HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-32 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 15-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMENDING APPROVAL
OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA15-0521, A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE
OPERATION OF AN APPROXIMATELY 4,285 SQUARE
FOOT CAR WASH GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF JEFFERSON AVENUE AND
DEL RIO ROAD AT 28111 JEFFERSON AVENUE, AND
MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
(APN 921-060-006)
Section 1. Procedural Findings, The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On April 18, 2015, Lisa Kolieb of Wayne Knyal/Gresham Savage, filed
Planning Application No. PA15-0521, a Conditional Use Permit 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 November 18, 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. PA15-0521 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:
Conditional Use Permit, Development Code Section 17.04.010.E
A. The proposed conditional use is consistent with the general plan and the
development code.
The proposed use is permitted by the General Plan and Development Code upon
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.
The proposed use will be surrounded by Community Commercial, Service
Commercial, and Highway Tourist uses. Therefore, the 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 and loading facilities, buffer areas,
landscaping, and other development features prescribed in this development code and
required by the Planning Commission or Council in order to integrate the use with other
uses in the neighborhood.
The site has been reviewed and determined to be adequate in size and shape to
accommodate the yards, walls, fences, parking and loading facilities, buffer
areas, landscaping, and other development features prescribed in the
Development Code and required by the Planning Commission and 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 the community.
The conditional use has been reviewed in order to ensure compliance with all
requirements of the Development, Building, and Fire Codes. These codes
contain provisions designed to ensure the health, safety, and general welfare of
the community. No negative impacts are anticipated.
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 City Council.
The decision to conditionally approve the applications will be based on
substantial evidence in view of the record as a whole before the City Council.
Section 3. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes
the following environmental findings and determinations in connection with the approval
of the Conditional Use Permit 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 15332, Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects);
The project is within city limits on a site smaller than 5 acres and has been found
to be consistent with the General Plan and all applicable Zoning regulations. The
project site is a former gas station on a project site surrounded by commercial
development. Utilities are available for the use. The site has no value as habitat
for endangered, rare, or threatened species. The use is allowed in the governing
zoning district upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit and will not 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
recommends approval of Planning Application No. PA15-0521, a Conditional Use
Permit to allow for the operation of an approximately 4,285 square footage car wash
generally located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Del Rio Road at
28111 Jefferson Avenue, 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 18th day of November, 2015.20
Lanae Turley-Tr o, Chairman
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L e Wat on
Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 15-32 was duly and regularly adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the
18th day of November, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Telesio, Turley-Trejo, Youmans
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
a Watson
Secretary
EXHIBIT A
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
DRAFT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA15-0521
Project Description: Uptown Temecula Auto Spa Conditional Use Permit: A Conditional Use
Permit application to allow for the operation of a car wash generally
located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Del Rio Road
(APN: 921-060-006) (Related application: Development Plan
PA15-0520)
Assessor's Parcel No.: 921-060-006
MSHCP Category: Commercial
DIF Category: Retail Commercial
TUMF Category: Retail Commercial
Quimby Category: N/A (Non-Residential Project)
Approval Date: November 18, 2015
Expiration Date: November 18, 2017
PLANNING DIVISION
General Requirements
1. Indemnification of the Citv. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Signage Permits. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage.
6. 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.
7. Graffiti. All graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours on telecommunication towers,
equipment, walls, or other structures.
8. 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 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.
9. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any modifications
or revisions to the approval of this project.
10. Statement of Operations. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations
dated submitted on April 18, 2015, on file with the Planning Division, unless superseded
by these Conditions of Approval.
11. Revocation of CUP. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to Section
17.03.080 of the City's Development Code.
12. 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.
Prior to Release of Power, Building Occupancy or Any Use Allowed by This Permit
13. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied
with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.
FIRE PREVENTION
General Requirements
14. 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 '/]" outlets) shall
be located on fire access roads and adjacent public streets. For all Commercial and
multi-family 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).
15. 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)
16. 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.
17. 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)
18. 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).
19. 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).
20. 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)
21. 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).
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
22. 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 33 and Chapter 5).
23. 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.
24. 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
25. 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).
26. Hydrant Verification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of reflective
markers (blue dots) (City Ordinance 15.16.020).
27. 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).
28. 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, multi-family residential and industrial 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. Single family residences and multi-family residential units shall have
4-inch letters and/or numbers, as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau (CFC Chapter
5 and City Ordinance 15.16.020).
29. 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).