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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. 10 TO THE
OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-5) (LONG RANGE
PROJECT NO. LR21-0279)"
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. The Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved by the City Council on February
22, 1994 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 94-05. Amendment No. 1 to the Old Town Specific
Plan (SP-5) was approved on January 23, 1996 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-01.
Amendment No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on May 13, 1997 by the
adoption of Ordinance No. 97-06. Amendment No. 3 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was
approved on July 13, 1999 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 99-12. Amendment No. 4 to the Old
Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on October 10, 2000 by the adoption of Ordinance No.
00-11. Amendment No. 5 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on August 24, 2004
by the adoption of Ordinance No. 04-08. Amendment No. 6 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5)
was approved on June 13, 2006 by the adoption of Ordinance No. 06-07. Amendment No. 7 to the
Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on May 25, 2010 by the adoption of Ordinance No.
10-09. Amendment No. 8 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on September 5,
2017 by the adoption of Resolution No. 17.56. Amendment No. 9 to the Old Town Specific Plan
(SP-5) was approved May 26, 2020 by the adoption of Resolution No. 2020-32. The Old Town
Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-9 shall be referred
to in this Resolution as the "Specific Plan".
B. The City Council of the City of Temecula certified the Old Town Specific Plan
Final Program Environmental Impact report ("FPEIR") on May 11, 2010
C. Staff initiated Long Range Project No. LR21-0279, a Specific Plan Amendment, in
a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and development Code.
D. The project was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law.
E. On October 19, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Addendum No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan Final
Program Environmental Impact report and proposed Amendment No. 10 to the Old Town Specific
(SP-5) 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 by staff and all written comments from
the public on the proposed actions and duly considered the comments received, the Planning
Commission Adopted Resolution No. 2022-32 recommending to the City Council that the
Addendum No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact report be
approved. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolution No. 2022-33 recommending
approval of Amendment No. 10 to the Old Town Specific Plan Amendment. Resolution No. 2022-
32 and Resolution No. 2022-33 are hereby incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in
full.
G. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. Pursuant to Temecula Municipal Code Section
17.16.020, the Planning Commission, in recommending to the City Council approve Amendment
No. 10 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 proposed Specific Plan Amendment conforms to the existing policies within the City of
Temecula General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Element, as noted on page LU-26,
anticipates that the City will provide comprehensive planning of large areas and identifies
the Old Town Specific Plan as a specific plan area. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment
is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element Goal 7 of having "A viable, high
quality Old Town Temecula area that enhances the City economically, preserves historic
structures, and provides civic, cultural, shopping, and meeting and gathering places for
tourists and residents. " The proposed Specific Plan Amendment also complies with all
applicable Development Code standards required for Specific Plan amendments including
Section 17.16.060 (amendments to approved plans) and Section 17.01.040 (relationship to
the General Plan) and is consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan goals, policies
and objectives.
B. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City;
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment has been reviewed pursuant to the City's General
Plan and all applicable State laws and has been found to be consistent with the policies,
guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development within the
Old Town Specific Plan area will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with
the public health, safety, and welfare.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations
and the anticipated land use developments.
The Old Town Specific Plan consists of approximately 153 acres. As outlined in the Land
Use Element of the City's General Plan (page LU-32), the purpose of a Specific Plan is to
provide a comprehensive planning document for large areas so that a coordinated
planning approach is provided for all anticipated land use developments. As such, the
entire Specific Plan area has been reviewed based on existing structures and future build
out potential and is physically suitable for the land use designations provided by the
Amended Old Town Specific Plan.
D. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment shall ensure the development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood.
As identified within the City's General Plan Land Use Element (page LU-30), Old Town
Temecula is a strong identification point for the City and the City desires to ensure that
Old Town remains a focal point for social, cultural, civic, tourist, and economic
development activities. The Old Town Specific Plan was originally adopted to support and
complement the desirable character of Temecula's downtown and the proposed
Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan further supports its downtown character. The
City's General Plan Land Use Element states that the City will continue to implement the
Old Town Specific Plan and will modify or amend it as needed to respond to development
trends in the area (L U-40). As such, the proposed Amendment to the Old Town Specific
Plan provides a means to enhance the area economically while also ensuring the
development of a desirable character compatible with existing and proposed development
in Old Town and the surrounding area.
Section 3. Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 10
to the Old Town Specific Plan in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning
Commission this 19th day of October, 2022.
lR
Gary Watts, Chairperson
ATTEST:
—�a a A —
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 foregoing PC Resolution No. 2022-33 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 19`h day of October
2022, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Hagel, Ruiz, Turley-Trejo, Watts
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Telesio
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LLukeatson
Secretary
RESOLUTION NO.2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO
THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (SP-5) (LONG RANGE
PROJECT NO. LR21-0279)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council does hereby find, determine, and
declare that:
A. The Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved by the City Council on February
22, 1994, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 94-05. Amendment No. 1 to the Old Town Specific
Plan (SP-5) was approved on January 23, 1996, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 96-01.
Amendment No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on May 13, 1997, by the
adoption of Ordinance No. 97-06. Amendment No. 3 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was
approved on July 13, 1999, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 99-12. Amendment No. 4 to the Old
Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on October 10, 2000, by the adoption of Ordinance No.
00-11. Amendment No. 5 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on August 24, 2004,
by the adoption of Ordinance No. 04-08. Amendment No. 6 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5)
was approved on June 13, 2006, by the adoption of Ordinance No. 06-07. Amendment No. 7 to
the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on May 25, 2010, by the adoption of Ordinance
No. 10-09. Amendment No. 8 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) was approved on September
5, 2017, by the adoption of Resolution No. 17.56. Amendment No. 9 to the Old Town Specific
Plan (SP-5) was approved May 26, 2020, by the adoption of Resolution No. 2020-32. The Old
Town Specific Plan as originally approved and as amended by Amendments Nos. 1-9 shall be
referred to in this Resolution as the "Specific Plan".
B. The City Council of the City of Temecula certified the Old Town Specific Plan
Final Program Environmental Impact report ("FPEIR") on May 11, 2010.
C. Addendum No. 1 to the Old Town Specific Plan FPEIR was adopted on May 26,
2020.
D. Staff initiated Long Range Project No. LR21-0279, a Specific Plan Amendment, in
a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and development Code.
E. The project was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law.
F. On October 19, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a
duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Addendum No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan Final
Program Environmental Impact report and proposed Amendment No. 10 to the Old Town Specific
(SP-5) 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 by staff and all written comments from
the public on the proposed actions and duly considered the comments received, the Planning
Commission Adopted Resolution No. 2022- recommending to the City Council that the
Addendum No. 2 to the Old Town Specific Plan Final Program Environmental Impact report be
approved. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolution No. 2022- recommending to
the City Council that the proposed Amendment No. 10 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) be
approved. Resolution No. 2023- and Resolution No. 2023- are hereby incorporated herein
by this reference as if set forth in full.
H. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The City Council, in approving Amendment No. 10 to the
Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5) hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the General Plan and
Development Code.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment conforms to the existing policies within the City of
Temecula General Plan. The General Plan Land Use Element, as noted on page L U-26,
anticipates that the City will provide comprehensive planning of large areas and identifies
the Old Town Specific Plan as a specific plan area. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment
is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element Goal 7 of having "A viable, high
quality Old Town Temecula area that enhances the City economically, preserves historic
structures, and provides civic, cultural, shopping, and meeting and gathering places for
tourists and residents. " The proposed Specific Plan Amendment also complies with all
applicable Development Code standards required for Specific Plan amendments including
Section 17.16.060 (amendments to approved plans) and Section 17.01.040 (relationship to
the General Plan) and is consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan goals, policies
and objectives.
B. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment would not be detrimental to the public
interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City;
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment has been reviewed pursuant to the City's General
Plan and all applicable State laws and has been found to be consistent with the policies,
guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development within the
Old Town Specific Plan area will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with
the public health, safety, and welfare.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations
and the anticipated land use developments.
The Old Town Specific Plan consists of approximately 153 acres. As outlined in the Land
Use Element of the City's General Plan (page LU-32), the purpose of a Specific Plan is to
provide a comprehensive planning document for large areas so that a coordinated
planning approach is provided for all anticipated land use developments. As such, the
entire Specific Plan area has been reviewed based on existing structures and future build
out potential and is physically suitable for the land use designations provided by the
Amended Old Town Specific Plan.
D. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment shall ensure the development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding
neighborhood.
As identified within the City's General Plan Land Use Element (page LU-30), Old Town
Temecula is a strong identification point for the City and the City desires to ensure that
Old Town remains a focal point for social, cultural, civic, tourist, and economic
development activities. The Old Town Specific Plan was originally adopted to support and
complement the desirable character of Temecula's downtown and the proposed
Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan further supports its downtown character. The
City's General Plan Land Use Element states that the City will continue to implement the
Old Town Specific Plan and will modify or amend it as needed to respond to development
trends in the area (LU-40). As such, the proposed Amendment to the Old Town Specific
Plan provides a means to enhance the area economically while also ensuring the
development of a desirable character compatible with existing and proposed development
in Old Town and the surrounding area.
Section 3. Approval of Amendment No. 10 to the Old Town Specific Plan (SP-5). The
City Council of the City of Temecula hereby approves that certain Amendment No. 10 to the Old
Town Specific Plan (SP-5) in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Section 4. City Manager Authorization. The City Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to take all steps necessary to implement this Specific Plan Amendment.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this day of ,
Matt Rahn, Mayor
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. 2023- was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the day of , , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
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IV. LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPhIEN"T STANDARDS — DOWNTONN NI CORE AND DOWNTOWN CORE/HOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT
vi. Allowable Building Types and Building Height
The table below outlines the allowable building types
and building heights in the Downtown Core and
Downtown CorerHotel Overlay district. Additional
standards related to Building Types are addressed in
Section E of this chapter and shall be applied to all
projects in the Downtown Core and Downtoum
Core -Hotel Overlay- district. Sections V.B and V.0 of
the Design Guidelines Chapter; also discuss basic
building forms and the architectural character that is
required to reflect the historical context of Old Town
Temecula and shall be applied to all building
constructed in the Downtown Core and Downto Am
Core. -Hotel Overlay district. The Design Guidelines
contained in Chapter V shall be used in concertwith the
urban standards contained in this chapter.
Building Type and Building Frontage Standards
shall be applied as required in Section E and F of
this chapter.
Allowable Building Height in the Hotel Overlm• is
eight stories equivalent to no more than 100 feet to
allow by right a full service boutique hotel with
food service and conference facilities.
? Buildings adjacent to a designated historic
structure that share a street frontage shall not be
constructed more than one story or 25 feet higher
than the historic structure, in the adjacent 25 feet of
frontage.
Table IV-8:
Allowable Building Types and Building Height in the
Downtown Core and Downtown Core/Hotel Overlay District
.Allowable Building
Building Typei
Permitted
Not Permitted
Height
max. feet/ stories ,3
Rowhouse
X
----------ma-----------i-g--t -
SA 55 feet ximum heh
ink stories
30 55 feet maximum height
in 3 stories, but up to 34 55
feet in four stories allowed
Courtyard Building
X
n-hen at least one level is
residential, or when one
level is office and parking
is provided.
3A 55 feet maximum height
in 3 stories- but up to 34 55
feet in four stories when at
Commercial Block
X
least one level is
residential, or when one
level is office and parking
is provide&
Detached House
X _T
Y A
Duplex, Tri-plea, Quad
N. A
plex
X
Bungalow Courtyard
X
N.A
City of Temecula — Old Town Speck Plan IV-20
IV. LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPAIENT STANDARDS - DOWNTOWN CORE AND DOWNTOWN COREMOTEL O`TERLAY DISTRICT
Figures IV-6a, b, c: Conceptual sketches of
opical allowable building height scenarios in
the Downtown Core and Downtown Core
Hotel Overlay District
Elevation at
Finished Grade
of Sidewalk
a. Typical Three -Story Scenario
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
Elevation at '
Finished Grade
of Sidewalk I
b. Typical Four -Storm Scenario
Elevation at �
Finished Gradc }
of Sidewalk
C.I�pIca IEiaLi-snot, 1,ceuario_ (Ho(,Ii
IV. LAND USE AND LTJBA-N DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — DON'4NTONAN COREAND DOWNTOWN COREMOTEL ONTMAY DISTRICT
IV-6 d: Conceptual sketch of allowable building height
(ttpical) in relationship to the finished grade of the sidewalk
when the building facades are located on a slope.
Finished
Grade at
Sidewalk
Front St.
i�
MEIRSAWWWON
Cir, of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
� % i
J�
N� Sidewalk
Finished Grade
at Sidewalk
Mercedes St.
IV LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPNENT STANDARDS
F. BUILDING FRONTAGE STANDARDS
This section identifies the seven frontage types that are
allowed within the Old Town Specific Plan area. Each
frontage type is subject to the Urban Standards and
requirements for each zoning district as outlined in
Section IV.D (Urban Standards) of this chapter. The
frontage types allowed in Old Town are as follows and
are organized and discussed in more detail in the
following section:
• Shopfront
• Arcade
• Gallery
• Two -Story Gallery
• Forecourt
• Stoop
• Porch
• Raised Commercial Porch
Additionally, this section includes a discussion of, and
provides specific requirements and standards for, all
commercial ground floor facades regardless of frontage
ttiTe.
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
IV. LAND USE AND L'RBA- DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
h. Raised Commercial Porch
A Raised Commercial Front Porch type is for
commercial building t�-pes that have a rased first floor
porch and entry Exterior stairs and a raised porch
provide access to the commercial uses The porch
landing is positioned at the build -to -line; and the stairs
and pedestrian pathway to the Porch extend into the
area between the Porch landing and the property line
(the "Frontage Zone'). The exterior stairs may be
perpendicular and or parallel to the sidewalk. The Porch
may incorporate all elevations facing the public right -of
way- Porch material finish shall be archrtecturall-,-
compatible with the structure The elevation of the
Porch shall be no more than 24 inches above the
adjoining sidewalk.
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
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IV. LAND USE A LND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
2. General Requirements for Commercial Ground
Floor Facades
Except for historic structures or legal nonconforming
structures. all commercial ground floor facades,
regardless of frontage type, are subject to the following
general requirements:
1. A minimum of 75 percent of the ground floor shop
front facade shall be windows.
ii. All windows shall be recessed no less than two
inches. All ground floor windows shall be framed with
molding no less than two inches wide.
iii. Entry doors may be recessed a maximum of six feet
to create an exterior YGtrS-way.
iv. Aluminum shop front or spandrel panels are not
permitted materials for— thebulkheadcommercial
ground floor facades.
v. Awnings may only provide shade along the building
frontage and shall not cover the entire facade.
Figure IV-56n (above): Shopfront with a taller band
above the display windows to accommodate an
awning.
Figure IV-56b (belnn): Shopfront fafade similar to
above, but without an awning band above the display
windows.
City of Temecula - Old Town Specific Plan
4 4/
HARDWARE Cornice/ 2'to3'
-TT' Transom
Awning
12' floor
Display to ceiling
minimum
Windows
Bulkhead
Door to Doors w/ Glass
2nd floor
1
HARDWARE
Cornice/ 2'to:
Signage
Transom
12' flo
Dto ceili
Display
minims
Windows
Bulkhead
4
Door to
2nd floor
Doors w/ Glass
Dr
ng
tar
IN. LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — DOW'1�'TOW CORE AND DOWNTOWN COREMOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT
iiL Allowable Parking Placement
Parking and loading facilities within the Downtowm
Core and Downtown Core`Hotel Overlay district shall
be placed on the site in accordance with the following
requirements:
Table
Parking Placement in the Doyymtown Core and
Downtown Core/Hotel Overla • District (typical lot
Parking
Surface parking,
Subterranean:
Facility-
tuck under
Setback
parking, alley
(behind build-
loaded parking,
to line):2
structured garage
parkingt, podium
arkin .3
A. Front Yard
20 feet from the
0 feet from
Setback
build -to line along
property line
(primary- street
the primary street
frontage
frontage; 50 feet is
and`or
recommended2
Murrieta
Creek
B. Side Street
20 feet minimum
0 feet from
Setback
from the build -to
property- line
(secondary
line along the
street frontage
secondary street
on comer lot)
frontage; 50 feet is
recommended2
C. Side Yard
0 feet from
0 feet from
Setback
property line
property line
D. Rear Yard
5 feet from
0 feet from
Setback (no
property line
property line
all
E. Alley Rear
0 feet from
0 feet from
Yard Setback
property line
property line
Figure IV-4. Allowable parking placement in the DTC and DMHO district for lots without 1furrieta Creek
frontage
E
G�.
Alley (where occurs)
Side Street
'All parking structure upper stories may be built to the build -to line.
2Parking setbacks apply to the parking level adjacent to the sidewalk
3W'"hen individual detached garages are provided for any building =
they shall be located at the rear 25 percent of the site and screened from
the street.
Property Line
Crtr of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan IV-17
IV. LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS — DONU TOWN COREAND DOWNTOWN COREMOTEL OVERLAY DISTRICT
Table IV-6:
Parking Placement in the Downtown Core and Downtown
Core/Hotel Overlay Disirist_ ots with Murrieta Creek
frontage)
Parking Facility
Surface, tuck under,
Subterranean:
Setback
alleyloaded,
(behind build -to
straetured aaraae
parking3, and
line):Z
podium parking:3
:L Front Yard
20 feet from the
0 feet from the
Setback (primary
build -to line along
build -to line
street frontage
the primary street
an&or Murrieta
frontage; 50 feet is
Creek)
I recommended
B. Side Street
20 feet minimum
0 feet from the
Setback
from the build -to line
build -to line
(secondary street
along the secondary
frontage on
street frontage; 50
comer lot)
feet is recommended
C. Side Yard
0 feet from property
0 feet from
Setback
line
ro • line
D. Rear Yard
5 feet from property
0 feet from
Setback (no
line
property line
alley
E. Alley Rear TO
feet from property
0 feet from
Yard Setback
line
property line
t All parking structure upper stories may be built to the build -to line.
2Parkmg setbacks apply to the parking level adjacent to the sidewalk.
Figure IYS: Allowable parking placement in the DTC and DTCHO district for lots with _furrieta
Creek frontage.
Curb
IB
t
Y
� I
3 � �
Y C C
?�
U c
AtN
v
i
1
I Alley (where occurs)
1
'When individual detached garages are provided for any building t�= they
shall be located at the rear 25 percent of the site and screened from the street.
Side Street
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan IV -1 S
V. DESIGN GUIDELINES
C. ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELLNES
The architectural design guidelines for Old Town are
organized into four topics_ building form, frontage type,
architectural style, and materials. While architectural
principles are defined, variety and individual expression
within this framework are encouraged. The community
desires a character of architecture and streetscape
reflecting Temecula Valley's history, natural landscape
and climate.
1. Building Form
By 1930, the buildings on Main Street provided clear
and well-defined edges to the public realm. The
building facades were all positioned on the build -to
line, and the building forms were strong, simple
2-Story
3-Story
volumes. Variety on street edges was created through
the use of various frontage types (galleries, arcades,
etc.). Future buildings in Old Town are encouraged to
reinforce this historic pattern thrptgh the _use o_f simple
and clear building massing, enlivened with carious
frontage types. Building facades that exceed 50 linear
feet should incorporate varying architectural expression,
character, and rooflines so_as-to appear to be made up of
various smaller building facades.
Figure V-26 illustrates some common examples of two,
three and four-story building forms that are encouraged
in Old Town. The heavy dashed line is the build -to line
on which the facade must be positioned, the heavy solid
line is the property line, and the double thin lines
represent the curb. The 10-foot wide public sidewalk
lies between the property line and the curb, and the 10-
foot extension of the sidewalk onto private land lies
Ftsww V-26: Zra npks of permitted buddug forms in Old Town
3 Story + 4th Setback
between the property line and the build -to line_
Galleries, arcades, awnings, canopies: signage, etc. are
located within the 10 feet between the property line and
the facade_
The realm of the streets is the primary public asset in
Old Town- The goals for this public realm include
clearly defined street edges, architecture with character,
and a lively and interesting pedestrian experience.
While the private needs of tenants are met within the
interior spaces; the public responsibility is to contribute
to a clearly defined street providing a pleasant
pedestrian experience. The following section focuses on
frontage types that may be combined with simple
building forms to achieve these goals for the public
realm.
3-Story + Forecourt
City of Temecula - Old Town Specific Plan V-19
f. Gates that are used in conjunction with the fencing
should be of similar color and material as the fencing
and should incorporate appropriate hardware to meet
Building and Fire code requirements.
g. The construction of decorative accent brick or stone
pilasters between stretches of fencing is recommended
to add interest and variety to the outdoor dining or
sidewalk cafe area. This is especially encouraged when
the pilasters may be able to appropriately tie in building
materials that have been used on the primary structure.
h. One pilaster is recommended for every 8 linear feet
of fencing_
j. The minimum fence height is 36` when alcoholic
beverages will be served within the outdoor
dining sidewalk cafe area- It is encouraged that all
fencing in Old Town be between the heights of 36 and
42".
j. Fencing and gates should be able to withstand outdoor
use and be continually maintained in good condition,
repair and quality at all times.
Figure V-122: Example offencing and landscaping.
k- Requirements for Fencing not associated with dining
can be found in Section L_
4. Landscape Treatment Guidelines
a. The use of potted plants, flower boxes, and hanging
plants are encouraged to soften outdoor dining and
sidewalk cafes in Old Town-
b. The incorporation of potted landscaping andior
landscape planters into the masonry wallsrpilasters of
an outdoor dining or sidewalk cafe area is encouraged.
Flower boxes are encouraged to be used in combination
with barrier fencing.
c. If a solid masonry wall is utilized as the barrier to
delineate an outdoor dining or sidewalk cafe area- it
should be softened with climbing vines or other
landscape materials.
Figure V-123: Example of landscape planter boxes rued as
fencing.
Figure V 124 (above): Examples of
landscape treatments that may be
appropriate to soften outdoor eating areas
or sidewalk cafes.
City of Temecula - Old Town Specific Plan `, -gi i
A'. DESIGN GUIDELINES
L. FENCING NOT ASSOCIATED WITH DINING
Appropriate fencing materials for commercial
projects include, but are not limited to, decorative
wrought iron, tubular steel. natural w od or
materials that resemble natural brood, decorative
masonry and landscape planter boxes_ Fences
should be decorative in nature and enhance the
built environment_ Other materials may be
considered and approved by the Director of
Planning on a case -by -case basis, dependent upon
the architectural compatibility, overall design and
appearance of the fencing materials-
b. All proposed fencing shall require the review and
approval of a Modification Application and any
appropriate building permits.
c. One pilaster is required for every 8 linear feet of
fencing.
d_ All fencing in the Downtown Core shall be
between 36" and 42"'. Fencing in the
Residential Limited Mixed Use and Neighborhood
Residential Districts shall be between 36" and 42"
and no higher than 6 feet.
e. Fencing and gates shall be able to withstand
outdoor use and shall be continually maintained in
good condition, repair, and quality at all timeg.
f Chain link fencing material is not permitted.
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan �' 9,
III ADAMISTRATION AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION
F. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER REGULATIONS
All construction and development within the Old Town
Specific Plan area shall comply with the applicable
provisions of the California Building Code and with the
various related mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
codes, and with the Fire Code. In case a conflict arises
between the provisions of the building and fire codes
and this Specific Plan, the building and fire codes shall
prevail.
G. NON- CONFORMING USES AND
STRUCTURES
'Where, at the time of passage of this Specific Plan, a
lawful use of land or structure exists which would not
be permitted by the regulations imposed by this Specific
Plan, such use or structure may be continued
indefinitely unless one of the following occurs:
• If the non -conforming use vacates the property
and the non -conforming use is not re-
established within one year, the use shall not
be re-established.
• If the non -conforming use voluntarily vacates
the property for any reason after the year 2013,
then the non -conforming use shall not be re-
established-
0 If more than 50*16 of the non -conforming
structure is damaged or destroyed, the
structure shall not be re-established.
• If more than 25°,'o, but less than 50% of the
non -conforming structure is damaged or
destroyed, the structure may be replaced if the
exterior of the repaired structure substantially
conforms to the approved urban architectural
standards and design guidelines contained
Chapter W and Chapter V of this Specific
Plan.
• Existing detached single-family residences in
the Neighborhood Residential (NR) and
Residential Limited Mixed Use (RLMU)
Districts are not subject to the requirements
above and may be expanded subject to the
approval of the Director of Planning.
Citv of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan III
I\ LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
a. Utilities
j. There shall be no above ground utilities permitted to
be located within the 20-foot public alleyway.
u- There shall be no landscaping within the 20 foot
public alleyway, however landscaping may be provided
along the building facade adjacent to an alley on private
propah'-
tu. Utilities shall be placed underground within the
public alleyways in Old To -Am unless proven inhasible
by the utility.
iv. Utilities gha11 be placed in compliance with
the Utility and Infrastructure Design Guidelines
contained in Section VX of this Specific Plan.
v. Above ground utilities rh mW shall be placed on
private property adjacent to the public alleyway within
parking areas, landscape planters, building "notch
outs," or utility rooms as to not encroach or obstruct the
required 20 foot public alley way.
vi. All required utility easements shall be obtained and
recorded as a condition of approval for development
vii. Buildings that are constructed adjacent to the public
alleyways in Old Tour shall be designed to
accommodate trash pickup from the public alleyways
whenever feasible. The location of trash enclosures
shall be considered in a building's design in .order to
accommodate adequate access for waste disposal
trucks.
viii. The construction of a concrete stress pad shall be
required within an alleyway when the location of the
trash enclosure dictates that trash trucks access the
alleyway on a regular basis.
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
Figure IV-309: aample of an urban alley.
IV. LAND USEAND LIOS DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
TABLE IV-1: L:LYD USE \LtrM
LIST OF USES
Residential -Limited Mixed -Use
(R/L%fL)
Downtown Core (DTC)/ Downtown
Core -Hotel Oeertai (DTC/HO)
Neighborhood Residential
(YR)
Adult Entertainment Businesses
Alcoholic Beverage Sales
C
C',
Art Studio with or without a gallery
P
P'
-
Bar, Cocktail Lounge
C
C
-
Bea Tasting Establishment
C
C's
_
Bed and Breakfast
C
C
Community Care Facility (6 or Fe%w)
P
Community- Care Facility (7 to 14)
C
Day Care Preschool
C
C
Day S - (Full S—we)
P
P
Drive-thru Businesses (includes eating establishments and banks)
Ewape Roams
Farmers Market
C
C
Health and fitness, dance, martial arts studio
P
-'
Home Occupation
P
P
P
Ci arrHookah Club ate membership only)
C
C
Hotel
P
P'
Entertainment
See Municipal Code'
See Municipal Code' "
Ivfassage Facilities
Museum
P
Neighborhood market, grocen store
P
P
Office-AdrninisttatnerPtofesnonalr?viedical
P':
P
Perfbmmg Arts
P
Personal Senwes
P'
P
Residential - Attached
P
P
P
Residential - Detached
P
Residential -Lnw Wodc
C
C
C
Restataant wr&md Alcohol
P"
P"
-
Restaurant with Beer and Wine
P'
P"
—
Restaurant with Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spurts
C
C
-
Restaurant with Entettainnient (not mcl
See Mtmwjpal Code' 16
See Municipal Code
-
R.eougo t vA& EnUttai=ad am&,w Dmcmg
See Mtmicipal Code'. 14
See Municipal Code'
City of Temecula - Old Town Specific Plan
IV. LAND USE AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Retail
P'
P
Tattoo Studio
-
Trada Educational Institution
P'
Pr
Wine Producing Micro BIBwen" — Crype 02 ABC License )
P'
P'
Wme Tastine F 02 ABC License )
r
P'
Wine Tasting Facility
Cis
C"'
Except hotel operations, business activities within the Residential Limited Mixed -Use and Neighborhood Residential during the hours of 1 : 00 a.m and 5:00 a.m. shall
require a Conditional Use Permit.
Any use not explicitly stated above shall require a use determination by the Planning Commission.
P Use is permitted by right
C Use is permitted with a Conditional Use Permit
Use is not permitted
1. Use is limited to ground floor only,.
2. These uses are limited to either the second floor (or higher) or to locations that do not front upon or open directly onto either Old Town Front
Street or Alain Street
3. This use is limited to locations that front Moreno Road. Full sern•ice hotel uses with food service and conference facilities at heights greater than three stories
but limited to eight stories may be considered under a Conditional Use Permit Subject to the Supplemental Standards for hotels over 3 stories.
4. Full ce hotel uses with food service and conference facilities in the Downtown Core -Hotel Overlay (DTC?HO) are allowed eight stories. Subject to the
Supplemental Standard and Special Use Standards in Section IV.G of this chapter, for hotels over three stories-
5. Outdoor entertainment is not permitted in Old Town. City sponsored signature events andtor events when the City is the applicant are exempt. Outdoor live
entertainment may be considered for private businesses in Old Town with a Temporary Use Permit as appropriately conditioned, limited to one event per
quarter per Section III-N.
6. Ground floor residential not permitted in the Downtown Core area along Old Town Front Street and Alain Street.
-. Shall include a store front tasting room. Premises with or without the product We for off -site consumption is limited to a Department of Alcoholic Bec eraee
Control License Type 02 (WineryrWmegrower).
8. Premises with or without the product sale for off site consumption is limited to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 01
(Wmeryr`Wmegrower).
9. Outdoor Dining or Sidewalk Cafes are permitted in conjunction with a restaurant subject to the review and approval of a Minor Modification or as approved
with a Development Plan application.
10. Premises with or without the product We for off -site consumption applying for any Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control License type other than a Type
02 (Winery. Winegrower).
11. Subject to Chapter 17.10 Supplemental Development Standards of the Dec elopment Code.
12. This use is permitted on either the ground floor or second floor.
13. Premises with or without the product sale for off -site consumption is limited to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control License Type 23 (Small Beet
Manufacturing — Duplicate)
14. Subject to Municipal Code Section 9.10 (Entertainment License)
City of Temecula — Old Town Specific Plan
n-. URBAN DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
iii. LightingiGlare:
• Lighting shall be located so as_to minimize the
impact of lighting upon adjacent buildings and
properties, especially residential uses.
• any lighting source, including illuminated
signs, shall be positioned so that light does not
shore directly into residential windows.
• No outdoor lights shall be permitted that blink,
revolve, flash or change intensity.
4. Balconies, Patios, and Porches
a. Intent
Balcones. patios and porches shall be maintained clean.
orderly and free of clutter. All furnishings shall be
desiened for outdoor use only.
b. Requirements
lr No permanent or temporary enclosure including
shutters, blinds or partition shall be affixed to any area
of the porch, patio or balcony. If any change to the
exterior appearance of the porch, balcony or patio is
desired, a minor modification shall be submitted to the
Planning Department for review and approval.
ii. Freestanding spas, hot tubs or similar amenities shall
be screened from public view_ The placement of such
items on balconies, patios and porches are subject to the
review and approval of the Director of Planning.
iii. Balconies, patios and porches may not be used for
storage-
iv- Clothing, sheets, blankets, laundry, water
accessories or rafts, toys and similar objects shall not be
hung from or exposed on the balconies, patios or
porches-
v. Planters containing lice, well eroomed plants are
permitted provided the plant does not extend beyond the
interior of the balcony, patio or porch. No empty
planters or planters containing dead, diseased or dying
plants may be stored at any time within a balcony, patio
or porch_ If it is determined that plants are not being
properly maintained, the Planning Director shall have
the authority to require the property owner to remove or
replace the plantings.
vi. Hoses on porches, patios and balconies shall be kept
in a hose reel or hose hideaway.
5. Bed and Breakfast Establishments
a. Intent
The purpose of thts section is to provide standards for
the development and operation of Bed and Breakfast
establishments in Old Town.
b. Requirements
&. All Bed and Breakfast Establishments in Old Town
shall comply with the provisions contained in Chapter
1'.10 of the Temecula Municipal Code. e-^�.�hee
c. Supplemental Requirements
In addition to the requirements stated above, the
following shall also apply to Bed and Breakfast
Establishments within the Specific Plan area:
it Off-street parking shall be provided at a ratio of one
space for each bedroom available for rent in addition to
the parking required for the primary dwelling unit
ii_ Signage shall be limited to one on -site sign not to
exceed 6 square feet in area. The sign may not be
freestanding.
6. Fall Swiss Hotels
a. Intent
Full -Service Hotels within Old Town shall provide
quality hotel accommodations, with food service and
conference facilities. Full-Sen•ice Hotels that I?s
amenities and quality hotel accommodations with
conference facilities and food service in a development
that complements commercial and mixed -uses within
the Old Town Specific Plan and would attract local and
regional visitors including businesses and tourists to the
area is encouraged. To assist in providing
accommodations for visitors and businesses, Ad s a=
hotels that provide conference facilities and food
services may be considered for heights up to eight
stones (maximum 100 feet) at locations that front
Moreno Road within the Residential -Limited Mixed -
use (RrI.MG') District, subject to the approval of a
Conditional Use Permit. Full Service Hotels with food
service and conference facilities within the Downtown
Core Hotel Overlay (DTC-HO) District are permitted
up to eight stories without a Conditional Use Permit_
All Full Service Hotels shall comply with the design
criteria and development standards of its zoning district
in addition to the supplemental requirements as follows:
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