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Home My WebLink About19-04 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 19-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA18-0692, A CERTIFICATE OF HISTORICAL APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE FORMER RAILROAD TURNTABLE LOCATED APPROXIMATLY 130 FEET NORTH OF THE MAIN STREET AND PUJOL STREET INTERSECTION ON THE EAST SIDE OF PUJOL STREET (APN NOS. 922-053-021, 922-053-047, 922-053-048) Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On January 16, 2018, Darren Berberian, on behalf of Golden West Communities, filed Planning Application No. PA18-0081, a Development Plan. On April 3, 2018, Darren Berberian, on behalf of Golden West Communities, filed Planning Application No. PA18-0497, a Tentative Parcel Map. On May 10, 2018, Caleb Roope, on behalf of Golden West Communities, filed Planning Application No. PA18-0692, a Certificate of Historical Appropriateness. On September 6, 2018, Darren Berberian, on behalf of Golden West Communities, filed Planning Application No. PA18-1230, a Minor Exception. These applications (collectively "the Project") were filed in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. B. On October 29, 2018, the Old Town Local Review Board considered the Project and recommended approval of the Project. In so doing, the Old Town Local Review Board made the findings that (1) the proposed project is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City, (2) the project is designed for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare, and (3) the proposed project is in conformance with the requirements of the Old Town Specific Plan, including the goals, objectives and policies, and architectural guidelines and standards. C. The Project was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental Quality Act. D. A Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were prepared for the Project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines ("CEQA"). City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration as required by law. The public comment period commenced on January 3, 2019, and expired on February 7, 2019. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Department of Community Development, located at City Hall, 41000 -Main Street, Temecula, California 92590. E. On February 20, 2019, the Planning Commission also considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of or opposition to this matter. F. Following consideration of the entire record before it at the public hearing and due consideration of the Project the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 19-01 "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING THE FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE VINE CREEK RESIDENTIAL PROJECT CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 2.27 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PUJOL STREET APPROXIMATELY 130 FEET NORTH OF THE MAIN STREET AND PUJOL STREET INTERSECTION ON THE EAST SIDE OF PUJOL STREET (APN NOS. 922-053-021, 922-053-047, 922-053-048)." G. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the Application hereby finds, determines and declares that: Certificate of Historical Appropriateness (Old Town Specific Plan Section III.I.3.a) A. The proposed project is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City. The site is located within the Old Town Specific Plan and the Project is in conformance with the General Plan, which identifies the project site as Specific Plan Implementation (SPI). The project is properly planned and zoned, and as conditioned, is physically suitable to meet the requirements of the Old Town Specific Plan. The site is properly planned and zoned, and as conditioned, is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. The project, as conditioned, is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local Ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Old Town Specific Plan, the Citywide Design Guidelines, and Fire and Building codes. B. The proposed project is designed for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The project has been reviewed to ensure consistency with the City of Temecula Development Code, Fire Code, and Building Code. These codes have been designed to provide for the public health, safety, and general welfare. C. That the proposed project is in conformance with the requirements of the Old Town Specific Plan, including the goals, objectives and policies, and architectural guidelines and standards. The project will provide sixty additional affordable multi -family units in Old Town. This is in conformance with Land Use/Economics Objective 10 of the Old Town Specific Plan. This objective is designed to encourage a mix of densities, housing types, and the concentration of a residential population in Old Town to support the surrounding commercial uses and business. The project will also be in conformance with Land Use Element Goal 7 and Policy 7.1 of the General Plan for Temecula. This goal and policy encourage revitalization of Old Town through implementation of the Old Town Specific Plan. Section 3. Conditions. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula approves Planning Application No. PA18-0692, a Certificate of Historical Appropriateness for the location of the former railroad turntable located approximately 130 north of the Main Street and Pujol Street intersection on the east side of Pujol Street, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 4. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this 20th day of February, 2019. Gary Watts, Chairman ATTEST: L e Watson Secretary [SEAL] STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 19-04 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of February, 2019, by the following vote: AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Telesio, Turley-Trejo, Watts, Youmans NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None Luke Watson Secretary Planning Application No.: Project Description: EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PA18-0692 Vine Creek Apartments Certificate of Historical Appropriateness: A Certificate of Historical Appropriateness for the proposed Vine Creek affordable housing project. The certificate will cover the location of the former train turntable. The project is located approximately 130 feet north of the Main Street and Pujol Street intersection on the east side of Pujol Street. Assessor's Parcel No.: 922-053-021 922-053-047 922-053-048 MSHCP Category: Greater than 14.1 DU DIF Category: Residential Attached TUMF Category: Exempt (Ordinance 06-04) Low Income Project Quimby Category: Multi -Family Attached (5 or More Units) New Street In -lieu of Fee: N/A (Not Located within the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan) Approval Date: February 20, 2019 Expiration Date: February 20, 2022 PLANNING DIVISION General Requirements 1. Indemnification of the City. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City and its attorneys from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves the right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. 2. Expiration. This approval shall be used within three years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. Use means the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the three year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval, or use of a property in conformance with a Conditional Use Permit. 3. Time Extension. The Director of Community Development may, upon an application being filed prior to expiration, and for good cause, grant up to five extensions of time, one year at a time. 4. Consistency with Specific Plans. This project and all subsequent projects within this site shall be consistent with Specific Plan No. 5 (Old Town). 5. Consistency with Development Agreements. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall be subject to the corresponding Development Agreement. 6. Compliance with Mitigated Negative Declaration. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply with all mitigation measures identified within Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2019011003. 7. Conformance with Approved Plans. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan and elevations contained on file with the Planning Division. 8. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this project. 9. Density Bonus Agreement. Applicant shall enter into a density bonus agreement with the City pertaining to parking. Prior to Recordation of the Final Map 10. Disposition and Development Agreement. Execution of the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with the City of Temecula as housing successor. The DDA shall include the City owned land that is contemplated to be included as part of the Final Map Contribution to the project (APN: 922-053-021 and 922-053-048)