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AGENDA
TEMECULA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S HEARING
REGULAR MEETING
February 11, 2016 1:30 P.M.
TEMECULA CITY HALL
Great Oak Conference Room
41000 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590
Next in Order:
DH Resolution: 16-03
CALL TO ORDER: Luke Watson, Director of Community Development
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the Director of
Community Development on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited
to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Director about an item not listed on
the Agenda, a white "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the
Director.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
Item No. 1 1:30 p.m.
Project Number: PA15-1816
Project Type: Conditional Use Permit
Project Title: Greenleaf Rent A Car CUP
Applicant: Nick Prestininzi
Project Description: Planning Application No., PA15-1816, a Conditional Use Permit for
the operation of Greenleaf Rent A Car, an automobile rental business
within an existing commercial suite.
Location: 27625 Jefferson Ave., Suite 108 (APN: 921-480-048)
Environmental Action: Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities
Project Planner: Scott Cooper
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ITEM 1
STAFF REPORT— PLANNING
CITY OF TEMECULA
DIRECTOR'S HEARING
DATE OF MEETING: February 11, 2016
TO: Luke Watson, Director of Community Development
PREPARED BY: Scott Cooper, Case Planner
PROJECT Planning Application No. PA15-1816, a Conditional Use Permit for
SUMMARY: the operation of Greenleaf Rent A Car, an automobile rental business
within an existing commercial suite located at 27625 Jefferson Ave.,
Suite 108. (APN: 921-480-048)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution approving the project subject to Conditions of
Approval
CEQA: Categorically Exempt
Section 15301, Class 1 Existing Facilities
PROJECT DATA SUMMARY
Name of Applicant: Nick Prestininzi
General Plan Uptown Temecula Specific Plan Implementation (SP-1)
Designation:
Zoning Designation: Uptown Center (UC)
Existing Conditions/
Land Use:
Site: Commercial Center/ Uptown Center (UC)
North: Overland Drive, Commercial Building/ Uptown Center (UC)
South: Commercial Center/ Uptown Center (UC)
East: Jefferson Avenue, Commercial Building/ Uptown Center (UC)
West: Overland Drive, Commercial Center/ Uptown Center (UC)
Existing/Proposed Min/Max Allowable or Required
Lot Area: 1.03 Acres 0.23 Acres Minimum
Total Floor Area/Ratio N/A N/A
Parking Required/Provided: N/A N/A
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BACKGROUND SUMMARY
On December 9, 2015, Nick Prestininzi, submitted Planning Application PA15-1816, a
Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Greenleaf Rent A Car, an automobile rental business
within an existing commercial suite located at 27625 Jefferson Ave., Suite 108.
Staff has worked with the applicant to ensure that all concerns have been addressed, and the
applicant concurs with the recommended Conditions of Approval.
ANALYSIS
The project is located in the Uptown Center (UC) district of the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan
at 27625 Jefferson Ave., within an existing commercial building of a developed shopping center.
The project would operate an automobile rental business located within a 1,360 square-foot
suite of the existing commercial building Monday through Saturday. The hours of operation are
Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The existing shopping center has a shared parking agreement for the 351 parking spaces within
the center that the automobile rental business will use, thereby meeting the off-street parking
standards of the specific plan. In addition, eight parking spaces along Jefferson Avenue have
been designated by the property owner as exclusive parking for Greenleaf Rent A Car with the
overflow parking located behind the shopping center. Access to the existing shopping center is
off Overland Drive and Jefferson Avenue.
LEGAL NOTICING REQUIREMENTS
Notice of the public hearing was published in the U-T San Diego on January 28, 2016 and
mailed to the property owners within the required 1,000-foot radius.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been
deemed to be categorically exempt from further environmental review (Section 15301, Class 1,
Existing Facilities).
The proposed Conditional Use Permit will operate at an existing facility. No site expansion is
proposed for the automobile rental business. Conditions of Approval have been implemented to
ensure the project does not cause adverse impacts to the surrounding area.
FINDINGS
Conditional Use Permit (Section 17.04.010.E.1)
The proposed conditional use is consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code.
As proposed, Greenleaf Rent A Car will operate as an establishment with the primary purpose
of an automobile rental business. The proposed use is consistent with the City of Temecula
General Plan and the Uptown Center (UC) designation of the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan
which includes automobile rental businesses serving the entire community with approval of a
Conditional Use Permit.
