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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
JULY 9,2007
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:15 a.m., on
Monday, July 9, 2007, in the Main Conference Room, of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Board Members: Blair, Williams, Moore.
Absent:
Harker and Eden.
Also Present:
Director of Planning Ubnoske
Redevelopment Director Meyer
Management Analyst Hillberg
Development Processing Coordinator Noland
Management Assistant Watson
Minute Clerk Childs
Associate Planner Damko
Junior Planner Lowrey
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A. Reading written correspondence from Ms. Barbara Tobin, Temecula Valley Historical
Society, Ms. Grender relayed that the Temecula Valley Historical Society would have concern
with the Dalton Building having identifying itself as "historical" and would request its removal of
the identification located near the structure's front door as soon as possible.
Director of Redevelopment Meyer queried if the Historical Society has spoken with Mr. Dalton
with regard to its concern, and that if not, would suggest that this matter be brought to Mr.
Dalton's attention.
In response to Ms. Grender's letter, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the sign has
already been approved and would concur with Director of Redevelopment Meyer's suggestion,
but advised that she will explore the action taken on the project and will get back to the Board.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Approve the Minutes of April 9, 2007
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1.2 Approve the Minutes of May 14, 2007.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Board Member
Williams seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board
Members Harker and Eden who were both absent.
2 Appointment of Vice Chairman.
It was the consensus of the Board to continue Consent Calendar Item NO.2 to the August 13,
2007, Old Town Local Review Board Meeting.
BOARD BUSINESS
New {terns
3 Planninq Application No. PA06-0274. a comprehensive Siqn Proqram for the
Dalton II Buildinq. a 25,274 square foot buildinq located at 41925 5th Street in the
Old Town Specific Plan
Associate Planner Damko provided a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following:
. Location
. Project Description
. Sign Details
. Recommendation.
At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers, it was closed.
In response to Board Member Williams' query, Associate Planner Damko stated that the
awnings would be a green color consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan preservation color
palette.
For the Board, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that any tenants leasing from the Dalton
Building would need to have its signage consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan.
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve staff recommendation. Board Member
Williams seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board
Members Harker and Eden who were both absent.
4 Planninq Application No. PA06-0387, a Maior Modification of Kentuckv Fried
Chicken buildinq to replace stucco sidinq, provide an outdoor eatinq area, install
trellises. install a raised parapet. new window framinq. cornice and tower
elements located at 41850 Moreno Street
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Junior Planner Lowrey highlighted on the following:
. Project Description
. Location
. Architecture - East Elevation
. Material Board
. Architecture - North Elevation
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. Architecture - West Elevation
. Architecture - South Elevation
. Landscaping
. Environmental Determination
. Recommendation.
At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers, it was closed.
In response to Board Member Williams, Junior Planner Lowrey relayed that no changes to the
drive-thru voice box signs will be altered.
Board Member Williams requested that the drive-thru voice boxes be modified to ensure
continuity with the proposed renovations, and requested that gooseneck lighting be placed on
the 3,d tower to keep uniform with the other two towers.
Board Member Moore noted that she is pleased to see major modifications to the exterior of the
Kentucky Fried Chicken be implemented.
Director of Redevelopment Meyer queried if there was any thought given to the installation of a
wood trellis over the drive-thru window, noting that not only would it provide shade but it wO;Jld
be aesthetically pleasing.
In response to Mr. Meyer's query, Mr. Adams Nichols, representing C&R Architects noted that
due to building code and setback issues, a wood trellis over the drive-thru window was not
considered.
MOTION: Board Member Williams moved to approve staff recommendations subject to the
changes as requested by Board Member Williams. Board Member Blair seconded the motion
and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Members Harker and Eden who
were both absent.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that staff continues to work with consultant Frank Miller
regarding the massing study, and noted that as soon as the study is complete she will be able to
provide the Board with more detailed information.
DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT
Referencing the Civic Center Project, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that the City will
be implementing a long-term ground lease agreement with a development partne~ for
commercial development on the site; and that the City will be hold a Request for Interest in the
next few weeks.
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
A Code Enforcement report was distributed to the Old Town Local Review Board per agenda
packet.
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BOARD MEMBER REPORT
Referencing the massing study for Old Town, Board Member Moore advised of the following:
. That there were 100 community members in attendance
. That many ideas were brought forward on what Old Town should become
. That it would be her opinion that when possible, members of the Old Town Local Review
should be in attendance of these meetings
. That anyone with an interest in Old Town would be welcome to attend meetings.
Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that the next massing study for Old Town will be in early
August, 2007, but will advise the Board of a date certain as it becomes available.
For the Boards information, Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that in the future she will add
administrative approvals with regard to Old Town to the Old Town Local Review Board agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:00 a.m., Chairperson Moore formally adjourned this meeting to Auqust 13, 2007 Main
Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590.
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Director of Planning Ubnoske
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