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HomeMy WebLinkAbout011199 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JANUARY 11, 1999 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, January 11, '1999, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. .ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Board Members Allen, Blair, and Chairman Harker Board Members Mighell, and Nielsen Chief Building Official Elmo,* Assistant Planner Anders, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, and Minute Clerk Hansen *(Chief Build Official Elmo met the Board at 9:30 A.M. in Old Town Temecula when the meeting reconvened) PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. BOARD BUSINESS 1. ADoroval of Minutes - October 12. 1998. November 9. 1998. and December 14. 1998 Due to the absences of Board Members Mighell and Nielsen, approval of the October 12, and November 9, 1998 minutes was continued to the February 8, 1999, meeting. Board Member Allen would like the record to reflect the deletion of the recommendation on page 2, paragraph 1, regarding the installation of a granite block retaining wall. It was noted that page 2, the penultimate paragraph, should correctly indicate the word Vail Ranch, rather than the indicated Rail Ranch. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes, as amended. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Board Members Mighell and Nielsen who were absent. 2. Old Business With regard to the streetscape project, Development Processing Coordinator Noland updated the Board as to the status of the Old Town improvements, noting that due to a merchant's desire to address specified handicap access, curbing and landscaping improvements have been delayed on West Main Street; relayed that due to the current road improvements on Rancho California Road, the Old Town Project in that specified area has been delayed in order to synchronize the construction of the improvements; and advised that the entrance arches have been completed. With regard to signage in Old Town, Development Processing Coordinator Noland noted that Code Enforcement is delaying addressing the signs in Old Town, in light of the affect of the construction has had on the merchants. Assistant Planner Anders expressed concurrence with Board Member Blair, duly noting the negative visual effects of the current signage, relaying that signage will be addressed. With regard to the appointing of an alternate Board Member, Development Processing Coordinator Noland advised that the City Clerk's Office is pursuing the matter, and that further comments will be relayed at the February 8, 1999, meeting. 3. New Business A short recess was taken in order for the Board to meet in Old Town, at the corner of Main Street and Front Street, and the meeting reconvened at 9:30 A.M. Chief Building Official Eimo joined the Board at this time for a walk through Old Town Temecula. Mr. Elmo addressed specific issues in Old Town, as follows: that with regard to signage, noted that there is currently a Temporary Sign Program; however, due to the impact of the construction program, Old Town signage will be addressed in the final stages of the enforcement of the program (in approximately spring of 1999) that, although historical buildings are granted some relief, the Temecula Mercantile (the unoccupied building on Main Street) would require access that the walkway in Old Town maintained the provision of continuous access that a guardrail and wheel stops will be installed on Front Street, near Main Street the Board unanimously commended the improvements at Longbranch Antiques addressed the flexibility of crosswalk requirements noted at Front and Third Streets Board Member Allen commended the construction of the step at this area of discussion. that the requirement in Old Town was a ten foot right-of-way with no encroachments Assistant Planner Anders relayed that she would address the removal of the wreaths in Old Town. The Board visually reviewed the signage in Old Town. Board Member Blair recommended that the Board meet at particular sites of discussion pdor to the onset of addressing relative issues. 4. Consultation No comments. 5. Board Discussion No comments. 6. Staff Aoorovals No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 10:36 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday. February 8. '1999. at 9:00 A.M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula. Chairman William Harker