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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10_002 DH Resolution DH RESOLUTION NO. 10 -02 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA09 -0347, A RESIDENTIAL TRACT PRODUCT REVIEW FOR THE REMAINING 57 LOTS (OF 106 BUILDABLE LOTS) AT STRATFORD IN REDHAWK (PLANNING AREA 9, TR 23065 -3) TO BE CONSTRUCTED BY RICHMOND AMERICAN, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PEACHTREE STEET AND PRIMROSE Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Director of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On December 8, 2010, Alex Seizew on behalf of Richmond American Homes, filed Planning Application No. PA09 -0347, Development Plan Application in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. B. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. C. The Planning Director, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on February 25, 2010, 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 Director's Hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Director approved Planning Application No. PA09 -0347, subject to Conditions of Approval, after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA09 -0347, conformed to the City of Temecula's General Plan, and the Redhawk Specific Plan. Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Director, in approving Planning Application No. PA09 -0347, hereby makes the following findings as required by Development Code Section 17.05.010F, Development Plan. A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City; The proposed single- family homes are permitted in the land use designation standards contained in the Redhawk Specific Plan and the City's Development Code. The project is also consistent with the Low Residential land use designation contained in the General Plan. The site is properly planned and zoned, and as conditioned, is physically suitable for the type and density of residential development proposed. The project, as conditioned, is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Wide Design Guidelines, and fire and building codes. B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare; The overall design of the single- family homes, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, is consistent with, and intended to protect the health and safety of those working in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for, and as conditioned, has been found to be consistent with all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Director hereby makes the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval of the Development Plan Application: A. The proposed project has been determined to be consistent with the previously approved Redhawk Specific Plan EIR and is, therefore, exempt from further Environmental Review (CEQA Section 15162 subsequent EIR's and Negative Declarations). Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Director of the City of Temecula approves Planning Application No. PA09 -0347, a Residential Tract Product Review for the remaining 57 lots (of 106 buildable lots) at Strafford in Redhawk (Planning Area 9, TR 23065 -3) to be constructed by Richmond American, generally located at the southwest corner of Peachtree Street and Primrose, subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Director this 25 day of February 2010 Patrick Richardson, Planning Director I, Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify that the forgoing DH Resolution No. 10 -02 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Director of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25` day of February 2010. QitvCi(�U C ynthia La Wccia, Secretary EXHIBIT A FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PL -13. The project shall meet all applicable Conditions of Approval for Tract Map 23065 -3. PL -14. This approval is for product review only and shall in no way limit the City or other regulatory or service agencies from applying additional requirements and /or conditions consistent with applicable policies and standards upon the review of grading, building and other necessary permits and approvals for the project. PL -15. The Development Code requires double garages to maintain a minimum clear interior dimension of 20'x 20'. This shall be clearly indicated on the plans prior to the issuance of building permits for the project. Interior dimensions are measured from the inside of garage wall to the opposite wall, steps, landing, equipment pedestals, bollards or any similar type feature. When the top of the stem wall is more than eight inches above the garage floor, the required dimension is measured from the inside edge of the stem wall. PL -16. Prior to construction of the Model Home Complex, the applicant shall apply for a Model Home Complex Permit. PL -17. Open space lots 132 and 133 shall be improved per the approved plans with Planning Application No. PA06 -0137, updated to meet current Code requirements. Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s) PL -18. P.o '.t the RIaRRing D ,.t. Rt wi _ GO PY of the _.,ae g _Rd w ateF PaRs and (Deleted by the Planning Director at the Public Hearing on February 25, 2010.) PL -19. -Pnro v Pt. tAF Ch8G'k valves sha b :.. t ^° t , te. i to the pF e eG t site a t le Ga t e _ DiresteF. (Deleted by the Planning Director at the Public Hearing on February 25, 2010.) PL -20. The following shall be included in the Notes Section of the Grading Plan: "if at any time during excavation /construction of the site, archaeological /cultural resources, or any artifacts or other objects which reasonably appears to be evidence of cultural or archaeological resource are discovered, the property owner shall immediately advise the City of such and the City shall cause all further excavation or other disturbance of the affected area to immediately cease. The Planning Director at his /her sole discretion may require the property owner to deposit a sum of money it deems reasonably necessary to allow the City to consult and /or authorize an independent, fully qualified specialist to inspect the site at no cost to the City, in order to assess the significance of the find. Upon determining that the discovery is not an archaeological/ cultural resource, the Planning Director shall notify the property owner of such determination and shall authorize the resumption of work. Upon determining that the discovery is an archaeological /cultural resource, the Planning Director shall notify the property owner that no further excavation or development may take place until a mitigation plan or other corrective measures have been approved by the Planning Director." PL -21. Precise Grading Plans should indicate locations of enhanced elevations. These include Lot 1 (side), Lot 26 (side), Lot 30 (side), Lot 44 (side), Lot 95 (side), Lot 100 (side /rear), Lot 101 (side) and Lot 106 (side). EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No.: PA09 -0347 Project Description: A Residential Tract Product Review for 57 lots in Stratford at Redhawk (Planning Area 9) to be constructed by Richmond American, generally located at the southwest corner of Peach Tree Street and Primrose Avenue (Tract 23065 -3, formerly Centex) Assessor's Parcel No.: Portion of Tract 23065 -3 (Lots 1 -31, 35 -44, 78 -81, and 95 -106) MSHCP Category: Residential 8 DU or Less DIF Category: Residential - Detached TUMF Category: Residential - Single Family Approval Date: February 25, 2010 Expiration Date: February 25, 2012 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Within 48 Hours of the Approval of This Project PL -1. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Sixty -Four Dollars ($64.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21152 and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. If within said 48 -hour period the applicant/ developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). General Requirements PL -2. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall herebyagree to indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City with Legal Counsel of the City's own selection from any and all claims, actions, awards, judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or legislative body including actions approved by the voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. The City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents. City shall promptly notify both the applicant and landowner of any claim, action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. The City reserves the right to take any and all action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. PL -3. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or revisions to the approval of this project. PL -4. This approval shall be used within two years of the approval date; otherwise, it shall become null and void. By use is meant the beginning of substantial construction contemplated by this approval within the two year period, which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. PL -5. The Planning Director may, upon an application being filed within 30 days prior to expiration, and for good cause, grant a time extension of up to 3 one -year extensions of time, one year at a time. PL -6. This project and all subsequent projects within this site shall be consistent with Specific Plan No. 9, Redhawk Specific Plan. PL -7. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply with all mitigation measures identified within the Redhawk Specific Plan EIR. PL -8. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan and elevations contained on file with the Planning Department. PL -9. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Director. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Director shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest. PL -10. Other than stormwater, it is illegal to allow liquids, gels, powders, sediment, fertilizers, landscape debris, and waste from entering the storm drain system or from leaving the property. Spills and leaks must be cleaned up immediately. Do not wash, maintain, or repair vehicles onsite. Do not hose down parking areas, sidewalks, alleys, or gutters. Ensure that all materials and products stored outside are protected from rain. Ensure all trash bins are covered at all times. PL -11. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Department for permanent filing two 8" X 10" glossy photographic color prints of the approved color and materials board and the colored architectural elevations. All labels on the color and materials board and Elevations shall be readable on the photographic prints. PL -12. The Conditions of Approval specified in this resolution, to the extent specific items, materials, equipment, techniques, finishes or similar matters are specified, shall be deemed satisfied by staff's prior approval of the use or utilization of an item, material, equipment, finish or technique that City staff determines to be the substantial equivalent of that required by the Conditions of Approval. Staff may elect to reject the request to substitute, in which case the real party in interest may appeal, after payment of the regular cost of an appeal, the decision to the Planning Commission for its decision. Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s) PL -22. Building Construction Plans shall include a note identifying all lots with enhanced elevations (see Condition No. PL -21 above) PL -23. Four copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. These plans shall conform to the approved conceptual landscape plan, or as amended by these conditions. The location, number, height and spread, water usage or KC value, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance and Water Storage Contingency Plan per the Rancho California Water District. The plans shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal) and one copy of the approved Grading Plan. PL -24. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include a note on the plans stating that "The contractor shall provide two copies of an agronomic soils report at the first irrigation inspection." PL -25. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include water usage calculations per Chapter 17.32 of the Development Code (Water Efficient Ordinance), the total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with approved plan). Applicant shall use evapotranspiration (ETo) factor of 0.70 for calculating the maximum allowable water budget. PL -26. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include a note stating that "Three landscape site inspections are required. The first inspection will verify irrigation installation with open trenches. The second inspection will verify that all irrigation systems have head - to -head coverage, and to verify that all planting have been installed consistent with the approved construction landscape plans. The third inspection will verify proper landscape maintenance for release of one year landscape maintenance bond." The applicant/owner shall contact the Planning Department to schedule inspections. PL -27. Automatic irrigation shall be installed for all landscaped areas and complete screening of all ground mounted equipment from view of the public from streets and adjacent property for private common areas; front yards and slopes within individual lots; shrub planting to completely screen perimeter walls adjacent to a public right -of -way equal to 66 feet or larger; and, all landscaping excluding Temecula Community Services District (TCSD) maintained areas and front yard landscaping which shall include, but may not be limited to, private slopes and common areas. PL -28. Wall and fence plans shall be consistentwith the Conceptual Landscape Plans showing the height, location and the following materials for all walls and fences: a. Decorative block for the perimeter of the project adjacent to a street and the side yards for corner lots. b. Wood fencing shall be used for all side and rear yard fencing when not restricted /conditioned outlined above. PL -29. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the approved rough grading plans including all structural setback measurements. PL -30. All WQMP treatment devices, including design details, shall be shown on the construction landscape plans. If revisions are made to the WQMP design that result in any changes to the conceptual landscape plans after entitlement, the revisions will be shown on the construction landscape plans, subject to the approval of the Planning Director. PL -31. Roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall not be permitted within the subdivision; however, solar equipment or any other energy saving devices shall be permitted with Planning Director approval. Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit PL -32. An applicant shall submit a letter of substantial conformance, subjectto field verification by the Planning Director or his /her designee. Said letter of substantial conformance shall be prepared by the project designer and shall indicate that all plant materials and irrigation system components have been installed in accordance with the approved final landscape and irrigation plans. If a certificate of use and occupancy is not required for the project, such letter of substantial conformance shall be submitted prior to scheduling for the final inspection. PL -33. All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed consistent with the approved construction plans and shall be in a condition acceptable to the Planning Director. The plants shall be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in good working order. PL -34. Front yard and slope landscaping within individual lots shall be completed for inspection. PL -35. Private common area landscaping shall be completed for inspection prior to issuance of occupancy permits for Lots 95 -106. PL -36. HOA landscaping shall be completed for inspection for those lots adjacent to HOA landscaped area. PL -37. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Director, to guarantee the maintenance of the plantings in accordance with the approved construction landscape and irrigation plan shall be filed with the Planning Department for a period of one year from final Certificate of Occupancy. After that year, if the landscaping and irrigation system have been maintained in a condition satisfactory to the Planning Director, the bond shall be released upon request by the applicant. PL -38. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.