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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070500 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 5, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday July 5, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Telesio. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Mathewson, Telesio, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske, Senior Engineer Alegria, Attorney Curley, Senior Planner Rockholt, Associate Planner Donahoe, Associate Planner Thomas, and Minute Clerk Hansen. At this time, City Clerk Jones duly swore In the newly appointed Planning Commissioner, Dennis Chiniaeff. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR It was noted that the Consent Calendar Items were considered separately. 1 Agenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of July 5, 2000. R: PlanCom mlminut e s/070500 MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the Agenda of July 5, 2000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of May 17, 2000. With respect to page 2 of the minutes, under Agenda Item No. 3, Commissioner Webster relayed that his recommendation that a traffic signal be added at Diaz and Winchester Roads should be denoted in the recommendations to the City Council regarding the CIP. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes, as revised. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained. COMMISSION BUSINESS 3 Appointment of New Chair and Co-Chair Commissioner Chiniaeff nominated Commissioner Guerriero for reappointment to serve as Chairman of the Commission. Commissioner Webster nominated Commissioner Mathewson for the 'position of Chairman of the Commission. It was the general consensus of the Commission to reappoint Commissioner Guerriero to serve as Chairman of the Commission. Chairman Guerriero nominated Commissioner Mathewson for reappointment to serve as Vice Chairman of the Commission. It was the consensus of the Commission to reappoint Commissioner Mathewson as Vice Chairman of the Commission. 4 Findinq of Public Convenience or Necessity for Longs Drugs Stores, on Retail Pad "A" at the Winchester Meadows shoppinq center, located at the northeast corner of Winchester Road and Margarita Road. Associate Planner Donaho~, Via overheads, Associate Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (of record); noted the location and zoning of the site; relayed that at the present time there were nine licenses allowed in this census tract, advising that there were ten licenses in active use; noted that there was a security system within the store and an extensive employee training program with respect to the sale of alcohol; relayed that per supplemental agenda material she had provided a copy of the letter from the Temecula Valley Unified School District which was referenced in the staff report; for Chairman Guerriero, clarified that the nine licenses allowed were for off-sale licenses within this particular census tract, relaying that one of the licenses would soon be eliminated due to the relocation of R: P[anCom m/minut e s/070500 2 the Cosco use, noting, additionally, that there were two pending licenses in the City of Murrieta (within this census tract); for Commission Telesio, relayed that the Commission's recent action for the Finding of Convenience or Necessity for the Cost Plus use was encompassed in an alternate census tract; confirmed that this was a request for a Type 21 license which was an off-sale general license which would entail the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits; clarified staff's interpretation of similar uses denoted in the criteria questionnaire; advised that it was the State that determined that the area be divided into census tracts for the determination of the number of permitted licenses; and noted that in the staff report there was data pertaining to the general area, as well as the census tract. For Chairman Guerriero, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the Enforce Responsible Alcohol Consumption in Temecula (ERACIT) Program data would be presented at the July 19, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. The applicant's representative relayed that liquor sales had become part of the Longs Drugs Stores' product line which encompassed approximately five percent (5%) of the total sales; provided an overview of the employee training program regarding the sale of alcohol; relayed the consequences of selling alcohol to a minor; and for Commissioner Telesio, confirmed that if a person appeared to be under the age of 21 that even if there was identification denoting an age of 21 or older, the employee had the discretion to question the age of the patron, relaying that the manager would intervene, advising that the use did have the right to refuse sales. Commissioner Chiniaeff commented on the census tract boundaries, concurring with Commissioner Telesio's remarks regarding the number of commercial uses affecting the number of permitted licenses since the ratios were based on population. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to make the Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity for Longs Drugs Store on Retail Pad "A" at Winchester Meadows shopping center, located at the northeast corner of Winchester Road and Margarita Road. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mathewson. (This motion ultimately passed; see page 4,) Chairman Guerriero relayed that per conversations with ABC, there was a plethora of liquor licenses within the City; and noted the negative impacts associated with a proliferation of licensed uses. In response to Chairman Guerriero's queries, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed the new conditions that would be required for developments that included the sale of alcohol; and advised that she may have a representative from the Police Depadment provide a presentation to the Commission regarding this new data at a future date. Chairman Guerfiero relayed that approximately every month the Police Department Sting operations revealed uses that sell to minors, noting that he would be opposed to the Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity for an additional license in this census tract. Commissioner Webster relayed that within this particular corridor that there was not a proliferation of uses selling alcohol; noted that this particular type of use did not typically cause negative impacts; and advised that there were geographical boundaries that would reduce negative incidents. At this time voice vote was taken reflecting approval with the exception of Chairman Guerriero who voted n_go. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 5 Planning App cat on No. 99-0317 - Development Plan - TEMECULA RIDGF APARTMENTS (located on the south side of Rancho California Road between Moraqa Road and Humber Drive. Planning Manager Debb e Ubnoske/Associat~, Planner Carole Donahoe RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Continue to August 16, 2000. In response to Commissioner Webster's queries, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop would most likely be held on August 1, 2000. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to continue this matter to August 16, 2000. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6 Planning App cat on No. 99-0510 - Development Plan - AVOCA BUILDINg (located at 42486 Avenida Alvarado). Associate Planner Denice Thomas RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 99-0510 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; 6.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-026 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 99-0510, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 23,7'10 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON 1.22 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 42486 AVENIDA ALVARADO AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-290-058 Associate Planner Thomas presented the staff report (via agenda material); noted that this item had been continued from the June 7, 2000 Planning Commission meeting; highlighted the access, site location, and landscaping; provided additional information regarding the previously proposed "furred space" that had been separated by partitions which the applicant had not intended for use, and the subsequent review of the area by R: PlanCom mlminut e s/070500 4 Chief Building Official Elmo; advised that due to the increase in the overall square footage the "furred space" had created, that the applicant had resubmitted floor plans wherein that particular area had been redesigned with no floor and would not be calculated into the overall square footage; relayed that the applicant has proposed 50 vehicle parking spaces, noting the requirement via the Development Code for 52 vehicle spaces (inclusive of two motorcycle spaces); with respect to the parking provisions, advised that staff was suggesting that there be a Finding of Consistency due to the availability of off-site parking, noting that this Finding could be done at a staff level; provided an overview of the architectural features; and relayed that the applicant's revised plan to obscure the roof-mounted equipment with integral parts of the building. For the record, Commissioner Chiniaeff indicated that although this matter had been continued from a previous Commission meeting wherein he was not seated on the Commission, that he had thoroughly reviewed the file and felt comfortable to take action on the project. Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed that there appeared to be a grade differential between this site and the property towards Diaz Road, noting, additionally, that on the site plan there appeared to be driveway accesses between the properties; and queried whether that was a reciprocal parking agreement between the two properties. In response, Associate Planner Thomas relayed that there was no reciprocal parking agreement, providing additional information regarding the adjacent Plant Equipment use's existing location. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's queries regarding Condition No. 42 (with respect to the applicant waiving the right to object to the formation of an Assessment District or a Community Facilities District), Attorney Curley provided additional information regarding the City conditioning this project with respect to this matter. Mr. D~an Davidson, representing the applicant, for Commissioner Telesio, provided an overview of the revised floor plans; for Commissioner Chiniaeff, relayed that to reduce the total square footage by .04 percent (.04%) the building would need to be reduced by approximately four to five feet; for Commissioner Webster, relayed that since the continuance of this matter, the color material board had been misplaced, providing additional information regarding the proposed colors, noting that the false windows on the west elevation would be black. Mr. Timothy Fuller, representing the applicant, for Commissioner Chiniaeff, relayed that the eastern proximate property was the existing Plant Equipment parking lot; clarified the location of the driveway access; with respect to the elevation differential, advised that this particular area would be a paved ramped access; and for Commissioner Mathewson, provided additional information regarding the employment opportunities this use would provide, noting that the new positions created solely for this facility would be approximately 30. The Commission relayed the following closing comments: Commissioner Telesio commended the architect for the design of the exterior architectural features. R: PlanCom mlmir~lesfi] 70500 5 For Commissioner Telesio, Mr. Fuller provided additional information regarding the applicant's desire to not have a recorded reciprocal parking agreement; and for Commissioner Mathewson, relayed that the existing Plant Equipment facility had between 15-20 parking spaces that were not utilized. Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed that he could support the request for the minor exception for the reduction of the two parking stalls, recommending that there be a condition added requiring the applicant to construct a parking aisle between the two properties for a future point in time when the property may be sold. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments, Commissioner Webster relayed that an alternate option would be to require the applicant to provide a parking synopsis, noting that a future owner may have an alternate use for the building which could generate alternate parking ratios. For Commissioner Telesio, Attorney Curley provided additional information regarding the parking issues from a legal perspective. Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the Development Code allows for this minor exception that the applicant was requesting for the parking reduction; recommended that the Commission not condition the project to pave the previously mentioned parking aisle; and noted that the requirement for a parking synopsis could be conditioned with respect to this project. Commissioner Chiniaeff relayed that the applicant could add two additional parking spaces in lieu of the aisle. In response, the applicant relayed that one additional parking space could be added. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to close the public hearing; to grant the request for the FAR increase based on the proposed jobs creation; and to approve staff's recommendation with the following added conditions: Add- · That the applicant be required to submit a parking synopsis. That there be one additional parking space added. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 7 Plannin.q App cat on No. 00-0159 - Tentative Tract May No. 24136, Amendment No. 3 - PALOMA DEL SOL - PLANNING AREA 8 (located north of De Portola Road1 west of Meadows Parkway, east of Mar.qar ta Road and south of Plo Pico, Monteleqro and Leena Way. Associate Planner Carole Associate Planner Donahoe RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Make a determination of Consistency with a project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified, and find that a subsequent EIR is not required; 7.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-027 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 00-0159 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 24136, AMENDMENT NO. 3), PALOMA DEL SOL - PLANNING AREA 8, WHICH SUBDIVIDES 77.2 ACRES INTO 234 RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 9 OPEN SPACE LOTS, IN THREE PHASES, LOCATED NORTH OF DE PORTOLA ROAD, WEST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY, EAST OF MARGARITA ROAD AND SOUTH OF PlO PICO, MONTELEGRO AND LEENA WAY, WITHIN PLANNING AREA 8 OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2t9 (PALOMA DEL SOL), AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 950-020-004, -027, AND -029. Via overhead maps, Associate Planner Donahoe provided an overview of the proposal (of record), highlighting the location, the access, the circulation, and the sloping ratios; specified the proposed revisions to increase the lot sizes, decrease the number of residential lots, and to increase the acreage in open space; noted the proposed phasing; reviewed the previous proposal for this area; with respect to the Growth Management Policy, noted that the City Attorney had ruled that the Developer did have certain rights, per the Development Agreement, for the proposed density range; provided additional information regarding the environmental data; and noted the supplemental agenda material regarding the applicant's request for various modifications to the Conditions of Approval, relaying the following: With respect to Condition No. 10 (regarding the Environmental Constraints Sheet), noted that staff concurred with the applicant that Item Nos. 3, and 4, under Condition No. 10b. could be deleted. With respect to Condition No. 13 (regarding screening components of the project), provided clarification, specifying that the condition was for the screening of utilities (which were in public view), entry monumentations that may, or may not, be constructed with adequate landscaping, advising that staff concurred with the applicant that Condition No. 13 should be amended to include additional specificity. R: PlanC om m/rninut es/OT0500 7 Senior Engineer Alegda relayed the following regarding the modifications to the Public Works Department conditions: With respect to Condition No. 26, noted that the following language could be added: The Developer shall construct or have plans submitted and approved, subdivision improvement agreements executed, and securities posted for the following Public Improvements, to the standards of the City of Temecula General Plan, advising that the remainder of the condition would remain the same. With respect to Condition No. 26b., subsection 1, noted that the language should be revised to replace the phrase Margarita Road with the phrase the Westerly Tract Boundary. With respect to Condition No. 55, noted that under