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Home My WebLink About101695 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was held on Monday, October 16, 1995, at Rancho California Water District Board Room, Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford presiding. PRESENT: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster ABSENT: Fahey COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. ADDroval of Aoenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Webster NOES: None ABSENT: Fahey Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:05 p.m. DIRECTOR'S UPDATE Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske stated that she was available to answer questions on the cases submitted in the written report. There were no questions from the Commission. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. PA g5-0078 Senior Planner John Meyer presented the staff report listing issues on the development agreement to reduce development impact fees and establish a time schedule to complete the Recreation Center in the Margarita Village Specific Plan. He outlined the issues at hand: 1) the interim public facilities fee, at $3,000 per unit for the first 5 years; and 2) the completion date. Both issues have been addressed in the MOU. Senior Planner Meyer asked the Commission to modify page eight (8), number five (5) by deleting RSA fees from the paragraph. P:\MINUTF~\I01695.PC 12/1/95 klb PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 16. 1995 Commissioner Webster requested the status on establishing standard fees. Planning Manager Ubnoske responded the Planning Department was finalizing fees and these will be taken before the City Council for approval. Chairman Ford expressed concern regarding the term of the Development Agreement Modification. Assistant City Attorney Diaz responded this is a 10 year Agreement; after the first five years they will pay the fee that has been approved for the next five years. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:15 P.M. Charlie Kluger, 4300 Fir Avenue Seal Beach, representative for Chardonnay Hills, substantiated the completion date on the Recreation Center and said he was available to answer any questions in regard to the project. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 P.M. Assistant Attorney Diaz noted the scheduling of the recreation center is one of the benefits the applicant has granted the City. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adopt the Negative Declaration and to Adopt Resolution No. 95 - recommending approval of PA 95- 0078. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 4. Develooment Code John Meyer presented the Development Code Revisions and recommended the Commission go through the Revisions Addendum on an item-by-item basis. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:25 P.M., there being no requests to speak, Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:25 P.M. Chairman Ford recommended the Commission go over the revised code by Chapter. P:LMINL1TES\I01695.PC 12/1/95 klb 2 TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16. 1995 Commissioner Webster expressed concern on page three (3) in regard to mobile home parks. Attorney Diaz responded that the mobile home park applications would be heard on an individual basis when they come before the Commission. Commissioner Webster discussed Chapter 9.060.20- Description of Residential Districts - and requested clarification on the square footage, written as 10,000, which should be 10,900 to be consistent with the General Plan. Senior Planner Meyer will research this and get back to the Commission. Commissioner Slaven discussed Chapter 9.24 Off-Street Parking and Loading and recommended adding Recreational Vehicle to the restricted list. Chairman Ford discussed page 15 - Lot Substandard and asked if this had not been modified before. Senior Planner Meyer responded that was correct and therefore should not be included in the revisions. The Commission reviewed questions received in the correspondence from Assistant City Attorney Diaz regarding the Development Code and the Revisions Addendum. Chairman Ford discussed Question 3- Noticing Perimeters o Mailing List- Assistant City Attorney Diaz requested clarification of the Commission's direction to obtain an updated mailing list. He stated that policy direction is needed before amending Section 9.03.030(c). A unanimous straw vote resulted in adding "Length of time the project has been in the planning process" as the language to be included in Section 9.03.030(c). Chairman Ford discussed Question #7 - Conditional Use Permit for Service Stations - It was recommended language be included to regulate sale of alcohol, where motor vehicle fuel is sold, that would require certain findings and criteria be met. The Commission unanimously agreed and directed that specific language be added to the Development Code. Chairman Ford discussed Question #8 - Outdoor Play Areas for Day Care Centers - In accordance with the California Child Day Care Facilities Act, Health and Safety Code Section 1596.70 et seq., the City may establish certain performance standards such as traffic, parking, spacing and concentration, and noise. The consensus of the Commission was to add "Outdoor Play Areas" to the list. Chairman Ford discussed Question #12 - Work Related Vehicles Parkine in Residential Zone - Assistant City Attorney Diaz responded that the definition chosen by the Commission "Specialized Work Related Vehicles" is different from the Vehicle Code definition of commercial vehicles. He pointed out the following: "On Street" parking can not be regulated by the Development Code. P:\MINUTES\I01695.PC 12/1/95 klb 3 TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16. 1995 "Off Street" parking could possibly be regulated with noticing, substantial posting would be required in order to restrict work-related vehicles from parking in residential areas. Commissioner Slaven recommended all commercial vehicles be restricted from parking in residential areas. Commissioner Webster expressed concern with restricting "specialized work- related vehicles", in the situation where the owner has only one vehicle for transportation. He stated that he is generally opposed to commercial vehicles parking in residential areas. Chairman Ford took a straw vote and it was approved to strike the language "specialized work-related vehicle definition" in Chapter 9.24020 (h). Commissioner Slaven recommended the phrase "Recreational Vehicle" be included in this Code Section. The Commission agreed. Chairman Ford discussed Question //13 Assistant City Attorney Diaz responded that the Commission has the authority to impose a higher handicap parking designation, but changes have not been reflected in the draft code, pending direction from the Commission. Commissioner Slaven recommended the Code reflect an option for requesting additional handicap parking spaces, if needed, on a case by case basis. Senior Planner Meyer stated that staff felt comfortable setting a standard for handicap parking. Chairman Ford called for a straw vote and the direction of the Commission is to retain the Code as written and each plan will be reviewed by the Commission. Chairman Ford discussed Question //14- "Compact Car Parking Space Restriction". Larry Markham stated that the vehicle ordinance is flexible enough in regard to Compact Car spaces. A straw vote was taken and it was agreed by the Commission that the restriction to require compact car spaces be eliminated. Chairman Ford discussed Question//16 - Coveted Easements - Assistant City Attorney Diaz stated that the Ordinance is mandated by statute and the Commission has no option to avoid the public notice requirements. P:\MINUTES\101695.PC 12/1/95 klb 4 TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16. 1995 Attorney Diaz recommended that prior to the motion the Title of "Director of Planning" be changed to "Director of Community Development" and this be reflected in the new Development Code. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the Development Code as modified, and to include the zoning map and the general plan. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Slaven, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None given. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Chairman Ford requested the minutes of the Planning Commission meetings come before the Commission earlier to review. Commissioner Slaven asked when the Development Code would be available for distribution. Senior Planner Meyer responded that the Development Code will be taken before the Council and may be available by the November 6 meeting. Commissioner Miller requested the status of the Roripaugh Ranch Project. He recommended a joint session with Council to be informed of the Council's direction in regard to the desired density. Chairman Ford stated that the recommendation for the number of housing units previously recommended by the Commission should be reviewed. This can be done through tapes or minutes of the Roripaugh Ranch meeting. He was not certain, but thought it might be 1800 - 2400 homes recommended. Commissioner Fahey recommended a joint workshop with the Council to be held on the concept of annexation. A straw vote was taken and it was agreed by the Commission that staff look into scheduling a joint workshop, in a timely manner, with the Council. Planning Manager Ubnoske will look into this workshop. P:\MINUTES\I01695.PC 12/1/95 klb 5 TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 16, 1995 Commissioner Slaven expressed concern regarding the term of appointment for Commission and Committee members. She stated that it takes at least two (2) three-year terms to fully learn the Codes and Regulations, specifically on the Planning Commission. She recommended the City Council consider a longer term limit. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. Next meeting: November 6, 1995 - Regular Planning Commission Meeting at Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92390 l ,~'Chairm~~an Secretary P:\MINUTES\101695.PC 1/29/96 klb 6