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AGENDA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION
AN ADJOURNED REGULAR WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
43200 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
JANUARY 29, 2002 - 7:00 P.M.
At approximately 9:45 P.M., the City Council will determine which of the remaining agenda items
can be considered and acted upon prior to 10:00 P.M. and may continue all other items on which
additional time is required until a future meeting. All meetings are scheduled to end at 11:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Ron Roberts
Flag Salute:
Councilman Comerchero
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers Comerchero, Naggar, Pratt, Stone, Roberts
Planning Commissioners Guerriero, Mathewson, Olhasso, Telesio,
Chiniaeff
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A total of 30 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the Council on
items that appear within the Consent Calendar or ones that are not listed on the agenda.
Speakers are limited to two (2) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Council on
an item which is listed on the Consent Calendar or a matter not listed on the agenda, a
pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the City Clerk.
When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record.
For all Public Hearing or Council Business matters on the agenda, a "Request to
Speak" form must be filed with the City Clerk prior to the Council addressing that item.
There is a five-minute (5) time limit for individual speakers.
CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS
Reports by the members of the City Council/Planning Commission on matters not on the
agenda will be made at this time. A total, not to exceed, ten (10) minutes will be devoted
to these reports.
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COUNCIL/COMMISSION BUSINESS
1 General Plan Update
RECOMMENDATION:
1.1 Receive and file the information and provide direction as appropriate.
ADJOURNMENT
City Council next regular meeting: Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 7:00 P.M., City Council
Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
Planning Commission next regular meeting: Wednesday, February 6, 2002, 6:00 P.M., City
Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California.
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ITEM 1
APPROVAL
CITY ATTORNEY
DIR.OF FINANCE
CITY MANAGER
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CITY OF TEMECULA
PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP
City Council/Planning Commission/City Manager
Gary Thornhill, Deputy City Managef~
January 29, 2002
General Plan Update
PREPARED BY: David Hogan, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the information and provide direction as appropriate.
BACKGROUND: The process of updating the City General Plan has started with the initial
community workshops and meetings of the Community Advisory Committee. The purpose of this
joint workshop is to share the results of the first steps in this process with the Planning Commission
and City Council. At this joint workshop, the following items will be discussed with the Planning
Commission:
· Overview of the General Plan Update program;
· Confirmation of important planning issues to be address in the General Plan;
· Results of the initial public "visioning" exercise from the first-two cbmmunity meetings;
· Updated status of the Housing Element; and;
· Updated status to the Commission and Council regarding the current schedule for the
project.
A representative from Cotton/Bridges/Associates will be present at the workshop to discuss these
items with the Commission and Council.
Attachments:
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Agenda
Powerpoint presentation summary
Summary of Issues Memorandum
Preliminary Draft Vision for the Future
Results of the Visioning Exercise from CAC Workshop #1, January 7, 2002
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GENERAL PLAN
TEMECULA GENERAl, PI,AN
PROGRAM
Planning Commission / City Council (PC/CC)
Joint Study Session ;01
January 29, 2002
AGENDA
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Call to Order -- Ron Roberts, Mayor, and Dennis Ckiniaeff, Planning Commission
Chairperson.
Introductions - Dave Hogan, Senior Planner and John Bridges,
Cotton/Bridges/Assocates (CBA)
Overview of General Plan Program -John Bridges, CBA (15 minutes)
Review and Discussion of Issues Memorandum -John Bridges, CBA and
PC/CC Members (15 minutes)
Review and Discussion of Preliminary Draft Vision Statement -John Bridges,
CBA (15 minutes)
Update Status of Housing Element -John Bridges, CBA and Dave Hogan, Senior
Planner (10 minutes)
Upcoming Meetings and Opportunities for Public Involvement -John Bridges,
CBA and Dave Hogan, Senior Planner (5 minutes)
Public Comment
City of Temecula Cotton/Bridges/Assodates
Genera/Plan Program Janua{y 7, 2001
TEMECULA GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE
Joint Planning Commission/
City Council Study Session #1
January 29, 2002
Why the General Plan?
Update
City prepared its first General Plan in 1993
To manage and proactively plan for
expected growth
To establish goals, policies and programs
to guide the City for the next 10 to 20
years
What Is a General Plan?
