HomeMy WebLinkAbout052096 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 20, 1996
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, May 20, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room,
42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Fahey presiding.
PRESENT: Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster, Fahey
ABSENT: None
Also present were Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Rubin D.
Weiner, Senior Planner John Meyer, and Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items at 6:05 P.M. There were
no requests to speak.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve
the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Webster
Soltysiak
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
2. PA96-0008 (Development Plan)
Senior Planner John Meyer reported to the Commission that additional time is
needed to solve concerns that have surfaced. He recommends this item be
continued to June 17, 1996.
Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 6:05 PM.
Russell Rumansoff, representing the applicant, spoke in agreement to the
continuation to June 17, in order to work with staff on resolving concerns.
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Fred Grimes, 27311 Jefferson Avenue #103, spoke in opposition to the
project due to the inconsistency with surrounding development as it specifies
in the General Plan.
Chairman Fahey closed the Public Comments at 6:07 PM.
It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to continue
item PA 96-0008 (Development Plan) for Hydro-Scape Products, Inc to the Commission
meeting on June 17, 1996.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Webster
Soltysiak
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
3. Planning Application No. PA95-0140 Rancho Baptist Church
Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. He reported that this
project had been continued due to Commission concerns. The Baptist Church
is requesting that the temporary modular buildings become permanent and
allow additional classroom buildings to be constructed. The applicant has
resolved the elevation issue by planning a one story building; the restroom
facilities added; landscaping planted around the modular units to provide
screening from residences, and also eves and skirting will be added thereby
improving the appearance of the modular buildings.
Chairman Fahey called for Public Comments at 6:25 PM.
C.E. Langton, 44250 Cabo Street, spoke in support for the modular buildings
to become permanent.
Chairman Fahey expressed confusion on Conditions #4 - 7.
Chairman Fahey called for a recess at 6:20 PM.
The meeting was reconvened at 6:40 PM.
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John Meyer presented clarification on Conditions of Approval //4 through 7.
Staff is requesting direction to work with the applicant on these conditions
and bring the resolution back to the Commission at the June 3, 1996,
meeting.
Chairman Fahey asked if the site improvement amendments were sufficient.
Senior Planner John Meyer responded that they were sufficient.
Commissioner Webster requested clarification on Condition //3 pertaining to
the block wall, as he understood that the wall had been completed. Senior
Planner John Meyer responded that was correct and Condition //3 will be
deleted.
Commissioner Webster asked if the approval period for the modular buildings
was for one year only and if extensions were allowed. Senior Planner Meyer
responded that the applicant has the ability to make 3 additional requests for
extensions.
Bill Flood, applicant, addressed the circulation plan and the overlay of the
revised plan. He stated the Sunday School building had been reduced from
7200 square feet to 3500 square feet, the appearance of the modular
buildings will be screened with landscaping which will keep the noise level
down, the tile roof will match the other buildings and four restrooms will be
added to the Sunday School.
Commissioner Slaven asked the applicant if they would agree to include these
revisions in the Conditions of Approval. Bill Flood, applicant, responded that
he would agree to adding them as conditions.
C.E. Langton, 44250 Cabo Street, addressed the Commission and stated that
he had been opposed to the project, however, since the revisions in the plan
he now supports the church project.
Chairman Fahey closed the Public Comments at 7:07 PM.
Senior Planner John Meyer requested Commission direction on landscaping;
time limit on for the completed construction; and to approve a condition limit
of 90 days to remove the modular buildings after construction is completed
prior to occupancy.
Bill Flood responded that 5 years is ample time to construct the permanent
building.
Commissioner Miller expressed concern that the landscaping to screen the
modular buildings not be removed when the buildings are removed.
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Commissioner Webster questioned if a 50' set back was adequate for the
submitted landscape plan. Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske responded that
staff will work with the applicant to ensure the landscape plan is put in
correctly.
Commissioner Slaven expressed confusion on many issues and also because
of the unfinished business on this project. Assistant City Attorney Wiener
explained that staff would bring amended conditions back to the Commission
for a review without holding a public hearing.
Commissioner Miller requested to see Exhibit A (map) and recommended that
all maps be condensed into one.
Senior Planner Meyer responded that staff is comfortable with the plan and it
is in conformance with the General Plan and all issues can be resolved by
staff.
Commissioner Slaven stated that the Commission needs to know what the
final outcome will be.
Chairman Fahey stated that the Commission could request to have a more
clarified plan or direct staff to work with the applicant and authorize staff to
approve the changes, so as to move forward.
It was moved by Commissioner Soltyiasak and seconded by Commissioner Webster to
approve that staff work with the applicant on the amended Conditions of Approval including
the addition of Condition #5 (3500 square feet for the permanent building); include Exhibit
A in Condition #6 which will specify uses so they are clear; review the circulation plan and
approve with Commission authorization when all plans and modifications are completed.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Webster
Soltysiak
NOES:
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
PLANNING MANAGERS REPORT
Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske reported that the McMillan Memorandum
of Understanding had been approved by City Council. Staff has been working
on the filing requirements and a draft can be provided to the Commission if
they want to review it.
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COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Slaven requested percentages of the cumulative traffic
circulation resulting from all projects and recommended this be placed on a
future Commission agenda. Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell responded
that the traffic policies will be delayed due to changes in personnel at the City
Hall.
Chairman Fahey requested the status on the proposed beer and wine policies
which are being developed. Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske responded
that staff was working with the City Attorney on these and she will provide a
list of existing licenses and the criteria for the finding of convenience or
necessity for Commission review.
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. This was carried
unanimously.
The next meeting will be held June 3, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water
District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California.
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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