HomeMy WebLinkAbout08_025 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 08-25
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-0003, A SIGN
PROGRAM FOR THE PROMENADE MALL MAIN STREET
EXPANSION AND ENTRY UPDATES INCLUDING:
ENTRY MONUMENTS, SITE DIRECTIONAL, MALL
ENTRANCES, PARKING GARAGE DIRECTIONALS AND
CAR COUNTERS, PARKING LOT DIRECTIONALS,
DIRECTORIES, VALET, BANNERS, BLADE SIGNS, AND
MAIN STREET TENANT SIGNS
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On October 11, 1994 the City Council approved the Temecula Regional
Center Specific Plan (SP No. 263) and Environmental Impact Report No. 340.
B. On February 21, 2007 the Planning Commission approved Planning
Application No. PA06-0293, Promenade Mall Expansion Plans.
C. On January 7, 2008 Kenneth Lee, representing Forest City Commercial
Development, filed Planning Application No. PA08-0003, Sign Program in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. On March 28,
2008, Forest City submitted a Minor Specific Plan Amendment to modify the signage
criteria and to permit day spas in the Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan (PA08-
0081).
D. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice,
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
E. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the
Application and environmental review on June 4, 2008, 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.
F. 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. PA08-0003 subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder.
G. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in recommending
approval of the Application hereby finds, determines and declares that:
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A. The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with,
and visually related to all of the signs included in the Sign Program.
B. All of the signs shall be included in the Sign Program. This shall be
accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials,
letter style, colors, illumination, sign type, or sign shape;
All signage proposed for the Main Street expansion and entry monument
enhancements are included in the Sign Program. The Sign Program
incorporates entry monuments, site directional, mall entrances, parking garage
directionals and car counters, parking lot directionals, directories, valet, banners,
blade signs and Main Street tenant signs. The sign types provide for visual
interests and an upscale theme.
C. The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with
and visually related to the buildings and/or the developments they identify by utilizing
materials, color, or design motifs included in the building being identified;
The proposed monument signage incorporates the same architectural elements
as the new building entries including, colors, materials, and the "P" Promenade
logo. The wall signage is carefully placed to promote the business while
maintaining the building's architectural style.
D. The proposed signs enhance the development and are in harmony with
and visually related to surrounding development by not adversely affecting surrounding
land uses or obscuring adjacent approved signs.
The surrounding development will not be adversely affected by the proposed
signage. The proposed project is in the west-central part of the City. Surrounding
uses include varying densities of residential uses, commercial uses, industrial
and office uses, and the 1-15 freeway. The proposed project is within the
approved Temecula Regional Center specific plan area. Allowing new signs
would not adversely affect the surrounding shopping centers or neighborhoods,
or obscure any adjacent approved signs.
E. The Sign Program accommodates future revisions which may be required
due to changes in building tenants.
The Development Code allows revisions to Sign Programs either by completing a
Minor or Major Modification application to the original Sign Program. New
signage or a change in signage will be permitted administratively by the Planning
Department.
F. The proposed program satisfies the intent of the sign criteria in the
Development Code, except that flexibility is allowed with regards to sign area, number,
location, and height.
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With the approved Specific Plan Amendment, the proposed Sign Program would
be consistent with the sign standards listed in the Temecula Regional Center
Specific Plan while satisfying the applicant's request in sign variation in sizes,
colors, and styles.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes
the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the
recommendation to approve the Sign Program, PA08-0003:
A. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA), City staff
prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the approval of the
Sign Program, 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 May 9, 2008, and expired on May 30, 2008. 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.
C. No written comments were received prior to the public hearing.
D. The Planning Commission has reviewed the Negative Declaration, 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 Planning Commission.
E. Based on the findings set forth in the Resolution, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration
prepared for this project.
Section 4. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula recommends the
City Council approve Planning Application No. PA08-0003, Promenade Mall
Expansion/Entries Sign Program.
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Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 4th day of June 2008.
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John Teleslo, Chairman
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I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 08-25 was duly and regularly adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on
the 4th day of June 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None
ABSENT: 1
ABSTAIN: 0
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Chiniaeff
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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