HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-020 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 14-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA14-0008, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
APPLICATION FOR 3 TWO-STORY INDUSTRIAL
STRUCTURES IN A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE. EACH
STRUCTURE TOTALS 10,917 SQUARE FEET AND WILL
BE USED FOR WAREHOUSING AND PROCESSING.
LOCATED AT 42236, 42260, AND 42284 WINCHESTER
ROAD (APNS: 909-310-015 THROUGH 017).
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On January 16, 2014, Sherrie Munroe, representing Markham
Development Management Group, Inc., filed Planning Application No. PA14-0008, a
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 Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the
Application and environmental review on October 1, 2014, 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 Planning Commission hearing and after due
consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission approved Planning Application
No. PA14-0008 subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder.
E. 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:
Development Plan, 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 Diamond Hearts project is consistent with the land use designation
and policies reflected for Light Industrial (LI) development in the City of Temecula
General Plan. The General Plan has listed the proposed uses, including the light
manufacturing, warehouse, and office, as typical uses in the Light Industrial
designation. In addition, the proposal is consistent with the development
regulations of the Light Industrial (LI) zoning district.
B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the
public health, safety and general welfare;
The proposed Diamond Hearts project is consistent with the development
standards outlined in the City of Temecula Development Code. The proposed
architecture and site layout for the project has been reviewed utilizing the City -
Wide Design Guidelines for Industrial Development. The proposed project has
met the standards in regards to circulation, architectural design and site plan
design.
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 Commission hereby makes
the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval
of the Development Plan Application PA13-0155:
A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review
(Section 15332, Class 32 In -Fill Development Projects);
The request for a Development Plan for 3 two-story industrial structures in a light
industrial zone will be conducted in an In -Fill area. All access and public utilities
are available to the site. The proposed site, with issuance of a Development
Plan, is in conformance with all zoning requirements of the Development Code.
Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
approves Planning Application No. PA14-0008, a Development Plan to construct 3 two-
story industrial structures in a light industrial zone at 42236, 42260, and 42284
Winchester Road (APNs: 909-310-015 through 017) 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 Commission this 15t day of October, 2014.,
/-0Stanley Harter, Chairman
ATTEST:
Armando G. ills, AICP
Secretary
[SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Armando G. Villa, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 14-20 was duly and regularly
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 15t day of October, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES:
3
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Harter, Kight, Turley-Trejo
NOES:
0
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
None
ABSENT:
2
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Guerriero, Telesio
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None
A'ffnandoG`Villa, AICP
Secretary
EXHIBIT A
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA14-0008
Project Description
Assessor's Parcel No.
MSHCP Category:
DIF Category:
TUMF Category:
Quimby Category:
Approval Date:
Expiration Date:
PLANNING DIVISION
A Development Plan Application for 3 two-story industrial
structures in a Light Industrial zone. Each structure totals 10,917
square feet and will be used for warehousing and processing.
The project is located at 42236, 42260, and 42284 Winchester
Road.
909-310-015, 016, 017
Industrial
Business Park/Industrial
Industrial/Business Park
Non -Residential
October 1. 2014
October 1. 2016
Within 48 Hours of the Approval of This Project
PL -1. Filing Notice of Exemption. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning
Division a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the
amount of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City
to file the Notice of Exemption 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 Division the check
as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of
failure of condition (Fish and Wildlife Code Section 711.4(c)).
General Requirements
PL -2. Indemnification of the City. 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. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any
modifications or revisions to the approval of this project.
PL -4. Expiration. 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, or use of a property in conformance with a
Conditional Use Permit.
PL -5. Time Extension. The Director of Community Development 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. Signage Permits. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
PL -7. Conformance with Approved Plans. The development of the premises shall
substantially conform to the approved site plan and elevations contained on file with
the Planning Division.
PL -8. Landscape Maintenance. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously
maintained to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director of Community
Development. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the
Director of Community Development 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 -9. Graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours on telecommunication towers,
equipment, walls, or other structures.
PL -10. Water Quality and Drainage. 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. To ensure compliance with this
Condition of Approval:
a. Spills and leaks shall be cleaned up immediately.
b. Do not wash, maintain, or repair vehicles onsite.
c. Do not hose down parking areas, sidewalks, alleys, or gutters.
d. Ensure that all materials and products stored outside are protected from rain.
e. Ensure all trash bins are covered at all times.
PL -11. Covered Trash Enclosures. All trash enclosures on site shall include a solid cover
and the construction plans shall include all details of the trash enclosures, including
the solid cover.
PL -12. Reciprocal Use Agreement. Parking for the project shall be shared across the site,
including parking spaces in all lots that are a part of the project. If the project
involves multiple lots, the applicant shall submit to the Planning Division a copy of a
recorded Reciprocal Use Agreement, which provides for cross -lot access and
parking across all lots.
