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ORDINANCE NO. 06-07
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN (PA04-0596)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Aooroval. The City Council for the City of Temecula hereby
amends the Old Town Specific Plan as described in Exhibit A of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Environmental Determination. An Initial Environment Study (IES)
was prepared to assess the potential impacts associated with the proposed amendment
to the Old Town Specific Plan, including expanding the historic preservation provisions
to selected properties outside of Old Town Temecula. The IES identified no potentially
significant impacts from the proposed amendment. The IES and the Notice of Intent to
Adopt a Negative Declaration were circulated for public review between March 30, 2006
and April 19, 2006. No significant comments were received. Based upon the
information contained in the Agenda Report and the testimony received at public
hearing, the City Council hereby adopts a Negative Declaration for the proposed
amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan.
Section 3. The parking and in-lieu parking requirements imposed by
Subsection III.F.3.b.vi. of the Amendments to the Old Town Specific Plan, as set forth in
Exhibit A of this Ordinance, shall apply to all projects for which a planning application or
an application for building permit is received on or after July 14, 2006 and shall not
apply to projects for which the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Temecula has
approved an Owner Participation Agreement or a Disposition and Development
Agreement or for which an application for a planning approval or building permit was
received on or before July 13, 2006.
Section 4. Severabilitv. If any sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is
for any reason held to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that the provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if for any reason a
court of competent jurisdiction shall hold any sentence, paragraph, or section of this
Ordinance to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts
of this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Clerk of the City of Temecula shall certify to the passage
and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be
published and posted in the manner required by law.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this 13th day of June, 2006.
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I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No. 06-07 was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the 23rd day of May, 2006,
and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 13th day of June, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
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Susan W Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
1.
Amend second paragraph in Subsection III.C as follows:
"Permitted uses for the Medium Density Residential (MDR), High Density Residential
(HDR), and Open Space (OS) Planning Areas shall be the same as identified in the
Development Code for the Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential and
Opens Space/Conservation zones, respectively, as periodically amended. except that
"for profit museums" shall also be conditionally permitted in the Medium Density and
High Density Residential Planning Areas."
2. Amend portion of Table 111-1 by adding "Mixed Use Projects" and "Day Spa" to the list of
uses and by adding footnote number 6 as follows:
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6. Individual uses within each mixed use project shall be determined by this land Use
Matrix.
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Amend footnote Number 2 in Table 111-1 to read as follows:
"2. These uses are limited to either the second floor (or higher) or to a location that
does not front upon or open directly onto either Old Town Front Street or Main
Street." .
4. Amend Footnote Number 3 in Table 111-2 to read as follows:
"3. Buildings shall be setback exactly ten feet if no covered arcade or porch is
provided at the front of the building except in cases of exceptional building-
design and material quality and when the Director of Planning determines that a
lesser distance will achieve the streetscape goals of this Specific Plan."
5. Amend Footnote Number 6 Table 11I-2 to read as follows:
"6.
Landscaping of the front yard for residential projects in the TSR Planning Area is
required. Limited accent landscaping shall be provided whenever possible in all
other circumstances, and always between the front of the building and the public
right-of-way."
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6.
Amend Table 11I-2 by replacing the minimum private opens space per unit in the
TRCITSR zoning district from 150 to 75 square feet per unit and by adding a footnote
number 7 beside the "75 sq. ft." under the Minimum Private Open Space/Unit for the
TRCITSR Planning Area to read as follows:
"7. In lieu of providing 75 square feet of private opens space per unit for mixed use
projects, the amount of private open space may be reduced if combined with
common private open space, as long as the total open space required for the
project remains the same."
7. Amend the Title for Section III.E.3. by replacing the second "Codes" with "Regulations".
8. Remove Subsection III.F.3.b and renumber the subsequent subsection.
9. Amend Subsection III.F.3.b.iv to read as follows:
"iv. Structures with heights greater than three stories shall set back on the street
frontage sides for the fourth floor portion of the structure a minimum of 10 feet
except in cases of exceptional building-design and material quality or when the
Director of Planning detenmines that a distance of less than 10 feet is
appropriate. "
10.
Amend Subsection III.F.3.b.vi. as follows:
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"One parking space per residential unit shall be provided on site and screened from
public view. If this parking requirement cannot be met, then the applicant may petition
the Director of Planning to accept an "in lieu" parking fee in an amount set by resolution
of the City Council. Acceptance of an "in-lieu" parking fee is at the discretion of the
Director of Planning. Separate access drives and parking facilities should be provided
for residential uses and commercial uses whenever possible."
11.
Amend Section III.F.7 to read as follows:
"7. Loading Facilities
Loading and unloading facilities shall be visually screened from access streets and
adjacent properties and constructed in a manner to reasonably contain and restrict
emission of noises typically attributed to such function. When screening of loading and
unloading facilities is physically not possible, the facilities shall be architecturally
integrated into the overall design of the building. Loading and unloading areas in or
adjacent to the alleys do not require additional visual screening."
12. Amend a new Section III.F.15 to read as follows:
"15. Alleys
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Designated alleys within Old Town shall be maintained and protected for future public
use. The design and components within each alley shall be consistent with the purpose
identified within this Specific Plan. Development projects adjacent to the designated
alleys will be required to construct improvements in and adjacent to the alley. These
improvements shall include paving, lighting, or other necessary components to ensure
the functionality and safety of the designated alleys. Limited landscaping should be
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provided when feasible provided that the functionality of the alley is not effected. When
resident or business parking is established in the rear yard areas adjacent to the alleys,
access to these parking spaces may be provided directly from the alleys."
13.
Amend Subsection G of Section III to read as follows:
"G. SIGN REGULATIONS
The intent of these regulations is to establish specific standards for all exterior signage
that will ensure continuity, consistency, and hanmony with the architectural quality of the
Old Town environment as it may have appeared in the early 1900's.
1. Applicability
These regulations shall apply to all signage within the Tourist Retail Core and
Tourist Serving Residential areas of the Specific Plan. Signage within the
Highway Tourist Commercial District, Community Commercial, Medium Density
Residential District, and High Density Residential Land Use Districts shall comply
with the sign requirements contained in the Development Code and the Signage
Design Guidelines contained in Section IV.J of the Specific Plan.
2. Permit Required
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Unless specifically stated in these regulations, a sign penmit is required prior to
placing. erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying any sign within
the Specific Plan.
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Prohibitions
No person shall erect, re-erect. construct. enlarge, alter, move, improve, remove,
convert, or equip any sign or sign structure or cause or penmit the same to be
done contrary to, or in violation of. the provisions of these sign regulations. All
signs not expressly penmitted by this Section are prohibited. No application for
sign penmit or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted, acted
upon, or approved.
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Prohibited Signs in Old Town
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Freestanding signs on lots with less than 150' of road frontage (except for
mini monument signs)
Roof mounted signs
Animated signs, including time and temperature displays
Rotating. moving, emitting, or flashing signs
Balloon signs
Ambient air balloons
Internally illuminated signs, including front and back lit awning and
window locations
Neon tube signs
Window signs above the second story
Paper, cloth, or plastic streamers or bunting - except holiday decorations
Formed plastic or injection molded signs
Statues used for advertising
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Traffic sign replicas
Vehicle signs
Any sign not permitted by this Specific Plan
Any sign prohibited by the Development Code and not expressly
permitted in this Specific Plan
5. Permitted Signs
Mini-monument Signs (for buildings constructed before 1994)
Wall Mounted Signs (business identification)
Hanging Signs
Rear and Interior Facing Signs
Supergraphics
Freestanding Signs
Window Signs
Under Canopy Signs
Awning Signs
Projecting Signs
Indirectly Illuminated Signs
Temporary A-Frame or Sandwich Board Signs
Accessory Signs (examples include building name, directional, menu
board, and daily special signs)
Painted Building Signs (The appropriate location is at the discretion of the
Director of Planning)
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Sign Standards
a. Allowable Sign Area. Unless specifically exempted for this requirement,
the total amount of signage for each business shall be limited to the
following.
i. Business establishments having a single frontage onto a public
street, or buildings with one building entrance. are penmitted a
maximum of 1.5 square feet of sign per linear foot of business
establishment frontage. Each business may use any combination
of the following signs to arrive at the total allowable square
footage. However, each sign shall not exceed the maximum
square footage described in this Section.
ii. Business establishments having frontage onto two public streets
are permitted a maximum of 1.5 square feet of sign per linear foot
of business establishment frontage along the primary street and
0.5 square feet of sign area per linear foot of business
establishment frontage along the secondary street. Business
establishments that have frontage along the Murrieta Creek shall
also be permitted a maximum of 1.5 square feet of sign per linear
foot of business establishment frontage along the creek frontage.
Each business may use any combination of the following signs to
arrive at the total allowable square footage. However, each sign
shall not exceed the maximum square footage described in this
Sectil:m.
b. Building Surface Signs. Except as specified below, all building surface
signage shall be counted toward the maximum allowable sign area.
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Wall Mounted Sions. Maximum of one square foot per linear
frontage foot of business establishment. To be located no higher
than the lowest of the following points:
. 25 feet above grade;
. Bottom of the sill line of the second floor windows: or
. Cornice line ofthe building.
Hanoino Sions. As an alternative to the standard wall sign, an
under canopy hanging sign may be used. Hanging signs must be
parallel to the street and, in addition. hanging signs may not
exceed 75% of the width of the business frontage or be more than
12 inches in height. If located over a walkway, the vertical
clearance between the bottom of the sign and walking grade shall
be a minimum of 7 feet.
iii. Rear Facino Sions. If a building has parking or pedestrian access
at the rear, each business is penmitted a maximum of one sign,
not to exceed 3 square feet. The rear facing sign can either be
located adjacent to the entry point. or on the exterior rear facing
wall of the business.
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iv. Interior Facino Sions. Where a building has a courtyard or interior
plaza that can not be viewed from the public right of way, each
business shall be penmitted a maximum of one sign, not to exceed
5 percent of the total interior courtyard wall area of the business.
Interior facing signage shall not be counted toward the overall total
sign area permitted for the business or building.
v. SUDerqraDhics. The purpose of allowing wall supergraphics is to
allow the advertising or depiction of products that may have been
available in an 1890's marketplace. A supergraphic is a mosaic.
mural. painting, graphic art, or combination thereof which is
professionally applied to a building that does not contain any
brand name, product name, letters of the alphabet spelling or
abbreviating the name of any. product. company, profession, or
business. or any logo, trademark, trade name, or other
commercial message. Maximum size shall not exceed 60% of
wall surface. Supergraphics shall not be counted toward the
overall total sign area permitted for the business or building.
Other Buildino Sions. All window, awning and projecting signs shall be
counted toward the maximum allowable sign area.
i. Permanent Window Sions. On ground level: coverage shall not
exceed 20 percent of the total window and door area visible from
the exterior of the building: on second level: coverage shall not
exceed 30 percent per window. (No window signs are penmitted
above second floor).
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Awnino Sions. On ground floor level: coverage shall not exceed
20 percent of the total exterior surface area of each awning. On
the second floor level and above: coverage shall not exceed 10
percent of the total exterior surface area of each awning. Internal
illumination prohibited.
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Proiectino Sions. One per business allowed; maximum size may
not exceed 6 square feet and shall not extend more than 4 feet
from the wall surface. No illumination is allowed. Projecting signs
shall only be attached to buildings. not to poles or other signs. and
shall maintain at least 7 feet of vertical clearance between the
bottom of the sign and walking grade. Projecting signs may
encroach into the public right-of-way a maximum of 3 feet subject
to the approval of the Director of Planning. Each tenant may have
a projecting sign. No tenant may have both a projecting and mini-
monument sign.
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Under CanoDv SiQns. One per business allowed. Permitted
under a canopy, roof, covered walkway, or porch; maximum size
of 3 square feet; minimum of 7 feet of vertical clearance shall be
required from walking grade to the bottom of the sign.
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FreestandinQ SiQns. Freestanding signs shall not be counted toward the
overall total sign area penmitted for the business or building. Only one
freestanding sign is allowed per site. For this purpose, "site" is defined as
any single parcel or a group of parcels developed under a unified
development plan, whichever covers the larger area.
I. Multi-tenant SiQns. A maximum of one double sided sign per
street frontage if said street frontage is over 150 feet. Height of
sign shall not exceed 6 feet above grade. Width shall not exceed
4 feet. Each tenant placard shall not exceed 12 inches in height.
Sign may only be indirectly illuminated; internal illumination is
prohibited. No monument signs are allowed if the street frontage
is less than 150 feet.
Mini-Monument SiQns. A maximum of one double face mini-
monument sign is penmitted if the street frontage is less than 150
feet. if the building existed prior to 1994. and if the building is set
back more that ten feet from the street. The maximum sign area
shall not exceed 6 square feet. Sign may only be indirectly
illuminated; internal illumination is prohibited. The height of the
sign shall not exceed 4 feet. If a sign is placed on a creative, time
appropriate architectural element such as a covered wagon,
wagon wheel, railroad cart, etc, the height may be increased
consistent with period element at the sole discretion of the
Director of Planning. If a building has more than one tenant or
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building per lot, there shall still only be one mini-monument sign
allowed.
TemDorarv Sians. Temporary signs shall not be counted toward the
overall total sign area permitted for the business or building. The types of
temporary signs are as follows.
I. TemDorarv Banners. Temporary grand opening and special event
signs are allowed for each business establishment on the exterior
wall. Signs shall not be attached to any other freestanding
element (porch balustrade. garden wall, tree, monument sign.
vehicle. etc.). Signs shall be constructed of cloth, canvas, or other
durable material. Plastic or vinyl banner signs are not penmitted.
The use of neon colored/day glow banner signs are also
prohibited. All temporary signs, except for A-Frame/Sandwich
Boards, shall abide by the provisions of the Ordinance Regulating
Temporary Signs, as amended.
ii. A-Frame/Sandwich Board Sian. One A-frame or sandwich board
sign allowed per property on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and
designated Monday holidays. The size shall not exceed 3.5 feet
high and 2 feet wide. A-frame signs shall not block the sidewalk
and shall not be illuminated. No permit is required for A-frame
and sandwich board signs which comply with these provisions.
Accessorv Sians. Accessory signs shall not be counted toward the
overall total sign area penmitted for the business or building. The types of
accessory signs are as follows.
i. Buildina Name Sian. The purpose of allowing building name signs
is to allow for the identification of buildings. The maximum size
shall not exceed 10 percent of the wall surface. In the event that
the building name advertises one or more businesses located
within the building, the signage will not be considered a building
name sign but will be included in the total square footage
penmitted for the business or building.
ii. Directional Sians. Interior project directional signage may be
allowed in interior courtyards or adjacent to stairways or elevators,
to guide patrons to rear area and upstairs tenants. The maximum
size may not exceed 3 square feet.
iii. Menu Boards. One menu board is allowed for each restaurant or
other eating establishment. The maximum size may not exceed 4
square feet. 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.
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iv. Dailv SDecial SiQns. One display area size near the primary
entrance is allowed for each restaurant or other eating
establishment. The maximum size is 4 square feet.
g. FlaQs. A maximum of three colored flags may be displayed at anyone
time. The maximum size is 6 square feet. These flags may not contain
writing, insignias, or logos."
Amend Section IV.B.1 by adding a new bullet item to the list of discouraged materials to
read as follows:
". Plywood"
15. Amend Section IV.B.1 by revising the last bullet item for Guideline 7 to read as follows:
". Rough textured vertical wood siding with appropriately spaced wooden battens."
16. Amend Sections IV.B.1 and 3 by replacing the words "Heritage Colors" with
"Preservation Exterior Palette."
17. Amend Section IV by adding a new Subsection L to read as follows:
"L. ALLEY GUIDELINES
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The alleys in Old Town Temecula were originally created with the original plat and
subdivision in the 1880's. Since that time, many of the alleys have been eliminated. As
part of the revitalization efforts in Old Town. it has been determined that the remaining
alleys should be preserved and integrated into the Specific Plan, unless vacated by the
City Council. Under special circumstances. an existing alley may be proposed to be
vacated, when extraordinary architecture and site planning result in exceptional
pedestrian and vehicular circulation and public access to the proposed project and
surrounding uses. The purpose of this Section is to provide guidance on the use of
alleys within the Old Town Temecula.
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The primary purposes of the remaining alleys are either for vehicular access or
pedestrian access. The primary goal of the vehicular access alleys is to provide service
and rear area parking access to adjacent properties. The majority of these alleys are
located between Old Town Front Street and Mercedes Street. The primary purposes of
the pedestrian access alleys are to enhance the pedestrian connections between Old
Town Front Street and Murrieta Creek.
The following alleys between Old Town Front and Mercedes Streets will retain a
primarily vehicular function:
o Between First and Second Streets
o Between Third and Main Streets
o Between Fourth and Fifth Streets
o Between Fifth and Sixth Streets
The following alleys between Old Town Front Street and Murrieta Creek will retain a
primary pedestrian function:
o Between Fourth and Fifth Streets
The locations of these alleys is shown on Exhibit IV-1.
Guideline 1 - Functional Desiqn for Vehicular Access A1levs
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The alleys designated for primary vehicular access should comply with the following
criteria:
. The minimum width of the alley travelway shall be at least a twenty (20) feet.
. Parking spaces may back into the alleys with at least 12 feet between the
centerline of the alley and the back of the parking space.
. Pedestrian amenities may be provided along the vehicular access alleys when
the use of the alley for vehicular access is not impaired or restricted.
. Additional landscaping may be provided but is not required along the alleys,
unless adjacent to pedestrian or resident seating areas and when additional
screening is determined to be necessary.
. Businesses may establish patron entrances from vehicular access alleys if an
area of at least six feet in width is provided to accommodate door swing and safe
pedestrian movement into and out of the business.
Guideline 2 - Functional Desiqn for Pedestrian Access Allevs
The alleys designated for primary pedestrian access should comply with the following
criteria:
. Pedestrian amenities such as fountains, landscaping and seating areas should
be provided when limited vehicle use is anticipated.
. Businesses may take access from pedestrian alleys.
. Portions of pedestrian alleys used for limited vehicular access should conform to
the requirements for vehicular access alleys."
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Old Town Temecula Specific Plan
Exhibit IV-1
Alleys
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Amend Section V to read as follows:
"V. TEMECULA LOCAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
CONTENTS
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Purpose
Establishment of the District
Bui/ding Permits and Prohibitions
Old Town Loca/ Review Board (OTLRB)
Temecu/a Local Historic Register
Finding of Historic Appropriateness
Care and Maintenance
Additiona/ Violation Provisions for Historic Structures
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A. PURPOSE
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Protecting the cultural heritage and historical architectural resources found in Old Town
and elsewhere in Temecula is part of the overall goal for the revitalization of Old Town
and the protection of the community's heritage. The Old Town Specific Plan also gives
owners of eligible historic properties relief from the contemporary municipal codes.
ordinances. taxes, and laws levied on newer contemporary structures. Historic
structures on the Temecula Local Historic Register that are located outside of Old Town
Temecula are also eligible to receive relief from contemporary municipal codes.
ordinances, taxes. and laws levied on newer contemporary structures.
B. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE DISTRICT
The boundary of the T emecula Local Historic Preservation District shall be cotenminous
with the boundary of the Old Town Specific Plan. In addition, the Temecula Local
Historic Preservation District also includes the following historic structures outside of Old
Town Specific Plan:
1. Vail Ranch Headquarters complex located at 32095 Highway 79 South
2. Vail Ranch House located at 31658 Via San Carlos
3. WolfTomb located at 45334 Maguey Court
4. Gonzalez Adobe located at 27645 Jefferson Avenue
C. BUILDING PERMITS AND PROHIBITIONS
1.
Within the boundaries of the Temecula Local Historic Preservation District
no person shall demolish. remove, relocate, or cause to be relocated,
alter, or cause to be altered. construct, or cause to be constructed or
modify any designated historic building or structure. except in strict
compliance wnh the plans approved in conjunction with a Finding of
Historic Appropriateness.
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2.
Within the boundaries of the Old Town Historic Preservation District, no
person shall relocate, or cause to be relocated, alter, or cause to be
altered, construct. or cause to be constructed, any building or structure,
except in strict compliance with the plans approved in conjunction with the
Finding of Historic Appropriateness.
3. Within the boundaries of the Temecula Local Historic Preservation
District, no building permit shall be issued unless a Finding of Historic
Appropriateness is first made in compliance with the provisions of this
Chapter.
4. Interior building changes to non-historic building and structures that do
not affect the buildings exterior are required to obtain a building permit;
however are not required to obtain a Finding of Historic Appropriateness.
5. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to exempt any person
from complying with any other provision of law.
D. OLD TOWN LOCAL REVIEW BOARD (OTLRB)
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1.
The Temecula Local Historic Preservation District shall have an advisory
review board known as the Old Town Local Review Board to provide
input into all major projects within the Old Town Specific Plan and to
review any proposed modifications to any historic structure. The Director
of Planning may also provide the Old Town Local Review Board with
information on major projects that are either: adjacent to Old Town that
may have the potential to affect the Old Town area or that are adjacent to
or have the potential to affect any historic structure or site.
2. The Old Town Local Review Board shall be composed of five members
and one alternate (who shall serve in the absence of any member).
Board members shall be appointed by the City Council for terms of 3
years. The member tenms shall be staggered so that all the members of
the Old Town Local Review Board are not appointed at the same time.
All members shall exhibit an interest in and knowledge of the history and
architecture of the T emecula Local Historic Preservation District. At least
one member shall be knowledgeable in architectural and construction
techniques. Members shall serve without pay.
3. The Old Town Local Review Board shall hold regular public meetings and
establish such rules as may be appropriate or necessary for the orderly
conduct of its business. Three members shall constitute a quorum. At its
first meeting of the year, the Board members shall elect a Chairman and
Vice Chairman (who will officiate the meetings when the Chainman is
absent), who shall serve for tenms of one year.
4.
The Old Town Local Review Board shall have the following powers and
duties in addition to those otherwise provided in this ordinance:
a. Provide for pre-application conferences with individuals interested
in constructing or altering property within the T emecula Local
Historic Preservation District. The purpose of these conferences
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shall be to familiarize the applicant with the historic significance
and related architectural themes of the district.
For historic structures within Old Town Temecula, utilize the
adopted Old Town Specific Plan Design Guidelines in the review
of applications as part of process to make determinations of
consistency and appropriateness with the Specific Plan. Use the
Design Guidelines as a basis for approving or denying
applications for a Finding of Historic Appropriateness.
For historic structures outside of Old Town Temecula. utilize the
best available infonmation for the architectural style of the historic
structure to maintain the integrity of existing historic architecture
as well as preserve its local historic context.
Explore means for the protection, retention. and use of any
significant structures, natural features. sites, and areas in the
district including but not limited to appropriate legislation and
financing by independent funding organizations. or other private,
local. state, or federal assistance.
Serve as an advisory resource to all agencies of the City in
matters pertaining to the Temecula Local Historic District, and to
encourage efforts by, and cooperation with individuals. private
organizations, and other governmental agencies concerned with
preservation of the district's architectural, environmental. and
cultural heritage.
Render advice and guidance. upon request of the property owner
or occupant regarding construction. restoration. alteration.
decoration, landscaping, or maintenance of any structure, natural
feature. site or area within the district.
f. Encourage pUblic understanding and appreciation of the unique
architectural, environmental, and cultural heritage of the district
through educational and interpretative programs.
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E. TEMECULA LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTER
1. The City Council has identified the following historic buildings and
structures in Temecula. These buildings and structures are officially
designated on the Local Historic Register for the City of Temecula. All
buildings on this list are eligible to receive any and all benefits authorized
by the State of Califomia for designated historic structures. The use of
the Historic Building Code is specifically authorized for all historic
structures. (The dates for the historic structures are approximate based
upon the best available infonmation.)
2. The list of Designated Historic Buildings and Structures is proVided below.
The locations of the designated historic buildings and structures in Old
Town Temecula are shown on Exhibit V-1. Non-Old Town sites are
shown on Exhibit V-2.
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I a. Structures in Old Town Temecula
A. Saint Catherine's Church, 1920 28314 Mercedes Street
B. Welty Building. 1897 28659 Old Town Front Street
C. Machado Store, 1910 28656 Old Town Front Street
D. Clogstone Restaurant, 1932 28676 Old Town Front Street
E. First National Bank, 1914 28645 Old Town Front Street
F. Palomar Hotel, 1915 28522 Old Town Front Street
G. Alec Escallier House. 1927-28 41852 Main Street
H. Burnham Store, 1902 42051 Main Street
I. Friedeman Meat Market, 1901 42050 Main Street
J. Welty Hotel, 1891 42100 Main Street
K. J.D. Welty, 1936 42081 3rd Street
L. Arviso House, 1920 41915 4th Street
M. Unnamed residence. 1928 42251 6th Street
N. Bill Friedeman House. 1922 42291 6th Street
O. Nienke House, 1936 28575 Pujol Street
P. McConville House, early 1890's 28585 Pujol Street
Q. Albert Nienke House, early 1920's 28649 Pujol Street
R. G.A. Burnham House, early 1880's 28653 Pujol Street
S. AI Otto House. 1882 28717 Pujol Street
b. Structures outside of Old Town Temecula
I Vail Ranch Headquarters Complex 32095 Highway 79-South
(formerly addressed as 32100)
Vail Ranch House 31658 Via San Carlos
WOlfTomb,1887 45334 Maguey Court
Gonzalez Adobe, 1879 27645 Jefferson Avenue
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Old Town Temecula Specific Plan
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3. The following historic structures in Old Town Temecula have been moved
from their original locations. Saint Catherine's Church building (Historic
Building "A") was relocated to Sam Hicks Monument Park in 1992. The
Bill Freideman House (Historic Building "0") was relocated on the same
site in 2003 as part of housing project sponsored by the City
Redevelopment Agency.
