HomeMy WebLinkAbout073102 PC Minutes MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 31, 2002
CALL TO ORDER
The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.,
on Wednesday, July 31, 2002, 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 Guerriero.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
I A,qenda
RECOMMENDATION:
Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio,
and Chairman Chiniaeff.
None.
Director of Planning Ubnoske,
Assistant City Attorney Curley,
Deputy Director of Public Works Parks,
Development Services Administrator McCarthy,
Senior Planner Hazen,
Associate Planner Thornsley, and
Minute Clerk Hansen.
1.1 Approve the Agenda of July 31, 2002.
2 Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
It is noted that this item was pulled for separate consideration; see page 2.
3 Minutes
RECOMMENDATION:
3.1 Approve Minutes from June 26, 2002.
4 Director's Hearinq Case Update
RECOMMENDATION:
4.1 Approve the Director's Hearing Case Update.
MOTION: Commissioner Guerriero moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-2,
and 4 (Consent Calendar Item No. 3 being pulled for separate consideration). The
motion was seconded by Commissioner OIhasso and voice vote reflected approval with
the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who abstained from Item No. 3.1.
At this time Consent Calendar Item No. 3 was Considered.
3 Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
MOTION: Commissioner Telesio moved to maintain the status quo, re-appointing
Chairman Chiniaeff as Chairman of the Planning Commission, and himself as Vice
Chairman. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote
reflected unanimous approval.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
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Planninq Application No. PA00-0507, for the design and construction of a 70-room
four story hotel buildinq on a 1.35-acre vacation parcel located on the south side
of Zevo Drive, west of Diaz Road. - Michael McCoy, Proiect Planner II
RECOMMENDATION:
5.1 Continue to August 7, 2002.
MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to continue this item to the August 21, 2002
Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero
and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
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PROPOSALS: PA01-0522, a Zone Chanf:le to establish a Planned Development
Overlay and modify the land use standards to allow for a mix of uses on 55 acres
includinq a church, school and office/commercial uses over property located on the
north side of the State Route 79 South, beginning 480 feet east of Jedediah Smith
Road and continuinq east for 4,000 feet.
PA00-0470, a Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permit to operate a church
and private school with 146,826 square feet of total reliqious buildinq area, and
18,000 students and 136,771 square feet of total school buildinq area; and to place
seventeen (17) temporary modular classrooms on a 39-acre site, located on the
north side of the State Route 79 South, beqinninq 480 feet east of Jedediah Smith
Road and continuinq east for 3,000 feet.
PA00-0470, a Development Plan Development Plan to for the desiqn and
construction of a church and school campus to accommodate 1,800 students on a
39-acre site. The overall proposal will include 146,826 square feet of reliqious
institution which includes: a 1,500-seat, 26,927 square foot, interim sanctuary with
assembly room and nursery, a 300-seat, 5,856 square foot chapel, a 11,860 square
foot adult education buildinq, a 3,500 seat, 43,727 square foot worship center, and a
two story-four level parkinq structure (with a 918 spaces totaling 380,023 square
feet); and 136,771 square feet of school facilities for first throuqh twelfth qrade
classroom facilities consisting of: two interim modular school campus with a total of
17 modular classroom buildinqs, two elementary school buildinq totalinq 64,156
square feet, a 28,826 square foot middle school, a 17,900 square foot high school, a
9,695 square foot preschool, two-unit field house/ residence buildinqs, lit athletic
fields, and a 16,194 square foot gymnasium; and a two story, 44,406 square foot
administration/office building; located on north side of State Highway 79 South
beqinnin.q 480 feet east of Jedediah Smith Road and continuinq east for
approximately 3,000 feet.
LOCATION: On the north side of State Route 79 South beginning 480 feet east
of Jedediah Smith Road and continuinq east for 4,000 feet for properly known as
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 of Tract No. 15211; also known as Assessor's
Parcel Numbers 959-060-001 thru -004 & 959-070-001 thru -006.
Thomas Thornsle¥, Associate Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
6.1 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO, 2002- 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING
PROGRAM BASED ON THE INITIAL STUDY AND
ADOPTION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT FOR PA01-0522 AND PA00-0470,
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH BEGINNING 480 FEET
EAST OF JEDEDIAH SMITH ROAD AND CONTINUING
EAST FOR APPROXIMATELY 4,000 FEET, FOR
PROPERTY KNOWN AS LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, &
10 OF TRACT NO. 15211; ALSO KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-060-001 THRU -
004 & 959-070-001 THRU -006.
