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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070799 PC Minutes MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CiTY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 7, 1999 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M., on Wednesday July 7, 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 Mathewson. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Fahey, Mathewson, Naggar, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. Absent: None. Also Present: Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Cudey, Senior Planner Fagan, Project Planner Brown, Project Planner Thomsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of A,qenda MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 2. Appointment of New Chair and Co-Chair MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to maintain the status quo of the positions of the Commission, re-appointing Commissioner Guerdero as Chairman and Commissioner Naggar as Vice Chair. Commissioner Fahey seconded the motion, and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PlanCommJminutesJ070799 3. Approval of Minutes-February 17~ 1999 and June 2~ 1999 MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the February 17, 1999 minutes, as written. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fahey and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Mathewson who abstained. It was noted that page 9, first paragraph, of the June 2, 1999 minutes should reflect that Commissioner Naggar was referencing the comments relayed at the March 17, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the June 2, 1999 minutes, as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Webster and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Mathewson who abstained. 4. Requested chan,qe to site plan for Planning Application No. PA99- 0079 (Development Plan) - on the Border Restaurant located at the Promenade mall on the comer of Winchester Road and Ynez Road. Submitted under separate cover. Project Planner Thomsley presented the staff report; queried the Commission for input regarding the proposed mural; specified the dimensions (12 feet by 26 feet); for Commissioner Webster, relayed that the mural would be raised stucco bordered by stonework; for Commissioner Mathewson, clarified the location of out-lot "K"; relayed that due to the 37-foot distance from the street staff was not of the opinion that the mural would be a traffic distraction; specified the landscape and sidewalk buffer between the mural and the street; noted that the color of the wall would be off-white; for Chairman Guerriero, relayed that similar murals have been utilized on uses in Encinitas, Oceanside, and San Diego; and specified the materials used on the projects. For Commissioner Fahey, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that there is an existing mural in Old Town at the Temecula Stage Stop; provided additional information regarding the desire for creativity in the center; and in response to Commissioner Mathewson's comments, recommended the addition of a Condition of Approval (COA) requiring the applicant to maintain the mural to the satisfaction of the City of Temecula. In concurrence with Commissioner Mathewson, Chairman Guerfiero expressed concern with respect to the size, relaying that the mural would be a hazard for westbound traffic; concurring with Commissioner Naggar's comments, queried if the approval of the mural would set a precedence for additional murals on alternate uses in the City; and relayed that since he has not seen a mural of this size on alternate uses in other cities, he would be opposed to the mural, as proposed. Commissioner Naggar recommended that the project be conditioned to remove the mural if at a future point in time the business vacated the premises. 2 PlanComm/minutes/070799 For Commissioner Fahey, PlanninG Manager Ubnoske clarified that the Sign Ordinance does not address murals, and that there is no provision for allowance of this type of mural signage in the Specific Plan. Commissioner Webster relayed that he supported the mural, as proposed, viewing the project as art due to the lack of a restaurant or business entity denoted in the mural; and expressed that he was not of the opinion that the mural would be a traffic hazard. While concurring with Commissioner Webster's comments regarding the artistic value, Commissioner Naggar relayed for informational purposes that the Planning Commission recently denied the Edwards Cinema signage due to size; and expressed concem regarding a criteria for consistency and allowable future signage if this project would be approved. Commissioner Fahey relayed that the General Plan does address art; queried the criteria for determination between signage and art; concurred with Commission Naggar's comments regarding consistency in approval of signage; advised that the mural in Old Town was an original work, relaying reluctance to classify this project as art since it would not actually be painted on the wall; and concurred with the Commissioners' comments regarding concern with respect to setting a precedence. Planning Manager Ubnoske recommended continuing the matter in order for staff to address the concerns of the Commission. Commissioner Naggar reiterated the general concerns of the Commission as the size of the mural, and the determining cdteria between art and signage. It was the general consensus of the Commission to continue the matter to the July 21, 1999 Planning Commission meeting. 5. Requested change to site plan for Planning Application No. PA98- 0206 (Development Plan) - Solid Rock Bookshop located at 26770 Ynez Road. Submitted under separated cover. Advising that the applicant has requested modifications to the approved planning application, Project Planner Thomsley presented the staff report (per supplemental agenda material); and specified the revisions, as follows: 1) removal of the cross muttons in all the six-by-six foot windows, 2) addition of a wrought iron fence in order to enclose the patio area, and 3) changing the roof tile color to gray. Mr. Lee Stanton, the applicant, provided additional information regarding the windows, providing sample material of the green-tinted glass; and further clarified the roof color modification. Commissioners Webster and Fahey relayed their support of the revisions. 3 PlanC omm/minutes/070799 While relaying general concurrence to the Commissioners' comments, Commissioner Mathewson relayed his preference to the original window design. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the revised plan. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6. Subdivision Ordinance Request to revise the Subdivision Ordinance. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended by the Planning Department that the Planning Commission approve a Resolution recommending that the city Council adopt the Negative Declaration and approve the Ordinance. Clarifying the rationale for the Commission continuing this Agenda Item three times, Project Planner Brown presented the staff report (of record); relayed the revisions recommended by the Public Works Department (per supplemental agenda material); advised that staff conducted a study regarding the cul-de-sac standards, providing additional information regarding the survey; noted that the Building Industry Association (BIA) of San Diego relayed opposition to the 600 foot cul-de-sac length standards; and provided clarification regarding BIA's concerns. For the record, Chairman Guerriero relayed that the Commission had receipt of the letter correspondence from BIA dated July 7, 1999, referenced by Project Planner Brown. Project Planner Brown addressed the cuncems of the Commissioners, as follows: For Commissioner Naggar: · ~ Relayed the procedure of noticing the meeting with respect to this Agenda Item, noting that the item was not re-noticed for each continuance. · ~ Provided clarification regarding staff's rationale for not incorporating the denoted concerns of the BIA into the revised Ordinance. Relayed concurrence with the recommendation to revisit the Ordinance in approximately one year for further review. For Commissioner Webster: · ~ Regarding the recommendation that provision for flexibility with respect to the 600-foot cul-de-sac length be permitted per zoning district, in lieu of 4 PlanComm/minutes/070799 flexibility being granted per lot size, advised that staff would need to further investigate the matter. · ~ Clarified that the aforamentionad standard would also be applicable to commercial and industrial areas. · ~ Provided additional information regarding lot size and arrangement (denoted on page 9, Section B3 of the Ordinance), relaying that additional language could be added to ensure flexibility. Provided additional clarification regarding the term expre~vays (denoted on page 10, Section E.) / Advised that the intent of the Ordinance, specifically regarding page 52, Section A with respect to Traditional Neighborhood Development, was for to provide technical general guideiines, relaying that the Design Guidelines would provide additional specificity. · ~ Additionally relayed that flexibility regarding the specificity of the size of required parkland would be further addressed in the Design Guidelines. For Commissioner Mathewson: · ~ Confirmed that the majodty of the referenced existing $9 cul-de sacs would not be in conformance to the revised shortened 600-foot length standards, while the majority of existing cul-de-sacs in the City of Tamecula would be consistent with the new standards. · ~ Advised that the 600-foot length dead-end street standard proposed is consistent with standards maintained in other cities. · ~ Relayed that additional language could be added to the Ordinance to state that dead-end streets would be solely permitted on an intedm basis. For Commissioner Fahey: · ~ Defined the term cul-de-sac. · ~ Specified that the 600-foot length standard regarding cul-de-sacs and dead- end streets would be measured from the intersection. Commissioner Webster recommended that with regard to the flexibility within the cul-de-sac standard that it be in conjunction with the zoning district rather than lot size; suggested that the 600-foot cul-de-sac standard only apply to Low Medium, Medium, and High Density Residential; and recommended that the language in Section B3, page 9 of the Ordinance text be modified for provision to ensure flexibility. 5 PlanCommJminutesJ070799 In response to Commissioner Webster's querying regarding the modified approval procedure with respect to tentative map extensions, ^ttomey Cudey provided clarification; and additionally, provided clarification regarding the term compatible (referencing page g, Section B3 of the proposed Ordinance.) With respect to required park size, for Commissioners Webster and Mathewson, Planning Manager Ubnoske advised the page 40, Section 16.30.100, paragraph A, provides provision for flexibility; and Attorney Cudey further cladfied the aforementioned matter. For informational purposes with respect to page 21, Section 16.18.160 which references Section 16.04.110, Commissioner Mathewson relayed that he could not located the referenced code in the Ordinance. Mr. Wayne Hall, 42131 Agena Street, relayed concurrence with the revised standard encompassed in the revised Ordinance to shorten the cul-de-sac and dead-end length standards, noting that the requirement provides for additional safety restricting the need for commercial trucks to be forced to back up in reverse out of the streets due the visual aid of being able to see that the street is not a through-street due to the shortened length. At this time Chairman Guerriero closed the public hearing. Commissioner Fahey commended staff for their diligent efforts associated with the revised Ordinance; recommended approving the proposal and revisiting this issue for further modifications after the Ordinance had been in effect for a period of time; and concurred with Commissioner Mathewson's comments regarding allowance of dead-end streets solely for interim periods. Concurring with Fahey's comments, Commissioner Mathewson recommended moving forward with the revised Ordinance, providing an opportunity at a later point in time for addressing problem issues that arise with the implementation of the Ordinance. Commissioner Webster recommended the following modifications: That the permitted flexibility for cul-de-sac lengths beyond 600 feet be applied per zoning distdct · That the language be rephrased on page 9, Section B3 (regarding lot size and arrangement) to incorporate flexibility That the word expressways be deleted on page 10, paragraph E, and replaced with major roadways or greater, for clarification That the referenced flood control channel term be deleted, and the area be treated as an open-space area PlanComm/minut es/070799 Commissioner Naggar noted that he had previously addressed his concerns with staff; and relayed his support of the revised Ordinance with the provision of revisiting the matter in one year. Chairman Guerriero commended staff on their fine work regarding the formation of the revised Ordinance. MOTION: Commissioner Naggar moved to approve the revised Ordinance; adopt Resolution No. 99-019, recommending that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for Title 16 of the Temecula Development Code; and recommended that the City Council approve the City of Temecula's Subdivision Ordinance, Title 16 of the Development Code subject to the attached modifications. Commissioner Fahey seconded the motion. For Commissioner Webster, Mr. Davidson, representing Riverside County Fire Department, clarified that any roadway or driveway more than 150 feet in length would be required to maintain an adequate turn-around radius for emergency vehicles. Planning Manager Ubnoske advised that while the City generally does not permit dead-end streets, they are allowable for interim phases of development; and relayed that staff would clarify the language of the Ordinance to state that there would be a second point of access required. RESOLUTION NO. PC 99-020 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A REVISED SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE. Add · That the Ordinance be further reviewed by the Planning Commission after one year's implementation · That dead-end streets be permitted solely on an interim basis · That the allowable flexibility for cul-de-sac lengths beyond 600 feet be granted per zoning district, rather than per lot size · That the language be modified on page 9, Section B3 (regarding lot size and arrangement) to incorporate assurance of flexibility via Attorney Curley's determination of appropriate rephrasing · That the word expressways be replaced with the term major roadways or greater · That the term flood control channel be deleted and that the areas be treated as open-space areas PlanC omm~minutes/070799 · That the revisions that the Public Works Department recommended (per supplemental agenda matadal) be added Voice vote was taken and reflected unanimous approval. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT A. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed upcoming projects, as follows: The Rodpaugh Ranch Specific Plan, Home Depot, and vadous Development Agreements, noting that the information regarding the large projects would be provided to the Commission in advance. B. Attorney Curley relayed the Development Agreements that would be presented to the Commission and the associated eminent domain issues. COM MISSIONER REPORTS A. For informational purposes, Commissioner Webster relayed the recent proposed traffic improvements on Rancho California Road recommended by the Public/Traffic Safety Commission. B. Regarding the proposed Sports Park, Commissioner Webster queded whether the proposed location of the site had been determined, and whether the Commission would have an opportunity to review the matter, specifically recommending that the location be sited on the east side of the freeway. Planning Manager Ubnoske and Deputy Director of Public Works Parks provided clarification as to the procedure of addressing the aforementioned concerns. C. Commissioner Naggar recommended that staff provide a map for the Planning Commission encompassing the following: 1) projects that are existing, and 2) existing roads, in order to adequately address the impact proposed projects would have in the area. After receiving input from the Commission, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that she would investigate the matter; and relayed that provision of a GIS map or aerial map depicting the City and streets would be easily attainable. D. In response to Commissioner Naggar's querying, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the American Planning Association is planning a Workshop for July 31, 1999 regarding entry level information with respect to grading and architecture; noted that the City would fund the Commissioners' attendance; and relayed that she would provide additional information at a future point in time. 8 PianC omnYminutesJO?O?99 E. In response to Chairman Guerdero's comments regarding the lighting at the Girls and Boys Club on Pujol Street, Deputy Director of Public Works relayed additional information. F. For Chairman Guerriero, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks relayed that he would be agreeable to Commissioners calling to inform the City of existing blockaded lanes of travel on streets, after improvements have been completed, in order to expedite removal of the blockades. ADJOURNMENT At 8:23 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday, July 21, 1999 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula. Rorr~ Guerri&ro, 13hairman Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 9