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Home My WebLink About042594 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, APRIL 25, 1994 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was held on Monday, April 25, 1994, 6:00 P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford called the meeting to order. PRESENT: 4 ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford COMMISSIONERS: Blair Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney Mary Jo Shelton-Dutcher and Recording Secretary Gall Ziglet. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Hoagland to approve the agenda as mailed. The motion carried as'follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Blair 2.1 Approval of Minutes from the March 7, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Hoagland to approve the minutes of March 7, 1994. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: PCMIN04/25194 Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford None 5/6/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 2.2 APRIL 25, 1994 ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Blair Approval of Minutes from the March 21, 1994 Planning Commission Meeting It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the minutes of March 21, 1994. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Blair PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. PA93-0180, PA93-0181, PA93-0182, PA93-0183, PA93-0184 AND PA93-0185 Workshop to receive direction from the Planning Commission on the Johnson Ranch Specific Plan, Annexation, General Plan Amendment, Development Agreement and the Environmental Impact Report. Commissioners Fahey and Hoagland and Chairman Ford stated they each had met individually with the developer to be briefed on the proposed project and to look at the location of the site. Saied Naaseh presented the staff report. Commissioner Blair arrived at 6:12 P.M. Bill Johnson, 255 Reburg, Riverside, owner and president of Johnson Machinery, provided the history of the property. Jim Fergus, 1081 Borden Avenue, Suite 105, Escondido, provided an overview of the project. Jim O'Neil, 4521 Campus Drive, Irvine, discussed the key elements of the proposed plan. Chairman Ford opened the public hearing at 6:45 P.M. Ray Gianton, 33120 Vino Way, Temecula, said he is concerned about the proposed densities and the impacts the project may have on the environment. PCMIN04/25194 2 5/6/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 25, 1994 Robert Hummel, 32655 Bootlegg Road, Winchester, said he is concerned about the proposed densities, proximity of the project to the airport, infrastructure and buffering of five acre parcels. Gerald Onstoff, 39559 Avenida Arizona, Temecula, said the project offers no provisions for equestrian trails and no access to Santa Gertrudis Creek. David Robinson, 39600 Avenida Arizona, Temecula, said he is concerned about the proposed densities and circulation. Robert Bush, 32775 Bootleg Road, Temecula, said he is concerned about the proposed densities, buffering of five (5) acre parcels, improvements to infrastructure, location of the proposed project and the subsidence zone. Ken Barnes, 39695 Berenda Road, expressed concern about the impacts the project may have on the Santa Gertrudis Creek and the wineries. Cindy Bush, 32775 Bootlegg Road, Temecula, asked what will happen to the wine country agreement if this project is developed. She said she is concerned about the lack of schools, impacts the project could have on wildlife and traffic. She said she is concerned about disturbing the Indian artifacts which have been found on the property. Jim Fergus suggested the comments made by the public be reviewed by the developer with staff and the comments brought back to the Commission at a later date. Commissioner Fahey said although she feels what is being proposed is a good plan, however she cannot envision the proposed plan fitting into the area at this time. She said she feels the project is premature and she cannot forecast 10 or 20 years from now. Commissioner Fahey said she does not feel there is adequate buffering in areas 2C and 4, and areas 5, 16 and 17 should be larger and more buffering around area 14. Commissioner Hoagland said he agrees with Commissioner Fahey's comments and the concerns addressed by the Planner, Commissioner Blair said she finds it difficult to envision the proposed project at this time. She said her concerns deal more with the overall issues of the project as follows: a better way of maintaining the natural configuration of the land (i.e. less densities and greater buffering); addressing of the air traffic in the area; providing for equestrian trails; and, consideration for the geological subsidence in the area. Commissioner Salyer said he feels there are a lot of serious issues involving the proposed project as follows: densities; lack of buffering with the surrounding environment; protecting of natural resources. Commissioner Salyer said he would PCMIN04/25/94 3 516194 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 25, 1994 like to hear a response to every concern expressed by the public from staff and the applicant. Commissioner Salyer said he supports spreading out the multi-family dwellings and small parks being maintained by the Homeowner's Association. Chairman Ford said he feels the following should be addressed: the wine country agreement; Indian artifacts; equestrian trails; infrastructure requirements both on- site and off-site. Chairman Ford said he agrees with the remarks made by Commissioner Fahey regarding area 2C and 4. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Hoagland to close the public hearing at 7:35 P.M. and continue this item off calendar. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Thornhill advised the Commission there may be a change in the Planning Commission meeting location to the Rancho California Water District Board Room on Winchester Road. Principal Engineer Ray Casey reminded the Commission the meeting for Highway 79 South was changed to May 11, 1994, 6:00 P.M., at Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Steve Ford declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on May 2, 1994, 6:00 Temecula, lifornia. P.M. at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, ~hairman Steve Ford /' Sec~retary PCMINO4/26/94 4 5/6/94