HomeMy WebLinkAbout01_039 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 2001-039
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 01-
0233, TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS NO. 29798 SUBDIVIDING
PLANNING AREAS 1,2, 5, 6 & 9 OF THE WOLF CREEK SPECIFIC
PLAN INTO 625 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS FOR SPRING PACIFIC
PROPERTIES ON 154.4 VACANT ACRES. GENERALLY
LOCATED NORTHEAST OF PALA ROAD BETWEEN LOMA
LINDA AND WOLF VALLEY ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSORS
PARCEL NO. 950-110-002, 005 & 033 AND 950-180-005.
WHEREAS, Spring Pacific Properties, filed Planning Application No. PA01-0233 (the
"Application"), in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development
Code;
WHEREAS, the Application was processed including, but not timited to a public notice, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application on
November 7, 2001, at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff
and interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify either in support or in opposition to this
matter;
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration of the
testimony, the Commission recommended approval of the Application subject to and based upon
the findings set forth hereunder;
WHEREAS, all legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by
reference.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the Application hereby
makes the following findings as required by Section 16.09.140 of the Temecula Municipal Code:
A. The proposed subdivision and the design and improvements of the subdivision are
consistent with the Development Code, General Plan, Wolf Valley Specific Plan and the City of
Temecula Municipal Code;
B. The tentative map does not propose to divide land, which is subject to a contract entered into
pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965.
C. The site is physically suitable for the type and proposed density of development proposed by
the tentative map;
D. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements, with conditions of approval,
will not likely to cause significant environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat because the project conforms with the certified EIR and all required mitigation
measures have been incorporated into the conditions of approval;
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E. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements are not likely to cause serious
public health problems; because development will be inspected by City Staff prior to occupancy;
F. The design of the subdivision provides for future passive or natural heating or cooling
opportunities in the subdivision to the extent feasible because the construction plans will comply with
all applicable building codes and State energy guidelines.
G. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not conflict with easements
acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision,
because required off-site dedications and improvements will be acquired as conditions of approval.
H. The subdivision is consistent with the City's parkland dedication requirements (Quimby).
Section 3. Environmental Compliance. An Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation
Monitoring Plan was approved for the Wolf Creek Specific Plan No. 12, which addressed all the
environmental impacts on the site. Mitigation measures (described in the Mitigation Monitoring
Program), and the Conditions of Approval have been incorporated as conditions for this application.
The application is consistent with the project description analyzed in the EIR, and no subsequent
environmental review is necessary per Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby
conditionally approves the Application, a request to subdivide Planning Area(s) 1,2, 5, 6 & 9 of the
Wolf Creek Specific Plan into 625 dwelling units to the project specific conditions set forth on Exhibit
A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference together with any and all necessary
conditions that may be deemed necessary.
Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning
Commission this 7th day of November 2001.
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AT..:I'E S T:
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S~.~TATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY, OF TEMECULA
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I, Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that
PC Resolution No. 01-039was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of
Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of November, 2001, by the following vote
of the Commission:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
ABSTAIN: 1
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
GUERRIERO, OLHASSO, TELESIO
NONE
MATHEWSON
CHINIAEFF
Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary
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Planning Application No.
Project Description:
EXHIBIT A
CITY OF TEMECULA
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PA01-0233 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29798)
Planning application to subdivide Planning
Areas 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9 of the Wolf Creek
Specific Plan into 625 dwelling units
Development Impact Fee Category:
The Development Impact Fee will be
consistent with the Development
Agreement.
Assessor's Parcel No.:
950-110-002, 005 & 033 and 950-180-005
Approval Date:
November 7, 2001
Expiration Date:
November 7, 2004
PLANNING DIVISION
Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project
1. The applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department- Planning Division a
cashier's check or money order made payable to the County Clerk in the amount of Seventy-
Eight Dollars ($78.00) for the County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice
of Exemption 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 has
not delivered to the Community Development Department - Planning Division 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
2. The tentative subdivision shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act and
to all the requirements of the City of Temecula's Subdivision Ordinance, unless modified by
the conditions listed below. A time extension may be approved in accordance with the State
Map Act and City Ordinance, upon written request, if made 30 days prior to the expiration
date.
3. The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to
indemnify, protect, hold harmless, and defend with Legal Counsel of the City's own
selection, the City shall be deemed for purposes of this condition, to include any agency or
instrumentality thereof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees,
consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents from any and ali claims, actions, awards,
judgments, or proceedings against the City to attack, set aside, void, annul, seek monetary
damages resulting, directly or indirectly, from any action in furtherance of and the approval of
the City, or any agency or instrumentality thereof, advisory agency, appeal board or
legislative body including actions approved by the votem of the City, concerning the Planning
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4. Application. City shall promptly notify the both the applicant and landowner of any claim,
action, or proceeding to which this condition is applicable and shall further cooperate fully in
the defense of the action. The City reserves its right to take any and all action the City
deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense.
5. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply with all mitigation
measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring Program contained within the Wolf Creek
Environmental Impact Report and all other applicable conditions of the Specific Plan and
preceding maps.
6. After grading all slopes shall be planted in accordance with the City's Slope Planting
Guidelines. Jute netting will be required on all slopes greater than ten linear feet.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits
7. A copy of the Rough Grading plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning
Department.
8. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula Municipal
Code (Habitat Conservation) by paying the appropriate fee set forth in that ordinance or by
providing documented evidence that the fees have already been paid.
Prior to the submittal of the Final Map
8. Any residential planning area within the project adjacent to Pala Road or Wolf Valley Road,
and where such areas lie within a noise environment projected to exceed 65 CNEL, the
property owner / or developer shall provide a detailed noise assessment.
Prior to Recordation of the Final Map
9. A copy of the Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) with the following notes:
a, This property is located within thirty (30) miles of Mount Palomar Observatory. All
proposed outdoor lighting systems shall comply with the California Institute of
Technology, Palomar Observatory recommendations, Ordinance No. 655.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
10. The Department of Public Works recommends the following Conditions of Approval for this
project. Unless stated otherwise, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no
cost to any Government Agency,
General Requirements
11. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the tentative map all existing and
proposed easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and
their omission may require the project to be resubmitted for further review and revision.
12. All underlying Conditions of Approval for Wolf Creek Specific Plan No. 12 and Tentative
Tract Map No. 29305 approved January 23, 2001 shall govern. If conflicting conditions of
approval prevail, the most stringent shall apply.
13. A Grading Permit for either rough or precise grading shall be obtained from the Department
of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained
road right-of-way.
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.
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.
14.
15.
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16. The Developer shall ensure coordination with Metropolitan Water District on projects over
which the City has jurisdiction (i.e., construction of Pala Road Improvements and
improvements to Pala Road channel, etc.).
17. If the City has a Capital Improvement Project to design and construct Pala Road from
Rainbow Canyon Road to Deer Hollow to its ultimate configuration including environmental
mitigation, the Developer shall pay their fair share and reimburse the City for its street
improvement obligation.
Prior to Approval of the Final Map, unless other timing is indicated, the Developer shall
complete the following or have plans submitted and approved, subdivision improvement
agreements executed and securities posted:
18. Tract No. 29305-1 shall be approved and recorded.
19. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
a. San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
b. Rancho California Water District
c. Eastern Municipal Water District
d. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
e. City of Temecula Fire Prevention Bureau
Planning Department
g. Department of Public Works
h. Riverside County Health Department
i. Cable TV Franchise
j. Community Services District
k. Verizon
I. Southern California Edison Company
m. Southern California Gas Company
n. Fish & Game
o. Army Corps of Engineers
p. Metropolitan Water District
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 Pala Road from Loma Linda Road to Via Gilberto (Urban Arterial Highway
Standards - 134' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way,
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer), and a 14' wide raised landscaped median.
b. Improve Pala Road from Via Gilberto to Wolf Valley Road (Arterial Highway
Standards - 110' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way,
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer) and a 14' wide raised landscaped median.
20.
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Improve Wolf Valley Road from Pala Road to the northerly Specific Plan boundary
(Modified Secondary Highway - 110' R/W) to include dedication of full-width street
right-of-way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but
not limited to water and sewer) and a ~ 12' wide raised landscaped median as
required by the Specific Plan. (Amended per Planning Commission Meeting
November 7, 2001)
Improve Intedor Loop Road from Pala Road to Wolf Valley Road (Modified
Residential Collector Street- 85' R/W) to include dedication of full-width street right-
of-way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but
not limited to water and sewer).
Improve Loma Linda Road from Pala Road to Via Del Coronado (Principal Collector
Highway Standards - 78' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way
plus six feet, installation of half-width street improvements plus six feet, paving, curb
and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities
(including but not limited to water and sewer).
Improve Via Del Coronado from Via Cordoba to Loma Linda Road (Collector Road
Standards - 66' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way plus
twelve feet, installation of the remainder of street improvements, paving, curb and
gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities
(including but not limited to water and sewer).
Improve Street "A" from the Intedor Loop Road (North) to Loma Linda (Principal
Collector Highway Standards - 78' R/W) to include dedication of full-width street
right-of-way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but
not limited to water and sewer).
improve All Residential Interior Streets except "Q," "S," "T," "R-R," and a portion of
"Y" between "R-R" Street and '"r" Street (Modified General Local Street- 62' R/W) to
include dedication of full-width street right-of-way, installation of full-width street
improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities,
signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer).
Improve Residential Interior Streets "Q," "S," 'q'," "R-R," and a portion of '5'" between
"R-R" Street and "'r" Street (General Local Street- 60' R/W) to include dedication of
full-width street right-of-way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving,
curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping,
utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer).
All street improvement design shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement
transitions per Caltrans standards for transition to existing street sections.
Traffic signals with conduits for future interconnect at the following intersections:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
Pala Road and Loma Linda Road
Pala Road and Wolf Valley Road
Pala Road and Interior Loop Road (North)
Pala Road and Clubhouse Drive (Off-site; North of project site)
Pala Road and Muirfield Drive (Off-site; North of project site)
Wolf Valley Road and Interior Loop Road
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I. Construct backbone channel and/or drainage facilities and all associated
improvements per Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct
and the City of Temecula requirements for the following:
1 ) Pala Road
2) Wolf Valley Road
3) Loma Linda Road
4) Interior Loop Road
5) Street "A"
6) Interior storm drain facilities
21. Unless otherwise approved the following minimum criteria shall be observed in the design of
the street improvement plans:
a. Street centerline 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 Standard Nos. 207, 207A and/or 208.
c. Street lights shall be installed along the public streets shall be designed in
accordance with City Standard Nos. 800, 801,802 and 803.
d. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Nos. 400,
401 and 402.
e. Design of street improvements shall extend a minimum of 300 feet beyond the
project boundaries to ensure adequate continuity of design with adjoining properties.
f. Minimum centerline radii shall be in accordance with City Standard No. 113.
g. All reverse curves shall include a 100-foot minimum tangent section, unless
otherwise approved by the Director of the Department of Public Works.
(Amended per Planning Commission Meeting dated November 7, 2001)
h. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees.
i. All units shall be provided with zero clearance garage doors and garage door
openers if the driveway is less than 18 feet in depth from back of sidewalk.
j. 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.
k. All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed
through curb outlets per City Standard No. 301,302 and/or 303.
I. All utility systems including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer, and cable TV shall
be provided underground. Easements shall be provided as required where
adequate right-of-way does not exist for installation of the facilities. All utilities shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with City Codes and the utility provider.
m. Ail utilities, except electrical lines rated 33ky or greater, shall be installed
underground.
22. 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 cimulation as required by the Department of Public Works.
23. Relinquish and waive right of access on Loma Linda Road, "A" Street, Wolf Valley Road,
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Interior Loop Road and Pala Road with the exception of the openings, as delineated on the
approved Tentative Tract Map.
24. Corner property line cut off for vehicular sight distance and installation of pedestrian facilities
shall be provided at all street intersections in accordance with Riverside County Standard
No. 805.
25. All easements and/or right-of-way dedications shall be offered for dedication to the public or
other appropriate agency and shall continue in force until the City accepts or abandons such
offers. All dedications shall be free from all encumbrances as approved by the Department
of Public Works.
26. Pumuant to Section 66493 of the Subdivision Map Act, any subdivision, which is part of an
existing Assessment District, must comply with the requirements of said section. Prior to
City Council approval of the Final Map, the Developer shall make an application for
reapportionment of any assessments with appropriate regulatory agency.
27. Any delinquent property taxes shall be paid.
28. An Environmental Constraints Sheet (ECS) shall be prepared in conjunction with the Final
Map to delineate identified environmental concerns and shall be recorded with the map. A
copy of the ECS shall be transmitted to the Planning Department for review and approval.
The following information shall be on the ECS:
a. The delineation of the area within the 100-year floodplain.
b. Special Study Zones.
c. Geotechnical hazards identified in the project's geoteehnical report.
d. Amheological resources found on the site.
29. The Developer shall comply with all constraints, which may be shown upon an
Environmental Constraint Sheet recorded with any underlying maps related to the subject
property.
30. The Developer shall make a good faith effort to acquire the required off-site property
interests, and if he or she should fail to do so, the Developer shall, prior to submittal of the
Final Map for recordation, enter into an agreement to complete the improvements pursuant
to the Subdivision Map Act, Section 66462 and Section 66462.5. Such agreement shall
provide for payment by the Developer of all costs incurred by the City to acquire the off-site
property interests required in connection with the subdivision. Security of a portion of these
costs shall be in the form of a cash deposit in the amount given in an appraisal report
obtained by the Developer, at the Developer's cost. The appraiser shall have been
approved by the City pdor to commencement of the appraisal.
31. A copy of the grading and improvement plans, along with supporting hydrologic and
hydraulic calculations shall be submitted to the Riverside County Flood Contro~ and Water
Conservation District for approval prior to recordation of the Final Map or the issuance of any
permit. A permit from Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is
required for work within their right-of-way.
32. All utility systems including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer, and cable TV shall be
provided for underground, with easements provided as required, and designed and
constructed in accordance with City Codes and the utility provider. Telephone, cable TV,
and/or security systems shall be pre-wired in the residence.
33. The Developer shall notify the City's cable TV Franchises of the Intent to Develop. Conduit
shall be installed to cable TV Standards at time of street improvements.
34. Bus bays will be provided at all existing and future bus stops as determined by the
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Department of Public Works.
35. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be required and shall be delineated
and noted on the final map.
36. Easements for sidewalks for public uses shall be dedicated to the City where sidewalks
meander through private property.
37. Easements, when required for roadway slopes, landscape easements, drainage facilities,
utilities, etc., shall be shown on the final map if they are located within the land division
boundary. All offers of dedication and conveyances shall be submitted for review and
recorded as directed by the Department of Public Works. On-site drainage facilities located
outside of road right-of-way shall be contained within drainage easements and shown on the
final map. A note shall be added to the final map stating, ~Drainage easements shallbe kept
free of buildings and obstructions. ~
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits
38. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
a. San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board
b, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
c. Planning Department
d. Department of Public Works
e. Metropolitan Water District
39. A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City of
Temecula standards and approved by the Department of Public Works prior to
commencement of any grading, The plan shall incorporate adequate erosion control
measures to protect the site and adjoining properties from damage due to erosion.
A Soils Report shall be prepared by a registered Civil or Soils 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 preliminary pavement sections,
A Geotechnical Report shall be prepared by a registered engineer or engineering geologist
and submitted to the Department of public Works with the initial grading plan check. The
report shall address special study zones and identify any geotechnical hazards for the site
including location of faults and potential for liquefaction. The report shall include
recommendations to mitigate the impact of ground shaking and liquefaction.
A Drainage Study shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and submitted to the
Department of Public Works with the initial grading plan check. The study shall identify
storm water runoff quantities expected from the development of this site and upstream of the
site. It shall identify all existing or proposed off-site or on-site, public or private, drainage
facilities intended to discharge this runoff. Runoff shall be conveyed to an adequate outfall
capable of receiving the storm water runoff without damage to public or private property.
The study shall include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of all facilities. Any
upgrading or upsizing of drainage facilities necessary to convey the storm water runoff shall
be provided as part of development of this project. The basis for analysis and design shall
be a storm with a recurrence interval of one hundred years.
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43. 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.
44. The Developer shall post secudty 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.
45. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the
Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct by either cashier's check or
money order, prior to issuance of permits, based on the prevailing area drainage plan fee. If
the full Area Drainage Plan fee or mitigation charge has already been credited to this
property, no new charge needs to be paid.
46. The Developer shall obtain letters of approval or easements for any off-site work performed
on adjoining properties. The letters or easements shall be in a format as directed by the
Department of Public Works.
47. The site is in an area identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps as Flood Zone "A" and is
subject to flooding of undetermined depths. Prior to the approval of any plans, the
Developer shall demonstrate that the project complies with Chapter 15.12 of the Temecula
Municipal Code for development within Flood Zone "A". A Flood Plain Development Permit is
required prior to issuance of any permit. Residential subdivisions shall obtain a Letter of
Map Revision (LOMR) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) prior to
occupancy of any unit. Commercial subdivisions may obtain a LOMR at their discretion.
48, A Flood Plain Development Permit and Flood Study shall be submitted to the Department of
Public Works for review and approval. The flood study shall be in a format acceptable to the
Department and include, but not be limited to, the following criteria:
a. Drainage and flood protection facilities, which will protect all structures by diverting
site runoff to streets or approved storm, drain facilities.
bo Adequate provision shall be made for the acceptance and disposal of surface
drainage entering the property from adjacent areas.
c. The impact to the site from any flood zone as shown on the FEMA flood hazard map
and any necessary mitigation to protect the site.
d. Identify and mitigate impacts of grading to any adjacent floodway.
The location of existing and post development 100-year floodplain and floodway
shall be shown on the improvement plan,
49. All lot drainage shall be directed to the driveway by side yard drainage swales independent
of any other lot.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permits
50. Final Map shall be approved and recorded.
51. A Precise Grading Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and
approval. The building pad shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer for location and
elevation, and the Soils Engineer shall issue a Final Soils Report addressing compaction
and site conditions.
52. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, the
approved grading plan, the conditions of the grading permit, City Grading Standards and
accepted grading construction practices, The final grading plan shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved rough grading plan.
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53.
54.
The Developer shall pay to the City the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as
required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code and all
Resolutions implementing Chapter 15.06.
Prior to the Ist building permit, the following improvements shall be complete:
(An approved funding and implementation mechanism/fair share contribution program such
as a City administered community facility district may be considered in lieu of completed
improvements for Public Works conditions (a), (b), (h) and (i). Regardless if a financing
mechanism is established, no tentative tract maps will be approved that will result in a
service level of less than "D" on Pala Road, or at any of the Pala Road intersections from
Rainbow Canyon Road to Wolf Valley Road.)
a. Improve Pala Road from Loma Linda Road to Via Gilberto (Urban Arterial Highway
Standards - 134' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way,
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer) and a 14 foot wide raised landscaped median.
b. Improve Pala Road from Via Gilberto to Wolf Valley Road (Arterial Highway
Standards - 110' RAN) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way,
installation of half-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer), and a 14 foot wide raised landscaped median.
In the event that the interim improvements on Pala Road from Rainbow Canyon
Road to Loma Linda Road are not complete prior to the first building permit, the
Developer shall improve Pala Road to accommodate a 60-foot wide pavement (four
vehicular travel lanes including a center turn lane), signing and striping. The City
may reimburse the Developer for their fair share of the street improvement obligation
as determined by the Director of Public Works.
Improve Via Del Coronado from Via Cordoba to Loma Linda (Collector Road
Standards - 66' R/W) to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way plus
twelve feet, installation of the remainder of street improvements, paving, curb and
gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities
(including but not limited to water and sewer).
Improve Interior Loop Road from Pala Road to Wolf Valley Road (Modified
Residential Collector Street - 85' R/W) to include dedication of full-width right-of-
way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer).
Improve Wolf Valley Road from the northerly Specific Plan boundary to Pala Road
(Modified Secondary Highway- 110' RAN) to include dedication of full-width right-of-
way, installation of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk,
street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited
to water and sewer).
Improve Loma Linda Road from Via Del Coronado to Pala Road (Principal Collector
Highway - 78' I:~N) to include to include dedication of half-width street right-of-way
plus six feet, installation of half-width street improvements plus six feet, paving, curb
and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities
(including but not limited to water and sewer).
The Developer shall install a traffic signal with conduits for future intemonnect at the
following intersections:
1. Pala Road and Loma Linda Road
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2. Pala Road and Wolf Valley Road including provisions for a dual southbound
left turn pocket from Pala Road to Wolf Valley Road
3. Pala Road and Intedor Loop Road (North)
i. Construct backbone channel and/or drainage facilities and all associated
improvements per Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
and the City of Temecula requirements for the following:
1. Pala Road north of Wolf Valley Road
2. Wolf Valley Road from the northerly Specific Plan boundary to Pala Road
3. Loma Linda Road from Via Del Coronado to Pala Road
4. Interior Loop Road (North) from Wolf Valley Road to Pala Road
5. Street "A" from Interior Loop Road (North) to Loma Linda Road
6. Interior storm drain facilities
55. Prior to the 100~ building permit, the following signals shall be installed and operational:
(An approved funding and implementation mechanism/fair share contribution program such
as a City administered community facility district may be considered in lieu of completed
improvements for Public Works conditions (a) and (b). Regardless if a financing mechanism
is established, no tentative tract maps will be approved that will result in a service level of
less than "D" on Pala road, or at any of the Pala Road intersections from Rainbow Canyon
Road to Wolf Valley Road.)
a. Pala Road and Clubhouse Drive
b. Pala Road and Muidield Drive
56. Prior to the 473~ building permit, the following signals shall be installed and operational:
(Regardless if a financing mechanism is established for (a) below, no tentative tract maps
will be approved that will result in a service level of less than "D" on Pala road, or at any of
the Pala Road intersections from Rainbow Canyon Road to Wolf Valley Road.)
a. An approved funding and implementation mechanism/fair share contribution program
as approved by the Director of Public Works shall be in place to guarantee the
improvement of Pala Road from Highway 79 South to Loma Linda Road (Urban
Arterial Highway Standards - 134' R/W) to include acquisition of street right-of-way,
installation of street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights,
drainage facilities, signing and striping and a 14 foot wide raised landscaped
median.
b. Street "A" from Interior Loop Road (North) to Loma Linda Road (Principal Collector
Highway - 78' R/W) to include dedication of full-width street right-of-way, installation
of full-width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights,
drainage facilities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited to water and
sewer).
Prior to Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy
57. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive
written clearance from the following agencies:
a. Rancho California Water District
b. Eastern Municipal Water District
c. Department of Public Works
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58. All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public
agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works.
59. All improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City
standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
60. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken due to
the construction operations of this project shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the
satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
61. Any previous existing conditions for this project will remain in full force and effect unless
superceded by more stringent requirements here.
62. Final fire and life safety conditions will be addressed when building plans are reviewed by
the Fire Prevention Bureau. These conditions will be based on occupancy; use, the
California Building Code (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and related codes, which are in
force at the time of building, plan submittal.
63. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for residential land division
per CFC Appendix III.A, Table A-III-A-I. The developer shall provide for this project, a water
system capable of delivering 1500 G PM at 20-PSI residual operating pressure with a 2-hour
duration. The required fire flow may be adjusted during the approval process to reflect
changes in design, construction type, or automatic fire protection measures as approved by
the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Flow as given above has taken into account all
information as provided. (CFC 903.2, Appendix Ill-A)
64. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC
Appendix III.B, Table A-Ill-B-1. Standard fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2 1/2" outlets) shall be
located on Fire Department access roads and adjacent public streets. Hydrants shall be
spaced at 500 feet apart, at each intersection and shall be located no more than 250 feet
from any point on the street or Fire Department access road(s) frontage to a hydrant. The
required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. The upgrade
of existing fire hydrants may be required. (CFC 903.2, 903.4.2, and Appendix Ill-B)
65. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for commercial land
division per CFC Appendix Ill-A, Table A-Ill-A-1. The developer shall provide for this project,
a water system capable of delivering 4000 GPM at 20-PSI residual operating pressure with a
4-hour duration. The required fire flow may be adjusted during the approval process to
reflect changes in design, construction type, or automatic fire protection measures as
approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. The Fire Flow as given above has taken into
account all information as provided. (CFC 903.2, Appendix Ill-A)
66. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC
Appendix Ill-B, Table A-III-B-1. Super fire hydrants (6" x 4" x 2-2 1/2" outlets) shall be
located on Fire Department access roads and adjacent public streets. Hydrants shall be
spaced at 350 feet apart, at each intersection and shall be located no more than 210 feet
from any point on the street or Fire Department access road(s) frontage to a hydrant. The
required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) Tn the system. The upgrade
of existing fire hydrants may be required. (CFC 903.2, 903.4.2, and Appendix Ill-B)
67. Maximum cul-de-sac length shall not exceed 1320 feet. Minimum turning radius on any cul-
de-sac shall be thirty-seven (37) feet for residential and forty-five (45) feet for commercial.
(CFC 902.2.2.3, CFC 902.2.2.4)
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68. If construction is phased, each phase shall provide approved access and fire protection prior
to any building construction, (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2) This will include all internal roads,
connecting roads between phases, and construction gates. All required access must be in
and available prior to and during ALL construction. Phasing is approved on a separate map,
and is ultimately subject to final approval in the field.
69. Prior to building construction, all locations where structures are to be built shall have
approved temporary Fire Department vehicle access roads for use until permanent roads
are installed. Temporary Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface for
80,000 lbs. GVW. (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2.2)
70. Pdor to building final, all locations where structures are to be built shall have approved Fire
Department vehicle access roads to within 150 feet to any portion of the facility or any
portion of an extedor wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all
weather surface designed for 80,000 lbs. GVW with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feet.
(CFC sec 902)
71. Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than
twenty-four (24) feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13)
feet six (6) inches. (CFC 902.2.2.1)
72. Prior to building construction, dead end roadways and streets in excess of one hundred and
fifty (180) feet, which have not been completed, shall have a turnaround capable of
accommodating fire apparatus. (CFC 902.2.2.4)
73. Prior to building construction, this development and any street within serving more than 35
homes or any commercial developments shall have two (2) points of access, via all-weather
surface roads, as approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. (CFC 902.2.1 )
74. Pdor to issuance of building permits, the developer shall furnish one copy of the water
system plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. Plans shall be:
signed by a registered civil engineer; contain a Fire Prevention Bureau approval signature
block; and conform to hydrant type, location, spacing and minimum fire flow standards. After
the local water company signs the plans, the originals shall be presented to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for signatures. 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 an individual lot. (CFC 8704.3, 901.2.2.2 and National Fire
Protection Association 24 1-4.1 )
75. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or building final, "Blue Reflective Markers"
shall be installed to identify fire hydrant locations. (CFC 901.4.3)
76, All manual and electronic gates on required Fire Department access roads or gates
obstructing Fire Department building access shall be provided with the Knox Rapid entry
system for emergency access by firefighting personnel. (CFC 902.4)
Special Conditions
77. Prior to issuance of building permits, fuel modification plans shall be submitted to the Fire
Prevention Bureau for review and approval for all open space areas adjacent to the wildland-
vegetation interface. (FC Appendix II-A)
78. Prior to issuance of building permits, plans for structural protection from vegetation fires shall
be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for review and approval. The measures shall
include, but are not limited to, enclosing eaves, noncombustible barriers (cement or block
walls), and fuel modification zones. (CFC Appendix II-A)
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79. Prior to construction of roads a simple map in an electronic file of the .DWG format must be
submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Alternative file formats may be acceptable, contact
fire prevention for approval.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
80. if any of the following conditions of approval differ from the Specific Plan text or exhibits, the
conditions enumerated herein shall take precedent.
81. All perimeter slope/landscape areas designated as Temecula Community Services District
(TCSD) maintenance areas shall be identified and offered for dedication to the TCSD as a
maintenance easement on the final map. Underlying ownership of the respective areas shall
remain with the individual property owner or the Homeowner's Association. All other
landscape areas, open space, entry monumentation, signage, pedestrian portals, bus
shelters, fences, walls and the drainage channel along Pala Road shall be maintained by the
Homeowners Association (HOA), private maintenance association or property owner.
82. All park and slope/landscape plans submitted for consideration for TCSD maintenance shall
be in conformance with the City of Temecula Landscape and Irrigation Specifications and
Installation Details and Park Land and Landscape Dedication Process.
83. Construction of the public park sites and proposed TCSD landscape maintenance areas and
landscape medians shall commence pursuant to a pro-construction meeting with the
developer and TCSD Maintenance Superintendent. Failure to comply with the TCSD review
and inspection process may preclude acceptance of these areas into the TCSD
maintenance programs.
84. The developer, the developer's successor or assignee, shall be responsible for all
maintenance of the park sites and slopes/landscaping areas until such time as the TCSD er
other responsible party accepts those responsibilities.
85. The parks shall be improved and dedicated to the City 'free and clear of any liens,
assessment fees, or easements that would preclude the City from utilizing the property for
public purposes. A policy of title insurance for the amount of the improvements and a soils
assessment report shall also be provided with the dedication of the property.
86. A ten (10) foot wide pedestrian pathway/Class I bike lane will be constructed within the linear
park (east side) and the paseo (west side) of the Interior Loop Road.
87. Class II bicycle lanes as specified in the Wolf Creek Specific Plan shall be identified on the
street improvement plans and constructed in concurrence with the completion of said street
improvements.
88. The developer is entitled to receive a credit against the park component of the City's
Development Impact Fee (DIF) pursuant to the Development Agreement for the Wolf Creek
Specific Plan.
89. The developer shall contact the City's franchise solid waste hauler for disposal of
construction debris. Only the City's franchisee may haul construction debris.
Prior to Approval of the Final Map
90. Prior to the approval of the final map, Tentative Tract Map No. 29305-1 must be recorded.
91. All TCSD slope/landscaping maintenance easements shall be offered for dedication on the
final map.
92. All areas intended for dedication to the TCSD for maintenance shall be identified on the final
map by numbered lots with the square footage of said lot numbers indexed as proposed
TCSD maintenance areas.
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93. Landscape construction drawings for all proposed TCSD slope/landscape maintenance
areas shall be reviewed and approved by the Director of Community Services.
94. The developer shall post security and enter into an agreement to improve all proposed
TCSD maintenance areas.
95. The developer shall file a notice of intention with the Temecula Community Services Distdct
to initiate election proceedings for acceptance of residential streetlights and perimeter
slope/landscape into the respective TCSD maintenance programs. All costs associated with
this process shall be borne by the developer.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permits
96. Prior to the installation of street lights or issuance of building permits, whichever comes first,
the developer shall file an application and pay the appropriate fees to the TCSD for the
dedication of arterial and residential street lights into the appropriate TCSD maintenance
program.
97. The linear park including one activity node (Lots 45 and 46 of Tentative Tract Map No.
29305-1 ) shall be improved, including the completion of the 90-day maintenance period and
dedicated to the City prior to the issuance of the 400th residential building permit for the
overall Wolf Creek Development.
98. The 6-acre neighborhood park (Lot 15 Of Tentative Tract Map No. 29305-1) shall be
improved, including the completion of the 90-day maintenance period and dedicated to the
City prior to the issuance of the 600 residential building permit for the overall Wolf Creek
Development.
Prior to Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy
99. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within each phase map, the
developer shall submit the most current list of Assessor's Parcel Numbers assigned to the
final project.
100. It shall be the developer's responsibility to provide written disclosure of the existence or
TCSD and its service level rates and charges to all prospective purchasers.
BUILDING AND SAFETY
101. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the 1998 edition of the
California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes; 1998 National Electrical Code;
California Administrative Code, Title 24 Energy and Disabled Access Regulations and the
Temecula Municipal Code.
102. Submit at time of plan review, complete exterior site lighting plans showing compliance with
Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All streetiights and other outdoor
lighting shall be shown on electrical plans submitted to the Department of Building and
Safety. Any outside lighting shall be hooded and directed so as not to shine directly upon
adjoining property or public rights-of-way.
103. A receipt or clearance letter from the Temecula Valley School District shall be submitted to
the Building & Safety Department to ensure the payment or exemption from School
Mitigation Fees.
104. Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction
work.
Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review.
Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional on plans submitted for plan review.
Provide electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic
and mechanical plan for plan review.
105.
106.
107.
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108. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record and the truss manufacturer
engineer are required for plan review submittal.
109. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector pdor to the start of the
building construction.
110. Show all building setbacks.
111. Signage shall be posted conspicuously at the entrance to the project that indicates the hours
of construction, shown below, as allowed by the City of Temecula Ordinance No. 0-90-04,
specifically Section G (1) of Riverside County Ordinance No. 457.73, for any site within one-
quarter mile of an occupied residence.
Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m, - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
No work is permitted on Sunday or Government Holidays
OUTSIDE AGENCIES
112. The applicant shall comply with all comments and/or conditions set forth in the attached
dated May 31, 2001 letter from County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health.
113. The applicant shall comply with all comments and/or conditions set forth in the attached
letter dated June 7, 2001 from United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife
Service.
114. The applicant shall comply with all comments and/or conditions set forth in the attached
letter dated July 6, 2001 from Riverside Transit Agency,
By placing my signature below, I confirm that I have read, understand and accept all the above
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
sub?.e.c~'_to.Commu~evelopment Department approval.
-' '~---" Date
Name printed
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(' I NTY OF RIVERSIDE. Hr SERVICES AGENCY
ENVIhONMENTAL HEALTi
L .. XDEP .TMENT OF _
May 31, 2001
City of Temecula Planning Department
P.O. Box 9033
Temecula, CA 92589-9033
ATTN: Rolfe Preisendanz
RE: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
(631 LOTS)
Dear Gentlemen:
29798:
JUN 0 1
CITY OF TEMECULA, COUNTY OF
The Depruianent ofEnvironmen, tal Health has reviewed Tentative Tract Map No. 29798 and
recommends:
A water system shall be installed according to plans and specifications as approved by the water
company and the Environmental Health Depao,,~ent. P~lmanent prints of the plans of the water
system shall be submitted in triplicate, with a minimum scale not less than one-inch equal's 200
feet, along with the orig/nal drawing to thc City of Temecula. The prints shall show the internal
pipe diameter, location of valves and fire hydrants; pipe and joint specifications, and the size of the
main at the junction of the new system to the existing system. The plans shall comply in all
respects with Div. 5, Part 1, and Chapter 7 of the California Health and Safety Code, California
Administrative Code, Title 11, Chapter 16, and General Order No. 103 of.the Public Utilities
Commission of the Stat6 of California, when applicable. The plans shall be signed by a registered
engineer and water company with the following certification: "I certify that the design of the water
system in Tentative Tract Map No. 29798 is in accordance with the water system expansion plans
of the Rancho California Water Disn'iet and that the water services, storage, and distribution system
will be adequate to provide water service to such Tract Map". This certification does not constitute
a guarantee that it will supply water to such Tract Map at any specific quantifies, flows or pressures
for fire protection or any other purpose. This certification shall be signed by a responsible official
of the water company. The plans must be submitted to the City of Temecula's Office to review at
least TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the request for the recordation of the final map.
This subdivision has a statement fi.om Rancho California Water District agreeing to serve domestic
water to each and every lot in the subdivision on demand providing satisfactory financial
arrangements are completed with the subdivider. It will be necessary for financial arrangements to
be made PRIOR to the recordation of the final map.
.ocal Enforcement Agency * EO. ~ 1280. Rh~erside. CA 92.502-1280 * (909) 9.55-8982 * FAX (909) 781-9653 * ~-080 Lemon Street. 9th Boor. Riverside. CA 92501
City of Temecula Planning l'al~
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Attn: Rolfe Preisendanz
May 31, 2001
4. This subdivision is within the Eastern Municipal Water District and shall be connected to the
sewers of the District. The sewer system shall be installed according to plans and specifications as
approved by the District, the City of Temecula and the Environmental Health Depmtment.
P~Lmanent prints of the plans of the sewer system shall be submitted in triplicate, along with the
original drawing, to the City of Temecula. The prints shall show the internal pipe diameter,
location of manholes, complete profiles, pipe and joint specifications and the size of the sewers at
the junction of the new system to the existing system. A single plat indicating location of sewer
lines and waterlines shall be a portion of the sewage plans and profiles. The plans shall be signed
by a registered engineer and the sewer district with the following certification: "I certify that the
design of the sewer system in Tentative Tract Map No. 29798 is in accordance with the sewer
system expansion plans of the Eastern Municipal Water District and that the waste disposal system
. is adequate at this time to treat the anticipated wastes from the proposed Tract Map". The plans
must be submitted to the City of Temecula's Office to review at least two weeks PRIOR to the
request for the recordation of the final map.
5. It will be necessary for financial arrangements to be completely finalized PRIOR to recordation of
the final map.
6. It will be necessary for the annexation proceedings to be completely finalized PRIOR to the
recordation of the final map.
Additional approval from Riverside County Environmental Health Department will be required for
all tenants operating a food facility or generating any hazardous waste.
Sincerely,
Sam Maninez, Supervising Environmental Health Specialist
(909) 955-8980
In Reply Refer To:
FWS-WRIV-1857.1
United States Department of the Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
Ecological Services
Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office
2730 Loker Avenue West
Catlsbad, California 92008
Rolfe Preisendanz
Project Planner
City of Temecula Planning Department
Post Office Box 9033
Temecula, California 92589-9033
JUN 1 1 001
JUN 7 2001
Re;
Planning Application No. 01-0233, Tentative Tract Map No. 29798, City of Temecula,
Riverside County., California
Dear Mr. Preisendanz:
We have reviewed Planning Application No. 01-0233, Tentative Tract Map No. 29798, City of
Temecula, Riverside County, California, that we received on May 24, 2001. The proposed action
is the subdivision of Planning Atg. as 1, 2, 5, 6, & 9 of the Wolf Creek Specific Plan into 631
dwelling units in accordance with the specific plan lard uses and zoning. The proposed project
site is located northeast of Pala Road between Loma Linda Road and Wolf Valley Road. We
offer the following comments pursuant to the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as
amended, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, and consistency with the
Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan OVISHCP).
We provide these comments in keeping with our agency's mission to work "with others to
conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing
benefit of the American people." Moreover, we provide comments on public notices issued for a
Federal permit or license affecting the Nation's waters pursuant to the Clean Water Act. We also
administer the Act. Section 9 of the Act prohibits the "take" (e.g., harm, harass, pursue, injure,
kill) of federally listed wildlife. "Harm" is further defined to include habitat modification or
degradation where it kills or injures wildlife by impairing essential behavioral patterns including
breeding, feeding, or sheltering. Take incidental to otherwise lawful activities can be authorized
under sections 7 (Federal consultations) and 10 (habitat conservation plans) of the Act, or
through a special rule under section 4(d) of the Act for fedetally tln'eatened species. Section 7 of
the Act requires Federal agencies to consult with us if their actions may affect federally listed
species or designated critical habitat.
The project area supports habitat for the federally threatened coastal California gnatcatcher
(Polioptila californica californica, "gnatcatcher"), and endangered Stephens' kangaroo rat
(Dipodomys stephensi, "SKR"), Quino checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha quino),
Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni), Munz's onion (Allium munziO, and Nevin's
barberry (Berberis neviniO. All of the above-mentioned species have been documented within
one mile of the proposed project site.
If habitat for federally listed species occurs on thc proposed project site, then protocol sup~eys
should be conducted to assess if the site is occupied. If any federally listed species are detected
during these surveys, then the project proponent should contact our office to obtain appropriate
incidental take authorization pursuant to either section 7 or 10 of the Act prior to the initiation of
Rolfe Preisendanz (FWS-WRIV-1857.1)
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ground-disturbing activities. Because the proposed project site occurs within the boundary of the
Habitat Conservation Plan for the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat for Western Riverside County,
California (March 1996), compliance with the regional incidental take permit will be required
prior to any ground disturbing activities. Furthermore, if wetlands or jurisdictional waters of the
United States will be affected by the proposed project, then a section 404 permit from the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and/or a 1600 permit from the California Department ofFish and
Game may be required.
We understand that the CEQA guidelines mandate a finding of significance for any project that
has the potential to reduce the abundance or restrict the range of an endangered, ttueatened, or
rare species. To ensure that future projects are adequately addressed under the CEQA, any
potential adverse effects to federally listed and other sensitive species should be considered
significant, and the City should require all feasible mitigation. For example, any impacts to
habitat and/or open space for federally listed and other sensitive species should be considered a
direct, significant, adverse, environmental impact under CEQA; even if habitat has been
degraded and/er none of these species are detected onsite.- In addition, any loss of habitat end/or
open space should be considered a significant cumulative impact because other probable future
projects, in combination with the effects of past projects and ongoing activities (e.g., urban
development), will contribute to a significant loss of these resources and the federally listed and
other sensitive species that depend on them for their long-term survival.
Prior to approving any developm~.nt applications for this site, the City should evaluate the
regional biological significance of the project site and environs, and how the proposed project
would contribute to further fragmentation, consualnts to wildlife movement, loss of habitat, and
alterations of hydrology and other ecosystem processes on a regional scale. Projects within the
sensitive habitat areas have the potential to limit opportunities for long t~rm conservation
planning, and could preclude the creation of a viable reserve system before the multiple-species
habitat conservation plan for western Riverside County is adopted.
We request that the City condition the issuance of all future building or grading permits within
the zoning area on written confirmation from our agency that thc project proponent(s) have
complied with the Act. We appreciate the opportunity to provide comments on the proposed
action and are available to work with the City and future project proponent(s) to avoid, minimize,
and mitigate impacts to federally listed and sensitive species. If you have any questions or
comments regarding this letter, please contact Daniel Marquez of my staff at (760) 431-9440.
Sincerely,
Jeff M. Newman
Acting Assistant Field Supervisor
cc;
Jeff Drongeson (CDFG, Chino Hills)
Spring Pacific Properties (Ia-vine)
Jerry Jolliffe/Richard Lashbrook (County of Riverside)
July 6, 2001
Rolfe Preisendanz
City of Temecula
Planning Depa.ment
Post Office Box 9033
Temecula, California 92589
Riverside Transit Agency
7825 Third Street
P.O. Box 59968
Riverside, CA. 92517
Phone:(909) 68~-08S0
Fax: (909) 684-1007
RE: PA01-0233, Wolf Creek Specific Plan; Tentative Tract Map 29798
Dear Rol~:
We have reviewed thin project and have the following comments:
Pala Road, I.,oma L'mda Road and Wolf Valley Road have been'identified as potential
candidates for trausit service ia the future. Provided that RTA operational objectives can be
met and finances are available, the following transit features should be included in this project:
;
· Bus turnouts should ble constructed on Pala Road at the "A" loop access road, on Loma
Linda Road at "A' Street and on Wolf Valley Road at "V' Street and Loop Roadway
per city or RTA design standards. The exact sight of the amenities to be determined at
the final planning stages.
· Paved, lighted and handicapped accessible pedestrian accessway consistent with ADA
standards should be provided between the- stop and the project site.
Construction of paved passenger waiting areas complete with bus shelter, benches,
trash receptacles, proper lighting and provisions for landscaping accents around the stop
location conforming to ADA requiremenas.
Thank you fur the opportunity to review and comment on this project. Your efforts to keep us
updated on the stares of this request will be very much appreciated. Please let us know when
this project will be completed.
Sincerely,
cis URoy._
Director of Planning
CR:im
JUL 0 ~._~00i