HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-20 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA20-0278, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR THE SOMMERS BEND AGE QUALIFIED PRIVATE
RECREATION CENTER CONSISTING OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 11,160 SQUARE FOOT CLUBHOUSE
BUILDING, POOL, SPA, PICKLEBALL COURTS, BOCCE
BALL, GROUP BBQ, YOGA LAWN, AND 45 PARKING
SPACES LOCATED WITHIN PLANNING AREA 23B OF
THE RORIPAUGH RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, AND
MAKING FINDINGS OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE EIR
AND ADDENDA AND DETERMINING THAT NO
FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS REQUIRED
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On February 12, 2020, Taylor Morrison of California filed Planning Application
No. PA20-0278 a Development Plan in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General
Plan and Development Code.
B. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
C. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and
environmental review on July 15, 2020, 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.
D. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration
of the testimony, the Planning Commission approved Planning Application No. PA20-0278,
subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder.
E. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the
Development Plan Application hereby finds, determines and declares that:
Development Plan, Development Code Section 17.05.010.F
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 project consists of the construction of a private recreation center. The
General Plan and Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan allow for a private recreation center at
the project site. Therefore, the project is consistent with the General Plan for Temecula
and the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan. 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 Citywide Design Guidelines, 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 project, including the site plan and parking, is consistent with
and intended to protect the health and safety of those working and living in an around the
site as the project is consistent with the General Plan,Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan, City
Wide Design Guidelines, Development Code, and Fire and Building Codes. 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.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes the
following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of the
Development Plan:
The Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan was formally adopted in 2002. An Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) was prepared and certified on December 17, 2002 as part of this
effort. Since that time,five EIR Addendums have been prepared for the project area with
the most recent adopted on January 14, 2020. The proposed project has been determined
to be consistent with the previously adopted Roripaugh Ranch EIR Addendum and is
exempt from further environmental review (Section 15162, Subsequent EIRs and Negative
Declarations). Staff has reviewed the EIR, the First Addendum to the EIR adopted on April
23, 2013, the Second Addendum to the EIR adopted on March 22, 2016, the Third
Addendum to the EIR adopted on January 23, 2018, the Fourth Addendum to the EIR
adopted on November 6, 2019, the Fifth Addendum to the EIR adopted on January 14,
2020 (collectively "Addnenda"), and has determined that the proposed project is
consistent with the EIR and Addenda as the proposed project merely implements the
development that was already contemplated and analyzed by the EIR and Addenda. The
EIR and Addenda analyzed the impacts of a private recreation center on site. . As such,
the proposed project does not require the preparation of a subsequent Environmental
Impact Report or Mitigated Negative Declaration as none of the conditions described in
Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. 15162) exist. Additionally,
the proposed project does not require the preparation of an addendum to the EIR as there
are no changes or additions to the proposed project from what was analyzed by the EIR
and the Addenda. Therefore, no further environmental review is required as all
environmental impacts of the proposed project were analyzed, disclosed, and mitigated as
set forth in the EIR and Addenda. Moreover, the mitigation measures imposed as part of
the EIR and Addenda remain valid and applicable to the proposed project.
Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula approves
Planning Application No. PA20-0278, a Development Plan for the Sommers Bend age qualified
private recreation center consisting of an approximately 11,160 square foot clubhouse building,
pool, spa, pickleball courts, bocce ball, group BBQ, yoga lawn, and 45 parking spaces located
within Planning Area 23B of the Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan, subject to the Conditions of
Approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission
this 15th day of July, 2020.
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I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the
forgoing PC Resolution No. 2020-20 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of July, 2020,by the following
vote:
AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Telesio,Turley-Trejo, Watts, Youmans
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero
Luke Watson
Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA20-0278
Project Description: A Development Plan for the Sommers Bend age qualified private recreation
center consisting of an approximately 11,160 square foot clubhouse
building, pool, spa, pickleball courts, bocce ball, group BBQ, yoga lawn,
cabanas, and 45 parking spaces located within Planning Area 23B of the
Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan.
