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HomeMy WebLinkAbout101508 PC Minutes 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: RAMinutesPM101508 1 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 RAMinutesPC\101508 2 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 RAMinutesPC\101508 3 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 R.WinutesPM101508 4 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. RWInutesPM101508 5 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 RAM1nutesPC\101508 6