HomeMy WebLinkAbout08_026 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 08-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE TEMECULA REGIONAL CENTER
SPECIFIC PLAN TO AMEND SIGN CRITERIA AND TO
ALLOW DAY SPAS AS A PERMITTED USE IN PLANNING
AREAS 2 AND 3 (PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA08-
0081)
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 March 28, 2008, Kenneth Lee, representing Forest City Development,
filed Planning Application No. PA08-0081, a Specific Plan Amendment, in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
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. PA08-0081 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 approving the
Application hereby finds, determines and declares that:
A. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the General
Plan and Development Code.
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The proposed Specific Plan Amendment does not change the land use of the
Specific Plan, which maintains consistency with the General Plan. The proposed
Sign Program is consistent with the Development Code and staff has made the
appropriate findings to support the Sign Program. In addition, allowing day spas
as a permitted is consistent with the Development Code allowing "Personal
Service Shops" as a permitted use in all commercial zones.
B. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment would not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the city.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment to modify the Sign Criteria and allow
day spas as a permitted use will not be detrimental to the public interesf, health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the city as supported in the conclusion of the
Initial Study prepared for this project.
C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use
designations and the anticipated land use developments.
The subject property is currently developed as a major shopping center and
surrounded by other urban uses. The proposed amendment does not change
the land use designations of the Specific Plan. The proposed Sign Program will
allow taller and varied signage from previously identified in the Specific Plan and
allow day spas as a permitted, rather than conditional use. The subject property
is physically suitable for this type of development.
D. The proposed Specific Plan shall ensure development of desirable
character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the
surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will accommodate modified signage to
improve the aesthetics and compatibility with the existing and surrounding
development. Allowing day spas as a permitted, rather than conditional use will
not have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood as documented in
the Initial Study for this project.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes
the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval
of the Specific Plan Amendment, PA08-0081:
A. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA), City staff
prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the approval of the
Specific 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
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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. PA08-0081, Specific Plan Amendment,
set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference.
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Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula
Planning Commission this 4th day of June 2008.
John Telesio, Chairman
ATTEST:
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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STATE-.^F C:C.LIFO~:NIA )
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CITY'i~F_TtME;iJLA )
I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 08-26 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
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Carey, Guerriero, Harter, Telesio
None
Chiniaeff
None
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
DRAFT CC ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE NO. -
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE TEMECULA REGIONAL CENTER
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 263) TO AMEND THE SIGN
CRITERIA AND TO ALLOW DAY SPAS AS A
PERMITTED US IN PLANNING AREAS 2 AND 3
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
WINCHESTER ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD (PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA08-0081)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the City Council 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 No. 263 and Environmental Impact Report No. 340.
B. On July 27, 1999 the City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the
Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan No. 263 to allow a 21-foot high entertainment
marquee.
C. On February 21, 2007 the Planning Commission approved Planning
Application No. PA06-0293, Promenade Mall Expansion.
D. On March 28, 2008, Kenneth Lee, representing Forest City Development,
filed Planning Application No. PA08-0081, Specific Plan Amendment No. 2 to amend
the sign criteria for the Mall Expansion and to amend the permitted use table to allow
"massage establishments, Turkish baths, and other personal service establishments"
without a permitted use in Planning Areas 1 and 2, in a manner in accord with the City
of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
E. The application was processed including, but not limited to public notice,
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
D. On June 4, 2008 the Planning Commission considered the application at a
duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and other
interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify in either support or opposition
to this matter.
F. At the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration
of the testimony, the Commission recommended approval of the Application subject to
and based upon the findings set forth hereunder;
G. The City Council considered the Application on June 24, 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 opposition to this
matter.
H. At the conclusion of the Council hearing and after due consideration of the
testimony, the Council approved the Application and Negative Declaration after finding
that the project proposed in the Application conformed to the City of Temecula General
Plan.
I. The City Council, in approving the Application, hereby makes the following
findings as required in Chapter 17.16.020.E of the Temecula Municipal Code;
1. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the
General Plan and Development Code.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment does not change the land use of
the Specific Plan, which maintains consistency with the General Plan. The proposed
Sign Program is consistent with the Development Code and staff has made the
appropriate findings to support the Sign Program. In addition, allowing 'day spas' as a
permitted use is consistent with the Development Code allowing 'personal service
shops' as a permitted us in all commercial zones.
2. The proposed Specific Plan Amendment would not be detrimental
to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment to modify the Sign Criteria and
allow "day spas" as a permitted use will not be detrimental to the public interest, health,
safety, convenience or welfare of the City as supported in the conclusion of the Initial
Study for this project.
3. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land
use designations and the anticipated land use developments.
The subject property is currently developed as a major shopping center
and surrounded by other urban uses. The proposed amendment does not change the
land use designations of the Specific Plan. The proposed Sign Program will allow taller
and varied signage from previously identified in the Specific Plan and allow `day spas'
as a permitted, rather than conditional use. The subject property is physically suitable
for this type of development.
4. The proposed Specific Plan shall ensure development of a
desirable character which will be compatible with the existing and proposed
development in the surrounding neighborhood.
The proposed Specific Plan Amendment will accommodate modified
signage to improve the aesthetics and compatibility with the existing and surrounding
development. Allowing 'day spas' as a permitted, rather than conditional use will not
have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood as documented in the Initial
Study for the project.
Section 2. Environmental Compliance. Pursuant to California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental
effects of the approval of the Specific Plan Amendment, as described in the Initial
Study. 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. The City Council 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; and (2) there is no
substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
Based on the findings set forth in this Ordinance, the City Council hereby adopts the
Negative Declaration prepared for this project.
Section 3. Specific Plan Amendment. The City Council of the City of Temecula
hereby approves Planning Application No. PA08-0081, Amendment No. 2 to the
Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan No. 263 as shown on Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED; AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Temecula this day of
Michael S. Naggar,
ATTEST:
Susan W. 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
the foregoing Ordinance No. - was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading
at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Temecula on the day of ,
and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the day of , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Susan W. Jones, MMC
City Clerk
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" 'SCEEDITI:E OF PERbI19T8D USES
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manufacturing; assemblq, and, repair processes• which do not
involve frequent truck traffic.
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(3) The maximum height for parking lighting fixtures shall not exceed forty feet (40').
On-Site Srgns:
(1) Retail Commercial Enu•v Monumentation
(a) Major entry monumentation signage is intended to identify the project
entry and shall not exceed on any one side an area of 54 square feet
(name and logo only) with a support area not to exceed I55 square
feet, nor shall the sign exceed 23 feet in height. Letter type styles and
colors shall be reviewed and approved by the City dm~ing the
Development Plan Review process. Major entry monumentation
signage shall be limited to the project name only and located at major
entry points.
(b) Planning Ares 2 Only: Regional center monumentation signage shall
be limited to one major perimeter site edge or comer provided,
however, that no more than one (I) regional center monumentation
sign with a maximum height of twelve feet (12'-0") may be erected
pu~suvtt to approval by [he Planning Commission.
(c) Maximum tenant sign area for Minor Entry Monumentation (with
tenant listings) shall be equal for each tenant and shall not exceed
twelve (12) square feet with a total tenant signage area not to exceed
one hundred (100) square feet, nor shall the sign exceed twenty three
(23) feet in height. Tenant listings shall be at the discretion of the
property developer with approval by the City. Secondary tenants
shall be defined as businesses with less than 20,000 square feet of
gross leasable area. Colors and letter type styles shall be reviewed
and approved by the City during the Development Plan Review
process. Freestanding monument signs shall have a minimum
separation of two hundred feet (200').
(2) Retail Commercial Buildine Identification Signa~e
(a) The surface area of building identification signage for anchor tenants
shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the surface area of the front and
side walls of the building. Maximum letter height shall not exceed five
feet (5') unless approved by the City during the Development Plan
Review process.
(b) The surface area of building identification signage for anchor tenants
shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the surface area of the rear face of
the building. Maxiutum letter height shall not exceed five feet (5')
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(b) Fully illuminated sign cans for office and institutional use signage shall not be
permitted, although signage may be illuminated by halo lit individual letters,
concealed ground level Flood lights, or back cut letter signs in a metal can. Ffotel uses
may utilize fully illuminated sign cans.
(c) Signage for building addresses shall be provided mt every main building, preferably as
close to the main entrance as possible. Numerals shall be no larger than twelve inches
(12") and no smaller than eight inches (8") in height. In no event shall the numerals
appear to be the dominant graphic device on the fagade of any building.
(4) Leasin Tem ot'ar and Directional Si to e
(a) Leasing, temporary, and futm'e facilities signage shall be permitted provided the
maximum area does not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet, nor shall the height of the
sign exceed eight feet (8') above finished grade.
(b) Multiple tenant directory signs and parking directional signage shall be permitted;
provided, however, that the maximum sign area does not exceed forty (40) square feet
or six feet (6') in height.
(c) Temporary signs are those signs which advertise or promote a special event, such as
an opening, or offering of a new product or service and are easily removed.
Temporary window signs are allowed provided they meet the following criteria:
• Sign graphics of any nature painted directly on a window shall not be considered a
temporary window sign.
• A window sign advertising or promoting any product or service offered on a
regular basis or at a regular price shall not be considered a temporary window
Slgtl.
• Temporary window signs shall not be illuminated, shall be limited to twelve
percent (12%) of the tenant's storefront glass area, and shall be displayed no more
than fourteen (14) days.
• Plashing or moving signage is prohibited.
(d) Site Directional signage shall be permitted; provided, however, that the maximum
sign area does not exceed seventy eight (78) square feet with an overall height not
exceeding five (5) feet above finish grade.
Secondary Site Directional signage shall be permitted; provided, however, that the
maximum sign area does not exceed thirty three (33) square feet with an overall
height not exceeding five (5} feet above finish grade.
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freestanding Directional signage shall be permitted; provided, however, that the
maximum sign area does not exceed six (6) square feet per face (with no more than
four faces) with an overall height of the support not exceeding eleven (] I) feet above
finish grade.
Wall Mounted Directional signage shall be permitted; provided, however, that the
maximum sign area does not exceed six (G) square feet per face (with no more than
hvo faces) with an overall height of the mounting location not exceeding eleven (11)
feet above finish grade.
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G S[GNAGE GUIDELINES
This section does not apply to the mall and mall entry monument signs, refer to mall sign
program.
Signage is an important element contributing to the identity of Temecula Regional Center. The
following guidelines are intended to produce a consistent signage design that reinforces the
collective image of Temecula Regional Center as a superior retail and business location, while
maintaining opportunities for individual identity of each parcel. All signs shall be designed and
consU'ucted in conformance with these guidelines. Signage design as well as location, size and
number of signs shall be subject to review and approval by City of Temecula for conformance to
these guidelines. This will be done in cmtjunction with development plan submittals for
individual projects.
Commercial Core SiQnaKe
The commercial core will become a significant landmark for Temecula and Riveeside County; the
signage shall, therefore, reinforce this landmark image. Many different levels of signage are
required for a commercial core, each part of a cohesive graphics program. The following types of
signage are allowed:
a. Major Site Identity Sign
This type of sign may be part of a freestanding architectural element. Its chief objective is to
identify the center as a whole from as far away as possible. Distinctive graphics, materials, colors
and lighting devices shall be used to incorporate this sign into the overall design theme of the
Center. This sign shall particularly be read from Ynez, Margarita, Overland and Winchester
Roads. Only anchor tenants and project name shall be identified on [his signage element.
b. Primary Entrance Sign
Identifies primary project driveway entrances, includes project name and logo symbol,
2. Retail Commercial Si¢naee
a. primary Tenant Monolith (refer to Figure 27K)
Identifies anchor tenants. Signs of this type shall be limited to major and minor entry points.
Internally illuminated sign structure with pierced typography. Tenant ideality must fit within
graphic area as specified on Figure 27K. Sign area per tenant is forty two (42) square feet.
Anchor tenant letter type and colors may be allowed, subject to approval by the City. Total
signage area not to exceed sixty eight (68) square feet.
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Building signs are limited to one sign per street frontage. Either a building mounted sign or a
ground level monument sign may Ue used on the same street, but not both.
d. Ground Floor Commercial Tenants aitd Restaurants
This wall sign type is reserved for commercial tenants and restaurants requiring special ground
floor recognition.
Special signing treatments on entrance awnings or canopies are allowed.
4. Theaters and Snecial Event Facilities
Identification and progt•am information for theaters and special event facilities may be provided
by theater monuments and/or marquee signs. These signs, if provided, shall consist of a
permanent portion displaying the name of the theater, auditorium, hotel or special event facilities
and, if desired, may also include changeable section accommodations program information.
These signs may be either attached directly to the building or erected as freestanding signs.
These signs shall not extend above the height of the predominant roofline of the building if
attached directly to the building. Freestanding signs cannot exceed a maximum of twenty three
(23) in height. These signs may be illuminated internally; however, the permanent portion must
have an opaque background, with only the message portion illuminated, and set up for changeable
letters.
5. Builditte Address
Building address numbers shall be displayed on every building at or as close as possible to the
main entrance. The numerals shall face the street, access the road or the approach walkway, as
necessary. "the address numbers may be non-illuminated and of a material and form consistent
with other building ideuti5cation signing sued on the same structure or with materials listed in
previous sections. Number height shall be no larger than 12" and no smaller than 8". The
numbers may not appear to be the dominant graphic device of the facade of any building.
6. Vehicular and Pedeshian Sims
Vehicular and pedestrian signs provide information, directions and regulations for exterior
parking attd circulation on site. To keep their number to a minimum, vehiculat• and pedestrian
signs shat] be placed only where information is requited. 7'lte use of symbols to reinforce
information (such as no parking, loading zone and handicapped parking) is encouraged. Wording
shall be kept to a minimum.
•1'he signs may be co~tstructed of aluminum, fiberglass, stone or concrete. Stucco is an
unacceptable material. Colors for the sign shall hatmonize with project architectural colors and
include white. Color, style and letter height of all copy on the same sign shall be coordinated and
consistent with building design. All copy will besilk-screen painted or vinyl die cut. Height
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