6.2 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. 01-0522, A CHANGE OF ZONE FROM
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO) TO PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY- 6 (PDO-6), AMENDING
THE ZONING MAP AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA, AND ADOPTING THE
STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS CONTAINED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING PDO DOCUMENT, LOCATED ON
NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH
BEGINNING 480 FEET EAST OF JEDEDIAH SMITH
ROAD AND CONTINUING EAST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 4,000 FEET, FOR PROPERTY
KNOWN AS LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & 10 OF
TRACT NO. 15211; ALSO KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 959-060-001 THRU -004 & 959-070-
001 THRU -006."
6.3 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. 00-0470, A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR THE
OPERATION OF A 146,826 SQUARE FOOT CHURCH
COMPLEX ON A 39-ACRE SITE, INCLUDING A 1,500-
SEAT, 26,927 SQUARE FOOT, INTERIM SANCTUARY
WITH ASSEMBLY ROOM AND NURSERY; A 300 SEAT,
5,856 SQUARE FOOT CHAPEL; A 3,500 SEAT, 43,727
SQUARE FOOT WORSHIP CENTER; A 9,695 SQUARE
FOOT PRE-SCHOOL; AND THE PLACEMENT OF
SEVENTEEN (17) MODULAR CLASSROOM BUILDINGS
AS TEMPORARY FACILITIES, LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH
BEGINNING 480 FEET EAST OF JEDEDIAH SMITH
ROAD AND CONTINUING EAST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET, FOR PROPERTY
KNOWN AS PORTIONS OF LOT 3 AND LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, & 10 OF TRACT NO. 15211; ALSO KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-060-001 THRU -
004 & 959-070-003 THRU -006.
6.4 Adopt a Resolution entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2002-025
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING CITY
COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. 00-0470, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN, FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CHURCH AND
SCHOOL CAMPUS TO ACCOMMODATE 1,800
STUDENTS ON A 39-ACRE SITE. THE OVERALL
PROPOSAL WILL INCLUDE 146,826 SQUARE FEET OF
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION WHICH INCLUDES: A 1,500-
SEAT, 26,927 SQUARE FOOT, INTERIM SANCTUARY
WITH ASSEMBLY ROOM AND NURSERY, A 300-SEAT,
5,856 SQUARE FOOT CHAPEL, A 11,860 SQUARE
FOOT ADULT EDUCATION BUILDING, A 3,500 SEAT,
43,727 SQUARE FOOT WORSHIP CENTER, AND A
TWO STORY-FOUR LEVEL PARKING STRUCTURE
(WITH 918 SPACES TOTALING 380,023 SQUARE
FEET); AND 136,771 SQUARE FEET OF SCHOOL
FACILITIES FOR FIRST THROUGH TWELFTH GRADE
CONSISTING OF: AN INTERIM MODULAR SCHOOL
CAMPUS WITH A TOTAL OF 17 MODULAR
CLASSROOM BUILDINGS, TWO ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL BUILDING TOTALING 64,156 SQUARE FEET,
A 28,826 SQUARE FOOT MIDDLE SCHOOL, A 17,900
SQUARE FOOT HIGH SCHOOL, A 9,695 SQUARE
FOOT PRESCHOOL, TWO-UNIT FIELD HOUSE/
RESIDENCE BUILDINGS, AND A t6,194 SQUARE
FOOT GYMNASIUM; AND A TWO STORY, 44,466
SQUARE FOOT ADMINISTRATION/OFFICE BUILDING,
LOCATED ON NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79
SOUTH BEGINNING 480 FEET EAST OF JEDEDIAH
SMITH ROAD AND CONTINUING EAST FOR
APPROXIMATELY 3,000 FEET, FOR PROPERTY
KNOWN AS PORTIONS OF LOT 3 AND LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7,
8, 9, & 10 OF TRACT NO. 15211; ALSO KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-060-001 THRU -
004 & 959-070-003 THRU -006.
Staff and the applicant provided a project overview
Via overheads, Associate Planner Thornsley provided an overview of the project plan (of
record), highlighting the proposed Zone Change [which would establish a Planned
Development Overlay (PDO)], the standards for this development area, the phasing, and
the site plan; and per supplemental agenda material, specified the revisions for the
documents for PA01-0522 and PA00-0470 regarding general changes, changes in the
Resolution associated with Zoning, in the Resolution associated with the Conditional
Use Permit (CUP), in the Resolution associated with the Development Plan, and in the
Mitigation Monitoring Program, additionally noting that based on a letter staff received
from AQMD, staff would be revising the mitigation measures.
Mr. Mel Malkoff, representing the applicant, noted the modifications implemented into
the project plan primarily due to the recommendations from City staff and the
community; provided an overview of the design elements, the proposed permitted uses,
the sports fields (including the applicant's desire to have lighted fields); for Chairman
Chiniaeff, relayed that the applicant would be implementing buffering, as follows: that per
discussions with the adjacent Homeowners Association (HOA), the applicant has offered
to install a solid screen of trees along the Los Ranchitos portion of the project and to
extend this screening to the edge of the PDO area, that the applicant would be installing
a combination earthen berm/meandering wall from Avenida de Missions to the western
edge of the property, and trees and split fencing would be installed at the rear of the site;
noted the applicant's offer to grade the Los Ranchitos HOA's horse trail (if the fencing is
removed and the path is clear) when the mass grading is conducted for this particular
project; advised that per discussions with Community Services Department staff, the
proposed lighting at the ball fields (which staff was recommending not be approved by
the Planning Commission at this time) was revised to reflect Musco lighting which was
utilized by the City at its lighted parks; specified the revisions in the project to the
architectural plan in response to staff's comments, highlighting the following: the
architectural style whereas the buildings would appear as if master planned as a single
unit, the plan to create a pedestrian friendly area (noting the requirement in the zoning
document for off-road through connected pedestrian pathways), and the proposed 24-
hour security program; and specified the proposed off-site improvements, inclusive of
addressing the drainage run-off of the adjacent community (which was graded above
this property), and the two signalized intersections.
For Commissioner Olhasso, Associate Planner Thornsley relayed that there were
approximately 16-18 residential lots adjacent to this project.
In response to Commissioner Telesio's queries, Mr. Malkoff noted that the adjacent
horse trail would be contained entirely within the Los Ranchitos community, advising that
the equestrian easements are specified in the grant deed of each property, and relaying
that there were a few homeowners who have encroached upon a portion of that
property.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Senior Planner Hazen noted that staff would add the ball
field area in the Resolution which relates to the CUP, clarifying that staff recommended
that there be no lighting approved at this time for the ball fields; advised that the CUP
would include the church use, the interim use of modular structures, and the ball fields,
Associate Planner Thomsley confirming that the gymnasium would also be added to the
Resolution associated with the CUP.
Providing additional information, for Commissioner Mathewson, Associate Planner
Thornsley relayed that the administration building would not require a CUP; with respect
to the reader board element (signage), noted staff's discussions with the applicant,
providing direction that the message should not be changed every few minutes; advised
that the reader board could be added under the CUP for added control; and specified
that the landscape buffer along the ball fields was approximately five feet, and ten-
twenty feet in alternate areas of the project, noting that to the best of his knowledge
buffering was not a significant concern expressed by the community as it relates to this
project.
The applicant's representatives provide a project overview
Pastor Stephon P. Struckmans, representing the applicant, provided an overview of the
growth of the church over the last 33 years, the active pre-school program, the Christian
school, and the numerous church and community-oriented programs; thanked City staff
for their efforts regarding reviewing the project details, and previding guidance and input,
in particular commending Director of Planning Ubnoske, Senior Planner Hazen, and
Associate Planner Thornsley for their hard work with respect to this proposal; and
relayed hopes that the Planning Commission would appreve this development plan.
Mr. Orley Weaver, a landowner within the 53-acre Planned Development Overlay (PDO),
representing the applicant, specified the preposed mix of uses for the site; thanked staff
and the Planning Commission for their careful review of the Ranch Pueblo PDO; and
urged the Planning Commission to approve this PDO.
Mr. Malkoff noted that the average depth of the buffers in the rear of the site was
appreximately 20 feet, the average depth along the frent and the highway had an
average depth of 36 feet; with respect to the approval precess, noted that with respect to
the preposed five-phase plan, it was the applicant's request that the Planning
Commission appreve the comprehensive proposal including all phases; specified two
issues of disagreement with staff's recommendations, as follows: 1) that the applicant
has had a continued expectation that the sports fields would be lighted on the church
preperty, considering this element an integral part of the project, relaying that while staff
would like the applicant to address this issue at a future point, it was the applicant's
desire that the lighted ball fields be appreved at this time, noting that the applicant has
conducted studies and changed the type of proposed lighting, and 2) that the proposed
mini-storage use should be permitted conditionally or on a permanent basis, rather than
restricted (as recommended by staff).
Ms. Joanne Rodriguez, representing the applicant, referenced a report documenting the
Community Outreach Program of the applicant as it relates to this particular project
(which was provided to staff but inadvertently had not been provided to the Planning
Commission), noting the following:
· That she had contacted each of the preximate homeowners denoted on the list (as
per the documented report), offering to provide a full project presentation;
· That 33 of these homeowners were deemed contactable all of whom received a
project overview;
· That of the 33 contactable homeowners, 29 approved of the project, 2 opposed the
project, 2 offered no response, and that 16 of the 33 homeowners commer~ted on
the project all which were favorable with the exception of one family who expressed
concern regarding their viewshed, and one indicating objection to the plethora of
zoning changes in the community;
· That several of the comments from the 16 homeowners were in favor of preserving
the horse trail (which the applicant has responded to), that various remarks
expressed concern regarding the hours of operation of the night lighting of the
fields, while one resident was strongly opposed to any lighting, that two
homeowners requested that adult softball be prohibited due to concerns regarding
language and alcohol (noting that the church has provided assurance that this
issue would not be a problem), that one homeowner requested provision of a sewer
line to his property, and that one homeowner was concerned with respect to the
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modular classrooms being removed a after a reasonable amount of time(which has
been addressed in the conditions), as well as concern regarding dust, noise, traffic,
lighting, and construction hours (which has been addressed in the mitigation
monitoring program);
· That the Los Ranchitos Homeowners Associations (HOA) provided the applicant
with a letter tentatively approving the project based on the conditions that it
reviewed, specifying two concerns remaining, listed as follows: 1 ) the hours of
operation of the lighting of the ball fields, and 2) concern regarding the church and
its performance and ability to be accountable and responsive to the community,
(advising that the applicant has recommended the creation of a Community
Relations Committee comprised of a member of the HOA, the church, and a third
party member);
· That based on the Community Outreach Program, ultimately the applicant had two
primary issues to address regarding the project, listed as follows: 1) the equestrian
easement (which has been addressed), noting that permission to grade the
easement had been signed by near all the associated homeowners, and 2) the
HOA's concerns, as previously specified;
· That there was greater community approval of the project if the ball field lighting
were restricted;
· That a petition in opposition to the project had been circulated which included
misinformation regarding this particular project, advising that she had had the
opportunity to meet with a few of these particular residents (of signature of the
petition), one of whom relayed her desire to withdraw her signature from the
petition.
· That the church has been cooperative in its actions, noting the offer for a lot line
adjustment (which cut into the church property) in order to accommodate the
equestrian trail and to circumvent a building which was encroaching on the trail;
and
· Regarding permitted uses, relayed the following: with respect to mini-storage units
being permitted (which staff had recommended be restricted), referenced
comments from the adjacent property owners (which were included in the report),
supporting the permitting of a mini-storage facility subject to the installation of a wall
and landscaping, and noted opposition to the permitting of a bowling alley as a
permitted use.
For Chairman Chiniaeff, Ms. Rodriguez relayed that the letters (from the adjacent
residents), which were previously referenced, had been submitted to staff via the
document regarding the Public Outreach Program related to this particular project.
The public was invited to comment
The following individuals spoke in favor of the project:
Ms. Niecee Thorne
Mr. Ron Armstrong
Mr. Larry Markham
30851 De Portola Road
30355 De Portola Road
30105 Cabrillo Avenue
representing the Los Ranchltos HOA
The above-mentioned individuals were in favor of the project, as proposed, for the
following reasons:
The applicant's offer to grade the Los Ranchitos HOA's equestrian trail which would
provide trail connectivity;
Urged the Planning Commission to approve all phases of this padicular project in
order for uncertainty to be diminished;
That the pastor of this particular church served as a model for good pastoral
behavior in the valley;
· The representative of the Los Ranchitos HOA offered the following comments:
Thanked the church for the outstanding work with the HOA residents;
Supported the proposed land use for this location;
Noted that the HOA Board unanimously voted in favor of this particular
project on July 30, 2002, which included support for the mini-storage
facility as a permitted use, and opposition to a bowling alley being a
permitted use, that with respect to the lighting at the ball fields, supported
night lighting until 9:00 P.M., Mondays through Sundays, that there was a
desire to review the light study, that there was strong support of a security
program, and that there was a request that there be a requirement that
any outdoor special event with amplified music be approved via a
Temporary Use Permit;
Specified that with respect to the Mitigation Monitoring Program (as
denoted on page 7 of the Mitigating Monitoring Program Measures), that
the quantitative items denoted in X-2 be additionally incorporated into X-4
rather than solely referenced as a nuisance; and
Regarding the creation of an Ad Hoc Committee with the church to
address concerns, noted support of this recommendation of the applicant.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. Markham reiterated that it was the desire of the HOA
that the lighting at the ball fields end at 9:00 P.M., confirming, for Commissioner Telesio,
that the concerns regarding night lighting were related to the hours of operation; and for
Commissioner Guerriero, specified that the concern regarding outdoor events being
permitted via a Temporary Use Permit was specifically related to outdoor concerts.
Mr. Raymond Johnson, 26785 Camino Seco, relayed his opposition to the project for the
following reasons:
That while this use would be an improvement compared to other permitted uses in
terms of traffic impacts, that he was concerned with traffic impacts on Saturday
nights;
Reiterated that the AQMD tables were not the correct table to represent a proper
analysis (which was previously noted by staff for revision);
Concern regarding noise impacts; and
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· Recommended that the church's parking facility be utilized as a Park and Ride
facility during weekdays as a mitigation measure.
The applicant provided rebuttal
Mr. Malkoff, relayed the following comments of rebuttal:
In response to the public comment referring to certainty regarding the entire
proposal for the property, concurred that it was the applicant's desire to have all
phases of the project approved at this time;
Regarding the Los Ranchitos HOA's request that the ball filed lighting end at 9:00
P.M., noted that while the applicant would be agreeable to this proposal, that it was
the applicant's suggestion that on the eastern ball fields the night lighting be limited
to 9:00 P.M. on a year-round basis, and that the westerly fields (located further
from the community) be lighted on Sundays through Thursdays until 9:00 P.M. and
on Fridays and Saturdays until 10:00 P.M. with a preference for a 10:00 P.M. limit
everyday for these western fields;
With respect to the suggestion that there be a requirement for a Temporary Use
Permit for outdoor concert events, relayed that the applicant would be agreeable to
this requirement;
· In response to Mr. Johnson's concerns, addressed the following issues:
With respect to mitigation for traffic impacts, relayed that the applicant would
be required to implement off-site improvements on the 1-15 freeway;
With respect to grading, noting that AQMD standard conditions will be
adhered to via the applicant's voluntary desire to comply;
With respect to noise, advised that the project will comply with the City's Noise
Ordinance;
With respect to the suggestion that the church's parking lot be utilized as a
Park and Ride facility during the week, relayed that the applicant would have
no objection to this recommendation if limited to a certain number of spaces;
and
With respect to the AQMD letter received today by staff, noted the applicant's
willingness to comply with the requests.
For Commissioner Olhasso, Mr. Malkoff provided additional information regarding the
project phasing; for Chairman Chiniaeff, relayed that staff has added a condition
requiring the graded but temporarily undeveloped portion of the property to be
hydroseeded and irrigated; with respect to the sign, relayed that there would be a view
corridor to the signage which would be limited to 12 feet; and for Commissioner Telesio,
relayed that the three rail ranch-type fencing would be comprised of a PVC material with
black-coated chain link.
At this time Chairman Chiniaeff closed the public hearing.
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The Planninq Commission offered closinq comments
Noting that he had had a number of meetings with staff and the Subcommittee regarding
this particular project over the past six to eight months, Chairman Chiniaeff noted the
tremendous progress of the project, relaying that it had been a successful process; and
advised that the major issues have been addressed, noting the work ahead for the
applicant, in particular with Caltrans, as it relates to the median on Highway 79.
Opining that this was a great project, Commissioner Guerriero noted the momentous
strides the project has made in the past years, relaying gratitude to the Subcommittee
Members and the applicant for their efforts regarding this particular project plan; with
respect to lighting, noted that he could support a night lighting limit of 10:00 P.M. on
Fridays and Saturdays; and with respect to the architecture and the landscaping, relayed
that he was pleased with the proposal.
Commissioner Mathewson expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Subcommittee,
staff and the applicant regarding this project, concurring with Commissioner Guerriero's
comments with respect to the architecture and the landscaping; regarding the lighting
issue (of the ball fields), concurred with staff to move forward with the lighting after the
study was completed, noting the letter included in the Planning Commission material,
expressing concern regarding the lighting with approximately 11 homeowners'
signatures; with respect to allowing a mini-storage as a permitted use via a CUP, relayed
that he could support this addition as well as restricting a bowling alley as a permitted
use; and noted his support of the project.
Commissioner Telesio noted his concurrence with postponing approval of the lighting
until after the study was completed due to having no knowledge as to what the impacts
would be; with respect to the reader board signage, queried the regulation process
regarding the frequency of the message changing; with respect to the recommendation
to require a Temporary Use Permit for outdoor concerts, relayed his concurrence, noting
comfort that if there were alternate impacts associated with outdoor activities, these
issues could be addressed with the applicant; concurred with the recommendation for
the church parking lot to serve as a Park and Ride facility on weekdays, requesting staff
to investigate this matter; and advised that he was pleased with the consistency
proposed for the architecture of the buildings.
After queries, Commissioner Olhasso obtained input from the Planning Commission that
there was no concem related to the proposed signals for the project, Deputy Director of
Public Works Parks specifying the signals which were part of the traffic control plan for
this area; recommended that for the ball field area, that a Woodcrete material be utilized
for the rail-type fencing due to safety issues and the proximity to Highway 79; with
respect to allowing a mini-storage facility as a permitted use, advised that in light of the
neighboring residents' comments she would not be opposed to allowing this use; with
respect to the reader board sign, noted that while she was not completely comfortable
with the location on Highway 79 South, that if the Planning Commission had no concerns
she would not pursue a revision, in particular, since the sign was an improvement
compared to the School District's signage for schools; regarding the lighting, advised
that since the ball fields were not planned until Phase II, it would be prudent to wait until
the study was conducted prior to approving the lights; and with respect to the limits on
night lighting, noted that she could support a 10:00 P.M. restriction on Fridays and
Saturdays and 9:00 P.M. on the remaining evenings.
Chairman Chiniaeff suggested that the Planning Commission approve the lighting of the
ball fields subject to the lighting study being reviewed and approved by Planning staff
prior to the matter going to the City Council.
Commissioner Mathewson advised that the feasibility study associated with the lighting
was a critical element, relaying a preference to review the study.
While concurring that the study was important, Commissioner Guerriero relayed that he
would support Chairman Chiniaeffs recommendation in order to move the project
forward.
Commissioner Telesio advised that he would support a recommendation approving the
lighting, relaying that he would be comfortable with subjecting the approval to staff
reviewing the study and approving of the lighting prior to City Council review.
Noting her desire to review the study, Commissioner Olhasso relayed that included in
the Planning Commission material for this project was a letter in opposition to the lighting
with the signatures of residents attached.
For clarification, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that Ms. Rodriguez had noted
that the Planning Commission did not receive the Community Outreach Program
document which provided additional information regarding community input with respect
to lighting; and suggested that Condition No. 23 be amended stating, The lighting of the
ball fields shall not be permitted until such time as a lighting design and operation plan is
approved by the City Council; and for Commissioner Mathewson, confirmed that any
resident opposed to the lighting could comment on the issue at the time of the City
Council hearing.
With respect to the Rancho Pueblo Matrix of Permitted Uses the Planning Co. mmission
recommended the following revisions:
o With respect to the Caretaker residences, recommended that this use be permitted
via a Conditional Use Permit (CUP);
o With respect to the mini-storage or mini-warehouse facilities, concurred with
leaving this use permitted via a CUP, as is;
With respect to the school uses, recommended that all school uses be permitted via
a CUP which would entail revising the following uses: Schools, business and
Professional, Schools, private (kindergarten through grade 12), and Schools,
religious to all be permitted via a CUP; and
o With respect to Wedding chapels, recommended that this use be added as a
permitted use.
For informational purposes, Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that them were two
methods of incorporating the Planning Commission recommendations, listed as follows:
1) forward the resolutions to the City Council, as is, with the Planning Commission
comments forwarded separately as advisory recommendations which the Council would
opt to adopt or not, or 2) the resolutions could be revised to reflect the Planning
Commission's direction, and the project noticed accordingly. Director of Planning
Ubnoske noting that most likely the City Council would prefer that the Planning
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Commission comments go forward as advisory and that the revisions to the resolutions
be implemented after City Council action.
