HomeMy WebLinkAbout030399 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on
Wednesday, March 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 Commissioner Soltysiak.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Naggar, Soltysiak, Webster, and Chairman
Guerriero.
Absent: None.
Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske,
Deputy Director of Public Works Parks,
Attorney Curley,
Senior Planner Hogan, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda
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 - February 3, 1999
MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Planning Application No. PA99--0022 (General Plan Amendment and Zone
Chan.qe)
Request to amend the City General Plan Land Use and Zoning Maps in the
following manners:
Site 1: Community Commercial to Highway Tourist Commercial.
Site 2: Very Low Density Residential to Low-Medium Density Residential
Site 3: Business Park to Open Space (Zoning: Open Space-Conservation),
Service Commercial and Public Institutional.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission
approve the request.
Commissioner Webster relayed that he would be abstaining with regard to the Site 3 portion of
Agenda Item No. 3. So, it was the consensus of the Commission to consider the Sites
separately.
A. Site 1: Former Norm Reeves location on Jefferson Road
By way of overheads and maps, Senior Planner Hogan presented the staff report (per agenda
material); for Commissioner Naggar, clarified that the amended Site I Zone Change had been
proposed, not for the storage of Recreational Vehicles, but to facilitate the continuation of selling
Recreational Vehicles; advised for Commissioner Webster, that the proposed amendment was
necessary to establish legal conformity for the continuation of the use as currently permitted
under the existing conditional use permit; and relayed that at a future point in time if an alternate
property owner desired to obtain a zoning change that that particular proposal would be based
on that particular use on its own merit and would be unrelated to this particular proposal.
B. Site 2: Portions of Kahwea Road and Avenlda Del Reposo and Nob Court
Senior Planner Hogan presented the staff report (of record); clarified the rationale for the zoning
proposal, relaying that the current zoning does not reflect the existing development; and advised
for Commissioner Naggar, that with the exception of two lots, currently the area was fully
developed.
MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; approve staff's
recommendation with regard to Site 1 and 2; and adopt Resolution No. 99-006 approving
Planning Application No. PA99-0022 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in
the Staff Report.
RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-006
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
FOR VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NOS. 9t0-3t0-007, 957-291-001 THROUGH 030, AND 957-292-00t
THROUGH 004 (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-9022)" AND ADOPT
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CITY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 910-3t0-007,
957-291-001 THROUGH 030, AND 957-292-001 THROUGH 004 (PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA99-0022)"
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval.
C. Site 3: Future detention basin along north Jefferson Road
Commissioner Webster advised that he would be abstaining with regard to this portion of
Agenda Item 3.
Senior Planner Hogan presented the proposed zoning change with regard to Site 3 (per staff
report); advised that the proposed zoning modification would reduce the number of vehicle trips
to and from this area by approximately 27,000 trips a day; for Commissioner Soltysiak, specified
that the additional 200 feet to be rezoned in the area of discussion was for the purpose of flood
control provisions; relayed the process of amending the General Plan and the Zone change;
specified the permitted uses for the open space conservation area, clarifying the amending
process if at a future point in time there was agreement to amend the use of the open space
area; relayed that this proposed zoning change would not eliminate the need to address
regional issues with regard to traffic; for Chairman Guerriero, relayed that the area of discussion
was located northwest of the fairgrounds facility; and for Commissioner Naggar, reiterated that
the proposed zoning change would more accurately reflect the actual development pattern in
the area of discussion.
MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to close the public hearing; approve sta~s
recommendation with regard to Site 3; and adopt Resolution No. 99-007 approving Planning
Application No. PA99-0022 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report.
(This motion was withdrawn.)
For Commissioner Soltysiak, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks further clarified that the
open space area would potentially be utilized for a Bypass Retention Basin, which would
prevent the use being utilized as a Park or Recreational Facility with the exception of a Wildlife
Conservation; and further relayed for Commissioner Naggar, the potential use of the
aforementioned area for Wetland Mitigation.
