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Planner: Craig. Ruiz
R~endation:
PLAN~NG COMMISSION DISCUSSION
ITEM #2
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 6, 1995
A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Planning Commission was called to order
on Monday, November 6, 1995, 6:00 P.M., at the Rancho California Water District
Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, California. Chairman Steve Ford
presiding.
PRESENT: Miller, Fahey, Ford, Webster
ABSENT: Slaven
Also present were Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske, Assistant City Attorney Greg
Diaz, Senior Planner John Meyer, Principal Engineer Steve Cresswell.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chairman Ford called for public comments on non-agenda items. There were no
requests to speak.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. ADDroyal of Aoenda
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Webster to
approve the agenda.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
DIRECTOR'S UPDATE
2.
COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Fahey, Ford, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
Planning Manager Debbie Ubnoske stated she was available to answer
questions on any item submitted in the written report. There were no
questions from the Commission.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
3.
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
ADDrOYal Of Minutes
3.1 Minutes of June 5, 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner
Webster to approve the minutes of June 5, 1995 with the following
modifications: Page 3 - Item 4 PA95-0034 (Plot Plan) after Mitigation
on the traffic study and the TransPortation Easement. add the
following:
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
3.2 Minutes of Julv 17, 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner
Webster to approve the minutes of July 17, 1995 as written.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster
NOES: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
3.3 Minutes of August 70 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner
Webster to approve the minutes of August 7, 1995, with the
following modifications: 1) Insert Fahe¥ and delete Blair where it
appears. 2) Page 5 - change sentence to read that "Commissioner
Miller recommended the installation of a pedestrian walkway starting
at "E" Street to "A" Street" and 3) On page 5 - PA 95-0015 -
Tentative Tract MaD insert action taken as follows: "lt was moved by
Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Webster to
continue the tentative tract map PA 95-0015 to the next Planning
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Commission Meeting of August 21, 1995."
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: I
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster
COMMISSIONERS: None
COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
3.4 Minutes of August 21. 1995
It was moved by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner
Fahey to approve the minutes of August 21, 1995, with the following
modification: On page 6 - change the number 5 to 4
COMMISSIONERS on the action taken.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
4 COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Webster
NOES:
0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
4. PA 95-0097 (Public Use Permit)
Assistant Planner Matthew Fagen presented the staff report and cited
the rationale for selection of this location for the ABC Preschool. Staff
recommended adoption of the negative declaration and the Planning
Application 95-0097.
Commissioner Miller expressed concern with the design as submitted
making the east drive way the only way in and the west driveway the
only way out,
Commissioner Ford expressed concern that cars might park in the
street and requested the street width. Engineer Cresswell responded
this is a three-lane street, which has ample space for street parking.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
Commissioner Webster requested the results of the traffic study and
what impact increased traffic would have on Solaria Way. He also
wondered if a crosswalk and sidewalks were needed.
Commissioner Fahey expressed her support for the installation of the
proposed traffic signal prior to the opening of the preschool.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 6:30 P.M.
Malinda Smith, Owner of ABC Preschool, thanked the staff for all the
assistance she received during the planning process. She stated that
she was in agreement with the design of the driveways.
Commissioner Fahey expressed concern with the shortage of parking
spaces during activities at the pre-school. Ms. Smith responded that
all age group activities are not held on the same day or hour and they
would continue to be scheduled in this manner.
Commissioner Ford recommended that parking for employees be
restricted to the rear of the school. He also requested a specific time
for outside play be conditioned. Ms, Smith responded that she was in
agreement to restrict employee parking to the rear and that 6:00 P.M.
would be an acceptable time to end outdoor play.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 6:45 P.M.
Commissioner Webster expressed concern on the alignment of the
west driveway and recommended that it be aligned with Ryecrest
Street in order to be able to form a standard 4-way stop at this
intersection.
Commissioner Fahey expressed her hesitation on approval for this
project due to the configuration of the driveway.
Commissioner Slaven arrived at 6:50 P.M.
Chairman Ford called for a straw vote to approve installation of a four-
way stop at Solana Way and Ryecrest. The following verbal poll was
taken: Ford - No; Fahey - No; Miller - No; Webster - Yes. The
consensus was not to install a four-way stop at that location,
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
Chairman Ford recommended a condition of approval for additional
lighting to be installed in the school parking lot. Planning Manager
Ubonske responded that this will be conditioned for the Building
Department to review.
Chairman Ford called for a straw vote to condition the installation of
the proposed traffic light prior to the opening of the preschool. The
following verbal straw vote was taken: Miller - No; Ford - No; Fahey -
Yes; Webster - No. The consensus was not to delay the project with
a condition requiring installation of the traffic signal prior to the
opening of the school.
Ms. Smith expressed opposition to the realignment of the driveway,
however, she will abide by the direction of the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Ford to
approve the Public Use Permit for ABC Preschool to include re-alignment of the
driveway.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES:
3 COMMISSIONERS:
Miller, Ford, Fahey
NOES: I COMMISSIONERS: Webster
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSTAIN: I COMMISSIONERS: Slaven
5. PA95-0088 (Plot Plan)
Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report. Staff recommended
adoption of the negative declaration.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M.
Scott Scaling, representing Lusardi Construction, explained that the
building has not yet been designed and also the landscaping project
has yet to be addressed by Corporate Headquarters.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
Commissioner Slaven asked how many employees would be working
at this site. Mr. Scaling responded that 25-30 employees would be
working in this building.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:22 P.M.
Commissioner Webster recommended that environmental concerns
such as working with dust and dirt be enforced during construction of
the building.
Commissioner Slaven expressed concern with the increased traffic
generated to and from this site and is concerned with the
accumulation of traffic volume from all new projects. Planning
Manager Ubonske responded that this has been reviewed and
analyzed, and reported that all new sites being considered have to be
consistent with the general plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Miller
to approve the PA95-0088 Plot Plan.
The motion carried as follows:
AYES: 5
Webster
COMMISSIONERS: Miller, Ford, Fahey, Slaven,
NOES:
0 COMMISSIONERS: Webster
ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None
6. PA95-0096 (Plot Plan)
Assistant Planner Craig Ruiz presented the staff report and explained
that the Old Town Local Review Board has approved the demolition of
a 6,600 square foot commercial building in Old Town. It has been
brought before the Commission to request a certification of
appropriateness. Staff recommended approval.
Commissioner Ford asked if this would disturb the Fifth Street
alignment in relation to the sewer line through Old Town. Assistant
Planner Ruiz responded that it would not.
Chairman Ford opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 6. 1995
Tom Leevers, representing the applicant, detailed the proposal and
presented two modifications to the plan: 1) to demolish the north
retaining wall due to flood control and 2) amend to state simulated
wood will be used in place of concrete as walkway.
Chairman Ford closed the Public Hearing at 7:52 P.M.
It was moved by Commissioner Fahey and seconded by Commissioner Slaven to
approve the negative declaration to demolish the building, certification of
appropriateness, and to grant authority for the Planning Director to hear and
approve any modifications to the plan. The motion was unanimously carried.
PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT
None given.
PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION
Commissioner Miller expressed a need for a joint workshop with the
City Council to hear the Council's opinions on density in the outlying
areas, including annexation and the status of developing annexation
policies. Director of Community Services Gary Thornhill responded
that if a workshop is proposed, a specific agenda needs to be
developed prior to scheduling of the workshop,
It was moved by Commissioner Slaven and seconded by Commissioner Fahey to
adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. The motion was unanimously carried.
The next meeting will be held December 4, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. at the Rancho
California Water District Board Room, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula,
California.
Steve Ford Secretary
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ITEM #3
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Planning Commission
Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager
January 8, 1995
Director's Hearing Case Update
No cases were heard in December 1995. The following cases were approved at Planning
Director's Hearings in November 1995:
November 2, 1995 PA95-0093 · Conditional Use Permit Renewal for Temecula Auto
Wrecking and Towing
November 30, 1995 PA95-0113 · Deletion of Conditions of Approval for Improvements to
Pujol Street, First Pacific National Bank
Attachment:
1. Action Agendas for November 1995 - Blue Page 2
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
ACTION AGENDAS
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ACTION AG~A
TEMECULA DIRECTOR' S B~F. ARING
REG~ I~F-F, TING
NOVEMBER 2, 1995 1:30 P1VI
TEM2ECULA CITY HAI x, MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92390
CALL TO ORDER:
John' Meyer, Senior Planner
PUBLIC CO1ViM'F, NTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior
Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3)
minutes each. If you desire to spa to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on
the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be fried out and ~ed with the
Senior Planner.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be flied with the Senior
Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (.3) minute time limit for individual
speakers.
PUBLIC Frtr.&RING
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Case Planner:
Recommendation:
planning Application No. 95-0093 (Renewal of Conditional Use
Permit)
Frank Slaughter/Temecula Auto Wrecking and Towing
41910 "C" Street
A renewal of an existing conditional use permit for Temecuia Auto
Wrecking and Towing
Categorical Exemption per Section 15301 of the California
Environmental (L)uality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Matthew Fagan, Associate Planner
Approval
ACTION:
APPROVED
ACTION AGENDA
TE1V[ECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 30, 1995 1:30 PM
TEMECULA CITY HALL - MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
43174 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
CALL TO ORDER:
John Meyer, Senior Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior Planner
on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If
you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink
"Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Senior Planner.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address.
For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner
before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers.
PUBLIC HEARING
Case No:
Applicant:
Location:
Proposal:
Environmental Action:
Case Planner:
Recommendation:
Planning Application No. PA95-0113
First Pacific National Bank
On the southerly side of Ridge Park Drive, approximately 1200
feet south of Rancho California Road
Request to delete conditions of approval for the improvements
to Pujol Street for the previously approved Parcel Map No.
