HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-07 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 15-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA14-2899, A MAJOR MODIFICATION
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,611
SQUARE -FOOT TWO-STORY BUILDING ON THE REAR
PORTION OF THE EXISTING TEMECULA HYUNDAI SITE
TO INCLUDE NEW SERVICE BAYS, PARTS STORAGE,
AND OFFICES, LOCATED AT 27430 YNEZ ROAD, AND
MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
(APN 921-290-010 & 920-290-011)
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On December 11, 2014, Armen Kazanchyan filed Planning Application No.
PA14-2899 a Major Modification, 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 May 6, 2015, 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. PA14-2899, subject to and based upon the findings set forth hereunder.
E. All legal preconditions to the adoption of the Resolution have occurred.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the
Application hereby finds, determines and declares that:
Modification, 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;
Automobile repair service shops, as conditioned, are an allowable use within the
Service Commercial zone. Therefore the use will be consistent with the General
Plan for Temecula as well as the requirements for State law and other
Ordinances of the City.
B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the
public health, safety, and general welfare;
The project has been reviewed and conditioned to ensure conformance with the
Development, Building, and Fire codes. These codes contain provisions
designed to ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and general
welfare.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes
the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval
of the Major Modification:
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);
1. The project meets all General Plan and Zoning policies and regulations
and is located within City limits on a site of no more than five acres. The
project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened
species. The site is also surrounded by development and is able to be
serviced by all required utilities and public services. The project is not
anticipated to result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality.
Section 4. Conditions. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula
approves Planning Application PA14-2899, Planning Application No. PA14-2899, a
Major Modification Application for the construction of a 6,611 -square -foot two-story
building on the rear portion of the existing Temecula Hyundai site to include new service
bays, parts storage, and offices, located at 27430 Ynez Road, and making a finding of
exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (APN 921-290-010 &
920-290-011), 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 6th day of May, 2015.
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I, Armando G. Villa, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 15-07 was duly and regularly
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 6th day of May, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: 3 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: GUERRIERO, TELESIO, TURLEY-
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NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
ABSENT: 2 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: HARTER KIGHT
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
Armando G. Villa, AICP .
Secretary
Planning Application No.:
Project Description:
Assessor's Parcel No.
MSHCP Category:
DIF Category:
TUMF Category:
Quimby Category:
Approval Date:
Expiration Date:
PLANNING DIVISION
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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A Major Modification Application for the construction of a 6,611 square -foot
two-story building on the rear portion of the existing Temecula Hyundai site
to include new service bays, parts storage, and offices, located at 27430
Ynez Road
921-290-010
Commercial
Retail Commercial
Retail Commercial
NIA (Commercial Project)
May 6, 2015
May 6, 2017
Within 48 Hours of the Approval
Filing Notice of Exemption. The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Division a
cashiers 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
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 Citys 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.
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Signage Permits. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
7. 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 hose down parking areas, sidewalks, alleys, or gutters.
c. Ensure that all materials and products stored outside are protected from rain.
d. Ensure all trash bins are covered at all times.
8. Paint Inspection. The applicant shall paint a three -foot -by -three-foot section of the building for
Planning Division inspection, prior to commencing painting of the building.
g Photographic Prints.. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Division 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.
10. Materials and Colors. 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.
Material
Exterior Walls - Plaster Sand Finish
Exterior Walls - Plaster Sand Finish
Exterior Walls - CMU Brick
Exterior Walls - Corrugated Metal Siding
Accent Exterior Walls - Painted Sheet Metal
Dual Pane Insulated Glass
Color
Omega White (Omega Products Int)
Legendary Grey (Omega Products
Int — D36369)
Grey
Mistique Plus (Metal Sales — W31)
Legendary Grey (CRL US
D-36369)
6mm Solarban 60 over Clear + 1/2"
Air + 6mm Clear/Black Anodized
Frame
11. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or
revisions to the approval of this project.
12. Trash Enclosures. The trash enclosures shall be large enough to accommodate a recycling
bin, as well as regular solid waste containers.
13. Trash Enclosures. Trash enclosures shall be provided to house all trash receptacles utilized
on the site. These shall be clearly labeled on the site plan.
14. 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.
