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Home My WebLink About121696 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 16, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, December 16, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the City of Temecula Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Co-Chairman Slaven presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Slaven, Webster ABSENT: Fahey, Soltysiak Also present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill, Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Rubin D. Weiner, Principal Engineer Ron Parks, Senior Planner Dave Hogan, and Assistant Planner Craig Ruiz. PUBIIC CO1V/MENTS Co-Chairman Slaven called for public comments on non-agenda items. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. There were no requests to speak. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Soltysiak Approval of Minutes November 18, 1996 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of November 16, 1996, with the following amendments: Page 3, 8th paragraph - change heavily to heavy. Page 3, 8th paragraph - amend "...existing businesses." to "... existing businesses such as day cares, churches and preschools." Page 6, 2nd paragraph - change 5-gallon shrubs to 5-gallon trees. R:\PLANCOI,~4\MINUTES\1996\12-16-96.PC 1/10/97 klb 1 PT.~NNTNG CONMISSTON D~C~M~R 16, 1996 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Soltysiak 3. Director's Heari~lg Case Update Commissioner Miller asked if the address for LA Cellular was 27740 Jefferson Avenue or 27720 Jefferson Avenue. Senior Planner Hogan stated the business is located at the southeast comer of the southerly most building. Community Services Director Thomhill stated staff will determine the correct address. Commissioner Miller asked for a further description of the 15-foot exterior fiberglass screening approved for LA Cellular. Mr. Hogan replied the fiberglass is very thick and the effect will be a raised portion of the existing screen. Planning Application 96-0333 (Development Agreemen0 Forest City Development, Inc, and I.GA- 7, Inc. Community Development Director Thomhill presented the staff report. Commissioner Miller expressed concern with the Development Agreement (Agreemen0 stating the minimum sign size (500 square feet) rather than the maximum size. Mr. Thomhill replied the developer was concerned the height of the Overland Overcrossing will create a significant visibility problem. In response to a question concerning the size of the Auto Mall sign, Mr. Thomhill replied it is 500 square feet. Mr. Thomhill stated if the submitted sign is over 500 square feet in size, the issue will come back to the Planning Commission for their input. Commissioner Webster asked about the City being named as lead agency in securing the sign permits (Development Agreement, Page 8, 6th paragraph). City Attorney Weiner stated the City will assist the applicant to obtain the required permits from Caltrans; the City will not be the applicant for the sign. Commissioner Webster questioned if the existing grade of Margarita Road will change significantly. Principal Engineer Parks stated the grade will not change, but may be modified slightly between Overland Drive and Solana Way as some of the grades are a little steep. Mr. Thomhill mentioned the grading for Campos Verdes, which will require 1 'A to 2 million cubic yards of dirt, will not effect existing road elevation. Commissioner Webster asked about the sharp vertical curve near Solano Way. Mr. Parks replied the developer will be asked to modify the grade into Solano Way to a maximum of five (5) percent instead of the current six (6) percent. Commissioner Webster stated page 9, paragraph 8 refers to subsequent development plans for individual users and asked if the Development Code discusses when the Planning Department or the Planning R: \ PLANCOMM\MINUTES\ 1996\ 12-16- 96. PC 1/10/97 klb 2 PT.~NI~TNG COI~ITBBTOIq D~C~..N~B~.R I 6, 1996 Commission approves the plans. Mr. Thomhill replied the Development Code is fairly Open on the issue. He stated the Development Plans will illustrate hypothetical pads, layout and typical design schematics which will give the Commission an overall view of the project. He is hopeful the Commission will then give the Director the flexibility to make minor changes. Commissioner Miller asked if the revised Agreement being reviewed tonight reflected the concerns and questions he submitted. Mr. Thornhill said he was certain Commissioner Miller's concerns/questions were addressed. Co-Chairman Slaven asked if the sign's location will be at the Overland Bridge. Mr. Thornhill replied no; Overland Bridge is the developer's fall-back location. He stated the developer was negotiating with property owners adjacent to the eastern side of the freeway. Co-Chairman Slaven questioned if the approved 1994 Environmental Impact Report considered traffic missing the Winchester Road Off-Ramp, continuing to the Rancho California Off-Ramp, and driving back. Mr. Thornhill replied he did not think the EIR dealt with that scenario. Co-Chairman Slaven stated she thought two signs should be considered -- one for southbound traffic located north of the Winchester Road Off-Ramp and one south of Winchester Road for northbound traffic -- to minimize traffic exiting at Rancho California. Co-Chairman Slaven asked if there would be room to expand Margarita Road after the proposed widening is completed. Mr. Thornhill responded the proposed 88-foot width is considered adequate for future traffic needs. Co-Chairman Slaven questioned the functioning level of the intersections after completion. Mr. Parks stated Winchester Road/Margarita Road intersection is a D level with westerly intersections at declining levels. Commissioner Webster asked if the Agreement applied to all three separate parcels. Mr. Thornhill replied the Agreement applied to all the properties. Commissioner Webster questioned which of the proposed infrastructure improvements were in the City of Temecula Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Years 1997-2001). Mr. Parks responded the undergrounding of power lines, storm drainage facilities, and some of the signals are not in the Program; the major road improvements are included. Co-Chairman Slaven asked if commitment by the four (4) department store anchors will satisfy the requirement for the Community Facilities District (CDF) 88-12 bonds for the Overland Bridge construction to be sold. Mr. Thomhill stated the bonds cannot be sold until 70 to 80 percent of the mall space is leased; the mall will have to be functioning before the bonds can be sold. Co-Chairman $1aven asked for an explanation of tax reimbursements discussed in the Agreement. Mr. Thomhill responded this project is a part of CDF 88-12 which has a tax rebate component where a certain R:\PLANC~\MINUTES\1996\12-16-96.PC 1/10/97 klb 3 PT.Ah'NTNG COI,~TBBTON DI~.C~.