PL -13. Phased Construction. If construction is phased, a construction staging area plan or
phasing plan for construction equipment and trash shall be approved by the Director
of Community Development.
PL -14. Compliance with City Noise Ordinance. The project shall operate in conformance
with all requirements and regulations of Chapter 9.20 (Noise) of the Temecula
Municipal Code.
PL -15. Trash Enclosures. The trash enclosures shall be large enough to accommodate a
recycling bin, as well as regular solid waste containers.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
PL -16. Placement of Transformer. Provide the Planning Division with a copy of the
underground water plans and electrical plans for verification of proper placement of
transformer(s) and double detector check prior to final agreement with the utility
companies.
PL -17. Placement of Double Detector Check Valves. Double detector check valves shall
be installed at locations that minimize their visibility from the public right-of-way,
subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development.
PL -18. Conformance with Pechanga Mitigation Measures. The applicant shall comply with
the mitigation measures provided by the Pechanga Tribe in the correspondence
dated Monday, September 15, 2014.
PL -19. Archaeological/Cultural Resources Grading Note. 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 Director of Community
Development 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 -20. Cultural Resources Treatment Agreement. The developer is required to enter into a
Cultural Resources Treatment Agreement with the Pechanga Tribe. This
Agreement will address the treatment and disposition of cultural resources and
human remains that may be impacted as a result of the development of the project,
as well as provisions for tribal monitors.
PL -21. Discovery of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in the Notes
Section of the Grading Plan: "If cultural resources are discovered during the project
construction (inadvertent discoveries), all work in the area of the find shall cease,
and a qualified archaeologist and representatives of the Pechanga Tribe shall be
retained by the project sponsor to investigate the find, and make recommendations
as to treatment and mitigation."
PL -22. Archaeological Monitoring of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in
the Notes Section of the Grading Plan: "A qualified archaeological monitor will be
present and will have the authority to stop and redirect grading activities, in
consultation with the Pechanga Tribe and their designated monitors, to evaluate the
significance of any archaeological resources discovered on the property."
PL -23. Tribal Monitoring of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in the
Notes Section of the Grading Plan: 'Tribal monitors from the Pechanga Tribe shall
be allowed to monitor all grading, excavation and groundbreaking activities,
including all archaeological surveys, testing, and studies, to be compensated by the
developer."
PL -24. Relinquishment of Cultural Resources. The following shall be included in the Notes
Section of the Grading Plan: 'The landowner agrees to relinquish ownership of all
cultural resources, including all archaeological artifacts that are found on the project
area, to the Pechanga Tribe for proper treatment and disposition."
PL -25. Preservation of Sacred Sites. The following shall be included in the Notes Section
of the Grading Plan: "All sacred sites are to be avoided and preserved."
PL -26. MSHCP Pre -Construction Survey. A 30 -day preconstruction survey, in accordance
with MSHCP guidelines and survey protocol, shall be conducted prior to ground
disturbance. The results of the 30 -day preconstruction survey shall be submitted to
the Planning Division prior to scheduling the pre -grading meeting with Public Works.
PL -27. Burrowing Owl Grading Note. The following shall be included in the Notes Section
of the Grading Plan: "No grubbing/clearing of the site shall occur prior to scheduling
the pre -grading meeting with Public Works. All project sites containing suitable
habitat for burrowing owls, whether owls were found or not, require a 30 -day
preconstruction survey that shall be conducted within 30 days prior to ground
disturbance to avoid direct take of burrowing owls. If the results of the survey
indicate that no burrowing owls are present on-site, then the project may move
forward with grading, upon Planning Division approval. If burrowing owls are found
to be present or nesting on-site during the preconstruction survey, then the following
recommendations must be adhered to: Exclusion and relocation activities may not
occur during the breeding season, which is defined as March 1 through August 31,
with the following exception: From March 1 through March 15 and from August 1
through August 31 exclusion and relocation activities may take place if it is proven to
the City and appropriate regulatory agencies (if any) that egg laying or chick rearing
is not taking place. This determination must be made by a qualified biologist."
PL -28. Rough Grading Plans. A copy of the Rough Grading Plans shall be submitted and
approved by the Planning Division.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
PL -29. Downspouts. All downspouts shall be internalized.
PL -30. Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans. Four (4) copies of Construction
Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning
Division. These plans shall be submitted as a separate submittal, not as part of the
building plans or other plan set. 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 -31. Landscaping Site Inspections. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall include a
note stating, "Three landscape site inspections are required. The first inspection will
be conducted at installation of irrigation while trenches are open. This will verify that
irrigation equipment and layout is per plan specifications and details. Any
adjustments or discrepancies in actual conditions will be addressed at this time and
will require an approval to continue. Where applicable, a mainline pressure check
will also be conducted. This will verify that the irrigation mainline is capable of being
pressurized to 150 psi for a minimum period of two hours without loss of pressure.
The second inspection will verify that all irrigation systems are operating properly,
and to verify that all plantings have been installed consistent with the approved
construction landscape plans. The third inspection will verify property landscape
maintenance for release of the one-year landscape maintenance bond." The
applicant/owner shall contact the Planning Division to schedule inspections.
PL -32. Water Usage Calculations. 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 -33. Irrigation. The landscape plans shall include automatic irrigation 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 City maintained areas and front yard landscaping which shall include, but
may not be limited to, private slopes and common areas).
PL -34. Temporary Landscaping Requirement for Phased Development. If any phase or
area of the project site is not scheduled for development within six months of the
completion of grading, the landscape plans shall indicate that it will be temporarily
landscaped and irrigated for dust and soil erosion control.
PL -35. Wall and Fence Plans. Wall and fence plans shall be consistent with the
Conceptual Landscape Plans showing the height, location and the following
materials for all walls and fences:
Decorative block for the perimeter of the project adjacent to a public right-of-way
equal to 66 feet or larger and the side yards for corner lots.
PL -36. Precise Grading Plans. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the
approved rough grading plans including all structural setback measurements.
PL -37. WQMP Treatment Devices. 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 Director of Community Development.
PL -38. Utility Screening. All utilities shall be screened
construction drawings shall show and label all
screening. Provide a three-foot clear zone around
by the Fire Department before starting the screen.
to reduce intrusion. Screening of utilities is not to
planting beds and design around utilities. Locate
that there are no conflicts with trees.
from public view. Landscape
utilities and provide appropriate
fire check detectors as required
Group utilities together in order
look like an after -thought. Plan
all light poles on plans and ensure
Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit
PL -39. Letter of Substantial Conformance. The applicant shall submit a letter of substantial
conformance, subject to field verification by the Director of Community Development
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. Such letter of substantial conformance shall be submitted prior
to scheduling for the final inspection.
PL -40. Screening of Loading Areas. The applicant shall be required to screen all loading
areas and roof mounted mechanical equipment from view of the adjacent
residences and public right-of-ways. If upon final inspection it is determined that
any mechanical equipment, roof equipment or backs of building parapet walls are
visible from any portion of the public right-of-way adjacent to the project site, the
developer shall provide screening by constructing a sloping tile covered mansard
roof element or other screening reviewed and approved by the Planning Director.
PL -41. Landscape Installation Consistent with Construction Plans. 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. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. All of the foregoing conditions shall be
complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
B-1. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety conditions will be
addressed when building plans are reviewed and submitted to Building and Safety.
These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code
(CBC), and related codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
B-2. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable
provisions of the 2013 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical
Codes; 2013 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code,2013
California Energy Codes, 2013 California Green building Standards, California Title
24 Disabled Access Regulations, Temecula Municipal Code.
B-3. Disabled Access. Provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions and
building setbacks on the plans to include:
a. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building.
b. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
c. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
B-4. Obtaining Approvals and Permits. Applicant must obtain all building plans and
permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
B-5. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light
standards, and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
B-6. Hours of Construction. Signage shall be prominently posted at the entrance to the
project, indicating the hours of construction, as allowed by the City of Temecula
Municipal Ordinance 9.20.060, for any site within one-quarter mile of an occupied
residence. The permitted hours of construction are Monday through Saturday from
7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. No work is permitted on Sundays and nationally recognized
Government Holidays.
B-7. House Electrical Meter. Provide a house electrical meter to provide power for the
operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each
building on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on
the plans how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house
meter is not specifically proposed.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
B-8. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals.
separately from the building plans,
review and approval.
FIRE PREVENTION
Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted
shall be submitted to the Building Division for
F-1. Fire Dept. Plan Review. Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed when
building plans are reviewed by the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will be
based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code
(CFC), and related codes which are in force at the time of building plan submittal.
F-2. Fire Flow. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the
remodel or construction of all residential buildings per CFC Appendix B. The
developer shall provide for this project, a water system capable of delivering 4,000
GPM at 20 -PSI residual operating pressure for a 4 -hour duration for commercial
projects. The fire flow as given above has taken into account all information as
provided (CFC Appendix B and Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-3. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant
distances per CFC Appendix C. Standard fire hydrants (6" x 4" 2 ''/3" outlets) shall
be located on Fire Department access roads and adjacent public streets. Hydrants
shall be spaced at 350 feet apart at each intersection, and shall be located no more
than 210 feet from any point on the street or Fire Department access road(s)
frontage to a hydrant. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent
hydrant(s) in the system. The upgrade of existing fire hydrants may be required
(CFC Appendix C and Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-4. Fire Hydrant Clearance. As required by the California Fire Code, when any portion
of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction
is more than 400 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus road, as measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants
and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official (CFC Chapter
5).
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
F-5. All Weather Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads and driveways shall be
designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall
be with a surface to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Access roads shall be
80,000 lbs. GVW with a minimum of AC thickness of .25 feet. In accordance with
Section 3310.1, prior to building construction, all locations where structures are to
be built shall have fire apparatus access roads.(CFC Chapter 5 and Temecula City
Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-6. Access Road Widths. Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet for commercial projects with an
unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (CFC Chapter 5
and Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-7. Gradient Of Access Roads. The gradient for fire apparatus access roads shall not
exceed 15 percent (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-8. Two Point Access. This development shall maintain two points of access, via all-
weather surface roads, as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau (CFC Chapter
5).
F-9. Turning Radius. Dead end roadways and streets in excess of 150 feet which have
not been completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire
apparatus (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
F-10. Required Submittals (Fire Underground Water). The developer shall furnish three
copies of the water system plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to
installation for all private water systems pertaining to the fire service loop. Plans
shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, contain a Fire Prevention Bureau
approval signature block, and conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and
minimum fire flow standards. Hydraulic calculations will be required with the
underground submittal to ensure fire flow requirements are being met for the on-site
hydrants. The plans must be submitted and approved prior to building permit being
issued (CFC Chapter 5 and Chapter 33).
F-11. Required Submittals (Fire Sprinkler Systems). Fire sprinkler plans shall be
submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of sprinkler plans
must be submitted by the installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. These
plans must be submitted prior to the issuance of building permit.
F-12. Required Submittals (Fire Alarm Systems). Fire alarm plans shall be submitted to
the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval. Three sets of alarm plans must be
submitted by the installing contractor to the Fire Prevention Bureau. The fire alarm
system is required to have a dedicated circuit from the house panel. These plans
must be submitted prior to the issuance of building permit.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
F-13. Hydrant Verification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of
reflective markers (blue dots) (City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-14. Addressing. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is
plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These
numbers shall contrast with their background. Commercial buildings shall have a
minimum of 12 -inch numbers with suite numbers being a minimum of six inches in
size. All suites shall have a minimum of 6 -inch high letters and/or numbers on both
the front and rear doors (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
F-15. Knox Box. A "Knox -Box' shall be provided. The Knox -Box shall be installed a
minimum of six feet in height and be located to the right side of the fire riser
sprinkler room (CFC Chapter 5).
F-16. Gates And Access. All manual and electronic gates on required Fire Department
access roads or gates obstructing Fire Department building access shall be
provided with the Knox Rapid entry system for emergency access by fire fighting
personnel (CFC Chapter 5).
F-17. Site Plan: The applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for
approval, a site plan designating fire lanes with appropriate lane painting and/or
signs (CFC Chapter 5).
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PD -1. Landscaping. The applicant shall ensure all landscaping surrounding all buildings
are kept at a height of no more than three feet or below the ground floor window
sills. Plants, hedges and shrubbery shall be defensible plants to deter would-be
intruders from breaking into the buildings utilizing lower level windows.
PD -2. Tree Placement. The applicant shall ensure all trees surrounding all building
rooftops be kept at a distance to deter roof accessibility by "would-be burglars."
Since trees also act as a natural ladder, the branches must be pruned to have a six-
foot clearance from the buildings.
PD -3. Berm Height. Berms shall not exceed three feet in height.
PD -4. Parking Lot Lighting. All parking lot lighting shall be energy saving and minimized
after hours of darkness and in compliance with Title 24, Part 6, of the California
Code of Regulations.
PD -5. Exterior Doors. All exterior doors shall have a vandal resistant light fixture installed
above the door. The doors shall be illuminated with a minimum one -foot candle
illumination at ground level, evenly dispersed.
PD -6. Wall Mounted Lighting. All lighting affixed to the exterior of buildings shall be wall
mounted light fixtures to provide sufficient lighting during hours of darkness.
PD -7. Power Usage. The applicant shall comply with the Governor's order to address the
power crisis. This order became effective March 18, 2001 calling for a substantial
reduction from businesses to cut usage during non -business hours. The order, in
part, states, "All California retail establishments, including, but not limited to,
shopping centers, auto malls and dealerships, shall substantially reduce maximum
outdoor lighting capability during non -business hours except as necessary for the
health and safety of the public, employees or property." Failure to comply with this
order following a warning by law enforcement officials shall be punishable as a
misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $1,000 in accordance with Title 24, Part 6, of
the California Code of Regulations
PD -8. Miscellaneous. All doors, windows, locking mechanisms, hinges, and other
miscellaneous hardware shall be commercial or institution grade.
PD -9. Alarm System. Upon completion of construction, the buildings shall have a
monitored alarm system installed and monitored 24 hours a day by a designated
private alarm company to notify the Temecula Police Department of any intrusion.