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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110397 PC MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION NOVEMBER 3, 1997 The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular session at 6:05 P.M., on Monday, November 3, 1997, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROI ! CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSION BUSIN;SS Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, and Chairwoman Fahey. None. Planning Manager Ubnoske, Principal Engineer Parks, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Hogan, Assistant Planner Anders, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. APPROVAL OF AG!=NDA MOTION: Commissioner Slaven moved for the approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDAT; As per written material of record, no additional information. PUB! IC HFARING ITEMS PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0349 Repeal Section 17.24.020(D)(1)(f) of the City's Development Code pertaining to Recreational Vehicle (RV) Storage in residential areas. R:XPLANCOIVIIVlX.MINU~S\I997~ll-3-97.PC 12/10/97 ldb 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommended that this matter be continued to the meeting of December 1, 1997. Planning Manager Ubnoske informed the Commissioners and attending audience that staff has been directed by the City Council to readdress this item. In light of this directive, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that the prepared information (as per staff report) might possibly be amended and, therefore, a continuance is being recommended. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey opened the public hearing. A letter of concern (of record) was submitted to the Planning Commission by Mr. Jack Leathers (42623 Remora Street). The following individuals spoke with regard to the proposed repeal of Section 17.24.020(D)(1)(f) of the City's Development Code (storage of recreational vehicles (RV) in residential areas): Ms. Betty Condren Ms. Marcia Watkins Mr. Frank Geyer Mr. Bill Gray Mr. Jim Porter Mr. Jack Leathers Mr. Melvin Marks 40741 Calle Katerine 30152 Villa Alturas 40466 Chauncey Way 40414 Yardley Court 40221 Tuolomne Court 42623 Remora Street 32121 Corte Carmona The above-mentioned individuals expressed concern with regard to the parking of recreational vehicles in residential areas, noting the following impacts it has on the neighborhood: overall undesirable appearance of the neighborhood detrimental to the value of the neighboring properties public safety - boats/RVs impeding the sidewalks, creating a safety concern for the children as well as to those individuals backing out of their driveways increased public street parking because the boats/RVS are parked in the driveways undesirable view from the neighboring residents who do not park boats/RVs in their driveways It was noted by the concerned residents that a higher penalty should be imposed on those individuals not abiding by the Ordinance and that the enforcement of such an Ordinance should be the responsibility of the City rather than individual Homeowners Associations. R:~PLANCO~S\1997~II-3-97.PC 12/10/97 klb 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 There being no additional input at this time, the public hearing was left open and the following motion was offered: MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to continue Planning Application PA97-0349 to the December 1, 1997, Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Prior to the December 1, 1997, Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Guerriero requested that staff obtain additional input from the Police Department with regard to the enforcement of such an Ordinance. 4. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0319 Amendment to Ordinance No. 81-26 pertaining to advertising regulations and establishing regulations for the use of ambient air balloons and other similar inflatables. RFCOMMI:NDATION It was recommended by staff that the Planning Commission approve the request. Because of his involvement with the Temecula Art, Balloon, and Wine Festival Association, Commissioner Guerriero abstained with regard to this issue. Senior Planner Hogan reviewed the staff report (of record), noting that the proposed amendments would clarify the display period, number of allowable signs, and required spacing between the ambient air balloons. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey opened the public hearing. There was no input from the public. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing and to adopt Resolution No. 97- recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 91- 26, Section 19.8, Subsection C.4 and C.5, perta!ning to advertising regulations for the use of temporary ambient air balloons based upon the analysis and findings contained in the staff report. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the excel~tion of Commissioner Guerriero who abstained. 