Item 55c. the following language should be added: As written in the July 5th letter, these signals shall be installed based on traffic warrants, and timing should be determined by cumulative traffic studies and approved by the Director of Public Works. For Commissioner Webster, Associate Planner Donahoe specified the location of the proposed paseos, and walkways; and provided additional information regarding the open space lot proximate to the southeast corner of Joan Sparkman Elementary School. In response to Commissioner Chiniaeff's comments, the applicant confirmed that the previously mentioned open space area had a proposed walkway. For Commissioner Mathewson, Associate Planner Donahoe relayed that the distance between the westerly boundary of the tract and Margarita Road was approximately 260 feet, providing additional information regarding the median in this area. With respect to Condition No. 55 (regarding the installation of traffic signals), for Commissioner Mathewson, Attorney Curley relayed that the language of the condition was not atypical; and provided additional information regarding the intent of the condition, clarifying the discretion of the Director of Public Works. Senior Engineer Alegria provided additional information regarding the traffic studies and the associated Director's discretion. Attorney Curley relayed that the Commission may want to include language stating that if the Public Works Director determines the signals are necessary that they will be installed at that time regardless of the Developer's disputes. Chairman Guerriero commented that in light of the Growth Management Policy, and the desire to address traffic impacts, it was his recommendation that the language of the conditions be specific with respect to the need for, and the timing of the traffic improvements. Additional discussion ensued regarding the language of the Public Works Department conditions. Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the conditions' language provided the Director of Public Works the flexibility to install the signals at an earlier date. After additional discussion, Mr. Dean Meyer, representing the applicant, relayed that the purpose for the request to modify Condition No. 55 was to insure that a signal would not be installed unless it was warranted, noting the applicant's desire for the Director of Public Works to have this flexibility to make the determination; provided additional information regarding the specific associated signals; and for Commissioner Webster, noted the applicant's desire to develop this site, specifying the area which would be considered for additional amenities which would be market driven. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to close the public hearing at this time. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. The followin¢t Commission closinq remarks were relayed: Commissioner Mathewson commended the applicant for the proposed reduction in densities; with respect to the revisions to the conditions, relayed that he could support the proposed modifications, recommending that with respect to Condition No. 55, that all traffic studies would be approved by the Director of Public Works, per staff's recommendation with respect to the exact language to be added. MOTION: Commissioner Chiniaeff moved to approve staffs recommendation, subject to the conditions, as amended by staff (see pages 7, and 8, of the minutes under the comments relayed by Associate Planner Donahoe, and Senior Engineer Alegria), and inclusive of Commissioner Mathewson's recommendation to further amend Condition No. 55 (as recommended in the above paragraph). The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSIONER REPORTS With respect to Ms. Linda Fahey's service on the Commission since 1990 with one year's absence, Chairman Guerriero recommended that the City Council declare a Linda Fahey Day or that an alternate act of recognition be provided for the service that she gave to the City of Temecula. Chairman Guerriero, echoed by Commissioner Telesio, welcomed Commissioner Chiniaeff back to the Commission. Chairman Guerriero reiterated the request for staff to address the landscaping at the Promenade Housing Development. With respect to the Lucky's site on Rancho California Road, for Commissioner Mathewson, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that maintenance of the landscaping was not a typical County standard, advising that staff would contact the property manager. For Commissioner Chiniaeff, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed additional information regarding the use of vacant land in the City of Temecula for temporary parking areas, advising that she would investigate areas Of concern. With respect to the extension project of Meadows Parkway at La Serena, Commissioner Mathewson relayed that the trucks were not hosing down the dirt loads. R: PlanComm/minut es/O?0500 9 Commissioner Mathewson commended Deputy Director of Public Works Parks for his diligent efforts with respect to the street-capping project in Chardonnay Hills. Chairman Guerriero noted that Planning Manager Ubnoske had attained the title of Director of Planning, relaying congratulations. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that the following applications had been submitted to staff: an application for an Outback Steakhouse, and a pre- application for a fast track project encompassing a 4,000 square foot building in the Westside Business Park. ADJOURNMENT At 7:40 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, July '19, 2000 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Ron G[Jerrie~hairman Debb~ie Ubnoske, Planning Manager R: PlanC omm/minut es/070500 1 0