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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 5, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200
Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Harter 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 Proposed general vacation of the allev between Second and Third Street and between Old
Town Front Street to the Murrieta Creek Channel
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Adoption a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION 08-47
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA FINDING THAT THE PROPOSED VACATION OF THE EXISTING
PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN SECOND AND THIRD STREET AND
BETWEEN OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND MURRIETA CREEK CHANNEL
CONFORMS TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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COMMISSION BUSINESS
2 Planning Application PA08-0192, a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, as
required by the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control to authorize a Type-20, Off-
Sale Beer and Wine ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Control) license for a wholesale gift basket
manufacturer and distributor, located within the Light Industrial (LI) zone, located at 26090
Ynez Road
RECOMMENDATION:
2.1 Approve the Findings for a Public Convenience or Necessity
Case Planner Lowrey provided a brief staff report (of record).
MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
3 Long Range Planning Application No. LR08-0045, a Development Code Amendment to
define full service hotels revise the intensity bonus justification requirements for full service
hotels whose intensity of development exceeds the target Floor Area Ratio allowed in the
zone add new parking standards for full service hotels, and add a provision to allow for
tandem parking spaces when valet service is provided at a full service hotel, Katie Innes
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-48
A 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 TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE FULL SERVICE HOTELS, REVISE THE
INTENSITY BONUS JUSTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FULL SERVICE
HOTELS WHOSE INTENSITY OF DEVELOPMENT EXCEEDS THE TARGET
FLOOR AREA RATIO ALLOWED IN THE ZONE, ADD NEW PARKING
STANDARDS FOR FULL SERVICE HOTELS, AND ADD A PROVISION TO
ALLOW FOR TANDEM PARKING SPACES WHEN VALET SERVICE IS
PROVIDED AT A FULL SERVICE HOTEL"
Case Planner Innes, by way of PowerPoint Presentation, highlighted the main components of
staff's report as follows:
• Project Description
• Definition
• Density Bonus Requirements
• Parking Ratio
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• Tandem Parking
• Environmental Determination
• Recommendation
Querying on the intent of the proposed Ordinance, Commissioner Chiniaeff stated why not just
automatically increase the FAR to accommodate for full service hotels.
Understanding Commissioner Chiniaeff's query, Director of Planning Ubnoske noted that having
the applicant request FAR would ensure that the applicant is providing some extra amenities
that would be required by the Development Code.
For Commissioner Harter, Case Planner Innes noted that if a full service motel were to come in,
meeting spaces would be calculated separate from the guest rooms.
At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers it was closed.
In order to be consistent with the Municipal Code Chapter 10, Deputy Director of Public Works
York requested that the term "City Engineer" be replaced with "Traffic Engineer" in Sections
17.2402F and 17.08050.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Chiniaeff seconded the motion voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
4 Planning Application No. PA08-0162, a Maior Modification to modify all exterior elevations
of an existing restaurant Five 'N Diner (approved Development Plan PA99-0476), to be
reconstructed as a bank Arrowhead Credit Union, generally located on the east side of
Ynez Road approximately 500 feet south of Winchester Road at 26460 Ynez Road
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION 08-49
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0162, A MAJOR
MODIFICATION TO MODIFY ALL EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS OF AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT, FIVE 'N DINER (APPROVED DEVELOPMENT PLAN PA99-0476)
TO BE RECONSTRUCTED AS A BANK, ARROWHEAD CREDIT UNION,
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF YNEZ ROAD
APPROXIMATELY 500 FEE SOUTH OF WINCHESTER ROAD AT 26460 YNEZ
ROAD (APN 910-320-037)
Case Planner Lowrey provided the Planning Commission a PowerPoint Presentation
highlighting the following main components:
• Project Description
• Site Plan
• Landscaping
• Architecture
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• Surrounding Structures
• Recommendation
At this time, the public hearing was opened and due to no speakers it was closed.
MOTION: Commissioner Carey moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Harter seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
5 Planning Application No. PA08-0153, a Maior Modification to construct a 6,532 square foot
two-story expansion of an existing Fellowship Hall/Worship Center for Grace Presbyterian
Church generally located at the southwest corner of Nicolas and Calle Medusa at 31143
Nicolas Road
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0153, A MAJOR
MODIFICATION APPLICATION TO MODIFY AN EXISTING FELLOWSHIP
HALL/WORSHIP CENTER ORIGINALLY ENTITLED TO CONSTRUCT A ONE-
STORY 2,600 SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION TO BE A TWO-STORY 6,532
SQUARE FOOT EXPANSION (A TOTAL INCREASE OF 3,932 SQUARE FEET),
GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF NICOLAS ROAD
AND CALLE MEDUSA AT 31143 NICOLAS ROAD (APN 957-140-010)
By way of PowerPoint Presentation, Case Planner Lowrey provided the following staff report,
highlighting on the main components of staff's report:
• Project Description
• Location
• Site Plan
• Background
• Architecture
• South Elevation
• West Elevation
• Environmental Determination
• Recommendation
At this time, the public hearing was opened.
A. Mr. Russel Rumansoff, representing Grace Presbyterian Church, advised that the
applicant would be in full agreement of all Conditions of Approval and would look forward to
moving the project forward.
At this time, the public hearing was closed.
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MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staff recommendation. Commissioner
Guerriero seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
A. Referencing the property on Nichols and Joseph, Commissioner Guerriero stated that
the site would be in desperate need of maintenance.
B. With respect to infill projects, Chairman Telesio requested that staff press upon
applicant's the importance of compatibility with their project and surrounding buildings.
Understanding Chairman Telesio's request, Director of Planning Ubnoske stated she will take
this forward to staff.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No report given at this time by Director of Planning Ubnoske.
Deputy Director of Public Works York briefly reported the following:
• That it would be the opinion of the Traffic Engineer that center-line striping on wide
residential streets adjacent to schools would not necessarily prevent the issues that
currently exists; that if it were the desire of the Planning Commission, staff could monitor
a location of concern and take the issue to the Public Traffic Safety Commission for
consideration
• That the unimproved sidewalk area west of Ynez Road (Rancho Highlands) will be
graded and the area will be raised to install a temporary sidewalk
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:28 p.m., Chairman Telesio formally adjourned to November 19, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., in the
City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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John lesio Debbie Ubnoske
Chairman Director of Planning
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