With regard to Commissioner Naggar's comment to enter the zone change solely for modeling
purposes, Attorney Curley relayed that while being useful for numerous purposes, the insertion
of hypothetical information could dilute the validity of the matter and could, additionally, have
potential legal complications.
With regard to Commissioner Soltysiak's concern regarding the proposal's impact upon Traffic
Modeling with the potential of further inhibiting necessary traffic improvements by the City of
Murdeta, Planning Manager clarified that while impacting the modeling by reflecting a lowered
tdp generation count, the zoning change would more accurately reflect the actual use of the
property, ergo, staff's recommendation to approve the zoning change; and specified that this
zone change would not alleviate the need to further address traffic.
MOTION: Chairman Guerriero moved to close the public hearing; approve staff's
recommendation with regard to Site 3; and adopt Resolution No. 99-007 approving Planning
Application No. PA99-0022 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report.
RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-007
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 FOR VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE CITY
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 909-120-036, 909-120-046,
AND 909-281-016 (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0022)" AND
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CITY KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NOS. 909-120-036, 909-120-046 AND 909-281-016
(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0022)"
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous
approval with the exception of Commissioner Webster who abstained.
PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT
A. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that Ms. Linda Fahey would be coming back to
serve on the Planning Commission, noting that she would begin serving on the
Commission at the March 17, 1999 Planning Commission meeting.
B. Ms. Ubnoske presented the proposed water feature for the Mall corner treatment (per
supplemental agenda material); and queried the Commission for their input. The
Commissioner's comments were, as follows:
· Commissioner Soltysiak advised that the painted material in the water area could
potentially be a maintenance problem.
· Commissioner Guerriero, echoed by Commissioner Naggar, relayed a desire for staff
to ensure that the design is proportional to the project; and advised that further detail
be added to the design.
Ms. Ubnoske relayed that the Commission's comments would be forwarded to Senior
Planner Fagan.
C. Ms Ubnoske advised that if the Planning Commissioners had a desire to attend the
upcoming Richards, Watson, & Gershon Seminar, being held on March 30, 1999 in the
Inland Empire, April 12, 1999, in Los Angeles, and on April 26, 1999 in Orange County,
that they forward that information to her. In response, Chairman Guerdero noted his
desire to attend the March 30th Seminar; and Commissioner Naggar expressed a desire
to attend the April 26th Seminar, relaying that he would confirm his plan to attend after he
returns from vacation on April 12, 1999.
D. For Chairman Guerriero, Ms. Ubnoske relayed that the meeting of the
MurrietaFFemecula group would be Friday, March 5, 1999 at the Thornton Winery, noting
that breakfast would be served, followed by a speaker.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
A. Chairman Guerriero, echoed by Commissioner Naggar, expressed thanks to staff for the
provision of additional material regarding lighting regulations contained in their agenda
packets.
B. Commissioner Naggar noted that he would be on vacation from March 26, 1999 to April
12, 1999; and relayed his desire for provision of the agenda packet for the meeting he
would not be able to attend.
C. With regard to the proposal to have chairpersons of the City's Commissions attend the
City Council meetings, Chairman Guerriero relayed that he would be in favor of the
proposal if it was for the purpose of voicing the comments and concerns of the
Commission.
D. With regard to the Winchester Road Median Project, Chairman Guerdero relayed his
disappointment with the recent modifications to the original proposed plan.
E. With regard to the Farmer Boys restaurant, Mr. Guerriero recommended that staff
address the need to temporarily install delineators until the proposed median on
Winchester Road has been completed, as the project was conditioned.
F. Mr. Guerriero commended staff for their diligent efforts associated with the Margarita
Median Project.
G. For Chairman Guerriere, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that he would
further investigate the matter of Law Enforcement addressing the numerous parked
vehicles on the public right-of-way (parked for the purpose of selling the vehicles),
specifically at Meadows Parkway and Rancho California Road.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:50 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, March 17,
1999, at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
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