23969
Exempt
Craig Ruiz
Approval
ACTION:
ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
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ITEM #4
STAFF REPORT - PLANNING
January 8, 1996
CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION
Planning Application No. PA95-0133, Zoning Amendment
Planning Application No. PA95-0134, General Plan Amendment
Prepared By: Craig D. Ruiz, Assistant Planner
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning
Commission:
RECOMMEND Adoption of the Negative Declaration for
Planning Application No. PA95-0133,Zoning Amendment
and Planning Application No. PA95-0134, General Plan
Amendment; and
ADOPT Resolution No. 96- recommending approval of
PA95-0133, based upon the Analysis and Findings
contained in the Staff Report; and
ADOPT Resolution No. 96- recommending approval of
PA95-0134, based upon the Analysis and Findings
contained in the Staff Report; and
APPLICATION INFORMATION
RECOMMEND Approval of Planning Application No. PA95-
0133, Zoning Amendment and Planning Application No.
PA95-0134, General Plan Amendment and subject to the
attached Conditions of Approval.
APPLICANT:
Terraton Corporation/Nissan of Temecula
REPRESENTATIVE:
Larry Markham, Markham & Associates
PROPOSAL:
General Plan Amendment and Zoning Amendment for a
.67 acre parcel to change the existing land use and zoning
designation from Community Commercial to Service
Commercial
LOCATION:
The easterly side of Ynez Road, approximately 270 feet
northerly of Solana Way
EXISTING ZONING:
C1/CP (General Commercial)
PROPOSED ZONING:
SC (Service Commercial)
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SURROUNDING ZONING:
North: C1/CP
South: C1/CP
East: C 1/CP
West: CPS
(General Commercial)
(General Commercial)
(General Commercial)
(Highway Tourist
Commercial)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Community Commercial
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
Service Commercial
EXISTING LAND USE:
Vacant
SURROUNDING LAND USES:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Car Dealership
Vacant
Commercial Shopping Center
Car Dealership
BACKGROUND
Planning Application No. PA95-0133 and Planning Application No. PA95-0134 were formally
submitted to the Planning Department on December 14, 1995. A Development Review
Committee (DRC) meeting was held on January 4, 1996. Planning Application No. PA95-
0133 and Planning Application No. PA95-0134 were deemed complete on January 4. 1996.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposal is for a General Plan Amendment to change the existing Land Use Designation
from Community Commercial to Service Commercial and a Zoning Amendment to change the
proposed Zoning Designation from Community Commercial to Service Commercial.
ANALYSIS
The proposed site is located on one of two vacant parcels within a commercial shopping
center. The center contains retail shops and a restaurant to the east and a vacant parcel of
land to the south of the subject site. Car dealerships are located to the north and west of the
site. The Planning Department has received applications on both vacant parcels. The
southerly parcel has a proposal for a gas station/mini-market/car wash and on the subject site
is a proposal to expand the adjacent Nissan dealership to this site (the expansion request is
a separate application and is not before the Commission).
The proposal to expand the Nissan dealership to this site is inconsistent with the General Plan
and Draft Development Code. The Community Commercial Draft Zoning and Land
Designations prohibit automobile dealership uses. The Draft Zoning and Land Designations
do permit gas stations. Thus, should the Planning Commission or the City Council ultimately
not adopt the General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zoning Amendment (ZA), the proposal to
expand the dealership cannot be approved. It is the opinion of staff that the GPA and ZA, and
ultimately the automobile dealership, would be compatible with the surrounding dealership and
retail uses.
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EXISTING ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
The existing General Plan Land Use Designation and the proposed Zoning Designation are
Community Commercial. The proposal will change the designations to Service Commercial
to facilitate the proposed automobile dealership expansion. The Draft Zoning Code
conditionally permits automobile dealerships in the Service Commercial Zone. Therefore, a
Conditional Use Permit will be required to be approved before the dealership can expand.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study has been
prepared for this proposal. The Initial Study determined that although the proposal could have
a significant effect on the environment, these effects are not considered to be significant due
to mitigation measures contained in the project design and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
These will mitigate any potentially significant impacts to a level of insignificance; therefore
staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a
Negative Declaration for the proposal.
SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS
The site of the proposal is located in an area with numerous auto-related and retail business.
Vacant land in the area is anticipated to include more of the same. Thus, it is staff's opinion
that the approval of the GPA and ZA to facilitate the automobile dealership expansion will be
consistent with the existing and anticipated land uses in the area. Thus, staff recommends
that the Commission recommend approval to the City Council.
FINDINGS
1. The proposal is consistent with all applicable sections of the General Plan.
The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses which are existing and future
commercial developments.
Mitigation measures contained within the Mitigation Monitoring Program will reduce the
impacts of the proposal below a level of significance.
The site of the proposal is suitable to accommodate the land uses permitted in the
Draft Development Code due to the fact that the development standards as proposed
within the Draft Development Code and the mitigation measures within the Negative
Declaration ensure orderly development of the site.
Said findings are supported by analysis, maps, exhibits, and environmental documents
associated with this application and herein incorporated by reference.
Attachments:
2.
3.
4.
