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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100307 PC Minutes - MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 3, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Chiniaeff thanked Ms. Craig for the prelude music. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio, Chairman Chiniaeff. Absent: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 5, 2007. 1.2 Approve the Minutes of September 19, 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 who abstained on Item No. 1.1 and Commissioner Harter who abstained on Item No. 1.2. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2 Plannina Application No. PA07-0252. a Development Aareement Amendment. submitted by Winchester Hills I. LLC. to amend fee timinQ thresholds related to buildina permit issuance on the Winchester Hills Development Aareement located within the Harveston Specific Plan service commercial area. located on the northwest corner and southwest corner of Date Street and Ynez Road R:\MinutesPC\100307 . By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Damko highlighted the following aspects of staff's report (of record): . Project Description . Background . Location . Service Commercial Permitted Uses . Fee Deferral Agreement . Environmental Determination At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Mr. Stephen Bieri, applicant, expressed concurrence with staff's report. B. Mr. Lee Kenniston, Temecula, spoke in favor of the proposed project. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed project: C. Mr. Mark Coleman, Temecula D. Ms. Kyle Coleman, Temecula E. Mr. Steve Crouse, Temecula F. Ms. Ronda Ackerman, Temecula G. Mr. Chad Jeffrey, Temecula H. Ms. Tasha Roberts, Temecula, I. Mr. Jon Roberts, Temecula The above-mentioned individuals spoke in opposition for the following reasons: · That a car dealership would not be compatible with a residential community . That a car dealership will create too much traffic for the area · That test drives of vehicles will take place in residential communities which may pose a problem for young children playing in the street . That because car dealerships do not offer sufficient parking for its customers and employees, customers and employees will be forced to park in adjacent communities . That a Mercedes Benz dealership will create a high crime factor that could spill into adjacent communities . That adjacent residential communities will be subjected to bright lights during the evening hours A petition of 100 signatures of the Harveston residents opposing the Mercedes Benz dealership was provided. At this time, the public hearing was closed. R:\MinutesPC\100307 2 - From a Public Works perspective, Deputy Director of Public Works York stated the following: . That the Development Agreement being considered would not be considering parking at this time, noting that this will be addressed at another time . That there would not be an intention to provide access or parking along Ynez Road . That the grading activity on the property is due to Lennar's commitment to clean the site . That with respect to Ynez Road and whether or not it will go through, it would be on the City of Murrieta's Circulation Element. In response to Commissioner Harter, Assistant City Attorney Lee advised that the proposal tonight would be for the Amendment to the Development Agreement indicating that the proposal for a Mercedes Benz Dealership would be at a future date. Chairman Chiniaeff added that the proposal would be for the Development Amendment Agreement, not for the approval of any use. MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0252)" 3 PlanninQ Application Nos. PA07-0084 and PA07-0085. a Tentative Parcel Map and Development Plan. submitted bv Bob Crisell of Rancho View Professional Center. to subdivide a 5.3 acre parcel into two lots and construct a three-storv 50.000 sauare foot office buildina and a three-storv 35.000 sauare foot office buildina. located on the southwest corner of Rancho California Road and Moraaa Road Junior Planner Lowrey provided a staff report, highlighting the following aspects: . Project Description . Locations . Existing Conditions . Site Plan . Landscape Plans . Architecture . Environmental Determination At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Mr. Larry Markham, representing the applicant, stated the applicant's concurrence with staff's Conditions of Approval, and noted that he would be available for questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. R\MinutesPC\100307 3 - MOTION: Commissioner Carey moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 07-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0085, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A THREE-STORY 35,000 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND THREE-STORY 50,000 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON A 5.3 ACRE SITE, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND MORAGA ROAD (APN 944-290-022) 4 PlanninQ Application Nos. PA06-0346. PA07-0231. and PA07-0194. a Development Plan. Minor Exception to reduce the rear yard setback. and SiQn ProQram. submitted bv Sjirk Ziilstra representina Ziilstra Architecture. for a commercial shoppina center consistina of five sinQle-storv buildinas on a 4.3 acre lot within the Chaparral VillaQe shoppinQ center. located adiacent to the southwest corner of Nicolas Road and Winchester Road Associate Planner Damko, by way of