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The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition and development in
adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed conditional use will not adversely
affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures.
Greenleaf Rent A Car is proposed within an existing building of a developed shopping center of
the Uptown Center zone. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition
and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures, and the proposed conditional use
will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures.
The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
yards, walls, fences, parking loading facilities, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development
features prescribed in this Development Code and required by the Planning Commission or City
Council in order to integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood.
The site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the
yards, walls, fences, buffer areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in
this Development Code and required by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to
integrate the use with other uses in the neighborhood.
The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the health, safety and general
welfare of the community.
As conditioned, the project will meet all requirements of the Development Code and General
Plan which provided safeguards for the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
Therefore, the project is not anticipated to be detrimental to the health, safety and general
welfare of the community. 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.
The decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application for a Conditional Use
Permit be based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before the Planning
Commission or City Council on appeal.
The decision to conditionally approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit has been
based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before the Director of
Community Development. 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.
ATTACHMENTS
Vicinity Map
Plan Reductions
DH Resolution
Exhibit A - Draft Conditions of Approval
Statement of Operations
Notice of Public Hearing
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DH RESOLUTION NO. 16-
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA15-1816, A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF
GREENLEAF RENT A CAR, AN AUTOMOBILE RENTAL
BUSINESS WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SUITE
LOCATED AT 27625 JEFFERSON AVE., SUITE 108, AND
MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
(APN 921-480-048)
Section 1 . Procedural Findings. The Community Development Director of the
City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On December 9, 2015 Nick Prestininzi, filed Planning Application No.
PA15-1816, a Conditional Use Permit, 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 Community Development Director, at a regular meeting, considered
the Application and environmental review on February 11 , 2016 at a duly noticed public
hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an
opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this matter.
D. At the conclusion of the Director's Hearing and after due consideration of
the testimony, the Community Development Director approved Planning Application No.
PA15-1816 subject to Conditions of Approval, after finding that the project proposed in
Planning Application No. PA15-1816 conformed to the City of Temecula's General Plan
and Development Code.
Section 2. Further Findings. The Community Development Director, in
approving the Planning Application No. PA15-1816 hereby makes the following findings
as required by Section 17.040.010.E (Conditional Use Permit) of the Temecula
Municipal Code:
Conditional Use Permit / Section 17.040.010.E
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;
As proposed, Greenleaf Rent A Car will operate as an establishment with the
primary purpose of an automobile rental business. The proposed use is
consistent with the City of Temecula General Plan and the Uptown Center (UC)
designation of the Uptown Temecula Specific Plan which includes automobile
rental businesses serving the entire community with approval of a Conditional
Use Permit.
B. The proposed conditional use is compatible with the nature, condition
and development of adjacent uses, buildings and structures and the proposed
conditional use will not adversely affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures;
Greenleaf Rent A Car is proposed within an existing building of a developed
shopping center of the Uptown Center zone. The proposed conditional use is
compatible with the nature, condition and development of adjacent uses,
buildings and structures, and the proposed conditional use will not adversely
affect the adjacent uses, buildings or structures.
C. The site for a proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking loading facilities, buffer areas,
landscaping, and other development features prescribed in this Development Code and
required by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to integrate the use with
other uses in the neighborhood;
The site for the proposed conditional use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, buffer areas, landscaping, and other
development features prescribed in this Development Code and required by the
Planning Commission or City Council in order to integrate the use with other uses
in the neighborhood.
D. The nature of the proposed conditional use is not detrimental to the
health, safety and general welfare of community;
As conditioned, the project will meet all requirements of the Development Code
and General Plan which provided safeguards for the health, safety and general
welfare of the community. Therefore, the project is not anticipated to be
detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the community. 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.
E. That the decision to approve, conditionally approve, or deny the
application for a Conditional Use Permit be based on substantial evidence in view of the
record as a whole before the Planning Commission or City Council on appeal;
The decision to conditionally approve the application for a Conditional Use Permit
has been based on substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before
the Director of Community Development. 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.
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Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Director of Community Development
hereby makes the following environmental findings and determinations in connection
with the approval of the Conditional Use application:
A. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the
proposed project has been deemed to be categorically exempt from further
environmental review (Section 15301 , Class 1, Existing Facilities);
The proposed Conditional Use Permit will operate at an existing facility. No site
expansion is proposed for the automobile rental business. Conditions of
Approval have been implemented to ensure the project does not cause adverse
impacts to the surrounding area.
