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Home My WebLink About050708 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 7, 2008 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at B:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, in the Ciiy Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Cal'rfomia. ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Chiniaeff led the audience in the Flag salute ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Carey, Chiniaeff, Harter, and Telesio Absent: Guerriero PUBLIC COMMENTS None at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minu e RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2008 MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotlon of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS S ru ure RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION N0.08-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER PA08-0032, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO CONSTRUCT A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING MACY'S TO THE WEST PARKING STRUCTURE AT THE PROMENADE MALL LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF WINCHESTER ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD (APN 910-130.072) Associate Planner Kitzerow by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted on the following: • Project Description • Pedestrian bridge location • Macy's Storefront • California Environmental Quality Act At this time, the public hearing was opened Mr. Kenneth Lee, representing Forest City, indicated that he is in agreement with all Conditions of Approval as imposed by the City and noted that at the time of the bridge design, the applicant took into consideration accessibility for the Fire Department and trash truck. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who was absen . Planning ADDlicetion Numbers PA07-0082 and PA07-0342. a Minor Conditional Use PermR and Findings of Public Convenience or Necessity for the Temecula Vallev Elks Lodge 3.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION N0.08-19 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS PAO7-0082 AND PA07-0342, A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY APPLICATION TO ALLOW THE TEMECULA VALLEY ELKS LODGE NO. 2801 TO CONDUCT MEETINGS WITH SERVED ALCOHOL FOR MEMBERS AND INVRED GUESTS IN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 28061 DU4Z ROAD (APN 921-040-006) Junior Planner Jones provided the Planning Commission with a Powerf'oint Presentation, highlighting on the following: • Project Description • Location • Background • Floor Plan • Analysis • Environmental Determination • Recommendation In response to Commissioner ChiniaefPs query, Mr. Jones noted that if the applicant chose to change his Minor Conditional Use Permit to Monday through Saturday, except for. Sunday, he may do so at this meeting or come bade to the Planning Commission at a later time. At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Paul Gonzales, representing the Temecula Valley Elks Club, noted that he would be in agreement with all Conditions of Approval; thanked staff for their efforts; and advised that he would be in favor of changing the Minor Conditional Use Permit to indude Monday through Saturday with the exception of Sunday. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the amendment of Condftions of Approval Nos. 12 and 13 which would spedfy hours of operation. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exee Ion of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. 4 4.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION 08-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER PA07-0337, A MAJOR MODIFICATION TO AN APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO MODIFY THREE BUILDING ENTRANCES, ADD A TRASH ENCLOSURE, AND EXPAND THE PARKING LOT TO ACCOMMODATE ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR A KAISER MEDICAL FACILITY LOCATED AT 27309 MADISON AVENUE (APNS 910-282-012 AND 910.272-007) By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Assodate Planner Schuma highlighted on the following: • Location • Site looking south • Site looking west • Site looking east • Background • Site Plan • Elevation • Conceptual Landscaping Plan • Environmental Determination • Recommendation At this time, the public hearing was opened. Mr. Steve Rawlings, representing Kaiser, relayed that the applicant would be in agreement of the Conditions of Approval and would be available to answer any questions. At this time, the public hearing was closed. For the record, Commissioner Harter stated that although he was contacted by Ms. Karen Roberts who represents Kaiser, he directed her to Director of Planning Ubnoske. MO O Commissioner Carey moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded -the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exeeotion of Commissioner Guerriero who was able RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION 08-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER PA07-0265, A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE TEMECULA STAGE STOP COMPLEX LOCATED AT 28464 OLD TOWN FRONT STREET (APN 822-023- 022) Associate Planner Schuma offered a PowerPoint Presentation and highlighting on the following: • Background Summary • Sign Details • Environmental Determination • Recommendation At this time, the public hearing was opened. By way of overheads, Mr. Matthew Fagan, representing the Temecula Stage Stop, thanked staff far their efforts; relayed that he would not be in agreement with Condition of Approval No. 9 and would request its deletion. Wdh respect to Mr. Fagan's request for deletion of Condition of Approval No. 9, Director of Planning Ubnoske stated that the