Prlmaty long-range plan guiding growth
and development
Establishes a vision for the future
Includes policies and programs to achieve
the vision
Required by State law
General Plan Update Process
Approximately 14-month process
Community participation
Goals and policies development
Land Use/Housing/Circulation alternatives
Draft General Plan and EIR
Final General Plan and EIR
Contents of General Plan
Introduction
General Plan Elements
Land Use · Public Safety
· Noise
Circulation
Housing · Air Quality
Open Space/ · Community Design
Conservation * Economic
Growth Development
Management/Public Facilities
Implementation Program
Temecula General Plan
Review of
Sugary o£Issues
Memorandum
Future Opportunities for
Community Participation cont.
3rd CAC Meeting-April 1, 2002 (6:00 - 8:00
pm) - Land Use, Circulaffon and HotMng .4lternaffves
4'h CAC Meeting- April 22, 2002 (6:00 -
8:00 pm) - Land Use, Circulaffon and Housing
Alternaffves
Temecula General Plan
Review of
Preliminary Draft
Vision £or the Future
Future Opportunities for
Community Participation cont.
5th CAC Meeting - May 6, 2002 (6:00 - 8:00
pm) - Sekaian of Prefirred Land Use, Circulaffon and
Housing .41temasives
3'a PC/CC Study Session - May 2002 (date
and time to be announced) - Sdec~an of Prefeaed
Land Use, ~rcula~on and Houdng APeraaffves
Future Opportunities for
Community Participation
2.d PC/CC Study Session - February 2002
(date and time to be announced) - Goals and
po/ides
2ha Community Workshop - March 2002
(date and time to be announced) - Land Use,
Citrulation and Housing Mlternatives
Future Opportunities for
Community Participation cont.
ya Community Workshop -June 24, 2002
(6:00 - 8:00 pm) - P~sentasion and comments on the
pre~minaty Draft GeneraI Plan
4th PC/CC Study Session -July 16, 2002
(6:00 - 8:00 pm) - Pmsentaffon and comments on the
Preliminary Draft General Plan
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Temecula General Plan
Questions?
Temecula General Plan
Thank You
Next PC/CC joint workshop will be
in late February 2002
GENEKAL PLAN
TEMECULA GENERAl. PLAN PROGRAM
Planning Commission / City Council
Joint Workshop #1
January 29, 2002
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Summary of Issues Memorandum
This memorandum provides a brief description of several major issues identified at this stage in the
planning process, organized by general topic area for each Element, or chapter of the General Plan.
An issue is defined as a general statement describing a need, concern, opportunity, or desire to be
addressed by the General Plan. The memorandum also provides spaces for comments from
members of the Planning Commission and City Council to clarify, refine, or add to the general
issues identified to date by: the existing General Plan, citizens present at the December 6 and
January 12 Community Workshops; the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC),
Cotton/Bridges/Associates (the General Plan consultant) and City staff. All comments should be
returned to Senior Planner, Dave Hogan at City Hall no later than Mondqv Februa~ 4, 2002. Ail comments
received v(fll be used in preparing material for subsequent General Plan program meetings and will
be considered during preparation of the General Plan.
Land Use
Land Use Pattern and Compatibility
· Conveniendy located commercial centers and community services, near residential areas.
· Location of higher density housing within the City.
· Adequate buffering of residential uses from non-residential uses in terms of light, noise,
traffic impacts, and negative visual impacts.
City o£ Temecula Cotton/Bddges/Assoclates
General Plan Program 1 January 29, 2002
Large Lot and Rural Residential Areas
· Development on large lots and in ruxal residential areas that is compatible with adjacent,
Old Town
· Preserving and enhancing the role and character of Old Town.
Sphere of Influence and Proposed Specific Plans
· Controlling the use, quality, and design of development, and the public facilities and
amenities provided in the City's Sphere of Influence.
Community Facilities
· Providing adequate public places or plazas to accommodate cultural and social events.
· Development of a permanent civic center, with ancillary uses such as a senior citizens or
youth center, an amphitheater, a museum/cultural center, and/or recreation facilities.
· Planning and development of additional community hospitals.
· Planning and development of a major college or university in the area.
CiO~ o£ Temecula Cotton/Bridges/Associates
GeneraI Plan Program 2 January 29, 2002
Development Constraints
· Controlling the level of development to be permitted on hillsides.
Circulation
Roadway Capacity
Improving traffic flow at "bottleneck" locations along arterial roadways to reduce use of
local streets as bypass routes.
· Continuity among half-section and full~section roadway improvements.
· Establishing new roadway comdors, creek crossings, and freeway crossings to enhance east-
west and north-south street continuity within the City.
· Establishing new freeway interchange locations.
· Installation and timing of needed traffic signals throughout the City.
· Better integration of neighborhood-level circulation systems and the citywide roadway
network.
· Need for traffic calming and circulation improvements throughout the City.
Alternative Modes
· Developing a City-wide bike system to link commercial, institutional, and recreational
centers with residential areas.
· Augmenting public transit opportunities.
Ci~y o£ Temecula Cotton~Bridges~Associates
General Plan Program $ January 29, 2002
· Incorporating design features in new development to promote the use of transit, bicycle, and
pedestrian travel.
Identifying and planning for future travel corridors and right-of-way opportunities.
Transportation Funding
· Development of alternative funding mechanisms (e.g., an Off-Site Road Fee Program,
additional Community Facility Districts, gas tax revenues, and Measure A revenues).
Housing
The Housing Element is being updated under a s6oarate pmcess.
Open Space / Conservation
Parks, Recreation, and Trails
· Provision and maintenance of City-owned park and recreation facilities, including ballparks and
sports fields.
· Preservation and enhancement of greenbelts throughout the community.
· Establishment of public equestrian, hiking, and bicycle trails and bicycle routes.
· Establishment of passive open space areas.
City o£ Temecula Cotton~Bridges/Associates
General Plan Program 4 January 29, 2002
Natural Resources
· Protection of sensitive species, habitat and vegetation associated with coastal sage scrub and
riparian communities with~ the Planning Area.
Cultural and Agricultural Resources
· Conservation of historic resources, culturally significant resources, and archeological sites within
the Planning Area.
· Conservation of agricultural lands within the Planning Area.
· Preservation of nighttime skies within Nit. Palomar Observatory conservation areas.
Mineral Resources
· Preservation of mineral resource areas containing sedimentary deposits.
Energy Supply and Conservation
· Ensuring adequate supplies of energy to meet existing and future needs through coordination
with regional and local energy suppliers.
· Encouraging energy conservation through implementation of regional and local energy
conservation programs.
City of Temecula Cotton~Bridges~Associates
General Plan Pro~o-~am 5 Januacy 29, 2002
Growth Management/Public Facilities
Adequate Community Facilities
· Provision and maintenance of adequate public community facilities, and establishment of
standards for the folloxving services under direct City responsibility:
- Fire Protection
- Paramedic Emergency Services
- Law Enforcement
- Civic Center
- Flood Control/Drainage (local)
- Solid Waste
- Parks
Coordination with local and regional service providers, and establishment of standards for the
following services not under direct City responsibility:
- Library
- Water Supply
- Sanitary Sewer Facilities
- Schools
- Flood Control/Drainage (regional)
- Natural Gas and Electricity
City o£ Temecula Cotton/Bddges/Assoclates
Geaecal Plato Pro. am 6 Janua~ 29, 2002
Water Supply and Quality
· Ensuring adequate supplies of water to meet existing and future needs through coordination
with regional and local water providers.
· Encouraging water conservation through regional and local programs.
· Enforcing standards and requiting treatment and mitigation for urban run-off.
· Protection of surface water bodies.
Public Safety
Natural Hazards
· Protecting the community from seismic hazards such as:
- Surface rupture and groundshaking
- Liquefaction
- Subsidence/Slope Instability
· Protecting the community from fLte hazards, both natural and urban.
· Protecting the community from flood hazards and dam inundation from Vail Lake and Lake
Skinner.
Human Activity Hazards
· Protecting the community from human activity hazards related to:
- Cdminal activity- Preservation and enhancement of the City's low crime rates and safety.
Cit~ o£ Temectda Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Plan Progcam 7 January 29, 2002
- Transportation (Air a~d Ground)- Protection from hazards associated xvith noise and air
quality impacts, as well as from hazards associated with the transport of hazardous materials.
- Hazardous Waste - Reducing the likelihood of human health and environmental impacts
through proper management and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Nuclear Hazards - Ensuring public safety and the effective management of City resources
in the event of a nuclear disaster at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Noise
· Reducing transportation related (automobile and airport) noise impacts.
· Non-transportation related noise sources such as residential nuisance noises, non-residential
operation noise and construction noise.
· Areas of the community potentially impacted by existing noise sources.
· Appropriate noise and land use compatibility standards.
· Rehabilitative improvements for areas already impacted by existing noise.
Ci0, o£ Temecul~ Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Pla~ Program 8 January 29~ 2002
Air Quality
· Enforcement of alt quality impact thresholds for transportation and non-transportation related
activities.
· Participation in and implementation of South Coast Air Quality Management District Air
Quality Management Plan and Western Riverside Sub-Regional Air Quality Implementation
Phn.
· Reducing ak quality emissions related to vehicular travel.
Community Design
Image and Identity
· Enhancing the City's image related to its regional and natural setting and tourist orientation.
· Design excellence in site planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and signage in new
development and modifications to existing development.
· Maintenance of the community's interest in arts and culture through landscape and builchng
designs.
Neighborhood Preservation
· Preservation of character of single-family neighborhoods and protection from intrusions of out-
of-scale buildings, incompatible uses, and excessive vehicle traffic.
· Preservation of edges to preserve neighborhood distinctiveness.
City of Temecula Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Plan Program 9 January 29, 2002
Streetscapes and Viewsheds
· Development of a st~eetscape system that provides cohesiveness and enhances community
image.
· Protection of public views of significant natural features.
Civic Art and Design
· Maintenance and enhancement of the City's public spaces and resources.
· Provision of community gathering places that provide for the social, civic, cultural, and
recreational needs of the community.
· Preservation and enhancement of the cleanliness and positive community atmosphere associated
with Temecula.
Economic Development
· Promoting economic development ~vithin the Planning Area, focusing on the following issues:
- Balanced £and Use - Maintaining a level of housing supply which is affordable to workers
in Temecula.
- Fiscal Viabilify- Ensure City revenues are proportionate to expenditures through land use
policy, business attraction, and local revenue policy.
- Economic Expansion - Expanding and diversifying the economic base to help the City
meet fiscal goals.
ClOy o£ Tecaecula Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Plato Ptogcam 10 Janu,~ry 29, 2002
- Employment Growth- Promoting increased employment opportunities within the
Planning Area.
- Development Capacity - Developing an econom/c strategy to guide future growth within
the Planning Area, particularly the Sphere of Influence.
- Industry Growth - Promoting increased growth within both the manufacturing and service
industries.
- Tourism- Preservation and enhancement of the econorrfically positive tourism trends
associated with the v/medes, Old Town, and the Pechanga entertainment center.
Cior o£ Temectda Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Plan Pro. am 11 January 29, 2002
PRELIMINARY DRAFT
VISION FOR THE FUTURE
Below is the preliminag vision for the future developed by CBA based on
the visioning exerdse performed by and comments received from the CAC
at the first CAC W/orkshop on ]anuag 7, 2002.
GENEKAL PLAN
The Vision for the Future provides the foundation of the
General Plan and an expression of what the community wants
to maintain or become:
In the year 2020, the City of Temecula supports a family-focused lifestyle enjoyed by its
residents, while promoting a strong local business community and agricultural, technological,
and manufacturing industries. The community continues to be a regional destination for those
seeking the desirable atmosphere of its wine country and historic Old Town. A strong business
community, quality housing stock, scenic open space, and cultural amenities make Temecula a
desirable place for higher education facilities to locate. With its cleanliness, positive community
identity, and iow rate of c£zrne, residents feel safe in their neighborhoods, commercial districts,
and schools.
The local circulation system meets the needs of Temecula residents and businesses while calming
traffic in residential neighborhoods and near schools. Within this circulation system, pedestrians
and cyclists are able to travel safely and quickly throughout the community. Appropriate
pedestrian-oriented commercial and office uses are concentrated within village centers.
Appropriate commercial, office, and hght industrial/manufacturing uses locate and thrive in
Temecula, providing fiscal stability to the City and a revenue source to finance community
improvements and open space resources, including cultural art centers, community centers, and
parks. Financial stability provides a high quality of public and private services and activities that
meet the needs of a wide array of interests, ages, and lifestyles. These beneficial businesses also
operate in harmony with surrounding residential neighborhoods. Diverse housing options are
available to meet the needs of ali segments of the community, while protecting the character and
value of single-family neighborhoods.
Other strengths within the community include the high quality of the local public education
system. High quality education is offered and children are provided strong role models and
training for a successful future. Properties are well maintained so that the community remains
an attractive and enjoyable place to live, work, and play.
City of Temecula Ootton/Bridges/Associates
General Plan Program 1 January 29, 2002
Priority
32
32
57
61
68
77
88
GENEKAL ?LAN
Scoring
Ranking
90 8
93 9
95 10
113 11
126 12
132 13
135 14
141 15
156 16
Scoring
Priority
#2
49
52
59
72
87
98
99
102
102
135
137
140
145
165
Ranking
VISIONING EXERCISE RESULTS
CAC Workshop #1
January 7, 2002
6:00-8:00 PM
PRIORITIZING VISION PRINCIPLES
During the next 20 years, Temecula is a community in which:
Principles
B. The local circulation sTstem meets the needs of Temecula residents and businesses while calming traffic in residential
neighborhoods and near schools.
E Low crime, cleanliness, and a po~tive community identity enhance quality of life.
J. Adequate public services are provided concurrently with new developmmt.
C. The quality of the City's environmental, park, open space, cultural, and scenic resources is enhanced.
P. Bu:finesses that are benefidal to the City locate and thrive in the community.
D. A family-focused lifestyle is supported and enjoyed by the community.
O. Existing development is well-maintained so that the community remains an attractive and enjoyable place to live and work.
N. Diverse housing options are available to meet the needs of all segments of the community, while protecting the character and
value of existing single-family neighborhoods.
G. Community services and activities are provided to meet the needs ora wide array of interests, ages, and lifestyles.
I~ A high quality of education is offered and children are provided strong role models and training for a successful future.
A. Pcdesedans and cyclists are able to travel safely and quickly throughout the community.
M. 'Ire character of Old Town and unique appeal of the wineries are preserved and support regmnal tourism.
K. Citizens are actively involved in community affairs and responsibilities.
19 Distinct neighborhoods are created and conserved.
L The community's past is honored and future preserved through conservation of historical, cultural, natural, and energy
H. Appropriate pedestrian-oriented commerdal and office uses are concentrated within Village Centers.
Principles
B. ~llae local circulation system meets the needs of Temecula residents and businesses while calming traffic in re~fidential
neighborhoods and near schools.
2 F. Low crime, cleanliness, and a pohtive community identity enhance quality of life.
3 P. Budnesses that are beneficial to the City locate and thrive in the community.
4 J. Adequate public services are provided concurrcndy with nc~v development.
5 C. The quality of the City's environmental, park, open space, cultural, and scenic resources is enhanced.
6 D. A family-focused lifestyle is supported and enjoyed by the community.
N. Diverse hou~ng options are available to meet the needs of all segments of the community, while protecting the character and
7 value of existing single-family neighborhoods.
8 G. Community services and activities are provided to meet the needs of a wide array of interests, ages, and lifestyles.
9 O. F~xisting development is well-maintained so that the community remains an attracfive and enjoyable place to live and work.
10 L. A high quality of education is offered and children are provided strong role models and training for a successful future.
10 M. The character of Old Town and unique appeal of the wineries are preserved and support regional tourism.
12 A. lYdestrians and cyclists are able to travel safely and quickly throughout the community.
13 K. Citizens arc actively involved in community affairs and responsibilities.
14 E Distinct neighborhoods are created and conserved.
I. The community's past is honored and future preserved through conservation of historical, cultural, natural, and energy
15 resources.
16 H. Appropriate pedestrian~riented commercial and office uses are concentrated within Village Centers.
City of Temecula Cotton/Bridges/Associates
General Plan Program I January 29, 2002
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