foot hotel (Marriott SprinQhill Suites) with 142 units. located on a vacant 3.47 acre parcel. on the east side of Jefferson. approximatelv 1.000 feet north of Rancho California Road . By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Junior Planner Lowrey highlighted on the following: o Project Description o Location o Site Plan o Architecture o Landscaping o Environmental Determination. At this time, Junior Planner Lowrey provided photos of existing Springhill Suites. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. David Simons, representing Key West Engineering, relayed that the additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) would essentially be half of 2/3 of the additional 3'd floor of rooms. Mr. Steve Wood, representing the Francis Domenigoni Family Trust, relayed their approval of the proposed project but did express concern with the drive (in and around) that it would be a common area which would be a part of the CC&Rs; advising that the Domenigoni's would not be in support of being assessed for the maintenance of the road due to construction work; and that they would have some concern with air quality, noise, and dust. At this time, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Guerriero thanked Junior Planner Lowrey for the existing Springhill Suites photos in other cities, and stated that he would happy with the quality and architecture of the proposed project. R:\MinutesPCI051607 4 Relaying his support of the proposed project, Commissioner Telesio noted that he would be happy with the proposed color scheme. Chairman Chiniaeff noted that he would also be in favor of the proposed project but stated that there should be criteria in the Development Code advising what an applicant must do to gain Floor Area Ratio (FAR). In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's comment, Assistant City Manager Johnson advised that staff will be reviewing the Development Code over the next fiscal year and will address his concern and add language clarifying FAR requirements at that time. Commissioner Telesio concurred with Chairman Chiniaeff's request. Commissioner Carey concurred with comments made by the Commission and thanked the applicant and staff for their presentation. MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve staff recommendation subject to all Conditions of Approval as stated by staff. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION PA06-0316, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY 77,408 SQUARE FOOT HOTEL (MARRIOTT SPRINGHILL SUITES) WITH 142 UNITS ON A VACANT 3.47 ACRE PARCEL GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD (APN 921-060-047) COMMISSIONER'S REPORT For Commissioner Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that Marie Callender's will be re-painted by Tuesday, June 12, 2007. Chairman Chiniaeff requested that a policy be made with regard to credit being received for Commissioners attending extra meetings such as field trips, sub-committees etc. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's request, Assistant City Manager Johnson noted that he will follow-up on his request with the City Manager/City Council. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that a contract will be brought forward to the City Council for Frank Miller who will be performing the massing study for Old Town; and advised that Commissioner's will be asked for input as staff goes through the process. RIMinutesPCI051607 5 Assistant City Manger Johnson advised that the field trip to Escondido for Thursday, May 24, 2007, has been cancelled. ADJOURNMENT At 6:53 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to June 6. 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. ~hl,-c"h~ R. Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning RIMinutesPCI051607 6