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Home My WebLink About030397 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 3, 1997 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order on Monday, March 3, 1997,6:04 P.M., at the City of Ternecula Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. Chairman Fahey presiding. PRESENT: Fahey, Miller, Webster ABSENT: Slaven, Soltysiak Also present were Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Senior Planner Dave Hogan, Principal Engineer Ron Parks, Assistant City Attorney Rubin D. Weiner, Associate Planner Matthew Fagan, and Minute Clerk Kelli Beat. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Fahey called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the agenda. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Soltysiak 2. Approval of February 24, 1997 Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve the minutes of February 24, 1997, with the following amendments: Commissioner Webster stated a change to Page 4, Comment//40, Paragraph 2 - It was a majority consensus... It was tile co~seusus Commission Miller stated a change to Page 6, Paragraph 3 - Commissioner Miller suggested the condition be modified such that the landscaping plans provide for trees consistent with the rendering, there was a certain level of mature trees in the rendering. adding a condition that the palm hccs be a mature size as the laa~dscape plan does not specify size. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1997\3-3-97.WPD 3/26/97 klb 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 3, 1997 Chairman Fahey stated a change to Page 7, first comment below closed the public comment section - Chai~,,~u~ Fahey ~tated she did not fl~nk that was ne,..essaty, but prolfibiting signage ~,dght be appropriate. Chairman Fahey stated that she did not think a gate or spikes in the road were necessary, but signs prohibiting two way traffic might be appropriate. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Slaven, Soltysiak 3. Response to Commission of UNOCAI. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented information on the Planning Commission concerns regarding the UNOCAL signage. The permanent signs were permitted by staff. The four illegal signs have been removed. The two temporary promotional banners have now been permitted. 4. Planning Application No. PA97-0029 (Development Plan) Associate Planner Matthew Fagan presented the staff report for approval of a Development Plan for the design, construction and operation of a 224,975 square foot office/industrial/warehouse facility, associated landscaping, hardscape and improvements on 11.1 acres located north of Zevo Drive, east of Winchester Road and south of Remington Avenue. Commissioner Miller expressed concern regarding how long it would take for a 5 gallon plant to reach a 7' hedge. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan stated the applicant's landscape architect could field this question. Commissioner Webster expressed concern about screening mechanical equipment on the roof. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan stated there is a condition for screening mechanical equipment. Commissioner Webster asked about overnight truck storage. Associate Planner Matthew Fagan stated there is only the loading dock and there is no other designated truck parking areas. Chairman Fahey opened the public heating at 6:20 PM. Applicant Charles Sher, Four-Sher Development, 990 Highland Dr., Suite 202, Solana Beach responded to Commissioner Webster's concern for truck parking and stated there are 24 loading dock doors so you could park 24 trucks without interfering with any other access or parking spaces. Steve Allus, Landscape Architect for Four-Sher Development, 2366 New Castle, Cardiff responded to Commissioner Miller's concern about the hedge and stated the plants are a fast growing plant and with a lot of water could reach 7' within one year. R:\PLANCOMM\MINUTES\1997\3-3-97.WPD 3/26/97 klb 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 3, 1997 Applicant Charles Sher informed Commissioner Miller that within a short period of time, due to landscape growth, the truck bays will not be visible from Winchester Road. Commissioner Webster expressed concern about Condition No. 7 and the type of material to be used for the concrete entry. Representative Bruce Stein presented a model and stated the concrete would be painted white. Chairman Fahey closed the public comment section at 6:35 PM. Commission Discussion Commissioner Webster requested clarification on Condition No. 7 that the concrete would be painted white. Commissioner Webster requested a change to Condition No. 13 to change to an option of a sign program or application for signage. Commissioner Webster stated there is an error on Condition No. 62 and that written clearance from Eastern Municipal Water District should be deleted. Chairman Fahey stated it is important to clarify that the staff report states the target Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the LI (Light Industrial) designation is .4. The project proposes a FAR of .46. An increase to the FAR can be accomplished per Section 17.08.050(a) of the Development Code if the project provides exceptional architectural and landscape design amenities which reflect an attractive image and character for the City. It is staff's opinion that this criteria has been met with the project as proposed. Commissioner Soltysiak arrived at 6:23 PM. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve Planning Application No. PA97-0029. The motion carded as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Webster NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven ABSTAIN: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Soltysiak 5. Planning Application No. PA96-0354 (Development Plan) Project Planner Carole Donahoe presented the staff report for approval for the construction and operation of a 15,467 square foot commerc'ml and industrial building on 1.22 gross acres zone Service Commercial (SC) located on the north side of McCabe Court, west of Madison Avenue, in the North Jefferson Business Park. R:\PLANCOF~4\MINUTES\1997\3-3-97.WPD 3/26/97 ~lb 3 PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 3, 1997 Chairman Fahey opened the public hearing at 6:49 PM. Bill Dixon, Coldwell Banker Realty, 27919 Front Street, Temecula, representing the applicant Michael Coleman, stated they agree with the Conditions of Approval. Commissioner Miller asked if they would substitute podocarpus for the queen palms. Applicant Michael Coleman stated there would be no problem with that. Commissioner Soltysiak inquired about the concrete ditch that is on the property line. Randy Fleming, Engineering Ventures, Civil Engineer for the applicant, stated the ditch is to be removed and a common drive will be built to accept the water through a valley gutter through the site. Plans have been submitted to Public Works for a new ditch to handle drainage. Chairman Fahey closed the public comment section at 7:00 PM. Commission Discussion Commissioner Miller requested the two front podocarpus trees be 36" box instead of 24" box be added as a Condition of Approval. The applicant concurred with the size of the tree. It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Webster to approve Planning Application No. PA96-0354. The motion carded as follows: A YES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Fahey, Miller, Soltysiak, Webster COMMISSIONERS: None COMMISSIONERS: Slaven PLANNING MANAGER' S REPORT Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske informed the Commission the Joint Council/Planning Commission meeting needs agenda items. Chairman Fahey recommended "Expectations on Meeting with Applicants" as a topic. PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION Commissioner Miller asked when the service station in the Lucky Center was going to come before the Planning Commission. Senior Planner Dave Hogan stated it will be going to the March 13th Director's Hearing. R:\PLANCObe4\MINUTES\1997\3-3-97.~eD 3/26/97 klb 4 PLANN1NG COMMISSION MARCH 3, 1997 It was moved by Commissioner Miller, and seconded by Chairman Fahey, to adjourn the meeting at 7:13 PM. The motion was unanimously carried. The next meeting will be held March 17, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. at the Temecula City Hail Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, Caiifomia. Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\PLANCO~\MINUTES\1997\3-3-97.WPD 3/26/97 klb 5