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HomeMy WebLinkAbout040802 OTLRB Agenda · . · ' abilities Act. if you need special.assistance to i~articipate in ~his . In comphance w~th the Americans, ~lth~D~,sr,~o~ ~13 ~ 694-6444. Notificabon 48 houm prior to a meeting will meeting, please contact the office o[ enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35.102,35.104 ADA Title II] AGENDA A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD ToWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD AT THE MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM APRIL 8, 2002 - 9:09 A.M. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Board Members: Allen, Blair, Montgomery, Ross and Chairman Harker Alternate Board Member: Perkins PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the Board on items that are listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item not on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Board Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record. For all other agenda items a ,'Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Board Secretary prior to the Commission addressing that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matter listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless member of the Local Review Board request specific items to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Agenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve agenda of April 8, 2002 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of March 11, 2002 R:\Oidtown~Agendas~2002vt-8-02-doc I BOARD BUSINESS 3. Planning Application No. 02-0163 - Certificate of Historical Appropriateness to demolish a single-family dwelling and two detached accessory buildings at 28731 Pujol Street Applicant: City of Temecula Planning Department Staff: Development Processing Coordinator- Knute Noland RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Staff is recommending approval for this project. Amend the Old Town Specific Plan Applicant: City of Temecula Planning Department Staff: Director of Planning - Debbie Ubnoske RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 · Staff is recommending approval for this project. DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: May 13, 2002 9:00 A.M., Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 R:\Otdtown~.ge nd a s~002',A-8-02.doq 2 ITEM 2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD MARCH 11,2002 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:02 A.M., on Monday, March 11, 2002, in the Main Conference Room of Temeeula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Board Members: Allen, Blair, Montgomery, *Perkins (Alternate Board Member), and Chairman Harker. Absent: Board Member Ross. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Redevelopment Director Meyer, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, Project Planner Rush, and Minute Clerk Ice. *(It is noted that Alternate Board Member Perkins left the meeting at 9:30 A.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR I Aqenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of March 11, 2002. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of December 10, 2001. 2.2 Approve the Minutes of January 14, 2002. 2.3 Approve the Minutes of February 11, 2002. R:/OidTown/LRB/Minutes/031102 1 MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to approve the minutes of December 10, 2001, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to approve the minutes of January 14, 2002, as written. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. Board Member Allen recommended the following modifications to the February 11,2002 minutes: that on page 2, in the 7th paragraph, and on page 5, in the 9th paragraph, both under Motion, the name Board Member Montgomery be changed to reflect Board Member Allen. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to approve the minutes of February 11,2002, as revised. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. BOARD BUSINESS 3 Install Li.qhtin.q and a Kiosk Siqn at the Old Town Plaza (Applicant: D.L. Phares and Associates/San Dieqo Credit Union - Applicant No. 02-0402) RECOMMENDATION: That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to the lighting and sign plan. Development Processing Coordinator Noland provided an overview of the proposed installation of lighting elements and kiosk signs for the San Diego Credit Union use; clarified in response to the Board's concerns, that light fixture had an antiquated appearance which would blend with the Old Town motif; and for Board Member Montgomery, relayed that the signs are not as big as the Circle K or Lopez Market uses signs. Additional discussion ensued with respect to options for using a lighter colored fixture, Mr. Brian Keefer of Freedom Signs Company, representing the applicant, relaying that the fixture was chosen because it had an antiquated appearance, that the dark brown color of the fixture matched the wood frames on all the wall signs, that the fixture was very simple and had a clean design; that the light fixture is a Iow wattage, fluorescent bulb and would match the existing lights on various units at this location. Additional information was provided regarding the lights and signs at the circle K use, and the Lopez Market use; and it was relayed that although the tenants may change, that the light fixtures will never change and the square footage for the sign complies with the size requirements in the Old Town Specific Plan. For Chairman Harker, Mr. Keefer relayed how the light fixture was mounted, how the fixture operated, the components of the light fixture; and with respect to illumination, reiterated that the light bulb is a Iow-wattage bulb, lasting approximately 5,000 hours. For Board Member Allen, Mr. Keefer relayed that the light fixture above the two ATM signs would provide sufficient illumination; noting that it is placed in this location for security reasons, and that by law the lighting has to be a specified wattage and illumination. R:lOIdTown/LRBIMinutes/031102 2 MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve staff's recommendation with respect to the proposed light fixture plan. Board Member Montgomery seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that these two signs were not included in the original proposal, which was presented approximately a year ago, advising that this current proposal was to amend the prior sign plan. Discussion ensued regarding the allowable size of the total signage per the Old Town Specific Plan. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve staff's recommendation with respect to the proposed kiosk signage plan. Board Member Blair seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. Additional discussion ensued regarding the use of Iogos in signage. It was noted that Alternate Board Member Perkins left the meeting at 9:30 A.M. 4 Install (2) Two Si,qns at the Temecula Olive Oil ComDanv, (Application No. 02-0101) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provide comments, and take action with respect to this improvement plan. Development Processing.Coordinator Noland provided a brief overview of the proposed project, highlighting the location of the building and the color scheme which conforms to the Old Town color palette; for Board Member Montgomery, clarified that the building has a 60' frontage, that the sign conforms to the recommended size requirements in the Old Town Specific Plan; and that the proposed sign would replace the existing sign. Mr. Keefer, representing the applicant, relayed that the projected double-sided sign is 14 inches by 20 inches and will be mounted to the left of the front door. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the sign plan, as presented. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. (It is noted that Alternate Board Member Perkins was no longer present at the meeting and did not participate in the action related to this item.) Mr. Keefer thanked the Board and staff for their time. 5 Proposal to install Plaques for Old Town Historic Sites, Applicant Pam Grendeer of the Temecula Historical Society. RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 That the Old Town Local Review Board receive and file. Chairman Harker introduced Ms. Pam Grendeer of the Temecula Valley Historical Society who provided an overview of the desire of the society to install commemorative historical plaques in R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/031102 3 the Temecula Valley inclusive of various locations in Old Town; relayed the receipt of $1500 which could be utilized for this project; noted that it has not yet been determined how many, or where the installations will be placed; and advised that if the property is privately owned, the owners will have the purview of deciding whether or not a plaque would be installed at these sites. Chairman Harker specified that a plaque affixed to a structure would not necessarily confirm that it was considered an official State or Federal historical site in the Historical Site Register; and further advised that once a building is officially designated as a historical building it cannot be altered. Redevelopment Director Meyer relayed additional information regarding the process of official historical registration. Director of Planning Ubnoske relayed that staff could provide additional information regarding historical designated buildings when the Specific Plan was next amended. Ms. Charlotte Fox, President of the Temecula Valley Historical Society, relayed that the society desires to enhance and preserve the history of the Temecula Valley area within the guidelines that the City has established. For Director of Planning Ubnoske, Ms. Fox relayed that this particular funding source (previously referenced by Ms. Grendeer) was a gift, and that the Society has not obtained outside grants due to the society being recently formed. MOTION: Board Member Montgomery moved to receive and file this report. The motion was seconded by Board Member Blair and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was .absent. (It is noted that Alternate Board Member Perkins was no longer present at the meeting and did not participate in the action related to this item.) 6 OIdTown Housin.q Update RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 That the Old Town Local Review Board receive and file the report. Apprising the Board, Redevelopment Director Meyer provided a detailed overview of the Old Town Housing Update; relayed additional information regarding an upcoming affordable detached housing project to be constructed in Old Town, noting that the amhitecturel design would be a Spanish Colonial and Craftsman type design which will conform to the Old Town Specific Plan. For Director of Planning Ubnoske, Redevelopment Director Meyer relayed that the garages will have either a side entrance or a rear entrance due to the constraints of the lots; for Board Member Blair, confirmed that there was an established criteria regarding qualifying for affordable housing; advised that with this proposed project blight will be eliminated, affordable housing will be provided, and a standard will be created for future new development. Councilman Pratt noted his concern regarding the plan to install a bathtub in one of the bathrooms, noting the difficulty senior residents have in accessing bathtubs. R:/OIdTown/LRBIMinutes/031102 4 MOTION: Board Member Allen moves to receive and file this report. Board Member Montgomery seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Board Member Ross who was absent. (It is noted that Alternate Board Member Perkins was no longer present at the meeting and did not participate in the action related to this item.) BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS A. No additional comments. REDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT Redevelopment Director Meyer provided the following information regarding upcoming events in Old Town, as follows: · On March 23r~ and 24th, the Second Annual Bluegrass Festival would take place. · On April 13th and 14th, the Annual Western Days Events were scheduled. · In May, the Second Annual Dixieland Jazz Festival would be held. In June, the return of the Street Painting Festival was planned, noting that this event will require partial street closures. July through September, The Summer Nights would be held, noting that this year the events may take place on one Friday a month, either the first or the last. Noted that an additional event still in the formative planning stages, was an Erie Stanley Gardner Mystery Weekend to be held in Old Town and coordinated with the Temecula Valley Museum STAFF'S REPORT A. For Board Member Blair, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that the Rod Run Events will be held in February and October annually. B. Councilman Pratt applauded the manner in which staff and the Board Members addressed the Agenda. C. In response to Councilman Pratt, Redevelopment Director Meyer advised that there were two senior housing projects being planned, and that staff would ensure that the bath facilities were handicapped accessible with the installation of safety bars. R'JOIclTown/L R B/Min ut es/031102 5 ADJOURNMENT At 10:10 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Tuesda¥~ April 8~ 2002 at 9:00 A.M. in the Main Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker Director of Planning Debbie S. Ubnoske R:/OIdTown/LRB/Minutes/031102 6