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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080795 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 7, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, August 7, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Vice Chairman Fahey called the meeting to order. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Miller, Webster ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Ford Chairman Ford had requested an excused absence. Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh, Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske. PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda as mailed. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Ford 2. Approval of Minutes from the May 1. 1995 Workshop It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the minutes of the May 1, 1995, workshop to the August 21, 1995 meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission. P:\WIMBERVG\080795.PC 12/27/95 lob PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES The motion carded as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 AUGUST 7, 1995 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Ford DIRECTORS UPDATE: None. Conceptual Grading Plan for Westside Specific Plan Planning Director Thomhill stated that the project plans were submitted within the 30 day time limit and this will be brought back to the Commission on September 18, 1995 to hear comments and recommendations from staff. 5. PA95-0023 - Revised Development Agreement Associate Planner Naasah presented the revised agreement from Development Company. Staff recommended approval. Chairman Fahey opened the floor for public comment. the Van Daele Brice Kittle, representative for the applicant stated he would answer any questions from the Commission. Chairman Fahey closed the public comment at 6:10 P.M. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve staff recommendation. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Ford Planning Application No. PA95-0066 Variance Associate Planner Naaseh presented the staff report. Staff recommended denial. P:\WIMBERVG\080795.PC 12/27/95 lob 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1995 Lou Kashmere, 29115 Front Street, owner/applicant, spoke in support of the variance. He stated that his sign is below the elevation of other signs in parts of the city and he doesn't feel variance requests are handled fairly. Commissioner Miller asked Mr. Kashmere for clarification as it pertained to the existing sign at the Texaco station. Mr. Kashmere responded that he entered into a 2-year contract with the City with the intent that the sign would be installed at the higher elevation on a trial basis. If the citizens of the city do not object to the higher elevation it would be permitted to remain at 55 feet; if there were complaints, the applicant would be required to lower it to 45 feet. Chairman Fahey closed the public heating at 6:20 P.M. Commissioner Slaven stated that it is not appropriate to make exceptions for a Variance. She is in favor of a 45 foot high sign. Commissioner Webster agreed with sign control and said he feels the sign would be unacceptable. He stated that he is in favor of combining both signs on one pole. Planning Director Thornhill stated that the two signs in question are inconsistent with City standards. Staff position is toward conservative sign control. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven, seconded by Commissioner Miller to deny the request. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Miller COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Ford PA95-0015 - Tentative Tract Map Associate Planner Naasah presented background on the proposal. The density has been reduced to 150 single family units. The request for annexation will be heard by the Council on August 8 and has been filed with LAFCO. The Commission reviewed the plans and maps with staff. Commissioner Webster expressed concern regarding a requirement of the Fire Department to provide a secondary access if the project serves more than 35 units. Commissioner Slaven expressed her opposition to the following: Lack of a secondary access P:\WlMBERVO\080795.PC 12127/95 klb 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1995 Lack of parking spaces for guests on "H" Street Design of the project Limited access to Murrieta Hot Springs Road Driveway location on "A" Street - No stop sign at "A" Street Commissioner Slaven recommended this item be continued until it is heard by the Council. Commissioner Webster expressed concern with the height of the retaining walls. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern on the issue of constructing parks only after 1,500 permits have been pulled. Commissioner Miller referenced the flight path of French Valley Airport and asked what could be done to make buyers understand it will be over the development. Staff responded that it was not the City's responsibility to inform the buyer of this situation. Chairman Fahey opened the public hearing at 6:45 P.M. Sanford Edwards, Pulte Homes representative, 110 Newport Center Drive, highlighted the constraints in regard to the design issues. He said the topography has dictated the site layout and Pulte has downsized the project from 360 lots to 146, and are also concerned with limited guest parking. He also stated the driveways have been sized 12'- 16' which is larger than the standard driveway to accommodate the limited guest parking. Commissioner Miller recommended installation of a pedestrian walkway starting at "E" Street to "A" Street. Mr. Edwards stated he would be willing to consider this option. He also requested a vote by the Commission this evening since it will be heard by the Council August 8, 1995. Chairman Fahey closed the public hearing at 7:10 P.M. Commissioner Webster listed his main concerns with the project: 1) 2) 3) 4) The length of "B" Street The "H" Street cul de sac Off site requirements for fencing No secondary access for fire protection P:\WIMBERVG\080795.PC 12/27/95 klb 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AUGUST 7, 1995 5) No intersection on "E" Street Commissioner Fahey agreed with those listed. Commissioner Slaven agreed with those listed and is hesitant to go beyond the requirement and requests further clarification from the Fire Department. Planning Director Thomhill responded that the Fire Department did not appear to have a problem that there was no secondary access but clarification would be requested and brought back to the Commission. Commission consensus is that limited parking on the cul de sac is unacceptable, and also the design of lot//123 is not acceptable and recommended a condition be stipulated in the Agreement to that effect. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the tentative tract map PA 95-0015 to the next Planning Commission meeting of August 21, 1995. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Planning Director Thomhill reported on the following: The applicant of the Roripaugh Specific Plan needs further direction from the Commission. A workshop is recommended on September 11, 1995, 6:00 P.M. · The Planning Department is being reorganized as follows: - Gary Thornhill has been appointed to Community Development Director. - Debbie Llbnoske has been appointed to Planning Manager. - An Associate Planner will be appointed to Senior Planner. - An Assistant Planner will be appointed to Associate Planner which will eliminate one Assistant Planner position. - One Building & Safety Technician has been appointed to Code Enforcement leaving one Building & Safety Technician. There are now two Code Enforcement Officers which will provide stronger code enforcement. - The one Building & Safety Technician and two Planning Technicians will be consolidated into Community Development Technicians which will provide more efficient counter coverage. - Temporary help will be contracted when additional staff is needed to handle peak workloads. Customer service training will be conducted to P:\WIMBERVO\080795.PC 12127195 klb 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES improve the level of service in all departments. AUGUST 7. 1995 The appeal period has passed for litigation on the Old Town project. An initiative in opposition to the use of public funds on the Old Town project is being circulated. During the design of the new City Hall, Councilmembers and the Commission will be contacted for assistance in designing the meeting chambers. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Fahey requested the status of the Johnson Ranch project. Director Thornhill responded it is on hold and a meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 9, 1995. Any recommendations for changes to the project will come before the Commission. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Slaven to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 PM. Next regular meeting, August 21, 1995, 6:00 P.M., Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Secretary ~hairman Steve Ford P:\WIMBERVG\080795.PC 12127195 klb 6