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AGENDA
TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
41000 MAIN STREET
TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 9, 2020 - 10:00 AM
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THIS MEETING
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California Executive Order N-29-20, dated March 17, 2020, regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The
live stream of the meeting may be viewed on television and /or online. Details can be found at
temeculaca.gov/tv. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the meeting
on television and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
Submission of Public Comments: For those wishing to make public comments at this meeting, please
submit your comments by email to the Principal Management Analyst at lynn .lehner@temeculaca.gov.
Email comments on matters not on the agenda must be submitted prior to the Public Comments item
being called. Email comments on an agenda item must be submitted prior to the close of public
comments on that agenda item. All email comments shall be subject to the same rules as would
otherwise govern speaker comments at noticed meetings. Electronic comments may only be submitted
via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted .
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shall not exceed three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Planning Commission may provide,
consistent with the time limit for speakers at noticed meetings .
CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Turley-Trejo
FLAG SALUTE: Commissioner Guerriero
ROLL CALL: Guerriero, Telesio, Turley-Trejo, Watts, Youmans
PUBLIC COMMENT
A total of 30 minutes is provided for members of the public to address the Planning Commission on a
matter not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is limited to three minutes. For all Public Hearing items
on the agenda, each speaker is limited to five minutes. For this meeting, public comments may be
submitted and read into the record pursuant to the important notice provided at the top of this agenda
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PUBLIC HEARING
Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before or during a public
hearing in support of or in opposition to the approval of the project(s) in the manner prescribed in the
important notice at the top of the agenda. If you challenge any of the project(s) in court, you may be
limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written
correspondence delivered to the Commission Secretary at, or prior to, the public hearing. Any person
dissatisfied with a decision of the Planning Commission may file an appeal of the Commission's
decision. Said appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) calendar days after service of written notice of the
decision. The appeal must be filed on the appropriate Community Development Department form and
be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.
1.Planning Application Nos. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment to amend the underlying
General Plan Land Use Service Commercial designation on a portion of Planning Area 12 of the
Harveston Specific Plan to a Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) Land Use; and PA 18-0660, a
Specific Plan Amendment to the Harveston Specific Plan including a residential overlay on an
87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12 that would allow the future development of a maximum
of 1,000 residential units, new development standards and design guidelines for future projects
developed within the residential overlay, and a new architectural style allowed for multifamily
development, Scott Cooper
Adopt resolutions entitled:
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA CERTIFY THE FINAL SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPT FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT, ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPT A MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13) (PA18-0660)
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PARCELS WITHIN THE
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY OF PLANNING AREA 12 OF THE
HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN FROM SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO
A SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (SPI) LAND USE
(PA18-0659)”
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
Recommendation:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP
13) (PA18-0660)”
Agenda Report
Aerial Map
PC Resolution - Subsequent EIR
Exhibit A - Draft CC Resolution SEIR
Exhibit A - CEQA Findings and SOC
Exhibit B - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
PC Resolution - GPA
Exhibit A - Draft CC Resolution GPA
Exhibit A - Amended General Plan Land Use Map
PC Resolution SPA
Exhibit A - Draft CC Resolution SPA
Exhibit A - Specific Plan Amendment
Specific Plan Amendment (Underline Strikeout)
Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
Fiscal Impact Analysis
Notice of Determination
Notice of Public Hearing
Attachments:
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2020,
at 6:00 PM, City Council Chambers, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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Development Department at (951) 694-6400.
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STAFF REPORT – PLANNING
CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE OF MEETING: November 9, 2020
TO: Planning Commission Chairperson and members of the Planning
Commission
FROM: Luke Watson, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Scott Cooper, Case Planner
PROJECT
SUMMARY:
Planning Application Nos. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment
to amend the underlying General Plan Land Use Service
Commercial designation on a portion of Planning Area 12 of the
Harveston Specific Plan to a Specific Plan Implementation (SPI)
Land Use; and PA18-0660, a Specific Plan Amendment to the
Harveston Specific Plan including a residential overlay on an 87.54-
acre portion of Planning Area 12 that would allow the future
development of a maximum of 1,000 residential units, new
development standards and design guidelines for future projects
developed within the residential overlay, and a new architectural
style allowed for multifamily development.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the proposed Planning Commission Resolutions
recommending the City Council (1) certify the Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR), (2) adopt a General Plan
Amendment, and (3) adopt a Specific Plan Amendment.
CEQA: Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)
Name of Applicant: Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City Council on August
14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. On August 26, 2003, the City Council
adopted Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) by the adoption of Resolution
No. 03-110.
On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, filed a General
Plan Amendment application to amend the underlying General Plan Land Use Service
Commercial designation on a portion of Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan to a
Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) Land Use. Harveston-SAB LLC also filed a Specific Plan
Amendment application to amend the Harveston Specific Plan to include a residential overlay on
an 87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12 that would allow for the future development of a
maximum of 1,000 residential units, new development standards and design guidelines for future
projects developed within the residential overlay, and a new architectural style allowed for
multifamily development.
The project was presented to the City Council Ad Hoc Winchester Hills Subcommittee on June
12, 2018, which at that time consisted of Council Members Jeff Commerchero and Mike Naggar.
Following that meeting the project was also presented to the Subcommittee consisting of Council
Members Mike Naggar and Matt Rahn on April 21, 2020, and September 1, 2020.
ANALYSIS
Specific Plan Amendment
1. Residential Overlay Zone
The proposed amendment to the Specific Plan would establish a residential overlay on an 87.54-
acre portion of Planning Area 12 for the development of up to 1,000 new residential units. The
residential overlay designation would overlay the existing Service Commercial (SC) zone that is
designated on the Project Site within the existing Specific Plan. However, the allowance to
develop Service Commercial (SC) will remain, as future developers will have the option to
develop commercial and/or residential uses within the Project Site. The Project Site does not
include the existing Mercedes Benz dealership, the vacant Mercedes Benz owned parcel to the
east of the dealership, the Audi dealership, the vacant Audi owned parcel to the south of the
dealership, nor the 11.9 acres of the future French Valley Parkway/I-15 interchange within
Planning Area 12.
2. Residential Overlay Development Standards
New development standards for residential projects developed within the residential overlay are
proposed within the Specific Plan Amendment. Specifically, the Specific Plan Amendment
includes the following:
- Requirements for each individual residential project to:
o Prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis which evaluates the recurring General Fund
revenues and expenditures generated by a project that proposes development of a
residential project where commercial zoning or land use exists over a 20-year
time period beginning upon the sale of a Project’s first residential unit.
o Participate in a Community-wide Public Benefit as determined by the City of
Temecula City Council Winchester Hills Ad Hoc Subcommittee.
o Provide an applicable Noise Analysis if required by the City of Temecula.
- Establishes a Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Land Use Matrix.
- Establishes parking requirements for Single Family Detached, Single Family Attached,
Multifamily, and Age-Qualified housing.
- Requires private open space and recreational area for multifamily projects.
- Establishes development standards for the Residential Overlay that includes setbacks,
maximum stories and building height, minimum lot dimensions, and density.
- Establishes standards that apply to walls, fences, gated entries, and private streets.
3. Residential Overlay Architectural Guidelines
The residential overlay architectural guidelines provide design criteria and guidance for the more
urban neighborhoods at Harveston. Each of these neighborhoods shall include a collection of
varied but complementary forms that create a street scene that is clear to navigate physically and
visually. The architectural guidelines include:
- Overall design aesthetic;
- Breaking up the massing of large buildings using offsets of wall planes, vertical and
horizontal building features, and colors and materials;
- Enhanced garage doors that match the proposed architectural style; and
- Four sided architecture.
4. New Multifamily Architectural Style
The Specific Plan Amendment proposes to add a new architectural style called new traditional
prairie which is a re-creation of a classic prairie style with updated features blending the
traditional with the updated. Elements of new traditional prairie include board and batten siding,
a low pitch roof, multiple wall materials including stone, brick, and stucco, and the use of neutral
colors. This architectural style would onl y be permitted on multifamily products that are located
west of Temecula Center Drive and north of the future Date Street extension on approximately
15 acres of land as shown in the amendment.
5. Private Recreation Centers
The residents of all new residential developments within the residential overlay will not have
access to the existing Harveston private recreation center which includes the swimming pool
area, fitness facilities, picnic area, and community meeting facilities. Each new residential
project within the residential overlay shall provide private recreation areas that may include
amenities such as pools, tot lots, barbeque areas, and sport courts. These recreation areas shall
be sized appropriately for the amount of residents in the development. These recreation areas
will be exclusive to the residents and the residents’ guests as they are not public amenities.
6. Landscape Design Guidelines
The Landscape Design Guidelines within the Harveston Specific Plan are updated to conform to
the City of Temecula Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and the City Development Code.
The following changes are proposed to the guidelines:
- Update the plant palette with the addition of new permitted trees and shrubs;
- A revision to the landscape maintenance responsibilities from the City of Temecula to the
HOA/Private Entity for the landscape development zones within the service commercial
zone / residential overlay area along Date Street, Ynez Road, and Temecula Center
Drive;
- Provide design guidelines regarding the types and locations of entry statements /
monuments for the residential overlay area; and
- New landscape requirements for the service commercial / residential overlay area that
includes a landscape development zone, ground treatments, Caltrans edge conditions, and
internal street landscape requirements.
Fiscal Impact Analysis
The City requested that Keyser Marston Associates, Inc. (KMA) prepare a Fiscal Impact
Analysis to analyze the impact of the proposed 87.54-acre Residential Overlay being developed
as residential as well as alternative non-residential development scenarios. These scenarios were
identified based on a review of the existing zoning allowances for the study area and not based
on input from the developer. KMA did not conduct comprehensive market and financial
feasibility analyses to determine the near-term viability of these uses. The scenarios are intended
for illustrative fiscal impact purposes only. For calculation purposes, there was a reduction of
14.19 acres for the approved congregate care facility (Lantern Crest) as well as a reduction factor
of 20% for internal circulation, streets, and open space for a total adjusted study area of 58.68
acres (Study Area).
- Should the study area develop fully as residential development, KMA estimates a
recurring fiscal deficit of approximately negative $374,000 annually ($6,370 per net
acre).
- Should the study area develop fully as mixed commercial and office use (for example,
722 hotel rooms, 361,000 square feet of retail, 512,000 square feet of office), KMA
estimates a recurring fiscal surplus of approximately $5,090,000 annually ($87,000 per
net acre).
Additional analysis was also prepared for the study area developed fully as hotel, retail, and
office which all resulted in an annual surplus per allowed land use.
Community Meetings
There were two community meetings in which the project was presented to the surrounding
residents. For each of the meetings, all property owners within 600-feet of the project were
noticed along with the Harveston HOA and all property owners within the Harveston residential
community. The first community meeting was held on August 8, 2019 as a Public Scoping
Meeting for the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report at which 41 community members
filled out sign-in sheets. The second community meeting was held on August 20, 2020 and was
conducted virtually due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, at which approximately 15 community
members were present.
General Plan Amendment
A General Plan Amendment (GPA) is proposed to amend the underlying General Plan Land Use
Service Commercial designation on a portion of Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan
to a Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) Land Use. The SPI land use will allow the General Plan
to defer to the provisions and restrictions of the Specific Plan. The GPA is needed to allow
residential development to be proposed within the planning area as the current Service
Commercial land use does not allow for residential development.
LEGAL NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
Notice of the public hearing was published in the U-T San Diego on October 29, 2020 and
mailed to the property owners within a 600-foot radius along with all property owners within the
Harveston Community.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City Council on August
14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific
Plan (SP 13) was approved on August 26, 2003 by the adoption of Resolution No. 03-110. On
August 14, 2001, the City Council certified the Program Environmental Impact Report for the
Harveston Specific Plan (SCH #99041033).
Staff has reviewed the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.) and has determined the project could have a
significant impact on the environment; therefore, a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
(SEIR) has been prepared for the project.
On July 24, 2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all
agencies and persons that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed
through the State Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974).
The NOP was circulated from July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and
input from interested public agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the SEIR.
On August 8, 2019, a scoping session was held, at which time City staff and interested persons
had an opportunity to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project.
The Draft SEIR was prepared under staff’s direction by Environmental Science Associates
(ESA). Thereafter, City staff filed a Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, and
circulated a Notice of Availability with the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other
interested parties, for a 45-day comment period between January 31, 2020 through March 16,
2020. The City published a Notice of Availability for the Draft SEIR in the San Diego Union
Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation within the City. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents were available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall,
41000 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library
located at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000
County Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite
A; and the City of Temecula website, where the documents were available 24 hours per day, 7
days per week.
The City of Temecula received seven (7) written comments and responded to each comment in
the Final SEIR, which includes all timely received written comments and responses thereto.
Comments were provided by the United States Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, State Clearinghouse Office of Planning and Research, Temecula Valley Unified School
District, Pechanga Cultural Resources, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District, Mr. Kenneth E. Nordstrom, and Mr. Lawrence A. Nordstrom. The Final SEIR was
provided to commenting agencies in compliance with State law. A copy of the Final SEIR,
which includes the Draft SEIR, written comments, responses to comments, and revisions to the
text of the Draft SEIR, has been provided to the Planning Commission.
The environmental analysis identified seven (7) areas where no impacts were discovered. These
areas are: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous
Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Mineral Resources, and Wildfire. The analysis
identified seven (7) areas where impacts were not considered to be significant. These areas
include: Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change, Land Use and Planning,
Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, and Utilities and Service Systems . The
Final SEIR recommends feasible mitigation measures for environmental impacts that can be
mitigated to a less than significant impact. These are located within the following areas:
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Noise, Transportation, and Tribal Cultural Resources.
One area, Air Quality, has been identified as creating significant and unavoidable impacts. In the
event the Council decides to certify the Final SEIR and approve the project, and in accordance
with Section 15093 of the State CEQA Guidelines, a Statement of Overriding Considerations
must be adopted prior to approval of the project because of this significant and unavoidable
impact. A Statement of Overriding Considerations states that any significant adverse project
effects are acceptable if the expected project benefits outweigh unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts. In addition, if the Council decides to approve the project, it will be
required to adopt Findings and Facts in Support of Findings in connection with the Final SEIR
and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
FINDINGS
General Plan Amendment
Consistent with the Government Code section 65358, the Planning Commission must make a
finding that the General Plan Amendment is in the public interest.
The current General Plan designation for the residential overlay portions of Planning Area 12 of
the Harveston Specific Plan is a Service Commercial (SC) land use as specified in the Harveston
Specific Plan. The General Plan Amendment is in the public interest because it allows for
various types of residential housing including single-family residential and multi-family
residential which will provide the opportunity for high-quality residential development that
would help to fulfill the City’s regional housing needs, including the City’s Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirement This General Plan amendment will provide property
owners located within the Project site with additional options for developing their properties.
Property owners will still be permitted to develop service commercial and will also have the
option to develop commercial and/or residential uses within the project site.
Specific Plan Amendment (Code Section 17.16.020.E)
The proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the general plan and development
code.
The Harveston Specific Plan discusses, at length, the consistency between the Specific Plan and
the General Plan. Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan does not make any material changes to
the Specific Plan that would impact the consistency findings set forth in the Specific Plan. The
findings of consistency contained in the Harveston Specific Plan are applicable and are
incorporated herein by this reference. The General Plan’s Land Use Element Goal 1 is to have
a diverse and integrated mix of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and open
space land uses. The Harveston Specific Plan creates unified, cohesive neighborhoods, and
commercial/mixed-use areas. In addition to these land uses, the Harveston Specific Plan
provides neighborhood amenities, as well as open space and recreational facilities. Policy 1.6
of the General Plan’s Land Use Element is to encourage flexible zoning techniques in
appropriate locations to encourage mixed use development, achieve innovative site design, and
achieve a range of transition of densities. The residential overlay designation would overlay the
existing Service Commercial (SC) zone that is designated on the Project Site within the existing
Specific Plan. However, the allowance to develop Service Commercial (SC) will remain, as
future developers will have the flexibility to develop commercial and/or residential uses within
the Project Site. Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan is also consistent with the City’s
development code because the City will require that all new construction comply with the City’s
design and building standards.
The proposed specific plan amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City because the Specific Plan clearly defines land uses,
and establishes development standards, regulations and building criteria for each land use type.
The proposed residential overlay and architectural style provides an additional land use option
for development but does not add any additional acreage or lots to the previously approved
Specific Plan.
The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations and the
anticipated land use developments.
The subject property area has been previously mass graded and additional acreage or area is
not proposed as part of Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan. The proposed residential overlay
is located adjacent to existing residential development and a public community sports park
accessible to future residents and near an area that contains commercial, retail, and restaurant
uses. Therefore, the property is physically suitable for development under either the proposed
residential overlay or the existing service commercial land use developments.
The proposed specific plan amendment shall ensure development of desirable character which
will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan shall ensure development of desirable character which
will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood.
With the proposed residential overlay and architectural style the Specific Plan will provide
development standards which will be compatible with the existing surrounding development and
already built Harveston community as the residential overlay is located directly adjacent to the
existing Harveston community which contains single family, multi-family, commercial, and
mixed use development.
ATTACHMENTS 1. Aerial Map
2. PC Resolution – Subsequent EIR
3. Exhibit A – Draft City Council Resolution
4. Exhibit A - CEQA Findings and SOC
5. Exhibit B - Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
6. PC Resolution – General Plan Amendment
7. Exhibit A – Draft City Council Resolution
8. Exhibit A – Amended General Plan Land Use Map
9. PC Resolution – Specific Plan Amendment
10. Exhibit A – Draft City Council Resolution
11. Exhibit A – Specific Plan Amendment
12. Specific Plan Amendment (Underline/Strikeout) can be
downloaded at: https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-
Review-CEQA
13. Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) with
Appendices which can be downloaded at:
https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-Review-CEQA
14. Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) which can
be downloaded at: https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-
Review-CEQA
15. Fiscal Impact Analysis
16. Notice of Determination
17. Notice of Public Hearing
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PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CERTIFY
THE FINAL SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT, ADOPT FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPT
A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,
AND ADOPT A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13) (PA18-0660)
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine
and declare that:
A. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company,
filed Planning Application Nos. PA18-0659, for a General Plan Amendment, and PA18-0660, for
a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively, “Project”) were filed in a manner
in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
B. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code
§ 21000, et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 14000, et seq.), the City
is the lead agency for the Project.
C. The Project was processed, including but not limited to all public notices, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including CEQA.
D. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. Amendment No. 1 to the
Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) was approved by the City Council on August 26, 2003 by the
adoption of Resolution No. 03-110. On August 14, 2001, the City Council certified the Program
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Harveston Specific Plan (SCH #99041033).
E. CEQA encourages “tiering” EIRs for a sequence of actions so that later EIRs build
on information in previous EIRs (Public Resources Code sections 21068.5 and 21093; CEQA
Guidelines section 15152(d)). The Project is located within the Harveston Specific Plan area and,
therefore, tiers off of the Program EIR for the Harveston Specific Plan.
F. Pursuant to CEQA, City staff determined that the Project could have a significant
effect on the environment and therefore a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) should
be prepared for the Project.
G. On July 24, 2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP)
to all agencies and persons that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed
through the State Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974). The
NOP was circulated from July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input
from interested public agencies and private parties on issue to be addressed in the SEIR.
H. On August 8, 2019, a public scoping meeting was held, at which time City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to comment on the issues to be addressed in the SEIR for
the Project.
I. Thereafter, the City contracted for the independent preparation of a SEIR for the
Project, including all necessary technical studies and reports in support of the Draft SEIR. In
accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City analyzed the Project’s potential
impacts on the environment, potential mitigation, and potential alternatives to the Project.
J. Thereafter, City staff filed a Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse,
and circulated a Notice of Availability with the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other
interested parties, for a 45-day comment period between January 31, 2020 through March 16,
2020. The City published a Notice of Availability for the Draft SEIR in the San Diego Union
Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation within the City. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located
at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000 County
Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the
City of Temecula website, where the documents were available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
K. During the comment period, the City received seven (7) written comments on the
Draft SEIR from various agencies, individuals, and organizations. In compliance with CEQA
Guidelines section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None of the
comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15088.5.
L. The “Final SEIR” consists of the Draft SEIR and all of its appendices, the
comments and responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, the Corrections and Additions to the
SEIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final SEIR was made available
to the public and to all commenting agencies on October 29, 2020, which is at least 10 days prior
to certification of the Final SEIR, in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21092.5(a).
M. On November 9, 2020, the Planning Commission, held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Final SEIR and the Project, at which time the Planning Commission heard
and considered information presented by City staff on the Project and its environmental review. In
addition, interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify regarding this matter.
N. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the entire record, including
the Final SEIR, evidence presented prior to and at the hearing, staff reports, technical studies,
appendices, plans, and other materials:
O. CEQA Guidelines section 15091 requires that the City, before approving the
Project, make one or more of the following written finding(s) for each significant effect identified
in the Final SEIR accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding:
1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in
the Final SEIR; or,
2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another
public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been
adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency;
or,
3. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible
the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final SEIR.
P. These required written findings are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
1. Environmental impacts, or certain aspects of impacts, identified in the Final SEIR
as potentially significant, but that can be reduced to less than significant levels with
mitigation, are described in Exhibit A, Section IV.
2. The one environmental impact identified in the Final SEIR as significant and
unavoidable despite the imposition of all feasible mitigation measures is described
in Exhibit A, Section V.
3. Alternatives to the Project that might eliminate or reduce significant environmental
impacts are described in Section VI of Exhibit A.
Q. Public Resources Code section 21081.6 requires the City to prepare and adopt a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program for any project for which mitigation measures have
been imposed to assure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. The Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program is attached hereto as Exhibit B, and is incorporated herein by
reference.
R. CEQA Guidelines section 15093 requires that if a project will cause significant
unavoidable adverse impacts, the City must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations prior
to approving the project. The Statement of Overriding Considerations is part of the findings, and
is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 2. After due consideration of the Final SEIR and the Project, and in its
independent judgment, the Planning Commission hereby finds and resolves that:
A. All of the above recitals are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated into this
section as though set forth in full.
B. Agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample notice and
opportunity to comment on the Final SEIR and on the Project. The Project has been environmentally
reviewed pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
C. The Planning Commission has independently considered the administrative record
before it, which is hereby incorporated by reference and which includes the Final SEIR, the written
and oral comments on the Draft SEIR and Final SEIR, responses to comments incorporated into the
Final SEIR, staff reports and presentations, and all oral and written testimony.
D. The Final SEIR fully analyzes and discloses the potential impacts of the Project, and
that those impacts have been mitigated or avoided to the extent feasible for the reasons set forth in
the Findings attached herein as Exhibit A, with the exception of that impact found to be significant
and unmitigable as discussed therein.
E. The Final SEIR reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission further finds that the additional information provided in the staff reports, in
comments on the Draft SEIR, the responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, and the evidence
presented in written and oral testimony, does not constitute new information requiring recirculation
of the SEIR under CEQA. None of the information presented has deprived the public of a meaningful
opportunity to comment upon a substantial environmental impact of the Project or a feasible
mitigation measure or alternative that the City has declined to implement.
F. The Planning Commission, in the exercise of its independent judgment, hereby
recommends that the City Council certify the Final SEIR for the Project, make appropriate
environmental findings, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project. The Planning Commission further recommends
that the mitigation measures set forth therein be made applicable to the Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this
9th day of November, 2020.
Lanae Turley-Trejo, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Luke 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. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of
November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Luke Watson
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING
FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND
ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13) (PA18-0660)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula does
hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company,
filed Planning Application Nos. PA18-0659, for a General Plan Amendment, and PA18-0660,
for a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively, “Project”) were filed in a
manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
B. The Project was processed, including but not limited to all public notices, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14
Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.).
C. Pursuant to CEQA, the City is the lead agency for the Project because it is the
public agency with the authority and principal responsibility for reviewing, considering, and
potentially approving the Project.
D. The Project was processed, including but not limited to all public notices, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including CEQA.
E. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. Amendment No. 1 to the
Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) was approved by the City Council on August 26, 2003, by the
adoption of Resolution No. 03-110. On August 14, 2001, the City Council certified the Program
Environmental Impact Report for the Harveston Specific Plan (SCH #99041033).
F. CEQA encourages “tiering” EIRs for a sequence of actions so that later EIRs
build on information in previous EIRs (Public Resources Code sections 21068.5 and 21093;
CEQA Guidelines section 15152(d)). The Project is located within the Harveston Specific Plan
area and, therefore, tiers off of the Program EIR for the Harveston Specific Plan.
G. Pursuant to CEQA, City staff determined that the Project could have a significant
effect on the environment and therefore a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR)
should be prepared for the Project.
H. On July 24, 2019, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15082, the City
published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all agencies and persons that might
be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of Planning
and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH #2019070974). The NOP was circulated from July 24,
2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input from interested public agencies
and private parties on issue to be addressed in the SEIR.
I. On August 8, 2019, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15082(c)(1),
the City held a public scoping meeting to obtain comments from interested parties on the scope
of the Draft SEIR.
J. In response to the NOP, four (4) written comments were received from various
individuals and organizations. These comment letters assisted the City in formulating the
analysis in the Draft SEIR.
K. Thereafter, the City contracted for the independent preparation of a Draft SEIR
for the Project, including all necessary technical studies and reports in support of the Draft SEIR.
In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City analyzed the Project’s potential
impacts on the environment, potential mitigation, and potential alternatives to the Project.
L. Upon completion of the Draft SEIR in January 2020, the City initiated a public
comment period by filing a Notice of Completion with the State Office of Planning and R esearch
on January 31, 2020. The City also published a Notice of Availability for the Draft SEIR in San
Diego Union Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation within the City. A Notice of
Availability was also posted on the project site.
M. The Draft SEIR was circulated for public review from January 31, 2020 through
March 16, 2020. Copies of the Draft SEIR were sent to various public agencies, as well as to
organizations and individuals requesting copies. In addition, copies of the documents have been
available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Community Development
Department, located at City Hall, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H.
Roberts Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman
Community Library located at 41000 County Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of
Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the City of Temecula website, where the
documents have been available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
N. In response to the Draft SEIR, the City received seven (7) written comments from
various agencies, individuals, and organizations. In compliance with CEQA Guidelines section
15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None of the comments presented
any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted significant new information
requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15088.5. Those
comments and the Response to Comments, together with the Draft SEIR, the Corrections and
Additions to the Draft SEIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, constitute
the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Final SEIR).
O. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21092.5, at least 10 days prior to
certification, the City provided the Final SEIR, including responses to comments, to the public
and all commenting public agencies.
P. On November 9, 2020, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Final SEIR and the Project, at which time heard and considered
information presented by City staff on the Project and its environmental review. In addition,
interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify regarding this matter..
Q. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public
hearing and due consideration of the Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
2020-__ recommending that the City Council certify the Final SEIR prepared for Amendment
No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan, adopt Findings pursuant to CEQA, adopt a Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Project. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolution No. 2020-__ and Resolution No.
2020- __, thereby recommending that the City Council take various actions, including adoption
of a Specific Plan Amendment and General Plan Amendment related to the approval of the
Project.
R. Section 15091 of the State CEQA Guidelines requires that the City, before
approving a project for which an EIR is required, make one or more of the following written
finding(s) for each significant effect identified in the Final SEIR accompanied by a brief
explanation of the rationale for each finding:
1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project
which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as
identified in the Final SEIR; or,
2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have
been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other
agency; or,
3. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make
infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final
SEIR.
S. These required written findings are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
1.
1. Environmental impacts, or certain aspects of impacts, identified in the Final SEIR
as potentially significant, but that can be reduced to less than significant levels
with mitigation, are described in Exhibit A, Section IV.
2. The one environmental impact identified in the Final SEIR as significant and
unavoidable despite the imposition of all feasible mitigation measures is described
in Exhibit A, Section V.
3. Alternatives to the Project that might eliminate or reduce significant
environmental impacts are described in Section VI of Exhibit A.
T. CEQA section 21081.6 requires the City to prepare and adopt a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for any project for which mitigation measures have been
imposed to ensure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. The Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B, and is herein incorporated by
reference as if set forth in full.
U. CEQA Guidelines section 15093 requires that if a project will cause significant
unavoidable adverse impacts, the City must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations
prior to approving the project. A Statement of Overriding Considerations states that any
significant adverse project effects are acceptable if expected project benefits outweigh
unavoidable adverse environmental impacts. The Statement of Overriding Considerations is part
of the findings, and is attached hereto as Exhibit A, and is incorporated herein by reference as if
set forth in full.
V. Prior to taking action, the City Council has heard, been presented with, reviewed,
and considered the information and data in the administrative record, including the Final SEIR,
the written and oral comments on the Draft SEIR and Final SEIR, responses to comments, staff
reports and presentations, technical studies, appendices, and all oral and written testimony
presented prior to and during the public hearings on the Project.
W. Custodian of Records. The City Clerk of the City of Temecula is the custodian of
records, and the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon
which this decision is based are located at the Office of the City Clerk, City o f Temecula, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590.
Section 2. Substantive Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula,
California does hereby:
A. Declare that the above Procedural Findings are true and correct, and hereby
incorporates them herein by this reference as though set forth in full.
B. Find that agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample
notice and opportunity to comment on the Final SEIR and on the Project.
C. Find and declare that the City Council has independently considered the
administrative record before it, which is hereby incorporated by reference and which includes the
Final SEIR, the written and oral comments on the Draft SEIR, responses to comments
incorporated into the Final SEIR, staff reports and presentations, and all testimony related to
environmental issues regarding the Project.
D. Find and determine that the Final SEIR fully analyzes and discloses the potential
impacts of the Project, and that those impacts have been mitigated or avoided to the extent
feasible for the reasons set forth in the Findings attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference, with the exception of those impacts found to be significant and unmitigable as
discussed therein.
E. Find and declare that the Final SEIR reflects the independent judgment of the City
Council. The City Council further finds that the additional information provided in the staff
reports, in comments on the Draft SEIR, the responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, and the
evidence presented in written and oral testimony, does not constitute new information requiring
recirculation of the SEIR under CEQA. None of the information presented has deprived the
public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial environmental impact of the
Project or a feasible mitigation measure or alternative that the City has declined to implement.
F. Certify the Final SEIR as being in compliance with CEQA. The City Council
further adopts the Findings pursuant to CEQA as set forth in Exhibit A; adopts the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program attached as Exhibit B; and adopts the Statement of
Overriding Considerations as set forth in Exhibit A. The City Council further determines that all
of the findings made in this Resolution (including Exhibit A) are based upon the information and
evidence set forth in the Final SEIR and upon other substantial evidence that has been presented
at the hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, and in the record of the
proceedings. The City Council further finds that each of the overriding benefits stated in Exhibit
A, by itself, would individually justify proceeding with the Project despite any significant
unavoidable impacts identified in the Final SEIR or alleged in the record of proceedings.
G. The City Council hereby imposes as a condition on the Amendment No. 2 to the
Harveston Specific Plan each mitigation measure specified in Exhibit B, and directs City staff to
implement and to monitor the mitigation measures as described in Exhibit B.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this
1st day of December, 2020.
Maryann Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the 1st day of December, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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HARVESTON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT – PLANNING AREA 12
Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and
Statement of Overriding Considerations
State Clearinghouse No. 2019070974
Prepared for October 2020
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HARVESTON GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND
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Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and
Statement of Overriding Considerations
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Findings and Facts in Support of Findings and
Statement of Overriding Considerations for
Harveston General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan Amendment – Planning Area 12
Page
I. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 1
II. Project Description ........................................................................................................ 1
III. Previous Environmental Review .................................................................................. 2
IV. Potentially Significant Environmental Impacts Determined to be Mitigated
to a Less Than Significant Level .................................................................................. 4
V. Potentially Significant Environmental Impacts Determined to be
Significant and Unavoidable ....................................................................................... 25
VI. Project Alternatives...................................................................................................... 26
VII. Statement of Overriding Considerations ................................................................... 31
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Harveston General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan Amendment – Planning Area 12
I. Introduction
The California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”)
and the State CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15000, et seq. (the “Guidelines”)
provide that no public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an environmental
impact report has been certified that identifies one or more significant effects on the
environment caused by the project unless the public agency makes one or more of the following
findings:
A. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project, which avoid or
substantially lessen the significant environmental effects identified in the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR).
B. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility of another public agency and not the
agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can
and should be adopted by such other agency.
C. Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or
project alternatives identified in the EIR.1
Pursuant to the requirements of CEQA, the City Council of the City of Temecula hereby makes
the following environmental findings in connection with the proposed Harveston General Plan
Amendment (GPA) and Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) – Planning Area 12 Project (Project), as
more fully described in the Final Subsequent EIR (SEIR). These findings are based upon written
and oral evidence included in the record of these proceedings, comments on the Draft SEIR and
the written responses thereto, and reports presented to the Planning Commission and City Council
by City staff and the City’s environmental consultants.
II. Project Description
The Project is located within the Harveston Specific Plan that was approved in 2001. This
Specific Plan covers approximately 550 acres and is located between Margarita Road and
Interstate 15, along the Temecula City limits, in the northwest section of the City. The Specific
1 Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 21081; 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15091.
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Plan depicts a land use designation of Service Commercial for the Project Site. The Project would
include a GPA that would change the existing General Plan land use designation from Service
Commercial (SC) to Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) and a SPA that would include a
residential overlay to the Specific Plan on an 87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12. The
residential overlay would allow the future development of a maximum of 1,000 residential units.
As set forth in the SEIR, objectives that the City of Temecula and applicant seek to achieve with
this Project (the “Project Objectives”) are as follows:
The Project objectives include:
• Create a development compatible with and sensitive to the existing land uses in the Project
area.
• Provide high-quality residential development that would help to fulfill the City’s regional
housing needs.
• Promote the development of residential land uses that convey a high quality visual image and
character.
• Provide high-quality residential architecture that will be required/needed within the proposed
residential overlay.
III. Previous Environmental Review
The Harveston Specific Plan Draft EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 99041033), dated November
2000, and the Harveston Specific Plan Final EIR and Response to Comments (State
Clearinghouse No. 99041033), dated February 2001, were certified on August 14, 2001. City staff
has determined that the Project would result in new significant environmental impacts that were
not previously addressed in the certified Harveston Specific Plan EIR, and therefore a Subsequent
EIR, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, is the appropriate document to
respond to the Project-specific changes.
CEQA Guidelines Section 15150(a) states that an EIR:
may incorporate by reference all or portions of another document which is a
matter of public record or is generally available to the public. Where all or part
of another document is incorporated by reference, the incorporated language
shall be considered to be set forth in full as part of the text of the EIR.
In light of the previous environmental review contained in the Harveston Specific Plan EIR
(2001), the Draft SEIR incorporated by reference the relevant analysis of environmental topics
considered in the previously certified Harveston Specific Plan EIR.
On July 24, 2019, in accordance with CEQA Guideline Section 15082, the City published a
Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft SEIR that included an Initial Study and circulated it to
governmental agencies, organizations, and persons that may be interested in the Project, including
land owners, tenants, and business owners in proximity to the site. The NOP requested comments
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on the scope of the Draft SEIR, and asked that those agencies with regulatory authority over any
aspect of the Project to describe that authority. The comment period extended through August 22,
2019. Responses to the NOP were received from the following agencies: (1) the Native American
Heritage Commission, Cultural and Environmental Department, (2) the Riverside Transit Agency
and (3) the South Coast Air Quality Management District. No project-specific concerns were
raised by these agencies. In addition to the pubic noticing required under CEQA, City staff held
an informational meeting on August 8, 2019 at the Harveston Lake House located at 29005
Lakehouse Road, Temecula, CA 92591. At the public scoping meeting, a brief presentation and
overview of the Project was provided. After the presentation, oral and written comments on the
scope of the environmental issues to be addressed in the Draft SEIR were accepted. The
following list provides the key issues raised during the NOP comment period (refer to Appendix
A of the Draft SEIR):
• Recommended consultation with California Native Tribes (refer to Section 3.3, Cultural
Resources, and Section 3.12, Tribal Cultural Resources, of the Draft SEIR);
• Construction impacts with bus stop/relocation of bus stop temporarily (refer to Chapter 2.0,
Project Description and Section 3.11, Transportation, of the Draft SEIR);
• Recommendations provided by SCAQMD regarding the analysis of air quality (refer to
Section 3.1, Air Quality, and Section 3.5, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change, of
the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with aesthetics;
• Concerns with air quality (refer to Section 3.1, Air Quality, and Section 3.5, Greenhouse Gas
Emissions and Climate Change, of the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with hazards and hazardous materials;
• Concerns with traffic on Ynez Road (refer to Section 3.11, Transportation, of the Draft
SEIR);
• Concerns with school capacities (refer to Section 3.9, Public Services, of the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with traffic generated by the Project (refer to Section 3.11, Transportation, of the
Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with traffic and how the overpass to I-15 is the key to traffic (refer to Section 3.11,
Transportation, of the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with safe path to travel to schools (refer to Section 3.9, Public Services, of the Draft
SEIR);
• Concerns with parks (refer to Section 3.9, Public Services, and Section 3.10, Recreation, of
the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with crime (refer to Section 3.9, Public Services, of the Draft SEIR);
• Concerns with health issues for homes near the freeway (refer to Section 3.1, Air Quality, and
Section 3.5, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change, of the Draft SEIR).
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The level of specificity of an EIR is determined by the nature of the project and the rule of reason.
Based on the environmental evaluations provided in the IS/NOP and the Draft SEIR, the
environmental issues that were found to have no impact related to Project implementation
included: aesthetics, agriculture and forestry, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology and water quality, mineral resources, and wildfire. The environmental issues where
impacts were found to be less than significant included: energy, greenhouse gas emissions and
climate change, land use and planning, population and housing, public services, recreation, and
utilities and service systems. Through the preparation of an Initial Study and issuance of a Notice
of Preparation, the City, as lead agency, has determined the key environmental issues that could
have significant impacts prior to the implementation of mitigation, and which are the focus of this
SEIR analysis, are: (A) air quality, (B) biological resources, (C) cultural resources, (D) noise, (E)
transportation, and (F) tribal cultural resources. As discussed further below, air quality impacts
remain significant and unavoidable following the imposition of all feasible mitigation.
IV. Potentially Significant Environmental Impacts
Determined to be Mitigated to a Less Than
Significant Level
The Draft SEIR identified the potential for the Project to cause significant environmental impacts
in specific areas of: air quality; biological resources; cultural resources; noise; transportation; and
tribal cultural resources. Measures have been identified that would mitigate all of the impacts in
this section to a less than significant level.
The City Council finds that the feasible mitigation measures for the Project identified in the Final
Subsequent EIR would reduce the Project’s impacts to a less than significant.
A. Air Quality
1. Violation of Air Quality Standards (Project and Cumulative Construction)
Construction activities associated with implementation of the Project could violate air
quality standards related to NOx emissions and would result in significant air quality
impacts. As described below, these impacts can be mitigated to less than significant
levels.
The Project would involve the construction of approximately 1,000 residences on 87.5
acres. Construction activities associated with the Project would generate NOx emissions
from the following construction activities: (1) grading, and excavation; (2) construction
workers traveling to and from Project Site; (3) delivery and hauling of construction
supplies to, and debris from, the Project Site; (4) fuel combustion by on-site construction
equipment; (5) building construction. The amount of NOx emissions generated on a daily
basis could vary as a function of vehicle trips per day associated with debris hauling,
delivery of construction materials, vendor trips, worker commute trips, and the types and
number of heavy-duty, off-road equipment used and the intensity and frequency of their
operation.
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The modeled peak daily NOx emissions associated with the Project’s worst-case
construction air emission scenario is provided in Table 3.1-7 of the Draft SEIR that
shows the maximum NOx emissions could be 141 lbs/day. These potential maximum
NOx emissions would exceed the SCAQMD regional significance threshold of 100
lbs/day, and therefore, represent a significant air quality impact. As described below, the
impact from the generation of NOx emissions can be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant project and cumulative regional
construction NOx emissions identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measure would reduce the project and cumulative regional
construction NOx emissions to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: During Project construction, all internal combustion
engines/construction equipment (including tug boats but excluding crew and bio-
survey boats) exceeding 50 horse power and operating on the Project Site shall meet
Tier 4 CARB/U.S. EPA emission standards. If not already supplied with a factory
equipped diesel particulate filter, all off-road diesel-powered construction equipment
shall be outfitted with BACT devices certified by CARB. Any emissions control
device used by the contractor shall achieve emission reductions that are no less than
what could be achieved by a Level 3 diesel emissions control strategy for a similarly
sized engine as defined by CARB regulations. In addition, construction equipment
shall incorporate, where feasible, emissions savings technology such as hybrid drives
and specific fuel economy standards. In the event that all off-road diesel-powered
construction equipment cannot meet the Tier 4 engine certification, each project
applicant shall use alternative measures, which include, but would not be limited to,
reduction in the number and/or horsepower rating of construction equipment, limiting
the number of daily construction haul truck trips to and from the Project, using
cleaner vehicle fuel, and/or limiting the number of individual construction project
phases occurring simultaneously. The effectiveness of alternative measures must be
demonstrated through a future air emissions study with written findings supported by
substantial evidence that is approved by the lead agency before use.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The SEIR analysis of the Project determined that under an estimated worst-case
construction scenario, implementation of the Project would result in significant air
quality impacts associated with NOx emissions. Implementation of Mitigation
Measure AQ-1 would reduce the emissions of NOx. EPA Tier 4 standards require a
significant reduction in NOx emissions associated with the internal combustion
engines of construction equipment. As shown in Table 3.1-9 in Section 3.1, Air
Quality, of the Draft SEIR, the modeled mitigated peak daily NOx emissions
associated with the Project’s worst-case construction scenario would be reduced to a
maximum of 37 lbs/day which would not exceed the SCAQMD regional significance
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threshold for NOx of 100 lbs/day. Therefore, construction NOx emissions would be
reduced to less than significant.
2. Exposure of Sensitive Receptors to Pollutant Concentrations (Project and Cumulative
Localized Operational Emissions)
The daily on-site operational emissions generated by the Project were evaluated against
SCAQMD’s LSTs for a five-acre site at a distance of 82 feet to determine whether the
emissions would cause or contribute to adverse localized air quality impacts. The nearest
offsite sensitive receptors are the single-family residential dwelling units located across
Ynez Road, approximately 100 feet from the Project Site.
The Project’s total operational-related emissions generated onsite are 2.14 lbs/day for
PM2.5 which exceeds the SCAQMD’s screening operational LST of 2.0 for PM2.5.
Therefore, localized PM2.5 emissions from operational activities would be potentially
significant.
As described below, the impacts from the generation of operational PM2.5 emissions can
be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant project and cumulative localized
operational PM2.5 emissions to less than significant as identified in the Final SEIR.
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: The following measures will be implemented to reduce
operational emissions of ROG and NOX. These measures are not all inclusive and
additional measures can be substituted or added to further reduce emissions.
• No residential units shall be constructed with fireplaces/hearths. If this measure is
substituted, total emissions reductions from the added mitigation shall meet or
exceed the emissions reductions from the removal of fireplaces from the Project
(i.e., a reduction in emissions equal to or greater than the reduction in emissions
between Table 3.1 8 and Table 3.1 10).
• Residents of single-family units shall be provided information documenting the
benefits of using low VOC paints and cleaning supplies.
• A Traffic Demand Management (TDM) program shall be developed to encourage
the use of non-single occupant vehicles, including information on ride share,
carpool, vanpool, bus, train and trolley opportunities within the City and the
region.
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• All residential parking spaces provided shall be designed to, at a minimum,
achieve CALGreen Tier 1 standards for electric vehicle supply equipment of the
most current Title 24 iteration at the time of building construction.2.
• Implementing projects proposed within the SPA shall quantify NOX and ROG
emissions from the implementing project operational activities and shall
demonstrate achievement of the emissions performance standard of less than 55
pounds per day of ROG and less than 55 pounds per day of NOX. If the
performance standard cannot be achieved, implementing projects shall
incorporate all feasible project-level mitigation such that emissions of ROG and
NOX are reduced to the furthest extent possible.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The SEIR analysis of the Project determined that with the implementation of
Mitigation Measure AQ-2, specifically banning fireplaces within the residential
development, the Project’s PM2.5 localized operational emissions would reduce from
2.14 lbs/day of PM2.5 (refer to Table 3.1-12, of the Draft SEIR) to 1.0 lbs/day of
PM2.5 (refer to Table 3.1-14, of the Draft SEIR) which would not exceed the
SCAQMD’s significance threshold of 2.0 lbs/day. Therefore, the PM2.5 localized
operational emissions would be reduced to less than significant.
3. Exposure of Sensitive Receptors to Pollutant Concentrations (Project and Cumulative
Construction TAC Emissions)
Project construction would result in short-term emissions of diesel PM, which is a toxic
air contaminant (TAC). Diesel PM poses a carcinogenic health risk that is measured
using an exposure period of 70 years. The exhaust of off-road heavy-duty diesel
equipment would emit diesel PM during site grading; paving; installation of utilities,
materials transport and handling; building construction; and other miscellaneous
activities.
The dose to which receptors are exposed is the primary factor used to determine health
risk (i.e., the potential exposure to TACs to be compared to applicable standards). Dose is
a function of the concentration of a substance or substances in the environment and the
duration of exposure to the substance. Dose is positively correlated with time, meaning
that a longer exposure period would result in a higher exposure level for the maximally
exposed individual. Thus, the risks estimated for a maximally exposed individual are
higher if a fixed exposure occurs over a longer period of time. According to OEHHA,
carcinogenic health risk assessments, which determine the exposure of sensitive receptors
to TAC emissions, should be based on a 70-year exposure period; however, such
assessments should be limited to the period or duration of activities associated with the
Project.
2 The 2019 CALGreen standards require all single and two-family dwellings and townhouses with private attached
garages to include a dedicated 208/240-volt branch circuit to be installed and for multi-family dwellings 15 percent
of the total parking spaces (but no less than 1) shall provide capabilities for electrical vehicle charging.
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Risk was calculated for the offsite and onsite residential receptors within 1,000 feet of the
Project Site. There are no school receptors within this 1,000-foot radius. AERMOD was
used to quantify concentrations at the offsite receptors. Health risk calculations were
performed using a spreadsheet tool consistent with the OEHHA guidance. Detailed risk
assessment is included as Appendix B, of the Draft SEIR.
With Project construction activities, the maximum incremental increase in cancer risk is
projected to be up to approximately 36-in-one million for construction risk for offsite
residential receptors and 69-in-one million for onsite receptors. Risk for residential
receptors would exceed the SCAQMD significance threshold of 10-in-one million, and
therefore, impacts would be potentially significant. The maximum exposed offsite
residential receptor is located directly across Ynez Rd west of Date Street. The maximum
exposed onsite receptor would change depending on the location that is developed first.
However, under a worst-case condition, the maximum exposed onsite receptor would be
located close to and west of Date Street.
As described below, the maximum cancer risk during construction activities would be
reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Project, which
avoid or substantially lessen the potentially significant maximum cancer risk during
construction activities.
Mitigation: Implement Mitigation Measure AQ-1 and the following Mitigation
Measure:
Mitigation Measure AQ-3: During construction activities, the construction
supervisor will ensure that any welders used onsite will be electric.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The SEIR analysis of the Project determined that implementation of Mitigation
Measures AQ-1 and AQ-3 would reduce maximum cancer risk for onsite residential
receptors from 69 in one million prior to mitigation (refer to Table 3.1-13, of the
Draft SEIR) to 2 in one million after mitigation (refer to Table 3.1-15, of the Draft
SEIR). The reduction of the maximum cancer risk to 2 in one million would be less
than SCAQMD’s significance threshold of 10 in one million. Therefore, cancer risk
impacts to onsite residential receptors would be reduced to less than significant.
B. Biological Resources (Project and Cumulative)
1. Special Status Species, Sensitive Species, or Candidate Species (project and cumulative)
The project would result in grading activities to the 87.5-acre Project Site. Project
construction activities would result in the removal of non-native grassland habitat,
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disturbed habitat, and urban/developed areas. The Project Site contains suitable nesting
habitat for raptors and birds, including the California horned lark, protected under the
MTBA and California Fish and Game Code (Sections 3503, 3503.5 and 3513) and
contains suitable burrowing owl habitat. The proposed grading operations associated with
the Project could result in significant impacts to suitable nesting habitat for raptors and
birds, including the California horned lark and to suitable burrowing owl habitat.
As described below, the potential impact to suitable nesting habitat for raptors and birds,
and to suitable burrowing owl habitat would be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the significant raptors and birds nesting habitat and
burrowing owl habitat as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce impacts to raptors and birds nesting
habitat and burrowing owl habitat to less than significant.
Mitigation Measures MM-BIO-1: Within three days of the start of any ground-
disturbing activity during the nesting season (February 1 to August 31 for songbirds;
January 15 to August 31 for raptors), a qualified biologist shall conduct a survey to
determine if there are active nests within the onsite trees and vegetation. If an active
nest is not found, no biological monitor is required. If active nests are detected, a
minimum buffer (e.g., 300 feet for songbirds or 500 feet for raptors) around the nest
shall be delineated and flagged, and no construction activity shall occur within the
buffer area until a qualified biologist determines the nesting species have fledged and
is no longer active or the nest has failed. The buffer may be modified (i.e., increased
or decreased) and/or other recommendations proposed (e.g., a temporary soundwall)
as determined appropriate by the qualified biologist to minimize impacts. The
qualified biologist shall monitor the removal of onsite trees and vegetation. Nest
buffer distance will be based on species, specific location of the nest, the intensity of
construction activities, existing disturbances unrelated to the project and other
factors.
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-2: Prior to the start of any ground-disturbing
activity, each project applicant shall conduct protocol BUOW surveys in accordance
with the protocols established by CDFW in the CDFW 2012 Staff Report on
Burrowing Owl Mitigation to confirm the presence/absence of BUOW within the
Project Site and the buffer area identified within the CDFW protocol; namely, a
breeding season survey consisting of four visits (one during the period February 15 –
April 15; two visits, at least three weeks apart, between April 15 and June 15; and a
fourth visit after June 15, to be conducted at least three weeks after the third visit),
and a one-day pre-construction survey to take place no more than 14 days before
beginning ground-disturbing activities on the Project Site. For the timings of the
breeding season surveys, these may be modified in collaboration with CDFW. If the
burrowing owl is present, protective measures, including active or passive relocation,
shall be developed in consultation with CDFW to ensure compliance with the
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Migratory Bird Treaty Act and other applicable CDFW Code requirements and
include, but are not limited to the following:
• Occupied BUOW shall not be disturbed during nesting season unless a qualified
biologist verifies through non-invasive methods that either 1) the birds have not
begun egg-laying or incubation or 2) that juveniles from the occupied burrows
are foraging independently and are capable of an independent survival flight.
• A burrowing owl relocation plan shall be prepared that recommends methods
needed to relocate the burrowing owls from the project site and provide measures
that will be implemented for the maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of the
relocated burrowing owls to increase chances of survivorship and better ensure
compliance with CDFW guidelines. This plan shall be implemented during the
non-breeding season, and prior to seasonal rains to promote the best outcome for
conservation of the burrowing owl.
In addition to the above, each project applicant can choose to conduct additional
BUOW surveys in advance of the prescribed pre-construction survey(s) protocol
established by CDFW in order to assess the presence/absence of BUOW on the
project site. Surveys conducted earlier than the prescribed pre-construction surveys
per CDFW guidelines, would allow each project applicant to start early consultation
with CDFW regarding BUOW relocation (assuming BUOW are present within the
project site) well in advance of project construction activities. However, early
surveys and consultation with CDFW does not eliminate the need to conduct a pre-
construction clearance survey in accordance with CDFW guidelines. The pre-
construction clearance survey shall be conducted within 14 days of ground
disturbance to document the continued absence of burrowing owl from the project
site as well as the buffer areas. If construction is delayed or suspended for more than
30 days after the clearance survey, the project site as well as the buffer areas shall be
resurveyed.
All protective measures, including relocation, shall be reviewed and approved by the
CDFW prior to the initiating any ground disturbing activities.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
With the implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1, a qualified biologist would
conduct a survey of active nests if construction activities were to occur during the
nesting season. If nests are present, the qualified biologist would establish a
minimum buffer around the nest so that no construction activities would occur within
the buffer area. The implementation of Mitigation BIO-1 would reduce potential
impacts to nesting raptors and birds to less than significant.
With the implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-2, a protocol survey prior to
construction activities would occur to ensure that no burrowing owls were present on
the site. If the burrowing owl is present, buffer areas identified within the CDFW
protocol would be required to be established and a burrowing owl relocation plan
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would be implemented. The implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-2 would
reduce potential impacts to burrowing owls to less than significant.
C. Cultural Resources
1. Historical Resources (Project and Cumulative)
The Project has the potential to impact historical resources on the portions within the
Harveston Specific Plan area. Although the Eastern Information Center (EIC) records
search did not identify known archaeological or historic architectural resources within the
Project, the subsurface archaeological sensitivity analysis indicates that the Project area
has low potential to contain subsurface archaeological resources. Although no known
historical resources were identified within the Project area, there exists the possibility,
however slight, that Project-related ground disturbing activities may encounter disturbed
and/or intact archaeological deposits that may qualify as historical resources. Therefore,
the Project has the potential to cause a substantial change in the significance of a
historical resource.
As described below, potential impacts to historical resources would be reduced to less
than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to historical resources
as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce potential impacts to historical
resources to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure CUL-1: Prior to issuance of each grading permit and prior to
the start of any ground-disturbing activity, each project applicant shall retain a
qualified archaeologist, defined as an archeologist meeting the Secretary of the
Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archeology (U.S. Department of
Interior 2012) and as approved by the City of Temecula, to provide archaeological
expertise in carrying out all mitigation measures related to archeological resources
(Mitigation Measures CUL 2 through CUL-7).
Mitigation Measure CUL-2: Prior to any ground disturbing activities associated
with the Project, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct cultural resources
sensitivity training for all construction personnel. Construction personnel shall be
informed of the types of archaeological resources that may be encountered, and of the
proper procedures to be enacted in the event of an inadvertent discovery of
archaeological resources or human remains. Each project applicant shall ensure that
construction personnel are made available for and attend the training and retain
documentation demonstrating attendance.
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Mitigation Measure CUL-3: If grading activities are proposed within intact native
sediments on the Project Site which are anticipated to be 10 feet in depth or greater,
the qualified archaeologist shall monitor ground disturbing activities. If cultural
resources are discovered, the qualified archaeologist shall have the authority to stop
and redirect grading in the immediate area of a find in order to evaluate the find and
determine the appropriate next steps in consultation with the City of Temecula and
the Pechanga Tribe. During the course of monitoring, if the qualified archaeologist
can demonstrate based on observations of subsurface conditions that the level of
monitoring should be reduced, increased, or discontinued, the archaeologist, in
consultation with each project applicant and the City of Temecula may adjust the
level of monitoring, as warranted.
Mitigation Measure CUL-4: If grading activities occur within previously graded
sediments and inadvertent discoveries of subsurface cultural resources are
discovered, each construction contractor shall suspend grading within 100 feet of the
find until the qualified archaeologist evaluates the find and determines the
appropriate next steps in consultation with the City of Temecula and the Pechanga
Tribe.
Mitigation Measure CUL-5: If inadvertent discoveries of subsurface cultural
resources are discovered either within the intact native sediments or previously
graded sediments, grading activities shall be suspended within 100 feet of the find
and each project applicant, the qualified archaeologist, and the Pechanga Tribe shall
assess the significance of such resources and shall meet and confer regarding the
mitigation for such resources.
• Pursuant to PRC Section 21083.2(b), avoidance is the preferred method of
preservation for archaeological resources.
• If preservation in place is not feasible, each project applicant and Pechanga Tribe
shall discuss reburial of the resources on the Project property, in perpetuity. The
measures for reburial shall include, at least, the following: Measures and
provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in
perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic
recordation have been completed, with an exception that sacred items, burial
goods and Native American human remains are excluded. Any reburial process
shall be culturally appropriate. Listing of contents and location of the reburial
shall be included in the confidential Phase IV report. The Phase IV Report shall
be filed with the City under a confidential cover and not subject to Public
Records Request.
• If each project applicant and the Pechanga Tribe cannot agree on the significance
or the mitigation for such resources, these issues will be presented to the
Planning Director for decision. The Planning Director will make the
determination based on the provisions of the California Environmental Quality
Act with respect to archaeological resources and will take into account the
religious beliefs, customs, and practices of the Pechanga Tribe. Notwithstanding
any other rights available under the law, the decision of the Planning Director
will be appealable to the City Planning Commission and/or City of Temecula
City Council.
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• Any newly discovered cultural resources shall be subject to a cultural resources
evaluation pursuant to state law prior to restarting grading within 100 feet of the
discovered resources. The cultural resources evaluation of the newly discovered
cultural resources shall be detailed in a Cultural Resources Treatment Plan
(“Plan”). Furthermore, after ground disturbing activities are completed, the
archeologist shall prepare a monitoring report (consistent with the County of
Riverside Phase IV monitoring report requirements) and submit the monitoring
report to the City of Temecula and the Pechanga Tribe.
Mitigation Measure CUL-6: The landowner shall relinquish ownership of all
cultural resources, including sacred items. burial goods and all archaeological
artifacts that are recovered as a result of Project implementation to the Pechanga
Tribe for proper treatment and disposition.
Mitigation Measure CUL-7: The developer is required to enter into a Cultural
Resources Treatment Agreement with the Pechanga Tribe. The agreement shall be in
place prior to issuance of each grading permit. To accomplish this, each project
applicant should contact the Pechanga Tribe no less than 30 days and no more than
60 days prior to issuance of each grading permit. This Agreement will address the
treatment and disposition of cultural resources, the designation, responsibilities, and
participation of professional Pechanga Tribal monitors during grading, excavation
and ground disturbing activities; project grading and development scheduling; terms
of compensation for the monitors; and treatment and final disposition of any cultural
resources, sacred sites, and human remains discovered onsite. The Pechanga
monitor's authority to stop and redirect grading will be exercised in consultation with
the project archaeologist 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.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15064.5(b)(1), and
15064.5(b)(4), which require a lead agency to identify feasible measures to mitigate a
substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. Mitigation
Measures CUL-1 through CUL-7 present feasible measures to reduce substantial
adverse changes in the significance of historical resources by requiring qualified
technical specialists to provide oversight and worker training, as well as define the
specialists’ qualifications. These measures also provide clear parameters for resource
monitoring and steps to be executed if a cultural resources qualifying as unique
archaeological resources are discovered. With implementation of these measures,
impacts to resources qualifying as historical resources would be less than significant.
2. Unique Archeological Resources (Project and Cumulative)
The Project has the potential to impact unique archeological resources on the portions
within the Harveston Specific Plan area. Although the Eastern Information Center (EIC)
records search did not identify known archaeological or historic architectural resources
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within the Project, the subsurface archaeological sensitivity analysis indicates that the
Project area has low potential to contain subsurface archaeological resources. Although
no known archaeological resources were identified within the Project area, there exist the
possibility, however slight, that archaeological resources that qualify as unique
archaeological resources could be encountered during Project-related ground disturbance
within intact native sediments which are anticipated to be 10 feet in depth or greater on
the Project Site. Therefore, the Project has the potential to cause a substantial change in
the significance of a unique archeological resource. As described below, these impacts
can be mitigated to less than significant levels.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to unique
archaeological resources as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce potential impacts to unique
archaeological resources to less than significant.
Mitigation: Implementation of Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through CUL-7.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with CEQA Section 21083.1(a), which requires
reasonable efforts be made to preserve in place any and all identified unique
archaeological resources, as defined in Section 21083.2, that a lead agency has
determined would be significantly impacted by a project. Mitigation Measures CUL-
1 through CUL-7 present reasonable efforts for the preservation in place of unique
archaeological resources by requiring qualified technical specialists to provide
oversight and worker training, as well as define the specialists’ qualifications. These
measures also provide clear parameters for resource monitoring and steps to be
executed if a cultural resources qualifying as unique archaeological resources are
discovered. With implementation of these measures, impacts to unique
archaeological resources would be less than significant.
3. Human Remains (Project and Cumulative)
There are no human remains known to exist within the Project, and given past mass
grading, the potential for intact human remains is extremely low within previously
disturbed sediments. However, should Project ground disturbing activities extend into
intact native sediments underlying the zone subject to mass sheet grading in 2003, it is
possible that such actions could unearth, expose, or disturb previously unknown human
remains. Therefore, the Project has the potential to disturb human remains and impacts
would be potentially significant.
As described below, these impacts can be reduced to less than significant.
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a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to human remains as
identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measure would reduce potential impacts to human remains
to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure CUL-8: 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 PRC 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
NAHC must be contacted within 24 hours. The NAHC must then immediately
identify the MLD upon receiving notification of the discovery. The MLD shall then
make recommendations within 48 hours and engage in consultation concerning the
treatment of the remains as provided in PRC Section 5097.98.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5
and California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, which require protocols to be
implemented should human remains be identified during excavation activities.
Mitigation Measure CUL-8 includes the requirements as outlined in California
Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and California Public Resources Code
Section 5097.98, and would reduce potential impacts on human remains to less than
significant.
4. Paleontological Resources (Project and Cumulative)
The Project is underlain by the Pauba Formation, which is known to contain vertebrate
fossils of late Irvingtonian and early Rancholabrean ages, and the Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County (LACM) records search has identified a number of
fossil localities associated with the Pauba Formation within approximately 0.5 mile of the
Project. As such, the Pauba Formation has a high paleontological sensitivity, and there
exists the possibility that Project-related ground disturbing activities extending beyond
the disturbed zone previously subject to mass sheet grading in 2003 could result in
significant impacts to paleontological resources.
As described below, these impacts can be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to paleontological
resources as identified in the Final SEIR.
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The following mitigation measures would reduce potential impacts to paleontological
resources to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure CUL-9: Prior to the start of earth moving activities, each
project applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist defined as one meeting SVP
standards (Society for Vertebrate Paleontology, 2010) to attend any pre-grade
construction meetings to determine when and where excavations extend into intact
native sediments which are anticipated to be 10 feet in depth or greater on the Project
Site Working with each project applicant and the construction crew, the qualified
paleontologist shall determine a paleontological monitoring schedule.
The qualified paleontologist, or a paleontological monitor working under the direct
supervision of the qualified paleontologist, shall monitor all ground-disturbing
activity that are proposed to extend into intact native sediments which are anticipated
to be 10 feet in depth or greater on the Project Site. The location, duration, and timing
of monitoring shall be determined by the qualified paleontologist designated for the
Project in consultation with each project applicant and City and shall be based on a
review of geologic maps and grading plans. During the course of monitoring, if the
qualified paleontologist can demonstrate based on observations of subsurface
conditions that the level of monitoring should be reduced, increased, or discontinued,
the paleontologist, in consultation with each project applicant and City of Temecula
may adjust the level of monitoring, as warranted.
Monitoring activities shall be documented in a Paleontological Resources Monitoring
Report to be prepared by the qualified paleontologist at the completion of
construction and shall be provided to the City of Temecula and filed with the Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County within six (6) months of grading completion
for each individual project on the Project Site.
Mitigation Measure CUL-10: Prior to start of earth moving activities that are
proposed to extend into intact native sediments which are anticipated to be 10 feet in
depth or greater on the Project Site, the qualified paleontologist shall conduct pre-
construction worker paleontological resources sensitivity training. This training shall
include information on what types of paleontological resources could be encountered
during excavations, what to do in case an unanticipated discovery is made by a
worker, and laws protecting paleontological resources. All construction personnel
shall be informed of the possibility of encountering fossils and instructed to
immediately inform the construction foreman or supervisor if any bones or other
potential fossils are unexpectedly unearthed in an area where a paleontological
monitor is not present.
Mitigation Measure CUL-11: In the event of unanticipated discovery of
paleontological resources when a paleontological monitor is not present, each
construction contractor shall cease ground-disturbing activities within 50 feet of the
find until it can be assessed by the qualified paleontologist. The qualified
paleontologist shall assess the find, implement recovery and reporting measures, if
necessary, and determine if paleontological monitoring is warranted once work
resumes.
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b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5097.5 and
Section 30244, which require reasonable mitigation of adverse impacts to
paleontological resources from developments on public (state, county, city, district)
lands. Mitigation Measures CUL-9 through CUL-11 present reasonable mitigation of
adverse impacts to paleontological resources by requiring qualified technical
specialists to provide oversight and worker training, as well as define the specialists’
qualifications. These measures also provide clear parameters for resource monitoring
and steps to be executed if a paleontological resource is discovered. With
implementation of these measures, impacts to paleontological resources would be
less than significant.
D. Noise (Cumulative)
1. Operational Noise
New development within the Project area may introduce noise levels that could exceed
the City’s exterior and interior noise standards at future onsite residential locations.
Temecula’s Noise Element includes an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL or Ldn
for outdoor living areas such as backyard associated with residential uses and an interior
noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Specifically, new development within the
Project area could expose nearby onsite sensitive receptors to exterior noise levels
exceeding 65 dBA Ldn over ambient levels and expose nearby onsite sensitive receptors
to interior noise levels exceeding 45 dBA Ldn due to traffic levels, thus resulting in
potentially significant noise impacts to onsite sensitive receptors. The onsite sensitive
receptors could be exposed to significant exterior and interior noise levels from future
traffic noise levels along (1) Ynez Road from Date Street to Country Center Drive, (2)
Ynez Road from Date Street to Waverly Lane, (3) Date Street/French Valley Parkway
from Ynez Road to the I-15/French Valley Parkway Interchange, (4) I-15 North of the I-
15/French Valley Parkway Interchange, (5) I-15 South of the I-15/French Valley
Parkway Interchange.
As described below, these impacts can be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant exterior and interior noise
impacts as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce potential exterior and interior noise
impacts to less than significant.
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Exterior Noise Mitigation
Mitigation Measure N-1: Ynez Road from Date Street to County Center Drive:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features to residences located within 304 feet of the Ynez Road
centerline. The noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of
65 dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as backyards associated
with residential uses. The noise attenuation features to achieve the exterior noise
standards could include sound walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those
residences proposed to be located within 304 feet of Ynez Road between Date Street
and County Center Drive, each project applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s
exterior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and submittal of a
Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development Department. Building
permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies
that the City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-2: Ynez Road from Date Street to Waverly Lane: Prior to the
issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide noise
attenuation features to residences located within 271 feet of the Ynez Road
centerline. The noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of
65 dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as backyards associated
with residential uses. The noise attenuation features to achieve the exterior noise
standards could include sound walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those
residences proposed to be located within 271 feet of Ynez Road between Date Street
and Waverly Lane, each project applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s exterior
noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise
Study to the City of Temecula Community Development Department. Building
permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies
that the City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-3: Date Street/French Valley Parkway from Ynez Road to
the I 15/French Valley Parkway Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building
permit, each project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences
located within 551 feet of the Date Street/French Valley Parkway centerline. The
noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL
or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as backyards associated with residential
uses. The noise attenuation features to achieve the exterior noise standards could
include sound walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those residences
proposed to be located within 551 feet of Date Street/French Valley Parkway
between Ynez Road to the I 15/French Valley Parkway Interchange, each project
applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s exterior noise standards will be achieved
through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula
Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these
residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's exterior noise standards
have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-4: I 15 North of the Future I 15/French Valley Interchange:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features to residences located anywhere on the Project Site. The
noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL
or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as backyards associated with residential
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uses. The features to attenuate freeway noise levels so that the exterior noise
standards could be achieved include sound walls, berms, or a combination of the two.
Each project applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s exterior standards will be
achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of
Temecula Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be
issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's exterior
noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-5: I 15 South of the Future I 15/French Valley Interchange:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features to residences located anywhere on the Project Site. The
noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL
or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as backyards associated with residential
uses. The features to attenuate freeway noise levels so that the exterior noise
standards could be achieved include sound walls, berms, or a combination of the two.
Each project applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s exterior noise standards will
be achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of
Temecula Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be
issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's exterior
noise standards have been achieved.
Interior Noise Mitigation
Mitigation Measure N-6: Ynez Road from Date Street to County Center Drive:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features to residences located within 121 feet of the Ynez Road
centerline to achieve the interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows
proposed within 121 feet from the Ynez Road centerline need to be upgraded with
sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard building construction
(i.e., windows ranging up to STC-28). Each project applicant shall demonstrate that
the City’s interior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and
submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development
Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of
Temecula verifies that the City's interior noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-7: Ynez Road from Date Street to Waverly Lane: Prior to the
issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide noise
attenuation features to residences located within 108 feet of the Ynez Road centerline
to achieve the interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed
within 108 feet from the Ynez Road centerline need to be upgraded with sound
transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard building construction (i.e.,
windows ranging up to STC-28). Each project applicant shall demonstrate that the
City’s interior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and submittal
of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development Department.
Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of Temecula
verifies that the City's interior noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-8: Date Street/French Valley Parkway from Ynez Road to
the I 15/French Valley Parkway Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building
permit, each project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences
located within 219 feet of the Ynez Road centerline to achieve the interior noise
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standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within 219 feet from the Ynez
Road centerline need to be upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC)
higher than standard building construction (i.e., windows ranging up to STC-28).
Each project applicant shall demonstrate that the City’s interior noise standards will
be achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of
Temecula Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be
issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's interior
noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-9: I-15 North of the future I 15/French Valley Interchange:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features for all onsite residences to achieve the interior noise
standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within each residence need to
be upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard
building construction would provide. Each project applicant shall demonstrate that
the City’s interior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and
submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development
Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of
Temecula verifies that the City's interior noise standards have been achieved.
Mitigation Measure N-10: I-15 South of the future I 15/French Valley Interchange:
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall provide
noise attenuation features for all onsite residences to achieve the interior noise
standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within each residence need to
be upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard
building construction would provide. Each project applicant shall demonstrate that
the City’s interior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation and
submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development
Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the City of
Temecula verifies that the City's interior noise standards have been achieved.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
The implementation of Mitigation Measures N-1 through N-5 would reduce exterior
noise levels to achieve the exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL or Ldn. This
reduction would result in a less than significant impact. The implementation of
Mitigation Measures N-6 through N-10 would reduce interior noise levels to achieve
the interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. This reduction would result in a
less than significant impact.
E. Transportation
1. Impacts on Transportation from Existing (2019) Conditions With Project (Project)
The Project would result in the generation of 8,648 daily trips. These increase trips were
distributed on the surrounding roadway network using the RivTAM traffic model and the
distribution was manually refined based on the understanding of roadway conditions and
local traffic patterns. After distribution of Project traffic, levels of service and increase in
delay at intersections were evaluated. According to the City of Temecula Traffic Impact
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Analysis Guidelines, “an increase in delay at an intersection of 2.0 seconds or more at
intersections operating at an unacceptable level shall be considered a significant impact
and mitigation measures will be required to reduce the delay to pre-project or acceptable
conditions.” The Project is not responsible for mitigating intersections for which the
Project does not cause in an increase in delay of 2.0 or more seconds, even if the
intersection is operating at an unacceptable LOS (LOS E or LOS F). Based on the
evaluation in the Traffic Study, the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection is projected to
operate at LOS F during the PM peak hour for Existing (2019) Conditions (With Project)
with a change in average control delay of 28.8 seconds. As such, the Project is forecast to
result in a significant impact at Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection under Existing
(2019) Conditions With Project.
As described below, the impact at the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection can be
reduced to less than significant level.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impact at the Ynez
Road/Waverly Lane intersection as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measure would reduce the potential impact at the Ynez
Road/Waverly Lane intersection to less than significant.
Mitigation Measure T-1: Ynez Road and Waverly Lane: Prior to the first building
permit, the developer shall install a traffic signal with left and right turns permitted.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
After implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1, the intersection at Ynez Road &
Waverly Lane would operate at an acceptable LOS A with a delay of 4.9 seconds.
With implementation of this mitigation, this impact would be reduced to less than
significant.
2. Impacts on Transportation from Cumulative Year (2024) Conditions With Project
(Cumulative)
Ambient growth rates and traffic assumed from local pending and approved development
projects were applied to develop Cumulative Year (2024) Conditions Without Project
traffic forecasts. Growth rates gathered from the RivTAM model were used to create
ambient traffic forecasts for this scenario. The City of Temecula provided a list of
pending and approved development projects assumed to be in operation by 2024 as well
as assuming that the I-15/French Valley Parkway Interchange project would be
constructed. With the addition of Project traffic, the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane
intersection would operate at LOS F during the PM peak hour for Cumulative (2024)
Conditions With Project with a change in average control delay of 23.3 seconds which is
considered a significant cumulative impact.
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As described below, the 2024 cumulative impact at the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane
intersection can be reduced to less than significant.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential 2024 cumulative significant impact at the
Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measure would reduce the potential 2024 cumulative
impact at the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection to less than significant.
Mitigation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
After implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1, the intersection at Ynez Road &
Waverly Lane would improve during the PM peak hour from LOS F to LOS C or
better. Therefore, with the implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1, the Project
would result in a less than significant 2024 cumulative impact at this intersection.
3. Impacts on Transportation from General Plan Buildout (2035) Conditions (With Project)
A detailed travel demand model was used to evaluate growth within the City of Temecula
and in the surrounding region. RivTAM utilizes inputs such as land use, travel behavior,
and roadway network characteristics (number of lanes, speed, etc.) to estimate traffic
demand on area roadways. The model is calibrated specifically to evaluate Riverside
County and meets state and federal guidelines for model calibration. Model traffic
volume growth from base year to future year was applied to the existing (2019) traffic
counts to develop the General Plan Buildout (2035) Conditions (Without Project) traffic
forecasts.
The project trip generation estimates were applied to the traffic forecasts developed for
General Plan Buildout (2035) Conditions Without Project. The addition of the General
Plan Buildout roadway improvement did not impact trip distribution.
Based on the traffic evaluation, the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane would operate at LOS F
during the AM and PM peak hour for General Plan Buildout (2035) Conditions With
Project with a change in average control delay of 12.7 seconds during the AM peak hour
and 34.6 sections during the PM peak hour. As such, the Project is forecast to result in a
significant impact at Ynez Road/Waverly Lane under General Plan Buildout (2035)
Conditions With Project.
As described below, the 2035 cumulative impact at the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane
intersection can be reduced to less than significant.
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a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential 2035 cumulative significant impact at the
Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection as identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measure would reduce the potential 2035 cumulative
impact at the Ynez Road/Waverly Lane intersection to less than significant.
Mitigation: Implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
After implementation of Mitigation Measure T-1, the intersection at Ynez Road &
Waverly Lane would improve during the AM and PM peak hour from LOS F to LOS
A and LOS B, respectively. Therefore, with the implementation of Mitigation
Measure T-1, the Project would result in a less than significant 2035 cumulative
impact at this intersection.
F. Tribal Cultural Resources
1. Tribal Cultural Resources (Public Resources Code section 5020.l(k)) (Project and
Cumulative)
The Project Site has undergone mass sheet grading in 2003 as part of the Harveston
Specific Plan development. The mass grading extending to depths of 10 to 24 feet below
surface, which removed all surface native soils that could have contained tribal cultural
resources. Although no known resources were identified within the Project area, there
exists the possibility, however slight, that Project-related ground disturbing activities may
encounter disturbed and/or intact tribal cultural resources that may qualify as historical
resources. Therefore, the Project has the potential to cause a substantial change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource that is eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code section 5020.l(k). As described below, these impacts can be
mitigated to less than significant levels.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to tribal cultural
resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.l(k) as identified in the
Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce potential impacts to tribal cultural
resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.l(k) to less than
significant.
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b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with PRC Section 21082.3, which requires any mitigation
measures agreed upon in the consultation conducted pursuant to Section 21080.3.2
shall be recommended for inclusion in the environmental document and in an
adopted mitigation monitoring and reporting program, if determined to avoid or
lessen the impact pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), and shall be fully
enforceable. The measures should be feasible to avoid or substantially lessen the
impact on the identified tribal cultural resource. Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through
CUL-7 are feasible measures that will substantially lessen potential impacts to tribal
cultural resources should they be identified during project construction. With
implementation of these measures, impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less
than significant.
2. Tribal Cultural Resources (Public Resources Code section 5024.1) (Project and
Cumulative)
The Project Site has undergone mas sheet grading in 2003 as part of the Harveston
Specific Plan development. The mass grading extending to depths of 10 to 24 feet below
surface, which removed all surface native soils that could have contained tribal cultural
resources. Although no known resources were identified within the Project area, there
exists the possibility, however slight, that Project-related ground disturbing activities may
encounter disturbed and/or intact tribal cultural resources that may qualify as historical
resources. Therefore, the Project has the potential to cause a substantial change in the
significance of a tribal cultural resource that is a resource determined by the lead agency,
in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to
criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.1. As
described below, these impacts can be mitigated to less than significant levels.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant impacts to tribal cultural
resources as defined in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.l as
identified in the Final SEIR.
The following mitigation measures would reduce potential impacts to tribal cultural
resources as defined in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code section 5024.l to
less than significant.
Mitigation: Implementation of Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through CUL-7.
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b) Facts in Support of Findings
The Project would comply with PRC Section 21082.3, which requires any mitigation
measures agreed upon in the consultation conducted pursuant to Section 21080.3.2
shall be recommended for inclusion in the environmental document and in an
adopted mitigation monitoring and reporting program, if determined to avoid or
lessen the impact pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), and shall be fully
enforceable. The measures should be feasible to avoid or substantially lessen the
impact on the identified tribal cultural resource. Mitigation Measures CUL-1 through
CUL-7 are feasible measures that will substantially lessen potential impacts to tribal
cultural resource should they be identified during project construction. With
implementation of these measures, impacts to tribal cultural resources would be less
than significant.
V. Potentially Significant Environmental Impacts
Determined to be Significant and Unavoidable
In the environmental topical area of Air Quality, there are instances where potential
environmental impacts would remain significant and unavoidable despite the inclusion of all
feasible mitigation, as discussed below:
A. Air Quality
1. Violation of Air Quality Standards – Operation (Project and Cumulative)
Operation of the Project would result in long-term regional emissions of ozone precursors
(NOx and ROG) associated with area sources, such as natural gas consumption,
landscaping, applications of architectural coatings, and consumer products, in addition to
operational mobile emissions. According to the Project’s Traffic Study (refer to
Appendix I, of this Draft SEIR), development of the Project would result in an increase in
8,648 daily vehicle trips.
Modeled operations emissions are presented in Table 3.1-8. As shown, the Project would
result in long-term regional emissions of NOx (79 lbs/day) and ROG (65 lbs/day) that
would exceed the SCAQMD’s thresholds for NOx and ROG of 75 lbs/day. Therefore,
operational NOx and ROG emissions would have the potential to result in significant
regional impacts.
a) Findings
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Project that
avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant environmental effect as
identified in the SEIR.
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Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, including
provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers, make infeasible
the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final SEIR.
Mitigation: Implement Mitigation Measure AQ-2.
b) Facts in Support of Findings
Implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2 would reduce NOx and ROG emissions
by increasing energy efficiencies and reducing vehicle miles traveled. However,
because the Project does not have a specific design, nor the total number of units to
be constructed is known, the reductions that would be afforded by the
implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2 cannot be quantified. It is not possible,
without specific Project data, to identify which and to what extent the measures
identified under Mitigation Measure AQ-2 would be implemented. Therefore, while
implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2 will result in reduced NOx and ROG
emissions, it is not possible to determine if these reductions will be sufficient to
reduce emissions to below regulatory thresholds. Therefore, with the implementation
of Mitigation Measure AQ-2, which bans the inclusion of fireplaces in the residential
development, ROG and NOx emissions would be reduced to 63 lbs/day and 64
lbs/day, respectively, but both emissions would continue to exceed the SCAQMD
regional significance threshold of 55 lbs/day and the impact would be significant and
unavoidable.
VI. Project Alternatives
A. Alternatives Considered but Rejected in the Program SEIR
An EIR must briefly describe the rationale for selection and rejection of alternatives. The
Lead Agency may make an initial determination as to which alternatives are potentially
feasible and, therefore, merit in-depth consideration, and which are clearly infeasible.
Alternatives that are remote or speculative, or the effects of which cannot be reasonably
predicted, need not be considered (CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.6(f)(3)).
The development of the Project on an alternative site was not considered feasible, because no
other sites are owned or controlled by the Project Applicant. No other sites were identified
that would support the Project and meet the project objectives based on size, configuration,
location, and proximity to existing infrastructure. Furthermore, the use of an alternative site
would be expected to result in the same or similar environmental impacts as the Project.
Accordingly, an alternative site was rejected from further consideration.
B. Alternatives Considered in the Program EIR
Four alternative scenarios, representing a range of reasonable alternatives to the Project, were
selected for detailed analysis. The goal for evaluating these alternatives is to identify ways to
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avoid or lessen the significant environmental effects resulting from implementation of the
Project, while attaining most of the project objectives.
The following sections provide a general description of each alternative, its ability to meet the
project objectives, and a qualitative discussion of its comparative environmental impacts. As
provided in Section 15126.6(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, the significant effects of these
alternatives are identified in less detail than the analysis of the Project in Chapter 3 of this
SEIR.
• No Project/No Development Alternative (Alternative 1)
• No Project/Existing Specific Plan Alternative (Alternative 2)
• Mixed Residential Development Alternative (Alternative 3)
• Alternative/Mixed Land Use Alternative (Alternative 4)
1. Alternative 1 – No Project/No Development Alternative
a) Summary of Alternative
The No Project/No Development Alternative (Alternative 1) assumes that the
proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) to update the land use designation from
Service Commercial (SC) to Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) and the proposed
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) that would include a residential overlay would not
be adopted and not implemented. Further, the No Project/No Development
Alternative also assumes no development would occur with the current land use
designation of Service Commercial (SC). The Project Site would be left in its current
undeveloped and previously graded state.
b) Reasons for Rejecting Alternative
The No Project/No Development Alternative would result in no environmental
impacts. As a result, this alternative would have less overall environmental impacts
compared to the Project. However, this Alternative would not meet any of the project
objectives. In addition, this Alternative would not support the development
objectives for the Harveston General Plan Amendment/Specific Plan amendment for
Planning Area 12. The City Council hereby finds that each of the reasons set forth
above is an independent ground for rejecting Alternative 1, and by itself, independent
of any other reason, justifies rejection of Alternative 1.
2. Alternative 2 – No Project/Existing Specific Plan Alternative
a) Summary of Alternative
The No Project/Existing Specific Plan Alternative (Alternative 2) assumes that the
proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) to update the land use designation from
Service Commercial (SC) to Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) and the proposed
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) that would include a residential overlay would not
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be adopted and not implemented. Instead, Alternative 2 assumes the current land use
designation of Service Commercial (SC) would remain, and there would be no
residential overlay within Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan. Based on
the Temecula General Plan Land Use Element, the target floor area ratio for service
commercial is 0.3. Therefore, the estimated buildable square footage for the 87.54-
acre Project Site is approximately 1,143,973 square feet 3 of service commercial uses.
b) Reasons for Rejecting Alternative
The No Project/Existing Specific Plan Alternative (Alternative 2) would result in the
same impacts compared to the Project related to odors, biological resources, cultural
resources, excessive groundborne vibrations, and tribal cultural resources.
Alternative 2 would result in less impacts compared to the Project related to land use
and planning, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities
and service systems. The No Project/Existing Specific Plan Alternative would result
in greater impacts compared to the Project related to air quality, energy, greenhouse
gas emissions and climate change, and transportation.
As stated previously, the air quality standards/violations related to regional
operational emissions of NOx and ROG (Project and Cumulative level) is considered
significant and unavoidable with implementation of the Project. Because
Alternative 2 would result in 2.6 times more traffic volumes compared to the Project,
substantially more air emissions would be generated during operational activities.
The additional NOx and ROG emissions under Alternative 2 would result in a greater
significant and unavoidable impact to air quality compared to the Project.
Overall, Alternative 2 would result in greater environmental impacts as compared to
the Project. Further, this Alternative would not meet key Project objectives as no
residential development is proposed. Therefore, Alternative 2 would not fully achieve
all of the Project objectives, and would not achieve some Project objectives at all (for
example, provide high quality residential development to help fulfill the City’s
regional housing needs). The City Council hereby finds that each of the reasons set
forth above is an independent ground for rejecting Alternative 2, and by itself,
independent of any other reason, justifies rejection of Alternative 2.
3. Alternative 3 – Mixed Residential Development Alternative
a) Summary of Alternative
The Mixed Residential Development Alternative (Alternative 3) assumes that, similar
to the Project, the proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) to update the land use
designation from Service Commercial (SC) to Specific Plan Implementation (SPI)
and the proposed Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) that would include a residential
overlay to Harveston Specific Plan on an 87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12
3 87.54 acres X 43,560 square feet = 3,813,242 square feet X 0.3 = 1,143,973 square feet of service commercial uses.
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would be adopted and implemented. However, the residential overlay would not
allow the future development of a maximum of 1,000 single-family residential units.
Instead, for Alternative 3, it is assumed the residential overlay would allow the future
development of a maximum of 570 single-family residential units (i.e., detached and
attached) and 430 multi-family units (i.e., apartments).
b) Reasons for Rejecting Alternative
The Mixed Residential Development Alternative (Alternative 3) would result in the
same impacts compared to the Project related to odors, biological resources, cultural
resources, land use and planning, groundborne vibration, and tribal cultural
resources. Alternative 3 would result in less impacts compared to the Project related
to air quality, energy, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, noise,
population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation, and utilities and
service systems. The Mixed Residential Development Alternative would not result in
greater impacts when compared to the Project.
Air quality standards/violations related to regional operational emissions of NOx and
ROG (Project and cumulative level) is considered a significant and unavoidable
impact with the implementation of the Project. This Alternative would reduce the
regional operational NOx and ROG emissions; however, even with this reduction, as
well as the implementation of Mitigation Measures AQ-1 and AQ-2, the Alternative
would still result in an exceedance of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District’s daily significance threshold for NOx and ROG, emissions would remain
significant and unavoidable, and the Alternative’s reduction in emissions is not
considered a substantial reduction.
Overall, this Alternative would result in less impacts compared to the Project;
however, this Alternative would not avoid or substantially lessen any of the
significant and unavoidable environmental effects of the Project. Alternative 3 could
achieve all Project objectives; however, the implementation of Alternative 3 would
eliminate the flexibility for home builders to respond to market conditions and the 57
percent to 43 percent housing mix of Alternative 3 may not be likely to be built.
Alternative 3 limits the number and type of units built with a maximum of 570
single-family residential units (i.e., detached and attached) and a maximum of 430
multi-family units (i.e., apartments). Although this housing mix was identified as an
alternative that could achieve the Project objectives, there is no market justification
or housing study that demonstrates that this specific housing mix will provide the
high-quality residential development consistent with the Project’s objectives, and
information submitted to the City subsequent to the publication of the Draft EIR, and
contained in the record, suggests that it will not. Although Alternative 3 would result
in less impacts compared to the Project, this alternative is less likely to lead to any
housing if it cannot be built due to the elimination of the flexibility for home builders
to respond to market conditions. In that event, the alternative will not achieve the
critical objective of providing high-quality residential development that would help
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fulfill the City’s regional housing needs. The City Council hereby finds that each of
the reasons set forth above is an independent ground for rejecting Alternative 3, and
by itself, independent of any other reason, justifies rejection of Alternative 3.
4. Alternative 4 – Alternative/Mixed Use Land Use Alternative
a) Summary of Alternative
The Alternative/Mixed Use Land Use Alternative (Alternative 4) assumes that the
current land use designation of Service Commercial (SC) would remain for the four
(4) parcels adjacent and nearest the I-15 (APNs 916400058, 916400042, 916400052,
and 91600053). The existing acreages for APNs 916400058, 916400042, 916400052,
and 91600053 are approximately 4.81 acres, 10.21 acres, 5.36 acres, and 7.87 acres,
respectively. These four (4) parcels comprise of approximately 28.25 acres, or
approximately 32 percent of the Project Site. Applying the target floor area ratio of
0.3 for service commercial uses per Table 3.1, Detailed Land Use Summary, of the
approved Harveston Specific Plan, Alternative 4 would assume a proposed 369,171 4
square feet of service commercial uses within the Project Site. It is assumed the
remaining parcels would include the General Plan Amendment (GPA) to update the
land use designation from Service Commercial (SC) to Specific Plan Implementation
(SPI). It is also assumed the remaining parcels would include the proposed Specific
Plan Amendment (SPA) which would include a residential overlay. The remaining
parcels comprise of approximately 59.29 acres, or approximately 68 percent of the
Project Site which would comprise of approximately 680 single-family residential
units (i.e., detached and attached).
b) Reasons for Rejecting Alternative
The Alternative/Mixed Land Use Alternative (Alternative 4) would result in the same
impacts compared to the Project related to odors, biological resources, cultural
resources, energy, land use and planning, noise, and tribal cultural resources.
Alternative 4 would result in less impacts compared to the Project in regards to
population and housing, public services, recreation, and utilities and service systems.
The Alternative/Mixed Land Use Alternative would result in greater impacts
compared to the Project related to air quality, greenhouse gas emission and climate
change, and transportation.
Air quality standards/violations related to regional operational emissions of NOx and
ROG (Project and cumulative level) is significant and unavoidable with the
implementation of the Project. This Alternative would result in a greater significant
and unavoidable impact to air quality standards/violations related to regional
operational emissions of NOx and ROG (Project and cumulative level) as compared
to the Project. Overall, Alternative 4 would result in greater environmental impacts as
compared to the Project. The City Council hereby finds that each of the reasons set
4 28.25 acres X 43,560 square feet = 1,230,570 square feet X 0.3 = 369,171 square feet of service commercial uses.
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forth above is an independent ground for rejecting Alternative 4, and by itself,
independent of any other reason, justifies rejection of Alternative 4.
C. Environmentally Superior Alternative
As required by CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6, one of the alternatives must be identified
as on Environmentally Superior Alternative. The Environmentally Superior Alternative is the
one that would result in the fewest or least significant impacts. If the Environmentally
Superior Alternative is the No Project Alternative, then an Environmentally Superior
Alternative must be selected from the remaining alternatives.
As discussed above, air quality standards/violations related to regional operational emissions
of NOx and ROG (Project and cumulative level) is considered significant and unavoidable
with the implementation of the Project. Alternative 3 would reduce the regional operational
NOx and ROG emissions; however, even with this reduction, as well as the implementation
of Mitigation Measures AQ-1 and AQ-2, Alternative 3 would still result in an exceedance of
the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s daily significance threshold for NOx and
ROG, emissions would remain significant and unavoidable, and the decrease in emissions is
not considered to be substantial. This Alternative could meet the objectives established for
the Project. With the reduction of impacts, Alternative 3 is considered to be the
environmentally superior alternative but, for the reasons stated above, is hereby rejected by
the City Council.
VII. Statement of Overriding Considerations
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the lead agency to balance the
benefits of a proposed project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether
to approve the project. The City of Temecula proposes to approve the Harveston GPA/SPA –
Planning Area 12 Project although significant and unavoidable impacts have been identified in
the EIR. Specifically, the significant and unavoidable project and cumulative impacts are
described below.
A. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts
1. Air Quality
Violation of Air Quality Standards – Operation (Project and Cumulative)
Operation of the Project would result in long-term regional emissions of ozone precursors
(NOx and ROG) associated with area sources, such as natural gas consumption,
landscaping, applications of architectural coatings, and consumer products, in addition to
operational mobile emissions. According to the Project’s Traffic Study (refer to
Appendix I, of this Draft SEIR), development of the Project would result in an increase in
8,648 daily vehicle trips.
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Modeled operations emissions are presented in Table 3.1-8. As shown, the Project would
result in long-term regional emissions of NOx (79 lbs/day) and ROG (65 lbs/day) that
would exceed the SCAQMD’s thresholds for NOx and ROG of 75 lbs/day. Therefore,
operational NOx and ROG emissions would have the potential to result in significant
regional impacts.
Implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2 would reduce NOx and ROG emissions by
increasing energy efficiencies and reducing vehicle miles traveled. However, because the
Project does not have a specific design, nor the total number of units to be constructed is
known, the reductions that would be afforded by the implementation of Mitigation
Measure AQ-2 cannot be quantified. It is not possible, without specific Project data, to
identify which and to what extent the measures identified under Mitigation Measure AQ-
2 would be implemented. Therefore, while implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2
will result in reduced NOx and ROG emissions, it is not possible to determine if these
reductions will be sufficient to reduce emissions to below regulatory thresholds.
Therefore, with the implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-2, which bans the
inclusion of fireplaces in the residential development, ROG and NOx emissions would be
reduced to 63 lbs/day and 64 lbs/day, respectively, but both emissions would continue to
exceed the SCAQMD regional significance threshold of 55 lbs/day and the impact would
be significant and unavoidable.
2. Project Benefits
The City of Temecula has balanced the Project’s benefits against the Project’s significant
and unavoidable impacts. The City of Temecula finds that each of the following benefits
supports the overriding of the significant impacts identified above and in the EIR.
• The Project will create a development compatible with and sensitive to the existing
land uses in the Project area. Specifically, the Project will allow for a transition area
between existing single family development to the east and the I-15 freeway and
commercial uses to the west, thereby ensuring a gradual shift in scale.
• The Project will provide the opportunity for high-quality residential development that
would help to fulfill the City’s regional housing needs, including the City’s Regional
Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirement.
• The Project allows for residential development in an area that already includes
development, and thus the Project will help to reduce development pressure in rural
areas.
• The Project is located near an area with commercial, retail, and restaurant uses, and
thus will encourage reduction in vehicle miles traveled.
• The Project will promote the development of residential land uses that convey a high
quality visual image and character.
• The Project will provide high-quality residential architecture that will be
required/needed within the proposed residential overlay.
• The Project will provide flexibility for home builders to respond to market
conditions.
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE HARVESTON GENERAL PLAN (GPA) AND SPECIFIC PLAN (SPA) PLANNING AREA 12 PROJECT
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: During Project construction, all internal
combustion engines/construction equipment (including tug boats but
excluding crew and bio-survey boats) exceeding 50 horse power
and operating on the Project Site shall meet Tier 4 CARB/U.S. EPA
emission standards. If not already supplied with a factory equipped
diesel particulate filter, all off-road diesel-powered construction
equipment shall be outfitted with BACT devices certified by CARB.
Any emissions control device used by the contractor shall achieve
emission reductions that are no less than what could be achieved
by a Level 3 diesel emissions control strategy for a similarly sized
engine as defined by CARB regulations. In addition, construction
equipment shall incorporate, where feasible, emissions savings
technology such as hybrid drives and specific fuel economy
standards. In the event that all off-road diesel-powered construction
equipment cannot meet the Tier 4 engine certification, each project
applicant shall use alternative measures, which include, but would
not be limited to, reduction in the number and/or horsepower rating
of construction equipment, limiting the number of daily construction
haul truck trips to and from the Project, using cleaner vehicle fuel,
and/or limiting the number of individual construction project phases
occurring simultaneously. The effectiveness of alternative measures
must be demonstrated through a future air emissions study with
written findings supported by substantial evidence that is approved
by the lead agency before use.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Field
Verification and
Sign-Off by
City of
Temecula
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: The following measures will be
implemented to reduce operational emissions of ROG and NOx.
These measures are not all inclusive and additional measures can
be substituted or added to further reduce emissions.
No residential units shall be constructed with fireplaces/hearths.
If this measure is substituted, total emissions reductions from the
added mitigation shall meet or exceed the emissions reductions
from the removal of fireplaces from the Project (i.e., a reduction
in emissions equal to or greater than the reduction in emissions
between Table 3.1-8 and 3.1-10).
Residents of single-family units shall be provided information
documenting the benefits of using low VOC paints and cleaning
supplies.
Pre-Construction/
Post-Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Project
Approval
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Agency
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Air Quality (cont.)
A Traffic Demand Management (TDM) program shall be
developed to encourage the use of non-single occupant vehicles,
including information on ride share, carpool, vanpool, bus, train
and trolley opportunities within the City and the region.
All residential parking spaces provided shall be designed to, at a
minimum, achieve CALGreen Tier standards for electric vehicle
supply equipment of the most current Title 24 iteration at the time of
building construction. Implementing projects proposed within the
SPA shall quantify NOX and ROG emissions from the implementing
project operational activities and shall demonstrate achievement of
the emissions performance standard of less than 55 pounds per day
of ROG and less than 55 pounds per day of NOX. If the performance
standard cannot be achieved, implementing projects shall
incorporate all feasible project-level mitigation such that emissions
of ROG and NOX are reduced to the furthest extent possible.
Mitigation Measure AQ-3: During construction activities, the
construction supervisor will ensure that any welders used onsite will
be electric.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Field
Verification and
Sign-Off by
City of
Temecula
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Within three days of the start of any
ground-disturbing activity during the nesting season (February 1 to
August 31 for songbirds; January 15 to August 31 for raptors), a
qualified biologist shall conduct a survey to determine if there are
active nests within the onsite trees and vegetation. If an active nest
is not found, no biological monitor is required. If active nests are
detected, a minimum buffer (e.g., 300 feet for songbirds or 500 feet
for raptors) around the nest shall be delineated and flagged, and no
construction activity shall occur within the buffer area until a
qualified biologist determines the nesting species have fledged and
is no longer active or the nest has failed. The buffer may be
modified (i.e., increased or decreased) and/or other
recommendations proposed (e.g., a temporary soundwall) as
determined appropriate by the qualified biologist to minimize
impacts. The qualified biologist shall monitor the removal of onsite
trees and vegetation. Nest buffer distance will be based on species,
specific location of the nest, the intensity of construction activities,
existing disturbances unrelated to the project and other factors.
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Biologist
Issuance of
Grading Permit
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Agency
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Compliance
Verification of Compliance
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Biological Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Prior to the start of any ground-disturbing
activity, each project applicant shall conduct protocol BUOW surveys
in accordance with the protocols established by CDFW in the CDFW
2012 Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation to confirm the
presence/absence of BUOW within the Project Site and the buffer
area identified within the CDFW protocol; namely, a breeding
season survey consisting of four visits (one during the period
February 15 April 15; two visits, at least three weeks apart,
between April 15 and June 15; and a fourth visit after June 15, to be
conducted at least three weeks after the third visit), and a one-day
pre-construction survey to take place no more than 14 days before
beginning ground-disturbing activities on the Project Site. For the
timings of the breeding season surveys, these may be modified in
collaboration with CDFW. If the burrowing owl is present, protective
measures, including active or passive relocation, shall be developed
in consultation with CDFW to ensure compliance with the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act and other applicable CDFW Code requirements and
include, but are not limited to the following:
Occupied BUOW shall not be disturbed during nesting season
unless a qualified biologist verifies through non-invasive methods
that either 1) the birds have not begun egg-laying or incubation
or 2) that juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging
independently and are capable of an independent survival flight.
A burrowing owl relocation plan shall be prepared that recommends
methods needed to relocate the burrowing owls from the project
site and provide measures that will be implemented for the
maintenance, monitoring, and reporting of the relocated burrowing
owls to increase chances of survivorship and better ensure
compliance with CDFW guidelines. This plan shall be implemented
during the non-breeding season, and prior to seasonal rains to
promote the best outcome for conservation of the burrowing owl.
In addition to the above, each project applicant can choose to
conduct additional BUOW surveys in advance of the prescribed pre-
construction survey(s) protocol established by CDFW in order to
assess the presence/absence of BUOW on the project site. Surveys
conducted earlier than the prescribed pre-construction surveys per
CDFW guidelines, would allow each project applicant to start early
consultation with CDFW regarding BUOW relocation (assuming
BUOW are present within the project site) well in advance of project
construction activities. However, early surveys and consultation with
CDFW does not eliminate the need to conduct a pre-construction
clearance survey in accordance with CDFW guidelines. The pre-
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Biologist
Issuance of
Grading Permit
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Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
construction clearance survey shall be conducted within 14 days of
ground disturbance to document the continued absence of burrowing
owl from the project site as well as the buffer areas. If construction
is delayed or suspended for more than 30 days after the clearance
survey, the project site as well as the buffer areas shall be resurveyed.
All protective measures, including relocation, shall be reviewed and
approved by the CDFW prior to the initiating any ground disturbing
activities.
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure CUL-1: Prior to issuance of each grading
permit and prior to the start of any ground-disturbing activity, each
project applicant shall retain a qualified archaeologist, defined as an
Qualification Standards for archeology (U.S. Department of Interior
2012) and as approved by the City of Temecula, to provide
archaeological expertise in carrying out all mitigation measures
related to archeological resources (Mitigation Measures CUL-2
through CUL-7).
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
Issuance of
Grading Permit
Mitigation Measure CUL-2: Prior to any ground disturbing activities
associated with the Project, the qualified archaeologist shall conduct
cultural resources sensitivity training for all construction personnel.
Construction personnel shall be informed of the types of
archaeological resources that may be encountered, and of the
proper procedures to be enacted in the event of an inadvertent
discovery of archaeological resources or human remains. Each
project applicant shall ensure that construction personnel are made
available for and attend the training and retain documentation
demonstrating attendance.
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
Issuance of
Grading Permit
Mitigation Measure CUL-3: If grading activities are proposed within
intact native sediments on the Project Site which are anticipated to
be 10 feet in depth or greater, the qualified archaeologist shall
monitor ground disturbing activities. If cultural resources are
discovered, the qualified archaeologist shall have the authority to
stop and redirect grading in the immediate area of a find in order to
evaluate the find and determine the appropriate next steps in
consultation with the City of Temecula and the Pechanga Tribe.
During the course of monitoring, if the qualified archaeologist can
demonstrate based on observations of subsurface conditions that
the level of monitoring should be reduced, increased, or
discontinued, the archaeologist, in consultation with each project
applicant and the City of Temecula may adjust the level of
monitoring, as warranted.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
and Pechanga
Tribal
Representatives
Verification by
City of
Temecula in
consultation
with Pechanga
Tribe
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Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure CUL-4 If grading activities occur within
previously graded sediments and inadvertent discoveries of
subsurface cultural resources are discovered, each construction
contractor shall suspend grading within 100 feet of the find until the
qualified archaeologist evaluates the find and determines the
appropriate next steps in consultation with the City of Temecula and
the Pechanga Tribe.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
and Pechanga
Tribal
Representatives
Verification by
City of
Temecula in
consultation
with Pechanga
Tribe
Mitigation Measure CUL-5: If inadvertent discoveries of subsurface
cultural resources are discovered either within the intact native
sediments or previously graded sediments, grading activities shall
be suspended within 100 feet of the find and each project applicant,
the qualified archaeologist, and the Pechanga Tribe shall assess
the significance of such resources and shall meet and confer
regarding the mitigation for such resources.
Pursuant to PRC Section 21083.2(b), avoidance is the preferred
method of preservation for archaeological resources.
If preservation in place is not feasible, each project applicant and
Pechanga Tribe shall discuss reburial of the resources on the
Project property, in perpetuity. The measures for reburial shall
include, at least, the following: Measures and provisions to
protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in
perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required
cataloging and basic recordation have been completed, with an
exception that sacred items, burial goods and Native American
human remains are excluded. Any reburial process shall be
culturally appropriate. Listing of contents and location of the
reburial shall be included in the confidential Phase IV report. The
Phase IV Report shall be filed with the City under a confidential
cover and not subject to Public Records Request.
If each project applicant and the Pechanga Tribe cannot agree
on the significance or the mitigation for such resources, these
issues will be presented to the Planning Director for decision.
The Planning Director will make the determination based on the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act with
respect to archaeological resources and will take into account
the religious beliefs, customs, and practices of the Pechanga
Tribe. Notwithstanding any other rights available under the law,
the decision of the Planning Director will be appealable to the
City Planning Commission and/or City of Temecula City Council.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
and Pechanga
Tribal
Representatives
Verification by
City of
Temecula in
consultation
with Pechanga
Tribe
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Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Any newly discovered cultural resources shall be subject to a
cultural resources evaluation pursuant to state law prior to restarting
grading within 100 feet of the discovered resources. The cultural
resources evaluation of the newly discovered cultural resources
Furthermore, after ground disturbing activities are completed, the
archeologist shall prepare a monitoring report (consistent with the
County of Riverside Phase IV monitoring report requirements) and
submit the monitoring report to the City of Temecula and the
Pechanga Tribe.
Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure CUL-6: The landowner shall relinquish
ownership of all cultural resources, including sacred items. burial
goods and all archaeological artifacts that are recovered as a result
of Project implementation to the Pechanga Tribe for proper
treatment and disposition.
Construction/
Post-Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
and Pechanga
Tribal
Representatives
Verification by
City of
Temecula in
consultation
with Pechanga
Tribe
Mitigation Measure CUL-7: The developer is required to enter into
a Cultural Resources Treatment Agreement with the Pechanga
Tribe. The agreement shall be in place prior to issuance of each
grading permit. To accomplish this, each project applicant should
contact the Pechanga Tribe no less than 30 days and no more than
60 days prior to issuance of each grading permit. This Agreement
will address the treatment and disposition of cultural resources, the
designation, responsibilities, and participation of professional
Pechanga Tribal monitors during grading, excavation and ground
disturbing activities; project grading and development scheduling;
terms of compensation for the monitors; and treatment and final
disposition of any cultural resources, sacred sites, and human
remains discovered onsite. The Pechanga monitor's authority to
stop and redirect grading will be exercised in consultation with the
project archaeologist 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.
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Archeologist
and Pechanga
Tribal
Representatives
Verification by
City of
Temecula in
consultation
with Pechanga
Tribe
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-8 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure CUL-8: 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
PRC 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 NAHC must be
contacted within 24 hours. The NAHC must then immediately
identify the MLD upon receiving notification of the discovery. The
MLD shall then make recommendations within 48 hours and engage
in consultation concerning the treatment of the remains as provided
in PRC Section 5097.98.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Paleontologist
Verification by
City of
Temecula
Mitigation Measure CUL-9: Prior to the start of earth moving
activities, each project applicant shall retain a qualified
paleontologist defined as one meeting SVP standards (Society for
Vertebrate Paleontology, 2010) to attend any pre-grade construction
meetings to determine when and where excavations extend into
intact native sediments which are anticipated to be 10 feet in depth
or greater on the Project Site Working with each project applicant
and the construction crew, the qualified paleontologist shall
determine a paleontological monitoring schedule.
The qualified paleontologist, or a paleontological monitor working
under the direct supervision of the qualified paleontologist, shall
monitor all ground-disturbing activity that are proposed to extend
into intact native sediments which are anticipated to be 10 feet in
depth or greater on the Project Site. The location, duration, and
timing of monitoring shall be determined by the qualified
paleontologist designated for the Project in consultation with each
project applicant and City and shall be based on a review of
geologic maps and grading plans. During the course of monitoring,
if the qualified paleontologist can demonstrate based on
observations of subsurface conditions that the level of monitoring
should be reduced, increased, or discontinued, the paleontologist, in
consultation with each project applicant and City of Temecula may
adjust the level of monitoring, as warranted.
Monitoring activities shall be documented in a Paleontological
Resources Monitoring Report to be prepared by the qualified
paleontologist at the completion of construction and shall be
provided to the City of Temecula and filed with the Natural History
Museum of Los Angeles County within six (6) months of grading
completion for each individual project on the Project Site.
Pre-Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Paleontologist
Issuance of
Grading Permit
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-9 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure CUL-10: Prior to start of earth moving activities
that are proposed to extend into intact native sediments which are
anticipated to be 10 feet in depth or greater on the Project Site, the
qualified paleontologist shall conduct pre-construction worker
paleontological resources sensitivity training. This training shall
include information on what types of paleontological resources
could be encountered during excavations, what to do in case an
unanticipated discovery is made by a worker, and laws protecting
paleontological resources. All construction personnel shall be
informed of the possibility of encountering fossils and instructed to
immediately inform the construction foreman or supervisor if any
bones or other potential fossils are unexpectedly unearthed in an
area where a paleontological monitor is not present.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Paleontologist
Verification by
City of
Temecula
Mitigation Measure CUL-11: In the event of unanticipated
discovery of paleontological resources when a paleontological
monitor is not present, each construction contractor shall cease
ground-disturbing activities within 50 feet of the find until it can be
assessed by the qualified paleontologist. The qualified
paleontologist shall assess the find, implement recovery and
reporting measures, if necessary, and determine if paleontological
monitoring is warranted once work resumes.
Pre-Construction/
Construction
City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Qualified
Paleontological
Verification by
City of
Temecula
Noise
Mitigation Measure N-1: Ynez Road from Date Street to County
Center Drive: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each
project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to
residences located within 304 feet of the Ynez Road centerline. The
noise attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard
of 65 dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as
backyards associated with residential uses. The noise attenuation
features to achieve the exterior noise standards could include sound
walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those residences
proposed to be located within 304 feet of Ynez Road between Date
Street and County Center Drive, each project applicant shall
through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of
Temecula Community Development Department. Building permits
shall not be issued for these residences until the City of Temecula
verifies that the City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-10 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Noise (cont.)
Mitigation Measure N-2: Ynez Road from Date Street to Waverly
Lane: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project
applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences
located within 271 feet of the Ynez Road centerline. The noise
attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of 65
dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as
backyards associated with residential uses. The noise attenuation
features to achieve the exterior noise standards could include sound
walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those residences
proposed to be located within 271 feet of Ynez Road between Date
Street and Waverly Lane, each project applicant shall demonstrate
preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula
Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be
issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that
the City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure N-3: Date Street/French Valley Parkway from
Ynez Road to the I-15/French Valley Parkway Interchange: Prior to
the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall
provide noise attenuation features to residences located within 551
feet of the Date Street/French Valley Parkway centerline. The noise
attenuation features shall achieve an exterior noise standard of 65
dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for outdoor living areas such as
backyards associated with residential uses. The noise attenuation
features to achieve the exterior noise standards could include sound
walls, berms, or a combination of the two. For those residences
proposed to be located within 551 feet of Date Street/French Valley
Parkway between Ynez Road to the I-15/French Valley Parkway
Inter
exterior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation
and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community
Development Department. Building permits shall not be issued for
these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's
exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-11 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Noise (cont.)
Mitigation Measure N-4: I-15 North of the future I-15/French Valley
Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project
applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences located
anywhere on the Project Site. The noise attenuation features shall
achieve an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for
outdoor living areas such as backyards associated with residential
uses. The features to attenuate freeway noise levels so that the
exterior noise standards could be achieved include sound walls,
berms, or a combination of the two. Each project applicant shall
the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula
Community Development Department. Building permits shall not be
issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the
City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure N-5: I-15 South of the future I-15/French Valley
Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project
applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences located
anywhere on the Project Site. The noise attenuation features shall
achieve an exterior noise standard of 65 dBA CNEL or Ldn or lower for
outdoor living areas such as backyards associated with residential
uses. The features to attenuate freeway noise levels so that the
exterior noise standards could be achieved include sound walls,
berms, or a combination of the two. Each project applicant shall
through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of
Temecula Community Development Department. Building permits shall
not be issued for these residences until the City of Temecula verifies
that the City's exterior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure N-6: Ynez Road from Date Street to County
Center Drive: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each
project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to
residences located within 121 feet of the Ynez Road centerline to
achieve the interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn.
Windows proposed within 121 feet from the Ynez Road centerline
need to be upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC)
higher than standard building construction (i.e., windows ranging up
to STC-28). Each project
interior noise standards will be achieved through the preparation
and submittal of a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community
Development Department. Building permits shall not be issued for
these residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's
interior noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-12 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Noise (cont.)
Mitigation Measure N-7: Ynez Road from Date Street to Waverly
Lane: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each project
applicant shall provide noise attenuation features to residences
located within 108 feet of the Ynez Road centerline to achieve the
interior noise standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed
within 108 feet from the Ynez Road centerline need to be upgraded
with sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard
building construction (i.e., windows ranging up to STC-28). Each
project applica
standards will be achieved through the preparation and submittal of
a Noise Study to the City of Temecula Community Development
Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these
residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's interior
noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure N-8: Date Street/French Valley Parkway from
Ynez Road to the I-15/French Valley Parkway Interchange: Prior to
the issuance of each building permit, each project applicant shall
provide noise attenuation features to residences located within 219
feet of the Ynez Road centerline to achieve the interior noise
standard of 45 dBA CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within 219
feet from the Ynez Road centerline need to be upgraded with sound
transmission class rating (STC) higher than standard building
construction (i.e., windows ranging up to STC-28). Each project
will be achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise
Study to the City of Temecula Community Development
Department. Building permits shall not be issued for these
residences until the City of Temecula verifies that the City's interior
noise standards have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
5. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Harveston GPA/SPA Planning Area 12 5-13 ESA / D181343
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report October 2020
Mitigation Measures
Monitoring
Phase Enforcement
Agency
Responsible
Monitoring
Agency
Action
Indicating
Compliance
Verification of Compliance
Initials Date Remarks
Noise (cont.)
Mitigation Measure N-9: I-15 North of the future I-15/French Valley
Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building permit, each
project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features for all
onsite residences to achieve the interior noise standard of 45 dBA
CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within each residence need to be
upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than
standard building construction would provide. Each project applicant
ill be
achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to
the City of Temecula Community Development Department.
Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the
City of Temecula verifies that the City's interior noise standards
have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Mitigation Measure N-10: I-15 South of the future I-15/French
Valley Interchange: Prior to the issuance of each building permit,
each project applicant shall provide noise attenuation features for all
onsite residences to achieve the interior noise standard of 45 dBA
CNEL or Ldn. Windows proposed within each residence need to be
upgraded with sound transmission class rating (STC) higher than
standard building construction would provide. Each project applicant
achieved through the preparation and submittal of a Noise Study to
the City of Temecula Community Development Department.
Building permits shall not be issued for these residences until the
City of Temecula verifies that the City's interior noise standards
have been achieved.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
City of
Temecula
Community
Development
Department or
other Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
Noise Study
Approval by
Community
Development
Department
Transportation
Mitigation Measure T-1: Ynez Road and Waverly Lane: Prior to the
first building permit, the developer shall install a traffic signal with
left and right turns permitted.
Construction City of
Temecula
City of
Temecula
Building Official
or other
Designee
Issuance of
Building Permit
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PARCELS
WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY OF PLANNING
AREA 12 OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN FROM
SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO A SPECIFIC PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION (SPI) LAND USE (PA18-0659)”
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. On August 26, 2003, the
City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) by the adoption
of Resolution No. 03-110. The Harveston Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended
by Amendment No. 1 shall be referred to in this Resolution as the “Specific Plan”.
B. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
filed two Planning Applications: No. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment and No. PA18-0660,
a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively “Project”) were filed in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
C. The Project was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law.
D. A Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 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”). On July 24,
2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all agencies and persons
that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of
Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974). The NOP was circulated from
July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input from interested public
agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the SEIR. On August 8, 2019, a scoping
session was held, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to determine
the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project. The Draft SEIR was prepared
under staff’s direction by Environmental Science Associates (ESA). Thereafter, City staff filed a
Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, and circulated a Notice of Availability with
the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other interested parties, for a 45-day comment
period between January 31, 2020 through March 16, 2020. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located
at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000 County
Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the
City of Temecula website. During the comment period, the City received seven (7) written
comments on the Draft SEIR from various agencies, individuals, and organization. In compliance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None
of the comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5. The “Final SEIR” consists of the Draft SEIR and all of its appendices,
the comments and responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, revisions to the Draft SEIR, and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final SEIR was made available to the public
and to all commenting agencies in accordance with the law.
E. On November 9, 2020 the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Final SEIR, proposed General Plan Amendment, and
proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) at which time all persons
interested in these actions had the opportunity and did address the Planning Commission.
F. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public
hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE
FINAL SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPT FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPT A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPT A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (PA18-0660)”. Resolution No. 2020- is hereby incorporated by
this reference as set forth in full.
G. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in recommending approval
of the General Plan Amendment Application No. PA18-0659, consistent with Government Code
section 65358, hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The General Plan Amendment is in the public interest.
The current General Plan designation for the residential overlay portions of Planning Area
12 of the Harveston Specific Plan is a Service Commercial (SC) land use as specified in
the Harveston Specific Plan. The General Plan Amendment is in the public int erest
because it allows for various types of residential housing including single-family
residential and multi-family residential which will provide the opportunity for high-quality
residential development that would help to fulfill the City’s regional housing needs,
including the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) requirement This
General Plan amendment will provide property owners located within the Project site with
additional options for developing their properties. Property owners will still be permitted
to develop service commercial and will also have the option to develop commercial and/or
residential uses within the project site.
Section 3. Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE
THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PARCELS WITHIN THE
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY OF PLANNING AREA 12 OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC
PLAN FROM SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO A SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION (SPI)
LAND USE (PA18-0659)”” in the substantially the same form attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit “A”, and incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 4. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 9th day of November, 2020.
Lanae Turley-Trejo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Luke 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. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of
November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Luke Watson
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO REVISE THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PARCELS
WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY OF PLANNING
AREA 12 OF THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN FROM
SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO A SPECIFIC PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION (SPI) LAND USE (PA18-0659)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA HEREBY FINDS,
DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula does hereby
find, determine and declare that:
A. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. On August 26, 2003, the
City Countil approved Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) by the adoption
of Resolution No. 03-110. The Harveston Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended
by Amendment No. 1 shall be referred to in this Resolution as the “Specific Plan”.
B. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
filed two Planning Applications: No. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment and No. PA18-0660,
a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively “Project”) were filed in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
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 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 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”). On July 24,
2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all agencies and persons
that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of
Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974). The NOP was circulated from
July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input from interested public
agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the SEIR. On August 8, 2019, a scoping
session was held, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to determine
the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project. The Draft SEIR was prepared
under staff’s direction by Environmental Science Associates (ESA). Thereafter, City staff filed a
Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, and circulated a Notice of Availability with
the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other interested parties, for a 45-day comment
period between January 31, 2020 through March 16, 2020. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located
at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000 County
Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the
City of Temecula website. During the comment period, the City received seven (7) written
comments on the Draft SEIR from various agencies, individuals, and organization. In compliance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None
of the comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5. The “Final SEIR” consists of the Draft SEIR and all of its appendices,
the comments and responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, revisions to the Draft SEIR, and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final SEIR was made available to the public
and to all commenting agencies in accordance with the law.
E. On November 9, 2020 the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Final SEIR, proposed General Plan Amendment, and
proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) at which time all persons
interested in these actions had the opportunity and did address the Planning Commission.
F. After hearing all written and oral testimony on the proposed Project and duly
considering the comments received, and following consideration of the entire record of
information received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted (1) Resolution No.
2020- recommending to the City Council that it certify the Final SEIR, (2) Resolution No. 2020-
recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to
revise the General Plan Land Use designation for the parcels within the residential overlay of
Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan from Service Commercial to a Specific Plan
Implementation (SPI) land use, and (3) Resolution No. 2020- a resolution recommending that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP
13).
G. On December 1, 2020 the City Council of the City of Temecula considered the
Project and the Final SEIR for the Project, at a duly noticed public hearing at which time all
interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this
matter. The Council considered all the testimony and any comments received regarding the Project
and the Final SEIR prior to and at the public hearing.
H. Following the public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-___
certifying the SEIR for the Harveston Specific Plan Amendment Project.
I. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Legislative Findings. Consistent with Government Code section 65358, the
City Council in approving the Project hereby finds, determines and declares that:
General Plan Amendment
A. The General Plan Amendment is in the public interest.
The current General Plan designation for the residential overlay portions of Planning Area
12 of the Harveston Specific Plan is a Service Commercial (SC) land use as specified in the
Harveston Specific Plan. The General Plan Amendment is in the public interest because it allows
for various types of residential housing including single-family residential and multi-family
residential which will provide the opportunity for high-quality residential development that would
help to fulfill the City’s regional housing needs, including the City’s Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) requirement This General Plan amendment will provide property owners
located within the Project site with additional options for developing their properties. Property
owners will still be permitted to develop service commercial and will also have the option to
develop commercial and/or residential uses within the project site.
Section 3. Amendment to General Plan Text. The City Council approves and amends
the Land Use Element of the General Plan to revise the General Plan Land Use designation for the
parcels within the residential overlay of Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan from
Service Commercial to a Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) land use and amends Figure LU-3 of
the Land Use Element of the General Plan as shown on Exhibit A, “Proposed General Plan”
attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full.
Section 4. City Manager Authorization. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to take all steps necessary to implement this General Plan Amendment.
Section 5. Consistency with General Plan. The Land Use Element of the General Plan,
as amended by this Resolution, is consistent with the other elements of the General Plan, consistent
with Government Code Section 65300.5. Insofar as other portions of the General Plan need to be
revised to effectuate this General Plan Amendment, the City Clerk is hereby authorized and
directed to make all necessary revisions to effectuate this General Plan Amendment.
Section 6. Severability. If any portion, provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or
word of this Resolution is rendered or declared to be invalid by any final court action in a court of
competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining portions,
provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Resolution shall remain in full force
and effect and shall be interpreted by the court so as to give effect to such remaining portions of
the Resolution.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect upon its adoption.
Section 8. Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this
1st day of December, 2020.
Mary Ann Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the 1st day of December, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
Existing General Plan Land Use
Proposed General Plan Land Use
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13) (PA18-0660)”
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. On August 26, 2003, the
City Countil approved Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) by the adoption
of Resolution No. 03-110. The Harveston Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended
by Amendment No. 1 shall be referred to in this Resolution as the “Specific Plan”.
B. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
filed two Planning Applications: No. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment and No. PA18-0660,
a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively “Project”) were filed in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
C. The Project was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law.
D. A Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 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”). On July 24,
2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all agencies and persons
that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of
Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974). The NOP was circulated from
July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input from interested public
agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the SEIR. On August 8, 2019, a scoping
session was held, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to determine
the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project. The Draft SEIR was prepared
under staff’s direction by Environmental Science Associates (ESA). Thereafter, City staff filed a
Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, and circulated a Notice of Availability with
the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other interested parties, for a 45-day comment
period between January 31, 2020 through March 16, 2020. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located
at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000 County
Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the
City of Temecula website. During the comment period, the City received seven (7) written
comments on the Draft SEIR from various agencies, individuals, and organization. In compliance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None
of the comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5. The “Final SEIR” consists of the Draft SEIR and all of its appendices,
the comments and responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, revisions to the Draft SEIR, and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final SEIR was made available to the public
and to all commenting agencies in accordance with the law.
E. On November 9, 2020 the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Final SEIR, proposed General Plan Amendment, and
proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) at which time all persons
interested in these actions had the opportunity and did address the Planning Commission.
F. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public
hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL CERTIFY THE
FINAL SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPT FINDINGS
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPT A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPT A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE
HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (PA18-0660)”. Resolution No. 2020- is hereby incorporated by
this reference as set forth in full.
G. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section
17.16.020, the Planning Commission, in recommending that the City Council approve Amendment
No. 2 to the Specific Plan hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the general plan and
development code.
The Harveston Specific Plan discusses, at length, the consistency between the Specific Plan
and the General Plan. Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan does not make any material
changes to the Specific Plan that would impact the consistency findings set forth in the
Specific Plan. The findings of consistency contained in the Harveston Specific Plan are
applicable and are incorporated herein by this reference. The General Plan’s Land Use
Element Goal 1 is to have a diverse and integrated mix of residential, commercial,
industrial, recreational, public and open space land uses. The Harveston Specific Plan
creates unified, cohesive neighborhoods, and commercial/mixed-use areas. In addition to
these land uses, the Harveston Specific Plan provides neighborhood amenities, as well as
open space and recreational facilities. Policy 1.6 of the General Plan’s Land Use Element
is to encourage flexible zoning techniques in appropriate locations to encourage mixed use
development, achieve innovative site design, and achieve a range of transition of densities.
The residential overlay designation would overlay the existing Service Commercial (SC)
zone that is designated on the Project Site within the existing Specific Plan. However, the
allowance to develop Service Commercial (SC) will remain, as future developers will have
the flexibility to develop commercial and/or residential uses within the Project Site.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan is also consistent with the City’s development code
because the City will require that all new construction comply with the City’s design and
building standards.
B. The proposed specific plan amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City because the Specific Plan clearly defines
land uses, and establishes development standards, regulations and building criteria for
each land use type. The proposed residential overlay and architectural style provides an
additional land use option for development but does not add any additional acreage or lots
to the previously approved Specific Plan.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations
and the anticipated land use developments.
The subject property area has been previously mass graded and additional acreage or area
is not proposed as part of Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan. The proposed residential
overlay is located adjacent to existing residential development and a public community
sports park accessible to future residents and near an area that contains commercial,
retail, and restaurant uses. Therefore, the property is physically suitable for development
under either the proposed residential overlay or the existing service commercial land use
developments.
D. The proposed specific plan amendment shall ensure development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan shall ensure development of desirable character
which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood. With the proposed residential overlay and architectural style the Specific
Plan will provide development standards which will be compatible with the existing
surrounding development and already built Harveston community as the residential
overlay is located directly adjacent to the existing Harveston community which contains
single family, multi-family, commercial, and mixed use development.
Section 3. Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
hereby recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment
No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit
“A”.
Section 4. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 9th day of November, 2020.
Lanae Turley-Trejo, Chairman
ATTEST:
Luke 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. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 9th day of
November, 2020, by the following vote:
AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Luke Watson
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
THE HARVESTON SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13) (PA18-0660)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA HEREBY FINDS,
DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula does hereby
find, determine and declare that:
A. The Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan No. 13) was approved by the City
Council on August 14, 2001 by the adoption of Resolution No. 01-72. On August 26, 2003, the
City Countil approved Amendment No. 1 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) by the adoption
of Resolution No. 03-110. The Harveston Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended
by Amendment No. 1 shall be referred to in this Resolution as the “Specific Plan”.
B. On May 7, 2018, Harveston-SAB LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
filed two Planning Applications: No. PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment and No. PA18-0660,
a Specific Plan Amendment. These applications (collectively “Project”) were filed in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
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 Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) 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”). On July 24,
2019, the City published and distributed a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to all agencies and persons
that might be affected by the Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of
Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH # 2019070974). The NOP was circulated from
July 24, 2019 through August 22, 2019 to receive comments and input from interested public
agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the SEIR. On August 8, 2019, a scoping
session was held, at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to determine
the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project. The Draft SEIR was prepared
under staff’s direction by Environmental Science Associates (ESA). Thereafter, City staff filed a
Notice of Completion with the State Clearinghouse, and circulated a Notice of Availability with
the Draft SEIR and Appendices to the public and other interested parties, for a 45-day comment
period between January 31, 2020 through March 16, 2020. A Notice of Availability was also
posted on the project site. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and
inspection at the offices of the Community Development Department, located at City Hall, 41000
Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located
at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located at 41000 County
Center Drive; the Temecula Chamber of Commerce located at 26790 Ynez Court, Suite A; and the
City of Temecula website. During the comment period, the City received seven (7) written
comments on the Draft SEIR from various agencies, individuals, and organization. In compliance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None
of the comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft SEIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5. The “Final SEIR” consists of the Draft SEIR and all of its appendices,
the comments and responses to comments on the Draft SEIR, revisions to the Draft SEIR, and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final SEIR was made available to the public
and to all commenting agencies in accordance with the law.
E. The Specific Plan provides standards and guidelines for development of specific
land uses. Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan would update and modify those standards and
land uses by adding a residential overlay land use with associated development and design
standards along with a new architectural style.
F. On November 9, 2020 the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, proposed
General Plan Amendment, and proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP
13) at which time all persons interested in these actions had the opportunity and did address the
Planning Commission.
G. After hearing all written and oral testimony on the proposed Project and duly
considering the comments received, and following consideration of the entire record of
information received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted (1) Resolution No.
2020- recommending to the City Council that it certify the Final SEIR, (2) Resolution No. 2020-
recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment to
revise the General Plan Land Use designation for the parcels within the residential overlay of
Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific Plan from Service Commercial to a Specific Plan
Implementation (SPI) land use, and (3) Resolution No. 2020- a resolution recommending that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP
13).
H. On December 1, 2020 the City Council of the City of Temecula considered the
Project and the Final SEIR for the Project, at a duly noticed public hearing at which time all
interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this
matter. The Council considered all the testimony and any comments received regarding the Project
and the Final SEIR prior to and at the public hearing.
I. Following the public hearing, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-
certifying the Subsequent Final Environmental Impact Report for the Harveston Specific Plan
Amendment Project.
J. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. Consistent with Temecula Municipal Code Section
17.16.020, the City Council, in approving Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP
13) hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed specific plan amendment is consistent with the general plan and
development code.
The Harveston Specific Plan discusses, at length, the consistency between the Specific Plan
and the General Plan. Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan does not make any material
changes to the Specific Plan that would impact the consistency findings set forth in the
Specific Plan. The findings of consistency contained in the Harveston Specific Plan are
applicable and are incorporated herein by this reference. The General Plan’s Land Use
Element Goal 1 is to have a diverse and integrated mix of residential, commercial,
industrial, recreational, public and open space land uses. The Harveston Specific Plan
creates unified, cohesive neighborhoods, and commercial/mixed-use areas. In addition to
these land uses, the Harveston Specific Plan provides neighborhood amenities, as well as
open space and recreational facilities. Policy 1.6 of the General Plan’s Land Use Element
is to encourage flexible zoning techniques in appropriate locations to encourage mixed use
development, achieve innovative site design, and achieve a range of transition of densities.
The residential overlay designation would overlay the existing Service Commercial (SC)
zone that is designated on the Project Site within the existing Specific Plan. However, the
allowance to develop Service Commercial (SC) will remain, as future developers will have
the flexibility to develop commercial and/or residential uses within the Project Site.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan is also consistent with the City’s development code
because the City will require that all new construction comply with the City’s design and
building standards.
B. The proposed specific plan amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City because the Specific Plan clearly defines
land uses, and establishes development standards, regulations and building criteria for
each land use type. The proposed residential overlay and architectural style provides an
additional land use option for development but does not add any additional acreage or lots
to the previously approved Specific Plan.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations
and the anticipated land use developments.
The subject property area has been previously mass graded and additional acreage or area
is not proposed as part of Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan. The proposed residential
overlay is located adjacent to existing residential development and a public community
sports park accessible to future residents and near an area that contains commercial,
retail, and restaurant uses. Therefore, the property is physically suitable for development
under either the proposed residential overlay or the existing service commercial land use
developments.
D. The proposed specific plan amendment shall ensure development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood.
Amendment No. 2 to the Specific Plan shall ensure development of desirable character
which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood. With the proposed residential overlay and architectural style the Specific
Plan will provide development standards which will be compatible with the existing
surrounding development and already built Harveston community as the residential
overlay is located directly adjacent to the existing Harveston community which contains
single family, multi-family, commercial, and mixed use development.
Section 3. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13). The
City Council of the City of Temecula hereby approves that certain Amendment No. 2 to the
Harveston Specific Plan (SP 13) in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this
1st day of December, 2020.
Mary Ann Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2020- was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a meeting thereof held on the1st day of December, 2020 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
Harveston Specific Plan
Lennar Communities
Prepared For:
City of Temecula Planning Department
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Originally Prepared By:
EDAW, Inc.
17875 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 400
Irvine, CA 92614
with
William Hezmalhalch Architects, Inc. and
RBF Consulting
SEPTEMBER 1999
REVISED JANUARY 2001
ADOPTED AUGUST 2001
AMENDED AUGUST 2003
REVISED JUNE/JULY 2006 (Figures Only – Text Not Revised)
VERSION SUBMITTED – OCTOBER 2020
WHA Inc.
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1.0 SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Organization .................................................................................................................... 1-1
2.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Purpose and Intent .......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Scope of the Specific Plan .............................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 Specific Plan Modifications ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.4 Project Location and Setting ........................................................................................... 2-2
2.5 General Plan Consistency ............................................................................................... 2-3
3.0 LAND USE PLAN ..................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Specific Land Use Plan Description ............................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Residential ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Service Commercial ........................................................................................... 3-5
3.1.3 Greenbelt/Paseos and Landscape Development Zones ...................................... 3-6
3.1.4 Mixed Use Overlay ............................................................................................ 3-6
3.1.5 School ................................................................................................................ 3-6
3.1.6 Parks .................................................................................................................. 3-6
3.1.7 Roads .................................................................................................................. 3-7
3.2 Specific Plan Design Objectives ..................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 Specific Land Use Plan General Development Standards ............................................. 3-8
4.0 CIRCULATION PLAN ............................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Circulation Plan Description ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1 Bicycle Plan ....................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Circulation Plan General Development Standards.......................................................... 4-1
5.0 INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN .................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Drainage .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Drainage Plan Description ................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Drainage General Development Standards ........................................................ 5-1
5.2 Water ........................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Water Plan Description ...................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2 Water Plan General Development Standards ..................................................... 5-3
5.3 Sewer ........................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.1 Sewer Plan Description ...................................................................................... 5-7
5.3.2 Sewer Plan General Development Standards .................................................... 5-7
6.0 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN ........................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Open Space and Recreation Plan Description................................................................. 6-1
6.1.1 Park and Recreation Opportunities ................................................................... 6-1
6.2 Open Space and Recreation Plan General Development Standards ............................... 6-9
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7.0 UTILITIES PLAN AND PUBLIC SERVICES ....................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Electricity ........................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2 Natural Gas ........................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 Public Services ................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2.1 Police Protection ................................................................................................ 7-5
7.2.2 Fire Protection ................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.3 Schools ............................................................................................................... 7-5
7.2.4 Libraries ............................................................................................................. 7-6
7.2.5 Public Transit ..................................................................................................... 7-6
8.0 GRADING PLAN ...................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.1 Grading Plan Description ................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2 Grading Plan General Development Standards .............................................................. 8-1
9.0 LANDSCAPING PLAN ............................................................................................................ 9-1
9.1 Landscaping Plan Description ........................................................................................ 9-1
9.2 Landscape Plan General Development Standards .......................................................... 9-1
10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES ......................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1 Landscaping Design Guidelines .................................................................................... 10-1
10.1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 10-1
10.1.2 Major Community Streetscenes ........................................................................ 10-3
10.1.3 Minor Community Streetscenes and
Internal Neighborhood Edge Conditions ........................................................ 10-14
10.1.4 Community Edge Conditions and Boundaries ................................................ 10-19
10.2 Plant Material Guidelines ............................................................................................ 10-25
10.2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 10-25
10.2.2 Plant Palette .................................................................................................... 10-25
10.2.3 Planting Schedule ........................................................................................... 10-37
10.2.4 Landscape Requirements for Slopes .............................................................. 10-38
10.2.5 Climate Constraints ......................................................................................... 10-38
10.2.6 Horticultural Soils Test Requirements ............................................................ 10-39
10.2.7 Irrigation ......................................................................................................... 10-39
10.3 Community Elements .................................................................................................. 10-40
10.3.1 Community Entry Monumentation ................................................................. 10-40
10.3.2 Fences and Walls ............................................................................................ 10-46
10.3.3 Landscape Requirements ................................................................................ 10-57
10.3.4 Parks and Recreation Amenities .................................................................. 10-61.2
10.3.5 Maintenance Responsibility ............................................................................ 10-65
10.3.6 Outdoor Lighting ............................................................................................ 10-65
10.4 Residential Architectural Guidelines ........................................................................... 10-67
10.4.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................... 10-67
10.4.2 Design Intent and Elements of a “Great Neighborhood” ................................ 10-67
10.4.3 Architectural Forward Standards ................................................................... 10-68
10.4.4 Architectural Styles ......................................................................................... 10-68
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10.5 Principle Design Criteria ............................................................................................. 10-80
10.5.1 Plotting, Massing and General Neighborhood Criteria ................................... 10-81
10.5.2 Garage Placement ........................................................................................... 10-84
10.5.3 Building Elevations......................................................................................... 10-86
10.5.4 Secondary Exterior Elements .......................................................................... 10-87
10.6 Service Commercial Architectural Guidelines ............................................................ 10-89
10.6.1 Siting and Orientation ..................................................................................... 10-89
10.6.2 Form, Scale and Massing ................................................................................ 10-90
10.6.3 Architectural Features and Details .................................................................. 10-90
10.6.4 Exterior Materials and Colors ......................................................................... 10-91
10.6.5 Roof Forms and Materials .............................................................................. 10-92
10.6.6 Walls and Fences ............................................................................................ 10-94
10.6.7 Accessory Structures and Services ................................................................. 10-95
10.6.8 Street/Plaza Furniture and Bus Shelters .......................................................... 10-95
10.6.9 Lighting ........................................................................................................... 10-95
10.6.10 Mechanical Equipment ................................................................................... 10-96
10.7 Mixed-Use “Village Center” Architectural Guidelines ............................................... 10-96
10.8 Residential Overlay Architectural Guidelines ............................................................ 10-97
10.8.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................... 10 -97
10.8.2 Design Intent ................................................................................................... 10-9 7
10.8.3 Pedestrian-Scaled Design ............................................................................... 10-97
11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 11-1
11.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Planning Objectives ...................................................................................................... 11-1
11.3 Planning Area Development Standards ........................................................................ 11-3
11.3.1 Planning Area 1 – Low Medium Density Residential and
Community Park Description .......................................................................... 11-3
11.3.2 Planning Area 2 – Medium 1 Density Residential Description ....................... 11-5
11.3.3 Planning Area 3 – Medium 2 Density Residential, Lake, Lake Park,
Paseo Park, Village Green and Mixed Use Overlay Zone Description ........................ 11-7
11.3.4 Planning Area 4 – Low Medium Density Residential, School,
and Mixed Use Overlay Zone Description ...................................................... 11-9
11.3.5 Planning Area 5 – Medium 2 Density Residential Description ..................... 11-11
11.3.6 Planning Area 6 – High Density Residential and Mixed Use
Overlay Zone Description .............................................................................. 11-13
11.3.7 Planning Area 7 – Low Medium Density Residential Description ................ 11-15
11.3.8 Planning Area 8 – Medium 1 Density Residential Description ..................... 11-17
11.3.9 Planning Area 9 – Medium 2 Density Residential
and Arroyo Park Description ......................................................................... 11-19
11.3.10 Planning Area 10 – Low Medium Density Residential Description .............. 11-21
11.3.11 Planning Area 11 – Medium 2 Density Residential Description ................... 11-23
11.3.12 Planning Area 12 – Service Commercial Description ................................... 11-25
11.3.13 Planning Area 12: Residential Overlay Description .................................... 11-27.1
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11.4 Zoning Ordinance ....................................................................................................... 11-28
11.4.1 Low Medium (LM) Density Residential Zone (3-5 du per acre) ................... 11-28
11.4.2 Medium 1 (M1) Density Residential Zone (5-7 du per acre) ........................ 11-33
11.4.3 Medium 2 (M2) Density Residential Zone (7-13 du per acre) ...................... 11-37
11.4.4 High (H) Density Residential Zone (13-20 du per acre) ................................ 11-41
11.4.5 Mixed Use Overlay Zone ............................................................................... 11-46
11.4.6 Service Commercial ....................................................................................... 11-59
11.4.7 Signage ........................................................................................................... 11-68
11.4.8 Residential Overlay ......................................................................................... 11-77
11.5 Exceptions to Development Standards ....................................................................... 11-83
11.6 Product Approval ......................................................................................................... 11-8 3
12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION .............................................................. 12-1
12.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Phasing Plan .................................................................................................................. 12-1
12.2.1 Phasing Plan General Development Standards ................................................ 12-1
12.3 Financing Mechanism .................................................................................................. 12-6
12.4 Maintenance .................................................................................................................. 12-6
12.4.1 Master Homeowners Association .................................................................... 12-6
12.4.2 Residential Neighborhood Associations .......................................................... 12-8
12.4.3 Commercial and Business Park Areas ............................................................. 12-8
12.4.4 Open Space and Parks ...................................................................................... 12-8
12.4.5 Project Roadways ............................................................................................ 12-8
12.4.6 School Site ....................................................................................................... 1 2-8
12.5 Public Facilities Site Phasing Plan ................................................................................ 12-8
12.5.1 Public Facilities Phasing Description .............................................................. 12-8
12.5.2 Public Facilities Phasing Schedule .................................................................. 12-8
12.6 Specific Plan Modifications ........................................................................................ 12-10
12.6.1 Acreage .......................................................................................................... 12 -10
12.6.2 Conceptual Dwelling Prototypes ................................................................... 12-10
12.6.3 Roadways and Trails ...................................................................................... 12-10
12.6.4 Lot Size and Configuration ............................................................................ 12-10
12.7 Future Development Proposals ................................................................................... 12-11
12.8 Severability ................................................................................................................. 12-12
APPENDICES
A. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
SECTION 1.0 SUMMARY
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LIST OF FIGURES
2.1 Regional Location Map ......................................................................................................... 2-4
2.2 Local Vicinity/Surrounding Land Uses (aerial map) “Revised October 2020” ................ 2-5
2.3 General Plan Map – “Revised October 2020” .................................................................... 2-6
3.1 Conceptual Land Use Plan – “Revised October 2020” ..................................................... 3-2
4.1 Circulation Plan – “Revised October 2020” ...................................................................... 4-4
4.2 Roadway Cross Sections ...................................................................................................... 4-5
4.3 Roadway Cross Sections ...................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4 Roadway Cross Sections ...................................................................................................... 4-7
4.5 Roadway Cross Sections ...................................................................................................... 4-8
4.6 Roadway Cross Sections ...................................................................................................... 4-9
4.6a Roadway Cross Sections “Revised October 2020” .......................................................... 4-10
4.6b Roadway Cross Sections “Revised October 2020” .......................................................... 4-11
4.6c Roadway Cross Sections “Revised October 2020” .................................................... .....4-12
4.7 Bicycle Plan – “Revised October 2020” .......................................................................... 4-13
5.1 Drainage Plan – “Revised October 2020” .......................................................................... 5-2
5.2 Water Plan – “Revised October 2020” ............................................................................... 5-6
5.3 Sewer Plan – “Revised October 2020” ............................................................................... 5-9
6.1 Open Space and Recreation Plan – “Revised October 2020” ............................................ 6-2
6.2 Conceptual Mini Park Detail ................................................................................................. 6-5
6.3 Conceptual Community Park Plan ........................................................................................ 6-6
6.4 Conceptual Lake/Lake Park/Village Green Detail ................................................................. 6-7
6.5 Conceptual Paseo Park Detail ................................................................................................ 6-8
7.1 Typical Utility Locations ........................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2 Conceptual Lighting Standard Location “Revised October 2020” ...................................... 7-3
7.3 Typical Lighting Standard Detail “Revised October 2020” ................................................. 7-4
7.4 Public Transit Plan – “Revised October 2020” ................................................................... 7-8
8.1 Existing Topography ............................................................................................................ 8-3
8.2 Conceptual Grading Plan ...................................................................................................... 8-4
8.3 Grading Cross Sections ........................................................................................................ 8-5
8.4 Grading Cross Sections ......................................................................................................... 8-6
8.5 Grading Cross Sections .......................................................................................................... 8-7
8.6 Slope Planting ....................................................................................................................... 8-8
10.1 Preliminary Landscape Plan – “Revised October 2020” .................................................... 10-2
10.1-1 Date Street at Arroyo Park “Revised October 2020” ........................................................ 10-4
10.1-1A Date Street “Revised October 2020” .................................................................................. 10-4
10.1-1B Date Street “Revised October 2020” .................................................................................. 10-5
10.1-2 Date Street at Service Commercial and Residential Overlay “Revised October 2020” ..... 10-5
10.1-3 Ynez Road at Service Commercial/Residential Overlay “Revised October 2020” ........... 10-9
10.1-4 Margarita Road “Revised October 2020” .......................................................................... 10-9
10.1-5 Major Entry at Margarita Road “Revised October 2020” ............................................... 10-12
10.1-6 Major Entry at Date Street “Revised October 2020” ....................................................... 10-12
10.1-7 Minor Entry at Margarita Road “Revised October 2020” ............................................... 10-13
10.1-8 Loop Road and Loop Road with Alternative Parking “Revised October 2020” ............. 10-13
10.1-9 Loop Road at Village Green/Lake Edge “Revised October 2020” .................................. 10-16
10.1-10 Loop Road at Community Park “Revised October 2020” ................................................ 10-16
10.1-11 Village Center Road .......................................................................................................... 10-18
10.1-12 Residential Entry – Typical “Revised October 2020” ...................................................... 10-18
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10.1-13 Paseo Park .......................................................................................................................... 10-20
10.1-14 Residential Local Road at Lake Park ................................................................................. 10-20
10.1-15 Lake Edge/Lake Park “Revised October 2020” ............................................................... 10-21
10.1-16 Service Commercial Adjacent to I-15 “Revised October 2020” ...................................... 10-21
10.1-17 Service Commercial Park to Off Site Land Use Edge ........................................................ 10-22
10.1-18 Residential at Santa Gertrudis Creek .................................................................................. 10-22
10.1-19 Residential Rear Lot Set Back ............................................................................................ 10-2 4
10.1-20 Residential Rear Lot Set Back ............................................................................................ 10-2 4
10.1-21 Temecula Center Drive “Revised October 2020” ........................................................ 10.24. 1
10.1-22 Residential Overlay Adjacent to I-15 “Revised October 2020” .................................... 10.24.2
10.1-23 Residential Overlay Entry Statement Details “Revised October 2020” ........................ 10.24.3
10.2 Major Entry Monumentation Plan “Revised October 2020” ............................................ 10-42
10.3 Minor Entry Monumentation Plan “Revised October 2020” ........................................... 10-43
10.4 Community Fencing and Walls Plan “Revised October 2020” ........................................ 10-49
10.5 Community Fencing and Wall Details ............................................................................... 10-50
10.6 Community Fencing and Wall Details .............................................................................. 10-51
10.7 Community Fencing and Wall Details ............................................................................... 10-52
10.8 Interior Theme Fence Typical Enlargement Plan ............................................................... 10-53
11.1 Planning Area Detail 1 ........................................................................................................ 11-4
11.2 Planning Area Detail 2 ........................................................................................................ 11-6
11.3 Planning Area Detail 3 ........................................................................................................ 11-8
11.4 Planning Area Detail 4 ...................................................................................................... 11-10
11.5 Planning Area Detail 5 ...................................................................................................... 11-12
11.6 Planning Area Detail 6 ...................................................................................................... 11-14
11.7 Planning Area Detail 7 ...................................................................................................... 11-16
11.8 Planning Area Detail 8 ...................................................................................................... 11-18
11.9 Planning Area Detail 9 ...................................................................................................... 11-20
11.10 Planning Area Detail 10 – “Revised June 2006” ............................................................. 11-22
11.11 Planning Area Detail 11 – “Revised June 2006” ............................................................. 11-24
11.12 Planning Area Detail 12“Revised October 2020” ........................................................... 11-26
11.12a Planning Area Detail 12 - “Revised October 2020” ......................................................... 11-27
11.12b Residential Overlay Detail – “Revised October 2020” ................................................. 11-27.2
11.12c Residential Overlay Detail – “Revised October 2020” ................................................. 11-27.3
11.13 Conceptual Rear Access Landscaping ............................................................................... 11-32
11.14 Mixed Use Village Center Conceptual Plan with Building Placement
and Landscape Treatment ......................................................................................... 11-55
11.15 Mixed Use Village Center Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation and Parking ................ 11-58
12.1 Development and Roadway Phasing Plan – “Revised October 2020” ............................... 12-2
12.2 Maintenance Plan – “Revised October 2020” ................................................................... 12-7
12.3 Preliminary Public Facilities Phasing Plan – “Revised October 2020” ............................. 12-9
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LIST OF TABLES
3.1 Detailed Land Use Summary “Revised October 2020 ” ..................................................... 3-3
5.1 Estimated Domestic Water Demands “Revised October 2020” .......................................... 5-5
5.2 Estimated Wastewater Flows “Revised October 2020” ...................................................... 5-8
11.1 Summary Development Standards for LM (Low Medium Density Res.) Zone ................ 11-31
11.2 Summary Development Standards for M1 (Med. Dens. Res. 5-7 DU’s/AC) Zone .......... 11-36
11.3 Summary Development Standards for M2 (Med. Dens. Res. 7-13 DU’s/AC) Zone ........ 11-40
11.4 Summary Development Standards for H (High Dens. Res. 13-20 DU’s/AC) Zone ......... 11-45
11.5 Development Standards – Service Commercial for Development on a Separate Lot ....... 11-65
11.6 Summary Development Standards Residential Overlay “Revised October 2020” .......... 11-82
12.1 Development Phasing .......................................................................................................... 12-3
12.2 Public Facilities Phasing ................................................................................................... 12-13
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1.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to comply with Government Code Section 65451, which requires that a
Specific Plan include “all detailed regulations, conditions, programs, and proposed legislation that may be
necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation” of each of the seven requirements of the
General Plan. The Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared to meet these requirements of the City of
Temecula General Plan, and provides a cohesive and comprehensive working document, which describes
guidelines and standards for implementation of the development.
This document has been prepared to assist the City of Temecula in the implementation of a comprehensive
master plan, consistent with all regulatory standards in accordance with the Temecula General Plan. The
Harveston Specific Plan provides a detailed description of proposed land uses and infrastructure
requirements. Design and development standards have been prepared to assist in creating an architectural
theme and community character symbiotic to the surrounding community, while providing criteria for each
planning area within Harveston.
1.2 ORGANIZATION
The Harveston Specific Plan is divided into twelve sequential sections. Section 1.0 presents a brief overview
of the Specific Plan. Section 2.0 is intended to establish the purpose, scope, location and setting of the
Specific Plan. Section 3.0 provides an extensive description of the development Land Use Plan. Sections
4.0, 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 present discussions of transportation/circulation, infrastructure, open space
and recreation, public services and utilities, grading, and landscaping as they relate to the Land Use Plan.
Section 10.0 and 11.0 present a detailed description of the design guidelines and development standards,
which are necessary to guide and control new development and carry out the goals and policies of the
Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan. Section 12.0 outlines the measures and programs necessary to
implement and administer the development proposed by the Harveston Specific Plan. Appendix A includes
an analysis of the Specific Plan’s consistency with the City of Temecula General Plan.
The Harveston Specific Plan document has been organized in a manner so as to distinguish clearly between
policy statements, guidelines, and zoning regulations. The sections containing policy statements and
guidelines would be adopted by resolution. The Harveston zoning regulations and design standards would
be adopted by ordinance.
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SECTION 2.0 INTRODUCTION
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2.1 PURPOSE AND INTENT The Specific Plan is intended to serve the following purposes:
Promote quality development consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Temecula General Plan.
Provide for comprehensive planning thsat assures the orderly development of the site in relation to the surrounding community.
Assure appropriate phasing and financing for community facilities, including circulation improvements, domestic water, urban runoff and flood control facilities, sewage disposal facilities, educational facilities and parks.
Establish development regulations permitting a variety of residential products.
Develop a plan that is economically feasible and capable of being implemented based on existing and anticipated future economic conditions such that no economic burden to the City would occur. 2.2 SCOPE OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN The Specific Plan document for Harveston has been written consistent with the framework established by the State of California Government Code as specified in Article 8, Section 65450 et. seq. The following is a brief analysis of the Specific Plan legal requirements and Harveston consistency with the respective criteria. According to Section 65451 of the California Government Code, the content of a Specific Plan shall include the following narrative and graphic descriptions. The text provided in italics is the actual Government Code requirements. The text below each requirement states where the requirement is met within the Specific Plan document. The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan. Section 3.0 of this Specific Plan includes the location of various land uses including residential, open space/recreation, circulation, and public/institutional. Section 6.0 provides a detailed discussion of open space, parks, and recreation. The proposed distribution, location, extent, and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. Section 4.0 of this Specific Plan addresses these issues by providing a circulation plan, which delineates the arterial and collector streets within the Specific Plan, as well as the necessary off-site connections. Sections 5.0 and 7.0 of the Specific Plan outline the essential infrastructure and services for the community. Standards and criteria by which development would proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable. Section 3.0 of the Specific Plan includes the Land Use Plan, which addresses the provisions for the identification and conservation of natural resources of the site. Section 10.0 Design Guidelines and Section 11.0 Development Regulations, which will be adopted by ordinance, address the development of regulations that define the criteria by which development would proceed.
