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RESOLUTION NO. 04-88
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF
THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (PLANNING APPLICATION
NO. 03-0158)
WHEREAS, on November 9. 1993. the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 8. 1994, the City Council of the City of Temecula approved the
Old Town Specific Plan to guide the revitalization of Old Town Temecula; and
WHEREAS, the Old Town Specific Plan created the Old Town Local Review Board to
assist in the implementation of the Plan and to periodically suggest ways to improve the Specific
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Old Town Local Review Board identified a number of areas where
supplemental design guidelines could be necessary and worked with City Staff to develop
detailed amendments to the Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered these proposed amendments on June
16,2004, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to, an did testify either in support or opposition to this
matter;
WHEREAS, the City Council considered these proposed amendments on August 10,
2004, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to, an did testify either in support or opposition to this
matter;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council:
Section 1. Approval of the Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan. The City
Council for the City of Temecula hereby approves the amendments to the Old Town Specific
Plan as contained in Exhibit A.
Section 2. Environmental Determination. A detailed Initial Environmental Study
(IES) checklist was prepared for this project. The analysis identified no significant impacts on
the environment. The IES and Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration was circulated
for public review between May 24, 2004 and June 17, 2004. As a result, the City Council
hereby adopts a Negative Declaration for this project.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this 10th day of August, 2004.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF TEMECULA
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I, Susan W. Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 04-88 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10th day of August, 2004, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS: Comerchero, Roberts, Stone, Washington, Naggar
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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Old Town Specific Plan
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN
A. Background and History
B. Authority for the Plan
C. Organization for the Specific Plan
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II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
A. Introduction
B. Overall Goal
C. Goals, Objectives, and Policies
1. Community Design
2. Land UselEconomics
3. Circulation/Parking
4. Murrieta Creek
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III. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Inttoduction
B. Establishment of Land Use Districts and Map
C. Land Use Regulations
D. Site Development Standards
E. Relationship of the Specific Plan to Other Codes
F. Supplemental and Special Use Standards
G. Sign Regulations
H. General Provisions and Regulations
IV. DESIGN GUIDELINES
A. Purpose and Intent
B. Architectural Style Guidelines
C. Site Planning Guidelines
D. Parking Lot Guidelines
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IV. DESIGN GUIDELINES (CONTINUED)
I E. Landscape Guidelines Page IV-37
F. Lighting Guidelines Page IV-40
G. Public Art Guidelines Page IV-41
H. Outdoor Dining / Sidewalk Fumiture Guidelines Page IV-45
I. Paving Material Guidelines Page IV-46
J. Sign Design Guidelines Page IV-47
K. Streetscape Guidelines Page IV-51
V. OLD TOWN HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
A. Purpose Page V-I
B. Establishment of the District Page V-I
C. Building Permits and Prohibitions Page V-I
D. Old Town Local Review Board (OTLRB) Page V-2
E. Old Town Local Historic Register Page V-3
F. Certificate of Historic Appropriateness Page V-6
I G. Care and Maintenance Page V-S
H. Additional Violation Provisions for Historic Structures Page V-9
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1-1 Study Area Map Page 1-4
Exhibit II-I Circulation Map Page 11-9
Exhibit 11-2 Water Distribution System Map Page 11-11
Exhibit 11-3 Wastewater Collection System Map Page 11-12
Exhibit ill-I Land Use District Map Page ill-2
Exhibit V-I Historic Structures Map Page V-5
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN
CONTENTS:
A. Background and History
B. Authority for the Plan
C. Organization for the Specific Plan
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A. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
The site of Old Town Temecula, as we know it today, came into being generally in the
1880's with the arrival of the railroad and the moving of the post office to the present
town's location. However, the area has a much earlier beginning dating back to the
original village settled by the Shoshonean Indians around 900 A.D. along the banks of
the Temecula River.
Our discussion of historical events begins somewhat later with the arrival of the first
white visitors, Father Juan Narberto de Santiago and seven soldiers who traveled to the
area from the Mission San Juan Capisttano in the early 1800's. In order to establish the
Mission's agricultural area, a granary and chapel were established in 1818 which
marked the first settlement in the area by the white man. Not long after, in 1830, John
McGee built a general store near the Pauba Ranch Headquarters, further increasing the
presence of the white man in the area.
The Indians lived a quiet existence until 1847 when they clashed with the Californians
in one of the bloodiest battles of the Mexican War. The "Temecula Massacre" as it is
referred to by local historians changed the Indian's relationship with the area and
generally paved the way for increased settlement.
During the next 25 years, white settlers began to move into the area in increasing
numbers, pushing the Indians off of the more desirable land and further into the
foothills. In 1885, John Butterfield founded a mail and passenger stage coach route
which had a regular stop in Temecula. With the addition of the stage coach, Temecula
experienced its first development boom. A post office was built in 1859 on a site near
John McGee's general store. The stage line was halted, however, in 1861 because of
the Civil War. Some of the most important historic buildings in Old Town come from
this time period. The Welty Building, built in 1897, served as a general store with
rooms to rent. In 1908, this building was ttansforrned into the Ramona Inn, housing the
Blind Pig Saloon on the ground floor and a boxing ring upstairs where the likes of Jack
Dempsey and Jack Sharkey would crain. Other key buildings from the late 1800s
include the Hotel Temecula, Machado Store, the Old Town Jail, and the Temecula
Mercantile building.
With the continuing arrival of settlers also came an increasing concern about the
Indians and a desire for their precious river oriented land. In 1876 a San Diego County
Sheriffs posse came without warning and physically moved the Indians to a site not far
from the present location of the Pechanga Indian Reservation.
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The coming of the railroad to Temecula in 1882 marked another boom period in the
City's history. Granite quarries became productive in the late 1880's and lasted until
1915. Thousands of tons of cut granite were shipped from Temecula to form the front
steps of the Riverside County courthouse, curbstones on Market Street in San
Francisco, cemetery monuments, and hitching posts. Some of these curbs are still
present in Temecula in front of the old Machado Store/Long Branch Saloon building,
around the corner from the Bank, as well as in front of the Temecula Hotel. The largest
piece (15 tons) is in Sam Hicks Monument Park, on which are inscribed the names of
the notable visitors to the Temecula Valley.
These times brought prosperity to Temecula and the town grew steadily. Some of the
town's more notable buildings were constructed during these times: the first school in
1890; Temecula Mercantile (Burnham Store) in 1902; First National Bank in 1912; and
the Palomar Hotel in 1928, to mention a few. St. Catherine's Catholic Church was built
in 1917 and was the first church building in Temecula. It continued to function as a
church until 1980, when a new church was built to accommodate the growing
congregation. Today, the old church has become the Chapel of Memories and has been
relocated to Sam Hicks Monument Park
Today, Old Town Temecula is but a part, albeit an important part, of this larger
community. New development surrounds the historic town site and while many of its
historic structures have been torn down or moved, others still remain as a reminder of
what Temecula was, and more importantly, as an inspiration for what it can be in the
future.
The approval of the Old Town Temecula Historic Preservation District by the Riverside
Board of Supervisors in October 1979 marked the first recognition that Old Town
Temecula truly is a unique place with a historic character worth preserving and
enhancing. Since that initial recognition, other steps have also been taken to help plan
Old Town's future and preserve its historic buildings and character.
The Temecula Community Plan Task Force (comprised of members from the Old
Town Temecula Museum Historical Committee, Old Town Temecula Merchants
Association, Temecula Town Association, and Temecula Valley Chamber of
Commerce) prepared and submitted a plan for Old Town's revitalization in October
1988. While the plan was a "grass roots" effort, it did provide a valuable perspective
into the existing concerns and potential solutions facing future growth and development
in Old Town Temecula. The Committee's stated purpose of the plan was "... to
encourage and speed the development and refurbishment of Downtown Temecula as a
commercial and tourist center." However, since the plan lacked any official status,
implementation of the plan's recommendations was primarily the responsibility of the
Committee's member organizations which had no authority and few funds to carry out
the majority of identified programs. The committee's report did, however, lay
important ground work for future actions by providing a comprehensive assessment of
issues facing Old Town at that time.
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With the preparation of Temecula's General Plan which began in early 1992, a renewed
focus on the issues facing Old Town were established. Throughout the various
elements of the General Plan (including Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, and
Community Design) needs have been identified to preserve and revitalize Old Town.
The primary policy recommendation that emerged from the General Plan program was
the need to prepare a specific plan for Old Town. Acting on this recommendation, the
Temecula City Council authorized preparation of the Old Town Temecula Specific Plan
(OTSP) to provide a master plan for the Old Town area.
The Old Town Specific Plan was prepared in 1992 and 1993 with the assistance of
Urban Design Studio and the council-appointed Old Town Steering Committee. The
Steering Committee members represented a wide-range of local business and resident
interests. The community is indebted to the following individuals for their participation
in this process: Helga Berger, Susan Bridges, Carlene Danielsen, Linda Fahey,
Christina Grina, Bill Harker, Larry Markham, Peg Moore, La Verne Parker, Bonnie
Reed, and Steve Sanders.
The Old Town Specific Plan was approved by the City Council on February 8, 1994.
The purpose of the Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for land use, development
regulations, design guidelines, vehicular circulation, parking, development incentives
and other related actions aimed at implementing the goals and objectives set forth in the
Plan. This document superseded all previous plans, ordinances, and similar documents
related to properties within the Specific Plan area. The boundary of the Old Town
Specific Plan is shown in Exhibit 1-1.
B. AUTHORITY FOR THE PLAN
California Government Code Sections 65450 through 65457 provide the necessary
authorization for the City of Temecula to prepare and adopt this Specific Plan. The Old
Town Specific Plan is a regulatory plan which will serve as zoning law for properties
within the boundaries of the Plan as depicted in Exhibit 1-1. All proposed development
plans or agreements, ttact or parcel maps, and any other development approvals must
be consistent with this Specific Plan and with the General Plan. This includes the
identification of the Old Town area as a Village Center under the General Plan. The
Specific Plan may be amended to further the systematic implementation of the General
Plan.
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C. ORGANIZATION OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN
An abstract of the general contents of the Plan follows, arranged in order of appearance.
1.
Introduction - The introduction provides a short history and broad overview of the
Plan.
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Goals. Policies and Objectives. Appropriate goals, objectives, and policies are
outlined in this section. They are the reference points by which all provisions of
the Plan should relate to.
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Land Use Plan and Development Standards - The Land Use Plan section describes
the major concepts that make up the essence of the Plan. These include the
geographic division into land use districts and the purpose of each one. It covers
the permitted land uses, general provisions, site development standards, and sign
conttols. This section also contains regulations for special uses and activities
such as sidewalk cafes, mixed use projects, vending carts, and bed and breakfast
establishments.
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Design Guidelines - The Design Guidelines section contains two types of design
provisions. The first type is design guidelines which describe the architectural
and siting provisions for private development. The second type is the provisions
for the public streetscapes.
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Old Town Historic Preservation District Ordinance. This section contains the Old
Town Historic Preservation District Ordinance, the Old Town Historic Register,
and the Old Town Local Review Board.
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II. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
CONTENTS:
A. 1ntroduction
B. Overall Goal
C. Goals, Objectives, and Policies
1. Community Design
2. Land Use/Economics
3. Circulation/Parking
4. Murrieta Creek
Infrastructure Plans
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A. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this Section is to articulate the community's ideas regarding the goals
and objectives for the Old Town Specific Plan.
Goals
Goals are broad statements of purpose that define the community's and local
government's hope for the future. They are general in nature and do not indicate when
and how these goals are to be accomplished.
Objectives
Objectives are statements of intent that generally guide future decisions in specific
topic areas.
Policies
Policies are more specific statements of intent to deal with particular topics in a certain
fashion. They begin to define the approach to achieve the Plan goals and objectives,
and are the first step in the development of a solution and form the basis of
development standards and zoning regulations.
B. OVERALL GOAL
The overall goal for the Old Town Specific Plan was developed by the Old Town
Steering Committee in 1992, supported by the Planning Commission, and approved by
the City Council. The overall goal is what the community wants Old Town Temecula
to become and provides the overall direction for this area. The overall goal for Old
Town is:
To create a dynamic Old Town commercial and residential core that is attractive and
of high quality, respectful of its historic buildings and unifying design theme and
providing an economically viable setting for a mixture of local and tourist
commercial uses, administrative/professional and residential uses with safe, efficient
circulation and access.
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C. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES
In an effort to further define and prioritize this overall goal statement, the following
Community Design, Land UselEconomic, Circulation/Parking, and Murrieta Creek
goals, objectives, and policies are provided.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN
Goal
To create a high quality and di$tinct "Western" image and afunctional, vibrant
and aesthetically pleasing Old Townfor Temecula.
Obiectives
Provide easy to follow rules and regulations for new development to
complement and promote the "Old West" vision for the Old Town area.
Revitalize existing building facades which do not add to the established
architectural theme.
Promote a clearly pedestrian attnosphere in the area bounded by First Street
on the south, Sixth Stteet on the north, Murrieta Creek on the west, and
Mercedes Avenue on the east.
Protect the grid stteet pattern in Old Town, specifically between First and
Sixth Stteets.
Provide for the elimination or screening of visually objectionable views
such as outdoor storage, utility cabinets, crash bins, roof-mounted
equipment, blank side walls, recycling equipment, and loading areas through
the implementation of design guidelines.
Promote complimentary "native" landscape tteatments throughout the Old
Town area to enhance storefronts and the desired architectural theme.
Enhance and promote the creation of enjoyable public spaces throughout
Old Town through the use of stteet furniture, landscaping, public art,
building design, and pedestrian orientation.
Design vehicular entry points which provide a sense of arrival to Old Town;
initiate the Old Town stteetscape theme.
Provide signs to guide tourists to important destinations.
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Soften the urban character of stteets, parking areas, pedestrian spaces, and
walkways with wooden plank sidewalks. Streets should also appear less
urban (asphalt).
Policies
Develop consistent streetscape and architectural palettes for the Old Town
that help create a high quality historic image.
Require compliance with the Design Guidelines for the Old Town Specific
Plan in new development or the expansion or redevelopment of existing
development.
Discourage significant lot consolidations and very large single-user
development greater than 50,000 square feet in Old Town and encourage
smaller storefront, pedestrian oriented design.
Utilize landscape materials that are clean, safe, wind resistant, drought
tolerant, and native species whenever possible. Informal landscape forms
should be utilized on the major thoroughfares to emphasize the "unplanned"
appearance of a rustic early California settlement.
Consider developing incentives to provide certain "extra" "Old West" or
equestrian design amenities within their projects. Of particular interest are
covered arcades or porches, wood plank sidewalks, old west artifacts (water
ttoughs, wind vanes, hitching posts), benches, and signs painted on walls.
Establish a program to expedite removal of existing signs that do not
conform to the regulations or design theme of this Specific Plan.
Consider economic incentives for owners who wish to architecturally
rehabilitate, refurbish, Old Town storefronts in accordance with the design
guidelines of this Specific Plan.
Establish Main Stteet as the "heart" of the community by creating a
pedesman oriented, nostalgic downtown of old California.
Develop a new sign regulation ordinance for Old Town which specifically
addresses the types of signs that were available to shopkeepers in the late
1800's to early 1900's.
Develop a specialized regulation for right-of-way encroachment by
"thematic" architectural features such as canopies, porches, arcades, and
other projections.
Encourage graffiti resistant materials whenever feasible.
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Eliminate overhead utility lines throughout Old Town if feasible.
Consider purchasing existing billboard signs if it is determined to be
economically feasible.
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LAND USE/ECONOMIC
Goal
Develop "Old Town" to provide a variety of local and tourist oriented retail
servù:es, office, cultural!civic, and residential opportunüies.
Obiectives
Maximize the economic base of Old Town through the definition of land use
districts to insure expansion of a variety of land uses desirable to the
districts including, specialty retail, tourist and local serving retail uses,
specialty retail/service, office uses, and residential uses (single and
multi-family).
Ensure the gradual upgrade of underutilized parcels functioning at less than
their market potential.
Discourage further freestanding residential uses in the Old Town core.
Encourage mixed use as it might have occurred in the late 1800's or early
1900's.
