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Home My WebLink About060396 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, June 3, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Co-Chairperson Slaven called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Webster, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Also present were Community Development Director Gary Thornhill; Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske; Senior Planner John Meyer; and Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell. PUBLIC COMMENTS Co-Chairperson Slaven called for public comments. There were no public comments offered. 1 Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda; The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Webster, Slaven, Soltysiak, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 2. Approval of Minutes from the March 4. 1996 Planning Commission Meeting. The motion was made by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to continue the minutes of June 3, 1996, to June 17, 1996 and amend the following: Page ,5 - State the motion in regard to the Shell Station; It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the Shell Station. Page 7 - Research the motion in regard to Planning Application No. 96-0019 and restate the vote: The motion carried as follows: MINUTES.06/03/96 1 PLANNING COMMISSION AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: JUNE 3. 1996 Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster, Soltyisak None None Page 9 - Research the motion in regard to Planning Application No. 96-0024 (Revised Permit-Master Conditional Use Permit: PA94-0061), Item 2, Issue //1 -Amend the vote as follows: The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster, Soltyisak COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None Page 12 - Beginning times shall be published as well as the ending time on alcohol sales; which is 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 Midnight and change 12:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster, Soltyisak COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None Chairperson Linda Fahey arrived to the meeting at 6:09 and presided at this time. 2.1 Minutes of March 18. 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of March 18, 1996 with the following amendments: Page 4 - next to the last paragraph, last sentence - add: - will direct 100% of traffic to the Highway 79 South freeway exits. Page 6 - Delete one page 6. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster, Soltyisak COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: None MINUTES.06/03/96 2 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3. 1996 2.2 Minutes of April 15. 1996 It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of April 15, 1996 with the following amendment: Page 3 - paragraph 1 - add the start of sale time limits also, which is 6:00 a.m. and change 12:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight. Page 3 - paragraph 7 - Commissioner Miller asked that the following sentence be amended to state Commissioner Miller stated that since a finding for convenience was approved for the Union and Shell Stations. he doesn't see any logical basis for not making the same finding in the Texaco Station case. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Webster, Soltyisak NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 3. DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDATE None given. 4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and recommended approval of the final review, as it is consistent with the General Plan. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if a program had been developed to alleviate traffic problems at the south end of Old Town. Senior Planner Meyer responded that this is being planned under the assessment district and will be completed within 6 months. The City will participate in this cost. Commissioner Soltyisak asked how many lanes would be on the Pala bridge. John responded 4 lanes will be constructed. He also stated that a traffic signal will be installed at Pala Road. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak to accept staff recommendation and adopt a resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. PC NO. 96- ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TEMECULA DETERMINING THAT THE CITY OF TEMECULA'S FY 1996-01 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED CITY GENERAL PLAN. The motion was unanimously carried. MINUTES.06/03/96 3 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 1996 5. Planning Application No. PA94-0114 (Theater Elevations) Associate Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report. He explained that Phase II approval will not be requested at this time. Staff recommends approval of the revised site plans and elevations and to adopt Resolution No. PA94-0114. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern about removing trees as planned in Phase II. For the record she states that no trees are to be removed as part of this application. Commissioner Miller expressed concern that the existing Sycamore trees be preserved and language added to Condition of Approval #4(c) which would prohibit removal. Commissioner Webster asked how the deletion of Conditions #30 and #45 relate to this application. Associate Planner Fagen responded that changes could be made to Phase I by the applicant. Commissioner Fahey stated there is a major traffic conflict at the main driveway and drivers are making "U" turns at the light in order to go to AM/PM. She recommended staff review this. Principal Engineer Cresswell responded that he was not sure of any accident history at this signal but that it would be possible to limit the turns. Chairperson Fahey called for Public Comments at 6:45 PM. David Thomas, P.O. Box 3221, Rancho Santa Fe, thanked the Commission for their time and stated that he would be focusing on the entertainment side of the center since there had been a change in the tenant market, and he would answer any questions from the Commission. Chairperson Fahey asked the intent in regard to the trees. David Thomas responded he will abide by conditions and not remove or relocate the existing Sycamore trees. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern over the elevation. She feels the lines are sharp and recommended a softer overhang columns so they will blend in. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if the north elevation was adequate to screen the mechanical equipment on the roof. The response was yes. Commissioner Miller requested that the mechanical equipment on the building be screened so that tenants of the adjoining building do not see the mechanical equipment. The applicant responded that they were not sure of the size of the equipment at this time, but this would be addressed. Chairperson Fahey closed the Public Comments at 7:02 PM. MINUTES.06/03/96 4 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 1996 Commissioner Soltysiak asked about the right-of-way on Rancho California Road and if the variance issued to Black Angus would be set back. Principal Engineer Cresswell responded that 12' in the southwest corner had been planned for this purpose. Commissioner Slaven expressed concerns about the design of the columns. Chairperson Fahey called for a consensus on the change on the columns: Commissioner Webster is satisfied with the design as is Chairperson Fahey agrees with the design as is Commissioner Miller like the entire plan as is Commissioner Soltysiak agrees with the column plan as is Commissioner Slaven is in opposition to the plan design as is The consensus was to keep the column design as planned. Commissioner Webster expressed concern on the facade on the facing wall and recommended it be broken up. Commissioner Slaven requested that Condition //5 be deleted due to the vague design guidelines. She feels it is important to maintain guidelines. Commissioner Webster stated that other phases of the project will need guidelines and guidelines are not relevant to the theater. Commissioner Webster stated the applicant agreed to add additional treatment to the west elevation facing the freeway. Chairperson Fahey stated she supports Condition //5 as written. Commissioner Slaven recommended that the trees currently along the freeway frontage not be removed due to the screening ability. Commissioner Webster stated he could foresee that the trees may obstruct the marquee. The applicant responded that the trees had been trimmed along the freeway allowing visibility of the marque. He also stated that additional trees located in a berm behind the theater need to be removed in order to construct the building and felt this would not be of concern. Chairperson Fahey expressed support for language in the conditions regarding the trees. Commissioner Webster stated that staff was aware of the Commission's direction and agrees that frontage trees need to be trimmed and the trees in the berm need to be removed for construction purposes, It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commission Webster to approve the elevations and site plan for the theater and the retail stores, based upon the Analysis and MINUTES.06/03/96 5 PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3. 1996 Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the conditions of approval with the following amendments: Sycamore trees in the front parking lot will remain; trees along the Freeway frontage will remain; trees located in the berm can be removed; And approve withdrawal of Phase II Application; Delete the Design Guidelines requirement from Condition of Approval No.5; and deletion of other Phase II related Conditions of Approval for Planning Application No. PA95-0114. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING MANGER'S REPORT Miller, Webster, Slaven, Fahey, Soltysiak None None Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske reported that the proposed Sign Ordinance is being developed. A final draft will be available by August. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION None given. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM. This was carried unanimously. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 1996 6:00 P.M. at Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. SECRETARY MINUTES.06/03/96 6