For Associate Planner Thornsley, Assistant City Attorney Curley noted that ii would be
prudent to have resolutions prepared for Council with and without the recommended
changes.
Director of Planning Ubnoske recommended the following revisions to the Conditions of
Approval associated with this project:
o That outdoor concerts be permitted via a Temporary Use Permit;
That Condition No. 24 of the Development Plan be amended to read as follows: the
maximum height of the Rancho Pueblo Church and School reader board shall be 12
feet. A Signage plan detailing operation of the reader board shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for approval prior to this issuance of the sign permit; and
That a condition be added under the Development Plan denoting a Park and Ride
facility, adding language that the number of spaces should be mutually agreed upon
between the applicant and the Publi(~ Works Director.
For Commissioner Mathewson, Director of Planning Ubnoske confirmed that although
staff was adding a condition regarding the reader board that all remaining conditions
relating to the signage would remain.
Chairman Chiniaeff recommended that the condition related to the five-year term limit for
the use of the modular structures be modified to state that the applicant could make a
request for an extension, and that the request would go before the Planning
Commission.
For the record, Mr. Malkoff noted the applicant's concurrence with the recommended
revisions to the conditions and the matrix of permitted uses.
MOTION: Chairman Chiniaeff moved to approve the project and the associated
resolutions, subject to the following revisions.
Add-
The revisions submitted by staff via the supplemental agenda material,
specifically reflected in the document entitled, Changes to documents for
PA01-0522 and PAO0-0470.
Revisions based on the letter from the Air Quality Management District,
dated July 31, 2002;
That the ball fields and the gymnasium be added to the Resolution
associated with the Conditional Use Permit;
That Condition No. 23 be amended stating, The lighting of the ball fields
shall not be permitted until such time as a lighting design and operation plan
is approved by the City Council;
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With respect to the Rancho Pueblo Matrix of Permitted Uses the Planning
Commission that the following revisions be implemented:
o With respect to the Caretaker residences, that this use be
permitted via a Conditional Use Permit (CUP);
o With respect to the mini-storage or mini-warehouse facilities,
that this use be permitted via a CUP, as stated;
o With respect to the school uses, that all school uses be permitted
via a CUP which would entail revising the following uses:
Schools, business and Professional, Schools, private
(kindergarten through grade 12), and Schools, religious to all
be permitted via a CUP; and
o With respect to Wedding chapels, recommended that this use be
added as a permitted use.
· That outdoor concerts be permitted via a Temporary Use Permit;
That Condition No. 24 of the Development Plan be amended to read as
follows: The maximum height of the Rancho Pueblo Church and School
reader board shall be 12 feet. A Signage plan detailing operation of the
reader board shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval
prior to this issuance of the sign permit;,
That a condition be added under the Development Plan denoting a Park and
Ride facility, adding language that the number of spaces should be mutually
agreed upon between the applicant and the Public Works Director; and
That the Condition related to the five-year term limit for the use of the
modular buildings be modified to state that the applicant could make a
request for an extension, and that this request would be presented to the
Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected
unanimous approval.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS
Commissioner Guerriero noted his regret at missing past Planning Commission
meetings due to conflicts with his work schedule.
For Commissioner Olhasso, Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that staff
would be sending a letter to the Council expressing.concern regarding Code
Enforcement issues in order to get further direction; noted that the furniture use
proximate to the freeway would be leaving this facility soon; and advised that
Senior Management Analyst Brown would come before the Planning
Commission to provide additional information regarding the Code Enforcement
process.
Commissioners Telesio, Olhasso, and Chiniaeff relayed that although they are
leaving their notebooks on the dais after Ptanning Commission meetings, they
are not getting them back with their agenda packets.
Chairman Chiniaeff thanked all the staff for their effods associatedwith the
church project (Agenda Item No. 6.)
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that with respect to the Roripaugh Project,
it may be necessary to schedule an additional Planning Commission meeting in
September for presentation of the Roripaugh Project, advising that she would
keep the Planning Commission updated.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 P.M. Chairman Chiniaeff formally adjourned this meeting to the next reqular
meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula.
Chairman
Debbie Ubnoske,
Director of Planning
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