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A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out the preceding paragraphs. The Specific Plan includes implementation measures, (Sections 12.0, Implementation and Administration), which address phasing, financing, permits, maps, plans, and agreements that would guide the future development. 2.3 SPECIFIC PLAN MODIFICATIONS Modifications have been made to the Specific Plan document. The modifications to the Specific Plan include, 1) the alteration of Specific Plan road alignments (i.e., Ynez Road and Date/Cherry Street) and adjacent planning area configurations based upon the approved Caltrans Project Study Report (PSR) and 2) the inclusion of 3.8 acres of out-parcels into the Specific Plan (adjacent roadway and planning areas) pursuant to Lennar’s acquisition of these out-parcels and the City approval of a Zone Change (Ordinance 03-10) and Specific Plan Amendment (Resolution 03-110). The PSR approval has triggered modifications to the text and figures of this document pursuant to Specific Plan Condition of Approval #7, as presented below: “Once the Project Study Report (PSR) conducted by Caltrans is completed, the road alignments affecting the individual planning areas (i.e., Ynez Road and Cherry/Date Street) may be altered or modified to implement the PSR. The alteration or modification of the roads will not require a Specific Plan Amendment; however, all applicable text, sections, figures and exhibits in the Specific Plan shall be modified to reflect the actual roadway alignments as determined in the PSR subject to the approval of the Director of Planning and Public Works Director.” Due to the acquisition of out-parcels by Lennar and their inclusion in the Specific Plan area, any references to the out-parcels are deleted from this document. Additionally, because of the modifications pertaining to Caltrans’ approved PSR, Figure 3.2, Cherry Street Connection Land Use Plan became Figure 3.1Conceptual Land Use Plan; and Figures 4.1 Circulation Plan; 11.12, Planning Area Detail 12; and 12.1, Development and Roadway Phasing Plan, showing the Date Street alignment connecting to the I-15, are hereby removed from this Specific Plan document as they are no longer applicable to the Harveston Specific Plan. The text and figure pages which have been modified due to the changes outlines above include “Revised August 2003” notation in the lower corner of the page. In 2020, a Residential Overlay was added to the Specific Plan over portions of Planning Area 12. Text and exhibits were updated. The text and figure pages which have been modified for this change include “Revised October 2020” in the lower corner of the page. 2.4 PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING The Harveston Specific Plan project site is located adjacent to and east of Interstate 15 Freeway (I-15) in the City of Temecula, California, in southwest Riverside County, south of the City of Los Angeles and north of the City of San Diego. The location of the Harveston Specific Plan in relation to the local and regional setting is displayed in Figures 2.1 and 2.2, regional and local vicinity maps. Figure 2.2 provides an aerial perspective of the site. I-15 and its connecting arterials provide the Temecula Valley with convenient links to San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Temecula Valley is centrally located, bordered by the eastern portion of Orange
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County to the west, the northern portion of San Diego County to the southwest, and Riverside County to the north and east. From the I-15, direct access to the project site is provided by Winchester Road (Highway 79 North) and Ynez Road, both located near the southern boundary of the site, and Margarita Road, which runs along the eastern boundary of the site. Winchester Road runs near the southern edge of the project site and continues north adjacent to Chaparral High School. The area’s expanding employment base, and a variety of local amenities, including Murrieta Hot Springs, the Temecula Wine Country, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley Promenade, the Cleveland National Forest, schools, and several golf courses make the Harveston location attractive and competitive. The project’s close proximity to these markets, yet its relatively exclusive location, places Harveston in a superior market. 2.5 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The Harveston Specific Plan serves as a planning guide to implement the intent of the City’s General Plan. The Specific Plan development concept has been prepared to be consistent with all applicable goals and programs contained within the General Plan and to effectively implement the policies of the General Plan, and the applicable Zoning requirements and guidelines. The issues and goals identified within each element of the General Plan have been evaluated, and a statement of compliance with the General Plan has been included as Appendix A. The General Plan land use designations provide the policy direction and authority for this Specific Plan. Figure 2.3 graphically illustrates the existing City of Temecula General Plan Designations for the Specific Plan area. The portions of the Specific Plan proposed for development are all within the following General Plan land use designations: The proposed Harveston Specific Plan land use densities and intensities fall within the existing density and intensity levels of the City of Temecula General Plan. The densities intended under the existing General Plan have not been increased with the current General Plan Amendment. Other proposed Specific Plan land uses (i.e., park, recreation, and school) are also consistent with the General Plan.
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2018Specific Plan BoundaryRevised August 20180’200’400’800’Figure 2.2Local Vicinity / Surrounding Land UsesRevised October 20202-5
2018Specific Plan BoundaryRevised August 20180’150’300’600’Figure 2.3General Plan MapRevised July 2006 October 20202-6
SECTION 3.0 LAND USE PLAN
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3.1 SPECIFIC LAND USE PLAN DESCRIPTION
Harveston is envisioned as a high quality, master-planned community. Through strong cohesive community
design, the Harveston Specific Plan will offer a diverse, convenient living environment for its residents.
The Harveston property will be a highly amenitized community offering certain elements not found among
many standard master-planned communities, such as a centrally located lake/park complex. This central
lake/park facility, “the heart” of Harveston will offer a wide variety of recreational opportunities to fulfill
the needs of its residents who reside within the specific plan area, as well as Temecula residents outside the
specific plan community. Additional amenities include an expansive, landscaped parkway and trail system
located adjacent to local, collector, major, and arterial roadways. In addition, a paseo system will provide
recreational opportunities and alternative modes of transportation (pedestrian, bicycle) through the site. An
elementary school and parks will provide facilities for organized and passive forms of recreation. Another
significant feature of the proposed plan is the “Village Center.” Located central to the Harveston
community, the Village Center is where residents can come together for recreation or social events, as well
as daily service and shopping needs. The Village Center is proposed to include a variety of uses such as
retail, restaurant, office, daycare, worship, and a private club facility (Village Club) and fitness center.
Additionally, uses such as recreation, education and residential dwellings will be provided adjacent to or
within the Village Center.
The Harveston property will be identified and unified through design elements such as architecture, signage,
landscaping, color, walls, fencing and entry treatments. Variability of design will be allowed so individual
development enclaves and neighborhoods within the overall community will be able to establish their own
individual design character, yet maintain compatibility.
The proposed Land Use Plan is illustrated in Figure 3.1, Conceptual Land Use Plan, and is summarized in
Table 3.1, Statistical Summary. As depicted in Figure 3.1, the Land Use Plan has been divided into twelve
(12) distinctive Planning Areas. The boundaries of the Planning Areas were dictated by different types of
land uses to be developed within the Harveston Specific Plan. For specific information regarding each of
the (12) individual Planning Areas, please refer to Section 10.0 and 11.0, Design Guidelines and
Development Standards.
The proposed land uses within the Specific Plan include:
3.1.1 Residential
A variety of residential areas are proposed throughout the site, reflecting a combination of low–medium,
medium 1, medium 2, and high density residential, with an average of 7.4 units per net residential acre. The
overall project density is 5.3 units per acre.
It is the intent of the Master Developer to allow for a variety of product types within each development
phase (Please refer to Section 12.1, Phasing). Generally, the lower density residential units are located
outside the proposed Loop Road, while the higher density units are located inside the Loop Road, with the
exception of proposed multi-family units which are adjacent to the mixed-use “Village Center” area. Higher
density units are also allowed in the Residential Overlay in Planning Area 1
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FIGURE 3.1
CONCEPTUAL LAND USE PLA
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYSpecific Plan BoundaryRevised August 20180’150’300’600’Figure 3.1Conceptual Land Use PlanRevised June 2006 October 20203-2
SECTION 3.0 LAND USE PLAN Harveston Specific Plan 3-3 Revised October 2020 TABLE 3.1 DETAILED LAND USE SUMMARY DESIGNATION PLANNING AREA ACREAGEi DENSITY RANGE TARGET DENSITY TARGET DWELLING UNITS RESIDENTIAL Low Medium 1 4 7 10 41.6 24.5 39.1 51.0 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3.9 3.4 3.6 4.0 162 83 140 206 Subtotal – Low Medium 156.2 -- 3.8 591 Medium 1 2 8 40.1 33.3 5-7 5-7 6.0 6.2 241 207 Subtotal – Medium 1 73.4 -- 6.1 448 Medium 2 3 5 9 11 35.4 7.0 8.6 9.4 7-13 7-13 7-13 7-13 9.3 11.0 9.6 10.0 330 75 83 94 Subtotal – Medium 2 60.4 -- 9.6 582 High 6 16.8 13-20 17.8 300 Subtotal – High 16.8 -- 17.8 300 Residential Total 306.8 -- 6.3 1,921 Residential Overlay 12 87.5 -- -- 1,000* RESIDENTIAL TOTAL INCLUDING OVERLAY 394.3 -- 7.4 2,921 Note: Numbers are based on the Land Use Plan and will be finalized during tentative map process. 2,921 is the maximum number of dwelling units within the Specific Plan. The location and size of the mini parks is conceptual and may vary during final lotting of residential product types. There will be a minimum total of 1.5 acres designated for such use. 1 The Landscape Development Zone (LDZ) areas are included in the planning area acreage. *The entire Residential Overlay will not exceed 1,000 units. The 1,000 units designated to the Residential Overlay area may only be built in the Residential Overlay area and are not transferable to other areas within the Specific Plan boundary.
SECTION 3.0 LAND USE PLAN Harveston Specific Plan 3-4 Revised October 2020 2 The Landscape Development Zone (LDZ) areas are included in the planning area acreage 3 Floor Area Ratio (FAR): Range of allowable level of development for service commercial retail and community facilities (FAR = .30-1.5) 4 Major Streets are defined as those streets depicted on the Land Use Plan. 5 Acreage includes the area for future interchange. The overall plan allows for a +13-acre mixed-use zone overlay area designated for lake park, medium and high density residential, which would include a village center. The development concept for this area allows for a mix of the following uses: retail and restaurant(with a maximum of 20,000 square feet), office, daycare, worship, park, recreation, education and residential, and a private club house (the “Village Club”) with an additional 15,000 square feet. TABLE 3.1 DETAILED LAND USE SUMMARY (CONT’D) DESIGNATION PLANNING AREA ACREAGE 2 DENSITY RANGE TARGET DENSITY TARGET DWELLING UNITS NON-RESIDENTIAL Community Park Mini Parks Paseo Park Lake Park Facility Mixed-Use Overlay Elementary School Village Green Arroyo Park Service Commercial 5 Major Streets 4 Triangle Site 1 1 / 7 / 10 2 / 3 3 3 / 4 / 6 4 3 9 12 -- -- 19.5 1.5 2.0 17.3 12.0 1.8 13.9 110.4 63.9 0.4 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 0.30 - 1.53 -- -- NON-RESIDENTIAL TOTAL S 242.7 -- -- -- PROJECT TOTAL 549.5 5.3 2,921 Note: Numbers are based on the Land Use Plan and will be finalized during tentative map process. 2,921 is the maximum number of dwelling units within the Specific Plan. The location and size of the mini parks is conceptual and may vary during final lotting of residential product types. There will be a minimum total of 1.5 acres designated for such use.
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Low-Medium Density (ranging from 3 to 5 du/ac., with a target density of 3.8 du/ac) - Residential
areas include approximately 591 dwelling units on 156.2 acres of land located throughout the site,
in Planning Areas 1, 4, 7, and 10. It is anticipated that these residential homes will be located on
average 5,000 square foot lots (at various configurations) and will be targeted for a variety of single
family detached products.
Medium Density 1 (ranging from 5 to 7 du/ac., with a target density of 6.1 du/ac) - Residential
areas include approximately 448 dwelling units on 73.4 acres of land located in Planning Areas 2
and 8. It is anticipated that these residential homes will be located on average 3,500 square foot lots
and will be targeted for a variety of single family small-lot detached (i.e., rear access, patio homes,
clustered) products.
Medium Density 2 (ranging from 7 to 13 du/ac., with a target density of 9.6 du/ac) - Residential
areas include approximately 582 dwelling units on 60.4 acres of land located in Planning Areas 3,
5, 9 and 11. It is anticipated that these residential homes will be located on average 2,500 square
foot lots and will be targeted for small-lot single family detached (i.e., rear access patio homes,
clustered) and a variety of small-lot single family attached (townhomes) products.
High Density (ranging from 13 to 20 du/ac., with a target density of 17.8 du/ac) - Residential areas
include approximately 300 dwelling units on 16.8 acres of land located adjacent to the main
entrance to the community off of Margarita Road, in Planning Area 6. It should be noted the City’s
General Plan allows a density bonus for senior housing projects. Where high-density housing types
are planned, private recreation facilities and common open space shall be provided to supplement
community open space uses. Private recreational areas and complexes may include facilities such
as pools, spas, or barbecue areas. The exact design and layout of these facilities will be
accomplished in conjunction with detailed Development Plan review.
Residential Overlay in a portion of Planning Area 12–includes up to 1,000 dwelling units on
approximately 87.5 acres of land.
3.1.2 Service Commercial
The Harveston site will contain a service commercial center on approximately 110.4 acres. This acreage
excludes the 110 foot right-of-way (ROW) for Date Street and 78 foot ROW for the Industrial Collector. It
also excludes the full ROW and landscape development zone (LDZ) for Ynez Road (110 foot ROW plus
13 feet remaining LDZ on each side). The commercial uses proposed would be service and community
commercial uses for onsite and offsite residents. Commercial development will consist of a mixture of “big
box” commercial, office/professional uses, and support service uses that could serve the adjacent business
park developments. This area could also accommodate the expansion of existing adjacent Business Park
uses. It is anticipated that the commercial development will ultimately serve the needs of and provide
employment opportunities to the Harveston community. This development will also assist in meeting the
regional employment needs. The service commercial site is located in Planning Area 12, west of Ynez Road
and adjacent to the I-15 freeway.
The Service Commercial designation is intended to provide for intensive commercial uses, selected light
manufacturing uses that typically require extensive floor area, and limited business park uses south of Date
Street to provide a transition from existing business park uses to the south. Warehousing and light
manufacturing may be permitted as supporting uses for a business that is consistent with the Service
Commercial designation. Typical commercial uses include mid-rise office buildings, home improvements
stores, discount retail stores, furniture stores and auto service and repair.
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Business park uses shall be allowed south of Date Street to include administrative office, research, and
development laboratories, custom made product manufacturing, processing, assembling, packaging, and
fabrication of goods, such as jewelry, furniture, art objects, clothing, on-site wholesale of goods produced,
and labor intensive manufacturing and assembly. A Residential Overlay within a portion of Planning Area
12 will allow up to 1,000 dwelling units.
3.1.3 Greenbelt/Paseos and Landscape Development Zones
The proposed project will include a system of greenbelt/paseos, roadway paseos, slopes, and Landscape
Development Zones (LDZs). These paseos serve several functions which link the community's
neighborhoods to each other while providing alternative modes of travel (pedestrian, bicycle, etc.) to major
destination points (schools, recreation facilities and commercial facilities) within the community. A paseo
following the Loop Road will provide Harveston residents the opportunity to walk and jog around the entire
community within a “park-like” setting (refer to Figures 10.1-8 and 10.1-10 in section 10.0 of this
document). With the exception of the “loop road” paseo, the other large paseos (i.e., Arroyo Park and Paseo
Park) generally follow drainage courses; however, the majority of off and on-site water will be carried
through an underground system of pipes. (Refer to Section 5.1, Drainage). Some major roadways shown
on the Specific Plan will also have greenbelt/paseos (parkways) expanded from the standard right-of-way.
(Refer to Section 10.0, Design Guidelines). The greenbelt/paseo system will provide a major aesthetic and
unifying amenity for the entire project.
3.1.4 Mixed-Use Overlay
The proposed plan allows for a 13-acre mixed-use zone overlaying area designated as the “Village Center.”
The development concept for this area allows for a mix of potential uses such as, retail, restaurant, office,
daycare, worship, and private clubhouse (Village Club). Additional uses such as recreation (i.e., Village
Green or private recreation within multi-family residential), education (i.e., elementary school in Planning
Area 4), and residential (i.e., multi-family residential) will be provided adjacent to or within the Village
Center. A maximum of 20,000 square feet of commercial/retail, which may include residential, recreation
and education uses, is permitted in this zone along with future office uses and a 2.0-acre Village Club. 3.1.5 School
Twelve (12) acres will be set aside for an elementary school site. The elementary school site is located in
Planning Area 4, adjacent to the Mixed-Use Overlay zone. The community Loop Road will provide access
with secondary access off Margarita Road.
3.1.6 Parks
A 19.5-acre community park is planned in Planning Area 1 to serve residents of the community as well as
the City of Temecula. This park would include recreational facilities and related uses, such as sports fields
(baseball, softball, and soccer), outdoor barbecue, picnic areas, a tot lot, a concession stand, an equipment
storage building, public restrooms, and required parking facilities. The park will provide ball field lighting
for night use and team sports activities. Mini parks are planned in Planning Areas 1, 7 and 10. These mini
parks totaling a minimum of 1.5 acres will be provided for the benefit of Harveston neighborhoods. These
parks shall contain recreational amenities, which may include tot lots, shade structures, picnic areas,
benches or ornamental gardens. The location and size of mini parks is conceptual. In addition, it is
anticipated that further recreational facilities may occur within the high-density residential area. The
proposed plan also includes three linear type parks: 1) Arroyo Park is located in Planning Area 9 and
includes an adjacent walking trail and possible public parking and interpretive kiosk; 2) Paseo Park also
includes a paseo/trail. The Paseo Park connects the Community Park to the central Lake Park; and 3) the
central Lake Park, which provides a variety of recreational opportunities for Harveston as well as the
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residents of the City of Temecula. (Refer to Figure 6.1, Open Space and Recreation Plan in Section 6.0 of
this document). Class II bike lanes will be provided along the project entry roads, the proposed Loop Road,
Date Street, Margarita Road and other roadways. (Refer to Figure 4.7, Bicycle Plan in Section 4.0 of this
document).
3.1.7 Roads
Major roadways will be implemented in conjunction with the proposed project. The City of Temecula
Circulation Element, as proposed, will adequately serve future traffic volumes for both the site and region.
On-site traffic will be handled by a hierarchical roadway system consisting of arterial, major, collector and
local roadways. A Loop Collector Roadway will provide interior traffic to higher traffic carrying major and
arterial roadways. (Refer to Figures 4.1 and 4.2 through 4.6, Circulation Plan and Roadway Cross-Sections
in Section 4.0 of this document.)
Additionally, it should be noted that in the immediate vicinity of the Harveston project, the Draft Proposed
Circulation Plan differs from the existing City of Temecula Circulation Plan, and build-out model
assumptions, in the following ways:
The General Plan Circulation Element Map shows a conceptual location of an interchange with I-15
connecting to an east-west roadway between Ynez Road and Jefferson Street. The final location as
shown on Figure 3.1 reflects Caltrans’ approved location based upon the Project Study Report (PSR);
A new grade separation of Date Street and Murrieta Hot Springs is proposed along with the re-
designation of State Route 79 from Winchester Road to Date Street; and,
The Western Bypass turns east and assumes an alignment along Cherry Street.
3.2 SPECIFIC PLAN DESIGN OBJECTIVES
Throughout the planning of Harveston, the underlying design philosophy has been to create a community
character and quality that reflects the context of the region, the site’s topography, and its surrounding
community. The integration of site planning, architecture and landscape principles into neighborhood
design (see Section 10.0) is a fundamental goal for Harveston. Section 10.5 of this document includes a
detailed discussion of the Design Criteria for Harveston. Neighborhood Design Objectives include the
following:
1. Create a high standard in neighborhood design and implement it consistently over an entire new
community.
2. Provide small scale intimate neighborhoods.
3. Create attractive and comfortable street scenes and street space.
4. Provide “local” open space where neighbors can meet and children can play.
5. Reduce the appearance of “mass production” in housing.
6. Create neighborhood designs that integrate architecture, site planning and landscape.
7. Implement the goals of the General Plan and the Growth Management Plan.
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3.3 SPECIFIC LAND USE PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The Harveston Specific Plan project is a combination of residential, commercial, open space, and
community uses, and an extension of existing and planned development occurring in the Temecula area.
The specific land uses described will require infrastructure, public services and facilities, and special
techniques or mitigations in each Planning Area to accommodate the uses proposed and provide adequate
transportation to neighboring uses.
Project-wide development standards have been prepared to manage implementation of general or unique
conditions in each Planning Area. General standards are listed below. For specific Planning Area standards,
see Section 11.0, Development Standards.
1. The total Specific Plan shall be developed to a maximum of 2,921 dwelling units on 549.5 acres
(306.8 acres of residential and related uses, 110.4 acres of Service Commercial, 63.19 acres of
major streets and slopes), as illustrated on Figure 3.1, Conceptual Land Use Plan. Generally, the
uses permitted shall include residential, service commercial, business park, recreation, school, open
space and circulation. The plan will also include a Mixed-Use Overlay zone that will have a variety
of uses such as retail, restaurant, office, daycare, congregate care, worship, private club house,
recreation, educational and residential. A Residential Overlay allows up to 1,000 residential units
to be developed in Planning Area 12. No more than 2,921 units are permitted, not including any
density bonus for senior housing as allowed pursuant to the City of Temecula General Plan.
2. Uses and development standards shall be in accordance with the zoning regulations established for
this Specific Plan as well as the Planning Area Development Standards (Section 11.0), and shall be
defined by Specific Plan objectives, future detailed tract maps, development plans and potential
conditional use permits as appropriate.
3. The development of the property shall be in accordance with the mandatory requirements of all
City of Temecula and state laws and shall conform substantially with the approved Specific Plan
as filed in the office of the City of Temecula Planning Department, unless otherwise amended.
4. Any development standard not addressed in the Specific Plan shall be subject to the Development
Code and Citywide Design Guidelines.
5. An environmental assessment, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), may
be required for each tract, development plan, Specific Plan Amendment or any other discretionary
permit required to implement the Specific Plan. At a minimum, the environmental assessment shall
utilize the evaluation of impacts addressed in the EIR and SEIR prepared for this Specific Plan.
6. Tentative maps prepared shall be in conformance with the Development Standards contained in
this Specific Plan.
7. A Specific Plan Amendment, may be required, as determined by the Planning Department with a
subsequent development application, if the proposed use varies substantially from the use(s)
provided for by the zoning standards established by this Specific Plan.
8. Design features, such as special architectural treatments, perimeter and interior landscaping, and
buffering of parking lot/loading zone areas shall be incorporated into project design to minimize
any potential conflict between business park/commercial uses and any abutting residential enclaves
9. The proposed school development has been reviewed and approved through other concurrent
actions with the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) as the lead agency (not the
City of Temecula) for the environmental and entitlement processes. Therefore, an additional
review and approval through the Specific Plan process will not be required.
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10. Future residential lotting shall employ the following passive solar heating techniques, whenever
possible. Passive systems involve orienting buildings properly (i.e., north/south lot orientation),
planting trees to take advantage of the sun, seeing that roof overhangs are adequate, making sure
that walls are properly insulated, and simple heat storage systems, including such elements as dual-
paned windows.
11. Final development densities for each Planning Area shall be determined through the appropriate
development application up to the maximum density identified based upon, but not limited to the
following:
a. Adequate availability of service.
b. Adequate access and circulation.
c. Innovation in housing types, design, conservation or opportunities.
d. Sensitivity to neighborhood design through appropriate lot and street layouts.
12. All plans for proposed City of Temecula maintenance areas including public park facilities shall be
reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Services prior to approval of the respective
final map.
13. The City of Temecula only considers the acceptance of perimeter slopes adjacent to single family
residential development for maintenance purposes along roadways with a 66' ROW or larger. All
other areas must be privately maintained. In addition, the City of Temecula does not accept fee
title ownership of perimeter landscape or open space maintenance areas. (Said responsibilities are
typically offered to the City of Temecula as a maintenance easement on the final map - ownership
remains with the homeowner's association or underlying property owner). However, the City (not
the City of Temecula) accepts the dedication of public park facilities pursuant to City Council
acceptance of a grant deed.
14. For the security and safety of future residents and users, the applicant and/or developer shall
incorporate the following design concepts into site plans for individual planning areas:
a. Circulation for pedestrians, vehicles and police patrols.
b. Lighting of streets, walkways, bikeways, commercial and industrial areas and safety
lighting within the various park facilities (public and private).
c. Visibility of doors and windows from the street and between buildings.
d. Fencing heights and materials, including landscaping that serves security needs
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15. Maintenance associations, if formed, shall be established as follows:
The master property owners' association, commercial property owners' association, office
professional owners' association and the business park owners' association shall be charged with
the unqualified right to assess their own individual owners who own individual units for reasonable
maintenance and management costs which shall be established and continuously maintained. Each
property owners' association shall be responsible for private roads, parking, open space areas,
signing, landscaping, irrigation, common areas and other responsibilities as necessary.
16. The Harveston Specific Plan is located within thirty (30) miles of Mount Palomar Observatory.
Light and glare may adversely impact operations at the Observatory. Outdoor lighting shall be from
low pressure sodium lamps that are oriented and shielded to prevent direct illumination above the
horizontal plane passing through the luminare.
17. Overall project density shall not be exceeded.
18. The project shall comply with all City of Temecula curb-side recycling programs.
19. A separate noise study shall be done (at Final Map phase) to determine appropriate noise
attenuation devices such as fence types and construction materials to mitigate noise from the
surrounding roads/freeway to ensure the development is in compliance with the General Plan
residential noise standards at buildout conditions.
SECTION 4.0 CIRCULATION PLAN
Harveston Specific Plan 4-1
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4.1 CIRCULATION PLAN DESCRIPTION
Figure 4.1, Circulation Plan, illustrates the project roadway concept, based on the City’s Circulation
Element, input from the City Traffic Engineering Division and Wilbur Smith and Associates, the project’s
traffic consultant, and Figure 4.1 shows Date Street Overcrossing/Interchange alternative. The Traffic
Study was prepared by Wilbur Smith and Associates on March 24, 2000 and revised on July 19, 2000. The
main objective of the Circulation Plan is to provide direct and convenient access to individual residential
enclaves, employment and service land uses through a safe and efficient network including Arterial,
Secondary, Collector, and Local Roadways, and a pedestrian trail/sidewalk system. Typical roadway cross-
sections are shown on Figures 4.2 through 4.6.
4.1.1 Bicycle Plan
Figure 4.7 (Bicycle Plan) of the Specific Plan depicts the projects’ proposed bike lanes. Class II bike lanes
are proposed along Margarita Road, Ynez Road, Date Street, the major and minor project entries and on
both sides of the Loop Road. A ten-foot wide multi-use trail has been provided that circles the Lake Park.
This multi-use trail connects to an 8-foot paseo through the Paseo Park, then continues through the
Community Park and connects to the Class II bicycle path on Ynez Road. The Class II bike lanes provided
on Date Street and Ynez Road connect to other portions of the Cities of Temecula and Murrieta, as well as
portions of Riverside County. The Class II bicycle lane on Margarita Road also connects into the Santa
Gertrudis Creek Class I bicycle lane. The Santa Gertrudis Class I bicycle path is anticipated to ultimately
connect into other Class I facilities within the area.
It is also anticipated that the community facilities within the project will serve to attract area-wide residents
and visitors to the project. The project proposes a comprehensive and cohesive bicycle path system that
will provide the residents of the community as well as area-wide residents the opportunity to cycle to the
recreational amenities within the Harveston Specific Plan area.
4.2 CIRCULATION PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. The proposed project includes an efficient and safe circulation design that shall accommodate
traffic from land uses as well as public safety, security and public transportation needs. The Master
Circulation Plan outlined in the project Traffic Analysis (EIR and SEIR Technical Appendices)
shall serve as the composite circulation analysis for the Harveston Specific Plan. All onsite roadway
improvements illustrated shall be phased in accordance with the Infrastructure Phasing Plan.
2. Heavy through traffic shall be eliminated from residential neighborhoods. Major roadways
(Margarita Road, Ynez Road and Date Street) shall be implemented as non-access roadways, with
residential neighborhoods served by smaller residential collectors.
3. Provisions shall be made for a safe and efficient paseo, urban trail and sidewalk network, providing
pedestrian and bicycle circulation in conjunction with the roadway network. A sidewalk system
shall be developed along Date Street, Margarita Road, Ynez Road, collector Streets and along most
of the other project roadways. Pedestrian traffic shall be separated from vehicular traffic,
particularly in commercial and high density areas.
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4. Bicycle paths shall be located along interior and exterior streets where they will be safe and
effective in serving local residents’ needs. (Refer to Figure 4.7, Bicycle Plan).
5. All subdivisions shall comply with the street improvement recommendations/mitigations outlined
in the project Traffic Analysis and as determined by the Director of Public Works. (See EIR and
SEIR Technical Appendices).
6. In selected locations, raised planters may be used as local street medians to provide a higher level
of street character and visual interest. Specific locations will be identified at the tentative tract map
stage.
7. All residential local streets may have curb-separated sidewalks creating continuous street tree
planting strips between curb and sidewalk.
8. Specific roads (shown in Figures 4.1 and 4.2 through 4.6) shall be constructed as:
a. (Section 1) Urban Arterial (134') - Date Street (from Margarita Road through Planning
Area 12).
b. (Section 2) Collector (63') - Village Center (end of Loop Road terminating with
roundabout at school site).
c. (Section 3) Arterial (110') - Ynez Road (adjacent to Planning Area 12).
d. (Section 4) Arterial (half ROW 55’ and full ROW 110') - Margarita Road (from Date
Street to Planning Area 1 boundary, passed Major Entry).
e. (Section 5) Entry Collector (106') - Major Entry at Margarita Road without parking.
f. (Section 6) Entry Collector (100') - Major Entry at Date Street.
g. (Section 7) Entry Collector (82’) - Minor Entry at Margarita Road.
h. (Section 8) Residential Collector (66') - Loop Road.
i. (Section 9) Residential Entry (66') - Residential Entry from Loop Road.
j. (Section 10) Residential Local (56' ) - Internal neighborhood street.
k. (Section 11) Residential Local (60') - Internal neighborhood street.
l. (Section 12) Industrial Collector (78') - Service Commercial.
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9. Landscaping requirements shall be determined based on street width. (Refer to Figures 10.1.1 -
10.1.20, Typical Landscape Sections, in Section 10.0).
10. Unless changed through this Specific Plan, roads shall be constructed to ultimate City standards as
a requirement of the implementing subdivisions for the Specific Plan, subject to approval by the
City of Temecula.
11. The project proponent shall participate in the City’s Development Impact Fees-Street System
Improvement component as approved by the City Council.
12. The project shall comply with the conditions and requirements set forth by the City of Temecula.
13. Bus turnouts and shelters shall be provided as required by the Riverside Transit Authority
(RTA) and approved by the Department of Public Works.
14. The developer shall install all traffic signals within the Specific Plan area as required by the
Department of Public Works.
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5.1 DRAINAGE
5.1.1 Drainage Plan Description
There are five subbasins contributing runoff to the project site from the east. At the north portion of the
project site are four separate subbasins. Santa Gertrudis basin, a master-planned basin within the Murrieta
Creek Drainage Plan (RCFC and WCD, 1986), is also tributary to the project site from northeast. Also,
there are two smaller basins tributary to southwest of the project site.
The site is under the jurisdiction of the City of Temecula and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water
Conservation District (RCFC & WCD). The applicant has developed a Master Drainage Plan for the site,
in order to protect the proposed project site from 100-year flood potential. (Refer to Figure 5.1, Drainage
Plan).
The proposed drainage plan utilizes the project streets and storm drains to carry storm water to the existing
natural drainage courses and to the drainage facilities under the I-15 freeway. A storm drain system is
proposed to carry storm water that exceeds surface street capacity. Please refer to Figure 5.1, Drainage Plan
for the size and location of all storm drain facilities.
5.1.2 Drainage General Development Standards
1. Drainage and flood control facilities and improvements shall be provided in accordance with the
City of Temecula and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
requirements.
2. It is anticipated that the major backbone drainage/flood control facilities will be maintained by the
City of Temecula and/or the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District.
Local drainage devices will be maintained by the City of Temecula or a similar public/private
entity.
3. All projects proposing construction activities including: clearing, grubbing or excavation shall
obtain the appropriate State general permit for National Pollution Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) permits and pay the appropriate fees. All development within the Specific Plan
boundaries shall be subject to future requirements adopted by the City to implement the NPDES
program. Mitigation measures may include, but not be limited to: onsite retention; covered storage
of all outside storage facilities; vegetated swales; and monitoring programs. Please refer to the
Harveston Specific Plan EIR and SEIR for a more detailed discussion.
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will be prepared in accordance with the
California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Order No. 92-08-DWQ,
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. CAS000002. This
SWPPP complies with Best Available Technology Economically achievable (BAT) and Best
Conventional Pollutant Control Technology (BCT) to reduce or eliminate stormwater pollution
from areas of a construction activity. The SWPPP document will be certified in accordance with
the signatory requirements of Standard Provisions C.9 in the State General Construction
Stormwater Permit (Permit).
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The objectives of the SWPPP are to (1) identify the sources of sediment and other pollutants from
the construction site that affect the quality of storm water discharges and (2) to describe the
practices to reduce sediment and other pollutants in storm water discharges generated from the
construction site.
5.2 WATER
5.2.1 Water Plan Description
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan area is located within the Rancho California Water District (RCWD)
water service area. The proposed onsite domestic water distribution system is shown on Figure 5.2, Water
Plan. The proposed water plan consists of 12-inch and 16-inch backbone pipelines for domestic and fire
service to the proposed commercial, residential, and park land uses.
The estimated average and maximum water demand for the proposed Harveston development is estimated
at 1.76 million gallons per day (MGD) and 3,054 gallons per minute (gpm), respectively, as outlined in
Table 5.1, Estimated Domestic Water Demands. This includes irrigation demand for the parks and estimated
lake replenishment supply. RCWD operates a District-wide recycled water distribution system and it may
be feasible to extend the recycled system to supply the lake and irrigation demands of Harveston. However,
according to J. Harlan Glenn Engineers, typical recycled effluent contains fairly high levels of nutrients
such as phosphates and nitrates which can cause explosive "blooms" of algae or other aquatic plant growth.
If irrigation water is withdrawn from the lake, the total loading of nutrients to the lake could be extremely
detrimental to the aquatic community in the lake. If the only addition of water to the lake is make-up to
cover evaporation and any residual seepage, the effect is less severe, but it does increase the maintenance
cost and the water quality may not be aesthetically acceptable to the lake users. Full body contact sports
(i.e., swimming) are not planned activities for the lake, and are almost universally banned in most man-
made lakes. Incidental contact with the water, such as falling out of a boat or someone wading into the lake
is not considered full body contact. Additionally, in drought conditions, water has never been denied to a
lake with a live aquatic ecosystem such as the proposed lake within the Specific Plan area. Therefore, the
lake would not be impacted during drought conditions and would keep its viability. The RCWD water
facilities master plan (September 1997) includes future regional water supply facilities to serve Harveston.
These proposed regional facilities include transmission pipeline and reservoir capacity.
RCWD has completed construction of the first 1380 Zone Winchester Reservoir and the 1380 Zone
Winchester Pump Station. The RCWD Water Facilities Master Plan includes a proposed second reservoir
for the ultimate master plan 1380 zone and a transmission pipeline in or near the future alignment of Date
Street between Margarita Road and Winchester Road. Based on discussions with RCWD, the transmission
pipeline will be constructed for the initial phase of the Harveston development. RCWD will evaluate the
need to construct the second reservoir and/or additional regional pumping capacity prior to ultimate
development of Harveston Specific Plan area. 5.2.2 Water Plan General Development Standards
1. All lines shall be designed per Rancho California Water District requirements.
2. Water facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements and specifications of the
Rancho California Water District.
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3. Assurance for provision of adequate water service is required prior to approval of a subdivision
map, and/or Plot Plan for commercial and/or industrial uses in accordance with the State
Subdivision Map Act.
4. The project shall comply with Title 20, California Administrative Code Section 1604 (f) (Appliance
Efficiency Standards), which establishes efficiency standards that set the maximum flow rate of all
new showerheads, lavatory faucets, as well as Health and Safety Code Section 17621.3 which
requires low-flush toilets and urinals in virtually all buildings.
SECTION 5.0 CIRCULATION PLAN Harveston Specific Plan 5-5 Revised October 2020 TABLE 5.1 ESTIMATED DOMESTIC WATER DEMANDS LOT # LAND USE QUANTITY DU OR AC DUTY FACTOR DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND AVERAGE (GPD) MAX DAY (GPM) PEAK HOUR (GPM) 1 Low-Med 162 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 162,000 281 563 2 Med-1 241 DU 600 GPD/DU 144,000 251 502 3 Med-2 330 DU 600 GPD/DU 198,000 344 688 4 Med-1 83 DU 600 GPD/DU 49,800 86 173 5 Med-1 75 DU 600 GPD/DU 45,000 78 156 6 High 300 DU 600 GPD/DU 180,000 313 625 7 Low-Med 140 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 140,000 243 486 8 Med-1 207 DU 600 GPD/DU 124,200 216 431 9 Med-2 83 DU 600 GPD/DU 49,800 86 173 10 Med-1 206 DU 600 GPD/DU 123,600 215 429 11 Low-Med 94 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 94,000 163 326 12 Service Comm. 110.4 AC 2,000 GPD/AC 220,800 383 767 12* Residential Overlay 87.54 260 GDP/DU 260,000 519 1039 -- Lake Park Facility 17.3 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 55,692 97 193 -- Community Park 19.5 AC 4AF/ac/yr 69,641 121 242 -- Paseo Park 2.0 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 8,925 15 31 -- Arroyo Park 13.9 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 49,642 86 172 -- Village Green 1.8 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 8,211 14 29 -- Mini Parks (3) 1.5 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 5,355 9 19 - -- School 12 AC 2,500 GPD/AC 30,000 52 104 TOTAL 1,921 DU 1,759,266 3,054 6,109 * TOTAL (WITH OVERLAY) 2,921 DU 1,823,627** 3,189 6,381 [1] Miscellaneous areas unknown- assume commercial duty factor of 2,500 gpd/ac. * Residential Overlay – Assumes 1,000 dwelling units. ** 1,000 dwelling units at 260 GDP/DU = 260,000 GPD plus 39,170 GPD for existing Service Commercial Uses based on RCWD Water Supply Assessment 09/2019.
SECTION 5.0 CIRCULATION PLAN Harveston Specific Plan 5-5 Revised October 2020 TABLE 5.1 ESTIMATED DOMESTIC WATER DEMANDS LOT # LAND USE QUANTITY DU OR AC DUTY FACTOR DOMESTIC WATER DEMAND AVERAGE (GPD) MAX DAY (GPM) PEAK HOUR (GPM) 1 Low-Med 162 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 162,000 281 563 2 Med-1 241 DU 600 GPD/DU 144,000 251 502 3 Med-2 330 DU 600 GPD/DU 198,000 344 688 4 Med-1 83 DU 600 GPD/DU 49,800 86 173 5 Med-1 75 DU 600 GPD/DU 45,000 78 156 6 High 300 DU 600 GPD/DU 180,000 313 625 7 Low-Med 140 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 140,000 243 486 8 Med-1 207 DU 600 GPD/DU 124,200 216 431 9 Med-2 83 DU 600 GPD/DU 49,800 86 173 10 Med-1 206 DU 600 GPD/DU 123,600 215 429 11 Low-Med 94 DU 1,000 GPD/DU 94,000 163 326 12 Service Comm. 110.4 AC 2,000 GPD/AC 220,800 383 767 12* Residential Overlay 87.54 260 GDP/DU 260,000 519 1039 -- Lake Park Facility 17.3 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 55,692 97 193 -- Community Park 19.5 AC 4AF/ac/yr 69,641 121 242 -- Paseo Park 2.0 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 8,925 15 31 -- Arroyo Park 13.9 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 49,642 86 172 -- Village Green 1.8 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 8,211 14 29 -- Mini Parks (3) 1.5 AC 4 AF/ac/yr 5,355 9 19 - -- School 12 AC 2,500 GPD/AC 30,000 52 104 TOTAL 1,921 DU 1,759,266 3,054 6,109 * TOTAL (WITH OVERLAY) 2,921 DU 1,823,627** 3,189 6,381 [1] Miscellaneous areas unknown- assume commercial duty factor of 2,500 gpd/ac. * Residential Overlay – Assumes 1,000 dwelling units. ** 1,000 dwelling units at 260 GDP/DU = 260,000 GPD plus 39,170 GPD for existing Service Commercial Uses based on RCWD Water Supply Assessment 09/2019.
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5.3 SEWER
5.3.1 Sewer Plan Description
Harveston Specific Plan area is located within the sewer service boundaries of Eastern Municipal Water
District (EMWD). However, the wastewater flows are proposed to be treated at the Santa Rosa Water
Reclamation Plant, which is owned and operated by the Rancho California Water District. The plant is
located at Elm Street and Washington Avenue. The estimated average and peak wastewater flow from
Harveston is 1.11 MGD and 2.3 gpm, respectively, as outlined in Table 5.2, Estimated Wastewater Flow.
Tables 5.3 and 5.4 describe estimated wastewater flows by reach and by reach and regional sewer.
The proposed onsite collection system is shown on Figure 5.3, Sewer Plan. Sewer from the proposed project
area will be directed to the EMWD sewer system along Santa Gertrudis Creek at two locations: one from
the existing 15-inch sewer in Margarita Road, and one from the existing 12-inch sewer in Ynez Road. This
scenario would require increased capacity in the Ynez Road sewer system to serve the project. Excess
capacity would have to be determined in the Margarita and Santa Gertrudis sewers, which are regional
facilities serving other developments. A parallel 15-inch sewer line is planned in Ynez Road as part of the
Harveston development.
5.3.2 Sewer Plan General Development Standards
1. All lines shall be designed per Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) requirements.
2. Sewage disposal facilities shall be installed in accordance with the requirements and specifications
of the Riverside County Health Department.
3. Assurance for provision of adequate sewer service is required prior to approval of a subdivision
map, and/or Plot Plan for commercial and/or industrial uses in accordance with the State
Subdivision Map Act.
4. The project shall comply with Title 20, California Administrative Code Section 1604 (f) (Appliance
Efficiency Standards), which establishes efficiency standards that set the maximum flow rate of all
new showerheads, lavatory faucets, as well as Health and Safety Code Section 17621.3 which
requires low-flush toilets and urinals in virtually all buildings.
SECTION 5.0 CIRCULATION PLAN Harveston Specific Plan 5-8 Revised October 2020 TABLE 5.2 ESTIMATED WASTEWATER FLOWS LOT # LAND USE QUANTITY DU OR AC # EDU’S PER UNIT EDU’S DUTY FACTOR [1] AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (GPD) AVERAGE DAILY FLOW (CFS) PEAK FLOW (CFS) 1 Low –Med 162 DU 1.00 164 250 40,500 0.062654 0.187960 2 Med-1 241 DU 1.00 241 250 60,250 0.0932 0.2796 3 Med-2 330 DU 1.00 330 250 82,500 0.1276 0.3829 4 Med-1 83 DU 1.00 83 250 20,750 0.0321 0.0963 5 Med-1 75 DU 1.00 75 250 18,750 0.0290 0.087 6 High 300 DU 0.90 270 250 75,000 0.116025 0.348075 7 Low-Med 140DU 1.00 140 250 35,000 0.0541 0.1624 8 Med-1 207 DU 1.00 234 250 51,750 0.080057 0.2401718 9 Med-2 83 DU 1.00 83 250 20,750 0.0321 0.0963 10 Med-1 206 DU 1.00 191 250 51,500 0.079671 0.239011 11 Low-med 94 DU 1.00 80 250 23,500 0.036355 0.109063 12 12* Service Com. Residential Overlay 110.4 AC 87.5 -- 1.00 -- 1,000 -- 210 220,800 [2] 255,800 [7] 0.341578 0.395781 1.024733 1.187343 -- Lake Park Facility 17.3 AC -- -- -- 0 [3] 0.000000 0.000000 -- Paseo Park 2.0 AC -- -- -- 0 [3] 0.000000 0.000000 -- Arroyo Park 13.9 AC -- -- -- 0 [3] 0.000000 0.000000 -- Village Green 1.8 AC -- -- -- 0 [3] 0.000000 0.000000 -- Mini Parks (3) 1.5 AC -- -- -- 0 [3] 0.000000 0.000000 -- Community Park 19.5 AC -- -- -- 400,000 [4] 0.120000 0.620000 -- Village Club 2.0 AC -- -- -- 4,000 [5] 0.007700 0.023100 -- Village Center 20,000 SQ.FT -- -- -- 4,000 [6] 0.006200 0.018600 -- School 12 AC 1.00 12 250 3,000 0.004641 0.013923 TOTAL 1,921 DU 1,112,050 1.22 3.93 * TOTAL (WITH OVERLAY) 2,921 DU 1,147,050 [7] 1.28 4.09 [1] Based on RCWD Sewer System Facility Requirements, dated January 1, 1992. [2] No building square footage information available. Therefore, estimated flow is assumed to equal water demand. [3] Flows from parks assumed to be negligible. [4] Peak Community Park figures are based on 10 gallons per person times 4 events times 4 sport fields in one day. Peak figure is estimates at five times Average Daily Flow. [5] Village Club details are unknown at this time - EMWD suggests 2,000 gallons per acre. [6] Village Center peak demand is based on 0.2 gallons per sq. ft. * Residential Overlay - Assumes 1,000 dwelling units. [7] 1,000 dwelling units at 210 GPD/DU = 210,000 plus 45,800 GPD for existing Service Commercial uses based on Technical Memorandum prepared by Michael Baker International with no exceptions taken by EMWD 12/2019.
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SECTION 6.0 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN
Harveston Specific Plan 6-1
Revised October 2020
6.1 Open Space and Recreation Plan Description
A major feature of the Harveston Specific Plan is the system of parks and landscaped parkways with paseos,
which link the lake complex, school facilities and the community park in the Open Space and Recreation
Program. The Program is extensive and provides a vast array of recreational opportunities in which all
members of the community can participate. Further, the program incorporates many diverse elements in a
coordinated, cohesive plan that interrelates with and links the various neighborhoods of the community
with each other and to certain destination points, such as the lake, school, parks and mixed-use village.
Recreational opportunities vary from active (i.e., community park), with potentially structured recreational
programs to passive (i.e., Arroyo Park). Varying types of activities will be available that will provide
residents the opportunity to, 1) take quiet "walks in the park"; 2) participate in community meetings and
social gatherings; 3) participate in active outdoor informal recreational activities; and 4) participate in
potentially structured professionally organized and instructed sporting events. The project proposes a total
of 74.1 acres of open space/recreation. A detailed discussion of uses, which comprise the 55.8-acre
Harveston park program is provided below.
The various recreational facilities are linked to each other and other elements of the community with an
extensive parkway/greenbelt system. The parkway/greenbelt system will be landscaped as shown in the
Design Guidelines (Section 10.0) and will, at a minimum, contain one or more sidewalks that are oversized
and referred to as “paseos”. A circular paseo, which follows the project’s loop road will provide Harveston
residents the opportunity to walk, jog, etc. around the entire community within a “park-like setting”. This
paseo (8-foot wide) is intended to accommodate pedestrian travel. Bicycle lanes (Class II) will be provided
as shown on Figure 4.7, Bicycle Plan, in Section 4.0, Circulation Plan of this document. Additionally, a
10-foot multi-use trail will be provided around the Lake Park, and an 8-foot paseo will be provided through
paseo park. The overall Harveston Recreation and Open Space concept is depicted in Figure 6.1, Open
Space and Recreation Plan. The various elements of the Program are discussed below.
6.1.1 Park and Recreational Opportunities
Recreational opportunities are those opportunities, which are available for the use and enjoyment of
members of the Harveston community and City of Temecula. They are segmented and discussed as follows:
1. Lake
2. Lake Park
3. Mini Parks (1.5 acres)
4. Community Park
5. Paseo Park
6. Village Club*
7. Village Green
8. Arroyo Park
9. Winchester Creek Park (existing and outside Specific Plan boundary)
10. Elementary School (not included in park acreage above)
11. Parkway Greenbelt System (not included in park acreage above)
12. Private Recreation Areas (condominiums and/or apartments) (not included in park acreage above)*
* These facilities will only be available for use of Harveston residents. Residents in the Residential
Overlay portion of Planning Area 12 are excluded.
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1. Lake: The centerpiece of the Harveston community is the 8.4-acre public lake, which will provide
a visual as well as a recreational value to the community. The general public may enjoy fishing
from the lake shore with the payment of a use fee. Sailing and boating activities will be available
to residents of Harveston through the boating facilities at the private village club. The general
public may utilize the boating facilities with the payment of a use fee. An extensive trail system
and public roads will link the neighborhoods to the lake.
2. Lake Park: Adjacent to the lake are amenities contained within the public park around the lake. The
6.9 acre public lake park may provide for recreational activities such as picnicking, walking,
jogging, rollerblading, kite flying, frisbee, and volleyball. Cart vendors may be permitted within
this area. The lake park will be connected to the different neighborhoods via an extensive trail
system and public roads (Please refer to Figure 6.4 Conceptual Lake/Lake Park/Village Green
Detail).
3. Mini Parks: These mini parks totaling a minimum of 1.5 acres will be provided for the benefit of
Harveston neighborhoods. These parks shall contain recreational amenities, which may include tot
lots, shade structures, picnic areas, benches or ornamental gardens. Design of subdivisions and
parks shall strongly encourage homes fronting on the parks. (Please refer to Figure 6.2, Conceptual
Mini Park Detail).
4. Community Park: A 19.5-acre community park is planned in Planning Area 1. The original
Conceptual Community Park Plan, was developed in response to suggestions and input from the
City of Temecula and the City of Temecula Planning Department (refer to Figure 6.3A). The park
facility criteria provided by the City of Temecula includes the following:
Two lighted 300’ baseball / softball fields and two full size soccer fields;
100 parking spaces within the park off Equity Drive;
25 parking spaces within the park off the Loop Road;
Large snack bar / restroom facility (1,800 square feet);
Small restroom adjacent to tot lot and picnic areas; and
Ball field and park lighting to be approved by the City.
5. Paseo Park: The primary trail linkage to the Community Park is a 2.0-acre greenbelt paseo, which
will intercept Planning Areas 2 and 3, connecting to the Lake Park in Planning Area 3. It will
contain an 8-foot paseo/trail to facilitate access between residential areas and the commercial,
school and park uses (Please refer to Figure 6.5, Conceptual Paseo Park Detail). Minor changes in
the trail alignments are allowed as a result of more precise design and engineering, as well as
changes in land use patterns.
6. Village Club: The 2.0-acre Village Club is the place where Harveston residents can congregate to
enjoy a swimming pool, fitness facilities, picnic areas, and community meeting facilities.
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7. Village Green: The Village Green is a 1.8-acre entry to the Harveston community. Additionally, an
informal amphitheater, built into the natural contours of the land, will provide the opportunity for
community plays, concerts, or wedding ceremonies. This area will be utilized as an informal
recreation area and a gathering place. It will also provide the opportunity for community activities,
such as farmer’s markets, art shows, concerts, etc. Cart vendors may be permitted within this area.
8. Arroyo Park: The Arroyo Park is a unique opportunity to recapture the more natural California
landscape in a re-creation of a riparian environment. Although currently there are no natural open
space areas, the proposed arroyo park will create such an area. This 13.8-acre park will offer the
residents and the general community a different recreation experience. California native species
will be used to replant the Arroyo Park to create a natural open space area, as currently there is no
natural open space on the site. The park will include an adjacent walking trail and possible public
parking and interpretive kiosk.
9. Winchester Creek Park: This is an existing 4.5-acre park, located on Margarita Road, across from
the Harveston site. This park is not part of the Harveston Specific Plan area, however, it was
dedicated to the City of Temecula, and through a prior agreement has been utilized as park credit
towards fulfilling the Quimby dedication requirement.
10. Elementary School: An elementary school will be located on 12.0 acres in Planning Area 4,
adjacent to the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone area. Associated with and on the school grounds will be
recreational equipment and fields for school children. Typical recreational equipment and sports
fields will include playground equipment, basketball courts, and multi-purpose fields. It is also
anticipated that residents of Harveston and the City of Temecula will have access to these facilities
during off school hours.
11. Parkway Greenbelt System: An expanded parkway greenbelt system will be located adjacent to
collector and higher volume roadways. The greenbelt system will be landscaped with turf, trees,
and various additional plant materials. Community "theme" walls will be located adjacent to the
parkways. The landscaped greenbelt area will vary in width. Some of the parkways will meander,
thus creating interesting viewpoints for users of the greenbelt. Sidewalks will be provided on the
greenbelt on both sides of the street throughout the development. Class II bicycle lanes will also be
included on selected roadways (please refer to Figure 4.7, Bicycle Plan).
12. Private Recreation Areas (Condominiums, townhomes and/or Apartments): Planning areas
designated Medium 2 and High may provide for private recreation areas. These areas may include
pools, tennis courts, barbecue pits and sand volleyball courts.
13. Private Recreation Areas for PA-12: Each Planning Area in the Residential Overlay shall provide
private recreation areas. These areas may include, but are not limited to amenities such as pools,
tot lots, barbecue pits and sport courts. Recreation areas shall be sized appropriately for the amount
of residents in the individual residential development.
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6.2 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. A minimum of three (3) private mini parks, totaling 1.5 acres, will be provided for the benefit of
the residents of the Harveston Neighborhoods. The parks shall contain, at a minimum, the following
facilities/equipment: open play turf area and tot lots, shade structures, benches, or ornamental
gardens. The locations of the mini parks shall be determined during the residential lotting process.
The uses proposed or identified in these private parks shall be conducive to the residential
neighborhoods that they are serving. Designs of subdivisions and parks shall strongly encourage
homes fronting on parks.
2. A public Community Park will be provided for the benefit of all residents within the community as
well as the general public. The park shall contain, at a minimum, the following facilities/equipment:
four lighted 300’ baseball / softball fields with 2 full-size soccer field overlays; 100 parking spaces
within the park off Equity drive; 25 parking spaces within the park of the Loop Road; large snackbar
/ restroom facility (1,800 sq. ft. minimum); block walls where adjacent to residential development
and a small restroom adjacent to tot lot and picnic areas. The park will include ballfield and park
lighting, to be approved by the City (Refer to Figures 6.3, Community Park Plan).
The Community Park boundaries and configurations are approximate and subject to
adjustment with more detailed site planning and design. The boundaries may be modified
or relocated entirely within the same general area, subject to the approval of the City of
Temecula Director and Director of Planning, without requiring an amendment to the
Specific Plan. However, at no time will the park total less than 19.5 acres.
All Community Park improvements shall provide for pedestrian circulation and handicap
accessibility.
The City shall approve all lighting design, fixture location(s) and lighting types within the
parks. The ball field lighting shall be on a timer controlled system with the times of
operation set from dusk until 10:00 p.m. seven (7) days per week or as otherwise set by the
City. The pathway and parking area lights shall be controlled by a photo electric cell with
the times of operation set from dusk until dawn, seven days per week.
All lighting within the Community Park shall be provided with glare screens as may be
needed to direct light away from the adjacent residential areas and to reduce the impact of
the lighting on them. Where appropriate, every effort is to be made to reduce the amount
of light that is not directly needed for the safe use of the facilities. This is to be
accomplished by the height of the fixtures, the placement of fixtures away from residential
areas, as well as the type and design of fixtures used.
The project will be granted credit toward the park component of the City’s Development
Impact Fee for the Development of the Community Park (Planning Area 1). The
developers obligation in terms of cost should be equivalent to the City’s Development
Impact Fee multiplied by the number of dwelling units built within Harveston. The total
fee credits provided shall be equivalent to the cost of constructing this park.
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Where the Community Park abuts Ynez Road and Equity Drive, a block wall / combination
view fence shall be provided. Said wall/view fence shall be maintained as part of the park
improvements.
3. The more “urban” open spaces such as areas within the Village Club and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
shall contain plazas with enhanced paving, benches, bike racks, lighting and street furnishings,
including trash receptacles, guard rails / hand rails and drinking fountains. Specific design and
type will be determined at the development plan level.
4. When constructed, the elementary school will contain such recreational equipment and sports fields
as: playground equipment, basketball courts, softball field(s), soccer field(s), and more.
5. A Lake/Lake Park, Paseo Park, and Village Green (refer to Figures 6.4 and 6.5) will be provided
for the benefit of the residents within the community as well as the residents of the City of
Temecula. The Lake Park and Paseo Park will contain a 10’ multi purpose trail and 8' paseo,
respectively, for activities such as jogging, biking, rollerblading, etc. These facilities will provide
opportunities for picnicking, kite flying, and more. Additional amenities will include benches, bike
racks, tot lots, trellises, park horses, etc. The lake will be utilized for fishing and boating activities,
and the general public can enjoy these activities with payment of a use fee. The Village Green shall
be utilized for informal recreational activities and public gatherings. (Refer to Figures 10.1-9, 10.1-
13, 10.1-14, 10.1-15 for Section of Village Green, Paseo Park, and Lake and Lake Park).
6. An Arroyo Park will be provided for the enjoyment of the residents of Harveston and the City of
Temecula. The Arroyo Park will include an adjacent walking trail and possible public parking and
interpretive kiosk.
7. All recreational and open space areas (with the exception of the Arroyo Park) shall be landscaped
and contain permanent irrigation systems.
8. All recreational facilities shall provide parking in accordance to the City of Temecula standards.
9. Landscaping within recreation and open space areas shall be further governed by the General
Development Standards in the Landscaping Plan section of this Specific Plan (Section 9.0) and the
specific standards in Development Standards and Design Guidelines sections (Sections 10.0 and
11.0) of this Specific Plan.
10. Recreation acreage calculations for residential development shall be based upon a minimum of five
(5) acres per 1,000 residents. The City’s applicable population calculations are 2.43 persons/multi-
family unit and 2.85 persons/single-family unit.
11. The design of the Community Park will require approval of the Community Services Director.
SECTION 7.0 UTILITIES PLAN AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Harveston Specific Plan 7-1
7.1 UTILITIES
It is anticipated that utilities will be provided by the existing public utility companies, Southern California
Edison (SCE) and Southern California Gas Company (SCG) or other service providers allowed to enter the
market place under Assembly Bill 1890 (please refer to the Harveston Specific Plan EIR for a detailed
impact analysis discussion related to utilities). For typical utility locations, conceptual lighting standard
location and details, please refer to Figure 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3. Please note that the Harveston Specific Plan is
proposing "residential" lighting standards that deviate from the City of Temecula standards. The focus of
the Specific Plan proposal for residential lighting is to provide lighting at intersections and other key
decision points. The goal is to ensure vehicular and pedestrian safe streets, while promoting energy
conservation. More detailed lighting studies will be prepared at the Tentative Map stage.
7.1.1 Electricity
Electrical service is currently provided in the area by Southern California Edison Company (SCE). All new
lines installed in the City are required to be underground, and the City is currently working with SCE to
achieve the undergrounding of existing lines.
Adequate electric power supply can be provided. SCE does not anticipate any significant problems in
providing the project site with electrical power. SCE stands ready to install distribution facilities for the
project site.
It should be noted that Assembly Bill 1890, commonly referred to as the “Public Utilities Act”, has allowed
for the deregulation of public utilities in California. Based on this Act, a number of other service providers
are able to enter the marketplace. Consequently, there may be additional utility service providers in the near
future providing the same services that SCE currently provides to southern California and the proposed
project site.
7.1.2 Natural Gas
Natural gas service is currently provided by Southern California Gas Company. Existing facilities in the
area include existing lines located along Ynez Road and Margarita Road.
SCG indicates that gas service could be provided to the Specific Plan area in accordance with the
Company’s policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time
contractual arrangements are made.
It should be noted that Assembly Bill 1890, commonly referred to as the “Public Utilities Act”, has allowed
for the deregulation of public utilities in California. Based on this Act, a number of other service providers
are able to enter the marketplace. Consequently, there may be additional utility service providers in the near
future providing the same services that SCG currently provides to southern California and the proposed
project site.
7.2 PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Services are considered and planned as part of the overall Specific Plan Development Concept.
Future residents will be able to live, shop, go to school, and relax all within the Project Area boundaries.
Public Services include police protection, fire protection, schools, libraries and public transit. Please refer
to the Harveston Specific Plan EIR and SEIR for a detailed impact analysis discussion related to these
services. A discussion of public services shall follow:
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Revised October 2020
7.2.1 Police Protection
The City of Temecula contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for services. The Police
Department uses both, City of Temecula Police Department and Riverside County Sheriffs Department, as
its name. Riverside County Sheriff officers patrol in vehicles, which read City of Temecula Police
Department. They are currently responsible for response to 911 police calls, traffic collisions, medical and
other types of emergencies. Additional services provided include crime prevention, investigation, and
enforcement of the law, providing police support to the area with patrol responses, reporting, and
investigative support to the adjacent areas. The department currently provides off road vehicle code
enforcement services to the project site.
7.2.2 Fire Protection
Fire protection and emergency response services for the project area are provided by the Riverside County
Fire Department. Three (3) stations will serve the site. These stations provide wild land and structural fire
protection, and response to 911 medical aid calls, traffic accidents, and hazardous materials.
According to the Riverside County Fire Department, future development of the project site will not create
a need for expansion of facilities or addition of staff nor will it adversely effect the level of service presently
provided. Because the proposed project is located within City limits; the Fire Department fees are included
in the City’s Development Impact Fees (DIF).
7.2.3 Schools
Public elementary, middle school and high school education in the Project Area are currently provided by
the Temecula Valley Unified School District. The Temecula Valley Unified School District anticipates the
need to build 18 additional school sites, and numerous expansions to existing sites over the next 15-20
years.
The Nicolas Valley Elementary School along with the proposed Harveston Elementary School in Planning
Area 4 will serve the site for the elementary school (grades K-5). James L. Day Middle School is the middle
school facility that would serve the site. Chaparral High School is the high school facility that would serve
the site.
With the addition of the Residential Overlay, built out to its maximum, it is estimated that up to 909
elementary school students, 454 middle school students, and 542 high school students could be generated
by the project.
There will be a need to expand school facilities at all levels to accommodate students from the proposed
project. The District anticipates funding the school facilities for the proposed project from the fees collected
through an agreement, with half of the cost being funded by the State, so long as those funds are available.
The proposed project designates a 12.0-acre school site in Planning Area 4. The District has acquired and
begun construction on the elementary school site. The school facility will be completed when the first
homes within the Specific Plan are occupied. The elementary school will be sufficient to meet the needs
of the residents of Harveston. In addition, the middle school and high school, with expansion, have
adequate capacity to meet the needs of the Harveston residents.
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Harveston Specific Plan 7-6
7.2.4 Libraries
The City of Temecula participates in the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) and does not provide
library services directly. The City does augment the Temecula Library budget by providing staff funding
to keep the library open additional hours, and by funding a part-time library volunteer coordinator.
The Temecula Library would serve the project area. A new City library is located at 30600Pauba Road,
located above the Rancho California Sports Park. The facility is approximately 33,000 sq. ft.
Development of the project will generate additional patrons and will ultimately create a need for additional
staff and space for additional resources. The project will pay library fees, which are included in the City’s
Development Impact Fees (DIF) to offset the project’s effect on library services.
7.2.5 Public Transit
The Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) currently provides fixed route bus and dial-a-ride services to the
project vicinity. RTA Fixed Routes 23 and 24 currently operate along County Center Drive, Equity Drive,
Ynez Road and Margarita Road. The project site is also served by the current Murrieta/Temecula Dial-a-
Ride (DAR) which provides curb service to seniors and persons with disabilities.
RTA Route 23 and 24 use three (3) 17-passenger mini-buses operating 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday
through Friday and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Murrieta/Temecula DAR uses three (3) 14-
passenger vans and operates from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM-5:30 PM on
Saturdays.
The proposed project is anticipated to result in an increased demand for extended service to cover the project
site. Bus turnouts and shelters to serve future Specific Plan residents shall be provided as required by the
Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) and approved by the Department of Public Works.
Transit Plan
The transit plan has been developed with input provided from the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). The
project proposes 1,921 dwelling units on 549.5 acres, for a project density of 3.48 dwelling units per acre.
The Village Center, High-density residential (20 dwelling units/acre) and the M2 (Medium-density
residential 7-13 dwelling units/acre) are located at the “core” of the project to provide the critical density
needed to support public transit. The comprehensive and cohesive sidewalk/trails system provided within
the project provides excellent pedestrian access to the potential transit stops.
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Harveston Specific Plan 7-6
7.2.4 Libraries
The City of Temecula participates in the Riverside County Library System (RCLS) and does not provide
library services directly. The City does augment the Temecula Library budget by providing staff funding
to keep the library open additional hours, and by funding a part-time library volunteer coordinator.
The Temecula Library would serve the project area. A new City library is located at 30600Pauba Road,
located above the Rancho California Sports Park. The facility is approximately 33,000 sq. ft.
Development of the project will generate additional patrons and will ultimately create a need for additional
staff and space for additional resources. The project will pay library fees, which are included in the City’s
Development Impact Fees (DIF) to offset the project’s effect on library services.
7.2.5 Public Transit
The Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) currently provides fixed route bus and dial-a-ride services to the
project vicinity. RTA Fixed Routes 23 and 24 currently operate along County Center Drive, Equity Drive,
Ynez Road and Margarita Road. The project site is also served by the current Murrieta/Temecula Dial-a-
Ride (DAR) which provides curb service to seniors and persons with disabilities.
RTA Route 23 and 24 use three (3) 17-passenger mini-buses operating 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday
through Friday and from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturdays. Murrieta/Temecula DAR uses three (3) 14-
passenger vans and operates from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM on weekdays and from 10:00 AM-5:30 PM on
Saturdays.
The proposed project is anticipated to result in an increased demand for extended service to cover the project
site. Bus turnouts and shelters to serve future Specific Plan residents shall be provided as required by the
Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) and approved by the Department of Public Works.
Transit Plan
The transit plan has been developed with input provided from the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA). The
project proposes 1,921 dwelling units on 549.5 acres, for a project density of 3.48 dwelling units per acre.
The Village Center, High-density residential (20 dwelling units/acre) and the M2 (Medium-density
residential 7-13 dwelling units/acre) are located at the “core” of the project to provide the critical density
needed to support public transit. The comprehensive and cohesive sidewalk/trails system provided within
the project provides excellent pedestrian access to the potential transit stops.
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Harveston Specific Plan 7-7
Figure 7.4 (Potential Transit Routes & Stops) has been developed for current and future transit needs, with
input from RTA. A transit station is planned within the Village Center and will be integrated into the design
of the streetscape. The approximate location for the transit station is depicted on Figure 7.4 and will be
installed when adjacent development occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the RTA. It is
anticipated that the buses will initially make a small loop through the project, entering the site from the
minor entry off Margarita Road, passing by the Elementary School, Lake and Lake Park, Village Green and
Village Center and exiting the site via Margarita Road.
As depicted on Figure 7.4, future transit stops will be provided within the project, along the Loop Road. It
is anticipated that the RTA will provide one-way service on the Loop Road. Access to these transit stops
will be provided from the sidewalk/paseo system along the Loop Road, as well as from the neighborhoods
via open-ended cul-de-sacs (refer to Figure 7.4). RTA will utilize these transit stops as a future need
develops.
Transit stops are also proposed on the perimeter of the project, along Date Street, Ynez Road and Margarita
Road. Pedestrians will be able to access the transit stops via the two major and one minor project entries.
In addition, transit stops will be provided in key locations within the Service Commercial portion of the
project. All of the transit stops are anticipated to connect to the current and future major transit hubs within
the area, including the Promenade Mall. In addition, shuttle arrangements for transporting students to and
from the project site may be made with the RTA and the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD)
as well as San Jacinto Community College (Menifee Campus).
All transit stops will conform to the requirements the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) and meet the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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SECTION 8.0 GRADING PLAN
Harveston Specific Plan 8-1
Revised October 2020
8.1 GRADING PLAN DESCRIPTION
The proposed grading plan will be sensitive to the natural topography of the site and will conform to the
existing natural landforms in order to create a development where different residential, commercial and
recreational areas are distinguished and separated by topographic features (refer to Figures 8.1, Existing
Topography and 8.2, Conceptual Grading Plan and 8.3 and 8.4, Grading Cross Sections). Additional
conditions which dictate the proposed grading plan will include: 1) existing perimeter conditions, 2)
existing street grades, 3) ability to gravity sewer, and 4) no diversion of storm flows on adjacent properties.
According to an earthwork quantity take-off conducted by the project engineer the project site will balance
onsite and will not require import or export of earth materials. However, the proposed lake in Planning Area
3 may require the import of approximately 12,000 cubic yards of clay material to construct the lake “liner
bottom.” The details of this proposed import are discussed in the EIR and SEIR for the project.
8.2 GRADING PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. All grading activities shall be in substantial conformance with the overall Conceptual Grading Plan
(Figure 8.2), and shall implement any grading-related mitigation measures outlined in the
Preliminary Geotechnical Investigations (EIR and SEIR Technical Appendices). Grading for the
site shall balance on-site.
2. Prior to any grading permit process, a soils report and geotechnical study shall be performed that
further analyze onsite soil conditions and slope stability and include appropriate measures to control
erosion and dust.
3. For erosion control purposes, slopes exceeding ten (10’) feet in vertical height shall be
hydromulched, prior to final acceptance and prior to the beginning of the rainy season (October-
March).
4. All grading shall be accomplished in accordance with City of Temecula standards.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all planting and irrigation systems
until those operations become the responsibility of other parties.
6. Graded slopes shall be oriented to minimize visual impacts (i.e., inclusion of complimentary slope
plants) to surrounding areas. (Refer to Figures 8.3, 8.4 and 8.5 Grading Cross Sections, and 8.6,
Slope Planting).
7. Graded, but undeveloped land shall be maintained weed-free and planted with interim landscaping,
such as hydroseed, and temporary irrigation within ninety (90) days of completion of grading,
unless building permits are obtained.
8. Unless otherwise approved by the City of Temecula, all cut and fill slopes shall be constructed at
inclinations of no steeper than two (2) horizontal feet to one (1) vertical foot. The Grading Plan
shall reflect a contouring and landscaping program intended to control slope erosion.
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Harveston Specific Plan 8-2
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9. Slopes shall not be steeper than 2:1 and higher than ten feet (10’) unless approved by Planning and
Public Works Departments and considered safe in a slope stability report prepared by a soils
engineer or an engineering geologist. Slopes proposed to be maintained by the City of Temecula
shall not be steeper than 2:1. The slope stability report shall also contain recommendations for
landscaping and erosion control. Please refer to Section 10.2.4, Landscape Requirements for
Slopes.
10. Prior to commencing any grading, including clearing and grubbing, a grading permit shall be
obtained from the City of Temecula.
11. Inspection personnel shall monitor grading, including excavated soil stockpiles for evidence of
paleontological, archaeological, or historical artifacts. A qualified archaeologist shall be consulted
to ascertain the significance of any historic or prehistoric remains that may be found.
12. Soil stabilizers shall be used to control dust as required by SCAQMD Rule 403.
13. A project biologist/restoration specialist shall be under contract and present onsite during grading
to occur in Planning Area 9.
14. Grading shall comply with the mitigation measures, pursuant to the Harveston Specific Plan EIR
and SEIR.
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SECTION 9.0 LANDSCAPING PLAN
Harveston Specific Plan 9-1
Revised October 2020
9.1 LANDSCAPING PLAN DESCRIPTION
As illustrated on Figure 10.1, Conceptual Landscape Plan , in Section 10.0 project landscaping will play an
important role in maintaining project design themes, while emphasizing community continuity.
It should be noted that this Section, Landscaping Plan, is general in scope and detail. Detailed landscaping
concepts and plans are included within the Design Guidelines portion of this text (Section 10.0, Landscape
Guidelines).
Entry monumentation will provide initial definition for the site, and will be viewed when approaching the
site from Date Street, Margarita Road and Ynez Road, north of Date Street. Monumentation will be
developed in a hierarchical format from major community entries, to neighborhood entries. This will
provide initial identification for each residential planning area.
Landscaping within the project site will characterize community design elements in the mixed-use Village
Center area, business parks, and recreation areas. Individual neighborhoods and residential development
enclaves will also be distinguished by varied planting themes. Special treatments, including land use
transition areas, will be provided between certain planning areas identified in Planning Area Development
Standards (Section 11.0).
The project frontage along Interstate 15 (Planning Area 12) will be treated with a 50' scenic highway
landscape setback (Refer to Figure 10.1 – 16). This will buffer the site from highway traffic and enhance
the project's visual image from Interstate 15. In addition, a channel buffer (Planning Area 1) will be installed
along Santa Gertrudis Creek and will be maintained by the Homeowners Association.
Landscaping will be used to identify the hierarchy of the street system, from major access roads to interior
residential streets, creating definite landscaped corridors. This will be accomplished through careful
consideration of landscape, materials, size, color, and character. Specific arrangement of plant materials
will create a feeling of character, reinforcing community identity. (Refer to Figures 10.2-10.6, Typical
Landscape Sections in Section 10.0 of this document).
Plant materials utilized along the roadways have been selected to enhance the image of the community. The
species chosen, as identified in Section 10.0, will adapt well to the environment of the City of Temecula.
9.2 LANDSCAPE PLAN GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. All detailed landscaping programs for planning areas and roadways will be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect for review and approval by the City of Temecula, Planning and Public Works
Departments, as applicable.
2. Project entry statements will be designed with landscaping and architectural treatments that project
a high quality image for the entire development (refer to Figures 10.1-5 to 10.1-7 and Figures 10.2
and 10.3).
3. Special landscape treatment buffer areas will be developed along Interstate 15 to establish and
reinforce the project image. (Refer to Figure 10.1 - 16 in Section 10.0)
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4. Special treatment areas will be designed to provide definition to certain Planning Areas as
identified in Section 10.0. 5. Major entrance roads into the Harveston Specific Plan area will have planted medians and landscaped parkways to establish the community’s design concept. The introductory landscape theme will include elements such as tree clustering of variety of species and thematic hardscape to reinforce the project theme and character (refer to Figure 10.2). 6. Planted raised medians (according to Ordinance 461 Standard No. 112) may be established within any road way right-of-way as long as access and safety criteria can be met.
7. Developments surrounded by walls or fences extending more than 100 feet along a public
thoroughfare shall screen those walls or fences with plantings consistent with the streetscene
requirements, contained in Figures 10.1-1 through 10.1-20. Fencing and wall design will be closely
controlled and will be complemented with landscaping. All walls shall be appropriately screened
as approved by the City of Temecula (refer to Figures 10.4 through 10.7).
8. Improvement plans for the non-City of Temecula landscaped areas shall be submitted to the
Planning Department prior to issuance of building permits and with the appropriate filing fee. The
improvement plans shall include, but will not be limited to, the following:
a. Final grading plan.
b. Irrigation plans.
c. A landscaping plan with seed mixes for mulching and staking methods; locations, type, size
and quantity of plantings.
d. A hardscaping plan with location and type and quantity of potential recreational
amenities/facilities (in high density areas).
e. Fence treatment plans.
f. Special treatment/buffer area treatment plans.