Assessor's Parcel No.: 964-640-011
MSHCP Category: Exempt per DA and OM 6 Section 5.G, MSHCP(Expiration 11/25/28 per PA12-0122)
DIF Category: N/A(Private Recreation Facility)
TUMF Category: Exempt per Development Agreement Section 4.1.7.B
Quimby Category: N/A(Private Recreation Facility)
New Street In-lieu of Fee: N/A(Project not located in Uptown Temecula Specific Plan area)
Approval Date: July 15, 2020
Expiration Date: July 15, 2023
PLANNING DIVISION
Within 48 Hours of the Approval
1. Filing Notice of Exemption. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Division a
cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Fifty
Dollars ($50.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of
Exemption as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and California Code of
Regulations Section 15062. If within said 48-hour period the applicant/ developer has not
delivered to the Planning Division the check as required above, the approval for the project
granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Wildlife Code Section
711.4(c)).
General Requirements
2. 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.
3. 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.
A modification made to an approved development plan does not affect the original approval
date of a development plan.
4. Time Extension. The Director of Community Development may, upon an application being
filed prior to expiration, and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to five extensions of
time, one year at a time.
A modification made to an approved development plan does not affect the original approval
date of a development plan.
5. Consistency with Specific Plans. This project and all subsequent projects within this site shall
be consistent with Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan (SP#11).
6. Consistency with Development Agreements. The project and all subsequent projects within
this site shall be subject to Development Agreement No. 2016 0156276 recorded on April 20,
2016.
7. Compliance with EIR. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply
with all mitigation measures identified within EIR No. SCH# 97121030.
8. 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.
9. Signaqe Permits. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
10. Landscape Maintenance. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously
maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Community Development. If it is
determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Director of Community
Development shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping
into conformance with the approved landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all
landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest.
11. Graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours on telecommunication towers, equipment,
walls, or other structures.
12. Materials and Colors. The Conditions of Approval specified in this resolution, to the extent
specific items, materials, equipment, techniques, finishes or similar matters are specified, shall
be deemed satisfied by City staffs prior approval of the use or utilization of an item, material,
equipment, finish or technique that City staff determines to be the substantial equivalent of
that required by the Conditions of Approval. Staff may elect to reject the request to substitute,
in which case the real party in interest may appeal, after payment of the regular cost of an
appeal, the decision to the Planning Commission for its decision.
Material Color
Concrete Slate Tile Corona Del Mar Blend (SCB 8825)
Alternate Concrete Slate Tile Monte Sereno Blend (1 FACS 3280)
Window System Terratone
Door System Terratone
Metal Roof Musket
Manufactured Stone Catania Cypress Ridge
Stucco Shoji White (SW 7042)
Trim Warm Stone (SW 7032)
Metal Gate Black Fox (SW 7020)
13. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or
revisions to the approval of this project.
14. Trash Enclosures. The trash enclosures shall be large enough to accommodate a recycling
bin, as well as regular solid waste containers.
15. Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided to house all trash receptacles utilized
on the site. These shall be clearly labeled on the site plan.
16. Covered Trash Enclosures. All trash enclosures on site shall include a solid cover and the
construction plans shall include all details of the trash enclosures, including the solid cover.
17. Phased Construction. If construction is phased, a construction staging area plan or phasing
plan for construction equipment and trash shall be approved by the Director of Community
Development.
18. Construction and Demolition Debris. The developer shall contact the City's franchised solid
waste hauler for disposal of construction and demolition debris and shall provide the Planning
Division verification of arrangements made with the City's franchise solid waste hauler for
disposal of construction and demolition debris. Only the City's franchisee may haul demolition
and construction debris.
19. Property Maintenance. All parkways, including within the right-of-way, entryway median,
landscaping, walls, fencing, recreational facilities, and on-site lighting shall be maintained by
the property owner or maintenance association.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit
20. Placement of Transformer. Provide the Planning Division with a copy of the underground
water plans and electrical plans for verification of proper placement of transformer(s) and
double detector check valves prior to final agreement with the utility companies.
