HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24 DH ResolutionDH RESOLUTION HO. 2003-024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
PA02-0478, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPLICATION TO
CONSTRUCT A 400 SQUARE FOOT PRIVATE HELIPAD TO BE
USED DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS ON THE ROOF OF AN
EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING. THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
IS LOCATED AT 42580 RIO NEDO FURTHER KNOWN AS
APN: 909-290-029
WHEREAS, Robinson Helicopter Company filed Planning Application No. PA02-0478, in
a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan, Development Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA02-0478 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. PA02-0478 on October 9, 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 Planning Director's Hearing and after due
consideration of the testimony, the Planning Director approved Planning Application No. PA02-
0478 subject to the conditions after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No.
PA02-0478 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.
PA02-0478 (Development Plan) hereby makes the following findings as required by Section
17.05.020 of the Temecula Municipal Code:
A. The proposed use is in conformance with the Genera Plan for Temecula and with
all the applicable requirements of state law and other ordinances of the city;
The proposal, a private rooftop helipad facility, is consistent with the City of Temecula
General Plan including the Land Use and Circulation elements. Land Use Element Goal
5 promotes "A land use pattern and intensity of development that encourages altemative
modes of transportation". Circulation Element Goal 6 promotes "Safe and efficient
alternatives to motorized travel throughout the City. Moreover, the facility has been
reviewed and conditionally approved by the Federal Aviation Administration, Riverside
County Airport Land Use Commission, Fire Department and Building and Safety. The
proposed helipad, as conditioned, is consistent with all applicable development
standards and policies identified in the City Development Code including all standards
reflected for the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
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B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public,
health, safety and general welfare.
The proposed helipad facility has been reviewed and conditioned to comply with
applicable Federal, State and local requirements including, but not limited to the uniform
building and fire codes.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared
and adopted by the Director of Planning in accordance with Class 32, Section 15332 of CEQA
Guidelines. Whereas, no further environmental review is required for the proposed project.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Director of Planning hereby
approves Planning Application Ne. PA02-0478 (Development Plan) for the construction of a
private rooftop helipad located at 42580 Rio Nedo, further known as APN: 909-290-029, subject
to the conditions of approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by
this reference together with any other conditions that may be deemed necessary.
Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Director
of Planning this 9th day of October 2003.
~o. H~ipal Planner
I, Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify that
DH Resolution No. 2003-024 was duly and regularly adopted by the Director of Planning of the
City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9~h day of October 2003.
,~'~ecretary
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EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No. PA02-0478 (Development Plan)
Project Description:
A Development Plan to construct a 400 square foot
private rooftop helipad facility to be used during
daylight hours on an existing industrial building. The
subject property is located at 42580 Rio Nedo.
Development Impact Fee: N/A
Approval Date:
October 9, 2003
Expiration Date:
October 9, 2005
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
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.
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
pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this
approval.
The Director of Planning may, upon an application being filed within thirty days prior to
expiration and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to three, one-year
extensions of time, one year at a time.
The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan,
contained on file with the Planning Department.
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The applicant shall sign both copies of the final conditions of approval that will be
provided by the Planning Department staff, and return one signed set to the Planning
Department for their files.
This Development Plan may be revoked pursuant to Section 17.05.010 of the City's
Development Code.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
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.
Submit at time of plan review, a complete exterior site lighting plan showing compliance
with Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All street lights and other
outdoor lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Department of
Building and Safety. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as to not shine
directly upon adjoining property or public rights-of-way. (If revisions or additional lighting
is proposed).
Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any
construction work.
10.
All buildings and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations.
Provide all details on plans. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1,
1998).
11.
Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans
prior to permit issuance.
12. Provide precise grading plan at plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility.
13.
A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of
building construction.
14.
Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards and any block walls, if not on the
approved building plans, will require separate approvals and permits.
15. Show all building setbacks.
16.
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
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
17.
Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed
by the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the
California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and related codes which
are in fome at the time of building plan submittal.
18.
Fire Department vehicle access roads shall maintain an unobstructed width of not less
than twenty-four (24) feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than
thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches around entire existing building. (CFC 902.2.2.1 ).
19.
During remodeling and/or addition construction ALL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
SYSTEMS will be maintained in working order and up to their original design and
performance specifications.
20.
All manual and electronic gates on required Fire Department access roads or gates
obstructing Fire Department building access shall be provided with the Knox Rapid entry
system for emergency access by firefighting personnel. (CFC 902.4).
21. Provide an 80 BC fire extinguisher on the roof near the helipad.
22.
The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Fire Code permit process and
update any changes in the items and quantities approved as part of their Fire Code
permit. These changes shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for review and
approval per the Fire Code and is subject to inspection. (CFC 105).
23.
The applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Riverside County Department
of Environmental Health and Fire Departments an update to the Hazardous Material
Inventory Statement and Fire Department Technical Report on file at the City, should
any quantities used or stored onsite increase or should changes to operations introduce
any additional hazardous material not listed in existing reports. (CFC Appendix II-E)
24. A building permit will be required for this improvement.
25.
All requirements of CFC Article 24, as well as all other applicable codes shall be
addressed and complied with during the plan check process.
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 Name
Applicant Signature
Date
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