9. Improvement plans for City of Temecula maintained areas are to be submitted to the City of
Temecula Community Services Department for review and approval, prior to recordation of a final
map. The improvement plans shall include, but will not be limited to, the following:
a. Final grading plan.
b. Irrigation plans.
c. A landscaping plan with seed mixes for mulching and staking methods; locations, type,
size and quantity of plantings.
10. At the time of recordation of any final subdivision map which contains common greenbelts or open
space areas, the subdivision shall have those common areas conveyed to the property owners
association or appropriate public maintenance agency (either in fee title or as an easement). The
City of Temecula shall accept maintenance easements over those parkways it accepts into service
Level C (perimeter slope and landscape maintenance).
11. The City of Temecula shall provide maintenance for all landscape medians and perimeter parkways
adjacent to single family residential development on right-of-ways that are 66' or larger. The City
of Temecula will not maintain the perimeter landscape adjacent to the school unless there is a
reimbursement agreement with the Temecula Valley Unified School District (TVUSD) or other
entity. All other landscape areas, entry monumentation, signage, pedestrian portals, bus shelters,
walls and fences shall be maintained by the HOA, private maintenance associations or property
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owners.
12. All slope plantings to be maintained by the City of Temecula shall meet City of Temecula
requirements. The applicant and/or master developer shall be responsible for maintenance and
upkeep of all slope planting, common landscaped areas and irrigation systems until such time as
these facilities are the responsibility of other parties.
13. All landscaping shall meet the City of Temecula Water Efficient Ordinance, Chapter 17.32 of the
City of Temecula Development Code.
14. Street tree plantings shall meet City of Temecula standards, be compatible with adjacent Margarita
Road plantings, and be consistent with the preferred tree species identified in the arterial parkway
design matrix contained within Chapter 8 of the City-wide Design Guidelines.
15. All loading/service and/or parking areas shall be screened with appropriate greenwalls and/or
shrubs at the discretion of the City of Temecula.
16. The applicant and/or master developer shall be responsible for the bonding of all landscape
improvements to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning.
17. The minimum sizes for trees, shrubs and groundcover shall meet City Code requirements.
18. All parking lot landscaping shall be consistent with the City of Temecula Development Code
requirements.
19. Slope banks 5' or greater in vertical height with slopes greater than or equal to 3:1 shall be
landscaped at a minimum with an appropriate ground cover, one 15-gallon or larger size tree per
600 square feet of slope area, and one gallon or larger shrub for each 100 square feet of slope area.
Slope banks in excess of 8' in vertical height with slopes greater or equal to 2:1 shall also be
provided with one 5-gallon or larger tree per 1,000 square feet of slope area in addition to the above
requirements.
20. Typical residential front yard requirements shall be in conformance with City of Temecula
Development Code. Smaller lots and reduced front yard setbacks will have modified landscape
standards, approved by the Director of Planning..
21. All utilities shall be screened with appropriate greenwalls and/or shrubs at the discretion of the City
of Temecula.
22. Graded/disturbed areas not to be developed within six months shall be temporarily planted and
irrigated to provide dust and erosion control.
23. Developers of each property shall ensure that mature plantings will not interfere with utility lines
and traffic sight lines.
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SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-1
10.1 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES
10.1.1 Introduction
The first part of the landscape concept consists of a generous Landscape Development Zone (LDZ)
provided along all community roads with 66-foot ROW’s or larger. The landscape treatment will
compliment surrounding landscape treatments. Where the residential adjoins the major roadways, the
landscape treatment will be informal and will provide an adequate buffer screen. Within the Service
Commercial, the landscape treatment will be more formal and enhance the retail component.
The expanded LDZ allows for an increase in planting, reinforcing the community character. The LDZ will
incorporate both meandering and street parallel walks with undulating slopes that will enhance the
pedestrian experience.
The LDZ facilitates pedestrian access to key community elements: Community Park, Paseo Park,
Lake/Lake Park, Arroyo Park, Village Green, Village Center and elementary school. This linkage helps
unify the community elements while providing a buffer/screen and sequence of arrival to each element.
Hardscape elements, also a part of the LDZ, will further enhance the community character. Community
thematic walls and entry monumentation will provide an essential element to the community landscape
treatment. Entry Monumentation is further addressed through hierarchy, location and various landscape
treatments.
Community recreation also plays a key roll in the overall character. Various recreational opportunities have
been incorporated into the community facilities. A combination of passive and active parks, along with
community gathering places are incorporated into the Harveston Conceptual Land Use Plan. Please refer to
Section 6.0 of this document for a detailed discussion of the various community recreational facilities.
The Landscape Design Guidelines addressed in the following pages will present the landscape development
concept for the entire community. This section will address the treatment of major and minor community
roads, parks, open space, and residential neighborhoods within the development and community perimeter
edges (Refer to Figure 10.1, Preliminary Landscape Plan).
The Plant Material Guidelines (Section 10.2) present, in summary, the overall community plant material
palette. General information relative to seasonal planting constraints, climate constraints, and horticultural
soils test requirements are presented as an aid to successful implementation. General requirements relative
to planting installation, irrigation installation, and landscape maintenance are also contained herein.
The Community Elements (Section 10.3) portion of these guidelines consists of written summaries and
exhibits which address the conceptual design of project entry monumentation, community walls and fences,
and park and recreation amenities which all help to define the Harveston community concept. Additionally,
the Community Elements section of the guidelines also includes landscape requirements for single family,
multi-family, service commercial, and retail commercial land uses.
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The Landscape Design Guidelines, Plant Material Guidelines, and Community Elements are intended to
compliment the Residential Architectural Guidelines (Section 10.4). Together, these guidelines will define
the character of the Harveston community.
10.1.2 Major Community Streetscenes
1. Date Street between Ynez Road and Margarita Road, east side of Ynez Road. (Refer to Figures
10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B)
The landscape development associated with the major community streetscene along Date
Street (between Ynez Road and Margarita Road) consists of:
Evergreen or deciduous formal street trees at an average of thirty-foot (30’) on
center with a maximum of forty-foot (40’) spacing (not including the Arroyo Park).
Evergreen or deciduous informal backdrop grove trees at an average of thirty-foot
(30’) on center with a maximum of forty-foot (40’) spacing.
Community Fencing and Wall Plan - (per Figure 10.4).
Horizontal and vertical grade change, five-foot (5’) sidewalk parallel to street (not
including the Arroyo Park).
Horizontal and vertical grade change, five-foot (5') meandering walk only at
Arroyo Park varying width turf parkway at this condition.
Seven-foot (7’) standard width turf parkway (not including the Arroyo Park).
Fourteen-foot (14’) median island.
Class II Bicycle Lanes.
All planting and irrigation within City of Temecula areas are to be designed to
meet City of Temecula requirements.
Slope plantings are to meet current City of Temecula code requirements.
a. Landscape Development Zone (LDZ):
The streetscene planting concept consists of formally spaced evergreen or deciduous street
trees at an average of 30' with a maximum of 40' of spacing on center and informal
backdrop deciduous or evergreen grove trees planted within the LDZ. Within the major
community streetscenes, the LDZ is defined as the planting area from the curb face to the
street right-of-way (twelve-foot (12') minimum in ROW), plus an additional thirteen feet
(13') minimum beyond the ROW, for a total twenty-five-foot (25') minimum distance width
from the streetscene curb face to the back edge of LDZ which could be defined by a wall,
fence, v-ditch, or other defining element. If the LDZ exceeds the minimum condition, the
City of Temecula has agreed to maintain up to the defining element. The LDZ will be
maintained by the HOA or Private Entity adjacent to single family residential.
All LDZs which are located outside of public roadway right-of-way will be numbered lots.
Community walls and fences shall be maintained by the individual Homeowner or a
Homeowners Association. The City of Temecula will not maintain community walls,
fences, entry monumentation, signage, pedestrian portals or bus shelters.
AND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYAND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYRevised August 2018N.T.S.Figure 10.1-2SECTION 2: Date Street at Service Commercial and Residential Overlay CITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINED CITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDCITY OF CITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDTEMECULA MAINTAINEDCITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDCITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDRevised February 2001 October 202010-4
AND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYAND RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYRevised August 2018N.T.S.Figure 10.1-2SECTION 2: Date Street at Service Commercial and Residential OverlayN.T.S.CITY OF CITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDTEMECULA MAINTAINEDCITY OF TEMECULA MAINTAINEDCITY OF TEMECULA H.O.A./PRIVATELY MAINTAINED H.O.A./PRIVATELY MAINTAINEDRevised February 2001 October 202010-5
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
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Revised October 2020
1) Level and Downslope Conditions (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
The twenty-five-foot (25') LDZ reflects a seven-foot (7') minimum parkway
distance away from curb with a five-foot (5') concrete sidewalk, plus a thirteen-
foot (13') minimum distance away from the back of walk to the back edge of the
LDZ. There is a two-foot (2') minimum distance away from the back edge of the
LDZ to allow for maintenance access. The LDZ from curb to community wall or
back edge of LDZ will be maintained by the HOA or Private Entity (not including
community walls). Refer to Plant Material Guidelines for shrub and tree varieties,
size and spacing. The sidewalk parallel to street may also change grade
horizontally and vertically.
2) Upslope Conditions (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
When 2:1 manufactured slopes are adjacent to the streetscene LDZ, the twenty-
five-foot (25') wide LDZ will increase to include the 2:1 slope from toe of slope to
the community wall or other defining element at top of slope. This streetscene
condition reflects a seven-foot (7') minimum parkway distance away from curb
with a five-foot (5') concrete sidewalk. The 2:1 slope may encroach into the LDZ
with the toe of slope being no closer than fourteen-feet (14') to curb face. The LDZ
from curb to community wall or back edge of the LDZ will be maintained by the
HOA or Private Entity (not including community walls). There shall be a two-foot
(2') wide relatively flat area at the top of slope to allow maintenance access.
3) Ground Treatment (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
The ground treatment for this streetscene consists of a turf parkway between the
sidewalk and curb face. At level conditions, a thirteen-foot (13') minimum width
landscape buffer will be planted with shrubs and groundcover from back of
sidewalk to the community wall/fence. There shall be a two-foot (2') wide
relatively flat area at the community wall/fence or the top of slope to allow for
maintenance access.
4) Trees (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
Street trees occur in formally spaced rows at an average of thirty-foot (30') on
center with a maximum of forty-foot (40') spacing. The evergreen or deciduous
informal grove trees create a backdrop to the formally spaced street trees. Street
trees in the median and parkway areas are formally spaced (not at the Arroyo Park).
All street trees shall be a minimum of twenty four-inch (24") box.
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1) Level and Downslope Conditions (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
The twenty-five-foot (25') LDZ reflects a seven-foot (7') minimum parkway
distance away from curb with a five-foot (5') concrete sidewalk, plus a thirteen-
foot (13') minimum distance away from the back of walk to the back edge of the
LDZ. There is a two-foot (2') minimum distance away from the back edge of the
LDZ to allow for maintenance access. The LDZ from curb to community wall or
back edge of LDZ will be maintained by the HOA or Private Entity (not including
community walls). Refer to Plant Material Guidelines for shrub and tree varieties,
size and spacing. The sidewalk parallel to street may also change grade
horizontally and vertically.
2) Upslope Conditions (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
When 2:1 manufactured slopes are adjacent to the streetscene LDZ, the twenty-
five-foot (25') wide LDZ will increase to include the 2:1 slope from toe of slope to
the community wall or other defining element at top of slope. This streetscene
condition reflects a seven-foot (7') minimum parkway distance away from curb
with a five-foot (5') concrete sidewalk. The 2:1 slope may encroach into the LDZ
with the toe of slope being no closer than fourteen-feet (14') to curb face. The LDZ
from curb to community wall or back edge of the LDZ will be maintained by the
HOA or Private Entity (not including community walls). There shall be a two-foot
(2') wide relatively flat area at the top of slope to allow maintenance access.
3) Ground Treatment (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
The ground treatment for this streetscene consists of a turf parkway between the
sidewalk and curb face. At level conditions, a thirteen-foot (13') minimum width
landscape buffer will be planted with shrubs and groundcover from back of
sidewalk to the community wall/fence. There shall be a two-foot (2') wide
relatively flat area at the community wall/fence or the top of slope to allow for
maintenance access.
4) Trees (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
Street trees occur in formally spaced rows at an average of thirty-foot (30') on
center with a maximum of forty-foot (40') spacing. The evergreen or deciduous
informal grove trees create a backdrop to the formally spaced street trees. Street
trees in the median and parkway areas are formally spaced (not at the Arroyo Park).
All street trees shall be a minimum of twenty four-inch (24") box.
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5) Arroyo Park Condition (Figures 10.1-1):
The streetscene planting concept includes informal deciduous or evergreen street
tree groupings, intermixed with the informal native trees at the Arroyo Park site.
The streetscene LDZ is defined as the planting area from the curb face to the street
right-of-way, the remaining open space transitions to become part of Arroyo Park
lands.
The twenty five-foot (25') LDZ contains a five-foot (5') concrete meandering
sidewalk with a seven-foot (7') minimum parkway setback. The remaining LDZ
consists of informal grove trees placed to frame views into the Arroyo Park site
and to buffer views into the residential site. These trees are informally spaced at
an average of thirty-foot (30') on center with a forty-foot (40') maximum spacing
of street frontage.
6) Median Island (Figures 10.1-1, 10.1-1A and 10.1-1B):
A fourteen-foot (14') wide median island occurs on Date Street between 1-15 and
Margarita Road. The median island will be planted with a combination of accent
shrubs, low maintenance groundcover and a formal row of deciduous or evergreen
street trees at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’)
maximum spacing. All median island trees shall be a minimum of 24’ box in size
and shall be planted in City approved root barriers. The median island will be
maintained by the City of Temecula. (The median at the City’s boundary will be
maintained by the City of Temecula, if there is a maintenance agreement with the
County.) All landscape shall be per City of Temecula standards.
2. Date Street at Service Commercial Land Use and Residential Overlay Edge. (Refer to Figure 10.1-
2)
The landscape development zone associated with the Service Commercial streetscenes
along Date Street consists of:
Formally spaced evergreen or deciduous street trees at an average of thirty-feet
(30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing.
All street trees shall be a minimum of 24” box size.
Sidewalks paralleling the street.
Seven-foot (7’) standard width turf parkway.
Median island with shrubs and groundcover.
Class II Bicycle Lane.
Areas along service / loading zones are to be screened with walls and landscaping.
a. LDZ and Ground Treatment:
This Service Commercial or Residential Overlay streetscene LDZ is twenty-five feet (25’)
minimum from curb face to the back edge of the LDZ.
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The twenty-five-foot (25’) LDZ reflects a five-foot (5’) concrete sidewalk seven feet (7’)
away from the curb face paralleling the street. This seven-foot (7’) parkway is planted with
turf. On the other side of the sidewalk, there is a thirteen-foot (13’) planting area. The area
is a combination of shrub and groundcover planting, that finishes off the LDZ. The LDZ
will be maintained by the Service Commercial or Residential Overlay property owners with
the median island being maintained by the City of Temecula. Refer to Plant Material
Guidelines for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
1) Trees (Figure 10.1-2):
Street trees occur in formally spaced rows at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on
center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing. Street trees in the median and
parkway areas are formally spaced with informal background trees. All street trees
shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
2) Median Island (Figure 10.1-2):
The median island contains all the common landscaped features as described for
Section 1 above.
3. Ynez Road at Service Commercial and Residential. (Refer to Figure 10.1-3)
The landscape development associated with Ynez Road at Service Commercial and
Residential consists of:
Formally spaced evergreen or deciduous street trees at an average thirty-feet (30’)
on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing.
All street trees shall be a minimum of 24” box size.
Sidewalks paralleling the street.
Seven-foot (7’) standard width turf parkway.
Median island with shrubs and groundcover.
Plantings and street trees will be compatible with adjacent Ynez Road plantings to
provide street scene continuity.
Areas along service/loading zones are to be screened with walls and landscaping.
a. LDZ and Ground Treatment:
This Service Commercial and Residential Overlay streetscene LDZ is twenty-five feet
(25’) minimum from curb face to the back edge of the LDZ.
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The twenty-five-foot (25’) LDZ reflects a five-foot (5’) concrete sidewalk seven
feet (7’) away from the curb face paralleling the street. This seven-foot (7’)
parkway is planted with turf. On the other side of the sidewalk, there is a thirteen-
foot (13’) planting area. The area is a combination of shrub and groundcover
planting that finishes off the LDZ. The LDZ adjacent to single family residential
will be maintained by the HOA or Private Entity, and the LDZ adjacent to the
Service Commercial will be maintained by the Service Commercial property
owners association, with the median island being maintained by the City of
Temecula. Refer to Plant Material Guidelines for tree and shrub varieties, size and
spacing.
1) Trees (Figure 10.1-3):
Street trees occur in formally spaced rows at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on
center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing. Street trees in the median and
parkway areas are formally spaced with informal background trees. All street trees
shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
2) Median Island (Figure 10.1-3):
The median island contains all the common landscaped features as described for
Section 1 above.
4. Margarita Road. (Refer to Figure 10.1-4)
The landscape treatment for this Section is proposed to be consistent with the treatment for
Date Street between Margarita Road and Ynez Road. Please refer to the descriptions under
10.1.2 - Section 1.
5. Community Entry Roads off Margarita and Date. (Refer to Figures 10.1-5, 10.1-6, and 10.1-7 for
the entry without a median)
These streets are the main access streets to the Harveston residential areas. The landscape
development associated with the community streetscenes along the entry roads consists of:
Formally spaced evergreen or deciduous street trees at an average of thirty-feet
(30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing. Street trees shall be a
minimum of 24” box size.
Street trees in the median and parkway areas are formally spaced with informal
background trees.
Five-foot (5’) sidewalk paralleling the street.
Seven-foot (7’) standard width turf parkway.
4:1 maximum turf parkway.
Consistency with community fencing and wall plan (Figure 10.4) - no wall at
mixed use overlay district.
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Median island with shrubs and groundcover (no median in minor entry at
Margarita Road).
Landscape buffer at level conditions.
Class II Bicycle Lane.
a. LDZ and Ground Treatment:
The streetscene planting concept features formally spaced evergreen or deciduous trees at
an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-feet (40’) maximum spacing. The
LDZ is the planting area from the curb face to the street right of way, a twelve-foot (12')
minimum distance plus an additional thirteen-foot (13') for a total of twenty-five feet (25’)
minimum.
The LDZ incorporates a five-foot (5’) concrete sidewalk, seven-feet (7’) away from curb
face, paralleling the street for both level and slope conditions. Where there is a 2:1 slope
condition adjacent to the LDZ, the slope may encroach into the LDZ with the toe of slope
being no closer than fourteen-feet (14’) to the curb face. The LDZ adjacent to single family
residential will be maintained by the City of Temecula. Community walls and fencing
will be maintained by the individual Homeowner or Homeowners Association. Refer to
plant material guidelines for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
1) Trees (Figure 10.1-5, 10.1-6 and 10.1-7):
Street trees are formally spaced at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a
forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing. Street trees in median and parkways are
formally spaced with informal background trees. The street trees shall be centered
in the turf parkways and shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
2) Median Island (Figure 10.1-5 and 10.1-6):
The fourteen-foot (14’) minimum median islands in Figures 10.1-5 and 10.1-6 will
be maintained by the City of Temecula. The median islands will be planted with
the same landscape features as described in the medians for Section 1 above with
the following addition that annual and perennial color may be added to enhance
these main project entries. The approval of the City of Temecula will be required
to plant perennial or annual color in the median islands.
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10.1.3 Minor Community Streetscenes and Internal Neighborhood Edge Conditions
1. Loop Road at Residential with and without Parking. (Refer to Figure 10.1-8)
The landscape development associated with the minor community streetscene along the
Loop Road at residential and school land use edges, consists of:
Informal evergreen or deciduous street tree groupings at an average of thirty-feet
(30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing on one side of road.
Informal evergreen or deciduous background grove trees on the Loop Road.
Street trees shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
Consistency with community fencing and wall plan (Figure 10.4).
Horizontal and vertical grade change, an eight-foot (8’) meandering paseo on one
side of the Loop Road, and a six-foot (6’) curb adjacent sidewalk on the other side
of the road.
Six-foot (6’) minimum width turf parkway, on one side of the Loop Road.
Class II Bicycle Lane.
Thirty one-foot (31') minimum LDZ on the outside of the Loop Road.
Nineteen-foot (19') minimum LDZ on the inside of the Loop Road without parking
and thirty one-foot (31') minimum LDZ with parking.
2. Loop Road Lake Edge at Village Green/Lake Park. (Refer to Figure 10.1-9)
While the overall landscape development concept at this condition includes the items
discussed above in Figure 10.1-8, the following outlines the difference in the LDZ at this
condition. The streetscene planting concept for the Loop Road Lake Edge at Village Green
reflects a 31' minimum LDZ (outside of the Loop Road). On the inside portion of the
roadway, the minimum LDZ at the Village Green/Lake Park is modified to 16’, which
includes a 10’ parkway and a 6' walk. The Village Green/Lake Park is proposed to extend
up to the ROW edge at this condition. The landscape development associated with the
minor community streetscene along the Loop Road at the Village Green/Lake Park consists
of:
Formal evergreen or deciduous street tree groupings at an average of thirty feet
(30') on center with a forty-foot (40') maximum spacing on both sides of the Loop
Road at these conditions.
Informal evergreen or deciduous background grove trees on the Loop Road and at
the Village Green and Lake Park.
Street trees shall be a minimum of 24" box in size.
Ten-foot (10') turf parkway adjacent to a six-foot (6') curb parallel sidewalk on the
inside of the Loop Road at the Village Green.
Ten-foot (10’) turf parkway adjacent to an eight-foot (8’) curb parallel paseo on
the outside of the Loop Road at the Village Green.
Ten-foot (10') turf parkway adjacent to a six-foot (6') curb parallel sidewalk at the
northern edge of the Lake Park inside of the Loop Road.
Six-foot (6') minimum turf parkway with an eight-foot (8') meandering paseo at
the northern edge of the Lake Park outside the Loop Road.
Class II Bicycle Lane.
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3. Loop Road at Community Park. (Refer to Figure 10.1-10)
While the overall landscape development concept at this condition includes the items
discussed above in Figure 10.1-8, the following outlines the difference in the LDZ at this
condition. The streetscene planting concept for the Loop Road at the Community Park
remains the same in Figure 10.1-8 for the inside condition (i.e., 19’ minimum LDZ). The
outside LDZ is reduced from the 31’ minimum (adjacent to residential) to a 14' minimum
which is the landscape parkway and paseo within the road ROW. The Community Park is
proposed to transition up to the 14’ minimum LDZ edge.
a. Landscape Development Zones (LDZ):
The streetscape-planting concept consists of informally spaced street trees, deciduous
accent trees or evergreen grove trees planted within the (LDZ). The Loop Road streetscene
LDZ is defined as the area from the curb face to the back edge of the LDZ, which could be
defined by a wall, fence, v-ditch or other defining element. A minimum 14’ LDZ is
proposed for the outer side of the Loop Road adjacent to the Community Park. It contains
an 8’ paseo, which is part of the 14’ parkway included in the ROW. However, the 8' paseo
may meander into the Community Park, and therefore would occur outside of the ROW.
A minimum 19' LDZ is proposed for the inside portion of the Loop Road adjacent to
residential uses. Included in this area is a 6’ fixed curb adjacent sidewalk. The remaining
13’ of LDZ occurs outside the ROW and will be a numbered landscape lot. These LDZ
minimums are for areas adjacent to residential. The LDZ adjacent to single family
residential and the Community Park will be maintained by the City of Temecula. The
community wall will be maintained by the homeowners association and not the City of
Temecula.
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4. Village Center Road. (Refer to Figure 10.1-11)
The Landscape Development Zone associated with the Village Center street scene along
the Loop Road consists of:
Ten-foot (10’) Village Center walk, a (9’) parkway planting area and eight-feet
(8’) of parallel parking along the Village Center Road.
Single row of parallel formal street tree groupings at an average thirty-feet (30’)
on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing. All street trees shall be a
minimum of 24” box in size.
Street trees will be planted in the (9’) planter area adjacent to the parallel parking.
Appropriate landscaped sidewalk access will be provided between the (9') parkway
planting.
Class II bicycle lane.
Bike racks will also be located within the village to encourage people to use
alternate modes of travel.
a. Landscape Development Zones (LDZ):
The streetscape-planting concept consists of formally spaced deciduous accent trees
planted within the (LDZ). The Village Center Road streetscene LDZ is defined as the area
from the curb face to the outer edge of the Village Center walk, a minimum of nineteen-
feet (19’). The LDZ will contain the minimum ten-foot (10’) urban sidewalk with nine-
foot (9’) planter area. The sidewalk will reflect the community character through hardscape
and urban planting techniques. The community view fence at community facilities will be
the back of the LDZ with a minimum condition of nineteen-feet (19’) from face of curb.
The LDZ along the Village Center Road will be maintained by private property owners
association. The community wall will be maintained by the homeowners association, or
the property owners, but not the City of Temecula.
1) Trees (Figure 10.1-11):
The street trees will be in 9' x 10' planters or nine-foot (9') parkways. All street
trees shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
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5. Typical Residential Entry, Paseo Park, Local Road at Lake Park, and Lake Edge, Lake Park (refer
to Figures 10.1-12 – 10.1-15).
The landscape concepts as depicted in the above referenced figures will serve a primary role in
defining the internal neighborhood edge conditions for the Harveston community. The streetscape
planting concept for the two sections which identify residential roadways (10.1-12 and 10.1-14 are
consistent with Section 10.3.3 item 1 (Residential Neighborhood Streetscene Landscape
Requirements).
The “vision” for the Paseo Park and Lake/Lake Park as well as the individual recreational elements
proposed are discussed in detail within Section 10.3.4 Park and Recreation Amenities. The Plant
Palette identifies the proposed tree and shrub varieties. The proposed maintenance of these
recreation facilities is discussed in Section 12.4 of this document.
10.1.4 Community Edge Conditions and Boundaries
1. Service Commercial at Caltrans Land Use Edge (Refer to Figure 10.1-16):
The landscape development paralleling Interstate 15 Freeway is of primary importance. Not only
does this landscape delineate the community boundary, but it acts as a sound attenuation element.
A sound attenuation report will be prepared for all land uses at the time the specific types of uses are proposed. This report will dictate the location and heights of sound attenuation walls. If dictated by the report, a variable height solid masonry wall will be constructed along the property line for sound attenuation purposes. At all locations along the Caltrans edge boundary there is a 2:1 manufactured slope which serves as a landscape buffer. The slope (landscape buffer) shall be a minimum of fifty feet (50') wide from the I-15 Freeway ROW to the Service Commercial site. The landscape buffer on private property will be maintained by the Service Commercial Association and will be planted with low maintenance, drought tolerant shrubs, groundcover and trees per the City of Temecula standards. Refer to Slope Plant Material Guidelines, and Paseo Plant Palette, for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing. 2. Service Commercial to Off-Site Business Park Land Use Edge (Refer to Figure 10.1-17): The Service Commercial to off-site Business Park Edge interface will consist of a landscape buffer zone which varies based on topography conditions. This landscape buffer will be planted with evergreen grove trees at an average thirty-foot (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40') maximum spacing 24" box in size and will be maintained by the parcel owner. At downslope conditions, the variable height 2:1 manufactured slope serves as the landscape buffer. The 2:1 slope will be planted with low maintenance, drought tolerant shrubs, trees and groundcover. Refer to Slope Plant Material Guidelines, and Paseo Plant Palette, for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
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3. Residential Slope Edge Condition at Santa Gertrudis Creek Land Use Edge (Refer to Figure 10.1-
18):
The Santa Gertrudis Creek has an earth bottom with concrete lined sides. A maintenance road and
chain link fence travel along both sides of the creek forming the Community Boundary and
maintenance separation.
A 2:1 manufactured slope borders the Santa Gertrudis Creek boundary along the residential edge.
The 2:1 manufactured slope will be of varying width and height and when the slope daylights at
Margarita Road a minimum twenty-five foot (25’) wide landscape buffer will be installed between
the residential site and Santa Gertrudis Creek service road.
The 2:1 slope and buffer area will be planted with low maintenance, drought tolerant shrubs, trees
and groundcover and will be maintained by the HOA. Trees will be clustered at property lines and
shrubs planted sufficiently down the slope so as to preserve and enhance view opportunities. Refer
to Plant Material Guidelines (Section 10.2) and Paseo/Lake Edge/Arroyo Park Plant Palette within
Section 10.2, for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
4. Residential to Off-Site Residential Land Use Edge Condition (Refer to Figure 10.1-19):
The LDZ along the on-site single family residential to off-site single family residential has three
conditions. They are an on-site residential upslope condition, on-site residential downslope (only
near Ynez Road) and an at-grade condition.
On-site upslope and downslope conditions will be created by a 2:1 manufactured slope along the
northern residential edge boundary. The manufactured slope will be of varying width and height.
All slopes will have evergreen or deciduous informal grove trees, and will also be landscaped with
drought tolerant, low maintenance shrubs and groundcover. Upslopes will be maintained by the
individual homeowner and all will be landscaped per the City of Temecula standards. Downslopes
will be maintained by the HOA. Refer to Plant Material Guidelines (Section 10.2) and Paseo/Lake
Edge/Arroyo Park Plant Palette within Section 10.2, for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
5. Residential to Off-Site Service Commercial Land Use Edge (Refer to Figure 10.1-20):
The Land Use Edge along the onsite single family residential to the off-site Business Park consists
of a upslope from the residential site to the Business Park. An existing wall occurs at the top of
slope. The width of the slope/buffer varies based on topography, but shall be a minimum thirty-
foot (30’) setback between the existing wall and the proposed residential site.
The 2:1 manufactured slopes will be landscaped with evergreen or deciduous informal grove trees,
shrubs and groundcover per City of Temecula standards and will be maintained by the individual
homeowner. Refer to Plant Material Guidelines, and Paseo Plant Palette, for tree and shrub
varieties, sizes and spacing.
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10.2 PLANT MATERIAL GUIDELINES
10.2.1 Introduction
It is the intent of these guidelines to provide flexibility and diversity in plant material selection, while
maintaining a limited palette in order to give greater unity and thematic identity to the community. The
plant material lists have been selected for their appropriateness to the project theme, climatic conditions,
soil conditions and concern for maintenance. A limited selection of materials utilized in simple, significant
composition complimentary to adjacent, common landscape areas while reinforcing the individual
architectural and site setting is encouraged. Wherever possible, overall plant material selection for given
project areas, shall have compatible drought resistant characteristics. Irrigation programming can then be
designed to minimize water application for the entire landscape setting. Plants used for City of Temecula
areas are to be reviewed and approved by the City of Temecula during the conceptual drawing phase prior
to preparing construction drawings. Plant installation shall be provided per City of Temecula standards.
10.2.2 Plant Palette
The plant material selection for common landscape areas associated with Harveston as described in the text,
is contained in the following palette.
Date Street
Trees-Evergreen
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus lehmannii - Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark
Pinus eldarica - Mondel Pine
Pinus halepensis - Aleppo Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Tristania conferta Brisbane Box
Trees-Deciduous Street Tree
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Lagerstroemia hybrids ‘Muskogee’ Crape Myrtle (Lavender)
Trees-Deciduous at Arroyo
Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore
Palms-Accent/Skyline at Service Commercial only
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia
Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave
Arbutus unedo ‘Elfin King’ Elfin King Strawberry Tree
Callistemon viminalis ‘LittleJohn’ Dwarf Bottlebrush
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis -
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Shrubs (continued)
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Pittosporum tobira - “Wheeler’s Dwarf” Dwarf Mock Orange
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum
Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Ynez Street
Trees-Evergreen
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus lehmannii - Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark
Pinus eldarica - Mondel Pine
Pinus halepensis - Aleppo Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Tristania conferta Brisbane Box Trees-Deciduous Street Tree
Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud Chitalpa
Jacaranda mimosifola - Jacaranda
Trees-Deciduous at Arroyo
Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore
Palms-Accent/Skyline at Service Commercial
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia Agave attenuata Foxtail Agave Callistemon viminalis ‘LittleJohn’ Dwarf Bottlebrush Carissa grandiflora ‘Green Carpet’ Natal Plum Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
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Shrubs (continued) Cotoneaster horizontalis - Rock Cotoneaster Dianella tasmanica ‘Silver Streak’ Silver Streak Flax Lily Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia Lantana hybrids ‘New Gold’ New Gold Lantana Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree Moraea bicolor Fortnight Lily Pittosporum tobira - “Wheeler’s Dwarf Dwarf Mock Orange Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne Groundcovers Festuca spp. - Marathon II Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum Rosa ‘Flower Carpet var. Noatraum’ Pink Carpet Rose Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Margarita Road
Trees-Evergreen
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus lehmannii - Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark
Pinus halapensis - Alleppo Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Trees-Deciduous Street Trees
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’ - Evergreen Elm
Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis - Rock Cotoneaster
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Pittosporum tobira - 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Dwarf Mock Orange
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Xylosma congestum - Xylosma
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-28
Revised October 2020
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Loop Road & Temecula Center Drive
Trees-Evergreen
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus lehmannii - Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark
Pinus eldarica - Monde Pine
Pinus halepensis Aleppo Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Trees-Deciduous Street Trees
Lagerstroemia hybrids ‘Muskogee’ Crape Myrtle (Lavender)
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Pyrus calleryana “Chanticleer” Flowering Pear
Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia
Agapanthus africanus Lily-of-the-Nile
Callistemon viminalis ‘LittleJohn’ Dwarf Bottlebrush
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis -
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Lantana hybrids ‘New Gold’ New Gold Lantana
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Pittosporum tobira - “Wheeler’s Dwarf” Dwarf Mock Orange
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Viburnum tinus species - Viburnum
Xylosma congestum - Xylosma
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-29
Revised October 2020
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum
Vinca major - Periwinkle
Project Entry Drives
Trees-Evergreen
Pinus halepensis - Alleppo Pine
Podocarpus gracilior Fern Pine
Schinus molle - California Pepper Trees- Deciduous Street Trees
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Tabebuia ipe Pink Trumpet Tree Palms/Accent
Phoenix dactylifera Date Palm Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia
Callistemon viminalis ‘LittleJohn’ Dwarf Bottlebrush
Carissa grandiflora ‘Green Carpet’ Natal Plum
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis -
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Rosa f. 'Ice Berg' White Shrub Rose
Strelizia reginae Bird-of-Paradise Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet var. Noatraum’ Pink Carpet Rose
Senecio mandraliscae Blue Chalk Sticks
Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-30
Revised October 2020
Village Center
Trees-Evergreen
Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor Tree
Podocarpus gracilior - Fern Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' - Evergreen Elm
Trees-Deciduous Street Tree
Platanus acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’ - London Plane Tree
Trees-Deciduous
Gleditsia triacanthos inerimis - Thornless Honey Locust
Jacaranda mimosifolia - Jacaranda
Koelreuteria bipinnata - Chinese Flame Tree
Koelreuteria panniculata - Golden Rain Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Prunus cerasifera - Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus s. 'Kwanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry
Pyrus calleriana - Ornamental Pear
Robinia ambigisa ‘Idahoensis’ - Idaho Locust
Palms-Accent/Skyline
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis -
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Ligustrum japonicum - Japanese Privet
Liriope muscari - Big Blue Lily Turf
Moraea bicolor - Fortnight Lily
Pittosporum tobira - 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Dwarf Mock Orange
Podocarpus macrophyllus - Yew Pine
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Viburnum tinus species - Viburnum
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Hedera helix - English Ivy
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Vinca major - Periwinkle
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-31
Revised October 2020
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Residential
Trees-Evergreen
Arbutus ‘Marina’ Strawberry Tree
Brachychiton populneus- Bottle Tree
Callistemon viminalis - Weeping Bottlebrush
Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar
Citrus sinensis Orange Trees
Eriobotrya deflexa ‘Coppertone’ Bronze Loquat
Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’- Red Iron Bark
Juniperus scopulorum ‘Skyrocket’ Sky Rocket
Magnolia grandiflora ‘D.D. Blanchard’ Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ Southern Magnolia
Olea europaea Olive
Podocarpus gracilior - Fern Pine
Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Rhus lancea African Sumac
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Tristania conferta Red Iron Bark
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' - Evergreen Elm
Trees-Deciduous
Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud’ Chitalpa
Gleditsia triacanthos inerimis - Thornless Honey Locust
Jacaranda mimosifolia - Jacaranda
Koelreuteria bipinnata - Chinese Flame Tree
Koelreuteria panniculata - Golden Rain Tree
Lagerstroemia hybrids ‘Muskogee’ Crape Myrtle (Lavender)
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Magnolia soulangiana Saucer Magnolia
Pistacia chinensis - Chinese Pistache
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore
Prunus cerasifera - Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus s. 'Kwanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry
Pyrus calleriana - Ornamental Pear
Robinia ambigisa ‘Idahoensis’ - Idaho Locust
Tabebuia ipe Pink Trumpet Tree
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-32
Revised October 2020
Palms/Accent
Chamaerops humilis Mediteranean Fan Palm
Dracaena draco Dragon Tree
Trachycarpus fortuneii Windmill Palm
Shrubs
Agapanthus africanus Lily-of-the-Nile
Aloe arborescens Tree Aloe
Anigozanthos hybrids ‘Bush Gold’ Dwarf Kangaroo Paw
Arbutus unedo ‘Elfin King’ Elfin King Strawberry Tree
Buxus microphylla japonica Japanese Boxwood
Callistemon viminalis ‘LittleJohn’ Dwarf Bottlebrush
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis -
Dianella revoluta ‘DR5000’ Little Rev Flax Lily
Dianella tasmanica ‘Silver Streak’ Silver Streak Flax Lily
Elaeagnus pungens Silverberry
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Feijoa sellowiana Pineapple Guava
Grewia caffra - Lavendar Star Vine
Hemerocallis species - Day Lily
Lantana hybrids ‘New Gold’ New Gold Lantana
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Ligustrum japonicum - Japanese Privet
Liriope muscari - Big Blue Lily Turf
Lomandra longifolia ‘LM300’ Breeze Dwarf Mat Rush
Moraea bicolor - Fortnight Lily
Philodendron x ‘Xanadu’ Dwarf Philodendron
Phormium spp. - Flax
Pittosporum tobira - 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Dwarf Mock Orange
Podocarpus elongatus ‘Monmal’ Icee Blue Yellow-Wood
Podocarpus macrophyllus - Yew Pine
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Punica granatum ‘nana’ Dwarf Pomegranate
Punica granatum Pomegranate
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Rosa ‘Flower Carpet var. Noatraum’ Pink Carpet Rose
Rosa f. 'Ice Berg' White Shrub Rose
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Tuscan Blue’ Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Strelizia reginae Bird-of-Paradise
Viburnum tinus species - Viburnum
Groundcovers
Carissa grandiflora ‘Green Carpet’ Natal Plum
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Hedera helix - English Ivy
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Rosmarinus officianalis ‘Huntington Carpet’ Huntington Rosemary Carpet
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-33
Revised October 2020
Goundcovers (continued)
Senecio mandraliscae Blue Chalk Sticks
Trachelospermum asiaticum Asian Jasmine
Vinca major - Periwinkle
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Vitis ‘Niabell’ Niabell Grape Vine
Wisteria sinensis Chinese Wisteria
Paseo/Lake Edge/Arroyo Park
Trees-Evergreen
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus lehmannii - Bushy Yate
Eucalyptus sideroxylon 'Rosea' - Red Iron Bark
Geijera parviflora - Australian Willow
Pinus eldarica Mondel Pine
Pinus halapensis - Aleppo Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Trees-Deciduous
Plantanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore
Populus nigra italica - Lombardy Poplar
Salix babylonica - Willow
Arroyo Park Riparian Trees
Platanus racemosa - Sycamore
Populus fremontii - Cottonwood
Salix goodingii - Gooding’s Willow
Salix hindsiana - Sandbar Willow
Salix lasiolepis - Arroyo Willow
Sambucus mexicana - Elderberry
Arroyo Park Wetland
Anemopsis claifornica -
Apiastrum angustifolium -
Artemesia douglassianna -
Artemesia dracunculus- French Tarragon
Baccharis salisfolia -
Carex spissa- Sedge
Juncus acutus- Rush
Typha latifolia -
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-34
Revised October 2020
Arroyo Park Riparian Shrub
Anemopsis californica -
Apiastrum angustifolium -
Baccharis salisifolia -
Oenothera hookeri - Evening Primrose
Populus fremontii - Western Cottonwood
Salix lasiolepis -
Sambucas mexicana - Blue Elderberry
Zauschneria californica - California Fuchsia
Coastal Sage Shrub
Artemisia californica - California Sagebrush
Collinsia heterophylla - Chinese Houses
Encelia californica -
Eridycton crassifolius -
Eriogonum fasciculatum - California Buckwheat
Eriophyllum confertiflorum -
Eschscholzia californica - California Poppy
Lasthenia glabrata -
Lotus scoparius -
Lupinus succulentus -
Mimulus puniceus - Monkey Flower
Oenothera cheiranthifolia - Evening Primrose
Plantago insularis -
Salvia apiana - Sage
Salvia mellifera -
Sisyrinchium bellum - Blue-eyed Grass
Shrubs
Acacia ongerup -
Acacia redolens -
Agave spp. -
Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman' - Wild Lilac
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Moraea bicolor - Fortnight Lily
Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Hedera helix - English Ivy
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Vinca major - Periwinkle
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-35
Revised October 2020
School and Parks
Trees-Evergreen
Brachychiton populneus - Bottle Tree
Callistemon viminalis - Weeping Bottlebrush
Cedrus deodara - Deodar Cedar
Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor Tree
Eucalyptus cladocalyx - Sugar Gum
Eucalyptus sideroxylon ‘Rosea’ - Red Iron Bank
Pinus canariensis - Canary Island Pine
Pinus eldarica - Mondel Pine
Pinus halepensis - Aleppo Pine
Pinus pinea - Italian Stone Pine
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Ulmus parrifolia ‘Drake’ Evergreen Elm
Trees-Deciduous
Gleditsia triacanthos inerimis - Thornless Honey Locust
Jacaranda mimosifolia - Jacaranda
Koelreuteria bipinnata - Chinese Flame Tree
Koelreuteria panniculata - Golden Rain Tree
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Pistacia chinensis - Chinese Pistache
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Platanus racemosa - California Sycamore
Prunus cerasifera - Purple Leaf Plum
Prunus s. 'Kwanzan' - Japanese Flowering Cherry
Pyrus calleriana - Ornamental Pear
Robinia ambigisa ‘Idahoensis’ - Idaho Locust
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’ - Evergreen Elm
Palms-Accent/Skyline
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Acacia redolens - Acacia
Cistus spp. - Rock Rose
Cotoneaster horizontalis - Rock Cotoneaster
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Hemerocallis species - Day Lily
Ilex species - Holly
Leptospermum scoparium - New Zealand Tea Tree
Ligustrum japonicum - Japanese Privet
Melaleuca nesophila - Pink Melaleuca
Muhlenbergia rigens - Deer Grass
Phormium spp. - Flax
Pittosporum tobira - 'Wheeler's Dwarf' Dwarf Mock Orange
Prunus caroliniana - Carolina Laurel Cherry
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-36
Revised October 2020
Shrubs (continued)
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Viburnum tinus species - Viburnum
Xylosma congestum - Xylosma
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Hedera helix - English Ivy
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Myoporum parvifolium - Myoporum
Vinca major - Periwinkle
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Commercial and Service Commercial
Trees-Evergreen
Brachychiton populneus- Bottle Tree
Cinnamomum camphora - Camphor Tree
Pinus canariensis - Canary Island Pine
Pinus halepensis - Aleppo
Podocarpus gracilior - Fern Pine
Quercus ilex - Holly Oak
Schinus molle - California Pepper
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' - Evergreen Elm
Trees-Deciduous
Gleditsia triacanthos ierimis - Thornless Honey Locust
Jacaranda mimosifolia Jacaranda
Liquidambar styraciflua - Sweet Gum
Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' - London Plane Tree
Prunus cerasifera - Purple Leaf Plum
Palms-Canopy
Phoenix canariensis- Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix dactylifera - Date Palm
Palms-Accent/Skyline
Washingtonia robusta - Mexican Fan Palm
Shrubs
Escallonia fradesii - Escallonia
Ligustrum j. 'Texanum' - Texas Privet
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-37
Revised October 2020
Shrubs (continued)
Pittosporum tobira - 'Wheeler's Dwarf' DwarfMock Orange
Pyracantha coccinea - Fire Thorn
Rhaphiolepis indica species - Pink Indian Hawthorne
Groundcovers
Festuca spp. - Marathon II
Hedera helix - English Ivy
Lonicera japonica - Honeysuckle
Vinca major - Periwinkle
Annuals - Color
Perennials - Color
Vines
Clytostoma callistagiodes - Violet Trumpet Vine
Distictis buccinatoria - Blood Red Trumpet Vine
Gelsemium sempervirens - Carolina Jasmine
Pandorea jasminoides - Bower Vine
Passiflora alatocaerula - Passion Vine
Parthenocissus tricuspidata - Boston Ivy
The planting time will vary for these types, as Bermuda grass should not be planted during its dormant
season.
Species should be chosen for their ability to reinforce not only the village character, but also the
architectural theme where its presence has an influence. Diversity through color and planting schemes will
help develop a sense of individuality for each zone. The minimum sizes for trees and ground cover shall
meet present City code requirements.
10.2.3 Planting Schedule
Due to the climate extremes of the Harveston area, the installation of plant materials during the coldest
winter months (December through March) and the hottest summer/fall months (July through September)
can be difficult and should be avoided to the extent feasible. Container plant materials not acclimated to the
area can easily suffer from damage or sun/heat exposure resulting in partial or entire foliage loss -even
though such materials are perfectly suited to the temperature ranges once established.
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-38
10.2.4 Landscape Requirements for Slopes
All areas required to be landscaped shall be planted with turf, groundcover, shrub or tree materials selected
from the plant palette contained in these guidelines.
Planting on slopes shall commence as soon as the slopes are completed on any portion of the site and shall
provide for rapid short term coverage of the slope as well as long-term establishment cover per City of
Temecula standards. The developer shall provide a landscape bond to the City at the time that the landscape
plan is approved. The bond is to guarantee the installation of interim erosion control planting in the event
that the grading operation is performed and building construction does not commence within one year.
The owners of parcels which require landscape development shall assess any existing common landscape
areas adjoining their property. Where feasible, landscape development shall reinforce or be compatible with
such existing common area setting.
According to the City of Temecula code requirements, slope banks 5' or greater in vertical height with
slopes greater than or equal to 3:1 will be landscaped at a minimum with an appropriate ground cover, one
15 gallon or larger size tree per 600 square feet of slope area, and one gallon or larger shrub for each 100
square feet of slope area. Slope banks in excess of 8' in vertical height with slopes greater or equal to 2:1
will also be provided with one 5-gallon or larger tree per 1,000 square feet of slope area in addition to the
above requirement.
10.2.5 Climate Constraints
Plant material palettes for Harveston contained herein are compatible with the climatic setting of the area.
The utilization of some materials, depending upon their site location, exposure and relationship to other
influential factors may not be appropriate.
1. Temperature:
Generally, the extreme summer temperature is 110 to 115 degrees Fahrenheit and generally the
minimum winter temperature is 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. The average summer daytime
temperature is 90 degrees Fahrenheit with the average nighttime temperature being 58-1/2 degrees
Fahrenheit. The average winter daytime temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with an average
nighttime temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wind:
The prevailing summer wind direction is northwest at an average mean of five knots and an extreme
mean of 43 knots.
The prevailing winter wind direction is northwest at an average mean of four knots and an extreme
mean of 49 knots.
Extreme seasonal wind velocities may exceed 50 knots at peak gust periods.
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-39
Revised October 2020
3. Rain:
Average annual rainfall ranges from 12 to 18 inches per year.
10.2.6 Horticultural Soils Test Requirements
Soil characteristics within the Harveston project may be variable. The owners of parcels which require
landscape development shall procure a horticultural soils report in order to determine proper planting and
maintenance requirements for proposed plant materials. Such a soils test shall be performed by a qualified
agricultural laboratory and shall include a soil fertility and agricultural suitability analysis with pre-planting
and post-planting recommendations.
10.2.7 Irrigation
The irrigation systems shall be designed to conform to Section 17.32.090 Irrigation System Design
Requirements of the Temecula Municipal Code. Irrigation shall be installed per City of Temecula standards
for City of Temecula maintained areas.
All landscaped areas shall be watered with a permanent underground irrigation system. Irrigation systems
which adjoin a separate maintenance responsibility area shall be designed in a manner to insure complete
water coverage between the areas.
Proper consideration of irrigation system design and installation in the climate extremes of the Harveston
area is critical to the success of the landscape investment. In particular, the combined summer elements of
heat and wind must be carefully considered in proper irrigation design and equipment selection.
Also, City of Temecula maintained areas and HOA maintained area irrigation systems shall be designed so
as to be convertible to treated water where applicable, when treated water becomes available. Treated water
irrigation systems shall be per Rancho California Water District standards.
Water saving irrigation equipment may include flow sensors, moisture sensors, and irrigation program
utilizing CIMIS (California Irrigation Management Information System) data.
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-40
Revised October 2020
10.3 COMMUNITY ELEMENTS
10.3.1 Community Entry Monumentation
Major community entries, minor community entries, neighborhood entries and service commercial entries
consist of a thematic blend of construction features, signage and specialty lighting that provides strong
landmarks and reinforces the distinctiveness of Harveston. All entry monumentation will be privately
maintained and located outside of all City of Temecula maintenance areas and the public right of way.
A hierarchy of community theme entries has been developed and consists of the following:
Major Community Entry Monuments
Minor Community Entry Monuments
Neighborhood Entry Monuments
Service Commercial Entry Monuments
Please refer to the text below for specific locations.
1. Major Community Entry Monumentation (Figure 10.2):
Harveston Major Community Entry Monuments occur at the corners of the northern entry road and
Date Street and the southern entry road and Margarita Road. The thematic planting and hardscape
are described below. These elements are subject to refinement during the final design process.
a. The eighty-foot (80’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from face of curb to the
privacy fence/wall.
b. Privacy fence/wall to be five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’) maximum height. Wall to be vinyl or
block wall construction. Community privacy fence/wall to be selected by Owner.
c. Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) with precast concrete cap located at turns in the
perimeter privacy fence/wall. Community stone to be selected by owner.
d. Continuous stone retaining wall, six-foot (6’) maximum height containing stone pilasters at edges that
follow the City of Temecula vehicular sight line standards.
e. The stone sign wall setback from face of curb is to be thirty-feet (30’) minimum. The wall will
conform to the City of Temecula’s vehicular sight line standards and occur outside of the City's right
of way. f. Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) 24”x 24”x 12” above wall height with precast concrete cap located at both ends of the sign wall monument. Community stone to be selected by Owner.
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-41
g. Sign text size is to follow city standards guidelines. Signs should be pin-mounted metal construction with uplights or back lighting illumination per owner’s selection.
h. Five-foot (5’) walk separated from curb with a seven-foot (7’) minimum parkway. i. Informal corner planting of evergreen specimen entry trees at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing, 36” box minimum canopy trees. Street trees will still be 24” box minimum.
j. Entries shall consist of 25% shrub area, 25% groundcover/ or annual color and 50% turf.
2. Minor Community Entry Monumentation (Figure 10.3):
Minor community entry monumentations are proposed to duplicate the major community entry monument features, except as listed below.
a. Sixty-foot (60’) forty-five degree from entry road corner cut-off.
b. The formal foreground Flowering Accent Trees will be omitted. Harveston Minor Community Entry Monuments occur at the corners of the eastern entry road and Margarita Road. The thematic planting and hardscape are described below. These elements are subject to refinement during the final design process. a. The sixty-foot (60’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from face of curb to the privacy fence/wall.
b. Privacy fence/wall to be five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’) maximum height. Wall to be vinyl or block wall construction. Community privacy fence/wall to be selected by Owner.
c. Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) with precast concrete cap located at turns in the perimeter privacy fence/wall. Community stone to be selected by owner.
d. Continuous stone retaining wall, four-foot (4’) maximum height containing stone pilasters at edges that follow the City of Temecula vehicular sight line standards.
e. The stone sign wall setback from face of curb is to be thirty-feet (30’) minimum. The wall will conform to the City of Temecula’s vehicular sight line standards and occur outside of the City's right of way.
f. Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) 24”x 24”x 12” above wall height with precast concrete cap located at both ends of the sign wall monument. Community stone to be selected by owner.
g. Sign text size is to follow city standards guidelines. Signs should be pin-mounted metal construction with uplights or back lighting illumination per owner’s selection.
h. Five-foot (5’) walk separated from curb with a seven-foot (7’) minimum parkway.
i. Informal corner planting of evergreen specimen entry trees at an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing, 36” box minimum canopy trees. Street trees will still be 24” box minimum. j. Entries shall consist of 25% shrub area, 25% groundcover/ or annual color and 50% turf.
Revised August 2018N.T.S.Figure 10.1-16SECTION 16: Service Commercial Adjacent to I-15N.T.S.City of Temecula MaintainedCity of Temecula MaintainedCity of Temecula Maintained City of Temecula Maintained City of Temecula MaintainedRevised October 202010-42
City of Temecula Maintained City of Temecula Maintained City of Temecula Maintained City of Temecula MaintainedRevised August 2018N.T.S.Figure 10.1-16SECTION 16: Service Commercial Adjacent to I-15N.T.S.Revised October 202010-43
SECTION 10.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES
Harveston Specific Plan 10-44
3. Neighborhood Entry Statements:
Harveston Residential Neighborhood Entries occur at neighborhood entry intersections. The
entries should retain the overall community thematic features as listed below. These elements are
subject to refinement during the final design process.
a. The forty-foot (40’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from face of curb
to the fence/wall.
b. Stone pilasters or decorative vinyl fence posts (two pilasters or posts minimum per corner)
with precast concrete or vinyl caps will be located at turns in the perimeter fence/wall.
Community stone veneer or vinyl fence style to be selected by Owner.
c. Fence/wall to be three-foot (3’) minimum, six-foot (6’) maximum height. Wall to be vinyl
or block wall construction. Community fence/wall to be selected by Owner.
d. Eight-foot (8’) minimum landscape lot from back of sidewalk to neighborhood fence/wall.
e. The formal parkway tree planting at the neighborhood entry will be deciduous with an
average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing, 24” box
minimum size. The backdrop trees will be evergreen, 24” box minimum size.
f. Parkways will have turf and from the back of the walk to the neighborhood fence/wall will
be 50% shrubs and 50% groundcover.
g. Optional individual neighborhood identification graphics shall conform to the overall
community thematic identity. If an HOA is not created by the developer, then the developer
will be responsible for removing the signage/entry monumentation and revegetating the
area with turf or other compatible groundcover(s).
4. Service Commercial Entry Monument:
Harveston Service Commercial Entry Monuments occur at five (5) total locations. Three (3) entries
occur on Ynez Road and two (2) on Date Street at the entries to the Service Commercial. These
entries reinforce the overall landscape concept of Harveston, yet they are complementary of the
similar off-site Winchester Highlands Service Commercial entries. The Service Commercial
proposed entry monument features are listed below. These elements are subject to refinement
during the final design process.
a. The sixty-foot (60’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from the face of
curb to the privacy fence/ wall.
b. Freestanding entry stone sign wall monumentation, three-foot (3’) maximum height
containing signage of commercial vendors and stone pilasters at edges that follow the City
of Temecula vehicular sight line standards.
c. The stone sign wall setback from face of curb is to be thirty-feet (30’) minimum. The wall
will conform to the City of Temecula’s vehicular sight line standards.
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d. Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) 24”x 24”x 4’ tall with precast concrete
cap located at both ends of the sign wall monument. Community stone to be selected by
owner.
e. Sign text size is to follow city standards guidelines. Signs should be uplighted or internally
illuminated per owner’s selection.
f. Five-foot (5’) walk separated from curb with a seven-foot (7’) minimum parkway.
g. Formal corner planting of service commercial entry trees will be evergreen or deciduous
with an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing, 36”
box minimum canopy trees. Accent palms, Washingtonia robusta at 20’ clear brown trunk
at 20’ on center will accent corners.
h. Entries shall consist of 25% shrub area, 25% groundcover/ or annual color and 50% turf.
5. Residential Overlay Entry Statement (Refer to Figure 10.1-23)
There are two (2) types of monumentation options for the Residential Overlay: Residential Overlay
Corner Monuments and Residential Overlay Entry Icon Monuments. Either one or both of these
monument features may be included in the Planning Area parcels as appropriate for the design and
context of the subject parcel.
a. Residential Overlay Corner Monuments:
The Forty-foot (40’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from face of
curb. This Forty-foot (40’) dimension occurs at Ynez Road/Temecula Center Drive,
Date Street/Ynez Road and Date Street/Temecula Center Drive.
The stone pilasters accent each side of the monument wall.
The monument sign is inset into the perimeter wall.
b. Residential Overlay Entry Icon Monuments:
The Thirty-foot (30’) minimum corner cut-off landscape lot is measured from face of
curb.
The twenty-foot (20’) minimum setback for landscape is measured from face of curb.
The stone icon pilasters accent each side of the monument wall of the entry.
The monument sign is inset into the stone icon pilasters.
The optional graphics shall conform to the overall community thematic identity. If an home
owners’ association is not created by the developer, then the developer will be responsible for
removing, if necessary, the signage/entry monumentation and revegetating the area with compatible
shrubs and groundcover(s).
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10.3.2 Fences and Walls
Figure 10.4 illustrates the proposed Community Fencing and Wall Plan for the proposed Harveston
community. The following is a description of the construction methods and materials to be used in the
construction of the perimeter and interior fences, walls, pilasters and entry monuments for this community.
The essential aspects of the fences, walls, pilasters and caps, and their finished dimensions, exterior colors
and exterior finishes are discussed below.
1. Perimeter Fences/Walls
a. Low Stone Theme Wall
1) The low stone theme wall will be a continuous stone retaining wall, six-foot (6’)
maximum height containing stone pilasters at edges (Refer to Detail 1/Figure
10.5).
2) Stone pilasters (two pilasters minimum per corner) with precast concrete cap.
b. Privacy Fence
1) The privacy fence will be five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’) maximum height,
constructed of posts, post caps, rails and planks. (Refer to Detail 2 and 2B/Figure
10.5 and Figure 10.8).
c. Privacy Fence Slope Transition
1) Fence to be perpendicular to slope with five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’)
maximum height. (Refer to Detail 2A and 2C/Figure 10.5)
d. Privacy Block/Green Wall
1) The block wall will be constructed of precision, medium weight CMU block.
The finish will be natural. The block shall be integral color. (Refer to Detail
2B/Figure 10.5 and Figure 10.8)
2) Joints-tooled flush to match adjacent block color.
3) Wall expansion joints occur at both sides of stone pilasters and at wall steps. Joints
to occur at twenty-foot (20’) on center intervals or as recommended by the project
structural engineer.
4) Wall to be built using a conventional block wall system.
5) Wall caps constructed of precast concrete.
6) Joints of wall caps tooled flush to match adjacent block color.
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7) Vines to be used to create a green wall. Vine species to be selected by project
landscape architect and by owner.
e. Privacy Block Wall Slope Transition
1) Wall to be perpendicular to slope with five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’)
maximum height. (Refer to Detail 2C/Figure 10.5)
f. Product Privacy Fence & Slope Transition
1) Product privacy fence and product privacy fence slope transition to reflect #2 and
#3 above (Refer to Detail 2, 2A/Figure 10.5 and Figure 10.8).
a) 2. Interior Fence
a. Privacy Fence with Lattice
1) The privacy fence with lattice will be five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’)
maximum height, constructed of posts, post caps, rails, lattice and planks. (Refer
to Detail 3/ Figure 10.6 and Figure 10.8)
b. Privacy Fence with Lattice Slope Transition
1) Fence to be perpendicular to slope with a five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’)
maximum height. (Refer to Detail 3A/Figure 10.6 and Figure 10.8)
c. View Fence
1) The view fence will be five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’) height, constructed
of posts, post caps, rails and pickets. (Refer to Detail 4/Figure 10.6).
d. View Fence Slope Transition
1) Fence to be perpendicular to slope with a five-foot (5’) minimum, six-foot (6’)
maximum height. (Refer to Detail 4A/Figure 10.6)
e. Product View Fence and Slope Transition
1) Product view fence and view fence slope transition to reflect #3 and #4 above.
(Refer to Detail 4, 4A/Figure 10.6)
f. Low Theme Picket Fence
1) The low theme picket fence is to be a three-foot (3’) minimum height, constructed
of posts, post caps, rails and pickets (Refer to Detail 5/Figure 10.6).
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g. Low Hedge
1) The low hedge will be three-foot (3’) maximum height, five-foot (5’) maximum
width. Hedge to be selected by project landscape architect and Owner (Refer to
Detail 6/Figure 10.6).
h. Low Theme Picket Fence at Loop Road
1) The low theme picket fence is to be a three-foot (3’) minimum height constructed
of posts, post caps, rails and pickets. There are three alternatives for these theme
picket fences, which include an arbor and trellis. The third alternative is a trellis
constructed on top of two stone pilasters. These alternatives will occur at cul-de-
sac locations along the loop road. Refer to Detail 7/Figure 10.7)
i. Stone Pilasters
1) Stone pilasters will be six-foot (6’) minimum, seven-foot (7’) maximum height
constructed of precision, medium weight CMU block.
2) Joints tooled flush to match adjacent block color.
3) Pilaster Caps to be precast concrete caps. Integral or natural color.
4) Stone veneer cladding to be constructed to pilasters.
5) Stone pilasters to be located at turns in the perimeter and interior privacy fences or
walls and located at both ends of the sign wall monuments. Community stone to
be selected by owner.
6) Signs should be pin-mounted metal construction with uplights or back lighting
illumination per owner’s selection.
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3. Neighborhood Walls and Fences:
a. Introduction:
Neighborhood fences and walls shall be designed as integral components and extensions
of building designs and surrounding landscapes. Periphery fences and walls may be
integrated into adjacent structures and extended into the landscape areas to help integrate
buildings into their environments. Fences and walls shall be constructed of materials,
colors, and textures that are similar and harmonious with the architecture. Particular
importance shall be given to railing and cap details. Fences and walls may be offset
occasionally to avoid visual monotony. Variety of materials in design and height is
encouraged. Fencing and walls shall be used to define the limits of property ownership, as
well as for the creation of exterior privacy. The following regulations shall apply to all
fences and walls, and permanent screening structures in the Harveston project area. All
fences and walls will be maintained by the property owner, private maintenance association
or HOA and shall be located outside all City of Temecula maintenance areas and the public
right-of-way.
b. Potential Fence and Wall Locations:
Fences or walls may be constructed in the following areas provided that no fence or wall
shall be constructed within the setback from curb face to back edge of LDZ.
1) Interior Neighborhood Streetscene Fences and Walls:
a) Community theme fences and walls are encouraged to be used along
traditional single family neighborhoods bordering community
streetscenes.
b) Patio homes, cluster homes, courtyard homes or housing fences and walls
adjoining any interior neighborhood streetscene shall have a perimeter
streetscene fence or wall treatment.
c) A uniform fence or wall designed to reinforce the architectural setting
while remaining compatible with the previously described Community
Fencing and Wall Plan should be utilized at all residential corner lot side
yards which parallel or are viewed from public streets. The visual integrity
of the overall community and neighborhood streetscene will, therefore, be
protected.
d) Where interior lot view opportunities exist without a privacy conflict, an
open view fence or wall may be appropriate. Such a view fence shall be
compatible with the architectural setting.
e) Wood fencing is permitted within the individual neighborhood provided
the fencing is not readily visible from the community streetscenes.
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2) Residential and Institutional Uses:
Fences and walls are permitted in any rear or side yard, and in the front yard
between houses to enclose the side and rear yards. Front yard fencing higher than
thirty inch (30") shall not extend into the front yard beyond the front elevation of
the house. Architecturally compatible garden walls or courtyard walls no higher
than thirty inches (30") tall may be used in front yards, but may not be erected
within street right-of-way. Exception: Fences and walls may not be erected within
the street side yard setback area of a corner lot.
3) Commercial and Other Uses:
Screen and security fences and walls are encouraged only in rear or side yards.
Trash deposit areas shall be enclosed within a minimum five-foot (5’) high gated
trash enclosure.
c. Fence and Wall Heights:
1) Residential and Institutional Uses:
The following fence or wall heights are permitted provided that no fence or wall
shall exceed six-foot (6') in height.
2) Privacy fences or walls should be a maximum of six feet (6’) in height.
a) Whenever fencing is visible to public view, the finished side shall be
exposed to the public view.
3) Service Commercial Uses:
a) Front and Streetside: Fences and walls in the front setback and streetside
setback areas shall be no higher than two and one half feet (2’-1/2") above
grade. However, security fencing may be approved if there is a
demonstrated need for security. The maximum height of this fencing shall
be six feet (6') above grade, and shall be compatible with architecture.
b) All trash enclosure walls shall have wall vines planted on 3 sides of the
trash enclosure. Trash enclosures are to be located so as to be screened
from view.
c) Side yard and rear service yard use areas should be screened with a five-
foot six inch (5’-6”) wall and with a dense landscape buffer.
4) Pool Code:
All fencing shall conform to the applicable State of California or City of Temecula
pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
d. Fence and Wall Materials and Colors:
All fences and walls shall be designed and constructed as part of the overall architectural
and site design. All materials shall be durable and finished in textures and colors
complimentary of the overall architectural design.
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1) Neighborhood Streetscene:
a) Permitted Wall Materials:
Stone veneer, masonry, brick, block and wrought iron combination are
acceptable.
b) Permitted Wood Fence Materials:
Wood fence materials must be of sufficient quality to accent
semi-transparent stains.
c) Permitted Vinyl Fence Materials:
Vinyl fencing is permitted.
d) Conditionally Acceptable Wall and Fence Materials:
Glass and/or heavy break-resistant plastic are acceptable for use in fences
and walls when necessary to preserve views while providing protection
against winds, etc., if used in conjunction with another material such as
wood, brick, masonry, or stucco.
e) Color and Special Fence and Wall Treatments:
Walls may be left natural or covered with stucco, except plain concrete
block must be covered with stucco or vine/green planting. Brick or
precision block walls may be painted or covered with stucco, if desired.
Stone surfaces shall remain natural and unpainted. Vinyl fencing can be
used for all perimeter and interior conditions.
All wooden fences shall be treated with stain to help prevent rotting and
weathering. Transparent stains are acceptable. Walls shall be painted and
fences stained.
Materials, colors, texture, and alignment of fences and walls shall be
varied to relieve visual monotony. High contrast materials should be used
only in select areas as accents.
f) Prohibited Fence and Wall Materials:
Barbed wire, wire, electrically charged fences, plain exposed concrete
block without vine planting, corrugated metal, chain link and grapestake
fencing are prohibited.
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g) Open View Application Fence:
Where interior lot view opportunities exist without a privacy conflict, an
open view fence or wall may be appropriate. Such a view fence shall be
compatible with the architectural setting.
e. Special Wall and Fence Regulations:
1) All fences and walls shall be designed as an integral part of the overall architectural
design theme.
2) All fences and walls connecting two (2) separate residential dwelling units shall
be constructed of the same color and material and shall be compatible with the
color and material of the architecture.
3) Long walls should be broken-up with landscaping - particularly vines and
espaliered trees. An eighteen inch (18") minimum space should always be left
between paved areas and fences and walls to allow for landscaping with the final
width of the planter as approved by Community Development.
4) All fencing in commercial areas shall be planted with vines or screened by dense
shrubbery as specified in these design guidelines.
10.3.3 Landscape Requirements
1. Residential Neighborhood Streetscene Landscape Requirements:
Smaller lots and reduced front yard setbacks will have modified landscape standards, approved by
the Director of Planning.
a. Residential Lot Street Trees:
Per City of Temecula ordinance, each residential lot shall receive a minimum of one (1)
fifteen (15) gallon size street tree planted in the right-of-way. Corner lots shall receive a
minimum of two (2), fifteen (15) gallon size street trees also planted in the right-of-way.
Residential street tree spacing to be an average thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-feet
(40’) maximum spacing. Tree variety shall be chosen from the Harveston Plant Palette
contained herein. Trees are clustered near property lines periodically to maximize their
growing effect and streetscene impact. One (1) species of tree shall be selected and
approved for each residential street to maximize visual neighborhood identity. Deciduous
or flowering evergreen accent trees which contrast with the chosen street tree are
encouraged at cul-de-sacs, knuckles and intersections to provide seasonal emphasis and
interest.
b. Residential Front Yard Requirements:
The general front yard landscape concept is to provide a basic front yard planting allowing
the future homeowner the opportunity for individualization of their front yard
landscape. Seeded or sodded turf, shrub planting and an automatic irrigation system shall
be installed by the builder/developer in the front yard of each residential lot. The turf shall
be installed to a logical stopping point from the curb face to the front of house and side
yards. The turf may be held back four feet (4’) to eight feet (8') from the edge of the house
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and from side yard property lines allowing for foundation shrub planting. Accent shrubs
should also be planted to highlight individual house entries. Slope banks 5' or greater in
vertical height with slopes greater than or equal to 3:1 shall be landscaped at a minimum
with an appropriate ground cover, one 15-gallon or larger size tree per 600 square feet of
slope area, and one 1-gallon or larger shrub for each 100 square feet of slope area. Slope
banks in excess of 8' in vertical height with slopes greater or equal to 2:1 shall also be
provided with one 5-gallon or larger tree per 1,000 square feet of slope area in addition to
the above requirements. Low slopes may be graded out to a less than 3:1 surface gradient
and planted with turf.
A minimum of one (1), fifteen (15) gallon size tree shall be planted in the front yards of
each residential lot. The trees may match the street trees planted in the right-of-way and be
located in proximity to said street trees in order to create a grove effect. The trees may also
contrast with the street tree and form backdrop tree clusters. Overall, the front yard
treatment shall create a streetscene appearance of tree grove clusters meandering through
the project and across streets.
Smaller lots and reduced front yard setbacks will have modified landscape standards,
approved by the Director of Planning.
c. Interior Slope Landscape:
All interior slopes occurring within the LDZ envelope shall be landscaped and irrigated per
the City of Temecula landscape standards. The builder/developer shall install all required
slopes not designed as common area. Each builder should confirm the erosion control
standards with the City.
d. Low Medium (LM) and Medium (M1 and M2) Density Residential Landscape
Requirements:
1) All applicable general residential landscape requirements shall apply.
2) Plant material whenever possible shall shade western sides of buildings, especially
windows to reduce heat gain inside homes.
3) Plant material should form a smooth transition between neighborhood and
streetscene landscaping.
4) Pedestrian and vehicular circulation should be clearly defined by a landscape
treatment with accent trees and parking lot grove trees.
5) When parking is located adjacent to a public street, a combination of landscaped
berms and/or planting totaling three feet (3’) high should be used to screen cars.
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e. High (H) Density Residential Landscape Requirements:
Landscaping is a critical element in achieving an overall quality of life in multi-family
density housing. The following criteria shall apply:
1) Pedestrian and vehicular circulation shall be clearly defined with a landscape
treatment.
2) Carports and parking stalls shall be screened and softened with landscape planters.
3) Project entry drives should be designed to provide an overview of the landscape
and recreational facilities.
4) Trash bins should be fully enclosed with six-foot (6’) fences or walls. Landscape
buffers or wall vine plantings shall occur on three sides of trash enclosures.
5) Trash bin locations should be conveniently located for ease of maintenance and
trash location. Recommended locations include inside parking courts or at the end
of parking bays. They shall be screened from off-site views.
6) Community streetscene criteria shall be implemented along major or minor
community streetscenes.
7) Shrub / ground cover areas need to be maximized to lower water use. The use of
turf should be limited to where it serves a functional use.
8) Conform to City of Temecula Landscape standards.
9) All applicable general residential neighborhood streetscene requirements shall
apply.
10) When parking is located adjacent to a public street, a combination of landscaped
berms and/or planting should be used to screen cars.
11) Wherever possible, canopy trees should be utilized to shade and mitigate the
summer heat.
12) Meandering or jogging sidewalks are encouraged.
13) All street frontages containing row garages should have a seven-foot (7’) planting
pocket located along the streetside and sides of the garages. Allowance should be
made for tree clearance of building overhangs.
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2. Commercial and Service Commercial Use Landscape Requirements
a. Street Tree Requirements:
1) Informally spaced street tree groupings or formally spaced street trees will be
required along Commercial and Service Commercial street frontages, 24” box
minimum per Harveston street tree list.
2) On-site evergreen background grove trees shall be used to integrate the
Commercial site into the overall community setting. These trees must be located
outside the right-of-way and be a minimum of (15) gallon in size.
3) Visual windows into the Commercial and Service Commercial projects are created
in the formal streetscene by an average of thirty-feet (30’) on center with a forty-
foot (40’) maximum spacing. In the informal streetscene street tree grouping allow
for windows between groupings created by massing grove trees on community
streetscenes.
4) Side yard and rear service yard use areas should be screened with a minimum five-
foot (5’) green wall, which would serve to screen side and rear of buildings where
storage, service, loading, etc. would occur.
5) The Specimen Canopy Tree entry planting should be incorporated at the
Commercial and Service Commercial sites vehicular access points. The trees shall
be 36” box minimum and may be selected from the Harveston major and minor
community monument tree list.
6) All trash enclosure walls shall have wall vines planted on 3 sides of the trash
enclosure. Trash enclosures are to be located so as to be screened from view.
b. Minimum Landscape Requirements:
1) Builder/Developer shall refer to City of Temecula standards for the percentage
required of the gross commercial site acreage that shall be landscaped and for City
parking lot shading requirements. The landscaping in the landscape development
zone which will be owned by the commercial site will count against the required
percentage for landscaping of the site.
2) All areas of the site not occupied by buildings or otherwise utilized shall be
landscaped with groundcover, turf or tree materials from the community plant list.
c. Parking Areas:
1) Parking area landscaping is required for the screening of large parking areas to
limit their visual impact.
2) Landscaped islands shall be provided at the ends of interior stall rows to break up
parking areas. These islands are to provide an inside width of five-foot (5’)
minimum landscaped width to allow planting and mounding, consistent with the
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City's Development Code. Creation of large planting islands (tree groves) is
encouraged as opposed to small pockets of individual trees.
3) The use of islands to create a series of smaller parking pockets with the total
parking area is required.
4) When parking is located adjacent to a public street, a combination of landscaped
berms and/or planting totaling three feet (3’) high shall be used to screen views of
parked cars.
5) Concrete tree well and planting edge curbs should be used in lieu of wheel stops.
6) Pedestrian traffic should be separated from vehicular traffic by sidewalks. The
parking lot may have crosswalks or shall be highlighted with decorative which
varied texture paving.
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3. Service Commercial and Residential Overlay Landscape
a. Temecula Center Drive at Service Commercial Land Use and Residential Overlay
1) The landscape development zone associated with the Service Commercial and
Residential Overlay streetscenes along Temecula Center Drive consist of:
Formally spaced evergreen or deciduous street trees at an average of thirty-
five feet (35’) on center with forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing.
All street trees shall be a minimum 24” box size.
Sidewalks paralleling the streets.
Six -foot (6’) standard width parkway.
2) LDZ and Ground Treatment
This Service Commercial and Residential Overlay LDZ is twenty-feet (20’) from
curb face to the back edge of the LDZ on the Residential Overlay side and sixteen-
feet (16’) from curb face to the back edge of the LDZ on the Service Commercial
side.
The nineteen-foot (19’) Residential Overlay LDZ reflects a five-foot (5’) concrete
sidewalk six-feet (6’) away from the curb face paralleling the street. This six-foot
(6’) parkway is planted with a combination of shrub and groundcover planting. On
the other side of the walk is a nine-foot (9’) planting area. This area is a
combination of shrub and groundcover planting that finishes off the LDZ. The
sixteen-foot (16’) Service Commercial LDZ reflects a five-foot (5’) concrete
sidewalk six-feet (6’) away from the curb face paralleling the street. This six-foot
(6’) parkway is planted with a combination of shrub and groundcover planting. On
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the other side of the walk is a five-foot (5’) planting area. This area is a
combination of shrub and groundcover planting that finishes off this LDZ. The
LDZ adjacent to the Residential Overlay shall be maintained by the home owners’
association and the Service Commercial will be maintained by the Service
Commercial property owners’ association. Refer to Plant Material Guidelines for
tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
3) Trees (Refer to Figure 10.1-21)
Street trees occur in formally spaced rows at an average of thirty-five-feet (35’) on
center with a forty-foot (40’) maximum spacing, Street trees in the parkway are
formally spaced with informal background trees on the Residential Overlay side
only. All street trees shall be a minimum of 24” box in size.
b. Community Edge at Caltrans Land Use Edge (Refer to Figure 10.1-22)
1) The landscape development paralleling Interstate 15 Freeway is of primary
importance. This landscape delineates the community boundary.
2) A sound attenuation report will be prepared for all off site land uses at the time the
specific types of uses are proposed. This report will dictate the location and heights
of sound attenuation walls. If dictated by the report, a variable height solid masonry
wall will be constructed along the property line for sound attenuation purposes.
Landscaping may also be planted as a means of sound attenuation or a combination
of both solid wall and landscaping.
3) At all locations along the Caltrans edge boundary there shall be a minimum of fifty
feet (50') wide from the I-15 Freeway ROW to the Residential Overlay site. The
landscape buffer on private property will be maintained either by the property
owner or homeowner association and will be planted with low maintenance,
drought tolerant shrubs, groundcover and trees per the City of Temecula standards.
Refer to the Paseo Plant Palette for tree and shrub varieties, size and spacing.
c. Landscape Requirements for Internal Streets
1) An irregular pattern of street trees spaced at and average of thirty-five-feet on
center shall be provided along the entire residential street. All street trees shall be
a minimum of 24-inch box in size. There shall be informally spaced background
trees behind sidewalk as space allows. No individual front yards will be allowed.
This area shall be maintained by the home owners’ association.
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10.3.4 Parks and Recreation Amenities
1. Community Recreational Opportunities
Community recreational opportunities are those opportunities, which are available for the use and
enjoyment of members of the Harveston community and residents of the City of Temecula. They
are segmented and discussed as follows:
Lake
Lake Park
Paseo Park
Village Green
Village Club*
Mini Parks
Community Park
Arroyo Park
Winchester Creek Park (existing and outside Specific Plan boundary)
Elementary School
Parkway Greenbelt System
Bicycle Trail System
Private Recreation Areas (condominiums and/or apartments)*
* These facilities will only be available for use of Harveston residents. Residents in
the Residential Overlay portion of Planning Area 12 are excluded.
a. Lake: The centerpiece of the Harveston community is the 8.4-acre public lake, which will
provide visual as well as a recreational value to the community. The general public may
enjoy fishing from the lake shore with payment of a use fee. The sailing and boating
activities will be available to residents of Harveston through the boating facilities at the
private village club. The general public may utilize the boating facilities with the payment
of a use fee. The lake is proposed to contain the following recreational elements:
8.4-acre body of water
Out-cropping for fishing and passive recreation
Special lake edge treatments
The lake also serves as a key element in the community character. An extensive trail system
will link the neighborhoods to the lake.
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b. Lake Park: Attached to the lake are amenities contained within the park around the lake.
The public Lake Park will serve as a linkage between the lake and the surrounding
development. The park will be connected to the different neighborhoods via an extensive
trail system. This trail system will connect the entire core of the community. The facilities
of the Lake Park are composed of three main elements: the Lake Park itself, the Paseo Park
and the Village Green.
The Lake Park Elements may include the following:
Lighted (10') Class I/multi-use trail
Thematic and buffer landscape treatments
Passive turf areas
Family picnic facilities
Group shade arbors associated with the amphitheater
c. Paseo Park: Linking the Community Park to the Lake Park is a 2.0-acre greenbelt Paseo
Park, which will intercept Planning Areas 2 and 3, connecting to the lake in Planning Area
3. It will contain an 8-foot paseo to facilitate access between residential areas and the
commercial, school and park uses.
Program elements may include the following:
Paseo path jogging trail
Passive open space
Special landscape buffer for adjacent residential
d. Village Green: The public Village Green is a 1.8-acre entry feature to the Harveston
community. This area can be utilized as an informal recreation area and a gathering place.
It will also provide the opportunity for commun ity activities, such as farmer’s markets, art
shows, concerts, etc.
The Program Elements may include the following:
Community amphitheater that may host community forums, plays, concerts, and
weddings
Bandstand/ gazebo with electrical outlets
Elevated lawn for concert seating
Formal paseo
Passive formal lawn and landscaping with lawn seating opportunities
Special landscape treatment
e. Village Club: The Village Club is the place where residents can congregate to enjoy a
variety of active and passive recreations. The club will be a private club for the local
residents of Harveston. The facility will be maintained and owned by the Harveston HOA.
The Program for the Village Club may include the following:
Great hall for special events and community meetings
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Community/special event planning offices
Restroom facilities
Exercise room
Locker facilities
Junior Olympic Swimming Pool
Whirlpool spa
Youth activity pool
Lake equipment/storage facilities
Group picnic and barbecue area
Community garden/courtyard
Onsite parking
Special urban landscape treatment
f. Mini Parks: A minimum of three mini parks, for a total of 1.5 acres are planned. The final
location of the mini parks will be approved at the tentative map stage. These parks are
intended for private use of the residents of Harveston neighborhoods.
Program Elements may include the following (refer to Figure 6.2, Conceptual Mini Park
Detail):
Tot-lot meeting ADA requirements
Open play area
Shade structures
Paseo path
Landscape buffer treatment for surrounding residential
Benches
Picnic areas
Barbecues
g. Community Park: A 19.5-acre community park is planned in Planning Area 1.
Program Elements may include the following (refer to Figure 6.3, Community Park Plan):
Two lighted 300’ baseball/softball field with two full size soccer fields
100 parking spaces within the park off Equity Drive
25 parking spaces within the park of the Loop Road
Large snack bar/restroom facility (1,800 square feet)
Small restroom adjacent to tot lot and picnic areas
Ball field and park lighting to be approved by the City
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h. Arroyo Park: The Arroyo Park is a unique opportunity to recapture the more naturalistic
California landscape in a re-creation of a riparian environment. This 13.9-acre park will
offer the residents a different recreation experience. Instead of the manicured park, the
Arroyo Park will provide a naturalistic setting. If a parking lot is provided, it shall meet
the current requirements for parking lot landscaping.
The Program Elements may include the following:
Trail adjacent to the park
Possible on site parking/staging area
Special landscape buffer for adjacent residential
Native plant species landscaping
i. Winchester Creek Park: This is an existing 4.5-acre park, located on Margarita Road,
across from the Harveston site. This park is not part of the Harveston Specific Plan area,
however, it was dedicated to the City of Temecula and through a prior agreement has been
utilized as park credit towards fulfilling the Quimby dedication requirement.
j. Elementary School: A 12-acre elementary school is proposed within Planning Area 4
adjacent to the mixed-use village center and residential. The school will include active
recreation opportunities (i.e., ball fields) typical of this use.
k. Parkway Greenbelt System: An expanded parkway greenbelt system will be located
adjacent to the Loop Road and higher volume roadways. The greenbelt system will be
landscaped with turf, trees, and various additional plant materials. The landscaped
greenbelt area will vary in width. Some of the parkways will meander, thus creating
interesting viewpoints for users of the greenbelt. Sidewalks or paseos will be provided on
the greenbelt on both sides of the street throughout the development.
l. Bicycle Trail System: A bicycle Trail System completes the active recreational amenities
planned for Harveston. A Class II bicycle lane is proposed on both sides of the Loop Road,
one side of Margarita Road, both sides of Date Street and both sides of all of the Entry
Roads into the project. A 10' wide multi-use trail is proposed within the Lake Park and
the Community Park. (Refer to Figure 4.7 Bicycle Plan).
m. Private Recreation Area (Condominiums and/or Apartments): Planning Areas 3, 5 and 6
may provide for private recreation areas. These areas may include pools, tennis courts,
barbecue pits, sand volleyball courts, and restroom facilities.
n. Private Recreation Area (Residential Overlay): Each Planning Area in the Residential
Overlay provide private recreation areas. These areas may include amenities such as pools,
tot lots, barbecue pits and sport courts. Recreation areas shall be sized appropriately for the
amount of residents in the individual residential development.
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10.3.5 Maintenance Responsibility
Please refer to Section 12.4 Maintenance and Figure 12.2 Maintenance Plan for a detailed discussion of
Maintenance Responsibilities.
10.3.6 Outdoor Lighting
All streets and commercial developments in Harveston shall have uniform lighting standards with regard
to style, materials, and colors in order to ensure consistent design. The proposed standards will deviate from
the City of Temecula standards. Each residential development may develop its own lighting standards,
provided that the selected lighting fixture style is used consistently throughout the residential development
and is approved by Southern California Edison and the City of Temecula. Lighting fixtures shall be well
integrated into the visual environment and the appropriate architectural theme. All lighting fixtures in the
Harveston project area shall comply with the following regulations and provisions:
1. The level of on-site lighting as well as lighting fixtures, shall comply with any and all applicable
requirements and policies of the City of Temecula and Mount Palomar Observatory. Energy
conservation, safety, and security should be emphasized when designating any lighting system.
2. All outdoor lighting, including spotlights, floodlights, electrical reflectors and other means of
illumination for signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading, unloading, and similar areas shall
be focused, directed, and arranged to prevent glare and illumination on streets or adjoining property.
Low-pressure sodium, low intensity, energy conserving night lighting is preferred.
3. All exterior lights should be shielded and focused to minimize spill light into the night sky or
adjacent properties per Mount Palomar and City of Temecula Land Use Ordinances regulating light
pollution.
4. Lights shall be of unbreakable plastic, recessed, or otherwise designed to reduce the problems
associated with damage and replacement of fixtures. Fixtures shall be vandal resistant, yet should
not look institutional.
5. Neon and similar types of lighting are prohibited in all areas of Harveston per Mount Palomar
Lighting Ordinance.
6. All exterior lighting designs should develop a sense of hierarchy by varying fixtures and
illumination levels. Proper lighting helps to define the organization of streets and plazas; and also
distinguishes vehicular and pedestrian circulation patterns. Entry areas (both pedestrian and
vehicular), public plazas, community facilities, and highly used recreation areas shall be creatively
lit to develop a sense of place and arrival.
7. All exterior lighting designs shall address the issue of security. Parking lots, pedestrian walkways,
and building entrances shall be well lighted for security reasons.
8. No freestanding residential lighting fixtures shall exceed twenty-five feet (25') in height; parking
lot light standards shall not exceed twenty-five feet (25’). In no case shall overwash occur beyond
the property lines. The light fixture heights and locations need to comply with the conceptual
designs shown in Figures 7.1 and 7.2. Playing field lighting fixtures may exceed these standards.
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9. Service area lighting shall be contained within the service yard boundaries and enclosure walls. No
light spillover should occur outside the service area. The light source is not to be visible from the
street.
10. The lighting concept of the entry monumentation features is to illuminate the sign graphics and to
gently wash the walls and pilasters with light. Trees and other landscape features will be illuminated
by ambient light bounding off the entrance walls.
11. All electrical meter pedestals and light switch/control equipment shall be located with minimum
public visibility or shall be screened with appropriate plant materials.
12. All lighting design, fixture location (s) and lighting types within the 19.5-acre Community Park
shall be approved by the City to allow for night use of active sports fields.
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10.4 RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
10.4.1 Purpose
The purpose of the residential architectural guidelines is to provide general design criteria and guidance for
the development of the various neighborhoods at Harveston. The goal is to promote both visual
compatibility and variety in a community setting achieved by utilizing a number of compatible traditional
and contemporary styles, and through quality architectural innovation. No architectural style shall
constitute more than 20% of all of the single family residences constructed within the Harveston Specific
Plan (excluding the high density development).
10.4.2 Design Intent and Elements of a “Great Neighborhood”
The principal design criteria and architectural styles are not intended to be restrictive, but are meant to assist
in the design, processing, and implementation of a higher level of design direction and quality.
The following are intended as parameters for concept designs:
Specific use and selection of details that correlate well with the designed floor plan.
Specific interpretation of styles within constraints and consistency of site planning, landscape, and
architecture.
The following parameters are to be avoided in concept design:
Harsh contrasts of materials and/or colors.
Inappropriate sensitivity to scale.
Poor selection and execution of details.
Extreme interpretations of the characteristics for each style.
Lack of window treatments, which result in flat, blank walls specifically on the rear elevations and side
elevations, facing streets or other public spaces.
The interweaving of two concepts; Innovative Architectural Concepts and Successful Site Design
Techniques produce great neighborhoods. The important elements of a great neighborhood as listed in two
groupings below are strongly encouraged throughout the community of Harveston. These elements are
discussed in more detail in Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2, and 10.5.3.
INNOVATIVE ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS SUCCESSFUL SITE DESIGN TECHNIQUES
Architecture forward Shortened streets
Varied garage placement Curb separated sidewalks
Eclectic variety of compatible architectural styles Street trees program
Wrap around architecture Limited number of homes per neighborhood
Varied roof heights and pitches create a custom
home feel
Pedestrian connections
Variable lot setbacks
Color pallettes selected per styles – over time, the
addition and deletion of color schemes create a
unique feel
It should be noted that the above elements are not designed to create a rigid framework. All of the elements
are described in more detail in the following Sections 10.4.3, 10.4.4, 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 10.5.3.
Additionally, there may be some overlap in describing these elements in the following five sections.
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10.4.3 Architectural Forward Standards
“Architecture forward” as defined in this Specific Plan is expressed as follows:
1. Advancing the architecture of the living spaces forward on the lot, while concurrently, the garage
is held in place; or in some instances, the garage may be further recessed.
2. Planning the living spaces of the home in front of the garages such that the predominant features
of the home fronting the street are the windows and the front door.
3. Providing articulation on two-story homes facing streets and other areas exposed to public view,
single-story elements, such as covered front porches and covered side entries.
4. Incorporating a variety of garage layout solutions to mitigate the negative impact of garages on the
fronts of the homes, such as garage wall plane furrouts, screened garage door elements, shallow
mid, and deep-recessed garages, porte-cocheres, tandem garages, split garages (including swing-
in), and side-on garages.
The above outlines general guidelines for designing homes in Harveston. For more detail, please refer to
Section 10.5.1 Plotting, Massing and General Neighborhood Criteria, 10.5.2 Garage Placement, and 10.5.3
Building Elevations and Section 11.0 Development Standards.
10.4.4 Architectural Styles
The closely associated architectural styles, which have been chosen for the proposed Harveston Specific
Plan, have evolved in California since the turn of the century. Their inherent attractiveness, informality,
and sense of elegance have enabled these styles to remain popular over a long period.
The proposed architectural styles, for both single family and multifamily include, but are not limited to the
following:
American Farmhouse East Coast Traditional
Cape Cod Italianate
Colonial Monterey
Cottage Prairie
Craftsman Spanish Colonial
New Traditional Prairie
(shall only be used in multifamily
products within the Residential
Overlay portion of Planning Area 12,
as shaded on the Key Map on pg. 10-79)
It should be noted that the photographs illustrated on the following pages are representative of concepts
envisioned for the Harveston Specific Plan. The intention is to incorporate many of these design features
into the proposed Harveston community. However, it must be acknowledged that these concepts may be
subject to future refinements based upon economic, marketing, detailed engineering and other factors.
Therefore, the photographs shown are not intended to be exact duplicates of the future product types for
Harveston Specific Plan, but samples of quality design elements.
The following style elements for each of the 11 architectural styles proposed (see following pages) are
strongly encouraged and appropriate for the various Harveston neighborhoods.
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AMERICAN FARMHOUSE
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Simple plan form massing and simple roof design
Porches with simple wood columns
Porches with wood railings
6:12 to 9:12 roof pitch
Front to back main gable roof
12” overhangs
Architectural quality wood or asphalt shingles or
smooth flat concrete tiles
Light to medium sand finish stucco or blended
siding and stucco
Vertical multi-paned windows at front elevations
and in high visibility public view areas
Single paned windows on sides and rear elevations
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
White vinyl wrapped aluminum windows
Stucco finish or horizontal siding wrapped chimney
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
Minimum 2x4 wood window and door trim
Whites or dark stucco body colors
Light earth tone bodies with contrasting cool or warm trims
White or dark color accent trims
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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CAPE COD
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
2 story simple “salt box” massing
5:12 to 7:12 roof pitch
12” to 18” overhang
Simple hip or gable roof with one
forward facing intersecting gable roof
Architectural quality wood or asphalt
shingles or smooth flat concrete tiles
Blended siding and stucco
Light to medium sand finish or light
lace finish stucco
Vertically hung mullioned windows at
front elevation and in high visibility
areas
Often ganged in pairs
Single paned windows on sides and
rears
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Porches with wood columns and railings
2x4 wood window trim surrounds
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
White to mid value body colors
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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COLONIAL INSPIRATION PHOTO: APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Simple plan form massing and simple roof design
6:12 to 12:12 roof pitch
0” to 12” overhangs
Front to back dominant gable roof with one intersecting gable roof
Architectural quality wood or asphalt shingles or smooth flat concrete tiles
Fine to light sand finish or light lace finish stucco or blended siding and stucco
Vertical multi-paned windows at front elevations and in high visibility public view areas ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Single paned windows on sides and rear elevations
Minimum 2x4 wood window and door trim
White vinyl wrapped aluminum windows
Entry porches with simply trimmed wood columns
Stucco finish or horizontal siding wrapped chimney
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
Round attic vents
Brick accents
Shutters
Pastels to cool colors with white trims
Dark color shutters
White trim / fascias Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be construed as a rigid formula for design.
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COTTAGE
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Rectangular plan form massing with some
recessed 2nd floor area
Main roof hip or gable with intersecting
gable roofs
6:12 to 12:12 roof pitch
0” to 12” overhangs
Architectural quality wood or asphalt
shingles or smooth flat concrete tiles
Light to medium sand finish or light lace
finish stucco
Single paned windows on sides and rear
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Vertical shaped windows with mullions and simple wood 2x trim
at front elevation and at high visibility areas
Entry accents with real or faux stone
Entry porches with stucco columns and wood railings
Garage door patterns to compliments style
Shutters
Whites and earth tones
Dark color accents / trim (shutters)
White vinyl wrapped aluminum windows
Stucco over foam window and door trim
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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CRAFTSMAN
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Simple 2 story boxed massing with vertical
and horizontal breaks
Entry porches with heavy square columns
or posts on stone piers
3½ 12 to 4½ 12 roof pitch
18” to 24” overhangs
Architectural quality asphalt shingles or
shingles texture flat concrete tiles
Basic gable roof side to side or front to
back with cross gables
Blended siding and stucco
Light to medium sand finish or California
Monterey Finish
Vertically hung upper mullioned windows
at front elevation and in high visibility
areas
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Windows are often ganged in pairs
Single paned windows at sides and rears
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Arts and crafts style lighting fixtures
Shaped wood header trim at windows and doors
Simple knee brace
Outlooker
Light earth tone colors
Playful / dark accent
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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EAST COAST TRADITIONAL
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Plan form massing with a vertical and an
horizontal break
6:12 to 12:12 roof pitch
18” to 24” overhangs
Concrete roof tile with shingle look
Front to back gable or hip roof with
intersecting hip or gable roofs
Blended stucco and siding
Single paned windows at sides and rears
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Decorative accent windows
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Full wood porches and or wood balconies
Simplified versions of Colonial cornice trim at gable ends
2x6 wood windows and door trim
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
White detailing trims
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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ITALIANATE
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
2 story massing with one vertical and one
horizontal break
Main hip roof with minor intersecting hip
roofs
3½ 12 to 4½ 12 roof pitch
24" overhangs, stucco soffits
“S” shaped concrete tiles
Fine to light sand finish or light lace finish
stucco
Vertically hung 9 and 12 paned windows at
front elevation and in high visibility areas
Often ganged in pairs
Single paned windows at sides and rears
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Arched top accent windows
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Tapered round or square simple stucco columns
Shutters
Entry porch
Belt course trim
Mid value saturated colors
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
INSPIRATION PHOTO:
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MONTEREY
INSPIRATION PHOTO:
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Simple box plan form
Main hip or front to back gable roof front to
back at 4:12 to 7:12 and shed roof break over
balcony at 3½ to 4½ 12 roof pitch
12” to 24” overhangs
Barrel or “S” tile roofs
Fine sand to California Monterey stucco finish
Vertical siding accents at gable ends and 2nd
floor balcony
Simplified colonial style window and door
trim
Single paned windows at sides and rears
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Wood balcony and railing
Ornate chimney top trim
Round tile attic vents
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
Shutters
Whites, painted brick
White or dark brown trims, balconies
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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PRAIRIE
INSPIRATION PHOTO:
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
2 story massing with horizontal design
elements with one story elements
Hip roof design with boxed stucco soffits
3½ 12 to 4½ 12 roof pitch
24” overhangs, stucco soffits
Smooth flat concrete tiles
Fine to light sand finish or light lace finish
stucco
Vertical windows at first floor and accent
horizontal windows at 2nd floor along belt
course
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows.
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Broad flat chimney with brick cap detail
Covered entry with stucco or wood columns on stone base
Wide range of light earth tones and contrasting trim
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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SPANISH COLONIAL
INSPIRATION PHOTO:
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
2 story massing with strong one story
element
4:12 to 5:12 roof pitch
12” to 18” overhang
Simple hip or gable roof with one
intersecting gable roof
Barrel or “S” shape concrete tiles
Fine to light sand finish or light lace finish
stucco
Vertically hung 9 and 12 paned windows at
front elevation and in high visibility areas
Often ganged in pairs
Single paned windows at sides and rears
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
White vinyl wrap aluminum windows
Stucco over foam window and door trim
Arched stucco column porches
Garage door patterns complimentary to style
White tone body with bright accent trim
Dark brown trims
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are meant to be inspirational and not to be
construed as a rigid formula for design.
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NEW TRADITIONAL PRAIRIE
INSPIRATION PHOTO:
APPROPRIATE STYLE ELEMENTS:
Low pitch, full hip roof with ridge
Wide eave overhang, boxed
Board and batten (wood or simulated
wood product)
Multiple wall materials (commonly stone,
brick, stucco, and painted or imitation wood)
Sliding windows resembling casement
with mullions
ADDITIONAL STYLE ELEMENTS:
Simulated stone veneer on the elevation of the lower floor for visual stability and material hierarchy
Exterior cement plaster with smooth finish (either troweled or blown application)
Use of neutral colors with textured elements and natural light
Vinyl sliding or swing patio doors and windows with either cream, white or dark bronze color
Overhang at building entry door
* New Traditional Prairie architectural style permitted only on
multifamily products and where shaded on this key map.
Note: The photographs and drawings used to demonstrate a style are
meant to be inspirational and not to be construed as a rigid formula for design.
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10.5 PRINCIPAL
DESIGN CRITERIA
The architectural design
guidelines described within
this Specific Plan document
have been created to direct the
developmental outcome of the
community of Harveston. It is
a goal of the design guidelines
to create a unique community,
yet reminiscent of the heritage
of the area, within the City of
Temecula. The architecture of
Harveston is to be historically
accurate in its use of materials
and forms. Each aspect of
every project is viewed as a
significant element in
reinforcing the neighborhood
concepts for the community of
Harveston.
It should be noted that the design guidelines and the standards they contain will be followed in the design
of the community. Through the review of plans by the master developer and the official design review by
the City of Temecula, these guidelines will be enforced and implemented.
One important goal of these guidelines is to create a street scene possessing both functional and visual
variety. Plotting and massing garage placement and building elevation criteria are intended to provide this
variety in appearance, as well as a sense of individuality for each detached home. Projects where nearly
identical buildings line streets without variation in placement and architectural form are prohibited. The
following sections (10.5.1, 10.5.2, and 10.5.3) list plotting and massing garage placement and building
elevation techniques which will aid in the creation of a “successful street scene.” Although, the majority of
the Harveston neighborhoods will be single family detached product, these techniques would also apply to
multi family or attached product, as appropriate. While it is not necessary that every method be utilized,
selective and appropriate use shall greatly contribute to achieving the desired results.
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10.5.1 Plotting, Massing and
General Neighborhood Criteria
The required characteristics listed below
summarize the desired community
setting and streetscene for the
neighborhoods of Harveston:
Limiting the number of homes per
neighborhood (i.e. +50 homes per
neighborhood).
Shortening streets and providing
curb separated sidewalks
Minimizing the visual impact of the garage
Giving attention to composition of building mass
Stepping back second stories and varying roof planes
Incorporating single story elements into two story buildings
Providing innovative plans and avoiding repetitious plans and footprints
Varying setbacks at porches, living, and garage areas
Opening corner lots through selective plan form and single story architectural elements
Plotting, Massing and General Neighborhood Criteria
Plotting, Massing and General Neighborhood Criteria
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Architecture Forward / Recessed Garages
Homesites shall be dimensioned to allow the “living” portions of the house to be pulled forward on the lot
so that active, articulated architecture
can visually dominate the street scene.
House designs are encouraged to place
entries, windows, front porches, and
living areas directly adjacent to the
street on most plan variations.
Deep Recessed Garages
Architecture Forward
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Setbacks
A varied setback is encouraged along the street frontage. Strict compliance to the minimum garage setback
is discouraged so as not to contribute to a repetitious and monotonous appearance along the street.
Variable Front Yard Setbacks
House forms and plans that result in a variation of front yard setbacks are encouraged to create more
interesting neighborhood streetscene
Variable Lot Sizes
Where possible and appropriate, variable lot sizes may be used to increase buyer selection and variety in
house and lot size combinations. Variations in lot widths may be matched to floor plans so long as the
average lot size specified for the product type is maintained.
Neighborhood Edge Treatments
In order to avoid a continuous “walled” character along residential collector streets, special treatments will
be required in selected locations. These may entail open cul-de-sacs, view fencing, hedges, shrubs,
neighborhood street tree programs, trail connections, and variable wall alignments and treatments. These
treatments will be consistent with Figure 10.4 Community Fencing and Wall Plan and will be determined
at the Tentative Tract Map stage.
Pedestrian Trail Connections and Linkage
All neighborhoods shall be laid out in a manner which provide connections into the community trail/paseo
system.
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10.5.2 Garage Placement
The home and the yard, rather than the garage should be the primary
emphasis of the elevation as seen from the street. Each planning area
should incorporate a variety of the garage placement solutions discussed
below. Minimum driveway length from garage door shall be 18 feet
from back of sidewalk.
Shallow Recessed Garages
Setting the garage back a minimum of 3 feet in relationship to the front
of the house strives to reduce the overall visual mass of the garage.
Mid to Deep Recessed Garages
Setting the garage back to the middle or rear of the lot. This design
treatment strives to expose more habitable architecture toward the street, and pushes the innovation of the
plan.
Rear Access
The use of rear accessways relocates garages off neighborhood streets and creates a more traditional
streetscenes, without garages dominating the front of the homes.
Side Entry Garage
The use of side entry garages on lots at least 52 feet wide will break the continuous view of garage doors
along the street. This design treatment allows for a formal motorcourt entrance which differentiates this
type of home from those on narrower lots. This garage condition also allows for a reduction in the required
front setback, which in turn provides for greater variation in the streetscene. Please note, lots providing
less than 28 feet of back up maneuvering room are subject to City approval of the alternative design
standards.
Corner Lot
Solution
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Tandem Garage
This garage layout de-emphasizes the third garage by concealing it behind a standard two car garage
condition. The tandem space is located such that it may option into living space while still only showing
the original two car garage to the street. The two car tandem garage, with a third car option is typically
either shallow or mid recessed into the lot so as to be incorporated into the architecture of the home.
Corner Lot Garage with Wrap Around Architecture
A corner lot garage plan will have an entry door on the front elevation while the garage doors will be found
on the side elevation (see plan diagram below). This plan form creates the opportunity for architectural
enhancements that wrap around the home from front to side elevation (see sketch elevation below).
Corner Lot Solution
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10.5.3 Building Elevations
Building elevations may be formulated to reflect interior uses, to
create a positive relationship with the specific plotting, and to reflect
the architectural style.
Exterior mass and form shall be manipulated to improve the
streetscape by controlling the impact of the homes as they relate to
the street, setbacks, adjacent lots, and corner plotting conditions.
Single Story Elements
A key technique in creating a sense of variety within a streetscene is
to vary the heights and profiles with single story elements. Whether
by utilizing a porch or reduced height living area, the single story
element introduces the transition element that is necessary for
undulation and variation in front and side elevations.
Recessed Front Second Story
Stepping of second story mass may be used to improve the streetscene. As an example, the second story
can be set back in relation to the garage face below it.
Front Porch as Single Story
Elements
Single Story Elements
Recessed Front 2nd Story
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Roof Form
Rows of homes seen from a distance or along arterial
roads are perceived by their contrast against the skyline or
background. The dominant impact is the shape of the
building and roof line. Articulate the rear elevation and
roof plane to minimize the visual impact of repetitious flat
planes, similar building silhouettes and similar ridge
heights. Provide varied rear elevation forms when those
forms are exposed to public view.
Corner Plotting
Provide plans that when plotted on corner lots have the
flexibility to reposition the entry and garage to the exterior
side yard.
10.5.4 Secondary Exterior Elements The list below represents additional character elements to be reviewed for consistency with the architectural theme. These elements typically go unnoticed as part of the architectural background in neighborhoods. Appurtenant Structures Any detached structure to be used as living space shall conform to the design standards of the existing dwelling on the lot. Stairs and Steps Exterior stairs that are designed for access to second story living areas shall be designed to be incorporated and articulated into the theme of the home.
Gutters & Downspouts
Exposed gutters will be colored to match the roof or wall material. Exposed downspouts will be colored to
match the surfaces to which they are attached.
Mailboxes
The type of box shall be integrated into the architecture and approved by the U.S. Postmaster.
Meters
Both gas and electric meters, and cable panels shall be screened from view and integrated into the
architecture.
Mechanical Equipment
Roof Form – Varied Ridge
Heights
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All air conditioning/heating equipment, soft water tanks, pool and spa equipment, and electric self-timer
boxes for sprinklers or exterior landscape/lighting shall be screened from public view.
Patio Structures/Gazebos
The use of patio structures is encouraged. They shall be integrated into the building form to add articulation
to otherwise large unbroken wall masses.
Roof Flashing & Vents
All flashing and vents shall be colored to match the material to which it is attached.
Sky Lights
Skylights shall be designed as an integral part of the roof. The glazing shall be clear or solar bronze; white
glazing is prohibited. The framing materials shall be colored to match or blend with the roof.
Trash Containers
Space shall be provided in an adjacent sideyard or interior portion of garage to handle the size of at least
three waste containers.
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10.6 SERVICE COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
Service Commercial developments present certain architectural opportunities and limitations due to
building massing, parking requirements, pedestrian and service access, lighting, etc. To ensure the
integrated development of Planning Area 12, the areas north and south of Date Street shall be master
planned prior to any land subdivision or development. The objective is to create an attractive Service
Commercial environment, sympathetic in scale and aesthetic to the entire development. Following is a list
of additional criteria, which apply to this land use area. It should be noted that site design and architectural
standards not specified within this section shall be subject to the City's Design Guidelines and Performance
Standards.
10.6.1 Siting and Orientation
1. Appropriate
a. Buildings should be designed using simple contemporary forms organized around a single
element or group of elements (that is, major space or spaces, landscape elements, etc.). The
objective is for these areas to be positively differentiated as quality Service Commercial
and Business Park environments.
b. All designs shall incorporate the combination of compatible architecture and landscape
forms to insure that this development achieves an image that is distinctive, clearly
understandable, and unified.
c. All designs shall appear as an integrated part of an overall site design concept.
d. To unify the site, use common site design elements such as lighting and signage, enriched
paving, and landscape treatments. Site design shall incorporate variations in elevations.
e. Buildings should be arranged to create and enclose a variety of outdoor spaces: plazas,
squares, eating areas, usable open space, etc. Open areas must be large enough to be usable,
but not so large as to appear empty; 15 to 50 feet in width is generally appropriate.
f. Building units should vary in orientation and be clustered to create zones of similar
activities. Such clusters should be dispersed throughout the site to reduce the impact of
development on neighboring residential areas.
g. Parking: Guest or visitor parking should be located in close proximity to main entrances.
Employee parking and loading zones should be located to the side or rear of the buildings
and attractively screened from public streets with landscaping or other site design elements.
Street parking shall not be permitted.
h. Vehicular and pedestrian circulation routes should be well separated and defined by
landscape and site design elements.
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2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Massive concentration of buildings in any single area of the site, surrounded by an
uninterrupted expanse of parking.
10.6.2 Form, Scale and Massing
1. Appropriate
a. Buildings should be designed with well articulated elevations and with openings and
entries that are clearly defined.
b. Scale, particularly for large industrial structures, should be given careful consideration.
Long, uninterrupted expanses of walls shall not be allowed.
c. Interconnection and lapping of building forms and heights to break up long expanses of
blank walls help relieve monotony and are desirable.
d. All building sides should be considered equally; the architectural concept must be
consistent on all sides. Buildings may not have a special treatment only on the facade facing
the street.
e. Development of a special design character at building entrances is required.
10.6.3 Architectural Features and Details
1. Appropriate
a. All buildings and structures shall comply with the applicable provisions of the City-wide
Design Guidelines. In addition, all elevations facing the freeway shall include substantially
similar architectural treatments that are located on the building front elevations.
b. Fixtures and finishes should be selected for their contribution to the overall theme of the
development.
c. Medium or high performance glass, and either bronze or black anodized window frames,
are preferred.
d. Reflective glass shall not be “mirrored”. Reflective glass and glass curtain walls are
acceptable only when used in combination with an integrated landscape design concept.
(The intent of this requirement is to allow the “glass box” concept only in combination
with substantial berming and landscape planting).
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2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Important themes and/or styles that are not compatible with or sympathetic in scale and
aesthetic to the contemporary theme of the entire Service Commercial development.
b. Buildings of mobile construction are prohibited.
c. Pre-engineered metal buildings from any public view.
10.6.4 Exterior Materials and Colors
1. Appropriate
a. Materials are to be durable, relatively maintenance free, and sympathetic in scale and
aesthetic to the overall Service Commercial/Business Park environment.
b. Concrete: Textured forms or sandblasting should be utilized for tilt up concrete panels,
smooth concrete uses should be either integral color or painted.
c. Masonry: Brick is acceptable.
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d. Stucco: Textures are limited to machine spraying and light handtrowel/float finishes.
e. Finishes should be non-reflective. Light colors should predominate, with dark or light
colors used for accent purposes. Likewise, the use of bright colors or black shall be limited
to building accents.
f. Finishes should match or coordinate with stucco or masonry wall finishes. Textured
surfaces should be limited primarily to vertical surfaces.
2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Used brick or used brick appearance is not acceptable. Standard concrete block is not
permitted as a finish material.
b. Metal panel wall systems which are finished to an unaesthetic or nonconforming color or
texture.
c. Corrugated metal siding.
d. Exposed standard concrete block.
e. Exposed plywood sheathing.
f. Bold application of color such as accent strips or super graphics.
10.6.5 Roof Forms and Materials
1. Appropriate
a. Flat clay or concrete tile.
b. Barrel clay or concrete tile when used sparingly as accent features.
c. Colored or prefinished standing seam metal roofs.
d. Flat roof designs, when visible from adjacent properties, shall be crushed rock or mineral
surfaced cap sheet resulting in a similar uniform coverage treatment. Roof surfacing is to
be an earthtone color.
e. Flat roofs shall make-up no more than 75% of total roof area for any single unit or building
composite. This treatment creates natural material with textural look which coordinates
with Mediterranean environment of earthtone wall finishes.
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2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. False facades and mansard roofs when unrelated to the style of the building.
b. Asphalt shingles, wood shake, and/or shingle roofing.
c. Barrel clay or concrete tile when used extensively. Barrel tiles should be limited to accent
features such as towers, hipped roofs, etc.
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10.6.6 Walls and Fences
1. Appropriate
a. Decorative walls and/or walls screening yards, parking lot or enclosures shall be designed
to integrate with the architecture of the building, as well as the landscape design. This can
be accomplished by gradually building up the massing of the walls as they attach to a
building or creating openings for entry gates (see sketches below).
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10.6.7 Accessory Structures and Services
1. Appropriate
Any accessory buildings and/or enclosures, whether attached to the main building or not, shall be of similar
design and materials.
10.6.8 Street/Plaza Furniture and Bus Shelters
Street, bus and plaza furniture and bus shelters within Service Commercial developments on-site shall be
designed to coordinate in design, style and color with the principal architectural themes and/or architectural
details of the primary structure(s) and building(s) in the development.
10.6.9 Lighting
1. Appropriate
a. Low, shielded walkway lighting.
b. Screen site lighting from direct view by adjacent residential neighborhoods.
c. All lighting on-site must conform with applicable Mount Palomar lighting restricted zone
requirements. The illumination shall not spill over and adversely affect adjacent properties.
2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Flashing, moving, high-intensity or exposed light source type of luminaries.
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10.6.10 Mechanical Equipment
1. Appropriate
a. Parapets or other architectural elements which are fully integrated into the overall building
design and massing are encouraged.
b. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground level view to a
minimum sight distance of 1,320 feet and shall not be visible from public view. If the
architectural parapets do not screen the roof mounted equipment additional screening shall
be incorporated.
c. No exposed electrical, mechanical or service equipment of any type shall be allowed.
d. Downspouts or roof access ladders are not to be visible from any street.
e. Use screening materials which are similar or complementary to the external materials used
in the building architecture.
2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. The final surface of screening materials shall not include plywood and/or open trellis.
10.7 MIXED USE “VILLAGE CENTER” ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
Because the uses which will occur under the mixed use overlay will be tied to the underlying residential
neighborhood character, the architecture for the future uses within the overlay shall be consistent with that
described in sections 10.4 and 10.5. Additionally, the architecture shall conform to the applicable site
planning guidelines included as part of section 11.4.7.
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10.8 RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES
10.8.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Overlay architectural guidelines is to provide general design criteria and
guidance for these more urban neighborhoods at Harveston. The goal is to promote both visual
compatibility and variety by utilizing a number of compatible abstracted traditional and contemporary
styles, and through quality architectural innovation.
10.8.2 Design Intent
Higher-density, urban-styled communities are primarily defined by the streetscape experience; how the
building massing frames the street creates an engaging built form and sense of place. Buildings that generate
active and inviting urban streets are typically large volume buildings of two and three stories. The scale of
higher-density buildings including singe family detached clusters, duplexes and townhomes shall be
designed for visual interest, creating rhythm and scale to the street. Composition of massing, interlocking
volumes, and addition of stylized details will achieve engaged streetscapes. This may mean subtle massing
offsets or bolder forms with more pronounced massing variation and simple to sparse detail. The design
approach shall be tailored to the architectural style and context of the primary pedestrian street.
Each neighborhood shall include a collection of varied but complementary forms that create a streetscene
that is clear to navigate physically and visually.
10.8.3. Pedestrian-Scaled Design
Buildings should incorporate design and construction methods that add human-scale to the building massing
and three-dimensional detailing that casts shadows and creates visual interest on the facade.
• Building forms shall be designed and well-proportioned resulting in a balanced composition of
elements along public streets.
• The overall design aesthetic (composition of massing, scale, material, color, and detail) is more
important than the level of articulation.
• All elevations shall have building facades articulated through the offset massing elements or
volumes, complementary colors or materials, variations in building setbacks, or attractive window
fenestrations.
• When a three-story elevation generally exceeds 100 feet in length, the elevation shall visually
step at a minimum of three locations by at least 1-foot along alleys and at least 2-feet along
streets, entry courtyards, and other publicly visible elevations.
• When a single wall plane generally exceeds fifty (50) feet in length without a horizontal or vertical
wall plane offset, provide an offset of at least one (1) foot in depth applying to one or more stories.
• Prominent vertical or horizontal building features may be used to accentuate key elements and
provide variation in wall planes.
• Enhanced garage doors that match architectural style.
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• Pedestrian-scaled massing elements, such as courtyards, patios, and entry elements, should be
provided.
• Pedestrian-scaled elements may also include subtle details incorporated into the building’s “base.”
• Projections, overhangs, and recesses should be used to enhance shadow, articulation, and scale of
primary edges.
• Massing offsets may consist of one or more of the following:
• Building pop-outs and recesses (wall planes, massing features, or balconies)
• Bay window or corner-wrapping window
• Prominent entry
• Accent roof
• Volume space creating height variation
• Single-story element, such as a shallow entry porch, balcony, or courtyard
• Other similar features which enhance and provide massing articulation
• Massing offsets shall not encroach into the required horizontal or clear space of a fire access lane
and turning radii.
• Entry vestibules or stoops and architectural design features that provide articulation shall qualify
as offsets.
• Architectural elements that create shadow, relief, and sheltered pedestrian areas, such as balconies,
trellises, recesses, overhangs, awnings, stoops, and porches are encouraged.
• The main building entry, if applicable, shall be clearly identifiable and distinguished from the rest
of the building, preferably a focal point along the elevation in a manner that is consistent with the
style of building.
• Minimize building “ends” and blank, singular planes oriented toward public views. Provide four-
sided architecture where visible from community amenities and streets.
• Consider intended styles in conjunction with the development of building plans, massing forms,
elements, details, and color.
• Carefully consider the building massing, details, and color, in developing an appropriate
architectural character for the project.
• Design buildings to define outdoor spaces, with floor plans that have a logical and functional
relationship between indoor spaces and outdoor spaces.
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11.1 INTRODUCTION
This section is broken down into the 12 Planning Areas proposed as part of the Harveston planned development.
Development Standards pertaining to each Planning Area are listed under the appropriate Area. The following is
a general description of planning objectives, which pertain to the proposed development.
11.2 PLANNING OBJECTIVES
This Specific Land Use Plan is being prepared within the framework of a detailed and comprehensive multi-
disciplinary planning program. In addition to considering issues such as engineering feasibility, market
acceptance, economic viability, City General Plan goals and objectives, development phasing and local
community goals, certain planning objectives were targeted to assure the environmental compatibility, aesthetic
satisfaction and functional integrity of the Specific Plan as a whole. With these goals and objectives in mind, the
Harveston Specific Plan:
Considers topographic, geologic and hydrologic environmental opportunities and constraints to create a
design that generally conforms to the character of the land. The project will require the alteration of
existing landforms and the cut/fill of slopes.
Reflects anticipated marketing needs and public demand by providing a range of housing types, which
will be marketable within the developing economic profile of the City of Temecula area, as well as the
County of Riverside generally.
Provides residential development, adequate support facilities (commercial, business park use, community
uses, schools, open space and recreation) and circulation in a convenient and efficient manner.
Provides planning provisions for a safe and efficient circulation system composed of a network of planned
local roadways designed for appropriate traffic and user needs.
Establishes a unique open space environment utilizing a greenbelt/paseo system and expanded parkways
to link the Lake Park, Community Park, neighborhood mini parks, recreation areas, school, and mixed-
use Village Center.
Constructs all required on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements in order to provide a coordinated
development schedule consistent with surrounding land uses and in accordance with requirements and
needs of the City’s local utility and service districts.
Encourages architectural forward residential building design, incorporating innovative architectural styles
along with successful site planning techniques, which together bring about unique streetscenes.
Allows transfer of residential units within the Specific Plan area as follows:
Residential Unit Transfer Between Planning Areas
Figure 3.1, Conceptual Land Use Plan and Table 3.1, Detailed Land Use Summary set forth the land use
designation, planning area identification, total acreage, density range, target density and total targeted
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dwelling units planned for each residential Planning Area. Residential unit transfer shall mean the
redistribution of residential units from one planning area to another. For example, if the number of units
developed within a planning area is below the designated target, then the remainder of those units may be
transferred to another planning area. The Director of Planning shall approve a change in the designated
target for a Planning Area upon a determination that the transfer meets all of the following conditions:
a. The total number of approved residential units and the total number of projected future residential
units, when combined, shall not exceed the allowed maximum of 1,921 dwelling units, exclusive
of congregate care units.
b. The developer may transfer unused residential units from a previously approved Planning Area
(or Planning Areas) to a proposed Planning Area(s), if the developer has previously declared the
residential units in the previously approved Planning Area(s) as unused residential units and
eligible for residential unit transfer. When a development application is submitted to the City for
a Planning Area(s), the developer must submit, concurrently with the application, a Project
Residential Unit Reconciliation Report that identifies the total number of residential units
previously approved, the total number of residential units previously declared eligible for
residential unit transfer, and the total number of projected future residential units remaining to be
developed in the balance of the project.
c. The number of excess residential units identified for transfer to a Planning Area(s) may not exceed
20% of the total target residential units (or the high end of density range) in the receiving planning
area, as identified in Table 3.1, whichever is less. It should be noted that the City's General Plan
allows a density bonus for senior housing projects.
d. There would be no significant adverse effect on projected demands on parks, schools,
infrastructure, and community facilities.
e. Grading and landform alteration would substantially comply with that previously approved for
the Specific Plan.
f. No new significant environmental impacts would result.
Planning Area Intensity Variations
The Specific Plan envisions variations in intensity within individual planning areas. For example, an M1
Planning Area may be targeted for 185 residential units (with a target density of 6 residential units per
acre). The Planning Area could have one neighborhood with 4 residential units per acre and one
neighborhood with 8 residential units per acre, however the average would still be 6 residential units per
acre and the total number of residential units would not exceed the designated target of 185.
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11.3 PLANNING AREA DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
11.3.1 Planning Area 1: Low Medium Density Residential and Community Park Description
Planning Area 1, as depicted in Figure 11.1, Planning Area Detail 1, provides for 41.1 acres of Low Medium
density residential uses. A total of 164 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 4.0 du/ac (Density Range
3-5 du/ac). Additionally, a 19.5-acre community park is planned within Planning Area 1. A mini park is also
proposed within the residential portion of the Planning Area. The proposed product types for this planning area
includes single family detached and possibly duplex or cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 1 shall be provided from the Loop Road with internal access through Planning
Area 5. Specific location of the access points shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to
Figure 10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. Special landscape treatment shall be provided along the edge of the Planning Area boundary and Loop
Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
4. A community paseo and a Class II bike lane shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-
8).
5. The Community Park shall contain lighted sports fields, picnic area, tot lot, and more (refer to Figure 6-
3).
6. A parking area shall be provided for the Community Park (refer to Figure 6-3).
7. Roadway landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along the outer boundary of the Community Park
(refer to Figure 6-3).
8. Special Community Park landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along the Community Park
boundary adjacent to the residential neighborhoods (refer to Figure 6-3).
9. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
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11.3.2 Planning Area 2: Medium 1 Density Residential Description
Planning Area 2, as depicted in Figure 11.2, Planning Area Detail 2, provides for 40.1 acres of Medium 1 density
residential uses. A total of 241 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 6.0 du/ac (Density Range 5-7
du/ac). This planning area also includes a portion of the 2.0-acre Paseo Park, which connects the Lake Park to the
Community Park. The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached,
attached and cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (refer to Section 11-4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 2 shall be provided from the Loop Road at a minimum of two entry points with
internal access through Planning Area 3. Specific location of the access points shall be determined at the
Tentative Map stage (refer to Figures 10.1-10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. Special landscaping treatment shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
4. A community paseo and a Class II bike lane shall be provided along the Loop Road. The paseo shall be
located along the outer edge of the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
5. A 2.0-acre paseo park shall be provided in Planning Area 2, which will intercept Planning Area 3,
connecting to the Lake Park (refer to Figures 6.5 and 10.1-13).
6. A paseo edge landscape treatment shall be provided along the edges of the paseo park (refer to Figures
6.5 and 10.1-13).
7. An 8' paseo trail shall be provided in the paseo park (refer to Figures 6.5 and 10.1-13).
8. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
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11.3.3 Planning Area 3: Medium 2 Density Residential, Lake, Lake Park, Paseo Park, Village Green and Mixed Use Overlay Zone Description Planning Area 3, as depicted in Figure 11.3, Planning Area Detail 3, provides for 35.4 acres of Medium 2 density residential uses. A total of 330 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 9.3 du/ac (Density Range 7-13 du/ac). Additionally, a 17.3-acre lake/lake park is planned within Planning Area 3, which also includes the Village Club. There is also a 2.0-acre Paseo park proposed which intercepts Planning Area 2 and connects to the Community Park. There is also a 1.8-acre Village Green within this Planning Area. Planning Area 3 proposes a Mixed-Use Overlay zone, which will extend beyond this Planning Area, into Planning Areas 4 and 6. This zone will have a variety of uses such as retail, restaurant, and more. The proposed product types for this planning area include small lot single family detached, attached and cluster development. Land Use Development Standards Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11-4). Planning Standards 1. Access into Planning Area 3 shall be provided from the Village Center Collector, with internal access through Planning Areas 2 and 4. Specific location of the access points shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12). 2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design. 3. An 8.4-acre lake shall be provided in Planning Area 3, surrounded by a lake park (refer to Figure 6.4). 4. Landscape treatment shall be provided along the edge of the Planning Area boundary and Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8). 5. Special landscaping buffer shall be provided between the Lake/Lake Park and the residential uses (refer to Figures 10.1-14 and 10.1-15). 6. The 2.0-acre Paseo Park shall connect the Community Park in Planning Area 1 to the Lake Park (refer to Figures 6.5 and 10.1-13). 7. A paseo edge landscape treatment shall be provided along the edges of the paseo park (refer to Figures 6.5 and 10.1-13). 8. A lake park trail shall be provided around the lake (continuation of the paseo park trail) (refer to Figures 6.4 and 6.5). 9. A Class II bike lane shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8). 10. A community paseo shall be provided along the outer edge of the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8). 11. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide: a. Land Use Plan b. Circulation Plan c. Infrastructure Plan d. Open Space and Recreation Plan e. Grading Plan f. Landscaping Plan
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11.3.4 Planning Area 4: Low Medium Density Residential, School, and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Description
Planning Area 4, as depicted in Figure 11.4, Planning Area Detail 4, provides for 24.5 acres of Low Medium
density residential uses. A total of 83 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 3.4 du/ac (Density Range
3-5 du/ac). Additionally, a 12.0-acre elementary school is planned within Planning Area 4. Planning Area 4 also
contains a portion of the 20,000 square-foot Mixed-Use Overlay zone on the south side. This zone will extend
beyond this Planning Area, into Planning Areas 3 and 6. This zone will have a variety of uses such as retail,
restaurant, and more. The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached,
attached and cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 4 will be provided from the Loop Road (residential collector), with internal
access through Planning Area 3. The school shall be accessed through two entries from the Loop Road.
Specific location of the access points shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-
12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.
3. A roundabout shall be provided at the school entry from the Village Center. This feature shall serve as a
major focal point and will include one of the following options: art, statue, specimen tree, monument tower,
or town clock (refer to Figure 11.14). The required focal point element shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for approval.
4. Special landscaping treatment shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
5. A Class II bike lane shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
6. A community paseo shall be provided along the outer edge of the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
7. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
11-10
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-11
Revised August 2003
11.3.5 Planning Area 5: Medium 2 Density Residential Description
Planning Area 5, as depicted in Figure 11.5, Planning Area Detail 5, provides for 7.0 acres of Medium 2 density
residential uses. A total of 75 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 11.0 du/ac (Density Range 7-13
du/ac). The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached, attached and
cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 5 will be provided from the Loop Road, with right-in/right-out access from the
Village Green and internal access through Planning Area 1. Specific location of the access points shall
be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Margarita Road (refer to Figure 10.1-4).
4. Special landscape treatment shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure10.1-8).
5. Formal entry landscaping shall be provided along the outer edge of Planning Area 5 and the Village Green
(refer to Figure 6.4).
6. Major Entry monumentation and treatment shall be provided at Margarita Road (refer to Figure 10.2).
7. A Class II bike lane shall be provided along Margarita Road, through Major Project Entry and Loop Road
(refer to Figure 10.1-8).
8. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
11-12
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-13
REVISED 8/14/01
11.3.6 Planning Area 6: High Density Residential and Mixed-Use Overlay Zone Description Planning Area 6, as depicted in Figure 11.6, Planning Area Detail 6, provides for 16.8 acres of High density residential uses. A total of 300 multi-family (apartments) are planned at a target density of 17.8 du/ac (Density Range 13-20 du/ac). Planning Area 6 also contains a portion of the 20,000 square-foot of the Mixed-Use Overlay zone on the north side. This zone will extend beyond this Planning Area, into Planning Areas 3 and 4. This zone will have a variety of uses such as retail, restaurant, and more. The proposed product types for this planning area include attached residential including apartments, condominiums, townhomes and residential over commercial. Land Use Development Standards Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see 11.4). Planning Standards 1. Access into Planning Area 6 will be provided from the Village Center Road and the Loop Road. Internal access between Planning Area 6 and Planning Area 4 will be provided. Specific location of the access points shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12). 2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design. 3. A community paseo shall be provided along the Major Entry (refer to Figures 6.4 and 10.1-5). 4. The Major Entry monumentation and treatment shall be provided at Margarita Road and Major Entry (refer to Figure 10.2). 5. Formal entry landscaping shall be provided along the outer edge of Planning Area 6 (refer to Figures 6.4 and 10.1-5). 6. Urban landscape and walking treatment shall be provided along the Village Center (refer to Figures 10.1-11 and 11.15). 7. Parallel parking shall be provided along the Village Center (refer to Figures 10.1-11 and 11.15). 8. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Margarita Road (refer to Figure 10.1-4). 9. A Class II bike lane shall be provided along Margarita Road (refer to Figure 10.1-4). 10. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide: a. Land Use Plan b. Circulation Plan c. Infrastructure Plan d. Open Space and Recreation Plan e. Grading Plan f. Landscaping Plan
11-14
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-15
REVISED 8/14/01
11.3.7 Planning Area 7: Low Medium Density Residential Description
Planning Area 7, as depicted in Figure 11.7, Planning Area Detail 7, provides for 39.1 acres of Low Medium
density residential uses. A total of 140 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 3.6 du/ac (Density Range
3-5 du/ac). Additionally, there will be mini parks within this Planning Area to serve the Harveston residents. The
proposed product types for this planning area include single family detached and possibly small lot single family
detached.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 7 will be provided from the Loop Road. Internal access will be provided
between neighborhoods within Planning Area 7. Specific location of the access points shall be determined
at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. A Mini park shall be designated in Planning Area 7 (refer to Figure 6.2).
4. A community paseo shall be provided along the outer edge of the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
5. A Class II bike lane shall be provided along Date Street and Margarita Road (refer to Figures 10.1-1 and
10.1-4).
6. A community walk shall be provided along Margarita Road and Date Street (refer to Figures 10.1-1 and
10.1-4).
7. Formal entry landscaping shall be provided along the Loop Road connections to Margarita Road and Date
Street (refer to Figures 10.2, 10.3, 10.1-6 and 10.1-7).
8. Major community entry monumentation and landscaping shall be provided at the Major Community Entry
at Date Street (refer to Figures 10.2).
9. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Date Street and Margarita Road (refer to
Figures 10.1-1B and 10.1-4).
10. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
11-16
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-17
Revised August 2003
11.3.8 Planning Area 8: Medium 1 Density Residential Description
Planning Area 8, as depicted in Figure 11.8, Planning Area Detail 8, provides for 33.3 acres of Medium 1 density
residential uses. A total of 207 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 6.2 du/ac (Density Range 5-7
du/ac). The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached, attached and
cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 8 will be provided from the Loop Road. Specific location of the access points
shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figures10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. Special landscape treatment shall be provide between the residential uses and the Community Park (refer
to Figures 6.3A through 6.3D).
4. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Date Street and Ynez Road (refer to Figures
10.1-1 and 10.1-3).
5. Special landscaping shall be provided along the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
6. A community paseo shall be provided along the outer edge of the Loop Road (refer to Figure 10.1-8).
7. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
11-18
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-19
Revised August 2003
11.3.9 Planning Area 9: Medium 2 Density Residential and Arroyo Park Description
Planning Area 9, as depicted in Figure 11.9, Planning Area Detail 9, provides for 8.6 acres of Medium 2 density
residential uses. A total of 83 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 9.6 du/ac (Density Range 7-13
du/ac). Additionally, there will be a 13.8-acre Arroyo Park within this Planning Area, which runs the entire length
of Planning Area 9. The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached,
attached and cluster development. Additionally, religious institutions and community facilities may be allowed
in this Planning Area.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 9 will be provided from Date Street. Specific location of the access point shall
be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-1A). The right-in/right-out access from
Date Street shall meet City standards; details shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage.
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design.
3. A 13.9-acre Arroyo Park shall be provided with an adjacent trail and possible parking area (refer to Figure
10.1-1). Implementation and use of the Arroyo Park shall be in compliance with the appropriate
environmental permit requirements and in accordance with Harveston Specific Plan EIR mitigation
measures / mitigation monitoring program.
4. A community walk shall be provided along Date Street (refer to Figures 10.1-1 and 10.1-1A).
5. Arroyo edge landscape treatment shall be provided between the residential use and the Arroyo Park.
6. Special landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along project boundary.
7. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Date Street (refer to Figure 10.1-1A).
8. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
11-20
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-21
Revised August 2003
11.3.10 Planning Area 10: Low Medium Density Residential Description
Planning Area 10, as depicted in Figure 11.10, Planning Area Detail 10, provides for 51.0 acres of Low Medium
density residential uses. A total of 206 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 4.0 du/ac (Density Range
3-5 du/ac). Additionally, a mini park is proposed within this Planning Area. The proposed product types for this
planning area include, single family detached, small lot single family detached and attached development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 10 will be provided from Ynez Road, with secondary access from the existing
project to the east located in the County of Riverside. Specific location of the access points shall be
determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12).
2. One minimum 0.5 acre mini park shall be provided in Planning Area 10, which shall include a tot lot and
open turf (refer to Figure 6.2).
3. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.
4. Arroyo edge landscape treatment shall be provided between residential use and the Arroyo Park.
5. Special landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along project boundary.
6. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
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SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-23
Revised August 2003
11.3.11 Planning Area 11: Medium 2 Density Residential Description
Planning Area 11, as depicted in Figure 11.11, Planning Area Detail 11, provides for 9.4 acres of Medium 2
density residential uses. A total of 80 dwelling units are planned at a target density of 10.0 du/ac (Density Range
7-13 du/ac). The proposed product types for this planning area include, small lot single family detached, attached
and cluster development.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access into Planning Area 11 will be provided from the Industrial Collector. Specific location of the
access points shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage (refer to Figure 10.1-12).
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.
3. Special landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along Planning Area boundary (refer to Figure 10.1-
19).
4. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
5. A community walk shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
6. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
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SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-25
Revised October 2020
11.3.12 Planning Area 12: Service Commercial Description
Planning Area 12, as depicted in Figure 11.12, Planning Area Detail 12, provides for 110.4 acres of service
commercial uses with some business park or light manufacturing uses south of Date Street.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access points into Planning Area 12 will be provided from Ynez Road and Date Street (refer to Figures
11.12 and 11.12a), including at a minimum once the freeway overcrossing is constructed, eastbound from
the freeway left-in onto Temecula Center Drive, right-in vehicular access from Date Street onto Temecula
Center Drive and right-out vehicular access from Temecula Center Drive onto Date Street. Prior to the
installation of the freeway overcrossing, a right-in from Date Street onto Temecula Center Drive and the
interim conditions of a left-out from Temecula Center Drive onto Date Street and a U-turn on Date Street
shall be permitted (refer to Figure 11.12a). Specific locations for access points for streets and driveways
off Ynez Road, Date Street and Temecula Center Drive shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage.
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.
3. Freeway buffer landscape treatment shall be provided along Interstate 15 (refer to Figure 10.1-16).
4. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
5. A community walk shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
6. Special landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along Planning Area boundary (see 10.1-3 and 10.1-
16 and 10.1-17).
7. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
Temecula Center DriveTemecula Center DriveYnez RoadD ate StreetD ate StreetVehicular Circulation Direction
Specific Plan Boundary Temecula Center Drive Temecula Center DriveTraffic Signal Location
Specific Plan Boundary
Revised August 2018 Revised August 2018
Figure 11.12a
Planning Area Detail 12
Figure 11.12
Planning Area Detail 12
Proposed
Traffic
Signal
Revised August 2003 October 2020 11-26
Temecula Center DriveTemecula Center DriveYnez RoadDate StreetD ate StreetVehicular Circulation Direction
Specific Plan Boundary Temecula Center Drive Temecula Center DriveTraffic Signal Location
Specific Plan Boundary
Revised August 2018 Revised August 2018
Figure 11.12a
Planning Area Detail 12
Figure 11.12
Planning Area Detail 12
Proposed
Traffic
Signal
Revised August 2003 October 2020 Temecula Center DriveTemecula Center DriveYnez RoadDate StreetD ate StreetVehicular Circulation Direction
Interim Vehicular Circulation
Direction
Specific Plan Boundary Temecula Center Drive Temecula Center DriveTraffic Signal Location
Specific Plan Boundary
Revised August 2018 Revised August 2018
Figure 11.12a
Planning Area Detail 12
Figure 11.12
Planning Area Detail 12 Revised August 2003 October 2020 11-27
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-27.1
Revised October 2020
11.3.13 Planning Area 12: Residential Overlay Description
The Residential Overlay, as depicted in Figure 11.12b and 11.12c, Residential Overlay Detail, allows up to 70.44
acres of Planning Area 12 to be developed for residential use.
Land Use Development Standards
Please refer to Zoning Ordinance in this Section of the Specific Plan (see Section 11.4).
Planning Standards
1. Access points into the Residential Overlay will be provided from Ynez Road and Date Street (refer to
Figures 11.12b and 11.12c), including at a minimum once the freeway overcrossing is constructed, eastbound
from the freeway left-in onto Temecula Center Drive, right-in vehicular access from Date Street onto Temecula
Center Drive and right-out vehicular access from Temecula Center Drive onto Date Street. Prior to the installation
of the freeway overcrossing, a right-in from Date Street onto Temecula Center Drive and the interim conditions
of a left-out from Temecula Center Drive onto Date Street and a U-turn on Date Street shall be permitted (refer to
Figure 11.12c). Specific locations for access points for streets and driveways off Ynez Road, Date Street and
Temecula Center Drive shall be determined at the Tentative Map stage.
2. Please refer to Section 10.0 for specific Design Guidelines and other related design criteria.
3. Freeway buffer landscape treatment shall be provided along Interstate 15 (refer to Figure 10.1-16).
4. External roadway landscape treatment shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
5. A community walk shall be provided along Ynez Road (refer to Figure 10.1-3).
6. Special landscape buffer treatment shall be provided along Planning Area boundary (see 10.1-3 and 10.1-
16 and 10.1-17).
7. Please refer to the following sections for General Development Standards that apply site-wide:
a. Land Use Plan
b. Circulation Plan
c. Infrastructure Plan
d. Open Space and Recreation Plan
e. Grading Plan
f. Landscaping Plan
8. All residential projects are required to:
a. Prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis.
b. Participate in a Community-wide Public Benefit.
c. Provide an applicable Noise Analysis if required by the City of Temecula.
Temecula Center DriveTemecula Center DriveYnez RoadD ate StreetD ate StreetRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
Vehicular Circulation Direction
Interim Vehicular Circulation
DirectionRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
Traffic Signal Location Temecula Center Drive Temecula Center DriveSpecific Plan Boundary
Revised August 2018 Revised August 2018
Figure 11.12c
Residential Overlay Detail
Figure 11.12b
Residential Overlay Detail
Proposed
Traffic
Signal
Revised October 2020 11-27.2
Temecula Center DriveTemecula Center DriveYnez RoadDate StreetD ate StreetRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
Vehicular Circulation Direction
Interim Vehicular Circulation
DirectionRESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
Traffic Signal Location Temecula Center Drive Temecula Center DriveSpecific Plan Boundary
Revised August 2018 Revised August 2018
Figure 11.12c
Residential Overlay Detail
Figure 11.12b
Residential Overlay Detail Revised October 2020 11-27.3
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-28
11.4 ZONING ORDINANCE
11.4.1 Low Medium (LM) Density Residential Zone (3-5 dwelling units per acre)
Planning Areas 1, 4, 7, and 10
The following regulations shall apply in the Low Medium Density Residential:
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Low Medium Residential
All types of non-commercial horticulture P
Churches, synagogues and other similar religious structures and facilities including
incidental uses such as assembly, work rooms, living quarters of a priest, minister or family,
and day care and educational facilities.
C
Congregate care residential facilities for the elderly P
Day care centers C
Family day care homes – large, as defined by State law. C
Family day care homes – small – 6 or fewer P
Group care facilities and residential retirement homes, 6 or less people P
Guest house or granny flat P
Home occupations, provided such occupations are customarily conducted as an accessory
use entirely within a building containing a residential use or attached garage. No outdoor
storage or uses shall be permitted.
P
Public and private recreational facilities including, but not limited to: country clubs, tennis
and swim clubs, golf courses, lakes, parks, racquetball and handball. Limited commercial
uses which are commonly associated and directly related to the primary uses are permitted.
P
Public parks and public playgrounds P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Secondary dwelling units/granny flats/guest house P
Single family detached, single family attached P
Telecommunication towers P
Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and
during the original sale of the subdivision, provided a development plan is approved
pursuant to City Ordinance.
P
Trails P
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use provided
that the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and
intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process,
which governs the category in which it falls.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-29
Development Standards
The following development standards shall apply in the Low Medium Density Residential Zone of Planning Areas
1, 4, 7, and 10. Table 11.1 provides a graphic summary of the following Low Medium (LM) development
standards at the end of this section.
1. Building height shall not exceed two (2) stories, with a maximum height of thirty five feet (35').
2. A minimum of 50% of Low Medium units shall incorporate architectural forward designs.
3. Minimum residential lot area shall be not less than four thousand (4,000) square feet and the average
residential lot area shall be not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
4. Land acreage located within Landscape Development Zones (LDZ's) shall not be included in area
calculations for meeting minimum lot size requirements.
5. The minimum lot width at the front property line shall be thirty feet (30’), with an average lot width of
forty five (45’) and a minimum lot depth of eighty (80’). Lots at the end of cul-de-sacs and knuckles may
vary from the minimum depth requirement provided a lot provides an adequate area for development.
6. The minimum lot width for a flag lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at front property line shall be twenty feet
(20’).
7. The minimum lot width at required front setback area shall be forty feet (40’).
8. Minimum yard requirements are as follows:
a. Minimum front yard - Variable Front Yard Setback: In order to allow for a more interesting visual
image and more flexible site planning, variable setbacks shall be used in the LM planning areas
in accordance with Section 10.5 (Principal Design Criteria). Front yard setbacks from garage
doors shall be a minimum of 18 feet to back of sidewalk. Other portions of a structure (including
garages with entrances not facing the street) shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the
property line. Building setbacks shall be measured from the property line. b. Minimum interior side yard - Variable Side Yard Setbacks: Variable side yard setbacks may be
permitted provided the sum of the side yard setbacks is not less than 10 feet and the distance
between adjacent structures is not less than 10 feet. For front loaded conditions a minimum of
five-foot setback area, free of architectural encroachments shall be maintained on at least one
side.
c. Variable rear yard setback:
1) Garage forward and front loaded: the minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 feet.
2) Recessed garage: the minimum rear yard setback to the garage shall be 5 feet and the main
structure setback shall be 20’ (ground floor) and 7’ for second story elements over the
garage.
3) Rear vehicle access: the minimum rear yard setback to the garage shall be 3 feet and the
main structure setback shall be 20’ (ground floor) and a 3’ minimum with a 5’ average
setback for second story elements over the garage. At the rear of each lot, a minimum of
16 square feet of landscaping shall be provided per lot (refer to Figure 11.13).
d. The corner side yard shall not be less than ten feet (10’).
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-30
9. The Planning Commission may approve modifications to these standards up to 15% for
innovative and quality designs that meet the intent of the provisions for this Specific Plan.
10. Parking. A minimum of two (2) enclosed spaces shall be provided per unit/lot. Enclosures shall comply
with all yard requirements. For second units, one additional enclosed parking space shall be provided.
11. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be permitted within the front, side, and rear yard set back areas,
except as provided for below:
a. Fences may not be erected within either public or private street rights-of-way.
b. Wherever fencing is visible from public view, the finished side of the fencing shall be exposed to
public view.
c. No fence or wall shall exceed six feet (6') in height, unless a higher wall is specifically required
for sound attenuation purposes. The height of the fence or wall shall be measured from the highest
ground level immediately adjacent to the base of the wall.
d. Privacy walls, if provided in side and rear yards, shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in height.
e. In front yard set back areas, solid fences and walls shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in height;
provided, however, that fences and walls up to six feet (6') in height are permitted in front yards
if the area above thirty inches (30") is no more than thirty percent (30%) solid.
f. All pool enclosure fencing shall conform to applicable State of California or City of Temecula
pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-31
TABLE 11.1
SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR LM (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1) LM
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 4,000
Average Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 5,000
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre 3 – 5
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Width at Front Property Line 30
Minimum Lot Width for a Flag Lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at Front
Property Line
20
Minimum Lot Width at Required Front Setback Area 40
Avera ge Lot Width 45
Minimum Lot Depth 80
SETBACKS
Minimum Front Yard Variable*
Minimum Corner Side Yard 10
Minimum Interior Side Yard Variable*
Minimum Rear Yard Variable*
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 35
*Refer to Page 11-29 for specific setback requirements.
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SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-33
11.4.2 Medium 1 (M1) Density Residential Zone (5-7 dwelling units per acre)
Planning Areas 2 and 8
The following regulations shall apply in the Medium 1 Density Residential:
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Medium 1
All types of non commercial horticulture P
Churches, synagogues and other similar religious structures and facilities including
incidental uses such as assembly, work rooms, living quarters of a priest, minister or
family, and day care and educational facilities.
C
Congregate care residential facilities for the elderly P
Day care centers C
Family day care homes – large, as defined by State law. C
Family day care homes – small – 6 or fewer P
Group care facilities and residential retirement homes, 6 or less people P
Guest house or granny flat P
Home occupations, provided such occupations are customarily conducted as an
accessory use entirely within a building containing a residential use or attached garage.
No outdoor storage or uses shall be permitted.
P
Public and private recreational facilities including,, but not limited to: country clubs,
tennis and swim clubs, golf courses, lakes, parks, racquetball and handball. Limited
commercial uses which are commonly associated and directly related to the primary uses
are permitted.
P
Public parks and public playgrounds P
Rear access P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Secondary dwelling units/granny flats/guest house P
Single family detached, small lot single family detached, single family attached, cluster P
Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and
during the original sale of the subdivision, provided a development plan is approved
pursuant to City Ordinance.
P
Trails P
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use
provided that the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in
character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the
permit process, which governs the category in which it falls.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-34
Development Standards
The following development standards shall apply in the Medium 1 Density Residential Zone of Planning
Areas 2 and 8. Table 11.2 provides a graphic summary of the following Medium 1 (M1) development
standards at the end of this section.
For cluster projects within the M1, M2 and High density zoning districts, the development standards for lot
sizes and setbacks may be varied by the Director of Planning as long as the cluster project falls within the
allowed density ranges of the appropriate zone district. The purpose of this provision is to allow for
innovative and alternative housing types around courtyards and common areas.
1. Building height shall not exceed two (2) stories, with a maximum height of thirty five feet (35').
2. A minimum of 50% of Medium 1 units shall incorporate architecture forward designs.
3. Minimum residential lot area shall be not less than three thousand (3,000) square feet and the
average residential lot area shall be not less than three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
4. Airspace condominiums are exempt from the minimum lot size requirements provided that the
overall density is consistent with the planning area requirements.
5. Land acreage located within Landscape Development Zones (LDZ's) shall not be included in area
calculations for meeting minimum lot size requirements.
6. The minimum lot width at the front property line shall be twenty five feet (25’), with an average
lot width of forty feet (40’) and a minimum lot depth of seventy feet (70’). Lots at the end of cul-
de-sacs and knuckles may vary from the minimum depth requirement provided a lot provides an
adequate area for development.
7. The minimum lot width for a flag lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at front property line shall be twenty
feet (20’).
8. The minimum lot width at required front setback area shall be thirty five feet (35’).
9. Minimum yard requirements are as follows:
a. Minimum front yard - Variable Front Yard Setback: In order to allow for a more interesting
visual image and more flexible site planning, variable setbacks shall be used in the M1
planning area in accordance with Section 10.5 (Principal Design Criteria). Front yard
setbacks from garage doors to back of sidewalk shall be a minimum of 18 feet. The main
building structure setback shall be 10 feet from the property line. Other portions of a
structure (including patios, porches and entrances) may be setback a minimum of 7 feet.
Building setbacks shall be measured from the property line.
b. Minimum interior side yard - Variable Side Yard Setbacks: Variable side yard setbacks
may be permitted provided the sum of the side yard setbacks is not less than 8 feet and the
distance between adjacent structures is not less than 8 feet. For front loaded
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-35
conditions a minimum of four-foot setback area, free of architectural encroachments shall
be maintained on at least one side.
c. Variable rear yard setback:
1) Garage forward and front loaded: a 10-foot minimum rear yard setback is
permitted in the M-1 district, provided an average setback of 15 feet shall be
maintained.
2) Rear vehicle access: the minimum rear yard setback to the garage shall be 3 feet
and the main structure setback shall be 15’ (ground floor) and a 3’ minimum with
a 5’ average setback for second story elements over the garage. At the rear of each
lots, a minimum of 14 square feet of landscaping shall be provided (refer to Figure
11.13).
d. The corner side yard shall not be less than ten feet (10’)
10. The Planning Commission may approve modifications to these standards up to 15% for innovative
and quality designs that meet the intent of the provisions for this Specific Plan (refer to Section
11.5 of this document).
11. Parking. A minimum of two (2) enclosed spaces shall be provided per unit/lot. Enclosures shall
comply with all yard requirements.
12. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be permitted within front, side, and rear yard set back
areas except as provided for below:
a. Fences may not be erected within either public or private street rights-of-way.
b. Wherever fencing is visible from public view, the finished side of the fencing shall be
exposed to public view.
c. No fence or wall shall exceed six feet (6') in height, unless a higher wall is specifically
required for sound attenuation purposes. The height of the wall or fence shall be measured
from the highest ground level immediately adjacent to the base of the wall.
d. Privacy walls, if provided in side and rear yards, shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in
height.
e. In front yard set back areas, solid fences and walls shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in
height; provided, however, that fences and walls up to six feet (6') in height are permitted
in front yards if the area above thirty inches (30") is no more than thirty percent (30%)
solid.
f. All pool enclosure fencing shall conform to applicable State of California or City of
Temecula pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-36
TABLE 11.2
SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR M1 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
5-7 DU’S / AC) ZONE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS M-1
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 3,000
Avera ge Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 3,500
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre 5 – 7
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Width at Front Property Line 25
Minimum Lot Width for a Flag Lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at Front
Property Line
20
Minimum Lot Width at Required Front Setback Area 35
Avera ge Lot Width 40
Minimum Lot Depth 70
SETBACKS
Minimum Front Yard Variable*
Minimum Corner Side Yard 10
Minimum Interior Side Yard Variable*
Minimum Rear Yard Variable*
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 35
*Refer to Page 11-34 for specific setback requirements.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-37
11.4.3 Medium 2 (M2) Density Residential Zone (7-13 dwelling units per acre)
Planning Areas 3, 5, 9 and 11
The following regulations shall apply in the Medium 2 Density Residential:
Permitted /Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Medium 2
All types of non-commercial horticulture P
Churches, synagogues and other similar religious structures and facilities including
incidental uses such as assembly, work rooms, living quarters of a priest, minister or
family, and day care and educational facilities.