21. Placement of Double Detector Check Valves. Double detector check valves shall be installed
at locations that minimize their visibility from the public right-of-way, subject to review and
approval by the Director of Community Development.
22. Archaeological/Cultural Resources Grading Note. The following shall be included in the Notes
Section of the Grading Plan: "If at any time during excavation/construction of the site,
archaeological/cultural resources, or any artifacts or other objects which reasonably appears
to be evidence of cultural or archaeological resource are discovered, the property owner shall
immediately advise the City of such and the City shall cause all further excavation or other
disturbance of the affected area to immediately cease. The Director of Community
Development at his/her sole discretion may require the property owner to deposit a sum of
money it deems reasonably necessary to allow the City to consult and/or authorize an
independent, fully qualified specialist to inspect the site at no cost to the City, in order to
assess the significance of the find. Upon determining that the discovery is not an
archaeological/cultural resource, the Planning Director shall notify the property owner of such
determination and shall authorize the resumption of work. Upon determining that the
discovery is an archaeological/cultural resource, the Planning Director shall notify the property
owner that no further excavation or development may take place until a mitigation plan or
other corrective measures have been approved by the Planning Director."
23. Discovery of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in the Notes Section of the
Grading Plan: "If cultural resources are discovered during the project construction
(inadvertent discoveries), all work in the area of the find shall cease, and the qualified
archaeologist and the Pechanga monitor shall investigate the find, and make
recommendations as to treatment."
24. Archaeological Monitoring Notes. The following shall be included in the Notes Section of the
Grading Plan: "A qualified archaeological monitor will be present and will have the authority to
stop and redirect grading activities, in consultation with the Pechanga Tribe and their
designated monitors, to evaluate the significance of any archaeological resources discovered
on the property."
25. Tribal Monitoring Notes. The following shall be included in the Notes Section of the Grading
Plan: "A Pechanga Tribal monitor will be present and will have the authority to stop and
redirect grading activities, in consultation with the project archaeologist and their designated
monitors, to evaluate the significance of any potential resources discovered on the property."
26. Relinquishment of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in the Notes Section of
the Grading Plan: "The landowner agrees to relinquish ownership of all cultural resources,
including all archaeological artifacts that are found on the project area, to the Pechanga Tribe
for proper treatment and disposition."
27. Archaeologist Retained. Prior to beginning project construction, the Project Applicant shall
retain a Riverside County qualified/City of Temecula approved archaeological monitor to
monitor all ground-disturbing activities in an effort to identify any unknown archaeological
resources. Any newly discovered cultural resource deposits shall be subject to a cultural
resources evaluation (See PL-4). The archaeological monitor's authority to stop and redirect
grading will be exercised in consultation with the Pechanga Tribe in order to evaluate the
significance of any potential resources discovered on the property. Pechanga and
archaeological monitors shall be allowed to monitor all grading, excavation and
groundbreaking activities, and shall also have the limited authority to stop and redirect grading
activities should an inadvertent cultural resource be identified. The archaeologist shall provide
a final monitoring report at the end of all earthmoving activities to the City of Temecula, the
Pechanga Tribe and the Eastern Information Center at UC, Riverside.
28. Human Remains. If human remains are encountered, California Health and Safety Code
Section 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the Riverside County
Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin. Further, pursuant to California Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98(b) remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance
until a final decision as to the treatment and disposition has been made. If the Riverside
County Coroner determines the remains to be Native American, the Native American Heritage
Commission must be contacted within 24 hours. The Native American Heritage Commission
must then immediately identify the "most likely descendant(s)" of receiving notification of the
discovery. The most likely descendant(s) shall then make recommendations within 48 hours,
and engage in consultations concerning the treatment of the remains as provided in Public
Resources Code 5097.98 and the Treatment Agreement described in these conditions.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
29. Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans. Four (4) copies of Construction Landscaping
and Irrigation Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Division. These plans
shall be submitted as a separate submittal, not as part of the building plans or other plan set.
