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HomeMy WebLinkAbout082597 PC Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 25, 1997 CALl TO ORDr=R The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular session at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, August 25, 1997, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLLCALl Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, and Chairwoman Fahey. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Principal Engineer Parks, Senior Planner Hogan, Attorney Curley, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. APPROVAl OF AGENDA MOTION: Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Siaven, moved for the approval of the Agenda as submitted. Voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. DIRECTOR'S HF4RING UPDATE Received and filed. No additional information. 2 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 PU;LIC Hr:ARINGS P! A, NNIN~ APPI ICATICIN NO. PA96-0~70 (D!=VE! OPM!=NT pI AN - R!:VISION Planning Commission consideration to relocate the north access driveway southerly and to modify the design of both driveways to allow full movement at the south driveway and right-turn only on the north driveway. R!::COMM!=NDATION To grant the Categorical Exemption for Planning Application No. PA 96-0270 and to adopt Resolution No. 97- approving the revision to Planning Application No. PA96-0270 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Reviewing the staff report (of record), Senior Planner Hogan advised that because of the proposed location of the Overland Drive extension and Margarita Road, a relocation of the northern driveway is being requested by the Public Works Department as well as a restriction to right-turn only in and out movements of the subject site. Principal Engineer Parks noted that minimal changes to the plan will address the above-mentioned issues. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey opened the public hearing. There being no public input, Commissioner Guerriero offered the following motion: MOTICON: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing and to grant the Categorical Exemption for Planning Application No. PA 96-0270 and to adopt Resolution No. 97- approving the revision to Planning Application No. PA96-0270 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A REVISION TO PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA96-0270 TO RELOCATE AND REDESIGN THE ACCESS DRIVEWAYS FOR THE SOLANA APARTMENTS, A 312-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH RECREATION AMENITIES ON FOUR Planning Commission August 25, 1997 3 PARCELS CONTAINING 18.7 ACRES LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOLANA WAY AND MARGARITA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 92-090-023, -024, -025, AND -039 p! ANNIN~ APPi ICATION NO. 97-0036 (D!=VF:! OPM!=NT conr= AMFNnMFNT) Planning Commission consideration of an amendment to the Development Code to revise the Approval Authority Table. R!=COMMFNnATION To adopt PC Resolution No. 97- amending Chapter 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code to revise the Approval Authority Table. Associate Planner Naaseh reviewed the staff report (as per written material of record), noting the following: that the currant parking standards for a self-storage facility is 1 space per 25 units plus.two3 spaces for.each caretaker; that the proposed amendment would modify .the parking standards to 1 space per 200 units; that staff derived at the proposed standard by researching standards of other cities; that usually individuals park in front of each individual unit to load and unload; that because the new Development Code requires the filing of two applications (Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit ) and in order to expedite the approval process, staff is requesting that the Director be allowed to approve Conditional Use Permits for new buildings under 10,000 square feet; that there would be no additional cost to the applicant for filing two applications; that Director headngs are public hearings and that notification is within 300' of the subject site; that Planning Commission projects are notified 600' from the subject site At this time, Chairwoman Fahey invited public input to which there was no response. 4 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 Commissioner Slaven voiced no objection to the Director approving Conditional Use Permits for new buildings under 10,000 square feet as long as the notification requirement is expanded to 600' instead of 300'. Although voicing no objection, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that the Development Code reflects a notification requirement for Director Hearings at 300'. 'It was noted that if it were the consensus of the Commission to extend this requirement to 600', Section 17.03.040 of the Development Code will have to be amended. Commissioner Miller relayed concern with regard to the proposed parking standard (1 space per 200 units) and recommended that a minimum of four parking spaces be provided (3 regular parking spaces and 1 handicapped parking space). Because the requirement of 20% landscaping of open spaca would economically prohibit the construction of storage facilities,. Senior Planner Hogan advised that this percentage was reduced to10%. In response to Commissioner Miller's comments, discussion ensued with regard to the flexibility of the 10% requirement in the industrial zone where, for instance, a particular site may not have a rear setback and, therefore, in order to meet the 10% requirement, may provide landscaping in locations where not appropriate just to meet the requirement. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the applicant be required to landscape setbacks. Referencing Agenda Item No. 5 (construction of a self-storage facility),Commissioner Miller noted that the proposed 10' rear setback would be creating a no man's land; therefore, he suggested that the 10' rear setback be eliminated by moving the project further back and increasing the front setback to 20'. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing and to approve PC Resolution No. 97- as amended. PC R!=SO! UTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE APPROVAL AUTHORITY TABLE, REQUIRE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS FOR RECREATIONAL ZONING 5 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 DISTRICTS, INDOOR SWAP MEETS IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, AND AUTOMOBILE OIL CHANGE/LUBE SERVICES IN CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND PERMIT THEM IN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS, PERMIT GREATER SETBACK ADJUSTMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CUL-DE-SAC LOTS, ESTABUSH MOTORCYCLE PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS, ESTABLISH SELF-STORAGE/MINI-WAREHOUSE STANDARDS, AND OTHER MINOR CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPUCATION NO. PA97-0036). Amend O O O that the notification.requirement for Conditional Use Permits be extended to 600'; that the parking standard for self-storage/mini-warehouse standards be amended to a minimum of four spaces (3 regular parking spaces and one handicapped space); that all setbacks be landscaped. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. P! ANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-01P7 (CONDITIONAL USE P!=RMIT) Planning Commission consideration to construct and operate an 85,487 square foot self-storage facility (580 units) including an office and manager's residential unit on a 3.26 acre site for Temecula Self Storage. RECOMMENDATION To adopt a Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0127; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0127; and to adopt Resolution No. 97- recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA97-0127 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Senior Planner Hogan reviewed the staff report (of record), advising that those amendments approved in Agenda Item No. 4 (Development Code Amendment) are reflected in the staff report, including the 1{7 landscaped setback; that the proposed Planning Commission August 25, 1997 6 use would be an appropriate use for this particular area; that the subject use would provide some additional screening to the residential units (to the rear) from other future commercial activities on Ynez Road; that the subject building will not block the residents current mountain view; that approximately 12% of landscaping has been proposed; and that lot coverage will be within approved standards (60%). Planner Hogan advised that staff had received four letters of opposition to the proposed use from the neighboring auto dealers, noting their concern relative to the approval of non-automotive use. He noted that auto dealers are of the opinion that the entire Ynez Road Corridor should be automobile-oriented developments. Having reviewed the auto dealers' request, Planner Hogan stated that staff was of the opinion that the proposed use would be a better transitional use to the neighboring residential units and noted that the approval of the proposed use would have no future impact on a continuation of automobile-oriented businesses along the Ynez Road Corridor. Providing additional information with regard to the proposed project, Planner Hogan noted the following: that there is an existing Preschool located to the north of the subject site; that the site of discussion has already been graded; that the existing private road is approximately 400' from Ynez Road; that an application has been submitted for the operation of a restaurant to the northwest of the subject site; that the General Plan does no designate any specific area for auto sales only; that efforts will be undertaken to ensure proposed landscaping will be compatible with the existing landscaping at the Preschool. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey opened the public hearing. By way of handouts, Mr. Ken Honig, applicant, 123 E. Bay Front, Balboa Island; Mr. Ariel Valli, 19700 Fairchild, #200, Irvine, architect representing the applicant; and Mr. Randy Fleming, 43500 Ridge Park Drive, #202, Temecula, reviewed the proposed project, highlighting the following: that a facility such as the proposed is needed in the community; that because of accessibility, the proposed location is ideal for the proposed use; that the project will be low in profile and will be a quiet use; that the maximum amount of traffic generated will be 6 to 9 vehicle trips on a Saturday and Sunday mornings; that adequate screening will be provided; that by way of design and actual maintenance, the 10' rear setback will be maintained to ensure appropriate aesthetic appearance; that although not visible to the public, some landscaping would be necessary in the rear setback to ensure proper root structure; that this 10° rear setback (no man's land) is not desirous but is being constructed as the request of the City; that the proposed landscaping plan is strictly 7 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 conceptual; that each unit has an alarm; that the alarm, dudng business hours, will only be activated in the office with no audible sound and that after hours, the alarm, if activated, would be audible for approximately 30 seconds outside of the building; and that all lighting will be directed down and not visible off site. Chairwoman Fahey clarified that because of the previously taken action with regard to the Development Code (Agenda Item No. 4), moving the structure 10' further back, eliminating the 10' rear setback, would not be a feasible alternative at this point. It was noted by staff that if it were determined that the amended Development Code standards were not effective for one or any site, the Code could again be amended and/or a variance may be requested. Staff clarified that the Development Code requires a 25' setback when a commercial use abuts a residential use (such as proposed) but that this setback requirement was amended to 10' in the previous action (Agenda Item No. 4), noting that the Director would have the flexibility between the minimum of 10' and the maximum of 25'. It was staff's opinion that a 10' setback would be adequate for the proposed use. To ensure building joints are propedy covered, especially on the front wall of the building, Commissioner Miller suggested the imposition of a Condition requiring the applicant to plaster the front wall if joints were not properly coated. The applicant voiced no objection to such a condition. Commissioner Miller, echoed by Commissioner Soitysiak, encouraged the Building Department to address the effectiveness of proposed drainage at the rear of the subject site. Commissioner Miller as well expressed concern with regard to there being no deterrent preventing children from jumping onto the roof at the rear of the subject site. Mr. Valli apprised the Commissioners of the existing 6' wall behind the proposed facility; noted that an additional wall would be constructed behind the facility; and advised that undesirable plantings (thorn bushes, etc.) would be planted in the rear setback to eliminate any undesirable element. Mr. Honig noted that on the north and south sides of the facility, wrought iron fence would be constructed. For Commissioner Miller, it was noted by staff that wall caps on the roof were provided for accent purposes. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing and to approve staff recommendation with the addition of one condition, as follows: 8 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 Add that if the coating material used on the extedor surface of the front wall fails to propedy eliminate the visibility of joints, the applicant be required to plaster the front wall. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.- Although he supported the motion, Commissioner Guerriero noted concern with the imposition of such a condition, noting that, in his opinion, the Commission would have to place such a condition of all future projects. At 7:37 P.M., Chairwoman Fahey called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 7:45 P.M. pIANNING APPIICATION NO. PA97-0138 03!=VIFLOPMENT PLAN) Planning Commission consideration to construct and operate a 18,160 square 'foot industrial warehouse and office building. RECOMMENDATION To adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-O138; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0138; and to adopt PC Resolution No. PA97- recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA97-0138 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. Senior Planner Hogan provided the staff report (as per written material of record), advising that the proposed architectural enhancements will be set away several feet from the building; that these enhancements are made of concrete; and that they will be attached to the building. Mr. Russell Rumansoff, architect representing the applicant, noted that the architectural enhancements were proposed in order to define the entryway of the building; confirmed that the enhancement extends out from the buildings; that they are attached to the building; advised that at the entryway, the roof extends over to 9 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 the enhancement, providing coverage; and bdefiy reviewed the color board as well as the landscaping plan. In response to Commissioner Soltysiak's noted concern with regard to the grading plan, Principal Engineer Parks ensured that these issues would be properly addressed in the Precise Grading Plan.. Chairwoman Fahey, echoed by her fellow Commissioners, commented on the difficulty of understand the submitted plans. Concurring with Chairwoman Fahey's comment, Commissioner Slaven stated that any future applications with similar difficulties will be tabled until complete. MOTION: Commissioner Slaven moved to close the public hearing and to approve with the staff recommendation. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0224 (TI=NTATIVI= PARCEl MAP) Planning Commissioner consideration to allow an existing commercial center of 4.59 acres to be subdivided into four lots, and a Variance request to allow two of the parcels to be smaller than the minimum lot size requirement of 30,000 square feet. RECOMMENDATION To adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0129 and No. 97-0224; to adopt a PC Resolution No. 97- Approving Planning Application No. 97-0129 and No. 97-0224 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval. RESOIl UTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPUCATIONNO. 97-0129 FOR A FOUR LOT TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER AND PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 97-0224 FOR A VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW TWO OF THE PROPOSED PARCELS TO BE SMALLER THAN THE MINIMUM LOT SiZE REQUIREMENT OF 30,000 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED ON RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD Planning Commission August 25, 1997 10 BETWEEN LYNDIE LANE AND MORAGA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 921-310..019. Commissioner Miller noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this request. Senior Planner Hogan reviewed the staff report (of record), advising that proposed Condition No. 15a should read as follows: The Developer shall construct the following public improvements to City of Temecula General Plan standards unless otherwise noted. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works: The Developer shall install or provide a cash deposit for half-width raised landscaped median on Ranch California Road (Arterial Highway Standards - 110' R/W) from Moraga Road to Lyndie Lane. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. A left turn in movement from Rancho California Road to the existing driveway will be allowed upon construction of the raised median. A left turn out movement onto Rancho California Road will not be allowed with the installation of the raised median. Senior Planner Hogan advised that the original plans reflected a Speedy Lube for the undeveloped parcel but noted that currently no such application has been submitted; that the requested variance is for the lot size; and that parking requirements are met by way of reciprocal parking agreements throughout the site. Principal Engineer Parks, for Commissioner Soltysiak, advised that until the raised medians are constructed, no left-turn in and out movements will be restricted. For Commissioner Guerriero, Engineer Parks noted that because Lyndie Lane is a T- intersection at Rancho California Road, a signal is provided, making it safer to complete left-turn movements. Mr. Parks also advised that Lyndie Lane could handle the additional traffic potentially generated as a result of this approval. Mr.' Larry Markham, representing the applicant, requested that the following verbiage be added to the end of Condition Nos. 15a and 15b: "...will not be allowed with the installation of the raised median as determined by the Director of Public Works.' Planning Manager Ubnoske requested that Mr. Markham's recommended verbiage be further amended to also include the Director of Community Developments. No objection was noted by the Commissioners. Because of limited space and because of associated cost, Mr. Markham suggested the use of cobble stone instead of actual landscaping in the median. 11 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 Chairwoman Fahey, echoed by her fellow Commissioners, advised that the proposed conditions of approval will assist with accomplishing very needed improvements. MOTICSN: Commissioner Slaven moved to close the public hearing and to approve staff recommendation as amended. Add O that the verbiage Directors of Public Works and Community Developments be added to the end of Condition Nos. 15a and 15b. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Miller who abstained. PLANNING MANAG!=R'S RI=PORT Planning Manager Ubnoske informed the Commissioners that Mr. Knute Noland has bccn hired as the City's Development Processing Coordinator. She also advised that a Fire Marshal, as a contract position, has been hired. PLANNING COMMISSION nlSCUSSION Commissioner Slaven requested that staff investigate those parking lots which have been newly slurry sealed to ensure that the required handicapped parking spaces are appropriately restriped and signs are reposted. Commissioner Slaven requested that once the Development Code Amendments are completed and appropriate corrections have been made, she be given a hard bound copy. For clarity purposes, Commissioner Miller requested that any future amendments to the Code be clearly spelled out (currently existing and proposed). Commissioner Miller apprised staff that the trash enclosures, located behind the theaters, are not being appropriately used. In response to Commissioner Guerriero's request to provide larger sample boards to the Commission, Planning Ubnoske apprised the Commissioners of changes that will have to be made to the City's filing requirements and that once these changes have been made, the Commission could expect to see larger sample boards within 12 Planning Commission August 25, 1997 the next two to three months. In closing, Commissioner Guerriero requested that staff provide information with regard to the different types of texture coatings used in the industry in an effort to keep the Commissioners apprised. ADJr'}~ IRNMr=NT At 8:40 P.M., Chairwoman Fahey formally adjoumed the Planning Commission meeting to Monday, September 8, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. (Because of the Labor Day Holiday, the September 1, 1997, Planning Commission meeting was canceled and rescheduled to September 8, 1997). Planning Manager Ubnoske 13 Planning Commission August 25, 1997