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HomeMy WebLinkAbout051099 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD MAY 10, 1999 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:01 A.M., on Monday, May 10, 199g, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. BOARD BUSINESS Board Members Allen, Blair, Mighell, and Chairman Harker Board Member Nielsen Assistant Planner Anders, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and Minute Clerk Hansen 1. Approval of Minutes - March 8, 1999 MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Board Member Mighell and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Nielsen who was absent. 2. Old Business A. Revision of Old Town Sign Re.qulations/Outdoor Furniture Standards Assistant Planner Anders relayed the Planning Manager's advisement as to the procedure of addressing the sign regulations and furniture standards, specifically, to have staff draft two letters, as follows: 1) A letter addressed to Chief Building Official EImo for signature, addressing sign enforcemenl 2) A letter addressed to the City Council Liaison Lindemans and the City Manager for signature Assistant Planner Anders relayed that Chief Building Official Elmo had advised that the enforcement of sign regulations be handled prudently in Old Town, noting the success of signage enforcement in alternate podions of the City of Temecula. Ms. Anders, additionally, noted that in light of the funds available for the merchants for provision of costs associated with new signage via the Redevelopment Department, enforcement of the Sign Program would likely be an obtainable task; clarified the rationale for the letter to obtain signatures from Councilman Lindemans and the City Manager was for the purpose of requesting political support in enforcing the regulations in Old Town. Assistant Planner Anders informed the Board that she would address the aforementioned issue via correspondence with the aforementioned parties; and relayed that she would recommend a walk-through in Old Town to clarify the aesthetic issues that are concerning the Board, with regard to signage and furniture standards. Chairman Harker relayed that in light of the investment the City of Temecula has made for the provision of improvements in Old Town Temecula, it would be his desire to address the proliferation of illegal signage due to the negative visual effect. B. OTLRB Training Schedule Assistant Planner Anders relayed that the Old Town Local Review Board Training will be scheduled after the new Board Members are instated, advising that the training would most likely be scheduled for lhe month of July. For Chairman Harker, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the two full- time and one alternate open Board positions would be filled as follows: a) one full-time position by Board Member Allen who has re-applied, b) one full-time position by a new applicant, and c) one alternate position filled by a new applicant; and noted that all the positions would be filled. 3. New Business A. Addition to Rosa's Cantina Mr. Mike Thesing, representing the applicant, presented the renovation plan; highlighted the storage area, the additional outdoor seating area, the covered tile-roofed eating area, and the enclosed entryway; for Chairman Harker, clarified the specifications of the fire wall; relayed that the tile and the stucco will be consistent with the existing design and color; and for Board Member Blair, clarified that the front wall will not be modified. Assistant Planner Anders relayed that although the site will have reduced parking, that the Specific Plan allows for flexibility with regard to parking; and noted that staff is in the process of proposing an amendment to the Specific Plan proposed to eliminate the requirement for on-site parking on Old Town. MOTION: Board Member Mighell moved to approve the project as planned. Board Member Allen seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Nielsen who was absent. B. Applications for OTLRB Positions Development Processing Coordinator Noland reiterated the positions open on the Board, specifying the applications received; and for Board Member Blair, relayed the process of instating new Board Members, advising that after the applications are reviewed, the appointments would be determined by the City Council. 2 C. Oak Park Executive Suites-New Paint (28581 Front Street) Redevelopment Analyst Powers relayed that the project will encompass the following: a) painting the fascia, b) painting the gutter downspouts, and c) staining and sealing the roof shingles that are weathered; for Chairman Harker, noted that the color will be consistent with the existing color. Board Member Blair, echoed by Board Member Allen, relayed a desire to maintain the visual affect of the aging roof shingles, creating an antiquated ambience, and queried whether the shingles could be sealed for weatherproofing in lieu of staining. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the paint project, recommending that staff query the applicant as to whether they would be agreeable to maintaining the weathered-look of the shingles, specifically weatherproofing without staining; and recommended that the project move forward per staff recommendation. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Nielsen who was absent. 4. Consultation By way of photographs, Assistant Planner Anders presented the signage for the Women's Club, querying the Board for input. While not disapproving of the signage, Board Member Allen recommended that additional information be provided to the Board regarding the signage. Ms. Anders relayed that she would inquire as to whether a representative from the Women's Club could present additional information at the June 14, 1999 Board Meeting. By way of color renderings, Redevelopment Analyst Powers presented the design of the 4th of July banners for display in Old Town; and relayed that the size of the banners would be eighteen (18) inches by four (4) feet. It was the consensus of the Board that the design and concept of the banners in Old Town were great. 5. Board Discussion For Chairman Harker, Assistant Planner Anders relayed that the Palomar Renovation Project is currently not ready for Board presentation, noting that the applicant is in the process of addressing financing issues. Assistant Planner Anders relayed that Senior Planner Hogan is in the process of preparing an amendment to the Specific Plan to eliminate required on-site parking in Old Town; via maps, presented the area boundaries the amendment would affect; noted the rationale of the amendment would be to induce economic development in Old Town by eliminating the required on-site parking; and advised that the matter would go before the Planning Commission at a future point in time, noting that the Board Members could attend that hearing for informational purposes. For Board Member Mighell, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed the status of the Penfold's site. For Chairman Harker, Mr. Noland addressed the signage in Old Town representing various service clubs, relaying that the symbol on the signage existed prior to the City's incorporation; and noted that the issue was referred to Mr. John Sterling. For Board Member Blair, Ms. Anders addressed the status of the Baron's Property Project; relayed that the project is moving forward slowly; noted that staff had been working with the contractor to ensure that the installation of tile would be a design consistent with the Old Town motif; and advised that the construction process was more timely and costly due to the fact that the project encompassed preserving the old building. 6. Staff Approvals No comments. ADJOURNMENT At 9:42 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, June 14, '1999, at 9:00 A. M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula. Chairman William Harker Assistant Planner Anders