HomeMy WebLinkAbout041408 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
APRIL 14, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 a.m., on
Monday, April 14, 2008, in the Main Conference Room, of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Board Members: Blair, Harker, Williams, and Chairperson Moore.
Absent: Eden
Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske
Junior Planner Lowrey
Principal Planner Richardson
Director of Redevelopment Meyer
Management Analyst Watson
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
1.1 Approve the Minutes of March 10, 2008
MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the consent Calendar. Board Member
Harker seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board
Member Eden who was absent.
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BOARD BUSINESS
Town Front Street
Junior Planner Lowrey by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following:
• Background/Project Description
• Analysis
• Front Door 1
• Handicap Access
• Hardscape
• Side Gate
• Front Door 2
• Concrete Step
A. Explaining how the proposed application came to fruition, Mr. Richard Leigh, applicant,
relayed his disappointment with being misled by staff at the counter with respect to the concrete
situation on his site.
The Board did express their concern with the amount of concrete and lighting on the site
With respect to the large amount of concrete on the property, Mr. Leigh noted that he would be
hopeful to hold entertainment for special events on his property site, such as bands throughout
the year and Santa Clause during the Christmas Season; advised that the applicant would be of
the opinion that the although he would have a large amount of concrete on his property, it would
not be an eyesore; and relayed his desire to add a ice cream or coffee kiosks with tables and
seating area for customers.
After much discussion between the applicant and the Board, Redevelopment Director of
Redevelopment Meyer relayed that the best approach of resolving issues would be to address
the following: 1) What would be the applicant's intent for softening the cement area; 2) does the
applicant desire to display the outdoor area with merchandise; 3) what would need to be done to
approve or disapprove what is necessary.
Mr. Leigh advised the following
• That he may be interested in providing a covered patio for dinning
• That he may be interested in providing movable kiosks that sell ice cream or coffee with
a seating area
• That he may be interested in providing permanent kiosks (non-food related)
• That he would no longer be interested in displaying outdoor merchandise
Director of Planning Ubnoske recommended that the applicant be conditioned to replace plants
as they are sold; and that kiosks be permitted but allow for ADA access.
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MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the applicant
replacing outdoor plants as they are sold; that kiosks be allowed but provide ADA access at all
times. Board Member Williams seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the
exceation of Board Member Eden who was absent.
Due to conflict of interest with Item No. 3, Board Member Harker recused himself.
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Junior Planner Lowrey highlighted on the following:
• Background Project Description
• Site Plan
• Architecture
o Wolf Store
o Cookhouse
o Bunkhouse
Machine Barn
o Caretaker House
o The Water Building
o New Retail Structure
o Signage
o Parking
o Recommendation
A. Mr. Jerry Tessier, representing Arteco Partners, thanked staff and the Vail Ranch
Restoration for their hard work and dedication to the proposed project, but did express concern
with the following:
• That the proposed perimeter fencing be changed to allow fora 2 to 3 split rail fence
• That the bench trellis be relocated to a corner on the proposed site
• That the applicant be allowed to add monument Signage in the corners of the site
• That the Signage on the barn not be removed
It was the consensus of the Board to allow for the applicant's requests.
MOTION: Board Member Williams moved to approve the proposed project subject to the
requests made by the applicant. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote
reflected approval with the exceution of Board Member Eden who was absent.
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT
Staff Presentation on Form Based Codes
Per the request of staff, Form Based Codes will be continued to the next Board meeting.
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DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT
With respect to the Town Square Market Place, Director of Redevelopment Meyer advised that
he would be hopeful of acquiring an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) to the City Council
in the next 30 to 45 days.
At this time, Board Member Harker returned to the Board meeting.
CODE ENFORCEMENT REPORT
A Code Enforcement report was distributed to the Old Town Local Review Board, per agenda
packet.
BOARD MEMBER REPORT
For the Board, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that the work being done in the patio at
the Palomar Hotel would be maintenance clean-up type of work.
Board Member Harker expressed concern with the aesthetics of the Butterfield Square property.
With respect to Board Member Harker's concern, Director of Redevelopment Meyer noted that
improvements to the facade at the Butterfield Square site will be taking place in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:30 a.m., Chairperson Moore formally adjourned this meeting to Mav 72, 2008, at 9:OO.m.
in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California
92590.
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Chairp~ son Moore
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Director of Planning Ubnoske
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