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HomeMy WebLinkAbout090392 CC Minutes MINUTES OF A JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD SEPTEMBER 3, 1992 A joint meeting of the City of Temecula City Council and Planning Commission was held Thursday, September 3, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Patricia H. Birdsall. Mayor Pro Tem Lindemans led the flag salute. PRESENT: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lindemans, Moore, Birdsall ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mu~oz, Parks PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Ford, Hoagland ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey Also present were City Manager David Dixon, Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Senior Planner John Meyer, City Clerk June Greek and Minute Clerk Gall Zigler. PR!=S!=NTATIONS/PROC! AMATIONS None PUBLIC COMM;NTS None 1. Summary of Technical Subcommittee Meetings and Town Hall Meeting Gary Thornhill advised that the purpose of this meeting was to inform the Councilmembers and Commissioners of the outcome of the Technical Subcommittee meetings and the Town Hall meeting. He added that as a result of the Town Hall meeting, staff feels there are a number of issues which are still unresolved. John Meyer provided a summary of the meetings as follows: The Land Use Subcommittee had discussions on how the village centers would operate, what a strip commercial center really was, providing for mixed uses in industrial areas (particularly on the west side), and renaming the planning area north of Winchester to the environmental planning area. The Circulation Subcommittee comments were primarily to clarify some of the certain policies and exhibits in the circulation element and addition of a glossary. JCCPCMIN9/3/92 -1- 9/14/92 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION MINUT!=S S!=PT!=MBI:R 3. 1999 The Growth Management Technical Subcommittee provided comments regarding the staffing levels for both police and fire and made corrections after verification with the departments. The Community Design Subcommittee supported the policies in the element but recommended additional policies be included to encourage development of cultural facilities and to encourage the design review process be accomplished without creating a separate review board. The Economic Development Subcommittee encouraged the development of cultural facilities, increased emphasis in terms of business retention, and expanded discussion of redevelopment programs. Councilmember Parks arrived at 6:05 P.M. Senior Planner Meyer summarized that the Town Hall meetings reflected a series of concerns regarding the draft park and recreation exhibit in terms of the proposed trails over private property and land use designations in the chaparral area (Pauba and Margarita), the level of service at some of the intersections, and timing of improvements related to the assessment districts. Councilmember Mu~oz arrived at 6:10 P.M. Councilmember Mu~oz expressed concern that the goal of service level "D" is not attainable with the planned development and he stated the public should be made aware that the circulation problems will not get better. Gary Thornhill clarified that the intersections of Rancho California Road and Ynez, and Winchester Road and Ynez will be severely impacted by influences outside of the City and will operate at service level "D" during peak hours. 2. Review of Village Center Concept Jim Ragsdell stated that the concept will look at various land uses and address the following concerns: High density housing and where it should occur, illustrating conceptual plans for areas of high density housing Diversity of types of uses Commissioner Chiniaeff questioned land use element policy 5.8, regarding the development plan which suggests linking each of the village centers with light rail systems and asked if that is separate light rail systems or corridors. Gary Thornhill suggested adding the phrase "where feasible". JCCPCMIN9/3/92 -2- 9/14/92 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/P! ANNING COMMISSION MINUTES S!=PT!=MBIFR 3, 1999 Councilmember Parks stated that he feels a shuttle bus system would be more appropriate for linking the village centers with the light rail linking the major cities. Jane Vernon, 30268 Mersey Court, Temecula, expressed a concern that the village center concept, originally proposed through a visual presentation, is different from what is being proposed for Temecula. She added that the pictures that were shown in the visual presentation were from a high income area. Jim Ragsdell added that the intent of showing the photographs of the village centers was to provide examples of how the village center concept would work. John Moramarco, P.O. Box 906, Temecula, stated that he had previously sent a letter to the City regarding a 5 acre parcel he owns, asking what is proposed for that area. Jim Ragsdell advised that the draft designation was low density residential. John Meyer advised that staff has received several letters of complaint about land use decisions. John stated that staff would be sending a notice of public hearing to each individual who has written to the City in this request. Commissioner Blair arrived at 7:10 P.M. City Manager David Dixon added that the Council and Commission will have a list of the requests to study prior to the meeting. Larry Markham, Markham & Associates, 41750 Winchester Road, Temecula, asked if all the requests such as Mr. Moramarco's have been addressed or have they been set aside for review at a later date. John Meyer advised that they have been set aside for review at a later date. Phil Oberhansley, 40925 County Center Drive, Temecula, clarified the purpose of the public hearing was to review requests by property owners to change the land use designation or requests that a property designation not be changed. Dennis Fitz, 39910 Jeffrey Height Road, Temecula, advised that he lives in the Hidden Hills area and would like to see this area develop along the same lines as Meadowview. John Meyer advised that staff is just starting to look at standardization of the zoning ordinance. David James, 27447 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula, advised that he has a client who owns two parcels in Assessment District 159. Commercial designations are assessed substantially higher than residential zoning and his clients properties are designated Office Park and Multi-Family. JCCPCMIN9/3/92 -3- 9/14/92 JOINT CITY COUNCIL/P! ANNIN~ COMMISSION MINUT!=S S;PTFMBPR 3. 1999 Gary Thornhill advised that staff has discussed the situation with the City Attorney and continues to work with the property owner. Mayor Birdsall declared a recess at 7:35 P.M. 3. Discussion of Draft General Plan The meeting was reconvened at 7:50 P.M. Gary Thornhill suggested that another meeting be scheduled to discuss the draft general plan to allow the Council and the Commission time to review the information received from the technical subcommittees and town hall meetings. Councilmember Parks asked staff to send letters to any individuals who have sent letters requesting a change in their property zoning, and advise them of the general plan process. Ul~coming Hearing Process and Schedule * A joint meeting was scheduled for September 30, 1992, 6:00 P.M. A General Plan Public Hearing is scheduled for the October 19, 1992 Planning Commission meeting. The October 13, 1992 City Council meeting was rescheduled to October 6, 1992. Mayor Pro Tern Lindemans requested that a copy of the draft general plan be mailed to the candidates for review. ADJOURNM;NT It was moved by Councilmember Parks, seconded by Councilmember Moore to adjourn at 8:05 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried with Planning Commission Chairman Fahey absent. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula City Council will be held Tuesday September 8, 1992, 7:00 P.M., Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held Monday September 14, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 299//5_~1ira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. ~//(~ ~ ATTEST: Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor JCCPCMIN9/3/92 -4- 9/14/92