These plans shall conform to the approved conceptual landscape plan, or as amended by
these conditions. The location, number, height and spread, water usage or KC value, genus,
species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The plans shall be consistent with
the Water Efficient Ordinance and Water Storage Contingency Plan per the Rancho California
Water District. The plans shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee (per the City of
Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal) and one copy of the approved Grading Plan.
30. Landscaping Site Inspections. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include a note
stating, "Three landscape site inspections are required. The first inspection will be conducted
at installation of irrigation while trenches are open. This will verify that irrigation equipment
and layout is per plan specifications and details. Any adjustments or discrepancies in actual
conditions will be addressed at this time and will require an approval to continue. Where
applicable, a mainline pressure check will also be conducted. This will verify that the irrigation
mainline is capable of being pressurized to 150 psi for a minimum period of two hours without
loss of pressure. The second inspection will verify that all irrigation systems are operating
properly, and to verify that all plantings have been installed consistent with the approved
construction landscape plans. The third inspection will verify property landscape maintenance
for release of the one-year landscape maintenance bond." The applicant/owner shall contact
the Planning Division to schedule inspections.
31. Agronomic Soils Report. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include a note on the
plans stating, "The contractor shall provide two copies of an agronomic soils report at the first
irrigation inspection."
32. Water Usage Calculations. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include water usage
calculations per Chapter 17.32 of the Development Code (Water Efficient Ordinance), the total
cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with approved plan). Applicant shall
use evapotranspiration (ETo) factor of 0.70 for calculating the maximum allowable water
budget.
33. Landscape Maintenance Program. A landscape maintenance program shall be submitted to
the Planning Division for approval. The landscape maintenance program shall detail the
proper maintenance of all proposed plant materials to assure proper growth and landscape
development for the long-term esthetics of the property. The approved maintenance program
shall be provided to the landscape maintenance contractor who shall be responsible to carry
out the detailed program.
34. Specifications of Landscape Maintenance Program. Specifications of the landscape
maintenance program shall indicate, "Three landscape site inspections are required. The first
inspection will be conducted at installation of irrigation while trenches are open. This will verify
that irrigation equipment and layout is per plan specifications and details. Any adjustments or
discrepancies in actual conditions will be addressed at this time and will require an approval to
continue. Where applicable, a mainline pressure check will also be conducted. This will verify
that the irrigation mainline is capable of being pressurized to 150 psi for a minimum period of
two hours without loss of pressure. The second inspection will verify that all irrigation systems
are operating properly, and to verify that all plantings have been installed consistent with the
approved construction landscape plans. The third inspection will verify property landscape
maintenance for release of the one-year landscape maintenance bond." The applicant/owner
shall contact the Planning Division to schedule inspections.
35. Irrigation. The landscaping plans shall include automatic irrigation for all landscaped areas
and complete screening of all ground mounted equipment from view of the public from streets
and adjacent property for private common areas; front yards and slopes within individual lots;
shrub planting to completely screen perimeter walls adjacent to a public right-of-way equal to
66 feet or larger; and, all landscaping excluding City maintained areas and front yard
landscaping which shall include, but may not be limited to, private slopes and common areas.
36. Hardscaping. The landscape plans shall include all hardscaping for equestrian trails and
pedestrian trails within private common areas.
37. Precise Grading Plans. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the approved rough
grading plans including all structural setback measurements.
38. Building Construction Plans for Outdoor Areas. Building Construction Plans shall include
detailed outdoor areas (including but not limited to trellises, decorative furniture, fountains,
hardscape, etc.) to match the style of the building subject to the approval of the Director of
Community Development.
39. Landscaping Requirement for Phased Development. If any phase or area of the project site is
not scheduled for development within six months of the completion of grading, the
landscaping plans shall indicate it will be temporarily landscaped and irrigated for dust and soil
erosion control.
