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HomeMy WebLinkAbout080200 PC MinutesR:Plan Corn m/minut es/080200 CALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 2, 2000 The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday August 2, 2000, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL The audience was led in the Flag salute by Chairman Guerriero. Present: Absent: Also Present: PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR Commissioners Chiniaeff, Mathewson, Telesio, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. None. Attorney Diaz, Senior Planner Hogan, Senior Planner Rockholt, Associate Planner Thomas, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, and Minute Clerk Hansen. It was noted that the Consent Calendar Items were considered separately. 1 Agenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of August 2, 2000. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of June 21, 2000. Commissioner Webster relayed that on page 11 of the minutes, with respect to the motion, that the minutes should be corrected to reflect that the motion was for approval of the project with the City's Guidelines, in lieu of the applicant's guidelines, for the entire project. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the minutes, as *revised. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Chiniaeff who abstained. *(For the record it is noted that at the August 16, 2000 Planning Commission meeting after reviewing a verbatim transcript portion of the June 21, 2000 Planning Commission meeting that the June 21, 2000 minutes were re-reviewed and approved, as written.) COMMISSION BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 3 Plannin.q Application No. 99-0335 - Development Plan - QUAID HARLEY DAVlDSON (located on the east side of Old Town Front Street approximately 1,500 feet south of the Santia.qo Road/Front Street intersection). Associate Planner Denice Thomas RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. 99-0335 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; 3.2 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-029 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 99-0335, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 17,371 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL (SC) ZONE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET APPROXIMATELY t,500 FEET SOUTH OF THE SANTIAGO ROAD/FRONT STREET INTERSECTION AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 922-120-010. Via overheads, Associate Planner Thomas presented the staff report (of record), highlighting the location, the adjacent business, access, landscaping, and parking; and noted the unique building architecture, which was inclusive of a deconstructed type of articulation. For Commissioner Mathewson, Associate Planner Thomas relayed that the applicant had been conditioned to obtain approval from Caltrans; for Commissioner Telesio, provided additional information regarding the proposed fire pit; for Commissioner Webster, relayed that the driveway design was restricted with respect to the Fire Department standards; and in response to Commissioner Chiniaeffs queries, relayed that while the number of parking spaces was regulated, that staff typically did not dictate the placement of the motorcycle spaces. Commissioner Chiniaeff commented on the view of the chain-linked fencing surrounding the air conditioner unit at the rear of the building Mr. Robert Quaid, representing the applicant, relayed that a similar architectural style (near identical) had been constructed in Loma Linda in the Auto Center off the 10 Freeway; noted the growth of the business; provided a detailed overview of the deconstruction-type style of articulation; relayed that the purpose of the fire pit was for the provision of a conversational area and to serve to warm the customers in the early morning and evening hours; via overhead photographs, displayed the existing building at the Loma Linda site, clarifying the minor variances in this proposed project; highlighted the type of merchandise to be sold; noted the positive feedback the applicant had received with respect to the unique structure of the building in Loma Linda; and for Chairman Guerriero, relayed that there would be potentially two-to-three annual fundraising events held at this use, providing additional information regarding the activities at this site. Mr. Jeff Coffman, architect representing the applicant, provided additional information regarding the proposed driveway, noting the requirement to have a 24-foot width for the purpose of maneuvering Fire Department vehicles; for Commissioner Chiniaeff, provided additional information regarding the rationale for the placement of the seven motorcycle parking spaces proximate to the service entrance area; and with respect to the rear chain-linked fencing surrounding the compressor, noted that for screening purposes a vine could be placed in this area, relaying the need for ventilation, noting the restricted visibility of the fencing. In order to screen the roll-up door on the front of the building, Commissioner Chiniaeff recommended increasing the size of two of the trees in the proximate comer landscape area; for informational purposes, relayed that the applicant's proposed Eucalyptus Trees were not surviving in California due to a plant disease in this species, advising that the applicant may desire to opt for an alternate species; and with respect to the proposed Boston Ivy, noted that due to the cold temperatures, that this planting would not survive. With respect to the service bay fronting the street, for Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Quaid relayed the limitations if the service bay was to be relocated to the side of the building, noting the negative impacts with respect to fire access and traffic congestion; and relayed that the applicant would be agreeable to add additional brick veneer on the rear of the building. For Commissioner Webster, Mr. Coffman relayed that the retainer wall would be a smoothed-face block material, noting that in the planter above the wall area there was proposed a Rosemary Planting which would drape over the wall; with respect to the roll- up door, relayed that no awning was proposed in order to de-emphasize this area, noting the proposed white coloring in order to blend with the building color. The Commission relayed the following closing remarks Commissioner Telesio relayed the need for diversity with respect to the style of architecture, noting his support of this project. Commissioner Webster concurred with Commissioner Chiniaeffs comments with respect to the landscape plan, advising that additionally there be assurance that there would be a planting to screen the retainer wall; and concurred with Commissioner Mathewson's recommendation to add additional brick veneer, recommending that the veneer treatment be placed on all of the elevations. Commissioner Mathewson relayed that he was in favor of the project with the minor recommended modifications, noting that in his opinion the proposed building would be attractive architecturally. Commissioner Chiniaeff concurred with the comments regarding the unique architectural style; with respect to the roll-up door, relayed that any additional treatment in this area would be an improvement; with respect to the location of the irrigation controller box, recommended that it be relocated to the interior of the building; and recommended approval of the project with the recommended modifications. In response to Chairman Guerriero, the applicant's representative relayed that the applicant would be agreeable to ir)creasing the size of the trees in order to screen the rell-up door area, to add additional veneer treatment, and to ensure that there would be a creeping vine planting along the retainer walls. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve staffs recommendation, with the following added conditions: Add- · That the applicant provide larger plantings to better screen the service bay. · That the applicant provide plantings to screen the retaining walls. That the applicant continue the brick veneer treatment along the remaining elevations (to be determined by staff).. That the applicant relocate the irrigation control box to the interior of the building, if feasible. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Chiniaeff and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Chairman Guerriero relayed gratitude t~) the City Council and staff for the workshop, which was held on August 1, 2000. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT For informational purposes, Senior Planner Rockholt relayed that the agenda packets could be 3-hole punched if that was the desire of the Commission. ADJOURNMENT At 6:44 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, August t6, 2000 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Ron Guerriero, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Director of Planning