Through economic development activities and incentives, focus on
attracting new commercial uses and retaining existing development which
add to the "thematic" ambience of Old Town such as a blacksmith, wine
tasting facility, saloon, barber, ice cream parlors, candy store, general store,
and feed/tack store.
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Establish regulations that promote pedestrian oriented plazas and
courtyards; and that encourage active retail commercial uses in the core of
Old Town.
Prepare development regulations and design guidelines that clarify the
expectations of the City in terms of the quality of new development in the
Old Town area.
Establish regulations that assure compatibility of existing and new
commercial uses within established land use districts while employing
specific, well designed buffers from adjacent exclusively residential
developments.
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Establish development incentives to encourage the introduction of a
thematic western town specialty shopping development.
Discourage new land uses in Old Town such as automotive sales, service
and repair uses, fast food drive-thru's, a traditional shopping center, mini
marts, and large grocery establishments.
Discourage major lot consolidation and development which encourages
large single-user tenants on lots greater than 50,000 square feet in Old
Town.
Establish assistance programs to aid property and businesses owners with
property improvements that further the implementation of the Specific Plan.
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Establish height limit zones in Old Town which relate to the scale of the
streetscape, historic building construction techniques, and land use.
Establish a sensitive non conforming use provision in the Specific Plan
which provides incentives for early compliance.
Establish regulations which may waive all or portions of a parking
requirement for a desirable land use.
Establish public restrooms in the area.
Include single and multiple family uses, and hotel or bed and breakfast type
uses in Old Town.
Encourage office uses in Old Town that occupy second floor or side street
building space.
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CIRCULATION/PARKING
Goals
FacüÏiate efficient and safe movement of people and vehicles wÏihin and
through Old Town and provide safe, adequate, and accessible parking in Old
Town.
Objectives
Provide additional vehicular creek crossings in Old Town, particularly at
Sixth and First Stteets.
Create a pedestrian oriented environment in the Old Town core and along
Murrieta Creek.
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Provide easily identified, adequate and accessible parking with organized
and consistent circulation systems throughout the Old Town area.
Redirect local through traffic vehicular trips away from Old Town Front
Street onto the future western bypass road.
Policies:
Require pedestrian-oriented street furniture at pedesttian gathering points
and along Murrieta Creek through private development improvements.
Provide adequate parking identification signs for all public parking areas not
directly visible from Old Town Front or Main Streets.
Consider alternative parking and streetscape design for Old Town Front and
Main Streets to reflect a traditional small community downtown.
Establish parking standards for the designated land use districts which
adequately reflect the individual character and uses proposed for those
districts. Consider parking waivers or reductions for highly desirable uses.
Utilize landscape and hardscape design features to soften parking and
pedestrian areas for new and existing development and public parking lots.
Encourage the efficient use of alley ways and rear building enttances to
minimize the necessity for access off primary and secondary streets.
Limit existing and future vehicular access onto Old Town Front Stteet, but
especially in the Old Town core.
Delineate desirable vacant properties that could be used for public parking
lots.
Provide parking areas at the north and south end of the district with horse
drawn wagon/trolley serving Old Town during high traffic use periods.
Provide additional pedestrian crossings over Murrieta Creek.
Locate parking and other public uses in areas behind, or off of, Old Town
Front and Main Stteets, or along Murrieta Creek (proper buffering required).
Consider designating truck routes and weight limits for streets in Old Town.
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MURRIETA CREEK
Goal
To create technically sound and safe creek "improvements" which will reduce
the threat of flooding, in Old Town and add to the vision for Old Town.
Obiectives
Provide improvements which will aesthetically be compatible with the
vision for Old Town.
Capitalize on the improvements to add desirable pedestrian/equestrian ttails
along the creek's edge or in the creek bottom.
Coordinate any plans for the creek with other city adopted master plans.
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Whenever possible, avoid vertical concrete channel walls and use Old Town
appropriate themed materials and colors.
Ensure that the "improved" creek contains living plant materials which are
indigenous to a watershed area.
Encourage the implementation of measures that delay or retain runoff onsite
throughout the Valley to reduce flood flows in Murrieta Creek.
Discourage the continued narrowing of the floodway and channel. for
Murrieta Creek.
Provide amenities such as ttails, plazas, and seating areas along Murrieta
Creek as part of the normal development review process.
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D. INFRASTRUCTURE PLANS
This section of the Specific Plan contains information required by State Law on the
infrastructure and utilities necessary to support development in this area. This
information is intended to supplement the other standards and requirements identified
in the Plan.
1.
Road Network
The ability of residents and visitors to effectively access the Old Town area is
vital to the area's future success. The areawide road network is established by the
City General Plan. Within the context of the General Plan, the Old Town Specific
Plan further describes the circulation network within the Old Town district.
The primary circulation route within the Old Town Specific Plan is Old Town
Front Stteet. The secondary circulation routes are Mercedes Stteet/Moreno Road,
Main Street, and the route of Pujol Street/Sixth StteetlFelix Valdez Road. In this
last example, the secondary route portion of Sixth Street is only that portion that
links Pujol Stteet to Felix Valdez. Rancho California Road and Santiago Road!
First Stteet are perimeter roads and are addressed in the General Plan. All other
roadways with the Old Town Specific Plan are considered to be local stteets. The
proposed road network for the Old Town Specific Plan is found in Exhibit II-I.
The typical configurations and rights-of-way for the streets within the Old Town
Specific Plan are listed below.
Old Town Front Street
North of the south Moreno Rd Loop 4 travel lanes in 88 feet
South of the south Moreno Rd Loop 2 ttavellanes in 60 feet
Mercedes Stteet 2 ttavellanes in 60 feet
Moreno Road
Main Street
2 travel lanes in 88 feet
2 travel lanes in 60 feet
Pujol Stteet/Sixth StteetlFelix Valdez
Local serving stteets
2 travel lanes in 60 feet
2 travel lanes in 60 feet
In most circumstances, the Old Town Specific Plan does not anticipate the
installation of additional ttaffic signals within Old Town Temecula. The possible
future exceptions to this are the intersections of Santiago Road and Pujol Stteet
and Mercedes Street/Moreno Road and Old Town Front Stteet. These
intersections may need to be signalized when warranted due to potential turning
movement conflicts and future development west of the Old Town area. In all
other cases, stop signs are the preferred method to conttol and prioritize vehicular
traffic.
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Water System
Water distribution services in the Old Town area are provided by Rancho
California Water District (RCWD). Since the initial adoption, the City has
worked with RCWD to provide adequate water service in Old Town. Based upon
these system upgrades and the project development in Old Town Temecula, the
current system should be adequate to meet future water needs. However,
additional development west of Old Town requires changes to the current network
to meet this currently unspecified need. The current backbone water system is
shown in Exhibit 11-2.
In addition, there are reclaimed water lines that have the potential to serve
portions of Old Town. These are located (detailed information not yet available),
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Sewer System
Wastewater collection service is provided by Eastern Municipal Water District
EMWD). Over the last ten years, EMWD has made a number of improvements to
the wastewater collection system to meet current and future needs. The upgrading
and relocation of the First Stteet lift station has corrected most of the problems.
Additional new development west of Old Town may require some changes to the
current network to meet future needs. The current wastewater collection system
is shown in Exhibit 11-3.
4.
Drainage System
The regional drainage system component in the Old Town area is the channel of
Murrieta Creek, a primary tributary to the Santa Margarita River. In this area, the
historic drainage pattern has always been into Murrieta Creek. All current and
future drainage from this area is expected to continue to flow into the Murrieta
Creek. The on-stteet drain inlets collect storm water flows and transport it
directly to the Creek. The majority of these drainage structures range from to in
size.
5.
Solid Waste
The City of Temecula currently contracts for refuse collection and recycling
services. Through this conttact, the Old Town area currently receives solid waste
disposal services. Refuse collected locally is currently taken to the El Sobrante
and Badlands Landfills for disposal.
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Electricity
Electrical service is currently provided by Southern California Edison. There is
presently an electrical distribution network in place in Old Town. Adequate
regional electrical power supply can be provided to the Old Town area as it
redevelops. The City requires that all new lines (up to 34KV) be underground.
7.
Natural Gas
Natural gas service is currently provided by the Southern California Gas
Company (SCG). There is presently a natural gas distribution network in place in
Old Town. SCG has indicated that it can continue to provide natural gas to the
Old Town area.
8.
Telephone Service
Local telephone service is currently provided by Verizon. There is presently a
telephone network in place in the Old Town area. This existing network will
continue to provide all necessary wire-based telephone services. In addition,
there is an existing network of cellular telephone facilities in and around
Temecula that also provide service to Old Town.
9.
Parks and Recreation Facilities
There is currently one park facility within the Old Town Specific Plan. Sam
Hicks Monument Park, at the corner of and Moreno and Mercedes Streets, is
adjacent to the Temecula Museum. The facilities include a tot lot, picnic tables,
and a gazebo. In addition to this, the Boys and Girls Club has a facility just
outside the Plan area at the corner of First and Pujol Stteets.
A proposed recreation facility/park adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club is
currently under design. It is anticipated to include an enhanced gymnasium and
additional meeting and activity areas. The provision of a future "town square" is
also being considered. While the exact location and facilities have not been
determined, the facility would provide a public gathering space that would be
integrated into the current Specific Plan.
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III. LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CONTENTS:
A. Introduction
B. Establishment of Land Use Districts and Map
C. Land Use Regulations
D. Site Development Standards
E. Relationship of the Specific Plan to Other Codes
F. Supplemental and Special Use Standards
G. Sign Regulations
H. General Provisions and Regulations
A. INTRODUCTION
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The Old Town Specific Plan area is comprised of eight land use districts. Each district
establishes permitted land uses and development standards which are intended to
implement the goals, policies and objectives of this Specific Plan, as contained in
Section II, and the City's General Plan. These land use regulations and development
standards constitute the primary zoning provisions for the Old Town Specific Plan area.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE DISTRICTS AND MAP
1.
Specific Plan Land Use Districts. The following Land Use Districts (Planning
Areas) are hereby established within the Old Town Specific Plan area:
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Old Town Civic (OTC) District
Tourist Retail Core (TRC) District
Community Commercial (CC) District
Tourist Serving Residential (TSR) District
Medium Density Residential (MDR) District
High Density Residential (HDR) District
Open Space (OS) District
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The Specific Plan Land Use Map (Exhibit ill-I) depicts the boundaries of each
land use district within the Specific Plan area.
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a.
Highway Tourist Commercial (RT). The Highway Tourist
Commercial designation is intended to provide for those uses that are
located adjacent to major transportation routes and may be oriented to
the needs of tourists and recreation enthusiasts. Highway Tourist
Commercial development should be located at appropriate locations,
and developed as clusters of commercial development rather than as
shallow commercial frontage along major streets. Typical uses may
include tourist accommodations and lodging facilities, automobile
service stations, restaurants, convenience stores, and gift shops. The
facilities should be well landscaped and provide an attractive visual
image.
b.
Old Town Civic (OTC). The Old Town Civic designation is intended
to provide for public and quasi-public uses such as parks, city offices,
police/fire stations, public day care centers, senior citizen centers,
community centers, museums, and similar facilities.
c.
Tourist Retail Core (TRC). The Tourist Retail Core designation is
intended to provide for those uses that support and compliment the
pedestrian-oriented core. The designation typically includes small
scale, boutique-type retail businesses. Service and office uses are
generally allowed on either the second floor or on non-Old Town
Front and non-Main Stteet parcels. Residential uses are allowed as
ancillary uses when located above the ground floor or in the rear of the
lot. Tourist retail uses are generally small businesses occupying no
more than 5,000 square feet. Typical uses may include gift shops,
restaurants, small hotels, bed and breakfasts, mixed use, antique shops,
small hardware/decorator stores, museums, art galleries, flower shops,
jewelry shops, clothing shops, custom furniture items, and similar
retail uses.
d.
Communitv Commercial (CC). The Community Commercial
designation includes retail, professional office, and service-oriented
businesses that serve the entire community. Community commercial
areas typically include neighborhood commercial uses, as well as,
larger retail uses including department stores, theaters, restaurants,
professional and medical offices, and specialty retail stores.
e.
Tourist Serving Residential (TSR). The Tourist Serving Residential
designation is intended to provide for the wide range of tourist serving
overnight accommodations which include senior housing, bed &
breakfasts, hotels, motels, motor courts, rental cottages, and hostels.
Eating places would be allowed as accessory uses. Camping and R.V.
parks would not be allowed.
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Medium Densitv Residential (MDR). The Medium Density
Residential designation (7 to 12 dwelling units per acre) is intended to
provide for the development of attached and detached residential
development. Typical housing types may include single family
detached, single family zero lot line, patio homes, duplexes,
townhouses, condominiums, garden apartments and conventional
apartments.
g.
High Density Residential (HDR). The High Density Residential
designation (13 to 20 dwelling units per acre) is intended to provide
for the development of attached residential developments. Typical
housing types may include townhouses, condominiums, garden
apartments, and conventional apartments.
h.
Oven Space (OS). The Open Space designation includes both public
and private areas of permanent open space along the floodways of
Murrieta Creek. This designation is intended to include lands acquired
by exaction, easement, fee, and other methods sanctioned by State and
Federal law for parkland, for preservation of biological and cultural
resources, and for protecting public safety from flood hazards.
3.
Land Use District Boundaries
Where boundaries of the land use districts appear to follow streets, the boundary
shall follow the centeriines of said stteets. Where boundaries appear to follow
existing property lines, they shall follow said property lines and shall not bisect
portions of existing lots of record which are in effect at the time of adoption of
this Specific Plan. The boundaries with the Open Space Land Use District along
the channel of Murrieta Creek may bisect adjacent parcels.
C. LAND USE REGULATIONS
This section includes a matrix (Table ill-I) which lists the land uses and indicates
whether or not each use is permitted (P), conditionally permitted (e), or prohibited (-)
in 'each of the land use districts within the Specific Plan area. When exceptions have
been established, they are so noted at the end of the table.
Permitted uses for the Medium Density Residential (MDR), High Density Residential
(HDR), and Open Space (OS) Planning Areas shall be the same as identified in the
Development Code for the Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential and
Open Space/Conservation zones, respectively, as periodically amended.
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LAND USE. MATRIX
LIST OF USES I TSR"T HT OTC TRCT CC
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Adult entertainment businesses - - - - -
Animal hospital - - - - -
AntiQue sales - - - p p
Appliance sales and repair - - - - P
Art, photographic studios, galleries, school - - C P P
supplies
Athletic, aerobic and health gyms and weight - - - pz- p
reducin¡¡ clinics
Auction houses - p - - C
Auditoriums/concert/convention halls - - C P P
Auto service station - p - - -
Auto Related (including motorcycles):
Sales or rental (with ancillary repair
facilities in a totally enclosed area) - - - - C
Service and repair - C - - -
Parts and supplies (no on-site repair) - p - - p
Specialtv retail - p - p p
Awnings and canvas goods, sales and service - - - - P
(within an enclosed buildin¡¡)
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Bakerv(retail onlv) P' p - p p
Banks, sayings and loans, financial
institutions (new uses in excess of 1,250 sq. ft. - P - P P
must provide sufficient off-street parkin¡¡.)
Barber shoo p - - P' p
Bar and cocktail lounge - C - C C
(incidental food service only)
Beauty colle¡¡es - - - - -
Beautv shop p - - p2 P
Bed and breakfast p - - p -
Bicvcle rentals - p - pt P
Bicycle sales - p - pi P
Billiard/pool centers - - - - P
Blood bank - - - - p
Blueprint and ohotocoov services - - - P' P
Book, ¡¡ift. stationary, newspaper sales - - - p' p
Bowlin¡¡ allev - - - - -
Bridal shops/tuxedo and costume rentals - - - P" p
Business colle¡¡es and professional schools - - - - p
Business and office services p p - p' p
Butcher shop - - - p p
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LIST OF USES TSR" I HT ].......OTC.....I.. TRC I CC
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Cabinet making - - - - p
Camera and film sales (including limited film - p - pt P
processing)
Candy and confectioneries - - - p3 p
Car wash - full service - P - - -
Car wash - self service - P - - C
Carpet and floor covering - - - - p
Catalog sales - - - P" p
Catering services - P - - p
Check cashing services - P - p' p
China and glassware sales - - - p' p
Clothing and apparel sales - - - P' P
Clubs, lodges and meeting halls - - P - P
Coin and stamp dealers - - - P' P
Communications and microwave installationS"
Community care facilities C - - - -
ComPuters and video eQuipment - - - p p
Convalescent homes - - - - -
Convenience market (with or without the sale - p - p' P
of alcoholic beverages)
Cosmetologist P - - p' p
Costume rentals - - - P' P
Cultural/artist exhibits, and art sales: P - C P -
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Dance halls and discotheQues - C - C C
Dance schools and studios - - - p2 p
Dav care centers P p P - P
Delicatessens and sandwich shops - p - p' p
Department stores - p - - p
Dispensing opticians - - - P" p
Discount/club membership stores - - - - -
Draperv and curtain sales - - - - p
Drug stores and pharmacies - p - p p
Dry cleaning and laundry - - - C P
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Educational and tutorial centers p - - - p
Electric equipment and supplies - - - - p
(within an enclosed building)
Equipment sales and rental - - - - -
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Farmers market - I - I C I C -
Feed, grain and tack sales - I - I - I P' I -
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LIST OF USES TSR> HT OTC TRC CC
Finance and insurance offices p p - p" P
Fishin¡! supplv stores - - - P' P
Floor coverine: sales - - - - P
Florist shops - P - P' p
Fortune telline:, spiritualism or similar activitv - P - P" P
Funeral narlors - - - - -
Furniture and home furnishine:s - - - P' P
Furniture and unholstery repair and sunnlies - - - - -
Furriers - - - P' P
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Game Arcades - - C' C
Garden eQuipment, supplv, sales and service - - - - -
Gift, novelty, souvenirs . P - p' P
Governmental offices . P P P P
Grocerv store and market (retail onlv) . - . p' P
Grocerv store, wholesale . - - - -
Gun sales . - - P' P
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Hardware stores . . - P' P
Health food stores - P - P' P
Hearine: aids - - - P" P
Hobbv and craft shops - - - P' P
Home imnrovement centers - - - - -
Hospitals - P - - -
Hospital eQuipment sales and rental ae:encies - - - - -
Hotels/motels P P - P P
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Ice cream and YOgurt shops/soda fountains - P - P' P
Interior decorating shops - - - P" P
Instant nrintine: and photo copyine: services - - - P" P
Insurance ae:ents, brokers and services P P - P" P
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Janitorial supplies I - - I - - I P
Jewelrv sales I - - I - P' I P
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Kitchen eQuipment sales I - I - I - I - I P
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Laboratories, medical and dental - - - P" P
Laundromats - - - - P
Laundrv service - - - C P
Lie:htine: fixture shops - - - - P
Liauor stores - C - C C
Lithoe:ranhic services - P - P" P
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Locksmith stores - - - P P
Luggage and leather goods - P - p' P
Lumber vard - - - - -
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Machine tools and sales - - - - -
Mail order businesses - - - pT P
Mail services', Dostal boxes for rent - - - p. P
Marine sales/service - - - - -
Medical eauioment sales - - - - -
Membership clubs and orl'anizations - - C - -
Message centers - - - }iT P
Mini-storal!e - - - - -
Mobil home sales - - - - -
Mortuaries - - - - -
Motorcvcle sales and service - - - - -
Movie theaters - P - pi P
Music, dance and exercise stores/studios - - - P" P
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Newspaper offices - - - p' P
Newsstand - P - p3 P
Nil!ht Clubs (with live entertainment) - C - C C
Nurseries and garden supplv stores - - - - P
Nursinl! homes - - - - -
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Orthopedic devices sales I - I - I - T ¥ I P
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Paint, !!lass, and walloaoer sales - - - - P
Paper product sales - - - P' P
Parkin!! lots/!!araI!eS P C C C P
Parcel shippin!!/coov/fax center - - - p' P
Pawnshop - - - - -
Performing arts theater - - - P P
Pet shops - - - p' P
Phonographic/CD/taoelrecord store - - - :>3 P
Photo-developing stores - P - >' P
Photo!!l'aohic studios P - - '.3 P
Picture framing shops - - - >' P
Pin ball and electronic !!ame arcades - C - C C
Plumbing and eQuipment sunnlies - - - - -
Private schools - - - - -
Professional and medical offices P P - P" P
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Radio and TV sales - - - p' p
Radio and TV broadcasting - - - C2 p
Real estate office p p - P',' p
Recordin!! studios p - - p2 P
Recreational vehicle sales - - - - -
Recvclin!! facilities - - - - -
Religious institution C - - C C
Reli!!ious materials sales - - - P' p
Residential, attached and detached P - - C2 -
Restaurants:
Without a full bar, entertainment, or
dancing (includes the incidental serving of
beer and wine only) p p - pI P
With entertainment, dancing, and/or C C C C
serving beer, wine and distilled spirits -
Restaurant, fast food without a drive-thru - p - p p
Restaurant, fast food with a drive-thru - C - - -
Roomin!! and boardin!! houses p - - p. -
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Second hand/thrift stores - - - p3 P
Securitv and commodities brokerage firms P - - P' p
Sewin!! suoolies and fabrics - - - P' p
Senior citizen housin!! p - - - -
Shoe sales and reoair - - - P' p
Shoeshine stand - - - p -
Sim shoos - - - - p
Skatin!! rinks - - - - -
Snorting goods stores - - - P' P
Sports and recreational facilities - - p p -
Stationerv stores - p - P' p
Swimmin!! 0001 and soa, sales and suoolies - - - - -
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Tailor shoos - - - 1"" p
Tannin!! salons p - - P' P
Taxidermists - - - p p
Teleohone and communications store - - - P' p
Theaters - p - p P
Ticket agencv/entertainment p - - P' p
Tile sales - - - - p
Tobacco shops - - - P' p
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Tov sales - - - pI P
Travel al!encies P - - P" P
Troohies and awards - - - - P
Truck sales/rentals - - - - -
Typewriter and business machine sales and - - - p2 P
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Veterinarian I C I - I - I - I -
Video sales and rentals I - I - I - I P' I P
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Watch and clock repair I - I - I - ì P' I P
Weddin" chaoe1s I P - I P I - I -
Wine tastinl! facility I - - I - ì P I -
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C Use is pennitted with a Conditional Use Pennit in this planning area
- Use is not Pennitted in this planning area
1 Use is limited to under 5,000 gross square feet.
2 Use is limited to either the second floor (or higher) or to non-Old Town Front and non-
Main Street parcels.
3 Use is limited to under 2,500 gross square feet.
4 Subject to the standards contained in Chapter 17.40 of the Temecula Municipal Code.
5. Non-residential projects in the Tourist Serving Residential Planning Area must either retain a
predominantlv residential character or be developed as a mixed use project.
D. SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
This section contains the development standards tables for the Specific Plan. Table ill-
2 contains the site and development standards for the Highway Tourist Commercial
(HT), Community Commercial (Ce), Tourist Retail Core (TRC) and Tourist Serving
Residential (TSR) Land Use Districts. Table ill-3 contains the site and development
standards for the Medium Density Residential (MDR), High Density Residential
(HDR), Old Town Civic (OTC), and the Open Space (OS) Land Use Districts.
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D EVELO PMENT...STANDARDS
COMMER ClALLAND USE ÐISTRICTS
T HT TRetrSR T CC
Lot Size and Densitv
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) t 10 ,000 3,500 8,000
Maximum Dwelling Units per Acre 0 NR2 0
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width at Required Front Setback Area 60 feet 25 feet 60 feet
Minimum Corner Lot Width 100 feet 50 feet 60 feet
Minimum Depth 80 feet 80 feet 80 feet
Minimum Frontage at Front Property Line 80 feet 25 feet 60 feet
Setbacks
Minimum Front Yard 25 feet O' O'
Maximum Front Yard N/A 10 feet 3 20 feet
Minimum Corner Side Yard 10 feet 0 0
Minimum Interior Side Yard 0 0 0
Minimum Rear Yard 10 feet 0 10 feet
Minimum Accessory Building to Interior Side Yard 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Minimum Building Separation 0 0 0
Other
Maximum StorieslHeight 3/50 feet 3/50 feet S 2/30 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 70% 100% 70%
Minimum Required Landscaped Open Space 20% 0%6 10%
Maximum Fence, Wall or Hedge Height 6 feet 6 feet 6 feet
Minimum Private Open SpacelUnit N/A 150 sq. ft. N/A
1. This requirement does not apply to existing legal lots.
2. As a Mixed Use Project on the upper floors and in the rear lot areas only.
3. Building shall be setback exactly ten feet if no covered arcade or porch is provided at the
front of the building.
4. If a continuous porch or arcade (minimum 8 feet wide) is provided at back of sidewalk
(public right-<>f-way)
5. The maximum building height in the TSR Planning Area is limited to 2 stories or 30 feet.
The requirements of Section m.F.8 also apply increases in building height in this Area.
6. Landscaping of the front yard for residential projects in the TSR Planning Area is
required. Limited accent landscaping should be provided whenever possible in all other
circumstances.
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RESIDENTIAL. &PUBLICLANDIJSEDISTRI CTS
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Lot Area and Density
Minimum Lot Area (square feet.) t 7.000 7,000 I None I None
Maximum Dwelling Units per Acre 12 20 I N/A I N/A
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Width at Required Front 40 feet 30 feet 0 0
Setback Area
Minimum Average Lot Width 50 feet 50 feet 0 0
Setbacks
Minimum Front Yard 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Minimum Comer Side Yard 15 feet 15 feet 0 0
Minimum Interior Side Yard 15 feet 2 15 feee 0 0
Minimum Rear Yard 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Minimum Accessory Building to Interior 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
Side Yard
Minimum Separations Between Buildings
One Story 10 feet 10 feet 20 feet 0
Two Story 15 feet 15 feet N/A N/A
Three Story 20 feet 20 feet N/A N/A
Other Requirements
Maximum Height 35 feet 50 feet 18 feet 18 feet
Maximum Lot Coverage 35% 30% 50% 5%
Minimum Required Landscaped Open 25% 30% 10% 80%
Space
Minimum Private Open Space/Unit 200 sq.ft. 150 sq.ft. N/A N/A
l' This requirement does not apply to existing legal lots.
2 The sum of both side yard setbacks. Distance between structures not less than 10 feet.
3 Higher maximum densities may be allowed by the City Council pursuant to the Village
Center provisions described in the General Plan.
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E. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER CODES
1.
Development Code
Many provisions of the Development Code (Municipal Code) will continue to
apply in the Old Town Specific Plan when they do not conflict, undermine, or
counteract the provisions of the Specific Plan. For purposes of consistency and
clarity, special regulations or standards that are not addressed in this Specific Plan
will be used by the Director of Planning to guide and control development in the
Old Town area. Examples of Development Code provisions that apply to
development with Old Town include, but are not limited to, the following:
. The Administration of Zoning - Chapter 17.03, as amended
. Permits - Chapter 17.04, as amended
. Development Plans - Chapter 17.05, as amended
Supplemental Development Standards - Chapter 17.10, as amended
. Off-Stteet Parking and Loading - Chapter 17.24, as amended
. Water Efficient Landscape Design - Chapter 17.32, as amended
. Telecommunications Facility and Antennas - Chapter 17.40, as amended
2.
Conflicts Between the Specific Plan and Development Code
Where there is a conflict between the regulations of the Development Code and
this Specific Plan, the regulations provided herein shall prevail. Where direction
is not provided in this Specific Plan, the provisions of the Development Code
shall prevail. The development standards contained herein are minimum
requirements. This provision shall not be used to permit uses, architectural styles
or procedures not specifically authorized by this Specific Plan or the
Development Code.
3.
Other Applicable Codes and Codes
All construction and development within the Specific Plan area shall comply with
applicable provisions of the California Building and Fire Codes and the various
related mechanical, electrical, plumbing codes, and the subdivision ordinance, as
adopted by the City Council. In cases of a conflict between the provisions of any
such code and this Specific Plan, the provision which most serves to protect
health, safety, and welfare of the community shall apply and the Director of
Planning shall resolve the conflict utilizing the Goals and Objectives of this
Specific Plan.
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Other Special Regulations and Standards
Examples of other codes and regulations that specifically apply to development
within Old Town include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adult Business Ordinance
Mount Palomar Lighting Ordinance
Subdivision Ordinance
F. SUPPLEMENTAL AND SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
The following supplemental development standards apply to development within the
Old Town Specific Plan. The supplemental and special use standards include sidewalk
cafes, vending carts, mixed use development, and bed and breakfast facilities, as well as
other general supplemental requirements.
1.
Sidewalk Cafes
a.
Intent. Sidewalk cafes on public stteets can enhance the pedestrian
ambiance of Old Town and are encouraged. For the purposes of this
section, a sidewalk cafe is defined as any group of tables and chairs,
and related decorative and accessory devices, situated in the public
sidewalk or along the private porches and arcades in connection with
the consumption of food and beverage sold to the public from an
adjoining indoor restaurant.
b.
Sidewalk Cafes Permitted. A sidewalk cafe may be permitted only in
land use districts which allow indoor restaurants. A sidewalk cafe may
be located on public sidewalks, private porches, courtyards and
arcades immediately adjacent to and abutting the indoor restaurant
which operates the cafe, provided that the area in which the sidewalk
cafe is located extends no farther along the sidewalk's length than the
actual sidewalk frontage of the operating indoor restaurant and all
other applicable provisions of this section are fulfilled.
c.
Development Plan and Encroachment Permit Reauired. Sidewalk
cafés may be permitted with the approval of an Administtative
Development Plan, in conformity with the requirements of the Specific
Plan, and with approval of an Encroachment Permit for areas located
with the public right-of-way. Both of these permits may be denied,
approved, or approved subject to conditions of approval.
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requirements.
Sidewalk cafes shall comply with the following
i.
An indoor restaurant may be permitted to operate only one
sidewalk cafe and each sidewalk cafe shall be confined to a
single location on the sidewalk.
ii.
A sidewalk cafe may be permitted only where the sidewalk or
porch is wide enough to adequately accommodate both the usual
pedestrian ttaffic in the area and the operation of the proposed
cafe. There shall be a minimum 48" clear distance free of all
obstructions, in order to allow adequate pedestrian movement.
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All outdoor dining furniture in the public right-of-way, including
tables, chairs, umbrellas, and planters, shall be movable.
iv.
Umbrellas must be secured with a minimum base of not less than
60 pounds. Outdoor heaters, amplified music, or speakers shall
be reviewed at the time of application for a Development Plan.
v.
No signage shall be allowed at any outdoor cafe except for the
name of the establishment on an awning or umbrella valance.
vi.
Sidewalk cafes do not require the provision of additional
off-stteet parking.
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If a physical barrier is required by the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control to serve alcoholic beverages, the design and
permanency of the barrier shall be approved by the Director.
The physical barrier needs to conform with the design guidelines
in Section IV of the Specific Plan.
e.
Conduct of Business and Hours of Operation. All sidewalk cafes shall
comply with the following performance standards.
i.
A sidewalk cafe may serve only food and beverages prepared or
stocked for sale at the adjoining indoor restaurant.
ii.
The outdoor preparation of food and busing facilities is
prohibited at sidewalk cafes.
iii.
The presetting of tables with utensils, glasses, napkins,
condiments, and the like is prohibited. All exterior surfaces
within the cafe shall be easily cleanable and shall be kept clean at
all times by the permittee.
iv.
Trash and refuse storage for the sidewalk cafe shall not be
permitted within the outdoor dining area or on adjacent sidewalk
areas and the permittee shall remove crash and litter as it
accumulates. The permittee shall be responsible for maintaining
the outdoor dining area, including the sidewalk surface and
furniture and adjacent areas in a clean and safe condition.
v.
All furniture used in the operation of an outdoor cafe shall be
removed from the sidewalk and stored indoors whenever the
indoor restaurant is closed.
vi.
