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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-15 DH ResolutionDH RESOLUTION NO. 2003-015 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA02-0703, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A PRODUCT REVIEW FOR 111 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL HOMES, RANGING FROM 2,891 SQUARE FEET TO 2,962 SQUARE FEET WITH 3 DIFFERENT FLOOR PLANS IN 3 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES, LOCATED IN THE CROWNE HILL SUBDIVISION, EAST OF BU'I-FERFIELD STAGE ROAD SOUTH OF PAUBA ROAD AND NORTH OF CROWNE HILL DRIVE AND KNOWN AS A PORTION OF THE LOTS WITHIN VTM 23143-10, -11 AND FINAL MAP. WHEREAS, Mary Anne Paradise, representing Greystone Home, filed Planning Application No. PA02-0703, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA02-0703 was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Director, at a regular meeting, considered Planning Application No. PA02-0703 on May 22, 2003, 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 or in opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Director Hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Director approved Planning Application No. PA02-0703 subject to the conditions after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA02-0703 conformed to the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; NOW, THEREFORE, THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by reference. Section 2. Findinqs. The Planning Director, in approving Planning Application No. 02-0703 (Development Plan) hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.04.010.E and 17.05.01 OF of the Temecula Municipal Code: A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of state law and other ordinances of the city. The proposed single-family homes are permitted in the Low Medium Density land use designation standards contained in the City's Development Code, the map's vested rights of Riverside County Ordinance 348, and the amended Crowne Hill Design Guidelines. The project is also consistent with the Low Medium land use designation contained in the General Plan. The homes are properly planned, designed, and as conditioned, are physically suitable for the type and density of residential development proposed. The project, as conditioned, is also consistent with other applicable R:\D I~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23 I43-10-F~DH Reso.doc 1 requirements of State law and local ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and fire and building codes. B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The overall design of the single-family homes, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, are consistent with, the map's vested rights of Riverside County Ordinance 348, and the amended Crowne Hill Design Guidelines, and intended to protect the health and safety of those working and residing in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for, and as conditioned, has been found to be consistent with all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. Section3. Environmental Compliance. A Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA02-0703 was made per the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15182 - Residential Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan because there have been no substantial change affecting this project area and this project is developing consistent with the apprgved vested map. This section applies when an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been certified or negative declaration adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless there are substantial changes not discussed or examined in the EIR. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Director of Planning hereby conditionally approves Planning Application No. PA02-0703 (Development Plan) for the product review of 111 detached single-family residential homes to be built, ranging from 2,891 square feet to 2,962 square feet with 3 different floor plans in 3 architectural styles located in the Crowne Hill Subdivision, east of Butterfield Stage Road south of Pauba Road and north of Crowne Hill Drive and known as Tract 23143-10, -11 and Final Map. The Conditions of Approval are contained in Exhibit A. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Director of Planning this 22nd day of May 2003. ipal Pla~er I, Kathy Simpkins, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify that DH Resolution No. 2003-015 was duly and regularly adopted by the Director of Planning of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of May 2003. k~thy Sir~kin~, S~cre~ary R:\D 1~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-FkDH Reso.doc 2 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA02-0703- Development Plan Project Description: A Development Plan for a Product Review for 111 detached single-family residential homes, ranging from 2,891 square feet to 2,962 square feet with 3 different floor plans in 3 architectural styles. DIF Category: Residential Detached Project Property All lot within VTM 23143-10, -11 and Final Map Approval Date: Expiration Date: May 22, 2003 May 22, 2005 PLANNING DIVISION General Requirements The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own selection 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. The applicant shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of sixty-four Dollars ($64.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. If within said forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c). This approval shall be used within two (2) years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the two (2) year period, which is thereafter diligently R:~D P~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F~DH Reso.doc 3 pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. This approval is for product review only and shall in no way limit the city or other regulatory or service agencies from applying additional requirements and/or conditions consistent with applicable policies and standards upon the review of grading, building and other necessary permits and approvals for the project. The applicant shall provide eight and half by eleven reductions of the floor plans, elevations, color elevations and the plotting plan to be contained on file with the Community Development Department- Planning Division. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved Exhibits A (Elevations), B (Floor Plan), C (Plotting Plan) and D (Color and Materials Board), contained on file with the Planning Department. Spanish models, on enhanced lots where exterior sides are visible, shall have additional wrought iron treatment in place or other acceptable accenting other than window shutters. The colors and materials for this project shall substantially conform to the approved colors and materials contained on file with the Planning Department. Any deviation from the approved colors and materials shall require approval of the Director of Planning. Applicant shall obtain the proper permits before construction, including Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department for any work done in the City right-of-way, and Building Permit from the Building and Safety Department. 10. Fire Hydrants shall be installed prior to the start of any construction at the site. 11. Driveway widths shall comply with the driveway width requirements per City Standards. In order to allow for adequate street parking, the driveway widths at curbs will be limited to 24' maximum. Driveways should curve and flare out from 24' maximum at curbs to a width to accommodate the three-car garage. 12. If the Developer provides the homeowner the option of having a driveway wide enough to park three cars (without a third car garage), the Developer shall designate a buffer between the house and car at the intended location of the third garage. Acceptable buffers include wheel stops and/or preferably landscape planters. 13. The project shall meet all applicable Conditions of Approval for Tract Map No. 23143. 14. The applicant shall ensure that no more than two (2) of the same floor plan will be built on adjacent lots. If the same floor plan is use on consecutive lots the architecture styles must be different. The applicant shall ensure that adjacent lots will provide different color palettes and elevation plan options. Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 15. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule. R:',D PX2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-1ADH Reso.doc 4 16. Landscape plans for front yards, slopes and common lots, to include a plan for perimeter or "community" walls/fences, shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits for the project. 17. Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. These plans shall conform substantially with the approved Exhibit '1", or as amended by these conditions. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance. The cover page shall identify the total square footage of the landscaped area for the site. The plans shall be accompanied by the following items: a. Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). b. One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. c. Water usage calculations per Chapter 17.32 of the Development Code (Water Efficient Ordinance). d. Total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with the approved plan). Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 18. All required landscape planting and irrigation for each individual house shall have been installed consistent with the approved construction landscape plans and shall be in a condition acceptable to the Planning Director prior to occupancy for each house. The plants shall be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in good working order. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 19. Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any Government Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the site plan all existing and proposed property lines, easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission may require the project to be resubmitted for further review and revision. General Requirements 20. A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all on-site flat work and improvements, shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained street right-of-way. 21. Comply with Condition No. 110 of the Revised "Final Extension of Time Revised" dated February 14, 2001, which reads as follows: Plans for a traffic signal shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Department of Public Works for the intersection of Butterfield Stage Road at Pauba Road and shall be included in the street improvement plans. The traffic signal may be installed at the direction of the Director of Public Works. R:\D PX2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-Fff)H Reso.doc 5 22. 23. Plans for a traffic signal shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Department of Public Works for the intersection of Butterfield Stage Road at Royal Crest Place. A traffic signal shall be installed prior to issuance of the 150m occupancy not including occupancy of Phase 2, 3, and 4, unless additional traffic studies support delaying the installation or whenever Royal Crest Place is constructed to Butterfield Stage Road, whichever comes first Plans for a traffic signal shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Department of Public Works for the intersection of Pauba Road and Crowne Hill Drive. A traffic signal shall be installed prior to issuance of the 504th occupancy not including occupancy of Phase 2, 3, and 4, unless additional traffic studies support delaying the installation or whenever Crowne Hill Drive is constructed to Pauba Road, whichever comes first. Plans for a traffic signal shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Department of Public Works for the intersection of Butterfield Stage Road at ..... h 2 th Crowne Hill Drive. A traffic s~gnal shall be installed prior to ~ssuance of t e 0 occupancy on the extension of Crowne Hill Drive. This 20th occupancy is not inclusive of Phase 2, 3, and 4 occupancy. Comply with all Conditions of Approval of the previously approved Revised Vesting Tentative Map 23143. All driveway widths shall not exceed 24 feet. Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 24. Precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to approval by the Director of the Department of Public Works. The following design criteria shall be observed: a. Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of Temecula Standard No. 207. b. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees. 25. The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered Civil Engineer, and the Soil Engineer shall issue a Final Soil Report addressing compaction and site conditions. 26. The Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code and all Resolutions implementing Chapter 15.06. 27. The Developer shall pay to the City the Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Program as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.08 of the Temecula Municipal Code and all Resolutions implementing Chapter 15.08 unless deemed inapplicable by the City Attorney. (Amended at the May 22, 2003 Director's Hearing) Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 28. All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. R:~D P~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F~DH Reso.doc 6 29. 30. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: a. Rancho California Water District b. Eastern Municipal Water District c. Department of Public Works The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 31. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2001 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 2001 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy Code, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and the Temecula Municipal Code. 32. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted to the Building & Safety Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School Mitigation Fees. 33. Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 34. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review. 35. A sound transmission control study shall be prepared and submitted at time of plan review in accordance with the provisions of Appendix Chapter 12, Section 1208A, of the 2001 edition of the California Building Code. 36. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans prior to permit issuance. 37. Provide electrical plan including Icad calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. 38. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record and the truss manufacturer engineer are required for plan review submittal. 39. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of the building construction. 40. Signage shall be posted conspicuously at the entrance to the project that indicates the hours of construction, shown below, as allowed by the City of Temecula Ordinance No. 0-90-04, specifically Section G (1) of Riverside County Ordinance No. 457.73, for any site within one-quarter mile of an occupied residence. Monday-Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. No work is permitted on Sunday or Government Holidays R:\D P~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-I0-F~H Reso.doc 7 By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, understand and accept all the above Conditions of Approval. I further understand that the property shall be maintained in conformance with these conditions of approval and that any changes I may wish to make to the project shall be subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant's Signature Date Name printed R:',D P~002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F6)H Reso,doc 8 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING May 22, 2003 PLANNING APPLICATION NC.PA 02-0703 (Development Plan) Prepared by: Thomas Thornsley, Associate Planner APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANTS: Greystone Homes REPRESENTATIVE: Mary Anne Paradise PROPOSAL: PA02-0703 Product Review (Astoria) for 111 detached single- family residential homes, ranging from 2,891 square feet to 2,962 square feet with 3 different plans and 3 architectural designs. LOCATION: AFFECTED PROPERTIES: Located in the Crowne Hill Subdivision: PA02-0703 in Tracts 23143-6, and -10 thru Final, east of Butter'field Stage Road south of Pauba Road along both sides of Crowne Hill Drive, east of Butterfield Stage Road south of Pauba Road and north of Crowne Hill Drive, in the City of Temecula, County of Riverside, State of California A portion of the lots within VTM 23143-10, -11 and Final Map GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Low Medium ZONING DESIGNATION: Low Medium Residential (LM) SURROUNDING ZONING: North: Riverside County R-1 South: Low Medium Density Residential East: Riverside County R-1 West: Low Medium Density Residential EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Residential South: Residential East: Residential West: Vacant R:~D P~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F~DH staff report.doc 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Planning Application No. 02-0703 submitted by Greystone Homes is a product review for 111 single-family residential lots located in the Crowne Hill Subdivision, Tract 23143-6-10, -10, and Final Map, east of Butterfield Stage Road south of Pauba Road on both sides of Crowne Hill Drive. ANALYSIS The Astoria tract will have three separate floor plans and three different architectural design themes: Spanish, Craftsman and English Country. Plans 1 is a single story homes with 2,891 square feet, of habitable space. As designed this plan has four bedrooms, 3 baths, and a three-car garage. Plans 2, and 3 are two-story homes with 3668 square feet, and 3,962 square feet respectfully. As designed, Plan 2 has five bedrooms, 4 baths, and two-car (with a third tandem) garage. Plan 3 has five bedrooms, 4 baths, and two-car garage. Extensive side and rear accenting enhancements are being provided on all residences. Extra accenting elements are provided on those homes that are either visible from the public right of way or outlying property owners. The applicant has provided a plotting plan that indicates which lots will include side, rear or all around elevation enhancements. Enhancements being provided include; projected walls with recessed windows on the rear and some side elevations, gable and hip roof accents, and window trimming in accent colors and some use of window shutters. Some homes will have an option for a rear deck (some are provided) off the second floor, which will also serves to break up the rear elevations. These enhancements will ensure rear and side elevation articulation creating strong shadows and visual interest throughout the development. The architectural design themes have several different exterior design options that include varying stucco finishes and colors, trim colors, roofing materials, and accent treatments. The Craftsman style home is providing varying types and color of cultured stone. The roofing materials used on these homes are a slate style shingles. This architectural theme uses wood siding and stucco to express the architectural theme. Some homes will also include covered porches supported with stone and wood post columns. The Spanish style homes a simple styling without excessive accenting. Accent trim stucco color and decorative wrought iron work will be used to highlight the windows. Shutters are proposed on several elevations and a condition has been include that requires their replacement with wrought iron work. The roofing material as proposed is Spanish tile. The English Cottage homes use stone veneer base relief, wood trimmed gables, and window enhancements that reflect their respective architecture styles. The roofing material used on these homes is a slate style (flat) shingle. Several color palettes offer different wall and trim options to add visual interest. The applicant is offering a wide and varying rendition of colors and materials for these product types. It is the opinion of staff that these building elevations will be interesting and provide visual appeal to the surrounding property owners. The proposed architecture will blend in well with the surrounding architecture and will be a welcome addition to the area. R:\D P~002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F~DH staff report.doc 2 ENVIRONMENTAL Product review involves an assessment of the placement of the homes on the lots in relation to applicable zoning requirements, as well as an assessment of the design of the homes in relation to applicable performance standards and/or design guidelines. The results of this process have no potential for impacting the environment in a significant manner. Consequently, the project is exempt from environmental review and is not subject to CEQA provisions under Section 15182 - Residential Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan, of the CEQA Guidelines. RECOMMENDATION The project has been determined by staff to be consistent with all applicable City ordinances, standards, guidelines, and policies. Planning Staff recommends that the Planning Director approve Planning Application PA02-0703 (Development Plans) based upon the findings and the attached Conditions of Approval. FINDINGS The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of state law and other ordinances of the city. The proposed single-family homes are permitted in the Low Medium Density land use designation standards contained in the City's Development Code, the map's vested rights of Riverside County Ordinance 348, and the amended Crowne Hill Design Guidelines. The projects are also consistent with the Low Medium land use designation contained in the General Plan. The homes are properly planned, designed, and as conditioned, are physically suitable for the type and density of residential development proposed. The projects, as conditioned, are also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and fire and building codes. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety, and general welfare. The overall design of the single-family homes, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, are cons/stent with, the map's vested rights of Riverside County Ordinance 348, and the amended Crowne Hill Design Guidelines, and intended to protect the health and safety of those working and residing in and around the site. The projects have been reviewed for, and as conditioned, has been found to be consistent with all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. R:'d) PX2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowae Hill T23143-10-F~DH staffreport.doc 3 ATTACHMENT NO.1 DH RESOLUTION NO. 2003-015 R:\D ~2002\02-0703 Astoria Homes Crowne Hill T23143-10-F~DH Reso.doc 9 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: CITY OFTEMECULA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION MEMORANDUM Planning Commission Debbie Ubnoske, Director of Planning June 4, 2003 Director's Hearing Case Update Planning Director's Agenda items for May 2003 Date Case No. Proposal Applicant Action May15, 2003 PA03-0039 A residential TPM, to subdivide one Yvette A. Approved existing lot into three separate lots. Anthony May 15, 2003 PA03-0059 Tentative Commercial PM to create 3 legal Armstrong & Approved pamels out of 2 existing parcels onn 5.03 Brooks acres. Construction Engineering May 15, 2003 PA02-0703 111 detached single-family homes, ranging Greystone Continued from 2,891 sf. to 2,962 sr. with 3 different Homes to 5-22-03 plans and 3 amhitectural styles May t5, 2003 PA03-007 100 detached single-family homes ranging Lennar Approved from 2,200 sf. to 2,846 sf. with 3 different Homes plans and 3 amhitectural styles May 15, 2003 PA02-0703 111 detached single-family homes ranging Greystone Approved from 2, 891 sf. to 2, 962 sr. with 3 differentHomes plans and 3 amhitectural styles Attachments: 1. Action Agendas - Blue Page 2 p:~LANN ING~DIRH EARhMEMO~2003hMay 2003.memo.doc ATI'ACHMENT NO. 1 ACTION AGENDAS p:\PLANNING\D IRH EAR\M EMO\2003LMay 2003.memo.doc 2