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Home My WebLink About040395 PC MinutesIVlINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETINL~ OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 3, 1995 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, April 3, 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: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford, Commissioner Blair arrived at 6:10 P.M. ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Planning Director Gary Thornhill, Assistant City Attorney Greg Diaz, Planner Craig Ruiz, Principal Engineer Ray Casey, and Recording Secretary Joan Price. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda On a motion made by Commissioner Slaven Commissioner Fahey the agenda was approved. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: and seconded by NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Approval of Minutes On a motion made by Commissioner Commissioner Slaven the minutes of the Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford None Blair Fahey and seconded by meeting on March 6 were approved with a modification to page 3 to add "No sign to be illuminated - at rear facing Via Rio Temecula Road." P:\WIMBERVO\040395 11/2/95 vsg 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 3, 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4- COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Blair PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3. Nicolas Valley Special Study (PA94-0098) Craig Ruiz, Assistant Planner, responded to the concerns of the Commission expressed at the last Commission meeting. Staff recommends no increase in density and no change in the land use for Nicolas Valley. Commissioner Slaven asked about the liability of the City should emergency vehicles not be able to drive into the area. City Attorney Greg Diaz responded the City would not be exposed to liability because the roads had not been accepted for emergency maintenance. Commissioner Fahey left the dias at 6:10 PM to take an emergency phone call. PUBLIC HEARING The public hearing was opened at 6:30 P.M. Betty Sprouse, 39390 Liefer Road spoke against any changes in the area. James McCarthy, 394.20 Pala Vista Road, spoke against any changes on Nicolas Road. Diane Welter, 39515 Liefer Road, said she wants to leave the area as it is. Rita Abby, 39520 Liefer Road, spoke in opposition to assessments and does not want increased density. Helen Lasagna, 30885 Nicolas Road, stated she feels Butterfield Road should be developed by Roripaugh Ranch and other developers and no assessment fees be placed on the residents. Staff explained that all roads were reviewed in the study and for discussion only. Staff recommends leaving the area as is and that no assessment fees be incurred. P:\WIMBERVO\040395 11/2/95 vsg 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIl, 3. 1995 C.E. Edwards, 31250 Nicolas Road, spoke against re-zoning. Commissioner Fahey returned to the dias at 6:35 PM Dennis Fitz, 39910 Jeffrey Heights Road, said he feels change is evident and zoning should be done on a one to one basis. Frank Furgiuele, 400 Ambulant Court Temecula, spoke in favor of rural area and zoning maintained at 2 1/2 acre parcels. Larry Bales, 3040 Jessie Circle, spoke against change in the area. Mike Melton, 31950 Pala Vista Road, Temecula, representing rural area residents who want the area to remain rural. Ron Rauch, 25301 Cabot Road, Laguna, acting as spokesman for owners of nine parcels in the Nicolas Valley stated the group would like to have density intensification for the quality of the area. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 PM COMMISSION INPUT Commissioner Webster agreed with staff that the area should remain at 2 1/2 acre density and the rural element maintained. It was moved by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to approve the staff recommendation to the City Council there be no change in Land Uses within the study area of Nicolas Valley. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS.' NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Slaven, Webster, Ford, Blair None None Commissioner Ford wanted to have on record that the Johnson Ranch and the Roripaugh Development are proposed projects and if not approved would not materialize. Commissioner Ford called for a recess at 7:00 PM The meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula was reconvened at 7:10 PM with Chairman Ford presiding. P:\WIMBF_.RVG\040395 11/2/95 vsg 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUT~ APRIl. 3, 1995 4. Development Code Senior Planner, John Meyer, presented an overview on the proposed Development Code for the City of Temecula. Commissioner Ford reviewed each section with the Commissioners. The following are some concerns brought to staff: Commissioner Webster was concerned with the square footage of loading units in the residential area. Commissioner Slaven was concerned with the mobile home park designation. Commissioner Slaven also wanted to know about churches in neighborhoods and establishing a conditional use permit regulation. Commission Webster is concerned with the set-back conditions for neighborhood swimming pools and also the fences, hedges and walls in the side yards. Commissioner Ford asked about the agricultural use language. Commissioner Slaven requested some restriction be included in the Code on recreational vehicles parked in the neighborhood. Staff will bring language modification to the Commission. Commissioner Fahey left the meeting for health reasons at 7:40 PM Commissioner Ford was concerned with visual screening of windows to be off-set by landscaping. Commissioner Slaven asked if landscaping used as a shield for pools could be included in the Code. Staff will look into this item. Commissioner Webster was concerned with establishing the types of siding permitted in tracts. Staff will re-write specifics in the Code and bring these back to the Commission for review at a future meeting. PUBLIC HEARING The Public hearing was opened at 8:05 PM Kathleen Dean, Villa Monte Homes, Temecula, expressed concern with Section 9.08.030 in the Development Code in regard to undesirable retail establishments being permitted in a residential neighborhood. P:\WIMBERVG\040395 11/2/95 vsg 4 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIl, 3, 1995 Mark Telford, Winchester Road, Temecula, stated he would like the Industrial Zone changed to Service Commercial on Winchester Road/Diaz Circle. (map attached) Denise Covielle, Paloma Del Sol, spoke against the commercial center on Pauba and Margarita Roads. Pat Phillips, Paloma Del Sol, Temecula, spoke against the commercial center on Pauba and Margarita Roads. Mel Phillips, Paloma Del Sol, Temecula, against the commercial center on Pauba and Margarita Roads. John Hockster, Sierra Bonita, Temecula, stated he wants stronger restrictions on businesses allowed in the center on Pauba and Margarita Roads. Art Pelka, Temecula, spoke in favor of more restriction on types of businesses being permitted in the Commercial Center on Pauba and Margarita Roads. Mel Copeland, 31286 Santiago, Temecula, representing the Citizens Advisory Committee, wants stricter restrictions on businesses permitted in the center on Pauba and Margarita. Commissioner Ford requested staff look into the legal aspect of setting restrictive standards on businesses in neighborhood centers. Staff explained that hours of operation are conditioned by the City of Temecula as well as various standards pertaining to allowable establishments. Commissioner Ford asked if gun shops could be excluded. Staff will research this. Planning Director Thornhill suggested prohibiting drive-thru restaurants in neighborhood commercial districts. Staff responded to the question of Industrial Center zoning. This will be discussed on the meeting of June 19 with the Commission. The Commissioners discussed various Development Code Sections and voiced their concerns, which included the following: * Outside storage area - screened off * Performance standards * Day care facilities * Senior citizens facilities * Reclaimed water ordinance P:\WlMBERVG\040595 11/2/95 vsg 5 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 3, 1995 Staff will review these issues and bring them back at the next meeting. On a motion made by Commissioner Blair and seconded by Commissioner Slaven the Development Code discussion was continued to May 15, 1995 The motion carried as follows: AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: Commissioner Webster made several Slaven, Webster, Ford, Blair, Fahey None None recommendations to revise verbiage in the Development Code. This will be brought back with the final draft. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 PM Next regular meeting, April 17, 1995, 6:00 PM, Rancho California Water District's Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, Califo/~. ~ m'~Ste~ve~ r Ford Secretary P:\WIMBERVG\040395 11/2/95 vsg 6