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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040799 PC MinutesMINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 7, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:02 P.M., on Wednesday April 7, 1999, 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 Fahey. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fahey, *Soltysiak, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: Commissioner Naggar. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Cudey, Assistant Planner Anders, Project Planner De Gange, Office Technician Comerchero, and Minute Clerk Hansen. *(Having to abstain with regard to Agenda Item No. 3, Commissioner Soltysiak arrived at the meeting at 6:44 P.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of A,oenda Commissioner Webster recommended changing the order of the Items on the Agenda, to accommodate Agenda Items, as follows: Agenda Item No. 2 be considered following Agenda Item No. 3. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to approve the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioners Naggar and Soltysiak who were absent. 2. Approval of Minutes-February 17, 1999 and March 3, 1999 This Agenda Item was considered out of order, following Agenda Item No 3. See page 4. Presentation of the Website for the City of Temecula Planning Manager Ubnoske introduced Ms. Pat Comerchero, relaying that she would give a brief presentation, regarding the website for the City of Temecula. By way of overheads, Ms. Comerchero presented the City of Temecula's website; demonstrated the procedure of accessing information (i.e., public hearings, City Council and Planning Commission Agendas, job opportunities, and e-mailing opportunities); relayed that the website is updated regularly; for Commissioner Webster, relayed that the City's Ordinances are accessible by clicking on request for records, noting that all of the codified information is located under Municipal Code; advised that at a future point in time the City will have online permitting; and for Commissioner Fahey, relayed that staff can be contacted via the website, by accessing the staff member's e- mail address. For Commissioner Fahey, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that if the Commissioners had queries of planning staff, contact via e-mail was an effective way of communicating with her, advising that if the issue was of a critical nature that they relay that information to her for further addressing; and noted that to address other planning staff members a phone call was advised. Chairman Guerriere thanked Ms. Comerchero for her presentation. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Planninfi Application No. PA98-0462 {Development Plan) Request to construct a 108,000 square foot industrial building on a 7.5 acre site. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of overheads, Project IPlanner DeGange provided a detailed presentation of the project (via agenda material); relayed that the applicant has requested a Minor Exception for a reduction in the required parking, proposing to provide 216 spaces instead the required 224 spaces, advising that the decrease falls within the amount of deviation permitted by the Development Code; for Commissioner Fahey, provided additional clarification regarding the project's proximity to the storm drain; relayed that the project's landscape plan had been reviewed by the City's Landscape Architect, noting that his recommendation had been addressed; and presented the color board to the Commission for additional clarification. Mr. Harold Willlares, representing the applicant, relayed a bdef history of the company, noting its growth; for Commissioner Webster, further specified the location of the dumpster area, noting that the area would be screened and not visible from the street; provided additional clarification, with regard to the delivery truck parking and the loading area; in response to Commissioner Fahey's querying, regarding the landscaping, relayed further specification, inclusive of the location of the berm created to cover the drainage pipe. For Commissioner Fahey, Mr. Vince Didonato, landscape architect for the applicant, provided additional clarification of the landscape plan, specifying the density and location of the trees and shrubs. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that due to the location of the drainage pipe, modifying the size of the trees might not be feasible in the aforementioned area. Mr. Jon Graves, representing the applicant, presented photographs of a similar-type building, specifying the painted color application. Commissioner Webster recommended the addition of a Condition prohibiting the storage of material outside. The applicant was agreeable to Commissioner Webster's recommendation. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public headng; adopt the Negative Declaration making a finding of DeMinimus Impact for Planning Application No. PA98- 0462 (Development Plan); adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0462 (Development Plan); grant a Minor Exception in accordance to Section 17.03.060 of the Development Code for a reduction in the amount of required parking; and adopt Resolution No. 99-09 approving Planning application No. PA98-0462 (Development Plan) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Condition of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-009 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.PA98-0462 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 132,883 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING, ASSOCIATED PARKING, LANDSCAPING, HARDSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENTS ON A PARCEL CONTAINING 7.5 ACRES LOCATED AT 26879 DIAZ ROAD [AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DIAZ ROAD AND DENDY PARKWAY (FORMERLY WINCHESTER ROAD)] AND KNOWN AS A PORTION OF ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO 909-037-009 Add · A Condition prohibiting the outside storage of materials The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception Commissioner Naggar who was absent., and Commissioner Soltysiak who abstained. 2. ADDroval of Minutes-February 17, 1999 and March 3, 1999 It was noted that Commissioner Soltysiak arrived at the meeting at 6:44 P.M. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of February 17, 1999. The motion was seconded by Chairman Guerdero and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Naggar who was absent and Commissioners Soltysiak and Fahey who abstained. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to approve the minutes of March 3, 1999. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Naggar who was absent and Commissioner Fahey who abstained. Planning Application No. PA98-0462 {Development Plan) This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 2. Request to design, construct, and operate a 129,462 square foot home improvement store with a 32,981 square foot garden shop, and associated parking and landscaping on a parcel containing approximately 17.52 acres. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. Assistant Planner Anders presented the staff report (of record), highlighting site design, elevations, site access, architecture, specifying the building's articulation, and landscape, noting that the project far exceeds the landscaping requirements; for Commissioner Fahey, further clarified access and circulation, specifically, regarding the rear entrance as it connects to Campos Verdes Lane; for Chairman Guerriero, presented a line-of-sight drawing, specifying the line of sight from the street to the roof area, relayed the process of approval for the project's signage; and in response to Commissioner Soltysiak's querying, regarding a signalized intersection at Campos Verdes Lane, referenced the revised Condition of Approval No. 8 (per supplemental agenda material), specifying this project's design and installation of 50% of the traffic signal. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks further clarified that this particular developer would be responsible for half of the aforementioned signal, relaying that the Woodside Homes' developer would be responsible for the other half. Mr. Don Winn, representing the applicant, commended staff for their diligent efforts associated with the project, relaying that the City of Temecula's planning staff was superlative in comparison to working with staffs from 26 alternate states; and requested that the language of the revised Condition No. 8 (per supplemental agenda material), regarding installation of the median off of Margadta Road, be modified to reflect a specific safety standard that could warrant median closure. In response to Mr. Winn's comments, Attomey Cudey advised that language could be added stating generally accepted traffic engineering standards determine that if is unsafe, providing assurance to the applicant that the median would not be arbitrarily deemed unsafe and closed. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that the Department of Public Works would be agreeable to the aforementioned language being added to Condition No. 8. Ms. Linda Moreland, representing the applicant, expressed concurrence with Mr. Winn's comments commending staff; for Commissioner Webster, relayed the light standards for the project; with regard to the enhanced paving, provided location specification; relayed additional clarification, regarding the split-face block and smooth block, noting the color specifications; noted that the storage of carts could potentially be outside; and for Commissioner Soltysiak, provided the rationale and additional clarification as to the location of the garden center and the loading area. For Commissioner Webster, the applicant's landscape architect relayed that the applicant would be agreeable to work with staff, regarding the replacement or deletion of the Magnolia tree on the landscape plan. Commissioner Webster relayed concern, regarding the parking lot design with respect to traffic circulation, specifically, with cut-though traffic; and recommended installation of a concrete or landscape strip to prevent access through the middle of the parking lot. Mr. Winn relayed that although the applicant would not desire to diminish the number of parking spaces, that the applicant would be agreeable to work with staff on the installation of a landscape or concrete strip between the two rows of parking stalls in this particular area; and suggested designation of the aforementioned area as employee parking. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that the employee designated parking area would alleviate an alternate hazard, regarding constant traffic backing into the through lanes in this particular area; and concurred with the recommendation to install a continuous buffer, precluding cut-through traffic in the aforementioned area. Chairman Guerriero recommended the installation of stop signs at both ends of the entranceway, specifically at the exit onto Campos Verdes Lane, and at the entrance to the parking lot. Commissioner Soltysiak, echoed by Chairman Guerdero, commended the project, relaying the need for this type of business in the City of Temecula. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to close the public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 99-010 approving Planning Application No. PA99-0038 (Development Plan) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report subject to the attached Conditions of Approval; and adopt the finding of environmental Impact Report No. 348 for the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0038 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 135,694 SQUARE FOOT HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE WITH A 26,995 SQUARE FOOT GARDEN SHOP AND ASSOCIATED PARKING AND LANDSCAPING ON A PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 17.52 ACRES AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 910-130-056, 910-130-059 AND 910-130-060. Add · the installation of a landscape or concrete strip in the parking area per staff recommendation · the designation of specified employee parking · the installation of stop signs at the entrance and exit to the site from Campos Verdes Lane Delete · deletion or replacement of the Magnolia tree on the Landscape Plan per staff recommendation Modify · revise the language of Condition No. 8 to reflect staff's modification (per supplemental agenda memorandum) · modify the language of Condition No. 8 to reflect specificity regarding the safety rationale that could warrant closure of the median The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected approval with the exception Commissioner Naggar who was absent. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the Monterey Conference was a success, noting that provision of the conference matedal will be relayed to Commissioners Naggar and Fahey who were unable to attend. COMMISSIONER REPORTS For Commissioner Webster, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the City is in the process of addressing the parking of trucks on Diaz Road. C= Commissioner Soltysiak relayed that the problem regarding the proper left-tum movements at the Lucky's store on 79 (south) had been resolved, thanking staff for addressing the matter. In response to Commissioner Webster's comments with regard to the aforementioned Lucky's store, Planning Manager relayed that staff would investigate the parking lot landscaping as to sparseness. Chairman Guerdero commended the Public Works Department for the temporary installation of the No U-turn sign at Rancho California Road. For Chairman Guerriero, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that the scheduled completion of the Pond Project would be June of 1999. For Chairman Guerdero, with regard to the recent emergency hazardous material incident and its negative impact on traffic circulation, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks clarified that due to the situation, it was necessary to seal off the area for safety reasons, which would impede traffic circulation; and noted that the coordinating efforts of the California Highway Patrol, the City's staff, the Police Department, and the Hazardous Matedal personnel from the Fire Department was handled in the most efficient manner available to maintain safety, relaying that investigation could be done to improve traffic circulation during an emergency situation. Commissioner Soltysiak specified other multiple factors that additionally impacted the traffic circulation during the aforementioned emergency situation. ADJOURNMENT At 6:50 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, April 21, 1999, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula.