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PC RESOLUTION NO. 08-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE ELEMENT TO REMOVE EIGHT (8) SUBJECT
PARCELS FROM THE Z "FUTURE SPECIFIC PLAN"
OVERLAY DESIGNATION AND CORRESPONDING TWO
STORY HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR A SITE ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF TEMECULA PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 79
SOUTH), APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF
MARGARITA ROAD, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 959-080-001 THROUGH 959-080-004
AND 959-080-007 THROUGH 959-080-010 (PA07-0198)"
Section 1. Procedural Findinas. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs, Inc. ("UHS"), filed Planning
Application Numbers PA04-0462, General Plan Amendment; PA05-0302, Zone Change
to PDO-9 (Planned Development Overlay-9); PA04-0463, Conditional Use Permit and
Development Plan; and PA04-0571, Tentative Parcel Map in a manner in accord with
the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code, which applications are
hereby incorporated by reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31
acres generally located on the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet
west of Margarita Road, known as Assessors Parcel Numbers 959-080-001 through
959-080-004 and 959-080-007 through 959-080-010 ("Project").
B. The Project was processed including, but not limited to, public notice in
the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California
Environmental Quality Act.
C. On April 6, 2005, the Planning Commission considered the Project at a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support or opposition
to this matter.
D. The Planning Commission, based on testimony presented by the general
public, determined that an Environmental Impact Report would be required for this
Project.
E. On April 20, 2005, a scoping session was held before the Planning
Commission to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the Environmental
Impact Report for the Project.
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F. A Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines and circulated for public review from September 28, 2005 through October
28, 2005.
G. On November 16, 2005, and again on January 5, 2006, the Planning
Commission considered the Project at duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by
law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did
testify either in support or opposition to this matter.
H. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 06-01
recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for
the Project and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project.
I. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 06-02, recommending approval of a General Plan
Amendment (PA04-0462).
J. On January 24, 2006, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing
as prescribed by law on the Final Environmental Impact Report at which time all
persons interested had the opportunity to present oral and written evidence on the Final
Environmental Impact Report.
K. On January 24, 2006, following consideration of the entire record of
information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the
City Council, and due consideration of the Project, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 06-05, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PREPARED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS PA04-0462 (GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT) PA05-0302 (ZONE CHANGE), PA04-0463 (CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN) AND PA04-0571 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP)
AND RELATED ACTIONS, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 35.31 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-080-001 THROUGH 959-080-004
AND 959-080-007 THROUGH 959-080-010 (PA04-0462, PA05-0302, PA04-0463,
PA04-0571)."
L. On January 24, 2006, the City Council considered the General Plan
Amendment at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City
staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support or
opposition to this matter.
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M. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 06-06, approving the General Plan Amendment (PA04-0462).
N. On February 24, 2006, the California Nurses Association and Citizens
Against Noise and Traffic each filed a separate petition challenging the City of
Temecula's approval of the Temecula Regional Hospital project proposed by Universal
Health Services, Inc.
O. On May 3, 2007, the Riverside County Superior Court ordered that the
City of Temecula set aside its approval of the Project, including without limitation, its
certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and all related approvals and
permits, until the City of Temecula has taken the actions necessary to bring the Project
into compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Riverside
County Superior Court ruled in favor of the California Nurses Association and Citizens
Against Noise and Traffic, holding that: (1) the MTBE plume was not properly analyzed
in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (2) the siren noise at the hospital was
significant and should have been mitigated; and (3) not all feasible traffic mitigation
measures were adopted for cumulative traffic impacts.
P. The Riverside County Superior Court also held that the Final
Environmental Impact Report properly addressed: (1) cumulative noise, light and glare,
and aesthetic impacts; (2) landscaping mitigation deferral; (3) biological resources; (4)
geology and soils mitigation; and (5) land use consistency.
Q. On July 12, 2007, another scoping session was held to determine the
extent of issues to be addressed in the new Environmental Impact Report for the
Project.
R. In response to the Riverside County Superior Court's decision, a new
Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and
circulated for public review from November 5,2007 through December 5,2007.
S. On January 9, 2008, the Planning Commission considered Planning
Application Numbers PA07-0198 (General Plan Amendment), PA07-0199 (Zone
Change), PA07-0202 (Conditional Use Permits), PA07-0200 (Development Plan) and
PA07-0201 (Tentative Parcel Map) in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula
General Plan and Development Code, which applications are hereby incorporated by
reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on
the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road,
known as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 959-080-001 through 959-080-004 and 959-080-
007 through 959-080-010 ("Project"), at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by
law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did
testify either in support or opposition to this matter.
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T. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 08-01 recommending
that the City Council certify the new Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project
and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project.
U. At the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration
of the testimony, the Commission recommended that the City Council approve the
proposed General Plan Amendment, Planning Application No. PA07-0198, subject to
and based upon the findings set forth hereunder.
V. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findinas. The Planning Commission, in recommending
approval of the General Plan Amendment, Planning Application No. PA07-0198, hereby
finds, determines and declares that:
A. The amendment is consistent with the direction, goals and policies of the
adopted General Plan. The goals and policies in the Land Use Element of the General
Plan encourage "A diverse and integrated mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
recreational, public and open space land uses (Goal 1);" "A City of diversified
development character, where rural and historical areas are protected and co-exist with
newer urban development (Goal 3);" and "A City compatible and coordinated with
regional land use and transportation patterns (Goal 8)." The Project provides a regional
use that is needed in the community and surrounding region. There is currently a lack
of medical treatment facilities in the community capable of providing adequate medical
care for the general population. The Project integrates public medical facilities
necessary for the demand of the current and future population. The Project is situated
adjacent to residential uses and a state highway. The Project has been designed to
mitigate various potentially significant impacts via an environmental assessment in
which circulation, noise, light and glare, biological and air quality has been reviewed and
conditions of approval have been imposed so the Project can co-exist with the
surrounding rural residential area. The Project is consistent with the purpose and intent
of the Professional Office (PO) designation, which allows low and mid rise structures
that provide uses such as community facilities. In addition, the Project is consistent with
the development standards of the Development Code and associated Planned
Development Overlay (PDO-9), including setbacks, parking, landscaping, lighting, lot
coverage and height. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be
physically suitable for the type of proposed use. The Project as conditioned is also
consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
B. The amendment will not have a significant impact on the character of the
surrounding area. The amendment is compatible with the nature, condition and
development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional
use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The Project
allowed by the amendment is compatible with the nature, condition and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and as designed and conditioned the proposed
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conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures
because there was an initial study prepared, which identified potentially significant
environmental impacts and a mitigation monitoring program was adopted that mitigates
potentially significant impacts such as traffic, air quality, noise, light and glare, and
biological to a less than significant level. For example, access points have been
designed to reduce the amount of traffic leaving the Project site towards residential
areas by eliminating left turn options and focusing the primary access points along the
state highway. Additional landscaping and berming are included in the conditions of
approval to screen the height and reduce noise. The tallest buildings were relocated
closer to the state highway, away from the residential area to reduce the appearance of
height; this will also reduce the noise from the emergency room area. There are
conditions in place requiring helicopters arriving and leaving the Project site to utilize
commercial and state highway corridors rather than residential areas. Emergency
vehicles are required to turn off sirens upon entry to the Project site, and sirens may
only be used in emergency situations. The Project is a conditionally permitted use and
has been designed and conditioned (including mitigation measures) in a manner that
will reduce any potentially significant impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. The
building and the site are designed to respect the surrounding area and uses and
therefore will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures.
C. The nature of the Project allowed by the amendment is not detrimental to
the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The Project is a 320-bed
hospital, medical office buildings, cancer research and treatment center, physical
therapy and rehabilitation center, and a helipad. The nature of these uses, as
conditioned, is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community because the Project is providing a service that is needed in the community
and region and it has been designed to minimize any adverse impacts, including health,
safety and general welfare to the surrounding community. The Project will actually
contribute to the long term viability and longevity of the community by providing
additional medical care facilities. In addition, prior to the issuance of any building
permit, the California Office of Statewide Health and Planning Development (OSHPOD)
as well as the City of Temecula Building Department and Fire Department will review
the construction plans for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire
Code.
D. The heliport is consistent with the requirements described in subsection 2
and 3 of Section 17.10.020.P of the City of Temecula Development Code. The
proposed helipad facility is consistent with the requirements described in Section
17.10.020.P of the City of Temecula Development Code, including setbacks from parks,
school and residentially zoned parcels.
Section 3. Recommendation. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula recommends that the City Council approve the proposed General Plan
Amendment, Planning Application No. PA07-0198, to remove eight subject parcels from
the Z "Future Specific Plan" overlay designation and corresponding two-story height
restriction for a site located on the north side Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet
west of Margarita Road, generally known as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 959-080-001
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through 959-080-004 and 959-080-007 through 959-080-010 (Amending Figure LU-4 of
the Land Use Element of the General Plan as shown on Exhibit A, Draft City Council
Resolution, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full).
Section 4. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 9th day of January 2008.
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John Telesio, Chairman
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I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 08-02 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 January 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Chiniaeff
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Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 08-_
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-_
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE ELEMENT TO REMOVE EIGHT (8) SUBJECT
PARCELS FROM THE Z "FUTURE SPECIFIC PLAN"
OVERLAY DESIGNATION AND CORRESPONDING TWO
STORY HEIGHT RESTRICTION FOR A SITE ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF TEMECULA PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 79
SOUTH), APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF
MARGARITA ROAD, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBERS 959-080-001 THROUGH 959-080-004
AND 959-080-007 THROUGH 959-080-010 (PA07-0198)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findinas. The City Council of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs, Inc. ("UHS"), filed Planning
Application Nos. PA04-0462, General Plan Amendment; PA05-0302, Zone Change to
PDO-9 (Planned Development Overlay-9); PA04-0463, Conditional Use Permit and
Development Plan; and PA04-0571, Tentative Parcel Map in a manner in accord with
the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code, which applications are
hereby incorporated by reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31
acres generally located on the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet
west of Margarita Road, known as Assessors Parcel No(s). 959-080-001 through 959-
080-004 and 959-080-007 through 959-080-010 ("Project").
B. The Project was processed including, but not limited to, public notice in
the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California
Environmental Quality Act.
C. On April 6, 2005, the Planning Commission considered the Project at a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of or
opposition to this matter.
D. The Planning Commission, based on testimony presented by the general
public, determined that an Environmental Impact Report would be required for this
Project.
E. On April 20, 2005, a scoping session was held before the Planning
Commission to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the Environmental
Impact Report for the Project.
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F. A Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines and circulated for public review from September 28, 2005 through October
28, 2005.
G. On November 16, 2005, and again on January 5, 2006, the Planning
Commission considered the Project at duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by
law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did
testify either in support of or opposition to this matter.
H. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 06-01
recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for
the Project and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project.
I. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 06-02, recommending approval of a General Plan
Amendment (PA04-0462).
J. On January 24, 2006, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing
as prescribed by law on the Final Environmental Impact Report at which time all
persons interested had the opportunity to present oral and written evidence on the Final
Environmental Impact Report.
K. On January 24, 2006, following consideration of the entire record of
information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the
City Council, and due consideration of the Project, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 06-05, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PREPARED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS PA04-0462 (GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT), PA05-0302 (ZONE CHANGE), PA04-0463 (CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN) AND PA04-0571 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP)
AND RELATED ACTIONS, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 35.31 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD,
KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-080-001 THROUGH 959-080-004
AND 959-080-007 THROUGH 959-080-010 (PA04-0462, PA05-0302, PA04-0463,
PA04-0571 )."
L. On January 24, 2006, the City Council considered the General Plan
Amendment at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City
staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of or
opposition to this matter.
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M. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted
Resolution No. 06-06, approving the General Plan Amendment (PA04-0462).
N. On February 24, 2006, the California Nurses Association and Citizens
Against Noise and Traffic each filed a separate petition challenging the City of
Temecula's approval of the Temecula Regional Hospital project proposed by Universal
Health Services, Inc.
O. On May 3, 2007, the Riverside County Superior Court ordered that the
City of Temecula set aside its approval of the Project, including without limitation, its
certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and all related approvals and
permits, until the City of Temecula has taken the actions necessary to bring the Project
into compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The Riverside
County Superior Court ruled in favor of the California Nurses Association and Citizens
Against Noise and Traffic, holding that: (1) the MTBE plume was not properly analyzed
in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (2) the siren noise at the hospital was
significant and should have been mitigated; and (3) not all feasible traffic mitigation
measures were adopted for cumulative traffic impacts.
P. The Riverside County Superior Court also held that the Final
Environmental Impact Report properly addressed: (1) cumulative noise, light and glare,
and aesthetic impacts; (2) landscaping mitigation deferral; (3) biological resources; (4)
geology and soils mitigation; and (5) land use consistency.
Q. On July 12, 2007, another scoping session was held to determine the
extent of issues to be addressed in the new Environmental Impact Report for the
Project.
R. In response to the Riverside County Superior Court's decision, a new
Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and
circulated for public review from November 5, 2007 through December 5,2007.
S. On January 9, 2008, the Planning Commission considered Planning
Application Numbers PA07-0198 (General Plan Amendment), PA07-0199 (Zone
Change), PA07-0202 (Conditional Use Permits), PA07-0200 (Development Plan) and
PA07-0201 (Tentative Parcel Map) in a manner in accordance with the City of Temecula
General Plan and Development Code, which applications are hereby incorporated by
reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on
the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road,
known as Assessors Parcel Numbers 959-080-001 through 959-080-004 and 959-080-
007 through 959-080-010 ("Project"), at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by
law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did
testify either in support of or opposition to this matter.
.
T. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 08-01 recommending
that the City Council certify the new Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project
and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project.
U. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings and. due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning
Commission adopted Resolution No. 08-02, recommending approval of the General
Plan Amendment (PA07 -0198).
V. On January 22, 2008, the City Council rescinded and invalidated its
approvals of Planning Application Numbers PA04-0462, General Plan Amendment;
PA05-0302, Zone Change to PDO-9 (Planned Development Overlay-9); PA04-0463,
Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan; and PA04-0571, Tentative Parcel Map
for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on the north
side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road, known as
Assessors Parcel Numbers 959-080-001 through 959-080-004 and 959-080-007
through 959-080-010.
W. On January 22, 2008, the City Council considered the General Plan
Amendment (PA07-0198) at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at
which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify
either in support of or opposition to this matter.
X. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, and due
consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08-
, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PREPARED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NUMBERS PA07-0198 (GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT), PA07-0199 (ZONE CHANGE), PA07-0202 (CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS), PA07-0200 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN), PA07-0201 (TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP) AND RELATED ACTIONS, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE PROPERTY
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 35.31 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF
MARGARITA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959-080-001
THROUGH 959-080-004 AND 959-080-007 THROUGH 959-080-010 (PA04-0462,
PA05-0302, PA04-0463, PA04-0571 )." The new Final Environmental Impact Report
(FEIR) and mitigation monitoring reporting program accurately addresses the impacts
associated with the adoption of this Resolution.
Y. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
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Section 2. Further Findinas. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby
makes the following findings:
A. The amendment is consistent with the direction, goals and policies of the
adopted General Plan. The goals and policies in the Land Use Element of the General
Plan encourage "A diverse and integrated mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
recreational, public and open space land uses (Goal 1 )," "A City of diversified
development character, where rural and historical areas are protected and co-exist with
newer urban development (Goal 3)," and "A City compatible and coordinated with
regional land use and transportation patterns (Goal 8)." The Project provides a regional
use that is needed in the community and surrounding region. There is currently a lack
of medical treatment facilities in the community capable of providing adequate medical
care for the general population. The Project integrates public medical facilities
necessary for the demand of the current and future population. The Project is situated
adjacent to residential uses and a state highway. The Project has been designed to
mitigate various potentially significant impacts via an environmental assessment in
which circulation, noise, light and glare, biological and air quality has been reviewed and
conditions of approval have been imposed so the Project can co-exist with the
surrounding rural residential area. The Project is consistent with the purpose and intent
of the Professional Office (PO) designation, which allows low and mid rise structures
that provide uses such as community facilities. In addition, the Project is consistent with
the development standards of the Development Code and associated Planned
Development Overlay (PDO-9), including setbacks, parking, landscaping, lighting, lot
coverage and height. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be
physically suitable for the type of proposed use. The Project as conditioned is also
consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
B. The amendment will not have a significant impact on the character of the
surrounding area. The amendment is compatible with the nature, condition and
development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional
use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings, or structures. The Project
allowed by the amendment is compatible with the nature, condition and development of
adjacent uses, buildings, and structures and as designed and conditioned the proposed
conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures
because there was an initial study prepared, which identified potentially significant
environmental impacts and a mitigation monitoring program was adopted that mitigates
potentially significant impacts such as traffic, air quality, noise, light and glare, and
biological to a less than significant level. For example, access points have been
designed to reduce the amount of traffic leaving the Project site towards residential
areas by eliminating left turn options and focusing the primary access points along the
state highway. Additional landscaping and berming are included in the conditions of
approval to screen the height and reduce noise. The tallest buildings were relocated
closer to the state highway, away from the residential area to reduce the appearance of
height; this will also reduce the noise from the emergency room area. There are
conditions in place requiring helicopters arriving and leaving the Project site to utilize
commercial and state highway corridors rather than residential areas. Emergency
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vehicles are required to turn off sirens upon entry to the project site, and sirens may
only be used in emergency situations. The Project is a conditionally permitted use as
has been designed and conditioned (including mitigation measures) in a manner that
will reduce any potentially significant impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. The
building and the site are designed to respect the surrounding area and uses and
therefore will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures.
C. The nature of the Project allowed by the amendment is not detrimental to
the health, safety and general welfare of the community. The Project is a 320-bed
hospital, medical office buildings, cancer research and treatment center, physical
therapy and rehabilitation center, and a helipad. The nature of these uses, as
conditioned, is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the
community because the Project is providing a service that is needed in the community
and region and it has been designed to minimize any adverse impacts, including health,
safety and general welfare to the surrounding community. The Project will actually
contribute to the long term viability and longevity of the community by providing
additional medical care facilities. In addition, prior to the issuance of any building
permit, the California Office of Statewide Health and Planning Development (OSHPOD)
as well as the City of Temecula Building Department and Fire Department will review
the construction plans for compliance with the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Fire
Code.
D. The heliport is consistent with the requirements described in subsection 2
and 3 of Section 17.10.020.P of the Temecula Development Code. The proposed
helipad facility is consistent with the requirements described in Section 17.10.020.P of
the City of Temecula Development Code, including setbacks from parks, school and
residentially zoned parcels.
Section 3. Amendments to the General Plan Text. The City Council hereby
amends the Land Use Element of the General Plan to remove eight subject parcels
from the Z "Future Specific Plan" overlay designation and corresponding two-story
height restriction for a site located on the north side Highway 79 South, approximately
700 feet west of Margarita Road, generally known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 959-
080-001 through 959-080-004 and 959-080-007 through 959-080-010 (Amending
Figure LU-4 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan as shown on Exhibit A,
Existing General Plan; Exhibit B Proposed General Plan attached hereto and
incorporated herein as though set forth in full.)
Section 4. Severabilitv. The City Council hereby declares that the provisions
of this Resolution are severable and if for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction
shall hold any sentence, paragraph, or section of this Resolution to be invalid, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Resolution.
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Section 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of January 2008.
Michael S. Naggar, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Jones, MMC
City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan W. Jones, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify
that Resolution No. 08-_ was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the
City of Temecula at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of January, 2008 by the
following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Susan Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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