Section 4. Conditions. The Community Development Director of the City of
Temecula hereby approves Planning Application No. PA15-1816, a Conditional Use
Permit for the operation of an automobile rental business within an existing commercial
suite located at 2762.5 Jefferson Ave., Suite 108., 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 Community
Development Director of the City of Temecula this 11th day of February, 2016.
Luke Watson
Director of Community Development
I, Denise Jacobo, Secretary of the Temecula Director's Hearing, do hereby certify
that DH Resolution No.16- was duly and regularly adopted by the Director of Planning of
the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of February, 2016.
Denise Jacobo, Secretary
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EXHIBIT A
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA15-1816
Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Greenleaf Rent A Car, an
automobile rental business within an existing commercial suite located at
27625 Jefferson Ave., Suite 108.
Assessor's Parcel No.: 921-480-048
MSHCP Category: N/A(no new square footage / no grading)
DIF Category: N/A(no new square footage)
TUMF Category: N/A(no new square footage)
Quimby Category: N/A(non-residential)
Approval Date: February 11, 2016
Expiration Date: February 11, 2018
PLANNING DIVISION
Within 48 Hours of the Approval
1. 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 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.
3. 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 three (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. Graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours on telecommunication towers, equipment,
walls, or other structures.
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 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.
8. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications or
revisions to the approval of this project.
9. Statement of Operations. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations on file
with the Planning Division, unless superseded by these Conditions of Approval.
10. Revocation of CUP. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to Section
17.03.080 of the City's Development Code.
11. City Review and Modification of CUP. The City, its Director of Community Development,
Planning Commission, and City Council retain and reserve the right and jurisdiction to review
and modify this Conditional Use Permit (including the Conditions of Approval) based on
changed circumstances. Changed circumstances include, but are not limited to, the
modification of business, a change in scope, emphasis, size of nature of the business, and the
expansion, alteration, reconfiguration or change of use. The reservation of right to review any
Conditional Use Permit granted or approved or conditionally approved hereunder by the City,
its Director of Community Development, Planning Commission and City Council is in addition
to, and not in-lieu of, the right of the City, its Director of Community Development, Planning
Commission, and City Council to review, revoke or modify any Conditional Use Permit
approved or conditionally approved hereunder for any violations of the conditions imposed on
such Conditional Use Permit or for the maintenance of any nuisance condition or other code
violation thereon.
FIRE PREVENTION
General Requirements
12. Fire Requirement. If the building is equipped with fire sprinklers and changes are being made
to the tenant space then a tenant improvement permit will be required for the sprinkler system.
If building is a non-sprinklered building, then no additional permits are required by fire.
Prior to Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy
13. 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).
14. 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).
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
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Statement of Operations
Business description: Rental vehicles will be provided for car dealerships, insurance
companies, and to the general public.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-2:00pm
Number of employees: 4
No security required.
Estimated number of people in attendance per day: 15-30.
No food or alcohol will be provided.
No entertainment or loud music will be provided.
No portable restrooms will be provided.
Shared parking spaces: 351
ADA paths are existing on site.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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Notice of Public Hearing
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A PUBLIC HEARING has been scheduled before the City of Temecula COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR to consider the matter described below:
Case No: PA15-1816
Applicant: Nick Prestininzi
Proposal: A Conditional Use Permit for the operation of Greenleaf Rent A Car, an automobile
rental business within an existing commercial suite located at 27625 Jefferson Ave.,
Suite 108.
Environmental: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed
project is exempt from further environmental review and a Notice of Exemption will
be adopted in compliance with CEQA (Existing Facilities, Section 15301, Class 1)
Case Planner: Scott Cooper, (951) 506-5137
Place of Hearing: City of Temecula, Great Oak Conference Room
Date of Hearing: February 11, 2016
Time of Hearing: 1:30 p.m.
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Temecula Civic Center(41000 Main Street, Temecula) after 4:00 p.m. the Friday before the Director's Hearing.
At that time, the packet may also be accessed on the City's website — www.cit ofteme(-,:.,l-3_,)�(l. Any
Supplemental Material regarding any item on the Agenda, after the posting of the Agenda, will be available
for public review in the Main Reception area at the Temecula Civic Center (41000 Main Street, Temecula),
8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. In addition, such material will be made available on the City's website —
www.cityoftemecu1a.orc —and will be available for public review at the respective meeting.
If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the Agenda for this meeting, please call the
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