HomeMy WebLinkAbout070692 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JULY 6, 1992
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order Monday,
July 6, 1992, 6:00 P.M., 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was
called to order by Chairman John E. Hoagland.
PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS:
Blair, Fahey, Hoagland
Chiniaeff, Ford
Also present were Assistant City Attorney John Cavanaugh, Planning Director Gary Thornhill,
Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske and Minute Clerk Gall Zigler.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the
agenda as presented.
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Ford
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MINUTES OF JUNE 1, 1992
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the
minutes of June 1, 1992 as mailed.
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS'. Chiniaeff, Ford
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PUBLIC HEARING
3. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 27545
3.1
A proposal to subdivide 3.0 gross acres into three parcels. abutting the west
side of Ynez Road and the east side of Interstate 15. approximately 200 feet
north of the intersection of Ynez Road and Solana Way.
Matthew Fagan summarized the staff report. Mr. Fagan advised due to staff's
concerns with the parcel line that splits Building "B" between Parcels No. 2 and
No. 3, staff recommends that the following condition be added to read, "Any
future buildings between Parcels No. 2 and No. 3 will be separated". The
applicant concurs with this added condition.
Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:10 P.M.
Larry Gabelle, 10706 Birch Bluff Drive, San Diego, applicant, gave a brief
summary of the project.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to
close the public hearing at 6:15 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 92-nJ_.e__~
approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 27545 based on the analysis and findin9~
contained in the staff report and subject to the Conditions of Approval as
amended. \
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Ford
TEMPORARY SIGN ORDINANCE
4.1 Proposal to establish standards to allow Temporary Sians.
David Hogan summarized the staff report. Mr. Hogan presented the
Commission with a copy of a letter of opposition to the ordinance received by
Mr. Greg Treadwell, owner of Granny's Bakery and a list of "Sample Time
Periods For Temporary Signs" from other local governments. Mr. Hogan
advised of the following typographical error, Page 19, Temporary Signs - Old
Town, there should be an (A-2), identical to Page 15, 19.9 (A-2).
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Chairman Hoagland opened the public hearing at 6:35 P.M.
Cathy Zeitz, Chairman of the Civic and Developmental Affairs Committee for
the Chamber of Commerce, expressed the Committee's support of the
Temporary Sign Ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to
close the public hearing at 6:40 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 92-(next)
approving the Ordinance Regulating Temporary Signs.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff, Ford
NON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
PRE~APPLICATION WORKSHOP ON RORIPAUGH HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
Prooosal to develop 800 acres at an overall density of 3 dwellinq units/acre.
approximately 30% open space. neighborhood commercial and two elementary
schools. Located east of Butterfield Stage and Nichlos Roads.
Jim Fergus, 27720 Jefferson Avenue, Temecula, representing Rancon Financial
Corporation, and James O'Neal, 4521 Campus Drive, #134, Irvine, of Landplan
Associates, presented the project and provided a slide presentation.
The following thoughts and concerns were expressed by the Commission:
COMMISSIONER FAHEY indicated that she was concerned with the following
aspects of the project:
* Preparation of a traffic study based on the proposed land use (densities)
* Grading and erosion control
* Landscaped hillsides
* Fire hazard in relation to densities.
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COMMISSIONER BLAIR discussed the
supporting the conceptual presentation:
following aspects of the project
* Natural contouring
* Walking accesses
* Regional park
* Cul-de-sacs linked with open spaces and parks
* Trail systems, country road idea
* Utilization of the Eucalyptus trees as an entry statement
* Small neighborhood parks
Concerns expressed by Commissioner Blair were:
* Grading and erosion control
Chairman Hoagland concurred with Commissioner Blair's comments and added
he is concerned with access and grading and the idea of taking a coastal
concept and moving it to the inland valley.
PLANNING DIRECTOR REPORT
Gary Thornhill reported the following:
* Mr. Gabele's request to utilize landscaping as opposed to a wall for screening his
project was considered by the City Council who sent it back to staff for work and
reconsideration by the Planning Commission.
* July 20, 1992 - An Old Town Specific Plan Update is scheduled.
* July 29, 1992 - A Joint Planning Commission and Traffic and Transportation
Commission Meeting at City Hall, 7:00 P.M. is scheduled.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Fahey questioned the outcome of the land use meeting.
Gary Thornhill stated that most of the concerns have been resolved, with substantial changes
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along Highway 79 South. He added that the next public hearing on the Land Use Plan was
scheduled for the beginning of November.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to adjourn the
meeting at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 3, 1992,
6:00 P.M., Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula.
Secretary
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