The City shall have the right to prohibit the operation of a
sidewalk cafe at any time because of anticipated or actual
problems or conflicts in the use of the sidewalk area. Such
problems and conflicts may arise from, but are not limited to,
scheduled festivals and similar events, parades, repairs to the
street or sidewalk, or emergencies occurring in the area. To the
extent possible, the permittee will be given prior written notice of
any time period during which the operation of the sidewalk cafe
will be prohibited by the City.
f.
Suspension or Revocation. The development plan and encroachment
permit may be suspended or revoked, following notice to the permittee
and a public hearing, upon a finding that one or more conditions of
approval for the permit or the requirements of this section have been
violated, or that the sidewalk cafe is being operated in a manner which
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constitutes a nuisance, or that the operation of the sidewalk cafe
unduly impedes or restricts the movement of pedestrians past the
sidewalk cafe.
2.
Vending Carts
a.
Purpose. Outdoor vending carts on private property promote public
interest by contributing to an active pedestrian environment.
However, reasonable regulation of outdoor vending carts is necessary
to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. The purpose of this
section is to set forth the conditions and requirements under which
outdoor vendors may be permitted to operate on private property
within the Specific Plan area.
b.
Vendor Permit Reauired. It shall be unlawful to sell, or offer for sale,
any food, beverage or merchandise on any property within the Specific
Plan area without first obtaining a Vendors Permit. Applications for a
vendors permit shall include a description of the type of merchandise
or food to be sold, a detailed description and photograph of the cart,
and the approval of the owner of the site where the cart will be located.
Vending Permits shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of
Planning. The Director may apply any conditions necessary to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare.
c.
Vending Cart Reauirements. Vending carts shall comply with the
following requirements.
i.
All vending carts shall be located only on privately owned,
developed commercial property. There should be at least 150
square feet of useable or recognizable plaza or courtyard area for
each vending cart.
ii.
The design and appearance of the vending cart shall be consistent
with the carts in use between 1890 and 1920 in a character
consistent with the Design Standards in Section IV of the
Specific Plan. Colors used in conjunction with any vending carts
located in the Old Town Specific Plan area shall be consistent
with the Sherwin-Williams Preservation Palette.
iii.
Any umbrellas or accessory items used with vending carts shall
be made from high quality canvas, utilize a monochromatic color
scheme consistent with the Preservation Palette and have no
written or graphic advertising.
iv.
No cart shall exceed 4 feet in width, 8 feet in length, and 8 feet in
height.
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Vending carts should be free of all obstructions within a six-foot
perimeter.
vi.
No advertising, except the posting of prices and product
identification is permitted on any vending cart. The total
allowable square footage for vendor cart sign age shall not exceed
four square feet on up to two opposing sides of the cart.
d.
Conduct of Business and Hours of Operation. All vending carts shall
comply with the following performance standards.
i.
Operate only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. unless in conjunction
with an approved special event.
ii.
All items for sale to shall be placed only in, on or under the
vending cart. No additional merchandise preparation or sales
table, crate, carton, rack, or any other device to increase the
selling or display capacity of the cart shall be used unless it has
been approved in writing by the Director of Planning.
iii.
Shall not solicit or conduct business with persons in motor
vehicles.
iv.
Shall not operate any loud speaker, public address system, radio,
sound amplifier, or similar device.
v.
All vending carts shall require an approved City of Temecula
business license.
vi.
Vending carts selling food or beverages shall comply with the
requirements of the Health Department and shall provide a crash
receptacle for public use.
vii. Shall clean up the area around where the vending cart had been.
This includes removing and disposing of all trash or refuse.
viii. The Director of Planning may require that the vending cart be
removed from the location and stored out of public view when
not in use.
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Denial. Suspension or Revocation of a Vending Permit. Any license
may be denied, suspended, or revoked in accordance with the
procedures in the Development Code for any of the following causes:
i.
Fraud or misrepresentation contained in the application for the
license.
ii.
Fraud or misrepresentation made in the course of carrying on the
business of vending.
iii.
Conduct of the licensed business in such manner as to create a
public nuisance, or constitute a danger to the public health,
safety, welfare, or morals or inconsistent with any conditions of
approval.
iii.
Conduct of the business which is conttary to the provisions of
this section or the conditions of approval.
3.
Mixed Use Projects
a.
Purpose. The development of mixed use projects can present unique
design issues not encountered in more conventional single use
projects. The primary design issue relates to the need to successfully
balance the requirements of commercial and residential uses. Typical
examples include: a residential uses need for privacy and security,
with the needs of commercial uses for access, visibility, parking and
loading.
For the purpose of this Specific Plan, mixed use projects are defined as
developments which combine both commercial and residential uses or
structures on a single lot, or as components of a single development in
the Tourist Retail Core and Tourist Serving Residential Planning
Districts. The uses may be combined either horizontally or vertically
on the site. This means with office and residential uses on upper floors
with retail on the ground floor, or with commercial uses on the
primary stteet and residences on the rear of the property.
b.
Conditional Use Permit Reauired. A mixed use project may only be
established after first obtaining a Conditional Use Permit, as described
in the Development Code, and in conformance with the requirements
of this section.
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c.
Limitations and Requirements.
i.
Mixed use projects that provide commercial space on the ground
floor with residential units above (vertical mix) are encouraged
though residential units behind commercial space (horizontal
mix) are also allowed.
ii.
The number of residential dwelling units shall be based on the
carrying capacity and design characteristics of each project.
iii.
Residential units may not occupy ground floor space fronting on
Old Town Front or Main Stteets.
iv.
Structures with heights greater than two stories shall set back on
the stteet frontage sides for the third floor portion of the structure
a minimum of 10 feet.
v.
All roof mounted equipment shall be screened in accordance
with the requirements of the Development Code. Special
consideration shall be given to the location and screening of
noise generating equipment such as refrigeration units, air
conditioning, and exhaust fans. Noise reducing screens and
insulation may be required where such equipment has the
potential to impact residential uses.
vi.
If onsite resident parking is provided, separate access drives and
parking facilities should be provided for residential uses and
commercial uses whenever possible.
vii. Residential visitor parking and commercial parking may be
located within the same location/facility.
4.
Bed and Breakfast Establishments
a.
Pumose. The purpose of this Section is to provide standards for the
development/operation of Bed and Breakfast establishments in Old
Town.
b.
Requirements. All Bed and Breakfast Establishments in Old Town
shall comply with the provisions contained in Chapter 17.10 of the
Temecula Municipal Code, except for the minimum lot size and the
requirement that the primary residence be the principle use of the site.
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c.
Supplemental Reauirements. In addition to the requirements stated
above, the following shall also apply to Bed and Breakfast
Establishments within the Specific Plan.
i.
Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one space for
each bedroom available for rent in addition to the parking
required for the primary dwelling unit. This requirement can be
satisfied through a centtalized public parking lot if the owner
participates in a parking assessment district and the facility is
located nearby.
ii.
Signage shall be limited to one on-site sign not to exceed 6
square feet in area. The sign may be freestanding.
iii.
The exterior appearance of the structure housing the Bed and
Breakfast should be either a Queen Anne (Victorian), Bungalow,
or other residential style of building in existence in the early
1900's.
5.
MinimumlMaximum Storefront Width
For purposes of regulating the development of, and the division of existing
storefronts, no storefront facing a public stteet shall be less than 20 feet wide or
more than 100 feet wide.
6.
Minimum Commercial/Office Building Subdivision Size
For purposes of regulating the permanent subdivision of the interior (floor to
ceiling walls) of an existing storefront on the first floor, no building in the
Specific Plan area shall create interior retail space intended for business purposes
less than 500 gross square feet. Exceptions to this requirement may include
resttooms and storerooms.
7.
Loading Facilities
Loading and unloading facilities shall be visually screened from access stteets and
adjacent properties and constructed in a manner to reasonably contain and restrict
emission of noises typically attributed to such function. When screening of
loading and unloading facilities is physically not possible, the facilities shall be
architecturally integrated into the overall design of the building.
8.
Building Height Increases
The City Council may approve increases in building height, above the number of
floors and total height in Tables ill-2 and ill-3, for any project that complies with
the architecture and design guidelines and achieves the objectives, goals, and
policies of the Old Town Specific Plan.
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Roof Mounted Equipment
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All roof mounted equipment shall be screened in accordance with the
requirements of the Development Code. Special consideration shall be given to
the location and screening of noise generating equipment such as refrigeration
units, air conditioning, and exhaust fans. Noise reducing screens and insulation
may be required where such equipment has the potential to impact residential
uses.
10. Parking Requirements
To minimize the amount of land committed to parking lots within the Old Town
area, not all uses within the Specific Plan will be required to provide onsite
parking. In most cases, the determination whether or not parking will be required
will be based upon the Land Use District and the type of business. When onsite
parking is required, the standards contained in Chapter 17.24 of the Temecula
Municipal Code will normally be used to determine the number of required
parking spaces. The following is a list of Land Use District parking requirements
within the Old Town Specific Plan.
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motels, and banks and financial institutions that are more than 1,250 square
feet is size. (The parking requirement for bed and breakfast establishments are
contained in Section ill.F.4.c of this Specific Plan.)
0 Community Commercial District - All uses shall provide onsite parking.
0 Highway Tourist Commercial District - All uses shall provide onsite parking.
0 Old Town Civic District - Onsite parking should be provided when practical.
0 Tourist Serving Residential District - Onsite parking is required only for
hotels and motels. (The parking requirement for bed and breakfast
establishments are contained in Section ill.F.4.c of this Specific Plan.)
0 Medium Density Residential District - All uses shall provide onsite parking.
0 High Density Residential District - All uses shall provide onsite parking.
0 Open Space District - Onsite parking should be provided when practical and
appropriate for the use.
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provide additional off-stteet parking. In making this determination the Director
can consider the size and location of the proposed use, the hours of operation, the
availability of nearby on- and off-stteet parking resources, and its proximity to
other assembly and restaurant uses.
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11. Parking Location Restricted
Locating parking lots between the front property line and any building is
prohibited in the Tourist Retail Core planning area.
12. Vehicle Access Restricted
Direct vehicle access shall not be allowed from a private property onto Old Town
Front Street and Main Street (between Old Town Front Street and Murrieta
Creek). Vehicular access from a private parking lot to Old Town Front Stteet or
Main Street shall be to a side street or public parking areas. The Director of
Planning may allow exceptions only in case of landlocked properties.
13. Pujol Access Standards
Due to the higher volume of anticipated traffic on Pujol Stteet, the following
standards are provided:
a.
Driveways on adjacent properties shall be placed as far from one
another as possible;
b.
Only one driveway per Pujol frontage shall be allowed, except for
emergency access, on lots with under 200 feet of Pujol Stteet frontage;
c.
Additional driveways shall only be allowed on lots with over 200 feet
of Pujol frontage; and
d.
Driveways on the same property shall be located at least 250 feet
apart.
14. Exterior Lighting
a.
All exterior lighting fixtures shall comply with the requirements of the
Mount Palomar Lighting District.
b.
All lighting of the building, landscaping, parking lot, or similar
facilities, shall be so shielded and directed as to reflect away from
adjoining properties.
c.
Security lighting fixtures are not to be substituted for parking lot or
walkway lighting fixtures and are restricted to lighting loading, storage
areas, and similar service locations.
d.
It is highly desirable and recommended for tenants and property
owners to utilize low voltage "tivoli" or "dazzler" to decorate building
facades.
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G. SIGN REGULATIONS
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The intent of these regulations is to establish specific standards for all exterior signage
that will ensure continuity, consistency, and harmony with the architectural quality of
the Old Town environment as it may have appeared in the early 1900's.
1.
Applicability
These regulations shall apply to all signage within the Tourist Retail Core and
Tourist Serving Residential areas of the Specific Plan. Signage within the
Highway Tourist Commercial District, Community Commercial, Medium Density
Residential District, and High Density Residential Land Use Districts shall
comply with the sign requirements contained in the Development Code and the
Signage Design Guidelines contained in Section IV.J of the Specific Plan.
2.
Permit Required
Unless specifically stated in these regulations, a sign permit is required prior to
placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying any sign within
the Specific Plan.
3.
Prohibitions
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No person shall erect, re-erect, construct, enlarge, alter, move, improve, remove,
convert, or equip any sign or sign structure or cause or permit the same to be done
conttary to, or in violation of, the provisions of these sign regulations. All signs
not expressly permitted by this Section are prohibited. No application for sign
permit or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted, acted upon, or
approved.
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Freestanding signs on lots with less than 300' of road frontage
Roof mounted signs
Animated signs, including time and temperature displays
Rotating, moving, emitting, or flashing signs
Balloon signs
Ambient air balloons
Internally illuminated signs, including front and back lit awning and
window locations
Neon tube signs
Window signs above the second story
Paper, cloth, or plastic screamers or bunting - except holiday decorations
Formed plastic or injection molded signs
Statues used for advertising
Traffic sign replicas
Vehicle signs
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Wall Mounted Signs (business identification)
Supergraphics
Monument Signs
Window Signs
Under Canopy Signs
Awning Signs
Projecting Signs
Indirectly Illuminated Signs
Temporary A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs
Sign Standards
a.
Wall Mounted Signs. Maximum of one square foot per linear frontage
foot of business establishment. To be located no higher than the
lowest of the following points:
25 feet above grade;
Bottom of the sill line of the second floor windows; or
Cornice line of the building.
b.
Supergraphics. The purpose of allowing wall supergraphics is to allow
the advertising or depiction of products that may have been available
in an 1890's marketplace. A supergraphic is a mosaic, mural, painting,
graphic art, or combination thereof which is professionally applied to a
building that does not contain any brand name, product name, letters
of the alphabet spelling or abbreviating the name of any product,
company, profession, or business, or any logo, ttademark, trade name,
or other commercial message. Maximum size shall not exceed 60% of
wall surface.
c.
Monument Signs. A maximum of one double sided sign per stteet
frontage if said stteet frontage is over 150 feet. Height of sign shall
not exceed 6 feet above grade. Width shall not exceed 4 feet. Each
tenant placard shall not exceed 12 inches" high. Sign may only be
indirectly illuminated, internal illumination is prohibited. No
monument signs are allowed if the stteet frontage is less than 150 feet.
d.
Permanent Window Signs. On ground level, coverage shall not exceed
20 percent of the total window and door area visible from the exterior
of the building; on second level, coverage shall not exceed 30 percent
per window. (No window signs are permitted above second floor).
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Awning Signs. On ground floor level; 20 percent maximum coverage
allowed of the total exterior surface area of each awning. On the
second floor level and above; 10 percent maximum coverage allowed
of the total exterior surface area of each awning. Internal illumination
prohibited.
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Projecting Signs. One per business allowed; maximum size may not
exceed 3 square feet and shall not extend more than 3 feet from the
wall surface. No illumination is allowed. Projecting signs shall only
be attached to buildings, not to poles or other signs. Projecting signs
may encroach into the public right-of-way a maximum of 3 feet
subject to the approval of the Director of Planning.
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Under Canoov Signs. One per business allowed under a canopy, roof,
covered walkway, or porch; maximum size of 3 square feet per door
entrance; minimum of 7 feet of vertical clearance shall be required
from walking grade to the bottom of the sign.
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Temoorarv Signs. Temporary grand opening and special event signs
are allowed for each business establishment on the exterior wall.
Signs shall not be attached to any other freestanding element (porch
balusttade, garden wall, cree, monument sign, vehicle, etc.). Signs
shall be constructed of cloth, canvas, or other durable material. Plastic
or vinyl banner signs are not permitted. The use of neon colored/day
glow banner signs is also prohibited. All temporary signs, except for
A-Frame/Sandwich Boards, shall abide by the provisions of the
Ordinance Regulating Temporary Signs, as amended.
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A-Frame/Sandwich Board Sign. One A-frame or sandwich board sign
allowed per property on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and nationally
designated Monday holidays. The size shall not exceed 3.5 feet high
and 2 feet wide. A-frame signs shall not block the sidewalk and may
not be illuminated. No permit is required for A-frame and sandwich
board signs which comply with these provisions.
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Menu Boards. One menu board, up to 4 square feet in area, is allowed
for each restaurant or other eating establishment. Menu Boards may
contain only the name of the establishment and the food available
inside. The menu board must be located on a wall adjacent to the main
customer entrance.
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Multi-Tenant Project Signs. Any project that proposes to
provide space for more than one tenant shall indicate the size and
approximate location of all signs to be erected on the property at
the time of initial application. Signs shall be shown on elevation
drawings with accurate dimensions provided.
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H. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND REGULATIONS
The following regulations apply within all land use districts in the Old Town Specific
Plan area.
1.
Land Use Determinations. Whenever a particular type of land use is not listed in
Table ill-I, the Director of Planning shall determine if that unspecified land use is
consistent with the overall intent of the district, in which the use is proposed; and
is consistent with other permitted or conditional uses in that district. The
Director's determination shall be final.
2,
Nonconforming Uses and Structures. Where, at the time of passage of this
Specific Plan, a lawful use of land or structure exists which would not be
permitted by the regulations imposed by this Specific Plan, such use or structure
may be continued indefinitely unless one of the following is involved:
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If the nonconforming use vacates the property and the nonconforming
use is not reestablished within one year, the use shall not be
reestablished.
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If the nonconforming use voluntarily vacates the property after the
year 2013 for any reason, a nonconforming use shall not be
reestablished.
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If more than 50% of a nonconforming structure is damaged or
desttoyed, the nonconforming structure shall not be reestablished.
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If more than 25%, but less than 50%, of a nonconforming structure is
damaged or desttoyed, the structure may be replaced if the exterior of
the repaired structure substantially conforms to the architectural
standards contained in Section IV of this Specific Plan.
3.
AdaPtive Re-use Parking Waiver. In order to preserve historic or unique existing
buildings in the Old Town Specific Plan area, additional off-stteet parking shall
not be required for the use or intensification of use for these buildings. These
designated historic buildings and structures are identified in the Old Town
Historic Preservation District Ordinance (Section V.C of the Specific Plan).
4.
Public Right-of-Wav Encroachments. In order to accomplish the overall design
theme required by this Specific Plan, it may be appropriate to allow certain
building accessories (e.g. awnings, ttellises, stairs to porches, or projecting signs)
to encroach into the public right-of-way. The Director may approve such
encroachments under the Development Plan approval process provided in the
Development Code.
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5.
Temporarv Use Permits. Permits for temporary uses in the Old Town area shall
conform with the provisions of Section 17.04.020 of the Temecula Municipal
Code except that the outdoor display and sales of merchandise, customarily sold
by the permanent Old Town business, is limited to four events per year. Each
event is not to exceed four (4) consecutive days.
6.
Setback Area Encroachments. Adjustments to setback requirements of up to 25%
may be approved or conditionally approved by the Director of Planning if it can
be demonsttated that the encroachment is otherwise compatible with the Specific
Plan, and will enhance the overall appearance of the project or serve a particular
useful function for the general public. Common examples of these encroachments
include awnings, canopies, marquees, trellises, stairs, and other similar desirable
architectural items.
7.
Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision of this
ordinance. Any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be deemed
guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such person shall
be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this ordinance is
committed, continued, or permitted.
Any person so convicted shall be, guilty of an infraction offense and punished by
a fine not exceeding $100.00 for a first violation; and guilty of an infraction
offense and punished by a fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second infraction. A
third and any additional violation shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall
be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 or 6 months in jail, or both.
Notwithstanding the above, a first offense may be charged and prosecuted as a
misdemeanor. Payment of any penalty herein shall not relieve a person from the
responsibility for correcting any violation.
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IV. DESIGN GUIDELINES
CONTENTS:
A. Purpose and Intent
B. Architectural Style Guidelines
C. Site Planning Guidelines
D. Parking Lot Guidelines
E. Londscape Guidelines
F. Lighting Guidelines
G. Public Art Guidelines
H. Outdoor Dining / Sidewalk Furniture Guidelines
1. Paving Material Guidelines
J. Sign Design Guidelines
K. Streetscape Guidelines
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A. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of these Guidelines is to define an architectural vocabulary that will provide a
measure of continuity to Old Town's commercial and higher density residential buildings.
While some basic and consistent architectural principles are defined, variety and individual
expression within this framework are encouraged. The community desires a character of
architecture that will reflect Temecula Valley's history, natural landscape and climate.
Architectural character is formed by the basic elements of a building and the manner in
which they are combined. The desired character for buildings in Old Town is derived from
early California (1890-1920) architecture, a design vocabulary reflected in the state's early
missions and adobes. Its use has been a tradition for over 200 years in many communities
of Southern California. There have been several periods of interpretation, revival and
change; and many variations found in different communities of the state. While early
California or Old Town Western architecture is not considered a specific style, several
styles are often considered within it - Gold Rush, Spanish Colonial, and Monterey. In Old
Town, these three styles shall be the most desirable historic prototypes for all new
development.
A Historical Note: Early California architecture came about as a result of the state'sfirst
settlers adapting Spanish and Mexican architectural precedents to the special conditions
of California. The process normally meant simplifying the more complex and ornate
Spanish examples and their details, adjusting to the more spartan economy and conditions,
different building materials, and primitive workmanship of California. As American
conquest of California proceeded, the new settlers brought elements of eastern United
States and Classical Revival architecture, combining them with the early adobe and
mission examples. The result was what we now call the Monterey Style. Many restored
buildings of this period and style are found throughout the state, with the largest number
in Monterey, and a well-known example, the Casa de Bandini, in San Diego's Old Town.
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Old Town Western Style.
The most prevalent architectural style existing in the Old Town environment can best
be described as Gold Rush Style or Western Frontier Style. This architecture has
some common design elements depicted below.
Guideline 1 . Granhic Deniction of Common Desil!n Elements Are Shown in the
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double doors (maximum)
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Guideline 2 . Recommended Western Style Elements
The qualities and design elements of Western Style buildings in Old Town include:
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ten foot high ceiling preferred on the first floor;
vertical or horizontal wood siding;
narrow wood porches with single shed roofs or wood canopies;
one and two story building mass;
significant wall articulation devices (porches, overhangs)
false roof parapets with heavy architectural cornice;
simple or unpainted color schemes;
rectangular facade;
regular or ttaditional commercial storefront window rhythm;
window shutters;
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Guideline 3 . Not Recommended Western Style Elements
The elements to avoid include:
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large blank, unarticulated wall surfaces;
unpainted concrete precision block walls;
reflective glass;
high tech plastic appearing siding;
irregular, modernistic window shapes and rhythm;
square "boxlike" buildings;
mix of unrelated styles (i.e. rustic wood shingles and polished chrome); and
metal window sashes.
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Guideline 4. Solid to Void
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Storefront construction should be approximately 60% ttansparent (void) with a
maximum of 85% transparency.
Blank, solid end walls or side walls visible from public view should be
avoided. If such walls are necessary for interior reasons, the building wall
should receive some form of articulation of add-on elements such as awnings,
cornice bands, arcades, ttellises, etc.
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Guideline 5 - Roof Pitcb and Materials
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Roofs may be flat or sloped. Western false front parapet walls are encouraged
but blank parapet walls around flat roofs are not allowed without heavy
architectural cornice. The visible portion of sloped roofs should be sheathed
with a roofing material having texture meaningful at the pedestrian scale, such
as standing seam metal roofing, wood shingle, or tile.
Roof form should be consistent and integrated into the building composition.
The roof should be designed to screen rooftop equipment from all sides.
Radical/steep roof pitches which create overly prominent or out-of-character
building such as A-frames or chalet style buildings are not recommended in
Old Town.
Roofs or parapet walls should wrap around the entire building to avoid a cheap
"stage-set" look. Wood shingles, composition roofing material, tile, slate, or
painted metal seam roofs meeting City Codes are acceptable.
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Guideline 6 - Parapet Walls
Parapet walls are an integral component of western architecture. In addition to
providing visual screening of roof top equipment, they provide opportunity to
establish an architectural character and display of signs. The integration of parapet
walls into building design is encouraged. Parapets shall conform to the following
guidelines.
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Parapet walls shall completely screen the roof behind and all roof mounted
equipment.
They shall be finished on any side visible from the stteet with materials
compatible with those predominantly used on the building.
Parapet walls visible from rear or side yards shall be finished as above.
However, they may utilize exterior plaster in lieu of wood siding.
Parapet walls shall utilize significant ornamental wood trim at the top, or utilize
a heavily ornamented cornice.
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Guideline 7 . Exterior Buildinl! Wall Materials
Exterior building walls are encouraged to use the following materials in an
appropriate arrangement. These include:
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Board and batten wood siding (unfinished preferred);
minimum of 12 inches with 1 inch by 2 inch bats
Horizontal wood siding (finished or unfinished);
horizontal 'V' joint
horizontal channel joint ship lap with a minimum 3/8 inch channel
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Adobe block (no bearing walls); and
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Guideline 8. Windows
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Wooden sash windows with decorative pediment are recommended.
Storefront windows typically projected out from wall surface and were multi-
lite.
Second floor windows were typically wooden sash, double hung, traditional
windows. Window shutters are recommended.
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the glass is "Turn of the Century" quality.
Guideline 9 . Porch/CanoDv Columns
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depict a base, shaft, and capital.
Metal columns are acceptable.
Decoratively braced columns are recommended.
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All sides of a building receive stylistic architectural treatment except as
required by Fire and Building Codes where noncombustible materials (concrete
block) may be needed in areas immediately adjacent to other structures.
Guideline 11 . Color Palette
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The wide range of colors which might have been used for exterior decoration in
the late 1800's are well represented in the Sherwin-Williams Heritage Colors.
These are 40 historic 19th Century hues that capture the grace and elegance of
another era. Buildings of this style may remain unpamted, however painting is
encouraged. While use of these colors is recommended, other similar colors
will be considered. The Director may also identify other color palettes for Old
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Spanish Colonial Stvle
Spanish Colonial and Mission Style architecture are two very prolific historic
architectural styles in Southern California. This style was very common in the late
1800's and early 1900's and is therefore important to include as a prominent building
style in Old Town.
Guideline 1 . Graphic Depiction of Common Desil!n Elements are shown in the
foUowinl! Graphic.
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DesIgn Elements of file $pQIJStI ColonIal Slyte
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Guideline 2 - Recommended Snanish ColoniallMission Style Elements
The qualities and design elements of Spanish ColoniallMission style buildings
include:
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red clay tile roofs;
shallow-pitched tile roofs 2:12 to 6:12 pitch;
solid, massive walls;
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arcades of round headed or flat arches, set on columns of wood or stucco;
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enclosed courtyards;
recessed wall openings;
white or soft pastel earth tone colors; and,
ceramic tile accents (planters, benches, fountains, etc.).
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Guideline 3 - Not Recommended SnanishlColoniallMission Style Elements
The elements to avoid include:
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high pitched or extensive flat roofs;
simple, box-like architecture;
rustic, "wood¡¡y" architectural styles;
large roof/eave overhangs;
extensive use of wood, glass, or metal
slumpstone walls;
wood siding;
dark wall colors;
metal window sash; and
window frames flush with exterior wall.
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Guideline S. Roof Pitch and Materials
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Roof pitch for Spanish ColoniallMission style architecture is typically low
pitch. A 3:12 to 6:12 (vertical:horizontal distance) roof pitch is recommended
for all main roof surfaces, with the exception of arcades or colonnades.
Roof pitch for attached arcades or colonnades is recommended to be a
minimum 2: 12. Roof types are recommended to be restricted to low pitched
gable roofs, with the occasional use of hip or shed roof as an accent at the end
of the building. The use of a mansard, A-frame, jerkin-head gambrel, or flat
roofs are specifically not allowed.
Roof material should be standard mission barrel (U-shaped) clay tiles. Each
tile should be a uniform reddish color and non-reflective (unglazed) for a soft
finish look. Plastic tiles are not allowed. .
Secondary (non-street facing) roofs may utilize "S" tiles of clay or concrete. A
random application or tiles is recommended over symmetrical design. Tiles at
the ends of the eaves shall be double or triple layered with exposed mortar to
emphasize thickness.
All flashing, vents, pipes, and sheet metal are recommended to be colored to
match the adjoining roof or wall material.
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Building exterior walls should be smooth finished stucco. Heavily textured
stucco walls are not recommended.
Simulated adobe walls (painted slumpstone) should not be used for structural
(load bearing) walls. Wood, metal, glass, or slurnpstone are not recommended
as predominant exterior wall materials.
At wall openings on primary (stteet facing) exterior walls, an appearance of
thickness and mass is strongly recommended.
Guideline 6 - Exterior Buildinl! Wall Materials
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Spanish Colonial/Mission style windows range in shape from small
rectangular, multi-lited casement frames to large round headed windows.
Deeply recessed windows (minimum of twelve inches) in thick walls is an
important characteristic. The use of flower pot shelves beneath windows is
also recommended.
Recommended trim colors include pastel blues, greens, reds, and beiges.
Multi-lited windows recessed into wall surfaces are strongly recommended as
display windows for commercial areas.
The use of louvered glass, glass block or metal frame windows is not
recommended. Reflective mirror glass is prohibited. Fabric awnings are
recommended in moderation, while metal awnings are not allowed.
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Guideline 8 - Columns and Arcades
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Stucco columns should be square in cross section and appear massive in
thickness; 16 inches per side is recommended. The use of capitals and column
bands is encouraged. A capital, approximately 2 to 3 inches thick by 3 to 6
inches high should be incorporated at the top of the columns. The column's
height should be 4 to 5 times the width of the column (16 inch). A base band,
height approximately one half the column width, should be provided.
Arcades are recommended to have semi-circular arches in regular series with
columns as supports. Variations such as parabolic arches are not
recommended. Flat arches will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and should
have heavy wood elements versus stucco. Arcades, patios, and colonnades are
typically paved with tile, brick, or stone.
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All sides of a building must receive appropriate stylistic architectural
tteatments.
Guideline 10 - Color Palette
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Spanish Colonial/Mission architecture is typified by simple white and off-white
wall colors. While other light pastels might be proposed, their use is
discouraged in favor of white, beige or white with an antique wash finish.
Trim colors appropriate to this style include primary shades of blue and red,
terracotta, aqua, medium to dark shades of green, and brown. Other colors may
also be appropriate and will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Monterev Stvle
As American conquest of California proceeded, the new settlers brought elements of
eastern United States and Classical Revival architecture, combining them with the
early adobe and Mission examples. The result was what we now call Monterey
Style. Many restored buildings of this period and style are found throughout the
state. The most notable local example depicting elements of this style is the Welty
Hotel.
Guideline 1 . Graphic Depiction of Common Desien Elements are Shown in the
Followine Graphic.
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Guideline 2. Recommended Monterey Style Elements
The qualities and design elements of Monterey Style buildings include:
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ten foot high first floor ceiling;
symmetrical placement of windows and doors;
entrances with side and transom lites;
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narrow wood porches and second floor balconies with wood railings;
modest to large roof overhangs;
use of wood window shutters;
rectangular facade; and
minimal wall articulation.
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Guideline 3 - Not Recommended Monterev Stvle Elements
The elements to avoid include:
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highly reflective surfaces;
unpainted concrete precision block walls;
reflective glass;
steep roofs or flat roofs;
irregular, modernistic window shapes and rhythm; and
metal sash windows.
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Guideline 4 - Solid to Void
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Storefront construction is recommended to be between 40% and 60%
transparent.
Guideline 5 - Roof Pitch and Materials
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Roof pitch for Monterey style architecture is typically low pitch. A 3:12 to
6: 12 (vertical:horizontal distance) roof pitch is recommended for all main roof
surfaces.
Roof types should be restricted to low pitched gable roofs. The use of a
mansard, A-Frame, jerkin-head gámbrel, or flat roofs is specifically not
recommended.
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material, flat tile, slate or painted metal seam floors meeting City Codes.
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Guideline 6 - Exterior Buildine Wall Materials
Exterior building walls are encouraged to use the following materials in an
appropriate arrangement. These include:
. smooth stucco;
. board and batten wood siding;
. horizontal wood siding;
. brick/stone; and
. adobe block (no bearing walls).
Guideline 7. Windows
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Wooden sash windows, double hung with 2 over 2 or 6 over 6 lites are
recommended.
Wood window shutters are recommended.
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Guideline 8 - Porch/Canopy Columns
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Porches are almost always constructed as covered balconies that are
cantilevered out from the second floor. It is recommended to have the balcony
extend from one end of the building to the other.
Balcony columns are typically 4 x 4's or 6 x 6's and constructed of wood.
A typical feature of Monterey architecture is the wood railings and balusttades
on the second floor balcony.
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All visible sides of a building receive stylistic architectural tteatment.
Guideline 10 - Color Palette
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The wide range of colors which might have been used for exterior decoration in
the late 1800's are well represented in the Sherwin-Williams Heritage Colors.
These are 40 historic 19th Century hues that capture the grace and elegance of
another era. Buildings of this style may remain unpainted, however painting is
encouraged. While use of these colors is recommended, other similar colors
will be considered. The Temecula Planning Department maintains a full color
brochure of the Sherwin-Williams Heritage Colors for public inspection. The
Director may also identify other color palettes for Old Town that have the
potential to achieve the same results.
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Other Period Styles (earlv 1900's)
The three previously described architectural styles are the most desirable for Old
Town. Extensive guidelines for other styles in existence during the early 1900's are
not provided herein due to (1) their urban undesirability for Old Town; (2) likelihood
of quality reproduction due to high cost of construction (The Bank/Classic Revival),
or (3) limitation to mostly residential structures (California Bungalow and Victorian).
Other historic styles will be considered for residential constructions
If an applicant desires to inttoduce an architectural style into Old Town which is not
provided for in these guidelines, the burden of proof shall lie with the applicant to
provide evidence (historical or otherwise) that the particular style is appropriate for
Old Town. Applications for development utilizing the following styles will be
considered by the Director of Planning on a case-by-case basis.
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Classic Revival- This revival style that was common between 1900 and 1920,
was based primarily on Greek and to a lesser extent on Roman orders. This
style produced symmetrically arranged buildings of monumental proportions.
Colossal pedimented porticos were often flanked by a series of pilasters.
Arches. and enriched moldings were not generally used.
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Queen Anne - Queen Anne was a prominent architectural style in the 1880s
and 1890s. Of all the Victorian house styles, Queen Anne is the most elaborate
and the most eccentric. Although easy to spot, the Queen Anne style is
difficult to define. Common elements include: bay windows, balconies, stained
glass, turrets, porches, brackets, an abundance of decorative details, with
steeply pitched and irregular roofs, all combined in often unusual and
unexpected ways.
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Craftsman Bungalow -
California Bungalow buildings are well represented in Old Town residential housing
stock along Pujol Street. As a result, new residential construction in Old Town
should utilize the California Bungalow as a model. The following graphic depicts
the most notable bungalow architectural features.
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C. SITE PLANNING GUIDELINES
1.
lnttoduction.
The area comprising the core of Old Town Temecula is typical of many small
town/rural main stteets. The buildings are predominantly side by side, forming a
fairly continuous street wall, and are not set back from the right-of-way or sidewalk.
The pedestrian quality of this relationship is enhanced by some arcades, mature crees,
benches, and lack of emphasis on parking lots and parked cars.
West Main Street is the oldest and most cohesive street in the area, however, many
other stteets in Old Town exist that do not contribute to the cohesiveness ofthe area.
This cohesiveness is lost whenever parking lots are placed between the public
right-of-way and the front of the building. These storefront parking lots have been
allowed in the past instead of requiring new buildings to maintain the continuous
street wall.
It is the intent of these site planning guidelines to intensify the pedestrian activity
which characterizes this area through requiring side, rear, or no on-site parking lots.
Pedestrian passages to parking areas adjoining mid-block alleys are encouraged to
facilitate the parking lot locations.
2.
Commercial Site Planning Guidelines
Guideline 1- Lot Coverage
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Commercial (and mixed use) buildings in core of Old Town are not regulated
by site coverage maximums. If the building meets all the setback
requirements, a development proposal my cover the entire remaining portion of
the lot.
Guideline 2 - Front Building Wall
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The front porch or arcade of any building located in the Old Town Tourist
Retail Core should be built to the front property line.
New buildings are encouraged to set back the corners of buildings at the
intersections to create pedestrian plazas as well as improve visual sight lines
for vehicles. Comer setbacks of at least 10 feet are desirable.
Any building located at a corner intersection should incorporate architectural
features at the ground floor which emphasize the importance of pedestrian
movement. These features may include building cut-offs, walk-through
covered arcades, ttellis structures, and other elements which focus visual
interest on the corners.
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Awnings, ttellises, stairs and other accessory building structures approved by
the Director may project into the public right-of-way. If required by the
Director of Public Works, an encroachment permit shall be also be required.
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Guideline 3 . Parallel Walls
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Commercial buildings should be oriented on the lots in Old Town in a
traditional town fashion.
The front building wall should be oriented parallel to the stteet. Slight
modifications can be acceptable although entire frontages set on a 45 degree or
more angle to the street are not consistent with ttaditional development
patterns.
Pedestrian access for all buildings should be oriented to the major street upon
which it is located. Secondary rear pedestrian entties are also recommended.
Creek adjacent buildings are encouraged to orient pedestrian access on the
creek side.
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Guideline 4 - Boardwalk System
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The use of a covered boardwalk, porch, or arcade is strongly encouraged
adjacent to the public pedestrian right-of-way (sidewalk).
Each project on Main Stteet and Old Town Front Stteet shall incorporate such
a pedestrian system. The minimum width for a boardwalk is 8 feet. However,
if seating areas are to be provided the minimum width should be 10 feet or
greater. Similar pedestrian amenities should also be considered on side stteets.
Buildings located on corner lots on Old Town Front Stteet shall also
incorporate provisions for a pedestrian boardwalk on the side stteet frontages.
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Guideline 5 - Detached Accessory Buildinl!s
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Detached accessory buildings shall be placed on permanent foundations and
constructed of materials and painted with colors that are compatible with the
main building.
The designated use of a commercial detached accessory building shall be
appurtenant to the use of the main building and located on the site based on its
design and function.
Detached accessory buildings shall be subject to the architectural guidelines
and development standards of the Old Town Specific Plan and meet all
applicable City of Temecula building and fire codes.
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Guideline 6 - Fences and Walls
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All fencing and wall materials utilized within the commercial districts of the
Old Town Specific Plan Districts shall be compatible with the architectural
theme of the adjacent building. Stacked river or natural rock, battered base
walls and the traditional look of wrought iron are appropriate as well as
western style wood fencing where applicable. Such structures should not act as
a visual barrier to a building, porch or front yard.
Use of indigenous and local historical materials such as granite for walls and
fences is strongly encouraged. Incorporation of wall caps and pilasters at entty
points can also be utilized where these treatments are indicated.
Fencing should encourage an open commercial and residential neighborhood
atmosphere, while providing a definition between public and private spaces,
through the use of walls, fences and hedges around front yard areas.
Architectural features such as garden walls, arbors and trellises are ideal to
soften building mass and should be an integral part of the building. However,
it is important to avoid a tacked on appearance to hide poor massing and
architecture.
Chain link and bare precision block or other concrete masonry unit (CMU)
walls are not permitted fencing materials.
Decorative wrought iron or rough-hewn wooden gates used to accentuate a
fence, wall or building are permitted.
Detailing of column pilasters with tile or appropriate decoration representing
Western, Spanish Colonia1/Mission, Monterey or other period appropriate style
elements are desirable.
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Guideline 7 - Trellises and Shade Structures
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Trellises should be constructed of materials compatible with the architectural
character of the adjacent building. Heavy rough-hewn timber covered with
vines is encouraged. Natural wood or neutral tone colors from the Sherwin-
Williams Preservation Palette should be utilized.
Covered walkways and shade structures associated with a building should
adhere to the design elements of that structure. Materials such as brick, local
stone, adobe block and stucco, in the case of Spanish ColoniallMission,
Monterey, Western or period-appropriate styles, combined with natural timber
and rough-hewn beams are recommended. Ground level landscaping and
wrap-around vines are encouraged to soften the look of these structures.
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Guideline 8 - Gutters and DowusDouts
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Gutters and downspouts on the exterior of buildings in the commercial districts
should utilize designs consistent with the turn-of-the-century time period
represented in Old Town. Materials used shall be color coordinated with the
building they are attached to. Roof scuppers should not be placed in areas that
are visible from the stteet or other public places.
Guideline 9 - Awninl!s
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Awnings can add color, relief and protection of pedestrian and pattons from the
elements. They also can provide a setting for signage. The use of awnings to
delineate building entries and help orient pedestrians to business locations is
encouraged.
Awning care and maintenance should be conducted in accordance with the
manufacturer's guidelines. The useful life of a typical awning does not exceed
eight (S) to ten (10) years. (A property owner should not contemplate the
installation of these structures unless they are willing to replace them every
eight (S) to ten (10) years.)
All awnings within the Old Town Specific Plan area should be regularly
maintained and kept free of fading, stains and tears.
Colors of awnings shall be monotone hues selected from the Sherwin-Williams
Preservation Palette and coordinated with the architecture of the building they
are attached to.
Awnings can be imprinted with simple signage in accordance with the
provisions of the Sign Standards and Guidelines detailed in this Specific Plan.
Lettering style and size should be in scale with the awning on which the sign is
located as well as any adjacent awnings.
Awnings should be made of high quality cloth (plastic, aluminum and vinyl
material are not permitted) and be at least seven (7) feet high at the lowest
point so as not to impede pedestrian traffic.
Awnings should not be wrapped around buildings in a continuous band.
Instead, these structures should be used to enhance the façade by placing them
on top of doors, windows and other openings.
Awnings should not be so massive as to dominate the façade but should be in
scale with the rest of the building.
If lighted, awnings should be illuminated with period appropriate fixtures such
as goosenecks.
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Guideline 10 - Pocket Parks
In an effort to provide landscape breaks along the commercial streets of Old Town, a
series of pocket parks in the form of pedestrian spaces, arcades as well as mid-block
paseos and courtyards need to be provided. These areas can allow ttansitions
between commercial buildings in addition to providing a setting for public art,
seating, drinking fountains, and shade structures. Buildings and/or landscape
elements surrounding a pedestrian space on a minimum of two sides typically define
an area as a pocket park.
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Appropriate design elements such as gateways, trellises, architecturally
designed lighting and seat walls should be used to create a series of seating
areas for pedestrians throughout Old Town.
Columns and ornamental entry gates using native stone, iron or rough sawn
timber are encouraged.
Permanent outdoor seating for pocket parks can be incorporated into decorative
masonry structures or architecturally compatible benches of native stone or
brick and shall complement adjacent buildings and landscaped areas.
Landscaping designs should follow the Old Town Specific Plan Guidelines.
Pocket parks should be publicly accessible during daylight hours and linked to
adjacent streets and sidewalks.
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Guideline 11- Vendin!! Machines
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Vending machines should be located along the face of a building or against a
structure designed to accommodate them.
Each machine shall be framed on the sides and top in rough-hewn wood or
other period appropriate materials compatible with the adjacent building it is
placed against.
Vending machines should not occupy more than ten percent (10%) of the
length, maximum twenty (20) feet, of any wall facing a street or access road.
They should not obstruct private pedestrian walkways. A minimum of forty-
four (44) inches shall be kept clear of obstruction. Additional space may be
needed if pedestrian ttaffic volume warrants.
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Vending machines are not allowed on the public right of way.
3.
Residential Site Planning Guidelines
Design guidelines for the site planning of multiple family dwellings are intended to
restore the presence of dwellings along stteets and to expand upon standard
subdivision regulations to maintain a village atmosphere (particularly along Pujol
Street) and create an aesthetic environment with traditional neighborhoods.
Detached residential structures are expected to maintain the period appropriate stteet
view but are allowed additional latitude in terms of site design. While these
guidelines are specifically intended to discourage the construction of residential
streets continuously lined with repetitious facades, parking lots, and garage doors,
they do not limit the accessibility of dwellings by cars or reduce parking
requirements.
The following guidelines and illusttations show several alternatives for residential
site planning which can be used to implement a new rural village concept for Old
Town.
Guideline 1- Van Multi-Familv Building Footprints
Buildings should be designed to minimize the appearance of a large, single,
rectangular mass and to provide intimate or human scale. A void long,
unbroken facades and simple box forms. To the extent possible, each of the
dwelling units should be individually recognizable. This can be accomplished
with the use of balconies, setbacks, and roofline changes.
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Guideline 2 - Detached Accessory Buildin!!s
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Detached accessory buildings located in residential districts shall incorporate
architectural tteatments from the main building including siding, surface
materials, trim, paint colors and roof materials.
Guideline 3 - Open Parkin!! and Carports
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Cluster open parking and carports along internal private drives and behind
residential structures. Incorporate the following recommendations into parking
plans:
Open Parking:
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Should be screened from street view to the extent possible.
Every 10th space should be a landscaped island.
Provide special paving at entries.
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Carport structure should be architecturally compatible with adjacent
residential structures.
Plain prefabricated metal carports are not allowed.
Integrate carports with patio or building walls whenever possible.
Single carport structures should be limited in length to 10 parking spaces.
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Guideline 4 - Varied Front Yard Sethacks
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For detached residential units, and un-stacked attached units, each group of
three adjacent properties should contain at least one property whose front yard
setback differs from those of its neighbors by at least 7 feet. Minimum
setbacks should not be reduced to accommodate this variation.
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Guideline 5 - Garal!e Location
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In older neighborhoods it is appropriate to locate the garage to the rear of the
property. New infill projects should respect this traditional site planning
concept whenever possible.
Guideline 6 - Fences and Garden Walls
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Residential areas should limit front yard fencing to materials compatible with
the principal dwelling or multi-unit residential building and surrounding
development. Simple wrought iron, cast iron, welded steel and substantial
wood pickets painted a light color are options.
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The public view of open paved parking lots can detract from or obscure the historic theme
of the Old Town area. This is especially important in the Retail Core area. The textures of
paving can guide activities and movement patterns; it can channel ttaffic or prevent it from
encroaching on specific areas; it can speed movement or slow it down. Smooth surface
materials encourage walking while rough surfaces slow or inhibit walking. Paving
materials therefore influence usability and comfort, as well as the perception of a historic
time period.
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Parking lot location and orientation should be hidden from public view from
Old Town Front and Main Streets.
Parking lots and/or structures should be located, as much as possible, to the
rear of buildings.
Vehicular entry points to parking lots should receive special paving accents
where the drive crosses the public sidewalk.
Off-street parking facilities should be designed so that a car within a facility
will not have to enter a stteet to move from one location to any other location
within the same parking facility.
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Shared parking between adjacent businesses and/or developments is sttongly
encouraged where practical.
Common driveways that provide vehicular access to more than one site are
strongly encouraged.
Where parking areas are connected, interior circulation should allow for a
similar direction of ttavel and parking bays in all areas to reduce conflict at
points of connection.
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Guideline 3 - Parkin!! Lot Desil!11
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Parking areas should be designed to enhance the Old Town historic
environment.
Parking areas must be landscaped in compliance with the requirements ofthe
Development Code.
Parking areas should be separated from buildings by either a raised boardwalk
walkway or landscaped strip, preferably both. Parking spaces which directly
abut the building are strongly discouraged.
Parking lots should be designed so that pedestrians walk parallel to moving
cars. Minimize the need for the pedestrian to cross parking aisles.
A void locating trash enclosures and other obstructions in parking areas or
places where they block the line-of-sight for motorists.
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Entry driveways to parking lots in Old Town should be designed to enhance the
Old Town historic environment.
Properties should avoid parking access points taken directly from Old Town
Front or Main Stteets whenever possible.
Whenever possible, locate site entries on alleys in order to minimize
pedestrian/vehicular conflicts. When this is not possible design the front site
entty with an appropriately patterned concrete or pavers to differentiate it from
the sidewalkslboardwalk.
Parking access points, whether located on front or side stteets should be located
as far as possible from street intersections. The minimum distance
recommended is 100 feet.
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E. LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES
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Landscaping in the Old Town Specific Plan Area shall achieve three specific ends: 1) to
unify and establish an Old West theme; 2) to soften commercial development; and 3) to
unify the area as a pleasant environment for residents and visitors. These three ends will
be accomplished by a highly recognizable use of repeated planting treatments.
Consistency and continuity within the street right-of-way and building setback areas is
exttemely important.
New development in Old Town shall comply with the following landscape guidelines and
the regulations of this Specific Plan.
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All development should follow these general landscape guidelines:
Emphasize use of varieties which require low maintenance and drought tolerant
species in public and commercial areas, especially in large landscape areas.
Tree spacing along all streets and ttails should be more informal with an
uneven spacing.
Use boxed and potted plants in clay or wood containers, especially for
enhancement of sidewalk shops.
Use color plantings at the base of a building, in planter boxes, and focal points.
Landscaping material is the preferred method used to obscure the view of any
parking, storage areas, crash enclosures, and public utilities from a public stteet
or pedestrian area.
Landscaping should not obstruct the sightlines of motorists or pedestrians,
especially at pedestrian crosswalks.
Trees and shrubbery should not be located so that they interfere with the
effectiveness of parking lot and stteet lighting.
Landscape screen plant materials should be large enough at planting to provide
effective screening, and be capable of growing to the height and density desired
within a reasonable period of time.
Provide complete automatic sprinkler or drip irrigation systems for all
commercial projects in accordance with citywide water efficient irrigation
requirements.
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Guideline 2 - General Landscape Material Guidelines
All development should follow these general landscape material guidelines:
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Use specimen crees (boxed trees) for immediate effect and accent.
Give consideration to rapidly growing trees.
Give preference to ground covers which require little maintenance. Authentic
flower and vegetable gardens may be developed to add to the historic character.
Vines and climbing plants integrated upon building and perimeter garden and
building walls are strongly encouraged. A few plants to consider for this
purpose are bougainvillea, grape ivy, and wisteria vines.
The use of materials such as crushed rock, redwood bark chips, pebbles, and
stone or masonry slabs should not be used in place of live plant materials in
landscape areas.
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A minimum of one 15 gallon size tree (25 feet in height or more at maturity)
for every 800 square feet of landscaping.
A minimum of one shrub or vine for every 50 square feet of landscaping.
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Save existing mature trees, where possible, especially Oak Trees (small crees
may be moved and transplanted). Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness
must be obtained for removal of all trees having a trunk diameter of 10 inches
or more measured 48 inches above existing grade.
Guideline 5 - Preferred Old Town Trees
The following lists the recommended alternative species for landscaping private
property in Old Town. Other drought tolerant, low maintenance native species may
be presented and approved by the City staff. The following trees are selected for
their shade potential, color, height, and/or form:
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The public sidewalks, places and alleys, exteriors, roofs, outer walls and fences of
buildings and other structures and signs visible from any public street, place or position in
the Old Town shall not be illuminated by any other illumination except as permitted
herein;
Guideline 1- General Lil!:htinl!: Guidelines
The following general lighting guidelines shall be followed in Old Town:
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Building or roof outline tube lighting is not appropriate.
Use of luminescent wall surfaces is not appropriate.
A limited number of lights can be used to create shadow, relief or outline
effects when such lighting is concealed or indirect.
Concealed light sources are recommended.
It is encouraged that interior building lighting be left on at night to enhance
pedestrian activity on the stteet.
The lighting system should be architecturally compatible with the surrounding
building and express the unique historic character of the area.
Mercury vapor, exposed fluorescent, or exposed high intensity lights are not
permitted. When full color recognition is needed, high pressure sodium lights
should be used in public spaces.
Neon is not permitted in the Tourist Retail Core and Tourist Serving
Residential Land Use Planning Districts.
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G. PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES
The placement of public art within the Old Town Specific Plan Area is encouraged on both
private and public property. Public art gives a community an identity that can be
representative of a City's culture and heritage in addition to promoting social gathering
places and interaction. Wall murals, lighting displays, sculptures, mosaics, monuments
and fountains are all considered significant examples of artistic expression. Proposals for
public art are subject to review by the Old Town Local Review Board and must comply
with the following guidelines.
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Public art should be situated in highly visible places throughout the Old Town
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Locations such as pocket parks or specifically designed settings to
accommodate particular art pieces are ideal.
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Examples of public art in Old Town should relate to and represent the rich
legacy of the Temecula Valley. Literal and absttact representations of local
historical and old western elements are appropriate.
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The pictorial designs of these artistic works should compliment the color and
architectural composition ofthe buildings on which they are painted as well as
that of adjacent structures. Ideal facades for murals are exposed fire or
windowless walls that are two or more floors in height.
Guideline 4 - Sculptures and Monuments
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Pieces selected should be representati ve of historical figures and events related
to the Temecula Valley. Employment of iron, rough-hewn wood and native
rock materials are desirable as a part of the presentation.
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Guideline 5 - Lil!:htinl!: Displavs
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Lighting used as an artistic display should employ the same standards as
fountains and use tum-of-the-century genre fixtures. They can also be
constructed with works of sculpture, monuments and water features.
Guideline 6 - Fountains
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Water features in the form of above or below-ground fountains should enhance
the surrounding architecture and, as historically appropriate, utilize materials
from the Western, Monterey, Spanish/Colonial/Mission and other period-
appropriate styles represented in the Architectural Style Guidelines (Section
IV -B) of this Specific Plan. They are also recommended for open courtyard and
passage spaces to provide relief in hot weather
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OUTDOOR DINING/SIDEWALK FURNITURE GUIDELINES
Outdoor patio furniture and umbrellas used with restaurants and other commercial uses
within the Old Town Specific Plan are considered an integral part of the stteet scene. As a
result, period-appropriate street side furnishings as outlined in the following guidelines are
required.
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All outdoor furniture (tables, chairs, serving stands and bars) shall be of high-
quality, durable, and suitable for outdoor use. Wood, metal and natural looking
materials are encouraged.
Outdoor furniture should be in scale and consistent with both the architectural
style and colors of the adjacent building facade.
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Guideline 2 - Umbrellas
Umbrellas shall be made of high quality canvas material (not plastic, vinyl or
aluminum) and be tall enough to allow pedesttian access.
Umbrella colors should be monotones selected from the Sherwin-Williams
Preservation Palette and be coordinated with the paint and architecture of
adjacent buildings. Multi-colored designs are to be avoided.
No signs or other types of advertising shall be printed on umbrellas, except for
the name of the establishment on the umbrella valance.
Umbrellas should be ttaditional market style designs that integrate well with
adjacent building architecture.
Wood and metal multi-post canopy structures used with fabric umbrellas are
permitted where historically appropriate. Review by the Old Town Local
Review Board is required for these installations.
Aluminum easy-ups are prohibited except where used in conjunction with an
approved special event.
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PA VING MATERIAL GUIDELINES
Paving materials that reflect the historic materials used in the nineteenth century are
strongly encouraged in the Specific Plan area wherever possible.
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Beige concrete with mexican beach pebble aggregate (1/2" - 1 ") surface;
Stamped concrete boards, deep gray; or
Red Clay tile (12" x 12") in areas of low pedestrian and automobile traffic;
Textured, stamped concrete that is Terra Cotta with off white grout (to
resemble tile);
Stamped concrete cobbles deep grey in color;
Brick or brick pavers in reds or browns; and
Wooden planks (sidewalks and footpaths).
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Driveway entries should be different pavement than sidewalk or stteet
pavement.
Vast expanses of concrete or asphalt, as in parking lots, are discouraged and
should be modified with differing colors and paving patterns.
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J. SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES
Signs in Old Town should advertise a place of business or provide directions and
information. Signs should be architecturally attractive and signs such as painted wall signs
should contribute to the retention or restoration of the historic character of the area. Signs
should not compete with each other or dominate the setting via inconsistent height, size,
shape, number, color, lighting, or movement.
An effective sign and graphics system functions not as a separate entity but as an integral
part of the built environment. When carefully planned, signs communicate essential
information, while ordering and enhancing the architectural character of Old Town.
This Specific Plan has regulations to help control the size, location, and number of
storefront signs, but code restrictions above may not be enough. Design criteria are needed
to encourage and coordinate well-designed signs. The following sign guidelines are also
intended to assure the local merchant that all other Old Town commercial establishments
are similarly regulated.
Guideline 1- General DesÎlm Guidelines
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Provide a clear message on the sign.
Use a brief message. The fewer the words, the more effective the sign. A sign
with a brief, succinct message is simpler and faster to read, looks cleaner and is
more attractive.
A void hard to read, overly intricate typefaces. These typefaces are difficult to
read and reduce the sign's ability to communicate.
A void faddish and bizarre typefaces. Utilize western style typefaces that are
easy to read.
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Avoid signs with sttange shapes. Signs that are unnecessarily narrow, oddly
shaped, or unrelated to the products or services being provided on site can
restrict the legibility of the message. If an unusual shape is not symbolic, it is
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Use widely recognized logo's rather than print/text whenever possible.
Make signs smaller if they are oriented to pedestrians. The pedestrian-oriented
sign is usually read from a distance of fifteen to twenty feet; the vehicle-
oriented sign is viewed from a much greater distance. The closer a sign's
viewing distance, the smaller that sign need be.
Signs with phone numbers are not permitted. This can clutter and obscure the
main message.
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Signs made of carved or sandblasted wood.
Vertical or horizontal wooden signs can be effectively utilized in a variety of
different ways on windows, building surfaces or as accent bands. A wooden
wall sign can be painted or stained and sealed for a more natural look,
depending upon the appearance of the surrounding structures. Lettering can
consist of metal or raised wood and when placed within a sign band, will serve
to unify the building facade. Carved or sandblasted wood signs are also
appropriate.
Guideline 3 - SÌlm Color
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Sign colors and materials should be elements that were available in the 1890'S.
Colors should be selected to contribute to legibility and design integrity. Even
the most carefully thought out sign may be unatttactive and a poor
communicator because of poor color selection.
Use significant conttast between the background and letter or symbol colors. If
there is little conttast between the brightness or hue of the message of a sign
and its background, it will be difficult to read.
Limit major colors to four on a single sign, except for logos. Too many colors
overwhelm the basic function of communication. The colors compete with
content for the viewer's attention. Limited use of the accent colors can increase
legibility, while large areas of competing colors tend to confuse and disturb.
Where pictorial artwork is used in a design, multiple colors may be used for
that portion of the sign.
Metal sign panels can utilize raised lettering on metal bands. Printing and
lettering can also be applied directly to a flat metal sign band with letters
consisting of wood, acrylic or metal.
Colors used in registered corporate logos and ttademarks should be matched to
the closest tones of the Sherwin-Williams preservation Palette when possible.
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Guideline 4 - SÍlm Letter Size Guideline
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Sign lettering for storefront wall mounted signs should be large enough to read,
however, they should not overpower the scale of the storefront. Sign lettering
should meet the following size recommendations:
For storefronts 30' wide or less, a maximum letter height of 8" is
recommended;
For storefronts 30' to 60' wide, a maximum letter height of 12" is
recommended;
For storefronts greater than 60' wide, a maximum letter height of
16" is recommended.
Guideline 5 - Sien Architectural Compatibility
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Sign design should relate to and enhance building architecture.
Sign size should be proportionate. The size and shape of a sign should be
proportionate with the scale of the structure.
Place signs consistent with the proportions of scale of building elements within
the facade. Within a building facade, the sign may be placed in different areas.
A particular sign may fit well on a plain wall area, but would overpower the
finer scale and proportion of the lower storefront. A sign appropriate near the
building entty may look tiny and out of place above the ground level.
Place wall signs to establish facade rhythm, scale and proportion where facade
rhythm doesn't exist. In many buildings that have a monolithic or plain facade,
signs can establish or continue appropriate design rhythm, scale, and
proportion.
As an alternative to an attached sign, lettering may be painted directly on the
building facade. This method resembles a wooden or metal band but does not
require the inttoduction of another material.
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Sign colors should be compatible with the building's color and the building.
The identification of each building or store's address in six inch high numbers
over the main entry doorway or within ten feet of the main entry is
recommended.
Additional smaller building signs containing the name of the business should
be located at rear entrances when they are routinely used by customers.
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K. STREETSCAPE GUIDELINES
This Section contains guidance on the anticipated streetscape improvements as well as the
requirements for street furniture and other stteetscape elements. The dominant elements of
the streetscape for Old Town will be street/sidewalk hardscape, building signage and stteet
furniture. The purpose of stteetscape improvements for Old Town is to promote a high
quality historic image that serves to enhance the visual experience of the area for tourists
and residents alike. The preservation of the pedestrian scale and the relationship of
buildings to streets are important criteria in the Old Town area. The initial stteetscape
improvements along Old Town Front Street and a portion of Main Street were completed
in November 1998.
An environment oriented to the pedestrian should be concerned with meeting not only
functional needs, but also sensory needs throughout the provision of a network of simple,
well-defined and well-proportioned outdoor spaces. In an effort to ensure a 1900-era
experience, it is important not to over-plan the stteetscape as turn of the century
stteetscapes were often simple, uncluttered, and less formal than contemporary stteetscape
programs. In addition, formalized stteet crees were not a major component of turn of the
century streetscapes.
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Sidewalk Concept
The preferred Sidewalk Concept for Old Town consists of a two-tiered system. The
first tier of the system is the public sidewalk. The second tier of the system is
privately owned, covered porches, and arcades and is commonly described as the
"browsing zone."
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The first tier, public sidewalk, which is located directly adjacent to the curb,
should be a minimum of 8 feet wide. However, a wider width preferred,
especially in areas where no second tier walkway is available. Wider widths
are desirable.
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The sidewalks shall be constructed of wood planks. The plank widths
should vary in a random arrangement of 6", 8", and 10". The plank
sidewalks shall be flush with the top of the curbs. Concrete handicapped
ramps will often be necessary at corners.
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alternative edge tteatment. The curb and gutter should match the stteet
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The second tier of the system is privately owned, covered porches, and arcades.
This second tier is referred to as the "browsing zone."
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The browsing zone shall be directly adjacent to and parallel to the public
sidewalk and is recommended to be a minimum of 8 feet wide. Widths
up to 12 feet may be appropriate if seating areas are provided.
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The height (elevation) of the porch/boardwalk shall not be greater than 12
inches above the adjacent sidewalk, unless greater heights are required
because of its flood plane location.
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The porch should be open and accessible at both ends to allow continuous
pedestrian browsing from one storefront to the next storefront.
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While porch railings are discouraged between the public boardwalk and
the storefront, they may be allowed, provided an entty/exit to the public
boardwalk is included about every 25 feet.
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Street Tree Approach
In keeping with the Specific Plan goal of not formalizing the Old Town stteetscape
into a regimented design concept, stteet crees should be located to achieve a sense of
"planned randomness." This approach is accomplished through actual in-the-field
analysis since tree locations are not predetermined by a static formula (e.g. all crees
30 feet on center). No more than two of the same type cree should be planted next to
one another. Distance between crees may vary between 20 to 40 feet, or more if
necessary to avoid driveways and utilities.
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Public Signage
Public signage is an essential and integrated design element of the total Old Town
environment. A carefully executed public sign program for Old Town can
communicate vital information, reduce traffic congestion, boost retail sales as well as
enhancing the architectural environment. For all public signage in Old Town, the
Old Town district logo should be incorporated into the sign. The concept for public
signage in Old Town is a three-tiered approach. The three tiers are Gateway Entty
Signs, Public Parking Directional Signs, and Street Name Signs.
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Gateway Entry
The original plan envisioned a gateway sign at each end of Old Town Front
Street over the ttaffic lanes. To announce the visitors arrival in the core of Old
Town. The materials should recall the architectural image of Old Town and
may include sandblasted wood, and wrought iron. This vital public signage
component was completed in February 1999.
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Parking Directional Signs
Parking directional signs will be located primarily along Old Town Front Stteet
at intersections with side streets where public parking access is available.
Other side street locations may also be appropriate at or near the parking lot.
The signs will be free standing and made of architecturally compatible
materials. Illumination should be provided. An example of parking directional
sign is shown below.
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Stteet Name Signs
These signs will be simple wood construction similar to the existing wood
signs currently located in Old Town. Old Town's logo may be incorporated
into the stteet name placard or pole. These signs will replace older street name
signage in the public right-of-way. Generic directional signs may be added to
the existing street name poles provided that specific business names are not
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Street Furniture
Street furnishing can enliven and provide variety to outdoor spaces used by the
public. Street furnishings serve an aesthetic as well as utilitarian function. Proper
design and placement of such amenities will reinforce the Old West design theme
and create a lively and festive atmosphere throughout the year in Old Town. The
purpose of this discussion is to provide guidance on the materials and appearance for
all street furniture within the Specific Plan.
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Wood Benches
Wooden benches with vertical back slats and horizontal seat slats are preferred.
Pressure treated Pine may be selected for an economical approach while Purple
Heart wood is the perfect material for heavy use areas.
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Stteet Lighting
Street lighting in small rural towns in the nineteenth century was often non
existent for communities like Temecula. In order to enhance pedestrian safety
at night however, pedestrian level lighting is recommended. The previously
existing lighting in Old Town is the single acorn on a concrete pole typical of
the 1930's - 1940's. This style is incorrect for this turn-of-the-century period
being sought for Old Town.
The preferred street lighting in Old Town is a simple lantern style of light
fixture. The typical standard applicable in most situations will be a double
posted pole. This style is required in the Tourist Retail Core and Tourist
Serving Residential zoning districts.
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Trash Receptacles
Trash receptacles should resemble either a whiskey barrel or crate or box in
order to maintain the desired western style.
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Newspaper Racks
All newspaper racks located with the boundaries of the Old Town Specific
Plan, except for the Highway Tourist Planning Area, that are installed after the
effective date of the Specific Plan shall either be constructed of rough-hewn
wood stained dark or painted with a neuttal color selected from the Sherwin-
Williams Preservation Palette, or surrounded by a similarly constructed
wooden facade.
In order to maintain an uncluttered streetscape, newspaper racks should be
placed adjacent to buildings and painted or stained with compatible colors.
The design of the newspaper racks and facades must be harmonious with the
Turn-of-the-Century look. Newspaper racks shall not located in locations that
block emergency access, crosswalk entrances, handicapped access facilities,
and store enttances.
Lengthy concentrations of newspaper racks is discouraged to minimize
obstacles to pedestrian movement. The number of individual newspaper
dispenser in each rack should not exceed four.
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Mailboxes
Mailboxes in Old Town should retain the rural delivery flavor of the mailbox
rack system shown below for a multi tenant situation. Material should be dark
stained wood.
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Bus Shelters
While there will not be very many bus shelters in Old Town, the design should
be compatible with the Turn of the Century look. Bus shelters should be
custom designed and made primarily of wood. Color should be dark natural
stain, white, or dark green. Metal and plexiglass contemporary designs are not
allowed.
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Other "Period" Furnishings
Many other stteetscape furniture items make up the total stteetscene. These
items, in order to match the "period" style desirable for Old Town, will need to
be custom designed and built. These items may include:
. Phone booths;
. Drinking fountains;
. Fire hydrants;
. Utility poles; or
. Antique ttaffic signals.
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V. OLD TOWN HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
CONTENTS
A. Purpose
B. Establishment of the District
C. Building Permits and Prohibitions
D. Old Town Local Review Board (OTLRB)
E. Old Town Local Historic Register
F. Certificate of Historic Appropriateness
G: Care and Maintenance
H. Additional Violation Provisions for Historic Structures
A. PURPOSE
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Protecting the cultural heritage and historical architectural resources found in Old Town is
part of the overall goal for the revitalization of Old Town and the protection of the
community's heritage. The Old Town Specific Plan also gives owners of eligible historic
properties relief from the contemporary municipal codes, ordinances, taxes, and laws levied
on newer contemporary structures.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT
The boundary of the Old Town Historic Preservation District shall be coterminous with the
boundary of the Old Town Specific Plan.
C. BUILDING PERMITS AND PROffiBITIONS
Within the boundaries of the Old Town Historic Preservation District no person shall
demolish, remove, relocate, alter, cause to be altered, or modify any designated
historic building or structure without the issuance of a Certificate of Historic
Appropriateness.
1.
Within the boundaries of the Old Town Historic Preservation District, no person shall
alter, or cause to be altered, any designated historic building or structure, except in
strict compliance with the plans approved in conjunction with the issuance of a
Certificate of Historic Appropriateness.
2.
Within the boundaries of the Old Town Historic Preservation District, no person shall
relocate, or cause to be relocated, alter, or cause to be altered, construct, or cause to
be constructed, any building or structure, except in strict compliance with the plans
approved in conjunction with the issuance of a Certificate of Historic
Appropriateness.
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Within the boundaries of the Old Town Historic Preservation District, no building
permit shall be issued unless a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness is first issued
in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter.
5.
Interior building changes to non-historic building and structures that do not effect the
buildings exterior are not required to obtain a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness.
6,
Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to exempt any person from complying
with any other provision of law.
D. OLD TOWN LOCAL REVIEW BOARD (OTLRB)
1.
The Old Town Historic Preservation District shall have an advisory review board
known as the Old Town Local Review Board to provide input into all major projects
within the Old Town Specific Plan. The Director of Planning may also provide the
Board with information on major projects adjacent to Old Town that may have the
potential to effect the Old Town area.
2.
The Old Town Local Review Board shall be composed of five members and one
alternate (who shall serve in the absence of any member). Board members shall be
appointed by the City Council for terms of 3 years. The member terms shall be
staggered so that all the members of the Old Town Local Review Board are not
appointed at the same time. All members shall exhibit an interest in and knowledge
of the history and architecture of the Old Town Historic Preservation District. At
least one member shall be knowledgeable in architectural and construction
techniques. Members shall serve without pay.
3.
The Old Town Local Review Board shall hold regular public meetings and establish
such rules as may be appropriate or necessary for the orderly conduct of its business.
Three members shall constitute a quorum. At its first meeting of the year, the Board
members shall elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman (who will officiate the meetings
when the Chairman is absent), who shall serve for terms of one year.
4.
The Old Town Local Review Board shall have the following powers and duties in
addition to those otherwise provided in this ordinance:
a.
Provide for pre-application conferences with individuals interested in
constructing or altering property within the Old Town Historic Preservation
District. The purpose of these conferences shall be to familiarize the applicant
with the historic significance and related architectural themes of the district.
b.
Utilize the adopted Old Town Specific Plan Design Guidelines in the review of
applications as part of process to make determinations of consistency and
appropriateness with the specific plan. Use the Design Guidelines as a basis for
approving or denying applications for a Certificate of Appropriateness.
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Explore means for the protection, retention, and use of any significant
structures, natural features, sites, and areas in the disttict including but not
limited to appropriate legislation and financing by independent funding
organizations, or other private, local, state, or federal assistance.
d.
Serve as an advisory resource to all agencies of the City in matters pertaining to
the Historic District, and to encourage efforts by, and cooperation with
indi viduals, private organizations, and other governmental agencies concerned
with preservation of the district's architectural, environmental, and cultural
heritage.
e.
Render advice and guidance, upon request of the property owner or occupant
regarding construction, restoration, alteration, decoration, landscaping, or
maintenance of any structure, natural feature, site or area within the district.
f.
Encourage public understanding and appreciation of the unique architectural,
environmental, and cultural heritage of the district through educational and
interpretative programs.
E. OLD TOWN TEMECULA LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER
1.
2.
The City Council has identified the following historic buildings and structures in the
Old Town area. These building and structures are officially designated on the Local
Historic Register for the City of Temecula. All buildings on this list are eligible to
receive any and all benefits authorized by the State of California for designated
historic structures. The use of the Historic Building Code is specifically authorized.
The list of Designated Historic Buildings and Structures is as follows. The locations
of the designated historic buildings and structures are also shown on Exhibit V-I.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
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M.
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Saint Catherine's Church, 1920
Welty Building, 1897
Machado Store, 1910
Clogstone Restaurant, 1932
First National Bank, 1914
Palomar Hotel, 1915
Alec Escallier House, 1927-28
Burnham Store, 1902
Friedeman Meat Market, 1901
Welty Hotel, 1891
J.D. Welty, 1936
Arviso House, 1920
Unnamed residence, 1928
Bill Friedeman House, 1922
28314 Mercedes Street
28659 Old Town Front Street
28656 Old Town Front Stteet
28676 Old Town Front Stteet
28645 Old Town Front Stteet
28522 Old Town Front Stteet
41852 Main Street
42051 Main Street
42050 Main Stteet
42100 Main Stteet
42081 3rd Stteet
41915 4th Stteet
42251 6th Street
42291 6th Stteet
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Nienke House, 1936
McConville House, early 1890's
Albert Nienke House, early 1920's
G.A. Burnham House, early 1880's
Al Otto House, 1882
28575 Pujol Stteet
28585 Pujol Street
28649 Pujol Street
28653 Pujol Street
28717 Pujol Street
Saint Catherine's Church building (Historic Building "A") was relocated to Sam
Hicks Monument Park in 1992. The Bill Freideman House (Historic Building "0")
was relocated on the same site in 2003 as part of housing project sponsored by the
City Redevelopment Agency.
Since the initial adoption of the Old Town Specific Plan, a number of previously
designated historic structure were determined to be substantially dilapidated and/or
unsafe and it was determined that these historic structures could not be rehabilitated.
The following is a list of designated historic structures that were demolished since
the Plan's initial adoption 1994. This listing has been provided for historic
documentation purposes only.
3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Harry Walters House, 1930's, 28535 Pujol Stteet
Unnamed residence, 1920, 28735 Pujol Street
Knott's Garage, 1910,28545 Old Town Front Stteet
Angel Ramirez House, 1926,28731 Pujol Stteet
Fred Ramirez House, 1920, 28725 Pujol Stteet
Removed in 1996
Removed in 1999
Removed in 2000
Removed in 2002
Removed in 2002
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8, Welty EIuiIdfnG, 1897
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F. CERTIFICATE OF HISTORIC APPROPRIATENESS
1.
No existing building or structure may be altered or demolished, and no new building
or structure constructed without the prior approval of a Certificate of Historic
Appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of this Section.
2.
Certificates of Historic Appropriateness may be issued either by the Director of
Planning or the Planning Commission or City Council as part of the approval process
for any development within the Old Town Specific Plan. The determination of who
approves the Certificate of Historical Appropriateness shall be based upon the
approval authority established by the Development Code for the accompanying
application. No development application for Level Two projects in Old Town, as
described below, may be approved without a recommendation from the Old Town
Local Review Board,
3.
For the purposes of implementing the provisions of the Old Town Specific Plan there
are two levels of Old Town development project. The first category is the ministerial
or minor projects, referred to as Level One projects. The second category is for non-
ministerial and major projects, also called Level Two projects.
a.
Level One Projects do not require the review and recommendation of the Old
Town Local Review Board. Level One projects may be approved by
administrative (staff only) review following the Director of Planning's
determination to grant a Certificate of Historical Appropriateness. Typical
examples include the following:
Interior changes or alterations to historic structures;
Re-landscaping around existing structure;
Re-roofing of an existing building;
Additions and remodels to non-historic single family residences;
Exterior architectural modifications to an existing commercial, office, or
residential building effecting less than 25% of the front or stteet side
exterior facade;
The demolition to non-historic buildings and structures;
New signs up to 12 square feet in size; and
Changes in the copy of previously approved signs.
The Director of Planning, at their sole discretion, may forward Level One
projects to the Old Town Local Review Board when unique circumstances, or
the sensitivity of adjacent historic structures or land uses indicate the potential
for an adverse aesthetic impact.
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Level Two Projects have the potential for significant aesthetic impacts. Level
Two Projects shall always require review by the Old Town Local Review
Board prior to action by the approving authority. Typical examples of Level
Two projects include, but are not limited to, the following:
Multi-family residential projects;
New commercial and office projects;
Exterior architectural modifications to an existing commercial, office, or
residential building when 25% or more of the front or stteet side exterior
facade is affected;
The alteration to a designated historic structure;
The demolition of, or substantial alteration to, a designated historic
structure (requires Planning Commission approval);
New signs over 12 square feet;
Mini-monument signs located on architectural features that exceed the
standard height requirement of four feet; and,
The removal of a specimen oak tree with a 10 inches or greater trunk
diameter.
4.
All applications shall be filed on the forms and in a manner determined by the
Director of Planning. Applications shall not be accepted unless they are
accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and such information and drawings as may
be required by the Director of Planning. All applications for Certificates of Historic
Appropriateness shall be signed by either the owner of the property or a person
authorized by the owner.
All drawings shall be signed by the architect responsible for the design and must be
in sufficient detail to show the proposed design for the site. This includes the
architectural design and elevations (including signs), proposed materials, textures and
colors (including material samples), and the site layout (including all improvements
affecting appearances, such as walls, walks, terraces, plantings, accessory buildings,
signs, lights, and other similar elements).
5.
Following the receipt of a complete application, the Director of Planning shall
schedule a meeting of the Old Town Local Review Board within 60 days and provide
the Board with a staff report, including a copy of the site plan and elevations. The
Board shall review the application material and make a recommendation to approve
or deny, with or without conditions, any requests for a Certificate of Historic
Appropriateness to the approval authority designated by the Development Code.
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In considering applications for Certificates of Historic Appropriateness, the Old
Town Local Review Board shall make the following findings:
a.
That the proposed structure is in conformance with the general plan for
Temecula and with all applicable requirements of state law and other
ordinances of the city and is designed for the protection of the public health,
safety, and general welfare.
b.
That the proposed structure is in conformance with the requirements of the Old
Town Specific Plan, including the goals, objectives and policies, and
architectural guidelines and standards.
c.
In the event of the proposed demolition of a designated historic building or
structure, the Board shall also be required to find that applicant has submitted
substantial evidence that the structure is imminently dangerous or unsafe and
that the structure can not be effectively repaired or retrofitted.
7.
The expiration date for a Certificate of Historic Appropriateness shall be the same as
expiration date for the accompanying planning application, as may be extended
pursuant to the provisions of the Development Code. If the Development Code does
not specify an expiration date, the project which the Certificates of Historic
Appropriateness was approved shall commence construction within three years of the
date of approval or the Certificate of Historic Appropriateness shall become null and
void. No extensions of time will be allowed for these projects.
G. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
1.
The owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge of an building or structure on
Old Town Temecula Local Historic Register shall keep in good repair all of the
exterior portions of such improvement, building, or structure, all of the interior
portions thereof when subject to conttol as specified in the designation statement, and
all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration
and decay of any exterior architectural feature.
2.
Nothing in the requirements of section shall be construed to prevent the ordinary
maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or on any designated
Old Town Temecula Local Historic Register building of structure that does not
involve a change in design, material, or external appearance thereof.
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H. ADDITIONAL VIOLATION PROVISIONS FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES
1.
In addition to the general violation provisions in Section ill.H.7 of the Specific Plan,
any person who demolishes, alters or removes a building or structure on the Old
Town Temecula Local Historic Register, that person and the owner shall be required
to restore the building, site, or structure to its original condition and setting prior to
the violation within ninety days. Any action to enforce this provision may be brought
by the city or any other interested party. This civil remedy shall be in addition to, any
criminal prosecution and penalty and any other remedy provided by law
2.
If any person demolishes or removes an building or structure on the Old Town Local
Historic Register in violation of this section, no building or construction related
(including grading) permits or permits to use the property as a parking area or other
commercial venture shall be issued for a period of up to seven years, at the City
Council's discretion, based on the significance of the resource from the date of
demolition, except to replicate the lost resource. The failure to adequately maintain a
designated historic building or structure can also be considered to constitute the
unauthorized demolition of a building or structure on the Old Town Temecula Local
Historic Register.
For the purpose of this section, the demolition shall be presumed to have occurred on
the date the city has actual knowledge of the demolition. The owner shall have the
burden of providing an earlier date, if entitlement to an earlier date is claimed. The
owner shall have the affirmative obligations to plant grass, to provide a temporary
irrigation system to maintain such landscaping and to prevent the accumulation of
debris and waste on the property during the interim period.
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