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HomeMy WebLinkAbout110501 OTLRB AgendaIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (909) 694-6444. Notification 48 houm prior to a meeting will 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 TO BEGIN AT OLD TOWN TEMECULA SIXTH STREET PARKING LOT AND COMPLETE AT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ROOM NOVEMBER 5, 2001 - 8:00 A.M. CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: PUBLIC COMMENTS Board Members: Allen, Blair, Montgomery, Ross and Chairman Harker. Alternate Board Member: Perkins 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 November 5, 2001 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the Minutes of September 10, 2001 2.2 Approve the Minutes of October 8, 2001 2.3 Approve Minutes of October 22, 2001 R:\Oldtown~Agendas~2001\11-05-01 Agenda.doc 1 BOARD BUSINESS 3. Planning Application No. 01-0305 - Application for a Certificate of Historical Appropriateness to restyle a secondary residence located nearest to Pujol Street o Applicant: Otto and Nancy Baron Staff: Planner, Rick Rush RECOMMENDATION: 3.1 Staff is requesting that the Old Town Local Review Board request the applicant to make specific design modifications to the project and re- submit the proposal. Planning Application No. 01-0493 - Application for two wall signs to be erected by Land and Sea Marine Service on the south and east elevations of a building at 41923 Second Street Applicant: Land and Sea Marine Service Staff: Development Processing Coordinator, Knute Noland RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Staff is requesting that the Old Town Local Review Board evaluate the modern letter font and multiple colors used in their design and provide direction for staff. Children's Museum Conceptual Master Plan Applicant: City of Temecula Staff: Director of Community Services, Herman D. Parker, RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Approve the signage for the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum 5.2 Approve the exterior elevation renderings for the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program Applicant: City of Temecula Staff: Director of Redevelopment, John Meyer RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Receive and file BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING REPORT DIRECTOR OF REDEVELOPMENT REPORT ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: December 10, 2001, 9:00 A.M., Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 R:\Otdtown~Agendas~2001 \11-05-01 Agenda,doc 2 ITEM #2 MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 CALL TO ORDER The Old Town Temecula Local Review Board convened in a regular meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, September 10, 2001, in the Community Development Conference Room of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ROLLCALL Present: Board Members: Allen, Blair, *Montgomery, Ross, and Chairman Harker. Absent. None. Also Present: Director of Planning Ubnoske, Senior Planner Hazen, Development Processing Coordinator Noland, Project Planner Rush, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg, and Minute Clerk Hansen. *(It was noted that Board Member Montgomery arrived at 9:01 A.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. CONSENT CALENDAR 1 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Minutes of August 13, 2001. Chairman Harker recommended the following modification to the August 13, 2001 Minutes: on page 2, in the 8"~ paragraph down, the word would should be changed to should, and Board Member Allen recommended on page 3, 2"d paragraph, that the word cutout be replaced with the word pop-out. MOTION: Board Member Blair moved to approve the minutes, as amended. The motion was seconded by Board Member Allen and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl09110/01 1 BOARD BUSINESS 2 New Storaqe Buildinq for The Shire (28656 Old Town Front Street) (Applicant: Phyllis Buck) (Rick Rush, Project Planner I). RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 That the Old Town Temecula Local Review Board review, provides comments, and take action with respect to the sign plan. In response to queries of the Board with respect to temporary structures in Old Town, and as to why the Board was reviewing this particular matter again, Senior Planner Hazen advised that this item was before the Board because a formal application had been submitted. Project Planner Rush presented to the Board the staff report (of record), noting the following: · That this was a storage facility located in the rear of the property, visible from the street; · That the exterior will be painted Classic White, with all wood and trim Rockwood Dark Red, and the trim inside the windows will be painted Rockwood Terra Cotta; and · That aluminum windows were being proposed, which were not permitted in the Old Town Specific Plan. Reiterating the Board's concerns when last reviewing this item, Board Member Montgomery noted that the Board had provided direction, in particular that the aluminum windows be replaced with wood windows; additionally relayed that this storage building has been moved without authorization; and advised that it was his understanding that staff was going to further address restricting temporary buildings in Old Town. Providing additional information, Project Planner Rush relayed that the building was being proposed as a permanent storage structure for the existing use. Board Member Montgomery noted that the Board had additionally recommended that the building be made permanent by affixing it to a foundation. Senior Planner Hazen recommended that the Board provide locations where the building would be acceptable. Offering a recommendation, Project Planner Rush noted that if the storage building was located on the south side of the building on the existing concrete area, that it would not be visible from the street. Referencing the minutes regarding the Board's previous action regarding this time, Senior Planner Hazen relayed the following: · That the Board had recommended that the project be approved subject to the aluminum windows being replaced with wood; R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl09110101 2 That the Board had expressed concern regarding the temporary nature of the building; and · Advised that at this time the Board could subject the project to additional conditions to address the Board's concerns. Reiterating the Board's recommendations, Harker relayed the following: · That the building be permanently affixed to a solid foundation; · That the aluminum-framed windows be replaced with wood-framed windows; and · That the paint application be applied according to the proposed color scheme. For Board Member Ross, Project Planner Rush relayed that all three buildings on this property would be painted to match; for Board Member Blair, advised that the Building Department would also be imposing conditions on the project; and concurred that the signage on the temporary building would need to be removed since it constituted off-site signage, which was not permitted. In response to Board Member Allen, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that when the Board previously reviewed this project it was a pre-application process. MOTION: Board Member Allen moved to approve the project with the proposed color application, subject to the following modifications: Add- That the buildings be located permanently where denoted on the plan; That the aluminum-framed windows be replaced with wood-framed windows; and That the building be subject to the California Uniform Building Code, and the Old Town Specific Plan. Board Member Montgomery seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. Board Member Allen noted that the signage on the building did not need to be addressed in the motion since it has already been determined that off-site signage was not permitted. In response to Director of Planning Ubnoske, Development Processing Coordinator Noland relayed that he would follow-up with Code Enforcement regarding the Real Estate sign currently displayed on this building. For Board Member Ross, Senior Planner Hazen noted that if the applicant pursued the concept of signage for this building that this matter would come back before the Board. Project Planner Rush provided additional information regarding the three buildings located on this property which were owned by one property owner. Senior Planner Hazen advising that in accordance with the Uniform building Code requirements, a structure cannot be located on the lot line, noting that the applicant may be required to do a lot line adjustment or to move the storage building. Director of Planning Ubnoske advised that staff would investigate as to R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl09110101 3 whether the storage building (which was an accessory structure) was proposed to located on a separate lot which typically was not permitted. Project Planner Rush advising additionally that the building would be required to meet the setback requirements. Board Member Allen relayed that the since the proposal would be reviewed and conditioned by the Planning and the Building Departments, there was no need for the Board to further condition the project. Additional discussion ensued regarding the Ice Building located proximate to The Porch use. BOARD MEMBER'S REPORTS With respect to The Old Town Center ( the Circle K Center), Board Member Blair relayed that he was pleased with the architectural improvements and the uniform sign plan, but noted that the plethora of window-displayed temporary signage (i.e., banners, neon signs, and cardboard signage) was creating a negative visual appearance. Regarding the Chaparral Building, Board Member Blair relayed his dissatisfaction with the color scheme of the building, noting that it was his understanding that the approved gray color would only be utilized on the porch and window trim. In response, Senior Planner Hazen relayed that staff would further investigate the matter, and report back to the Board, advising that if the applicant had not adhered to the Board's approved color scheme, the applicant would need to make the appropriate changes. In response to Board Member Blair's recommendation for the installation of additional public restrooms in Old Town, Senior Planner Hazen noted that the recommendation would be taken into consideration during the Capital Improvement Plan process. D. For Board Member Blair, Redevelopment Management Analyst Hillberg noted that the directional signage in Old Town would mostly likely be installed within 30 days. E. After additional discussion, it was the consensus of the Board to schedule a Walking Tour on October 1st at 9:00 A.M., and to hold the regular meeting on October 8~h. STAFF'S REPORT A. Project Planner Rush noted that the Stampede's applicant was requesting input from the Board as to whether to add a mural of a fa(;ade improvement (on the southern wall) to attract visitors. It was the consensus of the Board to recommend that the applicant pursue plans for a fagade improvement rather than a mural due to the existing mural in Old Town and the potential to have entries to the use from the southern end with a fa(;ade improvement. R:lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl09110101 4 ADJOURNMENT At 9:48 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to the Walking Tour to be held on October 1, 2001 at 9:00 A.M., the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Monday, October 8, 2001 at 9:00 A.M. in the Community Development Conference Room, City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Chairman William Harker Associate Planner R:lOIdTowNLRBIMinutesl09110/01 5 MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 8, 2001 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 8, 2001 CALL TO ORDER 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. ROLLCALL Present: Board Members: Allen, Blair, *Montgomery, Ross, and Chairman Harker. Absent. None. Also Present: 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 Si.qns. (The Psychic Reader (41964 Main Street) (Applicant: Michelle Marks) (Development Processinq Coordinator Noland, Development Processinq 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 :lOidTownlLRBIMinutes/ l O0801 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. Development 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 delineated 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 Hillberg 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:lOIdTown/LRBIMinutesllO0801 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 Memedes, relaying the following: 1) that them 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:lOIdTowNLRBIMinutesllO0801 3 ADJOURNMENT At 9:24 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, 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 Senior Planner Hazen R :lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl l O0801 4 MINUTES FOR OCTOBER 22, 2001 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING (WALKING TOUR) OF THE OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL REVIEW BOARD OCTOBER 22, 2001 Due to the lack of a quorum this meeting was adjourned. ADJOURNMENT At 8:15 A.M. Chairman Harker formally adjourned this meeting to Monday, 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 Senior Planner Hazen R :lOIdTownlLRBIMinutesl100101 1 ITEM #3 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA OLD TOWN LOCAL REVIEW BOARD November 5, 2001 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 01-0305 (Application for Certificate of Historical Appropriateness) Prepared by: Rick Rush, Project Planner APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: Otto and Nancy Baron PROPOSAL: Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to restyle a secondary residence located nearest to Pujol Street. LOCATION: 28681 Pujol Street in the City of Temecula, County of Riverside, State of California EXISTING ZONING: Medium Density Residential (MDR) SURROUNDING ZONING: North: Medium Density Residential (MDR) South: Medium Density Residential (MDR) East: High Density Residential (HDR) West: Medium Density Residential (MDR) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Medium Density Residential (MDR) EXISTING LAND USE: Residential SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Medium Density Residential (MDR) South: Medium Density Residential (MDR) East: High Density Residential (HDR) West: Vacant PROJECT DESCRIPTION Planning Application No. 01-0305 (Application for Certificate of Appropriateness) is a request by Otto and Nancy Baron to remodel and existing primary and secondary unit located at 28681 Pujol Street. Staff has separated the application into two phases per a request by the applicant. The Board has reviewed the first phase and has recommended approval. The architectural theme for the first phase of this application was Victorian. The second phase is the request to remodel the existing 12' X 48' mobile home located closest to Pujol Street. ('~ ANALYSIS Site Layout The 12' X 48' mobile home is located in the southwest corner of the property nearest to Pujol Street. Currently the mobile home is not on a permanent foundation nor is the applicant proposing to place the mobile on a permanent foundation. The applicant is not being required to meet setbacks for the Medium Density Residential, as they are not requesting to relocate the structure. Per Section 17.03.070C3 of the Development Code the aforementioned structure meets the requirements to be considered a "legal nonconforming structure." Architecture The applicant through this application is requesting to stucco the exterior of the building, add a new roof and to add antique wood framed windows and doors with clear and stained glass. Currently the exterior of the mobile home is the original aluminum siding per the manufactures design. The applicant has not called out the specifics for the application of the stucco material to be added to the mobile home. The applicant is requesting to use antique white stucco that is not consistent with the approved color palette for Old Town. The applicant is also proposing to paint the doors and the window frames black, which is also not consistent. The roofing material that is being proposed is a red lightweight corrugated material to be installed right over the existing roof. This type of material is also not consistent with the Specific Plan. The architecture that is proposed is not consistent with the residential architecture outlined in the Old Town Specific Plan. The proposed style is also not consistent with the Victorian style amhitecture that has been previously approved for the primary residence located on this property. The applicant feels that the type of architecture that they are providing is Greek Revival and is time period appropriate. It is the opinion of staff that the roof material that is being proposed is more consistent with a Spanish Colonial Style rather than the Greek Revival. Furthermore it is the opinion of staff that there is not a clearly defined style of architecture. The Greek columns and other elements on the structure that the applicant considers to be Greek Revival were installed on the building with out the approval of the Director of Planning. RECOMMENDATION Staff is requesting that the Old Town Local Review Board request the applicant to make specific design modifications to the project and re-submit the proposal. These design modifications should include architecture that is not only consistent with the Specific Plan but also consistent with the Victorian Architecture that has been approved for the primary residence. In addition the applicant should also be required to use paint colors that are on the approved color palette for Old Town. ITEM #4 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA OLD TOWN LOCAL REVIEW BOARD November 5, 2001 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 01-0493 (Wall Signs) Prepared by: Knute Noland, Development Processing Coordinator APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING LAND USE: SURROUNDING LAND USES: Land and Sea Marine Service 41923 Second Street Temecula, CA 92590 Install two wall signs on an existing building in Old Town Temecula. 41923 Second Street in the City of Temecula, County of Riverside, State of California Tourist Retail Core (TRC) North: Tourist Retail Core (TRC) South: Community Commercial & Tourist Support (CCTS) East: Tourist Retail Core (TRC) West: Tourist Retail Core (TRC) Community Commercial (CC) Commercial North: Kid's World Pre School South: Vacant East: Vacant West: Vacant PROJECT DESCRIPTION Planning Application No. PA01-0493, submitted by Land and Sea Marine Service, is for (2) two wall signs to be erected on the south and east elevations of a building located at 41923 Second Street within the Tourist Retail Core (TRC) District of the Old Town Temecula Specific Plan. R:~D P~200BPA01-0493 Land and Sea Marine Signs\OTLRB StaffReport.doc 1 ANALYSIS The proposal includes (2) two 32-foot wall signs, one each on the south and east elevations for a total of 64 square feet of wall signage. The Old Town Specific Plan allows for a maximum of 125 square feet of total signage for this building. Each sign is single-faced and made of sandblasted red cedar wood painted with colors from the Old Town Sherwin Williams Preservation Palette. The specific colors are: Stratford Blue (SW2864), Classical White (SW2829) and Plymouth Green (SW2852). The sign on the south elevation includes the following colors for additional artwork (boat, sun, mountains and water): Powder Blue (SW2863), Rockwood Terra Cotta (SW2803), Colonial Revival Yellow (SW 2830), Weathered Shingle (SW 2841), black and white. The Old Town Specific Plan design guidelines recommend limiting a single sign to (4) four colors. The sign on the south elevation uses (9) nine colors as part of a business logo. The letter height of these signs does not exceed 12" in compliance with the design guidelines for building storefronts 50 (fifty) feet in width. RECOMMENDATION This project has been determined by staff to be consistent with the Old Town Specific Plan as to size, letter height and materials. Although these signs represent the company logo of the applicant, Staff is requesting that the Old Town Local Review Board evaluate the modern letter font and multiple colors used in their design and provide direction for staff. R:~D PX2001~PA01-0493 Land and Sea Marine Signs\OTLRB S~aff Report.doc 2 ITEM #5 1 CITY OF TEMECULA AGENDA REPORT TO: Old Town Local Review Board FROM: Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Director DATE: November 5, 2001 SUBJECT: Children's Museum Conceptual Master Plan PREPARED BY: Herman D. Parker, Director of Community Services~, RECOMMENDATION: That the Old Town Local Review Board: A) Approve the signage for the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum B) Approve the exterior elevation renderings for the Imagination Workshop, Temecuia Children's Museum DISCUSSION: On December 12, 2000, the Board of Directors awarded a contract to Sparks Exhibits and Environments to design the conceptual master plan for the interior exhibits and environments, tenant improvements and exterior building improvements for the Imagination Workshop, Temecula Children's Museum, A design committee consisting of Mayor Jeff Comemhero, Mayor Pro Tern Ron Roberts, Commissioner Jack Henz, educational staff, and TCSD staff, were assembled to work with the consultant to design the facility. Through a series of community workshops, and several sub-committee meetings, the committee has created, viewed and approved the conceptual master plan for the Temecula Children's Museum. It is now presented for your review and approval. Located in Old Town Temecula on Main Street in the Old Trading Post building, the 7,500 square foot Children's Museum is proposed to be the imaginative, turn-of-the-century, home of Dr. Phineus P. Pennypickle, Phd. Dr. Pennypickle is a creative, eccentric and illusive inventor that is rumored to have constructed a time machine. The Professor likes to come-up with new inventions all the time. He is very secretive, somewhat paranoid and he never finishes anything he begins. It is alleged that he has been seen wearing different disguises and some say he seems to be caught between two worlds, the modern world and the late 1800's. The Imagination Workshop is his home where he creates, invents and explores. The facility features several rooms, which included similar areas that you would find in your own home: a dining area where the Professor explores power and electricity, a library where he tinkers with inventions and travel, his bedroom houses a perception and illusion machine, and in his kitchen he experiments with chemistry and physics. All of these areas include interactive hands-on areas for youngsters to explore. Hallways, tunnels and illusionary entrances and exits connect these areas. The facility also offers a snack area; retail gift shop and also a dining room that may be used for birthday parties and other youth activities. The facility creates an environment that is enriching, engaging and captures your attention, with a great deal of color and imagery. It will be full of interactives that promise to capture and hold the attention of our youth. R:\CSCAGEND\ChiIdrens Museum.doc Staff is requesting that the Board approve the exterior signage for the building, which will be installed at the main entrance to the facility on Main Street and also above the group entry area adjacent to the facility parking lot. The signage will be three dimensional with antique finishing. The exterior elevations as illustrated indicate the proposed color scheme for the exterior of the building. Staff is also requesting that the Board approve the exterior elevations. R:\CSCAGEND\Childrens Museum.doc ? :) 0 Ill ITEM #6 TEMECULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REPORT TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Old Town Local Review Board Membe~..~{~ John Meyer, Redevelopment Director..~.,~ November 5, 2001 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program RECOMMENDATION Receive and File. DISCUSSION On June 12, 2001 the City of Temecula City Council adopted the 2001-2002 Capital Improvement Budget and the 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program. The Program includes several project's for Old Town. The following is a brief description of each of these projects. Children's Museum This project is located on the north side of Main Street adjacent to Murrieta Creek. Theproject is in an existing 7,500 sq. ft. building (formerly the Temecula Trading Post). The project is currently under design and exhibit construction/tenant improvements are expected to begin in December. The museum is scheduled to open in May/June 2002. Old Town Temecula Community Theater This project is located behind the Mercantile Building. Conceptual plans for the 324-seat facility have been approved and design development is under way. Landscape plans and material samples are expected for review in the next 30 days. Plans and specifications for the seismic retrofit of the Mercantile Building are being completed and this project will be ready for bid in the next 30 days. The Mercantile Building will be retrofitted in advance of beginning construction of the theater. The Theater is expected to be open by the Holidays 2003. Old Town Gateway Landscaping This project is located on the remnant parcels created by the re-alignment of First Street on both the west and east side of Old Town Front Street. The Redevelopment Agency is in the process of retaining lan Davidson Landscape Architects to complete the design and construction drawings for this project, lan Davidson was the landscape architect for both the Sixth Street Parking Lot and the Streetscape Improvement Project. R:\Oldtown~OTLRBCIP01 .doc Old Town Identification Sign This project does not currently have a specific location but is intended to be placed along the 1-15 Freeway. This sign will serve as freeway identification for the Old Town district. Preliminary thoughts are that the sign will be in the shape of a wooden water tower, Future Old Town Projects The CIP also includes three additional projects in future years. They are upgraded sewer lines, a Sixth Street bridge feasibility study and design work for Phase II streetscape improvements on the side streets in Old Town. Housing The CIP lists several affordable housing projects planned for the Pujol Neighborhood. All but one is conceptual at this time. The one project moving forward is the Sixth Street Project. This project is proposing 17 single family homes located on the north side of Sixth Street. R:\Oldtown\OTLRBCIPO 1 ,doc