HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-34 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 15-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING
APPLICATION NO. PA15-0764, 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 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-
0764 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 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
Nos. PA15-0764, 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;
Religious institutions, as conditioned, are an allowable use within the Very Low
Density Residential (VL) 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 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 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 and loading facilities, buffer areas,
landscaping, and other development features prescribed in the Development Code and
required by the Planning Commission or City Council in order to integrate the use with
other uses in the neighborhood;
The application will allow for a religious institution to be constructed at this
location. The site will remain 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 as 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 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.
E. That the decision to 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 Planning Commission. 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 Conditional Use Permit:
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. PA15-0764, 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,
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.
Ron Guerri ro, Vice-Chairperson
ATTES
e Wats66, Direct r of Community
Development
Secretary
[SEAL]
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. 15-34 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
X/' Luke Watson, Director of
Community Development
Secretary
EXHIBIT A
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Application No.: PA15-0763
Project Description: Hope Lutheran Church CUP: 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. The site is located at 29141 Vallejo Avenue.
Assessor's Parcel No.: 922-170-003
MSHCP Category: Commercial
DIF Category: Exempt(Non-Profit 501c3—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
Within 48 Hours of the Approval
1. Filina 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 Aooroved 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. 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.
8. Burrowing Owl Study Submittal. A Burrowing Owl Study shall be submitted prior to plan check
approval for the grading permit.
9. 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.
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 City staffs 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. All materials and colors are included as an exhibit
and on file with the Planning Department. 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.
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. 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.
16. Statement of Ooerations. The applicant shall comply with their Statement of Operations dated
May 18, 2015, on file with the Planning Division, unless superseded by these Conditions of
Approval.
17. 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.
18. 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.
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 valves 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. 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 Director of Community Development 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 Director of
Community Development 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 Director of Community Development."
22. 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.
23. 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."
24. 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."
25. 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."
26. 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."
27. 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."
28. Burrowina 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."
29. Rough Gradina Plans. A copy of the Rough Grading Plans shall be submitted and approved
by the Planning Division.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
30. Parking Area Landscapina. The Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall provide a minimum
five-foot wide planter to be installed at the perimeter of all parking areas. Curbs, walkways,
etc. are not to infringe on this area.
31. 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 and will be calculated based upon the approximate 6,500 square feet of the
pre-school. 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 pen-nit issuance.
33. Downspouts. All downspouts shall be internalized.
34. Photometric Plan. The applicant shall submit a photometric plan, including the parking lot, to
the Planning Division, which meets the requirements of the Development Code and the
Riverside County Palomar Lighting Ordinance 655. The parking lot light standards shall be
placed in such a way as to not adversely affect the growth potential of the parking lot trees.
35. Construction Landscaoina and Initiation 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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. Irrigation. The landscaping 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).
Choose those that apply
39. Precise Grading Plans. Precise Grading Plans shall be consistent with the approved rough
grading plans including all structural setback measurements.
40. 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
landscaping plans shall indicate it will be temporarily landscaped and irrigated for dust and soil
erosion control.
41. 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.
42. 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
43. 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.
44. 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 Director of Community Development. The plants shall
be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly
constructed and in good working order.
45. Installation of Site Improvements. All site improvements, including but not limited to, parking
areas and striping shall be installed.
46. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with
prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
General Requirements
47. Conditions of Approval. The developer shall comply with all Conditions of Approval, the
Engineering and Construction Manual and all City codes/standards at no cost to any
governmental agency.
48. Entitlement Approval. The developer shall comply with the approved site plan, the conceptual
Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and other relevant documents approved during
entitlement. Any significant omission to the representation of site conditions may require the
plans to be resubmitted for further review and revision.
49. Precise Grading Permit. A precise grading permit for onsite improvements (outside of public
right-of-way) shall be obtained from Public Works
50. Encroachment Permits. Prior to commencement of any applicable construction,
encroachment permit(s)are required; and shall be obtained:
a. from Public Works for public offsite improvements and
b. from the California Department of Transportation if encroaching within their right-of-way.
51. Private Drainage Facilities. All onsite drainage and water quality facilities shall be privately
maintained.
52. Street Improvement Plans. The developer shall submit public/private street improvement
plans for review and approval by Public Works. The plans shall be in compliance with
Caltrans and City codes/standards; and shall include, but not limited to, plans and profiles
showing existing topography, existing/proposed utilities, proposed centerline, top of curb and
flowline grades
53. Signing & Striping Plan. A signing & striping plan, designed by a registered civil engineer per
the latest edition of Caltrans MUTCD standards, shall be included with the street improvement
plans for approval
54. Storm Drain Improvement Plans. The developer shall submit storm drain improvement plans
if the street storm flows exceeds top of curb for the 10-year storm event and/or is not
contained within the street right-of-way for the 100-year storm event. A manhole shall be
constructed at right-of-way where a private and public storm drain systems connect. The
plans shall be approved by Public Works.
55. Trail maintenance. The trail located along Vallejo Avenue shall be privately maintained.
Prior to Issuance of a Grading Permit
56. Required Clearances. As deemed necessary by Public Works, the developer shall receive
written clearances/permits from applicable agencies such as Eastern Municipal Water District
and other affected agencies.
57. Grading/Erosion & Sediment Control Plan. The developer shall submit a grading/erosion &
sediment control plan(s) to be reviewed and approved by Public Works. All plans shall be
coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to
the site. The approved plan shall include all final WQMP water quality facilities and all
construction-phase pollution-prevention controls to adequately address non-permitted runoff.
Refer to the City's Engineering & Construction Manual at:
http://www.cityoftemecula.orgf Temecula/GovemmenVPublicWorks/engi needngconstmanual.ht
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58. Erosion & Sediment Control Securities. The developer shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 24, Section 18.24.140 of the Temecula Municipal Code by posting security and
entering into an agreement to guarantee the erosion & sediment control improvements.
59. NPDES General Permit Compliance. The developer shall obtain project coverage under the
State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for
Construction Activities and shall provide the following:
a. A copy of the Waste Discharge Identification Number (WDID) issued by the State Water
Resources Control Board (SWRCB);
b. The project's Risk Level (RL)determination number; and
c. The name, contact information and certification number of the Qualified SWPPP
Developer(QSD)
Pursuant to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) requirements and City's
storm water ordinance, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be generated
and submitted to the Board. Throughout the project duration, the SWPPP shall be routinely
updated and readily available (onsite) to the State and City. Review
www.cabmphandbooks.com for SWPPP guidelines. Refer to the following link:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_i ssues/prog rams/sto rmwater/construction.shtm I
60. Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) and O&M Agreement. The developer shall submit
a final WQMP (prepared by a registered professional engineer) with the initial grading plan
submittal, based on the conceptual WQMP from the entitlement process. It must receive
acceptance by Public Works. A copy of the final project-specific WQMP must be kept onsite at
all times. In addition, a completed WQMP Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Agreement
shall be submitted for review and approval. Upon approval from City staff, the applicant shall
record the O&M agreement at the County Recorder's Office in Temecula. Refer to the WQMP
template and agreement link below:
http://www.cityoftemecula.org/Temecula/Govemment/PublicWorks/W QMPandNPDES/W QMP.
htm
61. Drainage. All applicable drainage shall be depicted on the grading plan and properly
accommodated with onsite drainage improvements and water quality facilities, which shall be
privately maintained. Alterations to existing drainage patterns or concentration and/or
diverting flows is not allowed unless the developer constructs adequate drainage
improvements and obtains the necessary permissions from the downstream property owners.
All drainage leaving the site shall be conveyed into a public storm drain system, if possible.
The creation of new cross lot drainage is not permitted
62. Drainage Study. A drainage study shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and
submitted to Public Works with the initial grading plan check in accordance with City, Riverside
County and engineering standards. The study shall identify storm water runoff quantities (to
mitigate the 100-year storm event) from the development of this site and upstream of the site.
It shall identify all existing or proposed offsite or onsite, public or private, drainage facilities
intended to discharge this runoff. Runoff shall be conveyed to an adequate outfall capable of
receiving the storm water runoff without damage to public or private property. The study shall
include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of all facilities. Any upgrading or upsizing
of drainage facilities necessary to convey the storm water runoff shall be provided as part of
development of this project
63. Soils Report. A soils report, prepared by a registered soil or civil engineer, shall be submitted
to Public Works with the initial grading plan submittal. The report shall address the site's soil
conditions and provide recommendations for the construction of engineered structures and
preliminary pavement sections
64. Geological Report. The developer shall complete any outstanding County geologist's
requirements, recommendations and/or proposed Conditions of Approval as identified during
entitlement.
65. Letter of Permission/Easement. The developer shall obtain documents (letters of permission
and/or easements) for any offsite work performed on adjoining properties. The document's
format is as directed by, and shall be submitted to, Public Works for acceptance. The
document information shall be noted on the approved grading plan.
66. Sight Distance. The developer shall limit landscaping in the corner cutoff area of all street
intersections and adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility.
67. Habitat Conservation Fee. The developer shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of
the Temecula Municipal Code (Habitat Conservation) by paying the appropriate fee set forth in
the ordinance or by providing documented evidence that the fees have already been paid.
Prior to Issuance of Encroachment Permit(s)
68. Public Utility Agency Work. The developer shall submit all relevant documentation due to
encroaching within City right-of-way; and is responsible for any associated costs and for
making arrangements with each applicable public utility agency.
69. Traffic Control Plans. A construction area traffic control plan (TCP) will be required for lane
closures and detours or other disruptions to traffic circulation; and shall be reviewed and
approved by Public Works. The TCP shall be designed by a registered civil or traffic engineer
in conformance with the latest edition of the Caltrans Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD)and City standards.
70. Improvement Plans. All improvement plans (including but not limited to street, storm drain,
traffic) shall be reviewed and approved by Public Works.
71. Street Trenching. All street trenches shall conform to City Standard No. 407, refer to the City's
Paving Notes.
72. Agreement for Maintenance and Hold Harmless. The Owner agrees that the Owner will be
responsible for maintaining, replacing, and constructing any necessary improvements in the
trail area. Owner agrees to enter into an easement agreement (or similar agreement running
with the land) that sets forth the Owner's responsibilities with respect to the trail area. Owner
further agrees that the agreement will provide that the Owner shall defend, indemnify, protect
and hold harmless the City of Temecula, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and
volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, defenses costs or
expenses, including attorney fees and expert fees, or liability of any kind or nature, including
property damage, that may arise out of the trail or trail improvements associated with this
development. This agreement shall be submitted to the City of Temecula for review and
approval.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
73. Construction of Street Improvements. All street improvement plans shall be approved by
Public Works. The developer shall construct all public and/or private street improvements, as
outlined below, in accordance to the City's General Plan/Circulation Element, Multi-use Trails
and Bikeways Master Plan and corresponding City standards. All street improvement designs
shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement transitions per Caltrans' standards to join
existing street improvements.
a. Vallejo Avenue (Collector Standard No. 103A— 66' R/W) to include installation of half-width
street installation of half-width street improvements plus twelve feet, paving, asphalt berm, M1
Trail, drainage facilities, signing and striping and utilities (including but not limited to water and
sewer).
75. Undergrounding Wires. All existing and proposed electrical and telecommunication lines,
except electrical lines rated 34KV or greater, shall be installed underground per Title 15,
Chapter 15.04 of the Temecula Municipal Code and utility provider's standards. The
developer is responsible for any associated costs, for making arrangements with each utility
agency and for obtaining the necessary easements
76. Certifications. Certifications are required from the registered civil engineer-of-record certifying
the building pad elevation(s) per the approved plans and from the soil's engineer-of-record
certifying compaction of the building pad(s).
Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy
77. Completion of Improvements. The developer shall complete all work per the approved plans
and Conditions of Approval to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This includes all onsite
work (including water quality facilities), public improvements and the executed WQMP
Operation and Maintenance agreement.
78. Utility Agency Clearances. The developer shall receive written clearance from applicable
utility agencies (i.e., Rancho California and Eastern Municipal Water Districts, etc.) for the
completion of their respective facilities and provide to Public Works.
79. Replacement of Damaged Improvements/Monuments. Any appurtenance damaged or broken
during development shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of Public
Works. Any survey monuments damaged or destroyed shall be reset per City Standards by a
qualified professional pursuant to the California Business and Professional Code Section
8771.
80. Certifications. All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies
and public agencies shall be submitted as required by Public Works.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION
General Requirements
81. 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.
82. 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.
83. 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.
84. 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.
85. 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.
86. Clearance from TVUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley Unified School
District shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department to ensure the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
87. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
88. Obtaining Seoarate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
89. Demolition. Demolition permits require separate approvals and permits.
90. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits.
91. 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.
92. 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
93. 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 Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the Section
1207, of the 2013 edition of the California Building Code.
c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for persons with disabilities.
d. 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)
94. 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.
95. 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)
96. 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
98. 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
99. 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)
100. 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)
101. 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.
102. 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)
103. 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)
104. 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)
105. 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)
106. 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)
107. 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)
108. 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
109. 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
110. 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).
111. Hydrant Verification. Hydrant locations shall be identified by the installation of reflective
markers (blue dots) (City Ordinance 15.16.020).
112. 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).
113. 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).
114. 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).