HomeMy WebLinkAbout071591 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
HELD JULY 15, 1991
A regular meeting of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order at Vail Elementary
School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California at 6:06 PM, Chairman Dennis Chiniaeff
presiding.
PRESENT: 5
COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS:
Blair, Chiniaeff, Fahey,
Ford, Hoagland
None
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh,
Deputy City Engineer Doug Stewart and City Clerk June Greek.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Basil Tallent, 30680 Santiago Road addressed the commission regarding the need to resolve
a lot line adjustment for his property.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Approval of Agenda
Planning Director Gary Thornhill advised that due to inability of the Parks and
Recreation staff to attend this meeting, he would recommend continuing item number
4, a discussion of the Quimby Act to the meeting of August 19, 1991. He also
recommended continuing item number 9 to the meeting of August 5, 1991.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve the
agenda as amended by the Planning Director. The motion was unanimously carried.
Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Ford to table
consideration of the minutes because the commission did not have sufficient time to
properly review them. He asked that they be placed on the next agenda for approval.
The motion was unanimously carried.
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3 Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to nominate
Commissioner John Hoagland for the office of Chairperson.
Commissioner Ford placed the name of Commissioner Chiniaeff in nomination.
Commissioner Chiniaeff declined the nomination.
The motion was unanimously carried.
Chairman Hoagland entertained nominations for the office of Vice Chairperson. It was
moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Blair to nominate
Commissioner Linda Fahey to the office of Vice Chairperson. The motion was
unanimously carried.
Quimby Act
Continued to the meeting of August 19, 1991.
ChanQe of Zone No. 17 and First Extension of Time VestinQ Tentative Tract MaD No.
23125
The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino.
Commissioner Chiniaeff questioned the maximum height of the slopes proposed and
asked who would have maintenance responsibility for these slopes. Staff advised that
the slopes range from 30 to 60 feet and that ultimate maintenance responsibility has
not been determined.
Commissioner Ford expressed concern with the lack of information regarding the parks
dedications proposed.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:22 PM.
Dave James, representing Ranpac Engineering, 24727 Enterprise Circle West,
representing the applicant stated that the applicant agrees with the conditions of
approval and advised that the map is conditioned to allow for the Quimby fees to be
negotiated at the time the design development guidelines are addressed prior to
recordation of the final map.
Commissioner Chiniaeff again outlined his concerns regarding the maintenance of the
slopes which are shown to be on private residential parcels. Planning Director Thornhill
suggested that a homeowners association be required for this purpose.
Mike Gray, Riverside County Fire Department, stated that the County's slope
maintenance program is very difficult to administer where individual private parcels are
involved. He advised that in some instances the problems have been unsolvable.
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In response to a question from Commissioner Fahey, Assistant City Attorney John
Cavanaugh advised that if a homeowners association is in place and is given the
responsibility to properly maintain the slopes, the association should require that an
easement be granted which allows them access to the private property.
It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Blair to continue
the public hearing on this matter to the meeting of August 19, 1991, with direction
given to staff to 1) work with the developer on the design with the goal of reducing
the severe slopes, 2) to condition the project to require a homeowners association, and
3) to work with the Community Services Department on the matter of slopes
dedications and the acceptability of the proposed park site. The motion was
unanimously carried.
ADoeel No. 15
Steve Jiannino presented the staff report outlining the proposed sign location above
the roof of the adjoining suite.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:45 PM.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to close the
Public Hearing at 6:45 PM and to adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-68
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DENYING APPEAL NO. 15, ADMINISTRATIVE PLOT PLAN NO. 91 ,
TO INSTALL AN APPROXIMATELY 111 SQUARE FOOT SIGN ABOVE AN
EXISTING ROOF LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON
AVENUE AND OVERLAND DRIVE AND KNOWN AS 27425 JEFFERSON
AVENUE.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
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ChanQe of Zone 16
The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:51 PM.
