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Home My WebLink About120495 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 4, 1995 A regular meeting of the city of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, December 5, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster ABSENT: Fahey Commissioner Fahey had given previous notice for her absence. Also present were Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Senior Planner John Meyer, Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell and Associate Planner Matthew Fagen. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Ford called for public comments on non-agenda items at 6:05 P.M. There were no requests to speak.. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Approval of Minutes 2.1 Minutes of September 11. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the minutes of September 11, 1995 with the following corrections: Page 5 add to the direction from the Commission: Commissioner Ford asked that the grade be lessened. Also #3 change the sentence from - Eliminate the loop road to Study emphasis of the loop road. The motion carried as follows: Minutes.pc. 12/04195 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 DECEMBER 4, 1995 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 2.2 Minutes of September 18. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Miller to approve the minutes of September 18, 1995 with the following corrections: Page 3 add Commissioner Fahey to the no votes; Page 5, last paragraph - change wording from cement to stucco; Page 6 - change wording from Orange Stripe to Glow Tube everywhere the word is cited. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 2.3 Minutes of October 16. 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of October 16, 1995, as written. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 3. Approval of the Planning Commission Meeting for January 8. 1996 due to the Holidays The next meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission is scheduled to January 8, 1996. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. Old Town Specific Plan Amendment Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report and the background on the plan amendments that were approved by the City Council. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:20 P.M. Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, spoke in opposition to changes in the Old Town Specific Plan. He asked that no further consideration be given to the Buffman Project. He stated that the voters were against the height regulations and the land use being proposed in Old Town and that the voters would voice their opposition to the Temecula City Council. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 P.M. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the amendments to Sections Ill and IV of the Old Town Specific Plan. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey 5. Planning Application No. PA 95-0114 (Plot Plan) Associate Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report and foot prints for review on the renovation and expansion to the Tower Plaza. Staff recommended approval subject to the conditions listed. Commissioner Slaven made the following comments: I The guidelines in the traffic circulation are not strong and definite. She recommended the word should be changed to will throughout. I She felt the village concept will not be enhanced by this renovation. She expressed opposition to the proposed colors of yellow, blue and purple. She was in opposition to thinning the trees fronting the freeway and at the westbound freeway entrance. I She stated her concern that the amount of disability parking spaces allotted is not enough in this center. I am concerned with the type of street furniture to be utilized. Commissioner Miller expressed concern with maintaining the existing landscaping and trees. Senior Planner Meyer responded that the Commission may want to direct staff to work with the applicant to include a chapter in the design guidelines on landscaping before it is reviewed by the Commission. Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Chairman Ford stated for the record that he had a conversation with a Mr. Thomas, concerning this application, over the telephone. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. Jim Weirick, LBA and Associates 17848 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, requested approval of the project and stated that the center is in dire need of rejuvenation. He also expressed the desire not to disturb the village concept by maintaining the trees and landscaping which would enhance this facility. He also agreed to the following: I I I I I All wording will be revised from should to shall. The colors used will conform and will agree to guidelines. Earth tones, warm grey and muted vibrant colors are being considered. All mature trees at the main entries will be maintained but he requested approval to remove the sycamore trees and replace them with characteristic trees in the other entry ways. The street furniture will be aesthetically correct. Additional handicapped parking spaces will be included in the plan. Joe Faust, Faust Associates, 2020 W. Tustin Ave, spoke as the traffic coordinator for the applicant. He explained that traffic generated from the expanded theater would have little impact on Phase I, (the theaters) except for Friday and Saturday evenings. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern with the large buildings being proposed at the north end of the center and asked if the buildings would match the village center portion. Jim Weirick responded that large retail buildings are necessary but they could be designed to match the village concept. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:45 P.M. Senior Planner Meyer reported that the traffic study is in compliance with the general plan. He also stated that the Commission has the authority to require the applicant to provide a more extensive traffic study on Phase II and any other phase. Chairman Ford suggested the Commission review the traffic study in relation to the theater and to ask what is wanted now as well as in the future. He also recommended that the applicant work with staff to alternate the peak hours of operation at the theater and the study should be evaluated using that criteria. Steve Cresswell responded that the Rancho California Road expansion should facilitate the traffic volume. An engineering study has been approved by the City Council to look at the 1-15 and the 215 corridors. Commissioner Slaven expressed opposition to the plot plan regarding major retail at the north end of the center and recommended a hotel and conference room facility be considered. Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 PI,ANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 Commissioner Webster stated that he would favor large retailers at this location because of the freeway frontage. He also agreed that improvements are needed in the design guidelines and he would not support the design of the tower theater as currently proposed. Commissioner Miller also expressed opposition to the guidelines as written. Chairman Ford asked what the applicant would need to provide, to change the large retail use to another use. Planning Manager Ubnoske responded that an amended plan could be brought back to the Commission with added language to state either/or and reminded the Commission that this depends on what business would want to come to the center. She recommended that the Commission approve Phase l of the project tonight to get the project moving and Phase II could be brought back at a later meeting of the Planning Commission. Chairman Ford stated that the guidelines need to be strengthened due to some loose language, and recommended that they be brought back to the Commission prior to finalization. Commissioner Webster recommended the amendments to the guidelines be handled at the staff level. Commissioner Miller stated that he does not support the Tower Plaza Plot Plan as proposed. Chairman Ford stated that he also does not support the design guidelines for this project, since this is a gateway to the City and he recommended the design guidelines be brought back to the Commission, as soon as possible, for a review of the entire concept of the plaza. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adopt the Negative Declaration for Phase I for Planning Application 95-0114 (Plot Plan); to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for PA95-0114, Phase I; to adopt Resolution No. 95-028 approving PA95-0114 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report for Phase I; to approve PA95-0114, subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, with a revision of Condition 3B to read that the Handicapped Parking Spaces must meet the ADA requirements for Phase I and that the Planning Commission review Phase II and reserve the opportunity to review the design guidelines. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Chairman Ford called for a recess at 8:45 P.M. Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 The meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was reconvened at 8:50 P.M. 6. Planning Application No. PA95-0112 (Plot Plan) Associate Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report and stated that staff was concerned with the removal of trees. Chairman Ford stated for the record that the Commission had visited an Oscar's Restaurant in another location. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 8:10 P.M. Russell Rumunsoff, 27349 Jefferson, represented the applicant and addressed the landscaping plan in depth. He spoke in favor of the project. Commissioner Webster expressed concern with the type of trees to be planted and the visual impact on the west elevation, which can be addressed at a later time. Commissioner Miller expressed concern with preserving the integrity of parking due to the duck feeders. He recommended some sort of signage designating "restaurant parking only." Commissioner Slaven expressed concern with having both egress and ingress on Rancho California Road. Principle Engineer Cresswell responded that improvements proposed on Ynez rd. would resolve this and also restricted parking on Rancho California Road is being considered. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 9:28 P.M. Commissioner Slaven stated that she feels will be a wonderful use for this property and will benefit the community at large. Chairman Ford commended the applicant for the design of the landscaping and the overall aesthetics being enhanced because of this project. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adopt the Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution 95-029 approving PA95-0112. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 6 PI,ANNING COMMISSION MEETING DECEMBER 4, 1995 PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske reported that the City Council continued the adoption of the Draft Development Code and Zoning Ordinance to the Council meeting on December 18, 1995. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Slaven thanked the planning staff for the expert and professional job they do and wished everyone a happy holiday. Commissioner Ford reported on the joint transportation meeting of Temecula and Murrieta which is scheduled for December 5 at 4:00 P.M. It was moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 P.M. One motion carried unanimously. The next meeting will be held January 8, 1996, at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. ~y, ChA~ DEBBIE UBNOSKE,SECRETARY Minutes.pc. 12/04/95 7