HomeMy WebLinkAbout082195 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 21, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on
Monday, August 21, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room,
42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford presiding.
PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster, Slaven, Miller, Ford
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None
Also present were Planning Director Gary Thomhill, Attorney Greg Diaz, Senior Planner John
Meyer, Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None given.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve
the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Election of New Chairman and Co-Chairman
Commissioner Slaven nominated Commissioner Ford to serve as Chairman and
Commissioner Fahey to serve as Co-Chairman for the 1995/96 year of the Temecula
Planning Commission.
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 2
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COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Webster, Miller
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: Ford, Fahey
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3. Director's Hearing Update
None given.
4. Approval of Minutes from the May 1. 1995 Planning Commission Workshop
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Ford to approve
the minutes of the May 1, 1995 Planning Commission Workshop.
The motion carried as follows:
AYF_.S: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford
NOF_S: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Webster, Miller
5. Draft MOU for BCI/CCL Ventures No. 1 and 2
Staff stated they have provided the Commission with information regarding the MOU and
are available to answer questions for the Commission.
There were no questions.
6. Appointment to Design Guidelines Technical Advisory Committee
Senior Planner John Meyer reported that one design firm has been selected from the 5
firms interviewed by the consultant team. It is now required that two members of the
Commission will be appointed to the Technical Advisory Committee.
On a motion made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey,
Commissioners Miller and Webster are appointed to the Design Guidelines Technical Advisory
Committee.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
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PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Application No. PA94-0128 (Conditional Use Permi0
Associate Planner Fagan presented background on the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
Staff recommended this application be continued to September 18, 1995.
On a motion made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey, the Planning
Application No. PA94-0128 (Conditional Use Permit) is continued to the Planning Commission
meeting of September 18, 1995.
The motion carried as follows:
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AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
PA95-0015 - Tentative Tract Map
Planning Director Thomhill requested this item be continued off calendar. The
annexation application has been delayed.
On a motion made by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven, the PA95-
0015 - Tentative Tract Map is continued off calendar. A joint workshop will be scheduled
between the City Council and the Planning Commission.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS:
PA95-0068 - Plot Plan
Associate Planner Fagan presented plans on Charmell Commercial
proposed warehouse facility. Staff recommended approval.
Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
None :
None
Corporation' s
Commissioner Miller expressed concern regarding the bus loading zone location and also
the landscaping plan in regard to the type of trees to be planted.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern regarding the type of trees that will be planted
and recommended evergreen trees be selected.
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A representative for the applicant responded to questions by the Commission as follows:
* A letter has been sent to the bus company but an answer has not yet been
received. It is believed the bus stop is located across the street from the building.
* Landscaping will not be a problem, evergreen trees will be recommended to the
architect and amended plans will be submitted to staff.
Commissioner Ford recommended that the architect work with staff to incorporate large
trees on the southern side, if this is agreeable to the Planning Director.
Julia Carroll, the representative for the architect responded that 50 % of the trees will be
24" box in size and 50% will be 15" box or gallon in size, staff recommendation will be
incorporated in the f'mal submitted plan.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 PM.
None given.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:30 PM.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve
Planning Application No. PA95-0068 - Plot Plan, with an amendment that recommendations
made by the Commission be reflected in the final plan to staff.
The motion carded as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
10. Planning Application No. PA95-0048 (Conditional Use Permit - Texaco)
Commissioner Miller stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Associate Planner Fagan presented the site plan which included a mitigation agreement
to install deceleration lane. Staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Webster asked ff a signal was required at Lyndie Lane. Staff responded
that it does not meet warrant criteria.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:45 PM.
Rich Tait, 1100 Town & Country Road, Orange, representing Texaco Ref'ming &
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Marketing, clarified the following agreements:
* Signage will be a separate issue and will be finalized in a later submittal.
* Negotiations for tenants have not been f'malized.
* No display for beer and wine will be permitted within 5' of the register.
A traffic signal will be provided by the developer prior to
occupancy.
* Twenty-five (25) parking stalls will be provided.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern regarding access on the north and west side
of the site access and recommended paving of this area. He also asked if the bell tower
sign would be illuminated. Rich Tait, representative for Texaco, responded that asphalt
paving would be completed, a signal is currently in plan check and the bell tower will
be illuminated on all four sides.
Commissioner Ford expressed concern regarding the loading area for the supply tanks
and does not want private vehicles impeded by the trucks delivering gas. He
recommended additional spacing be planned to facilitate this problem.
Ted Harris, 10 UCP #100, Universal City, representing Texaco, assured the Commission
that their drivers were safety trained and will be restricted from making U turns. Staff
will work this out.