PC Resolution o Blue Page 5
PC Resolution - Blue Page 9
Initial Study - Blue Page 13
Exhibits - Blue Page 38
A. Vicinity Map
B. Zoning Map
C. General Plan Map
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 96-
ATrACI-IM~NT NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO. 96-
A RESOLUTION OF ~ PIANNING COMMISSION OF
~ CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL
OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA95-0133, CHANGING
~ ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COMMUNITY
COMM~,RCIAL TO SERVICE COMMERCIAL ON
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EASTERLY SIDE OF
YNEZ ROAD, APPROXIMATEI.Y 270 FEET NORT~WRLY
OF SOLANA WAY AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NO. 921-680-007
WltEREAS, Terraton Corporation fried Planning Application No. PA95-0133 in
accordance with the City of Temecuh General Plan and Riverside County Land Use and
Subdivision Ordinances, which the City has adopted by reference;
W!~,REAS, Planning Application No. PA95-0133 was processed in the time and manner
prescribed by State and local law;
WltEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA95-0133
on January 8, 1996, at a duly noticed public heating as prescribed by law, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition;
WItEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, ff any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all facts
relating to Planning Application No. PA95-0133;
NOW, THEREFORE, ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings.
A. The Planning Commission in recommending approval of Planning Application No.
PA95-0133, makes the following fmdings, to wit:
1. The proposal is consistent with all applicable sections of the General Plan.
2. The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses which are existing
and future commercial developments.
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3. Mitigation measures in contained within the Mitigation MoniWring
Program will reduce the impacts of the proposal below a level of significance.
4. The site of the proposal is suitable to accommodate the land uses permitted
in the Draft Development Code due to the fact that the development standards as proposed
within the Draft Development Code and the mitigation measures within the Negative Declaration
ensure orderly development of the site.
5. Said fmdings are supported by analysis, maps, exhibits, and environmental
documents associated with this application and herein incorporated by reference.
B. As conditioned pursuant to Section 4, Planning Application No. PA95-0133, as
proposed, is compatible with the health, safety and weftare of the community.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. Pursuant to the California Enviromental
Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study has been prepared for this proposal. The Initial Study
determined that although the proposal could have a significant effect on the environment, these
effects are not considered to be significant due to mitigation measures contained in the project
design and the Mitigation Monitoring Program. These will mitigate any potentially significant
impacts to a level of insignificance; therefore staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for the proposal.
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecuia Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of Planning Application No. PA95-0133 to change the zoning on
approximately .67 acres of land from Community Commercial to Service Commercial on
property located on the easterly side of Ynez Road, approximately 270 feet northerly of the
intersection of Ynez Road and Solana Way and known as Assessor' s Parcel No. 921-680-007.
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Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of January, 1996.
STEVEN J. FORD
CHAIRMAN
I IIERI~,RY CERTIF/that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of
January, 1996 by the foBowing vote of the Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
DEBBI~ UBNOSKE
SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT NO. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 96-
AT'FACHMENT NO. 2
RESOLUTION NO. 96.-
A RESOLUTION OF ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF
~ CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMF~NDING APPROVAL
OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA95-0134, CHANGING
TFrR. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL TO SERVICE
COIVIM~RCIAL ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON ~
EASTERLY SIDE OF YNEZ ROAD, APPROXIMATEJ.Y 270
FEET NORTH OF SOLANA WAY AND KNOWN AS
ASSESSOR'S PARCFJ. NO. 921-680-007
W!tEREAS, Tetraton Corporation fded Planning Application No. PA95-0134 in
accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Riverside County Land Use and
Subdivision Ordinances, which the City has adopted by reference;
WHI~REAS, Planning Application No. PA95-0134 was processed in the time and manner
prescribed by State and local law;
WtW. REAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA95-0134
on January 8, 1996, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition;
WItF. REAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and
arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission considered all facts
relating to Planning Application No. PA95-0134;
NOW, THEREFORE, ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF TI:rF. CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings.
A. The Planning Commission in recommending approval of Planning Application No.
PA95-0134, makes the following fmdings, to wit:
1. The proposal is consistent with all applicable sections of the General Plan.
2. The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses which are existing
and future commercial developments.
3. Mitiigution measures in contained within the Mitigation Monitoring
Program will reduce the impacts of the proposal a level of significance.
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4. The site of the proposal is suitable to accommodate the land uses described
in the General Plan due to the fact that the requirements of the General Plan, the development
standards proposed within the Draft Development Cede and the mitigation measures within the
Negative Declaration ensure orderly development of the site.
5. Said findings are supported by analysis, maps, exhibits, and environmental
documents associated with this application and herein incorporated by reference.
B. As conditioned pursuant to Section 4, Planning Application No. PA95-0134, as
proposed, is compatible with the health, safety and weftare of the community.
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. Pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study has been prepared for this proposal. The Initial Study
determined that although the proposed proposal could have a significant effect on the
environment, these effects are not considered to be significant due to mitigation measures
contained in the project design and in the Mitigation MoniWring Program. These will mitigate
any potentially significant impacts to a level of insignificance; therefore staff recommends that
the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration for the
proposal.
