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Home My WebLink About060595 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 5, 1995 A meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, June 5, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford called the meeting to order. PRESENT: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster COMMISSIONERS: Fahey Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Attorney Peter Thorson, Senior Planner John Meyer, Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske, Associate Planner David Hogan, Public Works Director Joe Kicak, Assistant Engineer John Pourkazemi, Recording Secretary Joan Price. Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:10 P.M. Chairman Ford called for Public Comments on non-agenda items. There were no comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Blair to approve the agenda. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None 2. DIRECTOR'S HEARING ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. Development Code It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to continue the Development Code Review to the Planning Commission meeting on June 19, 1995. P:\WIMBERVG\060595.PC 12/27/95 klb 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Planning Application No. PA95-0034 (Plot Plan) - Medical Design Concepts Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske presented the staff report on a 309,213 square foot building at the northwest corner of Winchester Road and Diaz Road. Planner Ubnoske stated that a full traffic study is needed and recommended continuing this item to June 19, 1995. The Public Hearing was opened at 6:15 P.M. Scott Staling, 3010 N. Broadway, Escondido, representative for Lusardi Company answered questions from the Commission. Max Harrison, 41975 Winchester Road, representative for one applicant, spoke regarding conditions of the traffic study and the desire to begin grading prior to the completion of the study with the approval of the Commission. Planning Director Thornhill responded that the applicant would have to agree to an open-ended condition if the Commission permitted them to go ahead with the grading. Craig Wolfmeyer, 31607 Old River Road, Bonsall, representative for PHS explained that vehicular trips would be minimal because staff is transferring from Business Park Drive to the new site. Commissioner Ford requested mitigation on the traffic study be implemented prior to occupancy. The Public Hearing was closed at 6:30 P.M. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern with traffic congestion if in the future the business is expanded and employed additional staff. Commissioner Blair asked if staggered work hours had been considered. Chairman Ford recommended this item be acted on tonight and not continued. It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to hear and move on Planning Application No. PA95-0034 tonight with no continuance. Commissioner Webster spoke in opposition to making a decision tonight and requested the traffic study be completed. P:\WIMBF. RVO\060595.PC 12/27/95 klb 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Fahey, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Senior Planner John Meyer described the Transportation Easement which begins at Winchester Road, and runs north through Diaz Road to the Murrieta border. Commissioner Webster expressed concern on colors, shapes, and sizes of buildings, walls and windows as provided in the City's Draft Development Code on Page 26 # 2,3,4, and would like this project to comply with the standards as set. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern on the landscaping design along the wall. Commissioner Ford asked for Mr. Wolfmeyer's agreement on the conditions of approval for this project. Mr. Wolfmeyer responded that he was in agreement. The motion was made by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to adopt PA95- with conditions as follows: * Specific language to address the large walls of the building. * Mitigation on the traffic study and the Transportation Easement. Commissioner Webster recommended future industrial buildings be required to comply with the City's performance standards in accordance with design elements. Planning Application No. PA95-0031 - Environmental Impact Report Planning Application No. PA94-0061 - Master Conditional Use Permit Planning Application No. PA95-0003 - Westside Specific Plan/Planning Application No. PA95- 0004 - Tentative Tract Map No. 28011 Assistant Planner Matthew Fagan presented an update on the questions asked at the previous Commission meeting. Assistant Planner Fagan also read a letter from Kay Cassaro thanking the Commission for their caution on approving planning applications and for their representation of the community. Planner Dave Hogan presented the air quality report for Temecula. Commissioner Blair asked how the numbers regarding air quality were generated and if there are air quality violations in Temecula. Dave Hogan responded there were no violations in Temecula. Commissioner Webster requested an update on the proposed road improvements, and also consideration for a Condition of Approval to address the area between Pujol Street and Main Street. P:\WIMBERVG\060595.PC 12/27195 klb 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 Commissioner Webster recommended Area D in the Westside Specific Plan be incorporated in Area F to become additional open space. Chairman Ford called for a recess at 8:00 p.m. The meeting of the Temecula Planning Commission was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. Chairman Ford presiding. Commissioner Slaven expressed concern regarding the proposed mitigation of intersection congestion at Rancho California/I-15 off-ramp, and 6th Street in Temecula which will be utilized as a parking facility. Assistant Engineer John Pourkazemi responded that the Rancho California Road project is 80% designed and will be structured to include a widened road. Commissioner Ford expressed several concerns to staff: The plan does not call for interim traffic controls at Vincent Moraga and Diaz. He feels construction should be completed with the project. The south bound on ramp from the 1-15 should loop immediately onto Rancho California and east bound. The signal at Diaz Road and should be redesigned synchronized with the Western By- Pass Corridor. Conditions of Approval should include that construction shall be completed prior to occupancy. The impact of alignment area C & D in Westside Specific Plan. The slopes in Area D. Elimination of Area D. The undercrossing at Highway 79 South interchange should be widened and he recommended the addition of loop off-ramp. Commissioner Slaven expressed the following concerns on the Master Conditional Use Permit: Condition/t18 - regarding silt fences during construction, recommends a different type of fencing. Condition//42 &//43 - delete wording "as deemed necessary by the Planning Director". Condition //43 - 2nd bullet item - should be conditioned to make contribution to interchange enhancement on Hwy 79. Condition//57 - 2nd bullet item - take out may change and replace with shall. P:\WIMBERVG\060595.PC 12/27/95 klb 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commission Webster to recommend that the City Council approve Planning Application No. PA95-0031 -Environmental Impact Report, Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Ford, Webster, Fahey NOES: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None For the record - Commissioner Blair stated she voted "no", due to air-quality concerns not being adequately addressed and is in disagreement with the trip calculations which address the traffic conditions. Commissioner Blair expressed the following concerns in regard to the Master Conditional Use Permit: She opposes decision not to install a signal at Vincent Moraga. She feels the Highway 79 improvements should be complete prior to occupancy. The applicant's slated opening date is October, 1996; other schedules indicate another date these need to be consistent. She questioned if the conditions agreed to by the proponent to enhance 79 South/I-15 interchange are in addition to Assessment District 159. This is not identified. Commissioner Ford expressed the following concerns with the Master Conditional Use Permit: Page 56 -//43 relating to the site impact analysis; this should include verbiage to require completion and a reimbursement agreement to the project area. He recommended that the City Council consider a requirement for completion of all ultimate improvements to Highway 79 South/I-15. He recommended City Council consider including, as a condition the completion, the South bound loop improvement, connection with Front Street and the Western By-Pass prior to occupancy. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve Planning Application No. PA94-0061 - Master Conditional Use Permit with the Conditions as stated. The motion carried as follows: P:\WIMBERVG\060595.PC 12/27/95 klb 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None PA95-0003 (Westside Specific Plan), PA95-0004 (Tentative Tract Map No. 28011), DV95-0001 (Development Agreement) Commissioner Fahey agreed that Area D in the Westside Specific Plan should be changed to open space. Commissioner Fahey noted for the record that all traffic items approved in previous conditions and applications be included in the Westside Specific Plan. Commissioner Slaven agreed Area D should be changed to open space. Commissioner Fahey agreed Area D should be changed to open space. Commissioner Webster agreed Area D should be changed to open space. Commissioner Ford agreed Area D should be changed to open space. The Commission upheld the following conditions prior to approval of the Westside Specific Plan: The preliminary grading plan to be returned to the Commission for approval when submitted. A suggested timeline - "within 30 days" to be added as language in regard to the Western By-Pass. The maps and findings showing Area D are to be changed to designate that area as Open Space. The height and color of the arena is to be shown when the plot plan is brought back to the Commission. Items 4, 5, 7, 8, in the Development Agreement be included in the project requirements. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to approve the Westside Specific Plan, PA95-0003 and Tentative Tract Map No. 28011, Planning Application No. PA95-0004 and DV95-0001 with the stated conditions approved by the Commission. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Slaven, Ford, Webster, Fahey NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None P:\WIMBERVI3\060595.PC 12/27/95 klb 6 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 5, 1995 Next meetings: June 19, 1995, 6:00 p.m. - Development Code and July 17, 1995, 6:00 p.m. - Development Code at the Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. COMMISSION DISCUSSION Planning Director Thornhill discussed the cancellation of the July 3, 1995 meeting due to the July 4th holiday. This will be determined at the June 19 meeting. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Slaven to adjourn the meeting/~25 p.m. --~"--'~ [ Chairman St ve Ford Secretary P:\W1MBERVG\060595.PC 12/27195 klb 7