~R~..R 1 6, ~ 9 9 6 percentage of the generated sales tax has to be rebated to pay the debt service. He stated he was not prepared to respond to CDF-financing issues in detail. Mr. Weiner summarized the following changes to the Agreement: Page 23, tax reimbursement language changed; Page 24, Section 15.B, inserted language requires City to use its best efforts to review applications within 30 days of notice; Page 26, Section 15.C.3, relates to the type of damages the City can get if the developer/owner defaults; (general concept is the City does not have the right to get monetary damages from a breach of the Agreement and cannot sue the developer to make them finish the center); if the developer losses his option to buy the property, the owner can take over or terminate; and new Section D provides either owner or developer can terminate the agreement, unless the other party wants to continue. Co-Chairman Slaven opened the public hearing. Colm Mackin, Forest City Development, stated their Development Plan will be submitted in January 1997. Victor Gargas, Director of Governmental Relations, Forest City Development, gave a brief company history and showed slides of a couple of Forest City-developed properties in California. David Rhoads, Excel Architects, Irvine, stated he was creating an integrated retail and entertainment- driven facility with an indoor/outdoor design. Co-Chairman Slaven closed the public comment section. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adopt Resolution No. 96-Next recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA96-0333 to the City Council, based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and to close the public hearing. Mr. Weiner stated Page 3, Section 2.e. of the Resolution, should read "...required for the project unless..." instead of "...required for the Amendment unless...". The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS Fahey, Soltysiak 5. Planning Application No. PA96-0291 (Development Plan) - The Gorham Corrtpany, Inc. Commissioner Miller discussed a possible conflict of interest regarding a previous business arrangement with the architect for this project with Attorney Weiner, who determined Commissioner Miller did not have a conflict and could participate in the matter. R:\PLANCOI~q\MINUTES\1996\12-16-96.PC 1/10/97 klb 4 PT.aNNTNG COIW~TBBTON D~.C~.MB~.R ~ 6, .~ 996 Senior Planner Dave Hogan presented the staff report. Commissioner Webster stated he did not find a copy of University of California Riverside's Eastern Infomarion Center Department of Anthropology's transmittal as indicated in Condition of Approval No. 52. Principal Engineer Parks stated Condition 52 should be deleted as there was not any major grading being done on this site. Commissioner Webster asked what was being built to the west of this project. Commissioner Miller stated the building was being constructed by Cole Planing and was a corporate office with yard space and a pad for future development. Co-Chairman Slaven opened the public hearing. Phil Esbensen, architect for the project, stated the one-story project was designed on two lots and will be The Gorham Company corporate headquarters utilizing about 4700 square feet with 5000 square feet available for leasing at a future date. Co-Chairman closed the public comment section. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA96-0291; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA96-0291; to adopt Resolution No. 96-Next as amended recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA964)291 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval as amended; and to close the public hearing. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS Fahey, Soltysiak City-Wide Design Guidelines Assistant Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report. Commissioner Miller asked if the Commission was being asked to approve the Guidelines without photos. Mr. Ruiz explained the photography company's new owners were unable to have the photos ready for tonight's meeting, but the photos will be included in the copy submitted to the City Council for their review. Attorney Weiner suggested amending the Resolution to state the pictures are not the substance being approved by the Planning Commission. R:\PLANCO~q\MINUTES\1996\12-16-96.PC 1/10/97 klb 5 PT.aNNTNG CONMTBBTON DI~.CR!~RI~.R '16, '1996 Mr. Ruiz stated a date for City Council consideration has not been scheduled as two workshops with the Development Community are planned after the Commission approves the Guidelines. Co-Chairman Slaven dosed the public comment section. Attorney Weiner amended Section 2 of the Resolution to read: "The Commission hereby recommends the City Council approve the Community Design Guidelines substantially in the format attached hereto as Exhibit A and to adopt a resolution requiring City staff to use these Guidelines." It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adopt a Resolution recommending the City Council adopt the Design Guidelines as amended; and to dose the public hearing. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS Fahey, Soltysiak PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske stated she had nothing to report. Community Development Director Thornhill thanked Craig Ruiz for his work; wished him well in his new endeavor; and stated he is welcome back any time. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Webster asked about comments for the revised elevations for the Tower Plaza Theater due December 17. Ms. Ubnoske stated he could see her after the meeting or call the Planning Department on December 17. Commissioner Miller commented the Environmental Checklist for the Gorham project had items checked from Potentially Significant to No Impact and the Checklist for the mall, only the No Impact column was checked. Mr. Thornhill explained all environmental impacts were discussed in the EIR adopted in 1994 and this project is subject to the Mitigation Plan approved at that time. Mr. Hogan stated staff reviewed the scope of the proposed Development Agreement and determined the previous analysis was not effected. Commissioner Miller requested copies of the previously approved EIR documentation and Mr. Hogan replied the Commissioners will be sent copies as soon as possible. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously carried. R: \PLANCOI~4\MINUTES\1996\12-16-96. PC 1/10/97 klb 6 PT.]~'~TT~G CO~ITBBTO~ D~C~MR~R .16, .1996 The next meeting will be held January 6, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ? · Marc a Slav~ Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R: \ PLANCOMM\MINUTES\ 1996\ 12-16-96. PC 1/10/97 klb 7