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HomeMy WebLinkAbout081998 PC MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, August 19, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Naggar, Soltysiak, Webster, and Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Senior Planner Hogan, Senior Engineer of Public Works Alegrea, Attorney Curley, Project Planner Thornsley, Associate Planner Fagan, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of A.clenda MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Approval of Minutes - June 3, 1998, June 17, 1998 and July 15, 1998 MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the June 3, 1998 Planning Commission minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioners Nagger and Webster who abstained. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the June 17, 1998, Planning Commission minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioners Naggar and Webster who abstained. Commissioner Naggar moved to amend the minutes of the July 15, 1998, Planning Commission meeting, regarding page 5, paragraph 5, to reflect that he concurred with the comments of Chairwoman Slaven in regard to the Overlay Zone. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the July 15, 1998, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioners Soltysiak and Guerriero who abstained. Revision of Entry for the Promenade in Temecula (Plannin.~ Application No. PA97-0118), located south of Winchester Road and east of Ynez Road Advising that dudng staff review, an inconsistency was noted at Mall Entry No. 2, Associate Planner Fagan presented the staff report (per agenda material). By way of overheads, he displayed the approved and proposed revised entry designs, which has been scaled down from 51' to 19' in width, and from 52' to 35' in height; clarified the applicant's rationale for revising the plan, commenting on the property line constraints as a result of the Robinsons-May Department Store to the west as well as the grade elevation to the east and advising that the typical halFcircle entrance will not fit in the area of discussion. Mr. Tom Gruber of KA, Inc., architecture representing the applicant, presented the proposed revised plans for Entry No. 2, reiterating the building constraints. The general consensus of the Commission was disapproval of the proposed entry, requesting that more of the original design be implemented into the entry. In light of the Commissioners' dissatisfaction with the proposed revision, Mr. Gruber, by way of overheads, presented a second revision plan that reflected an entry design 50' in height. For Commissioner Soltysiak, Mr. Gruber affirmed that the primary construction and development constraints were due to the grade break in elevations, and that it was an oversight to not note this in the early development stages. Because of the location of the proposed entrance (off Ynez Road), Commissioner Guerdero, echoed by Chairwoman Slaven, advised that Entry No. 2 indicated high usage due to this entrance being aligned with the Palm Plaza entrance. In response to Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Gruber voiced no objection to reverting to the originally presented lettering "The Promenade in Temecula" versus the currently proposed verbiage "The Promenade." Commissioner Webster commended the revisions and had no objection to either modification plan. After careful review of the revised Entry design for the Promenade in Temecula (Planning Application No. PA97-0118), the general consensus of the Planning Commission was as follows: that the proposed revision was not acceptable; that although the second proposed modification offered more detail and depth, it was disproportionate; that, therefore, the Commission directed staff to work with the architect to create a revised entry design - one more similar to the originally approved entry design but scaled down as necessary but as equally enhanced; that the recommendation is justified by the fact that it will be a heavily utilized entry. 4. Proposed Elevations for Circuit City, located within the Power Center Associate Planner Fagan presented an overview of the staff report (of record), noted that the proposed modifications are consistent with the approved elevations for the Power Center; clarified that it was staff's intent to retain the elements of the proposed design; and advised that the reason for bringing the revision to the Commission was due to the color change (to red) of the entry. Following Commission discussion, Mr. David Rhodes, from Excel Architects, provided detailed information with regard to the following: material, color, and the view of the entry from Winchester Road. Mr. Rhodes displayed the originally proposed design for Circuit City, highlighting modifications made to the design. Commissioners Soltysiak and Guerriero commended Mr. Rhodes for the great work, noting that his thorough explanation allayed their concerns. Although Chairwoman Slaven and Commissioner Naggar stated that it was their utmost intent to ensure the Power Center would not be encroached upon by other corporate entity designs, thereby, diminishing the identity of the original concept. Due to the location of Circuit City within the center and the specific modifications, it was the consensus of the Commission to concur with the proposed elevation plan. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to accept the elevations for Circuit City as proposed and to direct staff to require the applicant to submit an Administrative Development Plan for the development. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5. Planning Application No. PA98-0206 (Development Plan) Request for construction of a 17,000 square foot store for the sale of books and other merchandise with a religious theme RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. Reviewing the staff report (per agenda material), Project Planner Thomsley addressed access, site design, architecture, and landscaping, noting that the project will exceed the minimum requirement of 20 percent in the CC zone. Mr. Edward McArdle, representing the applicant, stated that he was available for Commission questions and concerns. Commissioners Naggar and Guerriero commended the plan as a fine project. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-026; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0206; and adopt Resolution No. 98-032 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0206 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-032 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-O206 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SOLID ROCK CHRISTIAN SHOPS), TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A SINGLE STORY, 17,000 SQUARE FOOT RETAIL STORE FOR THE SALE OF BOOKS AND OTHER MERCHANDISE, ON A 1.55 ACRE LOT, LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF YNEZ ROAD NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD AND SOUTH OF SOLANA WAY, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 921-750-007 AND 008. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6. Planning Application NO. PA98-0227 (Development Plan) Request to install a 2,840 square foot Farmer Boys fast food restaurant RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request as conditioned. By way of visuals, Project Planner Thornsley presented the staff report (of record), highlighting access and circulation, site design, architecture, and landscaping, noting that the project will exceed the 20 percent requirement in the SC zone; clarified Commissioner Webster's concern as to cut- through traffic accessed from Winchester Road at the rear driveway, advising that the visual line will go all the way through to the next street. With regard to Commissioner Guerriero's recommendation to impose a condition requiring the applicant to install delineators in order to direct in and out traffic flow during the interim period, pdor to the completion of the proposed raised median on Winchester Road, Mr. Richard Green, the applicant, voiced no objection. With regard to landscaping, Commissioner Webster suggested that an additional stdp of landscaping be added along the southem portion of the drive-through area. Commissioner Soltysiak clarified that this modification could be implemented by shortening the parking stalls by two feet, and Mr. Green was agreeable to this condition. With regard to traffic and circulation, the Planning Commission requested that review the traffic impact, in general, on Winchester Road. Further addressing this issue, Commissioner Naggar referenced a newspaper article from The Californian that specifically commented on the heavy congestion on Winchester Road and noted that traffic on Winchester Road is a concern of the community. 4 With regard to Condition No. 42 (regarding vehicular movement from Winchester Road), Commissioner Soltysiak requested that staff ensure the design of the median will properly incorporate this Condition, allowing left-in turns only and restricting full movement. Commissioners Guerriero and Naggar praised those individuals involved with this project and the restaurant. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; to adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0227; to adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0227; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-033 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0227 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the Conditions of Approval, amended as follows: RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-033 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0227 {DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF 2,840 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE, ON A 1.1 ACRES LOT; AND (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) TO PERMIT THE OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THRU SERVICE, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WINCHESTER ROAD SOUTH OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE SOUTH, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-270-052. Add to temporarily install delineators until the proposed median on Winchester Road has been completed; to provide additional landscaping at the southern portion of the drive-through, as per the Public Works Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice reflected unanimous vote approval. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Senior Planner Hogan introduced newly hired Project Planner Thomas K. Thornsley. Chairwoman Slaven welcomed Mr. Thornsley to the City and commended him on the fine work he has done. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Chairwoman Slaven informed staff and the Planning Commission about an audio-conference training series, specifically related to the Planning Commission, and requested that staff provide copies of this information to the other Planning Commissioners and noted that registration deadline is September 11, 1998. Due to phone calls from the public, Commissioner Guerriero commended the contractors at the Spanos Project at Solana Way and Margarita Road for their efforts with regard to traffic control in the area of discussions. ADJOURNMENT At 7:47 P.M., Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to the September 2, 1998, Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 P.M. Marci~Slaven, ChairSroman ~' Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager