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HomeMy WebLinkAbout063099 PC Workshop Minutes MINUTES OF A WORKSHOP OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA JUNE 30, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a workshop at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday June 30, 1999, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Naggar. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fahey, Naggar, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: Commissioner Webster. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Associate Planner Donahoe, Project Planner DeGange, Project Planner Thomsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. At this time, City Clerk Jones duly swore in the newly appointed Planning Commissioner, David Mathewson. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of A,qenda MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fahey and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Webster who was absent. 2. RoripauRh Ranch Specific Plan Workshop {information item only) Providing a bdef overview, Project Planner DeGange presented the staff report (of record), highlighting the associated annexation proposal; and introduced Mr. Andrew Daymude, representing the applicant. Mr. Daymude introduced the engineers, developers, and planners present of the consulting team, representing the project, who were available for questions and comments. PlanC omm/minut es/063099 Mr. Daymude presented a detailed overview of the Rodpaugh Ranch Project, relaying the following: On June 1, 1999 the project began the 45-day California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process, the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) addressing potential environmental impacts associated with this particular project. > Noted the project's process of planning from 1994 to the present. Presented the local activities, residential and commercial development, and growth in the adjacent areas to the proposed project. > Specified the location of the Ultimate Butterfield Stage Road Extension and the location of the Rodpaugh Ranch site. > Noted that the proposed project currently encompasses two jurisdictions (the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula), relaying the plan to annex the entire portion to the City of Temecula in order to maintain one jurisdiction for the permitting and processing process. Provided a bdef history of the Rodpaugh family, and the associated land acquisition. Further specified the development and planning team the project has utilized in order to meet time schedules for the project with respect to addressing Environmental, Public Works, Community Development, Community Services, Planning, Biology, and Park issues. Highlighted the neighboring residential area; additionally, noting the 420-acre dedicated open-space area. Specified the previous meetings with the Planning Commission over the four-year pedod; relayed the Commission's previously expressed recommendations (per supplemental agenda material, Section 3, page 7); and addressed the denoted comments, specifying the process of reducing density and increasing lot sizes. > Relayed the concerns that have been expressed at community meetings held with the Nicolas Valley and Calle Contento Communities (denoted in Section 3, page 1, and Section 3, page 4 of the supplemental agenda material), addressing the referenced comments. > Presented the preliminary Tentative Tract Map, relaying the proposed timing of the following: pre-annexation, the Specific Plan and EIR approvals, Planning Commission and City Council approvals, the presentation of the Tentative Tract Map, the Grading Permit, and the ultimate plan to begin construction of the first homes. 2 PlanComrrdminutes/O63099 > Provided the specification of the lot sizes, the various densities (ranging from high density residential to Iow density residential), the three neighborhood plans inclusive of schools, parks, and a neighborhood commemial center; and specified the three phases of development. Relayed that the project would include: · 181 acres of open space in accordance with the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (encompassing 22-23% of the project) · Two new schools (one 10-acre elementary school site, and one 20-acre Middle School site) · Four New City Parks ( two three-acre passive parks, and two 10-acre community lighted sports parks) in accordance with Quimby requirements · Eastern Transportation corridor · Completion of Detention Basins in accordance with Riverside County Flood Control Master Plan · Water Line for Rancho California Water District (RCWD) · Water Lines for Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) · 110,000 square foot of New Neighborhood Commercial Space > Specified the read and signal improvement projects associated with this particular project, and the timing associated with the phasing. > Concluded the presentation by reiterating the features that this particular project would encompass. At 6:58 P.M. a short recess was taken, and the meeting reconvened at 7:05 P.M. Mr. Daymude addressed Commissioner Fahey's comments, as follows: ,,- Regarding the Environmental Impact, specified that the primary Endangered Species associated with the project site are the Gnatcatchers, and the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly; relayed that in order to mitigate the citing of the endangered species there is provision of the 23% of open-space area onsite; and noted that due to the citing of a Quino Butterfly the first phase of the project was revised. 3 PlanC omm/minut es/053099 · ~ With respect to the neighboring communities' expressed concerns (denoted in Section 3, page 4 of the supplemental agenda material), specified the primary Calle Contento issues, as follows: Desire for large lot buffer adjacent to the area/addressed by proposing location of larger lot sizes adjacent to the Calle Contento community Desire to not have a connection on Calle Contento Concern regarding night lighting standards/ in the process of investigation per Mount Palomar lighting standards and Public Works recommendation c~ Concern regarding annexation and assessment districts/addressed by clarifying that the annexation would solely encompass the Roripaugh Ranch Project Queries regarding utilities/addressed by proposing that all utilities to be stubbed to the end of Calle Contento Concerns of the Nicolas Valley Community (denoted on Section 3, page 1 of the supplemental agenda material) listed, as follows: Additional traffic generated from the project/potentially addressed by relaying the proposed improvements and the need for provision of a crossing which as yet has not been determined Construction traffic/ addressed this issue by proposing that all construction traffic use alternate streets other than Nicolas Road D Queded annexation and assessment districts/provided clarification regarding the issues Relayed a desire for provision of Senior Housing/deferred this issue to the specific developer's determination · ~ With respect to the proposed project's consistency with Temecula's General Plan, relayed the following: Provision of more than 22% of open-space area The overall density of the project is under 2.6 units per acre The link connection of Butterfield Stage Road The diligent efforts to work with the School District since 1994 which has culminated in specific plans regarding the school sites For Commissioner Fahey, Planning Manager Ubnoske clarified that staff's recommendation with respect to the Neighborhood Commercial Center would be to incorporate a village-oriented design. Mr. Daymude addressed Commissioner Naggar's comments, as follows: · ~ With respect to querying of the advantage to the City of Temecula to enter into the Development Agreement with the proposed project, relayed the PlanComm/minutes/063099 · ~ specificity of the plans for this particular project, which would bind the project contractually to fulfill the proposals set forth. Regarding the proposed lO-acre Commercial Center, noted that staff has recommended a pedestrian-oriented center; and specified the location of the Center. · ~ With regard to the City's recent Housing and General Plan Circulation Element Updates, specified the efforts associated to work with the City's Circulation Element via the City's Traffic Engineer since 1994; and relayed that the project provides provision of standards consistent with the City's Housing Element. · ,~In response to querying of the project status if the City of Temecula would deny the request for annexation, relayed that although the preference and goal would be to annex and have this particular project be encompassed in the City of Temecula, that the applicant would then work with the County. Commissioner Naggar relayed the following additional comments: While the residents have expressed opposition to connecting Calle Contento, relayed a desire for the Commission to review the environmental impact associated with the connection; and requested that the applicant provide information regarding the aforementioned issue at a future point in time. Recommended that provision of the circulation pattern at Johnson Ranch be provided for review since this project will abut the area. · ~ Recommended provision of detailed information regarding the assessment district and the associated costs in light of the negative impacts associated with alternate assessment districts. · ~ Requested provision of the net economic effect on the City of Temecuia associated with the Police, Fire, Medical, Flood Control, and Solid Waste Removal Services with respect to this particular project. For informational purposes, relayed his preference to maintain lot sizes larger than the minimum 5,000 square foot size. · ~ Relayed his recommendation to incorporate the majodty of the infrastructure improvements into Phase I of the development in order to alleviate bottlenecks, and to augment the impacts if subsequent development of Phase II and III would be postponed. Expressed a preference to have Phase I of development encompass the proposed Phase I and II stages. PlanComm/minute~/063099 Recommended that the project incorporate senior housing in the high- density area. · ~ Suggested investigation to address future cellular phone antenna sites associated with public utility easements. · -'For informational purposes, suggested that alternate sites be investigated to the proposed school site on Murdeta Hot Springs Road. For Commissioner Naggar, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks clarified the potential County road improvements in the area of discussion. Mr. Daymude addressed Commissioner Mathewson's comments, as follows: VV]th regard to lot layout, specified that the referenced multi-family housing phase of the project would be proposed to encompass the Panhandle site; noted that the single-family housing would be proposed to encompass the east side of Butterfield Stage Road; and relayed that