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HomeMy WebLinkAbout070901 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD JULY 9, 2001 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, July 9, 2001, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City HalE, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent. Also Present: Board Members: Blair, Montgomery, *Ross, and Chairman Harker. Board Member: Allen. Senior Planner Hazen, Redevelopment Director Meyer, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, Project Ptanner McCoy, Minute Clerk Hansen, and Minute Clerk Ice. *(It was noted that Board Member Ross arrived at 9:02 A.M.) PRESENTATION Introducing himself as the new planning staff member for the Local Review Board, Senior Planner Hazen provided an overview of the manner in which projects would be presented to the Board, noting that staff would be providing overviews for the proposed projects; relayed the plan to involve the Board in the long-term visioning for Old Town; and noted that he looked forward to working with the Board. Chairman Harker welcomed Senior Planner Hazen aboard. It was noted that Board Member Ross arrived at 9:02 A.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of May 14, 2001. R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl070901 1 1.2 Approve the Minutes of June 11, 2001. With respect to the minutes of May 14, 2001, Chairman Harker indicated that on page 4 in the first sentence that the word that should be replaced with the word the, and that the word if should be replaced with the word in. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes of May 14, as amended, and the minutes of June 11, 2001, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Montgomery and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Alien who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS 2 New Directional Siqn for the Tourist Retail Core (TRC) Land Use District of the Old Town Specific Plan (John Meyer - D rector of Housing and Redevelopment.) RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to the sign plan. Via renderings, Redevelopment Director Meyer presented the design concepts for directional signage in Old Town, noting that the design had not been modified since last presented to the Board; apprised the Commission regarding discussions with the design consultant with respect to adding icons (i.e., a plate and a fork to symbolize a restaurant use) to the signage, advising that it was determined that this added element would not be consistent with the Old Town western motif, noting that if it was the Board's desire to add additional specificity to the signs, a placard (made of a material consistent with the signs) with the word, "restaurant" could be placed on the appropriate signs; for Chairman Harker, relayed that it was staff's opinion that there should not be a plethora of additional placards placed on the signage in order to avoid a cluttered appearance; for Board Member Blair, clarified that this proposal would include the sign stating, "More Shops," and an added hanging placard installed at appropriate locations, stating, "Restaurants;" advised that if a street solely had restaurants, and no shops, staff would consider replacing the "More Shops" sign with a "Restaurant" sign; and advised that the signs could be installed in Old Town as early as 30 days. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the directional signage, as proposed. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ross and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Allen who was absent. 3 Proposed Elevations for New Office Buildinq (28545 Old Town Front Street) (Applicant: Lass Penfold) (Michael Proiect Planner McCoy, Proiect Planner II) RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments and take action with respect to this improvement plan. Project Planner McCoy provided an overview of the project plan, noting that it would be recommended for approval through the Director's Hearing process on July 19, 2001; relayed the applicant's efforts to include the western theme in the architectural style; presented the R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl070901 2 proposed color applications, the elevations, and the architectural enhancements; and for Chairman Harker, confirmed that the windows would be wood-framed. In response to Board Member Blair, Mr. Elliott Uhrich, representing the applicant, relayed that the tenants were unknown at this time; noted the goal was to begin work August 1st; for Chairman Harker, advised that the siding would be straight cedar siding; noted the green barn light type fixtures; for Board Member Montgomery, relayed that there would be a six foot (6') easement between this use and the Antique Magnifique use; for Board Member Ross, noted that the porch would be situated up to the properly line; for Development Processing Coordinator Noland, confirmed that there would be an elevator in the building; and for Chairman Harker, highlighted the landscape plan. Addressing Chairman Harker's questions, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the colors were consistent with the color palette standard for Old Town, noting that the colors were similar to Rookwood Sash Green, and Classical White; and for Board Member Blair, specified that the height of the building would be 32.5 feet. Project Planner McCoy provided further specification regarding the access to the site, for Board Member Blair; for Board Member Ross, noted that the guardrails would be painted wood (with a color application similar to the Classical White denoted on the color palette); and relayed that the windows denoted on the plan, specifically along the elevation proximate to the alleyway, would actually be false window treatments. For Redevelopment Director Meyer, Senior Planner Hazen confirmed that for multi-tenant buildings, staff typically requested that a master sign program be implemented for the entire building, noting that this issue would be either addressed separately, or included in the Conditions of Approval. Noting the 284-foot depth of the parcel, Project Planner McCoy relayed, for Board Member Blair, that at the rear of the site would be the storm channel. For informational purposes, Mr. Uhrich provided details regarding the flood-proofing plan which was inclusive of the installation of flood doore 30 inches in height, which would be inserted into the doorway, and were designed to keep the water out of the building during flooding events. Additional discussion ensued regarding the history of the site and previous plans. Regarding the design elements, Mr. Uhrich relayed the plan to have a metal roof element with a rusted-type material, noting that with the cedar plank siding there would be staggered seam lines; in response to Senior Planner Hazen, provided additional information regarding the glass material utilized; and for Redevelopment Director Meyer, specified that the main post dimensions would be six by six. Addressing Board Member Ross's concerns, Development Processing Coordinator Noland further clarified what a comprehensive sign plan entails. Senior Planner Hazen added that staff would be reviewing a master sign plan with the applicant and could bring the plan back to the Board for review. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to recommend approval of the project, as proposed. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ross. (Ultimately this motion was amended; see page 4.) R:lOIdTownlLRBIMin~Jtesl070901 3 Board Member Blair recommended that the motion include language conditioning the recommendation for approval to the adoption of a comprehensive sign plan. AMENDED MOTION: Board Member Monigomery moved to recommend approval of the project, as proposed, subject to the applicant adopting a comprehensive sign plan. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ross and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Allen who was absent. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS A. Commenting on the new paint application at the Stampede use, Board Member Ross relayed that he was pleased with the outstanding results. Redevelopment Director Meyer and Development Processing Coordinator Noland noted the recent improvements in Old Town with the new signs and numerous paint applications. For Board Member Ross, Redevelopment Director Meyer provided an overview of staff's past investigation regarding installing underground utilities at a future point in Old Town, relaying that at Old Town Front/Main Streets, and from 2nd Street to 5thStreet conduits were installed during the Old Town Renovation; and provided additional information regarding Southern California Edison's program to aid cities in installing underground utilities, noting that these monies have recently become available. Additional discussion ensued regarding the utility lines existing in Old Town (phone and cable lines), specifically with respect to the negative visual appearance. STAFF'S REPORT A. Redevelopment Director Meyer relayed that at a future point staff would be presenting to the Board plans to improve the south side of the Stampede Building. B. Apprising the Board, Redevelopment Director Meyer provided an update regarding the Old Town Theater Project. For Board Member Blair, Redevelopment Director Meyer relayed that in the Pujol Street area there would most likely be three different projects proposed with three different development partners, listed, as follows: 1 ) a 20-22 single detached unit project, 2) a 45- 50 multifamily owner-occupied unit project, and 3) a senior or combination senior/multifamily project with under 100 units; and provided additional information regarding the dwellings which would be renovated, the general income parameters qualifying families for Redevelopment project participation, and the financial gap Redevelopment funds for projects, noting that the contribution payments vary on a project-by-project basis. For Board Member Ross, Senior Planner Hazen relayed that at an upcoming meeting, Project Planner Naaseh could provide an update regarding the Villages of Old Town Project. R:lOIdTown/LRBIMinutesl070901 4 E. Senior Planner Hazen relayed that staff would be presenting three new applications (i.e., projects) for Old Town development at the August 13th Board meeting. ADJOURNMENT At 9:58 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, Au.qust '13, 200'1 at 9:00 A.M. in the Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker ,lenior Planner Hazen R:lOIdTow~lLRBIMinute$10?0901 5