HomeMy WebLinkAbout020618 Old Town Steering Committee Action MinutesACTION MINUTES
OLD TOWN STEERING COMMITTEE
GREAT OAK CONFERENCE ROOM
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018
5:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 5:10 p.m. by City of Temecula Mayor
Matt Rahn and Mayor Pro Tern Mike Naggar
ROLL CALL:
City of Temecula: Mayor Matt Rahn, Mayor Pro tem Mike Naggar
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None — other than Mr. Truax providing comment on the Committee business item below and
how it relates to and impacts his Truax Hotel Development.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Discussion of Old Town Specific Plan requirements for Private Development
Staff & Truax team discussed requirements for the first floor of buildings on Old Town Front
Street to be flush with the sidewalk. Street grade prevents this, staff and building developers to
work toward substantial compliance understanding there will be areas needing small steps with
walls or railings to prevent tripping. Truax Hotel proposal acceptable with flush in center of
building and elevation differential of 6" or so on either end.
Truax team under the impression retail frontage needed along 3rd St. Staff clarified this was not
required, discussed details of how to address steeper street grade.
Truax team proposed eliminating pool as cost savings measure. Pool not required to qualify as
full service hotel. Truax contends not a major modification. Need to evaluate in totality of
proposed changes and consult with City Attorney.
Truax Team proposes to remove 1 middle floor on easterly tower to align roof lines. Room
count remains same. Truax contends not a Major Modification. Reduction verses increase.
Staff provided context about approvals, changes to OTSP, full Council approved, full Council
and public should provide input on changes — ala Major Modification public hearing. Again,
much discussion; need to evaluate in totality of proposed changes and consult with City
Attorney. Either way Steering Committee supportive of both changes.
Per SP, retail is required for parking garage building across street. Staff clarified must be active
use, not necessarily a retail tenant. Truax team described concept they are exploring to
increase number of available parking stalls using an automated/mechanical parking system.
Subcommittee & staff need to see more details before being able to determine and provide
meaningful feedback related to compliance with Old Town SP.
Truax Team shared concept for another development adjacent to their existing building, staff
shared, as described, the concept may not be consistent with Old Town SP.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was officially adjourned at 6:55 pm.
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