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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020794 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 7, 1994 A meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, February 7, 1994, 6:05 P.M., at Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Steve Ford. PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Also present were Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Planning Principal Engineer Ray Casey and Recording Secretary Gail Zigler. Blair, Fahey, Ford Hoagland Director Gary Thornhill, PRESENTATIONS City Clerk June S. Greek delivered the oath of office to incoming Planning Commissioner Art Salyer. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Am)royal of Agenda PCMIN02J07/94 It was moved by Commissioner Blair, seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Hoagland Approval of Minutes from January 3, 1994 P~anning Commission Meefirm Commissioner Blair asked for a correction on Page 4, paragraph 6, to delete the word "out" and replace with the word "lot". It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the minutes. -1- 02/11194 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Hoagland ABSTAIN: I COMMISSIONERS: Salyer FEBRUARY 7. 1994 3. Director's Hearing U~late No report. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. 94-0001 Proposed 20 foot high free standing sign for Norm Reeves Auto Dealership. Located at 26755 Ynez Road. Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report. Commissioner Fahey said she does not see anything restricting the visibility of a six foot high sign and she feels a 20 foot high sign is inappropriate at this location. Director Thornhill said staff and the City Council have expressed a desire to see six foot high monument signs to reduce the visual impacts of signage as you travel the roadway in the vacinity of the auto dealerships. Commissioner Hoagland arrived at 6:20 P.M. John Marsten, 1225 E. Johnston, Hemet, representing the dealership, advised the Commission the dealer is not requesting approval of a 20' pole sign, however, corporate procedure for Chrysler Corporation is to direct their auto dealers to apply for a 20' sign. Mr. Marsten said the smallest monument sign Chrysler Corporation builds is 10 feet tall. He distributed a copy of the details and dimensions for a 10 foot tall sign. Dick Kennedy, 30650 Cabrillo, General Manager of the Norm Reeves Auto Dealerships, advised the Commission the auto dealership will not own the Chrysler sign which is built and paid for by the dealer. Mr. Kennedy said there are several obstructions that would make the six foot high sign difficult to view. PCMIN02/07194 -2- 02111194 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7. 1994 Director Thornhill said staff is trying to remain consistent and informs all applicants that monument signs can be no higher than six feet. He said the sign base may be raised however, the sign face should not exceed six feet. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to direct staff to maintain consistency with regard to monument sign applications and deny requests which exceed the maximum six foot height limit. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None General Plan Consistenev Handbook Proposed Guidance Handbook for implementing the City General Plan. Planner David Hogan presented the staff report. Commissioner Fahey said she feels the handbook is well organized. Commissioner Fahey said she is concerned that the staff reports usually address the land use issues and do not address some of the other concepts. Director Thornhill said he will be working on a checklist for the planners to use as they review an application. Commissioner Blair said she feels a checklist would be ideal. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to Adopt Resolution No. 94-02 recommending that the City Council approve the General Plan Consistency Handbook. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 6. Water Efficient Landscaoe Ordinance Proposed Local Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. PCMIN02/07194 -3- 02/11194 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7. 1994 Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report. Commissioner Hoagland complimented staff on the ordinance. Commissioner Hoagland recommended the following revisions: 3.02. (B) 'Water systems designed to utilize non-potable water shall be designed to meet all applicable standards of the City of Temecula, the local reclaimed water purveyor, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board ..... '. 3.03. (A) 'Thirty percent of all model homes in residential subdivisions, or no less than one, shall comply with the provisions of this Ordinance.' 3.03. (D) "This is a demonstration of a water efficient landscape.' Commissioner Salyer asked why Rancho California Water District did not comment on the Ordinance. Planner Meyer said they were aware of the ordinance however, they did not respond. Commissioner Salyer suggested staff ask Rancho California Water District to comment on the draft again. Chairman Ford asked why golf courses were not included in Section 1.02 (B). Chairman Ford asked what percentage of a project must be rehabilitated before the ordinance applies. Commissioner Hoagland said reclaimed water users are exempt and golf courses utilize reclaimed water. Planner Meyer said staff had not considered the issue regarding rehabilitation and suggested staff add a section pertaining to reclaimed water. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Hoagland to Adopt Resolution No. 94-03 recommending that the City Council establish standards for Water Efficient Landscape Design. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PCMIN02/07194 -4- 02/11/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 7. PCMIN02/07/94 FEBRUARY 7, 1994 Conti.uous Parcel Merger Ordinance Proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 460 to simplify the current rules for merging substandard parcels. Planner David Hogan presented the staff report. Chairman Ford opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. Chairman Ford suggested a definition of property owner be included in the ordinance or draft the ordinance to refer to the owner of record. Commissioner Hoagland suggested a definition of owner be included and state the owner is the "title holder of record or all title holders of record". Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz asked if the Commission prefers consent or notice of the first or second trust deed property owners. The overall consensus of the Commission is to accept notice of additional title holders. It was moved by Commissioner Hoagland, seconded by Commissioner Blair to close the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. and Adopt Resolution No. 94-04 recommending that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Section 16.7 of Ordinance No. 460 pertaining to the merger of contiguous parcels. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Hoagland, Salyer, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None An Amendment to Section No. 18.28.A.C.{10) of Ordinance No. 348 Proposal to amend Ordinance No. 348 pertaining to the type of paving material(s) required for access to second dwelling units. Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report. Chairman Ford opened the public hearing at 7:25 P.M. Commissioner Hoagland questioned the legality of Section (B) of the amendment regarding recordation of a waiver. -6- 02/11/94 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7. 1994 Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz said recording a waiver against the property, provides evidence the property owners is accepting some risk. Commissioner Hoagland suggested staff ask the Fire Department for their comments regarding section (A) of the amendment. He said he feels the City should have input regarding acceptable materials. Commissioner Hoagland suggested the City should evaluate a couple of alternatives or guidelines for conforming to Section (A) of the amendment. Commissioner Hoagland said he feels the language is fine however, he liked the previous requirement for a 29' A/C road and if this condition was not met then a second unit is not acceptable~ Principal Engineer Ray Casey said staff is concerned with making design recommendations. Chairman Ford expressed concern there is no timing related to the recordation of the waiver against the property and suggested amending the ordinance to read "prior to issuance of building permit'. Chairman Ford added that he feels a maintenance clause stating the property owner is responsible for the maintenance of the roadway should be included. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, seconded by Commissioner Blair to close the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. and to Adopt Resolution No. 94-05 recommending approval of an amendment to Section 18.28.A.C.{10) of Ordinance No. 348, with the following changes/additions: B. It is the applicant's responsibility to maintain the access such that it will continue to support a 30,000 pound emergency vehicle.; C. The applicant agrees to record a waiver against the property prior to the issuance of building permit, releasing the City of Temecula of any liability in the event emergency vehicles cannot utilize the drive lane, prior to the issuance of building permits. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey, Salyer, Ford NOES: I COMMISSIONERS: Hoagland ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Planning Director Gary Thornhill reported the following: Kemper Development is planning to resurrect some of their dormant projects and staff would like consensus from the Commission on holding an additional meeting on March 21, 1994 to review some of these projects. The consensus of the Commission was to meet on March 21, 1994. PCMIN02/07/94 -6- 02/11194 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 7. 1994 - The City of Temecula General Plan received an award at the Livable Communities Conference. Temecula was one of six cities receiving an award. - The annual Planning Institute is being held in San Diego, and attendance should be acknowled with Planning Department secretary. The Old Town Specific Plan was continued January 25, 1994 and will go before the City Council on Tuesday, February 8, 1994. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION None OTHER BUSINESS None ADJOURNMENT Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission will be held on Monday, March 7, 1994, Vail Elementary School, 29915 Mira Loma Drive, Temecula, California. n Steve Ford PCMIN02107194. -7- O?.J11194 lVlEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: City Council/City Manager~ Gary Thomhill, Director of Planning February 8, 1994 Conditions of Approval That Were ~ther Added, Amended or Deleted at the January 3, 1994 Planning Commission meeting The following conditions of approval were either added, amended or deleted at the January 3, 1994 Planning Commission meeting but were inadvertently omitted from the Staff Report. The condition numbers have been included before the conditions listed below. The regular print is the initial language for the condition of approval. The language that is in bold is language that the Planning Commission recommends to be added to the condition. The language that has been struck out is recommended for deletion from the conditions of approval. Added 79. The portion of Pauba Road along the project boundary (both sides of the road) shall be striped and posted as a no parking zone per City standards. Amended Landscaping shall be in substantial conformance with that shown on Exhibit I. A minimum three (3) foot high landscape berm shah be incorporated into the landscape plan on the western border of the recreation field. Additional trees shah be planted on the western and northern slopes of the project. The Planning Director shall approve the quantity and size of the additional trees. 16. Within ninety (90) days from July 15, 1994, the developer or his successor's interest shall submit a mitigation monitoring program which shall describe how compliance with required mitigation measures will be met and the appropriate monitoring timing of the mitigation. The applicant shall pay all cost associated with all monitoring activities. R:kFAGANM~MEMO\187PA93.MEM 218194 mf 61. The Applicant shall design, widen and construct Pauba Road to four lanes, plus curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side of the street, from Primaveto Road west to the City Land within the dedicated right-of-way in accordance with City Standard No. 102. The Pauba Road alignment shall be as approved by the Department of Public Works. Transition to existing pavement shall be provided per Caltrans Standards. In addition, the Applicant shall construct a left-turn pocket at the project entrance should further review by the Department of Public Works determine it is warranted. 81. Pauba Road shall be improved to four lanes, plus curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side of the street, from Primavera Road west to the City Land within the dedicated right- of-way in accordance with City Standard No. 102. In addition, the Applicant shall construct a left-turn pocket at the project entrance should further review by the Department of Public Works determine it is warranted. Deleted 67. Plans for a yellow flashing school signal shall bc designed by a rcgistcred Civil Enginccr for approval by the Dcpartmcnt of Public Works at Pauba Road and shall bc scparatc from thc strect improvcmcnt plans. R:~FAG~O\187PA93.1~ffil~ 2/8/94 mf I MONUMENT I Monument signage is available for all brands. CHRYSLER /,,, G '- / Brand Sign Size Total Sign Cabinet Area A B C D E F G 6' A9.50 sq. ft. 8'1" 1'0" 6'1" 1 '0" 8'3" 1 '9" 10'0" 8' 97.67 sq. ft. 10'1" 1'0" 8'1" 1'9" 12'1" 1'9" 13'10" DESCRIPTION: Sign Cabinet (i.e., 6' and 8' models) is fabricated of aluminum extrusions incorporating a one piece construction with welded mitered corners. Face panel retention is accomplished through the use of extruded aluminum retainers. The sign cabinet and retainers are painted black with the verticals end closures and base cover painted Akz. o Gripguard gray #187F5. The top logo faces are manufaatured of high impact, panned formed acrylic decorated with translucent film displaying the appropriate divisional color. The film is applied to the second surface of the face on to which a"Pentastar" is embossed. The returns of the "Pentastar" faces are painted opaque to match the color of the film. The lower brand name faces also incorporate acrylic faces painted matte gray. Colors of the logo faces include Dodge red, Scotheal #3630-33, Chrysler blue, Scothcal #3630-167 and Jeep®/Eagle dark blue, #3630-36. Monument signs are hinged for ease of lamp replacements and servicing of the sign. Determination of sign size (i.e. 6' or 8' sign models) may depend upon local ordinance restrictions. Standard installation is accomplished by use of anchor bolts encased in a concrete foundation. Electrical Power Requirements for the two (2) sign models (i.e. 6' and 8') consists of 5.5 amps and 8.9 amps, respectively. One (1) 20 amp, 120 volt a.c. standard circuit is required to energize these standard sign models.