C
Condominiums P
Congregate care residential facilities for the elderly P
Day care centers C
Duplex (two-family dwellings) P
Family day care homes – large, as defined by State law. C
Family day care homes – small – 6 or fewer P
Group care facilities and residential retirement homes, 6 or less people P
Home occupations, provided such occupations are customarily conducted as an
accessory use entirely within a building containing a residential use or attached garage.
No outdoor storage or uses shall be permitted.
P
Public facilities (Planning Area 9 only) P
Public and private recreational facilities including, but not limited to: country clubs,
tennis and swim clubs, golf courses, lakes, parks, racquetball and handball. Limited
commercial uses which are commonly associated and directly related to the primary uses
are permitted.
P
Public parks and public playgrounds P
Rear access P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Secondary dwelling units/granny flats/guest house P
Single family attached P
Single family detached (small lots, clustered) P
Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and
during the original sale of the subdivision, provided a development plan is approved
pursuant to City Ordinance.
P
Trails P
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use
provided that the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in
character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the
permit process, which governs the category in which it falls.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-38
REVISED 8/14/01
Development Standards
The following standards of development shall apply in the Medium 2 Density Residential Zone of Planning
Areas 3, 5, 9 and 11. Table 11.3 provides a graphic summary of the following Medium 2 (M2) development
standards at the end of this section.
For cluster projects within the M1, M2 and High density zoning districts, the development standards for lot
sizes and setbacks may be varied by the Director of Planning as long as the cluster project falls within the
allowed density ranges of the appropriate zone district. The purpose of this provision is to allow for
innovative and alternative housing types around courtyards and common areas.
1. Building height shall not exceed three (3) stories, with a maximum height of forty feet (40').
2. Minimum residential lot area shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet and the average
residential lot area shall be not less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
3. Airspace condominiums are exempt from the minimum lot size requirements provided that the
overall density is consistent with the planning area requirements.
4. Land acreage located within Landscape Development Zones (LDZ's) shall not be included in area
calculations for meeting minimum lot size requirements.
5. The minimum lot width at the front property line shall be twenty five feet (25’), with an average
lot width of thirty feet (30’) and a minimum lot depth of sixty feet (60’). Lots at the end of cul-de-
sacs and knuckles may vary from the minimum depth requirement provided a lot provides an
adequate area for development.
6. The minimum lot width for a flag lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at front property line shall be twenty
feet (20’).
7. The minimum lot width at required front setback area shall be thirty feet (30’).
8. Minimum yard requirements are as follows:
a. Minimum front yard - The main building structure setback shall be 10 feet from the
property line. Other portions of a structure including patios, porches and courtyards may
be setback a minimum of 3 feet. Front yard setbacks from garage doors to back of sidewalk
shall be a minimum of 18 feet. Building setbacks shall be measured from the property line.
b. Minimum interior side yard - Variable Side Yard Setbacks: Variable side yard setbacks
may be permitted provided the sum of the side yard setbacks is not less than 6 feet and the
distance between adjacent structures is not less than 6 feet. For attached units, interior side
yard setback shall be reduced to zero feet.
c. Variable rear yard setbacks:
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-39
REVISED 8/14/01
1) Front loaded: an 8-foot minimum rear setback is permitted in the M-2 district,
provided an average setback of 10 feet shall be maintained.
2) Rear vehicle access: the minimum rear yard setbacks to the garage shall be 3 feet
and the main structure setback shall be 10’ (ground floor) and a 3’ minimum with
a 5’ average setback for second story elements over the garage. At the rear of each
lot, a minimum of 12 square feet of landscaping shall be provided (refer to Figure
11.13).
d. The corner side yard shall not be less than ten feet (10’)
e. Minimum yard requirements in the Mixed Use Overlay zone may be waived or altered by
the Director of Planning in order to achieve the mix of uses, building scale and design
elements, as described in Section 11.4.5.
9. The of Planning Commission may approve modifications to these standards up to 15% for
innovative and quality designs that meet the intent of the provisions for this Specific Plan (refer to
Section 11.5 of this document).
10. Parking. A minimum of two (2) enclosed spaces shall be provided per unit/lot. Enclosures shall
comply with all yard requirements.
11. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be permitted within front, side, and rear yard set back
areas except as provided for below:
a. Fences may not be erected within either public or private street rights-of-way.
b. Wherever fencing is visible from public view, the finished side of the fencing shall be
exposed to public view.
c. No fence or wall shall exceed six feet (6') in height, unless a higher wall is specifically
required for sound attenuation purposes. The height of the fence or wall shall be measured
from the highest ground level immediately adjacent to the base of the wall.
d. Privacy walls, if provided in side and rear yards, shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in
height.
e. In front yard set back areas, solid fences and walls shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in
height; provided, however, that fences and walls up to six feet (6') in height are permitted
in front yards if the area above thirty inches (30") is no more than thirty percent (30%)
solid.
f. All pool enclosure fencing shall conform to applicable State of California or City of
Temecula pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
12. For religious institutions and community facilities in Planning Area 9 supplemental landscaping,
screening and buffering shall be required adjacent to residential uses. The Director of Planning
shall determine the adequacy of this requirement.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-40
REVISED 8/14/01
TABLE 11.3
SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR M2 (MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, 7-13 DU’S / AC) – ZONE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS M-2
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 2,000
Avera ge Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 2,500
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre 7 – 13
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Width at Front Property Line 25
Minimum Lot Width for a Flag Lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at Front
Property Line
20
Minimum Lot Width at Required Front Setback Area 30
Avera ge Lot Width 30
Minimum Lot Depth 60
SETBACKS
Minimum Front Yard Variable*
Minimum Corner Side Yard Variable*
Minimum Interior Side Yard Variable*
Minimum Rear Yard Variable*
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 40
*Refer to Page 11-38 for specific setback requirements.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-41
REVISED 8/14/01
11.4.4 High (H) Density Residential Zone (13- 20 dwelling units per acre)
Planning Area 6
The following regulations shall apply in the High Density Residential:
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
High Density Residential
All types of horticulture P
Attached residential units (apartments, condominiums, duplex, etc.) P
Churches, synagogues and other similar religious structures and facilities including
incidental uses such as assembly, work rooms, living quarters of a priest, minister or
family, and day care and educational facilities.
C
Congregate care residential facilities for the elderly P
Day care centers P
Family day care homes – large C
Family day care homes – small P
Group care facilities and residential retirement homes, 6 or less people P
Home occupations, provided such occupations are customarily conducted as an
accessory use entirely within a building containing a residential use or attached garage.
No outdoor storage or uses shall be permitted.
P
Nursery schools for preschool day care P
Public and private recreational facilities P
Public parks and public playgrounds P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Secondary dwelling units/granny flats/guest house P
Temporary real estate tract offices located within a subdivision, to be used only for and
during the original sale of the subdivision, provided a development plan is approved
pursuant to City Ordinance.
P
Trails P
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use
provided that the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in
character and intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the
permit process, which governs the category in which it falls.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-42
REVISED 8/14/01
Development Standards
The following standards of development shall apply in the High Density Residential Zone of Planning Area
6. Table 11.4 provides a graphic summary of the following High (H) development standards at the end of
this section.
For cluster projects within the M1, M2 and High density zoning districts, the development standards for lot
sizes and setbacks may be varied by the Director of Planning as long as the cluster project falls within the
allowed density ranges of the appropriate zone district. The purpose of this provision is to allow for
innovative and alternative housing types around courtyards and common areas.
1. Building height shall not exceed three (3) stories, with a maximum height of fifty feet (50').
2. Minimum residential lot area shall be not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet.
3. Land acreage located within Landscape Development Zones (LDZ's) shall not be included in area
calculations for meeting minimum lot size requirements.
4. The minimum lot width at the front property line shall be thirty feet (30’), with an average lot width
of fifty feet (50’) and a minimum lot depth of one hundred feet (100’). Lots at the end of cul-de-
sacs and knuckles may vary from the minimum depth requirement provided a lot provides an
adequate area for development.
5. The minimum lot width at required front setback area shall be thirty feet (30’).
6. Minimum yard requirements are as follows:
a. Variable Development Perimeter Setback: In order to allow for a more interesting visual
image and more flexible site planning, variable setbacks may be permitted in the high
density planning area. Development Perimeter Setbacks for the main structure shall be a
minimum of 6’. Patios, porches, and entrances may be setback a minimum of 3’. Where
the property abuts a minimum 25’ parkway (which may include a sidewalk), the setback
for patios, porches, and entrances may be reduced to 0’. Setbacks shall be measured from
the property line.
b. Minimum interior lot setback. The minimum interior lot setback shall be 5 feet.
c. Variable Building Separation: Building separation setbacks shall have a minimum of 20
feet with an average of at least 25 feet.
7. The Planning Commission may approve modification to these standards up to 15% for innovative
designs and quality that meet the intent of the provisions for this Specific Plan (refer to Section
11.5 of this document).
8. Multi-family residential development abutting a side property line to a single-family development
shall not exceed the height of the adjacent single-family residential by more than one story in
height.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-43
9. Parking. Automobile storage space shall be provided as follows for multiple-family residences:
a. Duplex, triplexes: 2 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 guest space / 2 units.
b. Multiple family residential – 3 or fewer bedrooms: 2 covered spaces/unit, plus 1 guest
space / 2 units.
c. Multiple family residential – 4 or more bedrooms: 2 covered spaces/unit for first 3
bedrooms, then 1 space/bedroom for each additional bedroom.
10. Open space shall be provided as follows for multiple family residences. For ground-level units, a
minimum of seventy-five (75) square feet of private outdoor open space in the form of a patio or
fenced yard shall be provided per unit with a minimum width of eight feet (8'). All other dwelling
units shall be provided with a minimum of fifty (50) square feet of private outdoor space in the
form of a balcony, with a minimum width of six feet (6).
11. Recreational Area. A minimum of two hundred (200) square feet per dwelling unit shall be
provided as common passive and active recreational space. This common open space/recreational
space shall exclude all parking areas.
12. Walls and Fences. Walls and fences shall be permitted within front, side, and rear yard set back
areas except as provided for below:
a. Fences may not be erected within either public or private street rights-of-way.
b. Two-sided fencing shall be used wherever visible from a public or private street.
c. No fence or wall shall exceed six feet (6') in height, unless a higher wall is specifically
required for sound attenuation purposes. The height of the wall or fence shall be measured
from the highest ground level immediately adjacent to the base of the wall.
d. Privacy walls, if provided in side and rear yards, shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in
height.
e. In front yard set back areas, solid fences and walls shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in
height; provided, however, that fences and walls up to six feet (6') in height are permitted
in front yards if the area above thirty inches (30") is no more than thirty percent (30%)
solid.
f. All pool enclosure walls and fencing shall conform to applicable State of California or City
of Temecula pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
12. Refuse Collection Areas:
a. All refuse collection areas and structures shall be designed and provided in accordance
with applicable City of Temecula guidelines and policies.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-44
b. Storage and trash collection structures shall not be located within any required setback
area, including front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
c. Refuse collection areas and structures shall be conveniently accessible to the
units/buildings they are designed to serve.
d. Structures which are used for storage or trash collection shall be screened by landscaping,
solid walls/fencing, or combination thereof, in such a manner as not to be visible from a
public street or from any adjacent residential area.
e. Walls and fences used to screen storage or trash collection areas shall be solid and shall
not exceed six feet (6') in height from the highest grade.
f. Recycling processing facilities shall not be permitted; however, recycling collection
facilities are specifically permitted uses subject to the conditions of this section.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-45
TABLE 11.4
SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR H (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL,
13-20 DU’S / AC) – ZONE
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS H
Minimum Lot Area 5,000
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre 13 – 20
LOT DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Width at Front Property Line 30
Minimum Lot Width for a Flag Lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at Front
Property Line
NA
Minimum Lot Width at Required Front Setback Area 30
Avera ge Lot Width 50
Minimum Lot Depth 100
SETBACKS
Minimum Development Perimeter Variable*
Minimum Interior Lot Setback 5
Minimum Building Separation Variable*
MAXIMUM HEIGHT 50
*Refer to Page 11-42 for specific setback requirements.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-46
11.4.5 Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Planning Areas 3, 4, and 6
The following regulations shall apply in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone:
Permitted / Conditionally Uses Matrix
Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Adult education programs P
Adult exercise, health and fitness center P
Antique shops P
Apparel and accessory shops P
Art supply shops and studios P
Athletic courts (tennis/basketball) P
Bakery shops retail P
Bandstand P
Banks/credit union ATM’s P
Barber and beauty shops P
Bars and cocktail lounges when associated with live entertainment C
Bicycle (sales, rentals, services) without outside storage P
Bicycle sales and rentals with outside storage C
Blueprint, reprographics and duplicating services P
Bookstores (with library/coffee shop) P
Boys and girls club P
Cable TV office P
Camera shop P
Candy/confectionery sales P
Catering services P
Clothing stores P
Clubhouse with meeting rooms for uses such as homeowners associations, clubs,
physician/nurse training, university extension courses, vocational training classrooms,
etc.
P
Coffee shop P
Coin shop P
Community playground P
Computer and copy center P
Computer and typewriter sales and rental, including incidental repairs P
Congregate care (does not count against the 1,921 units) P
Cultural arts facility P
Dance halls C
Day care centers P
Delicatessens P
Drug stores and pharmacies P
Dry cleaners P
Dry goods stores P
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-47
Permitted / Conditionally Uses Matrix
Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Employment agencies P
Financial, insurance real estate offices P
Fire and police stations P
Florists shops P
Fortune telling, spiritualism or similar activity P
Gift shops P
Hardware stores, not including outside storage P
Healthcare facility P
Historic interpretive center P
Hobby shops P
Household goods sales, including but not limited to, new and used appliances, furniture,
carpets, draperies, lamps, radios and television sets, including repair thereof
P
Ice cream shops P
Interior decorating shops P
Jewelry stores, including incidental repairs P
Library (school/city or county) P
Liquor stores C
Locksmith shops P
Mail order businesses P
Markets, including but not limited to food, wholesale, produce, fruit, vegetable, fish, and
poultry and meat markets, but not including slaughtering.
P
Medical equipment sales/rental P
Music stores P
Neighborhood coffee house P
News stores P
Notions or novelty stores P
Offices, including but not limited to business, law, medical, dental, chiropractic,
architectural, engineering, community planning and real estate.
P
Outdoor venders (refer to "Outdoor Vendors" in this section) P
Paint and wallpaper stores, not including paint contractors P
Parcel delivery services P
Performing arts facility/theater P
Personal service shops P
Pet shops and pet supply shops P
Photography shops and studios and photo engraving P
Picnic areas P
Post office (and other federal/state functions) P
Pottery store P
Printers or publishers P
Private utility facilities P
Religious institutions, without a daycare or private school C
Religious institutions, with a private school C
Religious institutions, with a daycare C
Residential P
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-48
Permitted / Conditionally Uses Matrix
Mixed-Use Overlay Zone
Restaurants and other eating establishments, not including drive-in and drive-thru
restaurants or restaurants with bars/cocktail lounges that offer live entertainment.
P
Restaurants or other eating establishments with bars that offer live entertainment C
Schools, business and professional, including but not limited to art, barber, beauty,
dance, drama, music and swimming.
P
Senior center P
Senior citizen housing P
Shared parking area P
Sporting goods stores P
Stationer stores P
Tailor shops P
Telecommuting center P
Telephone exchanges P
Theaters, not including drive-ins C
Tobacco shops P
Tourist information centers P
Toy shops P
Travel agencies P
Visitor/sales information center P
Watch repair shops P
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use provided
that the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and
intensity as those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process,
which governs the category in which it falls and is compatible with the overall community character
within the Harveston Specific Plan area.
Use of the Village Green: This is a unique urban space designed to provide for gathering places and
entertainment uses that are compatible with the surrounding uses. Outdoor entertainment uses are also
permitted in this area.
Temporary uses are permitted in the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone of Planning Areas 3, 4, and 6 provided a
temporary use permit has been granted pursuant to Section 17.040.020 of Temecula Development Code.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-49
Development Standards
The following lists the development standards for the Mixed-Use Overlay Zone. Any development standard
that is not referenced in this section will revert back to the underlying zoning for the Mixed Use Overlay
Zone, which is residential.
The following standards of development are required in the Mixed-Use Overlay zone of Planning Areas 3,
4, and 6.
1. Lot Area. There is no minimum lot area requirement; however, no subdivision of the Mixed-Use
Overlay zone shall be permitted without an approved development plan, which shall occur at an
administrative level, provided the plan is consistent with the “Site Planning Guidelines” in the
proceeding pages. A minimum of 10,000 sq. ft. of retail development is required. Within the
Village Center no minimum size is required for individual development.
2. Setbacks.
a. Where the front, side or rear yard adjoins a street, the setback shall be (0) from the LDZ
(please refer to Figure 10.1-11).
b. Where the side or rear yard adjoins a lot zoned for single family detached residential use,
the minimum setback shall be ten feet (10’) from the property line.
c. Setback areas may be used for driveways, parking and landscaping.
3. Height Requirements. All buildings and structures shall not exceed fifty feet (50') in height.
4. Landscaping.
a. There shall be no landscape requirements for retail and office uses. For all other uses, a
minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the site proposed for development shall be landscaped
and irrigated.
b. Parking lot landscaping and shading shall conform to applicable City of Temecula
Development Code.
5. Parking. Automobile storage space shall generally be five (5) spaces for every one thousand (1,000)
square feet of gross leasable floor area. Specific parking requirements for future uses shall be
addressed at the site plan review phase when the type of use is known.
6. Mechanical Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground
elevation view to a minimum sight distance of one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320').
Screening shall be incorporated into the architecture with similar materials and finishes.
7. Refuse Collection Areas:
a. All refuse collection areas and structures shall be designed and provided in accordance
with applicable City of Temecula rules and policies.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-50
b. Storage and trash collection structures shall not be located within any required setback
area, including front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
c. Refuse collection areas and structures shall be conveniently accessible to the buildings they
are designed to serve.
d. Structures which are used for storage or trash collection shall be screened by landscaping,
solid walls/fencing, architectural features, or combination thereof, in such a manner as not
to be visible from a public street or from any adjacent residential area.
e. Walls and fences used to screen storage or trash collection areas shall be solid and shall
not exceed six feet (6') in height from the highest grade.
8. Lighting
a. All lighting fixtures, including spot lights, electrical reflectors and other means of
illumination for signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading, unloading, and similar
areas shall be focused, directed and arranged to prevent glare or direct illumination on
streets or adjoining property.
b. The level of on-site lighting, as well as the type of lighting fixtures, shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the City of Temecula and Mount Palomar Observatory. High
pressure sodium lights may be used as street lighting in the pedestrian areas of the Village
Center.
c. The maximum height for parking lighting fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20').
Outdoor Vendors
1. Purpose
Outdoor vending on private property promotes public interest by contributing to an active
pedestrian environment. However, reasonable regulation of outdoor vending is necessary to protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
2. Definitions
For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
"Stand" means a pushcart, wagon or any other wheeled vehicle or device which may be moved
without the assistance of a motor and is used for the displaying, storing or transporting of articles
offered for sale by a vendor.
"Vending" means the sale of food or merchandise from a stand operating on private property within
the Specific Plan area (Mixed-Use Village Center).
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3. Vendors License Required
It shall be unlawful to sell, or offer for sale, any food, beverage or merchandise on any property
within the Mixed-Use Village Center area without first obtaining a Vendors License.
4. Applications
The application for a Vendors License shall be signed by the applicant and shall include:
a. The name, home, and business address of the applicant, and the name and address of the
owner, if other than the applicant, of the vending stand to be used in the operation of the
vending business.
b. A description of the type of food, beverage, or merchandise to be sold.
c. A description and photograph (including signage and colors) of any stand to be used in the
operation of the business.
5. Issuance
Not later than 30 days after the filing of a completed application for a vendor's license, the applicant
shall be notified of the decision on the issuance or denial of the license.
a. Licenses to vend within the Mixed-Use Village Center area shall be reviewed and approved
by the Director of Planning in conjunction with the Business License Registration Program,
Building and Safety and the Public Works Department.
b. There should be at least 150 square feet of useable or recognizable plaza or courtyard area
for each allowed outdoor vending cart. The vending should be free of all obstructions.
c. Locations for vending within the Mixed-Use Village Center area shall be approved by the
Director of Planning. Vending locations shall be designated based on the ability of the site
to safely accommodate the use by not interfering with pedestrian circulation and access or
vehicle circulation or parking. The Director of Planning may require that the stand be
removed from the location and stored out of public view when not in use.
d. Vending locations may change only upon written request by an applicant and approved by
the Director of Planning.
e. All vending locations shall be on privately owned, developed, commercial property within
the Mixed-Use Village Center area.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-52
6. Term and Renewal
All licenses are valid for one year unless revoked or suspended prior to expiration. An application
to renew a license shall be made not later than 60 days before the expiration of the current license.
License fees and renewal procedures shall be established in accordance with the Business License
Registration Program procedures outlined in the Municipal Code.
7. Prohibited Conduct and Hours of Operation
It shall be prohibited for any outdoor vendor to operate under any of the following conditions:
a. Operate between 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. of the following day unless in conjunction with a special
event.
b. Leave any vending stand unattended.
c. Store, park or leave any vending stand within any public right-of-way or on any
undeveloped or otherwise vacant property.
d. Sell food or beverages for immediate consumption unless there is a litter receptacle
available nearby for public use.
e. Leave any location without first picking up, removing and disposing of all trash or refuse
remaining from sales made from the stand.
f. Allow any items relating to the operation of the vending business to be placed anywhere
other than in, on or under the stand.
g. Set up, maintain or permit the use of any additional table, crate, carton, rack or any other
device to increase the selling or display capacity of the stand where such additional items
have not been approved by the Director of Planning.
h. Solicit or conduct business with persons in motor vehicles.
i. Sell anything other than that which the license permits.
j. Sound or permit the sounding of any device which produces a loud and raucous noise, or
use or operate any loud speaker, public address system, radio, sound amplifier, or similar
device to attract the attention of the public.
8. Vending Stand Requirements
a. Vendor shall be required to submit a photograph or drawing of the vending stand to be used
for review during application approval process, including materials, colors and signage.
b. The design and appearance of the vending cart shall be consistent in character with the
design theme of the Mixed-Use Village Center.
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c. No stand shall exceed four feet (4') in width, six feet (6') in length, and eight feet (8') in
height.
9. Safety Requirements
All stands in or from which food is prepared or sold shall comply with the following requirements:
a. All equipment installed in any part of the stand shall be secured in order to prevent
movement during transit and to prevent detachment in the vent of a collision or overturn.
b. All utensils shall be stored in order to prevent their being hurled about in the event of a
sudden stop, collision or overturn. A safety knife holder shall be provided to avoid loose
storage of knives.
c. Compressors, auxiliary engines, generators, batteries, battery chargers, gas fueled water
heaters, and similar equipment shall be installed so as to be hidden from view to the extent
possible and be easily accessible.
10. Display of License
All licenses shall be displayed in a visible and conspicuous location at all times during the operation
of the vending business.
11. Advertising
No advertising, except the posting of prices, shall be permitted on any stand, except to identify the
name of the product or the name of the vendor.
12. Denial, Suspension and Revocation
Any license may be denied, suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedures in the
Municipal Code for any of the following causes:
a. Fraud or misrepresentation contained in the application for the license.
b. Fraud or misrepresentation made in the course of carrying on the business of vending.
c. Conduct of the licensed business in such manner as to create a public nuisance, or constitute
a danger to the public health, safety, welfare or morals.
d. Conduct which is contrary to the provision of this section.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-54
Site Planning Guidelines As stated in Section 3.1.4, this overlay zone provides the opportunity to develop a mix of potential uses such as retail, restaurant, office uses, a daycare facility, a worship site, and private club house with fitness center (Village Club) and park, recreation, educational and residential uses. A maximum of 20,000 square feet of commercial/retail/office is permitted in this zone along with the 15,000 square feet Village Club, residential, recreation and educational uses. This overlay will provide the potential for development projects which create a “live, work and play environment.” For an overall, “conceptual design” of the Mixed-Use Overlay zone, please refer to Figure 11.14, Mixed-Use Village Center Conceptual Plan with Building Placement and Landscape Treatment. This design is “conceptual” subject to revisions as individual properties are developed. The plan and guidelines which follow are intended to ensure that this area is developed in a manner consistent with the intent of the Mixed-Use Overlay to create a “Village Center” at Harveston. A proposed permitted mixed-use which the Community Development Department deems to be in conformance with the following guideline principles, shall be approved administratively by the Director of Planning. The Director of Planning reserves the right to bring any project or use to the Planning Commission due to controversial or complex issues related to the use or development. Mixture of Uses 1. Integrate mixed-uses into a single structure with retail on the lower level, office and residential on upper levels. 2. Residential units should always be located above any commercial use. 3. Vertical mixed use projects (where uses are combined in a single structure) is preferred over horizontal mixed use projects (where uses are distributed in separate structures). 4. When mixed uses are combined within a single structure, the intensity of use should decrease as the floors increase. 5. Permanent barriers, which preclude pedestrian circulation through a mixed use project, are strongly discouraged. 6. Opportunities for convenient transit access from the Village Center are strongly encouraged. 7. The commercial anchors for the Village Center should be entertainment, restaurant or grocery stores, versus the suburban prototypical department store. 8. Encourage the provision of community facilities in the Mixed-Use Village Center areas. 9. Allow for residential densities at the top of the density range for those projects that offer mixed-uses. 10. Consider higher residential densities and intensities that will support mass transit options. 11. Compliment retail uses with personal service shops, office and residential uses. 12. Provide for community gathering spaces, public meeting rooms, conference rooms and exhibition areas.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-56
Building Scale and Design
1. Buildings shall be adjacent to the street or the adjacent landscape planter area to create a pedestrian
oriented streetscape within the Mixed-Use Village Center.
2. The overall design of buildings in the Mixed-Use Village Center area shall be compatible in terms
of landscaping, architectural design, building materials and the relationship between buildings. The
overall scale and design of buildings in a Village Center area should be compatible with one
another.
3. Single story commercial structures are discouraged.
4. The first floor of any multi floor building should be oriented to the pedestrian.
5. Buildings with large landscaped setbacks are not desirable. Whenever possible, consolidate
multiple landscape setback areas into usable “urban” plazas with seating, paving, and lighting
accents.
6. Whenever it is impossible or undesirable to provide multiple floors, the use of mezzanines or open
ceiling spaces are preferred.
7. Large landscaped buffer yards are discouraged in favor of pedestrian plazas, civic plazas, transit
station facilities and other public open space options.
8. Residential units shall be at least two stories high and employ neo-traditional principles.
Parking and Vehicular Circulation
1. Parking lots shall be located internally within the project area and not located only on the perimeter
as with the “typical” shopping center.
2. Parking lots, garages, and other facilities should generally be located at the rear or at the side of
buildings.
3. Shared parking between businesses shall be provided whenever possible.
4. Parking areas shall be well-landscaped internally as well as along the perimeter.
5. Large expanses of paving uninterrupted by landscaping shall not be permitted. One tree shall be
provided for every six (6) parking stalls.
6. Parking aisles shall be separated from pedestrian access routes whenever possible.
7. Parking lot design should incorporate pedestrian pathways through the lot versus around the
perimeter.
8. Separate vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be provided in Mixed-use Village
Center areas. (Refer to Figure 11.15, Mixed-Use Village Center Pedestrian and Vehicular
Circulation and Parking).
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-57
Pedestrian Circulation/Pedestrian-Oriented Design
1. Provide pedestrian and non-motorized vehicular access between the Mixed-Use Village Center area
and other uses in the Harveston community.
2. Site Planning for the Mixed-Use Village Center areas shall provide pedestrian circulation areas that
are linked to the Loop Road paseo system.
3. The design of the building facades shall be architecturally interesting and in scale with the
pedestrian.
4. Sidewalks adjacent to shop storefronts should be at least ten feet wide to facilitate browsing,
stopping to talk, or walking through.
5. Ground floor elevations shall avoid large blank walls, with windows and doorways located at
frequent intervals.
6. Large wall surfaces shall be divided with offsets, projections, step-backs, and penetrations to
provide distinctive shadow lines.
7. Site planning and design shall be sensitive to the need to create defensible spaces for the protection
of the pedestrian.
8. Consider pedestrian circulation patterns, sunlight conditions, wind pattern, and the selection of
building and landscape materials, when locating a pedestrian open space.
9. Landscape treatment throughout the Mixed-Use Village Center shall have a unifying theme
emphasizing the more urban-like environment, yet blends with the adjoining residential
neighborhoods.
Transit Connection
1. Provide facilities for future connections to regional bus systems. (Refer to Figure 11.15, Mixed Use
Village Center Pedestrian and Vehicular Circulation and Parking).
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-59
11.4.6 Service Commercial
Planning Area 12
The following regulations shall apply in the service commercial zone:
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix South (S) or
North (N)
Date Street Service Commercial
Aerobics/dance/gymnastics/jazzercise/martial arts studios P S&N
Alcohol and drug treatment (outpatient) C S&N
Alcoholic beverage sales C S&N
Alcoholism or drug treatment facilities C S&N
Ambulance services P S&N
Animal hospital/shelter P S&N
Antique restoration C S&N
Antique shops P S&N
Apparel and accessory shops P S&N
Appliance stores, household (glass and mirror retail services) P S&N
Arcades (pinball and video games) C S&N
Art supply shops and studios P S&N
Auction houses P S&N
Auditoriums and conference facilities C S&N
Automobile painting and body shop C S&N
Automobile parts and sales P S&N
Automobile rental P S&N
Automobile repair services (no outdoor storage) P S&N
Automobile sales P S&N
Automobile service stations with or without an automated car wash P S&N
Bakery goods distributors P S&N
Bakery retail P S&N
Bakery wholesale P S&N
Banks and financial institutions P S&N
Barber and beauty shops. P S&N
Bicycle (sales, rentals, services) P S&N
Billiard parlor/pool hall C S&N
Binding of books and similar publications P S
Blood banks P S&N
Blueprinting, duplicating and copy services. P S&N
Bookstores P S&N
Bowling alley P S&N
Building materials sales (with exterior storage/sales areas greater than 50% of total
sales area)
P S&N
Building materials sales (with exterior storage/sales areas less than 50% of total sales
area)
P S&N
Butcher shop P S&N
Cabinet shop P S&N
Cabinet shops under 20,000 sq. ft. – no outdoor storage P S&N
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-60
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix South (S) or
North (N)
Date Street Service Commercial
Camera shop (sales/minor repairs) P S&N
Candy/confectionery sales P S&N
Car wash, full service C S&N
Carpet and rug cleaning P S&N
Catering services P S&N
Clothing stores P S&N
Coins purchase and sales P S&N
Communications equipment sales P S&N
Community care facilities P S&N
Computer sales and service P S&N
Congregate care housing for the elderly P S&N
Construction equipment sales, service or rental C S&N
Contractor’s equipment sales, service or rental C S&N
Convenience market P S&N
Costume rentals P S&N
Cutlery P S&N
Data processing equipment and systems P S&N
Day Care C S&N
Delicatessens P S&N
Discount/department stores P S&N
Distribution facility C S&N
Drug stores/pharmacy P S&N
Dry cleaners P S&N
Dry cleaning plant C S&N
Electronics sales P S&N
Emergency shelters C S&N
Equipment sales and rentals P S&N
Equipment sales and rentals (outdoor storage) C S&N
Feed and grain sales P S&N
Financial, insurance real estate offices P S&N
Fire and police stations P S&N
Floor covering sales P S&N
Florist shop P S&N
Fortune telling, spiritualism, or similar activity C S&N
Funeral parlors, mortuary P S&N
Furniture sales (no outdoor storage or display of merchandise) P S&N
* Please refer to Section 17.08 050R of the Development Code
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-61
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Service Commercial
South (S) or
North (N)
Date Street
Furniture transfer and storage C S&N
Garden supplies and equipment sales and service P S&N
Gas distribution, meter and control station C S&N
General merchandise/retail store P S&N
Government offices P S&N
Grocery store, retail P S&N
Grocery store, wholesale P S&N
Guns and firearms sales P S&N
Hardware stores P S&N
Health and exercise clubs P S&N
Health care facility P S
Health food stores P S&N
Heliports C S&N
Hobby supply shops P S&N
Home and business maintenance service P S&N
Hospitals C S&N
Hotels/motels P S&N
Ice cream parlor P S&N
Interior decorating shops P S&N
Kennel C S&N
Laboratories, film, medical, research or testing centers P S
Laundromat P S&N
Laundry service (commercial) P S&N
Libraries, museums and galleries (private) C S&N
Liquor stores C S&N
Lithographic service P S&N
Locksmith P S&N
* Please refer to Section 17.08 050R of the Development Code
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-62
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Service Commercial
South (S) or
North (N)
Date Street
Mail order businesses P S&N
Manufacturing of products similar to, but not limited to, the following:
Custom-made product, processing, assembling, packaging, and fabrication of goods
within enclosed building (not outside storage), such as jewelry, furniture, art objects,
clothing, labor intensive manufacturing, assembling, and repair processes which do
not involve frequent truck traffic.
Compounding of materials, processing, assembling, packaging, treatment or
fabrication of materials and products, which require frequent truck activity or the
transfer of heavy or bulky items. Wholesaling, storage, and warehousing within
enclosed building, freight handling, shipping, truck services and terminals, storage
and wholesaling from the premises or unrefined, raw or semi-refined products
requiring further processing or manufacturing, and outside storage.
P
P
S
S
Medical equipment sales/rental P S&N
Membership clubs, organizations, lodges C S&N
Mini-storage or mini-warehouse * S&N
Mobile home sales and service P S&N
Motion picture studio P S&N
Motorcycle sales and service P S&N
Musical and recording studio C S&N
Nightclubs/taverns/bars/dance club teen club C S&N
Nurseries (retail) P S&N
Nursing homes/convalescent homes C S&N
Office equipment/supplies, sales/services P S&N
Office, administrative or corporate headquarters with greater than 50,000 sq. ft. P S&N
Offices, including but not limited to business, law, medical, dental, chiropractic,
architectural, engineering, community planning and real estate.
P S&N
Paint and wallpaper stores P S&N
Parcel delivery services P S&N
Parking lots and parking structures C S&N
Pawn shops P S&N
Personal service shops P S&N
Pest control services P S&N
Pet grooming/pet shop P S&N
Photographic studio P S&N
Plumbing supply yard (enclosed or unenclosed) C S&N
Postal services P S&N
Printing and publishing (newspapers, periodicals, books, etc.) P S&N
* Please refer to Section 17.40 of the Development Code
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-63
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix
Service Commercial
South (S) or North (N)
Date Street
Private utility facilities (regulated by the public utilities commission) P S&N
Radio and broadcasting studio, offices P S&N
Recreational vehicle sales C S&N
Recreational vehicle, trailer and boat storage – exterior yard C S&N
Recreational vehicle, trailer, and boat storage within an enclosed building C S&N
Religious institutions C S&N
Restaurant, drive-in/fast food C S&N
Restaurants and other eating establishments P S&N
Restaurants with lounge or live entertainment C S&N
Rooming and boarding houses C S&N
Schools, business and professional P S&N
Scientific research and development offices and laboratories P S
Sports and recreational facilities C S&N
Swimming pool supplies/equipment sales P S&N
Taxi or limousine services P S&N
Telecommunication towers * S&N
Tile sales P S&N
Tobacco shop P S&N
Truck sales/rentals/service C S&N
TV/VCR repair P S&N
Upholstery shop C S&N
Vending machine sales and service P S&N
Warehousing/distribution C S
Watch repair P S&N
Welding supply and service (enclosed) P S&N
* Please refer to Section 17.40 of the Development Code
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-64
Revised October 2020
Development Standards
The following standards of development are required in the Service Commercial Zone of Planning Area
12. To ensure the integrated development of Planning Area 12, the areas north and south of Date Street
shall be master planned prior to any land subdivision or development. Table 11.5, at the end of this section,
provides a graphic summary of the following Service Commercial development standards.
Development Standard (Planning Area 12)
1. Lot Area. The minimum net lot area shall be thirty thousand square feet (30,000 sq. ft.)
2. Height
a. The maximum height of all structures, including buildings, shall be fifty feet (50’).
b. A maximum height for fence, wall or hedge shall be six feet (6’).
c. A maximum height for an accessory structure shall be twelve feet (12’).
3. Landscaping
a. A minimum of twenty percent (20%) of the site shall be landscaped and automatic irrigation
shall be installed.
b. Parking lot landscaping and shading shall conform to applicable City Ordinance.
c. A minimum of a fifty foot (50’) landscaped buffer/setback area shall be provided adjacent to
the Interstate 15 right-of-way. No parking or driving surfaces are allowed in this area.
4. Setbacks
a. A minimum of yard area setback adjacent to a street shall be twenty five feet (25’) for an arterial
street; twenty feet (20’) for a collector; and ten feet (10’) for a local street.
b. A minimum yard adjacent to residentially zoned property shall be thirty feet (30’).
c. A minimum interior side yard shall be (0), except that side yards adjacent to the Freeway shall
be ten feet (10').
d. A minimum rear yard shall be ten feet (10’).
e. A minimum side/rear setback for an accessory structure shall be five feet (5’).
f. A minimum width at required front setback area shall be one hundred feet (100’).
g. A minimum depth shall be one hundred twenty feet (120’).
h. A minimum frontage on a street shall be eighty feet (80’).
5. A target floor area ratio for the uses within the Service Commercial shall be 0.40.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Harveston Specific Plan 11-65 TABLE 11.5 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS – SERVICE COMMERCIAL FOR DEVELOPMENT ON A SEPARATE LOT SERVICE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SC Minimum Net Lot Area (sq. ft.) 30,000 Sq. Ft. Target Floor Area Ratio 0.40 Maximum Floor Area Ratio with Intensity Bonus as per Section 17.08.050 1.5 Minimum Width at Required Front Setback Area 100 feet Minimum Depth 120 feet Minimum Frontage on a Street 80 feet Yard Area Adjacent to a Street Arterial Street Collector Local 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet Interior Side Yard 0 Rear Yard 10 feet Accessory Structure – Side/Rear Setback 5 feet Yard adjacent to residentially zoned property 30 feet Maximum Height 50 feet Maximum % of Lot Coverage 40% Minimum Required Landscaped Open Space 20% Fence, Wall, or Hedge – maximum Height 6 feet Accessory Structure – Maximum Height 12 feet
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REVISED 8/14/01
6. A maximum floor area ratio with intensity bonus as per Section 17.08.050 of the Temecula
Development Code shall be 1.5.
7. Screening. Parking, loading, trash and service areas shall be screened by structures and landscaping.
They shall be located in such a manner as to minimize noise or odor nuisance. Screening shall be
required at the face of buildings to break / soften long, two dimensional walls. It should be noted
extensive landscaping will not be provided at the rear of buildings whose loading areas are not in
the public view. This will be addressed at the development plan stage.
8. Outside Storage Areas. Outside storage shall be screened with structures and landscaping.
Landscaping shall be placed in a manner adjacent to the exterior boundaries of the area so that
materials stored are screened from view. If a non-screened exhibit of products is proposed, it shall
be part of the Industrial Park Development Plan, and shall be setback at least ten feet (10’) from
the property line.
9. Refuse Collection Areas/Loading Docks
a. All refuse collection areas and structures and loading docks shall be designed and provided
in accordance with applicable City of Temecula rules and policies.
b. Storage and trash collection structures and loading docks shall not be located within any
required setback area, including front, side, and rear yard setbacks.
c. Refuse collection areas and structures shall be conveniently accessible to the buildings they
are designed to serve.
d. Loading docks and structures, which are used for storage or trash collection, shall be
screened by landscaping, solid walls/fencing, architectural features, or combination
thereof, in such a manner as not to be visible from a public street or from any adjacent
residential area.
e. Walls and fences used to screen storage or trash collection areas or loading docks shall be
solid and shall not exceed six feet (6') in height from the highest grade.
10. Parking. Automobile parking shall comply with Chapter 17.24 of the Temecula Development Code.
11. Utilities. All new utilities shall be underground.
12. Mechanical Equipment. All roof mounted mechanical equipment shall be screened from the ground
elevation view to a minimum sight distance of one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320').
Screening shall be incorporate into the architecture through the use of increased parapet wall height
and other building wall elements.
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REVISED 8/14/01
13. Lighting
a. All lighting fixtures, including spot lights, electrical reflectors and other mean of
illumination for signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading, unloading, and similar
areas shall be focused, directed and arranged to prevent glare or direct illumination on
streets or adjoining property.
b. The level of on-site lighting, as well as the type of lighting fixtures, shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the City of Temecula and Mount Palomar Observatory.
c. The maximum height for parking area lighting fixtures shall not exceed thirty feet (30').
14. Building/Structure Design. All buildings and structures shall comply with the applicable provisions
of the City-wide design guidelines. In addition, all elevations facing the freeway shall include
substantially similar architectural treatments that are located on the buildings’ front elevations. No
freeway oriented display areas or display windows are allowed in this Planning Area.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-68
REVISED 8/14/01
11.4.7 Signage
Village Center Signage: Guidelines and Standards
Special signage guidelines and standards are required for the Village Center. Effective signage will
contribute to the urban feel and the pedestrian scale of the development. Special signage requirements will
also serve to identify the Village Center, while at the same time, effectively providing the necessary
visibility needed by commercial development. These guidelines and standards, when combined with the
building and landscape guidelines and standards will help create a “sense of place” in the Village Center.
General Sign Guidelines
1. Appropriate.
a. Generally, small, low key signage program for tenant spaces.
b. Building mounted signs for project identity.
c. Eye level signs; window and door signs, including pedestrian oriented projecting signs.
d. Signs consistent with building texture, color and architectural style.
e. Uniquely shaped signs that are related to the product or service provided (i.e., barber poll).
f. Signs which have illumination sources consistent with Mount Palomar lighting standards and
restrictions.
2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Typical “can” or “box” signs with entire face areas in plastic.
b. Individual plastic channel letters.
c. Signs mounted above building rooflines (parapet), or roof-mounted signs.
d. Signs which incorporate any manner of mechanical movement, audible elements, flashing
or intermittent lighting, and/or moving or otherwise animated forms.
e. Signs which interfere with or conflict with any traffic control device, create a safety hazard
by obstructing the clear view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or interfere with efficient
operations of emergency vehicles.
f. Signs, which prevent free access to or from any fire escape, door, window or exit, or access
to any standpipe.
g. Landscaping or the use of annual or ornamental flowers that form a sign or message.
h. Signs not in scale with the pedestrian orientation.
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REVISED 8/14/01
i. Neon window signs.
j. Vehicle signs.
k. Signs extending above the eave or parapet and roof-mounted signs.
l. Signs painted onto building surfaces or trash bins and their enclosures.
m. Signs with disproportionate, visually distracting, or reflective surfaced background or
graphics.
n. Signs with non-contrasting background/graphics, which render the sign illegible.
o. Inflatable signs.
p. Off-site signage.
q. Monument signs (except a theater monument or marquee).
General Sign Standards and Specifications
1. A comprehensive sign program for the entire Village Center shall be required prior to the approval
of the first Development Plan.
2. The area of a sign or logo with individual letters shall be measured by a rectangle around the outside
of the lettering and/or the pictorial symbol.
3. Planning and Building and Safety Departments review and approval is required prior to the placing,
erecting, moving, or reconstructing of any sign within the Specific Plan area.
4. All permanent signs shall require a permit prior to erecting or attaching the sign.
5. If a situation arises that is not covered by these sign regulations or the type of permit required, the
Director of Planning shall provide written interpretation after consulting the City’s Sign Ordinance.
6. All building-mounted signs shall meet all applicable city, state and federal codes.
7. All signs containing electrical components shall conform to the Uniform Lighting Code.
8. Signs shall be placed to be compatible with the building and accent the architectural design of the
structure.
9. Sign colors should be compatible with the building’s color and the building.
10. Signs and letter sizes shall be used which are complementary to the building scale.
11. Signs should have individually spaced letters.
12. Signs shall have concealed illumination source, either internal or external.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-70
REVISED 8/14/01
Building Mounted Signs
Retail and office uses shall have one (1) square foot of sign area per linear foot of business frontage, with
a maximum letter height of sixteen (16") inches. Each business may use any combination of the following
signs to arrive at the total allowable square footage.
1. Awning Signs
Twenty percent (20%) maximum coverage allowed of the total exterior surface of each awning.
Internal illumination is prohibited.
2. Projecting Signs
No more than one (1) projecting sign will be allowed per tenant. The maximum size may not
exceed six (6) square feet and shall not extend more than three feet (3’) from the wall surface.
Projecting signs shall only be attached to buildings and shall not be illuminated. Signs may
encroach into the public right-of-way a maximum of three feet (3’) subject to approval of the
Director of Public Works.
Accessory Signs
1. Permanent Window Signs.
Store identity, graphics, typography and/or company logo may be silkscreened or etched on the
tenant’s window. The maximum square foot graphic area allowed per window shall not exceed
fifteen percent (15%) of the total window area from the exterior of the building, whichever is
greater. Signs will not be permitted on doors.
2. Hanging Signs and Under Canopy Signs
No more than one (1) hanging sign shall be allowed per tenant. Signs are permitted under a canopy
and parallel to the primary street; maximum size of three (3) square feet; minimum of seven feet
(7’) vertical clearance shall be required from walking grade to the bottom of the sign.
3. Menu Boards.
One menu board, up to four (4) square feet in area, is allowed for each restaurant or other eating
establishment. Menu boards may contain only the name of the establishment and the food available
inside. The menu board must be located on a wall adjacent to the main customer entrance.
4. Daily Special Signs.
One display area, up to four (4) square feet in area, is allowed for each restaurant or other eating
establishment. Daily Special signs may contain only the name of the menu item. The daily special
sign must be located near the entrance or hostess stand.
Address Numerals
All building mounted address numerals are to conform with all graphic requirements for signage, herein
and the requirements of the Temecula Fire Department.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-71
REVISED 8/14/01
Directional Signage
1. Shall consist of small-scale signs that are compatible with the buildings architecture and wall signs.
2. Shall have contrasting background/graphic colors.
3. Shall have direct or indirect concealed illumination.
4. Individual directional signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area, or have an overall height
exceeding three feet (3’) above finished grade.
Flags
A maximum of three (3) colored flags, which contain no writing, insignia or logos may be displayed at one
time.
Leasing and Temporary Signs
1. Leasing, temporary, and future facilities signage shall be permitted for any office or institutional
use, provided that the maximum area does not exceed sixteen (16) square feet, nor shall the height
of the sign exceed eight feet (8’) above finished grade.
2. Temporary window signs shall not be illuminated, shall be limited to fifteen percent (15%) of the
tenants storefront glass area, and shall be displayed for no more than fourteen (14) days. All other
temporary signs shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to the City of Temecula Sign Ordinance.
3. A-frames are permitted no more than twelve (12) days per month.
Theater Marquee
Permanent signage for all theaters and special event facilities shall be permitted and may be provided in the
form of either theater monument signs and/or marquee signs. These signs, if provided, shall consist of a
permanent portion displaying the name of the theater or special event facilities and, if desired, may also
include a changeable section accommodating program information. The marquee can have a maximum
sign area of forty (40) square feet and a maximum width of ten feet (10’), shall be architecturally compatible
with the adjacent structures, and located outside the public right-of-way.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-72
REVISED 8/14/01
Service Commercial Signage: Guidelines and Standards
A single thematic sign program for the Service Commercial development areas that dictates the design of
signage must be incorporated so as to blend with the master community landscape and signage theme
carried throughout the Harveston community. This sign program incorporates cohesive illumination
techniques, a building coverage and monument sign guidelines to support and accentuate the monument
concepts within the Landscape Architectural Guidelines.
General Sign Guidelines
1. Appropriate.
a. Monument signs.
b. Building mounted signs for project identity.
c. One color for sign lettering and one color for sign background. Additional colors are acceptable
only when incorporating logos.
d. Generally, small, low key signage program for tenant spaces.
e. Eye-level signs; window and door signs.
f. Individual channel letters.
g. Signs consistent with building texture, color and architectural style.
h. Signs which have illumination sources consistent with Mount Palomar lighting standards and
restrictions.
2. Inappropriate/Prohibited
a. Free standing freeway-oriented signage.
b. Typical “can” or “box” signs with entire face areas in plastic.
c. Signs mounted above building rooflines (parapet), or roof-mounted signs.
d. Signs which incorporate any manner of mechanical movement, audible element s, flashing or
intermittent lighting, and/or moving or otherwise animated forms.
e. Signs which interfere with or conflict with any traffic control device, create a safety hazard by
obstructing the clear view of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or interfere with efficient operations
of emergency vehicles.
f. Signs, which prevent free access to or from any fire escape, door, window or exit, or access to
any standpipe.
g. Landscaping or the use of annual or ornamental flowers that form a sign or message.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-73
REVISED 8/14/01
h. Illumination of signage by floodlights, lighting from unconcealed sources, sources which
do not conform with set design style.
i. Absence of illumination.
j. Neon window signs.
k. Vehicle signs.
l. Signs extending above the eave or parapet, roof-mounted signs, non-projecting signs which
project more than twelve inches (12”) from a given building face.
m. Signs painted onto building surfaces or trash bins and their enclosures.
n. Signs with disproportionate, visually distracting, or reflective surfaced background or
graphics.
o. Signs with non-contrasting background/graphics, which render the sign illegible.
p. Off-site signage.
q. A-frames.
General Sign Standards and Specifications
1. The area of a sign or logo with individual letters shall be measured by a rectangle around the outside
of the lettering and/or the pictorial symbol.
2. Planning and Building and Safety Departments review and approval is required prior to the placing,
erecting, moving, or reconstructing of any sign within the Specific Plan area.
3. All permanent signs shall require a permit prior to erecting or attaching the sign.
4. A comprehensive sign program shall be required to be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Department prior to the first approval of development in the Service Commercial area. The
comprehensive sign program shall precisely implement the sign standards of the Specific Plan area.
5. Signage which is not approved as part of the Development Plan process shall be approved
administratively by the Director of Planning.
6. If a situation arises that is not covered by these sign regulations or the type of permit required, the
Director of Planning shall provide written interpretation after consulting the City’s Sign Ordinance.
7. All building-mounted signs shall meet or exceed all applicable city, state and federal codes.
8. All signs containing electrical components shall conform to the Uniform Lighting Code.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-74
REVISED 8/14/01
Monument Signs
1. Signs shall be constructed with materials and colors that are compatible with, and serve to
complement the building.
2. Not more than one (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted per lot, except that if the lot has frontage
on two (2) or more streets, the project shall be permitted two (2) freestanding signs, provided that
the two (2) signs are not located on the same street and are not closer than three hundred feet (300').
3. A freestanding sign shall never be located within three hundred feet (300”) of another freestanding
sign.
4. Freestanding signs shall refer only to the permitted uses conducted on the premises, shall be located
outside the road right-of-way, shall not exceed six feet (6’) in height above grade and the maximum
surface area of the sign shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
5. All monument signs shall include the address of the site. Numerals shall be no larger than ten
inches (10”) in height and no smaller than six inches (6”) in height.
6. A minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of landscaping of low growing shrubs, groundcover
and/or annual color shall surround the base of the sign.
Entry Monumentation
1. Primary entry monumentation shall not exceed an area of one hundred (100) square feet; provided,
however, that the sign shall not exceed six feet (6’) in height above grade or twenty feet (20’) in
length.
2. Primary entry monumentation shall identify the name of the center and shall be landscaped
consistent with Section 10.3.1 item (4) of the Specific Plan.
3. Entry monumentation letter types styles, sizes and colors shall be reviewed and approved by the
City during the Development Plan review process.
4. Primary entry monumentation shall be limited to entry points for the Service Commercial Planning
Area, with a maximum of five (5) signs total (see Section 10.3.1 item (4) of the Specific Plan).
Building Mounted Signs
1. General.
a. Signs shall be placed to be compatible with the building and accent the architectural design of
the structure.
b. Sign colors should be compatible with the building’s color and the building.
c. Signs and letter sizes shall be used which are complementary to the building scale.
d. Signs should have individually spaced letters.
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Harveston Specific Plan 11-75
REVISED 8/14/01
e. Signs shall have concealed illumination source, either internal or external.
f. Maximum letter height shall not exceed forty-two inches (42”) unless approved by the City
during the Development Plan review process.
g. All on-building fascia signage shall be coordinated with other signage within the center.
2. Wall Signs.
a. The maximum number of signs shall be one per building frontage.
b. The maximum area of signs shall be one (1) square foot for each sign area per lineal foot of
building frontage.
c. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identification signs are placed on
the building.
3. Tenant Window Identification.
Store identity, graphics, typography and/or company logo may be silkscreened or etched on the
tenant’s window. The maximum square foot graphic area allowed per window shall not exceed
four (4) square feet or fifteen percent (15%) of the total window area from the exterior of the
building, whichever is greater. Signs will not be permitted on doors.
4. Hanging Signs
No more than one (1) hanging sign shall be allowed per tenant. Signs are permitted under a canopy
and parallel to the primary street; maximum size of six (6) square feet; minimum of seven feet (7’)
vertical clearance shall be required from walking grade to the bottom of the sign. Letters shall be
four inches (4”) maximum in height.
Accessory Signs
1. Menu Boards.
One menu board, up to four (4) square feet in area, is allowed for each restaurant or other eating
establishment. Menu boards may contain only the name of the establishment and the food available
inside. The menu board must be located on a wall adjacent to the main customer entrance.
2. Daily Special Signs.
One display area, up to four (4) square feet in area, is allowed for each restaurant or other eating
establishment. Daily Special signs may contain only the name of the menu item. The daily special
sign must be located near the entrance or hostess stand.
Other.
a. Any signage provided for Handicap parking, advertising, sales/leasing signage.
b. Handicap parking to conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) codes and
requirements, as well as City requirements for appropriate graphics, color and size
restrictions.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-76
c. Parking, advertising, and on-site shopping signage to be restricted per applicable City of
Temecula ordinance by the Planning Department.
Address Numerals
All building mounted address numerals are to conform with all graphic requirements for signage, herein
and the requirements of the Temecula Fire Department.
Directional Signage
1. Shall consist of small-scale versions of monument sign design and contain graphics conforming to
the design for monument signs and building mounted signs.
2. Shall have contrasting background/graphic colors.
3. Shall have direct or indirect concealed illumination.
4. Individual directional signs shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area, or have an overall height
exceeding three feet (3’) above finished grade.
5. Multiple-tenant directional signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, or have an overall
height exceeding six feet (6’) above finished grade. Directional signs shall be internally oriented
and not located within the required street setback area.
6. Shall not contain logos.
Flags
A maximum of three (3) colored flags, which contain no writing, insignia or logos may be displayed at one
time.
Leasing and Temporary Signs
1. Leasing, temporary, and future facilities signage shall be permitted for any office or institutional
use, provided that the maximum area does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, nor shall the
height of the sign exceed eight feet (8’) above finished grade.
2. Temporary window signs shall not be illuminated, shall be limited to fifteen percent (15%) of the
tenants storefront glass area, and shall be displayed for no more than fourteen (14) days.
All other temporary signs shall be regulated and permitted pursuant to the City of Temecula Sign
Ordinance.
3. No A-frame signs shall be permitted in this Planning Area.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-77
Revised October 2020
Theater Marquee
Permanent signage for hotels, theaters and special event facilities shall be permitted and may be provided
in the form of either theater monument signs and/or marquee signs. These signs, if provided, shall consist
of a permanent portion displaying the name of the hotel, theater or special event facilities and, if desired,
may also include a changeable section accommodating program information. The marquee will comply
with the standards for the monument sign discussed above.
11.4.8 Residential Overlay
The following regulations apply if property within Planning Area 12 chooses to develop under the
Residential Overlay:
Permitted / Conditionally Permitted Uses Matrix Residential Overlay
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) P
All types of non-commercial horticulture P
Churches, synagogues and other similar religious structures and facilities including incidental uses
such as assembly, work rooms, living quarters of a priest, minister or family, and day care and
educational facilities.
C
Alley-loaded homes P
Day care centers C
Family day care homes – large, as defined by State law. C
Family day care homes – small – 6 or fewer P
Group care facilities and residential retirement homes, 6 or less people P
Home occupations, provided such occupations are customarily conducted as an accessory use
entirely within a building containing a residential use or attached garage. No outdoor storage or
uses shall be permitted.
P
Multiple family (e.g. apartments) P
Nursery schools for preschool day care P
Private recreational facilities including, but not limited to: tennis and swim clubs, golf courses,
parks, racquetball and handball. Limited commercial uses which are commonly associated and
directly related to the primary uses are permitted. Recreation Centers may accommodate
community leasing office (with onsite staffing/management company).
P
Residential care facilities for the elderly (six or fewer) P
Age-qualified housing P
Single family attached (including duplex, triplex, condominiums, townhomes) P
Single family detached (including small lots, clustered, condominiums, townhomes) P
Telecommunication towers C
Other Uses: Any use that is not specifically listed above may be considered a permitted use provided that
the Director of Planning finds that the proposed use is substantially the same in character and intensity as
those listed in the designated subsections. Such a use is subject to the permit process, which governs the
category in which it falls.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-78
Revised October 2020
Development Standards
The following standards of development shall apply in the Residential Overlay. Table 11.6 provides a
graphic summary of the following development standards at the end of this section.
For cluster projects, the development standards for lot sizes and setbacks may be varied by the Director of
Planning as long as the cluster project falls within the allowed density ranges of the Residential Overlay.
The purpose of this provision is to allow for innovative and alternative housing types around courtyards
and common areas.
1. The maximum number of units within the Residential Overlay shall not exceed 1,000 units;
however these units may be distributed over any of the Residential Overlay parcels so the net
density of one parcel could be significantly greater than another parcel but in no case shall the total
number of units exceed 1,000 within the Residential Overlay.
2. Building height shall not exceed four (4) stories, with a maximum height of fifty feet (50').
3. Minimum residential lot area shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet and the average
residential lot area shall be not less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet.
4. Airspace condominiums and site condominiums are exempt from the minimum lot size
requirements provided that the overall density is consistent with the Residential Overlay
requirements.
5. Land acreage located within Landscape Development Zones (LDZ's) shall not be included in area
calculations for meeting minimum lot size requirements.
6. The minimum lot width shall be thirty feet (30'), and a minimum lot depth of fifty feet (50'). Lots
at the end of cul-de-sacs and knuckles may vary from the minimum depth requirement provided a
lot provides an adequate area for development.
7. The minimum lot width for a flag lot, cul-de-sac, or knuckle at front property line shall be twenty
feet (20').
8. Gated Entries/Gated Communities are permitted.
9. Private Streets permitted.
10. The Planning Commission may approve modifications to these standards up to 15% for innovative
and quality designs that meet the intent of the provisions for this Specific Plan (ref er to Section
11.5 of this document).
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-79
Revised October 2020
11. Parking. Automobile parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
Side-by-side two-car garages for enclosed spaces: garages shall have 20’x20’ minimum clearance.
Tandem two-car garages for enclosed spaces: garages shall have 10’x40’ minimum clearance.
All other parking space dimensions per the TMC.
Single Family Detached:
a. Two (2) enclosed spaces shall be provided per unit.
Single Family Attached:
Duplexes and Triplexes:
b. 2 enclosed spaces/unit plus 0.5 uncovered spaces / unit.
Townhomes and Airspace Condominiums (> 3 units/building):
c. 2 enclosed spaces/unit plus 0.5 uncovered space / unit.
Multiple Family Residential:
d. 1 bedroom or less: 1 covered space / unit, plus 0.5 uncovered space / unit.
e. 2 bedrooms: 1 covered space / unit, plus 1 uncovered space / unit.
f. 3 or more bedrooms: 2 covered spaces / unit, plus 0.5 uncovered space / unit.
Age-Qualified Housing: 0.5 covered space / unit plus 1 uncovered space / 5 units.
12. Private open space shall be provided as follows:
Multiple family residences. For ground-level units, a minimum of one-hundred fifty (150) square
feet of private outdoor open space per unit. This open space may be in the form of a patio, fenced
yard or balcony (or combination thereof). The minimum width of the open space shall be ) five
feet (5').Detached residences: A minimum of two hundred and fifty( 250) square feet of private
outdoor space in the form of a balcony or fenced yard, with a minimum width of six feet (6').
13. Recreational Area. For Multiple family developments, a minimum of two hundred (200) square
feet per dwelling unit shall be provided as common passive and active recreational space. This
common open space/recreational space shall exclude all parking areas but includes the paseos
between units as well as any internal walkways and informal/formal gathering areas (areas not
specifically dedicated to individual units). These recreational areas are exclusive to the residents
and the resident’s guests, they are not public amenities.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-80
Revised October 2020
14. Walls and Fences. Walls and fences shall be permitted within front, side, and rear yard setback
areas except as provided for below:
a. Fences may not be erected within either public or private street rights-of-way.
b. Two-sided fencing shall be used wherever visible from a public or private street.
c. No fence or wall shall exceed sifeet (6') in height, unless a higher wall is specifically
required for sound attenuation purposes. The height of the wall or fence shall be measured
from the highest ground level immediately adjacent to the base of the wall.
d. Privacy walls, if provided in side and rear yards, shall be a minimum of five feet (5') in
height.
e. In front yard setback areas, solid fences and walls shall not exceed thirty inches (30") in
height; provided, however, that fences and walls up to six feet (6') in height are permitted
in front yards if the area above thirty inches (30") is no more than thirty percent (30%)
solid.
f. All pool enclosure walls and fencing shall conform to applicable State of California or City
of Temecula pool code fencing requirements, whichever is more stringent.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-81
Revised October 2020
15. Refuse Collection Areas:
a. All refuse collection areas and structures shall be designed and provided in accordance
with applicable City of Temecula guidelines and policies.
b. Storage and trash collection structures shall not be located within any required setback
area, including front, side, and rear yard setbacks. Space for trash bins may be located
within garages, while still maintaining the minimum garage space requirements.
c. Refuse collection areas and structures shall be conveniently accessible to the
units/buildings they are designed to serve.
d. Structures which are used for storage or trash collection shall be screened by landscaping,
solid walls/fencing, or combination thereof, in such a manner as not to be visible from a
public street or from any adjacent residential area. When an enclosure is used, a solid cover
must be included as part of the enclosure structure.
e. Walls and fences used to screen storage or trash collection areas shall be solid and shall
not exceed eight feet (8') in height from the highest grade.
f. Recycling processing facilities shall not be permitted; however, recycling and organic
waste collection facilities are specifically permitted uses subject to the conditions of this
section.
g. Trash enclosures shall be designed to prevent dumping, vandalism, and other community
issues.
h. Individual home refuse and recycling containers may occupy guest parking spaces on
collection day(s) only, but shall not cause non-compliance with the minimum guest parking
requirement. A Waste Collection Plan must be approved by the City of Temecula Planning
Department and CR&R.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-82
Revised October 2020
TABLE 11.6
SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY
Residential Development Standards
Minimum Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 2,000 SF
(Airspace and Site Condos exempt)
Average Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit 2,500 SF
(Airspace and Site Condos exempt)
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre 7 – 20*
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Width 30’ (for exception refer to 11.4.8 (7))
Minimum Lot Depth 50’
Setbacks
Minimum from Date Street ROW to Main Structure 18’ (13’ LDZ + 5’ yard setback)
Minimum from Ynez Road ROW to Main Structure 18’ (13’ LDZ + 5’ yard setback)
Minimum from Temecula Center ROW to Main Structure 14’ (9’ LDZ + 5’ yard setback)***
Minimum from Freeway ROW to Main Structure 50’
Minimum from Private Street to Main Structure 5’ (from back of sidewalk to main
structure)
Minimum Interior Side Yard** 5’
Minimum Building Separation SFD (on all sides): 10’
Two-story townhomes and multifamily
• Front to Front: 20’
• Front to Side: 14’
• Side to Side: 12’
Three-story townhomes and multifamily
• Front to Front: 25’
• Front to Side: 15’
• Side to Side: 12’
Maximum Architectural Encroachments into Setbacks
2’ (inclusive of patios, porches, entrances,
architectural pop-outs and utility closets)
Maximum Building Height 50’
* Total number of units may be distributed over any of the parcels in the Residential Overlay, such that the
Dwelling Units Per Net Acre may exceed 20 for some areas, however the total number of units shall not exceed
1,000 units within the Residential Overlay.
**Zero lot line arrangements require zero setback on one side yard and ten feet on the opposite side yard.
***5’ yard setback may be reduced to 0’ yard setback if no perimeter wall along Temecula Center Drive. If
not including a wall on Temecula Center Drive, only the 9’ LDZ setback applies.
SECTION 11.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Harveston Specific Plan 11-83
Revised October 2020
11.5 EXCEPTIONS TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The development standards contained herein, except lot size, setbacks and height, may be waived or
modified with the approval of the Planning Commission , or an appropriate hearing body, as pa rt of the
development plan or conditional use permit process if it is determined that the standard is inappropriate for
the proposed use, and that waiver or modification of the standard will not be contrary to the public health
and safety.
The Planning Commission may delegate this approval authority to the Director of Planning.
For cluster projects within the M1, M2 and High density zoning districts and in the Residential Overlay,
the development standards for lot sizes and setbacks may be varied by the Director of Planning as long as
the cluster project falls within the allowed density ranges of the appropriate zone district. The purpose of
this provision is to allow for innovative and alternative housing types around courtyards and common areas.
11.6 PRODUCT APPROVAL
No single family residences (including the models) shall be constructed without the Planning Commission’s
prior approval of the architecture and elevations. The Planning Commission may delegate this approval
authority to the Director of Planning.
SECTION 12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Harveston Specific Plan 12-1
Revised August 2003
12.1 INTRODUCTION The City of Temecula shall administer the provisions of the Harveston Specific Plan in accordance with the State of California Government Code, Subdivision Map Act, the Temecula General Plan and Development Code. The Specific Plan development procedures, regulations, standards, and specifications shall supersede the relevant provisions of the City’s Development Code, as they currently exist or may be amended in the future. Any development regulation and building requirement not addressed in the Specific Plan shall be subject to the City’s adopted regulations. 12.2 PHASING PLAN It is expected that the proposed project will be phased over a 3- to 10-year period, in response to market demands and according to the logical and orderly extension of roadways, public utilities and infrastructure. Please refer to Figure 12.1, Development and Roadway Phasing Plan and Table 12.1, Development Phasing. The elementary school will be completed in the first part of Phase 1 and is currently under constructio n. The lake/lake park, the village green, residential developments in Planning Areas 3 (partially), 4, 6, and 7 will be completed in the later part of Phase 1 of the project. The Community Park will be constructed, including the 90-day maintenance and establishment period, and the conveyance accepted by the City Council prior to the issuance of the first Building Permit in Phase 2. However, if the completion of the Community Park is delayed for reasons beyond the control of the developer, building permits may continue to be issued for such period of delay, as may be further provided by a Park Agreement between the developer and the City of Temecula. Phase 2 of the development will complete Planning Area 5, the remainder of Planning Area 3, portions of Planning Area 1. The residential development in Planning Areas 2 and 8 and remainder of Planning Area 1 will be completed in Phase 3, along with the Paseo Park. During the last phase of development, Phase 4, residential developments in Planning Areas 9, 10, and 11 will be constructed. The phasing of the service commercial area in Planning Area 12 is consistent with the assumptions in the traffic study, dated July 19, 2000. Phasing assumptions in the traffic study are not site specific and could occur either at the northern or southern portion of the service commercial property, contingent upon availability of infrastructure to support development. Although the phasing plan in the traffic study also includes a phase 5 within planning Area 12, please note that both phase 4 and phase 5 of Planning Area 12 are assumed to be buildout by 2005. Therefore, buildout of the service commercial has been depicted on Figure 12.1 as occurring in 4 phases. For phasing of the infrastructure, please refer to Figures 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 for phasing of drainage, water and sewer, and Figure 12.1 for phasing of the development and roadways. 12.2.1 Phasing Plan General Development Standards 1. The proposed number of dwelling units contained in an implementing residential application may exceed the maximum expressed in said planning area by not more than 20% provided that an equal or greater number was unused or is planned to be unused within another planning area. 2. Each planning area shall include development of common open space areas as specified in the Planning Area standards and infrastructure. 3. The phasing sequence shown is conceptual, based on current marketing demand. Certain planning areas may be developed out of the expected sequence, as long as the required infrastructure and services are provided at the time of development. 4. In order to insure timely development of public facilities, a conceptual phasing plan has been prepared for the parks and the elementary school. (Refer to Figure 12.3, Preliminary Public Facilities Phasing Plan).
RESIDENTIAL OVERLAYSpecific Plan BoundaryRevised August 20180’150’300’600’Figure 12.1Development and Roadway Phasing Plan Proposed Traffic SignalRevised June 2006 October 202012-2
SECTION 12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION Harveston Specific Plan 12-3 Revised August 2003 TABLE 12.1 DEVELOPMENT PHASING USE PLANNING AREAS ACREAGE/ SQUARE FOOTAGE MAXIMUM DWELLING UNITS Phase 1 School 4 12.0 ac. N/A Medium 2 3 14.2 ac. 140 du. Lake/Lake Park 3 17.3 ac. N/A Mixed-use* 3 * * Low Medium 4 24.5 ac. 83 du. Mixed-use* 4 * * High 6 16.8 ac. 300 du Mixed-use* 6 * * Village Green 6 1.8 ac. N/A Low Medium 7 39.1 ac. 140 du. Mini Park 7 0.5 ac. N/A Service Commercial 12 24.3 ac. (20 net ac.**) N/A SUBTOTAL 150.7 ac. 663 du * Acreage figures are not shown since this use occurs as an overlay. The total square footage proposed is 20,000. ** This service commercial net acreage is 85% of the service commercial gross acreage, which is consistent with the traffic study assumption.
SECTION 12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION Harveston Specific Plan 12-4 Revised August 2003 TABLE 12.1 DEVELOPMENT PHASING (CONT’D) USE PLANNING AREAS ACREAGE/ SQUARE FOOTAGE MAXIMUM DWELLING UNITS PHASE 2 Community Park 1 19.5 ac. N/A Low Medium 1 28.8 ac. 112 du. Mini Park 1 0.5 ac. N/A Medium 2 3 21.2 ac. 190 du. Medium 2 5 7.0 ac. 75 du. Service Commercial 12 21.0 ac. (18 net ac.**) N/A SUBTOTAL 98 ac. 377 du. PHASE 3 Low Medium 1 12.8 ac. 50 du. Medium 1 2 40.1 ac. 241 du. Paseo Park 2 2.0 ac. N/A Medium 1 8 33.3 ac. 207 du. Service Commercial 12 21.0 ac. (18 net ac.**) N/A SUBTOTAL 109.2 ac. 498 du. * Acreage figures are not shown since this use occurs as an overlay. The total square footage proposed is 20,000. ** This service commercial net acreage is 85% of the service commercial gross acreage, which is consistent with the traffic study assumption.
SECTION 12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION Harveston Specific Plan 12-5 Revised October 2020 TABLE 12.1 DEVELOPMENT PHASING (CONT’D) USE PLANNING AREAS ACREAGE/ SQUARE FOOTAGE MAXIMUM DWELLING UNITS PHASE 4 Medium 2 9 8.6 ac. 83 du. Arroyo Park 9 13.9 ac. N/A Low Medium 10 51.0 ac. 206 du. Mini Park 10 0.5 N/A Medium 2 11 9.4 ac. 94 du. Service Commercial 12 44.1 ac. (37 net ac.**) 1,000 du. SUBTOTAL 127.5 ac. 1,383 du. Major Street 1 63.9 ac. N/A Triangle Site -- 1.3 ac. N/A PROJECT TOTAL 549.5 ac. 2,921 du. * Acreage figures are not shown since this use occurs as an overlay. The total square footage proposed is 20,000. ** ** This service commercial net acreage is 85% of the service commercial gross acreage, which is consistent with the traffic study assumption. Up to 1,000 dwelling units could be developed under the Residential Overlay. 1 LDZ’s are included in each planning area.
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12.3 FINANCING MECHANISM
The following describes financing mechanisms, such as CFD 98-1, that have been used to finance public
facilities in the area, as well as likely future financing mechanisms that will be available for the same
purpose. The examples identified below are not exhaustive, and will not preclude the use of other strategies
to finance the Specific Plan’s public facility improvements.
Some of the facilities identified in the Specific Plan were already financed and constructed, even without
any current regulatory commitment providing assurance that the project can be developed, in accordance
with the existing City General Plan. Through CFD 98-1, in conjunction with its acquisition of the property,
Lennar Communities, Inc. assumed preexisting burdens to build or to fund the construction of regional
public infrastructure benefiting the City and mitigating transportation, flood control and other regional
impacts. The project has agreed to pay principal and interest on approximately $12,000,000 in bonds issued
by the Winchester Hills Financing Authority for those purposes.
Various techniques will be utilized to fund the other public facility improvements specified by the Specific
Plan. The range of available financing options, which will vary depending upon the entity responsible for
the facility, include: Developer/Builder Financing or Construction; Development Impact Fees;
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees; Mello-Roos Community Facilities District proceeds; Assessment
District proceeds; General Fund Revenue; Gas Taxes; Redevelopment Funds; Federal, State and Local
Grant Funding; and Infrastructure Financing Districts.
The City, developer and builders will cooperate so as to ensure that the public facilities are built in
accordance with the requirements established in the Specific Plan. A Development Agreement, master
public facility agreements, or other similar documents, together with consistent conditions of approval, may
be used to facilitate this process.
12.4 MAINTENANCE
Successful operation of maintenance districts and associations are important in maintaining quality in the
project area. Maintenance responsibilities for parks, right of way, open space, landscape areas, street
lighting and common project facilities will be divided among a Master Homeowners' Association, possible
Neighborhood Associations (see below), the City of Temecula, Mello-Roos Community Facilities Districts,
Landscape and Lighting Districts or similar financing mechanism. Decisions regarding this joint assessment
program will be made at a future state of project design and reviewed in concert with City agencies (See
Figure 12.2, Maintenance Plan).
12.4.1 Master Homeowners Association
If not included within the City of Temecula or similar public maintenance mechanism, common areas
identified in the Specific Plan shall be maintained by a permanent private master maintenance organization.
Areas of responsibility shall include, but not limited to, the Lake, Lake Park, Arroyo Park, Paseo Park,
Village Green and mini parks, and private recreation areas.
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12.4.2 Residential Neighborhood Associations In certain residential areas of the project, smaller associations may be formed to assume maintenance responsibility for common areas and facilities that benefit only residents in those areas. Potential private recreation centers, common open space areas and potential private roadways exemplify facilities that will come under the jurisdiction of a neighborhood association.
12.4.3 Commercial and Business Park Areas These planning areas shall have their own private associations. 12.4.4 Open Space and Parks All open space, park and recreation areas, which are not directly associated with a particular neighborhood, will be the responsibility of either a Master Homeowners' Association or the City of Temecula. The City of Temecula will maintain the Community Park and will continue to maintain the existing Winchester Creek Park (outside and adjacent to the Specific Plan). The City of Temecula will maintain landscape medians within arterial roadways and only those parkways adjacent to single family residential development on roadways with a 66' ROW or larger. The Department of Public Works will be responsible for public roadways. Other proposed mini parks, arroyo park, paseo park, lake park and village green, recreational areas, and the Village Club will be maintained by a Master Homeowners’ Association. 12.4.5 Project Roadways All public project roadways will be designed and constructed to standards acceptable to the City and will therefore be entered into the City of Temecula's system of roads for operation and maintenance. The City of Temecula will maintain medians on arterial roadways. 12.4.6 School Site It is anticipated that the future school site will be purchased and maintained by the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Maintenance will be the responsibility of the School District. 12.5 PUBLIC FACILITIES SITE PHASING PLAN 12.5.1 Public Facility Phasing Description In order to insure timely development of public facilities, a Phasing Plan has been prepared for the Community Park (Planning Area1), the Mini Parks (Planning Areas 1, 7, and 10), the Lake/Lake Park area (Planning Area 3), the Paseo Park (Planning Area 2 and 3), the Arroyo Park (Planning Area 9), and the elementary school (Planning Area 4). (Refer to Figure 12.3, Preliminary Public Facilities Phasing Plan). 12.5.2 Public Facility Phasing Schedule Public Facility construction shall be phased as provided by the Public Facilities Phasing Table. (See Table 12.3) It should be noted that public facilities may be constructed earlier than indicated in Table 12.3 to comply with mitigation or other requirements.