5. P! ANNING APPLICATION NO. 97-0300 Tentative Parcel Map and Environmental Initial Assessment to allow the subdivision of 21.79 acres into 68 residential lots ranging from 6,414 square feet to 29,000 square feet. R:~PLANCO~S\1997~II-3-97.PC 12/10/97 klb 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. Advising that she lives in Meadow View, which borders the common area of discussion, Chairwoman Fahey noted that she would be abstaining with regard to this issue and, therefore, departed the meeting. Because his client is the owner of the property of discussion, Commission Miller also noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue and removed himself from the dais. Acting Chairwoman Slaven presided over the meeting. Assistant Planner Anders reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record). Mr. Don Lohr, representing the applicant, requested that Condition No. 4 (the developer shall form a Homeowners' Association to maintain all slopes that are visible from Margarita Road, N. General Kearny Road, and Solana Way, and all downward slopes that are not easily visible to property owners) be clarified to define the downward- sloped lots which will be the responsibility of the Homeowners' Association -- Lots 1-11, 30- 35, and 38, noting that all other slopes will be the responsibility of the individual property owner. Mr. Lohr further clarified that any downward slopes along Margarita Road would be included in Condition No. 4 as well as parkway landscaping and open space areas and advised that fencing would be installed at the top of each lot with downward slopes. In response to Commissioner Soltysiak, Mr. Lohr elaborated on the proposed sewer system for the subject site, with Principal Engineer Paks advising that staff is working with Eastern Municipal Water District on this issue but that no final alignment of the sewer line has been determined. For maintenance purposes, Mr. Lohr noted that the slopes will be accessible by way of Margarita Road as well as from a street along the easterly side of the property and that a 10' path will be constructed along the toe of the entire slope. For Commissioner Guerriero, Principal Engineer Parks provided clarification with regard to the wording of Condition No. 22 (public improvements to City of Temecula General Plan standards), advising that the City's Capital Improvement Project includes full improvement of Margarita Road including the raised landscaped median and that if the City's project were to commence prior to the start of the project of discussion, the developer would not be required to complete this improvement. If this project were completed prior to the completion of the City's improvement project, the developer must comply with Condition No. 2_2. Assistant Planner Anders noted that Condition Nos. 4, 5, and 57 should be rephrased as follows: R:~LANCO~S\ 1997~ 11-3-97.PC 12/10/97 klb 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 No. 4 - the developer shall form a Homeowners' Association to maintain all downward slopes on lots 111, 30-38, and landscape parkways along Margarita Road; No. 5 - the developer shall provide easements on the Final Map that will allow access to lots 1-11, 30-38 and the landscaped parkways on Margarita Road for maintenance by the Homeowners' Association; No. 57 - Lots 1-11, 30-38, parkway landscaping and open space areas shall be maintained by an established Homeowners' Association. Mr. Paul Gonzales, 41820 Marwood Circle, relayed his concerns as to how this development may directly impact his property (41820 Marwood Circle as well as Lot 4 undeveloped parcel attached to 41820 Marwood Circle) as well as property values. In response to Mr. Gonzales, Mr. Lohr advised that because Lot 4 has two frontage sides and, therefore, could not be landlocked by the proposed development; that mailing labels were provided to the City; that the minimum sized lot would be approximately 7,200 square feet with an average of approximately 9,000 square feet; that the proposed development should have a positive impact on the neighboring property values; and that actual home size and sale prices of the proposed development have not been established. For Commissioner Soltysiak, Principal Engineer Parks advised that as this project progresses, staff will address the potential impacts the slope along the Long Canyon may have on the channel characteristics and that staff will investigate the possibility of constructing a gate to preclude access into the canyon area located between the subject site and one other development. For Mr. Gonzales, Principal Engineer Parks commented on measures which would be undertaken to ensure dust control as a result of grading and advised that construction hours will be implemented. MOTION: Commissioner $1aven moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for PA No.97-0300; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for PA No. 97-0300; to approve Resolution No. 97-__, based upon the analysis and findings contained in the staff report, and to amend Condition Nos. 4, 5, and 57 (as noted on page 5). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Fahey and Miller who abstained. At this time, Commissioner Miller returned to the dais. P! ANNING MANARFR'S RFPORT None. R:~PLANCOMM~,4INLr~8\ 1997~ 11-3-97.PC 12/10/97 klb ~ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 3, 1997 P! ANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION None. ADJOURNM;NT At 7:00 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, November 17, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. Linda Fahey, Chairwoman / Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager R:~PLANCO~S\I997~I1-3-97.PC 12/10/97 klb 6