Section 4. Conditions, That the City of Tcmecula Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of Planning Application No. PA95-0134 to change the General Plan Land
Use Designation on an approximately .67 acres of land from Community Commercial to Service
Commercial on property located on the easterly side of Ynez Road, approximately 270 feet north
of the intersection of Ynez Road and Solana Way and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 921-680-
007.
Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of Januazy, 1996.
STEVEN' J. FORD
CHAIRMAN
I HEREBY CERTIYY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 8th day of
January, 1996 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
DEBBIE UBNOSKE
SECRETARY
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ATTACHMENT NO. 3
INITIAL STUDY
CITY OF TEMECULA
Environmental Checklist
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10.
Project Title:
Planning Application No. 95-0133, Change of Zone
Planning Application No. 95-0134, General Plan Amendment
Planning Application No. 95-0136, Revised Permit
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Temecula
43714 Business Park Drive
Temecula, CA 92590
Contact Person and Phone Number: Craig Ruiz (909) 694-6400
Project Location: Easterly side of Ynez Road, approximately 270 feet northerly of
Solana Way
Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Terraton Corp.
P.O. Box 2159
Escondido, CA 92033
General Plan Designation: CC (Community Commercial)
Zoning: C1/CP (General Commercial)
Description of Project: Zoning Amendment to change the zoning from Community
Commercial (CC) to Service Commercial (SC), General Plan Amendment to change
the Land Use Designation from Community Commercial (CC) to Service Commercial
(SC), and a Revised Permit to allow the expansion of an existing car dealership to an
adjacent and vacant parcel of land.
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The site is an approximately .6 acre vacant
parcel in a neighborhood commercial shopping center. The shopping center is located
immediately to the east of the site, car dealerships are located to the west and north,
and to the south is vacant land. The property to the south is currently undergoing
development review for a proposed gas station, mini-market and self-service car
wash.
Other public agencies whose approval is required: Riverside County Fire Department,
Riverside County Health Department, Eastern Municipal Water District, Rancho
California Water District, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California
Edison Company, General Telephone Company.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
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Land Use and Planning
Population and Housing
Geologic Problems
Water
Air Quality
Transportation/Circulation
Biological Resources
Energy and Mineral Resources
Hazards
Noise
Public Services
Utilities and Service Systems
Aesthetics
Cultural Resources
Recreation
Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant on the environment,
and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,
and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment,
but at least one effect 1 ) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect
is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects
that remain to be addressed.
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I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in a earlier EIR
pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the
proposed project.
Signature
Date
Craig D. Ruiz
EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
Issues and Supporting InformatiOn Sources
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal:
a. Conflict with general plan designation or
zoning? (1, F2-1, p. 2-17)
X
Conflict with applicable environmental
plans or policies adopted by agencies with
jurisdiction over the project? (2)
c. Be incompatible with existing land use in
the vicinity? (1, F2-1, p. 2-17)
Affect agricultural resources or operations
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or
impacts from incompatible land uses)? (1,
F5-4, p. 5-17)
Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement
of an established community (including
low-income or minority community)? ( )
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal:
Cumulatively exceed official regional or
local population projections? (1, T4-2a, p.
4-5)
Induce substantial growth in an area either
directly or indirectly (e.g. through project
in an undeveloped area or extension of
major infrastructure)? (1, T4-2a, p. 4-5)
c. Displace existing housing, especially
affordable housing? (1, F2-1, p. 2-17)
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result
in or expose people to potential impacts involving?
a. Fault rupture? (1, F7-1, p 7-6)
b. Seismic ground shaking? (1, F7-1, p 7-6)
Seismic ground failure, including
liquefaction?
(1, F7-2, p 7-9)
d. Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? ( )
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources
e. Landslides or mudflows? (2, pgs. 65-70)
Erosion, changes in topography or
unstable soil conditions from excavation,
grading or fill? (2, pgs 65-70)
g. Subsidence of the land? (1, F7-2, p 7-9)
h. Expansive soils? (2, pgs 60-65)
i. Unique geologic or physical features? (2,
pgs 60-65)
4. WATER. Would the proposal result in:
Changes in absorption rates, drainage
patterns, or the rate and mount of surface
runoff? ( )
Exposure of people or property to water
related hazards such as flooding? (1, F7-
3, p. 7-10 and 1, F7-4, p. 7-12)
Discharge into surface waters or other
alteration of surface water quality (e.g.
temperature, dissolved oxygen or
turbidity)?
( )
d. Changes in the amount of surface water in
any water body? ( )
e. Changes in currents, or the course or
direction of water movements? ( )
Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or
withdrawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations or through
substantial loss of groundwater recharge
capability? ( )
g. Altered direction or rate of flow of
groundwater? ( )
h. Impacts to groundwater quality? ( )
Potentially
Significant
$ignifk=ant
Mt~igation
Incorporated
Than
Signifio~t
i~npact
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information 'Sources
Substantial reduction in the amount of
groundwater otherwise available for public
water supplies? ( )
5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal:
Violate any air quality standard or
contribute to an existing or projected air
quality violation? (2, pgs. 70-92)
b. 'Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants?
( )
Alter air movement, moisture or
temperature, or cause any change in
climate? ( )
d. Create objectionable odors? ( )
TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION.
Would the proposal result in:
Increase vehicle trips or traffic
congestion?
(2, pgs 201-239)
Hazards to safety from design features
(e.g. sharp curves or dangerous
intersection or incompatible uses (e.g.
farm equipment)? ( )
c. Inadequate emergency access or access
to nearby uses? ( )
d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-
site? ( )
e. Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or
bicyclists? ( )
Conflicts with adopted policies supporting
alternative transportation (e.g. bus
turnouts, bicycle racks)? (2, pgs. 201-
239)
g. Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ( )
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal
result in impacts to:
Endangered, threatened or rare species or
their habitats (including but not limited to
plants, fish, insects, animals and birds)?
b. Locally designated species (e.g. heritage
trees)? ( )
Locally designated natural communities
(e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (1,
F5-3, pg 5-15)
d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, riparian and
vernal pool)? (1, F5-3, pg 5-15)
e. Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? (
)
ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES.
Would the proposal:
a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation
plans? ( )
b. Use non-renewal resources in a wasteful
and inefficient manner? ( )
Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would be of
future value to the region and the
residents of the State?
( )
9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve:
A risk of accidental explosion or release of
hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to: oil, pesticides, chemical or
radiation)? ( )
Possible interference with an emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan?
( )
Potentially
6kinfficant
Impact
I~entially
Lees Than
Significant
Impact
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources
10.
11.
c. The creation of any health hazard or
potential health hazard? ( )
d. Exposure of people to existing sources of
potential health hazards? ( )
e. Increase fire hazard in areas with
flammable brush, grass, or trees? ( )
NOISE. Would the proposal result in:
a. Increase in existing noise levels? ( )
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
( )
PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered government services in any of the
following areas:
a. Fire protection? ( )
b. Police protection? ( )
c. Schools? ( )
d. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roads? ( )
e. Other governmental services? ( )
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources
12.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the
proposal result in a need for new systems
or supplies, or substantial alterations
to the following utilities:
Power or natural gas? ( )
Communications systems? ( )
Local or regional water treatment or
distribution facilities? ( )
d. Sewer or septic tanks? ( )
eo Storm water drainage? ( )
f. Solid waste disposal? ( )
g.
Local or regional water supplies? ( )
13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a. Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? (
)
b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic
effect? ( )
c. Create light or glare? ( )
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal:
a. Disturb paleontological resources? (2,
F55, p.280)
b. Disturb archaeological resources? (2,
F56, p. 283)
c. Affect historical resources? (2, p. 281)
d. Have the potential to cause a physical
change which would affect unique ethnic
cultural values? ( )
e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses
within the potential impact area? ( )
15. RECREATION. Would the proposal:
Signilk}ant
Signl~ant
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Issues and Supporting Information Sources
a. Increase the demand for neighborhood or
regional parks or other recreational
facilities?
( )
b. Affect existing recreational opportunities?
( )
Potentielh/
Signi~oant
Impaet
Mitigation
Than
Signifk:ent
X
X
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Issues and Supporting :Information Sources
16.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a. Does the project have the potential to X
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number of
restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important
examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b. Does the project have the potential to X
achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals?
c. Does the project have impacts that area X
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that eh incremental
effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of
past projects, the effects of other current
projects, and the effects of probable
future projects).
d. Does the project have environmental X
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
17. EARLIER ANALYSES.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or
other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an
earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a
discussion should identify the following on attached sheets.
a. Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are
available for review.
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially: Unte~a Lame Than
Issues and Supporting Information Sources significant: Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
b. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which affects from the above check
list were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c. Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with
Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were
incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which
they address site-specific conditions for the project.
SOURCE LIST
1 - City of Temecuh General Plan
2 - City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report
DISCUSSION OF TI:I'F, ENVIRONIVIR, NTAL IMPACTS
Land Use and Planning
1.a.
The project is a request for a change of zone and general plan amendment. Thus, should the
project be appwved, the zoning map and general plan for the City will be amended
accordingly.
I.e.
The project will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community
(including low-income or minority community). The project is in an existing commercial
center. There is no established residential community (including low-income or minority
community) at this site.
Geologic Problems
3.a.b.
Any development of the site will expose people and property to eaxthquake hazards since the
project is located in Southern California, an area which is seismically active. Any potential
impacts will be mitigated through building construction which is consistent with Uniform
Building Code standards. Information contained in the City of Temecuh General Plan
Environmental Impact Report (certified November 9, 1993) states that the project wffi not
expose people or property to geologic hazards such as landslides or mudslides. No known
landslides are located on the site or proximate to the site. The same is true for mudslides.
There is no potential for ground failure and liquefaction in this area.
3.d.
The project will not expose people to a seiche, tsunami or volcanic hazard. The project is not
located in an area where any of these hazards could occur.
3.f.
The project will have a less than significant impact from erosion, changes in topography,
grading or fffi. Increased wind and water erosion of soils both on and off-site may occur
during the construction phase of the project and the project may result in changes in siltation,
deposition or erosion. Erosion control techniques wffi be included as a condition of approval
for the project. In the long-ran, hardscape and landscaping will serve as permanent erosion
control for the project. The project will result in a change in the site topography and ground
surface relief features for the creation of additional parking spaces on site. Grading wffi be
necessary for the realiTation of this project. Since the amount of grading wffi be the minimum
necessary for the realiTation of the project, modification to topography and ground surface
relief features will not be considered significant. Potential unstable soft conditions from
excavation, grading or fffi will be mitigated through the use of landscaping and proper
compaction of the soils.
Water
4.a.
The project will result in changes to absorption rates, drainage patterus and the rate and
amount of surface runoff. Previously permeable ground wffi be rendered impervious by
constructionof buildings, accompanying hardscape and driveways. While absorption rates and
surface runoff wffi change, any potential impacts can be mitigated through site design.
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Drainage conveyances will be required for the project to safely and adequately handle the
runoff which will be created.
4.c.
The project may have a potentially significant effect on discharges into surface waters and
alteration of su~ace water quality. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the project, the
developer will be required to comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
l~-limination System Clql}DF_,S) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No
grading shall be permitted until an NPDF_.S Notice of Intent has been fried or the project is
shown to be exempt. By complying with the NPDES requirements, any potential impacts can
be mitigated to a level less than significant. Therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated
as a result of this project.
4.d.
The project will not result in a change in the mount of surface water in any waterbody. No
major waterbodies are located in the subject project area.
4.e.
The pwject will not impact currents, or to the course or direction of water movements. The
project site is not located adjacent to either marine or fresh water sources or areas where there
is concentrated currents or water movements.
4.f-h.
The project wffi not result in a change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquffer by cuts or excavations or
through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability. No changes will occur in the
quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions, withdrawals, or through interception
of an aquffer by cuts or excavations. Further, the project will not result in an altered direction
or rate of flow of groundwaters or in impacts to groundwater quality. Construction on the site
will not be at depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters.
4.i.
The project will not result in a substantial reduction in the mount of groundwater water
otherwise available for public water supplies. Water service currently exists at the project site.
Additional water service wffi need to be provided by Raneho California Water District
CRCWD). This is typically provided upon completion of financial arrangements between
RCWD and the property owner. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
Air Ouality
5.b.
The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. There are no sensitive receptors
in proximity to the project.
5.c.
The project will not alter air movement, moisture or temperature, or cause any change in
climate. The limited scale of the project precludes it from creating any significant impacts on
the environment in this area.
5.d.
The project wffi create objectional odors during the construction phase of the project. These
impacts will be of short duration and are not considered significant.
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Transportation/Circulation
6.a.
The project will result in a less than significant increase in vehicle trips and may add to traffic
congestion. It is anticipated that the project have a less than five (5) percent increase to the
nearest intersection (Solaria Way and Ynez Roads during peak travel hour. The applicant will
be required to pay traffic signal mitigation fees and public facility fees as conditions of
approval for the project. No impacts axe anticipated as a result of this project.
6.b.c.
The project will not result in hazards to safety from design features. The project is in-ffil
within an existing center. Further, the project is designed to current City standards and does
not propose any hazards to safety from design features.
6.d.
The project will have sufficient parking capacity on-site. The applicant has completed a
parking needs analysis based upon the uses proposed by this project. Based upon this analysis,
there will be suffmient on-site parking spaces provided.
6.e.
The project will not result in hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists. A sidewalk exist
on the site along Ynez Road. Hazards or barriers to bicyclists have not been included as part
of the project.
6.g.
The project will not result in impacts to nil, wate~ome or air irafire since none exists
curren~y in the immediate proximity of the project.
Biological Resources
7.a.
The project will not result in an impact to endangered, threatened or rare species or their
habitats, including, but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds. The project site
has been previously graded and is located adjacent to a commercial shopping center.
Curren~y, there are no native species of plants, no unique, rare, threatened or endangered
species of plants, no native vegetation on or adjacent to the site. Further, there is no
indication that any wildlife species exist at this location. The project will not reduce the
number of species, provide a barrier to the migration of animals or deteriorate existing habitat.
The project site is located within the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Habitat Fee Area. Habitat
Conservation fees will be required to mitigate the effect of cumuhtive impacts to the species.
No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
7.b.
The project will not resuR in an impact to locally designated species. Locally designated
species are protected in the Old Town Temecula Specific Plan; however, they are not prometed
elsewhere in the City. Since this project is not locai~l in Old Town, no significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
7.e.
The project will not result in an impact to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. The
project site does not serve as part of a migration corridor.
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Energy
8.a.
8.b.
8.c.
Hazards
9.a.
9.b.
9.c.
9.d.
9.e.
NOise
10.a.
and Mineral Resources
The project will not impact and/or conflict with adopted energy conservation plans. The
pwject will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable hws pertaining to energy
conservation during the plan check stage. No permits will be issued unless the project is found
to be consistent with these applicable hws.
The project will result in a less than significant impact for the use of non-renewable resources
in a wasteful and inefficient manner. While there will be an increase in the rate of use of any
natural resource and in the depletion of nonrenewable resource(s) (construction materials, fuels
for the daily operation, asphalt, lumber) and the subsequent depletion of these non-renewable
natural resources. Due w the scale of the proposed development, these impacts are not seen
as significant.
