HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-33 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 15-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA15-0763, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A 15,000
SQUARE FOOT SANCTUARY AND PRE-SCHOOL ON
2.93 ACRES WITHIN THE VERY LOW RESIDENTIAL (VL)
ZONE AND MAKING A FINDING OF EXEMPTION UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA). THE SITE IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
VALLEJO AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET
NORTHWEST OF LA PAZ ROAD. (APN 922-170-003)
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On May 18, 2015, Jack Lanphere filed Planning Application No. PA15-
0763 a Development Plan, 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 December 2, 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. PA15-0172, 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:
Development Plan, Development Code Section 17.05.010.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;
Religious institutions, as conditioned, are an allowable use within the Very Low
Residential (VL) zones with a Conditional Use Permit. 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 Development Plan:
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 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 No. PA15-0763, a Development Plan for Hope Lutheran
Church to allow for the construction and operation of a 15,000 square foot sanctuary
and pre-school on 2.93 acres within the Very Low Residential (VL) zone, and making a
finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The site is
located on the west side of Vallejo Avenue, approximately 1,700 feet northwest of La
Paz Road. (APN 922-170-003), 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 2nd day of December, 2015.
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RorlGuerriero, Vice-Chairperson
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Direct Community
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Secretary
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby
certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 15-33 was duly and regularly adopted by
the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on
the 2nd day of December, 2015, by the following vote:
AYES: 3 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Guerriero, Telesio, Youmans
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Turley-Trejo
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
Luke Wa n, Director of
Community Development
Secretary
EXHIBIT A
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA15-0764
Project Description: Hope Lutheran Church: a Conditional Use Permit for Hope
Lutheran Church to allow for the construction and operation of a
15,000 square foot sanctuary and pre-school on 2.93 acres within
the Very Low Residential (VL) zone. The site is located on the
west side of Vallejo Avenue, approximately 1,700 feet northwest
of La Paz Road.
Assessor's Parcel No.: 922-170-003
MSHCP Category: Commercial
DIF Category: N/A (Non-Profit 501 c3 - Temecula Municipal Code Section
15.06.0308)
TUMF Category: Service (Only the sanctuary square footage is exempt: House of
Worship -Temecula Municipal Code Section 15.08.040.F.9)
Quimby Category: N/A (Non-Residential)
Approval Date: December 2, 2015
Expiration Date: December 2, 2017
PLANNING DIVISION
General Requirements
PL-1. 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-2. Modifications or Revisions. The permittee shall obtain City approval for any
modifications or revisions to the approval of this project.
PL-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.
PL-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.
PL-5. Statement of Operations. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of
Operations dated March 30, 2015, on file with the Planning Division, unless
superseded by these Conditions of Approval.
PL-6. Revocation of CUP. This Conditional Use Permit may be revoked pursuant to
Section 17.03.080 of the City's Development Code.
PL-7. 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.
PL-8. Church Services. Service hours for the Hope Lutheran Church are limited to
Sunday mornings between 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
PL-9. Church Office Hours. Office hours for Hope Lutheran Church are limited to Monday
thru Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
PL-10. Church Related Functions. Hope Lutheran Church may conduct typical church
related functions such as Christmas services, weddings, bible studies, etc., whose
dates, days of the week, and times may vary due to calendar requirements.
PL-11. Preschool Calendar. The Hope Lutheran Church preschool shall be limited to a
regular school year calendar (closed during summer and all holidays).
PL-12. Preschool Hours of Operation. Hours of operation for the Hope Lutheran Church
preschool shall be limited to Monday thru Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
PL-13. Preschool Pick-Up and Drop-Off Hours. Vehicular traffic for the picking-up and
dropping-off of children for the Hope Lutheran Church preschool shall be limited to
30-minutes prior to. and after, regular school hours.
PL-14. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. All of the foregoing conditions shall be
complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.