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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-029 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION N0.08-29 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA06-0340 TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT CHAPARRAL POLICY AREA TO REMOVE CERTAIN GRADING CONSTRAINTS WHICH ARE MITIGATED UNDER THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTI-SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula finds and determines that: A. On August 15, 2007, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve Planning Application No. PA06-0340. B. The Amendment was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. C. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on August 15, 2007, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter. D. At the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission recommended that the City Council approve Planning Application No. PA06-0340 subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder. E. On February 26, 2008, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on this Resolution. F. At the conclusion of the City Council hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration for the project and approved the recommended text amendments to the Community Design Element under Planning Application No. PA06-0340 subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder and the attached Exhibit A. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. Section 2. Further Findings. The City Council, in approving the amended General Plan Community Design Element hereby finds, determines and declares that: R:/Resos 2008/Resos 0&29 A. The amendments are compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community; The proposed amendments to the Community Design Element meet the goals and policies of the General Plan, and are consistent with the anticipated impacts of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan and the guidelines of the Municipal Code. Any future development will be subject to the City's General Plan, Development Code and Design Guidelines to ensure the public health, safety and welfare of the community is maintained as new development occurs. B. The amendments are compatible with existing and surrounding uses; The proposed amendments to the text of the Community Design Element Chaparral Area will not affect the current zoning or amount of development activity permitted in this area of the City. Therefore, the proposed amendments will be compatible with future uses in the surrounding areas proposed for change. C. The amendments will not have an adverse effect on the community and are consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted General Plan; The proposed amendments to the text of the Community Design Element a Chaparral Area will not conflict with the existing zoning or land uses throughout the City and will result in a Map that more accurately describes the built environment. Therefore; the proposed amendment will result in compatible future development, which is a goal of the General Plan. Section 3. Environmental Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with, the recommended approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment (the Project): A. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the approval of the General Plan Amendment as described in the Initial Study ("the Project"). Based upon the findings contained in that Study, City staff determined that there was no substantial evidence that the Project could have a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration was prepared. B. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Negative Declaration as required by law. The public comment period commenced on July 16, 2007, and expired on August 14, 2007. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Department of Planning, located at City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California 92590. 0 R:/Resos 2008IResos 0&29 C. Three written comments were received prior to the public hearing and a response to all the comments made therein was prepared, submitted to the Planning Commission and incorporated into the administrative record of the proceedings. D. The City Council reviewed the Negative Declaration and all comments received regarding the Negative Declaration prior to and at the February 26, 2008 City Council meeting and based on the whole record before it finds that: (1) the Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA; (2) there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment; and (3) Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City Council. E. Based on the findings set forth in this Resolution, the City Council adopts the Negative Declaration prepared for this project. Section 4. The City Council hereby amends the Community Design Element of the General Plan to incorporate the changes to pages 18 and 19 of the Community Design Element as described and depicted on Exhibit A attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula this 26th day of February, 2008. c ATTEST: Susan W. Jones, MMC [SEAL] 0 Michael . Na gar, Mayor R:/Resos 2008IResas 08-29 3 0 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 the foregoing Resolution No. 08-29 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the 26th day of February, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Comerchero, Edwards, Washington, Naggar NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Roberts ABSTAIN: *1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Washington *(with regards to the Meadowview Open Space Area only) G Susan W. 0 R:/Resos 2008/Resos 08-29 City Clerk COMMUNITY DF1SIGN INTRODUCTION ~~IVL~AL ~'Il.AI~1 emecula has a rich tradition and an outstanding natural T' eavtxonmental setting. Physical development can enhance this character or it can negatively affect it. Community design objectives defute how we perceive the community, what vve experience and those characteristics that we want to preserve. Effective community design and planning combines important spatial considerations of land use and circulation patterns to acltieve community beautification, community pride, and quality of life. Community design issues related to Temecula's recent growth and expansion remain a significant concern. These community design issues include visual compatibility between land uses, preservation of neighborhoods and significant natural features, quality design treatment of existing laud uses and new land use concepts, such as mixed-use development, and provision of public improvements and community spaces required fox an evolving community. Community design polities and criteria that address these issues can enhance and O preserve the community-wide appearance and character of Temecula, as well as improve the quality of life. PIntPIDSE OF TI-~ The Community Design Element addresses physical aspects of CO~SIJT1fIY Temecula that contribute to the image and character of the natural DfSlCd~l and built eavuoameats. This Element establishes a polity foundation to implement dty-wide and focus azea design criteria. These policies provide the framework for. • Overall city image enhancement, • Preservation and enhancement of districts and neighborhoods, • Design of public spaces and improvements such as community gathering azeas and the streetscape system, and • Preservation of significant natural features and public viewsheds. C:\Dvcummfa and SeniogsWellay.pollak\Lacd Settings\Tmpo~ary Ivtwet Files\OLK2\Cvmmdc*i~_Fivd (CC Iteviaed M-2608).doc 0 M C M U N T Y D E S I G N SCOPE AND Prepazarioa of a Community Design Element is not required under CONIE[YC OF THE State law, but the Government Code authorizes cities and counties to ~~~~ adopt additional elements as deemed relevant and necessary. State General Plan Guidelines include community design as a topic DFSICd~] ~II`lT providing additional direction to improve the dty's development pattern, form, structure, and senseof-place. Under State planning law, if a jurisdiction prepazes an optional Community Design Element, that element must be consistent with the other Gmetal Plan elements. For example, the Iaad Use, Housing, Circulation, and Conservation/Open Space Elements all address design issues and concerns to a degree. However, the bulk of the polities, programs, and concepts concerning community design aze found in this Element. RII.ATED PLANS A number of other plans and programs help to achieve the goals of AND ~~~~ the Community Design Element. These plans and programs are administered by the City of Temecula and the County of Riverside. CfIY OF TEMECLM CffYWIDE DESIGN GUIDELINES Temecula's Citywide Design Guidelines provide site planning, azcltitectural design, and landscape design criteria for wmmercial, industrial, and residential development. The guidelines also establish criteria for unique design characteristics found within specialized development types, such as specific commercial and public uses. The design standards and criteria contained within the guidelines are the primary tool for implementing the policies contained within the Community Design Element. CfI'Y OF TEMECULA DEVELOPMEKf CODE The Development Code is also an important implementadoa tool fox the Community Design Element. The Development Code includes the Cit}~s zoning ordinance provisions, subdivision regulations, environmental review procedures and sign code provisions. PARKS AND RECREATION AND MULTIUSE TRAQ,S AND BIKEWAYS MASTER. PLANS The Temecula Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the Mull-Use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan aze separate documents from the General Plan. These plans contain important polity aspects that are incorporated into the Conservation/Open Space Element of the General Plan. The I'~ s recommended for the open space and C:\D000menn and Settngs\s6elley.pollslc\Locd Saamga\Tempo'my In[aaa FdesWLK2\Cooandesign_Final (CC Revised 02.26-0E).dac 2 C pazk system in Temecula aze critical elements of the overall community design goals and polities. C O1,D Tower Sl'ECIFlC R.ntJ ]O The Old Town Specific Plan implements the goals and policies of the ]~/t General Plan within the Old Town Area. Goals, policies and u programs relating to the Old Town Area aze included in the Iaad Use, Community Design, and Economic Development Elements of N the General Plan. APPROVED SI'ECIFlC Pl.nrrS Y Many azeas within the City and planning azea are subject to the plans, policies and implementation measures of cuxxendy adopted ox D antidpated future Specific Plans. The purpose of Specific Plans is to E provide comprehensive planning of Urge areas consistent with the General Plan. A Spedfic Plan azea designation is used to identify 25 S such azeas within the Temecula planning area, which because of size, I location, and/or speaal development opportunities require a coordinated and comprehensive planning approach. In identified Ci Specific Plan areas of 100 ox more acres, approval of a Specific Plan N is required prior to approval of any discretionary land use entitlement ox issuance of any building ox grading pemtit. C Outdoor rtta!!/emtartaixment vrnue at the Promenade Ma!! dealoped under the Temecula Regions! CexterSpecifrcPlax C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C ll L .A G E N E R A L P L A N CD3 ~C M M (.I N I T Y D E .S I G N 0 C.OMMLINfIY DESIGN PLAN CRY-WIDE At a dtywide level, programs and improvements will be pursued that ~~~~ enhance the visual character of Temecula and create a distinct ~ESIQd CONCEPTS identity. A community design strategy utilizing these programs and improvements provides a framework fox Temecula's visual character and distinct identity. This strategy identifies as urban foam that is functional, conveys a "sense of place;' is aesthetically pleasing, and compliments the natural eavuoameatal chazactex of the azea. Primary dry-wide community design concepts include: PLANS W ACnON • Effective use of open space linkages and coaidoxs of the City to The City artiuey promoter provide connections between acnvtty areas indudiag living, rommnnity identity in the working, and community spaces, developmrnt aJ mw projarr throngb the Spedfir Plan • Establishment of gateways that define corridors and various prorerr. Tbir idenkry it types of pedestrian and automobile circulation, ertabhrbed and imp/emrnted is the Cit}vrde Design Gaitk/iner. • Welldesigaed distribution and mixture of future ]and uses, • Promotion of Temecula's expanding tourist and agribusiness economy [elated to the region s wineries, • Preservation of the natural and historical aspects of the community's rural character and viewsheds, and • Neighborhood compatibility between the character of existing neighborhoods and adjacent proposed non-residential projects. These concepts comprise the Community Design Plan, illustrated is Figure CD-l. Together, they will provide the improved visual character and identity Temecula desires. c:w«amenn,aa sweu%.~uatu.aei snriary~ren,~y ramaa Fa~wuczwo~aea+~_F~aa~ tcc tee~sea az-zb-os>.ao< a Figure CD-1 Community Design C Pin O M M u N I T Y D E S G N 0 C I T Y ~? F T E M E C U L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-5 0 Back Side of 11x17" C Figure CD-1 M M u N t T Y D E S I G N c:wo~~re.oa 5elangsWeuey.pou.tU.oa~ snrio~~r®pormy ~mwa Fa~wucz~c~aa+~_F~ (cc rt~~xa az-zb-osi.ao~ 6 0 ~, SIRFETSGIPES AND LANDSCAPID CORRIDORS The Clpen Space System described within the Open Space/Conservation Element of the General Plan, in combination with the circulation plan, provides the structural framework fox ]inking the community. These links consist of roadways defining major and minor strcetscapes, bikeways, trails, and pedestrian corridors that provide access to the activity nodes, as well as to other living and working spaces and public, open space, and xecrearioa facilities. Activity nodes, including major employment centers, commercial centers, and dvic spaces, serve as focal points that are interconnected by the open space and tirculadon lid s. Focal intersections, where major streetscapes converge, also provide identity and character to the urban form. The landscape character of the community is determixied as a result of the design treatment of these open space areas, linkages and condors. Considerarioa fox the interoonnectioa of open spaces and landscaped condors should be applied to all development proposals. Major Smeucape C C I T Y J F T E M E C ll L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-7 C M M u N I T Y D E .S I G N GATEWAYS ~f. M ac M u N j T Y D E S I G N Pmm &nokpederbiae span tbrougb inkrsertioe andpmnide firffir calming SmadJloor Ilia The band Use Element describes the concept of mixed use development taking place in several projected Mixed Use Overlay Areas. The intent of the following Mixed Use Design Concept is to pmvide opportunities for development of mixtures of commercial and residential uses that ~++~~m+>e vehiculaz circulation trips, avoid sprawling commercial development, and offer incentives for high quality community design. While these mixed use areas may develop with different criteria, regulations, and visual themes, there are certain common elements that should be addressed. The following discussion illustrates these common wnsiderarions, or what could be described as the "palette" of design wacepts for mixed use development. Many of these design concepts are also applicable to development projects outside the mixed use areas. The development of beneficial mixtures of uses, shared parking facilities, and pedestrian-oriented design aze examples of the concepts that should be encouraged throughout the community. LAND USES Mixed use development consists of different types of land uses blended together. While wmmexcial/retail may be the primary land use, mixed use areas will also provide additional employment opportunities such as offices and commercal services, as well as residential opportunities. Community meeting centers may be included for private or public activities. These m+Y*++res of land uses may be in separate structures or combined within a single building. One possibility is to have retail use on the ground floor level, with office and/or residential uses oa the upper levels. Also, studies have demonstrated that dvic or public uses and transit accessibihty greatly improve the success of mixed use development and will be iawrporated is these projects when an opportunity is presented. rv~ ~ ~ ~~ Foe:::atEed: Font: Garamond, 10 pt, Italic FormattcA: FoM: Garamond, 10 pt, Italic Fotmatrad: Font: Garamo:M, 10 pt, - FosensCed: Font: GaramoM, 10 p4 -~~-' Italit C:\Doeemeob end Senmge\shellry.pollalc\I.ucel Settings\Temporery Internet FilesWLK2\Commdesign_Fial (CC Revised 02-26-08).doe 8 G MaeD Usi: DESIGN CONCEPT 0 0 OA ~-~ BULLRING SGI.E Arty DESICrI Mixed use areas aze not intended to be developed suburban shopping centers or strip commercial developments. The mixture of uses, concentration of activities, and height and scale of simctures may be greater than that found in typical shopping plazas. Multi-story stmctures beyond two stories may be appropriate. By increasing the scale and height of buildings, the ground floor area is then made available for open space, plazas and increased pedestrian uses. These increases would allow for more innovation in architectural and Serondfloorie ntbae.Em landscape design. provide aIAtN/ab%oX and "1tit1t INCREASED BULLRING HEIGHT Increasing the height of buildings in the Mixed Use Overlay Areas will allow fox potential increases in both wmmerdal and residential development. The allowable height increases in the mixed use areas should be designed to not adversely impact surrounding low density residential azeas. If mixed use abuts a single-family area, new development should be stepped back and reduced is height to remain sensitive to the scale of the adjacent residential adghborhood. Ia addition, the increased development would improve the feasibility of mass transit service options For the mixed use areas. By allowing the possibility of workforce housing is the mixed use areas, opportunities fox diverse housing types can be increased, consistent with the Gt}~s Housing Element objectives. r PARKING DESIGN Treatment of parking areas is a fundamental element in achieving effective design of any project. Pazking facilities is mixed use areas should not be the dominant visual image of the project. Vast expanses of paving for pazking is front of buildings aze not aesthetically pleasing. The mixture of uses and potential development in these azeas creates opportunities for ueative parking approaches. Efforts should be made to m;nim;>e the number of required parking spaces through shazed pazking where adjacent uses create parking demand at different time periods. Joint parking facilities should also be encouraged to avoid proliferation of pazking lots. Subterranean packing/parking stnutures should also be encouraged. Surface pazking areas shoukl be oriented iatemal to the mixed use azea rather than on the perimeter of the development, as is typically seen in suburban shopping and strip malls. Commexdal patron and resident parking should be separated or differentiated when needed. C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C ll L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-9 C M M u N Formatted: Front; Garamond, 10 pt, [[alit D E .S I G N 0 M O M u N I T Y D E S I G N C C Par,Eixg C ®~® 1 / e~afrom ad/\tland rx INCENTNFS FOR Wc.I-I QUALffY INNOVATIVE DESIGNS Planned developments within the Mixed Use Overlay Areas will be PLANS W ACTION implemented through discretionary permitting procedures established The Crty enronragsr &rign by the City. High quality, well-integrated design will be