The project will not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would
be of future value to the region and the residents of the State. No known mineral resource that
would be of future value to the region and the residents of the State are located at this project
site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
The project will not result in a risk of explosion, or the release of any hazardous substances
in the event of an accident or upset conditions since none are proposed in the request. The
same is true for the use, storage, transport or disposal of any hazardous or toxic materials.
The project will not interfere with an emergency response plan or an emergency evaluation
plan. The subject site is not located in an area which could impact an emergency response
plan. The project wffi take access from a maintained street and wffi therefore not impede any
emergency response or emergency evacuation plans.
The project will not result in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard. The
project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable health hws during the plan check
stage. No permits wffi be issued unless the project is found to be consistent with these
applicable laws.
The project will not expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards. No health
hazards are known to be within proximity of the project.
The project will not result in an increase to fife hazard in an area with flammable brush, grass,
or trees. The project is not located within or proximate to a fLre hazard area.
The proposal will result in increases to existing noise levels. The site is currently vacant and
any development of the land would result in increases to noise levels during construction
phases as well as increases to noise in the area over the long run. The project site is located
within a commercial corridor. There are no sensitive receptors located in the area.
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lO.b.
The project may expose people to severe noise levels and vibrations during the
development/construction phase (short run). Construction machinery is capable of producing
noise in the range of 100+ DBA at 100 feet which is considered very annoying and can cause
hearing damage from steady 8-hour exposure. This source of noise will be of short duration
and therefore wffi not be considered significant.
Public Services
ll.a,b.
The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered
fife or police protection. The project will incrementally increase the need for fire and police
protection; however, it will contribute its fair share to the maintenance of service provision
from these entities.
ll.c.
The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered
school facilities. The project will not cause significant numbers of people to relocate to the
City of Temecula and therefore wffi not result in a need for new or altered school heftties.
ll.d.
The project will have a less than significant impact for the maintenance of public facilities,
including roads. Funding for maintenance of roads is derived from the Gasoline Tax which
is distributed to the City of Temecula from the State of California. Impacts to current and
future needs for maintenance of roads as a result of development of the site will be
incremental, however, they will not be considered significant. The Gasoline Tax is sufficient
W cover any of the proposed expenses.
ll.e.
The project will not have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental
services. No significant impacts axe anticipated as a result of this project.
Utilities and Service Systems
12.a.
The project wffi not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
power or natural gas. These systems are currently being delivered to the site.
12.b.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
communication systems (reference response No. 12.a.).
12.c.
The project will have a less than significant effect in the need for new systems or supplies, or
substantial alterations to local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities.
12.d.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
sanitary sewer systems or septic tanks. While the project will have an incremental impact
upon existing systems, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FF~) for the City's General
Plan states: "both EMWD and RCWD have indicated an ability to supply as much water as
is required in their services areas (p. 39)." The ~ further states: "implementation of the
proposed General Plan would not significantly impact wastewater services (p. 40)." Since the
project is consistent with the City's General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project. There are no septic tanks on site or proximate to the site.
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12.e.
The proposal will result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
storm water drainage. The project is in-fffi, and will need to provide some additional on-site
drainage systems. The drainage system will be required as a condition of approval for the
project and will tie into the existing system.
12.f.
The proposal will not result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations to solid waste
disposal systems. Any potential impacts from solid waste created by this development can be
mitigated through participation in any Source Reduction and Recycling Programs which are
implemented by the City.
12.g.
The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to
local or regional water supplies. Reference response 12.d.
Aesthetics
13.a.
The project will not affect a scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is in-f~l and is not
located in a area where there is a scenic vista. Further, the City does not have any designated
scenic highways.
13 . b. The project is an infffi in nature and wffi not have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect.
13.c.
The project wffi have a potentially significant impact from light and glare. The project will
produce and result in light/glare as all development of this nature results in new light sources.
All light and glare has the potential to impact the Mount Palomar Observatory. The project
will be conditioned to be consistent with Ordinance No. 655 (Ordinance Regulating Light
Pollution).
Cultural Resources
14.d.
The project will not have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique
ethnic cultural values. None exist at the site or are proximate to the site. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
14.e.
The project wffi not restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area.
No religious or sacred uses exist at the site or are proximate to the site. No significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
Recreation
15.a,b.
The proposal will not result in impacts to the quality or quantity of existing recreational
resources or opportunities. The project will not cause significant numbers of people to relocate
to the City of Temecula and therefore will not result in impacts to the quality or quantity of
existing recreational resources or opportunities.
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MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
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EXHIBITS
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CITY OF TEMECULA
CASE NO.-PA95-133, PA95-0134
XHIBIT- A
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VICINITY MAP
CITY OF TEMECULA
EXHIBIT B - ZONING MAP
DESIGNATION - C1/CP (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION - COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL
CASE NO. - PA95-0133, PA95-0134
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - JANUARY 8, 1996
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