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Home My WebLink About041795 PC Minutesk..,dUTES OF A REGULAR MEETIN¢~ OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 17, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, April 17, 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: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: Blair Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Senior Planner Debbie Ubnoske, Associate Planner Saied Naaseh, City Attorney Peter Thorsen, Principal Engineer Ray Casey and Recording Secretary Joan Price. Chairman Ford called for public comments on non-agenda items. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 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: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Blair 2. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven that the minutes from the March 20, 1995 meeting be delayed to the May 15 meeting of the Planning Commission. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Blair P:\MINUTES\041795 7/12/95 vgw PLANNING COMMISSI~,N MINUTES APRIL 17, 1995 3. Planning application No. 0180, 181, 183, 184, and 185 Saied Naaseh presented the staff report and highlighted the revised "Conditions of Approval" on the Johnson Ranch project. The requested density is decreased from 5,250 to 4,850 residential units. Staff recommends approval. Commissioner Fahey pointed out a change on the Conditions of Approval that was recorded in the response to comments. This condition has not been revised. Commissioner Fahey requested staff make that change. Commissioner Webster asked about the type of improvements to be made to Winchester Road and asked for clarification on the Anza Road deletion. Principal Engineer, Ray Casey stated staff's position on the Conditions of Approval would be to keep Anza Road. Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 PM. Jim Fergus, representing Johnson Machinery Company, presented a brief report on the project. Larry Markham, representing Johnson Machinery Company, presented comparisons of density with surrounding projects in the area. Mr. Markham demonstrated an alternative to Anza Road. Commissioner Fahey expressed concern with the library fee conditions. Jim Gallanes, 350 S. Grand, representative of M.W.D., submitted a written statement for the record regarding the Johnson Specific Plan and Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Gallanes spoke requesting the incorporation of language in the plan to include M.W.D. as it is affected by easements and right-of-ways. Tom Olmstead, 39341 Salinas Dr, Murrieta, spoke in opposition to the plan as it effects the environment. David Robinson, 39600 Aveineda Arizona, Temecula, shared ~ of the area and the proposed Johnson Ranch. Mr. Robinson spoke in opposition to the proposed density. Chairman Ford called for a 5 minute recess at 7:45 PM The meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission reconvened at 7:50 PM with Chairman Ford presiding. Adrian McGregor, 34555 Madera De Playa, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the project. ?:\MINIYrEs\041795 7/12/95 vgw 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 17. 1995 June Mahurin, 41460 Calle Contento, Temecula, spoke in opposition to the project. Mike KnowItoh, 39130 Pala Vista Drive Temecula, spoke against increased density for the project. Ken Barnes, 39615 Berenda Road, Temecula, spoke against increased density. Bev Stureman, 32720 Rancho California Road, Temecula, representing the Vintners Association, spoke in favor of the project as long as Anza Road does not go through. Bill Vazzana, 39605 Lynell Rd, Temecula, spoke in opposition to Anza Road being used by the project and expressed concern for the M.W.D. corridor. Robert Wheeler, 24280 Washington Rd, Murrieta, Representing the Resource Conservation Association, commended the staff for their hard work on Winchester 1800 but expressed concern on the Johnson Ranch project in regards to the landscaping and the run-off of water. Cindy Bush, 32775 Bootlegg Rd, Winchester, spoke in opposition to the project. Robert Bush, 32775 Bootlegg Rd, Winchester, spoke in opposition to the project. Dave Wilson, 38300 San Ignacio, Sage, spoke in opposition to high density. Jim Fergus, representative for Johnson Machinery Company, responded to the concerns expressed as follows: Anza Road - Anza will not go through. Design Standards - applicant requests they be permitted to re-submit them to the Commission. Library Mitigation - applicant agrees to comply with what is required of other projects citywide. M.W.D. Concern - applicant feels it is adequately addressed in the specific plan. Eastern buffer - applicant feels 600' is adequate. Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 8:40 PM. Commissioner Fahey stated that she continues to have issues to be resolved concerning the project. P:\MINIJTES\041795 7/12/95 vgw 3 PLANNING COMMISSI~_,N MINUTES APRIL 17. 1995 Commissioner Ford questioned the following: the new fiscal impact report. the maintenance of the open space easements and riding trails. land use designation and how it relates to SWAP & the City of Temecula's General Plan. Associate Saied Naaseh responded the riding trails and the open space areas were detailed by the map. Butterfield Road contains a bike trail. The applicant will tie in to established horse trails around the perimeter of the project. Planning Director Thornhill responded that the fiscal impact report will be provided and clarified the land use Designation is 3 units per acre as previously stated in the General Plan. He further stated that a Memorandum of Understanding was approved by the City Council last year which discussed the proposed denisty. Commissioner Webster expressed concern with the lot size and felt the project should be a R-1 zone with nothing smaller than 7,200 square feet. Commissioner Slaven commended the developer for a good plan, however, she is concerned with intrusion on the area due to the density issue. Commissioner Ford expressed concerns with annexing and the responsibility for infrastructure; assessment districts; lack of M.W.D. Agreement; and the density issue. It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven that PA No. 0180, 181, 183, 184, and 185 be denied, based on concerns of density, inability to mitigate and over-riding conditions as EIR provides, such as noise, pollution, biological issues, land use and population housing. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 NOES: 1 ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Ford COMMISSIONERS: Webster COMMISSIONERS: Blair The next meeting: Joint Planning Commission/City Council on April 19, 1995, 7:00 PM., Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. P:LMlNUTES\041795 7112195 vgw 4 PLANNING COMMISSIc, N MINUTES APRIL 17. 1995 Regular Planning Commission hearing on May 1§, 1995, 6:00 PM., Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Ford reported on the successful joint Traffic Commissioners meeting with Temecula, Murrieta, RTC and CaI-Trans, which he attended. The motion was made by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM. Secretary P:\MIIqUTES\041795 7/12/95 vgw 5