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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, October 15, 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, Chiniaeff, Guerriero, Harter, and Telesio
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Approve the Minutes of September 17, 2008
2 Director's Hearino Summary Report
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Receive and File Director's Hearing Summary Report
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of
Commissioner Harter who abstained.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
3 Planning Application No. PA08-0170, an Extension of Time request for the first one-year
extension to Planning Application No. PA06-0118, a Develooment Plan/Home Product
Review to construct ten single-family residences located on Rancho California Road, east
of Riesling Court
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
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PC RESOLUTION 08-42
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0170, AN
EXTENSION OF TIME REQUEST FOR THE FIRST ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0118, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN/HOME
PRODUCT REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT TEN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES,
LOCATED ON RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD EAST OF RIESLING COURT (APN
953-090-028)
Associate Planner Kitzerow provided a brief staff report.
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Assistant City Attorney Curley advised that the request before the
Planning Commission would simply be a request for an Extension of Time and stated that the
Planning Commission would not have the purview to impose any Conditions of Approval upon
the application; and that with respect to the street along Rancho California Road in front of the
project site in question, the Planning Commission cannot direct that the applicant install the
improvements at this time but may relay the Commission's desire to have this done.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Randy Allison, applicant, noted that he would not be opposed to consider the offer of
dedication, but that he would not be able to install the full improvements along Rancho
California Road in front of the property site at this time.
Deputy Director of Public Works York relayed that he will explore who is administering the
Assessment District and whether there are funds available; and advised that as part of the
pavement rehabilitation program, that there are sections of Rancho California Road near the
project site where pavement will be installed as well as striping.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
4 Planning Application No PA08-0166 a Minor Modification to Planning Application No.
PA06-0193 Morning Ridge Condo Conversion to change the expiration date to be
consistent with the Tentative Tract Map and to allow for a reduction in the required private
storage space per unit to accommodate washer/dryer units on private patios, located at
30600 Milky Way Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION 08-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0166, A MINOR
MODIFICATION TO PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0193, MORNING
RIDGE CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION TO REDUCE THE REQUIRED PRIVATE
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STORAGE SPACE PER UNIT TO ACCOMMODATE WASHER/DRYER UNITS ON
PRIVATE PATIOS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF RANCHO
CALIFORNIA ROAD AND MARGARITA ROAD (APN 944-220-003)
By way of overheads, Associate Planner Kitzerow provided a staff report highlighting the main
components of staff's report such as follows:
For Commissioner Harter, Associate Planner Kitzerow advised that although there would not be
a condition in place that would prohibit storage being placed onto the patio, staff can add a
condition to the CC&Rs that would prohibit visible storage on the patio area.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Mr. Ali Fartash, applicant, advised that there would be a provision in the CC&Rs that would
prohibit storage on the patio area.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation subject to a
condition being added to the CC&Rs that no storage be allowed on the patio area.
Commissioner Chiniaeff seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
5 Planning Application Nos PA08-0122 PA08-0123, and PA08-0125, a Conditional Use
Permit Maior Modification and PDO Amendment to PDO-5 for Temecula Village to allow
the construction of a 14,000 square foot Fresh & Easy Market with alcohol sales and 5.800
sauare foot Pad C retail shops located alona the south side of Rancho California Road,
lust west of Cosmic Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION 08-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0123, A MAJOR
MODIFICATION TO SUB-AREA B (2.47 ACRES) OF THE APPROVED
TEMECULA VILLAGE PDO #5 DEVELOPMENT PLAN TO REPLACE RETAIL IN-
LINE SHOP BUILDINGS A AND B WITH A 13,969 SQUARE FOOT FRESH AND
EASY MARKET AND TO RELOCATE/REDESIGN PAD C TO 5,800 SQUARE
FEET WITHOUT A DRIVE THROUGH, LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, JUST EAST OF MORAGA ROAD (APN 944-290-
012)
5.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0122, A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SPECIALTY GROCERY
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MARKET WITHIN SUB-AREA B OF THE PDO-5 ZONING DESIGNATION, AS
WELL AS A REQUEST FOR A TYPE 20 (OFF-SALE GENERAL) ALCOHOL
BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) LICENSE, LOCATED ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE
OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, JUST EAST OF MORAGA ROAD (APN 944-
290-012)
5.3 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-46
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
AMENDING THE TEMECULA VILLAGE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY
(SECTIONS 17.22.140 THROUGH 17.22.156 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL
CODE) TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE SIZE FOR RETAIL AND SPECIALTY
GROCERY STORES IN SUB-AREA B FROM 10,000 SQUARE FEET TO 15,000
SQUARE FEET, PLUS MINOR MISCELLANEOUS CLEAN-UP REVISIONS
(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0125)"
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Associate Planner Kitzerow highlighted the following main
components of staff's report:
Project Description
• Location/Zoning
• Background
• Major modification - Sub Area B
• Architecture - Fresh and Easy
• Architecture - Pad C
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
PDO Amendment
• Major Modifications Condition of Approval Revisions
• CUP Condition of Approval Revisions
• Environmental Determination
• Recommendation
With respect to Commissioner Chiniaeff's query regarding the trash bins and loading area,
Associate Planner Kitzerow stated that because of the distance of the main road and
landscaped buffer, the trash bins facing the street will not be a problem; and noted that the trash
enclosure will incorporate decorative doors and will be consistent with the building.
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Associate Planner Kitzerow advised that the original submittal for
the roof was much more extreme and the building height was taller and noted that the proposed
roof would be the applicant's corporate design; and that given the aesthetics of the proposed
project and the overall architectural elements, staff was supportive of the roof as proposed.
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
Ms. Amanda Beach, representing the applicant, stated that the applicant would be in agreement
of the imposed Conditions of Approval but did request to amend the hours of operation from
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7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. to better serve their community. Ms. Beach
also noted that Fresh and Easy periodically changes the hours of distribution and would like to
maintain the flexibility of distribution hours.
Commissioner Chiniaeff noted that it would be his desire to have a set range of time for
deliveries, especially for nighttime deliveries, such as no deliveries before 6:00 a.m. and no
deliveries after 12:00 a.m.
In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's comment of delivery hours, Ms. Beach relayed that
Fresh and Easywould not be opposed to his suggested delivery hours.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
Relaying his opinion, Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed his concern with the configuration of the
roof compared to the remaining elements of the center, noting that it would not blend in well with
the surrounding environment; and he would also not be in favor of the trash enclosure and
loading area facing the main road; and also expressed concern with loading hours.
Commissioner Carey relayed his concern with the loading and trash enclosure facing the main
road.
Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that due to the configuration of the site, there would not
be other options for the applicant with respect to trash enclosures; and stated that staff will
ensure that the imposed landscape buffer screens the trash enclosure accordingly; and advised
that if the Planning Commission were to grant the modification for the change of hours, it would
be for the Fresh and Easy currently being proposed.
Chairman Telesio requested that the planters on the east and south side of the building be
maintained at all times.
Understanding the concerns of Chairman Telesio, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that she
will condition the applicant to ensure appropriate landscape screening on the rear elevations.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve Item No. 5.1 subject to the TUMF fee and
the landscaping. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval
with the exception of Commissioner's Chiniaeff and Guerriero who both voted No.
MOTION: Commissioner Harter moved to approve Item No. 5.2 subject to the revision of the
PD Condition of Approval, hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., and subject to the
delivery restriction to 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 am. Commissioner Carey seconded the motion and
voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who voted No.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Item No. 5.3. Commissioner Harter
seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Guerriero relayed his concern with the amount of dirt at the corner of Rancho
California Road and Meadows Parkway, and would be like of the corner to be better maintained.
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Commissioner Harter requested that center striping be painted on residential streets located
adjacent to school zones.
In response to Commissioner Harter's request, Deputy Director of Public Works York relayed
that he will advise the traffic engineer of this issue.
With respect to the condos on Ynez Road, east of Rancho California Road, Commissioner
Chiniaeff relayed his concern with the lack of sidewalk on the property.
Referencing the property on Ynez Road and Rancho California Road, Deputy Director of Public
Works York relayed that staff is working with the developer to complete the improvements to the
street; that with respect to the incident with the cyclist, it was not found to be related to any
street issues.
For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Assistant City Manager Johnson relayed that Code Enforcement is
working with the property owner of the abandoned senior development on Margarita Road and
will keep the Commission apprised of any upcoming resolutions.
Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that staff is working with the City Attorney to draft a noise
ordinance that will allow police to issue administrative citations to early morning noise issues.
Commissioner Guerriero relayed his desire of scheduling a tour for Commissioner's around the
city.
Commissioner Carey requested that a temporary sidewalk be made to the property on Rancho
California Road and Ynez Road.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske requested two volunteers to work with staff on the Old Town
Specific Plan.
Commissioner Guerriero and Chiniaeff volunteered to work on the amendment to the Old Town
Specific Plan with staff.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:02 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to November 5. 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
John elesio Debbie Ubnoske
Chairman Director of Planning
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