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HomeMy WebLinkAbout010699 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 6, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, January 6, 1999, in the City Council Chambers of Temecola City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero*, Naggar, Soltysiak, Webster*, and Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Curiey, Senior Planner Fagan, Associate Planner Donahoe, Project Planner Thomsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. *(Having to abstain with regard to Agenda Item No. 4, Commissionem Guerfiero and Webster left the dais at 6:45 P.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Charley Black, 42896 Via Alhamu, queried the City's minimum lot size for Industrial businesses at 40,000 square feet (per submitted detailed material), expressing concem for developers and industrial businesses desirous of development in Temecula on a smaller scale. Chairwoman Slaven acknowledged that she had received the submitted material; suggested that Mr. Black set up an appointment with Planning Manager Ubnoske; and thanked Mr. Black for his comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS '1. Approval of Agenda Due to Commissionem Webster's and Guerdero's need to abstain with regard to Agenda Item No. 4, Chairwoman Slaven recommended that the Commission consider Agenda Item No. 5 first. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the agenda, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Approval of Minutes - November 4, November '18, and December 2, t998 MOTION: Commissioner Gue~ero moved to approve the minutes of November 4, 1998. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Soltysiak who abstained. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the minutes of November 18, 1998. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Soltysiak who abstained. It was noted that page 8, paragraph 7, of the December 2, 1998 minutes reflect the recommendation of the addition of signalized intersections only ~f there were noted difficulty with the U-turn motion. MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve the minutes of Decomber 2, 1998, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval, noting that Commissioner Webster abstained, with regard to the last Agenda Item. 3. Director's Hearing Update No additional comments. PUBLIC HEARINGS ~ 4. Planning Application No. PA98-02'19 (Minor Conditional Use Permit) This Agenda Item was heard out of order, see page 4. 5. Planning Application No. PA98-0469 (Development Plan) Request to construct a 50,050 square foot industrial (flit-up concrete) building on a 2.7 acre lot for the manufacturing of office and school furniture. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of overheads, Project Planner Thornsley presented the staff report (of record); with regard to site design, relayed the location of the loading areas on the far ends of the project, s~eened with landscaping; with regard to parking, dar'~ied the request for a Minor Exception, permitted by the Development Code (Sec. 17.03.060 B.1); with regard to landscaping, noted that staff is recommending that the Deodar tree, an Indian Cedar, be replaced with the uniform street tree, and that the proposed landscape be consistent with the existing planting in the area; for Comm~ioner Webster, affirmed that the project w~l meet the Development Code, but not the Design Guidelines; noted, for Commissioner Naggar, regarding the two driveways, that based on the location of the site and the consideration of the adjacent properties, this proposed plan will not be in accordance with the Design Guidelines; and reiterated the location of the loading docks, speci~ing the screening, and relaying the tocation of the slopes and the adjacent uses. Mr. John Herring, the applicant, noted for Chairwoman Slaven that with regard to landscaping, he was agreeable to substitute any recommendation from staff or the Commission. Chairwoman Slaven commended the proposed landscape plan, with regard to the drought-resistant planting. Chairwoman Slaven dosed the public hearing. With regard to landscaping, Chairwoman Slaven recommended maintaining the Deodar tree (although noting that maintaining all four trees at the site may not be feasible), and expressed a desire to not replace it with the Pdvet shrub. Commissioner Webster concurred with maintaining the Deodar tree, noting a concem being the size of the tree at full growth, and concurred that replacement, if necessary, not be the Pdvet shrub. With regard to landscaping, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that if it were the Commission's desire, she would relay the Commission comments to the City's Landscape Amhited and contin,ue to have him work with the applicant's landscape architect. Commissioner Webster relayed that Condition No. 16 (of record) adequately covered the landscaping issues. Chairman SIaven concurred, with the exception of section C, regarding replacement of the Deodar Cedar tree, and recommended having staff work with the applicant's landscape plan. Chairwoman Slaven re-opened the public hearing in order for Mr. Magannce to address the Commission. Mr. Vince Uagannco, representing the applicant, reiterated that the applicant is agreeable to making landscape alterations to the prepesed site per Commission request, within the scope of reasonable monetary considerations; and noted that the property owner of the two adjacent lots was present. Deputy Director of Public Works Parks clarified, for Commissioner Naggar, with regard to the proposed d~eways, that the intent of the Design Guidelines would be to maintain on-site ifow of traffic, noting that this particular site is at the end of a cul-de-sac, and that the driveways provided the prevision of separating the use, as follows: one driveway for employee and visitor parking, and one for the industrial portion of the project. With regard to amhitectural concerns, Commissioner Webster, e(~'hoed by the Commission, recommended the enhancement of additional texture on the wall elevations, and additional minor reveals, since this articulation could be easily incorporated into the design. Commissioner Soltysiak queried the clarity of the language of the Design Guidelines with respect to the application of the previsions stated, spec~cally, regarding manufacturing-type facilities. Concurring with Commissioner Webster's comments regarding the amhitectural enhancements, Chairwoman Slaven recommended having staff work with the applicant on the spec~c improvements. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to close the public hearing; adopt the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0469; adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0469; and adopt Resolution No. 99-001 approving Planning Application No. PA98-O469 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, as follows: PC RESOLUTION NO. 99-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0469 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 50,050 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (TILT-UP CONCRETE) ON A 2.71 ACRE LOT; LOCATED AT THE END OF COLT COURT SOUTH OF THE iNTERSECTION OF COLT COURT AND WINCHESTER ROAD, KNOWN AS PARCELS 3 AND 4 OF PM 28471-1 AND ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 909-360-003 AND 004. modify Condition No. 6 to include additional sandblasting and reveals on the amhitectural elevations per staff recommendation Condition No. 16, section C, to not replace the Deodar Cedar tree per staff recommendation The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. At this time, Agenda Item No. 4 was heard. 4. Plannin.q Application No. PA98-0219 (Minor Conditional Use Permit) Request to construct a wireless PCS facility consisting of a twelve (12) panel antenna mounted atop a 60-foot monopole constructed to simulate a pine tree ("monopine"), one (1) Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna, and six (6) cabinets housing a base transceiver station (BTS) unit and other electronic and battery equipment. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. Commissioners Webster and Guerriero advised that they would be abstaining with regard to this Agenda Item and, therefore, left the dais 6:45 P.M. Associate Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (of record); relayed that the provision of the information the Commission requested regarding this postponed matter at the December 16, 1999 Planning Commission meeting has been provided, specifically, additional data on case law pertaining to cellular facilities, via agenda material, and the summary of location site research material, via supplemental agenda material; and relayed that the Conditions of Approval have been amended per Commission input at the December 16, 1999 meeting. Mr. Greg Morrison, representing the applicant, addressed the health concerns associated with this project, presenting data from the Amedcan Cancer Society, cladtying that non-ionizing radiation (i.e., radio frequency waves) is not a caminogen and does not promote the growth of cancer once it has started; by way of overheads, presented a detailed overview of the site selection process, the criteria used to determine potential site locations, and the rationale for the present proposed site plan (per supplemental agenda material). Mr. Paul Gonzalez, representing RCWD (Rancho California Water District), provided a brief summary of Distdct Policy regarding public posting of the proposed project, noting that this padicular project was noticed three times; advised that the revenue generated from this proposed project will offset rate increeses; and relayed that RCWD has cermsponded with Larry LeDoux, a concemed public member, inviting him to attend the RCWD Board meetings, and advising that RCWD would specifically notice him regarding any future applications for additional antennas at this particular site. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed project, primarily due to health concerns associated with the radiowave emissions from the monopole: - . Shawn Bierie 32016 Medot Crest Temj Hood 32040 Medot Crest Robert Rasband 32044 Medot Crest Chairwoman Slaven dosed the public hearing. Attorney Cudey advised that although the Commission had latitude regarding the typical land-use determination, there were limitations regarding the Commission's action with regard to this particular project (specified in the agenda material); clarified Conditional Use Permits; reiterated the Findings for this particular project in the staff report; relayed that the Commission's decision must be based on substantial evidence regarding those particular Findings; advised that with regard to the land-use decision, due to the FCC (Federal Communication Commission) regulations, the Commission cannot deny the project based on the radio frequency wave concerns; and clarified the PUC's (Public Utility Commission) state constitutional ability to override the City's governing body's decision if the decision negatively affects its charge to ensure facilitation of the public telecommunication system. Commissioner Naggar expressed difficulty voting on this particular project, noting that he had researched the legal information Attomey Curiey had provided; commended the applicant's diligence and efforts to cooperate with the community; advised that in light of the tremendous negative community input relayed his vote would not be in favor of the project, due to the negative impact on the neighborhood; his denial of the project would be based on the following: 1) inconsistency with the General Plan 2) incompatibility with the adjacent use, and 3) detrimental to the general welfare of the community. Commissioner Soltysiak expressed that although he had compassion for the community's noted concem, since there was dearly a visibie existing similar facility on the proposed site plan (noting its existence prior to the adjacent construction of the homes), and the fact that the clustering of such facilitates is encou~aged, and in light of the presented documented rationale for the proposed site location, he would support the project. Chairwoman Slaven clarified the rationale for continuing the project at the December 16, 1999 Planning Commission meeting; noted that the Commission's charge had been cladfled to make a determination based on the Findings (of record) reiterated by Attorney Cudey, operating under the Laws of the State of California; for informational purposes, queried the compatibility of the building of a residential area next to the existing facility; relayed that the proposed site plan will be aesthetically pleasing, and an improvement of the existing use, and in light of the legal constraints and requirements of the Commission, she would support the project. MOTION: Commissioner Soltysiak moved to close the public hearing; adopt a Notice ~)f Exemption for Planning Application No. PA98-0219; and adopt Resolution No. 99-002 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0219 (Condition Use Pen'nit) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, subject to the amended Conditions of Approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 99-002 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-9219 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT), TO CONSTRUCT A WIRELESS PCS FACILITY CONSISTING OF TWELVE PANEL ANTENNAS MOUNTED ATOP A 60- FOOT MONOPOLE, A GPS ANTENNA AND SIX CABINETS HOUSING A BTS UNIT AND OTHER ELECTRONIC AND BATTERY EQUIPMENT, LOCATED AT THE RCWD WATER TANK SITE, 3100 RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 953-060-922 The motion was seconded by Chairwoman Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Naggar who voted no, and Commissionem Guerdero and Webster who abstained. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that since at the January 20, 1999, Planning Commission meeting Mr. Bob Davis will be presenting the Traffic Circulation Update, the Commission could submit specific concerns and questions prior to the meeting for submittal to Mr. Davis. CommissionerNaggar'sdesirefortheprovisionofaglossao/oftermsat the meeting was noted. B. It was noted that since staff is reviewing the Wolf Valley Ranch and War Paw Ranch areas, the Commission could anticipate workshops associated with the aforementioned areas. C. Chairwoman Slaven noted that since she was going out of town on Friday, January 8, 1999, she would appreciate the receipt of any matedal for the upcoming Planning Commission Meeting for review prior to her departure. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. Chairwoman SIaven noted that the American Planning Association is hosting a one-day conference on an upcoming Saturday, relaying that these conferences are informative and enjoyable. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that she would note Commissioner Naggar's desire to attend the conference. B. With regard to Mr. Black's submittal (see page 1, under Public Comments for reference), Ms. Ubnoske noted, for Chairwoman Slaven, that staff has been in contact with Mr. Black, and appreciated the additional information submitted, relaying that staff will continue to communicate with Mr. Black. C. For Commissioner Soltysiak, Attomey Cudey noted that although the next Planning Commission meeting will be a workshop that the requirement of public comments must be maintained; however, stated that it would be limited to the time allotted to public comments at the onset of the meeting. D. For Commissioner Soltysiak, with regard to the language of the Design Guidelines, specifically, concerning conformance of the architectural standard for specific uses, Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that staffcould investigate and expand the guidelines to improve the cladty. ADJOURNMENT At 7:44 P.M. Chairwoman Slaven formally adjoumed this meeting to W~dnesda¥, January 20, 1999, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Ma~ia Slaven, Chairwoman Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager