HomeMy WebLinkAbout99_021 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 99-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA99-0236 A DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVISION PROPOSAL TO
RECONFIGURE A PORTION OF THE WINCHESTER MEADOWS
SHOPPING CENTER BY INCORPORATING AN ABANDON
WELL SITE AND RELOCATING AND ENLARGING TWO
UNDEVELOPED PAD SITES ON .7 OF AN ACRE; LOCATED ON
THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF MARGARITA ROAD AND
WINCHESTER ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCELS NO.
911-170-091 AND 911-170-098 AND AS PARCEL 4 OF PARCEL
MAP 28934
WHEREAS, Robert Cahan, Cahan Properties, Inc., filed Planning Application No. PA99-
0236, in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA99-0236 was processed including, but not limited
to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA99-0236 on
July 21, 1999, at a duly noticed public headng as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff
and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support or opposition to this
matter;
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission headng and after due consideration of
the testimony, the Commission denied Planning Application No. PA99-0236;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by
reference..
Section 2. Findin,qs. The Planning Commission, in denying Planning Application No.
PA99-0236 hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.05.010.F of the
Temecula Municipal Code:
A. The proposal to reconfigured the shopping center to facilitate a commercial
automotive service business, is not in conformance with the land use designation and policies
reflected in the Community Commercial (CC) land use standards in the City of Temecula General
Plan, the Development Code, and the Design Guidelines as further discussed below:
1. In the General Plan and Development Code Community Commercial areas
typically include: neighborhood commercial uses as well as larger retail uses
including supermarkets, department stores, theaters, restaurants, professional and
medical offices, and specialty retail stores. The inclusion of an auto service and
repair facility could conflict with the intended nature of a Community Commercial
center.
2. The Use Regulations for Community Commercial (CC) development contained in
the City's Development Code only allows automotive service businesses as a
conditionally permitted use. This application for the site reconfiguration directly
and specifically related solely to the proposed Conditional Use for the Winston
Tires.
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The lot configuration as proposed placed the building pad on the comer of the lot
with the building backing up to Margarita Road. With this layout the service bays
of the proposed use would be visible from the public right-of-way (VVinchester
Road) which is in conflict with the City's Design Guidelines regarding Auto Repair
and Services. This proposal is inconsistent with the City's Design Guidelines which
require that Auto Repair and Service facilities be designed so that, "The interior of
the work bays should not be visible form a public street."
B. The original project on the site was designed for the protection of the public health,
safety and welfare. However, the project as proposed would effect the welfare of the community
by allowing a more intensive automotive service than is permitted in the Community Commercial
zoned areas. The proposed pad locations change the character of the site by placing the
building pad site on the comer closest to Winchester and Margarita Roads which takes away the
original site plans concept that provide a more open and inviting view of the shopping center.
C. The design of the proposed improvements could cause environmental damage to
the aesthetics of the site and surrounding area depending on the proposed use and the potential
need to screen any objectionable features, thus taking away from the desired street scene along
Winchester Road as results from the currently denied Development Plan.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. In denying Planning Application No. PA99-0236
no environment action needs be taken.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby denies
Planning Application No. PA99-0236 a Development Plan Revision, and no conditions are
necessary with the denial.
PASSED, DENIED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 1999.
Ron Guemero, Chairperson
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of July,
1999 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
FAHEY, GUERRIERO,
MATHEWSON, NAGGAR, WEBSTER
NONE
NON~
~ebb~e Ubnoske, Secretary
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