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Edward J. Nagee, representing the applicant spoke in favor of the approval and advised
that the proposed use is a family style restaurant.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to close the
public hearing at 6:53 PM and to:
7.1 Adopt a negative declaration for Change of Zone No. 1 6; and
7.2 Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE NO. 16
CHANGING THE ZONE FROM R-R TO C-P-S ON PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 27628 JEFFERSON AVENUE AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NO. 910-130-026
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
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Plot Plan No. 225
The staff report was presented by Steve Jiannino. He responded to a question from
Commissioner Blair stating the use proposed is warehousing of both furniture and
carpet.
Commissioner Chiniaeff express concern with the parking ratios allowed, particularly
if the use should change in the future.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:03 PM.
Carl Los, 840 Columbia Avenue, Brae, the architect representing the owner, explained
that the use will be for a developer's showroom.
Commissioner Blair questioned if the existing parking ordinance could be amended.
Planning Director Thornhill advised that it is likely the existing ordinance will be
scrapped when the general plan is developed.
It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to close the
Public Hearing at 7:04 PM and;
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8.1
8.2
Adopt a negative declaration;
Adopt a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. 91-70
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. 225 TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF
A TWO STORY WAREHOUSE WITH SALES/DISPLAY AREA LOCATED ON THE
WESTERLY SIDE OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH APPROXIMATELY 380 FEET
WEST OF THE SOUTHERLY INTERSECTION OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH
AND WINCHESTER ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL 909-281-
004.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford, Chiniaeff, Hoagland
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Parcel MaD No. 25059 Minor Chanae No. 1
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:08 PM. There were no speakers
in favor or in opposition.
It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to continue
the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 5, 1991.
The motion was unanimously carried.
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Directional Sign Ordinance
The staff report was introduced by Steve Jiannino.
Planning Director Gary Thornhill advised the Commission that the staff recommends
this program to help alleviate the proliferation of paper directional signs which are
placed on all of the major city streets.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 7:14 PM
Mike Wilson, owner of Temeka Signs, spoke favor of the City's adopting this type of
program.
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Frank Gootrad, 28765 single Oak Drive, president of Temecula Homebuilders
Association, spoke in favor of the program and outline several concerns the
homebuilders association has regarding the interpretation of the "immediate vicinity of
street intersection" and the suggested penalties for violations of the ordinance.
Commissioner Chiniaeff suggested that the maximum allowed signs be established for
each subdivision rather than limiting them to only two signs. He also stated he would
like to see some public directories included such as to libraries, City Hall, etc.
Commissioner Ford agreed that the number of locations should be dictated by the need
to direct traffic to the projects. He also stated the definition of intersection should be
clarified.
It was moved by Commissioner Chiniaeff, seconded by Commissioner Ford to refer this
to staff to address the concerns addressed by the Commission and to continue the
Public Hearing to the meeting of August 19, 1991. The motion was unanimously
carried.
11 Temporary Outdoor Activities Ordinance
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Ford to continue
the Public Hearing to the meeting of August 5, 1991. The motion was unanimously
carried.
PLANNING DIRECTORS REPORT
Planning Director Gary Thornhill reported that a joint meeting of the City Council and
Planning Commission has been scheduled for Monday, July 22, 1991, at 7:00 PM to
be held in the Performing Arts Room at the Temecula Valley High School. The purpose
of this meeting will be to conduct a general plan workshop.
He also reported that it is staff's intention to begin working on an interim sign
ordinance and that the City is actively recruiting for permanent, full-time Planning staff.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Ford, seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff, to adjourn
the meeting at 7:44 PM, to a joint meeting to be held on Monday, July 22, 1991 at
7:00 PM at the Temecula Valley High School, 31555 Rancho Vista Road, Temecula,
CA 92390. The motion was unanimously carr,~~, ~, ~
hn Hoagl~nd, Chair~'n
ATTEST:
Gary~~ornhill, Secretary
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