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HomeMy WebLinkAbout020399 PC Minutes .::1' . . t. , . , , '> ~ c MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION February 3, 1999 , = .;;- CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday, February 3, 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 Chairwoman Slaven. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerriero, Naggar, Soltysiak, Webster, and Chairwoman Slaven. Absent: None. Also Present: Deputy City Manager Thornhill, Planning Manager Ubnoske, Senior Engineer Alegria, Attorney Curley, Mayor Ford, Senior Planner Fagan, Associate Planner Donahoe, Assistant Planner Anders, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Aqenda MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Approval of Minutes - January 6,1999 It was noted that page 5, paragraph 5 should reflect the addition of the word visual, in order to indicate negative visual impact. .. . . ~ . , . MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Mayor Ford presented Chairwoman Slaven with a plaque; and expressed gratefulness (on behalf of the City) for five years of dedicated service, and sorrow to see her leave, relaying his love for her as a good friend. Chairwoman Slaven's fiance presented her with roses. Chairwoman Slaven thanked the staff and the City; relayed her personal history, with regard to Temecula, having moved to the City in 1977; noted her enjoyment with the relaxed pace of life; relayed that her interest in planning commissions began in Huntington Beach, where she contested for maintaining the community assets she valued most, open spaces and trees. Ms. Slaven noted that Temecula has provided a good life for her family in a safe atmosphere; relayed that the City can pride itself in the quality of life that the staff has worked diligently to ensure. Ms. Slaven advised that her involvement with the Temecula Planning Commission came as a result of a desire to input her time and effort into the City she loved. In conclusion, Ms. Slaven expressed her prayer for the City as the desire for the public to participate in their City government, contributing their best, and, thereby, affecting their children's lives, and their children's children. Ms. Slaven thanked the City for the opportunity to serve them, and for the rich blessing this opportunity gave her life. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. Planninq Application No. PA98-0504 (Development Plan) Request to construct and operate an 87,962 square foot, multi-screen motion picture complex RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. By way of overheads and color renderings, Associate Planner Donahoe presented the staff report (per agenda material); reviewed the site plan, signage, landscaping, and architecture, relaying that staff considers the proposed building design to be exciting and entertaining; and noted that the proposed building will be 7,962 square feet larger than the originally approved site plan. The applicant's representative specified, for Commissioner Webster, the location of the bicycle racks, relaying that the applicant was willing to add an additional bicycle rack if the Commission desired. Chairwoman Slaven closed the public hearing at this time. 2 MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to adopt Resolution No. 99-003 approving Planning Application No. PA98-0S04 (Development Plan) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, and subject to the Conditions of Approval. PC RESOLUTION NO. 99-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0504. DEVELOPMENT PLAN - THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF AN 87,962 SQUARE FOOT MUL TI-SCREEN MOTION PICTURE COMPLEX LOCATED AT 40750 WINCHESTER ROAD, WITHIN THE PROMENDADE MALL AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF WINCHESTER AND YNEZ ROADS The motion was seconded by Commissioner Naggar and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 4. Planning Application No. PA98-0323 (Tentative Tract Map 28510), Planning Application No. PA99-0015 (Amendment to Campos Verdes Specific Plan) and Planning Application No. PA99-0016 (General Plan Amendment) Request for a tentative Tract Map for 242 single family residential lots, a park site and one commercial lot totaling approximately 71.1 acres within the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. An amendment to the existing Campos Verdes Specific Plan which primarily consists of increasing the school site from 10 acres to 20 acres, resulting in a reduction of 81 residential parcels and a reduction to the park site in Planning Area 1. Additionally, a portion of the residentially and park zoned property is being changed to a commercial zoning classification. An amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map for consistency with the land use changes of the Campos Verdes Specific Plan amendment. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve the request. Assistant Planner Anders reviewed the staff report (of record), specifying the criteria necessitating the amended Specific Plan as the direct result of the school site doubling in size (from a 10-acre elementary school to a 20-acre middle school); clarified that the City initiated the request for the amendment; noted that an exhibit presented referenced a 19-foot retaining wall, relaying that staff does not approve of the 19-foot wall and, therefore, has added an additional Condition of Approval; advised that Condition No.1, regarding Development Fees, is not applicable due to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and, therefore, will be deleted; with regard to community concern, specified that staff has met with several members of the community, specifically, the Roripaugh Hills Homeowners' president, clarifying that the road issue (open/closure of Starling Street and Sanderling Way) was not a part of this proposed amendment to the Campos Verdes Specific Plan Amendment, relaying that this issue was previously reviewed by the City Council prior to the Campos Verdes Specific Plan; for Chairwoman Slaven, clarified that the school site revision was based on a request by the 3 ,. . . . - . School District due to the needs of the community; and, for Commissioner Naggar, noted that with regard to the open space area north of Sanderling Way, that the demarcation is a proposed trail to tie into the southern trail which would be accessed from North General Kearny Road, additionally, clarifying access from the Roripaugh area. Mr. Barry Burnell, representing the applicant, relayed support of staffs recommendation and conditions; with regard to the road issue (which is not an issue for consideration for the current proposal) relayed that the applicant was willing to have the streets open or closed, abiding by the City Council's recommendation, with the condition that the applicant is not required to re- design the site plan. For Commissioner Guerriero, Mr. Burnell advised that the environmental issue has been mitigated, relaying that the supporting report would be provided to staff for the record. With regard to Commissioner Soltysiak's comments, Mr. Burnell relayed that filling in the retaining wall area, eliminating the alleyway between the existing ground, and the area to be developed, would be agreeable to the applicant, clarifying, however, that this proposal would be dependent upon the concurrence of the adjacent neighbors; and advised that the proposed site plan provides for the provision of adequate drainage. Attorney Curley clarified that the issue presented is a defined application, specifying, as follows: it was prepared, publicly noticed, subjected to the variety of planning reviews (of record), the environmental review, and adherence to all the City codes. Ergo, the issue has been analyzed, noticed, and subjected to the strict criteria noted. Mr. Curley specified that the proposal presented is not the street open/closure issue, and since that is not part of the analyzed proposal, it is not within the Commission's jurisdiction to take action on the road issue. In response to Chairwoman Slaven's inquiry, Mr. Curley clarified appropriate alternate avenues for public members that could facilitate the reconsideration of the road issue (i.e., appearance at the City Council meeting, requesting the Council to direct the City staff to undertake a City- initiated evaluation of the Specific Plan), specifying the avenue that could put in motion the task of revisiting analysis of the aforementioned issue under the current standards and conditions. Planning Manager Ubnoske further clarified that the amendment before the Commission does not address the road issues. Chairwoman Slaven reiterated that the Commission is reviewing the proposed amendment exclusive of the road issue, relaying that it was not within the Commission's jurisdiction to make a decision based on that issue. Mr. Doug, Woeke, 27513 Jimison Circle, noted his approval of the project, relaying that that encompassed his approval of the opening of Sanderling Way for the provision of access after mall opening and the provision of effective overall circulation, with the condition of additional traffic control. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the project as currently proposed: David Crook David and Laura Barron Kathryn and Michael Budd Joanne Carlson Mark Jones 40237 Mimulus Way 40223 Mimulus Way 27598 Sanderling Way 27510 Lark Court 29379 Rancho Calfornia Road 4 . . , Patricia Hall Oscar Murdock Ray Tuider 27483 Lark Court 27495 Lark Court 27420 Bolandra Court The above-mentioned individuals spoke in opposition to the project for the following reasons: the reduced park site the impediment upon view lots the retaining wall the drainage issue the location of the small lots Although Attorney Curley clarified that the road issue was not part of this particular project, the aforementioned individuals noted their primary concern as the open/closure issue of Sanderling Way and Starling Road, specified, as follows: challenged the General Plan amendment, citing policies referencing consideration of the surrounding community when considering traffic updates a desire for provision of data clarifying the rationale of Sanderling Way going through requested a revisiting of the current population status with regard to the General Plan requested that additional traffic studies be implemented in the area of discussion noted specific opposition to the opening of Sanderling Way or Starling Road without the additional opening of alternate streets, facilitating a condition of heavy traffic impact due to the utilizaton of one sole street In response to Ms. Hall's comments, Commissioner Guerriero relayed that the population portion of the General Plan was going to be further addressed at a future Commission meeting. Chairwoman Slaven read into the record a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Tatantino expressing opposition to the opening of Sanderling Way (per submitted material.) A voting roster was submitted for the record, reflecting 163 votes in opposition to the opening of the aforementioned streets, and none in favor. Mr. Burnell specified the proposed reduction of dwelling units on the current project; noted that Sanderling Way could be blockaded without design modifications; relayed that the Campos Verdes project would not affect the existing trails; clarified the lot sizes and specific locations; and specified the existing drainage condition, and the proposed drainage design. Chairwoman Slaven advised, for Commissioner Naggar, that per Attorney Curley's advisement the road issue was not a consideration for the Planning Commission regarding this particular project proposal. Chairwoman Slaven closed the public hearing. Commissioner Guerriero, echoed by Commissioner Naggar and Soltysiak, applauded the developer's proposed reduction in density; recommended that the road issue be further 5 ~ ~ , . . , addressed, specifically with regard to Fire Department and Police Department access; relayed that the additional 240 cars this project would generate could be mitigated through the addition of stop signs, chokers, and the relocation of bus stops; and advised that if the City honored every request to blockade streets it would render a condition of insufficient traffic circulation. Commissioner Naggar clarified that the City has no control over State Highway 79, noting that the signaling and timing of the signals are controlled by Caltrans; noted that various large parcels in Temecula are under entitlement by development agreements made by the County, and, therefore, granting those particular parcels certain provisions prior to the incorporation of Temecula as a City; advised that with regard to those particular parcels, the most beneficial asset to the City is the reduction in density, as this project proposed; assured the community that per phone conversations with the School District, the buses did not intend to use this area as a shortcut for bus transportation to access the school barn, relaying that the school anticipated the addition of two buses in the morning and afternoon due to the site increase; with regard to the retaining wall area, advised that the developer's proposal to backfill that area would provide the homeowners with additional space. Commissioner Soltysiak noted that the evidence was clear when the Roripaugh tract was completed that the streets of issue were proposed to continue on, advising that this information was provided for the original homeowners; relayed that since pertinent information regarding the criteria for staffs rationale for the connection on Sanderling Way wasn't provided, no advisement could be relayed; remarked with regard to the retaining wall area, concurrence with Commissioner Naggar, specifically, that the developer's proposal to fill in the area appeared to be a benefit to the landowners; and reiterated that the proposal before the Commission was due to the School District's request to increase the site of the school. With regard to the issues of concern raised by the public, noted as follows: the retaining wall, the lot size location, the easements on the Roripaugh property, Commissioner Webster relayed that the applicant has adequately addressed the aforementioned matters; with respect to the existing traffic problem, advised further addressing those concerns to the Traffic Commission; with regard to the opening of North General Kearny Road, noted that the Planning Commission will be reviewing revisions to the Circulation Update within the next month or so, recommending that the public utilize that meeting as a forum for discussion, reflective of the North General Kearny Road comments. Chairwoman Slaven balanced the concerns of the community with the developer's proposals, recommending that more effort be exerted to communicate with the community; with regard to the traffic issues, relayed that the potential for circulation revision in any community exists in order to implement overall improvement of traffic circulation; noted her disapproval of blockading any street due to the impact on the rest of the community; relayed that further investigation measures are needed with regard to the closing of North General Kearny; and advised that the developer be specific with proposals concerning the retaining wall, obtaining more input from the adjacent neighbors. Assistant Planner Anders reiterated that staff and the developer have had numerous discussions with members of the public; and noted that staff has added an additional condition to ensure the adequacy of the retaining wall provision. 6 MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to adopt the Environmental Addendum NO.4 to the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR No. 348) adopted for the Campos Verdes Specific Plan; and adopt Resolution No 99-004 recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA99-0016 (General Plan Amendment); Planning Application No. PA99-0015 (Amendment NO.1 to Campos Verdes Specific Plan including Addendum NO.4 to the previously certified EIR No. 348) and Planning Application No. PA98-0323 (Tentative Tract Map 28510) based upon'the Analysis and the Findings contained in the Staff Report subject to the attached Conditions of Approval: PC RESOLUTION NO. 99-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARGARITA ROAD AND NORTH GENERAL KEARNY ROAD (SOUTH OF WINCHESTER ROAD) AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 910-130-056, 910-130-059, 910-130-060, 921-090-052, 921-090-058, 921-090-059, 921-090-060 AND 921-090-061 (PLANNING APPLICATION PA99-0016)"AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE CAMPOS VERDES SPECIFIC PLAN (NO.1) NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARGARITA ROAD AND NORTH GENERAL KEARNY ROAD (SOUTH OF WINCHESTER ROAD) AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 910-130-056, 910-130-059, 910-130-060, 921-090-052, 921-090-058, 921-090-059, 921-090-060 AND 921-090-061) PLANNING APPLICATION PA99-0015)" Add an additional Condition with language relaying that all retaining walls shall be 6' in height, unless reviewed and approved by the Planning Manager. If a wall higher than 6' is approved, it shall be screened with landscaping in order to maintain the appearance of no greater than 6' in height, and, thereby, reduce the visual impact. Delete Condition NO.1 (regarding Development Fees) The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Chairwoman Slaven who voted no. At 8:02 P.M. a short recess was taken, and the meeting reconvened at 8:27 P.M. 7 -" . . , PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske informed the Commission of the Director's Review Committee (DRC) hearing held on Thursday mornings from 10:00 A.M. to noon, inviting them to attend. B. Ms. Ubnoske commented what a pleasure it had been to work with Chairwoman Slaven; and relayed best wishes for her future. C. Deputy City Manager Thornhill noted Chairwoman Slaven's role with the City; specified her great assets of style and diplomacy; and relayed how much the City would miss her. D. Commissioner Naggar expressed gratitude for Chairwoman Slaven's work on the Commission, relaying that he regarded her as a mentor. E. Ms. Slaven relayed her future plans in Iowa; noted her high regard for her fellow Commissioners and the planning staff; and thanked the devoted public members, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Ward, and Mr. Wayne Hall for their consistent attendance at the hearings. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. Commissioner Guerriero recommended that Senior Traffic Engineer Moghadam investigate the site distance problem at the intersection of Dandelion Court and Roripaugh Road, advising that the condition may warrant a three- or four-way stop. B. For Commissioner Webster, Senior Planner Fagan clarified the DRC hearing item, regarding the Van Daele Development. C. Commissioner Webster relayed his interest in attending the April 29 - May 2 conference in San Diego. D. Commissioner Naggar recommended the development of an annual report in order for the Commission to review the year's accomplishments. E. In response to Commissioner Naggar, Deputy City Manager Thornhill relayed that the City could provide the Commissioners with business cards inclusive of personal phone numbers in order to facilitate communication between the Commissioners. F. Commissioner Naggar queried the status of the crosswalk at Moraga and Margarita Roads. G. For Chairwoman Slaven, Deputy City Manager Thornhill clarified the specifications of the road-widening project at Ynez Road. 8 d . -'".. . . , ADJOURNMENT At 8:52 P.M. Chairwoman Slaven formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, February 17, 1999, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Jl..~ t/~~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 9 Note: Resolution No. PC99-028 was assigned to Agenda Item No.4. Coversheet for PC020399minutes