considered to exnllmn in ritr ploxning, be a minimum requirement for development approval. Wlille the oisbAeeltt% kndrcape City development approval procedures, as well as the Citywide arebiteetrm, and rigor mitbin Design Guidelines, provide requirements for acceptable design, the A1D~ dC01~1EQJ `" City desires to encourage the highest quality of building and site rommerdal and madential de amar tbroxgb the Spedfa ~. Plan pronrr and ongoing xpdgter and implementation Development in the mixed use areas can receive wasideration for of the Ciryaide Derign increased floor area ratios and building heights for wmmercial Guidebner. developmrnt and increased residential drnsities for projects that meet some of the following criteria: • Efforts are made to encourage mixtures of Land uses (e.g., residential uses that will result is decreased traffic generation from the project); • Private efforts are made ro iawrporate transit systems within or serving the project, such as, local jimey services, shuttle loops, or non-motorized vehicle trails within the projecr areas; • Special landscape design improvements are included, such as: stxeetscape design in the pubhc right of way, pedestrian plazas and wurtyards, sidewalk cafes, and overall landscape design of the project's open space; • Opportunities are created to provide affordable housing; or • Public park facilities, pedestrian connections and easements, and/or birycle routes are provided that complement the open space links between activity centers and other mixed use areas. C1D000mmm and Se:tings\shAry.pollalcU.acd Settings\Temposmy Ivtpnel Files\OLK2\Commdesign_Fioal (CC Revised 02-26-OS).doc 10 Fosns•tred: Porn: Garaltwrltl, 10 Pt, Italic FornnatLed: Forn: Gararnond, 10 D4 Italic C PEDISTRUN- Significant effort should be placed upon encouraging site planning ORIENTED DFSICd~I and design in commercial and business azeas that is sensitive to the needs of the pedestrian. Typically, commercial development has emphasized the automobile rather than the needs of pedestrians. Building design can more effectively serve pedestrian needs through architecture that provides relief, and articulation at the first Iloor level. Retail uses at this level can provide strcetscape contiguity amenable to the pedestrian. Continuous expanses of blank walls or sharp unbroken vertical surfaces create an uncomfortable atmosphere for the pedestrian. Components that further pedestrian-oriented design include the following: PEOESIRUN GRCULAi7ON C M M U N I T Y Site planning fox D commercial areas should carefully consider the F, xeladoaship between S parking azeas and pedestrian dreuladoa patterns. Pedestrian azeas should be G licked whenever possible to Pedartrian Catidor~ ~,N PotmatKA: Font: GaramoM, Italic the wmmunity open space and multi-use [tail system to facilitate ttavel by walking, biking or other aoa-motorized means. BUO.DING FACADES The design of building facades should be architecturally interesting and in scale with the pedestrian. Ground floor elevations should avoid large blank walls, cad windows and eatances should be located at frequent intervals. Large wall surfaces should be divided by offsets to create distinctive shadow lines. The liaeaz pedestrian linkage of building facades along major streets should not be disrupted. C STREEI'SCAPE DESIGN Design of stteetscape is another factor contributing to the needs of the pedestrian. The effective design of the stteetscape along exterior streets, as well as iatedor streets is essential for the treat environment. Continuity in landscape design, placement of street furniture, sitting azeas, and use of interesting paving patterns and lighting are facrors to be considered in streetscape design. C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C LI L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-II ;gin ~C M M u N I T Y D E S I G N [l PLANS w ACTION Annua! arnk that !be City pmtiripater nr and/ar .panrorr indnde the Arty in !be Coxntry Futnn~ the Bbregratr Fertiva~ the Bal/aan and Dint Futim/ !be Chileben'r Art and Muria Futiva~ and the Isternatioaa7 Fidn and Mnm~ FertiwL effective use. Fot this reason, consideration must be given to the location of plazas relative to pedestrian circulation patterns, sunlight conditions, wind patterns and the selection of building and Lwdscape materials. Pedestrian plazas that aze effectively placed within a commercial development can be pleasant spaces for resting or having lunch between shopping trips or errands. Employees should have convenient access to places for lunch breaks. Placement of pedestrian plazas must be cazefully plowed to assure their most PFDFSrRIAN Pt.AZAs P1mLIC ART Public art can help create a sense of place and a unique identity for neighborhoods and azeas of pedestrian orientation, as well as the community as a whole. The City enwutages the provision of public art, such as murals, mosaics, fountains, and sculpture into public and private projects. In some instances, such as projects that are located at the primary gateways to the community, public art will be a required component of project design. Specific Plan auras should have specific public art and design recommendations. As projects are proposed in these Specific Plaa azeas, the public art and design components of the projects will be subject to the review and approval of the City. The City will also strive to include public art wi and open space and recreation azeas. ORGANIZATION OF ACTMiIFS The most important element in creating viable pedestrian spaces has to do with how the space supports its own use and not the actual physical design of the space. If a space is to be conducive to pedestrian activity, these must be opportunities for pedestrian events and activities. Therefore, efforts to plan and organize festivals, events, special sidewalk sales, entertainment and cultural displays should be made to help create desired pedestrian activity. Private marketing efforts should be encouraged to promote these types of community events. C:\Dxumats svd SettivgsWteary.pollaicV.oea1Settings\Temponry imm~a Fdes\OLK2\Co®deaigo_Fiml (CC Revised 02-26-05).dm 12 ~~~ 0 0 PLANS QJ ACTION The City aefively Parfixipater rn and rpanrorr progrmxr and eixntr to enmxrage toxrirm in Teraarrla There rffmtr rnrbrdr nwrdination narb the Temaula Yal4y Chamber of Commerse and the Teraern/a Valley VlnlnelrJ A.rfae%at10A k innearr Temearlai taxrirt bare. C I T Y ~? F SIGNS C A comprehensive sign program applicable to all land uses has been O established in Temecula's Development Code. However, further M design wasiderations pertaining to atixed use developments should include, at a minimum, two levels of signage. First, a minimum ~/[ number of signs should announce the idendry of the mixed use [..[ development. At the second level, a common ideatificarion sign N could locate the individual tenants within the development. Materials for signs should be uniform through the project azea. [ Signs should also be designed at a scale that is not overpowering ' Y s perspective. Fox example, small signs with a from the pedestrian unique texture, shape, or interesting features can be more effective than Loge, massive ox glaring signs. D Twwsrr ALTeIwATlves/OPnoNS E `S One of the primary objectives of village centers and mixed use developments is the creation of density thresholds and a mixture of [ uses that can support links between centers with mass transit. Types G of mass transit could range from a simple taxi ox loop shuttle system N connecting to regional bus routes in the short term, to future regional high speed rail transit along the I-15 comdor. Key considerations in the pLu'~ and design of these tourist commercial projects should be incorporated within the Citywide Design include the following: T E M E C U L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-13 M oc M u N I T Y D E S I G N 0 Regional access and design of mass transit nodes should be taken into consideration in the site planning of new projects. Proposed wineries and their related uses including restaurants, cafes, and retail shops, should be compatible in building scale and mass to existing development and should reflect the rural chazactex of the agricultural azeas with their placement set back from the street. Landscaping that incorporates native plant materials along with agricultutal plants are a key element in the design of the project. C:\Doewamm and Settags\shelley.poRakLLacd Settings\Temporary intema FOes\OLK2\Co®desieo_Fivel (CC Revised 02-26AS).dac 14 ~3`.. Rh1RAh. DEVIS.oPn~h>;lrf CFIARAC7FR While the City of Temecula has experienced substantial development since its incorporation, there remain specific azeas of the community that have retained then original nrral residential character. The Iaad Use Element defines several of these azeas as Rural Preservation Areas (RDAs). As the City relines development and engineering standards, such standards should be tailored in RPAs to preserve the rural character as well as to protect public safety. While most coaununity standazds aze appropriate for urbanized azeas, rural residential areas may require modified zoning regulations and engineering public improvement standards. Such standards should also focus oa maintaining the rural character and achieving a gradual transition between Waal areas and suburban/urban development. This transition, accomplished through the use of open space buffers and other techniques, is important to ensuring compatibility between ]and uses. The methods identified below should be incorporated within the Development Code, and applied. • Reductions to the minimum width of roadways and of street lighting requirements. • Modifications to road design standards including: elimination of vertical curbs, paved gutters, and sidewalks (alternative drainage techniques may be considered if adequate drainage waditions are provided). • Provision of open space and recreation buffers, increased setbacks, landscape screening, and sensitive site planning should be considered is the design of commerdal and employment uses, and higher density residential projects. Similaz product types and a step back in heights may also be appropriate fox new residential projects adjacent to lazge lot residential azeas. • Where rural residential areas aze neaz or adjacent to wmmercial or employment uses, site and building design should minimize the intnrsioa of light, glare and traffic noise. C I T Y ~~ F T[ M E C ll L A CD-6 G E N E R A L P L A N C M M U N I Y D E S G N 0 M C M u N I T Y D E S I G N NoGl~oKtlooo CAMPATBQ.ITY o Temecula's location and natural setting provide' opportunities fox spectacular views of local agriculture and the rolling hills of southern, eastern and western areas, as well as Murrieta and Temecula Creeks. People traveling on regional roadways such as Interstate 15 and Highway 79 also have direct views into the City. With Temecula's recent rapid growth and development, the City needs to ensure the presexvadoa of viewsheds. Special attention has been given in the General Plan to the iatesface between rural residential and urban development. The compatibihty between the character of single-family neighborhoods and adjacent commercial projects is also an important consideration within the community. Key considerations in the planning and design of projects adjacent to single-family neighborhoods include the following: Proposed land use densities should provide a density transition or buffer to improve compatibility with adjacent neighborhoods. Proposed projects should be designed in terms of height, azchitectural style, bulk, location of parking, and vehiculaz and aoa-vehiculaz access, to be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. The design of wmmercial and office projects should allow for convenient non-vehicular access ro adjacent neighborhoods, to the extent feasible. C:\DOCim®b and SelangsNheBry.pdLlcU.oca1 $ettioga\Tempo~ary Iv[wct Ftlee\OLK2\Commdev~_Final (CC Revisal 02-26-OB).dm 16 J VIEWSHmS ~, r 0 OI.D TOWN T~tnECln.A ~, TREATMENT of OFFlCF/ CAMMERCJAL ARFAS ADJACENT TO SR 79 Sour-l AREA DESIGN CONCEPTS Old Town Temecula represents a great opportunity for the City to preserve its heritage while promoting local tourism. The Old Town azea is recognized as the heart of the City and a separate Specific Plan has bees prepared for the area. Wlille the area no longer functions as a `°Town Centex" or "Downtown," many of the attributes of Old Town help to establish the azea as a special place within the Ciry of Temectla. The placement of additional"civic and cultural uses in Old Town would help revitalize and restore the azea. C M M U N I T Y The Land Use Element designates areas adjacent to SR-79 South for professional office development with limited retail convenience services. Spedal design wasiderarions are necessary to ensure that office development is compatible with adjoining residential areas and also creates an attractive visual image from the sweet. Key considerations is the planning and design of these azeas should include the following: • A garden office atmosphere should be created • Building scale should be compatible with adjacent residential buildings. • Extensive landscaping should be provided along frontages adjacent to the roadways. • Sueening and landscaping are to be required adjacent to residential areas. • Parking lots should be oriented to the side or reaz of the Office/Commexdal azea in order to preserve landscaped front yard setbacks. C I T Y ~? F T E M E C LI L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-17 D E S I G N M M C M U N T Y D E S I G N Curb cuts to Highway 79 should be m+.,+~++i~ed. Consider internal circulation roads and common access points as alternatives to providing direct access from each lot CHAPARRAL ARFp The Chaparral Area is characterized by moderately sloped hillsides above dry washbeds. Existing development consists of segmented lot patterns of varying sizes. This azea provides an opportunity to transition down from the lazger lots found is the Los Ranchitos and Santiago Estates azeas to the south and west. Special ' 2 development considerations are necessary to assure development does not exceed the carrying capadty if-.~ ` of the area, while still providing appropriate ,y. - ` transition of density. The Following development ~' _ -:''~" _.i:_~ _ - -~ requirements apply within the Chaparral Area: Lor Sly 1.0 net aces. To assure a better transition from adjacent areas, lots adjacent to Santiago Road shall have a minimum lot size of 1.75 acres. All other lots shall have a minimum lot size of All project approvals shall include conditions of approval and requirements to' ensure the long term protection and maintenance of open space and riverine/riparian azeas. Devel,oPn~lvr SrntvDnws • Projects shall incorporate and support, to the maximum extort feasible, an internal road network intended to minimize internal vehicle trips using, and vehiculaz turning movement conflicts along, Ynez Road. • As part of the design review process, all future developments shall provide trail rightof--way dedications and/or easements for, as well as constmct or agree to fund the future coastrucdoa of, the approved dtywide trail network is and adjacent to a particular development project. • Proposed building pads, driveways and septic-leach field locations shall be shown on the tentative map. • A written statement (Form SAN 53) from the Health Officer of Riverside County Department of Environmental Health shall be C:\D000mmb and Settiags\shelley.pollekLLOCd Settings\T®pomy lo[gaa Filp\OLKZM.ommdevgn_Fiml (CC Revised M-2d-Oa).doc 18 • • • provided stating the type of sewage disposal that will be permitted for the proposed lots. C All drainage azeas will remain natural (ao undergrounding or M placement in v<litches). Use of energy dissipators, retention basins ox desilting basins, will be permitted as deemed necessary M by the Duectox of Public Works. u N Joint access and driveways shall be required to the greatest extent possible to reduce impacts. I Residences should be designed using alternative foundation Y techniques to maintain the existing topography to the greatest extent possible. Rather than using extensive grading to create flat building auras, stepped and pier and beam fouadadoas shall p be encouraged. Retaining walls interior to the structure aze E encouraged over stem walls along the exterior face of the structure. .S No graded slope shall exceed a 2:1 gradient. The maximum I Cr vertical height of graded slopes over a 3:1 gradient shall be 10 feet. N • Where grading occurs, finished slopes should be contoured with ]and form grading, rather than a formal engineered look. • Retaining walls shall be discouraged to the greatest extent a possible, paziculazly between a structure and the public view. Crib walls or similar structures, shall be used in-lieu of retahilag shrubs and vines. Where retaining walls aze used and visible from dte public view, the wall shall be colored block ox color orated to match the natural earth tone of the area or planted with appropriate vines. C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C ll L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-19 :. M oc M u N I T Y D E .S I G N Subdivisions shall include design guidelines that address grading, architectural styles, details and materials, color palettes, landscaping, ixriganon, walls and fencing, and other items deemed appropriate by the Director of Planning. Roadways and driveways shall be limited to a maximum grade of 15 percent. CONSTRAINTS Constraint Areas aze recognized as having the following chazacteristics: • Areas within natural drainage courses. • Areas with sensitive biological resources as identified or referenced in the General Plan, Multi-Spedes Habitat Consexvadoa Plaa or site specific study. The Land Use Element designates the Chaparral Area as Low Residential, however, much of the Chaparaal Area is inappropriate fox development of half-acre lots. The Development Code implements the Low Residential designation through two zoning districts. These districts have different development standards, such as half-acre and one-acre minimum lot sizes. Much of the Chaparral Area is zoned for the Lttger one-acre lot size. GoAts nivo PO>:ICiFS Temecula's Community Design goals and policies address seven issues: 1) City image enhancement, 2) design excellence; 3) district/neighborhood preservadoa and enhancement, 4) streetscape system enhancement, 5) pubhc views of significant natural features, 6) public spaces/resources, and'n community gathering areas. CffY IMAGE Land use and development decisions should make the most of the ~NC~ f natural assets of a given location. Preserving the remaining hillsides and ridge lines found in the City and surrounding areas is important to many residents and results in a more enjoyable and satisfying urban environment. C:\Dacammn and Settngs\she0ey.pollak\Loeal SettbBS\Tempo~ary Towner Fika\OLK2\Co®design_FmN (CC Revised 02-2608).doc 20 ~< The transidoa between the urbanized areas and rural areas is particularly important in creating a cohesive image of the coauaunity. C There is a need fox hillside development standards to encourage Q innovative site and building design, to enhance the visual quality of M development, and to preserve significant natural features ox special habitat areas. The City also has the opportunity to enhance links M between parks, water features and other open space lands. u N T Y D E S G N C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C U L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-21 Goal l Enhancement of the City's image related to its C regional and natural setting and its tourist O orientation. M Polity 1.1 Develop a comprehensive system of trails and open space areas connecting schools, public recreation u azeas, residential areas, and commercial centers. N Polity 1.2 Apply requirements of the Old Town Specific Plan to all new constmction as well as to the rehabilitation of `j structures in the Old Towa Area. Y Polity 1.3 Develop design standards to enhance the visual chazactex of commercial centers located adjacent to D I-I5. E Polity 1.4 Promote community identity by providing spedally S designed gateway signs and landscape enhancements I at the primary entrances to the City. Cr Polity 1.5 Maintain and incorporate natural amenities such as: N rock outcroppings, indigenous vegetation, streams and watercourses within proposed development projects. Polity 1.6 Promote continuity tluoughout the community through design elements that maintain rustic and historic characteristics, and emphasize the agricultural significance of Temecula. ~FSlGT1 Commercial and residential azeas in Temecula need strong design ~(C~ 1.)