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HomeMy WebLinkAbout060398 PC Minutes . . MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 3, 1998 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in an adjourned regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, June 3, 1998, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Miller, Soltysiak, and Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Curley, Project Planner Donahoe, Associate Planner Fagan, and Minute Clerk Ballreich. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. ADDroval of Aoenda MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Review CaDital ImDrovement Prooram Commissioner Soltysiak noted that he would be abstaining with regard to this issue. Planning Manager Ubnoske reviewed the staff report (of record), providing a brief description of each priority. . . With regard to the La Serena Way/Rancho California Road extension, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that the work associated with this extension is part of an approved Tentative Map, which recently received an extension, noting that as the work proceeds, the developer will be required to build this extension and that no City Capital Improvement funds should be expended at this stage. Reviewing the signal improvements for Pala Road, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that two signals are being proposed -- Loma Linda Road and Wolf Valley Road; and that the widening of Pala Road would not be considered a Capital Improvement Project item, noting that such improvement would be conditioned upon future development. With regard to the construction of a median on Jefferson Avenue, Mr. Parks advised that Jefferson Avenue is utilized as a parade route and that the placement of a median would preclude such use. In response to Commissioner Miller, Mr. Parks assured him that the missing link (SR79/1-15 Interchange) has been designated as a high priority by the City Council and advised that the City may not conditioned the School District, as per State Law, with regard to the construction of surrounding infrastructure, advising that the District must adhere to the conditions imposed by the State Architect. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Plannino ADDlication No. PA98-0126 IDeveloDment Plan) Request to construct and operate an 18,393 square foot, single-story tilt-up building for office, manufacturing, and warehousing uses. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. Advising that the applicant is expanding and relocating his existing business in the City, Project Planner Donahoe, by way of color renderings, reviewed the staff report (of record); and clarified that any change in use which would impose a higher parking ratio calculation would require review by the Planning Department. At this time, Acting Chairwoman Slaven opened the public hearing. Mr. Paul Gupta, applicant, 27579 Commerce Center Drive, briefly reviewed the operation of his business. Viewing the proposed use compatible with uses previously approved by the Planning Commission in this particular area, Commissioner Miller offered the following motion: 2 . . MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to close the public hearing; adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0126; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0126; and to adopt Resolution No. 98-016 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0126 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. RESOLUTION NO. PC 98-016 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0126 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN), THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 18,393 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON 1.16 ACRES, LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ENTERPRISE CIRCLE NORTH, BETWEEN DIAZ ROAD AND JEFFERSON AVENUE, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR=S PARCEL NO. 909-282-010 The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 4. City of Temecula Request to change the existing Development Code regulations of on-site storage of vehicles (to include recreational vehicles) in residential zones. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission provide recommendations to the City Council regarding modifications to the existing Development Code regulations pertaining to the on-site storage of vehicles (to include recreational vehicles) in residential zones. Advising that staff had received four letters with regard to this issue after the submittal of the Planning agenda packet (copies provided to the Commissioners), Associate Planner Fagan reviewed the staff report (of record), clarifying the definition of vehicles, noting that camper shells and commercial trailers are included in this definition. With regard to the definition of actual yard, Mr. Fagan noted that a graphic illustration would be attached for clarification. Mr. Fagan further advised that the vehicle definitions reflect the verbiage from the Vehicle Code but that the storage definition was drafted by Staff. With regard to paving, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks suggested that the following language be added: ..... allow hardened surface capable of supporting the vehicle." Acting Chairwoman Slaven suggested that the terms motor home and RV be included in the definition of vehicle and recommended that the term automobile not be excluded from the definition to prohibit the possibility to undesirable activities. 3 . . Clarifying the term house car is a previously used definition for a motor home, Attorney Curley advised that the addition of the term motor homelrecreational vehicle, as suggested by Ms. Slaven, would be appropriate. It was noted that the term pick-up would be designated under the automobile classification. Commissioner Miller suggested that the storing of two vehicles be permitted per parcel. In response to Attorney Curley's comments with regard to setback and actual lot, Commissioner Miller suggested that the term actual yard be defined as the plane of the front portion of the structure that is furthest from the street and recommended that a graphic illustration be included for clarification. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks further clarified that the actual front yard area is defined as the plane from the front of the house to the front property line, noting that it does not include the side of the house. Unless a resident chose to live in a Homeowners Association which prohibited on-site storage of vehicles or a resident did not sign CC&Rs which restricted such storage, Commissioner Guerriero relayed his opposition to a grandfathering clause but expressed support of a 180-day grace period. For Phillip Greer, 29763 Via Puesta Del Sol, it was noted that the City Council had previously addressed on-street parking for RVs, advising that an ordinance was adopted prohibiting on- street parking of recreational vehicles and other such classifications as defined by size, weight, and height. Mr. John Koran, 40645 La Colina Road, relayed his support of retaining the five-day time frame for loading and unloading of RVs. Mr. Robert Williamson, 30219 Villa Alturas Drive, voiced his objection to anyon-site parking restrictions. By way of pictures, Ms. Cecilia Axton, 30169 Sierra Madre Drive, relayed her opposition to storing recreational vehicles on streets, driveways, andlor side yards unless properly screened. Mr. Irv Shapiro, 30170 La Primavera Street, commented on the cost of storing a recreational vehicle and the impact it may have on senior citizens. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks briefly commented on the City Council's decision to implement a visitors' permit process for on-street parking and advised that on-site parking would be enforced by the City on a complaint basis, noting that additional staffing would be necessary to accomplish this task. Mr. Jeff Comerchero (City Councilmemberl further clarified the City Council's intent of the visitors' permit process. 4 . . Mr. Jan Weilert, 42104 Via Del Monte, provided clarification with regard to size restrictions for RVs, noting that any vehicle in excess of 400 square feet would fall under the regulations of Urban Housing and Urban Development versus the DMV and that motor homes in the State of California may not exceed 400 square feet and 102" wide. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that it would not be the Planning Department's intent to restrict the parking of personal pick-up trucks; that additional verbiage would be provided to clarify that issue; and that the intent was to restrict the storing of shells (snug fit covers) for long periods of time in the driveway. To clarify the Planning Department's intent to prohibit the storage of a pick-up shell for long periods of time and, thereby, not prohibiting the parking of a pick-up truck, Attorney Curley suggested that the term camper shell be defined as an all-weather device versus a habitable device and noted that clear definition of campers, camper shells, and actual front yard will be provided. Following additional Commission discussion, it was requested that staff rewrite the ordinance to include the recommended amendments and definitions and that the final draft be forwarded to the Commission for final review and approval. Recapitulating the proposed amendmentsldefinitions, Acting Chairwoman Slaven noted the following: grace period six months define minor service define actual yard define camperlcamper shell MOTION: Commissioner Soltysiak moved to continue this matter to the July 1, 1998, Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PLANNING MANAGER = S REPORT Planning Manager Ubnoske informed the Commissioners that several City employees including Community Development Director Thornhill are visiting the City's Sister City Nakayama, Japan. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Guerriero requested a copy of the City's Trash Bin Ordinance and suggested that the Commission address the effectiveness of this ordinance. Commissioner Miller requested that a letter of commendation be sent to CDM WestMar with regard to the recent shopping center upgrade at the northwest corn of Winchester and Ynez Roads. 5 . . ADJOURNMENT At 8:31 P.M., Acting Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to the June 17, 1998, Planning Commission meeting at 6:00 P.M. ~'u~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 6