40. WQMP Landscape Compliance. The construction landscape plans shall be consistent with
Appendix A, Table 31 of the Low Impact Development(LID) Manual for Southern California for
plant materials and treatment facilities, and shall reference the approved precise grading plan
for WQMP features.
41. Utility Screening. All utilities shall be screened from public view. Landscape construction
drawings shall show and label all utilities and provide appropriate screening. Provide a
three-foot clear zone around fire check detectors as required by the Fire Department before
starting the screen. Group utilities together in order to reduce intrusion. Screening of utilities
is not to look like an after-thought. Plan planting beds and design around utilities. Locate all
light poles on plans and ensure that there are no conflicts with trees.
Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit
42. Landscape Installation Consistent with Construction Plans. All required landscape planting
and irrigation shall have been installed consistent with the approved construction plans and
shall be in a condition acceptable to the Director of Community Development. The plants shall
be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly
constructed and in good working order.
43. Performance Securities. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Director
of Community Development, to guarantee the maintenance of the plantings in accordance
with the approved construction landscape and irrigation plan, shall be filed with the Planning
Division for a period of one year from final Certificate of Occupancy. After that year, if the
landscaping and irrigation system have been maintained in a condition satisfactory to the
Director of Community Development, the bond shall be released upon request by the
applicant.
44. Installation of Site Improvements. All site improvements, including but not limited to, parking
areas and striping shall be installed.
45. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with
prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
General Requirements
46. Conditions of Approval. The developer shall comply with all Conditions of Approval, the
Engineering and Construction Manual and all City codes/standards at no cost to any
governmental agency.
47. Entitlement Approval. The developer shall comply with the approved site plan, the conceptual
Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and other relevant documents approved during
entitlement. Any significant omission to the representation of site conditions may require the
plans to be resubmitted for further review and revision.
48. Precise Grading Permit. A precise grading permit for on site improvements (outside of public
right-of-way) shall be obtained from Public Works.
49. Encroachment Permits. Prior to commencement of any applicable construction,
encroachment permit(s) are required and shall be obtained from Public Works for public offsite
improvements.
50. Underlying approvals. If, in applying these conditions, there is any conflict between the
requirements of(i) the project's Development Agreement, as amended to date, (ii) the Specific
Plan, as amended to date, (iii) Tentative Tract Map No. 29593, (iv) Tentative Tract Map No.
37368, and/or (v) Tentative Tract Map No. 37341, the prevailing requirement shall be
determined as follows:
a. First priority goes to the provisions of the Development Agreement
b. Second priority goes to the provisions of the Specific Plan, then
c. Third priority goes to the provisions of Tentative Tract Map No. 29353
d. Fourth priority goes to the provisions of Tentative Tract Map No. 37368
e. Fifth priority goes to the provisions of Tentative Tract Map No. 37341
51. Private Drainage Facilities. All onsite drainage and water quality facilities shall be privately
maintained.
Prior to Issuance of a Grading Permit
52. Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS). The developer shall comply with all constraints per
the recorded ECS with any underlying maps related to the subject property.
53. Grading/Erosion & Sediment Control Plan. The developer shall submit a grading/erosion &
sediment control plan(s) to be reviewed and approved by Public Works. All plans shall be
coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to
the site. The approved plan shall include all construction-phase pollution-prevention controls
to adequately address non-permitted runoff. Refer to the City's Engineering & Construction
Manual at: www.TemeculaCA.gov/ECM
54. Erosion & Sediment Control Securities. The developer shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 24, Section 18.24.140 of the Temecula Municipal Code by posting security and
entering into an agreement to guarantee the erosion & sediment control improvements.
55. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and O&M Agreement. The developer shall submit
a final WQMP (prepared by a registered professional engineer) with the initial grading plan
submittal, based on the conceptual WQMP from the entitlement process. It must receive
acceptance by Public Works. A copy of the final project-specific WQMP must be kept onsite at
all times. In addition, a completed WQMP Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement
shall be submitted for review and approval. Upon approval from City staff, the applicant shall
record the O&M agreement at the County Recorder's Office in Temecula. Refer to the WQMP
template and agreement link: www.TemeculaCA.gov/WQMP. As part of the WQMP approval,
the Engineer of Record shall report and certify BMP construction per City of Temecula NPDES
requirements. Should the project require Alternative Compliance, the developer is responsible
for execution of an approved Alternative Compliance Agreement.
56. Drainage. All applicable drainage shall be depicted on the grading plan and properly
accommodated with onsite drainage improvements and water quality facilities, which shall be
privately maintained. Alterations to existing drainage patterns or concentration and/or
diverting flows is not allowed unless the developer constructs adequate drainage
improvements and obtains the necessary permissions from the downstream property owners.
All drainage leaving the site shall be conveyed into a public storm drain system, if possible.
The creation of new cross lot drainage is not permitted.
57. Soils Report. A soils report, prepared by a registered soil or civil engineer, shall be submitted
to Public Works with the initial grading plan submittal. The report shall address the site's soil
conditions and provide recommendations for the construction of engineered structures and
preliminary pavement sections.
58. Letter of Permission/Easement. The developer shall obtain documents (letters of permission
or easements) for any offsite work performed on adjoining properties. The document's format
is as directed by, and shall be submitted to, Public Works for acceptance. The document
information shall be noted on the approved grading plan.
59. Sight Distance. The developer shall limit landscaping in the corner cut-off area of all street
intersections and adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility.
60. American Disability Act. The developer shall ensure that all frontage areas to the proposed
development within the public right of way are ADA compliant. Any sidewalk within the public
right of way found to be non-compliant shall be the responsibility of the property owner to be
removed and replaced with ADA compliant sidewalk per the Streets and Highway Code
Section 5610.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
61. Certifications. Certifications are required from the registered civil engineer-of-record certifying
the building pad elevation(s) per the approved plans and from the soil's engineer-of-record
certifying compaction of the building pad(s).
Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
62. Completion of Improvements. The developer shall complete all work per the approved plans
and Conditions of Approval to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This includes all on site
work (including water quality facilities); public improvements and the executed WQMP
Operation and Maintenance agreement.
63. Utility Agency Clearances. The developer shall receive written clearance from applicable
utility agencies (i.e., Rancho California and Eastern Municipal Water Districts, etc.) for the
completion of their respective facilities and provide to Public Works.
64. Replacement of Damaged Improvements/Monuments. Any appurtenance damaged or broken
during development shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of Public
Works. Any survey monuments damaged or destroyed shall be reset per City Standards by a
qualified professional pursuant to the California Business and Professional Code Section
8771.
65. Certifications. All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies
and public agencies shall be submitted as required by Public Works.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
General Requirements
66. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety conditions will be addressed
when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. These
conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related
codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
67. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the
most current edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; California
Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy Code, California Title 24
Disabled Access Regulations, and Temecula Municipal Code as identified in Title 15 of the
Temecula Municipal Code.
68. ADA Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions and
building setbacks on plans to include:
a. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building.
b. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entrance of the building.
c. Accessible path of travel from parking to the furthest point of improvement.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
e. Accessible path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as trash
enclosures, clubhouses, and picnic areas.
69. County of Riverside Mount Palomar Ordinance. Applicant shall submit, at time of plan review,
a complete exterior site lighting plan showing compliance with County of Riverside Mount
Palomar Ordinance Number 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All streetlights and other
outdoor lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Building and Safety
Division. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and aimed not to shine directly upon adjoining
property or public rights-of-way. All exterior LED light fixtures shall be 3,000 kelvin or below.
70. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by
requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi-family
residential projects or a recorded final map for single-family residential projects.
71. Clearance from TVUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley Unified School
District shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department to ensure the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
72. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
73. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits. Solid covers are required
over new and existing trash enclosures.
74. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits.
75. Hours of Construction. Signage shall be prominently posted at the entrance to the project,
indicating the hours of construction, as allowed by the City of Temecula Municipal Ordinance
9.20.060, for any site within one-quarter mile of an occupied residence. The permitted hours
of construction are Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No work is
permitted on Sundays and nationally recognized Government Holidays.
76. House Electrical Meter. Provide a house electrical meter to provide power for the operation of
exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each building on the site.
Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans how the operation of
exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not specifically proposed.
77. Protection of drains and penetration. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire
resistance-rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected for all designed
fire protection. Required fire seals/fire barriers in fire assemblies at fire resistant penetrations
shall be installed by individuals with classification or certification covering the installation of
these systems. Provide certification for the installation of each area and certification of
compliance for Building Official's approval.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
78. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp of
a registered professional with original signature on the plans.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
79. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
FIRE PREVENTION
General Requirements
80. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances
per CFC Appendix C. Standard fire hydrants (6" x 4" x (2) 2 1/2"outlets) shall be located on fire
access roads and adjacent public streets. For all Commercial projects hydrants shall be
spaced at 350 feet apart, and shall be located no more than 210 feet from any point on the
street or Fire Department access road(s) frontage to a hydrant. The required fire flow shall be
available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. The fire line may be required to be a
looped system. The upgrade of existing fire hydrants may be required (CFC Appendix C and
Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020).
81. Fire Dept. Plan Review. 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 force at the time of building plan submittal.
82. Fire Flow. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all commercial and residential buildings per CFC Appendix B. The
developer shall provide for this project, a water system capable of delivering 2,000 GPM at
20-PSI residual operating pressure for a 2-hour duration. The fire flow as given above has
taken into account all information as provided. (CFC Appendix B and Temecula City Ordinance
15.16.020).
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
83. Access Road Widths. Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6
inches (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
84. All Weather Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to
support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be with a surface to provide all-weather
driving capabilities. Access roads shall be 80,000 lbs. GVW with a minimum of AC thickness
of .25 feet. In accordance with Section 3310.1, prior to building construction, all locations
where structures are to be built shall have fire apparatus access roads. (CFC Chapter 5 and
City Ordinance 15.16.020).
85. Gradient of Access Roads. The gradient for fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 15
percent (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
86. Turning Radius. Dead end roadways and streets in excess of 150 feet which have not been
completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire apparatus (CFC Chapter 5
and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
87. Required Submittals (Fire Underground Water). The developer shall furnish three copies of
the water system plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation for all
private water systems pertaining to the fire service loop. Plans shall be signed by a registered
civil engineer, contain a Fire Prevention Bureau approval signature block, and conform to
hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow standards. Hydraulic calculations will be
required with the underground submittal to ensure fire flow requirements are being met for the
on-site hydrants. The plans must be submitted and approved prior to building permit being
issued (CFC Chapter 33 and Chapter 5).
88. Required Submittals (Fire Sprinkler Systems). Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the
Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of sprinkler plans must be submitted by the
installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. These plans must be submitted prior to the
issuance of building permit.
89. Required Submittals (Fire Alarm Systems). Fire alarm plans shall be submitted to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of alarm plans must be submitted by the installing
contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. The fire alarm system is required to have a
dedicated circuit from the house panel. These plans must be submitted prior to the issuance
of building permit.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
90. Gates and Access. 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 Chapter 5).
91. Hydrant Verification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of reflective
markers (blue dots) (City Ordinance 15.16.020).
92. Knox Box. A"Knox-Box" shall be provided. The Knox-Box shall be installed a minimum of six
feet in height and be located to the right side of the fire riser sprinkler room (CFC Chapter 5).
93. Addressing. New buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the
street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background.
Commercial buildings shall have a minimum of 12-inch numbers with suite numbers being a
minimum of six inches in size. All suites shall have a minimum of 6-inch high letters and/or
numbers on both the front and rear doors. (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).