HomeMy WebLinkAbout10_007 DH Resolution DH RESOLUTION NO. 10 -07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA10 -0161, A HOME PRODUCT
REVIEW APPLICATION FOR KB HOME TO CONSTRUCT
118 SINGLE - FAMILY HOMES IN TRACT 24188 -2 OF
PASEO DEL SOL, CONSISTING OF FOUR PLAN TYPES
RANGING IN SIZE FROM 1,628 TO 2,241 SQUARE FEET,
WITH THREE ARCHITECTURAL STYLES THAT INCLUDE
SPANISH, COTTAGE AND ITALIANATE, GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTH OF LEENA WAY, SOUTH OF PAUBA
ROAD, WEST OF BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROAD AND
EAST OF MEADOWS PARKWAY
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Director of the City of Temecula
does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On January 8, 2002, the City Council approved the Paseo del Sol Specific
Plan No. 219 Amendment No. 8, Environmental Impact Report No. 235 Addendum No.
4, and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 24188.
B. On May 21, 2010, Lennar Homes, filed Planning Application No. PA10-
0161 Development Plan for Home Product Review Application in a manner in accord
with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
C. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice,
in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law.
D. The Planning Director, at a regular meeting, considered the Application
and environmental review on August 19, 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.
E. At the conclusion of the Director's Hearing and after due consideration of
the testimony, the Planning Director approved Planning Application No. PA10 -0161
subject to Conditions of Approval, after finding that the project proposed in Planning
Application No. PA10 -0161, conformed to the City of Temecula's General Plan and
Paloma del Sol Specific Plan.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Director, in approving Planning
Application No. PA10 -0161, hereby makes the following findings as required by
Development Code Section 17.05.010.F.
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 Paloma del Sol Specific Plan. The project is also
consistent with the Low Medium 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 Citywide 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 and living 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 adopted Paloma del Sol Specific Plan EIR and is, therefore, exempt from
further Environmental Review (CEQA Section 15162 subsequent EIR's and Negative
Declarations). In addition, the project is consistent with the MSHCP. A Burrowing Owl
Study was conducted and no burrows or owls were found.
Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Director of the City of Temecula
approves Planning Application No. PA10 -0161, a Home Product Review Application for
KB Home to construct 118 single - family homes in Tract 24188 -2 of Paseo del Sol,
generally located north of Leena Way, South of Pauba Road, West of Butterfield Stage
Road and East of Meadows Parkway. The homes will consist of four plan types ranging
in size from 1,628 to 2,241 square feet, with 3 architectural styles that include Spanish,
Cottage and Italianate, 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 19 day of August 2010
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Patrick Richardson, Planning Director
I, Cynthia Lariccia, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby
certify that the forgoing DH Resolution No. 10 -07 was duly and regularly adopted by
the Planning Director of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the
19 day of August 2010.
Cynthi riccia, Secretary
EXHIBIT A
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA10 -0161
Project Description: A Home Product Review Application for KB Home to construct 118
single - family homes in Tract 24188 -2 of Paseo del Sol, consisting of
four plan types ranging in size from 1,628 to 2,241 square feet, with
three architectural styles that include Spanish, Cottage and
Italianate, generally located north of Leena Way, south of Pauba
Road, west of Butterfield Stage Road and east of Meadows
Parkway.
Tract Map No.: Tract 24188 -2
MSHCP Category: Single Family Residential (less than 8 du /ac)
DIF Category: Residential - Detached
TUMF Category: Single Family Residential
Approval Date: August 19, 2010
Expiration Date: August 19, 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 hereby
agree 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 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. 219.
PL -7. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply with all mitigation
measures identified within EIR No. 235.
PL -8. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
PL -9. The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved site plan
and elevations contained on file with the Planning Department.
PL -10. 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 -11. 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 -12. 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 -13. 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.
PL -14. All enhanced elevation locations identified on the Product Placement Plan shall also be
identified on the Precise Grading Plans ( "E ") and Building Construction Plans (note).
PL -15. The developer shall contact the City's franchised solid waste hauler for disposal of
construction and demolition debris. Only the City's franchisee may haul demolition and
construction debris.
PL -16. The applicant shall comply with the Public Art Ordinance.
PL -17. All parkways, including within the right -of -way, entryway median, landscaping, walls,
fencing, recreational facilities and on -site lighting shall be maintained by the property
owner or maintenance association.
PL -18. The developer shall contact the Temecula Community Services District Maintenance
Superintendent for a pre- design meeting to discuss design perimeters and obtain
Temecula Community Services District Landscape Standards. The median landscape
plans submitted for consideration for Temecula Community Services District
maintenance shall be in conformance with the Temecula Community Services District
Landscape Standards.
PL -19. Construction of the landscaped median shall commence pursuant to a preconstruction
meeting with the developer, Temecula Community Services District Maintenance
Superintendent, Building and Safety Inspector and Public Works Inspector. Developer
shall comply with City and Temecula Community Services District review and
inspections processes.
PL -20. The developer, the developer's successor or assignee, shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the landscaped median until such time as those responsibilities are
accepted by the Temecula Community Services District or other responsible party.
PL -21. All costs associated with the relocation of any existing streetlights shall be paid for by
the developer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
PL -22. 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 -23. A copy of the Rough Grading Plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning
Department.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
PL -24. 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 -25. 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 -26. 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 -27. A landscape maintenance program shall be submitted for approval, which details the
proper maintenance of all proposed plant materials to assure proper growth and
landscape development for the long -term esthetics of the property. The approved
maintenance program shall be provided to the landscape maintenance contractor who
shall be responsible to carry out the detailed program.
PL -28. 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 -29. 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 -30. If any phase or area of the project site is not scheduled for development within six
months of the completion of grading, it shall be temporarily landscaped and irrigated for
dust and soil erosion control.
PL -31. The plans shall include all hardscaping for equestrian trails and pedestrian trails within
private common areas.
PL -32. Wall and fence plans shall be consistent with the Conceptual Wall and Fence Plans,
revised to include pilasters at all property line corners as required by the Paloma del
Sol Specific Plan.
PL -33. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the approved rough grading plans
including all structural setback measurements.
PL -34. 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 -35. 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.
PL -36. The developer shall provide the Planning Department verification of arrangements
made with the City's franchise solid waste hauler for disposal of construction and
demolition debris.
PL -37. Prior to the first building permit or installation of additional streetlights, whichever
occurs first, the developer shall complete the Temecula Community Services District
application, submit an approved Edison Streetlight Plan, and pay the advanced energy
fees.
PL -38. The landscape construction drawings for the landscaped median shall be reviewed and
approved by the Director of Community Services.
PL -39. The developer shall post security and enter into an agreement to install the landscaped
median.
Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit
PL -40. An applicant shall submit a letter of substantial conformance, subject to 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 -41. 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 -42. Front yard and slope landscaping within individual lots shall be completed for
inspection.
PL -43. HOA landscaping shall be completed for inspection for those lots adjacent to HOA
landscaped area.
PL -44. 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 -45. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use
allowed by this permit.
PL -46. The landscaped median shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Community Services.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
General Requirements
PW -1. Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the developer at no cost
to any Government Agency. It is understood that the developer correctly shows on the
site plan all existing and proposed property lines, easements, traveled ways,
improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission may require the
project to be resubmitted for further review and revision.
PW -2. A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all on -site flat work and improvements,
shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any
construction outside of the City- maintained street right -of -way.
PW -3. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior
to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right -of -way.
PW -4. All grading plans shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and
existing improvements contiguous to the site and shall be submitted on standard 24" x
36" City of Temecula mylars.
PW -5. The project shall include construction -phase and permanent pollution prevention
controls into the design of the project to prevent non - permitted runoff from discharging
off site or entering any storm drain system or receiving water.
PW -6. The Applicant shall comply with all underlying Conditions of Approval for Paseo Del Sol
Specific Plan and all subsequent amendments as approved on January 8, 2002.
PW -7. The Applicant shall comply with all underlying Conditions of Approval for Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 24188 and all the subsequent amendments as approved on
January 8, 2002.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
PW -8. A finalized WQMP must be accepted by the City prior to issuance of any grading
permits.
PW -9. A grading plan shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer in accordance with City
of Temecula standards, and shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of
Public Works prior to the commencement of grading. The grading plan shall include all
necessary erosion control measures needed to adequately protect the site (public and
private) and adjoining properties from damage due to erosion.
PW -10. The developer shall post security and enter into an agreement guaranteeing the
grading and erosion control improvements in conformance with applicable City
Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public Works in accordance
with Grading Ordinance Section 18.24.120.
PW -11. A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered soil or civil engineer and submitted to
the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall
address all soil conditions of the site, and provide recommendations for the
construction of engineered structures and pavement sections.
PW -12. Construction -phase pollution prevention controls shall be consistent with the City's
Grading, Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance and associated technical manual,
and the City's standard notes for Erosion and Sediment Control.
PW -13. The project shall demonstrate coverage under the State NPDES General Permit for
Construction Activities by providing a copy of the Waste Discharge Identification
Number (WDID) issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). A
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be available at the site throughout
the duration of construction activities.
PW -14. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the developer shall receive
written clearance from the Planning Department, or other affected agencies.
PW -15. The developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an
Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) recorded with any underlying maps related to
the subject property.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
PW -16. The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance
with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered civil engineer, and the soil
engineer shall issue a Final Soil Report addressing compaction and site conditions.
PW -17. The Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as
required by, and in accordance with the Development Agreement between the City and
Developer dated August 28, 2001.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
PW -18. Prior to the first certificate of occupancy, the developer shall ensure that the WQMP
measures associated with this development have been installed and ready for
implementation.
PW -19. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works the developer shall receive
written clearance from Rancho California Water District, Eastern Municipal Water
District, or other affected agencies.
PW -20. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken
shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of
Public Works.
PW -21. All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public
agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works.
PW -22. The Developer shall ensure that BMPs are installed to delineate between construction
zones and occupied zones.