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12.6 SPECIFIC PLAN MODIFICATIONS Minor modification to the approved Specific Plan will be administrative and allowed at the discretion of the Director of Planning. Modifications to the Specific Plan must be consistent with the purpose and intent of the originally approved Specific Plan. The Specific Plan incorporates the City of Temecula Development Code by reference. When provisions of the Specific Plan are ambiguous and not stated, the Development Code will prevail. However, when Specific Plan standards or provisions differ from the Development Code, the Specific Plan standards will prevail. The following modifications constitute “minor changes” to the approved Harveston Specific Plan: 12.6.1 Acreage The gross acreage of residential, commercial, and business park land use area (including trails, collector, local, and private streets) as applicable may vary from the acreage specified in the Specific Plan planning areas. Also, the specific types and acreages of uses within the Mixed-Use Overlay zone are not specified at this time. However, the total number of residential units (2,921), total square feet of mixed-use development (20,000 sf.) and total “net” acreage of service commercial development (110.4 ac.) shall not exceed the density or intensity designated for, as described in the Specific Plan. 12.6.2 Conceptual Dwelling Prototypes The site designs of the various residential units (attached, detached, single family, and cluster) are conceptual prototypes and subject to change. Residential development shall be consistent with the intent of the Specific Plan. 12.6.3 Roadways and Trails Minor changes in roadway and trail alignments are allowed, provided such changes are consistent with the streetscape concept for the roads. Minor changes are also allowed as a result of more precise design and engineering, as well as changes in land use patterns. 12.6.4 Lot Size and Configuration The size and configuration of service commercial, mixed-use, and residential lots, and the dimensions and locations of improvements on those lots may be modified to accommodate third party purchaser requirements so long as the modifications comply with the Specific Plan and the ordinances, pol icies, and standards in effect at the time the Tentative Tract Map/Vesting Tentative Tract Map is deemed complete.
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12.7 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
The following administrative standards apply to the implementation of future development applications
(including plot plans, tract maps, parcel maps, conditional use permits, or variances) for projects within the
Specific Plan area.
• Future development within the Specific Plan area shall require individual project review and
analysis including General Plan and Specific Plan consistency and environmental analysis,
according to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA
Guidelines.
• Future tentative or parcel maps and site plan review documents shall be consistent with the Specific
Plan.
• Building permits for dwelling units shall be issued when a final subdivision map has been recorded.
Permits may be issued for model units prior to final map recordation subject to the Subdivision
Map Act and Development Code.
• Specific lotting designs, and residential dwelling unit types for each Planning Area shall be
determined at the time of individual implementing site design or subdivision proposals. Residential
lot sizes, densities, and housing types may vary within each Planning Area so long as the overall
dwelling units do not exceed the total unit count (2,921 dwelling units).
• Any subsequent subdivision map and other development request that is submitted for review and
approval shall be approved provided the lot design and configuration standards are met as provided
for within the Tentative Tract Map/Vesting Tentative Map and the Specific Plan.
• The proposed elementary school development in Planning Area 4 shall be reviewed and approved
through other concurrent actions. The School District is the lead agency for all environmental and
entitlement processes, therefore, an additional review and approval through the specific plan
process shall not be required.
• Transfer of residential units may occur within the Specific Plan area as follows:
Residential Unit Transfer Between Planning Areas
Figure 3.1, Conceptual Land Use Plan and Table 3.1, Detailed Land Use Summary set forth the
land use designation, planning area identification, acreage, density range, target density and total
targeted units planned for each residential Planning Area. Residential unit transfer shall mean the
redistribution of residential units from one planning area to another. For example, if the number
of units developed within a planning area is below the designated target, then the remainder of
those units may be transferred to another planning area. The Director of Planning shall approve a
change in the designated target for a Planning Area upon a determination that the transfer meets all
of the following conditions:
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a. The total number of approved residential units and the total number of projected future
residential units, when combined, shall not exceed the allowed maximum of 2,921 dwelling
units, exclusive of congregate care units.
b. The excess residential units identified for transfer to a Planning Area(s) may not exceed
20% of the total target residential units (or the high end of density range) in the proposed
Planning Area(s), as identified in Table 3.1, whichever is less. It should be noted that the
City's General Plan allows a density bonus for senior housing projects. The developer may
transfer unused residential units from a previously approved Planning Area (or Planning
Areas) to a proposed Planning Area(s), if the developer has previously declared the
residential units in the previously approved Planning Area(s) as unused residential units
and eligible for residential unit transfer.
c. When a development application is submitted to the City for a Planning Area(s), the
developer must submit, concurrently with the application, a Project Residential Unit
Reconciliation Report that identifies the total number of residential units previously
approved, the total number of residential units previously declared eligible for residential
unit transfer, and the total number of projected future residential units remaining to be
developed in the balance of the project.
d. There would be no significant adverse effect on projected demands on parks, schools,
infrastructure, and community facilities.
e. Grading and landform alteration would substantially comply with that previously approved
for the Specific Plan.
f. No new significant environmental impacts would result.
Planning Area Intensity Variations
The Specific Plan envisions variations in intensity within individual planning areas. For example,
an M1 Planning Area may be targeted for 185 residential units (with a target density of 6 residential
units per acre). The Planning Area could have one neighborhood with 4 residential units per acre
and one neighborhood with 8 residential units per acre, however the average would still be 6
residential units per acre and the total number of residential units would not exceed the designated
target of 185.
12.8 SEVERABILITY
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this specific plan, or any future
amendments or additions hereto, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of
any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the valid ity of the remaining portions of
this specific plan, or any future amendments or additions hereto. The City hereby declares that it would
have adopted these requirements and each sentence, subsection, clause, phrase, or portion or any future
amendments or additions thereto, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses,
phrases, portions or any future amendments or additions thereto may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12.0 IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION Harveston Specific Plan 12-13 Revised August 2003 TABLE 12.2 PUBLIC FACILITIES PHASING PUBLIC FACILITY PLANNING AREA ACREAGE MILESTONES AND REQUIREMENTS Elementary School 4 12.0 To be constructed by the School District in accordance to their pupil demand and funding capacities and is currently under construction. Lake/Lake Park 3 17.3 To be completed in Phase 1 of the development (see Section 12.1). Village Green 6 1.8 To be completed in Phase 1 of the development (see Section 12.1). Mini Parks 1, 7, 10 * To be completed concurrently with completion of construction in Planning Areas 1, 7 and 10. Paseo Park 2,3 2.0 To be completed in Phase 3 of the development (see Section 12.1). Community Park 1 19.5 To be completed prior to the first building permit in Phase 2, except where the Community Park's completion is delayed for reasons beyond the control of the developer as may be further provided by a Park Agreement between the developer and the City of Temecula. Arroyo Park 9 13.9 To be completed in Phase 4 of the development (see Section 12.1). *The location and size of mini parks is conceptual. The Specific Plan area will include a minimum total of 1.5 acres of mini parks.
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GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan and serves to implement all aspects of the General
Plan relevant to the designated area. A Specific Plan is a plan adopted either by ordinance or resolution
for a particular area of land. A Specific Plan may contain its own development standards (zoning), and
thus provides greater flexibility in the distribution of the land uses.
The Harveston Specific Plan is intended to be supportive of, and consistent with, the goals and policies of
the Temecula General Plan. It has been written to implement the Specific Plan designation assigned to
Harveston Specific Plan area by the General Plan, updated on November 9, 1993.
The purpose of this section is to ensure that the Specific Plan is consistent with the goals and policies of
the City of Temecula's General Plan as required per Government Code Section 65454.
The following are the ten elements included within the Temecula General Plan:
1. Land Use Element
2. Circulation Element
3. Housing Element
4. Open Space/Conservation Element
) 5. Growth Management/Public Facilities Element
6. Public Safety Element
7. Noise Element
8. Air Quality Element
9. Community Design Element
10. Economic Element
The goals and policies for each General Plan element have been evaluated in the following pages.
Following each goal of the General Plan elements, specific policies are laid out. Following each goal and
policy, a statement is made in italics, indicating how the Specific Plan is consistent with that goal and/or
policy. In some cases, it is indicated that the specific goal or policy is not applicable to the Specific Plan.
The following sections list the applicable goals and policies of the above elements of the General Plan.
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Goal 1:
A complete and integrated mix of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public
and open space land uses.
Discussion:
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared in conformance with the City of
Temecula General Plan and is consistent with the City of Temecula's zoning code and General
plan densities and intensities. The Specific Plan Project seeks to create a community character
and quality that compliments the surrounding area. The proposed plan contains a variety of
housing products and designs, which would cater to different groups of home buyers/renters in
the City of Temecula. Additionally, development of the service commercial component of the
Specific Plan will provide opportunities for the region and Harveston area. The Plan also
includes a generous amount of open space and recreational opportunities ( ± 70 acres), and more
than adequate public facilities and services.
Policies
1. 1 Review all proposed development plans for consistency with the community goals, policies and
implementation programs of this General Plan.
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared in conformance with the City of
Temecula General Plan and is consistent with community goals, policies, and implementation
programs outlined in the General Plan.
1.2 Promote the use of innovative site planning techniques that contribute towards the development
of a variety of residential product styles and designs including housing suitable to the
community's labor force.
The proposed plan contains a variety of housing products and innovative site planning designs
(see Section 3.0, Land Use Plan and Section 10.0, Design Guidelines), which would cater to
different groups of home buyers/renters in the City of Temecula.
1.3 Require the development of unified or clustered community-level and neighborhood-level
commercial centers and discourage development of strip commercial uses.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a Mixed Use Village Center, which would include uses
such as retail, restaurant, office, daycare, worship, and a private club facility and fitness center.
Additional commercial uses are located in the Service Commercial area of the Specific Plan. The
Specific Plan does not encourage development of strip commercial uses.
1.4 Consider the impacts on surrounding land uses and infrastructure when reviewing proposals for
new development.
The proposed plan is consistent with the City of Temecula general plan densities and intensities
and seeks to create a community character and quality that reflects the surrounding area. The
Harveston EIR provides an analysis of the project's impacts on surrounding land uses and
infrastructure. Infrastructure is consistent with the General Plan requirements and will be
installed concurrently with development.
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1.5 Support the development of light industrial, manufacturing, research and development, and office
uses to diversify Temecula's economic base.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a 112.4-acre service commercial area that includes a
mixture of uses that could serve or expand upon the adjacent business park development. This
service commercial component of the Specific Plan will provide employment opportunities and
needs for the region and Harveston area.
1.6 Provide well-defined zoning and development standards and procedures to guide private sector
planning and development.
The Harveston Specific Plan creates development standards consistent with the philosophy of the
City of Temecula Development Code. Detailed development standards for the Specific Plan have
been prepared ( see Section 11. 0, Development Standards) to manage implementation of general
or unique conditions in each Planning Area.
1.7 Require the preparation of specific plans as designated on the Specific Plan Overlay to achieve
the comprehensive planning and phasing of development and infrastructure.
The Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared in order to achieve comprehensive planning and
phasing of development and infrastructure.
) 1.8 Consider taking the lead on preparing specific plans for areas designated on the Land Use Plan
that have multiple landowners.
This policy is not applicable, because it is a City directed policy. However, the subject site is
designated Specific Plan on the General Plan Land Use Map.
1.9 Encourage flexible zoning techniques in appropriate locations to preserve natural features,
achieve innovation site design, achieve a range of transition of densities, provide open space and
recreation facilities, and to provide necessary amenities and facilities.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes components that achieve many innovative site designs and
a range of densities within the proposed residential development and the mixed use Village
Center. The plan also provides for a variety of open space and recreation facilities including a
Lake, a Lake Park, Paseo Park, Arroyo Park, and three mini park, a comprehensive trail system
and bike paths.
1.10 Pursue opportunities to locate higher density housing with supporting commercial and public uses
on the west side ofl-15.
This policy (locating higher density housing with supporting commercial and public uses on the
west side of 1-15) is not the responsibility of the Harveston development. This development is
located on the east side of 1-15. Although the Specific Plan area is located east of 1-15 it does
include higher density housing and supporting commercial and public uses.
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Goal 2:
A City of diversified development character where rural and historical areas are protected
and co-exist with newer urban development.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan has been designed with sensitivity to its surrounding uses and seeks
to conform to the overall character of the area. However, Harveston Specific Plan area is not
located within a historical or rural area of the City.
Policies
2.1 Provide physical and visual buffer areas to create a transition between rural residential and
agricultural areas and commercial, industrial and other higher density residential development.
The proposed plan includes extensive uses of paseos and landscaping setbacks/buffers to create
physical and visual buffers to create appropriate transitions within the different types of
development.
2.2 Apply rural development standards to specified areas of the City to maintain the rural character of
those areas.
The policy is not applicable because the rural development standards do not apply to this project.
The proposed project is in an area adjacent to existing development and the 1-15 Freeway and
has been designated for mixed use development by the City's General Plan.
2.3 Define the rur al and historical areas of the community to be conserved, and establish a procedure
for adding areas or altering boundaries as necessary.
This policy is not applicable to the Harveston project. It is the responsibility of the City of
Temecula to define the rural and historical areas of the community to be conserved and
establishing a procedure for adding or altering the boundaries if necessary. The City has
already defined rural areas within the community and assigned L (.5-2 dwelling units per acre),
VL (.2-.4 dwelling units per acre) and HR (0-.1 dwelling units per acre)residential designation on
the General Plan Land Use Map. In addition, the City has adopted the Old Town Specific Plan
which, has defined a historical area of the community to be conserved.
2.4 Require the use of landscaped, open space buffers along roadways in-lieu of residential
subdivision walls where feasible in light of noise and other constraints.
The Harveston Specific Plan Design Guidelines (Section 10.0) has incorporated the use of
landscape and open space buffers along the roadways in-lieu of residential subdivision walls
where feasible in light of noise and other constraints. Figure 10.4 (Community Fencing and
Walls Plan) presents a variety of wall and fence types within Harveston to meet the intent of this
General Plan Policy. The project perimeter walls are required for noise mitigation; however,
they will be planted with vines to create a green wall. The interior of the project will allow a
variety of walls, fences and landscaping that will be well landscaped.
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Goal 3:
A land use pattern that will protect and enhance residential neighborhoods.
Discussion:
The design of the Harveston Specific Plan is sensitive to and compatible with the surround ing
uses and takes into account existing cond itions and natural features. Wh ile the plan seeks to
create a distinguishable character for the Harveston Specific Plan area, it will be compatible
with and will enhance the adjacent uses.
Policies
3.1 Consider the compatibility of proposed projects on surrounding uses in terms of the size and
configuration of buildings, use of materials and landscaping, preservation of existing vegetation
and landfonn, the location of access routes, noise impacts, traffic impacts, and other
environmental conditions.
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The design of the Harveston Specific Plan is sensitive to and compatible with the surround ing
uses and takes into account existing cond itions in term s of the size and configuration of buildings,
use of materials and landscaping, the location of access routes, no ise impacts, traffi c impacts and
other environmental conditions. Specific Plan Lan d Use designations are consistent with the
General Plan La nd Use designations. The General Plan designations were reviewed for
consistency and compatibility with adjacent development. Th e Specific Plan land uses have been
developed to be complimentary to and compatible with the surround ing uses. Residential
designations have been appropriately located next to those of like intensity. Th e Community Park
has been situated to provide a buffer to the existing light industrial uses. Th e Service
Commercial area has been located adjacent to 1-15 and west of Ynez Road. In add ition, Design
Guidelines and Development Standards within the Specific Plan assure the appropriate use of
color, materials, architectural styles, landscaping, etc.. to ensure compatibility with surround ing
uses.
3.2 Provide infill development incentives in the residential sections of the Old Town area through the
Old Town Specific Plan. ·
The policy is not applicable because this is a City directed policy and the proposed project is not
located in Old Town.
3.3 Require parcels developed for commercial or industrial uses to incorporate buffers that minimize
the impacts of noise, light, visibility of activity and vehicular traffic on surrounding residential
uses.
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Lo cation of the service commercial uses with their lack of direct roadway access to the
residential uses and special features such as landscape buffers, incorp orated into the design of
the service commercial, will minimize the impacts on surround ing residential uses.
Protect single-family residential areas from encroachment by commercial uses.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a service commercial area ( adjacent to the existing
business park) away from existing residential and the proposed residential planning areas.
La ndscape buffers will provide separation betw een the Serv ice Commercial and residential uses.
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Additionally, the Specific Plan area consists of distinct planning areas with specific development
standards that will prevent any encroachment by the commercial uses into residential areas.
3.5 Obtain aviation easement as required by the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the French Valley
Airport to ensure that landowners acknowledge the impacts associated with aircraft.
This policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan area is not within the
Comprehensive La.nd Use Plan for the French Valley Airport, and therefore, no aviation
easement is required for the project.
3.6 Require proposed development to evaluate the incremental traffic impacts on local roads
throughout the proposed project phasing in order to ensure that any adverse impacts to local roads
in residential areas are avoided or adequately mitigated.
A Traffic Analysis for this project was prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates ( dated July 19, 2000)
and reviewed and approved by the City's Traffic Engineer. According to the Analysis, impacts
from the project at opening year (2002) and at project buildout (2005) result in a minimum Level
of Service D at all critical intersections within the vicinity of the project provided that certain
transportation improvements are made by the project. These improvements have been identified
and included as mitigation measures within the project's Environmental Impact Report.
The project has already paid approximately 2.5 million and 1.8 million into Assessment Districts
156 and 161 (respectively), which contributed to improvements on Ynez, Winchester and
Margarita Roads. In addition, the project will pay its fair share of Development Impact Fees
(DIF); implement all recommendations contained within the Traffic Analysis for traffic
improvements; as well as support the City's efforts to design and secure jurisdictional approval
for the construction of a new interchange at 1-15 at Cherry and/or Date Street.
3.7 Require proposed development to evaluate the incremental traffic impacts on local roads
throughout the proposed project phasing in order to ensure that any adverse impacts to local roads
in residential areas are avoided or adequately mitigated.
Please see consistency analysis for Policy 3.6, above.
Goal 4:
A development pattern s that preserve and enh ance the environm ental resources of the
Study Area.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan has taken into consideration the natural and man-made
opportunities and constraints in determining its land use designations and their intensities.
Except for the preservation and enhancement of the Arroyo Park in its natural state, there are no
other natural features/hazards that would affect the land use designation within the project site.
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Policies
4.1 Enforce hillside grading standards to naturalize the effects of grading, require the preservation of
unique natural features and to encourage a broad range of hillside architectural and site planning
solutions.
4.2
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4.3
The project site will be mass graded and will result in a balance of cut and fill materials on the
site. The project will be graded in a manner which is similar to the other specific plans in the
City of Temecula (Paloma del Sol, Margarita Village, Roripaugh Estates, Campos Verdes,
Rancho Highlands) and surrounding Riverside County (Wann Springs, Vail Ranch, Red Hawk).
The grading will result in modifications to the natural terrain. This type of grading is necessary
to achieve the General Plan/Specific Plan land use designations for the site. Hillside grading
standards are more appropriately applied in the areas designated L (.5-2 dwelling units per acre)
, VL (.2-.4 dwelling units per acre) and HR (0-.1 dwelling units per acre) on the General Plan
Land Use Map.
Consider the constraints of natural and man-made hazards in determining the location, type and
intensities of new development.
The Harveston Specific Plan takes into consideration the natural and man-made realities and
constraints in determining its land use designations and their intensities. Except for preservation
of the Arroyo Park in its natural state, there are no other natural features/hazards that would
affect the land use designation within the project site. Man-made hazards such as existing and
future roadways have been also considered. Additionally, the proposed project incorporates
contour grading techniques in grading the site in order to maintain the integrity of the natural
setting.
Cooperate with other agencies to develop Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plans in western
Riverside and northern San Diego Counties.
This policy is not applicable, because it is a City directed policy, and it is the responsibility of the
City of Temecula.
4.4 Work with the utility districts to develop a trail system and enhance the natural resources along
the San Diego Aqueduct, creeks, and other utility easements where feasible.
The proposed Specific Plan area is not in the vicinity of the above aqueduct, however, the
Specific Plan provides a comprehensive trail system with connection point to the off-site trails
along Santa Gertrudis Creek. The project also proposes enhancement and preservation of a
13.8-acre Arroyo Park consistent with U.S. Anny Corps and Fish and Game guidelines. The
Arroyo Park includes a nature trail system.
4.5 Work with the Riverside County Flood Control District and other responsible agencies on the
design of the flood control project for Murrieta Creek, Temecula Creek, Pechanga Creek, and
other waterways in the City.
The Specific Plan preparation has included contact with the Riverside County Flood Control and
other responsible agencies on the issue of waterways and.flood control in the City of Temecula.
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4.6 Consider alternative flood control methods to reduce capital and maintenance costs and provide
recreational and open space opportunities.
Section 5.0, Infrastructure Plan, of the Specific Plan includes the proposed drainage plan, which
incorporates existing drainage courses into recreational open space areas (i.e., 10.5-acre Arroyo
Park and 2.5-acre Paseo Park).
4.7 Conserve the resources of Pechanga, Temecula and Murrieta Creeks through appropriate densities
of development, setbacks, landscaping, and site design of surrounding projects.
This policy is not applicable, because it is a City directed policy. The project is however
consistent with the General Plan density designations for the property.
Goal 5:
A land use pattern and intensity of development that encourages alternative modes of
transportation, including transit, bicycling, and walking.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a transit plan, which provides for alternative mode of
transportation. The transit plan has been developed with input provided from the Riverside
Transit Authority (RTA) and incorporates the service needs of the RTA. The Village Center, High-
density residential (13-20 dwelling units/acre) and the M2 (Medium-density residential 7-13
dwelling units/acre) are located at the "core" of the project to provide the critical density needed
to support public transit. Bus turnouts and shelters are included, as required by the RTA and
approved by the Department of Public Works.
Additionally, the Harveston Specific Plan includes a comprehensive paseo and trail system
providing the project's residents the opportunity to walk, jog, or bike around the entire
community. Bike trails and transit facilities will also be provided along the project roadways.
The Specific Plan includes a Mixed Use Village Center, which consists of a mixture of compatible
uses such as retail, restaurant, office, daycare, worship, and a private club facility and fitness
center. The Mixed Use Village Center creates an environment where walking is encouraged.
For ease of access this "core area" is connected to various residential areas within the
development via walking and biking trails.
Policies
5.1 Include in the Development Code and through other ordinances a package of incentives to
encourage development to include:
1. Additional active parkland
2. Development of parkland and trails
3. Preservation of historic buildings or sites
4. Additional open space
5. Preservation and enhancement of natural habitat
6. Additional public or community facilities
7. Additional or improved public spaces or plazas for community use
8. Additional amenities in multifamily developments
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9. Transit facilities and/or additional right-of-way along future transit corridors
10. Housing that meets the needs of very low and low income households.
11. Provision of cultural facilities.
The H arveston Specific Plan has included many of these items. This is further discussed below.
• Additional Active Parkland. The project provides 57.4 acres of parkland/recreation facilities
(including the Winchester Creek Park). This.figure does not include the 15.9 acres within the
LDZ' s, which brings the total to 73.3 acres.
• Development of Parkland and Trails. The parkland acreage is discussed above. The Open
Space and Recreation Plan ( Figure 6.1 of the Specific Plan) and Bicycle Plan ( Figure 4. 8 of
the Specific Plan) depict the open space/recreational opportunities within the Plan, as well as
comprehensive walking and bicycle network within the project. A ten foot (10') wide trail
easement along the western perimeter of the project. In addition to providing opportunities
within the project, these networks also tie into the existing City wide bicycle plan. Further, it
is anticipated that these systems will ultimately become a component of the City's Trails
Master Plan ( currently under development).
• Preservation of Historic Buildings or Sites. There are no known historic buildings or sites at
the project location.
• Additional Open Space. As discussed above, the project is providing 57.4 acres of recreation
facilities. Based upon the requirements of the City of Temecula Community Services
Department, 26. 75 acres or parkland is required. The project exceeds this amount by 30.65
acres.
• Preservation and Enhancement of Natural Habitat. As part of the Environmental Impact
Report, a biological assessment was prepared for the project site. No sensitive or
endangered species were identified on-site. The project will impact 2.86 acres of "waters of
the United States. " As mitigation for this impact, the creation of 8 acres of a riparian
corridor must be created on-site. The Arroyo Park has been developed to serve as this
mitigation and will encompass 13.8 acres. This is greater than what was required by the
United States Amzy Corps of Engineers for mitigation. In addition, should the Cherry Street
interchange be approved for this project, this acreage may be subject to an increase.
• Additional Public or Community Facilities. Public and Community facilities are included
within many of the recreation facilities within the project. It is anticipated that people
residing within the project and those within the vicinity of the project will use those facilities.
These include the elementary school, the Lake, Lake Park, Paseo Park, Village Green as well
as the Community Park. In addition, private facilities will be provided to serve the Harveston
residents.
• Additional or Improved Public Spaces or Plazas for Community Use. These have been listed
above. In addition, public and quasi-public spaces will be provided within the Village
Center. Also, mini-parks are included within most of the residential neighborhoods.
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• Additional Amenities in Multifamily Developments. It is anticipated that the multifamily
component of the project will contain amenities, which are typically found within these types
of development. The multifamily development is centrally located adjacent to the Village
Center and within immediate proximity of the project's recreation facilities.
• Transit Facilities and/or additional right-of-way Along Future Transit Corridors. The transit
plan has been developed with input provided from the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA).
Potential Transit Routes & Stops have been developed for current and future transit needs,
with input from RTA. A transit station is planned within the Village Center and will be
integrated into the design of the streetscape. The transit station will be installed when
adjacent development occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the RTA. It is
anticipated that the buses will initially make a small loop through the project, entering the
site from Margarita Road, passing by the Elementary School, Lake and Lake Park, Village
Green and Village Center and exiting the site via Margarita Road. Future transit stops will
be provided within the project, along the Loop Road. Transit stops are also proposed on the
perimeter of the project, along Date Street, Ynez Road and Margarita Road. In addition,
transit stops will be provided in key locations within the Service Commercial portion of the
project. All of the transit stops are anticipated to connect to the current and future major
transit hubs within the area, including the Promenade Mall.
• Housing That Meets the Needs of Very Low and Low Income Households. The project
includes a variety of housing types, which will provide a wide array of housing opportunities
for both owners and renters. It is not anticipated that Harveston will provide housing that
meets the needs of very low and low income households.
• Provision of Cultural Facilities. These are discussed above in the recreation facilities.
5.2 Require the provision of pedestrian and bicycle linkages from residential areas to open
space/recreation facilities, commercial and employment centers.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a comprehensive paseo and trail system providing the
project's residents the opportunity to walk, jog, or bike around the entire community. Bike trails
and transit facilities will also be provided along the project roadways. (See Figures 4.8, Bicycle
Plan and 11.5, Mixed Use Vehicular Circulation and Parking).
5.3 Encourage variety in the design of sidewalks and trails with respect to alignment and surface
materials to provide a convenient and enjoyable experience for the users.
The sidewalks and paseos included in the proposed plan incorporate unique design features,
landscaping, and amenities offering users a variety of different recreational experiences. Many
of the proposed paseos will meander through the adjacent landscape.
5.4 Provide grade separated bike paths along major arterials where feasible. Ensure that non-grade
separated bike paths are designated for safety.
The proposed Specific Plan includes Class II bike lane along Margarita Road, consistent with the
City of Temecula General Plan (see Figure 10.1-4, Margarita Road).
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5.5 Designate Mixed Use Village Centers on the Land Use Plan to provide areas within the
community that are urban in character, contain a mixture of compatible uses, and are designed to
reduce or eliminate the need for the automobile in traveling to or within Mixed Use Village
Centers.
The Specific Plan includes a Mixed Use Village Center, which consists of a mixture of compatible
uses such as retail, restaurant, office, daycare, worship, and a private club facility and fitness
center. The Mixed Use Village Center creates an environment where walking is encouraged.
For ease of access this "core area" is connected to various residential areas within the
development via walking and biking trails.
5.6 Encourage higher density residential, mixed use development, and supporting public and
community facilities within Mixed Use Village Centers.
The Mixed Use Village Center proposed within the proposed Harveston plan includes mixed use
development..public and community facilities, and higher density residential uses.
5.7 Establish design guidelines, development standards, and incentive programs for uses within
Mixed Use Village Centers.
The proposed plan establishes guidelines, development standards, and incentive programs for
· Mixed Use Village Center uses. (See Section 11.4.7, Mixed Use Overlay Zone).
) 5.8 Develop a plan to link Mixed Use Village Centers by trails and potential transit systems including
bus, shuttle and light rail.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes extensive system of paseos and potential transit facilities
that link the Mixed Use Village Center to the remainder of the community. (See Figure 11.15,
Mixed Use Vehicular Circulation and Parking).
5.9 Ensure that architecture, landscape design, and site planning within Mixed Use Village Centers
emphasizes a pedestrian scale and safe and convenient access between uses.
The Mixed Use Village Center is pedestrian oriented and facilitates access between uses within
the Village. Walking and biking trails are provided to connect the Mixed Use Village Center to
other areas within the Specific Plan. (See Figure 11.16, Mixed Use Village Center Pedestrian
Circulation).
5.10 Ensure that adequate public gathering areas or plazas are incorporated within Mixed Use Village
Centers to allow for social interaction and community activities.
The Mixed Use Village Center proposed within the Harveston Specific Plan allows for gathering
areas and plazas. Additionally, the Village Green creates a public gathering place, which will
encourage social interaction and community activities, such as concerts or farmers markets.
5 .11 Discourage the development of strip commercial centers that increase automobile dependency.
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The Harveston Specific Plan does not propose the development of strip commercial uses within
the Specific Plan area. Its objective is to create a pedestrian friendly environment where the use
of the car is not encouraged.
Goal 6:
A plan for Old Town Temecula that enhances economic viability, preserves historic
structures, addresses parking and public improvement needs, and establishes design
standards to enhance and maintain the character and economic viability of Old Town. This
goal is not applicable because the Specific Plan is not located within the Old Town area of
the City of Temecula.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal.
Goal 7:
Orderly annexation and development of unincorporated area within Temecula's Sphere of
Influence.
This goal is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan is not located within the
unincorporated areas of Temecula's Sphere of Influence.
Goal 8:
A City that is compatible and coordinated with regional land use patterns.
Discussion:
The Specific Plan land uses have been laid out consistent with the City of Temecula General
Plan, which takes into account larger regional goals and policies. Additionally, the Specific Plan
was coordinated with the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers and the State Department of Fish and
Game, which take a more regional and comprehensive approach.
Policies
8.1 Provide a pattern of land uses that maintain and enhance the viability of neighboring communities
including the City of Murrieta, and the counties of Riverside and San Diego, through compatible
uses and linkages.
The compatibility between the Harveston project and the adjacent developments has been
discussed in Policy 3.1. The architectural styles, design guidelines and development standards
will create a development that will maintain and enhance the viability of neighboring
communities including the City of Murrieta and the Counties of Riverside and San Diego.
Compatible uses and linkages have been provided throughout the project.
8.2 Provide a system of open space that is coordinated with regional open space uses to
comprehensively address the management and conservation of resources.
The Arroyo Park open space proposed within the Harveston Specific Plan was coordinated with
the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the California Department of Fish and Game as
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a mitigation measure to address the management and conservation of resources. The Harveston
Open Space and Recreation Plan (Figure 6.1) provides a system of open space that is
coordinated with the City-wide and regional system. The project will tie into the Santa Gertrudis
Trail System, as well as provide a 10' wide easement along the western project boundary for
regional trial systems.
8.3 Participate with the Airport Land use Commission in the planning process in the preparation of
the Comprehensive Land use Plan for the French Valley Airport, to the extent feasible.
The policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan is not within the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan for the French Valley Airport.
8.4
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Continue to participate with the Western Riverside Council of Governments in the preparation of
plans and programs addressing regional issues, including the Growth Management Strategy,
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, Water Resources Strategy, and School Facilities Plan.
This Policy is the responsibility of the City of Temecula and not that of the Harveston project.
The project will be reviewed for consistency with the City of Temecula Growth Management
Program Action Plan. In addition, transportation items have been addressed above ( see Policy
3.3). Water resources and project impacts have been discussed and mitigated as necessary in the
project's Environmental Impact Report. An elementary school site is currently under
construction on the project site and sufficient resources are available to accommodate the middle
and high school students generated by the project.
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Goal 1:
Strive to maintain a Level of Service "D" or better at all intersections within the City during
peak hours and Level of Service "C" or better during non-peak hours.
Discussion:
A Traffic Analysis for this project was prepared by Wilbur Smith Associates ( dated July 19, 2000)
and reviewed and approved by the City's Traffic Engineer. According to the Analysis, impacts
from the project at opening year (2002) and at project buildout (2005) result in a minimum Level
of Service D at all critical intersections within the vicinity of the project provided that certain
transportation improvements are made by the project. Ten intersections have been identified as
needing improvements (2005 with 2 of the 10 requiring improvements at year 2002 ). These
improvements are located at the following intersections:
• Winchester & Ynez Roads;
• Winchester Road & 1-15;
• Winchester Road & Jefferson Avenue;
• Winchester & Margarita Road;
• Overland Drive & Margarita Road;
• Overland Drive & Ynez Road;
• Overland Drive & Jefferson Avenue;
• Murrieta Hot Springs & Margarita Roads;
• Murrieta Hot Springs & Alta Murrieta Roads;
• Murrieta Hot Springs & Jefferson Avenue.
Overall project impacts (percentage) to these intersections have been identified in the EIR.
Mitigation measures have been included within the project's Environmental Impact Report to
ensure that this Goal is met.
Policies
1.1 Establish street standards and all new roadway facilities shall be constructed or upgraded to meet
City standards where feasible.
The proposed Specific Plan includes a Circulation Plan and standards, which will dictate
construction and upgrade of the roadway facilities consistent with City standards. All roadway
and intersection designs will comply with City standards providing safe and efficient traffic
patterns and circulation.
1.2 Require an evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with new development prior to
project approval, and require adequate mitigation measures prior to, or concurrent with, project
development.
Please see consistency analysis for Goal 1, above.
1.3 Use the Circulation Element Roadway Plan to guide detailed planning and implementation of the
City's roadway system.
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The Circulation Plan within the Harveston Specific Plan has been produced based on the City's
Circulation standards.
1.4 Pursue trip reduction and transportation systems management measures to reduce and limit
congestion at intersections and along streets within the City.
Please see consistency analysis for Goal 1, above.
Trip reduction measures include:
• Transit provisions
• Location of housing near employment areas
• An extensive bicycle path network
• An extensive walking/pedestrian network.
Transportation System Management measures include (General Plan):
• Adding turn lanes or restricting turning movements during peak traffic periods at congested
intersections
• Widening of intersection approaches to accommodate additional through movement lanes or
to improve visibility
• Installation of bus turnout bays
• Pavement marking modifications/improvements
• Completion of "missing links" in the roadway network
1.5 Update every three years, or as needed, "build-out" traffic forecasts to monitor the impact of
development approvals and the adequacy of the Circulation Element Roadway Plan.
The policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 2:
Enhance traffic safety on City streets.
Discussion:
The Circulation Plan within the Harveston Specific Plan minimizes traffic conflicts and promotes
safe traffic circulation within the Specific Plan area. A Loop Road is included within the
circulation plan for ease of access to different residential planning areas, reducing undesirable
through traffic within the residential areas. The Circulation Plan encourages safety for all
pedestrian traffic by separating vehicular and pedestrian traffic, especially in commercial and
high-density areas. As such, the plan includes a safe and efficient paseo, urban trail and
sidewalk network, providing pedestrian and bicycle circulation in conjunction with the roadway
network.
Policies
2.1
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The City shall enforce speed restrictions throughout the City.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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2.2 Require that future roads and improvements to existing roads be designed to minimize traffic
conflicts such as those which result from curb parking maneuvers and uncontrolled access along
heavily traveled roadways.
The Circulation Plan within the Harveston Specific Plan minimizes traffic conflicts and promotes
safe traffic circulation within the Specific Plan area. A Loop Road is included within the
circulation plan for ease of access to different residential planning areas, reducing undesirable
through traffic within the residential areas.
2.3 Require that the development of new private driveways do not introduce significant traffic
conflicts along major streets and primary residential collectors roads.
The Harveston Specific Plan does not propose new private driveways off of the major streets or
primary residential collector roads. Three project entries are proposed off the major streets (2
on Margarita Road and 1 on Date Street). Internal to the project, neighborhoods will access the
Loop Road. All driveway locations are subject to review and approval of the Director of Public
Works.
2.4 Require that vehicular and pedestrian traffic be separated to the maximum extent feasible.
The Circulation Plan within the Harveston Specific Plan encourages safety for all pedestrian
traffic by separating vehicular and pedestrian traffic, especially in commercial and high density
areas. As such, the plan includes a safe and efficient paseo, urban trail and sidewalk network,
providing pedestrian and bicycle circulation in conjunction with the roadway network.
2.5 Establish an ongoing maintenance program to ensure the safety of the City's roadway system.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 3:
A regional transportation system that accommodates the safe and efficient movement of
people and goods to and from the community.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan includes City-wide and regional circulation roadways. The Specific
Plan currently includes roadway segments, which are consistent with the City's General Plan
Circulation Element (Margarita Road, Date Street, Ynez Road). In addition, a City directed
alternative has been included in the Plan. With the inclusion of the project's roadway network,
transit provisions, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, the project will contribute to this goal of
accommodating the safe and efficient movement of people and goods to and from the community.
Policies
3.1 Support the completion of the Riverside County Master Plan of Arterial Highways.
The Circulation Plan within the Harveston Specific Plan includes roadway extensions and future
improvements consistent with the City's existing Circulation Element Plan.
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3.2 Actively pursue the construction of a new interchange north of Winchester Road and other
recommended system improvements outside its jurisdiction in cooperation with Caltrans, the City
of Murrieta, Riverside County, and local developers. Measures should be taken to preserve
anticipated right-of-way needs and to identify funding mechanisms for the interchange
improvements.
The location of a new interchange north of Winchester Road is currently being reviewed through
a Project Study Report ( PSR) by Caltrans. It is anticipated that Caltrans will complete this
review by mid-2001 and the location for this interchange will be determined. The project
contains two alternatives for the location of this interchange. Subdivision maps are also being
processed which will reserve additional right-of-way for the ultimate location for the
interchange. It should be noted that the applicant will support the City's efforts to design and
secure jurisdictional approval for the construction of a new interchange at I-15 at Cherry and/or
Date Street.
3.3 Actively pursue the improvements to existing interchanges within the City and construction of new
overpasses as required to achieve the adopted service level standards.
Reference response to Policy 3.2. In addition, a mitigation measure in the project's EIR requires
improvements to the I-15/Winchester Road interchange. This mitigation would help achieve level
of service standards required in Goal 3.
) 3.4 Coordinate with the Riverside Transit Agency to provide fixed route transit service (bus or
shuttle) along major transportation corridors connecting to regional employment and commercial
areas, airports, health care facilities, and major recreation areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan will comply with the City of Temecula and the Riverside Transit
Agency to facilitate provision of transit service. Coordination and correspondence with the
Riverside Transit Agency was completed as part of the Harveston EIR preparation.
3.5 Provide for express transit service through implementation of park-and-ride facilities along
regional transportation corridors.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy, and park-and-ride facilities are
not proposed with the Harveston project.
3.6 Coordinate with Western Riverside Council of Governments to identify, protect, and pursue
opportunities for a light rail transit along major transportation corridors which connect Temecula
to other population centers.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy, and it is the responsibility of the
City of Temecula.
3.7
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Encourage the formation of a special Southwest County agency or task force which would be
responsible for identifying and prioritizing selected system improvements having regional
significance and the development of funding sources which would allow for the timely
implementation of these improvements.
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This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy, and it is the responsibility of the
City of Temecula.
Goal 4:
An efficient City circulation system through the use of transportation system management
and travel demand management strategies.
Discussion:
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal. However, the Harveston EIR
incorporates Travel Demand Management (TDM) requirements, as mitigation measures,
consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The proposed project will comply
with the conditions and requirements set forth by the City of Temecula and will implement all
traffic signals as required by the traffic study in order to maximize efficient flow of traffic. The
Harveston Specific Plan includes a comprehensive pedestrian trail system and incorporates
features such as bus turnouts and shelters, as required by the Director of Public Works and the
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA).
Policies
4.1 Establish a City-wide Circulation System Phasing and Financing Program for the orderly
implementation of system improvements identified in the Circulation Element.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.2 Require proper spacing and interconnect traffic signals where feasible to maximize the smooth
progression of traffic flows and to minimize delay and stop and go conditions which result in
higher vehicle emissions and noise levels.
The proposed project will comply with the conditions and requirements set forth by the City of
Temecula and will implement all traffic signals as required by the traffic study in order to
maximize efficient flow of traffic.
4.3 Discourage the provision of on-street (curbside) parking along principal arterial roadways to
minimize traffic conflicts and increase the traffic carry ing capacity of these roadways.
The Specific Plan does not propose on-street parking along the principal arterial roadways (i.e.,
Date Street, Margarita Road, and Ynez Road).
4.4 Require new development to incorporate design features which facilitate transit service and
encourage transit ridership such as bus pullout areas, covered bus stop facilities, efficient trail
systems through projects to transit stops, and incorporation of pedestrian walkways that pass
through subdivision boundary walls.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a comprehensive pedestrian trail system and incorporates
features such as bus turnouts and shelters, as required by the Director of Public Works and the
Riverside Transit Agency (RTA).
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4.5 Require specific plans and other mixed use projects to provide an internal system of trails linking
schools, shopping centers, transit, and other public facilities within residential areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes an extensive internal system of trails/paseos that connect
the Mixed Use Village Center to the school, the lake/lake park and community park, and different
residential areas.
4.6 Provide a comprehensive system of Class I and/or Class II bicycle lanes to meet the needs of
cyclist traveling to and from work and other destinations within the City.
Consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan, the Harveston Specific Plan provides Class II
bicycle lanes along most roadways within the Specific Plan areafor recreational as well as ease
of access between different planning areas and uses. (See Figure 4.8, Bicycle Plan).
4. 7 Encourage a mix of uses within a project designed to maximize internal trip making, maximize
the use of parking facilities, and to promote a shift from auto use to pedestrian and bicycle modes
of travel.
4.8
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4.9
The proposed project is pedestrian oriented encouraging internal movement between the different
uses and planning areas via trails and bike lanes.
Encourage the provision of additional regional public transportation services.
The Harveston Specific Plan will comply with the City of Temecula and the Riverside Transit
Agency to facilitate provision of transit service. Coordination and correspondence with the
Riverside Transit Agency was completed as part of the Harveston EIR preparation.
Require transportation demand management plans to be submitted for preliminary review at the
Specific Plan or Plot Plan stage of site development and submitted for final approval prior to the
issuance of building permits, in accordance with the City's Transportation Demand Management
Ordinance.
The Harveston EIR incorporates Travel Demand Management (TDM) requirements, as
mitigation measures, consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP).
4.10 Encourage the implementation of employer Travel Demand Management (TDM) requirements
included in the Southern California Air Quality Management District's Regulation 15 of the Air
Quality Management Plan.
The Harveston EIR incorporates TDM requirements as mitigation measures consistent with the
AQMP.
4.11 The City shall establish a local Congestion Management Plan and monitor the performance and
effectiveness of travel demand management programs within the City.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 5:
An adequate supply of private and public parking to meet the needs of residents and
visitors of the City.
Discussion:
The proposed Specific Plan contains parking requirements and standards (see Section 11.0,
Development Standards) to provide adequate parking facilities on-site. A tapered street section
will be used at internal neighborhood intersections and in locations where on-street parking is
otherwise adequately provided. Adequate on-street parking has been defined in Section 11 of the
Specific Plan. The Mixed Use Village Center provides the opportunity for "shared joint use
parking" which helps minimize the number of ingress and egress points.
Policies
5.1 Enforce City parking ordinances and standard design requirements which apply.
The Harveston Specific Plan is prepared based on the City's General Plan and other applicable
ordinances (i.e., parking ordinances) and standard design requirements. Parking standards are
contained in Section 11. 0, Development Standards, of the Specific Plan.
5.2 Require the consolidation of parking, and related circulation facilities, where appropriate, to
minimize the number of ingress and egress points onto arterials.
The Mixed Use Village Center provides the opportunity for "shared joint use parking" which
helps minimize the number of ingress and egress points.
5.3 Provide additional public parking in the Old Town area where feasible through common parking
areas or establishment of a parking district.
This policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan is not within the Old Town
Specific Plan area.
5.4 Require project developers to provide adequate on-site parking and/or to contribute to a program
to acquire and maintain off-site facilities.
The proposed Specific Plan contains parking requirements and standards ( see Section 11. 0,
Development Standards) to provide adequate parking facilities on-site.
5.5 Encourage underground parking or parking structures where economically feasible in commercial
areas.
The proposed Specific Plan contains parking requirements and standards ( see Section 11. 0,
Development Standards) to provide adequate parking facilities on-site. Additional measures will
be incorporated to meet the demand and requirement in commercial areas.
5.6 Encourage joint development of parking facilities (e.g. joint-use of parking facilities) where
feasible to maximize the efficient use of available parking.
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The proposed Specific Plan contains parking requirements and standards (see Section 11.0,
Development Standards) to provide adequate parking facilities on-site. Additional measures will
be incorporated to maximize efficiency.
Goal 6:
Safe and efficient alternatives to motorize travel throughout the City.
Discussion:
The proposed project provides for a separate system of paseo/trails that will be utilized by
pedestrians and non-motorized modes of transportation. This system provides for ease of access
between the different planning areas. This system of trails will also connect to the regional trails
for ease access to other areas within the City.
Policies
6.1 Promote the safety of pedestrians and bicyclist by adhering to uniform trail standards and practices
and communicating safety practices to the public.
Unless modified through this Specific Plan, all trails shall be constructed to ultimate City
standards and practices that will ensure public safety.
) 6.2 Off-street bicycle and equestrian trails should minimize the number of locations where automobile
cross traffic will be experienced.
The proposed project provides for bicycle trails throughout the project site (see Figure 4.8,
Bicycle Plan). The Specific Plan's loop road system will minimize the number of locations for
automobile cross traffic.
6.3 Ensure accessibility of pedestrian facilities to the elderly and disabled.
The Harveston Specific Plan seeks to ensure accessibility of facilities to all users, including the
elderly and the disabled. ADA standards will be complied with throughout the Specific Plan.
6.4 Traffic signals along bike routes and where significant pedestrian activity is present shall be
properly timed and periodically adjusted to allow for the safe movement of these non-motorized
modes.
The proposed Specific Plan includes a Circulation Plan and standards, which will dictate
construction and upgrade of the roadway facilities consistent with City standards. All roadway
and intersection designs will comply with City standards providing safe and efficient traffic
patterns and circulation.
6.5 Adequate linkages shall be provided for non-motorized modes, between residential areas and
commercial I employment activity centers, public institutions, and recreation areas.
The proposed project provides for ease of access between the different planning areas by non-
motorired modes of transportation. As such, the project includes designated trail systems for use
by pedestrians and bicycles and other non-motorized modes of transportation.
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6.6 Motorized vehicles and motorized cycles shall be prohibited from using the City's recreation trail
system.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides for a separate system of paseos/trails that will be utilized by
pedestrians and non-motorized cycles only. Motorized vehicles and motorized cycles will be
prohibited from using the pedestrian designated paseosltrails within the Specific Plan.
Goal 7:
A truck circulation system that provides for the safe and efficient transport of commodities
and also minimizes noise, air pollution and traffic impacts to the City.
Discussion:
The Circulation Plan for Harveston project is based on the City of Temecula Circulation Element
and does not designate primary truck routes on roadways providing access to different
residential areas within the project site. The proposed project provides for measures to facilitate
access and loading by trucks in order to minimize any potential circulation conflicts.
Policies
7 .1 Designate primary truck routes on selected arterial streets to minimize the impacts of truck traffic
on residential areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan Circulation Plan is based on the City of Temecula Circulation
Element and does not designate primary truck routes on roadways providing access to different
residential areas within the project site.
7.2 Require loading areas and access ways for trucks that minimize or eliminate conflicts with
automotive and pedestrian areas to maintain safe and efficient traffic circulation.
The proposed project provides for measures ( see Section 11. 0, Development Standards) to
facilitate access and loading by trucks in order to minimize any potential circulation conflicts.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
Goal 1:
A diversity of housing opportunities that satisfies the physical, social and economic needs of
existing and future residents of Temecula.
Discussion:
The Specific Plan will provide 1,921 dwelling units on a wide range of lots to accommodate the
existing and projected housing needs in the City. The residential development will provide a
range of housing type options in terms of cost, density and type. The Harveston Specific Plan
includes a wide variety of housing types within each density category and proposes a sustainable
land use concept by incorporating the open space and recreational opportunities through a
generous selection of park types.
Policies
1.1
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1.2
Provide an inventory of land at varying densities sufficient to accommodate the existing and
projected housing needs in the City.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides 1,921 dwelling units on individual lots ranging in size from
2,000 to 5,000 square feet. The target density for the proposed project is 6.3 dwelling units per
acre. The Harveston Specific Plan also includes 300 high-density residential dwelling units at a
target density of 17.8 units per acre. In addition to the high density, three densities of Low
Medium (578 dwelling units), Medium 1 (475 dwelling units), and Medium 2 (568 dwelling units),
are included in the Specific Plan. The proposed housing types will provide a range of
opportunity, which will satisfy the needs of various segments of the local housing market.
Encourage residential development that provides a range of housing types options in terms of
cost, density and type, and provides the opportunity for local residents to live and work in the
same community by balancing jobs and housing types.
The proposed project introduces a wide range of housing type in terms of cost, density and design
in order to meet the needs of the different segments of the local population. The project also
includes commercial uses, which would create jobs locally and regionally.
1.3 Require a mixture of diverse housing types and densities in new developments around the mixed
use village centers to enhance their people-orientation and diversity.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes high density housing in the Mixed Use Village Center
overlay along with other uses. Additionally, in close proximity to the Mixed Use Village Center
are proposed a variety of housing types and densities.
1.4 Support the use of innovative site planning and architectural design in residential development.
The proposed project includes a wide variety of housing types within each density category.
These varieties are achieved through innovative site planning and design and will cater to the
needs of differr>.nt groups nf clients.
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1.5 Encourage the use of clustered development to preserve and enhance important environmental
resources, and maintain important areas in open space.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes an efficient land use concept where different residential
development types, including clustered development, are introduced and vast areas of open space
are incorporated throughout the Specific Plan in the form of a community park, mini parks, paseo
park, lake, lake park, arroyo park, and paseos.
1.6 Promote the development of compatible mixed use projects that promotes and enhances the
village concept, facilitates the efficient use of public facilities, and supports alternative transit
options.
The Harveston Specific Plan is a project that incorporates different types of uses such as
residential, service commercial, school, parks, and Mixed Use Village Center.· Within the Mixed
Use Village Center there is a wide range of uses which promote a pedestrian oriented concept
(see Figure 11.16, Mixed Use Village Center Pedestrian Circulation). Paseos, trails, and bike
lanes are provided for ease of access to recreational and other public facility uses (i.e., school,
and church).
Goal 2:
Affordable housing for all economic segments of Temecula.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan is promoting a variety of housing opportunities that accommodate
the needs of all economic levels of the population, and is providing opportunities to meet the
City's fair share of low- and moderate-income housing. The project includes housing affordable
to households with earnings in excess of approximately 120 percent of the current median income
of the County of Riverside. The higher density dwelling units will be more affordable to buyers
as well as renters.
Policies
2.1 Promote a variety of housing opportunities that accommodate the needs of all economic levels of
the population, and provides opportunities to meet the City's fair share of low- and moderate-
income housing.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides 1,921 dwelling units on individual lots ranging in size from
2,000 to 5,000 square feet. The target density for the proposed project is 6.3 dwelling units per
acre. The Harveston Specific Plan also includes 300 high-density residential dwelling units at a
target density of 17.8 units per acre. In addition to the high density, three densities of Low
Medium (578 dwelling units), Medium 1 (475 dwelling units), and Medium 2 (568 dwelling units),
are included in the Specific Plan. The proposed housing types will provide a range of
opportunity, which will satisfy the needs of various economic levels of the local housing market.
2.2 Support innovative public, private and non-profit efforts in the development of affordable
housing, particularly for special needs groups.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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2.3 Encourage the use of non-traditional housing models, including single-room occupancy structures
(SRO) and manufactured housing, to meet the needs of special groups for affordable housing,
temporary shelter and/or transitional housing.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.4 Pursue all available forms of private, local, state and federal assistance to support development
and implementation of the City's housing programs.
The proposed Harveston project includes housing affordable to households with earnings in
excess of approximately 120 percent of the current median income of the County of Riverside.
The higher density dwelling units will be more affordable to buyers as well as renters.
Goal 3: Removal of governmental constraints in the maintenance, improvement and development
of housing, where appropriate and legally possible.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal.
Policies
3.1
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3.2
Provide reasonable processing time and fees for new construction or rehabilitation of housing.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Consider mitigating development fees for projects providing affordable and senior citizen
housing.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.3 Periodically review City development standards to ensure consistency with the General Plan and
to facilitate high-quality affordable housing.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 4: Conservation of the existing affordable housing stock.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal.
Policies
4.1 Monitor and regulate, if necessary, the number of affordable units eligible for conversion to
market-rate units and develop programs to minimize the loss of these units.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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4.2 Develop rehabilitation programs that are directed at preserving the integrity of the housing stock.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.3 Support the efforts of private and public entities in maintaining the affordability of units through
implementation of energy conservation and weatherization programs.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 5:
Equal housing opportunity for all residents in Temecula.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race,
religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, age, physical handicap, or color.
Policies
5.1 Encourage and support the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting the discrimination in
lending practices in the sale or rental of housing.
The Harveston Specific Plan promotes housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race,
religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, national origin, age, physical handicap, or color.
5.2 Assure and support the efforts of others to ensure that unrestricted access to housing is available
to all segments of the community.
The proposed project supports and encourages unrestricted access to housing to all interested
clients without discrimination.
5.3 Encourage housing design standards that promote the accessibility of housing for the elderly and
disabled.
The Specific Plan anticipates the use of certain residential product types by elderly and disabled,
therefore, it incorporates the City's building codes and ADA measures in order to accommodate
such use.
5.4 Encourage and consider supporting local private non-profit groups that address the housing
needs of the homeless and other disadvantaged groups.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 1:
A high quality parks and recreation system that meets the varying recreational needs
of residents.
Discussion:
A major feature of the Harveston Specific Plan is the system of parks and landscaped
parkways with paseos, which link the lake complex, and school recreational facilities and
the community park in the Open Space and Recreation Program. The Project Park
Program is extensive and provides a vast array of recreational opportunities in which all
members of the community can participate. Further, the program incorporates many
diverse elements in a coordinated, cohesive plan that interrelates with and links the various
neighborhoods of the community with each other and to certain destination points, such as
the lake, school, parks and mixed-use village.
Policies
I.I
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1.2
Apply the policies and standards contained in the City's Park and Recreation Master Plan
to acquire sufficient parkland and recreation facilities to support new development.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a substantial amount of open space as community
park, mini parks, arroyo park, lake park, paseo park and paseos and trails throughout the
development. The provision of parks and open space complies with the City's Park and
Recreation Master Plan.
Require the dedication of parkland and development of facilities to be consistent with the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The proposed plan complies with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
1.3 Require developers of residential projects greater than fifty dwelling units to dedicate land
based on the park acre standard of five (5) acres of usable parkland to one thousand (1,000)
population, or the payment of in-lieu fees in accordance with the parks and Recreation
Master Plan.
Adequate amount of parks and open space has been dedicated based on the above
standards and calculations.
1.4 Park credit for land with floodplains shall be given in accordance with the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
This policy is not applicable because the project site does not contain any flood plains.
1.5
)
Pursue the joint use of public lands available and suitable for recreation purposes, including
lands under the jurisdiction of the Riverside County Flood Control District, Southern
California Edison, water districts, and other public agencies.
This policy is not applicable because the project proposes community and neighborhood
parks throughout the development, and it is not in close vicinity of any public lands that
can be utilized for joint use.
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1.6 Encourage the enhancement and preservation of significant natural features, including
riparian areas, rock outcroppings, sensitive habitat areas and viewpoints through park
design and site development.
One feature of the Harveston Specific Plan is the Arroyo Park, which is a naturalistic park
that preserves the existing creek bed and creates a riparian environment. The Arroyo Park
will provide a different recreational experience to the residents of the community.
l. 7 Encourage the enhancement and preservation of historic structures and landscape features
in the design, development and use of parks.
The design and development of the different parks within the Specific Plan area will be
based on extensive use of landscape features to create a unique experience. No historic
structures exist within the project area.
1.8 Encourage public safety and compatibility with adjacent use in park design and
development, including location of buildings, activity areas, lighting and parking.
Design features such as special architectural treatment, perimeter and interior
landscaping, and lighting will be incorporated into the project for safety and compatibility
with the adjacent uses. The Community Park has been designed consistent with City
standards (see Figure 6.3, Community Park Detail).
1.9 Coordinate long range park and open space planning with Riverside County and the City of
Murrieta.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
l. 10 Maximize pedestrian and bicycle access to existing and new parks as an alternative to
automobile access.
The Specific Plan project proposes extensive trails and bike lanes that would connect to all
the different planning areas and uses, including parks.
1.11 Encourage joint recreational use between school and park facilities when appropriate.
This policy is not applicable because the community park and the proposed elementary
school are not in close adjacency to one another, therefore making it difficult to encourage
true joint use.
1.12 Consider the establishment of development impact fees to cover the cost of capital
improvements for parks and recreation facilities needed to serve new development.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 2:
Conservation and protection of surface water, groundwater and imported water
resources.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan will coordinate with Riverside County Flood Control District
to design necessary flood control improvements for Murrieta Creek and Temecula Creek
that preserve the important natural features and resources of the local creeks and the
riparian forest of the Santa Margarita River Watershed, to the maximum extent feasible.
The project will protect groundwater in cooperation with the Rancho California Water
District and conserve potable water by requiring water conservation techniques in all new
development. The project will also encourage utilization of reclaimed water, if available,
for irrigation and other appropriate uses.
Policies
2.1
)
2.2
Coordinate with Riverside County Flood Control District to design flood control
improvements for Murrieta Creek and Temecula Creek that preserve the important natural
features and resources of the local creeks and the riparian forest of the Santa Margarita
River, to the maximum extent feasible.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides for drainage and flood control facilities and
improvements in accordance with the City of Temecula and the Riverside County Flood
Control District requirements. (See Section 5.0, Infrastructure Plan).
Identify and protect groundwater resources from depletion and sources of pollution in
cooperation with the Rancho California Water District.
The proposed project will comply with standard specifications to protect groundwater
resources from depletion and sources of pollution in cooperation with the Rancho
California Water District.
2.3 Conserve potable water by requiring water conservation techniques in all new
development.
The Harveston Specific Plan will comply with Title 20, California Administrative Code
Section 1604 (f) (Appliance Efficiency Standards), which establish efficiency standards that
set the maximum flow rate of all new showerheads, lavatory faucets, etc., as well as Health
and Safety Code Section 17621.3 which requires low-flush toilets and urinals in virtually
all buildings.
2.4 Use reclaimed water for the irrigation of parks, golf courses, publicly landscaped areas and
other feasible applications as service becomes available from RCWD and EMWD.
The proposed project will encourage utilization of reclaimed water, if available, for
irrigation and other appropriate uses.
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2.5 Require the use of soil management techniques to reduce erosion, eliminate off-site
sedimentation, and prevent other soil-related problems that may adversely affect waterways
in the community.
All construction activities that results in the disturbance of at least five acres of total land
area or activity which is part of a larger common plan of development of five acres or
greater, will obtain the appropriate State general permit for National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits and pay the appropriate fees. All development within
the Specific Plan boundaries will be subject to future requirements adopted by the City to
implement the NPDES program. Mitigation measures may include, but not be limited to:
onsite retention; covered storage of all outside storage facilities; vegetated swales;
monitoring programs, etc.
2.6 Regulate and manage lands adjacent to or affecting watercourses as stipulated by the
Regional Water Resources Control Board.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy. The Specific Plan Project
has, however, obtained 401 permits from the RWQCB.
2.7 Ensure that approved projects have filed a Notice of Intent and Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan in accordance with the Federal Clean Water Act, prior to issuance of
building permits.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy. The EIR does, however,
require filing of a Notice of Intent as mitigation.
2.8 Ensure adequate inspection and enforcement of the requirements of General Construction
Permits, particularly related to erosion control during grading and construction.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.9 Participate in regional planning for the Santa Margarita River Watershed in conjunction
with Federal, State, Regional and local agencies, and non-profit organization.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.10 Participate in water resources management planning to facilitate the long-term availability
of water resources for western Riverside County.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 3:
Conservation of important biological habitats and protection of plant and animal
species of concern, wildlife movement corridors, and general biodiversity.
Discussion:
Based upon the findings of the biological studies performed for the site, the proposed
project site does not include significant onsite biological resources. The project proposes
an arroyo park, which will include the creation of a riparian habitat. The Arroyo Park will
be developed consistent with the mitigation requirement and permits of the U.S. Army
Corps and State Department of Fish and Game. The Specific Plan will also incorporate
local native vegetation, mature trees, and/or other significant vegetation into the landscape
design of the proposed development.
Policies
3.1
/
3.2
Require development proposals to identify significant biological resources and provide
mitigation, including the use of adequate buffering; selective preservation; the provision of
replacement habitats; the use of sensitive site planning techniques including wildlife
corridor/recreational trails; and other appropriate measure.
Based upon the findings of the biological studies performed for the site, the proposed
project site does not include significant onsite biological resources. The project proposes
an arroyo park, which will include the creation of a riparian habitat. The Arroyo Park will
be developed consistent with the mitigation requirement of the U.S. Army Corps and State
Department of Fish and Game.
Work with State, regional and non-profit agencies and organizations to preserve and
enhance significant biological resources on publicly owned lands.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.3 Coordinate with the County of Riverside and other relevant agencies in the adoption and
implementation of the Riverside County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.4 Encourage developers to incorporate native drought-resistant vegetation, mature trees, and
other significant vegetation into the site and landscape design for proposed projects.
The Harveston Specific Plan will incorporate local native vegetation, mature trees, and/or
other significant vegetation into the landscape design of the proposed development ( see
Section 10.0, Design Guidelines).
3.5 Maintain an inventory of existing natural resources in the City through periodic updates of
the Master Environmental Assessment.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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3.6 Limit the recreational use of designated open space areas where sensitive biological
resources are present.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.7 Maintain and enhance the resources of the Temecula Creek, Santa Margarita River,
Pechanga Creek and other water ways to ensure the long-term viability of the habitat,
wildlife, and wildlife movement corridors.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 4:
Conservation of energy through the use of available technology and conservation
practices.
Discussion:
To reduce energy use, the proposed Specific Plan will utilize energy saving techniques such
as orienting buildings properly (i.e., north/south lot orientation), planting trees to take
advantage of the sun, ensuring adequate roof overhangs, providing properly insulated
walls and providing simple heat storage systems such as dual-paned windows. The project
development will also include utilization of energy efficient building materials for
construction in order to reduce energy use.
Policies
4.1 ·Encourage the use of site planning techniques, building orientation and building design that
reduce energy use.
To reduce energy use, the proposed Specific Plan will utilize energy saving techniques such
as orienting buildings properly (i.e., north/south lot orientation), planting trees to take
advantage of the sun, ensuring adequate roof overhangs, providing properly insulated
walls, and providing simple heat storage systems such as dual-paned windows.
4.2 Require the use of energy efficient building materials to reduce energy use.
Besides using the above techniques, the project development will also include utilization of
energy efficient building materials for construction in order to reduce energy use.
Goal 5:
Conservation of open space areas for a balance of recreation, scenic enjoyment, and
protection of natural resources and features.
Discussion:
The Specific Plan will conserve open space areas for a balance of recreation, scenic
enjoyment and protection of natural resources and features by including clustered housing
as part of its land use proposal, and by dedicating substantial areas of open space as
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community park, mini parks, arroyo park, lake, lake park, paseo park, and extensive paseos
and trail system.
Policies
5.1 Pursue the conservation of the western and southern ridgelines, the Santa Margarita River,
slopes in the Sphere of Influence, and other important landforms and historic landscape
features through the development review process and as a condition of project approval.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.2 Identify significant viewsheds to proposed projects that may be preserved through the
dedication of open space or the use of sensitive grading, site design and building
techniques.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.3
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5.4
Encourage the use of clustered development and other site planning techniques to
maximize the preservation of open space.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes clustered housing as part of its land use proposals,
and it dedicates substantial areas of open space as community park, mini parks, arroyo
park, lake, lake park, paseo park, and extensive paseos and trail system.
Retain and improve the quality of landscaping in parkways, public slopes, rights-of-way,
parks, civic facilities and other public open areas.
The Design Guidelines Section ( 10. 0) of the Specific Plan includes landscaping guidelines,
which proposes landscaping of high standards and quality for the entire site.
5.5 Coordinate with Homeowner's Association to maintain landscaping along slopes adjacent
to public right-of-ways.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a maintenance plan (see Figure 12.2) which outlines
the future maintenance responsibilities of slopes, roadways and public and private open
space and recreational facilities. Landscape sections, which identify maintenance
responsibilities, are also included in Section 12. 0.
5.6 Coordinate with Homeowner's Associations to maintain landscaping along slopes adjacent
to public right-of-ways.
The Harveston Specific Plan has dedicated parkland in conformance with the policies and
standards of the Park and Recreation Master Plan of the City of Temecula. The Specific
Plan included a maintenance plan, which addresses maintenance responsibilities adjacent
to Public right-of-way.
5.7 Require adequate open space in new development for both passive and active recreation.
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The Harveston Specific Plan has dedicated adequate amounts of open space for both active
and passive recreation, based on the requirements of the TCSD.
5.8 Require the vegetation of graded slopes concurrent with project development to minimize
erosion and maintain the scenic character of the community.
Vegetation of graded slopes will be required in order to minimize erosion and visual
impacts concurrent with project development.
5.9 Require the connection of open space and recreation areas to adjacent developments and
publicly owned recreation areas where appropriate.
The proposed trail system will connect to the public Community Park which, is part of the
Specific Plan area and also to City wide trails and the existing Margarita Park located off-
site.
5.10 Study the feasibility of establishing a System of Transferable Development Credits, m
conjunction with the County, to conserve open space or agricultural uses.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.11 Incorporate seismic hazard safety zones into valley-wide open space and park systems.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.12 Encourage the use of native vegetation where re-vegetation and landscaping is to occur.
The proposed plan will utilize native vegetation for the re-vegetation of the Arroyo Park.
Goal 6:
Preservation of significant historical and cultural resources.
Discussion:
This goal is not applicable because according to the Initial Study (and the City of Temecula
General Plan), the site does not contain any sensitive archaeological resources. Although
the study found no paleontological sites, project implementation could expose fossils
through grading and other development activities. Implementation of EIR mitigation
measures will ensure that exposure of cultural resources during grading/construction does
not occur.
Policies
6.1 Maintain an inventory of areas of sensitive archaeological/paleontological sensitivity in the
planning area.
According to the Initial Study ( and the City of Temecula General Plan), the site does not
contain any sensitive archaeological resources. The cultural resources study that was
prepared concluded the same. Although paleontological sites were not found on the site,
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project implementation could expose fossils through grading and other development
activities. Implementation of EIR mitigation measures will ensure that exposure of cultural
resources during grading/construction does not occur.
6.2 Require sites proposed for future development to be evaluated for archaeological resources
in accordance with the procedures established in a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Eastern Information Center at UC Riverside.
A cultural resource study was performed evaluating for archaeological resources in
conformance with the procedures established in a Memorandum of Agreement with the
Easter Information Center at UC Riverside.
6.3 Require sites proposed for future development that are identified in this Element as being
of high or undetermined paleontological sensitivity to be evaluated by a qualified vertebrate
paleontologist.
Although the study found no paleontological sites, project implementation could expose
fossils through grading and other development activities. Implementation of EIR
mitigation measures will ensure that exposure of cultural resources during
grading/construction does not occur.
6.4
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Require sites containing significant archaeological or paleontological resources to either
preserve identified sites or provide for the professional retrieval of artifacts prior to
development.
Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in the EIR will ensure that exposure
of cultural resources during grading/conservation does not occur.
6.5 Require that a certified archaeologist and/or paleontologist be present on site during
grading, earth moving, or demolition of structures when these resources have been
discovered during construction, and for sites designated or potentially designated as
culturally significant in order to ensure these sites are preserved and protected. Native
American observers may be requested to be present on site to observe and retrieve cultural
resources when deemed necessary by a certified archaeologist or paleontologist and/or
when mandated by state law.
Although the cultural resources study performed did not identify any paleontological sites,
project implementation could expose fossils through grading and other development
activities. Implementation of mitigation measures will ensure that exposure of cultural
resources during grading/construction does not occur.
6.6 Not applicable because project is not in Old Town Specific Plan area.
6.7 Not applicable because project is not in Old Town Specific Plan area.
6.8 Not applicable because project is not in Old Town Specific Plan area.
6.9 Not applicable because project does not contain historic structures on-site,
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6.10 Not applicable because project does not contain historic structures on-site.
6.11 Not applicable because project does not contain historic structures on-site.
Goal 7:
Protection of prime agricultural land from premature conversion to urbanized uses.
This goal is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan site does not contain any
prime agricultural land, which would be converted to urbanized uses.
Goal 8:
A trail system that serves both recreational and transportation needs.
Discussion:
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan trail system proposed connections to the City wide
trail system. It also seeks to create a pedestrian friendly environment where extensive
trails and bike lanes are provided for ease of access between different planning areas and
land uses.
Policies
8.1 Provide a City-wide recreation system that connects to the County's regional trail system
through adoption of a Master Plan of Trails that provides for bicycling, equestrian, hiking
and jogging trails and support facilities.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
8.2 Negotiate land deeds as necessary to implement the City-wide trail system.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
8.3 Require proposed development to provide trail connections to the city-wide trail system as
defined by the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Master Plan of Trails.
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan trail system proposes connections to the City-wide
trail system, according to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Master Plan of Trails.
8.4 Require development plans to identify locations for an internal trails/sidewalk system that
links land uses and provides convenient travel to transit facilities.
The Specific Plan seeks to create a pedestrian friendly environment where extensive trails
and bike lanes are provided for ease of access between different planning areas and land
uses.
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Goal 9:
Protection of dark skies from intrusive light sources, which may impact the Palomar
Observatory
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan is located within thirty (30) miles of Mount Palomar
Observatory. In order to reduce light and glare impacts to the operations at the
Observatory, outdoor lighting will be from low-pressure sodium lamps that are oriented
and shielded to prevent direct illumination above the horizon plane passing through the
luminare.
Current supplies of electrical service have been strained due to recent de-regulation of the
power industry. Recent shortages in generation capacity may require residents and
business owners to pay higher costs for electricity or accept limitations required by the
utility purveyors during periods of limited supply. The State of California is in the process
of addressing this issue, as it is a Statewide and regional issue. Limitations will be
resolved as new generating capacity is brought on line over the next few years. The project
will be developed in stages and is anticipated to commence construction in early-200I.
Policies
9.1
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Coordinate with the County of Riverside and California Institute of Technology for
Economic Research Purposes to ensure preservation procedures for dark skies are
incorporated into the City development review process.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy. Please see consistency
analysis for Goal 9, above.
9.2 Participate in Palomar Observatory's dark sky conservation areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan is located within thirty (30) miles of Mount Palomar
Observatory. In order to reduce light and glare impacts to the operations at the
Observatory, outdoor lighting will be from low pressure sodium lamps that are oriented
and shielded to prevent direct illumination above the horizon plane passing through the
luminare.
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Goal 1:
Cooperate management of growth among local governments within Riverside County.
Discussion:
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal. However, the Harveston Specific
Plan provides ample amounts of open space for the enjoyment of the future residents of the
Harveston community as well as the residents of neighboring development and the City in
general. Also, the infrastructure standards have been prepared in coordination with the adjacent
jurisdiction and property owners to help ensure compatibility. The plan does create unique
development standards that will maintain the quality of life and the integrity of the proposed
development.
Policies
1.1 Continue to participate with the Western Riverside Council of Governments in the preparation of
plans and programs addressing regional issues, including the Growth Management Strategy,
Comprehensive Transportation Plan, Water Resources Strategy, and School Facilities Plan.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.2 Strive to achieve the policies of WR COG' s Growth Management Strategy as appropriate through
Temecula's Growth Management Program.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.3 Assist in the establishment of cooperative efforts to implement development standards, which
address quality of life issues.
The Harveston Specific Plan contains extensive development standards, which strive to enforce a
set of standards that would enhance and maintain a high quality of life for the community
residents.
1.4 Strive to achieve economic growth and prosperity, while preserving natural beauty and the social
quality of life in southwestern Riverside County.
The Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared in conformance with the City of Temecula
General Plan, and as such the goal of the Specific Plan is to introduce a development within the
southwestern Riverside County that will achieve economic growth (i.e., 112.4 acres of Service
Commercial proposed) and yet preserve the beauty and quality of life in the area (i.e., extensive
park and open space program proposed).
1.5 Encourage or assist in the establishment of natural reserves for the preservation of sensitive and
endangered species, and to provide open space for residents.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides ample amounts of open space for the enjoyment of the
future residents of the Harveston community as well as the residents of neighboring developments
and the City in general. The plan also includes a I 0.5-acre arroyo park, which will create a
riparian habitat and preserve the de.fined U.S. waters creek bed in its natural state. The project
site does not contain any sensitive or endangered species.
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1.6 Seek to establish minimum compatibility with adjacent jurisdictions for basic development
standards related to infrastructure and engineering, while preserving unique zoning and design
standards.
The Harveston Specific Plan infrastructure standards have been prepared in coordination with
the adjacent jurisdiction and property owners to help ensure compatibility. The plan does create
unique development standards that will maintain the quality of life and the integrity of the
proposed development.
I. 7 Establish a joint planning process with the County to plan for future development in the Sphere of
Influence.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.8 Establish a joint review process with the County to ensure that proposed projects in the Sphere of
Influence can be adequately served in the future by the City.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.9
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I.IO
Guide the timing and provision of facilities and services to support development and protect or
enhance the quality of life.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a phasing plan of development (see Figure 12.1, Phasing
Plan, in Section 12.0, Implementation and Administration) that would ensure provision of
facilities and services to support development as the project buildout proceeds.
Require development to pay its fair share of the costs of facilities and services required to serve
the resulting level of growth.
The Harveston Specific Plan will be conditioned to pay Development Impact Fees and other
required fees to mitigate its share of impacts on facilities and services that will serve the 'future
growth.
1.11 Pursue joint efforts to achieve fiscal stability for both City and County government.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.12 Consider options to jointly contract with other jurisdictions for the provisions of services or
facilities to achieve economies of scale.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 2:
Orderly and efficient patterns of growth within Temecula that enhance the quality of life
for residents.
