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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070290 PC Minutes HINUTES OF A REGUL~ MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECUL~ HELD JULY 2, 1990 A regular meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was called to order at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California at 6:10 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Dennis Chiniaeff. PRESENT: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford Hoagland, Chiniaeff ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Gary Thornhill, Principal Planner John Middleton, Senior Project Manager and Gail Zigler, Minute Clerk. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Minutes 1.1 Commissioner Chiniaeff entertained a motion to approve the minutes of June 18, 1990 as amended. It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland seconded by Commissioner Ford and unanimously carried. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 2. Tentative Tract No. 23209 2.1 Commissioner Chiniaeff stated that the applicant has requested this item be continued to allow for a public hearing. Commissioner Blair to have the item continued to the first regular meeting to be held in August, seconded by Commissioner Hoagland and unanimously carried. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. Plot Plan #2 Sam Reed, Senior Planner, presented staff's report on the revised permit for Plot Plan 11222 (Palm Plaza). He stated that the Plan was approved by the County of Riverside for Bedford Properties in November, 1989. The applicant is experiencing the need to reconfigure some of the buildings to Minutes070290 - 1- 08/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1990 add approximately 16,000 square feet (a 4% increase) which results in the use of an area originally designated for parking. Mr. Reed noted that the changes involved Building 1, which had been an area designated for parking and which was now a proposed furniture store which would use shared parking with the theater. He also stated that in buildings 2 through 9, there had originally been plans for two drive-through fast food chains; however, these were now planned for two drive- through Savings and Loans. Mr. Reed pointed out that there would be no change in the number and location of driveways and that there were only slight changes to the elevations of the plan, which would prove to be beneficial to the project. Mr. Reed also stated that the developer would be putting in the Apricot Road overpass as a mitigation measure. Staff recommended approval of the revisions as submitted. Greg Erickson, Project Manager for Palm Plaza, representing Bedford Properties, 28765 Single Oak Drive, Suite 200, Temecula, addressed the Commission on the history of the project and the need for the revisions as submitted. Mr. Erickson stated that the project began approximately 2 1/2 years ago when they began looking for prospective tenants. He stated that the developer was aware that traffic would be their important concern and petitioned the County to go to 134 right-of-way on Ynez Road, which is consistent with what was later approved in the Mello-Roos district, instead of the standard 100. Mr. Erickson said that although Apricot Road does not exist at this time, the developer recognized the need for another freeway overcrossing and allowed for the necessary land use, as well as voluntarily setting back the supermarket to accommodate freeway loop ramps which will be put in as part of the Mello-Roos. Mr. Erickson stated that the theater and furniture store would utilize shared parking; however the theaters' peak hours would be during a time which the furniture store would be closed. He stated that with the revisions they still had a 5.7% per 1,000 parking percentage which was satisfactory. Mr. Erickson also advised the Commission that, although the environmental report staff prepared showed the site was in a flood control district, the Flood Control District Board has declared that it is not in a flood plain however, the maps do not reflect that information as of yet. Commissioner Ford asked Mr. Erickson if Apricot Road was a dedicated easement. Mr. Erickson said that, although it was not at this time, Bedford was prepared to offer it for Minutes070290 -2- 08/03/90 Planninq Commission Minutes July 2, 1990 dedication at any time. He also advised that Apricot Road would be one of the first projects built under the Mello-Roos and that the city would purchase the land at fair market value. Commissioner Ford asked if the furniture store would have any restrictions on hours of operation and, if not, he would like to see that condition. The Commission as a whole expressed concern regarding the traffic mitigation measures, the completion of all road improvements prior to occupancy, and the overall impact the project would have on the traffic problems. Commissioner Hoagland suggested staff include a copy of traffic studies in the package so that the Commission could review it along with the other pertinent information. Commissioner Hoagland stated that he felt the increase in the square footage will impact the center, which is already having a negative effect on traffic. Mr. Erickson stated that he was very surprised at all the attention the traffic situation was getting. He commented that Bedford has made strong efforts to eliviate potential traffic problems by installing traffic signals and widening Ynez Road. He stated that they have met all of the county requirements for the level of service to be provided. He also commented that if a project increase is less than 5% there is no traffic impact. Commissioner Chiniaeff questioned Mr. Erickson whether Bedford would be willing to tie the building expansion to the construction of Apricot Road. Mr. Erickson said that he feels that the building has no relationship to improvements of Apricot Road. Commissioner Hoagland made a motion recommendation for a building expansion. lack of a second. to reject Staff's Motion failed due to It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve the modification of the Plot Plan subject to a condition that the Apricot overcrossing land be dedicated to the City at no cost and that improvements to Ynez Road be completed. Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh stated that he was not sure if the staff report addressed whether or not the proposed Minutes070290 -3- 08103/90 Planning Commission Minutes July 2. 1990 addition of square footage created a problem of additional traffic, however he suggested that the Commission might direct staff to look into whether or not the addition of square footage to the Project would have a negative impact on traffic, as it relates to this condition, and bring these findings back to the Commission for review, and at that time the Commission could make a decision as to whether or not to approve the addition of square footage. After discussion the motion and second were withdrawn. Commissioner Ford moved to refer the item back to Staff to review the traffic impact and provide a full report at the next scheduled meeting. Commissioner Hoagland seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 4. Appeal #4, Tract 24232 4.1 Principal Planner Gary Thornhill reported that owner and developer, Dix Development, wishes to appeal Condition No. 27, Items 1 and 3, of the Conditions of Approval, on Tentative Tract 24232. Condition No. 27 relates to the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Habitat Conservation Plan. Mr. Thornhill stated that since the original approval of this tract, the project has been redesigned to avoid the area in question and the developer is no longer proposing to disturb this area. Commissioner Ford clarified with staff that they, as well as the City Attorney, believed that there would be no disturbance or taking of this animal and that they had received written approval by The Fish and Wildlife Service. Mr. Thornhill confirmed this and referred to the letter in the report from Dr. O'Farrell. He stated that the developer had re-routed a road to prevent disturbing the area in question. Gary Dix, Dix Development, 22865 Lake Forest Drive, E1 Toro, addressed the Commission on the history of the project. He stated that at the beginning of the development, the county would not allow them to pull a Minutes070290 -4- 08/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1990 grading permit until they performed a study on the area to see if the SKR existed there. Dix Development hired an unlicensed biologist to determine if there were any of the endangered species located on the site. The biologist found some holes, so the developer pursued the matter further with the Fish and Wildlife Service and Dr. O'Farrell. It was Dr. O'Farrell's conclusion that there was no existence of the SKR and there never had been on this particular site. Commissioner Hoagland moved to follow staff's recommendation and waive Condition of Approval No. 27, Items 1 and 3, of Tentative Tract 24232. Commissioner Blair seconded the motion which carried by the following vote. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford, Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT 5. Old Town Historic Preservation Ordinance Ross Geller, requested the Commission to entertain public comment to hear a matter that had just been brought to his attention regarding the Old Town Historic District. Mr. Cavanaugh stated that the Commission could not discuss an item that was not on the agenda; however, they could hear the public comment. Greg Davis, 31075 Camino Del Este, Temecula said he came to the Commission for direction regarding the installation of curbs and gutters on a project in Old Town Temecula. Mr. Davis stated that he has county approval to install concrete curbs and gutters on the project; however, that Historical Review Committee has established asphalt curbs and gutters for use in the Old Town area. Mr. Cavanaugh directed staff to work with the individual to see that the item was properly addressed on the next agenda. Mr. Davis stated that the issue was holding up the opening of his store. Minutes070290 -5- 08/03/90 Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 1990 Commissioner Hoagland made a motion to have staff recommend to City Council that the Commission be appointed as the Historical Review Committee for Old Town Temecula, which he later withdrew. Mr. Cavanaugh suggested that the Commission direct staff to resolve the issue with the individual. Commissioner Ford moved that staff work this issue out on an administrative level. Commissioner Blair seconded the motion which carried by the following vote. AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Ford Hoagland, Chiniaeff NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey COMMISSIONERS REPORT Commissioner Chiniaeff addressed staff regarding preparation of the agenda packages. He stated that he would like to see the packages include only those items clearly legible and of importance to the issue and to ensure that all staff reports are factual and up-to-date. He also stated that he would like to see staff utilize the overhead projector, whenever possible. could be informed by the Staff. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Next scheduled meeting to be held Monday, July 16, 1990, 6:00 P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula D~is Chinlaeff, Chairmar%~ Secretary Minul~s070290 -6- 08/03/90