PowerPoint Presentation highlighted on the following: . Project Description . Location . Site Conditions . Development Site Plan . Architecture . Signage Ms. Damko indicated that staff had a concern with the proposed cabinet Denny's sign and recommended that the Planning Commission condition a channel lettering for Denny's signage. In response to a letter received from the adjacent homeowners' association and its attorney regarding a concern with a common area slope adjacent to the proposed Chaparral Village project, Associate Planner Damko advised that a Condition of Approval was added that would require that: the applicant shall work with surrounding Homeowners Association and strive for a mutual agreement to the design of the construction grading and construction landscape plans; that any offsite grading will require property owner approval; that any disturbance to offsite landscaping shall be replaced; and the applicant of the proposal would be in agreement of the added Condition of Approval. Commissioner Guerriero relayed the importance of there not being a line of site problem with the installation of a monument sign. Chairman Chiniaeff expressed concern with the proposed colors of the background of the monument sign and requested that a more muted sign palette be imposed. In response to a question from the Planning Commission, Associate Planner Damko noted that decorative awnings and lighting will be placed to conceal man-doors. R\MinutesPC\100307 4 - By way of photographs, Associate Planner Damko provided examples of signage from various Denny's Restaurants. At this time, the public hearing was opened. A. Mr. Dick Bridy, owner of the property, stated that the proposed signage would be consistent with the signage across the street (Rancho Temecula Towne Center) and adjacent to the proposed site; and that with respect to the colors, he would like to give the tenants the ability to use their logos and corporate colors. B. Mr. Bob Sandberg, Franchise Signs International, advised that his company supplies Denny's corporate and franchise signs throughout the United States; and noted that it would be his opinion that the colors would be in conformance with the City's Development Code. C. Ms. Brenda Yanoschik, property owner of Parcel No.1, advised for the record that she has been working with the applicant of the proposed project; that she requests that after relocation of the easement, that it not be relocated to another location in the future; or that the limited number of drive aisles that access the easement not be changed, increased or the configuration be changed. In response to Chairman Chiniaeff's question, Assistant City Attorney Lee noted that the CC&Rs would be between the two parties and not the City. Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that if any changes were to be made with regard to the site plan, it would be brought back to the Planning Commission for review; and stated that it would be staff's opinion that no changes to the easement after its relocation will be made. Deputy Director of Public Works York noted that Public Works Condition of Approval No. 52 would impose that: The Developer shall obtain any necessary letters of approval or slope easements for off-site work performed on adjacent properties as directed by the Department of Public Works. Director Ubnoske added that Planning Department Condition of Approval NO.2 would impose that: The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this project. Chairman Chiniaeff suggested adding verbiage to Planning Department Condition of Approval No.2, includina site plan access and easements. Mr. Bridy advised that he would not be opposed to adding verbiage to Planning Department's Condition of Approval NO.2. For the Planning Commission, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that staff will work with the applicant with regard to signage. At this time, the public hearing was opened. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation subject that the applicant working with staff to resolve the signage issue; and amendment to Planning Department Condition of Approval No.4; and that verbiage be added to Public Works Condition R:\MinutesPC\100307 5 . of Approval 67 as it would relate to site distance for a monument sign. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and electronic vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS A. Commissioner Harter queried on the status regarding the water park. In response to Commissioner Harter, Assistant City Attorney Lee noted that she will have City Attorney Thorson email the Commission with a status report to the water park litigation. B. Commissioner Carey queried on the schedule of the water line project from Rancho California Road to Ynez Road. Deputy Director of Public Works York noted that he believes the project will be completed in beginning of 2008. C. Chairman Chiniaeff' expressed his appreciation for staff's PowerPoint Presentations, noting that the presentations are not only easier for the Commission to understand but the audience as well. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske requested two Planning Commissioners to sit on a subcommittee meeting with regard to a number of Ordinances that will be brought forward to the Planning Commission. ADJOURNMENT At 7:21 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to October 17. 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. 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