the determination would be refined with the final Specific Plan. · ~ Specified that the extension of Butterfield Stage Road to La Serena Way would be constructed during Phase I of the development. · -'Provided additional information regarding the proposed pedestrian trails, and the potential for nature trails within the open-space area. · " Relayed that the project wou]d be in compliance with the proposed revised City Ordinance with respect to cul-de-sac standards. · ~ Provided assurance that the 15% proposed density transfer would not impact the 5,000 square foot minimum lot requirements; and relayed that the project would most likely not utilize the maximum 15% provision for flexibility. Commissioner Mathewson relayed the following additional comment: Commended the applicant for their diligent efforts associated with addressing the concerns of the community and the previously expressed Commission comments. For Commissioner Mathewson, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that there is currently no proposal to amend the General Plan with respect to the high-density areas; and relayed that she would further investigate utilization of the sports parks' lighting poles for the potential of installing cellular antennas. In response to Commissioner Mathewson's comments, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks provided clarification regarding the road configuration of Nicolas Road; and provided additional information regarding the two alternate projects conditioned to participate in the extension of Butterfield Stage Road to Rancho California Road. PlanComm/minutes/063099 Mr, Daymude addressed Chairman Guerriero's comment, as follows: With regard to the Phase III development with respect to the multi-family area, provided additional information regarding the flexibility in designated uses for development in that specific area. Chairman Guerriero relayed the following additional comment: · ~ Recommended consideration for provision of Senior Housing within the project, noting the need for such uses in the City of Temecula. In response to Chairman Guerdero's comments, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed additional information regarding consideration for a site location for a community college in the City of Temecula; and noted that she would further investigate the matter and update the Commission. For Commissioners Guerriero and Naggar, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks provided additional information regarding the proposed Domenigoni Parkway extension to the 215, and the County's efforts associated with the issue; and relayed the proposed improvements with respect to Clinton Keith Road, Scott Road, and Date Street. Commissioner Naggar requested staff to develop a general guideline encompassing the process by which the regional traffic is being addressed by the County, the City of Temecula, and the adjacent cities for provision to community members expressing concern with the continued approval of projects in light of the existing traffic impact. Mr. Wesley Hylan, representing the applicant, for Commissioner Fahey, relayed additional information regarding the adequate provision of corridors for the installation of utilities; with respect to Senior Housing potentially being developed, provided additional information, noting that when the project's fiscal study is complete, a more definitive response could be provided; relayed the potential assessment district fees; noted that while it is the desire of the applicant to expedite the associated improvements, this project has no authority to accelerate the construction of the Murrieta Hot Spdngs Road improvements; indicated that the 10-acre elementary school site has been revised to encompass 12 acres; relayed the issues associated with the fencing between the school site and the adjacent park area; and provided additional information regarding the proposed annexation and the efforts associated to obtain compatibility. Mr. Hylan commended the Commission for their professional, direct, specific, and pertinent questions regarding the project. Mr. Tom Clark, representing the applicant, relayed his involvement in the four-year process of development of the proposed plan; and noted his enthusiasm regarding this particular project. PlanCemrn/minutesJO63099 PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske welcomed Commissioner Mathewson to the Commission, commending him for his input and querying regarding the Roripaugh Ranch Project. B. For Chairman Guerdero, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the Rodpaugh Project would be presented to the Commission at the first Planning Commission meeting in August, relaying that staff would provide the EtR and Specific Plan in advance. COMMISSIONER REPORTS A. Commissioner Naggar recommended that the information that he requested dudng the Roripaugh Ranch Workshop be provided as soon as possible. B. Commissioner Mathewson noted that he looked forward to the opportunity to serve on the Commission. C. In response to Chairman Guerriere's comments regarding adequate Fire Department provision within the Rodpaugh Ranch, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the Fire Department has reviewed the Specific Plan, noting the potential for an additional Fire Department in the general area. ADJOURNMENT At 8:24 P.M. Chairman Guerdere formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. R~n-(~uerf[er~, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager