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Home My WebLink About072197 PC Agenda TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 21, 1997, 6:00 PM 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Fahey ROLL CALL: Fahey, Guerriero, Miller, Slaven and Soltysiak PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address the commissioners on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commissioners about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be fried out and fried with the Commission Secretary. 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 ~ed with the Planning Secretary before Commission gets to that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda 2. Approval of Planning Corami~sion Minutes from July 7, 1997 3. Best Western Signage PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Case No: Applicant Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Planner: Engineer: Recommendation: Planning Application No. PA97~0089 (Development Han) The Spanos Corporation The south side of Margarita Road, 420 feet east of Moraga Road To construct and operate the Tuscany Ridge Apartments, a 220-unit apartment complex on 13.8 acres with associated recreation amenities including a pool, weight room, a volleyball court, tot lot and barbeque areas within the High Density Residential District. Mitigated Negative Declaration John De Gange Annie Bostre-Le Approval Case No.: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Planner: Engineer: Recommendation: Case No.: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Planner: Recommendation: Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Planner! Recommendation: Planning Application No. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) America's Tire/Irwin G. Pastemack AIA The north side of W'mchester Road approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the intersection of Ynez and Winchester Roads. To construct and operate a 7,510 square foot retail tire sales and installation for America's Tire. Negative Declaration Patty Anders Annie Bostre-Le Approval Planning Application No. PA97-0221 City of Temecula Old Town A request for approval of an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan to allow for the payment of the parking in-lieu fee in place of the required parking spaces. Exempt Saied Naaseh Approval Planning Application No. PA95-0127 (Sign Ordinance) City of Temeeula Citywide Adoption of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Exempt from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). Saied Naaseh Recommend City Council Approval PLANNING MANAGERS REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION OTHER BUSINESS Next meeting: ADJOURNMENT August 4, 1997 - Regular Planning Commission meeting ITEM #2 INDEX CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 7, 1997 SUBJECT PAGE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS 1 1 1 COMMISSION BUSINESS APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 29, and June 2, 1997 DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDATE 2 2 2-3 PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0118 (Development Plan) PLANNING APPLICATION NO.PA97-0221 (Amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan) PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA95-0127 (Sign Ordinance) PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION OTHER BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT 3-11 8,11 8,11 11 12 12 12 Planning Commission July 7, 1997 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 7, 1997 CALLTO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular session at 6:00 P.M., on Monday, July 7, 1997, in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula, California. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Guerdero*, Miller, Slaven, Soltysiak, and Chairwoman Fahey. Absent: None. Also Present: Community Development Director Thornhill, Principal Engineer Parks, Assistant City Attorney Weiner, Senior Planner Hogan, Associate Planner Fagan, and Minute Clerk Ballreich, * - Mr. Guerriero was not duly sworn in, as Planning Commissioner, until after the roll call; see below. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairwoman Fahey called for public comments with regard to non-agenda items. There were no requests to speak. At this time City Clerk Greek duly swore in Mr. Ron Guerriero as the Commission's newly appointed Planning Commissioner,. City Clerk Greek also introduced newly hired Minute Clerk, Michaela Ballreich. Planning Commission July 7, 1997 1 COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Commissioner Slaven moved for the approval of the Agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerdero who abstained. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - May 29, and June 2, 1997 Commissioner Slaven requested the following correction to page 5, paragraph 1: "Commissioner Slaven stated ... sections pulled for discussion should be reinserted ..." MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of the May 29, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerriero who abstained. Commissioner Sottysiak requested the following correction to page 3, paragraph 7: "Commissioner Soltysiak asked if it ... the proiect across the street." MOTION: Commissioner Slaven moved for the approval of the June 2, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Miller and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Guerdero who abstained. 3. DIRECTOR'S HEARING UPDATE In response to Commissioner Slaven's comment with regard to the approval of a project on Winchester Road, Community Development Director Thornhill confirmed that because this project will be under 10,000 square feet and that because the project will be categorically exempt, it was approved at a Directors headng and, therefore, did not require Planning Commission review/approval. Because of the considerable amount of construction which will be taking place at this particular corridor (Winchester Road), Commissioner Slaven noted that she would have liked to have had the opportunity to review the plans for that project. Director Thornhill bde~y reviewed the 15-day appeal process to which Commissioner Slaven noted that she had no intention on appealing the project, Planning Commission July 7, 1997 advising that she was just desirous of reviewing the plans. It was requested that the Commission be apprised of Director approvals within the 15-day appeal period to ensure ample notice for review and input. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4. PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97--0'118 (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) Planning Commission consideration of a request for approval of a Development Plan for a 1,079,846 square foot regional mall, a 403,000 square foot power center (retail), an 80,000 square foot cinema, and 235,000 square feet of future retail space on 133.5 acres. RECOMMENDATION To make a Determination of Consistency with a project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified and Findings that a subsequent EIR is not required; To adopt Resolution No. 97- Approving Planning Application No, PA 97-0118 (Mall and Power Center Site Plan, Mall and Power Center Elevations, Mall and Power Center Landscape Plan, Mall and Power Center Color and Material Boards; Robinsons-May site/Landscape Plan, Robinsons-May elevations and Robinsons-May color and matedal board) based upon the analysis and findings contained in the staff report subject to Conditions of Approval. Assistant City Attomey Weiner informed the Commissioners that the June 2, 1997, Planning Commission meeting was originally continued to June 16, 1997. Be .c.~use the June 16, 1997, meeting was canceled, Mr. Weiner advised that this evening's meeting was renoticed as a new headng and that, therefore, newly appointed Commissioner Guerriero could participate in these proceedings and noted that Mr. Guerriero had attended the June 2, 1997, Planning Commission meeting and is therefore aware of all the information provided to the Commissioners with regard to this request. Briefly reviewing the previously submitted request, Commission comments with regard to this request, and those improvements made in response to the Commission comments, Community Development Director Thornhill noted staffs concurrence with these improvements with the exception of the architectural style of the buildings and advised that Associate Planner Fagan would be providing the staff report in three components - Sears and Sears Auto Center elevations, Planning Commission July 7, 1997 landscaping of the entire project, and elevations and design elements of the Power Center. SEARS AND SEARS AUTO CENTER By way of overheads and color renderings, Associate Planner Fagan reviewed the staff report (of record) and proceeded with an explanation of those modifications proposed by the applicant with regard to the Sears building and the Sears Auto Center elevations, highlighting the following: design roof heights colors For Commissioner Slaven, Planner Fagan provided additional input with regard to the architectural design differences (Sears building) between those plans submitted this evening and those odginally submitted, specifically commenting on the changes made to the elevations of the building. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey opened the public hearing. Having met with the Planning Director and the City Manager in a study session in order to review the proposed modifications, Mr. Colm Macken, Forest City Development, reiterated his support of these modifications; commented on their compatibility with the overall Mall; and requested Commission approval. Mr. Chuck May, Senior Director of Real Estate for the Western United States for Sears, clarified that the topography of this particular lot delegates the location of the parcel pick-up/delivery, service department, etc. Mr. May noted that any future expansion to the Sears building would occur at the north elevation. By way of a color rendering, Mr. Les Cooley, architect for Sears, reviewed the newly proposed modifications with regard to color, materials, elevations, and design for the Sears building as well as the Auto Center, noting the compatibility of the Auto Center to the Sears building and advising that the delivery trucks will be shielded from view off Winchester Road. He advised that the Seam tower should be reflected as white in color and that the applicant would be desirous of reviewing, at a later time, the use of granite for the base of the building instead of the currently proposed use to which the Commissioners voiced no objection. With regard to materials, Commissioner Miller relayed his desire that the stucco on the Sears building match the horizontal banding and the square grid pattern as reflected in his photograph. Planning Commission July 7, 1997 4 As was noted in the June 2, 1997, Planning Commission minutes, Commissioner Slaven reiterated the Commission's opposition to the proposed back-lit display windows (facing Winchester Road) and noted that she would still oppose the use of such windows, finding them inappropriate. Mr. Cooley reviewed the purpose of these windows to which Commissioner Slaven suggested that they be eliminated and that additional landscaping be provided in lieu of these windows. If the possibility additional landscaping were not feasible, Commissioner Slaven suggested that this space be further recessed and that actual merchandise be displayed in the provided space. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey invited public input to which there was no response. In response to Chairwoman Fahey's cencem, echoed by Commissioner Soltysiak, with regard to how the proposed display windows relate to the City's Sign Ordinance, extensive discussion ensued with Mr. James Heller, representing KA Architecture, advising that a sign plan for the entire project would be submitted to the Planning Commission at a later date for review and approval. Commissioner Soltysiak voiced no strong objection or preference with regard to the use of such windows. Having seen the proposed back-lit display windows at other locations, Commissioner Guerriero noted his concurrence with the use of this type of window. Having objected to the use of such windows at other facilities in the City, Commissioner Miller noted his objection to the use of them at this particular location. Appreciating the efforts of the applicant with regard to the proposed modifications, Commissioner Soltysiak, echoed by Chairwoman Fahey, commended the applicant on a job well done. Considering the function of the proposed windows, Mr. Macken requested that they be viewed as a window versus actual signage. Mr. Cooley provided additional clarification with regard to a display case window and a hinged window as being proposed. For Commissioner Slaven, Community Development Director Thornhill advised that the approved elevation plan for the Sears building would apply to any future expansion on the north elevation or any elevation and that any deviation from this plan would require Planning Commission review and approval. Planning Commission July 7, 1997 5 No objections were raised by the Commission with regard to the newly proposed colors and materials for the Sears building and the Auto Center. Commissioner Miller suggested the imposition of a condition prohibiting outdoor sales areas to which Mr. May voiced no objection as long as such a condition would be imposed on the entire project and not just Sears. Mr. Heller advised that final details for the outside entertainment complex have not been finalized, noting that uniform kiosks will be proposed for outdoor sales. The Commission voiced no concern with regard to the use of uniform kiosks for outdoor sales. LANDSCAPING PLANS FOR SEARS Commissioner Miller viewed the proposed landscaping as inadequate and noted that more lush type of landscaping would be necessary, Because Sears would be following the overall landscaping plan for the entire project as it relates to size and species of trees, Mr. Cooley noted that those specifics have, therefore, not yet been addressed. In light of Mr. Ccoley's comment, Chairwoman Fahey suggested that this matter be addressed in conjunction with the landscaping for the entire project. LANDSCAPING PLAN AND CORNER TREATMENT AT WINCHESTER AND YNEZ ROADS Associate Planner Fagan reviewed the staff report (of record) with regard to the landscaping plan and comer treatments, advising that Commissioners Miller and Soltysiak served on a committee which reviewed landscaping issues/concerns. For comparison purposes, Planner Fagan showed pictures of vadous landscaping plans (all well below 20%) of other malls; advised that the applicant will not he adhedng to 50% parking lot coverage as required in the Specific Plan; but noted that 50% coverage is being proposed for the Power Center. Requesting that this regional Mall not be compared, with regard to landscaping, to other commercial buildings in the City, Mr. Bill Milsap, landscaping architect, informed the Commissioners that the maintenance cost of the parking lot landscaping is an operational issue and is, therefore, distributed to the tenants of the Center, noting that the applicant is attempting to keep common area maintenance charges as low as possible. He advised that the proposed Center would have approximately twice as much landscaping as other regional malls in Southern California. By way of a color rendering, Mr. Milsap proceeded with a detailed explanation of the proposed landscaping for the entire project including the Planning Commission July 7, 1997 entrances to the entertainment court from a pedestrian/motorist point of view. In addition, Mr. Milsap elaborated on the proposed landscaping for the comer treatment and advised that 24" box perimeter trees/shrubs will be spacad 60' apart and that the main entrance ddves will include a combination of 24" and 36" box trees. Because of the immediate impact the use of Eucalyptus trees has on the overall landscaping appearance, Commissioner Slaven strongly encouraged the use of these fast-growing trees. Speaking from personal expedenca, Commissioner Slaven cautioned the applicant from the use of pine trees because of associated disease and pest problems. Because of instability and brittleness problems associated with the Eucalyptus trees, Commissioner Soltysiak voiced no objection to the use of Liquidambar and as well favored the use of a smaller box for the Eucalyptus trees to ensure a stronger reot base. Viewing this particular intersection as one of the City's focal points, Commissioner Guerdero echoed the need for additional landscaping and suggested the installation of a berm (south and east from the corner of Winchester Road and Ynez Road) for aesthetic purposes. For Commissioner Soltysiak, it was noted by the applicant that, where feasible, there would be no objection to the installation of meandering sidewalks along the public right-of-ways; that crosswalks would only be constructed at controlled locations; and that no acceleration/deceleration lane is being proposed for Margarita Road. In response to Commissioner Miller, Mr. Milsap reviewed the location of the proposed outdoor furniture; advised that the overall landscaping plan may be modified upon final construction but that the number of proposed trees/shrubs and location of outdoor furniture would remain the same; voiced no objection to also ensuring that the size of these trees would remain as currently proposed; and clarified that the proposed perimeter hedge will be a compact, non-travel through type of hedge. Chairwoman Fahey invited public input at this time to which there was no response. At 8:31 P.M., Chairwoman Fahey called a short recess and reconvened the meeting at 8:39 P.M. At this time, the following motion was offered with regard to Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6: Planning Commission July 7, 1997 7 MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved that Agenda Item Nos. 5 and 6 be continued to the July 21, 1997, Planning Commission meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Slaven and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. With regard to the comer treatment at Winchester and Ynez Roads, it was the consensus of the Commission that more landscaping, as well as landscaping larger in scale, be provided and that the Commission would not necessarily be desirous of the installation of a fountain at this particular comer. Commissioner Guerdero suggested that the elevation of this particular corner be raised and reiterated his desire to construct a berm (south and east form the corner of Winchester and Ynez Roads) and to develop landscaped medians both on Winchester and Ynez Roads in order to create the appearance of a landscaped intersection. For Commissioner Slaven, Mr. Milsap reviewed the proposed landscaping for the Winchester/Margarita corner to which Commissioner Slaven requested that this comer treatment be reviewed by the Commission at the time the Winchester/Ynez Roads comer treatment will be reviewed. With regard to the overall landscaping plan, Mr. Milsap advised that the trees would be spaced anywhere from 40' to 100' apart and that the size of trees would range from 15 gallons to 36" boxes. Community Development Director Thomhill recommended that the project be conditioned subject to the resubmittal of a landscaping plan prior to issuance of building permits and review and approval by the Planning Commission. In light of Director Thomhill's suggestion, it was the consensus of the Commission to use a combination of Eucalyptus trees as well as Liquidambar trees, for the corner treatments, to ensure adequate coverage during the winter season and that. at staffs direction, the comer treatments for both intersections be readdressed at the same time and that the proposed monuments be appropriately modified based on any landscaping adjustments. PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING Advising that the Power Center will be landscaped at 50%, Mr. Milsap noted that the applicant is proposing to landscape the parking lot area at approximately 20% to 30% versus the required 50%, Commissioner Guerriero encouraged the Commission to request that the applicant be required to landscape the parking lot area at a minimum of 30%. Director Thornhill encouraged the applicant to fite an amendment to the Specific Plan for the area within the ring road which will not meet the required 50% landscaping coverage. Planning Commission July 7, 1997 It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to concur with the proposed parking lot landscaping plan. POWER CENTER ELEVATIONS By way of a color rendering, Associate Planner Fagan briefly reviewed the staff report (of record) and relayed staffs concurrence with regard to the applicant's newly submitted proposal. Mr. David Rhoads, architect for the Power Center, briefly reviewed those concerns raised by the Planning Commissioners at the June 2, 1997, meeting and highlighted modifications made in order to address those concerns - roof height, design elements/colors, landscaping, etc. Commissioner Slaven, echoed by her fellow Commissioners, commended Mr. Rhoads on a job well done. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey invited public input to which there was no response. SIDEWALK PLAN Associate Planner Fagan reviewed the staff report (of record); recommended approval of the revised sidewalk plan; and clarified that there is no difference between the term sidewalk and trail as noted on the site plan, In response to Mr. Sam Pratt's wdtten communication, Planner Fagan informed the Commissioners that the Public Works staff had met with Mr. Pratt in an attempt to address his concams with this project and noted that staff is of the opinion that Mr. Pratt's concerns with regard to traffic circulation have been addressed in the previous analysis as well as the current traffic analysis for the project. Mr. Bob Davis, representing Wilbur Smith Associates, provided additional input with regard to the proposed level of service (level of service "C" at grand opening of the project and level "D" at the point of General Plan build out); elaborated on the determination of the levels of service; and advised that associated signal lights would be synchronized to further ensure proper circulation. At this time, Chairwoman Fahey invited public input. Referencing his letter (copy submitted to staff for the record), Mr. Sam Pratt, 40470 Brixton Cove, noted his support for the construction of this Mall but relayed his concern with regard to traffic circulation; advised that, in his opinion, a Planning Commission July 7, 1997 level of service "E" would be more of a reality; highlighted specifics of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and, therefore, requested that an updated traffic report be completed as well as a supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In response to Chairwoman Fahey. Community Development Director Thornhill advised that a project, such as the one proposed, has been anticipated on this particular site since prior to the incorporation of the City; noted that all issues of concern have been addressed, reviewed, and that mitigation measures have been proposed in the EIR and the Specific Plan; and stated that at the completion of this project, it will exceed all building conditions as identified in the General Plan. In light of Mr. Pratrs written communication, Commissioner Miller advised that he thoroughly addressed his concerns; met with Director Thornhill and Planner Fagan in order to discuss the issues of concern; and, therefore, relayed his support of this project. For Commissioner Miller, Assistant City Attorney Weiner briefly reviewed Finding No. 2 (the overall development of the land is designed ..... public health, safety, and welfare), advising that this is a required finding of the Development Plan approval. With regard to Finding No. G (there have been no subsequent changes to the Project since 10/11/94, which would require major revisions of the previous FEIR and Addendum due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the sevedty of previously identified significant effects), Commissioner Slaven noted her hesitancy to concur with this finding, noting that she has not received enough information to substantiate this finding. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved to make a Determination of Consistency with a project for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was previously certified and Findings that a subsequent EIR would not be required. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Guerriero and voice vote reflected unanimous approval with the exception of Commissioner Slaven who abstained. MOTION: Commissioner Miller moved for the approval of Resolution No. 97- as conditioned, including findings of fact set forth by staff; and commenting on the following conditions: Comments that no outdoor sales be permitted in the parking lot area; that the landscaping for the Winchester/Ynez Roads and Margadta/Winchester Roads intersections be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of building permits; Planning Commission July 7, 1997 · that the proposed color changes be accepted; · that any substantial changes (5% or more) to the landscaping coverage must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission; · that a mixture of Eucalyptus and Liquidambar trees be utilized for the comer treatments; · that the applicant be required to obtain a Specific Plan amendment if required, with regard to allowing a deviation from the 50% parking lot requirement as reflected in the Specific Plan; · that 50% landscaping coverage be provided in the Power Center. Assistant City Attorney Weiner noted that Section 2, paragraph 1, of the Findings be amended to reflect the words "as conditioned." The motion was seconded by Commissioner Soltysiak and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. It was noted for Commissioner Miller that the charging stations for the electrical vehicles will be incorporated in the parking lot plan. 5. PLANNING APPLICANTION NO. PA97-221 A request for approval of an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan to allow for the payment of the parking in-lieu fee in place of the required parking spaces. (Continued to the July 21, 1997, Planning Commission meeting; see page 8.) 6. PA95-0127 - SIGN ORDINANCE A request to adopt a comprehensive Sign Ordinance. (Continued to the July 21, 1997, Planning Commission meeting; see page 8.) PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT In light of Planning Manager Ubnoske's absence, Community Development Director Thornhill advised that the Joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting which was cancaled will be rescheduled and that the Planning Commissioners apprise staff of any topics the Commissioners are desirous of discussing at this meeting. Planning Commission July 7, 1997 11 PLANNING COMMISSION DISCUSSION None. OTHER BUSINESS None. ADJOURNMENT At 10:10 P.M., Chairwoman Fahey formally adjourned the Planning Commission meeting to Monday, July 21, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. Chairwoman Fahey Planning Manager Ubnoske Planning Commission July 7, 1997 ITEM #3 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Com.m'~ Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager July 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0065 - A Freestanding Freeway-Oriented Sign for Best Western Country Inn, measuring 137 square feet in area and 45 feet in height, located on the west side of Interstate 15, south of Winchester Road (27706 Jefferson Avenue) Prepared by: Carole K. Donahoe, Project Planner RECOMMENDATION: Direct staff to approve Planning Application No. PA97-0065 for a freestanding freeway-oriented sign for Best Western Country Inn, measuring 137 square feet in area and 45 feet in height, located on the west side of Interstate 15, south of Winchester Road (27706 Jefferson Avenue) BACKGROUND: Planning Application No. PA97-0065 was submitted to the Planning Department on March 10, 1997. The proposal is to replace existing copy on signage at the site with new colors and logo. However, the applicant has indicated that his existing freestanding freeway-oriented sign is no longer visible due to the height of trees within the CaI-Trans right-of-way. He is, therefore, requesting that the sign structure be raised to 45 feet, from its current height of 33 feet. The Planning Commission heard the case on April 7, 1997 and continued the matter in anticipation of discussing the status of freeway signs with the Council at the joint City Council/Planning Commission meeting originally set for April 29, 1997. The April 29, 1997 meeting did not occur and was rescheduled for July 1, 1997. However, the July 1, 1997 joint meeting did not occur either, and plans are to reschedule it again, but as of the writing of this staff report, the date has not been determined. The applicant has requested the Commission take an action without further delay. ANALYSIS: The proposed sign is an internally illuminated cabinet sign, using yellow and white letters and a red logo on blue background. The sign cabinet is proposed to remain on an extension of the monopole already existing within the rear parking area. The small 'AAA" sign affixed to the pole will be conditioned to be removed. Surrounding Signage There are other freeway-oriented signs in close proximity to this site: Business Year Approved Size Height Burger King County 40 feet _+_ In 'N' Out County 30 feet + Tony Roma's 1990 150 square feet 27 feet Hungry Hunter/Weilert 1992 144 square feet 25 feet Wendy's 1994 142 square feet 28 feet 4 inches Norm Reeves Super Used 1997 150 square feet 30 feet Cars The applicant's proposal is higher than existing signs, but does not exceed the maximum allowable under Section 19.4 of Ordinance No. 348. Northbound Visibility The existing Best Western sign, at 33 feet in height, is partially visible to northbound traffic on Interstate 15 at a distance that would enable travelers wishing to frequent the motel an opportunity to exit on Winchester Road. Staff estimates that one third to one half of the actual sign is covered today by the trees within the CalTrans right-of-way. Normal growth of the trees will likely cover the 14-foot sign face in less than 5 years. Southbound Visibility The existing sign is hidden to southbound traffic. Flag Test Results The applicant's representative, Superior Electrical Advertising, initially submitted several photographs in order to preclude the need to conduct a flag test. However, subsequent to the first Commission hearing, Superior Electrical Advertising did agree to perform a flag test on May 21, 1997. The results are attached as Photo Nos. I through 7 and 9. A set of original color photographs were made for the applicant and a color set will be available to the Commission at the hearing. During the April 7, 1997 hearing, the Commission suggested that the applicant look at alternative locations on the site, particularly since the existing sign was sited below the slope adjacent to the freeway. The applicant decided to relocate the existing pole sign to take advantage of the slope height. The flag test was positioned above the slope area on the site, and measurements are from top of grade. Generally, relocating the sign and raising it to a maximum height of 45 feet made little difference until the motorist was directly upon the subject property. There is a slight curve to R:~TAFFRFP.65pA~7.PG2 ?/16/9~ cd ~2 the freeway, with mature trees and heavy foliage north of the subject property that prohibit visibility, as shown on Photo Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Once at the sign itself, a height of 40 feet would clear the existing trees .at their present growth, as shown in Photo No. 6. It was the consensus of the flag test participants that other alternative locations were undesirable. The north property line would be hidden by the same freeway bend and foliage. The south property line would have even more mature trees blocking its view until the motorist was directly at the location, as shown in Photo No. 9. Freeway Landscaping The height and density of trees planted in the highway right-of-way serve several purposes. They can screen the rear portions of adjacent properties that generally do not front the freeway and can be unsightly. They can assist in shielding properties against freeway noise, exhaust and litter. They provide the motorist and the adjacent community a scenic vista. For these reasons, staff does not want to encourage the removal or cutting of mature trees. CalTrans Resoonse The applicant's representative had initially explained their inability to obtain relief from CaITrans in correspondence dated April 2, 1997 which is attached. In two telephone conversations by staff to both the Public Affairs District 8 Office in San Bernardino and the Maintenance Field Office that serves this area, staff confirmed the unlikelihood of relief. CalTrans does not have the manpower nor funds to trim trees other than for motorist safety requests. If the applicant were to apply for an Encroachment Permit, he may or may not receive approval. CalTrans' policy is to permit, after investigation, 'lacing" (thinning) of trees where appropriate, but not "topping" (decreasing the height) of trees. The applicant contacted CaITrans again subsequent to the Commission's first hearing on this case, and was granted another inspection by CalTrans staff. In a letter dated April 25, 1997 which is attached, Mr. Figueroa of CalTrans does offer some encouragement. If the sign were relocated and raised in order to achieve 'significant benefit," CalTrans would allow a reduction of the tree heights by approximately ten (10) feet. CalTrans would make the final determination after the sign is raised and relocated. In a telephone conversation with Mr. Figueroa, he indicated that the CalTrans encroachment permit application has been extended until Best Western receives a determination from the City. SUMMARY: Clearly, the Best Western Country Inn with the existing sign is unable to attract motorists from the freeway or direct customers to its site despite its location adjacent to Highway 15. It is just as apparent to staff that there is no simple, long-term solution to this problem. The applicant sees economic value in reloceting his freeway sign to the slope portion of the property, raising its height, and periodically lowering the trees by ten (10) feet within the CalTrans right-of-way at his own expense. Attachments: 2. 3. 4. 5. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 5 Correspondence dated April 2, 1997 from Patti Skoglund - Blue Page 7 Correspondence dated April 25, 1997 from Ernest Figueroa - Blue Page 8 Flag Test Photographs dated May 21, 1997 - Blue Page 9 Exhibits - Blue Page 10 ao Site Plan b. Elevations ATTACHMENT NO. 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL July 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0065 - Freeway Oriented Sign Application Project Description: Assessor's Parcel No.: Approval Date: Expiration Date: A freestanding freeway oriented sign for Best Western Country Inn, measuring 137 square feet in area and 45 feet in height, located on the west side of Interstate 15 921-400-032 July 21, 1997 July 21, 1999 PLANNING DEPARTMENT This approval shall be used within two (2) 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 (2) year period which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. The construction of the sign shall conform substantially with Exhibit "A" Site Plan and Exhibit "B1" and "B2" Elevations approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0065, or as amended by these conditions. a. The maximum sign height shall be forty-five feet (45'). b. The maximum sign area shall be 137 square feet on each face. This approval is for one freeway sign only; the existing freeway sign shall be removed or shall be relocated and altered to comply with the approved exhibits for Planning Application No. PA97-0065. ATTACHMENT NO. 2 CORRESPONDENCE DATED APRIL 2, 1997 FROM PATTI SKOGLUND R:~TAFFP, F~65pA~7.PC2 7/161~7 ~d 7 Via Couder April 2, 1997 MS. CAROL DONAHOE City of Temecula 43200 Business Park Drive Ternecula, CA 92590 REF: Best Westenl 27706 Jefferson Temecula, CA Dear Ms. Donahoe: Basecl on the recant communications between you and I you will find enclosed the six sets of photographs which have travel direction notations as you requested. It is faidy dear that visibility is poor either way. Also, both the Best Western franchisee and myself have communicated with Cal Trans in an s~ort to get permission to have the trees trimmed. There has been no success. In fact, the last communication stated that if any tree trimming was going to take place it would be on the bottoms of the trees - as you can cleady see, that is no help at all. If there is other information which we need to provide for your use in the review procass, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Regards P~A~I SKO~ w/attachments:as noted SIGNAGE CORPORATE IDENTITY PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE 562.495.3808 800.995.9099 562.435.1867. FAX 1700 ~/est Anaheim Street Long Beach CA 90813-1195 superiorsigns.com ATTACHMENT N0.3 CORRESPONDENCE DATED APRIL 25, 1997 FROM ERNEST FIGUEROA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILSON, Gowntot ~pril 25, 1997 08-96-~-bT-1611 08-Riv-15-5.4 Mr. Jack H~Jang 27706 Jefferson Avenue Temecula, CA 92590 Dear 14r, Huang: APR 2 8 Per your request, a third field review of your application to lower the EUcalyptus trees obstructing your display was performed on April 24, 1997. Lowering the trees from their present height of approximately forty (40) feat by ten (10) feet (about 25%) maximum may be allowed. However, your sign must be raised and the reduction must significantly benefit the vtsibillty to the higher sign. It is our opinion that reducing the EucalyptUs trees may not benefit the visibility to your raised sign, if you are taming the sign by ten (10) feet at it,s present location. It Is very difficult to determine the exact benefit at this time. We will have to make the final determination after the sign is raised and the trees within your property are trimmed. Another option as previously mentioned, is to remove the lower growth of these trees to approximately ten feet by raising the tree's skirt. This will allow motorists to view your display below the tree's canopy without serious damage to the natural growth habits of these trees. Additional pruning to balance the trees by means of lacing through the trees will also provide you with additlonal visibility. A final option, with the cities approval, we may allow you to remove the trees as long as you mitigate the loss of the existing Eucalyptus trees with lower growing 36" box trees at the same locatioh where the trees will be removed. The existing irrigation system will have to be repaired as a result of the tree removal. You will be required to maintain the 'new trees and irrigation system for a period of-four (4) years. The above noted work will be constructed to State standards, which will be outlined within your encroachment permit. The trimming work is required to be performed by either a certified arboris, or a licensed tree tr]mmtn~ contractor. Mr. Jack Huang April 25, 1997 Page 2 As noted'in our last letter, (attached) the window'to trim the EucalFptus trees expired on April 15, 1997. You will not be able to trim the tress until the winter months. Please advise.us in writing as your decision on this matter so we can determine the appropriate inspection and additional review fees. If you do not w~sh to pursue your application, please notify our office to allow us to close this permit. You can reapply at your convenience once it becomes necessary to encroach within the State's right of way. DUe to the volume of encroachment permit applications received daily in this Permit Office, it is imperative that any written correspondence and/or verbal inquiries include the Celtfans Encroachment Permit Application Number |08-96-6-LT- 1611). It is virtually impossible to locate a permit application in a timely manner without proper identification. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT IF A RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 45 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS LETTER, WE WILL ASSU~E YOU ARE NO LONGER INTERESTED IN PURSUING YOUR APPLICATION AND WE WILL CANCEL YOUR PERMIT REQUEST WITHOUT PREaUDICE. Should you have any further guestions regarding this matter, please call me at (909) 383-4161. Sincerely, ERNEST A. FIGUEROA Associate Landscape Architect Encroachment Permits Attachments CERTIFIF. D IeAIL ATTACHMENT N0.4 FLAG TEST MAY 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0065 - Freeway-Oriented Sign BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN 27706 Jefferson Avenue FLAG TEST - MAY 21, 1997 10:00 a.m. Photo No. 1 Heading southbound on Interstate 15 from Winchester Road, Patti Skoglund from Superior Electheal Advertising, Patty Anders from the City Planning Department and 1 were generally unable to see the flag which was positioned at the top of slope of the subject site at a height of 30 feet Photo No. 1 was the first glimpse, taken at approximately 350 feet north of the flag. The only item visible was the top of the boom approximately 15 feet higher than the flag (jutting above the "In-and-Out" sign). We requested that the flag be raised to 40 feet. Planning Application No PA97-0065 - Freeway-Oriented Sign BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN 27706 Jefferson Avenue FLAG TEST - MAY 21, 1997 10:00 a.m. Photo No~ 4 Photo No. 4 is the first glimpse of the flag itself, taken at approximately the north property line, some 80 feet north of the flag, 30 feet from the wall, and with the flag at a height of 40 feet. Photo No. 2 o ;. Photo No. 3 Photo No 2 and 3 were taken looking north from where Photo No 4 was taken. The slight bend m the freeway is noticeable, and the row of trees within the CalTrans right-of-way are shown. Photo No. 6 Photo No. 5 was taken approximately 40 feet in from of the flag, which is at a height of 40 feet Photo No. 6 was taken directly at the flag location, showing maximum visibility of both the existing sign, at a height of 33 iet and measured below the slope, and visibility of the flag, at a height of 40 f~et positioned at the top of slope. Photo No. 7 Photo No. 9 Photo No. 7 was taken with the flag at 45 feet Photo No 9 was taken passing by the southernmost comer of the property ATTACHMENT NO. 5 EXHIBITS MAY 2'1, '1997 R:k~TAFFRFI'~PA~.PC2 '~/1~9"/cd II CITY OF TEMECULA PROPOSED SIGN LOCATION SLOPE EXISTING SIGN LOCATION CASE NO. - PA97-0065 BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN EXHIBIT- A PLANNING COMMISSI~O~N~DATE_,: jULY 21, 1997 SITE PLAN CITY OF TEMECULA ' CC"UN1T, IY -""'~'-' " INN 'NOTE PYLON TO BE ~TENDED W~TH OVERALL OIMENSIONS NTE 45' DETERMINED BY TEMECULA CODE AND RE ENGINEERING OF EXISTING POLE POSSIBLE REMOVAL OF ~ SIGN? CASE NO. - PA97-0065 BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN EXHIBIT- B1 ELEVATIONS PLANNING COMMISSION DATE -JULY 21, 1997 R:\ST~PAg?.PC2 7/16/97 CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PA97-0065 BEST WESTERN COUNTRY INN EXHIBIT- B2 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE -JULY 21, 1997 ELEVATIONS ITEM #4 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0089 (Development Plan) Prepared By: John De Gange, Project Planner RECOMMENDATION The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission: APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: REPRESENTATIVE: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING: ADOPT the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0089; ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0089; ADOPT Resolution No. 97- recommending approval of Planning Application No. PA97-0089 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report; and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. The Spanos Corporation David Jeffers, Rick Engineering Company To construct a 220-unit apartment complex with recreation amenities including swimming pool, gym facilities, a volleyball and basketball court, and a tot lot on a 13.8 acre site (Tuscany Ridge Apartments). On the south side of Margarita Road, 420 feet east of the intersection of Moraga Road. High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling units per acre maximum) High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling units per acre maximum) North: South: West: East: Low Medium Density Residential (3-6 du/ac.) High Density Residential (13-20 du/ac.) High Density Residential (13-20 du/ac.) High Density Residential (13-20 du/ac.) R:~qTAFFP, F~89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid PROPOSED ZONING: Not requested. EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: South: West: East: Single family residential homes Vacant Vacant Multi-Family residential complex PROJECT STATISTICS Total Area: Total Site Area: Building Area: Open Space Area: Paved Area: Parking Provided: Building Height: 13.8 acres 206,736 square feet (34.4%) 248,292 square feet (41.2%} 146,675 square feet (24.4%) 220 covered (carports) tenant spaces, 178 (uncovered) guest spaces, and 42 garages [440 total]. 31-33 feet high BACKGROUND The application was formally submitted on March 26, 1996. The applicant revised the site plan and resubmitted on April 17, 1997. The project site was posted with a supplemental Notice of Filing in early May. The Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held on May 8, 1997. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is a proposal to construct a two-story 220-unit apartment complex. The design and architecture is nearly identical to the project proposed by the Spanos Corporation at Margarita Road and Solana Way (Solana Apartments) which was approved by the Planning Commission in January. This project is also very similar to other projects the company operates, most notably in Phoenix, Arizona and a project just recently completed in Riverside. The proposed floor plans include a 740 and a 792 square foot, one bedroom/one bath units, a 960 and a 1,121 square foot two bedroom/two bath units, and a 1,320 square foot three bedroom/two bath unit. The units are clustered in buildings with 8, 12 or 16 units. The apartment buildings are located within the interior of the project, with enclosed garages and open carports, driveways, and primarily landscaping as a buffer. The complex features a number of recreational amenities including a swimming pool, a tot lot, barbecues, a volleyball and a basketball court. The project also contains a 4,374 square foot recreation building which proposes to house an exercise room, racquetball court, sauna, video theater room, computer room, a kitchen and a club room. R:~STAFFRFI~SgPA97,1'C 7/16/97jid 2 ANALYSIS Architecture The proposed elevations show a certain amount of attention to architectural detail and display visual interest with the use of projections, balconies, cantilevers and divided roof lines. The buildings provide for a pleasant street scape with visual interest on Margarita Road due to the project's architecture and given that the carports and garages are located within the interior of the project. Building materials and colors Mediterranean/Spanish Mission style theme. The project seems to be generally compatible with surrounding development. Landscaping The Conceptual Landscape Ran indicates the use of trees for the street scape, at both project entries, within slope areas, and rear and side setback areas, and in front of the buildings. The landscaping along Margarita has been blended with the existing landscaping in terms of pattern, species and quantity. In addition requested additional landscaping in this area in order to serve as a buffer for the existing single-family residences across Margarita. Final Landscape Construction Plans shall be reviewed for compliance with all Code requirements. Traffic and Circulation The project will take access from two driveways off Margarita Road. Both entrances will have a landscaped median. The western entrance, nearest the Moraga and Margarita intersection, will lead up to the recreation building. The eastern driveway will be an exit and limited to right- out only. Both entrances are proposed to be gated. The site is serviced by a looped driveway and an additional drive aisle which connect the ends of the loop and roughly bisects the site. The project provides internal pedestrian circulation in the form of walkways which connects most of the units. The project has been conditioned to provide additional connections between the grouping of units at the northeast portion of the project to the adjacent parking areas to further connect the units within this grouping of buildings with the parking areas. The project will significantly contribute to the traffic at the intersections of Margarita and Moraga and Margarita and Rancho California. The traffic study prepared for the project, however, indicates that the traffic generated by this project, from the stand point of Level Of Service (LOS), is still within acceptable levels as specified by the General Plan. The project site is located in close proximity to and in view of (across Margarita to the north) existing single-family detached residential homes. Upon submittal of the project it was anticipated that the project could potentially pose concern to these residents. As a consequence the site was posted with a supplemental Notice of Filing sign. It was suggested that the applicant arrange supplemental meetings with the surrounding single-family residents. The applicant resisted this request and decided not to hold any formal meetings with the neighboring residents. Since that time staff has received a number of inquiries regarding the project from neighboring property owners, however, at the time of the writing of the report, no written letters have been received. R:~-qTAFFRPTX89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 3 In an attempt to provide a visual buffer for the residents across Margarita, staff requested that additional trees and plantings be included within the landscape areas along Margarita. In response to this request the applicant revised the landscape plan to include additional trees along Margarita Road. EXISTING ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION Existing zoning and General Ran designations call for High Density Residential, with a range of 13 to 20 dwelling units per acre maximum. With a density of 15.9 du/ac., the project is within this range, and is therefore consistent. The project as designed and conditioned, is consistent with the Development Code and the General Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An initial study was prepared for the project, which determined that the proposal could potentially affect geologic problems, water, transportation/circulation, biological resources, energy and mineral resources, noise, public services, aesthetics and cultural resources. However, these effects are not considered to be significant due to the mitigation measures contained in the project design and Conditions of Approval. Any potentially significant impacts will be mitigated and reduced to insignificant levels. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The project is consistent with the City General Plan and Development Code. The applicant has redesigned the project to address specific concerns raised by staff, and has maintained an overall quality to the product and its amenities. FINDINGS The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for the City of Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State Law. The project is consistent with all City ordinances including: the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655 (Mt. Palomar Lighting Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City Ordinances and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. An Initial Study was prepared for the project and it has been determined that although the proposed project 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 Conditions of Approval added to the project. Attachments: 2. 3. 4. PC Resolution - Blue Page 6 A. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 9 Initial Environmental Study - Blue Page 21 Mitigation Monitoring Program - Blue Page 39 Exhibits - Blue Page 46 A. Vicinity Map B. General Plan Map C Zoning Map R:~TAFFRP~89PA97.PC ~/16/9'/j~d ~ ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:~qTAFFRFI~S9pA97.PC 7116/97jid 6 ATFACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0089 TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE THY~ TUSCANY RIDGE APARTIV!ENTS, A 220- UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX WITH RECREATION AMRN1TIES ON TWO PARCEL8 CONTAINING 13.8 ACRES LOCATRI~ ON TIlE SOUTH SIDE MARGAR1TA ROAD, 420 EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF MORAGA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NOS. 921-370-002 AND WHEREAS, The Spanos Coq~oration filed Planning Application No. PA97-0089 in accordanc~ with the City of Temecula General Plan and Riverside County Land Use and Subdivision Ordinances, which the City has adopted by reference; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA97-0089 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the site for Planning Application No. PA97-0089 was posted with a supplemental Notice of Filing to notify interested parties of the submittal of this project; WIIEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0089 on July 21, 1997, 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; WHEREAS, at the 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. PA97-0089; NOW, THEREFORE, THE 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. Eiadiag~ The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. PA97-0089 males the following findings; to wit: A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of Smt,~ law and other ordinances of the City. The project as proposed R:WrAFFRP~ggyA97.1¢ 7116/~7 jkl 7 and conditioned is consistent with all City ordinances including the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655 (NIt. Palomar Lighting Ordinance) and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions. B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare. The project as proposed and conditioned complies with all City Ordinances and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Section 3. F. nvironmenml Compliance. An Initial Study prepared for this project indicates that although the proposed pwject could have a significant impact on the environment, there will not be a s~gni~eant effect in ~ case because the mitigation measures described in the Conditions of Approval have been added to the project, and a Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby granted. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby approves Planning Apph'cation No. PA97-0089 to construct a 220-unit apartment complex with recreation amenities located on the south side of Margarita Road approximately 420 east of the intersection of Moraga Road and known as Assessor' s Parcel Nos. 921-370-002 and -003, subject to Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference and made a part hereof. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this twenty first day of July, 1997. Linda Fahey, Chairman I HEREBY CERT~Y that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the twenty first day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:~qTAFFRPT~89PA97.1*C 7/16/97jid 8 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL R:XSTAFFRPTX89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid ~ CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA97-0089 - Development Plan Project Description: A Devdoprnent Plan to construct and operate a 220-unit apartment complex with recreation facilities on 13.8 acres. Assessor's Parcd Nos: 921-370-002 and -003. Approval Date: July 21, 1997 Expiration Date: July 21, 1999 PLANNING DEPARTMENT General Requirements Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars ($1,328.00) which includes the One Thousand Two Hundred and Fifty Dollar ($1,250.00) fee, required by Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(d)(3) plus the Seventy-Eight Dollars ($78.00) County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination for the Mitigated Negative Declaration required under Public Resources Code Section 21151 and California Code of Regulations Section 15904. If within said forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant/developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition, Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c). The developer/applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees and agents, to attack, set aside, void, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting from an 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 Development Plan which action is brought within the appropriate statute of limitations period and Public Resources Code, Division 13, Chapter 4 (Section 21000 et IP.~., including but not by the way of limitations Section 21152 and 21167). City shall promptly notify the developer/applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding brought within this time period. City shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. Should the City fail to either promptly notify or cooperate fully, developer/applicant shall not, thereafter be responsible to indemnify, defend, protect, or hold harmless the City, any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees, or agents. This approval shall be used within two (2) 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 (2) year period which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. m The development of the premises shall conform substantially with Exhibit "A" (Site Plan) approved with Planning Application No. PA97-0089, or as amended by these conditions. A minimum of 220 covered (carport) tenant parking spaces, 42 spaces contained within enclosed garages and a minimum of 168 (uncovered) guest parking spaces shall be provided, up to 30% of which may be compact spaces eight feet (8') in width and sixteen feet (16') in length and clearly marked 'COMPACT CARS ONLY." Standard parking spaces shall have a minimum width of nine feet (9') and a minimum length of eighteen feet (18'). 6. A minimum of 10 handicapped parking spaces shall be provided. m Landscaping shall be provided in substantial conformance with Exhibit 'B" (Landscaping Plan}, or as amended by these conditions. Building construction shall conform substantially with Exhibits "C" (Elevations), 'D" (Unit Floor Rans), "E" (Recreation Building Floor Plan), and "F" (Color Board and Materials), or as amended by these conditions. Colors Roof tile Stucco Trim Eagle//3553 Three coats//8211 Frazee paint//8500W Gray-brown Sandy Lane (Off-White) Windstar (Stark White) 9. The maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer. 10. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be low pressure sodium, and so indicated on building plans. 11. An Administrative Plot Plan application for signage shall be required if signage is proposed. Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits 12. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24, Habitat Conservation of the Temecula Municipal Code by paying the appropriate fee set forth in that ordinance. 13. A qualified Vertebrate Paleontologist shall conduct a field assessment to salvage any surface fossils, process a standard sample of matrix material for recovery, and replicate any trackways discovered. The assessment summary shall be reported to the Planning Department. lt:~STAFFRPT~89pA97.1'C 7/16/97jid 11 14. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 15. The applicant shall merge all individual lots upon which this project is located. 16. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid. 17. A qualified Vertebrate Paleontologist shall monitor the excavation of the entire surface of the site in accordance with the prepared monitoring program. A report of monitoring activities shall be prepared and submitted to the Planning Department. 18. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted to the Planning Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School Mitigation Fees. 19. Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval and shall be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The plans shall indicate the location of all utilities. These plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance (Ordinance 94-22) that limits the amount of water which can be used. Full calculations as required by the ordinance shall be submitted with the Construction Landscaping Plans. These plans shall include planting on slopes. The cover page shall identify the total square footage of the landscaped area for the site. 20. A final grading plan shall be submitted along with the Construction Landscaping Plan so that cross checking for erosion and dust control can be performed. 21. Trash enclosures and all utility equipment shall be screened with landscaping and shown on the Construction Landscape Plans. 22. Plantings shall not interfere with traffic sight lines or utility lines. 23. The minimum inside landscape finger island width is five feet (5'), for the planting of a tree, shrubs and ground cover. 24. The applicant shall ensure that the hydroseed mix includes permanent plant materials such as Acacia redolens in order to provide long term slope erosion control. 25. Larger trees shall be used at the focal points and entries to the project in order to provide better scale with this development (at least 20% of the trees shall be 36 inch box size and 30% shall 24" box size). 26. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. R:~TAFFRI'B89PA9?.FC 7/16/97jld 12 Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 27. Roof-mounted equipment shall be inspected to ensure it is shielded from ground view. 28. A Report of Findings and inventory of paleontological resources shall be submitted to the Planning Department in accordance with the prepared monitoring program. 29. All landscaped areas shall be planted in accordance with approved Landscape and Irrigation Construction Plans. 30. All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed and be in a condition acceptable to the Director of Planning. The plants shall be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in good working order. 31. Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently affixed reflectorized sign constructed of porcelain on steel, beaded text or equal, displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and shall be centered at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height if 80 inches from the bottom of the sign to the parking space finished grade, or centered at a minimum height of 36 inches from the parking space finished grade, ground, or sidewalk. A sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place, at each entrance to the off-street parking facility, not less than 17 inches by 22 inches, clearly and conspicuously stating the following: "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephone In addition to the above requirements, the surface of each parking place shall have a surface identification sign duplicating the Symbol of Accessibility in blue paint of at least 3 square feet in size. 32. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Manager to guarantee the removal of the maintenance and operations trailers, the temporary parking, and the temporary landscaping. 33. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. 34. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 35. Submit at time of plan review complete exterior site lighting plans in compliance with Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution. R:~STAPFRPT~S9PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 3.:~ 36. Obtain all building plan and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 37. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review. 38° All buildings and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April I, 1994) 39. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans submitted for plan review. 40. Provide for an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. 41. Provide and approved precise grading plan with plan check submittal to check for handicap access. 42. Provide plan which indicates how handi-capped access will be provided for all active recreational areas and how disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building will be accopmplished. 43. Provide van accessible parking located as close as possible to the units 44. Provide an electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. 45. Comply with all applicable provisions of the the 1994 edition of the California Building, Plubming and Mechanical Codes; 1993 National Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations and the Temecula Municipal Code. 46. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record, the truss manufacturer's engineer, and that have been plan checked and stamped by the plan check agency and the City are required before sheet and shear inspection. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any Government Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the tentative site plan all existing and proposed easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission will subject the project to further review and may require revision. General Requirements 47. A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all onsite flat work and improvements, shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained road right-of-way. 48. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right-of-way. l~:LSTAPPP, Iq~89pAf7.PC ?/16/97jid 14 49. All improvement plans, grading plans, landscape and irrigation plans shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to the site and shall be submitted on standard 24" x 36" City of Temecula mylars. Prior to Issuance of a Grading Permit 50. A copy of the grading and improvement plans, along with supporting hydrologic and hydraulic calculations shall be submitted to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for approval prior to the issuance of any permit. 51. A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The grading plan shall include all necessary erosion control measures needed to adequately protect adjacent public and private property. 52. The Developer shall post security and enter into an agreement guaranteeing the grading and erosion control improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. 53. A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered Soils or Civil Engineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall address all soils conditions of the site, and provide recommendations for the construction of engineered structures and pavement sections. 54. The Developer shall have a Drainage Study prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City Standards identifying storm water runoff expected from this site and upstream of this site. The study shall identify all existing or proposed public or private drainage facilities intended to discharge this runoff. The study shall also analyze and identify impacts to downstream properties and provide specific recommendations to protect the properties and mitigate any impacts. Any upgrading or upsizing of downstream facilities, including acquisition of drainage or access easements necessary to make required improvements, shall be provided by the Developer. 55. The Developer must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed or the project is shown to be exempt. 56. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Planning Department Department of Public Works 57. The Developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) recorded with any underlying maps related to the subject property. R:',STAFFRFr~89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 15 58. Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 59. The Developer shall obtain any necessary letters of approval or slope easements for offsite work performed on adjacent properties as directed by the Department of Public Works, 60. An Area Drainage Ran fee shall be paid to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District prior to issuance of any permit, Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 61. Improvement plans and/or precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. The following design criteria shall be observed: a, Flowline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C,C. and 1.00% minimum over A.C, paving. b, Driveways shall conform to the applicable City of Temecula Standard No, 207A. c. Street lights shall be installed along the public streets adjoining the site in accordance with Ordinance 461 and shall be shown on the improvement plans. d. Concrete sidewalks and ramps shall be constructed along public street frontages in accordance with City of Temecula Standard Nos, 400 and 401, e, improvement plans shall extend 300 feet beyond the project boundaries. f. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees, g. Public Street improvement plans shall include plan and profile showing existing topography, utilities, proposed centerline, top of curb and flowline grades. h. Landscaping shall be limited in the corner cut-off area of all intersections and adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility. i. All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed through undersidewalk drains or underground drainage facilities. The Developer shall construct the following public improvements to City of Temecula General Plan standards unless otherwise noted. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works: a. Improve Margarita Road along property boundary (Arterial Highway Standards - 110' R/W), to include installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing , striping, and utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer). 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68. 69. The Developer shall design and install a 14 foot wide raised landscape median on Margarita Road along property boundary (Arterial Highway Standards - 110' R/W). The Developer can receive credits for the other half of the raised landscaped median. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works All street improvement design shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement transitions per Caltrans standards for transition to existing street sections. d. Storm drain facilities e. All utilities shall be undergrounded The easterly driveway shall be restricted to right in/right out vehicular movement. A construction area Traffic Control Plan shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and reviewed by the Department of Public Works for any street closure and detour or other disruption to traffic circulation as required by the Department of Public Works. A Signing and Striping Plan shall be designed by a registered Civil Engineer and approved by the Department of Public Works for Margarita Road. Bus bays will be designed at all existing and proposed bus stops as directed by Riverside Transit Agency and approved by the Department of Public Works. The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered Civil Engineer, and the Soils Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions. The Developer shall deposit with the Engineering Department a cash sum as established per acre as mitigation for traffic signal impact. The Developer shall pay any capital fee for road improvements and public facilities imposed upon the property or project, including that for traffic and public facility mitigation as required under the EIR/Negative Declaration for the project. The fee to be paid shall be in the amount in effect at the time of payment of the fee. If an interim or final public facility mitigation fee or district has not been finally established by the date on which the Developer requests its building permit for the project or any phase thereof, the Developer shall execute the Agreement for payment of Public Facility fee, a copy of which has been provided to the Developer. Concurrently, with executing this Agreement, the Developer shall secure payment of the Public Facility fee. The amount of the security shall be $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000. The Developer understands that said Agreement may require the payment of fees in excess of those now estimated (assuming benefit to the project in the amount of such fees). By execution of this Agreement, the Developer will waive any right to protest the provisions of this Condition, of this Agreement, the formation of any traffic impact fee district, or the process, levy, or collection of any traffic mitigation or traffic impact fee for this project; ~ that the Developer is not waiving its right to protest the reasonableness of any traffic impact fee, and the amount thereof. R:~STAFFRP'~89PA97.1~C 7/16/97jid ].7 Prior to Issuance of e Certificate of Occupancy 70. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: Rancho California Water District Eastern Municipal Water District Department of Public Works 71. All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 72. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT General Conditions 73. All slopes, open space areas and parkway landscaping shall be maintained by the property owner. 74. A Class II bike lane shall be identified on the street improvement plans for Margarita Road and Solana Way and completed in concurrence with street improvements. Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 75. Construction Landscape Plans for the raised landscaped median within Margarita Road shall be reviewed and approved by the TCSD Maintenance Superintendent. In addition, the developer shall enter into an agreement and post security to guarantee installation of the landscape improvements to TCSD standards. 76. The developer shall satisfy the City's park land dedication requirement through the payment of in-lieu fees equal to 1.34 acres of park land, based upon the City's then current appraised park land valuation. The fees shall be pro-rated at a per dwelling unit cost and paid prior to the issuance of each building permit requested. 77. Arterial street lighting on Margarita Road shall be dedicated to the City prior to installation of the street lights or issuance of the first building permit, whichever occurs first. FIRE DEPARTMENT General Requirements 78. With respect to the conditions of approval for the above referenced development plan, the Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with the City of Temecula Ordinances and/or recognized fire protection standards: R:~STAFFRl~X89pA97.PC 7/16/97jid 18 79. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial building using the procedures established in City of Temecula Ordinances and recognized fire protection standards. A fire flow of 1500 GPM for a 2 hour duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 80. A combination of on-site and off-site super fire hydrants, on a looped system (6"x4"x2- 2 ~"), will be located not less than 25 feet or more than 165 feet from any portion of the building as measured along approved vehicular travelways. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. 81. Applicant/developer shall furnish one copy of the water plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, containing a Fire Department approval signature block, and shall conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow. Once the plans are signed by the local water company, the originals shall be presented to the Fire Department for signature. 82. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on the job site. 83. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall pay $400.00 per unit as mitigation for fire protection impacts. 84. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant/developer shall be responsible to submit a plan check fee of $582.00per building to the City of Temecula. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy 85. Install a complete fire sprinkler system in all buildings. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front of the building, within 50 feet of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building(s). A statement that the building will be automatically fire sprinkled must be included on the title page of the building plans. 86. The building shall be equipped with a manual and automatic fire alarm system with audio/visual devices for occupant notification and monitored to a U.L. approved central receiving station. 87. Knox key switches shall be installed on electronic gates, application can be obtained from City of Temecula Fire Prevention Office. 88. Occupancy separation walls will be required as per the Uniform Building Code, Section 302.4. 89. Install portable fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC. Contact a certified extinguisher company for proper placement. 90. It is prohibited to use/process or store any materials in this occupancy that would classify it as an "H" occupancy per Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code. R:~STAl~RP'I~89PAS"/.I~C 7116/97jid 19 91. Display Boards: Display boards required for apartments, commercial complexes, condominiums, RV parks and mobile home parks will be as follows. Each complex shall have an illuminated diagrammatic representation of the actual layout which shows the name of the complex, all streets, building designators, unit numbers, and fire hydrant locations within the complex. These directories shall be a minimum 4'x4' in dimension and located next to the roadway access. 92. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in private streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. They shall be mounted in the middle of the street directly in line with fire hydrant. 93. Prior to final inspection of any building, the applicant shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval, a site plan designating required fire lanes with appropriate lane painting and or signs. 94. Street address shall be posted, in a visible location, minimum 12 inches in height, on the street side of the building with a contrasting background. Unit numbers shall be a minimum 4 inches in height. 95. All buildings shall be constructed with fire retardant roofing materials as described in The Uniform Building Code. Any wood shingles or shakes shall be a Class "B" rating and shall be approved by the fire department prior to installation. 96. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed in the Building and Safety Office. 97. Please contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. OTHER AGENCIES 98. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water District letter dated May 5, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 99. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health letter dated May 7, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 100. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District letter dated June 24, 1997, a copy of which is attached. I have read, understand and accept the above Conditions of Approval. Applicant Name R:XSTAFFRIcr~89rA97.PC 7/16/97jid 20 Michael R. McMillan May 5, 1997 Mr. John De Gange, Case Planner City of Temecula Planning Department 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590-3606 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY PORTION OF PARCEL 20 OF TRACT 3334 APN 921-370-002 AND APN 921-370-003 PLANN!NG APPLICATION NO. PA97-0089 Dear Mr. De Gange: Please be advised that the above-referenced property is located within the boundaries of Rancho California Water District (RCWD). Water service, therefore, would be available upon completion of financial arrangements between RCWD and the property owner. If fire protection is required, the customer will need to contact RCWD for fees and requirements. Water availability would be contingent upon the property owner signing an Agency Agreement which assigns water management rights, if any, to RCWD. If you have any questions, please contact an Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT ~~ "~~ Steve Brannon, P.E. Development Engineering Manager 971SB:ebO811FO121FEF C: Laurie Williams, Engineering Services Supervisor Engineering Services Rancho California Water District TO: FROM County of Riverside DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING DEPARTMENT ATTN: John De Gange ~PqGREGOR DELLENBACH, Environmental Health Specialist IV PLOT PLAN NO. PA97-0089 DATE: May 7, 1997 /f~_ 1. The Department of Environmental Health has reviewed the Plot Plan No. PA97-0089. Smfitary sewer and water services are available in this area. 2. PRIOR TO PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE REQUIRED: a) "Will-serve" letters from the watering and sewering agencies. b) Three complete sets of plans for the swimming pool/spa will be submitted, in order to ensure compliance with the California Administrative Code, California Health and Safety Code and the Uniform Building Code. 3. An acceptable covenant having to do with the maintenance and operation of recreational facilities, must be filed with this Department. We will accept this covenant as a tentative agreement, and it will be necessary to record all covenants or agreements etc., involving the recreational facilities with the Recorder. County of Riverside and a copy of the recorded agreement filed with this Department concurrently with the recording of the final map of this subdivision. GD:dr (909) 275-8980 DAVID I:'. ZAPPE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Temecula Plannin Department 43200 ;~l~siness Park Drive Temecula, California 92590 Attention: Ladies and Gentlemen: .e:PAc 7- 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 909/275-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 7829.1 The District does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or other lend use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not plan check city land use cases, or provide State Division of Reel Estate letters or other flood hazard reports for such cases. District comments/recommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of specific interest to the District including District Master Draina · Plan fadlilies, other ional flood control and dra na · fed ities wh ch could be considered a logical componenllor extension of a mas{err~p an System, and District Area ~?&inage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). n addition, information of a general nature is provided. The District has not reviewed the roposed project in detail and the tollowing checked commenta do not in an wa constitute or imply DisthOr ap~va~}or endorsement of the proposed project ~th respect to flood hazard, public and safety or any other such issue: ~./This project would not be impacted by District Master Drainage Plan fadlies nor are other fecilities of regional interest proposed. This project involves District Master Plen fecilities. The District will acce t ownership of such fecilibes on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District stan~'P~rds end Dmstlict plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptence. Plan check, inspection and adm n stmtive fees wi be required. This .pFoje~'t. proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other fecilities that could be considered regional in nature and/or a logical extension of the adopted Master Drainage Plen. The District would consider acceptin ownemhip of such fecilittes on written req..u. est of the C' . Facilities must be consmjctecl to District stand~Jgs, and District plen check and inspection will be require~r District acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrative fees will be required. This project is located within the limits of the Disbict's Iv/ I :I'P, R. ~- 7EM F..C, ULR Area subdivision pro relation ,.. map. to be pa,dbe .t th. rafe ,nat th. ti.. of r. ordation. o' deferred, at the time of issuance of the actual permit GENERAL INFORMATION This project may require a National Pollufent Discharge Elimination S stem (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. Clearance for grediog, recorflation, or other El approval should not be given until II~e City has determined that the project has been granted a permit or is shown to he exempL If this pm'ect involves a Federal Emergeng/'y' Management Agency (FEMA) meppod flood plain, then the City should require ~e applicant to rovide all studies, calculations, plens and other information required to meet FEMA requirements and should rJrther require that the applicant obtain a Conditjonel Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) prior to grading, recordation or other fine approval of the project, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) pdor to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mapped flood piein is im acted by this proj the City should require the a licant to obtain a Section 160111603 A reement from the Cn~i~mia Departmentc~o Fish and Game and a Clean P~ter Act Section 404 Permit from the U .~. An'ny Corps of En ineers, or written correspondence from these agerides indicating the project_ is exempt~om these requirementa. A~lean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Ce~ffication may be required from the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of the Corps 404 perraiL STUART E. MCKIBBIN Senior Civil Engineer Oa,e: ~ ' ~ ' ATTACHMENT NO. 2 INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY R:~TAFFRFI~89PA97.l~C 7/16/97jid 21 CITY OF TEMECULA Environmental Checklist 101. 102. 103. 104. 105. 106. 107. 108. 109. 110. Project Title: Planning Application No. PA97-0089 (Development Plan) Lead Agency Narae and Address: City of Temeeula, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590 Contact Person and Phone Number: John De Gange, Project Planner, (909) 694-6400 Project Location: On the south side of Margarita Road, 420 feet east of the intersection of Moraga Road Projeet Sponsor's Narac and Address: The Spanos Corporation, 3773 Howard Hughes Parkway (Suite 590-S), Las Vegas, NV 89109 General Plan Designation: H High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling units/e) Zoning: H High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling traits/e) Description of Project: To cunsmzct a 220-unit aparanent complex with recreation amenities including pool, gym facilities, volleyball and basketball courts, and tot lots on a 13.8 acre site (Tuscany Ridge Apartments). Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: An ~ting built-out single family subdivision to the north, an existing multi-family residential complex to the west, end vacant parcels to the east and south. Other public agencies whose approval is required: Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Department of Enviromental Health, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Eastern Municipal Wat~ District, Rancho California Water District, Temeeula Valley Unified School DisUict, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison Company, General Telephone Company, Riverside Transit Agency. R:XSTAFFRIrB89PA~7.PC 7/16/97 jid 22 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY A~FECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affect~l by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Pocc~ally Si~nificant Impact Unless Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Land Use and planning [ ] HaTards [ ] Population and Homing [X] Noise [X] Geologic Problems [X] Public Services [X] Water [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Air Q.ality [X] Aesthetics [X] Transportation/Circulation [X] Cultural Resources [X] Biological Resources [ ] Recreation [X] Energy and Mineral Resources [ ] Mandatory Findings of SiEnificance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that although the proposed project could have a si~m~ificant effect on the environmnmt, 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. Signature Printed Name: John De Gauge For the City of Temecula Da~e R:~TAFFRPT~89PA97.PC 7/16/97jld 23 ISSUES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES No 1. LAND USE ~ PLANNING. Would the proposal: a. Conflict with general plan deal~nation or zonm~ (Source 1, Figure 2-1, Page 2-17) b. Conflict with applicable environmental plsns or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction ove~ the project? c. Be incompatible with existingland use in the vicinity? (Source l, Figure 2-1, Page 2-17) d. Affect agriculturel resources or operations (e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)? (Source l, Figure 5-4, Page 5-17) c. Disrupt or divide the physical srrangcment of an established community (including low-income or minority comm,mity)? 2. POPULATION AND HOUS]NC. Would be proposal: a. Cumulativcly exceed official regional or local population projections? b. Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through project in an undeveloped ~tea or extension of major infrastructure)? c. Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing9 3. CEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential Irapatti involving? a. Faultrupture? (Source 1, Figurc 7-l, Page 7-6 and Source 4, Page 6) b. Scismicgroondshsking? (Source 1, Figurc T-1, Page 7-6) c. Seismic ground fsilore, including liquefaction? (Source l, Figure 7-2, Page 7-8 and Source 4, Page 6) d. Seiche, tsunsmi, or volesine hazard? (Source 4, Page 7) c. Landslides or mudflows? f. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditicms form excavation, grading or fill? g, Subsidence afthe land? (Source 1,Figure 7-2, Page %8 and Sourec4, Page 10) [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Ix] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] P~] Ix] [x] [] [] a:~srAl~al,nsgp^~.l~c W16/97 ~ 24 Pam~lly NO h. Expansive soils? (Som'ce 4, Page 15) i. Unique geologic or physical futures? (Source 4, Pages 3&4 ) 4. WATER. Would the proposal resuR in: a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and mount of surface rimoff'? b, Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding? (Source 1, Figure 7-3 and Figure 7-4, Pages 7-10 and 7-12) C, Discharge into surface waters or other alterafiun of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? d. Changes in the mount of surface water in any water body? e. Changes in c~ts, or the course or direction of water movements ? Change in the quantity of ground wata's, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwatcr recharge capability? (Source 4, Page 4) g. Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwate~ (Source 4, Page 4) h. Impacts to groundwater quality? (Source 4, Page 4) Substantial reduction in the mount of groundwater othervnse available for public water supplies? (Source 4, Page 4) 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a. Violste any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? (Source 5, Table 6-2, Page 6-10 ) b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? c. Alter air movement, moisture or temperature, or cause any change in climate? d. Create objectionable odors? 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [x] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [] [] [] [1 [1 [] [] [] [x] [x] [x] [] R:~TAFFRPTxggpA97.PC 711a/97jld 25 ISSUES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCE~ Potentially Significant No Would tile proposal mutt in: a. IncrcascvchicleUipsortra~ccongcstjon? (Soureeg) b. Hnzardstosafetyffomdesignfeatores(e.g. sharpctu'ves or dangerous intersection or incompatible uses)? c. Inadequate emergency access or access to ncar~ uses? d. Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? (Sourec 2, Tablc 17.24(a), Page 17.24-9) e. Hazards or barriers for pcdesUiaus or bicyclists? f. Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus tun~outs, bicycle racks)? g. Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a. Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animus and birds)? (Source 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15 and Source 8) b. Lo~ally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? (Source 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) c. Locally designated natural cor-munifies (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? (Source 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, ripman and vernal pool)? (Source 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) e. Wildlife dispersal or mightion corridors? 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a. Conflict with adopted energy conservation plans? b. Use non-renewal resources in a wasteful and inefficient mannor? c. 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. ~RDS. Would the prolHnal involve: [] Ix] [] [] [1 [] [] [X] [] [] [] [~ [] [] [] IX] [] [] [] Ix] [] [x] [] [] [] [] [] [x] [] [x] [] [1 [] [] [] [x] [] [] [] Ix] [] [] [] [x] [] [1 [] Ix] [] [x] [] [] [] [] [~ [1 [] [] [] [x] R:XSTAFFRP~89pA97.PC 7/16/97.5d 26 Potaltially l'otmtidly NO A risk of accidental explosion or releas~ of h aTardous substances (including, but not limit~cl to: oil, peatici~s, chemical or radiation)? (Source 1,Figure 7-5, Page 7-14) b. Possible intcrfcrcncc with an eanergea~r t'e~pons~ plan or emergency eva~uatinn plan? c. The crea~on of any heaflth hazard or potential health hazard? d. Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e. Incrcasc~rchszardinarcaswith~ammablcbnlsh, grass, or trees? 10. NOISL Would the proposal result in: a. Increase in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? (Source 1, Figures 8-3, 8-4, and 8-5, Pages 8-I 1, 8-12 and 8-14) 11. 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 ureas: Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Maintenance ofpublicfacilitics, mcludingroads? c. Other governmental services? 11. U]'m LITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEM& Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b. Communications systems? c, Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? d. Sewer or septic tanks? [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [1 [1 [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [x] Ix] [x] [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [x] [] [] [] [] [] [3 [] [] [1 [] [] [x] R:~TAFFRF~SgPA97.PC 7/16/97jid 27 No c. Storm watcr drainage? f. Solid waste disposal? g. Local or regional water supplies? 13, AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a. Affect a scenic vim or scemc highway? b. Have a demonstrablc negativc aesthetic effect? c, Creat~ liSht or glare7 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a. Disturb paleontologieal resources? (Source 1, Figure 5-7, Page 5-22 and Soume 7 ) b. Disturb archaeological resources? (Source 1, Figure 5-6, Page 5-21 and Source 6) c. Affect historical resources? (Source 3, Page 281 and Source 6) d. Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultoral values? e. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? RECREATION. Would the proposal: a. Increase the demand for nei~borhood or regional parks or othe~ recreational facilities? b. Affect existing recreational opportunities? 16. MANDATORY FIi~)INGS OF SIGNIFICANCL Does the project have fig potential to degrade fig quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below stir-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plum or mfunal cemmunity, reduce the numbe~ ofresU'iet the range of a r~e or cudangered plsat or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistorfl b. Does fig project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disMvantage of long-term, enva-onmental goals? [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [] [] [x] [x] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [1 [] Ix] [3 [] [] [x] [1 [1 [1 [l [] [l [x] [] [] [] [] Ix] [x] [x] [] [3 [] [x] [x] [x] [] [x] R:~TAFFRFIl$9pA97.PC W16/97jid 28 signifs~ Unlm Siguitmt No c. Does the project have impa~ts that area individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (*Cumulatively considerable ' means that th~ incremental eaeets of a project are considerable when viewed in c~neetion with the eae~ts of past projects, the effects of otlgr curr~t projects, and the effects of probable future p~jeets). d. Does the proj~t have environmental effects which will cause substantial advem-se eae~s on human beings, either dir~tly or indirectly? [] [] [] [x] [] [] [] [x] SOURCES 1. City of Temeeula General Plan. 2. City of Temeeula Development Code 3. City of T emeeula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. 4. RIVI Environmental Preliminaxy Geotechnical Investigation, dated September 25, 1996 5. South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Air Quality Handbook. 6. Jean A. Keller Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment, dated September 1996 7. Prmeipe and Associates Paleontological Resource Impact Mitigation Program, dated October 1996 8. LSA Associates, Inc. Stephens Kangaroo Rat Survey, dated Septembe~ 27, 1996 9. Wilbur Smith Associates Focused Traffic Study, dated September 27, 1996 R:XSTAFFRFI~B9PA97.1~ 7/16/97jid 29 DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Land Use and Planning 1.a, b. The project will not conflict with general plan designation or zoning. The project will not conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan land use designation and zoning which are both High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling units per acre maximum). Impacts from all General Ran land use designations were analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan. Agencies with jurisdiction within the City commented on the scope of the analysis contained in the EIR and how the land uses would impact their particular agency. Mitigation measures approved with the EIR will be applied to this project. Further, all agencies with jurisdiction over the project are also being given the opportunity to comment on the project, and it is anticipated that they will make the appropriate comments as to how the project relates to their specific environmental plans or policies. Services have been extended into the area. There will be limited, if any, effects on adopted environmental plans or policies. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 1 .c. The project is compatible with existing land use in the vicinity. Apartment projects already exist along Margarita Road including the Wood Creek Apartments which are directly adjacent and to the west and southwest of the project site. The property directly to the east and southeast of the site is vacant and currently designated High Density Residential (13-20 dwelling units per acre maximum). The property across Margarita and to the north has an already developed single family subdivision, and is designated Low Medium Residential (3-6 dwelling units per acre maximum). The proposed project will continue the pattern of multi-family residential developments along the south side of Margarita. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 1 .d,e. The project will not affect agricultural resources or operations nor disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including low-income or minority communities). Development trends in the vicinity have depleted the agricultural significance of the site. There is no established residential community (including low-income or minority communities) at this site. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. Pol;)ulation and Housing 2. a. The project will not cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections. The project is an apartment complex consistent with the City's General Plan land use designation of High Density Residential. Since the project is consistent with the City's General Ran, and does not exceed the density range of 13-20 dwelling units per acre, it will not be a significant contributor to population growth which will cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~STAFFRP~89pA97.pC 7/16/97jid 30 2.b. The project will not induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly. Margarita Road is already constructed. Water and sewer service is available to the site, and local purveyors have reviewed the project and indicate that additions or improvements to the off-site facilities are not required to adequately serve the project. 2.c. The project will not displace housing, especially affordable housing. The project site is a vacant 13.8 acre parcel to be constructed with 220 multi-family units. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. Geologic Problems 3.a. The project will not result in nor expose people to fault rupture. The project site is not located within an Alquist Priolo Earthquake Studies Zone for fault rupture hazard. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 3.b,f. The project may expose people to potential impacts involving seismic ground shaking and erosion. The project is located in Southern California, an area which is seismically active. The site lies within Ground Shaking Zone II which is expected to vary from moderate to intense in the event of an earthquake, depending on the composition of underlying geologic formations, the earthquake's epicenter and the order of magnitude of the seismic event. A Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation noted that Uniform Building Code (UBC) Seismic Zone 4 standards would apply to construction at this site. Preliminary soils reports are required and reviewed as part of the application submittal, and recommendations contained in these reports are used to determine appropriate conditions of approval for the project. The soils reports will also contain recommendations for the compaction of the soil which will serve to mitigate any potentiall~ significant impacts from seismic ground shaking or erosion. 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 will be included as a condition of approval for the project. In the long-run, hardscape and landscaping will serve as permanent erosion control for the project. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 3.c,d,e, g,h,i. The project will not expose people to ground failure, including liquefaction, a seiche, tsunami or volcanic hazard, landslides or mudflows, subsidence, expansive soils or unique geologic or physical features. The project is not located in an area where any of these hazards are known to occur. There are no dams or other large bodies of water on or upstream of the site. The potential of liquefaction at the site may be considered low. Expansion index tests at the site indicate a very low potential. No unique geologic features or physical features exist on the site. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. P,:'~TAI~RF~ggPA97.1~C 7/16/97jid 3'[ 4.s. The project will result in changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, and the rate and amount of surface runoff. Previously permeable ground will be rendered impervious by construction of buildings, accompanying hardscape and driveways. While absorption rates and surface runoff will change, potential impacts shall be mitigated through site design. Drainage conveyances will be required for the project to safely and adequately handle runoff which is created. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project, 4.c. The project may have a potentially significant effect on discharge into surface waters and alteration of surface 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 Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent has been filed 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. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 4.f,g, h,i. The project will have no impact on the quantity, direction or rate of flow, or the quality of ground water. Exploratory borings drilled up to a depth of 38 feet on March 3, 1997 at the site found no groundwater or indications of groundwater (soil mottling). A review of Department of Water Resources groundwater measurements in 1971 indicate groundwater depth in the vicinity between 35 and 50 feet bgs, with flow direction being toward the west. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Air Quality 5.b. The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. The project is not located near sensitive receptors, and is not projected to generate significant pollutants. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this 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 with regards to climatic conditions in the area. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.d. The project will create some objectionable odors during the construction phase of the project. These impacts will be of short duration and are not considered significant. No other objectionable odors are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~'TAFFRF~ggpA97,1~C 7/16/97 jid 32 Transoortation/Circulation 6.a. The project will increase vehicle trips, and add to traffic congestion. It is anticipated that high density apartments will contribute 5 vehicle trip ends per day per dwelling unit, or in this case, 1,100. Margarita Road which is adjacent to the property is designated a 1 lO-foot, four-lane arterial highway, which is capable of handling traffic generated by the project. However, congestion at the intersection of Margarita and Moraga Roads and , as well as other intersections in the vicinity are already impacted. In addition to the widening and improvements to Margarita Road, the applicant will be required to pay public facilities fees and traffic signal mitigation fees as conditions of approval for the project. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.b. The project will not result in hazards to safety from design features. The project is designed to current City standards and does not propose any hazards. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.c. The project will not result in inadequate emergency access or inadequate access to nearby uses. The project is designed to current City standards and has adequate emergency access. The project does not interfere with access to nearby uses. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.d. The project provides sufficient parking on-site. The amount of parking being provided by the project is similar to what is and has been provided for other projects of similar type and size within the City. 6.eo The project will not result in hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists. Hazards or barriers are not proposed for the project. The project is designed to current City standards requiring sidewalks and bicycle lanes. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.f. The project may conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation. The project shall provide sidewalks and bicycle lanes. As a consequence, after mitigation measures are completed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.g. The project will not result in rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts. Rail, waterborne or air traffic do not exist in the immediate proximity of the project site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Biological Resources 7.a,e. The project may result in an impact to endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats, or to wildlife dispersal or migration corridors. R:~TAFFRFI~ggPA97.1~C 7/16FjTjld 33 The project site is relatively undisturbed, and has not been disced within at least the last year. Small areas of the site show signs of recent human activities, including some trash dumping and earth removal. The site is dominated by a ruderal plant community consisting of slender wild oats and cheat grass. Wildlife species observed include side- blotched lizard, western meadowlark, red-tailed hawk, Audubon's cottontail, Botta's pocket gopher, California ground squirrel and grey fox. It is doubtful that the site functions as a movement corridor, because animals moving across the site would be blocked either by existing housing development to the north and west, or by the presence of traffic along roadways. A Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Survey indicates evidence of an existing low population of SKR on site. The applicant shall have a qualified biologist perform trapping on the site pursuant to the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) Long Term Conservation Plan to determine the amount of occupied habitat which will be taken by this project. The RCHCA's Long-term Habitat plan ensures the survival of the species within designated preserves and makes provisions for the taking of habitat outside these preserve area. The project site is located outside a preserve area; however, it is located within the SKR Habitat Fee Area and Habitat Conservation fees will be required to mitigate the effect of cumulative impacts to the species. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Energy and Mineral Resources 8.a. The project will affect adopted energy conservation plans. The project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to energy conservation during the plan check stage of development. No permits will be issued unless the project is found to be consistent with these applicable laws. After mitigation is performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 8.b. The project will result in a less than significant impact upon the use of non-renewable resources. There will be an increase in the rate of use of natural resources and in the depletion of construction materials, fuels for daily operation, asphalt, and lumber. However, because of the scale of the proposed project, these impacts are seen as less than significant. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 8.c. The project will not result in the loss of the 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 to the residents of the State are located at this project site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 9.bo The project will not result in possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. R:~STAI~RPT~89pA97.PC 7/16/97jid 34 The subject site is not located in an area which could impact an emergency response plan. The project will take access from a maintained street and will not impede any emergency response or emergency evacuation plan. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not result in the creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard, nor expose people to existing sources of potential health hazards, nor increase fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass or trees. The project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable health laws during the plan check and occupancy stages of development. No permits will be issued unless the project is found to be consistent with these laws. No health hazards are known to be in proximity to the project site. The project site is not located within or proximate to a fire hazard area. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Noise 10.a. The project will result in an increase to existing noise levels. The site is currently vacant and development of the land logically will result in increases to noise levels during construction phases as well as increases to noise in the area over the long run. Long-term noise generated by this project would be similar to existing apartment uses along Margarita Road to the west and north. No significant noise impacts are anticipated as a result of this project, either short or long-term. lO.b. The project will result in some severe noise levels. The project may expose people to severe noise levels during the construction phase of development. 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 eight-hour exposure. However, the source of such noise at the project site will be of short duration, and not considered significant. There will be no long-term exposure of people to severe noise. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Public Service~s 11.a, b. The project will have an impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered fire or police protection. The project will incrementally increase the need for fire and police protection. However, the developer will contribute his fair share of development impact fees earmarked for such services. After mitigation is performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11 .c. The project will have an effect upon, or result in the need for new or altered school facilities. The project will impact school facilities. in accordance with State Laws, the developer will contribute his fair share of development impact fees earmarked for the school R:~STAFFRPT',89pA97.pC 7/16/97jid 35 district. After mitigation is performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.d. The project will have a less than significant impact upon maintenance of public facilities, including roads. Funding for the maintenance of roads is derived from the State of California gasoline tax, which is distributed to the City of Temecula. Impacts to current and future needs for maintenance of roads as a result of the project will be incremental, and not considered significant. The gasoline tax is sufficient to provide for maintenance expenses. The applicant shall pay applicable public facilities fees. No significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 11 .e. The project will not have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services. The project is consistent with the General Plan designation for the area. The effect upon governmental services is expected as part of the buildout of the area. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Utilities and Service Systems 12.a, b. The project will not result in the need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to power or natural gas or communication systems. These systems are currently being delivered in proximity to the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.c, d,g The project will not result in the need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities, sewer or septic tanks, or local or regional water supplies. The Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the City of Temecula General Plan (p. 39) states: "Both Eastern Municipal Water District and Rancho California Water District have indicated an ability to supply as much water as is required in their service areas." Furthermore (p. 40), "Implementation of the proposed General Plan would not significantly impact wastewater services." Local purveyors have reviewed the project and indicate that service is available for the project. It is recommended that the septic tank on site be removed. Since the project is consistent with the General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result. 12.e. The project will result in a less than significant need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to storm water drainage. The project will provide some additional onsite drainage systems, and tie into existing systems adjacent. Less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.f. The project will not result in a need for new systems or substantial alterations to solid waste disposal systems. R:~STAFFRP~89pA97.PC 7/16/97j~d ~6 Any potential impacts from solid waste created by this development can be addressed through participation in a Source Reduction and Recycling Program implemented by the City. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Aesthetics 13.a. The project will not affect a scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is not located in an area where there is a scenic vista. The City does not have any designated scenic highways. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 13.b. The project have a less than significant aesthetic effect. The site is currently vacant without any outstanding aesthetic qualities save for the effect of open space. A landscape plan proposes a variety of trees shrubs and ground cover to enhance the site and to provide erosion control and shade. The proposed trees, while not native to the area are typical of the urban landscape in Temecula and will provide a visual link with the established residential uses. The architectural review prior to approval will ensure that the project is aesthetically pleasing. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 13.c. The project will have a potentially significant impact from light and glare. The project will produce and result in light and glare with the installation of new light sources. All light and glare has the potential to impact the Mount Palomar Observatory. The project will be conditioned to comply with Ordinance No. 655 Ordinance Regulating Light Pollution. Light and glare may also result from traffic within the project, particularly adjacent to residential homes to the east. The project shall provide a perimeter wall to mitigate this impact. After mitigation is performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Cultural Resources 14.a. The project will disturb paleontological resources. Proposed excavation will impact a large percentage of Pleistocene-aged Pauba Formation sandstone/siltstone that is known to be extremely fossiliferous in the Temecula-Murrieta area. A site-specific Paleontological Resource Mitigation Program was prepared by a qualified Vertebrate Paleontologist to conform to both CEQA and Society of Vertebrate Paleontology guidelines, and to the City's environmental clearance guidelines. This Program shall be incorporated into the project Mitigation Monitoring Program, and compliance shall be required prior to grading, and shall include a field assessment, excavation monitoring, the identification and curation of specimens, and the preparation of a Report of Findings. After mitigation is performed, impacts are anticipated to be reduced to a level of insignificance. 14.b, c,d,e. The project will not disturb nor cause a physical change which would affect archaeological and historical resources, unique ethnic cultural values or restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area. R:XSTAFFRPTXBgpA97.pC 7/16/97jid 37 A Phase I cultural resources assessment was performed at the site. Neither surface cultural resources or evidence of a subsurface cultural deposit were observed within the boundaries of the project. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 15.a, b. The project will have a less than significant impact on the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities, or affect existing recreational opportunities. The developer has designed several on-site amenities for the health and recreation of apartment residents, including barbecue areas, tot lots, volleyball and basketball courts, pool and a 4,276 square foot recreation building that includes a movie theater, exercise, sauna, computer room, kitchen and club room. The applicant shall also contribute a portion of the public facilities fees that apply to his project. Impacts as a result of this project are anticipated to be less than significant. R:~TAFFRi'~89PA~7.PC ~/16/9~jkl 38 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM R:~TAFFRFl~agpA97.PC 7116/97jld 39 Mitigation Monitoring Program Planning Application No. PA96-0089 (Development Plan) Geologic Problem~ General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Mitigation Measures: Specific Processes: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Expose people to impacts from seismic Found shaking. Ensure that soil compaction is to City Standards. A soils report prepared by a registered Civil F,n~ncer shah be submitted to the Department of public Works with the initial grading plan check. Building pads shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer. Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. Department of Public Works and Building and Safety Department. Expose people to impacts from seismic ground shaking. Utilize construction techniques that are consistent with the Uniform Building Code. Submit construction plans to the Building and Safety Department for approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Bllildin$ and Safety Deparm~nt. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Planting of slopes consistent wilh Ordinance No. 457. Submit erosion conlrol plans for approval by the Department of Public Works. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. DeparUnent of Public Works. R:WrAFFRFB89PA97.PC 7/16/97 jld 40 General Impact: Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Miligation Measures: Planting of on-site landscaping that is consistera with the Developmere Code. Specific Processes: Submit hndscape plans that include planting of slope to the Planning Department for approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Planning Department. General Impact: The project will result in changes to absorption rates, drainage panems and the rate and mount of surface runoff. Mitigation Measure: Methods of controlling ~noff, from site so that it will not negatively impact adjacent properties, including drainage conveyances, have been incorporated into site design and will be included on the grading plans. Specific Process: The applicam shah submit a grading and drainage plan to the Deparunent of Public Works for approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Deparunent of Public Works. General Impact: Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity). Mitigation Measure: An erosion conlrol plan shah be prepared in accordance with City requirements and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. Specific Process: The applicant shall submit a SWPPP to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) for their review and approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works and SDRWQCB (for SWPPP). R:~TAFFRF~89pA97.PC W16/97jid 41 Transl}orta~on/Circula~on General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion and conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transporlation. Payment of Development lm,rkaCt Fee for road improvements and iraffic impacts. Pay ~he appropriate fee in ~he amount in effect at lhe time of submittal. Prior to ~he issuance of building permits. Depat iment of Public Works. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Traffic Signal Mitigation Fee. Pay pro-ram share for traffic impacts (to be determined by the Director of Public Works. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Depatiatent of Public Works. Biological Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Endangered, threau~ned or rare species or their habitam (including but not iimi~l to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds). Pay Mitigation Fee for impacls to Stephem Kangaroo Rat. Pay $500.00 per acre of disturbed area of Stephem Kangaroo Rat habitat. Prior to ~he issuance of a grading permit. DeparUnent of Public Works and Planning DeparUnent R:~TAFFRFrXg9PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 42 Energy and Mineral Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Affect upon energy conservation plann. Compliance with all applicable hws pertaining to energy conservation. Submit energy calculations and pertinent dam for review. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Building and Safety Department Public Services General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: A substantial effect upon and a need for new/altered governmental services regarding fire and police protection. The project will incrementally increase the need for fire and police protection; however, it will conlribute its fair ~hare to the maintenance of service provision. Payment of Fire Mitigation Fees. Pay current mitigation fees with the Riverside County Fire Deparlment. Prior to the issuance of building permit. Building & Safety Department General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: A substantial effect upon and a ne~ for new/altered schools. No significant impacts are anticipated. Payment of School Fees. Pay current mitigation fees with the Temecula Valley Unified School District. Prior to the issuance of building permits. Building & Safety Department and Temecula Valley Unified School District. R:',STAFFILnT~89PA97.PC 7/15/97jkl 43 General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Aesthetics General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Cultural Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: A substantial effect upon and a need for maintenance of public facilities, including roads. Payment of Development Impact Fee for road improvements, waffic impacl3, and public facilities. Pay the appropriaU~ fee in the amount in effect at the time of submittal. Prior to the issuance of building permits. DeparUnent of Public Works. The project will create light and glare. Compliance with Mt. Palomar Observatory Light Pollution Ordinance. Outdoor lighting fixtures nhall b~ low pressure sodium on building plans. Prior to the issuanc~ of a building permit. planning Depad~uem. Disturb paleontological resources. Require a Paleontologist to monitor on-site during grading. The applicant and a qualified Vertebrate Paleontologist shah meet with the Planning Manager to discuss the potential for significant resources and to establish an on-site monitoring Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Planning Depa~ haaent R:~STAFFRF~89PA97.PC 7/1~/97 jid 44 General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Disturb paleontological resources. Require a Paleontologist to monitor on-site during grading A qualified Vembrate Paleontologist ghall be present on site if nece_t~ry as determined by the pre-grading meeting with the Planning Manager. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Planning Department R:XSTAFFRF~89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 45 ATTACHMENT N0.4 EXHIBITS R:~TAFFI~T~89PA97.PC 7/16/97jid 46 CITY OF TEMECULA NO SCALE 5OLANA 8IT CASE NO. - PA97-0089 EXHIBIT- A II PLANNING COMMISSION D,ATE- JULY 21, 1997 VICINITY MAP R:~TAFFRPT~ggPAg/.PC 7/16/~Tjid CITY OF TEMECULA OS CC _ 'S. ~S '/'OS.~ CC H <'p'> .--' ~ °~'~. CASE NO. - PA97-0089 EXHIBIT- B PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - JULY 21, 1997 GENERAL PLAN MAP CITY OF TEMECULA SP SP CASE NO. - PA97-0089 EXHIBIT- C PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - JULY 21, 1997 ZONING MAP R:~TAFFRFE89pA97.FC 7/16/~7jid ITEM #5 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-O151 - Conditional Use Permit {America's Tire) Prepared By: Patty Anders, Assistant Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission: ADOPT the Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. 97-0151; ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. 97-0151; ADOPT Resolution No. 97- approving Planning Application No. 97-0151 based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: America's Tire REPRESENTATIVE: Irwin G. Pasternack, AIA PROPOSAL: To construct and operate a 7,040 square foot tire sales and installation facility on 0.84 acres. LOCATION: Approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the intersection of Winchester and Ynez Roads. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: CC (Community Commercial) EXISTING ZONING: CC (Community Commercial) SURROUNDING ZONING: North: South: East: West: CC (Community Commercial) SP (Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan) SP (Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan) CC (Community Commercial) PROPOSED ZONING: Not requested R:~TAFFRPTXlS1PA97.PC 7/16/97 lab 1 EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: South: East: West: Santa Gertrudis Creek flood control channel Vacant (proposed Regional Mall site) Vacant Medical Office Building PROJECT STATISTICS Total Area: Building Area: Landscape Area: Paved Area: Parking Required: Parking Provided: Building Height: 0.84 acres 1,500 office and sales area; 5,540 square feet of tire installation area 8,293 square feet 1,268 square feet 29 spaces 29 spaces 32 feet BACKGROUND A pre-application meeting was held for this project on April 25, 1997. The application was formally submitted to the Planning Department on May 8, 1997. A Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held on May 29, 1997. The project was deemed complete on June 23, 1997. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project consists of a conditional use permit and development plan application for the operation, design, and construction of a tire sales and installation facility on 0.84 acres. The office and sales area consists of 1,500 square feet and the tire installation area consists of 5,540 square feet. The building is proposed to be 32 feet in height with three service bays that will be utilized for tire installation and one bay that will be utilized for shipping and receiving. ANALYSIS Site Design The project is designed such that access will be taken from Winchester Road with parking along the north and south sides of the site. The building has been designed with the service bays oriented perpendicular to the street. The design of the site is consistent with the provisions of the Development Code and the Design Guidelines. The subject site is accessed from an existing 40' driveway off Winchester Road from the adjacent lot to the east. The applicant is securing an reciprocal access agreement with the adjacent property owner. Architecture & Colors The building is an off-white ("Coconut Spirit") stucco concrete with a Spanish clay tile roof. R:XSTAFFRF~lSIPA97.1~C 7/16/97 klb 2 The building is predominantly neutral colors (see material and color board) with "stucco" and 'burgundy" accent tile colors. The entry is proposed with an arched, projected reveal and a column on each side of the entry doors. There is a split-face masonry wainscoting ("Festoon", Frazee #8274M) on the lower portion of the building. The storefront is dear glass with red aluminum to match their proposed red sign color. The proposed Spanish clay roof is similar in material to the approved Goodyear/Texaco building located to the west of the subject parcel; however, America's Tire roof is a barrel style in order to create a slightly different design than Goodyear/Texaco. Staff has indicated that the predominant roof style in the immediate area is a flat concrete roof, but the applicant would like to maintain the barrel style roof to create a slightly different image. The accent tiles, color variation, reveals and wainscoting have been incorporated to break up the elevations to add depth and interest to the building. The project also includes an outdoor waiting area located on the south elevation adjacent to the sidewalk. Staff also recommended that umbrellas be added in order to screen the outdoor seating area from the sun and heat during the summer and early fall, and to help add interest and break up the massing of the building. L. ndscaping The project proposes to landscape 22.66 percent of the site which exceeds the minimum requirement of 20 percent in the CC (Community Commercial) zone. The site meets the requirement of a minimum five foot wide landscape planter around its perimeter and has much larger widths on the north, east and west perimeters. Landscaping in the form of berming and planting has been included along the front of the project. The proposed sidewalk and a portion of the berming is located within the Winchester Road easement. Given the nature of the proposed use and its potential to impact existing and proposed uses, staff asked the applicant to provide additional landscaping to better screen the service bays on the east elevation. At staff's request, the applicant has also added additional landscaping to the south, east and west elevations to break up the wall masses. The applicant reviewed the Goodyear/Texaco approved landscape plan and incorporated aspects of the landscaping and design to ensure compatibility and continuity with the adjacent development and the existing streetscape. EXISTING GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING DESIGNATION The General Plan Land Use designation and the zoning classification for the site is CC (Community Commercial). Automobile repair services are conditionally permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and a Development Plan, pursuant to Chapters 17.04 and 17.05 of the Development Code. The project as proposed is consistent with the General Plan and the Development Code. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Initial Study has been prepared for this project. The Initial Study determined that although the proposed project 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 Conditions of Approval for the project. Any potentially significant impacts will be mitigated. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The project is compatible with the surrounding land uses. The architecture complements the adjacent Goodyear/Texaco project and medical office buildings to the south. The proposed design contributes to an aesthetically appealing presence along Winchester Road. Therefore, it is staff's opinion that the proposed project is consistent with the City's General Plan, Development Code and Design Guidelines. FINDINGS The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State law and other Ordinances of the City. The project is consistent with all City Ordinances including: the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655 (Mr. Palomar Lighting Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City Ordinances and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. An Initial Study was prepared for the project and it has determined that although the proposed project 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 Conditions of Approval added to the project. 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 disturbed and graded, and streetscape installed on site. 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, or that the site serves as a migration corridor. A DeMinimus impact finding can be made for this project. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 5 A. Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 9 Initial Study - Blue Page 20 Mitigation Monitoring Program - Blue Page 38 Exhibits - Blue Page 45 A. Vicinity Map B. Zoning Map C. General Plan D. Site Plan E. Elevation F. Landscape Plan ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:XgrAFI~PTXlSIpA97.PC 7116/97 ki~ 5 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 970151 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPiVIF~NT PLAN - AMERICA'S TIRE) TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE A 7,040 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING ON 0.84 ACRES, LOCATED APPROXIMATi~J~Y ONE THOUSAND (1,000) FF~F~T NORT!tEAST OF ~ INTERSECTION OF WINCHESTER AND YNF. z ROADS AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR*S PARCRL NO. 910-290-001 WI1BIFAS, America's Tire filed Planning Application No. 97-0151 (for Conditional Use Permit [CUP]) in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) was processed in the time and manner prescribed by State and local hw; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) on July 21, 1997, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at wkich time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or in opposition; WHEREAS, at the 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. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit); NOW, THEREFORE, THF~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RF-~OLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. Section 2. ~ The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) makes the following findings; to wit: A. The proposed use is in conformance with the General Plan for Temecula and with all applicable requirements of State hw and other Ordinances of the City. The project is consistent with all City Ordinances including: the City's Development Code, Ordinance No. 655 (Mt. Palomar Lighting Ordinance), and the City's Water Efficient Landscaping provisions. R:~qTAFFRPTXlSIPA97.1~C 7/16/97 klb 6 B. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. The project as proposed complies with all City Ordinances and meets the standards adopted by the City of Temecula designed for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. C. An Initial Study was prepared for the project and it has determined that although the pm~sed project 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 Conditions of Approval added to the project. D. 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 disturbed and graded, and streetscape installed on site. 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, or that the site serves as a migration corridor. A DeMinimus impact finding can be made for this project. Section 3. F. nvironmentai Compliance. An Initial Study was prepared for this project and indicates that although the proposed project could have a significant impact on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described in the Conditions of Approval have been added to the project, and a Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby granted. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby approves Planning Application No. 97-0151 to consWatt and operate a total of 7,040 square foot building for Amefica's Tires on a parcel containing 0.84 acres located on Winchester Road, approximately one thousand (1,000) feet northeast of the intersection of Winchester and Ynez Roads known as Assessor's Parcel No. 910-2904301 subject to Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference and made a part hereof. R:~TAFFRFFXlSIpA97.PC 7/16/97 k~ 7 Section $. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 1997. Linda Fahey, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL R:',STAFFRFI~ISIPA97.1'C 7116/97 klb 9 CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit - Americe's Tire) Project Description: A Conditional Use Permit to operate and construct a 7,040 square foot building for Americe's Tire Assessor's Parcel No.: 910-290-001 Approval Date: July 21, 1997 Expiration Date: July 21, 1999 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project The applicant/developer shall deliver to the Planning Department a cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Seventy-Eight Dollars ($78.00) County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination with a DeMinimus Finding required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15075. If within said forty-eight (48) hour period the applicant/developer has not delivered to the Planning Department the check as required above, the approval for the project granted shall be void by reason of failure of condition, Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c). General Requirements The use hereby permitted by the approval of Planning Application No. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) is for the operation, design and construction of a tire sales and installation facility. The storage of used tires shall be within the tire storage building next to the refuse enclosure shall be stored in such a way that all items are out of public view. All used tires shall be removed from the site as necessary when the storage building is no longer cable of concealing them from public view. Vehicle repair and tire services shall only occur in three of the service bays. The fourth bay is to be utilized as a shipping and receiving area, not a tire service area. The developer/applicant shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City and any agency or instrumentality thereof, and/or any of its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, actions, or proceedings against the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or any of its officers, employees and agents, to attack, set aside, void, annul, or seek monetary damages resulting from an 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 Planning Application No. 97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit). City shall promptly notify the developer/applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding for which indemnification is sought and shall further cooperate fully in the defense of the action. R:~STAFFRFI~ISIPA97.PC 7116/97 klb 10 This approval shall be used within two (2) 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 (2) year period which is thereafter diligently pursued to completion, or the beginning of substantial utilization contemplated by this approval. The development of the premises shall conform substantially with Exhibit D (Site Plan), approved with Planning Application No. 97-0151, or as amended by these conditions. a. A minimum of twenty nine (29) parking spaces shall be provided. b. A minimum of two (2) handicapped parking spaces shall be provided. c. Two (2) Class I lockers or Class II bicycle racks shall be provided. Landscaping shall conform substantially with the approved landscape plan, or as amended by these conditions. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager. If it is determined that the landscaping is not being maintained, the Planning Manager shall have the authority to require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved landscape plan. Additional trees shall be added to the planter on the southwest property line to better soften the building elevations along this portion of the project, subject to the review and approval of the City's Landscape Architect. This requirement shall be added to the project's landscape plan and become part of the approved record. 10. Building elevations shall conform substantially with the approved plans (Color Elevations), or as amended by these conditions. 11. The applicant shall submit the actual colors (Frazee manufacturer and number) to be used for the project. The colors and materials used shall conform substantially with the approved color and material board, or as amended by these conditions. Stucco Finish Parapet Coping, Arch & Doors Split Face Masonry Wainscot Glass Storefront Windows Aluminum Storefront SpanishTile Roofing Tile Accent Trim Color Eggshell (#CW031W) Nutmeat (#8282W) Festoon (#8274M) Clear Glass Red De Anza Blend Stucco and Burgurndy Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits 12. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula Municipal Code. R:\ST~IS1PA97.1~C 7/1~/97 ldb 11 13. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 14. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid. 15. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted to the Planning Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School Mitigation Fees. 16. Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department for approval. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. These plans shall be consistent with the Water Efficient Ordinance. The cover page shall identify the total square footage of the landscaped area for the site. The plans shall be accompanied by the following items: a. Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). b. One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. c. Water usage calculations per Ordinance No. 94-22 (Water Efficient Ordinance). d. Total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with the plan). 17. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 18. An application for signage shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Manager. 19. Roof-mounted equipment shall be inspected to ensure it is shielded from ground view. 20. All landscaped areas shall be planted in accordance with approved landscape, irrigation, and shading plans. 21. All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed and be in a condition acceptable to the Planning Manager. The plants shall be healthy and free of weeds, disease, or pests. The irrigation system shall be properly constructed and in good working order. 22. Each parking space reserved for the handicapped shall be identified by a permanently affixed reflectorized sign constructed of porcelain on steel, beaded text or equal, displaying the International Symbol of Accessibility. The sign shall not be smaller than 70 square inches in area and shall be centered at the interior end of the parking space at a minimum height if 80 inches from the bottom of the sign to the parking space R:~TAFFRPTXISIPA97.1N2 7116/97 klb 12 finished grade, or centered at a minimum height of 36 inches from the parking space finished grade, ground, or sidewalk. A sign shall also be posted in a conspicuous place, at each entrance to the off-street parking facility, not less than 17 inches by 22 inches, clearly and conspicuously stating the following: "Unauthorized vehicles not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for physically handicapped persons may be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed at or by telephone In addition to the above requirements, the surface of each parking place shall have a surface identification sign duplicating the Symbol of Accessibility in blue paint of at least 3 square feet in size. 23. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Manager to guarantee the installation of plantings, walls, and fences in accordance with the approved plan, and adequate maintenance of the Planting for one year, shall be filed with the Department of Planning. 24. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. 25. The applicant shall demonstrate by submittal of a written report that all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring Program have been satisfied for this stage of the development. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT Comply with applicable provisions of the 1994 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 1993 National Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations and the Temecula Municipal Code. 26. Submit at time of plan review complete exterior site lighting plans in compliance with Ordinance Number 655 for the regulation of light pollution. 27. Obtain all building plan and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 28. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review. 29. All building and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations. Provide all details on plans. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1994). 30. The occupancy classification of the proposed use shall be B. 31. Provide disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building. 32. Provide van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry. R:',STAFFRP~IS1pA97,PC 7/16/97 klb 13 33. Show path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement. 34. Provide house electrical meter provisions for per for the operation of exterior lighting, fire alarm systems. 35. Restroom fixtures, number and type, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Appendix C. 36. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans submitted for plan review. 37. Provide electrical plan including load calcs and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. 38. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record and the truss manufacturers engineer are required for plan review submittal. If used for the construction. 39. Provide precise grading plan for plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility. Show all ramps, sidewalks, walks, grades, handrails, etc. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any Government Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the tentative site plan all existing and proposed easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission will subject the project to further review and may require revision. General Requirements 40. A Grading Permit for precise grading, including all onsite flat work and improvements, shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained road right-of-way. 41. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right-of-way. 42. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the California Department of Transportation prior to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed State Right-of-Way. 43. All improvement plans, grading plans, landscape and irrigation plans shall be coordinated for consistency with adjacent projects and existing improvements contiguous to the site and shall be submitted on standard 24" x 36" City of Temecula mylars. l~:~TAFFRPT~lSIpA97.PC 7/16/97 k]b 14 Prior to issuance of a Grading Permit 44. A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. The grading plan shall include all necessary erosion control measures needed to adequately protect adjacent public and private property. 45. The Developer shall obtain letters of approval or easements for any offsite work performed on adjoining properties. The letters or easements shall be in a format as directed by the Department of Public Works. 46. A permit from Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is required for work within their right-of-way. 47. The Developer shall post security and enter into an agreement guaranteeing the grading and erosion control improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. 48. A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered Soils or Civil Engineer and submitted to the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The report shall address all soils conditions of the site, and provide recommendations for the construction of engineered structures and pavement sections. 49. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Planning Department Department of Public Works 50. The Developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) recorded with any underlying maps related to the subject property. 51. An Area Drainage Plan fee shall be paid to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District prior to issuance of any permit. If the full Area Drainage Plan fee or mitigation charge has already been credited to this property, no new charge needs to be paid. 52. The site is in an area identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map as Flood Zone A. This project shall comply with Chapter 15, Section 15.12 of the City Municipal Code which may include obtaining a Letter Of Map Revision from FEMA. A Flood Plain Development Permit shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval. Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 53. Precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to approval by the Department of Public Works. The following design criteria shall be observed: R:~TAFFRFl~lJlPA97.1~ 7/16/971db a. Flowline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C.C. and 1.00% minimum over A.C. paving. Concrete sidewalks and ramps shall be constructed along public street frontages in accordance with City of Temecula Standard Nos. 400 and 401. 54. The Developer shall improve Winchester Road (Urban Arterial Highway Standards - 134' R/W) to include installation of sidewalk to City of Temecula General Plan standards unless otherwise noted. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works 55. The building pad shall be certified to have been substantially constructed in accordance with the approved Precise Grading Plan by a registered Civil Engineer, and the Soils Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction and site conditions. 56. The Developer shall deposit with the Engineering Department a cash sum as established per acre as mitigation for traffic signal impact. 57. The Developer shall provide reciprocal easements over property and obtain an easement for ingress and egress over the adjacent property. 58. The Developer shall pay any capital fee for road improvements and public facilities imposed upon the property or project, including that for traffic and public facility mitigation as required under the EIR/Negative Declaration for the project. The fee to be paid shall be in the amount in effect at the time of payment of the fee. If an interim or final public facility mitigation fee or district has not been finally established by the date on which the Developer requests its building permit for the project or any phase thereof, the Developer shall execute the Agreement for payment of Public Facility fee, a copy of which has been provided to the Developer. Concurrently, with executing this Agreement, the Developer shall secure payment of the Public Facility fee. The amount of the security shall be $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000. The Developer understands that said Agreement may require the payment of fees in excess of those now estimated (assuming benefit to the project in the amount of such fees). By execution of this Agreement, the Developer will waive any right to protest the provisions of this Condition, of this Agreement, the formation of any traffic impact fee district, or the process, levy, or collection of any traffic mitigation or traffic impact fee for this project; ~ that the Developer is not waiving its right to protest the reasonableness of any traffic impact fee, and the amount thereof. Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 59. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: Rancho California Water District Eastern Municipal Water District Department of Public Works 60. All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. R:~TAI~RFI~IJlPA97.1}C 7116/el/klb 16 61. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Works. TEMECULA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Due to erosion problems from properties adjacent to the Santa Gertrudis Recreational Trail, the applicant shall be required to address this situation during construction and also on a long term basis. As a result, the TCSD conditions this project as follows: 62. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall establish temporary erosion control methods acceptable to the Public Works Department to prevent the flow of water, silt and debris across the adjacent Santa Gertrudis Recreational Trail. 63. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a mow curb shall be constructed along the northerly property line, set 2" above grade, to prevent the flow of water, silt and debris across the across the adjacent Santa Gertrudis Recreational Trail.. FIRE DEPARTMENT The Fire Department recommends the following fire protection measures be provided in accordance with the City of Temecula Ordinances and/or recognized fire protection standards: 64. The Fire Department is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial building using the procedures established in City of Temecula Ordinances and recognized fire protection standards. A fire flow of 1500 GPM for a 2 hour duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure must be available before any combustible material is placed on the job site. 65. The required fire flow shall be available from a super fire hydrant (6"x4"x2-2 ~" ), located not less than 25 feet or more than 165 feet from any portion of the building as measured along vehicular travelways. 66. The applicant/developer shall be responsible to submit written certification from the water company noting location of the existing fire hydrant and the existing water system is capable of delivering 1500 GPM fire flow for a 2 hour duration at 20 PSI residual operating pressure. If a water system currently does not exist, the applicant/developer shall be responsible to provide written certification that financial arrangements have been made to provide them. 67. Applicant/developer shall furnish one copy of the water plans to the Fire Department for review. Plans shall be signed by a registered civil engineer, containing a Fire Department approval signature block, and shall conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow. Once the plans are signed by the local water company, the originals shall be presented to the Fire Department for signature. 68. The required water system, including fire hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building materials being placed on the job site. 69. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the developer shall pay $.25 per square foot as mitigation for fire protection impacts. 70. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant/developer shall be responsible to submit a plan check fee of $582.00 to the City of Temecula. Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 71. Install a complete fire sprinkler system in all buildings. The post indicator valve and fire department connection shall be located to the front of the building, within 50 feet of a hydrant, and a minimum of 25 feet from the building(s). A statement that the building will be automatically fire sprinkled must be included on the title page of the building plans. 72. install a supervised waterflow monitoring fire alarm system. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. 73. Knox Key lock boxes shall be installed on all buildings/suites. If building/suite requires Hazardous Material Reporting (Material Safety Data Sheets) the Knox HAZ MAT Data and key storage cabinets shall be installed. If building/suites are protected by a fire or burglar alarm system, the boxes will require "Tamper" monitoring. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Department for approval prior to installation. 74. All exit doors shall be openable without the use of key or special knowledge or effort. 75. Occupancy separation walls will be required as per the Uniform Building Code, Section 302.4. 76. install portable fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A10BC. Contact a certified extinguisher company for proper placement. 77. It is prohibited to use/process or store any materials in this occupancy that would classify it as an "H" occupancy per Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code. 78. Applicant/developer shall be responsible for obtaining underground and aboveground tank permits from both the County Health and Fire Departments. 79. Blue dot reflectors shall be mounted in private streets and driveways to indicate location of fire hydrants. They shall be mounted in the middle of the street directly in line with fire hydrant. 80. Prior to final inspection of any building, the applicant shall painting all required fire lanes red and stencil every 30 feet NO PARKING FIRE LANE CVC22500.1. 81. Street address shall be posted, in a visible location, minimum 12 inches in height, on the street side of the building with a contrasting background. 82. Final conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed in the Building and Safety Office. R:\STAFl~,PI~lS1pA97.PC ?/16/r/ldb 18 83. Please contact the Fire Department for a final inspection prior to occupancy. OTHER AGENCIES 84. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control transmittal dated June 24, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 85. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health's transmittal dated June 16, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 86. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) transmittal dated July 9, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 87. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water District's transmittal dated March 10, 1997, a copy of which is attached. By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, I understand and I accept all the above mentioned Conditions of Approval. I further understand that the property shall be maintained in conformance with these conditions of approval and that any changes I may wish to make to the project shall be subject to Planning Department approval. Applicant Name R:\STAFFRP~IS1PA97.PC 7/16/97 k~ 19 DAVID P. ZAPPE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Temecuia Plannin Department 43200 ~usiness Park Drive Temecuia, California 92590 A.ention:/5)[~TT7 Ladies and GenUemen: 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 909/275-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 7829.1 .e: 9 *o/5'l we The District does not non'nally recommend conditions for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not plan check city land use cases, or provide State Division of Reel Estate lettern or other fKXXJ hazard reports for such Cases. Dlattict comments/recommendatjons for such cases am normally limited to items of specific interest to fie District including District Mastor Dralna Plan facilities, other regional flood control and dmina · faci itise which could be considered a logiCal componenl~eor extension of a mastor plan system, and District Area ~r~inage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general nature is provided. The District has not reviewed the roposed project in detail and the following checked comrnenta do not in an wa constitute or imply Dlathet app~afor .ndomement of the proposed project v/~ respect to flood hazard, public ge~alt~ and safety or any other such issue: v/ This project would not be impacted by Dis~ct Master Drainage Plan facilities nor are other facilities of regional interest proposed. This project involves District Master Plan facilities. The Disb'ict will accept ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constmctad to Disb'ict standards, and District plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrstNe fees will be required. This project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be considered regional in nature and/or a logical extension of the adopted Master Drainage Plan. The District would consider accepti ownership of suc es on written request h facn~ of the Ci . Fi~cilities must be constructed to District stancla:~qs. and District plan chec and inspection wdl be requiredt~r District acceptanCe. Plan check, inspection and administrative fees will be required. GENERAL INFORMATION This project may require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination S stem (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Contzol Board. Clearance for orading, recordation, or other ~Yn~l approval should not be g' en ~ City r N until has determined that the project has bee~ granted a permit o is shown to be exempt. If this pro'ect involves a Federal Emergeno.'y. Management Agency (FEMA) mapped flood plain, then the City should require ~{~e applicant to rovide all studies, calculations, plans and other information required to meet FEMA requirements and should t~rther require that the applicant obtain a Cond~ Letter of Map Revlaion (CLOMR) pdor to grading, recordation or other tina approval of the project, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) pdor to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mapped flood plain is im acted by this project, the City should require the a liCant to obtain a Section 1601/1603 A reement from the Cn"~ifomia Department of Rsh and Game and a Clean P~tor Act Section 404 Permit from the U .~. Army Corps of En ineers, or written correspondenCe from these agencies indicating the project is exempt'from these requirements. A ~lean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality CodifiCation may be required from the local Califomia Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of the Corps 404 permit. Ven/truly yours, Senior Civil Engineer Date: ~, - ~4 - ~ 7 TO: FROM RE: County of Riverside DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DATE: June 16, 1997 CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING DEPARTMENT ATTN: Patty Anders dfl;GREGOR DELLENBACH, Enviromental Health Specialist IV CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. PA97-0151 By _ Department of Environmental Health has reviewed the Conditional Use Permit Np PAOT-fil 51 and has no objections. 2. PRIOR TO PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL ISSUANCE: a) "Will-serve" letters from the appropriate water and sewering districts. b) If there are to be any food establishments, (including vending machines), three complete sets of plans for each food establishment will be submitted including a fixture schedule, a finish schedule and a plumbing schedule in order to ensure compliance with the California Uniform Retail Food Facilities Law 2. c) If there are to be any haTardous materials, a clearance letter from the Department of Environmental Health Hazardous Materials Management Branch (694-5022) will be required indicating that the project has been cleared for: · Underground storage tanks, Ordinance # 617.4. · Hazardous Waste Generator Services. Ordinance # 615.3. · Hazardous Waste Disclosure (in accordance with Ordinance # 651.2). · Waste reduction management. GD:dr (909) 285-8980 cc: Doug Thompson, Hazardous Materials Branch DEPAIrr~ENT OF TRANSPORTATION ~uly g, 1997 O8 -Rlv-7 9-R~. 9 Patty Andere AssiS~ant Planner PZarmlng Department Box 9033 Tmcula, CA 93589-9033 D~ar Ms. Andare I PA97-0151 -- A~qrtGael Tire (pares1 M~ 233351 We have reviewed the abova-reftrenced documents and request consideration of the following oonmmntsz · Shown on ell three shoots, in plan view, is an ~xisting raised concrete median. Natal O11 Bitsat i o~ l, Is a view depletion of this median. Please revise this Hydraulic calculations must be provided to this artlos. Those calculations shall be submitted using two scenarios. The first shall deal with the existing mite conditions and the second shall deal With the Sits oondit~ons as they shall be upon completion oZ this pro~lct. Both scenarios shall use 100 year storm criteria as the hasis of the calculations. At no point on these plans is there any indication whether or not the concrete ourb end ~utter sho~n at the edge oZ the traveled way ere new or existing. Please indicate that information on future submittals. If ~he curb and gutter are to be constructed as part of this development, It shall be to State Standards and shall be so indicated on the plans and specifications. · What is the thickness of the sidewalk slab show on the T~pical Section of Winchester Road? While the 'Site Plan* depicted on sheet 1 indicates soma sentDuring, we must see a Grading Plan al will as a Drainage Plan tot this project. 3UL 18 '97 81~;Z41:~ CR..TS:I~ DZST 8 RZV S~) ~ P.3/3 ~. ~e~ty AndeFe north and south ends of ~le proJe~--I:; heyever, no handicap ramps era depicted. If they already exist, they should be so labeled on these plans. Zf they do not exist, they shell be constructed as par~ of this prcposaZ ap~ shall be ~o S~a~e S~andsrd X88 (Case l). The heiVht of the chaen-lin~ fence sur~mmding ~he RCWD Sits at the assumed north easterly corner of th~s project is not indi~atsd. Please nots that information on ~800 plans. Please provide this office with:. scaled plans, elevations and details of the proposed monument si~nsge depicted on the Site Plan (Note 11) at approximately 80 feet southwesterly of the proposed 'Sales OZfice.8 Label the State right of way line- prior to be~inning worX. Their address and phone number are listed halowe Office of Permits California Department of Transpcr~s~ion P.O. Box 231 San Bernardins, CA 92402 (909) 383-4536 · Add~tional comments Qr concerns may be expressed upon T~he submittal of the documents requested. If you have any questions, please contact Cecil Xerstansen a~ (909) 383-5922 oz' FAX (909) 383-793&. Office ~f Riverside County Transpor~ation Planning c~x Mr. Matthe~Pa~an, Associate Planner May 20, 1997 Ms. Patty Anders, Case Planner City of Temecula Planning Department 43200 Business Park Ddve Post Office Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY PARCEL 5 OF PARCEL MAP 23335 APN 910-110-060 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0t51 CUP Dear Ms. Anders: Please be advised that the above-referenced property is located within the boundaries of Rancho California Water Distdct (RCWD). Water service, therefore, would be available upon completion of financial arrangements between RCWD and the property owner. If fire protection is required, the customer will need to contact RCWD for fees and requirements. Water availability would be contingent upon the property owner signing an Agency Agreement which assigns water management rights, if any, to RCWD. If you have any questions, please contact an Engineering Services Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIAWATER DISTRICT Steve Brannon, P.E. Development Engineering Manager 971SB:eb098-1/F012/FEF c: Laurie Willjams, Engineering Services Supervisor ATTACHMENT N0.2 INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY R:XSTAFFRF~ISIpA97.PC 7116/971db 20 CITY OF TEMECULA Environmental Checklist 2. 3. 4. Project Ti~e: Lead Agency Name and Address: Contact Person and Phone Number: Project Location: Project Sponsor's Name and Address: 6. General Plan Designation: 7. Zoning: 8. Description of Project: 10. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: Other public agencies whose approval is required: Planning Application No. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use P~mit) America' s Tire City of Temecula, 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 Patty Anders, Assistant Planner, (909) 694-6400 Approximately 1,000 feet northeast of the intersection of Winchester Road (State Highway 79 North) and Ynez Irwin G. Pastemack AIA, 745 E. Maryland Ave. #100, Phoebe, Arizona 85014 CC (Community Commercial) CC (commumty Commercial) To constnact and operate a 7,5 10 square font ~ sales and installation facility fcr America's Tire on an 0.84 acre site. The Santa Gertrudis Creek flood conlzol channel and indusuial building to the north, vacant properties to the cast, vacant (propos~ regional mall site) to the south, and medical offices (one building which is curren~y under construction) to the west. Fire Department, Health Department, Temecula Police Depa. hu~nt, Eastern Municipal Water District, Rancho California Water District, Riverside County Flood Control, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas Company, General Telephone R:X$TAFPRFFXlSlpA97.1~ 7/1~97 lab 21 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environnumtal factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, revolving at least on~ impact that is a "Potentially SL~ni~cant Impact" as indicated by th~ check~st on th~ following pages. IX] Land Use and planning [ ] HaTards [ ] Population and Housing [ ] Noise IX] Geologic Problems [ ] Public Services IX] Water [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Air Quality IX] Aesthetics [ ] Transportation/Circulation [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Recreation [ ] En~r~ and Mineral Resources [ ] Mandatory Finclings of Significance DETERMINATION On the basis of this initial evaluation: 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. Signature Date: June 26. 1997 Printed Name: Patty Anders For: City of Temecula R:WI'~IS1PA97.1~C 7/16/97 Ub 22 ISSUES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES No 1. LAND USE AND PI.,ANNI~G. Would the propo~ah a. Confiict~vithgeneralplandcsignationorzonmg? (Soure~ 1, Figu~ 2-1, Pagc 2-17) [ ] b. Conflict with applicable eaavironmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? [ ] c. Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? [ ] d. Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impac~ to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible lind uses)? (Source 1, Figure 5-4, Page 5-17) [ ] e. Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an eslabl ished community (including low-income or minority eomm~llli[y)? [ ] 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would be proposal: a. Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projects? (Source 1, Page 2-23) [ ] b. Induce subsantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through project in an undeveloped area or extension of major infr~,_cture)? [ ] c. Displace existing housing~ especially affordable housing? (Source l, Figuxe 2-1, Page 2-17) [ ] 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS, Would the propsal r~ult in or expoR people to potential impacts involving? a. ~aultruptu~e? ~5ou~e ],Fi~xm 7-1,Page 7-6) [ ] b. Seismic ground shaking? [ ] c. Seismic grotmd failure, including liquefaction? (Source 1,Figug 7-2, Page 7-8) [ ] d. Seiehe, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? [ ] e. Landslides or mudflows? [ ] f. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions form excavation, grading or~ll? [ ] [] [] Ix] [] [1 [] [] [] [] Ix] [1 [1 [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [] [x] [x] [] [x] [] [] 7/16/97 kJb 23 ISSUES AND SUPPORTING RqFORMATION SOURCES sisnm~ Impa~ g. Subsidenc~ of the land? (Sourca 2, Figure 7, Pag~ 68) h. Expansive so~s? I. Unique geologic or physical futures? 4. WATER, Would the propomal result in: a. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patteras, or the rate and mount of surface runofi~ Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flag? (Source 1, Figure %3, Page %10 and Figure 7-4, Page 7-12; Source 5) 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 wster 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 capability7 g. Altered direction or ra~ of flow of groundwater? h. Impacts to groundwater quality? Substantial reduction in the mount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies? (Source 2, Page 263) 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: Violate any air quality standard or conlribute to an existing or projected air quality violation? (Sourca 3, Page 6-10 and 6-11, Table 6-2) b. Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [] [] [] [] [] ix] [] [] [1 [1 [1 [] [] [1 [1 [~] [1 [] [] Ix] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Ix] [] Ix] [] [] [] R:N3TAFFRI~lIIPA97.PC W15/97 klb 24 Potm~ily SiBnif~mnt ,U~ c. Alter alr movement, moistum or tmperamre, or causc any change in climate? d. Create objectionable odors? 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result In: Increase vehicle trips or tra~ ~ongestion? b. Hazards to safety from design featm~ (e.g. shatpourves or dangerous inters~tion or incompatible c. Inadequate emergency *_ee_css or access to nearby uses? d. Insu~icientparkingeapseityoa-siteoroff-site? (Source 4, Table 17.24(a), Page 17-24-9) e. Hazards or barriea's for pedestrians or bieyclists? Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus tamouts, bicycle racks)? (Sottree 4, Chapter 17.24, Page 12) g. Rail, wsterbomeoralrtrdlcimpaets? 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOIIRCES. Would the lmrop~al nauR in impact, to: a. Endsng~'ed, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limitad to plants, risk insects, animus and birds)? (Source 1, Page 5-15, Figure 5-3) b. Locally designated species (e.g. heritage tr~s)? (Source 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) e. Loually designated natural eommuailies (e.g oak forest, eoestal habitat, etc.)? (Soume 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) d. Wetland habitat (e.g. marsh, ripman and vernal pool)? (Sooree 1, Figure 5-3, Page 5-15) e. Wildlife dispersal or migration ~nidors? 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the ptopusal: [] [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [l [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [1 [1 [1 [1 [l [] [] [] [x] [x] Ix] R:~TAFPRFIM$1PA97.1aC 7/16/97 Idb 25 ISSUES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION ~OURCE$ P~,ny sisni~ No a. Conflict with edopted ~e~Sy conservation plans? b. Use non-renewal resources in a wastdul end in~jci~mt manner? c. Ecsult in the loss of avallsbility of a known minersl resooree that would be offuture value to the region and the residents of the State? 9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a. A risk of accidental explosion or release ofb-7-~dous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticicles, chemical or radiation)? (Source l, Figure 7-5, Pa~ 7-14) b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? c. The creation of rely health bsTsrd or potential health hszard? d. Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? e. hcresse fire hszard in areas with fismmable brush, grass, or trees? 10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: a. increase in existing noise levels? b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? I 1. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upou, or result in a need for new or altered government service in any of the following aroos: a. Fire protection? b. Police pwtection? c. Schools? d. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? e. Other governmental se~viees? [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [l [1 [1 [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [) [] [] [x] ix] [x] [x] [1 [x] [1 [1 [1 [l [1 [l [1 [x] R:~STAI~i~/I~IIIpA~7.PC W1~97 kl~ 26 Signitiat~t l~mlth/ly No 12. U'rlLfrlES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Wosld the prepsal restdt in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a. Power or natural gas? b, Communications systems? c. Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? d. Sewer or septic tanks? (Source 2, PaSo 3940) c. Storm water drainage? Solid waste disposal? g. Local or regional water supplies? 13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a. Affect a scenic vim or scenic highway? b. Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic affect? c. Create light or giltre? 1,1. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the propusah a. Disturb palcontobgical resources? (Source 2, Figure 55, Page 280; Source 6) b. Disturb archaculogical x~.'seurccs? (Source 2, Figure 56, PaSc 283) c. Affect historical resources? d. Have the potential to cause a physical chanSc which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? c. Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the poteattial impact area? [] [] [] [1 [] [] [1 [] [] [1 [] [] [1 [1 [1 [] [1 [] [1 [] [] [] [1 [] tx] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [x] [] [] [] [] [] Ix] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [x] Ix] [x] [x] [x] [] [] R:~TAPPRFIMSlPA97.PC 7/16/97 k]b 27 ISSUE3 AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION SOURCES Pe~fi=lly Unlm NO 15. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a. Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? b. Affect existing recreational opportunities? 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCL Does the project have the potential to 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 COmmlm~ty, redoce the number ofresUict the range of a rare or encln~lgered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistoI3'? b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-n, environmental goals? C, Does the pwject have impacts that area individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (*Cumulatively considerable" means thg the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other curerot pwjects, and the effects of probable future pwjects). Does the pwject have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either dimc~y or indirec~y? 17. EARIJRRANALYSES. None, [3 [] [] [X] [] [] [] Ix] [] [] [] FI [] [] [] Ix'] [] [] [] [X] [] [] [] [X] SOURCES 1. City of Temecula C,-~eral Plan. 2. City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmantal Impact Report 3. South Coast Air Quality Management Dislrict CEQA Air Quality Handbook. 4, City of Temecula Development Code R:\STAFFRFrXlSlPA97.1¢ 7/16~97 It~ 28 DISCUSSION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Land Use and Planning 1.b. The project will not conflict with applicable environmental plans or polices adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. The project is consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use Designation of CC (Community Commercial). Impacts from all General Ran Land Use Designations were analyzed in the Environmental Impact Report for (EIR) the General Plan. Agencies with jurisdiction within the City commented on the scope of the analysis contained in the EIR and how the land uses would impact their particular agency. Mitigation measures approved with the EIR will be applied to this project. Further, all agencies with jurisdiction over the project are also being given the opportunity to comment on the project and it is anticipated that they will make the appropriate comments as to how the project relates to their specific environmental plans or polices. The project site has been previously graded and services have been extended into the area. There will be limited, if any environmental effects on environmental plans or polices adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 1.C. The proposed tire sales and installation facility being proposed could potentially be considered incompatible and could impact the existing adjacent medical office complex and other commercial retail uses in the vicinity. A conditional use permit (CUP) has been required for this use given the possibility of the impact of this type of use on neighboring properties. In order to mitigate the impacts of this type of use on the adjacent properties the project proposes and is conditioned to provide additional landscaping both in size and quantity to buffer this use from adjacent uses. in addition, the project has been designed to provide additional architectural treatments on all elevations. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 1,e. The project will not disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including low-income or minority community). The project is a service facility surrounded by some currently developed properties. There is no established residential community (including low-income or minority community) at this site. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. PoOulation and Housing 2.a. The project will not cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections. The project is an auto service facility which is consistent with the City's General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial. Since the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, and does not exceed the floor area ratio for Community Commercial, it will not be a significant contributor to population growth which will cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 2.b. The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Community Commercial. The project will cause people to relocate to or within Temecula; however, R:~T~lSlPA~7.1~C Wl~r/klb 2Q 2.c. due to its limited scale, it will not induce substantial growth in the area. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not displace housing, especially affordable housing. The project site is vacant; therefore no housing will be displaced. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. Geologic Problems 3 .b,f, h. The project may have a significant impact on people involving seismic ground shaking, seismic ground failure (including liquefaction), erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill and expansive soils. The project is located in Southern California, an area which is seismically active. Any potentially significant impacts will be mitigated through building construction which is consistent with Uniform Building Code standards. Further, preliminary soil reports have been submitted and reviewed as part of the application submittal and recommendations contained in this report will be used to determine appropriate conditions of approval. The soils reports will also contain recommendations for the compaction of the soil which will serve to mitigate any potentially significant impacts from seismic ground shaking, seismic ground failure (including liquefaction), erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill and expansive soils. 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 will be included as a condition of approval for the project. In the long-run, hardscape and landscaping will serve as permanent erosion control for the project. Modification to topography and ground surface relief features will not be considered significant since modifications will be consistent with the surrounding development. Potential unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill will be mitigated through the use of landscaping and proper compaction of the soils. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 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. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not expose people to landslides or mudflows. The Final Environmental Impact for the City of Temecula General Plan has not identified any known landslides or mudslides located on the site or proximate to the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 3.i. The project will not impact unique geologic or physical features. No unique geologic features or physical features exist on the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:k~TAFFRFI~lSIPA97.1~C WI6/~/klb 30 4.c, 4.d,e. 4.f-h. 4.i. The project will result in changes to absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff; however, these changes are considered less than significant. Previously permeable ground will be rendered impervious by construction of buildings, accompanying hardscepe and driveways. While absorption rates and surface runoff will change, potential impacts shall be mitigated through site design. Drainage conveyances will be required for the project to safely and adequately handle runoff which is created. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project may have a potentially significant effect on discharges into surface waters and alteration of surface 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 Poilutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. No grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent has been filed 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. After mitigation measures are performed, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will have a less than significant impact in a change in the amount of surface water in any water body or impact currents, or to the course or direction of water movements. Additional surface runoff will occur because previously permeable ground will be rendered impervious by construction of buildings, accompanying hardscape and driveways. Due to the limited scale of the project, the additional amount of drainage into the City's drainage system will not considered significant. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will have a less than significant change in the quantity and quality 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. Umited changes will occur in the quantity and quality of ground waters; however, due to the minor scale of the project, it will not be considered significant. Further, construction on the site will not be at depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not result in a substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise available for public water supplies. According to information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of Temecula General Plan, "Rancho California Water District indicate that they can accommodate additional water demands." Water service currently exists in the immediate proximity to the project. Water service will need to be provided by Rancho California Water District (RCWD). 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 Quality 5.a. The project will not violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation. The project is below the threshold for potentially significant air quality impact established by South Coast Air Quality Management District (Page 6-11, Table 6-2 of the South Coast Air Quality Management CEQA Air Quality Handbook). No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.b. The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. There are no significant pollutants nor sensitive receptors in proximity to the project. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.d. The project will create objectional odors during the construction phase of the project. These impacts will be of short duration and are not considered significant. No other odors are anticipated as a result of this project. Transportation/Circulation 6.8. The project will result in a less than significant increase in vehicle trips; however it will add to traffic congestion. It is anticipated that this project will contribute less than a five percent (5%) increase in existing volumes during the AM peak hour and PM peak hour time frames to the intersections of Ynez Road and Winchester Road. The applicant will be required to pay traffic signal mitigation fees and public facility fees as conditions of approval for the project. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.b. The project will not result in hazards to safety from design features. The project is designed to current City standards and does not propose any hazards to safety from design features. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.c. The project will not result in inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses. The project is a tire sales and installation facility in an area with existing similar uses and planned Community Commercial uses. The project is designed to current City standards and has adequate emergency access. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 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 sufficient on-site parking spaces provided. Off-site parking will not be impacted. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.e. The project will not result in hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists. Hazards or barriers to bicyclists have not been included as part of the project. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~TAFI~,2T~ISIPA97.PC '7116/97 klb ~2 6.f. The project will not result in conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation. The project was transmitted to the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) and their response states: "The proposed project does not impact RTA facilities or services." No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.g. The project will not result in impacts to rail, waterborne or air traffic since none exists currently in the immediate proximity of the project. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Biological Resources 7.8. 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 disturbed and graded. Currently, there are no native species of plants, no unique, rare, threatened or endangered species of plants, no native vegetation on 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 cumulative impacts to the species. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7.b. The project will not result in an impact to locally designated species. Locally designated species are protected in the Old Town Temecula Specific Plan; however, they are not protected elsewhere in the City. Since this project is not located in Old Town, and since there are no locally designated species on site, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7.c. The project will not result in an impact to locally designated natural communities. Reference response 7.b. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7.d. The project will not result in an impact to wetland habitat. There is no wetland habitat on-site and the wetland adjacent to the site will not be disturbed. Reference response 7.a. 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Energy and Mineral Resources 8.8. The project will not impact and/or conflict with adopted energy conservation plans. The project will be reviewed for compliance with all applicable laws 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 laws. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 8.b. 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 to the scale of the proposed development, these impacts are not seen as significant. 8.c. 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. 9.a. The project will result in a less than significant impact due to 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. There will be used tires stored in an enclosed structure which are removed from the site on a regular basis for recycling. The proposed use is regulated by both the Fire Department and the Department of Environmental Health. Both entities have reviewed the project. The applicant must receive clearance from the Department of Environmental Health prior to any plan check submittal. The applicant must receive clearance from the Fire Department prior to the issuance of a building permit. This applies to storage and use of hazardous materials. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 9.b. 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 will take access from a maintained street and will therefore not impede any emergency response or emergency evacuation plans. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 9.c. 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 laws during the plan check stage. No permits will be issued unless the project is found to be consistent with these applicable laws. Reference response 9.a. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 9.d. 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 9.8. The project will not result in an increase to fire hazard in an area with flammable brush, grass, or trees. The project is a tire sales and installation facility in an area of existing uses and proposed Community Commercial uses. The project is not located within or proximate to a fire hazard area. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~qTAI~Rl~r~lSlPA97.1~ 7/16/97 klb 34 Noise 10.a. The proposal will result in a less than significant increase to existing noise levels. The site is currently vacant and development of the land logically will result in increases to noise levels during construction phases as well as increases to noise in the area over the long run. Long-term noise generated by this project would be similar to existing and proposed uses in the area. No significant noise impacts are anticipated as a result of this project in either the short or long-term. 10.b. The project may expose people to severe noise levels 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 will not be considered significant. There will be no long-term exposure of people to noise. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Public Services 11.a, b. The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered fire 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.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 within or to the City of Temecula and therefore will not result in a need for new or altered school facilities. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.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 to cover any of the proposed expenses. 11 .e. The project will not have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Utilities and Service Systems 12.a. The project will not result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to power or natural gas. These systems are currently being delivered in proximity to the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:'~FAFFP, FBlSlpA97,PC 7/16/97 lab B~ 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.). No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.c. The project will not result in the need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 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 (FEIR) 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 FEIR 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.e. The proposal will result in a less than significant need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to storm water drainage. The project 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Aesthetics 13.a. The project will not affect a scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is not located in a area where there is a scenic vista. Further, the City does not have any designated scenic highways. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 13.b. The project will not have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect. The project is a tire sales and installation facility in an area of existing uses and proposed Community Commercial uses. The building is relatively consistent with other designs in the area, and the proposed landscaping and added architectural treatments will provide additional aesthetic enhancement. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~$TAFFRPB151PAg?.PC 711(~JTk~ B~ 13.c. The project will 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). No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Cultural Resources 14.b# Co The project will not have an impact on' historical resources. No historic resources exist at the site or are proximate to the site. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 14.d. The project will not have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values. Reference response 14.b,c. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 14.e. The project will 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. 15.a, b. The project will have a less than significant impact or increase in demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities. The project will not cause significant numbers of people to relocate within or to the City of Temecula. However, it will result in an incremental impact or in an increase in demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities. The same is true for the quality or quantity of existing recreational resources or opportunities. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. ATTACHMENT NO. 3 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM R:~TAFFRPT~lSIPA97.PC 7/16/97 Mitigation Monitoring Program Planning Application No. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) Lnnd Use and Plnnni~ General Impact: The proposed use being incompatible with the existing land use in the vicinity. Mi~gation Measure: The project proposes to provide additional landscaping both in size and quantity to buffer ~ use from adjacent uses. In addition, the project has been designed to provide addifonal architectural ~eatmems on all elevations. Specific Process: The applicant .,~mll submit landscape and architectural plans which reflect the additional hndscape and the enhanced architectural building design. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the iSSmnee Of building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party: Phnning Department. Geologic Problem~ General Impact: Expose people to impacts from seismic Found shaking. Mitigation Measure: Ensure that soil compaction is to City Standards. Specific Process: A soils repen prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. Building pads mall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party: Depa~iment of Public Works and Building and Safety DeparUnent. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring ParW: Expose people to impacls from seismic ground ~haldng. U~liTe construction techniques that are consistent with the Uniform Building Code. Submit construction plans to the Building and Safety Deparunent for approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Building and Safety DeparUnent. R:~TAFFRPT~ISIPAg"/.!'C 7/16/97 Idb 39 General Impact: Mitigation Measures: Specific Processes: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measures: Specific Processes: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Planting of slopes consistent with Ordinance No. 457. Submit erosion conlrol plans for approval by the Depat huent of Public Works. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Department of Public Works. Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Planling of on-site landscaping that is consistent with the Development Code. Submit landscape plans that include planting of slope to the Planning Department for approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Planning Depathuent. Exposure of people or property to fanit rupture, seismic ground shaking, seismic ground failure, landslides or mudflows, expansive soils or earthqua~ baTards. En~ure that soil eompaefion is to City standards. A soils report prepared by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. Building pads shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer. Prior to the issuance of grading permits and building permits. Department of Public Works and Building & Safety DeparUnent. R:~TAFFRFB151PA97.PC 7/16/97 klb 40 General Impact: Exposure of people or property to fault n~pmre, seismic ground ~h~king, seismic ground failure, landslides or mudflows, expansive soils or earth.~mke hazards. Mifgation Measure: U'tffize construction techniques that are consistent with the Uniform Building Code. Specific Process: Submit construction phne to the Building & Safety Deparunent for approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance ofbuildlng permits. Responsible Monitoring Party: Building & Safety Detnu'tment Water The project will result in changes to absorption rates, dni~ge patterns and the rate and mount of surface runoff. Mitigation Measure: Methods of coreroiling rimoff, from site so that it will not negatively impact adjacent properties, including drainage conveyances, have been incorporated into site design and will be included on the grading plans. Specific Process: Submit grsdin5 and drainage plan to ~he Depadu~ent of Public Works for approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Depaahuent of public Works. Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity). Mitigation Measure: An erosion control plan shall be prepared in accordance with City requirements and a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Phn (SWPPP) shall be prepared in accordance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDE3) requirements. Specific Process: The applicant shah submit a SWPPP to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) for ~heir review and approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a gr3dinE permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works and SDRWQCB (for 5WPPP). R:L~tAPFRP~ISIPA97.PC 7/16/97 klb 41 TranSl~ortafion/Circulafion General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Public Facility Fee for road improvements and traffic impacts. Post bond ~ $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000.00 and execute agreement for payment of Public Facility Fee. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Department of Public Works. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Putty: Increase in vehicle flips or traffic congestion. Payment of Traffic Signal Mitigation Fee. Pay pro-rata share for traffic impacts (to be determined by the Director of Public Works. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. DeparUnent of Public Works. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site. Provide on-site parking spaces to accommodate the use. Install on-site parIcing spaces. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits. Department of Public Works, Planning Depat hnent and Building & Safety Departmere. R:XSTAFFR/rI3,151PA97.1~ 7/16197 Idb 42 Biologienl Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Public Services General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Mile, stone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (includin~ but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds). Pay Mitigation Fee for impacts to Stephens Kangaroo Rat. Pay $500.00 per acre of disturbed area of Stephens Kangaroo Rat habitat. Prior to the issuance of a gradin~ permit. Depa~ t,~e, nt of Public Works and Planning Department A substantial effect upon and a need for new/altered governmental services regarding fire protection. The project will incrementally increase lhe need for fife protection; however, it will contribute its fair share to the maintenance of service provision. Payment of Fire Mitigation Fees. Pay current mitigation fees with the Riverside County Fire Departm6nt. Prior to the issuance of building permit. Building & Safety DeparUnent A substantial effect upon and a need for new/altered schools. No significant impacts are anticipated. Payment of School Fees. Pay current mitigation fees with the Temecula Valley Unified School DisUict. Prior to the issuance of building permits. Building & Safety Departmere and Temecnia Valley Unified School District. R:ISTAFFRFBISIpA97.PC 7/16197klb 43 Gengral Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: AESTHETICS General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: A substantial effect upon and a need for resintel]ante Of public facilities, including roads. Payment of Public Facility Fee for road improvements, waffic impacts, and public facilities. Post bond @ $2.00 per square foot, not to exceed $10,000.00, and execute agreement for payment of Public Facility Fee. Prior to the issuance of building permits. Department of Public Works. The creation of new light sources will result in increased light and glare that could affect the palomar Observatory. Use lighting techniclugs that are consistent with Ordinance No. 655. Submit lighting plan to fig Building and Safety Depa~h.~ent for approval. Prior to fig issuance of a b~dinE permit. Building & Safety Department. R:~TAFFRFl~IS1pA97.PC 7/16/97 klb 44 ATTACHMENT NO. 4 EXHIBITS R:~TAFFRI~ISIPA97.1~C 7116/97 klb 45 CITY OF TEMECULA VICINITY MAP' PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) EXIHRIT A VICINITY MAP PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - July 21, 1997 CITY OF TF~[ECULA EXHIBIT B - ZONING MAP DESIGNATION - CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION - CC (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0151 (Conditional Use Permit) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - July 21, 1997 FT1 ffl ,l:[ii ITEM #6 MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Saled Naaseh, Associate Planner~ DATE: July 21, 1997 SUBJECT: Planning Application No. PA97-0221, Parking In Lieu Fee RECO1VIM~-NDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends that the Planning Commissinn: 1. ADO~ Resolution No. 97- recommending approval by the City Counc'~ of Planning Application No. PA97-0221 (Old Town Specific Plan Amendment) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission continued this item from the July 7, 1997 agenda to the July 21, 1997 meeting. DISCUSSION The following Findings have replaced the Findings in the previous Staff Report's Resolution: 1. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code. 2. The proposed Spec'~c Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City. 3. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations and the anticipated land use developments. 4. The proposed Specific Plan shall ensure development of desh'able character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood. Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 2 2. Planning Commission Staff Report, July 7, 1997 - Blue Page 5 R:XOLDTOWN~J~pPRK.PCI 7/16/97 m 1 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- PC RF-qOLUTION NO. 97- RF-qOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMI~HSSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMME~ING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL AMF_ANDING SECTION HI. F. 2., PARKING, OF ~ OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR ~ PAYMENT OF THE PARKING IN-LIEU FEE IN PLACE OF THE REQUIRED PARKING SPACESCPLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0221) THE PIANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HF:REBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Old Town Specific Plan that requires on-site parking spaces for developments and encourages adoption of a parking in-lieu fee; and, WHEREAS, staff is prepaxing a parking in-lieu fee resolution which will be considered by the City Council on July 22, 1997; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Old Town Specific Plan to provide a choice for developers in Old Town to either provide on-site parking as required by the Old Town Specific Plan or pay the in-lieu fee; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public heating on July 7, 1997 and July 21, 1997 on the issue of recommending approval or denial of this amendment. NOW, TItF_,REFO~, T~E PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FIND AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That in recommending adoption by the City Council of an Ordinance approving this amendment, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings: A. The proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan and Development Code. B. The proposed Specific Plan would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare of the City. C. The subject property is physically suitable for the requested land use designations and the anticipated land use developments. D. The proposed Specific Plan shall ensure development of desirable character which will be compatible with existing and proposed development in the surrounding neighborhood. Seaion 2. This amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is e~mpt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061Co)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. TMs section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, where it can be seen with cextainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This amendment complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possib'fiity that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. That the Planning Commitsion recommends that the City Council adopt and approve the Ordinance approving the Amendment, Exhibit *AM, substantially in the form attached hereto. Section 4. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall cause this Resolution to be transmitted to the City Counc'd for further proceedings in accordance with State law. Section 5. PASSEI), APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st of July, 1997. L'mda Fahey, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forego'rag Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of July, 1997, by the following vote of the Commission: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:~OLDTOWN~MDSppRK.PC17/16/97 m 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF R~P0RT JULY 7, 1997 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 7, 1997 Planning Application No. PA97-0221, Old Town Specific Plan Amendment, Paring In Lieu Fee Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: ADOPT Resolution No. 97-__ recommending approval by the City Council of Planning Application No. PA97-0221 (Old Town Specific Plan Amendment) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A request for approval of an amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan to allow for the payment of the parking in-lieu fee in place of the required parking spaces. LOCATION: Old Town BACKGROUND By adopting Old Town Specific Plan, the City Council committed to provide public parking lots to attract tourists and residents to Old Town. The studies in the Specific Plan identified a short-fall of 360 parking spaces at the build-out of the Tourist Retail Core. The purchase, design, and construction of the Sixth Street Parking Lot/Restrooms with 78 parking spaces was the first step towards providing the needed parking spaces in Old Town. The 1997-98 Capital Improvement Program includes approximately $875,000 for acquisition, design, and construction of future parking spaces in Old Town. The Specific Plan also encourages the adoption of an in-lieu parking fee to help the City pay for the construction of these parking lots. DISCUSSION The proposed amendment adds the language necessary to give developers in Old Town a choice between providing the required number of on-site parking spaces or paying the in-lieu parking fee. It should be noted that the payment of this fee is voluntary and does not constitute an ownership interest of parking spaces developed by the City. Rather, the payment of an in-lieu fee grants the developer the right to develop property with fewer on-site parking spaces than would otherwise be revised. The amount of the fee will be set by the City Council. This amendment deletes the following language in Section III. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 9.24, Parking and Loading, of the Development Code unless specifically regulated differently in this Specific Plan. See section on Public Parking Program. This amendment proposes the following language for this Section: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 17.24, Parking and Loading, of the Development Code. However, instead of the required number of on-site parking spaces, the developer/owner/operator may choose to pay the parking in-lieu fee for a portion or all the required on- site parking spaces. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Ran since it implements the Old Town Specific Plan and its goals and policies. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION This amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Ran, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states that, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This amendment complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Attachments: 1. Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 3 Exhibit A (Ordinance No. 97- ) - Blue Page 6 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-__ RESOLUTION OF ~ PLANNING COMMISSION OF ~ CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMIVIENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDING SECTION HI. F. 2., PARKING, OF ~ OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO AT,TOW FOR THE PAYMENT OF ~ PARKING IN-LW, U FEE IN PLACE OF ~ REQUIBI~r} PARKING SPACES(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0221) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ~ CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FtEREBy RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Old Town Specific Plan that requires on-site parking spaces for developments and encourages adoption of a parking in-lieu fee; and, WHEREAS, staff is preparing a parking in-lieu fee resolution which will be considered by the City Council on July 22, 1997; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Old Town Specific Plan to provide a choice for developers in Old Town to either provide on-site parking as required by the Old Town Specific Plan or pay the in-lieu fee; and, WFIEREAS, the Planning Commission held a noticed public hearing on July 7, 1997, on the issue of recommending approval or denial of this amendment. NOW, THER!~.FORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FIND AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That in recommending adoption by the City Council of an Ordinance approving this amendment, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings: A. That Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement such general plan as may be in effect in any such city; and, B. That there is a need to amend the Old Town Specific Plan to implement it; and, C. That this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances. Section 2. This amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to pwjects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the env'Lronment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This amendment complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt and approve the Ordinance approving the Amendnumt, Exhibit *A*, substantially in the form attached hereto. Section 4. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall cause this Resolution to be transmitted to the City Council for further proceedings in accordance with State law. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th of July, 1997. L'mda Fahey, Chairman I ItFRERy CERTIFY that the forego'rag Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of July, 1997, by the following vote of the Commission: PLANNING COMI~SSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- EXtIIRIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AlVI!q:NDING SECTION FII. F. 2., PARKING, OF ~ OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN TO ALLOW FOR TIrE PAYMENT OF ~ PARKING IN-LI!~:U FEE IN PLACE OF ~ REQUIRF-D PARKING SPACES(PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97.-0221) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CrrY OF TEMECUIA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES IIF~RERy ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. ~ The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby makes the following findings: A. That Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement such general plan as may be in effect in any such city; and B. That there is a need to amend the Old Town Specific Plan to implement it; and C. That this Ordinance complies with all the applicable requirements of State law and local ordinances. Section 2. Section 11I. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan is hereby deleted: All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 9.24, Parking and Loading of the Development Code unless specifically regulated differently in this Specific Plan. See section on Public Parking Program. Section 3. as follows: Section I11. F. 2., Parking, of the Old Town Specific Plan is hereby to read All parking requirements in the Specific Plan area shall be delineated in Chapter 17.24, Parking and Loading of the Development Code. However, instead of the required number of on-site parking spaces, the developer/owner/operator may choose to pay the parking in-lieu fee for a portion or all the required on-site parking spaces. R:\OLDTOV/NM~d~IDSppRK.pC Wl~7 e,M 7 Section 4. l%vironmentnl ~inntlon The City Council hereby determines that this amendment to the Old Town Specific Plan does not have the potential to cause a significant impact on the environment. Any potential impacts associated with the Old Town Specific Plan were included in the previous Negative Declarations for the Old Town Specific Plan, as well as the Final Environmental Impact Report of the City General Plan for the City and its environs. Further, this project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA GuideJines. This section of the CEQA Guidelines indicates that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. It also states, whea~ it can be se~m with certainty that them is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. This project complies with the requirements for this section as there is no possibility that the adoption of this amendment may have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5. Severability The City Council hereby declares that the provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction shall hold any sentence, paragraph, or Section of this Ordinance to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Ordinance. Section 6. Effective Date This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. Within 15 days fwm adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance, together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance, and post the same in the office of the City Clerk. Section 7. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOFII~ this ) day of ,1997. Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor ATTEST: June S. Greek, City Clerk [SEAL] STATE OF CAI .IFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS CITY OF TEMECULA I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 97- was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of ,1997, and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Temeeula on the day of , by the following roll call vote: COUNC1LNIF~MBERS NOES: COUNCILMRMBERS ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS June S. Greek, City Clerk ITEM #7 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: RECOMIVIE~NDATION: Planning Commission Saied Naaseh, Associate Plann~ July 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95--0127, Sign Ordinance ADOPT PC Resoluton No. 97- entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ~ CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMIVlF, NDING THAT ~ CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF T'EMECULA ADOPTING CHAFFER 17.28 OF ~ DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPRI~.HENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPlVW~NT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127) BACKGROUND The Planning Commission continued this item from the July 7, 1997 agenda to the July 21, 1997 meeting. DISCUSSION Upon further review and consultation with the City Attorney, staff recommends the following to clarify certain portions of the Sign Ordinance: Staff Report A major portion of the On-site Directional Signs in Industrial DisWicts section of the July 7, 1997 Staff Report was inadverten~y deleted. The Planning Commission had expressed concern that the 3 square foot directional signs for large industrial uses may not be large enough to adequately direct traffic to appwp~ate areas of the site. Therefore, staff recommends to amend Section 17.28.420 Co) for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Industrial Districts to state the following: For buildings larger than 100,000 square feet, the following standards shall be used in lieu of the standards set forth in Sections 17.28.280 Co) (1) and (2): Maximum area of sign shall be 12 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. The Environmental Determination Section is revised to read as follows: The provisions of this Ordinance will have no effect on the environment and the proposed Ordinance is therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 Co) (3). This section indicates that, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to the provisions of CEQA. This Ordinance regulates signage for existing and new buildings. The future signage for existing buildings will be evaluated at the time of sign permit approval. The future signage for future building will evaluated as a part of the proposed projects, and the environmental impacts from these projects will be determined when they are proposed. Def'mitions The following are recommended modifications to clarify some of the terms in the Definitions Section. Deletions are shown as f~ and additions are shown as ~: 1. Alteration Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior partitions, as well as any change in doors or windows, or any enlargement ~ or diminution of a building or structure, ~ ~~~~i~ or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another. Alteration for signs includes any change of face, color, material, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device. 2. Building Official The Building Official of the City of Temecula or ~ authorized representative. 3. Corporate Flag A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated businesses that are part of a larger company are not ~ included in this definition. R:XSTAFFRPT~I27PA97.PfT2 7116/97 klb 2 Employment Opportunity Signs A sign that advertises the availability of ~ employment Major Entrance An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used primarily by customers. with either full or restricted access. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. Sign Area Sign area for all signs, except muhi-tenant signs, is computed by including the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself. In case of two sided signs, the area is eq~,nl to the sign area for a single display surface. For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each tenant is not computed individually). Sign Placement Area The area f:.~ of the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed on. Temporary Business Advertising Sign A temporary sign which is made of cloth, bunting, plastic, wood, vinyl, poster board, painted windows, or other similar materials, and which is located on site of the business use or activity, and is erected or placed for a prescribed period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the following information: (1) Designates, identifies, or indicates the name of the business, owner, or occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or, (2) Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered, or goods produced. sold, or available for sale upon the ~ ~ where the sign is located. Ordinance The following are recommended modifications to clarify some of the terms in the Ordinance. Deletions are shown as ~ and additions are shown as ~: 1. Page 2 17.28.020 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the City, except that the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not address a particular ~ signage issue. 2. Page 4 (r) Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way or Attached to Any Public Property Signs in any public right-of-way or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way, or which are attached to ~ public property, are prohibited. 3. Page 5 Co) Employment Opportunity Signs (1) Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings, where no other tenants are located on the parcels ~i!~~". ........ ~. 4. Page 8 (s) Time and Temperature Signs (5) The area for wall mounted time and tenll~rature signs are included in the permitted sign area for the buildirlg. Frees~nditlg time and tenlperamre signs shall be an integral part of a permitted freestanding sign and the area shall be included in the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. 5. Page 11 (a) Standards for Permanent Freestandlng Signs (1) Location All freeslanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. All fleestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by Section 17.06.050 (1) of the Development Code. All freestanding signs shah be located ~ at least 3 feet from buildings. 6. Page 18 17.28.130 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shah be one per suMivision if 5 acres or less, or tw~:..~r subdivision ff more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract, each builder is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the property they own, provided ~ the total does not eL_oeed__ the ~ ~ number of suMivision signs 7. P~e21 (b) Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding building or business identification signs are intended to identify single tenants whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (5) The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building identification signs shah be 25 square feet, except that: (a) (b) Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet, including the area for identification of ~ the shows and the theater name. Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet, including the area for ~ fuel types, prices, and the service station name. 8. Page 29 17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts All signs within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, Office buildings in Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 399. 9. P~e30 and31 10. Page 32 (d) Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances: ( I ) A sign other than ~ off-premises sign, which for a period of ninety (90) days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the sign is located. 11. Page 34 The following Section is mended as follows: Section 5. Section 1 ?.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby mended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure", and adding the ~j definitions set forth jn l~.~hjbit "A" to this Ordinance: 12. Page 35 The following Section is mended as follows: Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Adveztising l~egu]ationS~~~ "'A~""'~?' ' ' """~~9174~' ' "~'~~'~~'~~~~~nd Section 6 of Ordinance 593 are hereby repealed. 13. The following Sections need to be added to accurately reflect the codified Ordinances: Section 6. The City's existing regulations relating to temporary signs can be found in Sections 19.9 and 19. l0 of Article XIX of Riverside County Ordinance No. 348, as adopted by Temecula Ordinance No. 90-04, and as mended by Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-05, and 94-23. The codifier is hereby directed to codify those regulations as part of Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code at Section 17.28.600, to be entitled 'Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts'. Section 7. Ordinance 93-09 and, except as set forth in Section 6 of this Ordinance, Article XIX of Riverside County Ordinance 348, as adopted by Temecula Ordinance No. 90-04, are hereby repealed. Section 8. The codi~er is hereby directed to codify Ordinance 91-26, relating to Ambient Balloons, as part of the Development Code at Section 17.28.700, to be entitled "Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts ". Section 9. The codi~er is hereby directed to codify Ordinance 91-40, relating to directional signs, as part of the Development Code at Section 1.17.28.800, to be entitled "Kiosk Signs in all Districts". The definitions in Ordinance 91.40 are to be codi~ed at Section 17.34.010. To the extent there is any conflict or overlap between the definitions in Ordinance 91- 40 and the definitions in Section 17.34.010, the definitions in Section 17.34.010 shall control. GENERAL PLANCONS~TENCY This project is consistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Through the adoption of this Ordinance, General Plan goals relating to the urban design and community character are being ful~lled. FINDINGS Adoption of the Ordinance would: 1. Provide for effective business signage; Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; 5. Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; R:XNAASEHSXSIG~C~ECTION6.CA 7/16/97 m 7 6. Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage; Recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter requires further analysis of the existing signs in the City. Attachments: Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 9 Planning Commission Staff Report, July 7, 1997 - Blue Page 13 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97- PC RESOLUTION NO, 97- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT ~ CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE EN'IT~.ED AN ORDINANCE OF ~ CITY COUNCIL OF TFIE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17,28 OF ~ DEVELOPMF--NT CODE, A COMPRI~J:IF-NSIVE REGULATORY SCFrEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHY..R ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RFJJATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMI~NT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA~5-0127) WItF~REAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the City's first General Plan on November 9, 1993; and WltF~REAS, Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement general plans as may be in effect in any such city; and WHEREAS, the General Plan identified the need for the City Council to adopt an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a representative committee of local citizens and business persons to assist City staff in developing an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHBIEAS, lhe Sign Ordinance Committee met with City staff on April 2, 1996, April 30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 21, 1996, June 4, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, luly 30, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 3, 1996, September 9, 1996, and October 1, 1996 to address the issue of signage with the City of Temecula; and WHEREAS, a community workshop was held on October 14, 1996, a notice of this meeting was sent to all registered business owners in Temecula and was published in the local newspaper; and WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee considered the comments received and recommended a new enhanced sign ordinance to the Planning Commission; and Wltk'REAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on October 21, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took public testimony on October 21, 1996, continued the item off-calendar, and directed staff to meet with a group who spoke at the hearing; and, R:XNAASEHS~SII3N~F, CrlON6.CA 7/1~97 an 10 WItERF_AS, staff met with this group (Comment Group) on November 4, 12, 18, 19, and 20, 1996 and December 18, 1996; and, WB'BIF_AS, slaff met again with the Sign Committee on January 22, 1997 to address the concerns of the Comment Group; and, Wmi:REAS, slaff met with the Comment Group on February 19, 1997 and discussed the Sign Committee's compromises; and, WHEREAS, staff held additional meetings with the Auto Dealers Association, the Apartment Owners Association, and the Chamber of Commerce to inform them about the proposed Ordinance and obtain their input; and, WItEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on February 24, 1997, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition, and provided direction to staff; and, W!tEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public heating on April 21, 1997, May 5, 1997, May 29, 1997, July 7, 1997, and July 21, 1997 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition; and, WBERF_AS, notice of the proposed Ordinance was posted at City Hall, County Library, Rancho California Branch, the U.S. Post Office and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; and, NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF ~ CITY OF TEMECULA DOES FIF~REBy RECOMMEND THAT ~ COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENIlTLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF TEMECULA ADOFrlNG CHAFFERS 17.28 AND 17.30 OF TH~ DEVELOPlv~NT CODE, A COMPREI~NSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA9.~0127)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO TIII.~ RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT R:~NAASEH3~SlON~ECTION6.CA 7/16/97m 11 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 1997. Linda Fahey, Chainnan I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 21st day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:~NAASEHS\SlON~SI~CrlON6.CA WI6/~/m ATTACHMENT NO. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REI~RT JULY 7, 1997 R:'d~IAASEFISXSI(3N~ECTION6.CA 7/1~97 m 13 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION July 7, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: ADOPT PC Resolution No. 97- PC RESOLUTION NO. 97- entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127| APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the May 29, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission closed the public hearing and directed staff to include all changes recommended by the Planning Commission to the Sign Ordinance. Consequently, this item was continued to the July 7, 1997 meeting. Attachment No. 2 includes a redline copy of the Ordinance which includes all the changes the Planning Commission has made to the Ordinance since the April 21, 1997 meeting. This copy shows the deleted language as and new language as underlined. Exhibit A is a clean copy of the Ordinance. R:~STAFFRPTXI27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 an ]- DISCUSSION The Planning Commission has made several changes to the original Ordinance presented to the Planning Commission on April 21, 1997. In addition to the redlined copy included in Attachment No. 2, the following represents the major changes the Planning Commission has made to the April 21, 1997 Ordinance. Vehicle Signs The Planning Commission directed staff to recommend an Ordinance that further restricts the display of vehicles with signs. Freeway Signs Several portions of the freeway signs section was changed by the Planning Commission. The following provides a summary: In Commercial Districts an incentive has been added to encourage three (3) or more parcels to propose one multi tenant free standing freeway sign instead of three or more freestanding signs. The incentive for these uses is an extra freestanding tenant identification sign along their street frontage which other wise will not be permitted. This provision should help reduce the number of freestanding signs along the freeway. The flag test provision to identify the optimum height of freeway oriented freestanding signs was eliminated by the Planning Commission and was replaced with a 30 foot maximum sign height. This provision will eliminate the controversies in regard with the height of freestanding signs and the growing trees along the freeway. Freeway oriented wall mounted signs for multi- tenant building in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts are now allowed to make the Ordinance internally consistent. A great deal on discussion was spend on the size of centers which should be allowed to have multi-tenant freestanding freeway oriented signs. The Planning Commission agreed with staff that the minimum center size for permitting these signs should be 7 acres. However, some members of the Comment Group still thought that 3 acres was a more reasonable size. Staff is recommending the following language for Section 17.28.210 (a} (1) b. which is acceptable to the Comment Group and staff: One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. If the total number of signs and the square footage permitted by this Chapter is reduced through the approval of a sign program, the 7 acre requirement may be reduced to 3 acres or larger centers. Number of Tenants for Each Panel The number of tenants allowed to be identified on each panel for multi-tenant signs in Commercial Districts was changed by the Planning Commission from one to two. The intent of this provision was to reduce the number of tenants that may be identified on each sign; therefore, increasing the readability of the sign. R:\STAFFRPTX127PA95A.]PC9 6130/97 m 2 On-Site Directional signs in Industrial Districts The Planning Commission requested staff Multiple-Tenant Industrial Signs These signs were added by the Planning Commission to provide more visibility to the tenants in multi-tenant buildings in Industrial Districts; however, these sign are not permitted to be used in conjunction with single tenant signs. Existing City Ordinances Staff had incorporated four existing Ordinances adopted by the City which dealt with signs into the Sign Ordinance to create a comprehensive Sign Ordinance. These Ordinances include the Temporary Sign, Kiosk Program, Ambient Air Balloon, and the Billboard Ordinances. The Planning Commission did not agree with many provisions of the Temporary Sign Ordinance; therefore directed staff to remove all Ordinances from the Sign Ordinance. Staff has removed all these Ordinances from the Sign Ordinance with the exception of the Bill Board Ordinance. The Billboard Ordinance has been modified by the City Attorney and staff is recommending keeping this portion in the Sign Ordinance. All other Ordinances have been removed from the Ordinance and are only being codified by the Sign Ordinance. No changes are proposed for these Ordinances that are being codified. Staff had proposed the following changes to these Ordinances. One of the major additions by staff to the Temporary Sign Ordinance and the Kiosk Program was allowing apartments to use banners, flags, and the Citywide Kiosks to advertise and identify themselves. These added provisions were results of meetings with the Temecula Apartment Owners Association. The other major change by staff to the Temporary Sign Ordinance was the Window Signs provisions. The adopted Ordinance exempts window signs which are less than 10 percent from obtaining a permit. In addition, this Ordinance permits window signs between 10 percent and 75 percent with a permit and prohibits window signs over 75 percent. Staff has proposed a simpler and easier to enforce standard. This provision exempted window signs with less than 25 percent area from obtaining a permit and prohibited them if they were greater than 25 percent. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Planning Commission hereby determines that the provisions of this Ordinance will have no effect on the environment and the proposed Ordinance is therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). This section indicates that, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to the provisions of CEQA. This Ordinance regulates signage which are either for existing buildings or new buildings. The future signage for existing buildings will not cause a significant on the environment since existing building have already disturbed the land and their environmental impacts have been mitigated. The future signage for future building will not cause a significant on the environment the signage will be a part of the proposed projects and the environmental impacts from these projects will be determined when they are proposed. R:XSTAFFRPT\127pA95A.PC9 6/30/97 m 3 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY This project is consistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Through the adoption of this Ordinance, General Plan goals relating to the urban design and community character are being fulfilled. FINDINGS Adoption of the Ordinance would: 1. Provide for effective business signage; 2. Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; 3. Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; 4. Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; 5. Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; 6. Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage; 7. Recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter requires further analysis of the existing signs in the City. Attachments: 3. 4. 5. PC Resolution No. 97- - Blue Page 5 Exhibit A - Ordinance 97- - Blue Page 9 Redlined Copy of Ordinance 97- - Blue Page 10 May 19, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 11 May 5, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 12 April 21, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 13 R:\STAFFRPT~I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 an 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 97- R:\STAFFP, P~I27PA95A.PC9 6/31M97 m 5 PC RESOLUTION NO. 97-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTrrI.Fx} AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the City's first General Plan on November 9, 1993; and WHEREAS, Section 65800 of the Government Code provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by cities to implement general plans as may be in effect in any such city; and WHEREAS, the General Plan identified the need for the City Council to adopt an enhanced sign ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council appointed a representative committee of local citizens and business persons to assist City staff in developing an enhanced sign ordinance; and WItEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee met with City staff on April 2, 1996, April 30, 1996, May 7, 1996, May 21, 1996, June 4, 1996, June 18, 1996, July 16, 1996, July 30, 1996, August 20, 1996, September 3, 1996, September 9, 1996, and October 1, 1996 to address the issue of signage with the City of Temecula; and WHEREAS, a community workshop was held on October 14, 1996, a notice of this meeting was sent to all registered business owners in Temecula and was published in the local newspaper; and WHEREAS, the Sign Ordinance Committee considered the comments received and recommended a new enhanced sign ordinance to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on October 21, 1996; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission took public testimony on October 21, 1996, continued the item off-calendar, and directed staff to meet with a group who spoke at the hearing; and, R:\STAFFRP'BI27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 6 WI-IEREAS, staff met with this group (Comment Group) on November 4, 12, 18, 19, and 20, 1996 and December 18, 1996; and, WI-IEREAS, staff met again with the Sign Committee on January 22, 1997 to address the concerns of the Comment Group; and, WttEREAS, staff met with the Comment Group on February 19, 1997 and discussed the Sign Committee's compromises; and, WHEREAS, staff held additional meetings with the Auto Dealers Association, the Apartment Owners Association, and the Chamber of Commerce to inform them about the proposed Ordinance and obtain their input; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on February 24, 1997, at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition, and provided direction to staff; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a duly noticed public hearing on April 21, 1997, May 5, 1997, May 29, 1997, and July 7, 1997 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition; and, WHEREAS, notice of the proposed Ordinance was posted at City Hall, County Library, Rancho California Branch, the U.S. Post Office and the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce; and, NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTERS 17.28 AND 17.30 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA95-0127)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT At4 R:x, STAFFRPT',I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 7 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOFrED this 7th day of July, 1997. Linda Fahey, Chairman I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 7th day of July, 1997 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:XSTAFFRPT~I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 m 8 EXHIBIT A ORDINANCE NO. 97- R:'xSTAFFR]PT'x127PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 9 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHE1VIE FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPlXIF~NT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code of the City of Temecula is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Chapter 17.28 SIGN STANDARDS 17.28.010 Purpose and Intent It is the goal of the City that the design of this community be of the highest quality, that new development be architecturally distinctive as well as homogeneous in design, and that accessory facilities be compatible with the overall theme. The quality of signage plays a very distinctive role in achieving this goal. When abused, signs can cream a visual blight which detracts from the quality of the environment and an individual's visual perception of the City. The intent of this Chapter is to implement the Temecula General Plan, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination, location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the development standards for the installation and maintenance of signs within the City and to ensure that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the City. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows: (a) Provide for effective business signage; Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; (C) Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; R:XNAASEHS\SIGI~DRAF'F23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn ~ (d) Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; (e) Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain: (f) Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage. 17.28.020 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the City, except that the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not address a particular issue signage issue. 17.28.030 Sign Permits (a) Sign Permit Required Except as provided in Section 17.28.050 a sign permit is required prior to placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering, or displaying any sign in the City. (b) Findings No sign permit shall be issued unless the Director finds that the application for a sign permit satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following requirements: (1) The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this Chapter, and complies with all other applicable laws and regulations; (2) The size, shape, color, visual elements, illumination and placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs and does not to detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties. (c) Basks for Denial; Appeal Any decision of the Director denying a sign permit shall be in writing, and shall identify which of the findings set forth in subsection (b) of Section 17.28.030 could not be made, and the reas6ns therefor. Any decision of the Director regarding a sign permit may be appealed, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.03.090 of this Development Code. 17.28.040 Prohibited Signs All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the following. No application for sign permit, development plan, or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted, acted upon, or approved. R:~NMSEHS\SIGN\DRAF'f23F.ORD 612~19~ m 2 (a) Abandoned Signs (as defined in Section 17.28.900 (d)). (b) Amenity Signs (signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that are visible from public street)s. (c) Animated or Moving Signs (except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28.050 (s)). (d) Bunting (unless approved by a sign program). (e) Cabinet or Can Signs (wall mounted) (f) Commercial Off-Premise Signs (except as expressly permitted by this Chapter) (g) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses and are located on the same local street (60 foot fight-of-way or less) as the residential uses, freestanding signs associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide identification for businesses to pedestrians may be authorized by a sign program, provided that the illumination of the signs does not negatively impact residential uses. (h) Day-Glow Colors for Window Signs (i) Decorative Flags (unless approved through a sign program and then only if limited to focal points within the project) 0) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except as Authorized by this Chapter. (k) Off-Site Subdivision Signs (except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs or Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs). (I) Pennants and Streamers (m) Portable Signs on Private Property (n) Signs ConstitUting a Traffic Hazard No person shall install or maintain or cause to be installed or maintained any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confiase vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (o) Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines R:~NAASEI-IS'~SIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6~27/97 m 3 No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintained, which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by laws of the state or duly promulgated roles and regulations. (p) Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs (signs integrated into an architectural feature are not considered to be above the cave line). (q) Signs on Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes No sign structure shall be installed, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a stand pipe or fire escape, except those signs as required by other adopted Codes or Ordinances. (r) Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way or Attached to Any Public Property Signs in any public right-of-way or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way, or which are attached to the public property, are prohibited. (s) Vehicle Signs Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for the purpose of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or activity. This paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle, so long as such vehicle is liceneed and fully operahie, and the signs on such vehicle are not in violation of the Vehicle Code. 17.28.050 Exempt Signs The following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit if they meet these specified requirements: (a) Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Signs Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: a. Six (6) square feet in single family districts. b. Sixteen (16) square feet in all other districts. C2) (3) (4) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor, or remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center plus, one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed 5 days after R:~qAASEHSXSIGh~DRAFF23F.ORD 6/27197 sn 4 (b) (c) (d) (2) (3) (4) (5) (e) (1) (2) (3) construction completion, as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy or final sign-offby the Building Official, or termination of the building permit. Employment Opportunity Signs Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings, where no other tenants are located on the parcels that occupy an entire parcel Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, iffreestanding Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street frontage. Flags A flag pole shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development Code, or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code. A single flag of the United States of America and two (2) of the following flags shall be permitted per parcel or center: The State of California, or another State of the United States A County A Municipality Official Flags of Other Countries Flags of Nationally or Internationally Recognized Organizations A Corporate Flag. The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet Future Tenant Identification Signs Maximum area for each sign for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than I0 acres in area shall be allowed a 100 square foot sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square foot signs and 12 feet for 100 square foot signs. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center or parcel at any given time. They shall be removed 5 days after the tenant occupies the building. They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit. Garage Sale Signs One sign per garage sale is permitted. The sign must be located on the same property that the garage sale is held. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, if freestanding. R:',.NAASEHS',S|GN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 5 (5) The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale. The sign shall not be illuminated. (f) Government Signs Any official government sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. (g) Helium Balloons (1) (2) (3) (4) No balloon shall be larger than three feet in diameter. They shall not be higher than 10 feet from the ground. They shall not be displayed for more than three days for each calendar month and in no ease for more than three consecutive days at a time. All balloons shall be anchored, and shall not block vehicular or pedestrian movement. (h) Holiday Decorations within Conunerciai, Office and Industrial Districts Seasonal window displays that contain holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area. The displays are commonly associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays (and which do not reference or display services available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale). They may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year. (i) Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Name Plates, Street Address, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc. (1) (3) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be a total of 4 square feet. They shall be located adjacent to major customer entrances. They shall be located on doors or near doors. Interior Signs (1) They shall be entirely located inside the building. (2) They shall not be closer than 18 inches to a window or door. (k) Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques (1) (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, ifffeestanding. (I) Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex Flags R:xaNAASEHS~$1GN~DRAFr23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 6 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code. Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home or 4 per multiple family rental complex. Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the multiple family rental complex. They may only identi~j the builder and the subdivision name or the name of the multiple family rental complex. Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter of the year (m) Model Home Signs (1) (2) All such signs shall only be located on the model home parcels, the parking lot or the sales office and are intended to provide information on each model. Model Home signs do not include On-Site Subdivision Signs, refer to Section 17.28.130 (n) Name Plates and Street Address Signs (1) (2) (4) These signs are intended for single family residences and shall be located entirely on the premises. The sign shall contain no advertising message. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, iffreestanding (o) Non-Commercial Off-Premises Signs (1) (3) (4) (5) Maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Maximum number of signs per parcel shall be one. However, there shall be no limit on the number of signs during the ninety (90) days prior to a state, federal, or local election and fourteen (14) days after the election. A sign erected or placed for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days after the final election. The maximum height of a ground-mounted sign shall not exceed six (6) feet measured from grade. The signs shall not be illuminated. The signs shall not be erected, placed, or maintained: Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on lawful possession of such property. On any public property or upon any portion of a public right of way. To obscure the view of any fire hydrant, traffic sign, traffic signal, street sign, or public information sign. To block lines of sight to areas of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (p) On Wall or Window Menu Signs for Restaurants (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. R:',NAASEHS\SIQN\DRAFT23F.ORD 6127,'97 $n 7 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant emrance They shall not be intended to be used for advertisemere and will only serve as information to customers who have found the restauram and are standing by the front door. They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance. They shall not be counted as permissible area for window signs (q) Real Estate Signs, Subject to 17.12.060 (r) Public Convenience and Warning Signs (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 3 feet, iffreestanding Maximum number shall be as necessary. They may identify restrooms, public telephones, walkways, no parking, no trespassing and similar signs. They shall be located on private property. They shall contain no advertising messages. (s) Time and Temperature Signs (D (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 16 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, iffreestanding Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per building or parcel. No advertising shall be permitted. Wall mounted signs are counted as part of the permitted sign area of the elevation they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral part of a permitted freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. (t) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs (D (2) (3) (4) They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, if freestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage. (u) Works of Art That Do Not Convey a Commercial Message They are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter; however, they may be subject to the provisions of Section 17.05.020. 17.28.060 Real Estate Signs Real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit. R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27~97 sn 8 (a) (1) (2) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts. They shall not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as the property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs. 3 square feet for window signs. (3) The sign structure height for fleestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from grade (4) Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one freeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage. (5) They shall only be posted on private property. (6) They shall not be closer than 5 feet to the property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. (7) They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including real estate signs. (8) They shall not be located within 75 feet of an intersection or an access driveway, except that nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center from having at least one freestanding real estate sign. (9) The angle of v-shaped signs shah not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way. (10) Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to Director approval. (11) Illumination is not permitted. (12) They shall be maintained in a clean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be removed 10 days after the close of escrow or after a rental agreement or lease has been entered into, whichever occurs first. (b) (2) (3) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, Open House, etc.) in all Residential, Public Institutional and Open Space Districts. They shah not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: 6 square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for 4 units or less. 32 square feet for complexes in multi family districts of 5 units or more. Sign structure height shall not exceed: 6 feet in single family districts. 8 feet in multi family residential districts. (4) (s) (7) Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one sign per street frontage. They shall only be posted on the subject private property. Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of 8:00 am and dusk. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs Permanent signs shall be subject to the following standards to insure the quality of signage in the City. (a) Standards for Permanent Freestandlng Signs (1) Location g. All freestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. All freestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by Section 17.06.050 (1) of the Development Code. All freestanding signs shall located be at least 3 feet from buildings. The face of any freeslanding sign shall not be oriented parallel to the street, except when the sign is located at the end of cul-de-sacs, knuckles, or other appropriate locations as approved by the Director. The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side of the street and under 6 in height shall not be less than 150 feet, except center identification signs located on the same driveway. The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side of the street and over 6 feet shall not be less than 250 feet. The Director shall have the authority to reduce the distance requirements in subparagraphs e. and f. by 20% in case of unusual circumstances such as presence of driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc. (2) Height Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a freestanding sign to the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, the elevation of the finished surface of the road shall be used. The height of sign structures located on slopes shall be measured from the highest point of the sign to the highest point of slope where the sign structure meets ground Berming of up to 2 feet may be allowed in addition to the maximum height allowed for the sign structure. Berming height shall be measured from the lowest portion of the base of the sign structure to the sidewalk elevation. (3) Design Except for the changeable portions of movie signs for theaters and changeable portions of price signs for gas stations, which may use plastic backgrounds, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited for tenant and R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DKAFT23F.ORD 6~27~97 sn I 1 building identification signs. Sign panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this requirement. Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs are not permitted. Flood lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance; however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel lettering is used. Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants. All freestanding signs shall be limited in size to the width of the architectural features of the sign. All freestanding signs shall use architectural elements at the top, base, and sides of the signs. Ira tenant, building or center identification sign is proposed within 75 feet of a major intersection, it shall incorporate, or be located as part of, a community feature (i.e. water features, public art, unique landscape designs, public spaces). Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. All freestanding signs may be permitted a maximum of two sides except that center identification signs shall be one sided. Center identification signs shall not advertise tenants; however, if the center is named aeter a major tenant, it is permissible to mention that tenant's name as part of the center name. Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement architecture and landscaping area. Freestanding single tenant signs or service station signs with a height of six (6) feet or less shall be constructed as monument signs. Freestanding multi-tenant signs, theater signs, or freeway oriented signs shall be constructed as either monument or pylon signs. (4) Landscaping All fleestanding tenant identification signs and building identification signs shall be required to be located within a planted landscaped area which extends on all four sides of the sign. The landscaping area shall be provided according to the following: Single tenant and building identification signs shall include a 100 square foot landscaped area. Multi-tenant identification signs shall include a 200 square foot landscaped area. Freeway oriented signs and off-site center identification signs shall include a 300 square foot landscaped area. The landscaping for pylon signs shall include shrubs and small trees to hide the lower portion of the pylon sign if visible from public view. R:\NAAS~I-IS\S[CINNDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 The landscaping for freestanding tenant identification signs, building identification signs , and multi-tenant identification signs shall include flowering perennials. annual plants, or other plants which provide additional color. They shall be planted and replanted seasonally to maintain year round color. (5) Addresses All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building Official. address shail not be counted in the total permitted sign area. The (6) Illumination a. Illumination for tenant or building identification signs may be internal or external. When internally illuminated signs are used, only the lettering and logos shall appear to be lighted. Conventional channel lettering or reverse channel lettering are acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. External illumination shall not be used for multi tenant signs. b. Illumination for center identification signs may be internal or external: When internally illuminated, only reverse channel lettering is acceptable. For freeway oriented center identification signs conventional channel lettering is acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. (7) Width The width of sign structure can be calculated by multiplying the proposed sign structure height by the sign width coefficient as provided in Table 17.28 (b). In no case shall the width of a sign structure exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficient. Table 17.28 (b) Sign Width Coefficient Sign Structure Height in Feet 0-6 6.1-12 Sign Width Coefficient 2.0 1.0 R:XNAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 12.1-15 0.8 15.1-25 0.6 25.1-40 0 4 40.1 + 0.35 For instance, if sign structure height is 4 feet, the applicable Sign Width Coefficient from the above table is 2.0. Therefore, the width of the sign structure shall not exceed 8 feet (4 X 2.0). (b) Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Stories or Less (1) Location a. Wall signs shall not be located on windows or doors. (2) Number a. For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs. b. Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted business identification signs, freestanding signs, and freeway signs (if any permitted). (3) Area a. For businesses with more than one permitted wall mounted sign, the second sign shall not exceed 80%, third 70%, and fourth 60% of the maximum allowable for the corresponding frontages. This standard shall not apply to a permitted wall mounted freeway oriented signs. Wall signs shall not cover more than 75% of the surface of the building face that the sign is located on excluding window and door areas. This provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs. Wall signs shall not extend more than 75% of the suite length for multi tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. This provision shall not apply to primary tenant signs. (4) Letter Height Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines or more the second line may have a minimum letter height of 6 inches. (5) Design a. A diversity of letter types and colors shall be encouraged for wall signs within centers b, to create interest. The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised shall is encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pestle for a drug store. Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. (6) Illumination a. Internal illumination for wall signs is acceptable in the following forms: Internally illuminated channel letters; Internally illuminated reverse channel letters; or, Exposed neon if used in channel letters with transparent face or no face with the inside of channel lettering colored the same color as the neon; Other exposed neon applications. b. External illumination is not permitted unless approved through a sign program. (c) Number Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted, freestanding signs and any freeway signs (if any permitted). However, businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs as permitted by Section 17.18.210 (a) (i) (a). 17.28.080 Sign Programs (a) Sign Program Required In addition to the sign permits required by Section 17.28.030, certain types &developments require a sign program to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with other on-site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Other provisions of this Chapter require a sign program for certain type of signs. In addition, in new developmenus where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in accordance with this Section shall also be concurrently filed and considered for approval with the Development Plan: (1) O) (4) (b) Whenever five (5) or more temporary and/or permanent signs (not including signs exempt from permits) are proposed for a single tenant development occupying an entire parcel; Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a muhi-tenant development; Whenever wall signs are proposed on buildings with three (3) stories or more, or on buildings with heights greater than 32 feet; or, Whenever the development contains a historic structure. Findings The following findings must be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program: O) The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and visually related to: b, All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors. illumination, sign type, or sign shape; The buildings and/or the developments they identify by utilizing materials, colors. or design motifs included in the building being identi~ed~ and, Surrounding development by not adversely affecting surrounding land uses or obscuring adjacent approved signs; (2) The sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in building tenants; and, (3) The proposed sign program satisfies the intent of this Chapter, in that the sign program complies with all the regulations of this Chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and height. Further, to the extent the sign program does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter as to sign area, number, location, and height, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter. SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts All signs within Residential Districts that require a sign permit must comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070 and Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28. 199. 17.28.110 Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (a) Wall Mounted Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) <3) Maximum number permitted is one per frontage. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign is ½ square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage, or 50 square feet, whichever is less. Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. (b) Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) ~3) (4) Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. Illumination may be permitted if it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. 17.28.120 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and Multi Family Complexes (a) (b) Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (l) (2) 20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs 30 square feet for community identification signs (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (2) 8 feet for neighborhood identification signs. 10 feet community identification signs. (d) (e) (0 (g) They shall be built into the landscaping or project walls. They shall be one sided, except when installed in a median or other applications where two sided signs are more appropriate than one sided signs. Sign area is measured by the area surrounding and including the letters. Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision or project. R:'~NAASEHS'~IGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27197 ~n 17 (h) Illumination shall only be by external flood light, and only when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance, or by internal reverse channel letters. 17.28.130 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shall be one per subdivision if 5 acres or less , or two per subdivision if more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract, each builder is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the property they own, provided that they do not exceed the permitted number of subdivision signs as specified in this Chapter. (b) Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage. (c) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 100 square feet. (d) Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 12 feet. (e) They shall be removed immediately a~er the final sale. (f) They shall have a 10 foot setback. (g) They shall be located within the boundaries of the subdivision. R:\NAASEHS\SIGNqDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn ]- 8 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts All signs within Commercial Districts that require a permit must comply with the sign standards for Commercial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299, office buildings in eommercial districts must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399. 17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Contrnercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway frontage. They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. {a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identification sign per parcel that is occupied entirely by one business, not located in a shopping center. These businesses are not permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. However, if three or more parcels join together to erect a multi-tenant freeway oriented sign, they each shall also be allowed a single tenant identification monument sign along their sweet frontage. One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi-tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 feet of frontage. (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: 50 square feet for single tenant identification signs. 100 square feet for multi-tenant identification signs. (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be 30 feet. (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs are not permitted. (5) A maximum of three tenants may be on a multi-tenant sign. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in R:',/qAASEHS\SIGI~,DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 19 Commercial Districts Same as Section 17.28.240. 17,28,220 Requirements for Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping centers. Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. (a) Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted at each major intersection. (b) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (1) (2) 20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less. 30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres. (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (1) (2) 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. 17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. (a) Requirements for Multi-tenant Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants in centers or multi- tenant buildings. (l) (2) (3) (4) <5) (6) (7) (s) Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign on each street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 100 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 100 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be two. The minimum panel height shall be 10 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches. R:',NAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFF23F.ORD 6/27/97 m 20 (b) Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding building or business identification signs are intended to identify single tenants whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. The maximum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be one sign per tenant. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula calculations for determining the maximum number of permitted tenant signs for a center. These signs shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except for size and height requirements as specified in Subsection (5) a. and b. below. The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building identification signs shall be 25 square feet, except that: Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet, including the area for identification of all the shows and the theater name. Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet, including the area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name. (6) (7) (s) Maximum sign structure height for all single tenant signs and gas station signs shall be 6 feet, except theaters which shall be 15 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. If the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is permitted. Automotive service stations shall be allowed one price sign per frontage to include all fuel types and/or prices. 17.28.240 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for the individual businesses located in buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts. (a) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be I per frontage for each tenant. Maximum area of signs shall be I square foot of sign area for each sign per lineal foot of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted ff no tenant identification signs are placed on the building. 17.28.250 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial R:\NAASEt~SXSIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 ,u 21 Districts (a) Requirements for Wall Mounted Primary Tenant or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted building identification signs are intended to provide identification for buildings with 3 Stories or more. This type of signage is usually used by the primary tenant in an office building. (2) (3) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c), Size Requirements. General Requirements The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations. Both signs shall have the same copy, and only;:a single line of copy. The elevation plans for the Development Plan shall show the locations and dimensions of the signs. (4) Design Requirements They shall complement and add to the aesthetics of the materials of the building. They may be illuminated. However, in order to reduce the visual impact of illuminated signs on surrounding residential districts, lighting of signs to produce a silhouette effect is encouraged. Signs internally illuminated are preferred over exterior illumination. To avoid the appearance of crowding a sign into a sign placement area, the sign copy shall: Occupy no more than sixty (60) percent of the height of the sign placement area; and, No more than eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign placement area; and, No part of the sign can be located within the extreme left or right ten (10) percent of the width of the sign placement area. (5) Location Requirements In high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed between the windows of the highest flOOr of the building and the eave line. In designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually with the architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating elements. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted secondary tenant business identification signs are intended to provide identification for R:'u~AASF_FIS\SIGN\DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 an 22 the secondary tenants in office buildings with 3 stories or more. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c). They shall be permitted below the second floor, except that if the building has a two-story lobby, the signs are permitted only between the second and third floors above such lobby. Maximum of four (4) secondary tenant signs shall be permitted per building. Maximum of one secondary tenant per elevation is permitted. Buildings between 3 and 5 stories are permitted two such signs per elevation, provided that the signs: are not located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment. are separated by at least 40 percent of the width of the subject elevation. (6) They shall be located at or adjacent to the entrance of the building or in a position to be seen by pedestrians and by those in nearby parking areas and on-site circulation drives. (7) If retail shops with exterior doors are located on the ground level of an office building, the sign regulations for wall mounted business identification signs in commercial districts (Section 17.28.240) shall apply to the ground level shops. (c) Size Requirements (1) The Recommended sign area, maximum letter and symbol height for building Identification signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (e). (2) Table 17.28 (e) Sign Area, Maximum Letter and Symbol Height for Building Identification Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher Number of Maximum Letter Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of Building Stories Height Height Sign Per Elevation 3 2' 10" 4' 6" 175 4 3' 0" 4' 10" 200 5 3' 4" 5' 4" 225 6 3' 9" 6' 0" 250 7+ 4' 2" 6' 8" 275 Recommended sign area, maximum letter, and symbol height for secondary tenant signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (f). R:x~NAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 tn 23 Table 17.28 (0 Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings Stories or Higher Number of Maximum Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of Building Stories Letter Height Height Sign Per Elevation 3 -4 10" 16" 30 5 - 6 12" 19" 35 7 + 14" 22" 40 17.28.260 Requirements for Special Signs in Commercial Districts (a) Miscellaneous Service Station Signs (1) Special Service Signs on Pump Islands They shall be illuminated only by the canopy lighting. (2) Logo Boxes on Canopies Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station Each logo box shall not exceed 4 square feel (b) Fast Food Menu Signs (1) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant. (2) Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign. (3) Maximum structure height shall be 6 feet. (4) They may be internally illuminated. (5) They may utilize changeable copy. (c) Institutional Uses (1) Maximum number of signs shall be one freestanding or one wall sign per street frontage. (2) The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business identification signs in Sections 17.28.230 (b) and 17.28.240, respectively shall be followed. 17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts Projecting signs are an alternative form of signage for identification of businesses. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the shopping center and if approved through a sign program, R:XNAASEHS~SIGNXDRAPT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 24 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenam. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Minimum clearance for signs shall be 20 feet, Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of way. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building, 17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for businesses in commercial centers. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. They shall be illuminated only with the lighting from the canopy. 17.28.275 Requirements for Awning Signs in Commercial Districts Awning signs are intended to provide identification to individual businesses, and can be pedestrian or automobile oriented. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the shopping center or for a single tenant if the tenant is occupying an entire site and is not located in a shopping center. (a) The area of the sign shall not exceed 75% of the area of the awning that the sign is placed on. (b) Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. (c) The total area of signage permitted for the face of the building shall not be exceeded for the combination of the wall sign(s) and awning(s). (d) The area of the sign on awnings is calculated by multiplying the height of the highest letter by the length of the lettering on the awning. (e) Awning signs shah be located on the bottom 12 inches of the flap (valance) or on end panels of angled, curved, or box awnings. (f) Letter height shall not exceed 8 inches. 17.28.280 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movement of vehicles and pedestrians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or products. (a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory Signs in Commercial Districts On-site directory signs are intended to provide information to the patrons of a building once they have arrived near the entrance of the building. (1) Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi-tenant building per frontage. R:XNAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sa 25 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet. Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, if freestanding. They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas. They shall contain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site. They may be illuminated. (b) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles once they have arrived at the site. (2) (3) (4) (5) ~6) Maximum area of sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet. They shall only include letters and arrows. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible ~'om the site they are intended to identify. They may be illuminated. (c) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide directions to automobiles to the different businesses on the site. (D (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum area of sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 7 feet. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identify. They may be illuminated. SIGNS IN THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT 17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District All signs within the Professional Office District must comply with the standards for set forth in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, as well as with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070 In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28,300 through 17.28.399, wall mounted business identification signs for retail uses on the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances shall comply with the standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business identification signs are permitted. 17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Professional Office District (a) (b) (c) Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs 17.28.320 Sign Types Permitted in the Professional Office District with the Same Standards as Commercial District (a) (b) Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the same as Section 17.28.250. Requirements for on-site directional and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280. 17.28.325 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Only travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurants, fast food establishments, and hotels/motels with freeway frontage are permitted, through approval of a sign program, to have freeway oriented signs. Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. The provisions included in Section 17.28.210 shall apply to all signs permitted by this subsection. 17.28.330 Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers. (a) (b) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional at each major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. 17.28.340 Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single Tenant Office Buildings in Professional Office District R:XNAASEHSXSIGNXDRAFr23F.ORD 6/27/~7 m 27 Freestanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for any tenant occupying an entire office building. In multi-tenant office buildings, a freestanding building identification sign is permitted to identify the building. (a) (b) (d) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum signs area shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. 17.28.350 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Single and Multi-Tenant Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Professional Office District Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for individual businesses in single or multi-tenant office buildings with two stories or less. However, only multi- tenant buildings with exterior entrances for their tenares are permitted to have wall mourned business identification signs. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenam. Maximum area of signs shall not exceed ~ square feet per lineal feet of frontage. However, the sign area for each sign shall not exceed 50 square feet. For multi-tenant buildings wall mounted business identification signs shall be permitted only if the main entrance to each suite is from the exterior of the building as opposed to a lobby or court yard design. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are placed. External Illumination is not permitted. R:~NAASEHS\SIGN\DKAFT23F.ORD 6/'27/97 SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts All signs within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, Office buildings must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 399. 17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts The following sign types are prohibited in the Industrial Districts. (a) (b) (c) (d) Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs Projecting Signs Under Canopy Awning Signs 17.28.420 Sign Types Permitted in Industrial Districts In addition to the signs otherwise permitted by this Chapter for Industrial Districts, the following sign types are permitted in these Districts provided that they meet the following specified standards: (a) Wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more, if they comply with the provisions of Section 17.28.250. On-site directory signs, on-site directional signs for individual sites, and on-site directional signs for centers, if they comply with the provisions of Section 17.28.280 (a), (b), and (c), respectively. 17.28.430 Requirements for Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business center identification signs are intended to identify business centers. (a) Co) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum signs area shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. 17.28.440 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. However. these two types of signs are not permitted together at any time. R:XNAASEHSXSIGI~DRAFr23F.ORD 6127197 :ran 29 (a) Requirements for Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for a tenant occupying an entire industrial building. They are also used to identify a multi-tenant industrial building. (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts (1) Each center shall be allowed one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. (2) Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. (3) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. (4) The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. (5) The maximum number of signs per panel shah be one. (6) The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. (7) The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. 17.28.450 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Industrial Districts Wall mounted business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for individual businesses in single or multi-tenant industrial buildings. (a) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed ½ square feet per lineal feet of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted by this Chapter. 17.28.600 Temporary Business Advertising Signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.700 Requirements for Temporary Ambient Air Balloons in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts R:XIqAASEHSx, SIGI~DRAFT23F.ORD 6127/97 sn 30 Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.800 Kiosk Signs in all Districts Hereby Adopted by Reference. 17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties The following signs are hereby declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this Code: Declaration of Public Nuisance (a) (1) (2) (3) (b) (1) Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this Chapter, after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Chapter; Any sign that is abandoned as defined in paragraph (d) of this Section 17.28.900; Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the Building Official pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. Removal Removal Without Notice of signs within the Right-of-Way All signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the City without issuing a notice of violation. (2) (3) (4) Emergency Removal Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety baTard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the City. Removal of Temporary Signs Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this Section may be removed by the City five (5) days after issuance of a notice of violation to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, if known, and to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property on which the sign is located. The owners of signs removed pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900 shall be liable to the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City in removing and storing the signs, in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this Code. As soon as practicable following removal pursuant to this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900, but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours after removal, a notice of violation shall be sent to the owner of the sign(s) via regular mail. The sign(s) will be returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs pursuant to Section 8.12.140. If the sign(s) is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Notice of Violation the sign(s) may be destroyed. (c) Unauthorized Removal of Signs No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property. or his or her authorized representative, from removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Official from taking action to abate sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (d) Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances: (x) A sign other than off-premisses sign, which for a period of ninety (90) days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the sign is located. (2) Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within one day after the date of expiration. (3) Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event. 17.28.910 Maintenance Responsibility of Signs (a) All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained, and painted by the owner thereof at all times. The standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shall be at least equal in quality and design to the original work such as the paint, finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, structure, and any required surrounding landscaping. - (b) Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair by the Building Official. Upon a written notice from the Building Offtcial, the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (C) Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single R:~fAASEHSXSIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 32 tenant identification signs, etcetera. (d) CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera, in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.28.920 Non-conforming Signs (a) Continued Use of Non-Conforrning Signs A non-conforming sign, if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception of the auto mall center identification sign, non-conforming signs may not be: (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) Changed to another non-conforming sign. For the purpose of this Section, changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multi-tenant identification sign is not considered a change to another non-conforming sign. Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. Expanded. Reestablished after discominuance for 90 days or more. Reestablished after damage or destruction of more than 50 percem of its value. Moved or relocated. Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following approval categories: Annroyal Sign Permits Administrative { Planning Annroyal Director X Planning Commission City Council Sign Programs (Approved by the body approving the Development Plan) X X Modification to Sign ProgramS. X Section 3. Section 17.03.060(b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(4) Increases in the allowable size, height, number, or location of new or existing signs by less than ten percent (10%) of the standards within Chapter 17.28." Section 4. Section 17.03.090 (b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23F.ORD 6/27/97 sn 33 "(2) Actions by the Director of planning on the approval of sign permits." Section 5. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by deleting the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure" and adding the following definitions: R:'~Y. AASEI'IS~SIGN~DRAFT23F ORD 6/27/97 mm 3~e Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26, Ambient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23, Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09, Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance 593 are hereby repealed. Section 7. The City Council hereby determines that for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. Within 15 days from adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance, together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance, and post the same in the office of the City Clerk. Section 9. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of , 1997. ATTEST: Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __ was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of ,1997, and that thereax°cer, the Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1997, by the following vote: AYE S: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCIL MEIMBERS: June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk R:',NAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFY23F.ORD 6/27/97 $n 36 CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance "A-Frame Sign Alteration Ambient Air Balloons Animated Sign Architectural Elements Attached Temporary Sign Auto Mall Center Identification Sign Awning Sign A portable tempora~ advertising device which is commonly in the shape of an 'A', or some variation thereof, is located on the ground. is easily moveable, and is usually two-sided. Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior partitions, as well as any change in doors or windows, or any enlargement to or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the moving of a building or strumre fi'om one location to another. Alteration for signs include any change of face, color, material, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device. Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems, and ot~en containing advertising messages. See Flashing Sign. An integrated component of the design of a building, including walls, windows, entryways, rat'cers, roofs, and other typical components. Attached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is mounted, placed, or attached only to the permanent building where the business activity is conducted. The existing fleeway oriented auto mall center identification sign including the electronic message board, located on 26631 Ynez Road. A painted or silkscreened, non-electric sign attached to an awning or canopy attached to the exterior of a building. Awning Sign R:XNAASEIIS\SIGNXDEFINT7.ORD 6t27/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Banner, Flag, Pennant Building Official Building Frontage Business Center Can Sign Center Identification Sign Channel Letters Commercial Districts Commercial Off-Premise Sign Corporate Flag Director Any bunting plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes that i.,g attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any other similar object. The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized representative The l~agth of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway. A group of three (3) or more industrial establishments planned, constructed and m~maged as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access. aesthel:ic considerations and protection from the elements. Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo boxes are not considered can signs. A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center entrance. Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building or a freesllanding sign structure. Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist, and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. Means any sign structure adverlising an establishment, merchandise, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which the sign is located. Commercial off-premise signs are commonly known or referred to as billboards. A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated business of a larger company are not be included in this definition. The Director of Community Development of the City of Temecula or authorized representative. CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Community Feature Community/ Neighborhood Identification Sign Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Sign Customer Entrance Day-Glow Colors Decorative Flag Detached Temporary Sign Directional Kiosk Sign Eave Line Employment Opportunity Sign Flashing Sign A design feature combining landscaping, hardscaping, architectural features, public art, signs, or any other creative feature that can be considered a special and unique design for locations that are considered major intersections or highly visible locations within the City. A community identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a specific plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex. Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms connected with the construction or financing of a project. An entrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading entrances. Bright ~orescem appearing colors, excluding signs illuminated by neon. A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and does not provide advertising space. Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs. Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is to display signs or information. Pan of the roof which projects over or meets the wall. A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residential uses are permitted. Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include advertising, which contains or is illuminated by lights which are imermittently on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the illusion of motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest a physical movement or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion of action or motion. CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance For Rent Signs Freestanding Sign Freeway Frontage Freeway Oriented Sign Frontage Future Tenant Identification Sign Incidental Sign Industrial Districts Interior Sign Logo Major Entrance Major Street or Intersection Memorial Sign Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental units. A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation set in the ground. Boundary of a parcel abutting an interstate freeway. A sign located on a parcel with freeway frontage that is oriented toward the freeway. Boundary of a building, parcel, or site along public streets including freeways, parking lots, or pedestrian malls. A temporaW sign which identifies a future use of a site or building(s). A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of incidental information relating to the buildings on premises (i,e., name of business, telephone numbers, open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.) Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the building in which the business is located. A trademark or symbol used to identify a business. An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used primarily by customers with either full or restricted access. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. A street or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more. Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts. R:XI'~AASEHSIS1ON~,DEFINT7.ORD 6/27/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Menu Sign Monument Sign A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility, which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read by the occupant of a vehicle. A freestanding low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles or open braces). SIGN SIGN SIGN Moving Sign Non-Commercial Off-Premise Sign Office Building Office Center Office District Off-Premise Sign On-Premise Sign Monument Sign A sign whose entirety or components rotate, move, and swing in any manner to attract attention and signs consisting of any flashing, blinking, indexing, fluetouting or otherwise animated lights and components including search lights and electric message boards. Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; signage unrelated to the buying or selling of commodities or services. A building whose primary function is to provide office space for professional, medical, and administrative purposes. Office buildings may include secondary and supporting retail uses that are generally located on the first floor. A group of three (3) or more office establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on- site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location upon which the sign is located. R:hNAASEHSXSiGN~DEFINTT.ORD ~27/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance Open Space District Permanent Sign Pole Sign Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation, and Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign entirely constructed of durable matedais and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises. A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Pole Sign Portable Sign Primary Tenant Projecting Sign A sign that is not attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A-Frames and T-Frames. A tenant who occupies more than 50% of the total floor area of a building. A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure below the parapet wall or cave line. Projecting Sign CITY OF TEIvIE, CULA Sien Ordinance Public Convenience and Warning Sign Pylon Sign An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out, Restrooms, No Parking, or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or characters indicating traffic directions. Temporary Real Estate signs are not included in this group of signs. A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Residential District Roof Sign Pylon Sign Residential districts include Hillside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium, Medium, and High Density Residential zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed, placed on or above, or extends above the roof, the cave line or above the top of the parapet wall of a building. Prohibited Roof Signs Permitted Signs on the Roof CITY OF TEMECULA Sign Ordinance Secondary Tenant A tenant, other than the primary tenant, that shares an office building of three (3) stories or more with at least one other tenant. Sign Any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, made of any material, which is used to identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, idea, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. SignArea Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself. In case of two sided signs, the area shall be computed as including the maximum single display surface. For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e.. sign area for each tenant is not computed individually). Sign Area SINGLE TENANT AND MULTI TENANT MONUMENT SIGN AREAS Y Y CITY OF TEMFCLrLA Sign Ordinance Sign Copy Sign Structure Height Sign Placement Area Street Frontage Subdivision Sign Temporary Business Advertising Sign Temporary Sign Tenant Identification Sign Time and Temperature Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign. The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the uppermost part of the sign. The area for the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed on. The boundary of a parcel or a building which fronts a public street~ A sign used to identify residential subdivisions that contain project name, unit square feet, price, developer's name, address, and telephone number, and other pertinent information about the project. A temporary sign which is made of cloth, bunting, plastic, wood, vinyl, poster board, painted windows, or other similar materials, and which is located on site of the business use or activity, and is erected or placed for a prescribed period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the following information: (1) Designates, identifies, or indicates the name of the business, owner, or occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or, (2) Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered, or goods produced sold, or available for sale upon the premisses where the sign is located. Temporary signs can include temporary business advertising signs, real estate signs, political signs, construction, contractor, financing, and remodeling signs, employment opportunity signs, future tenant identification signs, garage sale signs, helium balloons, ambient air balloons, model home signs and flags. Seasonal window displays that contain traditional holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area and not reference or display service available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale are not considered temporary signs. Tenant identification signs may identify businesses or buildings. They may be either a single tenant identification sign, multi tenant identification sign, or a building identification sign. An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where R:~qAASEtlS~IGN~DEFINT7.ORD 6/27/~7 CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Sign Under Canopy Sign Vacancy Sign Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign different alternating copy changes are shown on the same copy area. Each message remains displayed for a specific minimum period of time with a total blackout between message changes. The copy shall not travei in any direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising. A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or permanent awning. Under Canopy Signs They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identi~ the availability of rooms. A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building. W'mdow Sign means any sign which is painted, attached, glued, or affixed to a window or is otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building where the advertised product or service is available." ATTACHMENT NO. 2 REDLINED COPY OF ORDINANCE 97- R:~STAFFRPT~I27PA95A.PC9 6/30/97 ORDINANCE NO. 97- AN OI~J)INA,NCE OF ~]-IE CffY COUNCrL OF THE crrY OF ~A ADOPTING CHAPTER 17.28 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CODE, A COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SCHEME FOR SIGNS AND OTHER ADVERTISING DEVICES, AND MAKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE DEVELOPMENT CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 17.28 of the Development Code of the City of Temecula is hereby adopted to read as follows: "Chapter 17.28 SIGN STANDARDS 17.28.010 Purpose and Intent It is aS:desire ~ of the City that the design of this community be of the highest quality, that new development be architecturally distinctive as well as homogeneous in design, and that accessory facilities be compatible with the overall theme. The quality of signage plays a very distinctive role in achieving this goal. When abused, signs can create a visual blight which detracts from the quality of the environment and an individual's visual perception of the City. The intent of this Chapter is to implement the Temecula General Plan, and to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the design, use of quality materials, construction, illumination, location, number, and maintenance of all signs. The purpose of this Chapter is to set forth the development standards for the installation and maintenance of ~ii;antL~ommercial off:pi:.:Signs within the City and to ensure that the design and location of outdoor advertising displays are consistent with the health, safety, and aesthetic objectives of the City. The purposes of this Chapter, in addition to those expressed in the General Plan, are as follows? (a) Provide for effective business signage; (b) Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; (C) Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; R:~NAASEHSXSIGNXDRAPT~3.ORD 6/27/97 sn 1 (d) Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; (e) Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; (0 Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the baTards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage. 17.28.020 Applicability This Chapter shall apply to all areas of the Cityi(!i~~. except that the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the Old Town Specific Plan area only to the extent the specific plan does not Specifically address a particular issue ~ifi~ signage issue. 17.28.030 Sign Permits (a) Sign Permit Required ~ Except as provided in Section 17.28.050 a sign permit is required prior to the placing, erecting, moving, reconstructing, altering or displaying ~fany sign in the City ei~ptiii~r6i, id~di~in2::Section · V/: 28 050;: ExC-mpt~ :;~ i':;i:;; ~:5~!~ i:ii~i~:!i ~'~ i~i:::Sigii: '~l;~i;~d: i~r0Ugh.. ~.: Sign program. (b) Findings No sign permit shall be issued unless the Director finds that the application for a sign permit satisfies, or with conditions can satisfy, all of the following requirements: (D The sign is consistent with the General Plan, complies with the requirements of this Chapter, and complies with all other applicable laws and regulations; (2) The visual elements of the proposed sign, including but not limited to, the size, shape, illumination, decorative motifs, letters, figures, words (without regard to language), symbols, spacing uniformity and proportions ofsuch visual elements comply with generally accepted standards ofqualiLv for professional graphic artists highest standards ofqualiW. (3) The size, shape, color, visual elements. illumination an~.::~!acement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding area and with other lawful signs ~i;iis and does not to detract from the character or quality of surrounding properties. (c) Basis for Denial; Appeal Any decision of the Director denying a sign permit shall be in writing, and shall identify which of the findings set forth in subsection (b) of this Section 17.28.030 could not be made, and the reasons therefor. Any decision of the Director regarding a sign permit may be appealed, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.03.090 of this Development Code. 17.28.040 Prohibited Signs All signs not expressly permitted by this Chapter are prohibited, including but not limited to the following. No ipplication for sign permit. development plan. or other application for a prohibited sign shall be accepted. acted ~lpon. or lpproved. (a) Abandoned Signs (as defined in Section 17.28.900 (d)). (b) Amenity Signs (signs which identify the amenities provided in a multi family complex that are visible from public street)s. (c) Animated or Moving Signs (except for time and temperature displays pursuant to Sections 17.28.050 (s)). (d) Bunting (unless approved by a sign program). (e) Cabinet or Can Signs (wall mounted) (f) Commercial Off-Premise Signs (except as expressly permitted by this Chapter, c~m~en~?~i~p~ii~!!i~:~!~!~:~by!~!~i!~i~Z~an~:~(~!!i~i~at/6i~!!~::~f~r!! !;Sigh: s ~t; development !p~i::.:~i:Otli~.~iif~i'~i~: ::6ffr~i~?i~ii Z:ShalI?be ac~tedi:i~ae~cl upon~i:Or::approveltt. (g) Commercial Signs next to Residential Areas When commercial and industrial developments are facing residential uses and are located on the same local street (60 foot right-of-way or less) as the residential uses, freestanding signs associated with these developments are prohibited. Wall signs which provide identification for businesses to pedestrians i~:!~ may be authorized by a sign program, provided that the illumination of the signs does not negatively impact residential uses. (h) Day-Glow Colors for Window Signs (i) Decorative Flags (unless approved through a sign program! ;::;i~:!!~hili:.'bl and then only if limited to focal points within the project) (j) Loud Speakers or Signs Which Emit Sound, Odor, or Visible Matter, Except as Authorized by this Chapter. (k) Off-Site Subdivision Signs (except as otherwise permitted in Section 17.28.800, Kiosk Signs or Section 17.28.130, Subdivision Signs). (I) Pennants and Streamers (m) Portable Signs on Private Property (n) Signs Constituting a Traffic Hazard No person shall install or maintain or cause to be installed or maintained any sign which simulates or imitates in size, color, lettering or design any traffic sign or signal, or which makes use of words "stop, danger", or any other words, phrases, symbols or characters in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead or confuse vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (o) Signs in Proximity to Utility Lines No permit shall be issued for any sign, and no sign shall be constructed or maintained, which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from authorized communication or energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by laws of the state or duly promulgated rules and regulations. (p) Signs Located Above the Eave Line and Roof Signs (signs integrated into an architectural feature are not considered to be above the cave line). (q) Signs on Doors, Windows or Fire Escapes No sign structure shall be installed, relocated or maintained so as to prevent free ingress to or egress fi'om any door, window or fire escape. No sign of any kind shall be attached to a stand pipe or fire escape, except those signs as required by other adopted Codes or Ordinances. (r) Signs Within the Public Right-of-Way or Attached to Any Public Property No pe~Son~except a public offi~ in perf0rmliiiiii"~i'pUiiiic duty~ shall affx~ by any means, any form of sign on any public property or within the public right-of way. Signs in any public right-of-,~av tstreet, median island, parkway, sidewalks, traffic control sign posts. utility posts, tTe~s, future greet, etc ) are prohibited. In addition, signs are prohibited on any utilit.' pole, traffic signal. or any' other official traffic control device (in accordance with Section 21465 of the Callforms Vehicle Code) or signs which project over or into a public right-of-way, or which are attached to the public property. are prohibited. (s) Vehicle Signs Signs located on or affixed to a motor vehicle or trailer (as those terms are defined in the California Vehicle Code), whether parked on private property or public right of way, for the purpose_of advertising products or services or directing people to a business or activity. This paragraph does not apply to standard advertising or identification practice where such signs are painted on or permanently attached to a business or commercial vehicle. so long as such vehicle is liceneed and fully operable. and the signs on such vehicle are not in violation of the Vehicle Code. (t) WindOW signSi R:~IAASEHS~SIGN\DRAFF23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 4 17.28.050 Exempt Signs The following signs are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit if they meet these specified requirements: (a) Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Signs (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (2) (3) (4) (b) (D (2) (3) (4) (5) (c) (D (2) (3) (d) Six (6) square feet in single family districts. Sixteen (16) square feet in all other districts. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum number of freestanding signs shall not exceed one construction, contractor, or remodeling sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center~:?!lnadditi0r~!:plus, one financing sign per street frontage for each parcel or shopping center i~:;i~tted. They are permitted for sites with an active building permit and shall be removed 5 days after the construction completion. as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy or final sign-offby the Building Official. or termination of the building permit. Employment Opportunity Signs Freestanding signs shall only be allowed in Office and Industrial Districts for single tenant buildings, where no other tenants are located on the parcels that occupy an entire parcel. Window mounted signs shall only be allowed in Commercial Districts. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, iffreestanding. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per business per major street frontage. Flags A flag pole shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development Code, or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code. A single Offi~ flag of the United States of America and two (2) ~gS of the following shall be permitted per parcel or center: a. The State of California, or another State of the United States b. A County c. A Municipality d. Official Flags of Other Countries e. Flags of Nationally or Internationally Recognized Organizations f. A Corporate Flag. The maximum area for a corporate flag may not exceed 50 square feet Future Tenant Identification Signs (1) (2) O) (4) Maximum area for each sign for all freestanding pads and shopping centers with 5 acres or more in area shall be 32 square feet. Shopping centers with more than l0 acres in area shall be allowed a 100 square foot sign for the purpose of identifying multiple tenants. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet for 32 square foot signs and 12 feet for 100 square foot signs. Maximum number of.signs shall not exceed one per street frontage for each center or parcel at any given time. They shall be removed 5 days after the tenant occupies the building. They shall be permitted for sites with an active building permit. (e) Garage Sale Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) One sign per garage sale is permitted. The sign must be located on the same property that the garage sale is held shal!i~.i~ermitt~. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet, iffreestanding. The sign may not be erected more than 5 days prior to the sale. The signs shall be removed before the end of the day of the sale. The sign shall not be illuminated. (f) Government Signs Any official govenunem sign, public notice or warning required by an applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance. (g) Helium Balloons (1) (2) (3) (4) No balloon shall be larger than three feet in diameter. They shall not be higher than 10 feet from the ground. They shall not be displayed for more than three e6h~u~ days for each calendar month and in no case for more than three consecutive days at a time. All balloons shall be anchored, and shall not block vehicular or pedestrian movement. (h) Holiday Decorations within Commercial, Office and Industrial Districts Seasonal window displays that contain holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area. The displays are commonly associated with national, state, local, or religious holidays (and which do not reference or display services available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale). They may be displayed for a period not exceeding 45 consecutive calendar days and a maximum of 60 cumulative days per calendar year. (i) Incidental Signs, i.e., Name of Business, Name Plates. Street Address, Telephone Numbers, Open, Close, Hours of Operation, Credit Cards, etc. (1) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be a total of 4 square feet. R:'tNAASEES\SIGNtXDRAFI'23.ORD 6/27t97 sn 6 (2) (3) They shall be located adjacent to major customer entrances. They shall be located on doors or near doors. (j) Interior Signs (1) (2) They shall be entirely located inside the building. They shall not be closer than 18 inches to a window or door. (k) Memorial Signs on Tablets or Plaques (1) (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, iffreestanding. (I) Model Home and Multiple Family Rental Complex Flags (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Flag poles shall not exceed the zoning district height limits set forth in the Development Code or 50 feet if no height limit is provided by the Development Code. Maximum number shall not exceed 2 per each model home or 4 per multiple family rental complex. Shall be located on the model home lots, the parking lot, or the sales office or the multiple family rental complex. They may only identify the builder and the subdivision name or the name of the multiple family rental complex. Multiple family rental complex flags shall only be displayed in the third quarter of the year. (m) Model Home Signs (1) All such signs shall only be located on the model home parcels, the parking lot or the sales office and are intended to provide information on each model. (2) Model Home signs do not include On-Site Subdivision Signs, refer to Section 17.28.130. (n) Name Plates and Street Address Signs (1) These signs are intended for single family residences and shall be located entirely on the premises. (2) The sign shall contain no advertising message. (3) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 3 square feet. (4) Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet, iffreestanding. (o) Non-Commercial Off-Premises Signs (1) (2) Maximum area of the sign board shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Maximum number of signs per parcel shall be one. However, there shall be no limit on the number of signs during the ninety (90) days prior to a state, federal, or local election and fourteen (14) days after the election. A sign erected or placed for a candidate who prevails in a primary election may be maintained until 10 days after the final election. (3) (4) (s) The maximum height of a ground-mounted sign shall not exceed six (6) feet measured from grade. The signs shall not be illuminated. The signs shall not be erected, placed, or maintained: Upon any private property without the consent of the owner, lessee, or person on lawful possession of such property. On any ~li~!~i~itS'~dingi~ii:~hil~!~t~ee~oi~i,~b public property or upon any portion of a public itree~:;~ right of way. To obscure the view of any fire hydrant, traffic sign, traffic signal, street sign, or public information sign. To block lines of sight to areas of vehicular or pedestrian traffic. (p) On Wall or Window Menu Signs for Restaurants (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. They shall be attached to the building or associated entry structure. Maximum of signs shall be 1 per restaurant entrance. They shall not be intended to be used for advertisement and will only serve as information to customers who have found the restaurant and am standing by the front door. They shall be located at or near the major customer entrance. They shall not be counted as permissible area for window signs Real Estate Signs. Subject to 17.12.060 (r) Public Convenience and Warning Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 3 feet, iffreestanding. Maximum number shall be as necessary. They may identify restrooms, public telephones, walkways, no parking, no trespassing and similar signs. They shall be located on private property. They shall contain no advertising messages. (s) (1) (2) (3) (4) (s) Time and Temperature Signs Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 16 square feet. Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per building or parcel. No 0iher::idV~aii~i~ $ shall be permitted. Wall mounted signs are counted as part of the permitted sign area of the elevation they are placed on. Freestanding signs shall be an integral part of a permitted freestanding sign and shall be counted as part of the permitted sign area of the freestanding sign. (t) Vacancy/No Vacancy Signs <3) They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses. Maximum sip area for each sign shall be 4 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet, iffreestanding Maximum number of signs shall not exceed one per street frontage. (U) Win'd0w!:'Signs Window' dgns occupying equal or less than twenty five percent (2584) of the non-doori~i~dow area. Window mgns do not include me~ sips and holiday' decorations pursuant to Sections~i?~7~28~050 (p) and::~(h)i~!i;espec~r~e!y~ (v) Works of Art That Do Not Convey a Commercial Message They are exempt from the provisions of this Chapter; however, they may be subject to the provisions ~_f Section 17.05.020;'~1~ ~~e~. 17.28.060 Real Estate Signs Real estate signs that comply with the provisions of this Section are exempt from the requirement to obtain a sign permit. (a) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, etc.) in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Districts. <2) They shall not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as the property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: Thirty two (32) square feet for freestanding signs. 3 square feet for window signs. (3) (4) The sign structure height for ~eestanding signs shall not exceed 8 feet measured from grade. Maximum number permitted is one sign per street frontage for each parcel or center. Plus, one window sign is permitted per available suite. In addition, one freeway oriented sign is permitted per parcel or center with freeway frontage. (5) They shall only be posted on private property. (6) They shall not be closer than 5 feet to ~h¢ property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb. whichever is less. (7) (s) They shall be a minimum of 150 linear feet from all other freestanding signs including real estate signs. They shall not be located within 75 feet of an intersection or an access driveway, except that nothing in this Chapter shall preclude a parcel or center from having at least one freestanding R:XNAASEHSXSIOh~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27;97 mm 9 real estate sign. (9) The angle of v. shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible ~'om the public right of way. (10) Appropriate materials are wood, metal, and stucco. Other materials are subject to Director approval. ( 11 ) Illumination ~h~l. is not ~ permitted. (12) They shall be maintained in a dean, orderly fashion at all times and shall be removed 10 days after the close of escrow or after a rental agreement or lease has been entered into, whichever occurs first. (b) (1) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) On-Site Real Estate Signs (For Sale, For Rent, For Lease, Sold, Open House, etc.) in all Residential, Public Institutional and Open Space Districts. They shah not be permanent in nature and may only be permitted at such time as property or structure is available for sale, lease, or rent. Sign area for each sign shall not exceed: a+ 6 square feet in single family districts and multi family districts for 4 units or less. 32 square feet for complexes in multi family districts of 5 units or more. Sign structure height shall not exceed: 6 feet in single family districts. 8 feet in multi family residential districts. Property with existing residential units for sale, resale, lease or rent shall be permitted one sign per street frontage. They shall only be posted on the subject private property. Open house signs shall only be displayed between the hours of 8:00 am and dusk. The angle of v-shaped signs shall not to exceed 90 degrees. The back side of a v-shaped sign shall not be visible from the public right of way. R:XNAASEHS\SIGNXDRAF~3.ORD 6/27/97 sn GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 17.28.070 General Requirements for Permanent Signs ~ifol]~g:~d~;~i~!if~l~4]~;~!~!.~ Permanent signs shall be subject to the following standards to insure the quality of signage in the City. Addi;fi6~ial:re~uirements~are i~ the othe~ (a) Standards for Permanent Freestanding Signs (1) Location f g. All fleestanding signs shall be setback at least 5 feet from the right of way or property line or 17 feet from the face of the curb, whichever is less. All freestanding signs shall be located outside the site visibility area as defined by Section 17.06.050 (I) of the Development Code. All freestanding signs shall located be at least 3 feet from buildings'. The face of any freestanding sign shall not be oriented parallel to the street, except when the sign is located at the end of cubde-sacs, knuckles, or other appropriate locations as approved by the Director. The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side of the street and under 6 in height shall not be less than 150 feet, except center identification signs located on the same driveway. The minimum distance between freestanding signs located on the same side of the street and over 6 feet shall not be less than 250 feet. The Director shall have the authority to reduce the distance requirements in subparagraphs e. and f. by 20% in case of unusual circumstances such as presence of driveways, landscaping, utility poles, etc. and any freeway signs (if any permitted) (3) Height b, Sign structure height is measured from the extreme top portion of a freestanding sign to the sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, the elevation of the finished surface of the road shall be used. The height of sign structures located on slopes shall be measured from the highest point of the sign to the highest point of slope where the sign structure meets ground Berming of up to 2 feet may be allowed in addition to the maximum height allowed for the sign structure. Betruing height shall be measured from the lowest portion of the base of the sign structure to the sidewalk elevation. R:~NAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/2797 m 11 (4) (5) To determine the maximum permissible height fbr freeway si2ns a ~ag=~iei~ihi/ll!!be performed The ling test determines this maximum permissii>le ~eioht b~i:~stirii~iibe %~sibilitv of this sign from 3/10 mile before appro;~ching the 7~ff-rlrap~=:ii,~rt=iiiboth directions of the freeway from the right lane Design Except for the changeable portions of movie signs for theaters and changeable portions of price signs for gas stations, which may use plastic backgrounds, the use of can-type box signs with plastic panels or background are prohibited for tenant and building identification signs. Sign panels or background shall be of material commonly used in the buildings or the center. Logo boxes are not subject to this requirement. Center identification signs shall use a background material commonly used in the center buildings. Can-type box signs are ~ not ~ permitted. Flood lighting is strongly encouraged when consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance; however, internal illumination of the individual letters are only permitted if reverse channel lettering is used. Multi tenant signs shall be uniform in background color for all tenants. All fi'eestanding signs shall be limited in size to the width of the architectural features of the sign. All freestanding signs shall use architectural elements at the top, base, and sides of the signs. Ifa tenant, building or center identification sign is proposed within 75 feet of a major intersection, it shall incorporate, or be located as part of, a community feature (i.e. water features, public art, unique landscape designs, public spaces). Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. All freestanding signs may be permitted a maximum of two sides except that center identification signs shall be one sided. Center identification signs shall not advertise tenants; however, if the center is named after a major tenant, it is permissible to mention that tenant's name as part of the center name. Center identification signs shall be incorporated into the entry statement architecture and landscaping area. Freestanding single tenant signs or service station signs with a height of six (6] feet or less shall be constructed as monument signs. Freestanding multi-tenant signs, theater signs. or freeway oriented signs shall be constructed as either monument or pylon signs. Landscaping All freestanding tenant identification signs and building identification signs shall be required to be located within a planted landscaped area which extends on all four sides of the sign. The landscaping area shall be provided according to the following: Single tenant and building identification signs shall include a 100 square foot landscaped area. Multi-tenant identification signs shall include a 200 square foot landscaped area. Freeway oriented signs and off-site center identification signs shall include a 300 square foot landscaped area. The landscaping for pylon signs shall include shrubs and small trees to hide the lower portion of the pylon sign if visible from public view. The landscaping for freestanding tenant identification signs, building identification signs , and multi-tenant identification signs shall include flowering perennials, annual plants, or other plants which provide additional colori-:iin:;~milarZ~,pmporti0ns ~ithini;i::!::.!~:j:i:.~!:~:;~i!~!h. They shall be planted and replanted seasonallyi'i~;;iii~;b~:!i;~~;;:to maintain year round color. (6) Addresses All freestanding signs, except those oriented toward the freeway, shall include the street address(es) or range(s) for the businesses or centers assigned by the Building Official. The address shall not be counted in the total permitted sign area. (7) Illumination a. Illumination for tenant or building identification signs may be internal or external. When internally illuminated signs are used, only the lettering and logos shall appear to be lighted. Conventional channel lettering or reverse channel lettering are acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with Riverside County Ordinance 655. Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. External illumination shall not be used for multi tenant signs. b. Illumination for center identification signs may be internal or external: When internally illuminated, only reverse channel lettering is acceptable. For freeway oriented center identification signs conventional channel letteringis acceptable. When externally illuminated signs are used, only flood lighting is acceptable if consistent with the Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance. (8) Width sign structure can be calculated by multiplying the proposed sign structure height by the sign width coefficient as provided in ~:~!~ !!~!~.!.~Y~l'ab e 17 28 (b) In no case shall the width of a s gn structure exceed the width calculated by the sign width coefficient. R:'u'~AASEHSXSIONXDRAFT23.ORD 6~27/97 an 13 Table 17.28 (b) Sign Width Coefficient Sign Structure Height in Feet Sign Width Coefficient 0-6 20 6.1-12 t.0 121-15 0.8 15.1-25 0.6 25.1-40 0.4 40.1 + 0.35 For instance, if sign structure height is 4 feet, the applicable Sign Width Coefficient from the above table is 2.0. Therefore, the width of the sign structure shall not exceed 8 feet (4 X 2.0). (b) Standards for Permanent Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with Two (2) Stories or Less (1) Location Each business shall only instill a wall sign on the outer wa ~ii~thei~ Signs shall not extend above the cave line. Wall signs shall not be located on windows or doors. (2) Number (3) Area For multi tenant buildings, only major tenant within the suite is permitted to have a wall sign. Sub-leasing tenants are not permitted to have wall signs. Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted business identification signs, freestanding signs, and freeway signs (if any permitted). For businesses with more than one permitted will mounted sign, the second sign shall li~ not exceed 80%, third 70%, and fourth 60% of the maximum allowable for the corresponding frontages. This standard shall not apply to a permitted wall mounted freeway oriented signs. Wall signs shill ~!~:;'i~:;:.~!~'T~E~:;~l!ai~i:Z'id~:not cover more than 75% of the surface of the building face that the sign is located on excluding il~si window and door areas. This provision shall not lpply to primary tenant signs. R:~NAASEltSXS1Gl'~DRAFT21.ORD 6127197 sn 14 Wall signs shall ~]in~.;!i!ex,.:~i:~lt~ib~i~gi,,not extend more than 75% of the suite length for multi tenant buildings or building frontage for single tenant buildings. This provision shall not lPplY to primary tenant signs. (4) Letter Height Minimum letter height shall be 8 inches. For wall signs in two lines or more the second line may have a minimum letter height of 6 inches. (5) Design A diversity of letter types and colors shall be encouraged for wall signs within centers to create interest. The use of graphics consistent with the nature of the product to be advertised shall ~ is encouraged, i.e., hammer symbol for a hardware store, mortar and pestle for a drug store. Sign colors shall be selected that provide a significant contrast between the background colors and the letters. (6) Illumination a. Internal illumination for wall signs is acceptable in the following forms: Internally illuminated channel letters; Internally illuminated reverse channel letters; or, Exposed neon if used in channel letters with transparent face or no face with the inside of channel lettering colored the same color as the neon; Other exposed neon applications. b. External illumination is not permitted unless approved through a sign program. (c~ Number Maximum of four signs per business shall be allowed including all wall mounted. freestanding signs and any freeway signs (ff any permitted). However, businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs a~ permitted by Section 17.18.210 17.28.080 Sign Programs (a) ~i~:.~:nd:i~i.!:Sign Program Required A In addition to the sign ~i~i~i permits required f~ by Section 17.28,030. certain types of developments require a sign program to ensure that all proposed signs are in harmony with other on- R:XlqAASEttS~IGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 m 15 site signs, buildings and surrounding developments. Other provisions of this Chapter require a sign program for cenain t.~eofsigns. In addition. in Sign programs are required to complywith all the r%nalations of this Chapter. Fle, cibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, and/or height; and to the extent it does not comply with these regulations. the proposed sign program enhance$ the d~velopment and more fully accomplishes the objectives of flUs Chapter. (b) SignP bgimiRi q illd In accordance with Section 17.28.030, Sign Permits, all signs shall require a sign permit (except for signs exempt from obtaining permits in accordance with Section 17.28.050, Exerapt Signs) In new developments where any of the following circumstances exist, a sign program in accordance with this Section shall also be concurrently filed and ap~i~ considered for approval with the Development Plan: (1) Whenever five (5) or more temporary and/or permanent signs (not including signs exempt from permits) are proposed for a single tenant development occupying an entire parcel; (2) Whenever two (2) or more businesses are proposed in a multi-tenant development; (3) Whenever wall signs are proposed on buildings with three (3) stoiles or more, or on hailaiag~ with heights are greater than 32 feet; or, (4) Whenever the development contains a historic structure. (c) Findings The following findings shaft must be made by the approval body prior to approving a sign program: (1) The proposed signs enhance the development, and are in harmony with, and visually related to: (2) (3) All of the signs included in the sign program. This shall be accomplished by incorporating several common design elements such as materials, letter style, colors, illumination, sign type, or sign shape; The buildings and/or the developments they identify by utilizing materials, colors, or design motifs included in the building being identified; and, Surrounding development by not adversely affecting surrounding land uses or obscuring adjacent approved signs; The sign program accommodates future revisions which may be required due to changes in building tenants; and, The proposed sign program satisfies the intent of this Chapter, in that the prOpoSed sign program ~ii::ii!~ complies with all the regulations of this Chapter, except that flexibility is allowed with regard to sign area, number, location, ~ and heigh~!ir~!. Further, to the extent i~ the sign program does not comply with ~;i:~g~iiii~!~k the requirements of this Chapter as to sign area, number. location. and height, the proposed sign program enhances the development and more fully accomplishes the objectives of this Chapter. R:\NAASI~tS',SIGNXDRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 sn 16 SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.100 Signs in Residential Districts All ti~ ~ within Residential Districts that require a sign permit must comply with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070i~:!i~[!~.~fi~!iil and Sections 17.28.100 through 17.28.199. 17.28,110 Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (a) Wall Mounted Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) (3) Maximum number permitted ~[!i~ is one per frontage. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign is ~/~ square foot for each lineal foot of building frontage;~:.~i~!~!i~ii~:~::~;~ Or 50 square feet. whichever is less. Illumination may be permitted if it is determined by the Director that it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. (b) Freestanding Business or Institution Identification Signs for Institutional Uses and Other Permitted Uses in Residential Districts (1) (2) (3) (4) Maximum number permitted shall be one per street frontage. Maximum permitted sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 4 feet. Illumination may be permitted if it does not adversely impact the surrounding residential uses. 17,28,120 Neighborhood and Community Identification Signs for Subdivisions and Multi Family Complexes (a) ~b) Maximum number permitted shall be two per each vehicular access or entrance. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (D (2) 20 square feet for neighborhood identification signs 30 square feet for community identification signs (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (I) r2) 8 feet for neighborhood identification signs. 10 feet community identification signs. (d) (e) (0 (g) They shall be built into the landscaping or project walls. They shall be one sided, except when installed in a median or other applications where two sided signs are more appropriate than one sided signs. Sign area is measured by the area surrounding and including the letters. Sign background shall be of materials used in the subdivision or project. (h) Illumination shall only be by external flood light, and only when consistent with ~ County Ordiance 655, Palomar Light Pollution Ordinance, or by internal reverse channel letters. 17.28.130 Subdivision Signs (a) Maximum number of signs shall be!:iione One per subdivision if5 acres or less. or two; Two per subdivision if more than 5 acres. If several builders are building on a tract. each builder is entitled to its own subdivision sign(s) located within the properW they own. provided that they do not exceed the permirted number of subdivision signs as specified in this Chapter. (b) (c) (d) (f) (g) Shall not exceed one sign per street frontage. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 100 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall not exceed 12 feet. They shall be removed immediately after the final sale. They shall have a 10 foot setback They shall be located within the boundafies ofthe subdi~ision If several builders are building 6~!:'~!~i::;~ii;:~t/aa~;i~ii~ntitled to its own subdivision sign{s) located within the property R:LNAASEHS~SIGN\DRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.200 Signs in Commercial Districts All ~ ~ within Commercial Districts that require a permit must comply with the sign standards for Commercial Distrim contained in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299 and with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070ii~~~. ~!~!~iiln lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.200 through 17.28.299, office buildings in commercial districts must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 17.28.399. 17.28.210 Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway frontage. They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mourned signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. bUildiii~SL (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identification sign per parcel ~f[:!~"iiii::i'2~ha~iiiigii~e~te~ that is occupied entirely by one business, not located in a shoppi~ center. These businesses are not permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street froma, ee. Bowever, if three or more parcels join together to erect a mulli-tennnt freeway oriented sign, th~ each shall aim be allowed a single tenant identification monument sign along their street front~e. One multi-tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi-tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 feet of frontage. (2) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: 50 square feet for single tenant identification signs. 1130 square feet for multi-tenant identification signs. ~ii~pe~i~T;:.~igni!~imiiy (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs R:XNAASEHS~qlON~DRAFI~3.ORD 6127197 sn (5) (6) (b) shall are not be~a!!OW,~:i:l~ermilltd. M~!ti;i.,{er!ant:i:i!~s::i~::i&nti~ a A maximum of three tenants may be on a multi-tenant rdgn. B~fi~iesi~iii~:iiii~ii~ii;~:~i~!~y;:i~i~itte~i~::a::imaximum.:~f three signs. or four signs a~ permitted by Section 17.18.210 (a~ (1) fa). which ms5' include a freestanding freeway sign, a wall mounted sign which shall not be visible from the freeway, and a monument sign identifying the busines~ on a street oriented single or multi tenant sign. Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Same as Section 17.28.240. 17.28.220 Requirements for Freestanding Shopping Center Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding shopping center identification signs are intended to identify shopping centers. Different standards have been included for shopping centers with 7 acres or less and more than 7 acres. (a) Two signs per major entrance shall be permitted and one additional sign shall be permitted at each major intersection. (b) Maximum sign area for each sign shall be: (1) 20 square feet per sign face for centers 7 acres or less. (2) 30 square feet per sign face for centers more than 7 acres. (c) Maximum sign structure height shall be: (1) 4 feet for centers 7 acres or less. (2) 6 feet for centers more than 7 acres. 17.28.230 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. (a) Requirements for Multi-tenant Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding multiple tenant identification signs are intended to identify tenants in centers or multi- tenant buildings. (I) Maximum number offreestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet of ~6i~i street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant (2) (3) (4) (s) (6) (7) (s) identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign Per on each street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 12 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 100 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 100 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be ~ile:::itw9. The minimum panel height shall be 10 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 5 inches. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Freestanding building or business identification signs are intended to identify single tenants in!a; center, Sing!~:;i~ants whether or not in a center, or buildings in commercial districts. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Maximum number of freestanding tenant identification signs (multi or single tenant sign) is one per 300 lineal feet ofi6~ street frontage for the center. At least half of the tenant identification signs shall be single tenant identification signs. The maximum number of signs for single tenants not located in a center shall be one sign per tenant. Each center shall be allowed at least one multi-tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi-tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Theater and gas station signs are counted as single tenant signs in the formula calculations for determining the maximum number &permitted tenant signs for a center. These signs shall meet all the requirements for single tenant signs except for size and height requirements as specified in Subsection (5) a. and b. below. The maximum area for all single tenant identification signs or building identification signs shall be 25 square feet, except that: Maximum area for theater signs shall be 150 square feet ~lfich::tna~.ii~[Uae_ including the area for identification of all the shows and the theater name. Maximum area for service stations shall be 50 square feet ~hli:h~:.m~!ii!hClgde, including the area for all fuel types, prices, and the service station name. (6) (7) (8) (9) Maximum sign structure height for all single tenant signs and gas station signs shall be 6 feet, except theaters which shall be 15 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. If the frontage of a center is less than 300 feet, no single tenant identification is permitted. Automotive service stations shall be allowed one price sign per frontage to include all fuel types and/or prices. 17.28.240 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts R:~IA. ASFd.lS~SIGI~DRAFr23.ORD 6127197 sn 21 Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide idemi~cation for the individual businesses located in buildings with 2 stories or less in Commercial Districts. (a) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenam. Maximum area of signs shall be 1 square foot of sign area for each sign per lineal foot of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identification signs are permitted ~ on the building. 17.28.250 Wall Mounted Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts (a) Requirements for Wall Mounted Primary Tenant or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted building identification signs are intended to provide identification for buildings with 3 Stories or more. This type ofsignage is usually used by the primary tenant in an office building (1) (2) (3) Maximum number of signs shall be two per building. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c), Size Requirements. General Requirements The two permitted signs shall be placed on different building elevations. Both signs shall have the same copy. and only: ~hiii.:i~C~!!i~ a single line of copy. The elevation plans for the Development Plan shall show the locations and dimensions of the signs. (4) Design Requirements They shall complement and add to the aesthetics of the materials of the building. They may be illuminated. However, in order to reduce the visual impact of illuminated signs on surrounding residential districts, lighting of signs to produce a silhouette effect is encouraged. Signs internally illuminated are preferred over exterior illumination. To avoid the appearance of crowding a sign into a sign placement area, the sign copy shall: Occupy no more than sixty (60) percent of the height of the sign placement area; and, No more than eighty (80) percent of the width of the sign placement area; and, No part of the sign can be located within the extreme left or right ten (10) percent of the width of the sign placement area. R:XNAASF, HS~F. IGN\DRAFT'23.ORD 6/27/97 an 22 (5) Location Requirements In ~n~~ high-rise buildings, signs shall be placed above between the ~ion gla~S~:~vindows of the highest floor of the building and h~!oW the eave line. In ~ designs with articulated roofs, signs shall be integrated visually with the architectural features such as windows, projections, and articulating elements. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Secondary Tenant Business Identification Signs for Buildings with 3 Stories or More in Commercial Districts Wall mounted secondary tenant business identification signs are intended to provide identification for the secondary tenants in office buildings with 3 stories or more. (1) (4) (s) Maximum number of signs shall be one per building elevation. Maximum letter height and sign area shall be determined by Section 17.28.250 (c). They shall be permitted below the second floor, except that if the building has a two-story lobby, the signs are permitted only between the second and third floors above such lobby. Maximum of four (4) secondary tenant signs shall be permitted per building. Maximum of one secondary tenant per elevation is permitted ~ti!~tiibUilditig~. Buildings between 3 and 5 stories are permitted two such signs ~ii::!!!~:i:i~i~ per elevation, provided that !_h.0_all: Shall are not b~ located on any elevation in vertical (stacked) alignment. ~i:i'b~ are separated by at least 40 percent of the width of the subject elevation. (6) (7) They shall be located at or adjacent to the entrance of the building or in a position to be seen by pedestrians and by those in nearby parking areas and on-site circulation drives. If retail shops with exterior doors are located on the ground level of an office building, the sign regulations for wall mounted business identification signs in commercial districts (Section 17.28.240) shall apply to the ground level shops. (c) Size Requirements The following sections provide the letter height. symbol height. and sign area for identification of buildings and secondary tenants for offioe buildings with 3 stories or more. <1) The Recommended sign area, maximum letter and symbol height for building Identification signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (e). R:XNAASEHS\SIGNXDRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 an 23 Table 17.28 (e) Sign Area, Maximum Letter and Symbol Height for Building Identification Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher Number of Maximum Letter Maximum Symbol Square Footage Area of Building Stories Height Height Sign Per Elevation 3 2' 10" 4' 6" 175 4 3' 0" 4' 10" 200 5 3' 4" 5' 4" 225 6 3' 9" 6' 0" 250 7+ 4' 2" 6' 8" 275 (2) Recommended sign area, maximum letter, and symbol height for secondary tenant signs for buildings 3 stories or higher is summarized in Table 17.28 (f). Table 17.28 (f) Area, Maximum Letter, and Symbol Height for Secondary Tenant Signs for Buildings 3 Stories or Higher Number of Building Stories Maximum Letter Height Maximum Symbol Height Square Footage Area of Sign Per Elevation 3-4 10" 16" 30 5 - 6 12" 19" 35 7 + 14" 22" 40 17.28.260 Requirements for Special Signs in Commercial Districts (a) Miscellaneous Service Station Signs (1) Special Service Signs on Pump Islands They shall be illuminated only by the canopy lighting. (2) Logo Boxes on Canopies Two logo boxes located on the canopy shall be allowed per gas station. Each logo box shall not exceed 4 square feet. R:',NAASEHS\SION',DRAFF23.ORD 6/27/97 an 24 (b) Fast Food Menu Signs (1) (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum number of signs shall be 2 signs per tenant. Maximum area shall be 32 square feet per sign. Maximum structure height shah be 6 feet. They may be internally illuminated. They may utilize changeable copy. (c) Institutional Uses (1) (2) Maximum number of signs shall be one freestaMing or one wall sign per street frontage. The standards for freestanding single tenant and wall mounted business identification signs in Sections 17.28.230 (b) and 17.28.240, respectively shall be followed. 17.28.265 Requirements for Projecting Signs in Commercial Districts Projecting signs are an alternative form of signage for identification of businesses. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in a the shopping center and if approved through a sign programi Sh6ppi~gi:~nt~: (a) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per tenam. (b) Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. (c) Maximum heighl of signs shall not exceed Minimum clearance for signs shall be 20 feet or exlend above the e. ave line., whichever is less (d) Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. (e) Projection shall be a maximum of 4 feet and shall not encroach into the public right of way. (f) Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. 17.28.270 Requirements for Under Canopy Signs in Commercial Districts Under canopy signs are primarily pedestrian oriented and provide additional identification for businesses in commercial centers. (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per customer entrance. Maximum area of signs shall be 4 square feet. Ground clearance shall be a minimum of 8 feet. Must be attached to a permanent canopy or building. They shall be illuminated only with the lighting from the canopy. 17.28.275 Requirements for Awning Signs in Commercial Districts Awning signs are intended to provide identification to individual businesses, and can be pedestrian or automobile oriented. They are only permitted for a shopping center if uniformly used in the shopping center or for a single tenant if the tenant is occupying an entire site and is not located in a shopping center. R:XHAASEHSXSIG"~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 sn 25 (b) The area of the sign shall not exceed ?S% of the ~ of the awning that the sign is placed on, ~ound ~lear~ce s~l b~ a ~nimum ors feet, (d) Pr~ection shill not ~d into the publ~ righ~ of way; oth~i~ shall be obtain~ ~om ~blic WorB Dep~em. (e) The tot~ ~ea of silage petitted for the face of the building shall not be exceeded for the combination of the wall sign(s) and aw~ng(s). (0 The area of the sign on awnings is c~culated by multiplying the height of the highest letter by the len~h of the lettering on the awning. (g) Awning signs shall be located on the bottom 12 inches of the flap (valance) or to ~ end panels of angled, cu~ed, or box aw~ngs. (h) Aw~i~gs~:~g~:~d~i~i~m~4~:~:~hei~a~n~.~ter Letter height shall not exceed 8 inches. 17.28.280 On-Site Directional and Directory Signs in Commercial Districts The purpose of directory and directional signs are to guide the movemere of vehicles and pedestrians once they are on the site or center. They are not intended to advertise the tenants or products. (a) Requirements for Pedestrian On-Site Directory Signs in Commercial Districts On-site directory signs are intended to provide information to the patrons of a building once they have arrived near the emrance of the building. (2) (3) (4) (s) Maximum number of signs shall be one per multi-tenant building per fromage. Maximum area of signs shall be 30 square feet. Maximum height of sign shall be 7 feet, if fTeestanding. They shall be located in pedestrian activity and movement areas. They shall comain only the name and address of the activities/businesses on-site. They may be illuminated. (b) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Individual Sites in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide direction to automobiles once they have arrived at the site. (3) (4) (s) (6) Maximum area of sign shall be 3 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 3 feet. They shall only include letters and arrows. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identi_fv b~df0r. R:XN~ASSHS~SlOI~DRAFT23.ORD 6127197 sn 26 (7) They may be illuminated. (c) Requirements for Freestanding On-Site Directional Signs for Centers in Commercial Districts These signs are intended to provide directions to automobiles to the different businesses on the site. O) (4) (5) (6) Maximum area of sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 7 feet. They shall be screened from view from the public right of way and private driveways of a center where practical. They shall only be visible from the site they are intended to identify_ be uled:for. They may be illuminated. SIGNS IN THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT 17.28.300 Signs in Professional Office District All U~ ~ within the Professional Office District must comply with the standards for set forth in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399, as well as with the standards contained in Section 17.28.070. ~ra]iRequlrem~ts. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.300 through 17.28.399. wall mounted business identification signs for retail uses on the first floor of an office building with exterior entrances ~t~h ~tiSt ~lS0 shall comply with the standards for Commercial Districts contained in Section 17.28.240. If retail uses have interior entrances only, no wall mounted business idanti~caltonsignsarepermined Allsignswi~hlnlheProfessionaIOf~ceDistrictmustaisocompiy with the standards contained in Sect|on 17.28.070, Gene~'al Re~t~ir~ments 17.28.310 Sign Types Prohibited in Professional Office District (a) (c) (d) Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Projecting Signs Under Canopy Signs Awning Signs 17.28.320 Sign Types Permitted in the Professional Office District with the Same Standards as Commercial District (a) Requirements for wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more are the same as Section 17.28.250. Requirements for on-site directionai and directory signs are the same as Section 17.28.280 17.28.325 Freeway Oriented Signs in Professional Office District Only travel oriented commercial uses such as gas stations, restaurams, fast food establishments, and hotels/motels with freeway frontage are permitted, through approval of a sign program, to have freeway oriented signs. Freeway oriented signs are permitted as freestanding and wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mount~signs shall n0t b~p~f6~:n~ii~:~.!~:~;~l~tiag~.~:i!!The provisions included in Section 17.28.210 shall apply to all signs permitted by this subsection. 17.28.330 Requirements for Freestanding Office Center Identification Signs in Professional Office District Freestanding office center identification signs are intended to identify office centers. (a) (b) (c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional at each major intersection Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. R:LNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFI'23,ORD 6/27/97 sn 28 17.28.340 Requirements for Freeganding Building or Single Tenant Identification Signs for Single Tenant Office Building in Professional Office District Freeshanding single tenant identification signs are intended to provide identification for any tenant ~n 0.C,.C. lD.Yiag an entire office ~!~i~!i:!~fpj~f~.~th~i!!S/en'ttre building. In multi-tenant office buildings, a freestanding building identification sign is permitted to identify the building. (a) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. (b) Maximum signs area shall be 20 square feet. (c) Maximum sign structure shall be 6 feet. (d) No more than one tenant shall be identified. 17.28.350 Requirements for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Single and Multi-Tenant Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Professional Office District Wall mounted business identification signs are intended to provide identification for individual businesses in single or multi-tenant office buildings with two stories or less. However, only multi- tenant buildings with exterior entrances for their tenants are permitted to have wall mounted business identification signs. (a) (b) (C) (d) (e) Maximum number of signs shall be one sign per frontage for each tenant. Maximum area of signs shall not exceed ~/2 square feet per lineal feet of frontage. However, the sign area for each sign shall not exceed 50 square feet. For multi-tenant buildings wall mounted business identification signs shall be permitted only if the main entrance to each suite is from the exterior of the building as opposed to a lobby or court yard design. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are peltted placed. External Illumination ~alt is not be permitted. R:XNAAS~tS~SIGN',DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 SIGNS IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS 17.28.400 Signs in Industrial Districts All !4~ ~ within Industrial Districts must comply with the standards for Industrial Districts contained in Sections 17.28.400 through 17.28.499, and with the standards contained in Section 17 28.070,Geae~alii;l~eqii!i~t~. In lieu of the standards provided in Sections 17.28.400 through ~ Office buildings must comply with the standards for Office District contained in Section 17.28.300 through 399 All signs within the Industrial Districts must comply with the standards C0mainedini:'Section 17.28.070, General Requirements 17.28.410 Sign Types Prohibited in Industrial Districts The following sign types are prohibited in the Industrial Districts. (a) Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs (b) Fr~es~andi~i~i5i~!!~mter~i~d~n~i~mi~:::~i~!~f6r~:~rsii}~g~;~han 60Acres (d) Projecting Signs (e) Under Canopy (f) Awning Signs 17.28.420 Sign Types Permitted in Industrial Districts In addition to the signs otherwise permitted by this Chapter for Industrial Districts, the following sign types are permitted in these Districts provided that they meet the following specified standards: (a) (b) Wall mounted signs for buildings with 3 stories or more ih~l. if they comply with the provisions of Section 17.28.250. On-site directory signs, on-site directional signs for individual sites, and on-site directional signs for centers shall. if they comply with the provisions of Section 17.28.280 (a), (b), and (c), respectively. 17.28.430 Requirements for Freestanding Business Center Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business center identification signs are intended to identify business centers. Diffeieht (a) (b) {c) Maximum number of signs shall be two per major entrance, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum signs area shall be 30 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. R:'uNAASEHS\S1ON~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 mn 30 17.28.440 Freestanding Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Tenant Identification signs are intended to identify tenants whether or not located in shopping centers. These signs may be single tenant or multi-tenant identification signs. However. these two types of signs are not permitted together at any time. (a) Requirements for Freestanding Tenant or Building Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Freestanding business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for a tenant occupying an entire industrial building. They are also used to identify a multi-tenant industrial building. (2) (3) (4) Maximum number of signs shall be one per street frontage, plus one additional per major intersection. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. No more than one tenant shall be identified. (b) Requirements for Freestanding Multiple Tenant Identification Signs in Industrial Districts Each center shall be allowed one multi-tenant sign. However. if the center has more than one street frontaCe. one multi-tenant sign per street frontaCe shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum sign area for each sign shall be 20 square feet. The center name may be added to multi-tenant signs but the total sign area for each sign including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one. The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. 17.28.450 RequiremenU for Wall Mounted Business or Building Identification Signs for Buildings with 2 Stories or Less in Industrial Districts Wall mounted business or building identification signs are intended to provide identification for individual businesses in single or multi-tenant industrial buildings. (a) (b) (C) Maximum number of signs shall be 1 per frontage for each tenant. Maximum sign area for each sign shall not exceed 'A square feet per lineal feet of building frontage. Building identification signs are only permitted if no tenant identifications are permitted bY_ this Chapter. R:XNAASEHS\SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 I~ 31 The purpose of this Section is to set ~andards for temporary business advertising signs (Commercial. Professional Office, and Industrial) in the City. Temperre3.' business advertising signs include promolional signs, grand opening signs. interim signs, special event signs. and other signs made up of temporary materials or used in a temporary. fashion. (b) Promotional Signs in Commercial, Office, Industrial, Medium Denstry Resideniial, and High Density' Residential Districts Promotional Signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to attract attention to a use or actMty for a limited number of events as identified in this Section. in residential districts, these signs ate only permitted for rental multi family complexes in the Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential Districts The two types of promotional siC,ms include altached and detached SiLkms. Only attached promotional signs are permitted for the Medium Density Residential and High Densit.v Residential Districts. AR~ched and detached promotional signs that require a permit may not be used in combination during any quarter. (D For each use or business activity up to one (1) sign may be allowed For a use or business actMty with frontage on two or more major strcets, 2 signs may be allowed Maximum area shall be 100 square t~et. The vertical dimension of the sign shall not exceed 5 feet. Shall not exceed the top of the cave line or parapet wall. The vddth (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty' percent (6~,) of the business or store frontage for businesses, whichever is smaller. or building Frontage for renlal multiple family complexes. per quarter provided that signs shall be erected at least 60 days apart. Except that attached promotional signs in Commercial, Office, and Industrial Dis~icts may be used for two thirty (30) day periods in the 4th qum'ter of'each year and in Medium and ~h Density Residential Districts may be used for two thirty (30) day periods in the third quarter of each year. All promotional signs shall be located on the site where the use or acfi~'!t~!~"l~d: For each use or business actiriS, up to one ( I ) sip may be allowed. EX~ept:foi:~!~use or business actMty with frontage on two or more major streets :2=~'s!p~:may:.:b~ ait v a! Maximum area shall not exceed 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet and shall no~ exceed~feet'Z~o~;~:'d~e R:XNAASEHS\SIGI~DRAF'I'23.ORD 6/27/97 an 32 They shall be mounted to a frame. The frame shall be constructed .:efiattrae~tive permanent materials and shall be constructed so that no additional supports i:0~:brae, jng is required. The publids view of another business or activity. The public's view of the signage for another business or activity. The view or visibility of the operator of any motor vehicle. The movement of any pedestrian or motor vehicle E Grand Opening Signs in Commercial, Office, Industrial, Medium Density Residential, and High Densit]' Residential Districts Grand opening signs are temporary business advertising signs. bearing the words "G~!Op~ning'L or some similar message to announce the opening of a new business or for multiple fami!yiren~ (3) For each use. business agtivily, or multiple family rental complexes up to one ( 1 ) sign may be allowed. For a use, business activity. or multiple family rental complexes with frontage on two or more major streets, (two) 2 signs may be allowed. Maximum area shall not exceed 60 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed the top of the cave line or parapet wall. They shall be attached to the building where the use, activity, or multiple family rental complexes is located. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the business, store frontage, whichever is smaller, or building frontage tbr rental multiple family complexes. The' may be allowed for any period of time during the first one hundred and twenty (120:) days of business or multi family rental complex operation. Interim signs are temporary business advertising signs intended to provide interim signage while::~ibLe permanent signage is being fabfieated~ repaired, or prepared for installation ~hap~et~ They shall be the same a~ the size of permanent signs permitted by this Chapter. They may contain only the business name and appropriate logo. They shall be attached to building where the use or actMty is located. They may be allowed for any period up to ninety (90:) days. The Director may allow one time R:XNAASEFlS\SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 61TI197 an 33 extension, for an,v period up to thirLv (30) days, with good cause. It is the responsibility for the proponent of the extension to justi~ why the extension is appropriate. Special event signs are temporary business advertising signs for special community actiVitieS0r seasonal events. By way of example only, such activities or events may include charitable and ~uni~ fund raising events. Ch'istmas tree sales, the tractor races, or the annual Temecul~t::Wine and Balloon Festival. In addition to the on-site si~ns permitted by this Section, communlty:::e~ents spon~red by the City or by a non-profit organization may be allowed one off-site sign. TwO:types of special event signs include attached and detached special event signs. The may. jmum area shall nor exceed 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. They shall not exceed:tli~p!0f'the eave line or parapet ,,'all of the building. The width (horizontal dimension) shall not exceed sly- percent (60%) of tile business or store frontage, whichever is smaller. Special event sip may be allowed for any period up to forty-five (45) days. The Director may allow a one-tinse extension, for any period up to an additional forty-five (45) days, ',~th good e~-qe. It is the responsibili~' of the proponent of the extension To justlY/why the extension is appropriate. The maximum a~ea shall be 32 square feet. The vertical dimension shall not exceed 3 feet. The maximum height to the top of the sign shall not exceed 6 feet. The width (horizontal dimension) shall no~ exceed 15 feet Special event signs may be allowed for any period up to fortv-five (45) days. The days, with good cause. It is the responsibility of the proponcnt of the extension ~o justify. why the extension is appropriate. Special event signs for special ~mmunity-Wide events, such as the Tractor Races and Wine and Balloon Festival, may be allowed additional supplemental and/or directtonal temporary signa~ at the discretion of the Director. Supplemental directional signage should not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet on major roadways and twenly-four R:~NAASEHS\SIGNn, DRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 sn 34 (24) square feet on other roadways. The appropriate sizes and locations for all supplemental and/or directtonal temporary, signs shall be determined by the Director A temporary. ambient balloon is a sign which is a temporary structure supported by forced cold air (non-helium), conmad of fabric materials, and affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems These signs are intended to provide additional exposure to the businesses in the City provided certain restrictions are met (a) (2) (i) 6) (k) The maxSmum display time shall not exceed a total of fiReen (15) calendar days within ninety, (90) calendar day period. In lieu of the fifteen (15) calendar day period herein. a thirty f30) calendar day permit may be issued by the Director during the month of the Temecula Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held. Spacing shall be a minimum ofthree hundred flay (350') feet between the balloons. The requirements for maximum glowable three (3) signs on any one site and minimum three hundred fifty (350') foot spacing between balloons may be waived by the Director during the month of the Temecula Annual Balloon and Wine Festival, if such event is held. The maximum cwss section ofthe balloon shall not exceed 1500 square feet The maximum height shall not exceed thirty' (30) feet, as measured from the point of anchor to the highest portion of the bal]oon. They may be illuminated at night using elecmcal lighting systems. Balloons shall be ground mounted or roof mounted using steel cable anchoring systems. Balloons shall be tethered and not be free-floating nor constructed in a shape different from the "hot-air balloon shape" typically depicted in the City of Temecula's Annual Balloon and Wine Festival. For example, such balloons in the shape ofbllmps or cannon characters shall application. No temporary ambient air balloon or similar inflatable shall be ~ that it does any of the foUowing: (!) Mars, defaces, disfigures or damages any public building, structure Endangers the safety of parson or property. R:~NAASEHS~SIONn, DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 m 3fi The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform, coordinated method of offering developers :and apartn~nt owners a means of providing dir~tionsi lira w their projects, while minimizing cOnfusion among prospective purchasers and tenters who wish to insl~c't development projects and apartments, while promoting tral]~c safety and reducing the visual blight of the proliferation of signs.i~iiDirectional kiosk signs, including travel direction signs, other than ~ose on-ske, are prohibited except as provided!in:~his:S~ion~ (b) AuthOri~i~O:;Granti::Li~e The City Council may, by duly executed license agreement, gram to a qualified person the gxclusive fight to design, erect and maintain directional kiosk signs within the entire City, or any designated portion thereo[ Licensees shall be selected by soliciting request for proposals. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any person erecting or placing directional kiosk sips on-site shall not be required to obtain a license. The term of each licens~ shag be set forth in the license agreement. Liccnse~'ts) shall make directional sign panels available to all persons or entities selling subdivisions or renting apartments (hereina~er re, f~rrcd to as "Subdivider/Land Lord") on a first-come, first seNice basis. No sign panels shall be granted to aay subdivider for a period of excess of two years.. However, a subdMder who is soliciting sales ofmorethan two subdivisions within a single planned community or a specific plan area shall not be subjec~ to the two-year limitation during such solicitation. Land Lords may indefinitely display their project name on the kiosk signs. Licensee(s) shah maintain a separate waiting list for each sip structure. Alternatively, a subdivider/Land Lord may apply to !icensee for a sign panel program consisting of a single sign panel on each ors series of sign structures as nee~d to guide prospective purchasers io his/her subdivision/rental project. and iShall~i~:$: (d) GenernlRe~ir~ (4) R:~qAAS.E.I~XS1ONXDRAFT23.ORD 6/27197 in 36 (~0) ~1'1) N~i~i~2:~~i::~ai~!~!f~i~,:~~t[~!i~::oth~.:appurtenances shall ~!ii~i!~::~ii::ip"rivatei:~:~: !~~~frCim ~th~':~rty Owner 17.28.900 Enforcement, Legal Procedures, and Penalties The following signs are hereby declared a public nuisance, subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8.12 of this Code: (a) Declaration of Public Nuisance (1) (3) Any sign that is erected or installed in violation of this Chapter. after the effective date of the ordinance adopting this Chapter; Any sign that is abandoned as defined in paragraph (d) of this Section 17.28.900; Any sign the owner of which has received a written notice from the Building Official pursuant to paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.910, and the maintenance, alterations, or repairs specified in the notice are not made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (b) Removal (1) Removal Without Notice of signs within the Right-of-Way All signs in the public right-of-way may be removed by the City without issuing a notice of violation. (2) (3) Emergency Removal Where the Building Official determines that the sign in question poses an imminent safety hayard or dangerous condition, such sign may be removed immediately and stored by the City. Removal of Temporary Signs Any temporary sign erected, placed or maintained in violation of any provisions of this R:~IAASEHS~SlG~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/97 m 37 Section may be removed by the City five (5) days after issuance of a notice of violation to the person or party who caused the sign to be erected, if ~own. and to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of the property on which the sign is located. (4) The owners of signs removed pursuant to subparagraphs (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900 shall be liable to the City for all costs and expenses incurred by the City in removing and storing the signs, in accordance with the provisions and procedures of Section 8.12.140 of this Code. As soon as practicable following removal pursuant to :i~~i:(1.~:!:i~)~i:'i~i~!~f this paragraph (b) of Section 17.28.900, but in no case later than forty-eight (48) hours after removal, a notice of violation shall be sent to the owner of the sign(s) via regular mail. The sign(s) will be returned to the owner only upon payment of removal and storage costs pursuant to Section 8.12.140. If the sign(s) is not claimed within thirty (30) days after the receipt of Notice of Violation the sign(s) may be destroyed. (c) Unauthorized Removal of Signs No person shall remove, destroy, relocate, or otherwise disturb any sign without the permission of the party who caused the sign to be erected. Nothing in this subsection shall prohibit the owner of a piece of property, or his or her authorized representative, from removing a sign from his or her property that was erected without his or her consent. Nothing in this paragraph shall prevent the Building Official from taking action to abate sign violations pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (d) Abandoned Signs Signs shall be considered abandoned and subject to abatement pursuant to Chapter 8.12 under any of the following circumstances: (l) A sign other than off-premisses sign, which for a period of ninety (90) days, no longer advertises or identifies an ongoing business, product, or service available on the premises where the sign is located. (2) Where a sign permit for a temporary sign has expired and the sign has not been removed within one day after the date of expiration. (3) Where the sign concerns a specific event and five (5) days have elapsed since the occurrence of the event. 17.28.910 Maintenance Responsibility of Signs (a) All signs shall be kept in good condition, be legible, adequately repaired, maintained, and painted by the owner thereof at all times. The standard for adequate repairs is that the repairs shall be at least equal in quality and design to the original work such as the paint, finish, materials, landscaping, illumination, structure, and any required surrounding R:~NAASEHS~SIGN~DRAFT23.ORD 6/27/~7 sn 38 landscaping. Co) Signs not properly maintained shall be issued a notice to maintain, alter, or repair by the Building Official. Upon a written notice from the Building Official, the maintenance. alterations, or repain specified in the notice shall be made within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of receipt of such notice. (C) Appropriate easements for access and maintenance shall be secured for centers that contain more than one parcel and include center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs, etcetera. (d) CC & Rs or other acceptable maintenance mechanism shall be established for centers with center identification signs, multi-tenant signs, single tenant identification signs. etcetera. in order to identify the responsible party for appropriate maintenance of the signs in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. 17.28.920 Non-conforming Signs (a) Purp~'~i~iid!!lnt~t n~ti~in:c~nf~rm~::~th:~i~i~ni!.~5f~i~:~ter~iires5~fu~th~ria~a~ya~s~f~heexisting:isigns in!:iith¢~City~ (b) Continued Use of Non-Conforming Signs A non-conforming sign. if legal at the time of installation, may continue to be used and must be properly maintained in accordance with Section 17.28.910. With the exception of the auto mall center identification sign, non-conforming signs may not be: ( 1 ) Changed to another non-conforming sign. For the purpose of this Section, changing the tenant signs on a freestanding multi-tenant identification sign Shall is not be considered a change to another non-conforming sign. (2) Improved or structurally altered so as to extend its useful life. (3) Expanded. (4) Reestablished after discontinuance for 90 days or more. (5) Reestablished after damage or destruction ~ !lf more than 50 percent of its value. (6) Moved or relocated. Section 2. Table 17.03(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following approval categories: Approval Administrative Auoroval Planning Director Planning Commission city Council R:h~/AASEHS~SIGNXDRAFT23.ORD 6127197 sn 39 Sign Permits X Sign Programs (Approved by the body approving the Development Plan) X X Modification to Sign Programs X Section 3. Section 17.03.060(b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(4) Increases in the allowable size, height, number, or location of new or existing signs by less than ten percent (10%) of the standards within Chapter 17.28." Section 4. Section 17.03.0% (b) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by adding the following: "(2) Actions by the Director of Plarming on the approval of sign permits." Section 5. Section 17.34.010(a) of the Temecula Development Code is hereby amended by delefing the definition for "Alteration", "Sign", and "Outdoor Advertising Structure" and adding the following definitions: Section 6. Article XIX of Ordinance 348, Advertising Regulations, Ordinances 91-26, Ambient Balloons, Ordinances 92-16, 93-12, 94-23, Temporary Signs, Ordinance 93-09, Outdoor Advertising Displays, Ordinance 91-40 Directional Signs, and Section 6 of Ordinance 593 a~e hereby repealed. Section 7. Eii!~:!~i~; The City Council hereby determines that the proviiii0ns::i0f:this;~;i i~d~i :hai~i!.~0:::~ff~:~_/~ii~::i~n~r0nmen~ii~d ~ thereforeexempt Thii Section:~dica~teS:i~::!~i~::~iSi~X~:.!~!~:::~:!~ePOt~:i!f0rii~ausing for the reasons set forth in the Staff Report, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment. !t~:iilso!:~tatesC. ht~:~herejt can: be:!~iseen~iiwith.~i~c~tyi:~t:~i~:.i~iin~:ip`9~a~`~:~::::~:i~i!ii~;~qt~esti~n~imay~ :haVe a s~i~cant!~!~ffeCt;~:}:on.:~;:::ffi~i!~:.ei~!m~!t~:~?.:!~fY Accordingly. the City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is not subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Qtlality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) C3) of the CEQA ~. Section 8. This Ordinance shall be in full fome and effect thirty (30) days after its passage. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance and a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five days prior to the adoption of this Ordinance. Within 15 days from adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall publish a summary of this Ordinance, together with the names of the Councilmembers voting for and against the Ordinance, and post the same in the office of the City Clerk. Section 9. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of ,1997. ATTEST: Patricia H. Birdsall, Mayor June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) 41 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, June S. Greek, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. __ was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of ,1997, and that thereafter, the Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the day of 1997, by the following vote: AYE S: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: June S. Greek, CMC, City Clerk R:x, NAASEHS',SIGI',n, DRAFT23.ORD 6r27/97 an 42 CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance "A-Frame Sign Alteration Ambient Air Balloons Animated Sign Architectural Elements Attached Temporary Sign Auto Mall Center Identification Sign Awning Sign A portable temporax7 advertising device which is commonly in the shape of an "A", or some variation thereof, is located on the ground, is easily moveable, and is usually two-sided. Any change or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, or interior partitions, as well as any change in doors or windows, or any enlargement to or diminution of a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another. Alteration for signs include any change of face, color, material, size, shape, illumination, position, location, construction, or support of any sign or advertising device. Ambient air balloons mean a balloon, supported by forced air (non-helium), constructed of fabric materials, affixed to the ground or roof top using steel cable anchoring systems, and often containing advertising messages. See Flashing Sign. An integrated component of the design of a building, including walls, windows, entryways, rafters, roofs, and other typical components. Attached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is mounted, placed. or attached only to the permanent building where the business activity is conducted. The existing fleeway oriented auto mall center identification sign including the electronic message board, located on 26631 Ynez Road. A painted or silkscreened, non-electric sign attached to an awning or canopy attached to the exterior of a building. Awning Sign CITY OF TEME, CULA Sten Ordinance Banner, Flag, Pennant Building Official Building Frontage Business Center Can Sign Center Identification Sign Channel Letters Commercial Districts Commercial Off-Premise Sign Corporate Flag Director Any bunting plastic, paper, or similar material used for advertising purposes that is attached to any structure, staff, pole, line, framing, vehicles or any other similar object. The Building Official of the City of Temecula or the authorized representative. The length of the building elevation(s) which fronts on a public street, public parking lot, or major pedestrian walkway. A group of three (3) or more industrial establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Sometimes referred to as cabinet signs, a sign that is shaped like a box to enclose the source of illumination (internally illuminated) so that the light shines through the translucent portions of the signs copy panel(s). Logo boxes are not considered can signs. A sign that identifies the name of a center and is located at a center entrance. Individual three dimensional letters or figures that are affixed to a building or a freestanding sign structure. Commercial districts include Neighborhood, Community, Highway/Tourist, and Service Commercial zoning designations or their equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. Means any sign structure advertising an establishment, merchandise, or entertainment, which is not sold, produced, manufactured, or furnished at the property on which the sign is located. Commercial off-premise signs are commonly known or referred to as billboards. A flag of a nationally recognized corporation or company. Individual businesses with franchise agreements or individually operated business of a larger company are not be included in this definition. The Director of Community Development of the City of Temecula or authorized representative. CITY OF TEMECULA S~en Ordinance Community Feature Community/ Neighborhood Identification Sign Construction, Contractor, Financing, or Remodeling Sign Customer Entrance Day-Glow Colors Decorative Flag Detached Temporary Sign Directional Kiosk Sign Eave Line Employment Opportunity Sign Hashing Sign A design feature combining landscaping, hardscaping, architectural features, public art, signs, or any other creative feature that can be considered a special and unique design for locations that are considered major intersections or highly visible locations within the City. A community idemification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a specific plan. A neighborhood identification sign identifies the name and/or logo of a subdivision, mobile home park, or multi family complex. Temporary signs which states the name of the individual(s) and/or firms connected with the construction or financing of a project. An emrance used by customers and patrons excluding loading emrances. Bright florescent appearing colors;: A flag or banner attached to light poles or other objects in a shopping center that provides a festive atmosphere to the center by colors, graphics, etc. and does not provide advertising space. Detached temporary sign means a temporary sign which is partially attached to a permanent building, or is attached to a temporary structure such as a pole or pipe, or any combination of the above. Detached temporary signs do not include portable or vehicle mounted signs. Means a free standing, multiple-sided, sign structure whose main purpose is to display signs or information. Pan of the roof which projects over or meets the wall. A sign that advertises the availability of an employment position within commercial, industrial, office, or residential districts where non-residemial uses are permitted. Any sign, except time and temperature displays that do not include advertising which contains or is illuminated by lights which are intermittently on and off, which change intensity or color, or which create the illusion of motion in any manner, including animated signs which manifest a physical movemere or rotation in one or more planes or the optical illusion of action or motion. R:xNAASEHS\SIGN~DEFINT7.ORD 6/27/97 klb CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance For Rent Signs Freestanding Sign Freeway Frontage Freeway Oriented Sign Frontage Future Tenant Identification Sign Incidental Sign Industrial Districts Interior Sign Logo Major Entrance Major Street or Intersection Memorial Sign Permanent signs in multi family complexes to identify availability of rental units. A sign permanently supported by one or more uprights, braces, poles, or other similar structural components, and attached to the ground or foundation set in the ground. Boundary of a parcel abutting an interstate freeway. A sign located on a parcel with freeway frontage that is oriented toward the freeway. Boundary of a building parcel, or site along public streets including freeways, parking lots, or pedestrian mails. A temporary sign which identifies a future use of a site or building(s). A small sign, emblem, or decal informing the public of incidental information relating to the buildings on premises (i.e., name of business, telephone numbers, open, closed, hours of operation, credit cards, etcetera.) Industrial districts include Business Park and Light Industrial Zoning Districts or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign inside any business that is not intended to be seen from outside the building in which the business is located. A trademark or symbol used to identify a business. An automobile entrance to a shopping, office, or business center used primarily by customers with either full or restricted access. Entrances used solely for loading and unloading are not considered major entrances. A street or intersection of two streets which have an ultimate General Plan or Specific Plan right-of-way of 78 feet or more. Signs usually located on tablets, plaques, or are cut into the facade of the building. They can include religious symbols, the names of the building or site, dates of erection, and other important historical facts. CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Menu Sign Monument Sign A sign located adjacent to a drive-through lane of a fast food service facility, which lists the products available and the prices, and is designed to be read by the occupant of a vehicle. A fre~standing low profile sign supported by a solid base (as opposed to poles or open braces). SIGN SIGN Moving Sign Non-Commercial Off-Premise Sign Office Building OfficeCenter Office District Off-Premise Sign On-Premise Sign Monument Sign A sign whose entirety or components rotate, move, and swing in any manner to attract attention and signs consisting of any flashing, blinking, indexing, fluctuating or otherwise animated lights and components including search lights and electric message boards. Any sign exhibiting non-commercial speech or message; signage unrelated to the buying or selling of commodities or services. A building whose primary function is to provide office space for professional, medical, and administrative purposes. Office buildings may include secondary and supporting retail uses that are generally located on the first floor. A group of three (3) or more office establishments planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on- site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and protection from the elements. Office district refers to the Professional Office zoning designation or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation.. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location other than that upon which the sign is located. Any sign which advertises businesses, services, goods, persons, places, or events at a location upon which the sign is located. R:XNAASEHS',SIGN~EFINrr7.ORD ~/27/97 Idb CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Open Space District Permanent Sign Pole Sign Open Space district refers to the Open Space, Public Park and Recreation, and Conservation zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign entirely constructed of durable materials and intended to exist for the duration of the time that the use or the occupant is located on the premises. A high profile sign supported by one or more poles or similar structures and is permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. SIGN Pole Sign Portable Sign Primary Tenant Projecting Sign A sign that is not attached to a building or structure, vehicle or trailer. Examples of portable signs include, but are not limited to: A-Frames and T-Frames. A tenant who occupies more than 50% of the total floor area of a building A horizontally extending sign which protrudes from a building or structure below the parapet wall or cave line. Projecting Sign R:~qAASEHSXS1GNXDEFfI, ff7.OR~ 6/27/97 Hb CITY OF TElvlI~CULA Sit, n Ordinance Public Convenience and Warning Sign Pylon Sign An on-premise sign that contains words such as Entrance, Enter, In, Out, Restrooms, No Parking or other similar words, and/or contains arrows or characters indicating traffic directions. TemporaW Keal Estate signs are not included in this group of signs. A high profile sign having a solid base and permanently attached directly into or upon the ground. Residential District Roof Sign Residential districts include I-rallside, Very Low, Low, Low Medium, Medium, and High Density Residential zoning designations or any equivalent Specific Plan zoning designation. A sign, together with all its parts and supports, which is erected, constructed, placed on or above, or extends above the roof, the cave line or above the top of the parapet wall of a building. Prohibited Roof Signs Permitted gigas on the Roof CITY OF TEMECULA S/t,n Ordinance Secondary Tenant A tenant, other than the primary tenant, that shares an office building of three (3) stories or more with at least one other tenant. Sign Any object, device, display or structure, or pan thereof, situated outdoors or indoors, made of any material, which is used to identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, idea, event or location by any means, including words, letters, figures, designs, symbols, fixtures, colors, illumination or projected images. Sign Area Sign area for all signs, except multi-tenant signs, is computed by including the entire area within a single, continuous, rectilinear perimeter of not more than eight straight lines, enclosing the extreme edge of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display. It does not generally include any background, supporting framework, or bracing that is incidental to the display itself. In case of two sided signs, the area shall be computed as including the maximum single display surface. For multi tenant signs, the total sign area shall include the area which surrounds the lettering and the logos for all tenants (i.e., sign area for each tenant is not computed individually). Sign A tea SINGLE TENANT AND MULTI TENANT MONUMENT SIGN AREAS Y Single Tenrant Slln (X x Y - 3~Sn Area) X Y CITY OF TF. MECULA Sien Ordinance Sign Copy Sign Structure Height Any words, letters, numbers, figures, characters, designs, or other symbolic representations incorporated into a sign. The greatest vertical distance measured from the finished grade to the uppermost pan of the sign. Sign Structure Heights Sinctur~ Sign H.igh, Sign at Sidewalk Level SiSn Sign on Berming Sign on Slope BerminS - 2 fccf maximum Sign Placement Area Street Frontage Subdivision Sign Temporary Business Advertising Sign The area for the building elevation surface which the sign is directly placed on The boundary of a parcel or a building which fronts a public street. A sign used to identify residential subdivisions that contain project name, unit square feet, price, developer's name, address, and telephone number, and other pertinent information about the project. A temporary sign which is made of cloth, bunting, plastic, wood, vinyl, poster board, painted windows, or other similar materials, and which is located on site of the business use or activity, and is erected or placed for a prescribed period of time to promote, advertise, announce, or provide the following information: CITY OF TEMECULA Sien Ordinance Temporar3: Sign Tenant Identification Sign Time and Temperature Sign Under Canopy Sign Vacancy Sign (1) Designates, identifies, or indicates the name ofthe business, owner, or occupant of the premises where the sign is located; or, (2) Advertises the business conducted, the services available or rendered, or goods produced sold, or available for sale upon the premisses where the sign is located. Temporary signs can include temporary business advertising signs, real estate signs, political signs, construction, contractor, financing, and remodeling signs, employment opportunity signs, future tenant identification signs, garage sale signs, helium balloons, ambient air balloons, model home signs and flags. Seasonal window displays that contain traditional holiday characters and messages and which are intended to create or enhance holiday character of an area and not reference or display service available or rendered, or goods produced, sold or available for sale are not considered temporary signs. Tenant identification signs may identify businesses or buildings. They may be either a single tenant idemification sign, multi tenant identification sign, or a building identification sign. An electronically controlled changeable copy sign which conveys only information such as time, date, temperature, or atmospheric conditions, where different alternating copy changes are shown on the same copy area. Each message remains displayed for a specific minimum period of time with a total blackout between message changes. The copy shall not travel in any direction. Time and temperature signs shall be included in the permitted wall or freestanding sign area and shall not include any advertising. A sign which is perpendicular to and suspended below the ceiling or roof of a canopy or permanent awning. Under Canopy Signs They are used for motels, hotels, and other similar uses to identify the availability of rooms. R:'~qAASEHS\SIGNt, DEFIlqT7B.ORD 6/27~97 lab CITY OF TEMECULA Sitm Ordinance Wall Mounted Sign Window Sign A permanent sign mounted on the wall of a building. Wall Mounted Window Sign means any sign which is painted, attached, glued, or affixed to a window or is otherwise easily visible from the exterior of the building where the advertised product or service is available.' R:~qAASEHS\SIGIq~DEFINT7B.ORD 6/27/97 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 19, 1997 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION May 19, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Sign Ordinance. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the May 5, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission continued the discussion of the Sign Ordinance and recommended a number of changes to the Ordinance. The only change at that meeting which required further staff analysis was the percentage of window sign coverage. Other changes recommended by the Commission will ultimately be incorporated into a redlined Ordinance prior to the final action by the Commission. DISCUSSION At the last meeting, the Commission stopped their discussion on Page 27, Section 17.28.300. This Staff Report includes all the issues that needed to be researched by staff at two previous Planning Commission meetings. These issues include prohibiting painted window signs, reducing the permitted area for window signs to less than 10% of the window area, and the height of freeway signs in relation to the landscaping along the freeway. Window Signs Window signs are considered temporan/signs which were the center of great controversy when the City Council adopted the Temporary Sign Ordinance in 1993. Through the process of drafting the new ordinance, Staff directed the Sign Committee not to recommend changes to the Temporary Sign Ordinance. Staff has made only minor clarifications to this part of the ordinance with the exception of modifications to the provisions for window signs and adding provisions for temporary banners for apartment complexes. The following discussion provides staff's recommendation on window signs. The detailed provisions for the apartment complex banners is included in Sections 17.28,700 (b) and (c). R:XSTAFFRFI'XI27PA95.PIO 6/30/97 an The changes to the existing window signs section included in the proposed Ordinance are recommended by staff and the Sign Committee for easier enforcement of the Ordinance. The existing temporary sign ordinance exempts window signs including painted signs with less than 10% coverage from obtaining a permit and prohibits window signs with over 75% coverage. In addition, it allows window signs between 10% and 75% for a 90 day period annually with a permit. The enforcement of these provisions has been difficult, since it is necessary to keep track of three different sizes for window signs, less than 10%, more then 10% but less than 75%, and more than 75%. In addition, it is necessary to keep track of number of days the window signs are displayed. Therefore, staff has recommended language in the proposed ordinance which exempts window signs with less than 25% coverage from obtaining a permit and prohibits window signs with more than 25% coverage. The down side of this provision is that it potentially turns temporary window signs to a more "permanent" signs. Furthermore, the Sign Committee added a provision to prohibit "day glow" colors for window signs, Staff believes these provisions are reasonable and allow the business owners to place advertisements on windows, including painted window signs, without obtaining a permit as long as the signs are less than 25% coverage and are not "day glow" colors. Further restriction of window signs as proposed by the Planning Commission will probably cause further controversy once staff attempts to enforce these provisions. Height of Freestanding Freewav Signs The Planning Commission expressed a concern regarding the height of freeway signs as the height seems to be dictated by the height of the trees within the CaI-Trans right-of-way. Staff proposes two solutions to resolve this issue. One solution involves re-vegetation of the Cal- Trans right-of-way along I-15 to remove the eucalyptus trees and replace them with trees having a broader canopy and less height at maturity, This solution could take a long time to develop and will have substantial cost to the City. The other solution is placing a maximum height for the sign regardless of the visibility of the sign and eliminating the flag test procedure. If the sign is not visible at the maximum permitted height, the applicant needs to work with Cal- Trans to trim the trees, remove the trees and re-plant them as required by CaI-Trans, lace the trees, or raise the skirt of the trees. Staff recommends a maximum height of thirty (30) feet for freestanding freeway oriented signs. This recommendation is based on the height of the following existing freeway signs: In and Out Burgers 30 '-00" Jan Weilert/ Hungry Hunter 25'-00" Texaco 55'-00" Wendy's 28'-04" Denny's 41'-06" Midas 30'-00" Palm PLaza 36'-00" Arby's 28'-00" The down side for a 30 foot maximum is that the owners of existing freeway oriented signs R:\STAFFRPTXI2?PA95.P10 6/30/97 sn with heights less than 30 feet could apply to raise the height of their signs to 30 feet. Freewav Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts The Planning Commission has not discussed the freeway signs section for commercial districts, Section 17.28.210 (a). The following is a modified version of this section which incorporates some new ideas. New text is shown in bold and deleted language is shown in re~|i~ed text. Staff would like to receive Planning Commission input on these ideas. After staff receives direction from the Planning Commission these changes will be incorporated into the Ordinance, including clarifications to other parts of the Ordinance. The following is staff's recommendation for Section 17.28.210, Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts: Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts Freeway oriented signs are only permitted for parcels or shopping centers with freeway frontage. They are permitted as freestanding or wall mounted signs. Freestanding signs may identify centers, multiple tenants, and/or single tenants. Wall mounted signs may identify single tenants occupying an entire building and located on a parcel. ~i~!;~;!~t~i~i~S:~:~!! (a) Requirements for Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs in Commercial Districts (1) Number of signs permitted: One single tenant identification sign per parcel not located in a shopping center that is occupied entirely by one business. These business shall not be permitted a single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage. However, if three or more parcels join together to erect a multi tenant freeway oriented sign, they all shall be allowed single tenant identification monument sign along their street frontage and shall be permitted a total of four signs including the freestanding freeway sign, wall mounted signs, and freestanding tenant identification signs. One multi tenant identification sign per shopping center if the shopping center is larger than 7 acres. Two multi tenant identification signs per shopping center if the center has greater than 1330 feet of frontage. (2) Maximum sign area shall be: 50 square feet for single tenant identification signs. 100 square feet for multi tenant identification signs. may include the center's name. The permitted sign area (3) Maximum sign structure height shall be (4) A freestanding freeway oriented sign shall only be allowed as a pylon sign. Pole signs R:\STAFFRPT\I27PA95.P10 6/30197 an 3 shall not be allowed. (5) Multi tenant signs shall identify a maximum of three tenants. (6) Businesses with freestanding freeway signs shall only be permitted a maximum of three signs, or four signs as permitted by Section 17.18.210 (a) (1) (a), which may include a freestanding freeway sign, a wall mounted sign ~, and a monument sign identifying the business on a street oriented single or multi tenant sign. (b) Requirements for Wall Mounted Freeway Oriented Business Identification Signs in Commercial Districts Same as Section 17.28.240. Freeway Signage for Small Centers A member of the public requested the Planning Commission ensure adequate freeway signage for small commercial centers along the freeway. The proposed Ordinance provides for this signage in terms of wall mounted signs along the freeway for each tenant in multi tenant commercial buildings. However, the proposed Ordinance in its current form only permits freestanding freeway oriented signs for centers larger than 7 acres. Staff included an inventory of all parcels and centers along the freeway in the April 21, 1997 Staff Report which revealed there are three centers and two vacant parcels in the City between 3 and 7 acres in size. The following list represents these centers and parcels: Carl's Jr. and Kragen Center Tony Romas Mini Mart, Around a Buck Winchester and Ynez 3.52 Acres Jefferson south of Winchester 4.56 Acres South Front Street 4.48 Acres The following represents the individual vacant parcels between 3 and 7 acres that could be developed as centers: West of Ynez north of Gold's Gym West of Ynez between the car dealers and Tower Plaza 6.5 Acres 4.5 Acres Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Ordinance until the entire Ordinance is discussed by the Commission. Multi Tenant Office Buildings In addition, another member of the public requested the Planning Commission to ensure adequate signage for multi tenant office buildings. Section 17.28.250 is specifically written to address the signage needs of multiple story office buildings. This section provides for two signs for the primary tenant and one sign for four secondary tenants in the building. Proliferation of signs is strongly discouraged as it detracts from the architectural design of the building. However, Section 17.28.325 of the Sign Ordinance needs to be deleted which prohibits wall mounted freeway oriented signs for multi tenant buildings. Attachments: R:\STAFFRPT~I27pA95.pI0 6/30/97 sn 4 ATTACHMENT NO. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MAY 5, 1997 R:~STAFFRPTH27PA9SA.PC9 6/30/97 sn ]~ STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION May 5, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Sign Ordinance. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: City of Temecula PROPOSAL: A Request to Recommend Approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance LOCATION: Citywide BACKGROUND This item was continued by the Planning Commission from the April 21, 1997 meeting. At that meeting, Planning Commission took public testimony, initiated the discussion of the Sign Ordinance and recommended a number of changes to the Ordinance. Some of these changes will require further staff analysis and will be presented to the Commission as soon as the analysis by staff is complete. The items to be researched by staff include: stricter requirements for vehicle signs and the height of freeway signs in relation to ever growing landscaping. The changes recommended by the Commission will ultimately be incorporated into a redlined Ordinance prior to the final action by the Commission. DISCUSSION At the last meeting, the Commission stopped their discussion on Page 12, Section 17.28.070 (a) (4). The discussion of the Planning Commission included prohibiting painted window signs, exploring other means than the Sign Ordinance to prohibit certain vehicle signs, reducing the permitted area for Window Signs to less than 10% of the window area, and the height of freeway signs in relation to the ever growing landscaping, The members of the public requested the Planning Commission to ensure adequate signage for multi tenant office buildings and adequate freeway signage for small commercial centers along the freeway. In addition, creating an aesthetically pleasing community through appropriate sign regulations will make Temecula an inviting place for businesses to relocate. Staff recommends the Planning Commission continue the discussion of the Ordinance, until the entire Ordinance is discussed by the Commission. Attachments: 1. April 21, 1997 Planning Commission Staff Report - Blue Page 2 R:\STAFFRPT~I27PAgS.PC9 6/30/97 ATTACHMENT NO. 5 PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT APRIL 21, 1997 R:\STAFFRPT~127pA95A.PC9 6/30/97 sn 13 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION April 21, 1997 Planning Application No. PA95-0127 Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Prepared By: Saied Naaseh, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department Staff recommends the Commission adopt PC Resolution No. 97- APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: BACKGROUND This item was continued off-calendar from the February 12, 1997. Planning City of Temecula A Request to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance Citywide At that meeting staff requested Planning Commission's direction on six issues regarding the Sign Ordinance. The following summarizes the Planning Commission's direction on these issues: Non-Conforming Signs The Planning Commission determined that all legal non-conforming signs should be permitted to exist without starting any amortization period until a sign inventory has been completed. After the inventory, the Ordinance will be amended to add provisions relating to the removal of non-conforming signs, refer to Section 17.28,960. Uniform Real Estate Signs The Planning Commission determined that real estate signs do not need to follow a uniform design standard. As a result, this provision has been deleted from the Ordinance. Placement of Freestanding Signs either Parallel or Perpendicular to Streets The Planning Commission determined that most signs should be placed perpendicular to the street; but that the Ordinance needs to be flexible to permit other orientations. As a result, changes have been made to Section 17.28.070 (a) (1) d. R:\STAFFRPT~127PA95.PC'7 6/30/97klb 1 Minimum Size of Centers for Permitting Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs The Planning Commission was split on this issue and requested staff to provide information regarding undeveloped parcels along the freeway. This information is discussed in more detail later in the Staff Report in the Discussion Section. Minimum Letter Sizes for Multi Tenant Signs The Planning Commission determined that five inch (5") minimum letter sizes with ten inch (10") panels and one panel per line should ensure the visibility of the tenants on multi tenant signs. This has been addressed in Sections 17.28.230 (a) (5), (6}, and (7). Multi Tenant Signs in Industrial Districts The Planning Commission determined that multi tenant signs are appropriate for industrial districts and directed staff to bring back the standards for these signs for the Commission's review. This is also discussed later in the Staff Report in the Discussion Section. DISCUSSION The first time the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Sign Ordinance was in October 21, 1998. Since that time, the ordinance has been modified substantially as a result of Sign Committee, Comment Group, and City Attorney recommendations. As a result, staff has included a redline/strike out version of the current Ordinance in Attachment 2. This version shows only the major changes to the original ordinance and does not include minor grammatical modifications. In this Ordinance, the new language is shown as ~ and deleted language as ~}i~ (shadow). In addition, Attachment 1, Exhibit A includes the most up to date version of the Ordinance that is being recommended for approval by the Sign Committee and staff. Permitting Multi-Tenant Signs in Industrial Districts At the previous meeting, the Commission stated that multi tenant signs in industrial districts should be allowed and requested that staff develop standards for these signs. Staff has evaluated some of the existing signage and recommends the following standards: Each center shall be allowed one multi tenant sign. However, if the center has more than one street frontage, one multi tenant sign per street frontage shall be allowed. Maximum sign structure height shall be 6 feet. Maximum sign area shall be 20 square feet. The center name may be added to multi tenant signs but the total sign area including the center name shall not exceed 20 square feet. The maximum number of signs per panel shall be one. The minimum panel width shall be 5 inches. The minimum letter size shall be 3 inches. Minimum Size of Centers for Permitting Freestanding Freeway Oriented Signs The Planing Commission requested staff to provide vacant parcel and existing center sizes along the freeway. This information is provided in Attachment 3 along with the frontage for each R:XSTAFFRPTXI27PA95 .PC7 6/30/97 klb 2 parcel. Staff continues to recommend a minimum 7 acres for centers in order to permit multi tenant signs. The following represents the acreage of the existing centers adjacent to the freeway that are between 3 and 7 acres: #5 Carl's Jr. and Kragen Center #36 Tony Romas #72 Mini Mart, Around a Buck Winchester and Ynez 3.52 Acres Jefferson south of Winchester 4.56 Acres South Front Street 4.48 Acres The following represents the individual vacant parcels between 3 and 7 acres that could be developed as centers: #3 West of Ynez north of Gold's Gym 6.5 Acres #16 West of Ynez between the car dealers and Tower Plaza 4.5 Acres Attachment 4 includes correspondence from the Chamber of Commerce supporting Mr. Fred Grimes's position on the six remaining issues discussed in the previous Planning Commission hearing. Mr. Grimes was a member of the Comment Group and the Chamber of Commerce had a representative on the Sign Committee to represent the interests of the Chamber. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Planning Commission hereby determines that the provisions of this Ordinance will have no effect on the environment and the proposed Ordinance is therefore exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3). This section indicates that, where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to the provisions of CEQA. GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY This project is consistent with the General Plan since the General Plan implementation program requires the City to adopt sign standards for residential, commercial, and industrial areas. Through the adoption of this Ordinance, General Plan goals relating to the urban design and community character are being fulfilled. FINDINGS Adoption of the Ordinance would: 1. Provide for effective business signage; Assure that signs are compatible with the character of their surroundings and the community as a whole; Preserve and improve the appearance of the City as a place to live, work, trade, do business and visit; Protect the City from the blighting influence of excessive signage so as to preserve and enhance the economic base of the City and safeguard property values within the City; Assure that signs are appropriate to the type of activity to which they pertain; Regulate signs so as to avoid increasing the hazards to motorists and pedestrians caused by distracting signage; Recognize that the eventual elimination of existing signs that are not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter requires further analysis of the existing signs in the City. Attachments: PC Resolution No. 97~ - Blue Page 5 Exhibit A - Ordinance No. 97- - Blue Page 9 Redlined Copy of the Sign Ordinance - Blue Page 10 Inventory of Vacant Parcels and Existing Center Sizes - Blue Page 11 Chamber of Commerce Correspondence - Blue Page 12 R:\STAFFRPTXI27PA95.PC7 6/30/~7 klb 4 PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT