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Home My WebLink About080107 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 1, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE Chairman Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio, and Chairman Chiniaeff. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of July 18, 2007. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Chiniaeff and Commissioner Harter who both abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 2 Plann1na Application No. PA007-0130. a Findina of Public Convenience or Necessity. submitted by Michael Brewer of Alcoholic Beveraae Consultina Services. to authorize a wine tastina facility in coniunction with the retail sales of beer and wine for the Temecula Valley Cheese Company. located at 42075 5th Street Assistant Planner LeComte provided a brief staff report (of record). R:\MinutesPCI080107 Mr. Michael Brewer, representing the Temecula Valley Cheese Company, noted that he would be available for any questions. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Telesio seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aooroval. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3 Plannina Aoolication No. PA03-0306. a Maior Modification. submitted bv Kenneth Kaolan/Front & Montezuma. LLC. for the renovation of an existina 25.000 sauare foot commercial buildina and a Minor Exceotion for a 13 oercent oarkina reauirement reduction from 70 to 61 soaces. located at 27901 Jefferson Avenue at the southwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Via Montezuma By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Schuma provided a staff report (of written material), highlighting on the following: . Project Description . Location . Site Plan . Existing Building . Elevations . Landscaping . Environmental Determination. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's queries, Associate Planner Schuma noted that the applicant would own two of the parcels that staff is presenting tonight. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Cargile, representing Montezuma, L.L.C., advised that the applicant sold the third parcel to the adjoining property owner retaining a right to the drainage easement across the rear of the sold property; that the applicant is working with staff on the .filtration system to meet necessary state and county requirements as it relates to filtration of any surface water drainage from the property; and that the applicant will be working with staff to address any current and future drainage issues. Mr. Cargile also noted that there will be a grass swale that will act as a partial filter for any water runoff; and relayed that construction will begin at the end of 2007. For Commissioner Telesio, Deputy Director of Public Works York advised that Public Works Condition of Approval No. 54 would require the developer to provide a drainage study which would also include any sand filters. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous aooroval. R:\MinutesPCIOB0107 2 PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-025 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NOS. PA06-o306 AND PA07-o073, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO RENOVATE THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING 25,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 27901 JEFFERSON AVENUE, AND A MINOR EXCEPTION FOR A 13 PERCENT PARKING REQUIREMENT REDUCTION FROM 70 SPACES TO 61 SPACES (APN 921-050-003) 4 Plannina Application No. PA06-0313. a Development Plan. submitted bv Kenneth Kaplan/Front & Montezuma. LLC. for the construction of a 20.820 sauare foot industrial buildina. located on the south side of Via Montezuma west of Jefferson Avenue Associate Planner Schuma provided a PowerPoint presentation (of record), noting the following: . Location . Vacant Site . Elevations . Landscaping . Environmental Determination. . Deputy Director of Public Works York advised that Public Works Condition of Approval No. 57 would include a sand filter. At this time, the public hearing was opened. I , . Thanking Associate Planner Schuma for her efforts with regard to the two projects, Mr. Cargile, representing the applicant, noted that all drainage issues will be addressed by the developer. Director of Planning Ubnoske thanked the applicant for their efforts with regard to this project. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0313, A. DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 20,820 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF VIA MONTEZUMA, WEST OF JEFFERSON AVENUE (APN 921-050- 004 R:\MinutesPCI080107 3 5 PlanninaAoolication No. PA07-0058 an Extension of Time for a Develooment Plan and Conditional Use Permit. submitted bv Mel Malkoff of Malkoff & Associates. for the construction and ooeration of St. Thomas of Canterbury Eoiscooal Church with preschool includina 30.473 total buildina sauare footaae on 3.75 acres. located at 44651 Avenida de Missiones Junior Planner Lowrey provided the Planning Commission with a staff report (of record), noting that no changes have been made since the previously approved application. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Mel Malkoff, representing Malkoff and Associates, would be hopeful to begin construction September 2007; and confirmed that the applicant would work with the city with regard to signage and right-of-way for the future Avenida de Missiones Bridge. As a point of clarification, Deputy Director of Public Works York noted that $150,000 has been funded in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the Avenida de Missiones Bridge, noting that the bridge project will come forward sometime in the future. For the Planning Commission, Mr. Malkoff reiterated that the applicant is willing to work with staff with regard to any right-of-way issues that may arise in the future. MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-027' A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0058, A REQUEST FOR THE FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (PA04-0394) FOR' A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PA04-0605) FOR. THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ST. THOMAS OF CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF ST. THOMAS OF CANTERBURY EPISCOPAL CHURCH WITH PRE-SCHOOL INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 30,473' TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE WHICH INCLUDES A SANCTUARY, PARISH HALL, MEETING ROOMS AND OFFICES ON 3.75 ACRES ZONED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH AT 44651 AVENIDA DE MISSIONES (APN 961-290-003 AND 961-290-007) COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Commissioner Carey expressed concern with homeless people loitering, consuming alcoholic beverages, and begging for money at the Wienerschinitzel/Shell Station on the lower 79 south. R:\MinutesPCI080107 4 B. Commissioner Telesio expressed his concern with city streets not being repaired by the developers who have been installing underground utilities. Deputy Director of Public Works York ensured Commissioner Telesio that any roads that have been dug up by developers will be repaired by the developer. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Assistant City Manager Johnson advised the Commission that the pedestrian bridge (near Abbott) will be open in November 2007 and renderings will be provided at a future meeting for the Planning Commission to review. Commissioner Telesio relayed that after subcommittees are held he would request that information (minutes) with regard to the meeting be provided in the Planning Commission packet for the commission to review. ADJOURNMENT At 6:40 pm, Vice-Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to Auaust 15. 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. d.'(~ . . ~ ) (ilAAA . . tVVV\. nis Chiniaeff . Chairman . ~k-' It~~ Debbie Ubnoske Director of Planning R:\MinutesPCI080107 5