~(~ coordination, improved circulation links, open space links, outdoor pedestrian spaces, and a greater emphasis on quality architecture and landscape design. Goa12 Design excellence in site planing, architecture, landscape architecture and signs. Polity 2.1 Establish and consistently apply design standards and guidelines for both residential and non-residential development. Polity 2.2 Require preparation of Specific Plans to promote cohesive and integrated patterns of development fox lazge undeveloped azeas. C:\Docummb and Setengs\sheaq.pollekLLad Settings\Temporary Iatann Fda\OLK2\Commdesign_Fiml (CC Revised 02.2608).dac 22 u Policy 2.3 Provide development standards ensuring higher quality building and site design that is well integrated C with the infrastructure and circulation systems. O Policy 2.4 Formulate flexible design standazds for commercial M development that enhances special identity and visual ]~/[ character. u Polity 2.5 Limit light and glaze pollution through design N standazds for outdoor lighting, the use of low I intensity lights, and lighting that supports the -~- coatiaued use of the Mt. Palomaz Observatory. Y Policy 2.6 Enhance the visual identity of commercial districts. Polity 2.7 Establish a program to encourage and ovusee the placement of art in public and community places. E Polity 2.8 Encourage the use of public art at key intersections, I and in public gathering areas to enhance the appearance and chazacts of the community. G N Pobry 2.9 Establish rehabilitation programs for older commercial centers to prevent blight and maintain the quahty of the built environment. DISTRICT/ The preservation of the character of the single-family neighborhoods N©GHBORHOOD and protection of these neighborhoods from intmsioas that aze "out PRFSFRVAT[ON of scale" or contain iawmpatible land uses is important to maintaining the quahty of the built eavtxonmeat. AND FNHANC17v1ENT Goa13 Preservation and enhancement of the positive qualities of individual districts of neighborhoods. Polity 3.1 Improve the appearance of neighborhood azeas and neighborhood edges through landscaping, lopdoa of open space buffers, and special landscape features. Po6ry 3.2 Preserve the scale and character of residential development by seating appropriate transitions between lower density and rural azeas, and higher density development. C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C LI L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-23 C OM M u N T Y D E S I G N Polity 3.3 Encourage the use of ueative landscape design to create visual interest and reduce conflicts between different land area. Polity 3.4 Laprove the pedestrian orientation, convenience and safety of commercial centers through the provision of pedestrian amenities such as benches, plaza areas, information kiosks and other street furniture, and through cazeful site planning and arcltitectural design. $pE, A unified streetscape system provides a special identity for a SYSIFM community. If landscape amenities within the City aze coordinated ENHANCFME•]Vi, through a carefully planned streetscape program, the effect is a positive image that shows the City cares about its image and character. Goa14 A etteetscape system that provides cohesiveness and enhances community image. Polity 4.1 Promote the development of a watiauous sidewalk and trail system throughout the City. Polity 4.2 Establish a comprehensive streetscape program for the major streets is the City, including unified landscaping, lighting, paving patterns, and other public improvements. Polity 4.3 Encourage variety in the design of sidewalks and trails, with respect to alignment and surface materials and sepazatiag sidewalks from the curb along arterial streets to provide a convenient and enjoyable experience for pedestrians. Polity 4.4 Where feasible, require the provision of landscaped parkways between roads and sidewalks. Polity 4.5 Arterial roads should be designed as landscaped pazkways that serve as unifying urban deaiga elements. Polity 4.6 Encourage the use of drought rolerant landscape materials that are easy ro maintain and are recommended in the Landscape Standards of the Development Code. C:\Oxmamb sad ael6age\$eary.pdWtU.ocel SGtiogs\Teorymmy IntaaG Fiks\OLKZ\Coooodaign_Fmd (CC Revived 02-26-0a).dac 24 0 Poliry4.7 Establish 'and enforce weed abatement programs on undeveloped properties and along major arterials. C Polity 4.8 Work with Caltrans to implement a freeway and M interchange landscaping and planting program to improve the appearance of the community. This ]~/[ program should incorporate appropriate native and u drought tolerant spedes. N PUBLIC V~VS Oae of Temecula's most important resources is its environmental I OF SIQdffICANT setting. Situated in the Temecula Valley, surrounded by rolling hills -~- ~TURAI. and along Mumeta and Temecula Creeks, the community desires to d h i d f h l f Y protect an ews to an ese naatxa en ance v rom t eatures. F1:ATURFS Goa15 Protection of public views of significant natural D features. E Policy 5.1 Work with the County of Riverside to protect S surrounding hillside azeas from inappropriate grading I and development that affects the visual backdrop of the valley. Cr N Policy 5.2 Retain aitical escarpment and major hillside areas to preserve open space areas oa the west and south edges of the City. Policy 5.3 Establish a program to acquire, ox permanently protect, aitiral hillside azeas from development. Policy 5.4 Require the use of native plant materials when revegetating open space areas. Policy 5.5 Require re-vegetation and maintenance of graded slope areas. Polity 5.6 Promote and implement underground utilities (cable, power, etc.) where feasible. PUBLIC $PACF/ Temecula has an outstanding climate for outside activities. ~~C~ Pedestrian spaces, sitting azeas, plazas, and outdoor restaurants should be considered as a part of commercial development projects to take advantage of these opportunities. A critical aspect of the provision of public spaces is the commitment to provide necessary public services to ensure ongoing maintenance of the facilities. C I T Y ~~ F T E M E C ll L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-25 a, C OM M lI N I T Y E S I G N Goa16 Maintain and enhance public spaces and resources within the City. Polity 6.1 Provide site furniture in azeas with high pedestrian activity and provide fox shade trees in pedestrian and plaza azeas. Policy 6.2 Enhance the pedestrian-orientation of the Cit}~ s public spaces. Polity 6.3 Assure that operating and maintenance costs are adequately provided for public facilities. Pohry 6.4 Promote use of public art in pubhc spaces, specifically open space azeas and entry points throughout the City. Cp~4~l'l'l( Project designs should encourage pedestrian activities and provide CiAll-IERING pubhc plazas and open spaces promoting social interaction and AREAS greater civic identity. Concentrating commercial, office, public, and recreational uses together will create activity centers within the community that improve upon Temecula's sense of place. Goa17 Community gathering areas which provide for the social, civic, cultural and recreational needs of the community. Polity 7.1 Encourage public spaces and plazas within commercal developments that can accommodate ,cultural and social events and function as community gathering azeas. Polity 7.2 Encourage mold-purpose facilities within commercial developments that may be leased fox a variety of public and private events. Polity 7.3 Encourage a range of uses within commercal developments that provide for both day and evening activities. Policy 7.4 Encourage common areas and facilities within residential developments to provide gathering areas for social and recreational activities. Policy 7.5 Enwurage employee lunch areas within industrial/business park facilities. C:IDocummn and $Et6ngsWelley.pollalc\Lacal Seldvgs\Tmrpomy Intoner Files\OLK2\Co®desi~_Fmd (CC Revised M-260a).dac 26 Polity 7.6 Proatote provision of cultural facilities within the community including: art museums, theaters, C performing art centers, outdoor amphitheaters, special O cultural exltibirions, and public art. M Polity 7.7 Develop a dvic center site that will create a M community focal point and facilitate community U fimcdoas. N Polity 7.8 Encourage the development of public gathering I spaces in wmmercial centers and include centrally- -~- located public gathering and activity areas in shopping centers and office complexes. These gathering areas Y can include plazas and sidewalk cafes and need to be located adjacent ro businesses whose patrons would D use the spaces. (Examples of these businesses can include: delicatessens, restaurants, coffee houses, F, aewspapu stands, and book stores.) .S IMPLFMEN'I'AT[ON PROGRAMS ~ G This Implementation Program provides actions to implemwt the N adopted policies and plans identified in the Community Design Element. CD-~ Create entrances to the City that announce amval and define CITY ~~ pedestriaq bike, automobile, and transit circulation at the major }.TIHANCEMINI' gateways identified oa Figure CD-1. Agenry/Department Planning Related Policies: 1.1,1.4, 4.1, 4.2 CD'2 Update the Citywide Design Guidelines and Development Code to UPDATE include new design criteria for public gathering spaces, tourist GffYWmE DESIGN wmmercial uses, Waal developmwt character, viewshed protection and preservation, and additional polities for mixed use development ~~~~ AND and transit orimred development as needed. New design aiteria DEVFI.OPMINi should also include landscape standards that provide open space LADE buffers and other appropriate transitions between tower density, single-family neighborhoods and higher density development, as well as standards for the provision of community gathering spaces within private developmmc C I T Y' J F T E M E c ll L A G E N E R A L P L A N CD 27 ;. M ac M ~.l N I T Y D E S G N Agency/Department: Planning Related Policies: 1.3,1.5, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 4.7,7.1,7.2,7.3,7.4,7.5,7.6,7.7,7.8,7.9 Co-3 Establish a public art program and funding source for the installation PUBLIC ART of public art within new development proposals and in public spaces PROGRAM and gathering areas. Agency/Department: Community Services, Planning Related Policies: 2.7, 2.8, 6.4, 7.6 C~ Develop a Strcetscape hnprovement Program for major and minor C.OMPRII-III~SNE streetscapes, pedestrian corridors and linkages, and bikeways and ~E trails that includes unified lighting, paving materials, and patterns, IMPROVFMINf provision of public art, and landscaping such as sweet trees, median/slope planting, and landscape parkways. PROGRAMS Agenry/Department: Planning, Community Services Related Policies: 2.ti, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9 C~5 Work with the Public Works Department to provide Fox pedestrian PEDFSTRUN_ amenities such as street furniture, trash receptacles, bike racks, ~R[ENTED landscaping, information kiosks, Pedestrian-scaled light-pok:s, flag ~~~ banners and directional and wayfinding signs to ueate pedestrian- oriented streets. Work with Public Works Department to include landscaping plans and design features in accordance with new design standards for sidewalks, landscaped parkways, and trails is all public improvement plans for the City. T7uough the Specific Plan process and Development/Impact fees, require development projects to provide fox pedestrian amenities in concordance with the adopted Streetscape Improvement Program as applicable to the individual project Agenry/Department: Planning Related Policies: 3.4, 4.3, 6.1 C:~OCYmm~ and Beaingi~s6e11ey.pollak~LOCN Selungs\Te~o,a~y tntema Fi1ce~OLK2K'ommdesign_Find (CC Revised 02-26A6).doc 26 0 C~ Establish a program to acquire, ox permanently protect, critical V~IVSHED hillside azeas from development, including aidcal escazpment and C PRFSERVATION major hillside areas on the west and south edges of the Ciry. This O should include working with the County of Riverside to protect M surrounding hillside azeas from inappropriate grading and developmeat. ~/[ u Agenry/Department Planning Related Policies: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 N I T Y D E S I G N C I T Y J F T E M E C ll L .A G E N E R A L P L A N CD-29