15. Construction and Demolition Debris. The developer shall contact the City's franchised solid
waste hauler for disposal of construction and demolition debris and shall provide the Planning
Division verification of arrangements made with the City's franchise solid waste hauler for
disposal of construction and demolition debris. Only the City's franchisee may haul demolition
and construction debris.
16. Public Art Ordinance. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the City's Public Art
Ordinance as defined in Section 5.08 of the Temecula Municipal Code.
17. Property Maintenance. 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.
18. General. All previous Conditions of Approval from PA99-0378 shall remain in full effect unless
superseded herein.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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
22. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF). The City of Temecula adopted an ordinance
on March 31, 2003 to collect fees for a Riverside County area wide Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee (TUMF). This project is subject to payment of these fees at the time of building
permit issuance. The fees are subject to the provisions of Chapter 15.08 of the Temecula
Municipal Code and the fee schedule in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
23. Downspouts. All downspouts shall be internalized.
24. Development Impact Fee (DIF). The developer shall comply with the provisions of Title 15,
Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code and all its resolutions by paying the
appropriate City fee.
25. Precise Grading Plans. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the approved rough
grading plans including all structural setback measurements.
26 Utility Screening. All utilities shall be screened from public view. Landscape construction
drawings shall show and label all utilities and provide appropriate screening. Provide a
three-foot clear zone around fire check detectors as required by the Fire Department before
starting the screen. Group utilities together in order to reduce intrusion. Screening of utilities
is not to look like an after -thought. Plan planting beds and design around utilities. Locate all
light poles on plans and ensure that there are no conflicts with trees.
Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit
P7. 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
Director of Community Development.
28. 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
General Requirements
29_ Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety conditions will be addressed
when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. 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.
30. 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, and City
of Temecula Municipal Code.
31. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions
and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building.
c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as club house, trash
enclose tot lots and picnic areas.
32. County of Riverside Mount Palomar Ordinance. Applicant shall submit, at time of plan review,
a complete exterior site lighting plan showing compliance with County of Riverside Mount
Palomar Ordinance Number 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All streetlights and other
outdoor lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Building and Safety
Division. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and aimed not to shine directly upon adjoining
property or public rights-of-way.
33. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by
requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi -family
residential projects or a recorded final map for single-family residential projects.
34. Clearance from TVUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department to ensure the payment or exemption
from School Mitigation Fees.
35. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
36. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
37. Demolition. Demolition permits require separate approvals and permits.
38. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits.
39. 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.
40. 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.
At Plan Review Submittal
41. Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and Safety four (4)
complete sets of plans and two (2) sets of supporting calculations for review and approval
including:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic,
and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for persons with disabilities.
c. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the building and
the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
42. Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted separately from the
building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval.
43. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to be
removed as part of the project.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
44. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp of
a registered professional with original signature on the plans.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
45. Pre -Construction Meeting. A pre -construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
FIRE PREVENTION
General Requirements
46. Fire Hydrants. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances
per CFC Appendix C. Standard fire hydrants (6" x 4" x (2) 2'/z" outlets) shall be located on fire
access roads and adjacent public streets. For all Commercial projects hydrants shall be
spaced at 350 feet apart, 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 fire line may be required to be a
looped system. The upgrade of existing fire hydrants may be required (CFC Appendix C and
Temecula City Ordinance 15.16.020).
47. 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.
48. Fire Flow. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel
or construction of all commercial and 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).
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
49. Access Road Widths. Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an unobstructed width
of not less than 24 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6
inches (CFC Chapter 5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
50. All Weather Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads 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
City Ordinance 15.16.020).
51. 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).
52. 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)
53. 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 fire department connection and post indicator valve will be required to
be free standing on the address side of the building. The plans must be submitted and
approved prior to building permit being issued (CFC Chapter 33 and Chapter 5).
54. 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.
55. 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
56. Hydrant Verification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of reflective
markers (blue dots) (City Ordinance 15.16.020).
57. 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).
58. 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).
59. 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).
60. Additional Submittals (Fire Above/Below Ground Tanks). The developer/applicant shall be
responsible for obtaining underground and/or aboveground tank permits for the storage of
combustible liquids, flammable liquids or any other hazardous materials from both the County
Health Department and Fire Prevention Bureau (CFC Chapter 57 and City Ordinance
15.16.020).
61. Additional Submittals (Hazardous Materials). The applicant shall submit for review and
approval by the City Fire Department a Hazardous Material Inventory Statement and Fire
Department Technical Report. A full hazardous materials inventory report and color coded
floor plan is required for any building storing or using hazardous materials (CFC Chapters 1
and 50 through 67 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
62. File Format Requirements. A simple plot plan and a simple floor plan, each as an electronic
file of the .DWG format, must be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Contact Fire
Prevention for approval of alternative file formats which may be acceptable.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
General Requirements
63. Defensible Plants. Applicant shall ensure any landscaping surrounding buildings is 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 prevent would-be intruders from breaking into the
buildings utilizing lower level windows.
64. Trees. Applicant shall ensure any trees surrounding building rooftops be kept at a distance to
prevent 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.
65. Berms. Any berms shall not exceed three feet in height.
66. Exterior Building Lighting. All lighting affixed to the exterior of buildings less than 8 feet high
shall be vandal resistant.
67. Exterior Door Illumination. 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.
68. Hardware. All doors, windows, locking mechanisms, hinges, and other miscellaneous
hardware shall be commercial or institution grade
69. Graffiti. Any graffiti painted or marked upon the buildings or other structures must be removed
or painted over within 24 hours of being discovered. Report all such crimes to the Temecula
Police 24-hour dispatch Center at (951) 696 -HELP.
70. Alarm System. Upon completion of construction, each building or business shall have an
alarm system that is monitored by a designated private alarm company to notify the Temecula
Police Department of any intrusion. All multi -tenant offices/suites/businesses located within a
specific building shall each have their own alarm system. This condition is not applicable if
the business is open 24/7.
71. Roof Hatches. Any roof hatches shall be painted "International Orange."
72. Rooftop Addressing. The construction plans shall indicate the application of painted rooftop
addressing plotted on a nine -inch grid pattern with 45 -inch tall numerals spaced nine inches
apart. The numerals shall be painted with a standard nine -inch paint roller using fluorescent
yellow paint applied over a contrasting background. The address shall be oriented to the
street and placed as closely as possible to the edge of the building closest to the street.
73. Public Telephones. Any public telephones located on the exterior of the buildings shall be
placed in a well -lit, highly visible area, and installed with a "call -out only' feature to deter
loitering. This feature is not required for public telephones installed within the interior of the
buildings.
74. Disabled Parking. All disabled parking stalls on the premises shall be marked in accordance
with Section 22511.8 of the California Vehicle Code.
75. Crime Prevention Through Design. Crime prevention through environmental design, as
developed by the National Crime Prevention Institute (NCPI), supports the concept that "the
proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and
incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality of life." The nine primary strategies that
support this concept are included below: 1. Provide clear border definition of controlled space.
Examples of border definition may include fences, shrubbery, or signs in exterior areas.
Within a building, the arrangement of furniture and color definition can serve as a means of
identifying controlled space. 2. Provide clearly marked transitional zones. Persons need to be
able to identify when they are moving from public to semi-public to private space. 3. Gathering
or congregating areas to be located or designated in locations where there is good
surveillance and access control. 4. Place safe activities in unsafe locations. Safe activities
attract normal users to a location and subsequently render the location less attractive to
abnormal users due to observation and possible intervention. 5. Place unsafe activities in safe
locations. Placing unsafe activities in areas of natural surveillance or controlled access will
help overcome risk and make the users of the areas feel safer. 6. Redesign the use of space
to provide natural barriers. Separate activities that may conflict with each other (outdoor
basketball court and children's play area, for example) by distance, natural terrain or other
functions to avoid such conflict. 7. Improve scheduling of space. The timing in the use of
space can reduce the risk for normal users and cause abnormal users to be of greater risk of
surveillance and intervention. 8. Redesign space to increase the perception of natural
surveillance. Abnormal users need to be award of the risk of detection and possible
intervention. Windows and clear lines -of -sight serve to provide such a perception of
surveillance. 9. Overcome distance and isolation. This strategy may be accomplished through
improved communications (portable two-way radios, for example) and design efficiencies,
such as the location of restrooms in a public building.
76 Business Security Survey. The Crime Prevention and Plans Unit of the Temecula Police
Department offers free business security surveys, to schedule an appointment contact the unit
at (951) 506-5132.
77. Contact. Any questions regarding these conditions should be directed to the Temecula Police
Department Crime Prevention and Plans Unit at (951) 506-5132.