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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA
LOCAL REVIEW BOARD
JANUARY 10, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:13 A.M., on
Monday, January 10, 2000, in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula,
California.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Board Members Allen, Blair, MigheII, Ross, and
Chairman Harker
Absent: None.
Also Present:
BOARD BUSINESS
Assistant Planner Anders,
Development Processing Coordinator Noland,
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers, and
Minute Clerk Hansen
1. Public Discussion
No comments.
2. Approval of Minutes - December 13, 1999
Board Member Allen indicated that the name denoted as Burnell on page 4 of the minutes
should be corrected to reflect Brownell.
MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the minutes, as corrected. The motion was
seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval.
3. Old Business.
No input.
5. Consultation
No input.
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6, Board Discussion
A. Preliminary Review: Old Town Plaza Si.qn Pro,qram
Project Planner Anders provided the preliminary plans for the Old Town Plaza Sign Program;
requested the Board to review the material and to provide input at the February 14, 2000 Board
meeting; and advised that if the Board had questions regarding the proposal to call staff prior to
the next meeting.
Development Processing Coordinator Noland differentiated between the signage that was
proposed to be place on the building, and the signs that would be for pedestrian viewing in the
corridor (under the canopy); and relayed that the building signs would be placed in a sleeve in
order to facilitate ease in changing the signage, as tenants change.
For Board Member Blair, Development Processing Coordinator Noland advised that the variant
designs for each tenant were alternatives provided for staff and Board input.
In response to Chairman Harker's comments, Development Processing Coordinator Noland
relayed that the signs for the corner unit uses (currently occupied by the European Deli, and the
Circle K tenants) would be painted directly on the building; advised that the elevation plan
specified the location of the proposed signage; and reiterated that the applicant had proposed
more than one design fer the purpose of receiving input.
For Board Member Ross, Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided additional
information regarding the pedestrian signs that would be installed under the canopy area.
in response to Board Member Blair's observations, Development Processing Coordinator
Noland relayed that the paint colors represented did vary from the color palette standard for Old
Town, advising that the applicant could modify the paint application with varied tones from the
color palette.
For Chairman Harker and Board Member Blair, Development Processing Coordinator Noland
clarified the proposed locations for the hanging pedestrian signs verses the building signs.
Project Planner Anders relayed that with respect to the proposed canopy signage, the lettering
would be antiquated to provide an aged appearance.
For informational purposes, Project Planner Anders noted that the Gas Lamp District in San
Diego had excellent examples of antique signs, with varying sizes and styles.
Project Planner Anders advised that the Specific Plan restricts the color application of signs to
the use of three colors.
For Chairman Harker, Project Planner Anders and Development Processing Coordinator Noland
discussed Iogos, which had been included in the signage. Project Planner Anders relayed that
the logo color application could be modified, utilizing the varied tones available in the color
palette (i.e., the McDonald's logo in Old Town was not the standard bright red color.)
Board Member Blair commended the design concept with respect to the proposal to paint
various signs directly on the building.
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Project Planner Anders noted that she would relay the recommendation that the applicant visit
the Gas Lamp District in San Diego in order to view the examples of pedestrian signs.
After additional discussion, Board Member Ross concurred with providing sample signage via
photographs of signs from the Gas Lamp District in San Diego in order to provide a standard for
applicant's to work with.
Board Member Blair relayed reluctance to maintaining too stringent of standards for signage,
noting the potential to restrict creativity.
Project Planner Anders reiterated the request for the Board to review the proposed sign plan in
order to provide input at the February 14, 2000 meeting; and noted that staff would bring the
color material board for the Old Town Plaza facade improvement project to the next Board
meeting.
Topic of discussion: the Old Town Plaza Renovation Prelect
With respect to the Old Town Plaza Renovation Plan, for Board Member Ross, Board Member
Allen relayed that the applicant had revised the stone material application, noting that the
proposed rock material would be consistent with the stone application at the entry arches in Old
Town, rather than the previously proposed River Rock application; and provided additional
information regarding the applicant's plan to provide full-size mockups of the materials as they
would be applied to the building (i.e., a panel of stucco would be applied at the site for Board
and staff approval).
Topic of discussion: Sign Enforcement in Old Town
Senior Redevelopment Analyst Powers relayed than on January 3, 2000, enforcement of
permanent signage began in Old Town; advised that the RDA provisional funding program for
signage and renovation improvements in Old Town would end June 30, 2000; noted that staff
would pursue alternate funding sources for future development incentive provisions; for Board
Member Mighell, relayed the timing deadlines associated with applicants receiving funding prior
to the June 30th cut-off date; advised that the merchants in Old Town had been notified of the
deadline dates; for informational purposes, provided additional information regarding the funding
program goals and the time restrictions associated with funding provisions.
In response to Board queries, staff provided additional information regarding the development
issues associated with the Palomar Hotel Renovation Project.
For Chairman Harker, Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided additional
information regarding the Stage Stop Mural with respect to the Beer and Wine Garden sign
which had been painted on the mural; and relayed that the issue had been addressed, and that
the sign would be removed by the end of January.
Topic of discussion: Consideration to Hold the Board Meetinqs at City Hall
In light of the community program held at the Temecula Community Center prior to the Board's
scheduled monthly meeting (which consistently delays the Board's 9:00 A.M. scheduled
meeting time), Board Member Mighell recommended that the Board meeting be held at City
Hall; and noted the convenience of reviewing site plans and other materials if the meeting was
held at the City Hall.
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After additional Board discussion, it was the Board's recommendation that staff investigate the
feasibility of the Board meeting being held at City Hall. Project Planner Anders relayed that staff
would investigate the matter.
With respect to staff's queries regarding the scheduled date and time of the meeting, Board
Member Mighell relayed that the only schedule conflict he would have would be if a Board
meeting was scheduled on the first Monday after the 15th of the month (due to previously
scheduled work meetings).
7. Staff Approvals
No input.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:07 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, February 14,
2000, at 9:00 A. M., in the Temecula Community Center, 28816 Pujol Street, Temecula.
Chairman William Harker
Assistant Planner Patricia Anders