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4.
Additions and removals of structures on the Historic Structures Map shall
be at the direction of the Director of Planning upon all requirements for
said removal or addition being completed.
5.
Since the initial adoption of the Old Town Specific Plan, a number of
previously designated historic structures in Old Town Temecula were
detenmined to be substantially dilapidated and/or unsafe and it was
determined that these historic structures could not be rehabilitated. The
following is a list of designated historic structures that were demolished
since the Plan's initial adoption 1994. This listing has been provided for
historic documentation purposes only.
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a.
Harry Walters House, 1930's, 28535 Pujol Street
Removed in 1996
Unnamed residence, 1920,28735 Pujol Street
Removed in 1999
Knott's Garage, 1910.28545 Old Town Front Street
Removed in 2000
Angel Ramirez House, 1926,28731 Pujol Street
Removed in 2002
Fred Ramirez House. 1920,28725 Pujol Street
Removed in 2002
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F. FINDING OF HISTORIC APPROPRIATENESS
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1. No existing building or structure may be altered or demolished, and no
new building or structure constructed without a Finding of Historic
Appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of this Section prior to the
alteration or demolition. The Finding shall be incorporated into the review
and approval process for the requested change.
2.
Finding of Historic Appropriateness within Old Town Temecula may be
issued either by the Director of Planning or the Planning Commission or
City Council as part of the approval process for any development within
the Old Town Specific Plan. The approval authority for Finding of
Historical Appropriateness shall be based upon the approval authority
established by the Development Code for the accompanying application.
No development application for Level Two projects in Old Town. as
described below, may be approved without a recommendation from the
Old Town Local Review Board.
3. Finding of Historic Appropriateness for structures located outside of the
Old Town Specific Plan may be approved by the Director of Planning for
Level One projects and by the Planning Commission for Level Two
projects. The Old Town Local Review Board shall review and provide
comments on all requests to alter any historic structure.
4.
For the purposes of implementing the provisions of the Old Town Specific
Plan and the requirements of the T emecula Local Historic Preservation
District. there are two levels of Old Town development project. The first
category is the ministerial or minor projects, referred to as Level One
projects. The second category is for non-ministerial and major projects,
also called Level Two projects.
a. Level One Proiects do not require the review and recommendation
of the Old Town Local Review Board. Level One projects may be
approved by administrative (staff only) review following the
Director of Planning's detenmination to grant a Finding of Historical
Appropriateness. Typical examples include the following:
Interior alterations to historic structures;
Re-Iandscaping around existing structure;
Re-roofing of an existing building;
Additions and remodels to non-historic single family
residences;
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Exterior architectural modifications to an existing
commercial, office, or residential building effecting less
than 25% of the front or street side exterior facade;
The demolition to non-historic buildings and structures;
New individual signs up to 12 square feet in size; and
. Changes in the copy of previously approved signs.
The Director of Planning, at his/her sole discretion, may forward
Level One projects to the Old Town Local Review Board when
unique circumstances, or the sensitivity of adjacent historic
structures or land uses indicate the potential for an adverse
aesthetic impact.
Level Two Proiects have the potential for significant aesthetic
impacts. Level Two Projects shall always require review by the
Old Town Local Review Board prior to action by the approving
authority. Typical examples of Level Two projects include. but are
not limited to. the following:
. Multi-family residential projects;
New commercial and office projects;
Exterior architectural modifications to an existing
commercial. office, or residential building when 25% or
more of the front or street side exterior facade is affected;
The alteration to a designated historic structure;
. The demolition of, or substantial alteration to. a designated
historic structure (requires Planning Commission
approval);
. New individual signs over 12 square feet:
Mini-monument signs located on architectural features that
exceed the standard height requirement of four feet: and,
. The removal of a specimen oak tree with a 10 inches or
greater trunk diameter.
