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HomeMy WebLinkAbout050696 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, May 6, 1996, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairperson Fahey presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, Webster, Fahey ABSENT: None Also present were Planning Manger Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Rubin D. Weiner, Senior Planner John Meyer, and Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell. PURl IC COMMFNTS Chairperson Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items at 6:05 P.M. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION BUSINFSS 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: NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster Soltysiak None None Minutes. p~.05/06/9~ PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 2. !~irector's Hearing Update Commissioner Webster asked how the driveway for the new Arby's Restaurant had been planned. Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske responded that they will have joint access with the In and Out Burger. 3. Planning Application No. PA 96-0041 Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Chairperson Fahey opened the floor for Public Comments at 6:18 P.M. Mike Reeves, 674 Via Del Via Solona, spoke for the applicant and said he would answer any questions from the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to adopt PA96-0041 (Development Plan). The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Planning Application No. PA996-0035 (Conditional Use Permit - Kids World) Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. He informed the Commission that staff had identified some concerns on this project, but the applicant has complied with their concerns regarding, aligning the driveway across from Quiet Meadow Road. The design will need additional work and an agreement has been reached with the applicant, Staff would like a Commission direction to proceed with the project and any modifications needing to be made. Commissioner Webster noted that Condition//6 was missing from the documents. Senior Planner Meyer responded that this will be added. Minut~.pe.05/06t96 2 pT.ANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 Commissioner Webster asked what had been considered to resolve the large box building. Senior Planner Meyer responded that staff looked at different ways to break this up but the Multi-Purpose room needs the clearance. The applicant has added cornice treatment with staff's direction in order to create an extended entrance. Staff is also recommending a modification to the window treatments and is confident that this can be accomplished. Chairperson Fahey recommended landscaping to screen the buildings. Commissioner Solytiask asked if the project area is considered residential and how development standards would apply. Senior Planner John Meyer commented that County Ordinance 348 has no self-contained guidelines and the specific plan does not give adequate direction. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern for the elevation of the buildings and if the roof could be seen from Santiago Road. Senior Planner Meyer responded that the top of the roof will be seen from Santiago Road. Commissioner Solytiask requested how elevation conditions would be met. Senior Planner Meyer listed three directions to be considered: 1) The Commission could authorize staff to approve the elevations as is, if the Commission feels it is suitable, 2) The Commission can give direction to staff on the elevation restrictions with final approval to be granted at staff level and 3) The elevations are directed to come back to the Commission prior to the issuance of building permits. Commissioner Solytiask asked if it is feasible to pitch the roof. Senior Planner Meyer responded that the applicant cannot pitch the roof due to the space needed for sports. Chairperson Fahey called for Public Comments at 6:40 P.M. Chris and John McCusker, owners of Kids World, answered questions about the project and requested Commission support. They explained that they would shield the buildings with tall trees and they have met with Homeowners' Associations adjacent to the school to resolve any concerns they may have. Min~a~.pc.05/061~ 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 6. 1996 Commissioner Slaven asked how the parents will enter the school. The McCuskers responded that the parents driving to the preschool will enter the parking lot and go left, parents driving to the elementary school will go right. The driveway is double wide at 24'. John M¢Cusker stated that signs will be posted directing traffic around the parking lot and the school. Commissioner Webster cited the following: A fixed number of allowable special events should be established. The applicant stated they would have no problem limiting this to ten (10). Recommended 24" box trees are planted. Applicant stated they have ordered 24" box trees. Requested the outcome of the Highlands Homeowners' meeting in May. Applicant responded that the homeowners were concerned that Quiet Meadow Road will be used as a shortcut. The applicant assured the HOA this will not be a problem as the parents have been notified this cannot be permitted. Commissioner Miller asked what the hours of operation would be and also what tree species will be planted. The applicant responded hours. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the majority of trees will be Sycamore. Commissioner Soltysiak asked if Evergreen trees could be used as a screen. The applicants agreed to plant evergreen trees. Chairperson Fahey called for Public Comments at 7:06 PM. David Ferron, Pauba Road, spoke on behalf of the parents and in support of the school, Donna Alberts, 44089 Northgate, spoke in opposition to the project due to noise and traffic. She expressed concern with parents dropping off students and recommended that parents be restricted to a sign-in procedure. Mir, utah.pc,05/06196 4 PT.a/qNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 Tom Nelson, Director of the Summit Homeowners' Association, stated that he was impressed with the applicant's response to the concerns of the residents, however, he expressed concern with the potential traffic problems and he recommended the speed limit be no more than 45 MPH. Commissioner Slaven asked if Mr. Nelson actually had witnessed drivers cut through Quiet Meadows. Chairperson Fahey called for a recess at 7:20 PM. The meeting was reconvened at 7:25 PM. Barbara Hughes, expressed concern with additional traffic, school bells ringing, students climbing over her fence to secure balls, and recommended that no outside night time lighting be allowed. Mike Brewer, expressed concern with the traffic and recommended a turn lane be installed on Santiago and a right turn only from the school driveway. He also recommended the maximum number of students enrolled be added as a condition. Kathryn Aim, spoke in support of this project and said she felt it would not be a problem to the neighboring residents. Pedro Queros, 44088 Quiet Meadow Road, spoke in opposition and stated that presently traffic is difficult to exit his driveway and warned it will be worse due to the school. He recommends additional signals on Santiago Road be approved. Rocky and Maryann Kishan, residents in the Summit Homes, spoke in support of this project. Chris and John McCuster, owners of Kids World, made the following responses to the voiced concerns: A turning lane will be installed after the re-stripping are completed making it impossible to drive across and through Quiet Meadow Road. M inutee. l~ . 0510619~ 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 There will be no lighting installed, no bells, no Saturday or Sunday usage, no busses to congest the roads and ball games will be held inside. Chairperson Fahey asked about the number of children per acre. Chris McCusker responded they have 280 students on one acre presently and that this site has three and one-half acres. She agreed to a condition to limit total enrollment of students to 350. Commissioner Slaven recommended planting vines over the back fence between Kids World and La Petite Academy. Chairperson Fahey closed the Public Comments at 7:50 PM. Commissioner Miller recommended a Condition of Approval be added restricting a left or right turn only to discourage parents from using Quiet Meadow as a short cut. Chairperson Fahey asked if it is possible to re-configure the driveway so it was not directly across from the Rancho Highlands tract. Principal Engineer Cresswell responded that this is not possible, Commissioner Slaven recommended that staff continue working with the applicant on the multipurpose room and the extended entrance design and that the window treatments be expanded upon. Chairperson Fahey called for a consensus from the Commission on the following items: Staff level approval accepted for the extended exterior on the multipurpose room. · Window treatment to be redesigned. · Staff to review the fencing around the perimeter. · Limit enrollment to 350 students. · Limit off time activities to 10 per year. · Install signage for left and right turns only. Minu~a~.p~.05/06/9~ 6 PT.ANNING COMMISSION MAY 6. 1996 · Parents to be educated not to cross to Quiet Meadow. 24" box trees to be planted and final approval authorized to staff. Add a condition restricting outside lighting in the play area. Internal traffic will go one way in and one-way out and will circulate around the buildings. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adopt Planning Application No. PA96-0035 (Conditional Use Permit - Kid's World) with the above listed directions by the Commission and final approval authorized to staff. The motion carried as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Fahey, Webster Soltysiak NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None P! ANNINR DIRr:CTOR'S RFPORT Planning Director Debbie Ubnoske reported the following: The third meeting of the sign ordinance committee has occurred and the ordinance should be in draft form by the end of summer. The City Attorney is working with staff to develop beer and wine licensing policies for the City of Temecula. COMMISSIONFR DISCUSSION Commissioner Miller expressed concern about the landscaping at the Unocal Station on Front Street and if it will be returned to its original state, prior to construction. Minut~.lx].05106/9~ 7 P?.ANNING COMMISSION MAY 6, 1996 Commissioner Webster expressed concern for the dirt that has been tracked on Rancho California Road, due to the Texaco Station construction. Senior Planner Meyer will discuss this with the public work's inspector. Commissioner Slaven recommended staff look into restricting school bells from ringing during holidays and weekends on the schools off Santiago Road. She also asked staff to find out why school buses go through Santiago Road. Chairperson Fahey recommended the Traffic Commission review the speed limits on Santiago. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 P.M. This was carried unanimously. The next meeting will be held May 20, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. CHAIRMAn/,. SECRETARY M~um.p~.05/06/9~ 8