Ralph Suitsman, 426 Culver Blvd, Playa de Rey, representing Texaco, stated that he was
available to answer questions.
Jim EacareHa, 42680 Rancho California Road, expressed concern for traffic problems
that would be created without a signal at this intersection. He also asked if the project
would continue if a beer and wine license could not be secured.
Ralph Salzman responded that a beer and wine license is a vital component and they
would be unable to go forward without one. This had been explored and licens, es were
available for transfer. ~
Ted Harris responded that Texaco would not open the station without a traffic signal
operating.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 PM.
Commissioner Webster recommended a signal be installed and also the bell tower not be
illuminated.
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Commissioner Ford spoke in agreement that the station should not be opened without an
operating signal and recommended a condition of approval be required prior to
occupancy. The Commission agreed by unanimous consensus.
Staff will add an addendum COA//79 'a traffic signal will be installed and operable
prior to certificate of occupancy, this includes the median,
The applicant spoke in favor of elimination of the illuminated sign on the north side.
Commissioner Webster reiterated he would like to see n.__Qo illumination at all.
Commissioner Ford spoke in favor of no illumination on the back of the tower and
recommended wattage restriction on the remaining areas.
Commissioner Fahey spoke in favor of no illumination on the back and recommended
a condition that no sign be installed on the north side.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern on the north and west side illumination and
recommended the south and east side be illuminated with low wattage controlled by the
Planning Director.
Commissioners Fahey and Slaven agree with that recommendation.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey, and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve
Planning Application No. PA95-0048 (Conditional Use Permit - Texaco) with conditions to
include:
* Site plan design to include truck delivery access.
* A stop light to be installed and operating prior to certificate of occupancy.
* The bell tower illuminated on the south and east sides only.
The motion carried as follows:
11.
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
Development Code
Senior Planner John
Commission direction.
COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: Miller
Meyer presented the Development Code for discussion and
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Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 8:30 PM.
Dennis Chinoff, 27555 Ynez Road, Kemper representative, spoke in favor of amending
the land use designation on the property in Areas #1, #14, #15.
Margaret Vallano, 45921 Silverado Lane, spoke in opposition to zoning Pala Road &
Highway 79 as HTC designation.
Larry Markham, 41750 Winchester Road, spoke in opposition to Commercial designation
on Hwy 79 South and Jedediah Smith Road.
Harold Elkan, 5230 Carroll Canyon Road, San Diego, spoke in favor of #11 - Old Vail
Partners property to be zoned Commercial.
Commissioner Ford explained the Commission could not act on #11 because it .was not
on the agenda. City Attorney Diaz stated that a Closed Session could be scheduled in
order to hear this request.
Stephen A. Bieri, 417 Carmel Street #200, San Marcos, owner of Winchester Hills,
spoke in favor of amending the land use designation on the 550 acres from Business Park
to Service Commercial.
David Lowry, 27391 Jefferson, spoke in support of amending the land use designation
for Winchester Hills from Business Park to Service Commercial.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 9:07 PM.
COMMIgSION DISCUSSION
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Miller, to notiee #16 -
Old Vail Ranch; and #17 - Winchester Hills. Commissioner Ford requested additional input on
the traffic impact due to the Murrieta improvements.
The motion carried as follows:
AYE. S:
5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Shaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
NOES: 0
COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
Commissioner Miller requested staff prepare a report on the pros and cons regarding a village
center overlay in the Winchester Hills area.
DEVELOP1VrENT CODE AMENDMENTS
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Section #1 General Plan Amendments
The following received consensus of approval of the Commission:
#1 - Senior Planner Meyer said this was not a recorded map and he requests an
opportunity to bring this back to the Commission.
#12 - No change
#13 - No change
#14 - Staff requests the Opportunity for additional research and requests this be heard
by the Commission at a later time.
#15 - Approve Highway Tourist Commercial east of Pala/Office Professional West of
Pala.
#16 - Chairman Ford recommended this be reviewed by Counsel and a Closed Session
be scheduled.
Section #2 Zoning Map
Approved Chaparral area change to Business Park
Approved Single Oak change from Business Park to Light Industrial
Approved North of Carriage Motor Drive change from Business Park to Light Industrial
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to continue the
zoning map to September 18, 1995. An additional meeting may be needed based on advertising
requirements.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller, Ford
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
None given.
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AD.IOURNMlt~NT
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adjourn the
meeting at 9:50 P.M.
Next meeting, September 11, 1995 Workshop for Roripaugh Ranch September 18, 1995 Regular
Planning Commission Meeting, 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho California Water District's Board
Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. ~
Chairm Ford
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