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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100801 OTLRB MinutesCALL TO ORDER MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 8, 2001 The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, October 8, 2001, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Absent. Aisc Present: Board Members: Allen, Blair, *Montgomery, Ross, and Chairman Harker. None. Director of Planning Ubnoske, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Redevelopment Director Meyer, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, and Minute Clerk Ice. *(It was noted that Board Member Montgomery arrived at 9:01 A.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. BOARD BUSINESS 1 New Colors For Existing Signs. (The Psychic Reader (41964 Main Street) (Applicant: Michelle Marks} (Development Processin.q Coordinator Noland, Development Processing Coordinator.) RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to the sign plan. Development Processing Coordinator Noland presented the new colors for the existing signs for the Psychic Reader building, relaying the following: that the existing and hanging signs will be painted Stratford Blue, Colonial Revival Yellow, and Classical White, which conforms to the approved color palette; that the gold leaf signage in the window be relocated; that the sign will be lighted, due to the fact the business also operates in the evening hours; that it was the applicant's opinion that the business appeared to generate more business with the fluorescent signage before the sign program was implemented; concluding that after the sign program was implemented and colors were changed to maroon and yellow, the signage blended with the rusticated wood. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Min utes/100801 1 Chairman Harker concurred with the applicant that the maroon and yellow color contrast may not be as noticeable as the previous neon signage. Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed concern with respect to the sign having the phone number denoted, advising that she would like to contact the City Attorney to further investigate the matter. Devetopment Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that he was unaware of regulations with respect to constitutional issues related to placing a business phone number on a sign. Director of Planning Ubnoske recommended that the motion for the approval of the proposed colors for the existing signage be subject to the City Attorney researching and approving the phone number being listed on the signs. Concurring with Director Of Planning Ubnoske's suggestion, Board Member Blair offered the following motion: MOTION: Board Member Blair recommended the approval of the proposed color scheme for the existing signs, subject to the City Attorney researching the restrictions related to denoting phone numbers on the signs. The motion was seconded by Board Member Montgomery, and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. After additional discussion, it was relayed that staff would determine if the phone numbers were appropriate on future signage. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS With respect to the Chaparral Building, Board Member Ross relayed that he was not entirely dissatisfied with the paint application; and concurred that it did not appear that they had deviated from the approved color scheme. Development Processing Coordinator Noland clarified the following: 1) the Chaparral Building did not delineate from the approved paint scheme; 2) in order to allay the Board's concern, noted that the colors would most likely fade; 3) that the applicant's color paint application plan may have been misinterpreted; and 4) that the trim and siding are essentially the same color. Redevelopment Management Analyst Hil[berg confirmed that the paint project was completed. Board Member Blair recommended in the future that the Board be provided more clarification as to color schemes with respect to trim, siding, et cetera. Concurring with Board Member Blair, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that staff would bring more specific information with respect o color, labels, materials, et cetera, to alleviate the confusion. R:/OIdTown/LR B/Minutes/100801 2 Board Member Blair relayed that signage (window signs) had still not been addressed at the Circle K Center. Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that he would follow up with Code Enforcement again. Board Member Montgomery apprised the Board of his concern with respect to the Musician's Workshop site, located on Mercedes, relaying the following: 1) that there has been continuous dumping of dirt, and grounding up of asphalt (old City street), in the ton quantities; 2) that work is being done to the interior of the building without the Board's approval; 3) that a banner has been displayed across the building; 4) that an aluminum window has been installed; 5) and clarified he was discouraged with this ongoing unauthorized activity taking place. In response, Development Processing Coordination Noland noted that he would forward the information to Senior Management Analyst Brown. With respect to amending the Specific Plan in the future, Director of Planning Ubnoske requested the Board to consider amendments in areas such as (1) expanding the Old Town standard colors, (2) additional regulations regarding signage, and (3) recommendations for adding language to clarify or provide more detail. Board Member Blair queried how effective it would be to amend the Specific Plan, and noted that Code Enforcement has not been effectively responding to violations, in particular, to the Board's recommendations. In response to Board Member Blair's concerns, Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that there are limited personnel with respect to Code Enforcement, noting that she would request more time to be allocated for Old Town; and clarified that Code Enforcement respond to violations on a complaint basis. Development Processing Coordinator Noland noted that the Walking Tour, held in Old Town, was rescheduled for Monday, October 22, 2001, at 8:00 a.m., meeting at the Sixth Street parking lot. Director of Planning Ubnoske recommended that the Board provide staff with input regarding areas and issues to address in Old Town, noting that an agenda would be provided before the walking tour so that these issues could be addressed. For Chairman Harker, with respect to directional signage issue, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg clarified that each bracket is made individually, and is not a stock item. STAFF'S REPORT A. Project Planner Rush relayed that staff is currently in the process in issuing a minor Conditional Use Permit for the Englander Batista Church, located at 28639 Pujol Street; noted that the applicant is not proposing any changes in the elevations; advised that staff is bringing this forward to apprise the Board of the process, relaying that it will go forward to a Directors' Hearing in the next six weeks to two months. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/lO0801 3 ADJOURNMENT At 9:24 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monda¥~ November 5~ 2001 at 9:00 A.M. in the Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker enior Planner Hazen R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/100801 4