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HomeMy WebLinkAbout111301 OTLRB MinutesMINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD NOVEMBER 13, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:04 A.M., on Monday, November 13, 2001, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Allen, Blair, Montgomery, Ross, and Harker. Absent. None. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Redevelopment Director Meyer, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, and Minute Clerk Ice. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR I Aqenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve agenda of November 13, 2001. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. BOARD BUSINESS 2 Planninq Application No. 01-0305 - Application for a Certificate of Historical Appropriateness to restyle a secondary residence located nearest to Puioi Street (Continued from November 5, 2001 meetinq), (Applicant - Otto and Nancy Baron) RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board requests the applicant to make specific design modifications to the project and resubmit the proposal. R:/OiclTown/LRB/Minutes/111301 1 To further address concerns with the City Attorney and Housing Control District, HCD, Director of Planning Ubnoske suggested to continue the matter to the next Local Review Board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2001. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to continue this issue at a later date. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ross and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 3 Planning Application No. 01-0446 - Application to establish a new .qift and qarden shop in Old Town Temecula (Applicant: Mahnaz Hemmati) RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board approve this project. Development Processing Coordinator Noland reviewed staff report (as per written agenda). Ms. Mahnaz Hemmati, applicant, advised that the brick patio will be covered with a canvass- type awning, for aesthetic purposes; that the six-foot wrought-iron fence at the back of the property is being proposed for privacy/security reasons; that the existing storage facility will function as a garden shed with utilities, noting it would be put on a raised foundation; that the roofing material will be white steel; that the garden shed currently has aluminum windows, notin, gthat shutters and wood work will be installed around the windows; and that a wood rail on the porch would be installed. Discussion followed with regard to the newly installed aluminum windows with concerns being raised with respect to the inconsistency of previous Board approvals. Redevelopment Director Meyer apprised the Board Members that the approval of the aluminum windows could be a precedent setting decision of the Board, advising that previous applicants have been denied to camouflage the aluminum window with wood frames. Board Member Blair and Board Member Montgomery echoed Redevelopment Director Meyer comments on how the Board's decision could cause repercussions in the future. In response to Board Member Ross, Redevelopment Director Meyer noted that the adjoining owner indicated a willingness to remove the one (1) existing eucalyptus tree. Director of Planning Ubnoske suggested that a differentiation be made between existing buildings and newly constructed buildings with respect to the installation of wood windows, as it relates to the language in the Specific Plan. Expressing concern with the awnings on the front and side of the building, Redevelopment Director Meyer noted that the front awning would cover up existing architectural detailing and that the side awning would require more than standard installation. For Board Member Ross, Ms. Hemmati confirmed that only one monument sign would be installed. MOTION: Chairman Harker moved to approve the color of the building; to approve the installation of the rear canopy as well as the dome canopy located at the front entrance; that the applicant not install the canopy on the side of the building; and that the aluminum-framed R:/OIdTown/LRB/bl[nutes/11130'1 2 windows in the garden shed be replaced with wood-framed windows. The motion was seconded by Board Member Ross and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 4 Planninq Application No. 01-0555 - Installation of one wall siqn, two window siqns and one mini-monument siqn and repa ntin.q the exterior of the buildin.q. RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board approval for this project. Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided an overview of the proposed project (per written record), highlighting the wall sign on the west elevation, two (2) window signs on the south elevations, the mini-monument sign with river rock on Third Street, totaling 58 square foot of signage and the proposed colors of the sign used for the letter height; and that the new repaint for the exterior of the building and wood trim (beige and Rockwood Terra Cotta), all comply with the Specific Plan. MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the color used for the exterior and trim of the building. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who ,abstained. MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the mini-monument sign, with the condition that river rock be left a neutral color. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who abstained. Board Member Montgomery raised the issue with respect to the placement of the mini- monument sign on Third Street, commenting on the public right-of-way area, relaying that eventually the City would be installing a rolled curb and sidewalk. Director of Planning Ubnoske and Development Processing Coordinator Noland concurred with Board Member Montgomery and suggested that staff would check with the Public Works Department. MOTION: Board Member Ross moved to approve the window and wall sign on the south wall. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Montgomery who abstained. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS A. Board Member Ross relayed that he will be out of town for a couple of weeks. In response to Board Member Blair, Director of Planning Ubnoske confirmed that the workshop has been scheduled for December 4, 2001, at 12:00 -4:00 P.M., lunch. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT Director of Planning Ubnoske provided information as to the delivery of agenda packets. R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/111301 3 Redevelopment Director Meyer shared with the Board to the publication of "A Field Guide to American Houses," stating that it is an excellent resource and reference regarding the authenticity of architectural styles used in Old Town. ADJOURNMENT At 10:24 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. in the Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker Director of Planning Debbie S. Ubnoske R:/OIdTown/LRB/Min utes/111301 4