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.
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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.