HomeMy WebLinkAbout070908 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 9, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business
Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Guerriero led the audience in the Flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, and Telesio
Absent: Chiniaeff
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No speakers at this time.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1 Establish a Planning Commission Sub Committee for the Temecula Creek Inn proiect
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Appoint two Commissioners to the Sub Committee for the Temecula Creek Inn
project
Commissioner's Carey and Harter volunteered to work on the Sub Committee for the Temecula
Creek Inn project.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
2 Planning Application No. PA07-0335, a Development Plan application for a Mercedes Benz
auto dealership with associated service bays and car wash
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA CERTIFYING THE SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE FLETCHER JONES
1
MERCEDES-BENZ OF TEMECULA PROJECT, ADOPTING FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE FLETCHER JONES MERCEDES-BENZ OF
TEMECULA PROJECT LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF YNEZ
ROAD AND WAVERLY LANE WITHIN THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN
2.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA07-0335, A
DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONSTRUCT ATWO-STORY 80,395 SQUARE FOOT
MERCEDES BENZ AUTO DEALERSHIP LOCATED ON THE NORTH WEST
CORNER OF YNEZ ROAD AND WAVERLY LANE WITHIN THE HARVESTON
SPECIFIC PLAN (APN 916-400-002)
Case Planner Damko, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted the main components of
staff's report:
• Project Description
• Overview of Harveston
• Service Commercial Permitted Use
• Site Plan
• Elevation
• City of Temecula Monument Sign
• Landscaping
• Access/Circulation
• Community Outreach
o Buffering
• Mercedes Benz -Newport Beach
o Lighting -Newport Beach
o Noise
o Signage
o Traffic
• Traffic Comparison
• Supplemental Comparison
o Air Quality
o Noise Traffic
• Resolution Amendments
• Recommendation
For Commissioner Harter, Case Planner Damko noted that there were 60 residents in
attendance of the first community outreach meeting and 14 residents at the second meeting.
Case Planner Damko noted that the carwash being provided is not intended be a commercial
carwash and would only be available for the dealership.
Deputy Director of Planning Richardson advised that any other allowable community commercial
project would most likely generate a greater amount of traffic than the proposed dealership.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, a representative of Gensler highlighted briefly on the
architecture.
Mr. Garth Blumenthal, representing the applicant, thanked staff for their efforts with the proposed
project; provided a brief background with respect to Mercedes Benz; relayed his commitment to
having along-term presence in the City of Temecula; and noted his enthusiasm in moving the
project forward.
At this time, the Planning Commission was provided material samples to review.
Mr. Ed Dool, Temecula, relayed his support of the proposed project.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report prepared for the Fletcher Jones Mercedes-Benz of Temecula. Commissioner Harter
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner
Chiniaeff who was absent.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve Planning Application No. PA07-0335.
Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception
of Commissioner Chiniaeff who was absent.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
No reports at this time.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No reports at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:35 pm, Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to July 16. 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
John Te sio
Chairma
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Debbie Ubnoske
Director of Planning