Old Town Specific Plan is clear and states that no roof mounted signs are permitted; further, that this request was brought to the Old Town Local Review Board for consideration and the Board agreed that roof mounted signs are not allowable within the Old Town Specific Plan; also noted that 'rf an amendment to the Old Town Speck Plan was made to allow roof mounted signs, other businesses would be allowed to install roof mounted signs which would not be the intent of the City. Mr. Fagan also expressed his concern with staffs recommendation of the removal of the four- projecting signs on Sixth Street parking lot 2ntl story elevation, noting that these signs would provide future tenants an opportunity to advertise their businesses from the parking lot side of the building. Providing some background to Old Train Depots and their respective roof mounted signs, Mr. Ed Dool, owner of the Temecula Stage Stop, also relayed his disagreement with the Conditional of Approval No. 9 and would request its deletion; noting that is would be a great amenity for future tenants. Mr. Waft Allen, architect for the proposed project, echoed previous comments and also requested that roof mounted signs be allowed for this project, noting that the proposed signs architecture would be compatible with the Old Town Speafic Plan. At this time, the public hearing was closed. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotlon of Commissioner Guerriero who was absent. 6 Planning Application Numbers PA07-0239. PA07-0240 and PA08-0021, a Development Plan. Cert'fiicate of Historic Appropriateness and Sian Program for the Vail Ranch Historic Headquarters 6.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION N0.08-22 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS PA07-0238 AND PA07-0240, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CERTIFICATE OF HISTORIC APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE HISTORIC VAIL RANCH HEADOUARTERS COMPLEX PROPOSING RE-USE OF SIX HISTORIC STRUCTURES TOTALING 13,380 SQUARE FEET AND 13,738 SQUARE FEET OF HISTORICALLY APPROPRIATE NEW CONSTRUCTION FOR RETAIL, OFFICE, RESTAURANT AND MUSEUM DISPLAY USES ON FOUR ACRES WITHIN THE VAIL RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN ZONED HISTORIC COMMERCIAL LOCATED AT 3211532125 TEMECULA PARKWAY (APN 960-010-044) 8.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO.08-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBER PA08-0021, A COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE HISTORIC VAIL RANCH HEADQUARTERS COMPLEX LOCATED AT 32115-32125 TEMECULA PARKWAY (APN 860010-044) Junior Planner Lowrey provided the Planning Commission with a PowerPoint Presentation, highlighting on the following: • Location • Background • Ske Plan and Landscaping • Architecture o Wolf Store o Cookhouse o Bunkhouse o Machine Bam o Caretaker House o Water Building o New Building For the Planning Commission, Ms. Lowrey noted that all buildings will be utilized for commercial use and that the water building may be used as a library. At this time, the pubic hearing was opened. Mr. Jerry Tessier, representing Arteco Partners, relayed the applicant's excitement for the proposed project and thanked the Vail Ranch Restoration Association and staff; noting that only minors changes would be made to the project to stay in cempliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for Renovations; and requested that a Condition of Approval be imposed: that any architectural changes that may be mandated by the National Park Service or State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPO), would be deemed to be in substantial compliance wkh what was approved by the City. Mr. Darell Farnbach, representing the Vail Ranch Restoration Association, have been supporting this project for the last 10 years and would look forward to moving it forward with Arteco's Designs. The Planning Commission expressed their appreciation for the years invested in the project and would look forward to seeing it come to fruition. Mr. Fambach advised of an upcoming celebration on Saturday, .June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Vail Ranch restoration area. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation subject to the addition of the Condition of Approval as requested by the applicant. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exceotlon of Commissioner Gueriero who was absent. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Chiniaeff thanked staff for allowing him an opportunity to attend the recent National American Planning Association Conference, noting that R was very informative; and highy commended Mr. Tessier and the Vail Ranch Restoration Association for the proposed restoration. Commissioner Harter echoed Commissioner ChiniaefPs comments with respect to the National American Planning Association Conference. Commissioner Carey queried on the Putte projed status. In response to Commissioner Carey's query, Deputy Director of Public Works York noted that the developer will need to wmply with state requirements and dean up the projed site and would be hopeful that the developer will complete the projed when the market goes up. Deputy of Diredor of Public Works York advised that the ring road improvements at the mall will begin construction in the near future. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Diredor of Planning Ubnoske noted that the agenda packets are different due to the implementation of Sire, and noted she would be hopeful to add a Public Works update report. ADJOURNMENT At 7:10 pm, Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to Mav 21. 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. John Tele 'o Chairman ~ ~ ~ ~""'~ De bie Ubnoske Diredor of Planning