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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 17,2007
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, October 17, 2007, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Harter led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Carey, Harter, Telesio, Chairman Chiniaeff.
Absent:
Guerriero.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1 Planninq Application No. PA07-0272, a Findino of Public Convenience and Necessitv,
submitted bv Matthew Faoan Consultino, to authorize a Tvpe-20, Off-Sale Beer and Wine
ABC (Alcoholic Beveraoe Control) license for Henry's Market. located on the northeast
corner of Nicolas Road and Winchester Road in the Rancho Temecula Town Center, 39606
Winchester Road
Associate Planner Peters by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following:
. Location and Project Description
. Analysis
. ABC Requirement
. Recommendation.
For Commissioner Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that per the City's
Development Code, a grocery store would be a permitted use in the Community Commercial
(CG) Zone; and that the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) considers the
Census Tract in which the project site is located to be over concentrated in off-sale licenses;
and that therefore, a Public Convenience or Necessary finding would be required.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
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A. Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing Henry's Store, commended staff for their efforts and
stated that he would look forward to moving the project forward.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Guerriero who was absent.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
New Items
2 Planninq Application No. PA07-0176, a Development Plan, submitted bv Walt Allen
Architects. for an 11.456 square foot expansion to the existinQ Temecula StaQe Stop
complex to include the addition of a 4,257 square foot office retail buildinQ, a 3,328 square
foot second floor expansion over the existinQ Temecula Wine and Beer Garden, and 3,871
square feet of associated improvements, located at 28464 Old Town Front Street
With respect to recent development with the proposed project, Director of Planning Ubnoske
requested that Item NO.2 be continued to November 7, 2007.
For the Planning Commission, Principal Planner Richardson advised that there is a portion of
the proposed site Development Plan that is encroaching onto Redevelopment Agency property;
that prior to the Planning Commission taking action on the project, there would need to be
authorization from the Redevelopment Agency to propose development on Agency property that
it would be staff's intent to receive authorization prior to the November 7,2007, public hearing.
Principal Planner Richardson explained the authorization process and advised that this
continuance was requested by City Attorney Thorson.
Chairman Chiniaeff relayed his difficulty differentiating a condition on the project particularly due
to the amount of time that has been involved with the project; stated that it would be his opinion
that this project could still be approved prior to receiving authorization from the RDA, and
advised that he would not be in favor of continuing the project.
Assistant City Manager Johnson advised that the issue at hand would be whether or not the
application would be valid.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve staff recommendation and continue Item
No. 2 to November 7, 2007. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote
reflected approval with exception of Chairman Chiniaeff who voted No and Commissioner
Guerriero who was absent.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
A. Commissioner Harter expressed his concern with the recurrence of Ad Works sign
trucks. He also stated that it has come to his attention that some gas station businesses are
disposing oil products down city drains.
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In response to Commissioner Telesio's query regarding water fountains and shortage of water,
Deputy Director of Public Works noted that the comment he made at a previous meeting
referencing water fountains and shortage of water, was for informational purposes only.
B. Chairman Chiniaeff relayed the importance of using reclaimed water for any future water
fountains, and making this a standard Condition of Approval.
C. Commissioner Carey expressed concern with an excavator on Ynez Road during
evening hours.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:20 pm, Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned to November 7, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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Debbie Ubnoske '
Director of Planning
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