Discussion:
In an effort to enhance the quality of life for residents, the Harveston Specific Plan includes a
Mixed Use Village Center that proposes a mix of uses with an efficient circulation and open
space system. The proposed project also includes a variety of housing types in terms of cost,
density and design to meet the needs of different segments of the population. In addition, it
includes commercial uses, which would create jobs locally and regionally, therefore, maintaining
a balance between jobs and housing opportunities.
Policies
2.1 Prepare and implement a Growth Management Program for Temecula.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.2 Ensure that phasing of public facilities and services occur in such a way that new development is
adequately supported as it develops.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a phasing plan of development (see Figure 12.1, Phasing
Plan, Section 12.0, Implementation and Administration) that would ensure provision of facilities
and services to support development as the project buildout proceeds.
2.3 Establish and maintain level of service standards in order to document adequacy requirements.
The Harveston Specific Plan EIR provides an analysis of the project's impacts on levels of
service and proposes mitigation to ensure adequate level of service standards are maintained
with project implementation.
2.4 Encourage development of Mixed Use Village Centers, as defined in the Land Use and
Community Design Elements to reduce public service costs and environmental impacts through
compatible land use relationships, and efficient circulation and open space systems.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes a Mixed Use Village Center that proposes a mix of uses
with an efficient circulation and open space system.
2.5 Encourage new development that helps to create and maintain a balance between jobs and
housing opportunities.
The proposed project includes a variety of housing types in terms of cost, density and design to
meet the needs of different segments of the population. In addition, it includes commercial uses,
which would create jobs locally and regionally, therefore, maintaining a balance between jobs
and housing opportunities.
2.6 Establish priority growth areas within the City and Sphere of Influence where near-term
urbanization will be encouraged.
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This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.7 Discourage the use of assessment districts that promote urban sprawl and premature urbanization
in rural and agricultural areas.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.8 Coordinate the Growth Management Program with the Congestion Management Program as
necessary.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 3:
Effective and cost efficient sheriff, fire and emergency medial service within the City.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan EIR provides an analysis of the project's impacts on police and fire
protection levels of service and proposes mitigation to ensure adequate level of service standards
is maintained with project implementation.
Policies
) 3.1 Strive to provide a minimum of one full-time officer per 1,000 residents for police protection
services.
The Harveston Specific Plan EIR provides an analysis of the project's impacts on police
protection levels of service and proposes mitigation to ensure adequate level of service standards
are maintained with project implementation.
3.2 Strive to provide a minimum response time of between 7 and 10 minutes of an alarm for 90
percent of all fires, in accordance with the Riverside County Fire Protection and Emergency
Master Plan.
The Harveston Specific Plan EIR provides an analysis of the project's impacts on fire protection
levels of service and proposes mitigation to ensure adequate level of service standards are
maintained with project implementation.
3.3 Require new development to address fire and police protection in a proactive and preventative
way through street design, orientation of entryways, siting of structures, landscaping, lighting and
other security features.
The Harveston Specific Plan design guidelines and standards (see Section 10.0, Design
Guidelines) provide for features listed above that would create a safe and secure environment for
the residents. Additionally, the Specific Plan and EIR will be reviewed by police and fire so
additional recommendation can be incorporated if necessary.
3.4 Coordinate with the County of Riverside in the location and phasing of new sheriff facilities or
fire stations to ensure that adequate service levels are maintained.
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This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.5 Promote the establishment of Neighborhood Watch Programs in conjunction with the Sheriffs
Department to increase the surveillance of neighborhoods.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.6 Consider the provision of police services by the City if it is more cost effective than contracting
with the County of Riverside.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.7 Promote comm unity awareness regarding drug use and gangs through the Police Department,
Comm unity Service Department, and public service organizations.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 4:
A quality school system that contains adequate facilities and funding to educate the youth of
Temecula.
Discussion:
The Temecula Valley Unified School District has been actively involved in the Harveston Specific
Plan process, and a 12.0-acre site has been designated for an elementary school in response to
the District's request. The School District will be made aware of future legislative land use
policy decisions. There will be a need to expand school facilities at all levels to accommodate
students from the proposed project. The District anticipates funding the school facilities for the
proposed project from the fees collected through an existing school agreement, with half of the
estimate being funded by the State, so long as those funds are available.
Policies
4.1 Provide information to the Temecula Valley Unified School district, when considering General
Plan amendments, specific plans, zone changes, or other legislative land use policy decisions, to
support the School district in providing adequate school facilities for students for new
development to the extent permi tted by law.
The Temecula Valley Unified School District has been actively involved in the Harveston Specific
Plan process, and a 12.0-acre site has been designated for an elementary school in response to
the District's request. The School District will be made aware of future legislative land use
policy decisions.
4.2 Promote and encourage the phasing of project development so that the School district may plan,
finance, and construct school facilities intended to serve the development.
The proposed project applicant is having continual discussions with the School District
regarding the phasing of the development plan in relation to the timing of the school site
development.
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4.3 Review proposed legislative land use decisions in the context of the adequacy of present and
future facilities as permitted by law.
The Harveston Specific Plan has been prepared based on the City of Temecula General Plan, and
as such adheres to all the requirements of the City and takes into account adequacy of present
and future facilities in making land use proposals.
4.4 Provide safe access for school children walking, bicycling, or driving to and from school sites
through coordination between the school district, and City departments of Planning, Public
Works, and Engineering.
The proposed project provides for an extensive system of trails, paseos, and bike lanes. These
pedestrian/bicycle circulation systems have been designed through coordination with the City
and School District and are consistent with the guidelines and requirements of the City of
Temecula.
4.5 Pursue the establishment of a trade school, junior college or 4-year college in Temecula that
offers an emphasis in the education required by the engineering, biotechnical and biomedical
industries located in Temecula.
) 4.6
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Plan for the joint use of school/municipal facilities wherever feasible and desirable, including: the
joint use of school grounds, buildings, City parks, multi-purpose buildings, and recreation
facilities.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 5:
Public and Quasi-public facilities and services which provide for the social, cultural, civic,
religious, and recreational needs of the community.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan provides areas (i.e., community park, village green, lake park, club
house facility and school) where citizens would come together and participate in community
programs. Child care facilities are permitted uses within the Mixed Use Village Center and
High-Density Residential areas of the Specific Plan area. Senior citizens centers are permitted
uses within the Mixed Use Village Center of the Specific Plan area. Religious institutions and
other quasi-public uses are permitted and encouraged within the Mixed Use Overlay Zone. The
proposed project encourages promoting such use for the benefit of all the community.
Policies
5.1
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Acquire a civic center site and construct permanent City Hall facilities when feasible.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy
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5.2 Continue to encourage citizens to participate in community programs and volunteer for public
service positions.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides areas (i.e., community park, club house facility and school)
where citizens would come together and participate in community programs. The proposed
project encourages promoting such activities for the benefit of all the community.
5.3 Evaluate the feasibility of providing child care facilities in connection with employment-
generating uses.
Child care facilities are permitted uses within the Mixed Use Village Center and High Density
Residential areas of the Specific Plan area. The proposed project encourages promoting such
use for the benefit of all the community.
5.4 Encourage the development of a senior citizens center(s).
Senior citizens centers are permitted uses within the Mixed Use Village Center of the Specific
Plan area. The proposed project encourages promoting such use for the benefit of all the
community.
5.5 Encourage the provision of cultural facilities within the community, including: art museums,
theaters, a performing arts center, special exhibitions, an outdoor amphitheater, and Indian
Cultural Interpretive Center.
The proposed Specific Plan includes an array of uses including, outdoor amphitheater, art
displays, outdoor exhibition areas, and more. Such uses are permitted and encouraged within
this zone.
5.6 Encourage the provision of special recreation facilities such as a stadium, a zoo, and an
amusement park.
This policy is not applicable because the proposed Harveston Specific Plan does not propose a
stadium, a zoo, and an amusement park.
5.7 Encourage the sharing or combining of public facilities for educational, cultural, and recreational
purposes to more efficiently utilize public spaces and to provide viable community gathering
areas.
Multi-purpose facilities, which confirm the above listed uses are permitted and encouraged
within the Mixed Use Overlay Zone.
5.8 Encourage the availability of sites for religious institutions and other quasi-public uses in the
City.
Religious institutions and other quasi-public uses are permitted and encouraged within the Mixed
Use Overlay Zone.
5.9 Cooperate with Riverside County to provide for library facilities and services that are consistent
with community needs.
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This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.10 Continue to assist non-profit community organizations in terms of financial and other forms of
support to the extent feasible.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 6:
A water and wastewater infrastru cture system that supports existing and future
development in the Study Area.
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Discussion:
The proposed waster and wastewater plans for Harveston Specific Plan area will support future
development in the area. The proposed Harveston Specific Plan area is located within the
Rancho California Water District water service area. The proposed water plan consists of 12-
inch and 16-inch backbone pipelines for domestic and fire service to the proposed commercial,
residential, and parkland uses. The wastewater flows are proposed to be treated at the Santa
Rosa Water Reclamation Plant, which is owned and operated by the RCWD. Sewer from the
proposed project area will be directed to the Eastern Municipal Water District sewer system
along Santa Gertrudis Creek at two locations.
Policies
6.1 Require landowners to demonstrate that an available water supply and sewer treatment capacity
exists or will be provided to serve proposed development, prior to issuance of building permits.
Section 5.0, Infrastructure Plan, of the Specific Plan requires that future development provide
assurance for provision of adequate water supply and sewer treatment capacity prior to issuance
of building permits.
6.2 Require landowners, prior to issuance of building permits, to demonstrate that adequate
wastewater capacity exists to accommodate the proposed development.
Section 5.0, Infrastructure Plan, of the Specific Plan requires that future development provide
assurance for provision of adequate wastewater capacity prior to issuance of building permits.
6.3 Coordinate with the water and wastewater districts when considering General Plan amendments,
annexations, or development agreements; in order to assist the districts in planning for adequate
capacity to accommodate future growth.
The Harveston Specific Plan water and wastewater plans have been prepared in coordination
with the appropriate districts. The districts were also contacted for input during the EIR process.
6.4 Coordinate with the wastewater district to make reclaimed water available for irrigation purposes
in the City.
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The irrigation system will be designed to conform to the State's Water Conservation Assembly
Bill 325 and City of Temecula Water Conservation Ordinances in effect. Additionally, the
project will utilized reclaimed water, as available, for irrigation.
6.5 Encourage the preparation of a long-term water management program by the District, and assist
the District where appropriate.
The District has been contacted for information and requirements during preparation of the
utility plan for the Harveston Specific Plan. The District was also contacted for input during the
EIR process.
6.6 Require all new construction of water and sewer infrastructure to be consistent with utility master
plans and to implement the policies of the General Plan.
The Harveston Specific Plan Section 5.0, Infrastructure Plan, requires all new construction of
water and sewer infrastructure be consistent with the utility master plans and policies of the
General Plan. All water and sewer lines will be designed per EMWD and/or RCWD District
requirements.
Goal 7:
An effective, safe and environmentally compatible flood control system.
Discussion:
Drainage and flood control facilities and improvements will be provided in accordance with the
City of Temecula and the Riverside County Flood Control District requirements. The proposed
drainage plan utilizes the project streets and storm drains to carry storm water to the existing
natural drainage courses and to the drainage facilities under the I-15 freeway. A storm drain
system is proposed to carry storm water that exceeds surface street capacity.
Policies
7.1 Work with the Riverside County Flood Control District and other agencies involved in the
Murrieta Creek flood control improvements to implement a flood control solution that maximizes
the retention of natural resources and the provision of recreation opportunities along the creek.
This pojj._cy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
•.
7.2 Prepare a City of Temecula Master Drainage Plan, which incorporates the Murrieta Creek Area
Drainage Plan and additional planning efforts into one document.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
7.3 Develop master drainage plans, when appropriate, for the Sphere of Influence, in conjunction
with the Flood Control District.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Goal 8:
A solid waste management system that provides for the safe and efficient collection,
transportation, recovery and disposal of solid wastes.
Discussion:
The solid waste produced within the development area will be safely carried to the disposing
facilities.
Policies
8.1 Coordinate with the County of Riverside to provide and expand service for the collection, storage,
transportation, recovery, and disposal of solid waste to meet the needs of the City.
The proposed project will comply with the City of Temecula and County of Riverside
requirements, and it will implement existing collection, storage, transportation, recovery and
disposal of solid waste. ·
8.2 Provide for the collection and disposal of household hazardous waste through the adoption of a
Household Hazardous Waste Element.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
8.3
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Provide for solid waste reduction and recycling within the City through the adoption of a Source
Reduction and Recycling Element.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 9:
Adequate electrical, natural gas, and telecommunication systems to meet the demand of new
and existing development.
Discussion:
Electrical service is currently provided in the area by Southern California Edison Company
(SCE). Adequate electric power supply can be provided. Natural gas service is currently
provided by Southern California Gas Company. SCG indicates that gas service could be
provided to the Specific Plan area in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules
on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are
made.
Policies
9.1 Coordinate with the responsible companies to provide for the continued maintenance,
development, and expansion of electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications systems to serve
residents and businesses.
As part of the Specific Plan EIR process, all utilities companies responsible for providing
services to the new development were contacted to inquired about the level of service availability
and additional requirements.
9.2 Pursue the undergrounding of utilities along arterial roads, where feasible.
The Harveston Specific Plan requires all new utility lines be undergrounded, in conformance with
the requirements of the City of Temecula.
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PuBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT
Goal 1:
Protection from natural hazards associated with geologic instability, seismic events, and
flooding.
Discussion:
To protect from natural hazards associated with geologic instability, seismic events, and
flooding, the Harveston Specific Plan EIR includes a geotechnical investigation that evaluates
soils and geologic conditions to determine stability. Also, the Specific Plan and the EIR require
that all new development onsite comply with the most recent Uniform Building Code seismic
design standards.
Policies
1.1 Require review of soil and geologic conditions to determine stability prior to project approval. In
areas that may have significant geologic constraints, require analysis by a Registered
Geotechnical Engineer.
The Harveston Specific Plan EIR includes a geotechnical investigation prepared by a registered
geotechnical engineer that evaluates soils and geologic conditions to determine stability.
Geotechnical recommendations and mitigation measures will be incorporated as necessary.
1.2 Require mitigation of potential adverse impacts of geologic and seismic hazards, including
ground surface rupture and liquefaction, at the project level.
Mitigation measures are proposed and will be enforced at the project level for all identified
potential geologic and seismic hazard impacts.
1.3 Monitor hazardous buildings in Old Town and work with property owners to remediate these
buildings to improve structural integrity.
This policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan is not located within the Old
Town, and this is a City directed policy.
1.4 Require all new development to comply with the most recent Uniform Building Code seismic
design standards.
The proposed Harveston Specific Plan and the EIR will require that all new development onsite
comply with the most recent Uniform Building Code seismic design standards.
1.5 Monitor the potential for seismic events and other geologic activity with the County of Riverside
and California Division of Mines and Geology.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy. Additionally, the Specific Plan
and the EIR require that all new development onsite comply with the most recent Uniform
Building Code seismic design standards.
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1.6 Establish development management techniques to lessen the potential for erosion and landslides.
Prior to initial grading, a soils report and geotechnical study will be performed that further
analyze onsite soil conditions and slope stability and include appropriate measures to control
erosion and landslide (see Sections 8.0, Grading Plan and 10.0, Design Guidelines).
1.7 Prohibit development in the floodway portion of the 100-year floodplain.
This policy is not applicable because the project site is not located within the 100-year
floodplain.
1.8 Encourage only compatible uses within the 100-year floodplain.
This policy is not applicable because the project site is not located within the JOO-year
floodplain.
1.9 Minimize the intrusion into and alteration of the 100-year floodplain.
This policy is not applicable because the project site is not located within the JOO-year
floodplain.
Goal 2:
Protection of the public and environmental resources from exposure to hazardous materials
and waste.
) Discussion:
Based on the results of a Phase I analysis for the site, there are no potential risks associated with
hazardous materials.
Policies
2.1 Minimize the risks associated with hazardous materials through careful land use planning.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides a comprehensive development plan of all land within the
Specific Plan area. Land use determination is based on the best and most appropriate use for the
land and situation. Based on the results of a Phase I analysis for the site, there are no potential
risks associated with hazardous materials.
Goal 3:
A safe and secure community, free from the threat of personal injury and loss of property.
Discussion:
To build a safe and secure community free from the threat of personal injury and loss of property,
the Harveston Specific Plan incorporates defensible space into site plan and building design.
The proposed project also provides secondary access points in conformance with the City
standards to ensure timely emergency service response.
Policies
3.1
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Ensure adequate facilities and police and fire service personnel are provided in the City.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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3.2 Continue to work with the community in operating Neighborhood Watch programs that promote
mutual assistance and crime prevention activities among residents.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.3 Reduce the risk of wildland fire through imposition of site-specific development standards during
project review.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.4 Require new development to incorporate defensible space into site plan and building design.
The Harveston Specific Plan incorporates defensible space into site plan and building design ( see
Section 10.0, Design Guidelines).
3.5 Require all residential development with 35 or more dwelling units to provide secondary access
that meets all City standards to ensure timely emergency service response.
The proposed project does provide secondary access points in conformance with the City
standards to ensure timely emergency service response.
Goal 4:
An effective response of emergency services following a disaster.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal.
Policies
4.1 Provide for and maintain a coordinated emergency service response to reduce community risks
and property damage in the event of a disaster.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.2 Coordinate emergency response planning with Riverside County and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.3 Encourage community-wide emergency preparedness among City residents and the business
community.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.4 Regulate location of critical facilities to ensure their continued functioning following a disaster.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.5 Establish and maintain an emergency operations center (EOC) for emergency and disaster
situations in a safe and secure location.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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NOISE ELEMENT
NOISE ELEMENT
Goal 1:
Land Use planning that provides for the separation of significant noise generators from
sensitive receptor areas.
Discussion:
Th e design of the Harveston land use plan has taken into account noise factors and has sought to
maintain a balance where no significant noise impact would result. There are no significant
noise generators included within the Harveston Specific Plan area. Th e noise emana ting from
construction activities is considered temporary, however the EIR provides mitigation measures to
mitigate this impact.
Policies
1.1
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1.2
Discourage noise sensinve land uses in noisy exterior environments unless measures can be
implemented to reduce exterior and interior noise to acceptable levels. Alternatively, encourage
less sensitive uses in areas adjacent to major noise generators but require appropriate interior
working environments.
Th e design of the Ha rveston land use plan has taken into account noise factors and has sought to
maintain a balance where no significant noise impact would result. The EIR provides a detailed
impact analysis and mitigation measures, as necessary.
Limit the hours of construction activity in residential areas in order to reduce the intrusion of
noise in the early morning and late evening hours, and on weekends and holidays.
As part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was cond ucted to analyze potential
noise impacts and introduce mitigation measures, including limitations on hours of construction.
1.3 Incorporate noise standards in the Development Code to ensure that residents are not exposed to
excessive levels of noise from stationary sources.
As part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was conducted to ana lyze potential
noise impacts and introduce mitigation measures. The Development Code includes standards
that ensure the residents are not exp osed to excessive noise levels from stationary sources.
1.4 Require proposed industrial or commercial projects located near existing or planned residential
areas to demonstrate that the project when constructed, will comply with the City noise
requirements.
The Harveston Specific design guidelines and development standa rds require the Ser-vice
Commercial uses comply with the City noise requirements.
1.5 Work with the school district to relocate the school bus maintenance yard to an area that will not
adversely impact sensitive receptors.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed po licy.
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1.6 Ensure that current noise hazard areas in the City are identified, quantified, and mapped in a form
that is available to decisionmakers.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1. 7 Utilize the information from the noise contour map in the General Plan in the development
review process to ensure that noise sensitive land uses are not located near major stationary noise
sources.
Development of the land use plan of the proposed project utilized information from the noise
contour map to ensure that the noise sensitive land uses are not located near major stationary
noise sources. Additionally, as part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was
conducted to analyze potential noise impacts and introduce mitigation measures, including noise
standards in the Development Code.
1.8 Minimize noise conflicts between land uses and the circulation network.
The land use relationships of the Harveston Specific Plan area have been arranged in a manner
to minimize any potential noise conflicts between land uses and the circulation network.
Additionally, as part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was conducted to analyze
potential noise impacts and introduce mitigation measures, including noise standards in the
Development Code.
Existing light industrial uses will located next to residential uses in Planning Area No. I. It
should be noted that this will not present any conflict, as the side of the existing industrial
building will be located at the rear of the residential uses. In addition, an additional landscape
buffer has been included at the rear of these parcels.
Goal 2:
The control of noise between land uses.
Discussion:
As part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was conducted to analyze potential
noise impacts and to introduce mitigation measures, including noise standards in the
Development Code.
Policies
2.1 Limit the maximum permitted noise levels which cross property lines and impact adjacent land
uses.
As part of the Harveston Specific Plan EIR, a noise study was conducted to analyze potential
noise impacts and introduce mitigation measures, including noise standards in the Development
Code.
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Goal 3:
Consider noise issues in the planning process.
Discussion:
The Harveston Noise Study evaluates potential noise conflicts from project buildout and based
upon identified noise impacts proposes the use of site design and building design techniques,
including the use of landscape setbacks or berms, building orientation, and buffering of noise
sensitive areas, as a means to minimize noise impacts and/or additional mitigation measures as
appropriate.
Policies
3.1 Establish standards for acceptable limits of noise for various lands use in the City.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.2 Work with the County of Riverside and the City of Murrieta in minimizing or avoiding conflicts
between land use and noise prior to project approvals.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
3.3
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Encourage the use of site design and building design techniques, including the use of landscape
setbacks or berms, building orientation, and buffering of noise sensitive areas, as a means to
minimize noise impacts.
The Harveston Noise Study evaluates potential noise conflicts from project buildout and based
upon identified noise impacts proposes the above techniques and/or additional mitigation
measures as appropriate.
3.4 Evaluate potential noise conflicts for individual sites and projects.
The Noise Study evaluates potential noise conflicts, and based upon identified noise impacts
proposes mitigation measures as appropriate.
3.5 Require mitigation of all significant noise impacts as a condition of project approval.
The Noise proposes mitigation measures, as necessary, which will be enforced as conditions of
project approval.
Goal 4:
Minimize noise impacts from transportation noise sources.
Discussion:
To minimize noise impacts from transportation noise sources the Noise Study in the EIR
evaluates the potential noise impacts and proposes mitigation measures as appropriate.
Additionally, the proposed Specific Plan has been coordinating efforts with Caltrans and will
comply with the requirements set.forth by that agency.
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Policies
4.1 Develop a program to construct barriers to mitigate sound levels where necessary or where
feasible to ensure the peace and quiet of the community.
The Noise Study as part of the EIR, evaluates the potential noise impacts and proposes mitigation
measures as appropriate, in order to ensure peace and quiet within the community.
4.2 Ensure the effective enforcement of City, State, and Federal noise standards by all appropriate
City Divisions.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.3 Enforce the speed limit on arterials and local roads to reduce noise impacts from vehicles,
particularly in residential areas.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.4 Coordinate with Caltrans to ensure the inclusion of noise mitigation measures in the design of
new highways projects or improvements to existing facilities including, interchange
improvements along 1-15, widening of SR 79 South, SR 79 North and the proposed Date Street/1-
15 interchange.
The proposed Specific Plan has been coordinating efforts with Caltrans and will comply with the
requirements set forth by that agency
4.5 The City shall participate in the planning and impact assessment activities of the Airport Land
Use Commission and other regional or state agencies relative to any proposed expansion of the
airport or change in flight patterns.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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AIR QUALITY ELEMENT
Goal 1:
Improvement of air quality through proper land use planning in Temecula.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan contains a balanced mix of residential and employment
opportunities, therefore, reducing vehicle miles traveled. The circulation plan and the land use
plan have been coordinated to minimize land use conflicts and prevent potential impacts. As part
of the EIR document, an Air Quality analysis was conducted to evaluate the air pollutant
emissions and introduce mitigation measures, which will be enforced in order to reduce air
pollution.
Policies
1.1 Encourage new development that provides employment opportunities for residents of Temecula
to improve the balance of jobs relative to housing.
The Harveston Specific Plan contains a balanced mix of residential and employment
opportunities, therefore, reducing vehicle miles traveled. The Specific Plan area contains a
service commercial area, and a Mixed Use Village Center, which also includes commercial and
retail.
) 1.2 Encourage in-fill development near activity centers and along transportation corridors.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
1.3 Minimize land use conflicts between emission sources and sensitive receptors.
The circulation plan and the land use plan have been coordinated to minimized this conflict and
prevent potential impacts.
1.4 Reduce air pollutant emissions by mitigating air quality impacts associated with development
projects to the greatest extent feasible.
As part of the EIR document, an Air Quality analysis was conducted to evaluate the air pollutant
emissions and introduce mitigation measures, which will be enforced in order to reduce air
pollution.
Goal 2:
Enhanced mobility to minimize air pollutant emissions.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a pedestrian-friendly environment where walking and
biking are encouraged through provision of extensive walking trails/paseos and bike lanes that
connect different planning areas and uses within the community. To have an efficient flow of
traffic, the Specific Plan proposes a hierarchy of streets, in which arterials circumvent the
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community, collector roads proceed into the community, and internal neighborhood streets web
throughout the neighborhoods.
Policies
2.1 Implement transportation demand management techniques to reduce motor vehicle trips,
including walking, bicycling, ridesharing, local transit, staggered work schedules and
telecommunications.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes a pedestrian-friendly environment where walking and
biking are encouraged through provision of extensive walking trails/paseos and bike lanes that
connect different planning areas and uses within the community.
2.2 Maintain an orderly flow of traffic and improve mobility through the use of transportation
systems management techniques.
A Traffic and Ctrculation Analysis was prepared as part of the EIR, which analyzed the future
traffic flow and proposed mitigations to improve the flow. Additionally, the Specific Plan
proposes a hierarchy of streets, in which arterials circumvent the community, collector roads
proceed into the community, and internal neighborhood streets web throughout the
neighborhoods. This system allows an efficient flow of traffic.
2.3 Pursue development of a public transit system including local shuttle and bus routes, and bicycle
and pedestrian trails that are linked to regional light rail.
The Harveston Specific Plan will comply with the City of Temecula and the Riverside Transit
Agency to facilitate provision of transit service. Coordination and correspondence with the
Riverside Transit Agency was completed as part of the Harveston EIR preparation. All maps will
be conditioned during the review stage to ensure compliance.
2.4 Promote alternatives to motorized transportation by establishing a convenient and efficient
system of bicycle routes and pedestrian walkways.
The proposed Specific Plan introduces a pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment where
extensive systems of trails/paseos and bike lanes are provided for ease of access between different
planning areas and uses.
2.5 Promote the use of alternative clean fueled vehicles for personal and business use.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.6 Encourage programs that reduce local traffic congestion at peak hours and during special events.
A Traffic and Circulation Analysis was prepared which analyzes circulation in the Specific Plan
area and its potential impact on a larger area during peak hours. The analysis proposes
mitigations to reduce potential congestion.
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Goal 3:
Incorporate energy conservation practices and recycling to reduce emissions.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan requires future developments employ passive solar heating
techniques in order to save energy consumption. Passive systems will include orienting buildings
properly (i.e., north/south lot orientation), planting trees to take advantage of the sun, ensuring
adequate roof overhangs, properly insulating walls, and incorporating simple heat storage
systems, including dual-paned windows.
Policies
3.1 Encourage community-wide reductions in energy consumption through conservation.
The Harveston Specific Plan encourages future developments employ passive solar heating
techniques in order to save energy consumption. Passive systems will include orienting buildings
properly (i.e., north/south lot orientation), planting trees to take advantage of the sun, ensuring
adequate roof overhangs, properly insulating walls, and incorporating simple heat storage
systems, including dual-paned windows.
3.2 Promote local recycling of wastes and the use of recycled materials.
The Harveston Specific Plan will comply with City of Temecula curb-side recycling programs.
)
Goal 4:
Effective coordination of air quality improvement efforts in the Western Riverside area.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City, regional, and state agency directed goal.
Policies
4.1 Coordinate planning efforts with other local, regional and state agencies, including WRCOG,
SCAQMD and SCAG, in their efforts to improve regional air quality.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City, regional, and state agency directed policy.
4.2 Encourage participation of local citizens, the business community and interested groups and
individuals in air quality planning and implementation efforts.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City, regional, and state agency directed policy.
4.3 Promote programs, which educate the public about regional air quality issues.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City, regional, and state agency directed policy.
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COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
Goal 1:
Enhancement of the City's image related to its regional and natural setting and its tourist
orientation.
Discussion:
The proposed Harv.eston Specific Plan project includes plans for a 13.8-acre Arroyo Park, which
will recapture more naturalistic California landscape and provide a naturalistic setting for
walking, hiking, and picnicking, therefore offering a different recreation experience for the
residents of the community as well as the City. Additionally, the proposed project offers extensive
systems of trails and open space, which will be connected to different areas within the
development. Another feature of the project, which would be attractive for visitors to the
community is the lake connected to other parts of the community through trails.
Policies
1. 1 Promote the development of a comprehensive system of trails and open space areas that connect
schools, public recreation areas, residential areas, and commercial centers.
The Harveston Specific Plan has incorporated plans for a paseoltrail system that will connect
public recreation area, schools, residential areas and commercial areas.
1.2 Promote the development of a comprehensive system of trails and open space areas that connect
schools, public recreation areas, residential areas, and commercial centers.
This policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan area is not located within the
Old Town area.
1.3 Develop design standards to enhance the visual character of commercial centers that are located
adjacent to I-15.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes extensive design guidelines ( see Section 10. 0) and
development standards (see Section 11.0) that will apply to the whole Specific Plan area
(including the service commercial areas - adjacent to 1-15) and provide unifying elements to
visually tie the community and create a distinct character.
1.4 Promote community identity by providing specially designed gateway signage at the primary
entrances to the City.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes entry monumentation at the primary and secondary
entrances to the community to promote an identity for the project area. (See Figures 10.2-10.5,
Section 10.0, Design Guidelines).
1.5 Maintain and incorporate natural amenities such as: rock outcroppings, indigenous vegetation,
streams and watercourses into development projects to protect the environment and provide
natural landscaping, protect views, and to provide recreational opportunities in order to maintain
the quality of life.
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The proposed project includes plans for a 10.5-acre Arroyo Park, which will recapture more
naturalistic California landscape and provide a naturalistic setting for walking, hiking, and
picnicking, therefore offering residents a different recreation experience.
Goal 2:
Design excellence in site planning, architecture, landscape architecture and signage in new
development and modifications to existing development.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan introduces consistent and unifying design guidelines that would
apply throughout the community to tie different elements into a design theme that would reflect
the image of the community. The Specific Plan includes flexible design standards for the
commercial development that are compatible with standa rds for other uses in the community, yet
create an identity for the commercial development. Additionally, the Harveston Specific Plan
proposes entry monumentation at the primary and secondary entrances to the community to
promote an identity for the project area.
Policies
2.1
)
2.2
Establish and consistently apply design standards and guidelines for residential and non-
residential development.
The Harveston Specific Plan introduces consistent and unifying design guidelines ( see Section
10.0) that would apply throughout the community to tie different elements into a design theme
that would reflect the image of the community.
Promote a cohesive and integrated pattern of development for large undeveloped areas, by
requiring the preparation of Specific Plans.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
2.3 Provide development standards to ensure higher quality design that is well integrated with the
infrastructure and circulation systems.
The Harveston Specific Plan as well as the Planning Area Development Standards ( see Section
11.0) is compatible and well integrated with other elements in the Specific Plan document.
2.4 Formulate flexible design standards for commercial development that enhances the special
identity and visual character of the commercial development.
The Specific Plan includes flexible design standa rds for the commercial development that are
compatible with standards for other uses in the community, yet create an identity for the
commercial development.
2.5 Limit light/glare pollution through design standards for outdoor lighting and the use of low
intensity lights.
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The Harveston Specific Plan is located within thirty (30) miles of Mount Palomar Observatory.
In order to reduce any potential impacts from light and glare, outdoor lighting will be from low
pressure sodium lamps that are oriented and shielded to prevent direct illumination above the
horizontal plane passing through luminare.
2.6 Enhance the individuality and special visual identity of commercial districts and unified
streetscape plans.
The proposed plan includes guidelines for different uses within the community and streetscape
plans that seek to enhance the individuality and identity of each district and yet unify the whole
community into a distinct design theme.
Goal 3:
Preservation and enhancement of the positive qualities of individual districts or
neighborhoods.
Discussion:
Although this goal is not applicable because it pertains to existing older communities, the
Specific Plan seeks to create neighborhoods with distinct character, yet tying them with unifying
architectural and landscape themes. The use of landscaping is an important element in design of
the Harveston Specific Plan. Landscape features from passive turf areas to group shade arbors
and thematic and buffer landscape treatments all play important roles in creating a visually
interesting development and reduce conflicts between different land uses. The Mixed Use Village
Center in the Specific Plan area creates a pedestrian friendly environment where City residents
can enjoy amenities such as plazas, gardens, gathering places, benches, and much more to have a
recreational as well as social experience.
Policies
3.1 Improve the appearance of neighborhood areas and the "edge" between neighborhoods through,
landscaping, location of open space buffers, and special landscape features.
The Harveston Specific Plan provides for special landscaping techniques as buffers between
different planning areas and uses.
3.2 Preserve the scale and character of residential development by creating appropriate transitions
between lower density, rural areas, and higher density development.
The different land uses within the Specific Plan are arranged in a manner that creates transitions
between different densities and different uses. Special design elements and landscaping achieves
this transition.
3.3 Encourage the use of creative landscape design to create visual interest and reduce conflicts
between different land uses.
The use of landscaping is an important element in design of the Harveston Specific Plan.
Landscape features from passive turf areas to group shade arbors and thematic and buffer
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landscape treatments all play important roles in creating a visually interesting development and
reduce conflicts between different land uses.
3.4 Improve the pedestrian orientation, convenience and safety of commercial centers through the
provision of pedestrian amenities such as benches, plaza areas, information kiosks and other
street furniture, and through careful site planning and architectural design.
The Mixed Use Village Center in the Specific Plan area creates a pedestrian friendly environment
where pedestrians can enjoy amenities such as plazas, gardens, gathering places, benches, and
much more to have a recreational as well as social experience.
Goal 4:
A streetscape system that provides cohesiveness and enhances community image.
Discussion:
The sidewalks and paseos included in the proposed plan incorporate unique design features,
landscaping, and amenities. Many of the proposed paseos will meander through the adjacent
landscape; generous landscape parkways between roads and sidewalks create a positive image
and provides identity for the community.
Policies
4.1 \... ) Promote the development of a continuous sidewalk and trail system throughout the City.
The Harveston Specific Plan includes an extensive system of trails/paseos, · bike lanes, and
sidewalks that circulate throughout the development and connect to city wide trail systems off-
site.
4.2 Formulate a comprehensive streetscape program for the major streets in the City, including
unified landscaping, lighting, paving patterns, and other public improvements.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
4.3 Encourage variety in the design of sidewalks and trails, with respect to alignment and surface
materials, to provide a convenient and enjoyable experience for the users.
The sidewalks and paseos included in the proposed plan incorporate unique design features,
landscaping, and amenities offering users a different recreational experience. Many of the
proposed paseos will meander through the adjacent landscape.
4.4 Establish a city-wide street tree and median/slope planting program.
Section 10.0, Design Guidelines, of the Harveston Specific Plan requires that a detailed
landscape program and guidelines for roadways and slopes be prepared by a qualified landscape
architect, subject to review by City staff. The landscaping guidelines include a special street tree
and median/slope planting program. The City (TCSD) will maintain all the landscaped medians
and LDZ's adjacent to single family residential, on roadways with a 66-foot ROW of larger. The
applicant or master developer will be responsible for maintenance of all slopes planting areas
until such time as these operations are the responsibility of other parties.
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4.5 Where feasible, require the provision of landscaped parkways between roads and sidewalks.
The roadway sections contained in Section 10.0, Design Guidelines, of the Specific Plan depict
generous landscaped parkways between roads and sidewalks.
4.6 Arterial roads should be designed as landscaped parkways that serve as unifying urban design
elements.
The Design Guidelines (Section 10.0) of the Specific Plan include a unifying urban design theme
for the arterial roads.
4. 7 Encourage the use of drought tolerant landscape materials that are easy to maintain and are
approved by the City's Parks and Recreation Department.
The plant material selection for common landscape areas for Harveston is presented in a plant
palette that is broken down into different types of uses within the Specific Plan area ( see Section
10.0, Design Guidelines). The plant material guidelines provide flexibility and diversity in plant
material selection, while maintaining a limited palette in order to give greater unity and thematic
identity to the community. The plant palette includes drought tolerant materials and will be
subject to approval by the City's Community Services Department.
4.8 Establish and enforce weed abatement programs on undeveloped properties and along major
arterials.
An effort to enforce weed abatement programs along major arterials will be part of the
maintenance program for roadways identified in Section 10.0, Design Guidelines, of the Specific
Plan.
Goal 5:
Protection of public views of significant natural f ea tu res.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan will not impact public views of the surrounding significant natural
features. The project site does not include any natural features that would be impacted by the
development.
Policies
5.1 Work with the County of Riverside to protect the surrounding hillside areas.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.2 Promote the development of tum-outs on scenic roads.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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5.3 Require the revegetation and maintenance of graded slope areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan (see Section 8.0, Grading Plan and 9.0, Landscaping) requires the
revegetation and maintenance of graded slope areas.
Goal 6:
Maintenance and enhancement of the City's public spaces and resources.
Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan promotes public spaces within the development. In areas of high
pedestrian activity (i.e., the Mixed Use Village Center) provisions for street furniture and shade
trees are included. Outdoor sitting area and plazas are part of the Mixed Use Village Center. In
add ition, in paseos and passive recreation parks, trees and benches are provided for the
convenience and comfort of the users.
Policies
6.1
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6.2
Provide for street furn iture in areas with high pedestrian activity and provide for shade trees in
shopping areas.
The Design Guidelines of the Specific Plan provides detailed description of roadways, including
street furniture and other elements. In areas of high pedestrian activity (i.e., the Mixed Use
Village Center) provisions for street furniture and shade trees are included. In addition, in
paseos and passive recreation parks, trees and benches are provided for the convenience and
comfort of the users.
Establish improvement plans for the City's public spaces and include these plans in the Capital
Improvement Program.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
6.3 Assure that operating and maintenance costs are adequately provided for public facilities.
Section 12.0, Implementation and Administration, of the Specific Plan addresses costs of
operating and maintaining public facilities. Additionally, Development Impact Fees, to be paid
by the project, will provide for capital improvements.
Goal 7:
Community gathering areas, which provide for the social, civic, cultural and recreational
needs of the community.
Discussion:
.... he Harveston Specific Plan proposes gathering areas and plazas within the commercial
=ncnts (Mixed Use Village Center) that will also accommodate social events.
the Village Green creates a public gathering place, which will encourage social
=munity activities, such as concerts or farmers markets. Also, mini parks in
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- addition . to paseos and passive recreational parks and a clubhouse facility are provided
throughout the development where residents will gather for social and recreational activities.
Policies
7.1 Encourage the development of public spaces and plazas within commercial developments that can
accomm odate cultural and social events and function as community gathering areas.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes gathering areas and plazas within the commercial
developments (Mixed Use Village Center) that will accommodate social events. Addition~lly, the
Village Green creates a public gathering place, which will encourage social interaction and
community activities, such as concerts or farmers markets.
7.2 Encourage the development of multi-purp ose facilities within comm ercial developments that may
be leased for a variety of public and private events.
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes multi-purpose facilities within the commercial
developments (Mixed Use Village Center) that will accommodate public and private events. The
Village Club will include facilities that can be utilized for events such as weddings. Additionally,
uses within the Mixed Use Village Center such as church can accommodate public and private
events.
7.3 Encourage the development of a range of uses within comm ercial developments that provide for
.day and evening activities.
Day and evening activities are permitted and encouraged within the Mixed Use Village Center
and Service Commercial areas.
7.4 Encourage development of comm on areas and facilities within residential developments to
provide gathering areas for social and recreational activities.
Mini parks, in 'addition to paseos and passive recreational parks and a clubhouse facility are
provided throughout the development where residents will gather for social and recreational
· activities.
7 .5 Encourage the development of employee lunch areas within the industrial/business park facilities.
Some industrial/business park uses are permitted within Planning Are No. 12 of the Specific
Plan. While_ the Specific Plan does not expressly require employee lunch areas within the
industrial/business" park - areas, the City's Development Code does. Section 12.1 of the Specific
Plan states: "any development regulation and building requirement not addressed in the Specific
Plan sha ll be subject to the City's adopted regulations." It is anticipated that these employee
lunch areas will be provided if these uses are developed. ·
7 - 6 Promote the provision of cultural facilities within the community including: art museums,
theaters, performing art centers, outdoor amphitheaters, and special cultural exhibitions.
The Ha~eston Specific Plan. includes a Village Club ·where above activities are allowed and
encouraged. Additionally, outdoor activities such as exhibitions, outdoor amphitheaters, and
public gathering are also permitted in open space areas adjacent to the Mixed Use Village
Center.
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Goal 1:
Development of a strong base of clean . manufacturing activities which employs a skilled
labor force and can be successfully integrated into Temecula's community character.
Some clean manufacturing uses are allowed-in the Planning Area No. 12 of the Specific Plan.
This may contribute to the existing strong base of clean manufacturing activities which employs a
skilled labor force. This type of development will also be held to the standards required of other
clean manufacturing uses, thereby being successfully integrated into Temecula's community
character. · · .-. · · ...
Goal 2: . . ,
Diversification of the economic base to include a range of manufacturing, retail and service
activities.
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Discussion:
The Harveston Specific Plan has been designed taking into account the City of Temecula's socio-
economic patterns, and therefore, will adapt to the City's both short and long-term economic
conditions. The proposed project includes plans for retail, service commercial, and other
activities that provides a broad selection of high-quality goods and services for , residents,
workers and tourists.
Policies
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2.1 Provide for industrial land uses, which facilitate a variety of user types, including manufacturing
space, storage and distribution, back-office space, and research and development space. ·
This policy is not applicable because the Harveston Specific Plan does not include industrial and
manufacturing uses.
2.2 Plan for land use and development patterns that allow succession of use and will adapt to
Temecula's economic conditions. . ~ , .. , ,
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The Harveston Specific Plan has been designed taking into account the City of Temecula's socio-
economic patterns, and therefore, will adapt to, the City's both short and l~ng~tkmi economic
conditions. · · ··· · · · · \ .
2.3 Promote development of properly located ind well designed commercial centers to meet-the
diverse service needs of the City. ' ,, " · ·
The Harveston Specific Plan includes plans Jo; well designed commercial centers that will meet
the many service needs of the City. The appropriate location of the Service Commercial supports
the above policy. · ·''- · · · "'- ,
j 2.4 Promote retail and other support activities that provide a broader selection of high-quality goods
and services for residents, workers and tourists, including .apparel, general.merchandise, home . . . .t. , .. . .. furnishings and appliances. · · ·· · , · · ·· , . .. · · : ·•· ·
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The proposed project includes plans Jo/rdq.jl~nd other activities that provides a broad selection
of high-quality goods and services for residents, workers and tourists. ·
2.5, .. ·" Use redevelopment powers ~d opportuni~ies t? enhance development opportunities.
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This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 3:
Mai»ta.iJt ,~:~~on~ipi~, b,~se,,!o , pi:01,c1,e1, '1,\?~11~ fiscal foundation for the City as well as
quality community facilities and high service levels. · ·
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,. ,:,.; :.,rh,e,/J~rv(!\\:tmz,,$pe_~iftd 'fazan proposes 4·J,~,.;ii4_,drray of uses ranging from neighborhood retail
. commercial to service commercial, residential; 'recreational and school. Th e uses are phased in
a manner to balance revenue generating land uses with uses that have negative fiscal impacts.
:..1r. :, .. The,::Co1!J.merpja{:,;gp tiv,it~es, P!lJY:ided for. ¾1,i.~hiT/,, the Specific Plan area will greatly help in
-..'!lix,' · providing fi..,scal bq,.lqnce~)o..fpLtax, and limpli;ym,~nt opportunities. _
Policies ... ~.!,
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]_.-] . ,,. ,.E.n~ourage ap attem of.dey_~l9.pment, t~af??linces revenue generating land uses in phase with
.orher-uses that havenegative fiscal impacts.'. .·, .: ,· . _
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1• .M · ~\ J:he,,Jltpy eston Specific Pia~ proposes a b/pafi,"array of uses ranging fro m neighborhood retail
~ • • • ., • • < ,. • I • • \ •
commercial to service commercial, residential, recreational and school. Th e uses are pha sed in
a manner to balance revenue generating land uses with uses that have negative fiscal impacts.
3.2
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Encourage the · growth or relocation . of - industries that generate local tax and employment
advantages.
3.3
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The ,;c9,;nrn~r..cial .Jrctivit;iff. pro1;Jdr,_1Jor,., w.it~((I,_ the Specific Plan area will greatly help in
providing fiscal balance, localtax, and e,j.iplo.yi·nr;:nt'opportunitiJ:t
Evaluate fiscal impacts of new development on an ongoing basis and provide appropriate
mitigation strategies.
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Th is policy is not applicablt:,._f3e,fpµs_; .jt }f: p fi.ffX ,i~r5ft~d policy.
Take advantage of Temecula's regional capture of taxable sales and continue to establish
..... , ,,~Tetn,ecuhra,s r.,et:aili~g c,ente~ along Jh@.lqter~.tate 1_5corridor. . . . , .. ~ -~ ,. ~ . -~' .
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',•, .The_,.,flq.r,:.Je~t(J.~,:~p_fQifiq_ f..~'!J'J:,-,.<:(J'f1J~{ns)]2~! =« of service commercial uses, which will help
.. . -.1·:.,;~an-tinue_(<J',f;§{ab,lj.~.h. Ter,nrc11Jq,_arcr7e~Cl{R,'f,$-'.·~·'!-ntert;Zlong the Interstate 15 corridor.
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Goal 4:
Establishment of a diverse education and training and job placement system, which will
develop and maintain a high quality work'foi-teh'i Temecula. ,.,.~ '.: "~'. ;) i,•;~S·<o'lh :,:.•,,
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Discussion: ,,,_, :; .. ·
Th e Harv eston Specific Plan proposes learning' institutions. such as university exteh:s-'t'on;'ajunior.
college, and learning centers (for elementary through high school) within the M ixed Use Village
Center. ~-·~ .. ··. · ,._ ···-' ·,, · ' '<: . ',-, .. · ·•,.·,.,:, ,, '
Policies '• .. 1., .:.
4.1
4.2
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Support economic development goal.(t,tifpl~lf ~'t~nge of ~dtitatiofr•~hd ttainiftg a$tiv'ities'i'
_,, • .,,../. ,._ .. ,. 7t,- .n·t~· · _, -, t:.r~r· ~t~-.-(.3.L __ -);.p ~ ... 1.-· .. ·,: ti.tJQJ ·\.Si}1
Th e Harveston Specific Plan supports educational programs and activities that would benefitthe
residents locally and throughout the City,:ofTe,necula. Th e M ixed Use Village Cent'e't-t:(')ht.ained
in the Specific Plan perm itted uses th.fit woul'ii"iil{ow for diffei·ent'educatz'bn:ar:1dtrairliri'g\activities
and programs. , .. ·, .. ~'' ,._, .. ," .: · ' ;-- •i-... , ·. ·. · - ·.•,, "-' -· .•
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Establish a proactive, periodic dialogue' early in ihe/pfarmititprbcess"hetwe'en, the-City and
educational institutions, including scti6ol districts 'and co'rnrii:unity c'oH6gestdn is'sues related to
the phasing of development, service standards and demands. .1.,:
) During the development and design ofthe1'HarvestonSpecific Plan, the project's-planners have
continually been in' contact with edJ.t'iiiYo,;,aP' institui{9ns ·.'ori' ilssues such=as ,phasing :of
development, service standards and demands. 'iJie projici's ·'fmpae'tf'on these• iii'-stitu titms have
been analyzed in theEnvironmental/'flPl4Ct_Repo_rt. Th e project has been particularly in contact
with the School District on the issue of lo}"at(ng ti 12 .'0.~acre:elementary school withfrt')ihe project
site. ·.~ ... :'.-\ ·· ··,~·,,, · · ·· ·-~- ·.~,i · ... :.·i,.y_ •:, .:t < '/\~i.hs•.•·~•,-'- .
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4.3 Explore the potential for a comprehensive extension center through UC<Riverside·:and/or the
California State University system. ·. · ·: · · L ,. ~ ·: ,i, 1 ·.,,s • .. ,.··:1 ::,~_,.;·-:h· "·,-:.::
The Harveston Specific Plan proposes learning institutions, such as university extension, a junior
college, and learning centers (for <:lementa_rj&:througli high,schqol) Within, the. Mix,eiJ .. 'E/-se Village
C enter. t .. .-:l ,. , , -, ~{-) :--.-·}:,t\·{\~~,::::;_'.~i \_.;-; __ ,:~ -~~- ... \:~r~;~)\ ,.~;::"rr1.~\.:r\\ ht.~: '.~\-~~-\1:~: . .-·,.1·'· .. : .. -,_?·.; ,
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Goal 5:
Promote the advantages to businesses o(Jocating in Temecula, including cost advantages,
amenities, housing, community activitieiUtuPclvlc serli c~s)'ic\,,:,:, ·yy.-: '.•:.ro ',\ ·; .;>),,; ;•,il:'
y-~i:«V 'f',"• '/ •ti.~_~•~ ~(I,•/ '•,fi4'•~~ ~~i,·:•.\_. h' ,• ... \ ,. ~ ; i tt{-\: ~~ 1 ,,._ ·:;·.,\ ~- _ /~-- Discuss ion: _' • ·'···:~·: .• , ·ol,, .. •i u: ._,. i'J ''.':: ";)(.'1'.') L.'.., r:•:.::, J'
Th e Harveston Specific Plan includes ~anY°itl(.?JHtir;~} for busznlissei'Ilbea'fi'ng-,ihlTerrt etula and in
the Harveston community. The propofe,4 p {OJ.e.ct provides an arrO). of ~~using opportunities with
varying costs, sizes, and densities; whzc'ft. pro'videVippottu'niti"'eiic'fo·'W,fje1¥Jnh'inoo.rn({··levels. In
addition, it offers diverse amenities/' ·t'itr~'iltibrl." 'fadlflies,':,··,'iindi 6t,'tf,fi. ''·'sJhiceS;'~tlitlJughout the
community, which will appeal to many businesses.
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5 .1 Develop and maintain a marketing program to publicize the virtues of relocating to Temecula.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.:i Monitor the economic conditions in Temecula in comparison to other locations in California and
throughout the nation to determine relative advantages.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.3 M onitor the supply of housing in relation to the supply of jobs in terms of balancing area-wide
jobs, households, worker earn ings and housing expe nses.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
5.4 Monitor existing businesses in Temec ula and. identify the elements of a business retention
pro gram.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
Goal 6:
Develop Temecula as a comprehensive, recognizable tourist destination, with a range of
attractions throughout and beyond the sphere of influence.
This goal is not applicable because it is a City directed goal.
Policies
6.1 Encourage and enh ance cooperative efforts with the wine-ma king industry in the Temecula
Valley to pro mote Teme cula as a destination resort.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
6.2 Identify commercial recreation, convention and resort activities - includin g golf-oriented resorts
- that can tak e advantage of Teme cula's character and climate, while complementing wine-
ma kin g activities.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
6.3 Revitalize an d enhan ce Old Town to expan d its role in local touri sm and to impro ve its
attrac tiveness, accessibility, and economi c vitality.
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
6.4 Enhance the City's ima ge thr oug h developme nt of cultural facilities, including perform ance art s,
museums .
This policy is not applicable because it is a City directed policy.
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Specific Plan Amendment (Underline/Strikeout) can be downloaded at:
https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-Review-CEQA
Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) with
Appendices which can be downloaded at:
https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-Review-CEQA
Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) which can be
downloaded at:
https://temeculaca.gov/362/Environmental-Review-CEQA
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ADVISORS IN:
REAL ESTATE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BERKELEY
A. JERRY KEYSER
TIMOTHY C. KELLY
DEBBIE M. KERN
DAVID DOEZEMA
KEVIN FEENEY
LOS ANGELES
KATHLEEN H. HEAD
JAMES A. RABE
GREGORY D. SOO-HOO
KEVIN E. ENGSTROM
JULIE L. ROMEY
TIM BRETZ
SAN DIEGO
PAUL C. MARRA
MEMORANDUM
To: Lynn Kelly-Lehner, Principal Management Analyst
City of Temecula
From: KEYSER MARSTON ASSOCIATES, INC.
Date: November 3, 2020
Subject: Proposed Harveston Specific Plan Residential Overlay
Fiscal Impact Analysis of Non-Residential Development
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Objective
The City of Temecula (City) is currently considering a proposal for a residential overlay (Overlay)
on an 87.54-acre site west of Ynez Road at its intersection with Date Street (Planning Area 12
Site) within the Harveston Specific Plan (Specific Plan). This Overlay will require amendments to
both the Specific Plan and the City’s General Plan. The Planning Area 12 Site is currently zoned
for Service Commercial (SC), allowing for non-residential uses such as office, retail, warehouse,
and manufacturing uses. Under the proposed Overlay, it is projected that the Planning Area 12
Site can accommodate up to 1,000 residential units. The City requested that Keyser Marston
Associates, Inc. (KMA) analyze the potential fiscal impact of non-residential development
(existing zoning) vs. residential development (proposed Overlay) on the Planning Area 12 Site.
Exhibit I-1 on the following page presents a map of the Planning Area 12 Site. Table I-1 presents
the net area of the Planning Area 12 Site. As shown, the net site area considers an estimated
reduction factor of 20% for internal circulation, streets, and open space. In addition, a reduction
of 14.19 acres is applied to account for a previously approved senior housing project (Lantern
Crest).
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Table I-1: Net Site Area
Gross Site Area 87.54 Acres
(Less) Lantern Crest Project (14.19) Acres
Adjusted Site Area 73.34 Acres
(Less) Internal Circulation/
Streets/Open Space @ 20% (14.67) Acres
Net Site Area 58.68 Acres
Based on a review of current residential market conditions and recent development proposals in
the City, KMA estimated the potential residential unit mix for the Planning Area 12 Site
developed in accordance with the proposed Overlay shown in Table I-2 below.
Table I-2: Potential Residential Unit Mix
Single-Family Attached Townhomes (2-Story)
Single-Family Attached Townhomes (3-Story)
Single-Family Detached
Total Units
188 Units
466 Units
346 Units
1,000 Units
The purpose of this FIA is to estimate, on an order-of-magnitude basis, the stabilized annual
fiscal impact resulting from build-out of the proposed Overlay vs. potential non-residential
development scenarios on the Planning Area 12 Site.
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B. Methodology
In completing this assignment, KMA undertook the following principal work tasks:
• Reviewed background materials and planning/zoning documents relevant to the Planning Area 12
Site.
• Reviewed the City’s FY 2020 General Fund Operating Budget to understand the City’s fiscal condition
and revenue/expenditure parameters.
• Interviewed key City staff regarding cost of service structure and approach to provide municipal
services.
• Collected and reviewed trade area non-residential real estate market data and project comparables.
Exhibit I-1: Planning Area 12 Site
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• Prepared hypothetical development programs for potential non-residential development scenarios.
• Estimated annual recurring revenues and municipal service expenditures resulting from build-out of
both the Overlay and potential non-residential development scenarios on the Planning Area 12 Site.
It should be noted that this FIA was completed between July 2019 and March 2020, just prior to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Therefore, the estimates of fiscal impact contained in this report do
not consider the potential adverse impacts of the pandemic and national recession that may follow.
C. Report Organization
• Section II presents a summary of the KMA key findings.
• Section III presents the key fiscal impact assumptions.
• Section IV provides a projection of the fiscal impact of the Overlay on the Planning Area 12 Site.
• Section V provides a projection of the fiscal impact of potential non-residential development
scenarios on the Planning Area 12 Site.
• Finally, Section VI lists limiting conditions pertaining to this report.
II. KEY FINDINGS
A. Residential Overlay
Based on recent market and fiscal analyses conducted for the City, KMA estimated the probable fiscal
impact per net acre resulting from potential residential development on the Planning Area 12 Site in
accordance with the proposed Overlay. The stabilized annual fiscal impact at build-out of this potential
residential development was estimated to be negative $6,370 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars). As a result,
KMA estimates that the total annual fiscal impact of the Overlay on the Planning Area 12 Site will be
approximately negative $374,000 (FY 2020 dollars).
B. Non-Residential Development
KMA also estimated the fiscal impacts resulting from potential non-residential development scenarios
for the Planning Area 12 Site. These scenarios range from single-use projects in the form of hotel, retail,
and office to mixed-use development combining all three uses. It should be noted that these scenarios
were identified based on a review of the existing zoning allowances for the Planning Area 12 Site. These
estimates and project descriptions are not based on inputs from the Developer. KMA has not conducted
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comprehensive market and financial feasibility analyses to determine the near-term viability of these
uses. The scenarios are intended for illustrative fiscal impact purposes only.
Table II-1 below summarizes the KMA fiscal impact findings for both single-use and mixed-use
development scenarios assumed to be developed on the Planning Area 12 Site.
Table II-1: Estimated Stabilized Annual Recurring Fiscal Impact (FY 2020$) – Non-Residential Development
Assumed Development Program
Single-Use
Mixed-Use
Planning Area 12 Site Hotel Retail Office
A. Hotel (Rooms) 2,934 --- --- 722
B. Retail (SF) --- 1,022,000 --- 361,000
C. Office (SF) --- --- 1,278,000 512,000
D. Stabilized Annual Fiscal Surplus/(Deficit)
Per Net Acre
$11,039,000
$188,000
$6,638,000
$113,000
$76,000
$1,300
$5,090,000
$87,000
As shown in the table, of the single-use development scenarios, hotel use is projected to generate a
stabilized annual fiscal surplus of $11.0 million, or $188,000 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars). Single-use
retail is estimated to generate a stabilized annual fiscal surplus of $6.6 million, or $113,000 per net acre
(FY 2020 dollars). Office use is projected to generate the lowest stabilized annual fiscal surplus of the
single uses at $76,000, or $1,300 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars). The mixed-use development scenario,
which combines all three uses, is estimated to generate a stabilized annual fiscal surplus of
approximately $5.1 million, or $87,000 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars).
III. KEY ASSUMPTIONS TO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTION
This section presents an overview of the key fiscal impact assumptions utilized as part of this analysis.
A. Demographic and Economic Overview
Table III-1 presents key demographic and economic factors for the City. The data consist of population,
number of housing units, and total jobs.
Table III-1: Demographic and Economic Overview, City of Temecula
2019 Estimate
Population 113,826
Housing Units 34,078
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Table III-1: Demographic and Economic Overview, City of Temecula
2019 Estimate
Jobs 49,647
B. Overview of City General Fund Budget
Table III-2 below provides an overview of the City’s FY 2020 General Fund budget. As shown, the City
was operating at a net surplus of $1.8 million in FY 2020.
Table III-2: City of Temecula, Mid-Year FY 2020 General Fund Budget
General Fund Revenues
General Fund Expenditures
Net Surplus/(Deficit)
Revenues to Expenditures Ratio
$80,128,000
($78,312,000)
$1,816,000
1.02
This FIA utilizes the City’s General Fund budget to project net new revenues and expenditures as a result
of new development based on a modified per capita measure known as “resident equivalents.” This
approach combines residents and employees to form a single service population. As summarized in
Table III-3 below, the resident equivalent approach weighs an employee as 0.33 residents, such that
three employees are viewed as having the same impact as one resident. By dividing General Fund
departmental revenues and expenditures by resident equivalents, a “cost per resident equivalent”
factor can be calculated. Projected revenues and expenditures as a result of new development can then
be calculated by applying this factor to the development’s estimated new residents and/or employees.
Table III-3: Total Citywide Resident Equivalents
Total
Population
Total
Employment
Total
Population
+ Jobs
Total Resident
Equivalents (1)
City of Temecula 113,826 49,647 163,473 130,210
(1) Assumes a resident equivalent factor of 0.33 (three employees have approximately the same impact as one resident).
Other revenues such as property and sales tax were estimated based on projected increases in assessed
value and taxable sales as a result of incremental development, respectively. Similarly, KMA estimated
most General Fund expenditure impacts using a “per resident” or “per resident equivalent” factor from
the existing General Fund. The projection of expenditure impacts reflects a deduction for citizen/user
payments in the form of Charges for Services to yield net (unreimbursed) expenditures.
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General Fund Revenues
This section discusses the annual recurring General Fund revenue assumptions utilized in this analysis.
Annual recurring revenues generated by new development, such as Property Tax and Sales and Use Tax,
were estimated based on assumed real estate market factors such as market values of the residential
uses. One-time revenues such as Development Impact Fees and building permits used to offset one-
time City costs were not evaluated in this FIA.
Franchise Fees, Licenses and Permits, Fines and Forfeitures, and other revenues were estimated by
applying a per capita or “per resident equivalent” to the number of new residents and/or employees
anticipated as a result of new development.
General Fund Expenditures
This section discusses the annual recurring General Fund expenditure assumptions utilized in this
analysis. Annual recurring expenditures, including Fire, Public Works, and City Council, were estimated
by applying a per capita or “per resident equivalent” cost estimate to the number of new residents
and/or employees anticipated from new development, with the exception of Police. To estimate Police
expenditures, KMA applied each new development’s pro rata share of one (1) new police officer at an
approximate annual cost of $327,000 per 1,000 population added to the City.
KMA also applied a marginal cost adjustment to each expenditure category to reflect that General Fund
expenditures do not typically have a 1:1 relationship between projected population growth and demand
for municipal services, such as overhead and administrative functions within City government. As shown
in Table III-4, the marginal cost adjustments assumed by KMA ranged between 0% (no adjustment to per
capita assumptions) to 100% (expenditures not impacted by new development).
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Table III-4: Annual Expenditure Marginal Cost Impact Adjustments
Marginal Cost
Impact
Adjustment (1)
Police
Public Works – Land Development, Public Works, etc.
Fire
Public Works – Parks & Maintenance
Community Development
Finance
City Clerk
Retiree Medical Contribution
City Attorney
City Council
Community Support
PERS Replacement Benefit
Property Tax Administration
Asset Management Fund
General Government
5.0%
10.0%
5.0%
10.0%
20.0%
30.0%
30.0%
90.0%
40.0%
40.0%
80.0%
100.0%
30.0%
0.0%
40.0%
(1) Reflects adjustment to expenditure categories that do not typically have a 1:1 relationship between population
growth and demand for municipal services. For example, an increase in population will demand 95% of Police
municipal services expenditures per net new resident equivalent.
IV. FISCAL IMPACT OF PROPOSED OVERLAY
To assess the fiscal impact of the proposed Overlay on the Planning Area 12 Site, KMA performed the
following tasks:
• Estimated the stabilized annual fiscal impact of the Overlay at build-out in FY 2020 dollars. (This
estimate was based on recent market and fiscal impact analyses conducted and reviewed by KMA
with respect to residential development proposals within the City.)
• Expressed the fiscal impact of the Overlay on a per-net-acre basis.
KMA estimates that, on a per net acre-basis, build-out of the Planning Area 12 Site under the proposed
Overlay will generate a stabilized annual fiscal impact of approximately negative $6,370 per net acre (FY
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2020 dollars). As such, an Overlay applied to the Planning Area 12 Site is estimated to generate a total
annual fiscal impact of approximately negative $374,000 (FY 2020 dollars), as shown in Table IV-1 below.
Table IV-1: Estimated Stabilized Annual Recurring Fiscal Impact (FY 2020$) – Residential Overlay
Net Site Area 58.68 Acres
Fiscal Impact Per Net Acre ($6,370)
Estimated Stabilized Annual Fiscal Surplus/(Deficit) ($374,000)
V. FISCAL IMPACT OF NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
In addition to the fiscal impact of the proposed Overlay, KMA estimated the fiscal impact of four (4)
potential non-residential development scenarios on the Planning Area 12 Site. These prototypes range
from single-use projects in the form of hotel, retail, and office to a mixed-use development comprising
all three uses. It should be noted that these scenarios were identified based on a review of the existing
zoning allowances for the Planning Area 12 Site. These estimates and project descriptions are not based
on inputs from the Developer. KMA has not conducted comprehensive market and financial feasibility
analyses to determine the near-term viability of these uses. The scenarios are intended for illustrative
fiscal impact purposes only.
Table V-1 presents the key assumptions utilized to formulate the project descriptions and assess the
fiscal impact of both the single-use and mixed-use non-residential development scenarios analyzed for
the Planning Area 12 Site. These assumptions were based on a review of existing land use/zoning, third
party market data for the Temecula area, and industry standards.
Table V-1: Key Assumptions – Potential Non-Residential Development
Hotel Retail Office
A. % of Gross Site Area Deducted for Internal
Circulation 20% 20% 20%
B. Site Reduction for Lantern Crest Project 14.19 Acres 14.19 Acres 14.19 Acres
C. Density (Rooms per Acre/FAR) 50 0.40 0.50
D. Assessed Value (Per Room/Per SF) $250,000 $375 $325
E. Average Daily Room Rate $150 --- ---
F. Sales Productivity (Per SF Per Year) --- $500 ---
G. Retail Expenditures Per Office Worker Per Year --- --- $7,090
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Based on these assumptions, KMA formulated non-residential project descriptions for the three (3)
single-use scenarios and one (1) mixed-use scenario for the Planning Area 12 Site as presented in Table
V-2 below.
Table V-2: Assumed Development Programs – Potential Non-Residential Development
Single-Use
Mixed-Use
Planning Area 12 Site Hotel Retail Office
A. Net Site Area (Acres) 58.68 58.68 58.68 58.68
B. Hotel (Rooms) 2,934 --- --- 722
C. Retail (SF) --- 1,022,000 --- 361,000
D. Office (SF) --- --- 1,278,000 512,000
Utilizing the key assumptions described in this analysis, as well as the methodology from recent market
and fiscal impact analyses conducted by KMA, the stabilized annual fiscal impact was calculated for each
non-residential development prototype as shown in Table V-3 below.
Table V-3: Estimated Stabilized Annual Recurring Fiscal Impact (FY 2020$) – Potential Non-
Residential Development
Single-Use
Mixed-Use Hotel Retail Office
Per Net Acre Per Year $188,000 $113,000 $1,300 $87,000
Total – Planning Area 12 Site $11,039,000 $6,638,000 $76,000 $5,090,000
As shown in the table, of the single uses at build-out, the hotel development is anticipated to have the
largest stabilized annual recurring fiscal surplus at $11.0 million, or $188,000 per net acre (FY 2020
dollars). The annual fiscal impact of retail development is estimated at 6.6 million, or $113,000 per net
acre (FY 2020 dollars). The office development prototype is anticipated to have the lowest annual
recurring fiscal surplus at $76,000, or $1,300 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars). The mixed-use development
scenario, comprising all three land uses, is estimated to generate an annual recurring fiscal surplus of
$5.1 million, or $87,000 per net acre (FY 2020 dollars).
VI. LIMITING CONDITONS
1. The KMA analysis is based, in part, on data provided by secondary sources, such as state and local
governments, planning agencies, real estate brokers, and other third parties. While KMA believes
that these sources are reliable, we cannot guarantee their accuracy.
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2. A projection of economic impacts is inherently based on judgment. While KMA considers these
projections reasonable for planning purposes, it is the nature of forecasting that some assumptions
may not materialize and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur. Such changes may be
material to the projections and conclusions herein and, if they occur, may require review or revision
of this report.
3. The projections of future economic impact do not consider the potential adverse impacts of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and national recession that is likely to follow.
4. The accompanying projections and analyses are based on estimates and assumptions which were
developed using currently available economic data, Project-specific data, and other relevant
information. It is the nature of forecasting, however, that some assumptions may not materialize,
and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur. Such changes are likely to be material to
the projections and conclusions herein and, if they occur, require review or revision of this
document.
5. Any estimates of revenue or cost projections are based on the best Project-specific and fiscal data
available at this time as well as experience with comparable projects. They are not intended to be
projections of actual future performance of any specific project.
6. Revenue estimates are based on the assumption that sufficient market support exists for the
proposed uses and that the Project will achieve industry standard productivity levels.
7. KMA assumes that all applicable laws and governmental regulations in place as of the date of this
document will remain unchanged throughout the projection period of our analysis. In the event
that this does not hold true, i.e., if any tax rates change, the analysis would need to be revised.
8. Value estimates assume that any necessary entitlements or zoning changes for development can be
obtained in a reasonable time frame.
9. Value estimates assume that property titles are good and marketable; no title search has been
made, nor has KMA attempted to determine property ownership. The value estimates are given
without regard to any questions of boundaries, encumbrances, liens, or encroachments.
10. Property tax projections reflect KMA's understanding of the assessment and tax apportionment
procedures employed by the County. The County procedures are subject to change as a reflection
of policy revisions or legislative mandate. While we believe our estimates to be reasonable, taxable
values resulting from actual appraisals may vary from the amounts assumed in the projections.
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11. No assurances are provided by KMA as to the certainty of the projected tax revenues shown in this
document. Actual revenues may be higher or lower than what has been projected and are subject
to valuation changes resulting from new developments or transfers of ownership not specifically
identified herein, actual resolution of outstanding appeals, future filing of appeals, or the non-
payment of taxes due.
12. KMA is not advising or recommending any action be taken by the City with respect to any
prospective, new, or existing municipal financial products or issuance of municipal securities
(including with respect to the structure, timing, terms and other similar matters concerning such
financial products or issues).
13. KMA is not acting as a municipal advisor to the City and does not assume any fiduciary duty
hereunder, including, without limitation, a fiduciary duty to the City pursuant to Section 15B of the
Exchange Act with respect to the services provided hereunder and any information and material
contained in KMA’s work product.
14. The City shall discuss any such information and material contained in KMA’s work product with any
and all internal and/or external advisors and experts, including its own municipal advisors, that it
deems appropriate before acting on the information and material.
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December 2, 2020
Ms. Rosemarie M. Anderson
Supervising Legal Certification Clerk
County of Riverside
Post Office Box 751
Riverside, CA 92501-0751
SUBJECT: Filing a Notice of Determination for applications PA18-0660, a Specific Plan
Amendment and PA18-0659, a General Plan Amendment for the Harveston
Specific Plan
Dear Ms. Anderson:
Enclosed is the Notice of Determination for the above referenced project. In addition, pursuant
to Assembly Bill 3158 (Chapter 1706) please find a check in the amount of $3,443.25 for the
County Administrative fee to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination for the
Environmental Impact Report. The City of Temecula is paying the $50.00 filing fee under
protest. It is the opinion of the City that the administrative fee has been increased in a manner
inconsistent with the provisions of State Law. Under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and
14 California Code Regulations 1507, the County is entitled to receive a $25.00 filing fee.
Please return a stamped copy of the Notice of Determination within five working days after the
30 day posting in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Scott Cooper at (951) 506-
5137.
Sincerely,
Luke Watson
Director of Community Development
Enclosures: Check
Copies of this letter (3)
Self addressed stamped envelopes (2)
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Community Development
41000 Main Street • Temecula, CA 92590
Phone (951) 694-6400 • Fax (951) 694-6477 • TemeculaCA.gov
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City of Temecula
Community Development
Planning Division Notice of Determination
TO: County Clerk and Recorders Office FROM: Planning Division
County of Riverside City of Temecula
P.O. Box 751 41000 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92501-0751 Temecula, CA 92590
SUBJECT: Filing of a Notice of Determination in compliance with the provisions of Section 21152 of the
Public Resources Code
State Clearinghouse No.: 2019070974
Project Title: Roripaugh Ranch Specific Plan Amendment #2
Project Location: East of Interstate 15 (I-15), west of Ynez Road, north of State Route 79
(SR-79), and south of Temecula Center Drive within the Harveston
Specific Plan Area (Project Site)
Project Description: A General Plan Amendment to amend the underlying General Plan Land
Use designation of portions of Planning Area; and a Specific Plan
Amendment to the Harveston Specific Plan including a residential overlay
on an 87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12 that would allow the future
development of a maximum of 1,000 residential units, new development
standards and design guidelines for future projects developed within the
residential overlay, and a new architectural style allowed for multifamily
development.
Lead Agency: City of Temecula, County of Riverside
Contact Person: Scott Cooper Telephone Number: (951) 506-5137
This is to advise you that the City Council for the City of Temecula has approved the above described project
on December 1, 2020 and has made the following determinations regarding this project:
1. The project will have a significant effect on the environment.
2. That an Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures were made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program was adopted for this project.
5. A Statement of Overriding Consideration was adopted for this project.
6. Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the Negative Declaration with comments, responses, and record of project approval is
available to the General Public at the City of Temecula, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California, 92590.
Signature: Date:
Luke Watson, Director of Community Development
Date received for filing at the County Clerk and Recorders Office:
Notice of Public Hearing
A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled before the City of Temecula PLANNING
COMMISSION to consider the matter described below:
CASE NO: PA18-0659, PA18-0660
APPLICANT: Harveston-SAB LLC a California Limited Liability Company
PROPOSAL: A General Plan Amendment to amend the underlying General Plan Land Use Service
Commercial designation on a portion of Planning Area 12 of the Harveston Specific
Plan to a Specific Plan Implementation (SPI) Land Use; and a Specific Plan
Amendment to the Harveston Specific Plan including a residential overlay on an
87.54-acre portion of Planning Area 12 that would allow the future development of a
maximum of 1,000 residential units, new development standards and design
guidelines for future projects developed within the residential overlay, and a new
architectural style allowed for multifamily development.
ENVIRONMENTAL: The project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The proposed project will have one significant impact upon the
environment (air quality) based upon a completed Final Subsequent Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan. As a result, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations will be required in compliance with CEQA.
Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission take action on a
recommendation that the City Council certify the Final SEIR for the project.
CASE PLANNER: Scott Cooper, (951) 506-5137
DATE OF HEARING: November 9, 2020 TIME OF HEARING: 10:00 AM
PLACE OF HEARING: This meeting is being conducted utilizing teleconferencing and electronic means
consistent with State of California Executive Order N-29-20 dated March 17, 2020,
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The live stream of the meeting may be viewed on
television and/or online. Details can be found at temeculaca.gov/tv. In accordance
with Executive Order N-29-20, the public may only view the meeting on television
and/or online and not in the Council Chamber.
The complete agenda packet (including any supplemental materials) will be available for viewing on the City’s
website – TemeculaCA.gov after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the Planning Commission meeting. Due to the
closure of the Library and other City Buildings and Facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the complete
agenda is only viewable on the City website at https://temeculaca.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. For more
information or have questions regarding this project, please contact Scott Cooper (951) 506-5137.
Any petition for judicial review of a decision of the Planning Commission shall be filed within time required
by, and controlled by, Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. In any suc h action
or proceeding seeking judicial review of, which attacks or seeks to set aside, or void any decision of the
Planning Commission shall be limited to those issues raised at the hearing or in written correspondence
delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing described in this notice.
Submission of Public Comments: For those wishing to make public comments at the November 9, 2020
Planning Commission meeting, please submit your comments by email to be read aloud at the meeting by the
Principal Management Analyst. Email comments must be submitted to Lynn Lehner at
lynn.lehner@temeculaca.gov. Electronic comments on agenda items for the November 9, 2020 Planning
Commission meeting may only be submitted via email and comments via text and social media (Facebook,
Twitter, etc.) will not be accepted.
Reading of Public Comments: The Principal Management Analyst shall read all email comments, provided
that the reading shall not exceed three (3) minutes, or such other time as the Planning Commi ssion may provide,
consistent with the time limit for speakers at a Planning Commission meeting. The email comments submitted
shall become part of the record of the Planning Commission meeting.
Questions? Please call the Case Planner Scott Cooper at (951) 506-5137 or the Community Development
Department at (951) 694-6400.