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5. All applications shall be filed in a manner detenmined by the Director of
Planning. Requests for a Finding of Historic Appropriateness shall not be
accepted unless they are accompanied by the appropriate filing fee and
such information and drawings as may be required by the Director of
Planning. All applications for Finding of Historic Appropriateness shall be
signed by either the owner of the property or a person authorized by the
owner.
All drawings shall be signed by the architect responsible for the design
and must be in sufficient detail to show the proposed design for the site.
This includes the architectural design and elevations (including signs),
, proposed materials, textures and colors (including material samples), and
the site layout (including all improvements affecting appearances, such as
walls, walks, terraces, plantings, accessory buildings, signs. lights, and
other similar elements).
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Following the receipt of a complete application, the Director of Planning
shall schedule a meeting of the Old Town Local Review Board within 60
days and provide the Board with a staff report, including a copy of the site
plan and elevations. The Board shall review the application material and
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make a recommendation to approve or deny, with or without conditions,
any requests for a Finding of Historic Appropriateness to the approval
authority designated by the Development Code.
7.
In considering requests for Findings of Historic Appropriateness, the Old
Town Local Review Board shall make the following findings:
a. That the proposed structure is in conformance with the General
Plan for T emecula and with all applicable requirements of state
law and other ordinances of the city and is designed for the
protection of the public health. safety, and general welfare.
b. That the proposed structure is in confonmance with the
requirements of the Old Town Specific Plan. including the goals.
objectives and policies. and architectural guidelines and
standards.
c. In the event of the proposed demolition of a designated historic
building or structure, the Board shall also be required to find that
applicant has submitted substantial evidence that the structure is
imminently dangerous or unsafe and that the structure can not be
effectively repaired or retrofitted.
8.
The expiration date for a Finding of Historic Appropriateness shall be the
same as expiration date for the accompanying planning application. as
may be extended pursuant to the provisions of the Development Code. If
the Development Code does not specify an expiration date, the project for
which the Finding of Historic Appropriateness was approved shall
commence construction within three years of the date of approval or the
Finding of Historic Appropriateness shall become null and void. No
extensions of time will be allowed for these projects.
G. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
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1. The owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge of an building or
structure on Temecula Local Historic Register shall keep in good repair all
of the exterior portions of such improvement, building, or structure, all of
the interior portions thereof when subject to control as specified in the
designation statement, and all interior portions thereof whose
maintenance is necessary to prevent deterioration and decay of any
exterior architectural feature.
2. Nothing in the requirements of section shall be construed to prevent the
ordinary maintenance or repair of any exterior architectural feature in or
on any designated T emecula Local Historic Register building of structure
that does not involve a change in design. material. or external
appearance thereof.
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H.
ADDITIONAL VIOLATION PROVISIONS FOR HISTORIC STRUCTURES
1. In addition to the general violation provisions in Section III.H.7 of the
Specific Plan. any person who demolishes. alters or removes a building
or structure on the T emecula Local Historic Register. that person and the
owner shall be required to restore the building, site. or structure to its
original condition and setting prior to the violation within ninety days. Any
action to enforce this provision may be brought by the city or any other
interested party. This civil remedy shall be in addition to, any criminal
prosecution and penalty and any other remedy provided by law.
2.
If any person demolishes or removes a building or structure on the
Temecula Local Historic Register in violation of this section, no building or
construction related (including grading) permits or permits to use the
property as a parking area or other commercial venture shall be issued
for a period of up to seven years, at the City Council's discretion, based
on the significance of the resource from the date of demolition. except to
replicate the lost resource. The failure to adequately maintain a
designated historic building or structure can also be considered to
constitute the unauthorized demolition of a building or structure on the
Temecula Local Historic Register.
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For the purpose of this section. the demolition shall be presumed to have
occurred on the date the city has actual knowledge of the demolition. The
owner shall have the burden of providing an earlier date. if entitlement to
an earlier date is claimed. The owner shall have the affinmative
obligations to plant and maintain turf grass, to provide a temporary
irrigation system to maintain such landscaping, and prevent t1he
accumulation of debris and waste on the property during the interim
period."
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