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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031500 PC AgendaCALL TO ORDER: Flag Salute: Roll Call: PUBLIC COMMENTS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please cantact the office Of the City Clerk (909) 694-e;~.;. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to erasure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35,102.35.104 ADA Tfde II] .AGENDA TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE MARCH 16, 2000-6:00 P.M. Next in Order: Resolution: No. 2000-011 Commissioner Mathewson Fahey, Mathewson, Telesio, Webster, Guerriero A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the Commission on items that are listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item not on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Commission Secretary pdor to the Commission addressing that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICETO THEPUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless Membere of the Planning Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Aooroval of Aclenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of March 15, 2000. R:~plancomm~agendas%2.000~3-15-00. doc 1 2 Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve Minutes from January 19, 2000 3 Director's HeadnQ Update RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Receive and File COMMISSION BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public hearing or may appear and be heard in support of or in opposition to the approval of the project(s) at the time of hearing. If you challenge any of the projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondences delivered to the Commission Secretary at, or prior to, the public hearing. 4 PlanninQ ApPlication NO. PA99-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627~ Maroarita Canyon, located adiacant to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 South/future Western ByPass - John DeGanoe RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- 4.2 4.3 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 11 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S) I FUTURE WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 922-210-047); Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627); Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 Tentative Parcel Map 28627. R:%plancomm%agendas~2000%3-15-O0.doc 2 5 Plannino Aoolication No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 291331. located on the east side of Ynez Road, 707 feet south of Calla Halcon and Ynez Rood - Thomas Thomsley RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0389 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29133) LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE OF YNF..Z ROAD, 707 FEET SOUTH OF CALLE HALCON AND YNF_.Z ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-060-024; 5.2 Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-O389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133); 5.3 Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133). 6 Plannina Application No. PA00-0041 (An Amendment to the Adult Business Ordinance}, Citywide - Dave Hoaan RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES LOCATED CITYINIDE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-0041 )" 7 Plannina Application No. PA99-0363 (Development Plan1, located at 42655 Rio Nedo - Denice Thomas RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-.... A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO, PA99-0363~ A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN 17,654 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE BUILDING ON 1.02 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 42655 RIO NEDO AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-290-046; R:~plancomm%agendas%2,000~3-15-OO.doc 3 7.2 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0363 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. Plannino Al~plication No. PA99-0496 (Develooment Plan't, located at 40440 Maraadta Road - Denice Thomas RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0496, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A 12,758 SQUARE FOOT BANK BUILDING ON 1.23 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 40440 MARGARITA ROAD WITHIN PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE CAMPOS VERDES SPECIFIC PLAN AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-330-001. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planners Institute Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: April 5, 2000 R:~plarmomm~agendas%2000~3-15-O0,doc 4 ITEM #2 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION JANUARY 19, 2000 CALL TO ORDER The City of Temecula Planning Commission convened in a regular meeting at 6:04 P.M., on Wednesday January 19, 2000. in the City Council Chambers of Temecula City Hall. 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. ALLEGIANCE The audience was led in the Flag salute by Commissioner Mathewson. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Also Present: Commissioners *Fahey, Mathewson, Webster, and Chairman Guerriero. None. Planning Manager Ubnoske, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks, Attorney Cudey, Senior Planner Fagan, Associate Planner Thomas, Project Planner Griffin, Project Planner Thomsley, and Minute Clerk Hansen. *(Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:14 P.M.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Councilman Naggar relayed that he had been appointed as the Council Liaison for the Planning Commission; noted the importance of the role of the Commission within the City; and encouraged the Commissioners to continue their excellent work. CONSENT CALENDAR I Al~l~roval of AQenda RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of January 19, 2000. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to approve the Agenda. (This motion ultimately died for lack of a second.) Planning Manager Ubnoske recommended that the Agenda be revised, specifically, that the Commission consider Agenda Item No. 7 after Agenda Item No, 4 sinca the matter was recommended to be continued and had been placed last in order on the Agenda, noting that due to Commissioner Fahey's delayed attendance in conjunction with Chairman Guerdero's advisement that he would be abstaining from Agenda Item No. 7, the matter could not be heard until Commissioner Fahey arrived. For Chairman Guerdero, Attomey Cudey recommended initially moving forward with the regular order of the Agenda; and relayed that after the Commission had considered Agenda Item No. 4, if Commissioner Fahey had arrived the Agenda could be amended at that point in time, and the Commission could hear Agenda item No. 7. Minutes RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve the minutes of December 8, 1999. Directors Headncl Update RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Receive and file. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1-3. Commissioner Mathewson seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Commissioner Fahey who was absent. COMMISSION BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 4 Plannincl Application No. PA99-0345 (Development Plan) - VCL Construction (located on the east side of Jefferson Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet north of Rancho California Road - Project Planner Steve Gdffin) RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: 2 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-003 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0345, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF. A 35,224 SQUARE-FOOT, 101-ROOM OR 59,950 SQUARE-FOOT, 137-ROOM HOLIDAY INN HOTEL ON 3.37 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF JEFFERSON AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FEET NORTH OF RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD, AND ALSO IDENTIFIED AS PORTIONS OF PARCEL 1, 2, 3 & 6 OF PARCEL MAP 23882 4.2 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0345 (Development Plan) pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. It was noted that Commissioner Fahey arrived at 6:14 P.M. Relaying the rationale for the issue being continued from the December 15, 1999 Planning Commission meeting, specifically, due to the applicant's revised plan to construct the project in two phases, Project Planner Gdffin provided a detailed overview of the revisions to the project plan (of record), relaying the following: Noted the memorandum (per supplemental agenda material) regarding corrections to the first phase project statistics. By way of overheads, presented the first phase project plan, noting that the sole variations were on the east and west elevations. With respect to the previous Commission comments regarding the discrepancy between the plant quantities depicted on the legend and the quantities reflected on the plan, advised that the inconsistencies had been corrected. Regarding the concom with respect to the density of landscaping adjacent to the freeway, relayed that the applicant's landscape architect was present and available for questions of the Commission; and noted that the landscape plan had been reviewed by the City Landscape Architect, who had reported that the plan was lush, advising that if the Commission had continued concern, vadous tree sizes could be increased to a 24-inch box size. W~th respect to the expressed concam regarding the potential for graffiti on the retaining well along the freeway edge, advised that the applicant was in the process of attempting to obtain an Encroachment Permit from Caltrans in order to delete the plan to have a retaining wall; and noted that if that plan was not successful, the project would be conditioned to provide a planting stdp and planting pockets in that area for the purpose of covedng the wall with vines. Regarding the previous concom with respect to the recommendation for enhancad articulation, noted the following design elements: 3 Specified the recessed window treatments currently proposed with a four°and- a-haft inch offset, relaying that if the Commission concurred with staffs recommendation that the vertical offsets should be no less than six inches (as previously proposed), the Commission could add an additional Condition of Approval specifying a required offset. The addition of a used thin bdck at the base of the building, along the column elements. Presented a sample piece of the red metal material. and the red roof tile matedal proposed to be utilized for the roof elements, noting that in his opinion the metal matedal (proposed at the entrance canopy) lacked a qualify appearance in comparison to the red tile; and advised that the applicant would address the material with the Commission. W'rth respect to the previous recommendation to condition the project regarding the completion of the nodhedy access improvements to its full width, advised that those specific improvements were the responsibility of Rosa's Caf6 (the adjacent use). Specified the applicant's proposal to allow the hotel's meeting room space to be available to charitable and non-profit service groups at 30% of cost, for a maximum of four days a month. Wffh respect to the request regarding the applicant refining a sign plan, noted that the applicant was reluctant to develop a sign plan at this time due to the uncertainties related to the future adjacent tenants, advising that the applicant had provided assurance that the sign plan would comply with the City Code. Presented the pencil sketched rendering of the revised project plan. Mr. Larry Levoff, developer representing the applicant, apprised the Commission, as follows: Specified the rationale for the proposed plan to phase the project, noting that Phase II would most likely be constructed within two years. Provided additional information regarding the landscaping along the freeway, noting that vadous existing trees were in excess of 50 feet tall. W'~ respect to the pop-out elements on the window treatments, relayed a desire to have the flexibility to determine the depth of the recess when the final plans were drawn up, agreeing to work with staff with respect to this issue. Noted that the applicant had not developed a sign plan at this time, reiterating that the future adjacent tenants were unknown. Advised that he had discussed the access road improvement project with the owner of the Rosa's Car6 use, noting that the applicant would not be adverse to this project being conditioned with respect to the completion of the improvements, noting that the applicant would work with the owner regarding the matter. Noted the revenue and employment opportunities that the proposed hotel project would bdng to the City of Temecula. For Commissioner Webster, specified that the applicant would be agreeable to conditioning the project requiring that the improvements at the northerly driveway approach be completed Prior to Occupancy. In response to Mr. Levoff's request to modify the language of Condition No. 49c.(regarding Development Impact Fee credits) specifically, to replace the word can with the word will, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks advised that it was staffs recommendation not to alter the language of the condition, noting the City Councils' purview regarding the issue. Mr. Dan Hansin, architect representing the applicant, provided the following information: For Commissioner Webster, specified the design revisions with respect to the proposed project, as follows: The addition of the wainscot along the bottom tower element. The increased landscaped area. The addition of bdck veneer placed on the column elements, the protruding elements, and at the front entrance area; relayed the rationale for not adding additional veneer elements to the entire first floor level. Specified the base, middle, and top elements of the design. For Commissioner Mathewson, provided additional information regarding the red- barreled roof design, advising that if the red metal matedal was replaced with tile, that the canopy design would have to be reconfigured. In response to Commissioner Webster's querying whether the Fem Pine Trees denoted on the landscape plan could be replaced with Camphor Trees along the freeway area, Mr. Vince Didonato. landscape architect for the applicant. provided additional information regarding the landscape plan, noting the design plan to provide an accent effect with the denoted trees; and with respect to Commissioner Webster's comments regarding the potential to lose landscaping (specifically the Eucalyptus Trees) if future improvements were completed in that area, specified the density of the landscaping. The Commission relayed concludin~l remarks, as follows: While stating that he could support the overall project, Commissioner Mathewson relayed his reluctance to qualify the project for the request for a FAR increase, specifically noting that the applicant's letter addressing the applicant's willingness to allow non-profit groups to utilize the meeting room at a discounted pdca, also stated that this agreement was the norm in the hotel industry, and therefore was not proposing provision of public facilities beyond the norm, which was the criteda for a FAR increase. Commissioner Webster clarified that his concam with respect to the landscape plan was regarding the potential in the future for the loss of the Eucalyptus Trees, noting that he would not oppose the proposed landscape plan; with respect to the window treatment's recessed depth, recommended that the project be conditioned to provide a six-inch offset, while providing staff the flexibility to reduce that to four-and-a-half inches if deemed appropriate when the final plans had been finalized; recommended conditioning the project with respect to completion of the improvements to the northerly ddveway Prior to Occupancy; with respect to the architectural issues, relayed that in his opinion, there should be additional veneer material added to the entire lower level, noting that if the Commission did not support that concept, then his recommendation would be that the applicant utilize a darker color on the wainscot and a darker veneer color application; and with respect to the metal roof material, noted the concern with the view from the freeway offramp, relaying that he had no preference between maintaining the metal material or replacing it with tile. Concurring with Commissioner Webster's comments regarding the northerly driveway improvements, the architectural issues, and the specified offset of the window elements, Chairman Guen'iero expressed his concern regarding the view of the metal roofing matedal form the freeway offramp, noting the City's diligent efforts to provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, specifically for first-time visitors to the City; and recommended that staff work with the applicant in order to assure a positive visual appearance. In response to Commission comment, Mr. Levoff provided additional information regarding the efis element (a high quality stucco-type material) which would provide a textured appearance, relaying the applicant's desire to not add additional brick veneer; with respect to the criteria for the request for a FAR increase, clarified the benef~s that the project would provide to the City of Temecula, noting the need for this type of facility; with respect to the reference to the agreement of the applicant to provide meeting rooms at reduced rates for not-profit organizations, advised that the language should be corrected. noting that this provision was not the norm in the hotel industry; and with respect to the metal material at the entry area. provided additional information regarding the application. For clarification, with respect to the comment referenced by Commissioner Mathewson stating that the provision for reduced rates for meeting rooms (for non-profit organizations) was typical for the hotel industry, Project Planner Griffin specified that this was his comment, and not the applicant's, relaying that he could be corrected. Chairman Guerdero commented on the need for a hotel facility in the City of Temecula, specifically. during special events. MOTION: Commissioner Webster moved to close the public hearing; and to approve the project, as described, with the following added conditions: Add- A condition stating that the applicant provide a six-inch offset (with respect to the window elements), allowing staff the discretion to revise the depth of the offset in the future. A condition requiring completion of the northerly driveway improvements, Prior to Occupancy. 6 · That the color application of the wainscot and the veneer treatment be revised to a darker color. Commissioner Fahey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval, MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to revise the order to the Agenda, and that the Commission consider Agenda Item No. 7 at this time (pdor to Agenda Item No. 5 being heard). Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Guerdero who abstained. At this time the Commission considered Agenda Item No. 7. 7 Plannin.Q Application No. PA97-0307 R'entative Parcel MaD 28627) - (located adjacent to Interstate 15, south west of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Hi~lhwav 79 south (the future Western Bypass Corridor). Assessors Parcel #922-210-047-Project Planner John DeGanQe RECOMMENDATION 7.1 Continue Chairman Guerdero advised that he would be abstaining with regard to Agenda Item No. 7, and therefore left the dais with Vice Chairman Mathewson presiding. Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the request by staff and the applicant was to continue this matter to the February 16, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to continue this Agenda Item to the February 16, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected approval with the exception of Chairman Guerriero who abstained. It was noted that at 7:00 P.M. the meeting recessed, reconvening at 7:11 P.M. At this time the Commission continued with the regular order of the Agenda, and considered Agenda Item No. 5. 5 Planning APPlication No. PA99-0379 (Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan) - Willing3 (Buck) & Lynne Ramse¥ (located at the south side of Winchester Road, midway between Ynez Road and MarQarita Road, on Pad E at the Promenade Mall - APN910-320-028 - Project Planner Thomas Thomsley) RECOMMENDATION: 5,1 Adopt a resolution entitled: 7 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-004 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0379, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 5,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON 1.2 ACRES AND A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A GAS STATION/CONVENIENCE STORE WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT SERVICE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WINCHESTER ROAD BETWEEN MARGARITA ROAD AND YNEZ ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 910- 320-028 AND LOT E OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT PA98- 0495 AND PARCEL MERGER PA99-0007 5.2 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0379 (Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan) based on the Determination of Consistency with a project for which an Environmental impact Report (EIR) was previously certified pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 - Subsequent EI R's and Negative Declarations. By way of overheads, Project Planner Thomsley presented the staff report (of record); provided a bdef history of the project's process up to this point, noting the applicant's previous request for a Finding of Public Convenience or Necessity in order to sell alcohol at the site which was denied by the Planning Commission in December of 1999; relayed the applicant's subsequent decision to continue to move forward with the project; highlighted this particular project's location. two points of access, and landsceping plan inclusive of the proposal to screen the drive-though area, fueling area, and portions of the parking area; relayed that the architectural style of the building was consistent with the mall design; noted that the landscape plan encompassed thirty-two percent (32%) of the site; and relayed that this project was within the Temecula Regional Center Specific Plan No. 263, that an EIR had been prepared, noting that per CEQA guidelines a Notice of Exemption had been submitted for adoption by the Commission. For Commissioner Webster, Project Planner Thomsley relayed that the portion of landscaping that encompassed the Transpontation Easement Corridor was approximately twenty percent (20%) of the total landscebe plan; and provided additional information regarding the landscape buffer proposed along that corridor. In response to Commissioner Webster's quedes regarding components of the Mall's Specific Plan's (Temecula Regional Specific Plan) mitigation measures with respect to the Transportation Management Plan, the Transportation System Plan, and the Park and Ride facility, Senior Planner Fagan relayed that staff was in the process of further investigating these issues; and advised that after staff had received additional information from Caltrans and the Riverside Transit Agency, the Commission would be updated. For Commissioner Mathewson, Project Planner Thomsley provided additional information regarding the berming and landscaping proposed to screen the glare of headlights from the drive-through area; clarified that the Police Department's recommendation was that the landscaping proximate to the building and entry points be maintained at a low height; specified that the City's Ordinance would allow two signs on the canopy area, and that the Mall's guidelines permit one sign per building front for each tenant, specifying the location of the proposed signage; relayed that the applicant could propose up to six signs on the building, the Ultramar (gas station/convenience market use) could utilize four of the signs, and the Kentucky Fried Chicken (drive- through restaurant use) could utilize two signs, based on the ratio of space utilized at the site; and presented the material board, specifying the color application of the stucco. In response to Commissioner Mathewson, Mr. VV'dling Ramsey, representing the applicant, provided additional information regarding the proposed signage which was consistent with the applicable standards; specified the size of the signs, noting the location of the building signage which would encompass a total of five signs (noted that six signs would be permitted); and relayed that in working with staft the applicant had been restricted from installing larger signage, and colored canopies (consistent with logo elements). as originally requested; and noted that the applicant's original plan had been to place the gas islands along the street elevation, relaying that the site had been raconfigured per staff recommendation. By way of overheads, Project Planner Thornsley further clarified the location of the signs. W~th respect to Commissioner Fahey's concems, Project Planner Thomsley provided additional information regarding the signs permitted in the windows; and advised that Code Enforcement diligently and aggressively enforced the temporary sign standards. For Commissioner Fahey, Planning Manager Ubnoske initially relayed that the temporary signs could be regulated per Commission direction if the applicant was agreeable, noting that without the applicant's agreement on such conditions, the standard guidelines for the Mall and the City Ordinance standards would apply. For clarification, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that per Attorney Curley's advisement that since this proposal was for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP), specific conditions could be attached due to the use's relationship with respect to the mall, correcting her previous comment. Mr. Ramsey provided assurance that the applicant would comply with the City standards with respect to window signs. in response to Commissioner Mathewson's queries regarding conditioning the project with respect to restricting any sign placement on the north elevation, Mr. Ramsey relayed that the restriction would present a hardship; provided additional information regarding the scale of the building in relation to the proposed signage; and confirmed that ultimately the tree landscaping would screen the signage placed on the north elevation. Project Planner Thomsley relayed that per the Sign Guidelines, the monument sign would solely be permitted to display one tenant, noting that due to the requirement to post gas pdces, the Ultramar logo and the associated gas pdces would be displayed on the proposed monument sign. The Commission presented closina remarks, as follows: Commissioner Fahey noted that the City's Ordinance was adequate with respect to temporary sign standards. clarifying that her concam was regarding the non-compliance of businesses in the City with the set standards; and commended staff and the applicant for their diligent efforts associated with the reconfiguration of the site. Commissioner Mathewson relayed his support of the overaft project; noted his odginal concam with respect to the color application represented on the color renderings which had been allayed by the provision of the matedal board; and recommended restricting the sign placement on the north elevation to solely maintain one sign. With respect to the landscape plan, Commissioner Webster recommended conditioning the project to ensure that the minimum landscaping requirements were satisfied with the exclusion of the percentage of landscaping within the Transportation Easement Corridor. Chairman Guerriero commended the applicant for a job well done with respect to this project. In response to Mr. Ramsey, Commissioner Mathewson clarified that he would propose a motion inclusive of the restdction regarding solely placing one sign on the north elevation. in lieu of the currently proposed two signs. MOTION: Commissioner Mathewson moved to close the public hearing; and to approve staff recommendation, modified with respect to the fueling canopy being limited to two signs, and that the north elevation be limited to one building sign. (This motion ultimately died for lack of a second.) MOTION: Chairman Guerdero moved to close the public hearing; and to approve staff recommendation with the following added landscaping condition modification: Add- That the project be conditioned to ensure that the proposal satisfies the minimum required percentage of landscaping with the exclusion of the landscaping within the Transportation Easement Corridor, Commissioner Fahey seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 6 Plannina ApPlication No. PA99-0398 (Development Plan) - (located on the north side of State Hi.Qhwav 79 south aDPreximatelv 500 feet west of Mamadta Road and State Hiahway 79 south intersection) -Associate Planner Denice Thomas RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: 10 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-005 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0398, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF.A 21,151 SQUARE FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE PLAZA ON 2.28 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF THE MARGARITA ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH INTERSECTIONS AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 950-100-019 6.2 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0398 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines; 6,3 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 200O-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0399, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 29510 TO SUBDIVIDE 3.42 VACANT ACRES INTO TWO (2) PARCELS WITHIN THE HIGHWAY TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONE GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD AND STATE HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH INTERSECTION, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 950-100-019 6.4 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0399 pursuant to Section 15315 of the CEQA Guidelines. Via overheads, Associate Planner Thomas provided an overview of the project (per staff report), highlighting access, parking, site configuration, architectural enhancements, and landscaping inclusive of the proposed intedor planters; and for Commissioner Fahey, clarified that the parking provisions proposed (approximately 114 spaces) exceed the requirements (approximately 80 spaces), noting that the applicant was not proposing ancillary uses that would affect the parking requirements (i.e., a laboratory), In response to Commissioner Webster's comments regarding the lack of provisions for a turn around radius along the rear of Dartola Road, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks provided additional information regarding the future improvements on Dartola Road which would eventually tie into a signalized intersection with Highway 79 South; and noted that the adjacent property would be conditioned to provided a structure over the drainage course; and advised that staff was of the opinion that it was not necessary to condition this particular project with respect to this matter, 11 Mr. Edward Anderson, representing the applicant provided the following data with respect to this particular project: · Relayed the need for this type of facility in this particular area. · Specified the doctors who would be utilizing this use. Noted the vadous medical offices that would be located at the site, as follows: a family practice, an urgent care center, a wellhess women's clinic, a physical therapy clinic, and a dental clinic. Specified the enhanced design treatments, specifically noting the trelliswork, and the stamped stone detail. Noted that this particular proposal was inclusive of improvements on Dartola Road up to the flood channel in order to provide access provisions to the site. Relayed the applicant's participation with respect to the parcel split, noting the remaining one-acre site. Specified the proposed scheduled construction date as March of 2000, and that the target goal for the onset of operation was September or October of 2000. For Commissioner Fahey, Mr. Anderson provided additional information regarding the parking provisions, noting that Dr. Combs, the applicant, would provide information regarding the uses proposed at the site; for Commissioner Webster, spec'~'ied that in the courtyard area, there would be provisions for outside bench seating. Dr. Walter Combs, the applicant, relayed his enthusiasm with respect to the project; clarified the minimal laboratory services that would be offered at the site; and provided the rationale for the additional provisions for parking. With respect to the Parcel Map, Mr. Larry Markham, representing the applicant noted the following: With respect to page I of the Conditions of Approval (denoted on page 26 of the agenda material, Exhibit A), noted that the expiration date should be corrected to reflect January 19, 2003 in lieu of the January 19, 2002 date reflected, pursuant to the Subdivision Ordinance. With respect to Condition No. 14 (page 29, Exhibit A) recommended that the language be modified to refer only to Parcel No. 1, noting that it has yet to be determined where the driveways will be on Parcel No. 2. With respect to Condition No. 25, (page 29, Exhibit A) relayed that the condition should be stricken since there were no off-site improvements or acquisitions to be made. W'~h respect to Condition No. 28 (page 30, Exhibit A) noted that the reciprocal easement would be denoted and recorded as part of the record map. 12 For Commissioner Webster, Mr. Markham provided additional information regarding access to Parcel No. 2, clarifying that the use for that parcel had not yet been determined; and provided additional information regarding the previous parcel maps for this particular property. In response to Mr. Markham's comments, Deputy Director of Public Works Parks confirmed that staff had reviewed each of the requests for modification with respect to the conditions, and that staff was in agreement with the proposed revisions; specified that Condition No. 25 (regarding right-of-way issues) could be stricken; with respect to the access to Dartola Road, relayed that the site plan approval for Parcel No. 2 would be conditioned with respect to this matter, if deemed necessary. The Commission provided the following summary comments: Commissioner Webster, echoed by Commissioner Mathewson, commended the architect for his excellent work with respect to a definitive architectural style; relayed concem with respect to the ddveway access points, not necessarily for this project, but for future development on Parcel No. 2, noting that he had no recommendations regarding the matter. For Mr. Anderson, Commissioner Webster provided clarification with respect to his concern regarding the potential for negative impacts with the location of the driveway access point of Parcel No. 2 with respect to the proximity of this particular project's access point. With respect to the north elevation, initially, Commissioner Mathewaon recommended extending the trelliswork in order to provided a cover for the gallery area. For Commissioner Mathewson, the applicanrs representative provided additional information regarding the proposed trelliswork, landscaping, and sidewalk; and clarified that the gallery area was proposed to be covered. For Chairman Guerdero, Mr. Anderson provided additional information regarding the architectural enhancements of this particular project. MOTION: Commissioner Fahey moved to close the public hearing, and to approve staff recommendation, inclusive of the modifications to the conditions presented by Mr. Markham (specified on page 12 of the minutes under the bulleted items referencing Mr. Markham's comments). Commissioner Webster seconded the motion and voice vote reflected unanimous approval. 7 Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627~ - (located adjacent to Interstate 15, south west of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and HiGhway 79 south (the future Western Bypass Corridor). Assessor's Parcel #922- 210-047-Project Planner John DeGancle RECOMMENDATION 7.1 Continue This Agenda Item was heard out of order. See page 7. 13 COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS For Commissioner Mathewson, Chairman Guerriero relayed that at the Power Center additional landscaping was being added. Chairman Guerdero relayed that he had taken the Lennar Development Tour in Orange County, noting that he had videotaped vadous development sites; and noted that if it was the Commission's desire, the matedal could be presented at the February 2, 2000 Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Guerdero relayed his concam with regard to the visual blight created from the newspaper and magazine reck displayed in vadous locations in the City. noting the disorganization and variant colors; specifically commented on the racks located at the Post Offica on Rancho California Road/Margarita Road; and queded what jurisdiction the City had with respect to requiring a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Attomey Cudey advised that he would further investigate the matter. With respect to the January 18, 2000 meeting held in conjunction with Riverside County representatives, Chairman Guerdero relayed that the data presented was informational, noting that clarification was provided regarding The Integrated Plan, and Cetap. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that the Planners Institute would be held March 1-3, 2000; and advised the Commissioners to contact Administrative Secretary W~mbedy if they were interested in attending. B= Planning Manager Ubnoske noted that the Amedcan Planning Association was holding a Design Review Workshop on February 26, 2000; relayed that the workshop would be held at the Utilities Operations Center in Riverside; and invited the Commissioners to attend. For Chairman Guen'iero, Planning Manager Ubnoske relayed that at the February 2, 2000 Planning Commission meeting she would update the Commission with resect to the results of the inquiry on the Alcohol Sting Operations. Planning Manager Ubnoske provided the Commissioner with key cards in order to access the City Hall building. ADJOURNMENT At 8:32 P.M. Chairman Guerriero formally adjourned this meeting to Wednesday. February 2. 2000 at 6:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers, 43200 Business Park Ddve, Temecula. Ron Guerriero, Chairman Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager 14 ITEM #3 CITY OF TEMECULA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commis~/ Debbie Ubnoskek~lanning Manager March 15, 2000 Director's Hearing Case Update Planning Director's Agenda items for February, 2000 Date Case No. February 3, 2000 PA99-0395 February 3, 2000 February 3, 2000 February 10, 2000 February 10, 2000 February 17, 2000 PA99-0412 PA99-0410 PA99-0175 PA99-0113 PA00-0016 Pmposal To design, construct and operate an 8,000 square foot day cam center within the Roripaugh Estates Specific Plan To subdivide 0,74 acres within the Low Medium Residential Zone into two parcels To occupy and operate a rental car business within an existing suite at the Winchester Square Shopping Center The subdivision and rough grading of 53,41 acres into 10 industrial lots and one open space lot located westerly of Diaz Road, between Dendy Parkway and Cherry Street To operate a billlard and dart club (relocation of an existing facility) located 28950 Front Street To provide small jazz and blues combos as entertainment in two locations at the existing restaurant facility located in the Promenade Mall, Entertainment Plaza \\TEMEC_FSI01\VOLI\Depts\PLANN1NG\DIRHEAR\MEMOX2000\February 2000.memo.doc Applicant Paul Frahm Paul Gonzajez Avis Rent-a- Car #50 Center City Associates, LP High Society Billiards and Dad Club Temecula Brewing Company A~ion Appmved Approved Approved Continued Approved Approved Date Case No. February 24, 2000 PA99-0175 Proposal Applicant The subdivision and rough #50 Center grading of 53.41 acres into City 10 industrial lots and one Associates, open space lot located L:P westerly of Diaz Road, between Dendy Parkway and Cherry Street extended. Action Continued Attachments: 1. Action Agendas - Blue Page 3 \\TEMEC_FSI01\VOLI\Dept~\PLANNING\DIP, HEAR\MEMO\2000\February 2000.memo.doe 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 ACTION AGENDAS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOLI\Depts\PLANN1NG\DIRHEAR\MEMO\2OOO\February 2000.memo,doc 3 ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 3, 2000 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 CALL TO ORDER: Matthew Fagan, Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Senior Planner. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers, PUBLIC HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Categorical Exemption ase Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: PA99-0395 Paul Frahm 27321 Nicolas Road To design, construct and operate an 8,000 square foot day cam center within the Roripaugh Estates Specific Plan Area. Proposal will be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 32 No. 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects). Denice Thomas Annie Bostre-Le Approval ACTION: APPROVED Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: PA99-0412 Paul Gonzalez 41820 Marwood Circle To subdivide 0.74 acres within the Low Medium Residential (LM) Zone into 2 parcels. Proposal will be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 15 Categorical Exemption No. 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). Denice Thomas Jerry Alegria Approval ACTION: APPROVED !',TEMEC_FS10i\VOLi\USERPUBL\PLANNING\DIP, HEAR\2000\2-3-OO.AGENDA.dOC Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: PA99-0410 Val Pravikoff (Avis Rent-a-Car) 27315 Jefferson Ave To occupy and operate a rental car business within an existing suite at the Winchester Square Shopping Center. Proposal will be exempt from CEQA pursuant to Class 1 Categorical Exemption No. 15301 (Existing Facilities). Denice Thomas Clement Jimenez Approval ACTION: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT \I,TEMEC~FSI01\VOLIXUSERPUBL\PLANNING\DIp. HEAR\20OO\2~3.00.AGENDA.doc 2 ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 2000 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Businese Park Drive Temecula. CA 92590 CALL TO ORDER: Matthew Fagan. Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item no__! listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Senior Planner. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation Planning Application No. PA99-0175 #50 Center City Associates, LLP Weste~y of Diaz Road, between Dendy Parkway and Cherry Street extended, at the extreme northwest corner of the City of Temecula corporate boundaries (Assessor's Parcel No. 909-37-003) The subdivision and rough grading of 53.41 acres into 10 industrial lots and one open space lot Mitigated Negative Declaration Steve Griffin, Project Planner John Pourkazemi, Associate Planner Approval ACTION: CONTINUED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2000 Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: Planning Application No. PA99-0113 (Minor Conditional Use Permit) High Society Billiards and Dad Club, Mike McMillen, owner 28950 Front Street, Suite 102-105. on the east side of Front Street, between Santiago Road and State Highway 79 South To operate a oilliard and dart club {relocation of an existing facility at 27309 Jefferson Avenue) Exempt per CEQA Section 15301 Carote K. Donahoe. AICP Clement Jimenez, Assistant Engineer Approval ACTION: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2000 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 CALL TO ORDER: Matthew Fagan, Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Senior ' Planner. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state vour name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation: Planning Application No. PA00-0016 (Minor Conditional Use Permit) Temecula Brewing Company, Scott McMullen, General Manager The Promenade Mall, Entertainment Plaza, Suite 1060, 40820 Winchester Road, at the southeast corner of Winchester Road and Ynez Road To provide small jazz and blues combos as entertainment in two locations at the existing restaurant facility, 1) approximately 160 square feet adjacent to the brewpub in the interior, and 2) approximately 150 square feet in the fenced, outside patio area. Exemption, Class I(b) Section 15301- Existing Facilities of CEQA Carole K. Donahoe, AICP John Pourkazemi Approval ACTION: APPROVED ADJOURNMENT i\TEMEC_FSI01',VOLi\USERPUBL\PLANNING\DIRIqEAR',2000\2-17430.AGENDAdoc 1 ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA DIRECTOR'S HEARING REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2000 1:30 PM TEMECULA CITY HALL MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM 43200 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 CALL TO ORDER: Matthew Fagan, Senior Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public can address to the Senior Planner on items that are not listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Senior Planner about an item not listed on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak"' form should be filled out and filed with the Senior Planner. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name and address. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Senior Planner before that item is heard. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. PUBLIC HEARING Case No: Applicant: Location: Proposal: Environmental Action: Case Planner: Case Engineer: Recommendation Planning Application No. PA99-0175 #50 Center City Associates, LLP Westedy of Diaz Road, between Dendy Parkway and Cherry Street extended, at the extreme northwest corner of the City of Temecula corporate boundaries (Assessor's Parcel No. 909-37-003) The subdivision and rough grading of 53.41 acres into 10 industrial lots and one open space lot Mitigated Negative Declaration Steve Griffin, Project Planner John Pourkazemi, Associate Planner Approval ACTION: CONTINUED TO MARCH 9, 2000 ADJOURNMENT !',TEMEC_FSI01/VOLl',USERpUBL',pLANNING',DIR.HEAR'2000\2.244B.AGENDA.dOC ITEM #4 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commission' Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager March 15, 2000 Planning Application PA 97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) - Margarita Canyon, located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersectjon of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor Prepared By: Recommendation: John De Gange, Project Planner The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-,_ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 11 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S) I WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOWS PARCEL NUMBER 922-210-047). ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0307(Tentative Parcel Map 28627); and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627). BACKGROUND At the February 16, 2000 meeting the Planning Commission continued this item to this date at the applicant's request. Just prior to the wdting of this reporl, the applicants, their representatives and staff met to go over the conditions which were of concem to the applicant. The current map and assodated conditions of approval are a modification to what has been brought forward to the Planning Commission at previous meetings. Below is a summary of the modifications that have been made to the map and the conditions that are being proposed to address staff's concerns relative to the applicant's proposed access into the site and the assodated traffic impacts: · The map includes the Not-A-Part parcel at the southwest comer of the Westem Bypass Corridor and the proposed extension of Old Town Front Street. The map will be developed in two phases. The properties fronting the Westem Bypass Corridor (Lots 1 and 12) are considered Phase I, and all the remaining parcels are Phase II. Development of the lots in Phase II shall not be allowed for a minimum of one year and the development of acceptable traff'~c flow standards. Within this one-year period the applicant and the City shall work to establish a Development Agreement, The Development Agreement will apply the conditions under which the Iota in Phase II will be develobed and will address any right-of-way needs with respect to any future interchange improvements. Though the applicant's proposed access point will initially be allowed, the applicant will provide an access easement approximately 250 feet south of the location of applicant's proposed access. This easement would become the access road into the project site if traffic impacts at this intersection warrant it at some future time when the site is developed. Traffic thresholds will be developed for traffic impacts that all future Phase II projects will be reviewed against. If the traffic generated by the proposed projects in Phase II exceeds the aggregate thresholds, that particular scope of development will be prohibited. Staff feels that the map as currently proposed in conjunction with the conditions of approval that have been developed, addresses the concerns associated with the proposed location of the applicant's access. A detailed analysis of the revised map will be presented at the meeting. Attachments: 1. PC Resolution No. - - Blue Page 3 2. Conditions of Approval for TPM 28627 - Blue Page 6 3. Staff Report (From 2-16-2000 PC Meeting) - Blue Page 18 4. Staff Report (From 12-8-1999 PC Meeting) - Blue Page 19 5. Staff Report (Cover Memo from 11-3-1999 PC Meeting) - Blue Page 20 6. Staff Report (From 10-20-1999 PC Meeting) - Blue Page 21 R:\maff~t~307pa97pcmem4.doc 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 00-,_ R:~staff~t~307pa97pcmem4.do~ 3 PC RESOLUTION NO. 00- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97- 0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 11 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S)/ WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 922-210- 047) WHEREAS, Margadta Canyon, LLC filed Planning Application No. PA97-0307 in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development, which the City has adopted by reference; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA97-0307 was processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0307 on October 20, 1999, November 17, 1999, December 8, 1999, February 16, 2000 and March 15, 2000 at a duly noticed public headng as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did, testify either in support or opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission approved Planning Application No. PA97-0307; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. reference. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated by Section 2. FindinCls. That the Temecula Planning Commission, in appreving Planning Application No. PA97-0307. hereby makes the following findings as required in the City's Subdivision Ordinance: A. The proposed land division based on the design or improvement of the project and as conditioned by the Conditions of Approval contained in this report is compatible with the General Plan. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation Highway / Toudst. B. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements is not likely to cause sedous public health problems. The project has been reviewed for conformance with the Citys General Plan and Development Code. The project is consistent with these documents and conditions of approval have been placed on the project accordingly to assure that the development conforms to City Standards. C. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The map proposes access to take access from the future Western Bypass Corddor and will not obstruct any easements. R:\s~ffnptB07pa97pcmem4.doc 4 D. As conditioned, the map conforms to the logical development of the site, and is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community and _ac~e__ss and drculation am adequate for emergency vehicles. The project has been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department and Fire Departments. These departments have conditionel the map to ensure public health, safety and welfare. E. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Though the site contains a small area of Riversidian Sage Scrub, a plant association that the Califomia Gnatcatcher is known to inhabit, a biology study for the site indicates that none of these animals inhabit the site. In addition, mitigation measures that mitigate any potential impads to wildlife and habitat have been included within the design of the project and are included within the mitigation monitoring program for the project. These mitigation measures address all impacts assodated with the development of the site and the potential impacts development of the site will have on wildlife or habitat off-site. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. An Initial Study prepared for this project 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 Conditjons of Approval have been added to the project, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby granted. Section 4. ,Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Tract Map No. 28627) a request to subdivide a 37 acre parcel into 11 commercial lots and one open space lot located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/Westam Bypass Corridor (Assessor's Parcel Number 922-210-047),subject to the project specific conditions set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this fifteenth day of March, 2000. Ron Guerdero, Chairperson 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 fifteenth day of March, 2000 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary ATTACHMENT NO. 2 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL R:~staffil~t~307pa97p~mem4 .doc 6 EXHI BIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA97-0307 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627 Project Description: The subdivision of a 37-acre parcel into 11 commercial lots and one open space lot Assessor's Parcel No.: Approval Date: Expiration Date: 922-210-047 March 15, 2000 March 15, 2003 PLANNING DIVISION Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project The applicant shall deliver to the Community Development Department o Planning Division 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 Dollar ($78.00) County administrative fee, to enable the City to file the Notice of Determination for the Mitigated or Negative Declaration required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(a) and Califomia Code of Regulations Section 15075. If within said forty-eight (48) hour pedod 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 such failure of to satisfy this condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). General Requirements The tentative subdivision shall comply with the State of Califomia Subdivision Map Act and to all the requirements of the City'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 wdtten request, if made 30 days pdor to the expiration date. 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 theroof, or any of its elected or appointed officials, officers, employees, consultants, contractors, legal counsel, and agents from any and all 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 voters of the City, concerning the Planning 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 dght 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. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures contained in the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program. ' R:\staffq~tx307pn97pcmem4.doc 7 The applicant and the City shall immediately undertake the preparation of the following: i) Preparation of overall traffic thresholds based upon the goal of ensudng that the aggregate development of the parcels within Phase II of Tentative Parcel Map 28627 is done at a density and intensity of square foot development and provided that the aggregate for all lots in Phase II does not exceed the safe level of traffic flow as determined jointly by the Director of Public Works and by the applicanrs traffic engineer of generally accepted professional traffic engineering standards. ii) Preparation of a mutually acceptable Development Agreement, as such is defined in Califomia Government Code Section 65864 that serves to implement the traffic thresholds set forth in Subsection (i) above. The Development Agreement shall irK:Jude other terms necessary and desirable, including but not limited to the Citys agreement to use its best eftotis to expedite the Project Study Report (PSR) being prepared for the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) in regard to freeway related improvements. in the event the applicant and the City are unable to process the Development Agreement or the development agreement is not adopted by the parties, the physical development of the parcels in Phase II shall be subject to and regulated by the traffic thresholds established in Subsection (i) hereinabove. No development of the parcels in Phase II shall occur, notwithstanding any condition to the contrary, until the traffic thresholds identified in Subsection (i) above are approved jointly by the Director of Public Works and the applicant's traffic engineer. Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits 6. A copy of the Rough Grading plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula Municipal Cede (Habitat Conservation) by paying the appropriate fee set fodh in that ordinance or by providing documented evidence that the fees have already been paid. The applicant shall receive approval for the purchase of off-site property from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game, and submit a mitigation plan to the Planning Department which details how the applicant has set aside sensitive areas and has met the requirements of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the Califomia Department of Fish and Game for the off-site mitigation of off-site property to compensate for the taking of the Riversidian Sage Scrub on site, if required. Development of the site shall preserve the entire amount of Ripadan Woodlands on site. No grading or cleadng shall occur in this area. Development of the site shall be designed so that all utility extensions are underground and that graded surface water run off and spillage drains away from Muraleta and Temecula Creeks. This area shall be fenced off pdor to any grading activities to prevent any disturbances to wetland or vegetation areas. The project will be conditioned to re-vegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to ensure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program. 10. At the time of the submittal of a development proposal or the submittal of a grading plan for the project site the applicant shall submit a biological survey at the appropriate time of the year to determine if the California Gnatcatcher, the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly or any other endangered or threatened species inhabit the site. This biological survey shall propose appropriate mitigation for development of the site. This biological survey shall be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Califomia Department of Fish and Game for review and approval. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to ensure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program. R:\staffrptx,307pa97pcm~m4.doc 11. The applicant shall obtain a 404 Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a 1603 Streambed AJteration Permit from the Ca~ifomia Department of Fish end Game, if required. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to ensure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program. 12. When future development is proposed on the site a Phase II archaeological study shall be conducted. This study shall establish appropriate mitjgation to address any significant impacts that may occur. Prior to Recordation of the Final Map 13. The following shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division: a. A copy of the Final Map. b. A copy of ~he Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) with the following notes: 1) 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 Observatonj recommendations, Ordinance No. 655. 2) This project is within the 100-year floodplain. 3) This project is within a dam inundation area. 4) This project is within a Liquifaction Zone. 5) This project is within a Subsidence Zone. Prior to Issuance of Building Permits 14. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall not be permitted within the subdivision, however solar equipment or any other energy saving devices shall be permitted with Planning Director approval. Prior to Issuance of Occupancy Permits 15. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 16. 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 17. 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. The tentative map shall show the location of all right-of-way corridors as specified within these conditions of approval. 18. A Grading Permit for either rough or precise grading shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works pdor to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained road right-of-way. R:\sta~q>tX.307pag7pcmem4.dec 9 19. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works pdor to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed City right-of-way. 20. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained from the Califomia Department of Transportation prior to commencement of any construction within an existing or proposed State right-of-way. 21. 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 mylara. The Developer shall provide the required street improvements as directed by the Director of Public Works as part of the phased map. 23. The map may be phased in two phases. Phase I to include Parcels I and 12 and Phase II to include Parcels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11. 24. Prior to approval of Phase II or any subsequent phases, the Developer shall submit a Traffic Study to determine the Level of Service (LOS) of impacted intersections. The LOS should be "D", peak hour or better as determined by the Director of Public Works before any further maps are approved. Prior to Approval of the Parcel 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: 25. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive wdtten dearanca from the following agencies: San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board Rancho California Water District Eastem Municipal Water Distdct Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct City of Temecula Fire Prevention Bureau Planning Department Department of Public Works Riverside County Health Department Cable TV Franchise Community Services District General Telephone Southern California Edison Company Southern California Gas Company Califomia Fish & Game Army Corps of Engineers Caltrans clearance shall only be required to demonstrate the satisfaction of any condition or conditions that the City of Temecula imposes on the planning application pursuant to this Resolution No. that are within the jurisdiction of Caltrans. 26. The Developer shell construct the following public improvements to City of Temecula standards unless otherwise noted. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works: a. Improve Western Bypass Corddor (Major Highway Standards modified to 88' R/W) to include dedication of full width street right-of-way within underlying properties including the remainder section to the north of Western Bypass Corridor, installation of full width street improvements, paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage radiities, signing and striping, utilities (incJuding but not limited to water and sewer). R:~taffnptx307pa97Fmem4 .do~ 10 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Improve Front Street (Pdndpal Collector Highway Standards - 78' R/VV) to include dedication of full width street right-of-way, installation of full width street improvements, paving, curt} and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, drainage fadlities, signing and striping, utilities (including but not limited to water and sewer). The Public Works Director may require, and the Developer shall promptly construct to the spedfications imposed by the City, an additional twenty four (24) foot wide Roadway at the point located approximately 250 feet west of the currently proposed extension of Front Street. The Pubtic Works Director shall, in writing, direct the Developer to commence the construction of the Roadway only upon his determination that the traffic use adsing from the physical improvements of parcels 1 and 12 of Parcel Map 28627 exceed the traffic thresholds established pursuant to Condition No. 5 of this Resolution No. The Developer shaft submit an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Roadway and Utility Pu~oses along Western Bypass Corridor for an additional 12 feet above and beyond the proposed 88 feet dedication. The form of the offer shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Wonks and City Attorney. The Developer shall submit an Irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Roadway and Utility Purposes along westedy proposed property boundary for adequate right-of-way to construct freeway access ramps across the site. The form of the offer shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Wonks and City Attorney. The Developer shall submit an irrevocable Offer of Dedication for Roadway and Utility Purposes along Front Street for an additional 24 feet above and beyond the proposed 78 feet dedication. The form of the offer shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works and City Attorney. All street improvement design shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement transitions per Caltrans' standards for transition to existing street sections. Relinquish and waive dght of access from Westem Bypass Corridor on the Parcel Map other than the one access which shall be restricted to right in-right out only. Relinquish and waive dght of access to and from State Route 79 South on the Parcel Map. The Developer shall conduct a warrant analysis for the signal at the intersection of Westem Bypass Corridor/State Route 79 South and Front Street. The Developer shall modify the said signal accordingly. Unless otherwise approved the following minimum criteria shall be observed in the design of the street improvement plans: Street centedine 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. Street lights shall be installed along the public streets and shall be designed in accordance with Ordinance No. 461. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Nos. 400 and 401. R:~ffll}tL307pa97pcmem4 .doc 11 b. Design of street improvements shall extend a minimum of 300 feet beyond the project boundaries to ensure adequate continuity of design with adjoining properties. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. c. Minimum centedine radii shall be in accordance with City Standard No. 113. d. All reverse curves shall include a 100-foot minimum tangent section. e. All street and ddveway centedine intersections shall be at 90 degrees. Landscaping shall be limited in the comer cut-off area of all intersections and adjacent to driveways to provide for minimum sight distance and visibility. All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed through curb outlets per City Standard No. 301. 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. 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. Comer 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. 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. Pursuant 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 Parcel Map, the Developer shall make an application for reapportionment of any assessments with appropriate regulatory agency. Any delinquent property taxes shall be paid. An Environmental Constraints Sheet (ECS) shall be prepared in conjunction with the Parcel 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 and Public Works Department for review and approval. The following information shall be on the ECS: The delineation of the area within the 100-year floodplain. Special Study Zones. Geotechnical hazards identified in the project's geotechnical report. Archeological resources found on the site. The Developer shall comply with all constraints which may be shown upon an Environmental Constraints Sheet recorded with any underlying maps related to the subject preperty. R:\atafftl>t~07pa97pcmem4 .do~ 43. 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 Distdct for approval pdor to recordation of the Parcel 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. All utility systems including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer, and cable 'iV 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 secudty systems shall be pre-wired in the residence. 45. The Developer shall notify the Cit,/s cable TV Franchises of the Intent to Develop. Conduit shell be installed to cable TV Standards at time of street improvements. Bus bays will be provided at all existing and future bus stops as datermined by the Department of Public Works. 47. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shell be required and shall be delineated and noted on the Parcel Map. 48. Easements for joint use driveways shall be provided prior to approval of the Parcel Map or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. 49. Easements, when required for roadway slopes, landscape easements, drainage radiities, utilities, etc., shall be shown on the Parcel Map if they are located within the land division boundary. All offers of dedication and conveyances shell 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 Parcel Map. A note shall be added to the Parcel Map stating "drainage easements shall be kept free of buildings and obstructions. ' Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits 50. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive wdtten 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 · Riverside County Health Department · Community Services Distdct · General Telephone · Southern California Edison Company · Southern California Gas Company · Caltrans clearance shall only be required to demonstrate the satisfaction of any condition or conditions that the City of Temecula imposes on the planning application pursuant to this Resolution No. that are within the jurisdiction of Caltrans. 51. A Grading Plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer in accordance with City of Temecula standards and approved by the Depadment of Public Works prior to commencement of any grading. The plan shall incorporate adequate erosion contrd measures to protect the site and adjoining properties from damage due to erosion. R:\staff~tLt07pa97pcmem4.doc 53. 55. 57. 58. 59. 60. 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 repod 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 repod shall address spedal study zones and identify any geotechnical hazards for the site including location of faults and potential for liquefaction. The report shell include recommendations to mitigate the impact of ground shaking and liquefaction. Provisions to mitigate drainage and the storm drain improvements as shown on Tentative Parcel Map 28627 are conceptual and may require modification. The design of the storm drain system will be determined upon review and approval of the grading and storm drain improvement plans. 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 shell 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 pdvate, drainage fadlities 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 pdvate property. The study shall include a capacity analysis vedfying the adequacy of all fadlities. Any upgrading or upsizing of drainage facilities necessary to convey the storm water runoff shall be provided as pad of development of this project. The basis for analysis and design shall be a storm with a recurrence interval of one hundred yeare. This development must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board and Ordinance No. 99-10. No grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent (NOI) hes been filed or the project is shown to be exempt. Direct discharge of runoff from the site into Murrieta Creek is prohibited and urban pollutants shall be mitigated as approved by the Department of Public Works. 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. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 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 preperly, no new charge needs to be paid. The Developer shall obtain letters of approval or easements for any off-site work performed on adjoining propedies. The letters or easements shall be in a format as directed by the Department of Public Works. 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 shell demonstrate that the project complies with Chepter 15.12 of the Temecula Munidpal Code for development within Flood Zone "A". A Flood Rain Development Permit is required prior to issuance of any permit. Commercial subdivisions may obtain a LOMR at their discretion, 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 acr_eptable to the Depadment and include, but not be limited to, the following criteria: Drainage and flood protection facilities which will protect all structures by diverting site runoff to streets or approved storm drain facilities. Adequate provision shall be made for the acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entedng the property from adjacent areas. '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. 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. Pdor to Issuance of Building Permits 61. Parcel Map 28627 shall be approved and recorded; except that Parcel 12, which is existing Lot 11, MB 15 15/726, San Diego County Records. may proceed subject to the conditions of approval of the development application for that lot regardless of whether PM 28627 has been recorded at the time building permits are sought for the project. 62. 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. 63. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform 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. 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 Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy 65. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive wdtten clearance from the following agencies: · Rancho California Water Distdct · Eastem Municipal Water Distdct · Department of Public Works All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works. 67. All improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 68. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurlenance 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. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT Prior to the Issuehoe of e Building Permit 69. 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. R:\gaffq~tx307pa97pcmem4.doc 15 FIREDEPARTMENT 70. 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 Califomia Building Cede (CBC), California Fire Code (CFC), and related codes which are in force at the time of building plan submittal. 71. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for commerdal 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 dudng 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 ac~_~unt all information as provided. (CFC 903.2, Appendix Ill-A) 72. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC Appendix Ill-B, Table A-Ill-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 and shall be located no more than 210 feat from any point on the street or Fire Department access rood(s) frontage to a hydrant. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. The upgrede of exjsting fire hydrants may be required. (CFC 903.2, 903.4.2, and Appendix Ill-B) 73. Maximum col-de-sac length shall not exceed 1320 feet. Minimum tuming radius on any cul-de- sac shall be forty-five (45) feet. (CFC 902.2.2.3) 74. 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) 75. Pdor 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 roods shall be an all weather surface for 80,000 Ibs. GVVV. (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2.2) 76. Prior 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 exterior wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface designed for 80,000 Ibs. GVVV with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feat. ( CFC sec 902) 77. Fire Department vehicle access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty- four (24) feet and an unobstructed vertical dearanoo of not less than thirteen (13) feet six (6) inches. (CFC 902.2.2.1) 78. Pdor to building construction, dead end road ways and streets in excess of one hundred and f'ffiy (150) feet which have not been completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire apparatus. (CFC 902.2.2.4) 79. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer shall fumish 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, sparing and minimum fire flow standards. After the plans are signed by the local water company, 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) 80. Pdor 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) 81. 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 Pdor 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) 83. Pdor 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, encJosing eaves, noncombustible barriers (cement or block walls), and fuel modification zones. (CFC Appendix II-A) OTHER AGENCIES The applicant shall cempiy with the recommendations set forth in the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health's transmittal dated October 2, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 85. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct transmittal dated November 10, 1997, a copy of which is attached. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water Distdct's transmittal dated October 1, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 87. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in Eastern Information Center's transmittal dated October 13, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 88. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations sat forth in the Califomia Department of Transportation (Caltrans) transmittal dated October 20. 1997. a copy of which is attached. By plating 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 subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant Signature R:\staff~t~307pa97pcm=m4.do~ 17 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 STAFF REPORT FROM FEBRUARY 16, 2000 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commission Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager February 16, 2000 Planning Application PA 97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) - Margarita Canyon, located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor Prepared By: Recommendation: John De Gange, Project Planner The Community Development Depadment - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-__ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 11 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S) / WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 922-210-047). ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0307(Tentative Parcel Map 28627); and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28827). F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307pa97pcmem3.dOc ANALYSIS At the January 19, 2000 meeting the Planning Commission continued this item to this date be: : ..se at that time the issues pertaining to the location of the proposed access into the site were still unresolved, During the time between the last meeting and this meeting staff and the applicant met and conceptually agreed on how the project could be revised to address staffs concerns relative to the spacing of their proposed access. Listed below are the items which the applicant and staff conceptually agreed upon: · The map will is to be revised to include the not-a-part parcel at the southwest comer of the Western Bypass Corridor and the proposed extension of Old Town Front Street. Though the applicant's proposed access point will initially be allowed, the applicant will provide an access easement approximately 250 feet south of the location of applicant's proposed access, This easement would become the access into the project site if traffic impacts at this intersection warrant it at some future time when the site is developed. Staff will develop a threshold for traffic impacts that all future projects will be reviewed against. If the traffic generated by any proposed projects exceed these thresholds development will be prohibited. The map will be developed in phases. The properties fronting the Western Bypass Corridor will be considered phase I and all the remaining parcels will be phase II. Development of the lots in Phase II shall not be allowed for a minimum of one year. Within one year of the approval of this map, a development agreement will be reached. The development agreement will outline the conditions under which the lots in Phase II will be developed and will address any finalized plans with respect to the future interchange improvements. Just prior to the writing of this report, the applicant submitted a revised map. The revisions to this map include the inclusion the parcel at the southwest corner of the Western Bypass Corridor and the proposed extension of Old Town Front Street that was previously designated as Not-A-Part on this map, an indication that the project will be developed in two phases with the parcels fronting the Western Bypass Corridor being Phase I and the remaining parcel as Phase II, and the placement of and access easement 250 feet west of the applicant's proposed access point. Staff feels that the applicant's proposal, in concept, will address the concerns associated with the proposed location of the applicant's access and as a consequence is in the process of drafting additional conditions of approval and modifying others. A detailed analysis of the revised map and including a resolution and revised conditions will be prepared and presented at the meeting. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307pa97pcmem3.doc 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 4 STAFF REPORT FROM DECEMBER 8, 1999 R:\STAFFILvI~07pa97pgmem4 .do~ 19 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION December 8, 1999 Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) Prepared By: John De Gange, Project Planner and All Moghadam, Senior Engineer RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department ~ Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0307(Tentative Parcel Map 28627); ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627); and ADOPT Resolution No. 99- approving Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the Staff Report, public testimony received at the public hearing, and subject to the attached Conditions of Approval. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: Margarita Canyon LLC REPRESENTATIVE: Lohr & Associates/Markham and Associates PROPOSAL: To subdivide an approximately 37 acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lot (TPM 28627). LOCATION: Adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: HTC (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS (Open Space) EXISTING ZONING: HT (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS-C (Conservation) SURROUNDING ZONING: North: HT (Highway/Tourist Commercial) South: OS-C (Conservation)/HR (Hillside Residential) East: Interstate 15 West: OS-C (Conservation)/HR (Hillside Residential) EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97,pC2.doc 1 SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Gas Station/Mini-Mart South: Vacant East: 1-15, commercial retail center, apartments, single-family residences West: Vacant PROJECT STATISTICS Total Acreage for the Project (Gross) Total Acreage for the Project (Net) Number of Lots Number of Open Space Lots Average Lot Size (gross) Average Lot Size (net) Minimum Lot Size 36.8 acres 12.61 acres 10 1 (10.48 acres ) 2,46 acres 1.26 acres 1.04 acres (gross) 0.51 acres (net) BACKGROUND An application for this project was formally submitted on September 8, 1997. A Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held on October 9, 1997, with written comments being provided shortly after. At the applicant's request, this project originally went before the Planning Commission on October 20, 1999 despite the fact that staff had not yet deemed the application complete due to outstanding, unresolved traffic issues. As a consequence, at the October 20th meeting, staffs recommendation was for denial and that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared. At this meeting, the item was continued to November 3, 1999, at the applicanrs request. At the November 3rd meeting, the Planning Commission granted staffs request to continue the project in order provide staff time to consider options which potentially could mitigate the traffic concerns which resulted in staff recommending denial and that an EIR be prepared. Since that time, staff has evaluated various site access alternatives and has prepared a condition of approval that will mitigate traffic impacts created by the applicant's proposal. Consequently, this report presents analysis, findings and conditions which would allow staff to recommend approval of this project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is a subdivision of approximately 37 acres into ten commercial lots and one open space lot. The site is located adjacent to Interstate 15 to the east, Murrieta Creek to the west and Temecula Creek to the south. The applicant is proposing to extend Old Town Front Street from its current intersection with the future Western Bypass Corridor into the project site ultimately terminating in a cul-de-sac. As proposed, all the lots for development wilt front and take access from the extension of Old Town Front Street. The project proposes ten commercial lots ranging in size from 1.04 to 11.29 gross acres (0.51 to 4.64 net acres). Lots 7,8,9 and 10 all have significant areas which are within the 100-year Floodway (Zone AE) and these areas are being excluded from development. The open space lot which comprises 10.48 acres consists mainly of the Muraleta and Temecula Creek Channels. The applicant is proposing to keep this area as open space in perpetuity with the future possibility that F:%DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307pAgT.pC2.doc 2 ownership can be transferred over to an appropriate agency or can be used for a mitigation land bank. ANALYSIS Traffic Issues The development of the project, as proposed by the applicant, is expected to cause a substantial increase to traffic volumes on State Route 79 SouthNVestern Bypass between Old Town Front Street and the Interstate 15 (I-15) interchange. Although the applicant's traffic study and subsequent revisions prepared by the applicant's traffic consultant (Robert Kahn, John Kain and Associates Inc.) indicates acceptable interim operating conditions, it is staffs opinion that the proposed location of the project's access will adversely impact traffic flows in the vicinity of the project, the Interstate 15/State Route 79 interchange and Old Town Front Street. Congestion and difficult vehicular movements will occur at intersections within the projecrs vicinity due to substandard intersection spacing (160 feet) between the 1-15 Southbound Ramp and Old Town Front Street, and the traffic volumes generated by the proposed project (7,909 ADT). Another concem is that the increased traffic volumes and the inadequate spacing between the I-15 ramps and the project access will increase conflicting vehicular movements. Because of the short distance between intersections and the projected heavy left-turn movements into the project, I-15 southbound vehicles wishing to access the site will be forcad into hazardous merging situations. This situation will also cause the traffic to back-up on the 1-15 southbound ramp while vehicles wait to get an opportunity to enter the left-tum pocket in order to access the site. The anticipated heavy left-tum movement into the site (351 vehicles dudng p.m. peak hour) and lack of adequate storage, will also cause gridlock at the I-15 southbound ramp signal. Problems related to safety, queuing, merging and weaving are of serious concem to both the City and to Caltrans, which is responsible for the interchange and its signals. Because of safety and traffic flow issues, Caltrans now specifies that new signals are to be located a minimum of 410 feet from freeway ramp signals, with a preferred spacing of 525 feet. The many existing examples of signals spaced much more closely to interchanges illustrate that even where operations have been optimized as much as possible, acceptable traffic operation is rarely maintained during peak hours, particularly as traffic volumes increase. The proposed project access is not directly subject to Caltrans regulations; most significantly, Caltrans policy does not govern its placement because the intersection is outside of Caltrans' right-of-way. Rather, Caltrans policy serves as a statewide industry standard for proper practice and design. In the case of a signal in such close proximity to adjacent signals, the provision of space for queuing and to serve a variety of traffic movements is critical. Although in this case the traffic signal cannot be relocated, the project's access driveway to the site can be relocated to the west in order to reduce its impact to the nearby traffic signals, The weaving and merging movement required for motorists exiting from southbound 1-15 and accessing the new development would be difficult, and at times, impossible. Drivers performing this traffic movement will be required to turn right from the ramp; merge and weave across at least two lanes of traffic; enter the westbound left turn lane at the development intersection; and. most frequently, come to a stop while awaiting the opportunity to make their left turn. This maneuver would have to be safely completed in a distance significantly less than the 160 feet between intersections. With the likelihood of forced lane changes and rapid acceleration/deceleration within the traffic stream, it is staffs opinion that this movement will greatly compromise safety and hamper the flow of through traffic. Coupled with queued traffic between the interchange and the proposed access location, the weaving movement is even more cumbersome and disruptive to traffic flow. This operation will continually deteriorate with the significant increase in traffic volume forecasted within the City's General Plan. Queues extending through upstream intersections create significant F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc 3 traffic problems. The resulting gridlock is disruptive to turning movements and cross-street flow, and may impact motorist and pedestrian safety. In summary, the location of the access road at the intersection of SR-79 (S) and Old Town Front Street (as it is being proposed by the applicant) is contrary to proper engineering practice, and insufficient spacing from existing signals will result in problematic queuing and weaving. As a consequence traffic flow will be disrupted and motodst safety throughout the interchange area will be reduced. It should be noted that a traffic signal at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79(S), is not needed until the Western Bypass Corddot is constructed. However, the access to the site as proposed, will necessitate operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79(S) which is 160 feet west of the I-15 southbound off-ramp. For reference, the spacing between the intersections of Front Street/Jefferson Avenue and I-15 southbound ramp is approximately 600 feet on Rancho California Road and 400 feet on Winchester Road. Caltrans and the City have requested that the applicant investigate the feasibility of moving their access westerly to reduce the project's impacts to less than significant, but the applicant has refused. Because the only remaining environmental concern is the project's access and the resulting impacts to the intersection operations, staff proposes that the project be approved conditionally with a condition requiring that the project be redesigned so that the access is relocated westerly a minimum of 250 feet from the intersection of Old Town Front Street, Staff recognizes that the relocation of the project's access westerly approximately 250 creates a less than ideal situation. New challenges, such as offset access points and back to back left-turn pockets between Old Town Front Street and the access point into the site are introduced. Moving the access point westerly; however, reduces Caltrans' and staffs concerns related to merging, intersection level of service and safety. Staff feels that the shortcomings associated with this proposal are far less impactive to the operation of the southbound ramp signal and overall traffic flow in the vicinity of the interchange, because by relocating the access to the west, a greater distance is provided for the vehicles from the southbound off ramp to merge and weave to the westbound left-turn lanes into the site. The additional spacing between the ramp signal and the project's access, will improve safety and the operational capacity of Highway 79(S) by minimizing grid locks and backing up the traffic on the 1-15 southbound ramp. It should also be noted that when the Western Bypass corridor is ultimately constructed, the access to the site could be modified to provide for more efficient and safer circulation. Map Recon~auration Staffs concerns relative to the proposed location of the project's access and the resulting traffic impacts, has necessitated the addition of proposed conditions of approval which require the applicant to redesign the project with the access relocated a minimum of 250 west of the current proposed access point. Because these conditions require the redesign of the map, a number of specific criteria have been included to insure that the project will still be in compliance with the City's General Plan and Development Code, and it will not create any new environmental impacts. These criteria which are contained within the conditions of approval include: 1) 2) 3) F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PAg7.pC2 .doc A revised map must be submitted to Public Works and Planning staff for approval prior to final recordation of the map. The redesigned map shall have the same number of lots and the same amount of net developable acreage as was being proposed in the original map. The redesigned map shall comply with all standards and requirements specified in the Development Code. 4 4) The rodesign of map shall not disturb any riparian habitat, and development shall occur completely outside the floodway. When the applicant submits the redesigned map, in accordance with these conditions, staff will review it to insure compliance with all the cdteria specified above. Once staff is satisfied that all these criteria have been met and has approved the map, it will then be moved forward for final recordation. Bioloaical Issues The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property which includes portions of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A biological impact report for the project site was prepared, This report reveals that the ultimate development of the proposed project site will result in the removal of 30 acres of onsite Non-Native Grassland, the removal of approximately 0.5 acre of the total Riversidian Sage Scrub onsite, and the preservation of the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland within the boundaries of the project site. It has been determined that impacts to biological resources and the loss of this habitat as a result of this project will not be significant because: 1 ) the 30 acres of non-native grassland which will be removed is not considered a significant resource; 2) the six acres of Riparian Woodlands will be preserved; 3) and of the one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub, 0.5 acres will be preserved on site and the other 0.5 acres will be mitigated with the purchase of off-site property, The Riparian Woodlands and jurisdictional wetlands will be preserved with the exception of 0.07 acres of area associated with a small unnamed drainage channel which bisects the site and flows into Murrieta Creek as identified within a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site conducted by LSA Associates. For this small area, the applicant will be required to mitigate through obtaining a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed Alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. The project site contains significant biological resources and the proposed project has the potential to impact these biological resources. However, these impacts will not be significant if the mitigation measures described above and appropriate conditions of approval for this project are implemented. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Initial Study was prepared for this project and distributed on October 1, 1999. Findings within this initial study indicated that the project, as the applicant is proposing it, would have a potentially significant impact on the environment. This finding was based on the tact that the project will significantly increase traffic volumes, which coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the applicant proposes the project will take access) and the I-15 southbound ramp signal, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. As a consequence, staff originally recommended that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be required for the project. Since that time, staff has analyzed various alternative locations for the projecrs access and has come to the conclusion that if the access point into the site is relocated approximately 250 feet west of its current proposed location, the impacts associated with the limited spacing between intersections and the resulting unsafe vehicular movements and the hazardous merging situations, can be largely mitigated. Therefore, staff is proposing a condition of approval requiring that the access into the site be relocated approximately 250 feet to the west. It is staff's opinion that if this F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97 .PC2.doc 5 condition is included and implemented, the concerns relating to the above discussed traffic impacts can be mitigated to a level of insignificance and staff would recommend that the Planning Commission adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. If this condition is not included, it is staff's opinion that the traffic impacts are not adequately mitigated and that this project may have a significant effect on the environment and therefore, it is recommended that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be required. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The project is consistent with the General Plan's policies and is also consistent with the zoning standards regarding the HTC district as specified in the Development Code. The project as proposed by the applicant, however, does not comply with the General Plan Circulation Element Policy 1.2 which requires an evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with new development prior to project approval, and requires adequate mitigation measures prior to, or concurrent with, project development; and Policy 1.4 which requires new development to pursue trip reduction and transportation systems management measures to reduce and limit congestion at intersections and along streets within the City. It is staffs opinion, though, that if the condition requiring the access into the site to be relocated approximately 250 west of the applicanrs proposed access point is included that the project is in compliance with all components of the General Plan Circulation Element. With respect to the applicant's proposal, where location of the access road into the site is only 160 from the intersection of the I-15 on and off ramps and the extension of the future Western Bypass Corridor, it has been staffs position that although the traffic study and its subsequent revisions prepared by the applicant's traffic consultant indicate an acceptable interim operation condition, the project will increase traffic volumes, cause congestion and unsafe vehicular movements, and create hazardous merging situations. Given these concerns with the applicant's proposal, it would be staffs recommendation that an EIR be prepared. However, if the project is conditioned to relocate the project access 250 feet to the west of its current proposed location, staff feels that the traffic concerns discussed above would be mitigated and that the project could be approved with a mitigated negative declaration based upon the mitigation measures contained in the mitigation monitoring program, the analysis and Findings within this staff report, and based on the conditions of approval prepared for the project. FINDINGS Planninq Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) The proposed land division based the design or improvement of the project and as conditioned by the Conditions of Approval contained in this report is compatible with the General Plan. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation Highway / Tourist. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The project has been reviewed for conformance with the City's General Plan and Development Code. The project is consistent with these documents and conditions of approval have been placed on the project accordingly to assure that the development conforms to City Standards. 3. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The map proposes access to take access from the future Western Bypass Corridor and will not obstruct any easements. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PCZ.doc 6 As conditioned, the map conforms to the logical development of the site, and is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community and access and circulation are adequate for emergency vehicles. The project has been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department and Fire Departments. These departments have conditioned the map to ensure public health, safety and welfare. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Though the site contains a small area of Riversidian Sage Scrub, a plant association that the California Gnatcatcher is known to inhabit, a biology study for the site indicates that none of these animals inhabit the site. In addition, mitigation measures that mitigate any potential impacts to wildlife and habitat have been included within the design of the project and are included within the mitigation monitoring program for the project. These mitigation measures address all impacts associated with the development of the site and the potential impacts development of the site will have on wildlife or habitat off-site. Attachments: 2. 3. 4. PC Resolution - Blue Page 8 Conditions of Approval- Blue Page 12 Initial Study - Blue Page 13 Exhibits - Blue Page 14 A. Vicinity Map B, Zoning Map C. General Plan Map F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.pC2.doc 7 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 99- F:\DEPTS\pLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97-PC2.doc 8 A'FI'ACHMENT NO. I PC RESOLUTION NO. 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 10 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE t5, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S)I WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 922-210- 047) WHEREAS, Margarita Canyon, LLC filed Planning Application No. PA97-0307 in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development, which the City has adopted by reference; WHEREAS, Planning Application No, PA97-0307 was processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0307 on October 20, 1999, November 17, 1999 December 8, 1999 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 opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission headng and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission approved Planning Application No. PA97-0307; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. by reference. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated Section 2. Findinqs. That the Temecula Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. PA97-0307, hereby makes the following findings as required in Section 7.1 of County Ordinance No. 460: A. The proposed land division based the design or improvement of the project and as conditioned by the Conditions of Approval contained in this report is compatible with the General Plan. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation Highway / Tourist. B. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The project has been reviewed for conformance with the City's General Plan and Development Code. The project is consistent with these documents and conditions of approval have been placed on the project accordingly to assure that the development conforms to City Standards. C. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of, F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc 9 property within the proposed land division. The map proposes access to take access from the future Western Bypass Corridor and will not obstruct any easements. D. As conditioned, the map conforms to the logical development of the site, and is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community and access and circulation are adequate for emergency vehicles. The project has been reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer, Public Works Department and Fire Departments. These departments have conditioned the map to ensure public health, safety and welfare. E. As conditioned, the design of the proposed land division or proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Though the site contains a small area of Riversidian Sage Scrub, a plant association that the California Gnatcatcher is known to inhabit, a biology study for the site indicates that none of these animals inhabit the site. In addition, mitigation measures that mitigate any potential impacts to wildlife and habitat have been included within the design of the project and are included within the mitigation monitoring program for the project. These mitigation measures address all impacts associated with the development of the site and the potential impacts development of the site will have on wildlife or habitat off-site. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. An Initial Study prepared for this project 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration, therefore, is hereby granted. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Tract Map No. 28627) a request to subdivide a 37 acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lot located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor (Assessor's Parcel Number 922-210-047),subject to the project specific conditions set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307pA97.PC2.doc 10 Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this eighth day of December, 1999. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson 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 eighth day of December, 1999 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc 11 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL F:\DEPTS\pLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc 12 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA97-0307 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627 Project Description: Assessor's Parcel No.: Approval Date: Expiration Date: The subdivision of a 37-acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lot 922-210-047 December 8, 1999 December 8, 2001 PLANNING DIVISION Ten Calendar Days Prior to the City Council Hearing Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project 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 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 or Negative Declaration required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(a) 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 such failure of to satisfy this condition (Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)). General Requirements The tentative subdivision shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act and to all the requirements of Ordinance No. 460, 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. 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 all claims, actions, awards, judgements, 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 voters of the City, concerning the Planning 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 F:\DEPTS\PLANNING~STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).dOC action the City deems to be in the best interest of the City and its citizens in regards to such defense. If subdivision phasing is proposed, a phasincl plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Manager. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures contained in the approved Mitigation Monitoring Program. Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits A copy of the Rough Grading plans shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division. 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. The applicant shall receive approval for the purchase of off-site property from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game. Submit a mitigation plan to the Planning Department which details how the applicant has set aside sensitive areas and has met the requirements of the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Dept, of Fish and Game for the off-site purchase of off-site property to compensate for the taking of the Riversidian Sage Scrub on site. Development of the site shall preserve the entire amount of Riparian Woodlands on site. No grading or clearing shall occur in this area. Development of the site shall be designed so that all utility extensions are underground and that surface water run off and spillage drains away from Murrieta and Temecula Creeks. This area shall be fencad off prior to any grading activities to prevent any disturbances to wetland or vegetation areas. The project will be conditioned to revegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program. 10. At the time of the submittal of a development proposal or the submittal of a grading plan for the project site the applicant shall submit a biological survey at the appropriate time of the year to determine if the California Gnatcatcher, the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly or any other endangered or threatened species inhabit the site, This biological survey shall propose apprcpdate mitigation for development of the site, This biological survey shall be submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game for review and approval. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program. 11. The applicant shall obtain a 404 permit from the U.S, Fish and Wildlife Service and a 1601 Streambed Alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. The applicant shall prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance with the mitigation monitoring program, 12, When future development is proposed on the site a Phase II archaeological study shall be conducted, This study shall establish appropriate mitigation to address any significant impacts that may occur. F:\DEPTS~PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 2 Prior to Recordation of the Final Map 13. The following shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Division: a. A copy of the Final Map. b. A copy of the Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) with the following notes: 1) 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. 2) This project is within the 100-year floodplain. 3) This project is within a dam inundation area. 4) This project is within a Liquifaction Zone. 5) This project is within a Subsidence Zone. c. A copy of the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&R's) 1) CC&R's shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director. The CC&R's shall include liability insurance and methods of maintaining open spaca, recreation areas, parking areas, private roads, exterior of all buildings and all landscaped and open areas including parkways. 2) No lot or unit in the development shall be sold unless a corporation, association, property owner's group or similar entity has been formed with the right to assess all properties individually owned or jointly owned which have any rights or interest in the use of the common areas and common facilities in the development, such assessment power to be sufficient to meet the expenses of such entity, and with authority to control, and the duty to maintain, all of said mutually available features of the development. Such entity shall operate under recorded CC&R's which shall include compulsory membership of all owners of lots and/or dwelling units and flexibility of assessments to meet changing costs of maintenance, repairs, and services. Recorded CC&R's shall permit enforcement by the City for provisions required as Conditions of Approval. The developer shall submit evidence of compliance with this requirement to, and receive approval of, the city prior to making any such sale. This condition shall not apply to land dedicated to the City for public purposes. 3) Every owner of a unit or lot shall own as an appurtenance to such unit or lot, either (1) an undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, or (2) a share in the corporation, or voting membership in an association owning the common areas and facilities. 4) In addition to the other provisions described in this section which must be included in the CC&Rs, the applicant shall also include the following text in the CC&Rs: F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~07pa97.COA(TPM).doc 3 Consent of City of Temecula Condition No. 15.C.1) of the Conditions of Approval of Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627) require the City to review and approve the CC&Rs for the Tract. Declarant acknowledges that the City has reviewed these CC&Rs and that its review is limited to a determination of whether the proposed CC&Rs properly implement the requirements of the Conditions of Approval for the Tract. The City's consent to these CC&Rs does not contain or imply any approval of the appropriateness or legality of the other provisions of the CC&Rs, including, without limitation, the use restrictions, private easements and encroachments, pdvate maintenance requirements, architecture and landscape controls, assessments procedures, assessment enforcement, resolution of disputes or procedural matters. In the event of a conflict between the Conditions of Approval of the land use entitlements issued by the City for the Tract or federal, state or local laws, ordinances, and resolutions and these CC&Rs, the provisions of the Conditions of Approval and federal, state or local laws, ordinances, and regulations shall prevail, notwithstanding the language of the CC&Rs. These CC&Rs shall not be terminated, amended or otherwise modified without the express written consent of the Planning Manager of the City of Temecula. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRP'~307pa97.COA(TpM).doc 4 Consent of the City of Temecula Condition No. 15.C.1) of the Conditions of Approval of Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627) requires the City of Temecula to review and approval the CC&Rs for the Tract. The City's review of these CC&Rs has been limited to a determination of whether the proposed CC&Rs properly implement the requirements of the Conditions of Approval for the Tract. The City's Consent to these CC&Rs does not contain or imply any approval of the appropriateness or legality of the other provisions of the CC&Rs, including, without limitation, the use restrictions, private easements and encroachments, private maintenance requirements, architecture and landscape controls, assessments, enforcement of assessments, resolution of disputes or procedural matters, Subject to the limitations set forth herein, the City consents to the CC&Rs. Debbie Ubnoske, Planning Manager Approved as to Form: Peter M. Thorson, City Attorney 14. The proposed Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 28627) shall be redesigned so that the proposed access road into the site is a minimum of 250 feet west of the intersection of existing Front Street and Highway 79(S) (the future Western Bypass Corridor). This revised map must be submitted to Public Works and Planning staff for approval prior to final recordation of the map. The redesigned map shall have the same number of lots and the same amount of net developable acreage as was being proposed in the original map, The redesigned map shall comply with all standards and requirements specified in the Development Code. Development of the site shall not disturb any riparian habitat and shall occur completely outside the floodway. Prior to Issuance of Building Permits 15. Roof-mounted mechanical equipment shall not be permitted within the subdivision, however solar equipment or any other energy saving devices shall be permitted with Planning Director approval. Prior to Issuance of Occupancy Permits 16. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 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. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT%307pa97.COA(TPM),dOc 5 General Requirements 17. 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. 18. A Grading Permit for either rough or predse 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Tentative Parcel Map 28627 shall be redesigned to locate the proposed southerly access road a minimum of 250 feet west of the intersection of existing Front Street and Highway 79 South. The parcel configuration and alignment of access road shall be revised to reflect westerly entrance into the subdivision. Prior to Approval of the Parcel 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: 23. 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 · Rancho California Water District · Eastern Municipal Water District · Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District · City of Temecula Fire Prevention Bureau · Planning Department · Department of Public Works · Riverside County Health Department · Cable TV Franchise · Caltrans · Community Services District · General Telephone · Southern California Edison Company · Southern California Gas Company · Fish & Game · Army Corps of Engineers 24. The Developer shall construct the following public improvements to City of Temecula standards unless otherwise noted. Plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works: F:\DEPTS\PLANNING~STAFFRP~307pa97,COA~rPM).doc 6 25. 26. 27. The proposed southerly access road shall be located a minimum of 250 feet westerly of the centerline of the intersection of existing Front Street and Highway 79 South. The location and alignment of the access road shaft be approved by the Director of Public Works and the Planning Director. Tentative Parcel Map 28627 shaft be revised to reflect the realignment of the access road and the revised parcel configuration. The Developer shall offer for dedication for street right-of-way the portion of Lot 11, Town of Temecula, Map Book 15, Page 726, San Diego County, lying north of the southerly of the southerly right-of-way line of the future extension of the Western Bypass Corridor. Improve the access road (Principal/Industrial Collector Street Standard No. 103 - 78' R/W) from the future extension of the Western Bypass Corridor including the section extended along the entire easterly boundary of and within the underlying lot described as Lot 11, Town of Temecula, Map Book 15, Page 726, San Diego County, to the terminus of the proposed cul-de-sac 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 and utilities (including but not Hmited 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. Unless otherwise approved the following minimum criteda shall be observed in the design of the street improvement plans: Street canterline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C.C. and 1.00% minimum over A.C. paving. Driveways shall conform to the applicable City Standard Nos. 207, 207A and/or 208. Street lights shall be installed along the public streets shall be designed in accordance with Ordinanca No. 461. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Nos. 400 and 401. Design of street improvements shall extend a minimum of 300 feet beyond the project boundaries to ensure adequate continuity of design with adjoining properties. Minimum centerline radii shall be in accordance with City Standard No. 113. All reverse curves shall include a 100-foot minimum tangent section. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees. 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. All concantrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed through curb outlets per City Standard No. 301. All utility systems including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer, and cable 'IV 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. 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. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRP'~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 7 28. Relinquish and waive right of access to and from Western Bypass Corridor and State Route 79 South on the Parcel Map. 29. 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. 30. 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. 31. Pursuant to Section 66493 of the Subdivision Map Act, any subdivision which is part of an existing Assessment Distdct must comply with the requirements of said section. Prior to City Council approval of the Parcel Map, the Developer shall make an application for reapportionment of any assessments with appropriate regulatory agency. 32. Any delinquent properly taxes shall be paid. 33. An Environmental Constraints Sheet (ECS) shall be prepared in conjunction with the Parcel 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 and Public Works Department for review and approval. The following information shall be on the ECS: The delineation of the area within the 100-year floodplain. Special Study Zones. Geotechnical hazards identified in the project's geotechnical report. Archeological resources found on the site. 34. 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, 35, The Developer shall provide a development agreement addressing their participation in the construction of the Western Bypass Corridor, The form of the development agreement shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. Alternatively, the Developer shall record a written offer to participate in, and wave all rights to object to the formation of an Assessment District, a Community Facilities District, or a Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fee District for the construction of the proposed "Western Bypass Corridor' or "Medians in accordance with the General Plan". The form of the offer shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney, 36. 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 recordation of the Parcel 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. 37. 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. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING~STAFFRP'~307pa97.COA(TPM),doc 8 38. The Developer shall notify the City's cable TV Franchises of the Intent to Develop. Conduit shall be installed to cable 'IV Standards at time of street improvements. 39. Bus bays will be provided at all existing and future bus stops as determined by the Department of Public Works. 40. This development must enter into an agreement with the City for a "Trip Reduction Plan" in accordance with Ordinance No. 93-01. 41. Private drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be required and shall be delineated and noted on the Parcel Map. 42. Easements for sidewalks for public uses shall be dedicated to the City where sidewalks meander through private property. 43. Easements for joint use driveways shall be provided prior to approval of the Parcel Map or issuance of building permits, whichever occurs first. 44. Easements, when required for roadway slopes, landscape easements, drainage facilities, utilities, etc., shall be shown on the Parcel 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 Parcel Map. A note shall be added to the Parcel Map stating "drainage easements shall be kept free of buildings and obstructions." Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits 45. 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 · Riverside County Health Department · Caltrans · Community Services District · General Telephone · Southern California Edison Company · Southern California Gas Company 46. 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. 47. 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. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 9 48. 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. 49. Provisions to mitigate drainage and the storm drain improvements as shown on Tentative Parcel Map 28627 are conceptual and may require modification. The design of the storm drain system will be determined upon review and approval of the grading and storm drain improvement plans. 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. 50. This development must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board and Ordinance No. 99-10. No grading shall be permitted until an NPDES Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed or the project is shown to be exempt. Direct discharge of runoff from the site into Murrieta Creek is prohibited and urban pollutants shall be mitigated as approved by the Department of Public Works. 51. 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. 52. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 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. 53. 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. 54. 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. Commercial subdivisions may obtain a LOMR at their discretion. 55. 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 F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 10 format acceptable to the Department and include, but not be limited to, the following criteria: Drainage and flood protection facilities which will protect all structures by diverting site runoff to streets or approved storm drain facilities. Adequate provision shall be made for the acceptance and disposal of surface drainage entering the property from adjacent areas. 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. Identity 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. Prior to Issuance of Building Permits 56. Parcel Map 28627 shall be approved and recorded. 57. 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. 58. Grading of the subject property shall be in accordance with the Uniform 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. 59. 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 Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy 60, 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 61. All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works. 62. All improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 63. 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. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 11 BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT Prior to the Issuance of a Building Permit 64. 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. FIRE DEPARTMENT 65. 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. 66. 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 duratjon. The required fire flow may be adjusted dudng 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) 67. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC Appendix Ill-B, Table A-Ill-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 and shall be located no more than 210 feet from any point on the street or Fire Department access road(s) frontage to a hydrant. The required fire flow shall be available from any adjacent hydrant(s) in the system. The upgrade of existing fire hydrants may be required. (CFC 903.2, 903.4.2, and Appendix Ill-B) 68. Maximum cul-de-sac length shall not exceed 1320 feet. Minimum turning radius on any cul- de-sac shall be forty-five (45) feet. (CFC 902.2.2.3) 69. 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) 70. 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 Ibs. GVW. (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2.2) 71. Prior 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 exterior wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface designed for 80,000 Ibs. GVVV with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feet. ( CFC sec 902) 72. 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) F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 12 73. Prior to building construction, dead end road ways and streets in excess of one hundred and fifty (150) feet which have not been completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire apparatus. (CFC 902.2.2.4) 74. Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer shall furnish one copy of the water system plans to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval pdor 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 plans are signed by the local water company, 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) OTHER AGENCIES 79. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health's transmittal dated October 2, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 80. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct transmittal dated November 10, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 81. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water Districrs transmittal dated October 1, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 82. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in Eastern Information Center's transmittal dated October 13, 1997, a copy of which is attached. 83. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) transmittal dated October 20, 1997, a copy of which is attached. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING~STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TpM).ciOc 13 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 subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant Signature F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~307pa97.COA(TPM).doc 14 October 2, 1997 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE · HEALTH SERVICES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTI- City of Temecula Planning Department P.O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589 AT'IN: John De Gange: RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627: A PORTION OF THE TOWN OF TEMECULA AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 15, PAGE 726 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, A.NTD A PORTION OF THE RANCH TEMECULA, WHICH RANCHO WAS GRANTED BY PATENT DATED JANUARY 18, 1860, AND RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY IN LIBER 1 OF PATENTS AT PAGE 37 THEREOF, AND A PORTION OF THE PAUBA LAND AND WATER COMPANY'S SUBDIVISION OF TEMECULA RANCHO AS SHOWN BY MAP ON FILE IN BOOK 11, PAGE 507 OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (14 LOTS) Dear Gentlemen: 1. The Department of Environmemal Health has reviewed Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627 and recommends: A water system shall be installed according to plans and specifications as approved by the water company and the Health Department. Permanent prints of the plans of the water system shall be submitted in triplicate, ~vith a minimum scale not less than one inch equals 200 feet, along with the original drawing to the City of Temecula. The prints shall show the internal pipe diameter, location of valves and fire hydrants; pipe and joim 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 ~vith Div. 5, Part 1, Chapter 7 of the California Heattb and Safety Code, California Administrative Code, Title 1 I, Chapter 16, and General Order No. 103 of the Public Utilities Commission of the State 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 Parcel Map No. 28627 is in accordance with the water system expansion plans of the Eastern Municipal Water District and that the water services, storage, and distribution system will be adequate to provide water service to such Parcel Map". This certification does not constitute a guarantee that it will supply water to such Parcel Map at any specific quantities, 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 Citv of Temecula's Office to review at least TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the request for the recordation of the final map. John M. Fanning, Director 4065 County Circle Drive · Riverside, CA 92503 ,, Phone (909) 358-5316 * FAX (909) 358-5017 (Mailing Address - P.O. Box 7600 · Riverside. CA 92513-7600) p,,.,,a City of Temecula Planning Dept. Page Two Attn.: John De Gange October 2, I997 3. This subdivision has a statement from Eastern Municipal Water District agreeing to serve domestic water to each and every lot in the subdivision on demand providing satisfactory financial arrangements are completed with ~he subdivider. It will be necessary for financial arrangements to be made PRIOR to the recordation of the final map. 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 Health Department. Permanent 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 joim 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 Parcel Map No. 28627 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 Parcel 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 ~nalized PRIOR to recordation of the final map. 6. It will be necessary for the annexation proceedings to be completely ~nalized PRIOR to the recordation of the final map. Sincerely, Gregor Dellenbach, Environmental Health Specialist IV GD:dr (909) 275-8980 DAVID P. ZAPPE General Ha:~ager-ChiefEngineer RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT November 10, 1997 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 909~75-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 42125.1 City of Temecula Planning Department 43174 Business Park Drive Temecula, CA 92590 Attention: Mr. John De Gange Ladies and Gentlemen: Re: Parcel MaD 28627 PA 97-0307 The District does not normally 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 Real 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 Drainage Plan facilities, other regional flood control and drainage facilities which could be considered a logical component or extension of a master plan system, and District Area Drainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general nature is provided. The District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail and the following comments do not in any way constitute or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard, public health and safety or any other such issue. Tentative Parcel Map 28627 is a proposal for subdivision of 33.9 acres into 14 commercial lots along the future extension of Front Street, southeast of the intersection of Highway 79 and Interstate 215. This project is subject to severe flood hazard from Murrieta Creek. The southwestern portion of the site is within the 100 year Zone AE flood plain limits for Murrieta Creek as delineated on Panel No. 060742 O010A of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued in conjunctqon with the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The District's confluence study of Murrieta Creek and Temecula Creek, determined the lO0-year flood elevation to vary between 994.0 and 994.5. All the elevations on the District maps are based on 1929 NGVD. The high water mark during the flood of Janaury 1993 was 991.5. The pad elevations shown on the drawing is above the elevation for the Districts confluence study. Because of the extreme hazard posed by Murrieta Creek, the City should consider not allowing development to proceed adjacent to the creek until the ultimate improvement can be constructed. Property adjacent to the creek and within the flood plain should be conditioned to construct the required improvements or participate in a financing mechanism such as an assessment district to ensure necessary improvements are constructed. City of Temecula Re: Parcel Map 28627 PA 97-0307 -2- November 10, 1997 If the City chooses to allow development to proceed, it should condition the application to provide all studies, calculations, plans or other information needed to mee~ FEMA requirements. This project is located within the limits of the District's Murrieta Creek/Temecula Valley Area Drainage Plan for which drainage fees have been adopted; applicable fees should be paid by cashier's check or money order to the Flood Control District or City prior to issuance of building or grading permits. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of the actual permit. Questions regarding this matter may be directed to me at 909/275-1214. Very truly yours, STUART E. HCKTBBTN Senior Civil Engineer SM:slj John F, Hennigar PhiHip L. Forbes Kenneth C. Dealy Best Best & Krieger LLP October 1, 1997 Mr. John De Gange City of Temecula Planning Department 43200 Business Park Drive Post Office Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY PARCEL MAP 28627, APN 922-210-047 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 Dear Mr. De Gange: Please be advised that the above-referenced property is located within the boundaries of Rancho California Water District (RCWD/District). 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. The Distdct requests that all easements dedicated to the Rancho California Water District be shown on the recorded parcel map. If you have any questions, please contact an Engineering Services Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT Steve Brannon, P.E. Development Engineering Manager 971SB:eb194/F012/FCF c: Laurie Willlares, Engineering Services Supervisor CALIFORNIA I-IISTORICAL I~ESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM Eastern Information Center Oel3artment of Anthro;~ology University of California Riversicle, CA 92521-0418 Phone (909) 787-5745 Fax (909) 787-5409 October 13, 1997 John De Gange City of Temecula Planning Department P. O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Cas~ No.: PA97-0307 Applicant: Jim Roberts (Margarita Canyon LLC) Dear Mr. De Gange: Please fred enclosed our comments for one project transmittal as requested by the Planning Department. If you have any questions, please contact the F~a~tern Information Center at (909) 787-5745 (please specify the case number and the date on which we submitted our comments). PA-0307 ............................................. ASAP Sincerely, Jennifer Bybee Information Officer Enclosure CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM Eastern Information Center Department of Anthroi~ology University of California Riversicie, CA 92521-0418 Phone (909) 787-5745 Fax (909) 787-5409 CULTURAL RESOURC'E REVlF W DATE: October 13, 1997 R,E: Case Transmitml Reference Designation: PA97-0307 Records at the Eastern Information Center of the C, alifomia Historical Resouret, s Information System have been reviewed to determine if this project would adversely affect prehistoric or historic cultural resources: __ The pro~ project area has not been surveyed for cultural re:o'az~:a mul contams or is adj&cent to known culmrsl ~sout~e(a). A __ Basal upon axisling data the pt~ pf~j~et area has the po~ntial for contain~ cultural resources. A Phase I study is ~¢omm~nde~, A Phase I cultural resource study (MF ! 99 I) identified on~ or mo~ culmttl resources. __ Tile project af~a contains, or has the pombility of containing, cultural ~es. H~er, due ~ ~e ~m~ of ~e pmj~t ~ p~r __ A Fnase I culmrni resmxree aaady (/vtF it Due to ~e mrcha~olo&.ical ensidvity of the area. ~in~ du~n~ conau~ction should b¢ monitored by: profcuioaal mba~uloli,t The submission era cultural reso~rec manageright report is re, commended following guidelin~. for Archaeological Resource Management Reports prepared by the California Office of Histotlc P~s~rvadon, Prtservot~on Pla, nm~g B~ltr~ 4(a), Dee=mb~r 1989. Records search and field survey TeatinI [Evaluate resou,~e significance; propose midinfion measures for 'significant' sites.] Mitigation [Data recovery by excavation, preservation in place, or a ¢ombiration of the t~o.] Monitor esnhmovin~ activities COMMENTS: Two sites fall within this project area. Although one site has been partially tested, both sites should be thoroughly tested to determine their significance before grading or construction occurs. Both sites are listed on th~ Natiomd Register as part of the Mumeta Creek Archaeological District. If you have any questions, please contact us. Eastern Information Center STAff OF C~JFORN/A - BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AHD HOUSING AGENCY .' DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 8, P.O. BOX 231 SAN BERNA~DINO, CA 92402 TDD 19093383°4609 October 20, 1997 Mr. John I. DeGange Project Planner City of Temecula Plarmmg Department P. O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Dear Mr. DeGange: 08-Riv-15-3.1/3.7 Planning Application No. PA 97-0307: Tentative Parcel Map 28627 A recent review of this proposal by Caltrans' Traffic Engineers has made it clear this proposal is not acceptable as presented on Tentative Parcel Map 28627, dated September 1997. Their fmdings are as follows: The proposed access to Front Street is too close to the existing 1-15 ramps to be safe and provide acceptable traffic patterns on the city's street as well as the 1-15 ramps. · It is in conflict with a plan by the city to upgrade Front Street and the ramps terminating there as well as the city's proposed future "Western Bypass." If this proposal is to go forward it must propose a different point of access to the local road system. Perhaps a connection to the city's proposed "Western Bypass" would be a more suitable location. Please send the following to this office at the earliest opportunity: · Grading Plans shall depict both existing and proposed contour lines. · Drainage Plans shall depict all existing and proposed drainage facilities and structures, including any State facilities. · Site/Plot Plans. · Landscaping Plans shall depict all proposed signage in addition to landscaping layout. Mr. John I. DeGange October 20, 1997 Page 2 Street Improvement Plans -- shall depict all proposed improvements, including signalization. · Additional items of concern may be expressed upon receipt of the above requested documents. If you have any questions, please contact Cecil Karstensen at (909) 383-5922 or FAX (909) 383-7934. Very truly yours, //~"~ ,. / Clfief, Office of Pdverside County Transportation Planning STATE OF CALIFORNIA--BUSINESS, TRAN, ATION AND HOUSING AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 8 464 W Fourth Street, 6th Floor MS 726 San Bernarr~ino, CA 92401-1400 PHONE (909) 383-6327 FAX (909) 383-6890 GRAY OAV[S. Governor December 8, 1999 08-Riv-15~3.422 Mr. John De Gange Planning Department City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033 Temecuta, CA 92589-9033 Dear Mr. De Gange: EC 09 : By -:~,' L e_----.- Notice of Proposed Negative Declaration, Case Number PA97-0307 for Tentative Parcel Map 28627, Margarita Canyon LLC, Applicant We have received the above noted document identifying environmental impacts and mitigation measures associated with future development of Parcel Map 28627. We agree that by requiring the described relocation of project access as a condition of approval, impact to existing southbound Interstate 15 off/on ramps may be minimized. However, potential impacts to TPM 28627 arising from a planned future modification of dl these ramps have not been directly assessed. Revision of parcel map access an ot configuration must be coordinated with ramp modification plans currently being prepared to ensure compatibility between both improvement projects. Notification of pending development activity for TPM 28627 will be forwarded to other District offices and staff. When revised development plans for TPM 28627 are available, please forward copies to us for further review. Any remaining District concerns will then be addressed and returned for continued parcel map application processing. If an exchange of preliminary project information is desired pdor to redesign of parcel map access, a meeting to discuss all pertinent issues may be arranged here at District Headquarters. We recommend that such a meeting be held to help identify and thus avoid unforeseen conflicts arising with future site development. We also recommend that all parties having an interest in this situation be invited to attend this meeting. This would include project applicants or representatives as well as all City and affected Caltrans staff. Mr. John De Gange December 8, 1999 Page 2 Thank you for providing us this notification of proposed project negative declaration. If you have other questions or would like to schedule a meeting please contact Ms. Rosa F. Clark at (909) 383-6908 for assistance. Sincerely, LINDA GRIMES, Chief Office of Forecasting/IGR-CEQA Review c: Frank Lehr, Freeway Operations Patdck Hsu, Highway Operations · Tern Parks, Project Management Khatil Saba, Project Management Chdsty Connets, Design Team "J" ATTACHMENT NO. 2 INITIAL STUDY F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc 13 City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Environmental Checklist Project Title Lead Agency Name and Address Contact Person and Phone Number Project Location Project Sponsor's Name and Address General Plan Designation Zoning Description of Project Surrounding Land Uses and Setting Other public agencies whose approval is required Planning Application No. PA97-0307 - Tentative Parcel Map 28627 City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92569-9033 John De Gange, Project Planner (909) 694-6400 Adjacent to Intenstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor Margarita Canyon LLC 27740 Jefferson, Suite 200, Temecula, CA 92590 Highway/Tourist Commercial (HTC) Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT) A proposal to subdivide an approximately 37 acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lots (TPM 26627) The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property, which includes a portion of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. The site is adjacent to Interstate 15 to the east, commercial areas to the north across the future Western Bypass Corridor, a vacant open space area across Temecula Creek to the south, and a vacant area zoned Hillside Residential area to the west across Murrieta Creek. Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Health Department, Temecula Police Department, Eastern Municipal Water District, Rancho California Water District, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison Company, General Telephone Company, and Riverside Transit Agency Location Map R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2,doc Environmental Factors Potentially Affected The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Population and Housing Air Quality Biological Resources Water Cultural Resources Geologic Problems Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities and Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance Earlier Analyses Determination (To be completed by the lead agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant impact on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared 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 revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Date John De Ganqe, Proiect Planner Printed name FOF R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 2 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcropping, and historic building within a state scenic highway? Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Potentially Significant impact Less Than Significant W~th Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant impact NO Impact Comments: 1.a. No Impact. The project site is adjacent to Interstate 15 and the ultimate development of the site will not directly impact any scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is not located in an area where there is a scenic vista. Further, the City does not have any designated scenic highways. As a consequence no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project or the future development of the site. 1.b. No Impact. There are no designated scenic resources in the vicinity of the project site. The project site includes a portion of the Murrieta Creek Channel, however, the project as proposed will preserve the channel and all future development will not directly impact the channel. There are no scenic resources within the project site within the view of a scenic highway. As a consequence, no significant impact to scenic resources will result from the proposed project or the future development of the site. 1.C, Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property, which includes a portion of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A majority of the site is composed of disturbed non-native grassland (30 acres). The remaining portion of the site is comprised of Riparian Woodland (six acres) and Riversidian Sage Scrub plant communities (one acre). The portion of the site, which consists of drainage channels, could potentially have significant visual character given the presence of Riparian Woodland vegetation. The ultimate complete development of all 37 acres of the property would significantly degrade the visual character and quality of the site and surrounding properties. As mitigation, the project proposes to preserve the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland and one half acre of the one acre portion of the Riversidian Sage Scrub. For the one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub that will be developed, the project proponent will be required to purchase one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub off-site in compliance with the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Communities Conservation Program (NCCP) [based on the Evaluation Logic Flow Chart contained in Attachment "A" of the Biological Impact Report]. After mitigation, any potential impacts could be mitigated to a level of insignificance. 1.d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Though this project only represents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout on the property 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). After mitigation, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:~Ct~GA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 2. Agricultural Resources. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: Less Than Potentially Significantwith Lass Than Significant Mitigation Significant No ~rllpact Incorporated impact Impact Issues and Supporting Information Sources a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Conflict with the existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c. Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland, to non-agricultural use? Comments: 2a.,2c. No Impact. The project site is not currently in agricultural production and in the historic past has not ever formerly been used for agricultural purposes, In addition this property is not considered prime or unique of Farmland of statewide importance pursuant the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency or the City of Temecula's General Plan. In addition, the project wilt not involve changes in the existing environment, which would result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Therefore, there is no significant impact related to this issue. 2b. No Impact. The project site does not have an agricultural zoning designation by the City of Temecula, and the site is not regulated by a Williamson Act contract. As a consequence there is no impact related to this issue. R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2,doc 4 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations, Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact Comments: 3.a, Less Than Significant Impact, The proposed project represents only a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots; however, the analysis within this document has evaluated the potential development of the site with commercial uses. The project as proposed will comply with State and national ambient air quality standards. Although the project exceeds the air quality management policies in the current Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) and emissions thresholds established in South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993), the City of Temecula's General Plan EIR has addressed development of the site and proposed adequate mitigation for any impacts. The analysis provided in 3b. below, discusses the project's compliance with the AQMP. Therefore, no significant impacts related to conflicts with air quality plans will result from the proposed project 3.b. Less Than Significant Impact. This project represents only a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots; however, this analysis has evaluated the potential development of the site with commercial uses. The project proposes to provide for 12.61 net acres of developable land. Pursuant to the City of Temecula's Development Code this site can ultimately be developed with 164,788 square feet of commercial uses based on a target Floor Area Ratio of 0.30. Though this figure exceeds the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993) threshold for impacts associated with commercial development, this figure is consistent with target Floor Area Ratio (FAR) anticipated within the City's General Plan. The General Plan established target floor area ratios within various land uses in order to determine the intensity of uses and the impacts upon the environment. The General Plan EIR evaluates the impacts of development at the target FAR. The analysis conducted for this project assumes that the ultimate development of the site will be at the target FAR for the Highway/'l'ourist zoning district. It is anticipated that the development of the site will be less than the densities anticipated by the General Plan and analyzed within the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR has established mitigation measures for impacts associated with air quality through The General Plan's policies and guidelines. Consequently a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA~307PA97 - EIS2.doc 5 3.c. 3.d. 3.8. Less Than Significant ImpacL As discussed in item b. above, though the project when ultimately developed, will exceed the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993) thresholds for impacts associated with commercial development, the City of Temecula's General Plan EIR has addressed the impacts to air quality for a project on this site and established appropriate mitigation measures. Therefore, all potential impacts resulting from cumulative net increases of any criteria pollutants have been addressed within the policies and guidelines of the City of Temecula's EIR and mitigated for. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, There are no significant pollutants in proximity to the project nor is it anticipated that the project will generate pollutants, No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project, No Impact. Though this project only represents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout on the property may create objectionable odors during the construction phase of the project. These impacts, however, will be short in duration and are not considered to be significant. Consequently no impacts would result from this project, 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect of federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means? interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 6 Comments: 4.a.,b.,d. Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property, which includes a portion of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A majority of the site is composed of disturbed non-native grassland (30 acres). The remaining portion of the site is comprised of Riparian Woodland (six acres) and Riversidian Sage Scrub plant communities (one acre). A biological impact report for the project site was prepared by Principe and Associates in December of 1997. This study reveals that the ultimate development of the proposed project site will result in the removal of all 30 acres of onsite Non-Native Grassland, the removal of approximately 0,5 acres of the total Riversidian Sage Scrub onsite, and the preservation of the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland within the boundaries of the project site. The study determined that the habitat within the Non-Native Grassland, however is not considered to be a significant biological resource and the loss of this habitat is not considered to be significant, Development of the project site will also result in the removal of 0.5 acres of the one-acre total of Riversidian Sage Scrub that is considered a Sensitive Natural Plant Community, The study determined that based on the Evaluation Logic Flow Chart included within the Southern California Coastal Sage Scrub, Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), Conservation Guidelines (Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game, Nov. 1993), the onsite Rivereidian Sage Scrub has a lower potential value for long-term conservation given the fact that it is unoccupied by the Coastal California Gnatcatcher, and given that it is a small isolated patch with no linkage to any other similar habitat. The project site also contains six acres of Riparian Woodlands and jurisdictional wetlands. As proposed; however, the project preserves almost the entire area with exception of 0.07 acres of area associated with a small unnamed drainage channel which bisects the site and flows into Murrieta Creek as identified within a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site was conducted by LSA Associates. For this small area the applicant will be required to mitigate through obtaining a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. As mitigation for potential impacts created by the proposed project to the 30 acres of Non-Native Grassland and the one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub the applicant shall be conditioned to: 1) comply with the requirements established in the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Long-term Habitat Conservation Plan, primarily through the payment of a mitigation fee; 2) preserve the 0,5 acre portion of Riversidian Sage Scrub on site and mitigate the loss of the other 0.5 acres with the purchase of off-site habitat at a ratio of 1:1 as deemed appropriate by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game in compliance with the interim goals established within the NCCP Program; 3) preserve the entire six acres of Riparian Woodlands habitat; 4) comply with the U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol and obtain clearance for the Endangered Quino checkerspot butterfly by conducting additional field surveys prior to the issuance of grading permits to determine if the host plant for the species are present in which case an adult survey would be required; 5) design future development plans so that surface waters and spills drain away from Murrieta and Temecula Creeks in order to avoid runoff contamination; 6) install utility extensions underground; 7) revegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species in order to reduce impacts from the project; 7) the applicant shall be required to prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance to the mitigation measures contained in this document. With the implementation of the above mentioned mitigation measures and associated conditions of approval for this project, the impacts associated with project would be reduced to less than significant. R:\CEQA\307PA97 o EIS2.doc 7 4,c. 4.e. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. In October of 1998 a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site was conducted by LSA Associates. The study determined that approximately 5.62 acres of the site met the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers criteria for jurisdictional wetlands and 5.93 acres fell within the jurisdiction of the Calif. Department of Fish and Game, Of the acreage delineated as jurisdictional wetlands a 0.07-acre portion of the site is proposed to be filled which will result in the loss of wetlands and riparian habitat. The lost wetlands area will be from a small- unnamed drainage channel which runs through the center of the project and flows into Murrieta Creek. The wetlands areas within Murdeta and Temecula Creeks will be unaffected. The loss of the wetlands/jurisdiction waters will require the project proponent to obtain a 404 Permit from the U.S, Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed alteration permit administered by the California Department of Fish and Game. As mitigation for the lost wetlands the applicant will be required to obtain the necessary permits from the above referenced agencies prior to the issuance of grading permits. After mitigation, this project would have a less than significant impact, No Impact. The City of Temecula does not have any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, therefore there is no impact associated with this project relative to this issue. Less Than Significant Impact. The project is located within the fee area for the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Long-Term Habitat Conservation Plan. All development within this fee area is required to pay a mitigation fee. This project will be required to pay a mitigation fee for the SKR. In addition, the subject site contains approximately one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub that places the property within the jurisdiction of the NCCP program. The project will be conditioned to comply with all requirements of the NCCP program or develop their own habitat plan under the provisions of the NCCP. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 1506.5? Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 1506.5? Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact incorporated Impact Impact Comments: 5,a. No Impact. Based on a previously conducted Phase I cultural resource study it has been determined that there are no known historical resources on site, which the project would impact. As a consequence no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.b.d. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The General Plan and an earlier Archaeological Investigation conducted by the Archaeological Research Unit at the University of California at Riverside in December of 1988 identifies a sensitive archaeological area along Murrieta Creek which may extend into the subject site. Due to the potential for deposits in the area and at the recommendation of the UCR Eastern Information Center (within correspondence dated October 13, R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 5.c. 1997), future development of the proposed site will be required to conduct a Phase II archeological investigation on site prior to the approval any development project. It is anticipated that when future development is proposed on the site and a Phase II archaeological study is conducted that this study would propose mitigation to address any significant impacts that may occur. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The General Plan identifies that the area could potentially be within a highly sensitive paleontological area. Due to the potential for deposits in the area, future development of the proposed site will be conditioned to have an on site- monitor dudng grading operations. The potential for future significant impacts will be determined and fully mitigated when future development proposals are considered. As a consequence, a less than significant impact is anticipated. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project? i) ii) iii) iv) b. O. Issues and Supporting Information Sources Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the dsk of loss, injury, or death involving: Rupture of a known earthquake fault. as delineated on the most recent AIquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Strong seismic ground shaking? Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Landslides? Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 1801-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? Have soil incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: No Impact. There are no known or identified earthquake faults as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project, R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 9 6.a.ii, iv,b., and d. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. There may be a potentially significant impact from seismic ground shaking, ground failure, soil erosion, or expansive soils.. Although, there are no known fault hazard zones on the property, the project is located in Southern California, an area that is seismically active. Any potential significant impacts will be mitigated through building construction, which is consistent with the Uniform Building Code standards. Further, the project will be conditioned to provide soil reports prior to grading and recommendations contained in this report are followed dudn9 construction. The soil 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, liquefaction, subsidence and expansive soils. After mitigation measures are performed, a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 6.c.,a.iii Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The ultimate development of the site may have a significant impact on people involving liquefaction and subsidence or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Potential impacts could be mitigated by compliance with State of California Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone development criteria and construction in accordance with the Uniform Building Code standards. A soils report shall be required as part of the development and shall contained 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. Erosion control techniques will be included as a condition of approval for development projects at the site. 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, a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 6.e. No Impact. Septic sewage disposal systems are not proposed for this project. The ultimate development of the site will be required to hook up to the existing public sewer system. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 10 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Crete a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles or a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated No impact Comments: 7.a, No Impact. Though this project only represents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout of the property will involve construction. Construction associated with the development of the property will involve the use of chemical agents, solvents, paints and other hazardous materials that are associated with construction activities. The amount of these chemicals present during construction, however, is limited and is not considered a significant hazard. As a consequence, no significant impact is expected form the routine use and disposal of these materials. 7.b. No Impact. The future development of the site will be commercial uses. It is anticipated that the future uses within the project site will not store or house large quantities of hazardous material that would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 11 7.c. 7.d. 7.e. ,f. 7.g. 7.h. No Impact. Future development of the project site will be with commercial uses. This site is not within one-quader mile of an existing or proposed school. The operation of construction equipment and machinery during the development of this site may emit some hazardous emissions and or handle some hazardous material. However, these emissions and material should be of limited quantities over a shod duration of time. Since this project site in not within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school, and will not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste, no impacts are anticipated. No Impact. This project site is not nor is it located near a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 that would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project site is not located within an airpod land use plan or within two miles of a public or private airstrip. No impact upon airpod uses will result from this proposal. No Impact. The project will take access from maintained public streets and will therefore not impede emergency response or evacuation plans, No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. This project site is adjacent to 1-15 to the east and Murrieta Creek to the west. Though the site is located in the vicinity of large open space areas, it is not located in a high fire area. As a consequence no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Substantially deplete groundwater Supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? Less Than Potentially SigmficantWith Less Than Significant Mit~gatmn S~gnificant NO impact Incorporated Impact Irnpac~ c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site ,/' or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g. Place housing within a lO0-year flood hazard area as h. .,/ i. ,/ mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Place within a 100~year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ,/' Comments: 8.a. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The subdivision, and subsequent development, 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. With mitigation a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 8.b.f. No Impact. The project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the R:\CEQA%307PA97 - EIS2.doc 8.c.d. 8.e. 8.g. 8.h.i. local groundwater table level. The project will not have an affect on 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. Further, construction on the site will not be at depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters or aquifer volume. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation and/or flooding on- or off.site. Some changes to absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff is expected whenever development occurs on previously permeable ground. 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 that is created. A less than significant impact is associated with this project. Less Than Significant ImpacL Due to the small scale of the proposed subdivision, and ultimately the future commercial development, the project will not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. The project will be conditioned to accommodate the drainage created as a result of the subject site. In addition, the project will be conditioned so that the drainage will not impact surrounding properties. A less than significant impact is associated with this project. No IrnpacL This project represents a subdivision of property into commercial parcels. Since no residential property is effected, no impact is associated with this project. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The project may expose people or property to water related hazards such as flooding. According to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, the project site is in area that is subject to severe flood hazard from Murrieta Creek. Further, the site is located within the limits of the 100-year (Zone AE) floodplain/floodway as delineated on Panel No, 060742 0010B of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In its current configuration; however, the project is designed with all pads for future development being elevated above the floodway/floodplain. This project and all future development of the site will be conditioned so that the developer will be required to file a floodplain development permit with the appropriate approvals from the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District if any portion of the site is to be developed within the floodplain. In addition, future development will be conditioned to pay a mitigation charge to the Murrieta Creek/Temecula Valley Drainage Plan. In addition, the project is located within a dam inundation area as identified in the City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. Impacts can be mitigated by utilizing existing emergency response systems and by assuring that these systems continue to maintain adequate service provision as the City develops. With the incorporation of mitigation measures a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project site will not be subject to inundation by sieche, tsunami, or mudflow as these events are not known to happen in this region. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA%307PA97 - EIS2.doc 14 9. Land Use and Planning. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Physically divide an established community? Conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigation an environmental effect? Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant Impact NO Impac~ Comments: 9a.,b. No Impact. The subject site is vacant and is bordered by Murrieta Creek on the west and Interstate 15 on the east. These two features provide an existing physical barrier to the surrounding properties to the east and west. The property to the north is comprised primarily of existing commercial uses. The properties to the west and south are vacant and zoned Open Space. Therefore, the proposed subdivision of this property will not conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance). As a consequence no impact is associated with this project. 9.c. Less Than Significant Impact. The project is located within the fee area for the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Long-Term Habitat Conservation Plan. All development within this fee area is required to pay a mitigation fee. This project will be required to pay a mitigation fee for the SKR. In addition, according to a biological study conducted by Principe and Associates in December of 1997 the subject site contains approximately one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub that places the property within the jurisdiction of the NCCP program. The project will be conditioned to comply with the NCCP program or develop their own habitat conservation plan under the provisions of the NCCP pro9ram. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No impact incorporated Impact Impact R:\CEOA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc Comments: 10.a.b. No impact. The project will not result in the loss of available, known mineral resources or in the loss of an available, locally important mineral resource recovery site. The State Geologist has classified the City of Temecula a classification of MRZ-3a, containing areas of sedimentary deposits, which have the potential for supplying sand and gravel for concrete and crushed stone for aggregate. However, these areas are determined as not containing deposits of significant economic value based upon available data in reports prepared in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11. NOISE. Would the project result in: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Exposure of people to severe noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: 11.a. Less Than Significant Impact. This project site is designated for commercial development. 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. However, long-term noise generated by this project would be within the limits of the General Plan standards for commercial development. Less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.b. No Impacts. Development of the project site will be with commercial uses. It is anticipated that the uses conducted on site will not generate activities that would expose persons to or generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. No impacts are anticipated. 11.c. Less Than Significant Impact. The project will ultimately result in the development of the site with commercial uses that will create noise levels greater than that currently emanating from the vacant land. However, those noises will not be substantial or constant and are not anticipated to create a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 16 11.d. 11.e.f. without the project. Therefore, only less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Less Than Significant Impact. The project may result in temporary or periodic increases in ambient noise levels during construction. Construction machinery is capable of producing noise in the range of 100+ DBA at 100 feet which is considered annoying. However, this source of noise from construction of the project will be of short duration and therefore would not be considered significant. Furthermore, construction activity will comply with City ordinances regulating the hours of activity in residential areas. A less than significant impact would be anticipated. No Impact. This project is not within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, therefore, people residing in the project area will not be exposed to excessive noise levels generated by an airport. Consequently no impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: 12.a. No ImpacL The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation of Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT). The proposed subdivision will eventually result in the development of commercial uses, which will cause some people to relocate to, or within the Temecula area. However, due to its limited scale, it will not induce substantial growth beyond what is projected in the City's General Plan. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.b.c. No Impact. The project will not displace substantial numbers of people or existing housing as the site is vacant property zoned Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT). Therefore, the project will neither displace housing or people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 13. PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered Government services in any of the following areas: Less Than Potentially Significantwith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impacl Impact a. Issues and Supporting Information Sources Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associates with the provisions of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services? b. Fire protection? ,/ c. Police protection? ,/' d. Schools? ,/ e. Parks? ,/ f. Other public facilities? ,/' Comments: 13.a.,b.,c.,e.,f. Less Than Significant Impact. The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered fire, police, recreation or other public facilities. The project will incrementally increase the need for some services. However, the project will contribute its fair share through the City's Development Impact Fees to the maintenance or provision of services from these entities. Due to the project's relative small scale, less than significant impacts are anticipated. 13.d. Less Than SignificantImpact, 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. The cumulative effect from the project will be mitigated through the payment of applicable School Fees. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. R:~CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc 14. RECREATION. Would the project: Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than S~gn~hcant Mitigation Significant No impact Incorporated Impact Impact Issues and Supporting Information Sources a. Would the project increase the use of existing -/ neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Comments: 14.a.b. Less Than Significant ImpacL The project will have a less than significant impact in the 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. 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: Less Than Potentially SignificantWith Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Issues and Supporting Information Sources a. Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in ,/' relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections? b. Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of ,/' service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety dsks? Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? ,/' f. Result in inadequate parking capacity? ,/' g. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ,f supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks? 19 R:\CEQA\307PA97 - EIS2.doc Comments: 15.a. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The development of tie project and its proposed access on the south side of Highway 79 SouthNVestem Bypass at Front Street, will cause a substantial increase in traffic and could have potential for significant impact at tiis intersection and the I-15 soutibound ramps. Due to the substandard and limited spacing between tie intersection of Old Town Front Street and 1- 15 soutibound ramp signal (160 feet) and the high traffic volumes generated by tie project (7,909 AD'r), congestion and unsafe vehicular movements could be expected at intersections in tie vicinity of the project. There is a particular concam witi tie west bound left turn movement into tie site. Traffic attempting to enter tie project could potentially back up to tie soutibound 1-15 ramp signal. AItiough tie traffic study prepared by the applicants consultant and its subsequent revisions indicate acceptable intedm operation conditions, staff believes tiat tie site access as proposed, will adversely impact the traffic flow in the vicinity of tie project at tie 1-15 interchange. The map will be developed in two phases. The properties frenting tie Westam Bypass Corridor (Lots 1 and 12) are considered Phase I, and all tie remaining parcels are Phase II. Development of the lots in Phase II shall not be allowed for a minimum of one year and the development of acceptable traffic flow standards. Witiin this one-year pedod tie applicant and tie City shall work to establish a Development Agreement. The Development Agreement will apply the conditions under which tie lots in Phase II will be developed and will address any right-of-way needs with respect to any future interchange improvements. Though tie applicant's proposed access point will initially be allowed, tie applicant will provide an access easement approximately 250 feet south of the location of applicant's proposed access. This easement would become tie access road into tie project site if traffic impacts at tiis intersection warrant it at some future time when the site is developed. Traffic thresholds will be developed for traffic impacts tiat all future Phase II projects will be reviewed against. If tie traffic generated by the proposed projects in Phase II exceeds tie aggregate thresholds, tiat padicular scope of development will be prohibited. 15.b. Less Than Significant Impact W'rth Mitigation Incorporated. This project could potentially cumulatively exceed tie level of service standard (LOS "E") established within tie Count~s Congestion Management Plan (CMP). State Highway 79(S), and Interstate 15 are roads which are within tie County's CMP. Though tie traffic study conducted by tie applicant's traffic engineer states otherwise, City staff has determined tiat tiis project will be responsible for a significant increase in traffic volumes. This increase in traffic volumes coupled witi tie close spacing between the intersection at tie extension of Old Town Front Street and Western Bypass Corridor witi tie soutibound on and off ramps for 1-15. may lead to congestion and gridlock on State Highway 79(S) and could potentially cause southbound traffic on 1-15 to back up. As a consequence a potentially significant impact may result from this project. If tie site access is ralocated approximately 250 feet to the west of tie current proposed alignment, a greater distance for vehicle merging will be provided. This will be particularly benefidal to vehicles making a left turn into tie site from the souti bound 1-15 off ramp. Relocating the access to the proposed location west of the appiicant's current proposed location will increase the merging distance from 160 feet to approximately 400 feet. This will reduce tie project's impact on Highway 79(S)/ Western Bypass Corridor. The project will be conditioned to modify tie project's access to a location 250 feet from the current proposed alignment. With the incorporation of this condition is has been determined tiat after mitigation is incorporated this project will have a less tian significant impact. R:~CEQALt07PA97 - EIS2.doc 20 15.c. 15.d. 15.e. 15.f. 15.g. No Impact Neither the subdivision of the project site nor the future development of this property will result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety dsks. This site is not within the French Valley Airport's flight oveday distdct and therefore will have no impact on the project. Less Than Significant Impact VVTth Mitigation Incorporated. The proposed project could substantially increase hazards due the location of the intersection of the extension of Old Town Front Street and the Western Bypass Corridor in terms of its spacing with the southbound on and off ramps for 1-15. After reviewing the traffic study and subsequent revisions prepared by the applicanrs consultant, City staff has determined that the project will generate significant traffic volumes. These increased traffic volumes coupled with the close sparing between the intersection at the extension of Old Town Front Street and Westam Bypass Corddor with the southbound on and off ramps for 1-15, may lead to significant traffic congestion which could result in traffic backing up on lanes on the south bound 1-15. The map will be developed in two phases. The properties fronting the Westam Bypass Corddor (Lots I and 12) are considered Phase I, and all the remaining parcels are Phase II. Development of the iota in Phase II shall not be allowed for a minimum of one year and the development of acceptable traffic flow standards. Within this one-year pedod the applicant and the City shall work to establish a Development Agreement. The Development Agreement will apply the conditions under which the lots in Phase II will be developed and will address any right-of-way needs with rasped to any future interchange improvements. Though the applicant's proposed access point will initially be allowed, the applicant will provide an access easement approximately 250 feet south of the location of applicanrs proposed access. This easement would become the access road into the project site if traffic impacts at this intersection warrant it at some future time when the site is developed. Traffic thresholds will be developed for traffic impacts that all future Phase II projects will be reviewed against. if the traffic generated by the proposed projects in Phase II exceeds the aggregate thresholds, that particular scope of development will be prohibited. Less Than Significant Impact This project is a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots and as a consequence it is difficult to determine what the ultimate impacts on emergency access will be at this time. All subsequent development projects on parcels within this project will be evaluated to determine the impacts to emergency access. Future development of the site will be conditioned to meet all applicable standards in place at the time of development. Emergency access to nearby uses will not be affected by this project given that the project is generafly surrounded by undevelopable properties. As a consequence the project will have a less than significant impact. No Impact This project represents a subdivision of vacant land into commercial lots, no specific development is being proposed at this time. Consequently it is not possible to determine specific parking requirements for the site; however, any subsequent development of the proposed parcels will be required to comply with the City's Development Code parking requirements for commercial uses. Therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Less Than Significant Impact The project as proposed does not currently conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. When future development is proposed for the site, individual projects will be reviewed to determine if the provision of alternative transportation opportunities will be appropdata. As a consequence, a less than significant impact is anticipated. R:%CEQAL~OTPA97 - EIS2,doc 21 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the project: :: Issues and Supporting Information Sources ~ h=~=,.,~ . ~.,.~t . a. ' Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ,/ applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b. Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d, Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ,/' project from existing entitlemerits and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ,/' accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Comments: 16.a.,b., e. No Impact. The project will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require the construction of new treatment facilities, nor affect the capacity of treatment providers. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. However, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the City's General Plan states: "implementation of the proposed General Plan would not significantly impact wastewater services." Since the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Moreover, the project will be conditioned to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board standards that will be monitored by the Department of Public Works. No significant impacts are anticipated. 16.c. No Impact, The project will not result in the need for new storm water drainage facilities. The development of the tract will require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities on site that will connect to the existing system currently in place along Old Town Front Street at the northem end of the site. The design of the existing system is sufficient handle this project and will not require the expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. Drainage fees are required by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reimburse the county for the Murrieta Creek/Temecula Valley Area Drainage Plan. No significant impacts are anticipated. R:~CEQAt307PA97 - EIS2.doc 22 16.d. 16.f.g. No ImpacL The project will not significantly impact existing water supplies nor require expanded water entitlements. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. 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 RCVVD 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. Less Than Significant Impacf The project will not result in a need for new landfill capacity. Any potential impacts from solid waster created by this development can be mitigated through participation in Sourca Reduction and Recycling Programs, which are implemented by the City. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Issues and Suppo_rting Information Sources .. 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 community, reduce the number of restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major pedods of California history or prehistory? Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects? Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ,/' Comments: 17.a. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The ultimate development of the site has potential to impact habitat for fish or wildlife species. The project proposes to disturb 0.5 acres of Riversidian Sage Scrub, however, if the project were approved mitigation measures would be included to reduce this to a less than significant impact. In addition, the project proposes to disturb 0.07 acres of wetlands. If approved the project would be conditioned to mitigate this impact by obtaining a Section 404 Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and a Section 1601 Permit from the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game. A less than significant impact would result if mitigation measures are incorporated. R:\CEQA%307PA97 - EIS2,doc 23 17.b. 17.c. Less Than Significant Vlrrth Mitigation Incorporated. The project could have a potentially significant impact with respect to traffic impacts. City staff has determined that the project could potentially generate increased traffic volumes, which could cumulatively effect traffic in the vicinity of the project. The map will be developed in two phases. The properties frontlng the Westem Bypass Corridor (Lots I and 12) are considered Phase I, and all the remaining parcels are Phase II. Development of the lots in Phase II shall not be allowed for a minimum of one year and the development of acceptable traffic flow standards. Within this one-year pedod the applicant and the City shall work to establish a Development Agreement. The Development Agreement will apply the conditions under which the lots in Phase II will be developed and' will address any right-of-way needs with respect to any future interchange improvements. Though the applicant's proposed access point will initially be allowed, the applicant will provide an access easement approximately 250 feet south of the location of applicant's proposed access, This easement would become the access road into the project site if traffic impacts at this intersection warrant it at some future time when the site is developed. Traffic thresholds will be developed for traffic impacts that all future Phase II projects will be reviewed against. If the traffic generated by the proposed projects in Phase II exceeds the aggregate thresholds, that particular scope of development will be prohibited. No Impact. This project and the future development of the site will not have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, directly or indirectly. The subdivision is designed and will be developed consistent with the Development Code and General Plan. If approved, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 18. EARLIER ANALYSES. Eadier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an eedier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets. C, Eadier analyses used. Identify eadier analyses and state where they are available for review. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which affects from the above check list were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the eadier analysis. Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 18.a. An eadier Environmental Initial Study was conducted for this project and circulated on September 30, 1999. The proposed determination of this study was that an Environmental Impact Report would be required for this project due to there being potentially significant impacts associated with the project. The analysis in this study provides mitigation for these potentially significant impacts. A number of studies that were conducted for a previous subdivision (Tentative Parcel Map 23987) which included this property. These studies include: "A Reevaluation of Archaeological Sites Recorded on TPM 23987" prepared by The Archaeological Research Unit at UCR (December 1988); A Biological Assessment conducted by Tierra Madre Consultants (October 1988); A Stephens Kangaroo Rat Study conducted by Friesen Biological Surveys for TPM 19851 (undated); two Geotechnical Investigations conducted by Schaefer Dixon Associates (Apdl 1988 and February 1989), R:%CEQA~307PA97 - EIS2.doc 24 With the exception of the archeologicel study, none of these studies were used in this analysis due to their age. Reference was only bdefly made to this document. The City's General Plan and Final Environment Impact Report were used as a referenced source in preparing this Initial Study. 18. b. There were no eadier impacts which affected this project. 18.c. 2. 3. 4. 5. A Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared has been prepared for this project and is attached to this document. SOURCES City of Temecula General Plan. City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The City of Temecula Development Code. Focused Traffic Analysis for TPM 28627 prepared by RKJK & Associated - May 1999 (with subsequent amendments) Biologicel Impact Report for TPM 28627 prepared by Pdncipe & Associates - December 1997 Delineation of Wetlands and Jurisdictional Waters for TPM 28627 prepared by LSA Associates - October 1998 A Reevaluation of Archaeological Sites Recorded on TPM 23987 prepared by The Archaeological Research Unit at UCR (December 1988) R:\CEQA~307PA97 * EIS2,doc 25 Mitigation Monitoring Program Planning Application No, PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627) Aesthetics General Impact: Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings. Mitigation Measure: Preserve the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland and one half acre of the one acre portion of the Riversidian Sage Scrub. For the one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub that will be developed, the project proponent will be required to purchase one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub off-site or a greater amount as required by State and Federal wildlife agencies in compliance with the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Communities Conservation Program (NCCP) [based on the Evaluation Logic Flow Chart contained in Attachment "A" of the Biological Impact Report prepared for the project]. Specific Process: Receive approval for the purchase of off-site property from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game. Submit a mitigation plan to the Planning Department which details how the applicant has set aside sensitive areas and has met the requirements of the U,S Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Dept. of Fish and Game for the off-site purchase of off-site property to compensate for the taking of any Riversidian Sage Scrub, Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works and Planning Department. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area. Use lighting techniques that are consistent with Ordinance No. 655. Submit lighting plan to the Building and Safety Department approval. Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits. :Building and Safety Department. fOr F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA\307pa97.MMp.dOC 1 BioloGical Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds). Pay Mitigation Fee for impacts to Stephen's Kangaroo Rat. Pay $500.00 per gross acre to mitigate the regional impacts on the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat caused by urbanization. Pdor to the issuance of a grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party:Department of Public Works and Planning Department. General Impact: Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service. Mitigation Measure: Preserve the entire 6 acres of Riparian Woodland on-site. Avoid runoff contamination to Murrieta and Temecula Creeks, install utility extensions underground, and revegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species. Specific Process: Development of the site shall preserve the entire 6 acres of Riparian Woodlands on site. No grading or clearing shall occur in this area. Development of the site shall be designed so that all utility extensions are underground and that surface water run off and spillage drains away from Murrieta and Temecula Creeks. This area shall be fenced off prior to any grading activities to prevent any disturbances to wetland or vegetation areas. The project will be conditioned to revegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species. Prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance to the mitigation measures contained in this document. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or any site development modification, which ever occurs first. Responsible Monitoring Party:Department of Public Works and Planning Department. General Impact: Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds). Mitigation Measure: Requirement of biologic survey prior to the issuance of a grading permit or at the time of the submittal of a development proposal for the site (which ever occurs first). Specific Process: At the time of the submittal of a development proposal or the submittal of a grading plan for the project site the applicant shall F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA\307pa97.MMP.dOC 2 submit a biological survey at the appropriate time of the year to determine if the California Gnatcatcher, the Quino Checkerspot Butterfly or any other endangered or threatened species inhabit the site. This biological survey shall propose appropriate mitigation for development of the site. This biologicaf survey shall submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game for review and approval. Prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance to the mitigation measures contained in this document. Mitigation Milestone: Upon submittal of a development proposal or prior to the issuance of a grading permit (which ever comes first). Responsible Monitoring Party: Planning Department General Impact: Have a substantial adverse effect of federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means Mitigation Measure: Preserve the entire amount of Ripadan Woodlands habitat on site. Mitigate for any lost jurisdictional wetlands under the terms of a 404 Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a 1601 Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. Specific Process: Obtain a 404 permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and a 1601 Streambed Alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. Prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance to the mitigation measures contained in this document. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, Responsible Monitoring Party:Department of Public Works and Planning Department. Cultural Resources General Impact: Directly or indirectly destroy a unique archeological resoume or site or unique geologic feature. Mitigation Measure: An earlier Archaeological Investigation conducted by the Archaeological Research Unit at the University of California at Riverside in December of 1988 identified a sensitive archaeological area along Murrieta Creek which may extend into the subject site. Due to the potential for deposits in the area and at the recommendation of the UCR Eastern Information Center (within correspondence dated October 13, 1997), future development of the proposed site will be required to conduct a Phase II archeological investigation on site prior to the approval any development project. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA\307pa97.MMP.doc 3 Specific Process: When future development is proposed on the site a Phase II archaeological study shall be conducted. This study shall establish appropriate mitigation to address any significant impacts that may occur. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit or the submittal of a subsequent development application, which ever occurs first. Responsible Monitoring Party:Public Works Department and Planning Department. General Impact: Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. Mitigation Measure: The General Plan identifies that the area could potentially be within a highly sensitive paleontological area. Due to the potential for deposits in the area, future development of the proposed site will be conditioned to have an on site-monitor during grading operations. The potential for future significant impacts will be determined and fully mitigated when future development proposals are considered. Specific Process: Place a condition on this project that grading will cease if cultural resources are encountered during grading. Mitigation Milestone: During grading operations. Responsible Monitoring Party:Public Works Department and Planning Department. GeoloGic Problems General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Expose people to impacts from seismic ground shaking. Ensure that soil compaction 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 building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party:Department of Public Works and Building and Safety Department. General Impact: Expose people to risks to life or property due to expansive soils. Mitigation Measure: Utilize construction techniques that are consistent with the Uniform Building Code. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA\307pa97.MMp.doc 4 Specific Process: Submit construction plans to the Building and Safety Department for approval. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Responsible Monitoring Party:Building and Safety Department. Hvdrologv General Impact: The project will violate water quality or waste discharge requirements Mitigation Measure: An erosion control plan shall 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: Pdor to the issuance of a grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works and SDRWQCB (for SWPPP). General Impact: The project will substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site Mitigation Measure: An erosion control plan shall 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). General Impact: Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures that would impede or redirect flood flows. Mitigation Measure: The applicant shall obtain a floodplain development permit to ensure all finished floors are a minimum of one (1) foot above the base flood elevation. Specific Process: Submit a floodplain development permit to the Public Works Department for approval, F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA\307pa97.MMP,dOC 5 Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works. TransDortationlCirculation General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Development Impact Fee for road improvements and traffic impacts. Payment of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party:Building and Safety Department. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Development Impact Fee for traffic signal mitigation. Payment of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of building permit. Responsible Monitoring Party:Building and Safety Department. General Impact: Increase in vehicle trips and traffic congestion whereby effecting the Level of Service (LOS) for intersections in the vicinity and increasing hazards associated with increased trips and traffic congestion. Mitigation Measure: The project has been conditioned to relocate the site's access approximately 250 feet to the west of the current proposed access location, which effectively eliminates the extension of Old Town Front Street to the south of Highway 7g(S)/Western Bypass Corridor. Specific Process: Redesign the map with the access into the project shifted to a location approximately 250 feet from the current proposed alignment and receive the appropriate approvals from the Public Works and Planning Departments. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to recordation of a final map. F:\DEPTS~PLANNING\CEQA%307pa97.MMP,doc 6 Responsible Monitoring Party: Department of Public Works and Planning Department Noise General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Expose people to a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels. Construction activity shall comply with City ordinances regulating the hours of activity in residential areas. City inspectors shall periodically monitor the construction site to ensure compliance. During active construction of the site, Responsible Monitoring Party:Building & Safety Department and Department of Public Works. Public Services General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: 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 District. Prior to the issuance of building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party:Building & Safety Department and Temecula Valley Unified School District. General Impact: A substantial effect upon and a need for maintenance of public facilities, including roads. Mitigation Measure: Payment of Development Impact Fee for road improvements, traffic impacts, and public facilities. Specific Process: Payment of the Public Facilities Development impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of building permits. ReSponsible Monitoring Party:Building and Safety Department. F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\CEQA%307pa97.MMp.doc 7 ATI'ACHMENT NO. 3 EXHIBITS F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.dOC CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28627) EXHIBIT A PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - DECEMBER 8, 1999 VICINITY MAP F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC2.doc CITY OF TEMECULA EXHIBIT B-ZONING MAP DESIGNATION-HT(HIGHWAY/TOURIST COMMERCIAL)/ OS-C(CONSERVATION) EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION - HTC (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS (Open Space) CASE NO. - PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28627) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - DECEMBER 8, 1999 F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT\307pA97.PC2.doc 16 ATTACHMENT NO. 5 STAFF REPORT FROM NOVEMBER 3, 1999 R:xSTAFFRFI~07pa97pcmem4 .doc 20 MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Planning Commi ,~ Debbie UbnosZ~,~lanning Manager November 3, 1999 Planning Application PA 97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) - Margarita Canyon, located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/Westem Bypass Prepared By: John De Gange, Project Planner Recommendation: Continuance to December 1, 1999 At the October 20, 1999 Planning Commission Meeting the applicant requested that this item be continued to this meeting. Since that time, staff has met with the applicant and the applicant's representatives to discuss the outstanding traffic issues which prevent staff from recommending approval for the project. At this time, staff is currently analyzing alternatives for the current proposal which could potentially mitigate the concems staff has with the project. As a consequence staff is asking for an additional 30 days to complete this analysis. It is felt that a continuance to the December 1, 1999 meeting would allow staff the necessary time to evaluate these alternatives. For background and an analysis of the project to this point, a copy of the staff report prepared for the October 20th meeting is being included for your review. l~:~DEPTS~aI.,ANN]NG~'r~0?PA97PCME~,doc 1 ATTACHMENT NO. 6 STAFF REPORT FROM OCTOBER 20, 1999 R:XSTAFFRPT~307pt~97pcmem4.do~ 21 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION ORIGINAL October 20, 1999 Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) Prepared By: John De Gange, Project Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: MAKE a determination based on the Findings contained within the Initial Study prepared for this project that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be prepared in order to address the potentially significant impacts identified within the analysis of this Initial Study; ADOPT Resolution No. 99- denying Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627), based upon the Analysis and Findings contained in the staff report. APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: Margarita Canyon LLC REPRESENTATIVE: Lohr & Associates/Markham and Associates PROPOSAL: To subdivide an approximately 37 acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lot (TPM 28627). LOCATION: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor HTC (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS (Open Space) EXISTING ZONING: HT (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS-C (Conservation) SURROUNDING ZONING: North: South: East: West: HT (Highway/Tourist Commercial) OS-C (Conservation)/HR (Hillside Residential) Interstate 15 OS-C (Conservation)/HR (Hillside Residential) EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Gas Station/Mini-Mart South: Vacant R:\STAFFRPT%307PA97.PC,doc 1 East: 1-15, Commercial retail center, apartments, single-family residences West: Vacant PROJECT STATISTICS Total Acreage for the Project (Gross) Total Acreage for the Project (Net) Number of Lots Number of Open Space Lots Average Lot Size (gross) Average Lot Size (net) Minimum Lot Size 36.8 acres 12.61 acres 10 1 (10.48 acres ) 2.46 acres 1.26 acres 1.04 acres (gross) 0.51 acres (net) BACKGROUND An application for this project was formally submitted on September 8, 1997. A Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held on October 9, 1997, with written comments being provided shortly after. From the initial DRC meeting, staff has requested that the applicant supply various items and specified studies to evaluate the impacts associated with the project. The applicant has supplied all the items which have been requested since the time the application was submitted; however, it is staffs determination that the traffic study prepared by the applicant's traffic consultant still inadequately addresses the traffic impacts generated by the project and has not proposed adequate mitigation for these impacts. Consequently, the application has not yet been deemed complete. Despite this, the applicant has requested that the project be brought forward to the Planning Commission. PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project is a subdivision of approximately 37 acres into ten commercial lots and one open space lot. The site is located adjacent to Interstate 15 to the east, Murrieta Creek to the west and Temecula Creek to the south. The applicant is proposing to extend Old Town Front Street from its current intersection with the future Westem Bypass Corridor into the project site ultimately terminating in a cul-de-sac. As proposed, all the lots for development will front and take access from the extension of Old Town Front Street. The project proposes ten commercial lots ranging in size from 1.08 to 11.29 gross acres (0.51 to 4.64 net acres). Lots 7,8,9 and 10 all have significant areas which are within the 100-year Floodway (Zone AE) and these areas are being excluded from development. The open space lot which comprises 10.48 acres consists mainly of the Muftieta and Temecula Creek Channels. The applicant is proposing to keep this area as open spaca in perpetuity with the future possibility that ownership can be transferred over to an appropriate agency or can be used for a mitigation land bank. ANALYSIS Biological Issues The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property which includes portions of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A biological impact report for the project site was prepared. This report reveals that the ultimate development of the proposed project site will result R:\STAFFRPT\307PAg7.PC.doc 2 in the removal of 30 acres of onsite Non-Native Grassland, the removal of approximately 0.5 acre of the total Riversidian Sage Scrub onsite, and the preservation of the entire six acres of Ripadan Woodland within the boundaries of the project site. It has been determined that impacts to biological resources and the loss of this habitat as a result of this project will not be significant because: 1 ) the 30 acres of non-native grassland which will be removed is not considered a significant resource; 2) the six acres of Riparian Woodlands will be preserved; 3) and of the one acre of Rivereidian Sage Scrub, 0.5 acres will be preserved on site and the other 0.5 acres will be mitigated with the purchase of off-site property. The Riparian Woodlands and jurisdictional wetlands will be preserved with the exception of 0.07 acres of area associated with a small unnamed drainage channel which bisects the site and flows into Murdeta Creek as identified within a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site conducted by LSA Associates. For this small area, the applicant will be required to mitigate through obtaining a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to the Federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed Alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. The project site contains significant biological resources and the proposed project has the potential to impact these biological resources. However, these impacts should not be significant if the mitigation measures described above and appropriate conditions of approval for this project are implemented. Traffic Issues The development of the proposed project is expected to cause a substantial increase to traffic volumes on State Route 79 South/Western Bypass between Old Town Front Street and the Interstate 15 (I-15) interchange. Although the traffic study and subsequent revisions prepared by Robert Kahn, John Kain and Associates Inc. indicates acceptable interim operating conditions, it is Staffs opinion that the proposed location of the project's access will adversely impact traffic flows in the vicinity of the project, the Interstate 15/State Route 79 interchange and Old Town Front Street. Congestion and unsafe vehicular movements can be expected at intersections within the projecrs vicinity due to substandard intersection spacing (160 feet) between 1-15 Southbound Ramp and Old Town Front Street, and the traffic volumes generated by the proposed project (7,909 ADT). Another concern is the increase in conflicting movements due to the spacing between the 1-15 Southbound Ramps and the proposed project's access. Because of the short distance between intersections and the projected heavy left-turn movements into the project, 1-15 Southbound vehicles wishing to access the site could be forced into hazardous merging situations. This situation could also cause the traffic to back-up on 1-15 while waiting to get to the left-turn pocket in order to access the site. The anticipated heavy left-tum movement into the site (307 vehicles dudng p.m. peak hour) and lack of adequate storage, could also cause gddlock at the 1-15 Southbound ramp. It should be noted that that a traffic signal at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and 79 South is not needed until Western Bypass Corridor is constructed. However, the access to the site as proposed, will necessitate operation of the traffic signal at the intersection of Old Town Front Street and 79 South which is 160 feet west of the 1-15 Southbound off-ramp. For reference, the spacing between the intersections of Front Street/Jefferson Avenue and 1-15 Southbound ramp is approximately 600 feet on Rancho California Road and 400 feet on Winchester Road. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.dOc 3 Throughout the processing of this project Staff has maintained that the traffic study and subsequent revisions submitted for the project have not adequately addressed the traffic issues discussed above nor has adequate mitigation measures been proposed. Consequently, the Initial Study prepared for this project recommends the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report due to the significant impacts associated with associated with the project traffic. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Initial Study was prepared for this project and distdbuted on October 1, 1999. Findings within this initial study indicate that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes and coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited sparing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the 1-15 southbound ramp signal, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. As a consequence, this project may have a significant effect on the environment and it is recommended that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be required. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The proposed project is consistent with a majority of the General Plan's policies and is also consistent with the zoning standards regarding the HTC district as specified in the Development Code. The project, however, does not comply with the General Plan Circulation Element Policy 1.2 which requires an evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with new development pdor to project approval, and requires adequate mitigation measures pdor to, or concurrent with, project development; and Policy 1.4 which requires new development to pursue trip reduction and transportation systems management measures to reduce and limit congestion at intersections and along streets within the City. It is staffs determination that although the traffic study and its subsequent revisions prepared by the applicent's traffic engineer indicate an acceptable intedm operation condition, the project as currently proposed will increase traffic volumes, cause congestion and unsafe vehicular movements, and create hazardous merging situations. For these reasons, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission deny the project as it is presently proposed based on the Findings within the Initial Study that this project could potentially have a significant effect on the environment because the traffic study and its subsequent revisions prepared by the applicant's traffic engineer do not adequately address the traffic issues discussed above and adequate mitigation measures have not been proposed. FINDINGS (For Denial) Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) The proposed land division and the design or improvement of the projects is consistent with the General Plan land use designations of Highwayrroudst Commercial and Open Space. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. This project proposes ten commercial and one open space parcels on approximately 37 acres and therefore is consistent with the Highway/Tourist Commercial and Open Space designations. The project as proposed is not consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element Policies 1.2 which requires an evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with new development pdor to project approval, and requires adequate mitigation measures prior to, or concurrent with, project development; and Policy 1.4 which requires new R: XSTAFFRPT\307PA97. PC .doc 4 development to pursue tdp reduction and transportation systems management measures to reduce and limit congestion at intersections and along streets within the City. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements could potentially cause serious public health problems in that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes, coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the I-15 southbound ramp signal. As a consequence, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. The design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The project will take access from the extension of Old Town Front Street at the Western Bypass Corridor, and will not obstruct any easements. The map as proposed, conforms to the logical subdivision of the site,; however, the it is not compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community in that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes and coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the 1-15 southbound ramp signal. As a consequence, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. The subdivision is, however, compatible with the surrounding areas and the site will be developed pursuant to the General Plan, and the Development Code, both of which regulate commercial parcels and development. The design of the proposed land division or proposed improvements could potentially be mitigated by the mitigation measures contained within the biological impact study conducted for this project. As a consequence, the project is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlib or their habitat. Damage to any known fish, wildlife or habitat on the project site or off-site could be potentially mitigated. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 6 Initial Study - Blue Page 10 Exhibits - Blue Page 39 A. Vicinity Map B. Zoning Map C. General Plan Map F:\DEPTS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~ITPA~7.PC.doc ATI'ACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 99- R:\STAFFRPTX307PA97.PC.doc 6 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 99- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DENYING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97- 0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 28627), ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTI'I~/EST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S)/ WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 922- 210-047) WHEREAS, Margadta Canyon LLC filed Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 28627) in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan, Development Code and Riverside County Subdivision Ordinance. which the City has adopted by reference; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) was processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) on October 20, 1999, 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 opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission headng and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission considered all facts relating to Planning Application No. PA97-0307; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. by reference. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated Section 2. Findings. That the Temecula Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627), hereby makes the following findings as required in Section 7.1 of County Ordinance No. 460. A. The proposed land division and the design or improvement of the projects is consistent with the General Plan land use designations Highway/Tourist Commercial and Open Space. The project as proposed is not consistent with the General Plan Circulation Element Policies 1.2 and 1.4. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. This project proposes 10 commercial and one open space parcels on approximately 37 acres and therefore is consistent with the Highway/Tourist Commercial and Open Space designations. B. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements could potentially cause sedous public health problems in that that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes and coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the I-15 southbound ramp signal, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. R:\STAFFRFT\307PA97.PC.doc 7 C. The design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The project will take access from the extension of Old Town Front Street at the Western Bypass Corridor, and will not obstruct any easements. D. The map as proposed, conforms to the logical subdivision of the site,; however, the it is not compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community in that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes and coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the 1-15 southbound ramp signal, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merg!ng situations will be created. The subdivision is, however, compatible with the surrounding areas and the site will be developed pursuant to the General Plan, the Development Code, all of which regulate commercial parcels and development. Future development of commercial lots potentially will be compatible and sensitive to surrounding development. The proposed subdivision potentially could provide adequate access and circulation for emergency vehicles and may not impact existing circulation or emergency vehicle access. E. The design of the proposed land division or proposed improvements could potentially be mitigated so that it is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Damage to any known fish, wildlife or habitat on the project site or off-site could be potentially mitigated, Section 3. Environmental Compliance An Environmental Initial Study was prepared for this project. Findings within this initial study indicate that the proposed project will significantly increase traffic volumes and coupled with the fact that there is substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street (where the project will take access) and the 1-15 southbound ramp signal, congestion and unsafe vehicular movements will result and hazardous merging situations will be created. As a consequence, this project may have a significant effect on the environment and it is recommended that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be required. Section 4. PASSED, DENIED AND ADOPTED this twentieth day of October, 1999. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson R:\STAFFRPT~307PA97.pC.dOC 8 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 twentieth day of October, 1999 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary R:\STAFF~07PA97.PC.doc 9 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 INITIAL STUDY R:\STAFFRPT~307PA97.PC.doc 10 City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Environmental Checklist Project Title Lead Agency Name and Address Contact Person and Phone Number Project Location Project Sponsor's Name and Address General Plan Designation Zoning Description of Project Surrounding Land Uses and Setting Other public agencies whose approval is required Planning Application No. PA97-0307 - Tentative Parcel Map 28627 City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033 John De Gange, Project Planner (909) 694-6400 Adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and Highway 79 (S)/ Western Bypass Corridor Margarita Canyon LLC 27740 Jefferson, Suite 200, Temecula, CA 92590 Highway/Tourist Commercial (HTC) Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT) A proposal to subdivide an approximately 37 acre parcel into 10 commercial lots and one open space lots (TPM 28627) The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property which includes a portion of the Mun'ieta and Temecula Creek Channels. The site is adjacent to Interstate 15 to the east, commercial areas to the north across the future Western Bypass Corridor, a vacant open space area across Temecula Creek to the south, and a vacant area zoned Hillside Residential area to the west across Mumeta Creek. Riverside County Fire Department, Riverside County Health Department, Temecula Police Department, Eastern Municipal Water District, Rancho California Water District, Southern California Gas Company, Southern California Edison Company, General Telephone Company, and Riverside Transit Agency Location Map R:\STAFFRF~307PA97.PC.doc 11 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Population and Housing Air Quality Biological Resources Water Cultural Resources Geologic Problems Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality Land Use Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing Public Services Recreation Transportation/Traffic Utilities and Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance Earlier Analyses Determination (To be completed by the lead agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant impact on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared 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 revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Date John De Gange. Project Planner Printed name For R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.dOC 12 1. AESTHETICS. Would the project: Ce Issue~ and Supporting Informetio~ Sources Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, reck outcropping, and histodc building within a state scenic highway? Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the Significant Imoact NO Comments: 1.a. No Impact. The project site is adjacent to Interstate 15 and the ultimate development of the site will not directly impact any scenic vista or scenic highway. The project is not located in an area where there is a scenic vista. Further, the City does not have any designated scenic highways. As a consequence no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project or the future development of the site. 1.b. No Impact. There are no designated scenic resources in the vicinity of the project site. The project site includes a portion of the Murrieta Creek Channel, however, the project as proposed will preserve the channel and all future development will not directly impact the channel. There are no scenic resources within the project site within the view of a scenic highway. As a consequence, no significant impact to scenic resources will result from the proposed project or the future development of the site. 1.C. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property which includes a portion of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A majority of the site is composed of disturbed non-native grassland (30 acres). The remaining portion of the site is comprised of Riparian Woodland (six acres) and Riversidian Sage Scrub plant communities (one acre). The portion of the site which consists of drainage channels could potentially have significant visual character given the presence of Ripadan Woodland vegetation. The ultimate complete development of all 37 acres of the property would significantly degrade the visual character and quality of the site and surrounding properties. As mitigation, the project proposes to preserve the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland and one half acre of the one acre portion of the Riversidian Sage Scrub. For the one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub that will be developed, the project proponent will be required to purchase one half acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub off-site in compliance with the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Communities Conservation Program (NCCP) [based on the Evaluation Logic Flow Chart contained in Attachment "A" of the Biological Impact Report]. After mitigation, any potential impacts could be mitigated to a level of insignificance. 1.d. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. Though this project only represents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout on the property will have a potentially significant impact from light and glare. The project will produce and result in lightJglare, 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). After mitigation, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.do¢ 13 2. Agricultural Resources. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: Convert Pdme Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? Conflict with the existing zoning for agricultural use. or a Williamson Act contract? Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland, to non-agricultural use? Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant ImDact Incoq~otated Impact No Comments: 2a. ,2c. No Impact. The project site is not currently in agdcultural production and in the historic past has not ever formerly been used for agdcultural purposes. In addition this property is not considered pdme or unique of Farmland of statewide importance pursuant the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Pregram of the Califomia Resources Agency or the City of Temecula's General Plan. In addition, the project will not involve changes in the existing environment which would result in the conversion of farmland to non- agricultural uses. Therefore, there is no significant impact related to this issue. 2b. No Impact. The project site does not have an agricultural zoning designation by the City of Temecula, and the site is not regulated by a Williamson Act contract. As a consequence there is no impact related to this issue. R:\STAFFRPT',307PA97.PC.doC 3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Potentially Significant Whh Less Than Significant Mitigation Signjficant NO Impact Incorporated IrnOact Impact Comments: 3.8. Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project rapresents only a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots; however, the analysis within this document has evaluated the potential development of the site with commercial uses. The project as proposed will comply with State and national ambient air quality standards. Although the project exceeds the air quality management policies in the current Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) and emissions thresholds established in South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993), the City of Temecula's General Plan EIR has addressed development of the site and proposed adequate mitigation for any impacts. The analysis provided in 3b. below, discusses the project's compliance with the AQMP. Therefore, no significant impacts related to conflicts with air quality plans will result from the proposed project 3.b. Less Than Significant Impact. This project represents only a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots; however, this analysis has evaluated the potential development of the site with commercial uses. The project proposes to provide for 12.61 net acres of developable land. Pursuant to the City of Temecula's Development Code this site can ultimately be developed with 164,788 square feet of commercial uses based on a target Floor Area Ratio of 0.30. Though this figure exceeds the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (Apdl 1993) threshold for impacts associated with commercial development, this figure is consistent with target Floor Area Ratio (FAR) anticipated within the City's General Plan. The General Plan established target floor area ratios within various land uses in order to determine the intensity of uses and the impacts upon the environment. The General Plan EIR evaluates the impacts of development at the target FAR. The analysis conducted for this project assumes that the ultimate development of the site will be at the target FAR for the Highway/Tourist zoning district. It is anticipated that the development of the site will be less than the densities anticipated by the General Plan and analyzed within the General Plan EIR. The General Plan EIR has established mitigation measures for impacts associated with air quality through The General Plan's policies and guidelines. Consequently a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPTx307PA97.pC.doc 15 3.c. 3.d. 3.e. Less Than Significant Impact. As discussed in item b. above, though the project when ultimately developed, will exceed the SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (April 1993) thresholds for impacts associated with commercial development, the City of Temecula's General Plan EIR has addressed the impacts to air quality for a project on this site and established appropriate mitigation measures. Therefore, all potential impacts resulting from cumulative net increases of any cdteria pollutants have been addressed within the policies and guidelines of the City of Temecula's EIR and mitigated for. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants. There are no significant pollutants in proximity to the project nor is it anticipated that the project will generate pollutants. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. Though this project only rapresents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout on the property may create objectionable odors during the construction phase of the project. These impacts, however, will be short in duration and are not considered to be significant. Consequently no impacts would result from this project. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect of federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means? Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Less Then Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No linDact Incorporated Impact Impset R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doc Comments: 4.a. ,b. ,d. Less than SigniFicant With Mitigation Incorporated. The project site is approximately 37 acres of vacant property which includes a portion of the Murrieta and Temecula Creek Channels. A majodty of the site is composed of disturbed non-native grassland (30 acres). The remaining portion of the site is comprised of Ripadan Woodland (six acres) and Riversidian Sage Scrub plant communities (one acre). A biological impact report for the project site was prepared by Principe and Associates in December of 1997. This study reveals that the ultimate development of the proposed project site will result in the removal of all 30 acres of onsite Non-Native Grassland, the removal of approximately 0.5 acres of the total Riversidian Sage Scrub onsite, and the preservation of the entire six acres of Riparian Woodland within the boundaries of the project site. The study determined that the habitat within the Non-Native Grassland, however is not considered to be a significant biologicel resource and the loss of this habitat is not considered to be significant, Development of the project site will also result in the removal of 0.5 acres of the one acre total of Riversidian Sage Scrub which is considered a Sensitive Natural Plant Community. The study determined that based on the Evaluation Logic Flow Chart included within the Southem California Coastal Sage Scrub, Natural Community Conservation Planning (NCCP), Conservation Guidelines (Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game, Nov. 1993), the onsite Riversidian Sage Scrub has a lower potential value for long-term conservation given the fact that it is unoccupied by the Coastal California Gnatcatcher, and given that it is a small isolated patch with no linkage to any other similar habitat. The project site also contains six acres of Riparian Woodlands and jurisdictional wetlands. As proposed; however, the project preserves almost the entire area with exception of 0,07 acres of area associated with a small unnamed drainage channel which bisects the site and flows into Murrieta Creek as identified within a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site was conducted by LSA Associates. For this small area the applicant will be required to mitigate through obtaining a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed alteration Permit from the California Department of Fish and Game. As mitigation for potential impacts created by the proposed project to the 30 acres of Non-Native Grassland and the one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub the applicant shall be conditioned to: 1 ) comply with the requirements established in the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Long-term Habitat Conservation Plan, primarily through the payment of a mitigation fee; 2) preserve the 0.5 acre portion of Riversidian Sage Scrub on site and mitigate the loss of the other 0.5 acres with the purchase of off-site habitat at a ratio of 1: 1 as deemed appropriate by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game in compliance with the interim goals established within the NCCP Program; 3) preserve the entire six acres of Riparian Woodlands habitat; 4) comply with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol and obtain clearance for the Endangered Quino Checkerspot Butterfly by conducting additional field surveys prior to the issuance of grading permits to determine if the host plant for the species are present in which case an adult survey would be required; 5) design future development plans so that surface waters and spills drain away from Murrieta and Temecula Creeks in order to avoid runoff contamination; 6) install utility extensions underground; 7) revegetate all graded and disturbed areas near the channels with native tree and plant species in order to reduce impacts from the project; 7) the applicant shall be required to prepare a Biological Mitigation Plan to insure project compliance to the mitigation measures contained in this document. With the implementation of the above mentioned mitigation measures and associated conditions of approval for this project, the impacts associated with project would be reduced to less than significant. 4.c. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. In October of 1998 a Wetlands Delineation study for the project site was conducted by LSA Associates. The study determined that approximately 5.62 R:~STAFFRPT\307PAgT.PC.dOC 4.e. acres of the site met the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cdteda for jurisdictional wetlands and 5.93 acres fell within the jurisdiction of the Calif. Department of Fish and Game. Of the acreage delineated as jurisdictional wetlands a 0.07 acre portion of the site is proposed to be filled which will result in the loss of wetlands and riparian habitat. The lost wetlands area will be from a small unnamed drainage channel which runs through the center of the project and flows into Murrieta Creek. The wetlands areas within Murrieta and Temecula Creeks will be unaffected. The loss of the wetlands/jurisdiction waters will require the project proponent to obtain a 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act and a Section 1601 Streambed alteration permit administered by the California Department of Fish and Game. As mitigation for the lost wetlands the applicant will be required to obtain the necessary permits from the above referenced agencies prior to the issuance of grading permits. After mitigation, this project would have a less than significant impact, No ImpacL The City of Temecula does not have any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, therefore there is no impact associated with this project relative to this issue. Less Than Significant ImpacL The project is located within the fee area for the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Long-Term Habitat Conservation Plan. All development within this fee area is required to pay a mitigation fee. This project will be required to pay a mitigation fee for the SKR. In addition, the subject site contains approximately one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub which places the property within the jurisdiction of the NCCP program. The project will be conditioned to comply with all requirements of the NCCP program or develop their own habitat plan under the provisions of the NCCP. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doc 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 1506.5? Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 1506.5? Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than No Comments: 5.a. No Impact. Based on a previously conducted Phase I cultural resource study it has been determined that there are no known historical resources on site, which the project would impact based on a previous. As a consequence no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.b.d. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The General Plan and an earlier Archaeological Investigation conducted by the Archaeological Research Unit at the University of Califomia at Riverside in December of 1988 identifies a sensitive archaeological area along Murrieta Creek which may extend into the subject site. Due to the potential for deposits in the area and at the recommendation of the UCR Eastern Information Center (within correspondence dated October 13, 1997), future development of the proposed site will be required to conduct a Phase II archeological investigation on site prior to the approval any development project. It is anticipated that when future development is proposed on the site and a Phase II archaeological study is conducted that this study would propose mitigation to address any significant impacts that may occur. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. 5.c. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The General Plan identifies that the area could potentially be within a highly sensitive paleontological area. Due to the potential for deposits in the area, future development of the proposed site will be cenditioned to have an on site-monitor dudng grading operations. The potential for future significant impacts will be determined and fully mitigated when future development proposals are considered. As a consequence, a less than significant impact is anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT~307PA97.PC.dOC 19 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project? issues w~d Supporting Information Sources Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on ,,/' the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and GeOlogy Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? ,/ iv) Landslides? ,/' b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or ,/ that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 1801-B ,/ of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e. Have soil incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Comments: 6.a,i. No ImpacL There are no known or identified earthquake faults as delineated on the most recent AIquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.a.ii, iv,b., and d. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. There may be a potentially significant impact from seismic ground shaking, ground failure, soil erosion, or expansive soils.. Although, there are no known fault hazard zones on the property, the project is located in Southern California, an area that is seismically active. Any potential significant impacts will be mitigated through building construction, which is consistent with the Uniform Building Code standards. Further, the project will be conditioned to provide soil reports pdor to grading and recommendations contained in this report are followed dudng construction. The soil 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, liquefaction, subsidence and expansive soils. After mitigation measures are performed, a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 6.c.,a.iii Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The ultimate development of the site may have a significant impact on people involving liquefaction and subsidence or unstable soil conditions from excavation, grading or fill. Potential impacts could be mitigated by compliance with State of California Alquist-Pdolo Spedal Studies Zone development criteda and construction in accordance with the Uniform Building Code standards. A soils report shall be required as part of the development and shall contained R:\STAFFRPT\307pA97.PC.doc 20 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. Erosion control techniques will be included as a condition of approval for development projects at the site. 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, a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project,. No ImpacL Septic sewage disposal systems are not proposed for this project. The ultimate development of the site will be required to hook up to the existing public sewer system. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. RASTAFFRP~307pA97.PC.doc 21 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Crate a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles or a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? For a project within the vicinity of a pdvate airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland rites, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No Impact Comments: 7.a. No ImpacL Though this project only represents a subdivision of the property into commercial lots, the ultimate buildout of the property will involve construction. Construction associated with the development of the property will involve the use of chemical agents, solvents, paints and other hazardous materials that are associated with construction activities. The amount of these chemicals present during construction, however, is limited and is not considered a signiricant hazard. As a consequence, no significant impact is expected form the routine use and disposal of these materials. 7.b. No Impact, The future development of the site will be commercial uses. It is anticipated that the future uses within the project site will not store or house large quantities of hazardous material that would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFP, FF',307PA97.PC.doc 22 7.c. 7.d. 7.e,,f. 7.g. 7.h. No ImpacL Future development of the project site will be with commercial uses. This site is not within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. The operation of construction equipment and machinery dudn9 the development of this site may emit some hazardous emissions and or handle some hazardous material. However, these emissions and matedal should be of limited quantities over a short duration of time. Since this project site in not within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school, and will not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste, no impacts are anticipated. No Impact. This project site is not nor is it located near a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 that would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public or private airstrip. No impact upon airport uses will result from this proposal. No ImpacL The project will take access from maintained public streets and will therefore not impede emergency response or evacuation plans. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. No ImpacL This project site is adjacent to 1-15 to the east and Muraleta Creek to the west. Though the site is located in the vicinity of large open space areas, it is not located in a high fire area. As a consequence no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:XSTAFFRFB307pA97.PC.doC 23 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site ,/ or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ,/' g. Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as ,/' h. ,/ mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? Expose people or structures to a significant dsk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? i. ,/ j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ,/ Comments: 8.a. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The subdivision, and subsequent development, 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. With mitigation a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. R:~STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.dOC 24 8.b.f. 8.c.d. 8.e. 8.g. 8.h.i. 8.j. No Impact. The project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. The project will not have an affect on 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. Further, construction on the site will not be at depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters or aquifer volume. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Less Than Significant ImpacL The proposed project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation and/or flooding on- or off-site. Some changes to absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff is expected whenever development occurs on previously permeable ground. 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. A less than significant impact is associated with this project. Less Than Significant ImpacL Due to the small scale of the proposed subdivision, and ultimately the future commercial development, the project will not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. The project will be conditioned to accommodate the drainage created as a result of the subject site. In addition, the project will be conditioned so that the drainage will not impact surrounding properties. A less than significant impact is associated with this project. No Impact. This project represents a subdivision of property into commercial parcels. Since no residential property is effected, no impact is associated with this project. Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. The project may expose people or property to water related hazards such as flooding. According to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation Distdct, the project site is in area which is subject to severe flood hazard from Murrieta Creek. Further, the site is located within the limits of the 100-year (Zone AE) floodplain/~oodway as delineated on Panel No. 060742 0010B of the Flood Insurance Rate Maps issued in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In its current configuration; however, the project is designed with all pads for future development being elevated above the floodway/floodplain. This project and all future development of the site will be conditioned so that the developer will be required to file a floodplain development permit with the appropriate approvals from the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District if any portion of the site is to be developed within the floodplain. in addition, future development will be conditioned to pay a mitigation charge to the Murrieta Creekj'l'emecula Valley Drainage Plan. In addition, the project is located within a dam inundation area as identified in the City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental impact Report. Impacts can be mitigated by utilizing existing emergency response systems and by assuring that these systems continue to maintain adequate service provision as the City develops. With the incorporation of mitigation measures a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. No Impact. The project site will not be subject to inundation by sieche, tsunami, or mudflow as these events are not known to happen in this region. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doc 25 9. Land Use and Planning. Would the project: Physically divide an established community? Conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigation an environmental effect? Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated Significant Impact No Impact Comments: 9a.,b. No Impact. The subject site is vacant and is bordered by Murrieta Creek on the west and Interstate 15 on the east. These two features provide an existing physical barrier to the surrounding properties to the east and west. The property to the north is comprised pdmadly of existing commercial uses. The properties to the west and south are vacant and zoned Open Space. Therefore, the proposed subdivision of this property will not conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance). As a consequence no impact is associated with this project. 9.c. Less Than SignificantImpact. The project is located within the fee area for the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (SKR) Long-Term Habitat Conservation Plan. All development within this fee area is required to pay a mitigation fee. This project will be required to pay a mitigation fee for the SKR. In addition, according to a biological study conducted by Principe and Associates in December of 1997 the subject site contains approximately one acre of Riversidian Sage Scrub which places the property within the jurisdiction of the NCCP program. The project will be conditioned to comply with the NCCP program or develop their own habitat conservation plan under the provisions of the NCCP program. As a consequence a less than significant impact is anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.d~C 26 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? No Comments: 10.a.b. No Impact. The project will not result in the loss of available, known mineral resources nor in the loss of an available, locally important mineral resource recovery site. The State Geologist has classified the City of Temecula a classification of MRZ-3a, containing areas of sedimentary deposits, which have the potential for supplying sand and gravel for concrete and crushed stone for aggregate. However, these areas are determined as not containing deposits of significant economic value based upon available data in reports prepared in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.dOC 27 11. NOISE. Would the project result in: Exposure of people to severe noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact Less Th&'l No Comments: 11.a. Less Than Significant ImpacL This project site is designated for commercial development. 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. However, long-term noise generated by this project would be within the limits of the General Plan standards for commercial development. Less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.b. No Impacts. Development of the project site will be with commercial uses. It is anticipated that the uses conducted on site will not generate activities which would expose persons to or generate excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. No impacts are anticipated. 11.c. Less Than Significant ImpacL The project will ultimately result in the development of the site with commercial uses which will create noise levels greater than that currently emanating from the vacant land. However, those noises will not be substantial nor constant and are not anticipated to create a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. Therefore, only less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 11.d. Less Than Significant Impact. The project may result in temporary or pedodic increases in ambient noise levels during construction. Construction machinery is capable of producing noise in the range of 100+ DBA at 100 feet which is considered annoying. However, this source of noise from construction of the project will be of short duration and therefore would not be considered significant. Furthermore, construction activity will comply with City ordinances regulating the hours of activity in residential areas. A less than significant impact would be anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doc 28 11 .e.f. No Impact. This project is not within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, therefore, people residing in the project area will not be exposed to excessive noise levels generated by an airport. Consequently no impact is anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.pC.doc 29 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Significant Impact Less Than SignificantWith Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significant No Comments: 12.a. No Impact. The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation of Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT). The proposed subdivision will eventually result in the development of commemial uses, which will cause some people to relocate to, or within the Temecula area. However, due to its limited scale, it will not induce substantial growth beyond what is projected in the City's General Ran. No significant effects are anticipated as a result of this project. 12.b.c. No Impact. The project will not displace substantial numbers of people or existing housing as the site is vacant property zoned Highway/Tourist Commercial (HT). Therefore, the project will neither displace housing nor people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC .doe 30 13. PUBLIC SERVICES: Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered Government services in any of the following areas: Issues and Su0Dorting Information Sources Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associates with the provisions of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services? b. Fire protection? ,/ c. Police protection? ,/' d. Schools? ,/ e. Parks? ,/ f. Other public facilities? Less Than Potentially Significant W~th Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant NO Comments: 13.a.,b.,c.,e.,f. Less Than Significant Impact. The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered fire, police, recreation or other public facilities. The project will incrementally increase the need for some services. However, the project will centdbute its fair share through the City's Development Impact Fees to the maintenance or provision of services from these entities, Due to the project's relative small scale, less than significant impacts are anticipated. 13.d. Less Than Significant Impact. The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered school fadlities, The project will not cause significant numbers of people to relocate within or to the City. The cumulative effect from the project will be mitigated through the payment of applicable School Fees. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doc 31 14. RECREATION. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant NO Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Comments: 14.a.b. Less Than Significant Impact. The project will have a less than significant impact in the 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. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.dec 32 15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: Issues and Sup0orting Information Sources Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle tdps, the volume to capacity ratio on roads. or congestion at intersections? Exceed. either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Result in inadequate emergency access? Result in inadequate parking capacity? Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks? Potentially Significant Significant With Significant No Impact Comments: 15.a. Potentially Significant ImpacL The development of the project and its proposed access on the south side of Highway 79 South/Western Bypass at Front Street, will cause a substantial increase in traffic and could have potential for significant impact at this intersection and the I-15 southbound ramps. Due to the substandard and limited spacing between the intersection of Old Town Front Street and 1-15 southbound ramp signal (160 feet) and the high traffic volumes generated by the project (7,909 ADT), congestion and unsafe vehicular movements could be expected at intersections in the vicinity of the project. Although the traffic study prepared by the applicants consultant and its subsequent revisions indicate an acceptable interim operation conditions, staff believes that the site access as proposed, will adversely impact the traffic flow in the vicinity of the project at the I-15 interchange. 15.b. Potentially Significant Impact. This project could potentially cumulatively exceed the level of service standard (LOS "E") established within the County's Congestion Management Plan (CMP). State Highway 79(S), and Interstate 15 are roads which am within the County's CMP. Though the traffic study conducted by the applicant's traffic engineer states otherwise, City staff has determined that this project will be responsible for a significant increase in traffic volumes. This increase in traffic volumes coupled with the close spacing between the intersection at the extension of Old Town Front Street and Western Bypass Corridor with the southbound on and off ramps for I-15, may lead to congestion and gridlock on State Highway 79(S) and could potentially cause southbound traffic on 1-15 to back up. As a consequence a potentially significant impact may result from this project. 15.c. No Impact. Neither the subdivision of the project site nor the future development of this property will result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97.PC.doC 33 results in substantial safety dsks. This site is not within the French Valley Airport's flight overlay district and therefore will have no impact on the project. 15.d. 15.e. 15.f. 15.g. Potentially Significant Impact.. The proposed project could substantially increase hazards due the location of the intersection of the extension of Old Town Front Street and the Western Bypass Corridor in terms of its spacing with the southbound on and off ramps for 1-15. After reviewing the traffic study and subsequent revisions prepared by the applicant's traffic engineer, City staff has determined that will generate significant traffic volumes. These increased traffic volumes coupled with the close spacing between the intersection at the extension of Old Town Front Street and Western Bypass Corridor with the southbound on and off ramps for 1-15, may lead to significant traffic congestion. The added congestion combined with close spacing of the Old Town Front Street and I-15 ramps could result in unsafe vehicular. The traffic study submitted for this project does not adequately address this issue, therefore this project could have a potentially significant impact. Less Than Significant Impact. This project is a subdivision of vacant property into commercial lots and as a consequence it is difficult to determine what the ultimate impacts on emergency access will be at this time. All subsequent development projects on parcels within this project will be evaluated to determine the impacts to emergency access. Future development of the site will be conditioned to meet all applicable standards in place at the time of development. Emergency access to nearby uses will not be affected by this project given that the project is generally surrounded by undevelopable properties. As a consequence the project will have a less than significant impact. No Impact. This project represents a subdivision of vacant land into commercial lots, no specific development is being proposed at this time. Consequently it is not possible to determine specific parking requirements for the site, however, any subsequent development of the proposed parcels will be required to comply with the City's Development Code parking requirements for commercial uses. Therefore, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Less Than Significant ImpacL The project as proposed does not currently conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation. When future development is proposed for the site, individual projects will be reviewed to determine if the provision of alternative transportation opportunities will be appropriate. As a consequence, a less than significant impact is anticipated. R:\STAFFRPT\307PA97,PC.dOC 34 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the project: Less Than Potentially Significant With Less Than Significant Mitigation SignifiCaa~t Issues and Supporting Jnforrnation Sources Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water ,/ drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the projecrs projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the projecrs solid waste disposal needs? Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? NO ./ Comments: 16.a.,b., e. No Impact. The project will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require the construction of new treatment fadlities, nor affect the capadty of treatment providers. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. However, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the City's General Plan states: "implementation of the proposed General Plan would not significantly impact wastewater services." Since the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Moreover, the project will be conditioned to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board standards that will be monitored by the Department of Public Works. No significant impacts are anticipated. 16.c. No Impact. The project will not result in the need for new storm water drainage facilities. The development of the tract will require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities on site that will connect to the existing system currently in place along Old Town Front Street at the northern end of the site. The design of the existing system is sufficient handle this project and will not require the expansion of existing tacilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. Drainage fees are required by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reimburse the county for the Murdeta Creek/Temecula Valley Area Drainage Plan, No significant impacts are anticipated. 16.d. No Impact. The project will not significantly impact existing water supplies nor require expanded water entitlements. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. While the project will have an incremental impact upon existing systems, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the City's R:~STAFFRPTX307PA97.PC.doc 35 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. 16.f.g. Less Than Significant ImpacL The project will not result in a need for new landfill capacity. Any potential impacts from solid waster created by this development can be mitigated through participation in Source Reduction and Recycling Programs, which are implemented by the City. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.. R:\STAFFRFT\307PA97.PC.doc 36 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. b= Issues and Supporting Information Sources 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 community, reduce the number of restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major pedods of California history or prehistory? Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects? Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated Less Than Significmqt Imoac~ No Comments: 17.a. Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated. The ultimate development of the site has potential to impact habitat for fish or wildlife species. The project proposes to disturb 0.5 acres of Riversidian Sage Scrub, however, if the project were appreved mitigation measures would be included to reduce this to a less than significant impact. In addition, the project proposes to disturb 0.07 acres of wetlands. If approved the project would be conditioned to mitigate this impact by obtaining a Section 404 Permit from the Army Corps of Engineers and a Section 1601 Permit from the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game. A less than significant impact would result if mitigation measures are incorporated. 17.b. Potentially Significant Impact. The project could have a potentially significant impact with respect to traffic impacts. City staff has determined that the project could potentially generate increased traffic volumes which could cumulatively effect traffic in the vicinity of the project. 17.c. No Impact. This project and the future development of the site will not have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, directly or indirectly. The subdivision is designed and will be developed consistent with the Development Code and General Plan. If approved, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. R:\STAFFRYr\307PA97.PC.d~c 37 18. EARLIER ANALYSES. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets. Earlier analyses used. Identify eadier analyses and state where they are available for review. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which affects from the above check list were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 18.a. 18.b. 18.c. No eadier analyses specifically related to this project site were used. However, a number of studies were conducted for a previous subdivision (Tentative Parcel Map 23987) which included this property. These studies include: "A Reevaluation of Archaeological Sites Recorded on TPM 23987" prepared by The Archaeological Research Unit at UCR (December 1988); A Biological Assessment conducted by Tierra Madre Consultants (October 1988); A Stephens Kangaroo Rat Study conducted by Friesen Biological Surveys for TPM 19851 (undated); two Geotechnical Investigations conducted by Schaefer Dixon Associates (Apdl 1988 and February 1989).. With the exception of the archeological study, none of these studies were used in this analysis due to their age. Reference was only briefly made to this document. The City's General Plan and Final Environment Impact Report were used as a referenced source in preparing this Initial Study There were no earlier impacts which affected this project. The recommendation of this Initial Environmental Study is that an Environmental Impact Report be prepared. As a consequence no Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared. 2. 3. 4. 5. SOURCES City of Temecula General Plan. City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. South Coast Air Quality Management Distdct CEQA Air Quality Handbook. The City of Temecula Development Code. Focused Traffic Analysis for TPM 28627 prepared by RKJK & Associated - May 1999 (with subsequent amendments) Biological Impact Report for TPM 28627 prepared by Principe & Associates - December 1997 Delineation of Wetlands and Jurisdictional Waters for TPM 28627 prepared by LSA Associates - October 1998 A Reevaluation of Archaeological Sites Recorded on TPM 23987 prepared by The Archaeological Research Unit at UCR (December 1988) R:\STAFFRFFX307PA97.PC.doc 38 AI'I'ACHMENT NO. 3 EXHIBITS R:\STAFFRFI'\307PAg'7.PC.dOc 39 CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) EXHIBIT A PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - OCTOBER 20° 1999 VICINITY MAP F:~Depts\PLANNING~TAFFRF~307pA97.pC.dOC 38 CITY OF TEMECULA EXHIBIT B -ZONING MAP DESIGNATION - HT (HIGHWAY/TOURIST COMMERCIAL)/ OS-C (CONSERVATION) EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION - HTC (Highway/Tourist Commercial)/OS (Open Space) CASE NO. - PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - OCTOBER 20, 1999 F:\Dept~\PLANNING~TAFFRPr~07PA97.PC,doc 39 ITEM #5 STAFF REPORT ~ PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION March 15, 2000 Planning Application No~ PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) Prepared By: Thomas Thornsley, Project Planner RECOMMENDATION: 1. The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0389 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29133 (LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 8211), LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE YNEZ ROAD 707 FEET SOUTH OF CALLE HALCON AND YNEZ ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 945-060-024; AND ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133); and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133). APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING: J. Michael Lanni Planning Application No. PA98-0389 is a request for a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 4.99 acres of land into eight (8) residential lots. Located on the east side of Ynez Road, 707 feet south of Calle Halcon and Ynez Road (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 945-060-024) Lo2 (Low Density Residential) North: M (Low Medium Density Residential) South: L-1 (Low Density Residential) East: L-1 (Low Density Residential) West: SP-8 [Specific Plan 8 (Rancho Highlands)] \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.dOC ! GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: L (Low Density Residential) EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Low Medium Density Residential South: Low Medium Density Residential ,East: Low Medium Density Residential West: Medium Density Residential BACKGROUND Planning Application No. PA98-0389 for Tentative Tract Map No. 29133, with 8 lots, was submitted on September 18, 1996. (The City previously approved this map in 1991 under Tentative Tract Map No. 24172. One Extension of Time was processed for this map in 1993 and the map officially expired in 1997.) Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings were held on October 15, 1998 and November 11, 1999. The first review determined that the map submitted was the old map that had expired and was prepared by a firm no longer in business. The applicant was informed that a new map would have to be prepared so that there would be an official engineer of record for the map. The map was deemed complete on February 28, 2000. ANALYSIS Access and Circulation The subdivision proposes one cul-de~sac street taking access from Ynez Road. All lots are on the south side of the street or the end of the cul-de-sacs. No lots take access from Ynez Road. Development Standards Pursuant to Table 17.06.040, of the City of Temecula's Development Code, the minimum lot size for Low Density Residential zoned parcels is .5 acre gross lot area. The proposed parcels range in size from 20,000 square feet to 25,391 square feet. All lots are consistent with the Development Code's lot sizes requirements of .5 to 1.0 acres net. The subdivision proposes to have 1.6 dwelling units per acre (du/ac), which is within the General Plan's range of .5 to 2 du/ac. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Initial Study prepared for this project indicates that although the proposed project could have a significant impact on the environment. There will not be a significant effect in this case. The mitigation measures described in the Mitigation Monitoring Program, and the Conditions of Approval that have been added to the project provide mitigation, and a Negative Declaration is hereby granted. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The proposed map provides adequate access, circulation and developable lots. The proposed lots comply with the minimum lot size requirements of the Low Density Residential zoning classification pursuant to Chapter 17, Table 17.06.040 of the Development Code. The parcels are consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map and the zoning map, Therefore, staff recommends approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 29133 based upon the following findings: \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~389pa98.doc FINDINGS The proposed land division is compatible with the General Plan designation and zoning. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The General Plan Land Use designation forthe site is L (Low Density Residential). Tentative Tract Map No. 29133 proposes eight (8) residential lots, which comply with the minimum lot size requirement of .5 acre (gross) and the unit density of .5 to 2 units per acre. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The project has been reviewed for conformance with the City's General Plan, Development Code and Subdivision. The project proposes one cul-de- sac street taking access from Ynez Road, and is consistent with these documents. Conditions of approval have been placed on the project accordingly to assure that the development conforms to City Standards, The design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The project will take direct access from Ynez Road and will not obstruct any easements. The map as proposed, conforms to the logical subdivision of the site, and is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community. The subdivision is compatible with the surrounding areas as the site will be developed pursuant to the General Plan, and the Development Code, all of which regulate residential parcels and development. Future development of residential units will be compatible and sensitive to the surrounding residential development. In addition, the proposed subdivision provides adequate access and circulation for emergency vehicles and will not impact existing circulation or emergency vehicle access. The project as conditioned, will comply with the City's Development Code, General Plan and subdivision requirements. Attachments: 1. PC Resolution No, 99- - Blue Page 4 Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval - Blue Page 7 2. Exhibits - Blue Page 16 A. Vicinity Map B. General Plan Map C. Zoning Map D. Tentative Tract Map No. 29133 3. Initial Environmental Study - Blue Page 4, Mitigation Monitoring Program - Blue Page F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.doc 3 A'i'rACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 00- \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98-doc 4 PC RESOLUTION NO. 00- RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0389 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 29133 (LOT 1 AND A PORTION OF LOT 7 OF TRACT NO. 8211), LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE YNEZ ROAD 707 FEET SOUTH OF CALLE HALCON AND YNEZ ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 945-060-024. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula has received an application from J. Michael Lanni for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133); and, WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) was processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) on March 15, 2000, 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 opposition to this matter; WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission headng and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission considered all facts relating to Planning Application No. PA98-0389; NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. by reference. That the above recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated Section 2. Findings. That the Temecula Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133, hereby makes the following findings as required in the City's Subdivision Ordinance. A. The proposed land division is compatible with the General Plan designation and zoning. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. The General Plan Land Use designation for the site is L (Low Density Residential). Tentative Tract Map No. 29133 proposes eight (8) residential lots, which comply with the minimum lot size requirement of ¼ acre and the unit density of .5 to 2 units per acre. B. The design of the proposed land division or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. The project has been reviewed for conformanca with the City's General Plan, Development Code and Subdivision Ordinance. The project proposes one col- de-sac street taking access from Ynez Road, and is consistent with these documents. Conditions of approval have been placed on the project accordingly to assure that the development conforms to City Standards. C. The design of the proposed land division or 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 land division. The project will take direct access from Ynez Road and will not obstruct \%TEMEC_FS101WOL1\Depts\PLANN]NG\STAFFRPT~389pa98.doc 5 any easements. D. The map as proposed, conforms to the logical subdivision of the site, and is compatible with the health, safety and welfare of the community. The subdivision is compatible with the surrounding areas as the site will be developed pursuant to the General Plan, and the Development Code, all of which regulate residential parcels and development. Future development of residential units will be compatible and sensitive to the surrounding residential development. In addition, the proposed subdivision provides adequate access and circulation for emergency vehicles and will not impact existing circulation or emergency vehicle access. The project as conditioned, will comply with the City's Development Code, General Plan and subdivision requirements. Section 3. Environmental Coml~liance. An Initial Study prepared for this project 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. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) located on the east side of Ynez Road 707 feet south of Calle Halcon and Ynez Road, and known as Assessors Parcel No. 945-060-024. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2000. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson 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 15th day of March, 2000 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary \\TEMEC_¢S101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~389pa98,doC 6 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP'~389pa98.doc EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) Project Description: The subdivision of 4.99 acres of land into eight (8) lots zoned Low Density Residential. Development Impact Fee Category: Residential Assessor's Parcel No.: Approval Date: Expiration Date: 945-060-024 March 15, 2000 March 15, 2003 PLANNING DIVISION Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project 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 Determination with a DeMinimus Finding for the Mitigated or Negative Declaration required under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15075. If within said forty-eight (46) 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 The tentative subdivision shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act and to all the requirements of Ordinance No. 460, 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. 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 all claims, actions, awards, judgements, 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 voters of the City, concerning the Planning 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. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98,doc 8 4. If subdivision phasing is proposed, a phasing plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Director. 5. The project and all subsequent projects within this site shall comply with all mitigation measures contained in the projects Mitigation Monitoring Program. 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 Recordation of the Final Map 9. A copy of the Environmental Constraint Sheet (ECS) with the following notes: a. This property is located within thidy (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 9. 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 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 13. 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 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: 14. 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 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.doC 15. 16. m. n. o. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District City of Temecula Fire Prevention Bureau Planning Department Department of Public Works Riverside County Health Department Cable TV Franchise Community Services District General Telephone Southern California Edison Company Southern California Gas Company Fish & Game Army Corps of Engineers 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 Ynez Road (Secondary Highway Standards - 88' 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). b. Improve Street A (Local Road Standards - 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). c. All street improvement design shall provide adequate right-of-way and pavement transitions per Caltrans standards for transition to existing street sections. d. Unless otherwise approved the following minimum criteria shall be observed in the design of the street improvement plans: e. Street centerline grades shall be 0.5% minimum over P.C.C. and 1.00% minimum over A.C. paving. f. Driveways shall conform to the applicable City Standard Nos. 207 and/or 208. g. Street lights shall be installed along the public streets shall be designed in accordance with Ordinance No. 461. h. Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Nos. 400,401and 402. i. Design of street improvements shall extend a minimum of 300 feet beyond the project boundaries to ensure adequate continuity of design with adjoining properties. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees. k. 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 curb outlets per City Standard No. 301,302 or 303. m. 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. n. All utilities, except electrical lines rated 33kv or greater, shall be installed. 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. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT%389pa98.doc ~,0 17. Relinquish and waive right of access to and from Ynez Road on the Final Map. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Pursuant to Section 66493 of the Subdivision Map Act, any subdivision which is pad 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. 21. Any delinquent property taxes shall be paid. 22. 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 and Public Works 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 projecrs geotechnical report. d. Archeological resources found on the site. 23. 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. 24. 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 prior to commencement of the appraisal. 25. All utility systems including gas, electric, telephone, water, sewer, and cable 'IV shall be provided for underground, with easements provided as required, and designed and constructed in accordance with City Codes and the utility prorider. Telephone, cable TV, and/or security systems shall be pre-wired in the residence. 26. The Developer shall notify the City's cable 'T'V Franchises of the Intent to Develop. Conduit shall be installed to cable TV Standards at time of street improvements. 27. Pdvate drainage easements for cross-lot drainage shall be required and shall be delineated and noted on the Final Map. 28. 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 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98,doc the Final Map. A note shall be added to the Final Map stating "drainage easements shall be kept free of buildings and obstructions." Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits 29. 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. Riverside County Health Department f. General Telephone g. Southern California Edison Company h. Southern California Gas Company 30. 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. 31. 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. 32. 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. 33. 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. 34. 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. 35. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 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. 36. The Developer sha)l 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. \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\DeptS\PLANNING~STAFFRPT~389pa98,dOC 37, 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 38, The Final Map shall be approved and recorded, 39, 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. 40. 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. 41. 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 Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy 42. 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 All necessary certifications and clearances from engineers, utility companies and public agencies shall be submitted as required by the Department of Public Works. All improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 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. 43. 44. 45. FIRE DEPARTMENT 46. 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. 47. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for residential 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 1500 GPM 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) 48. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC Appendix Ill. 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 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa9B,doc spaced at 500 feet apart 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) 49, Maximum cul-de-sac length shall not exceed 1320 feet. Minimum turning radius on any cut- de-sac shall be forty-five (45) feet. (CFC 902.2.2.3) 50. 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) 51. 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 Ibs. GVW. (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2.2) 52. Prior 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 exterior wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface designed for 80,000 Ibs. GVVV with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feet. ( CFC sec 902) 53. 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) 54. Prior to building construction, dead end road ways and streets in excess of one hundred and fifty (150) feet which have not been completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire apparatus. (CFC 902.2.2.4) 55. Prior 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 plans are signed by the local water company, 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 ) 56. 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) COMMUNITY SERVICES General Requirements 57. A Class II bike lane on Ynez Road shall be completed in concurrence with the roadway improvements. 58. Prior to installation of residential and arterial street lighting or issuance of building permits, whichever comes first, the developer shall pay the appropriate energy fees to the TCSD. 59. All slopes, parkway landscaping and open space shall be maintained by a homeowners association or the property owner. Prior to Approval of the Final Map \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.doc 60. Prior to approval of the final map, the developer shall satisfy the City's parkland dedication requirement (Quimby) through the payment of in-lieu fees equal to .11 acres of parkland. The fees shall be calculated by multiplying the required parkland by the City's then current appraised land valuation as established by the City Manager. 61. The developer shall file an application with the TCSD to initiate election proceedings for the transfer and acceptance of residential street :ighting responsibilities into the TCSD maintenance program. Prior to Certificate of Occupancy 62. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the applicant or his assignee shall submit the most current list of Assessor's Parcel Numbers to the final project. 63. The developer shall provide written disclosure of the existence of the TCSD and its service level rates and charges to all prospective purchasers. OTHER AGENCIES 64. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho California Water District's transmittal dated September 28, 1998, a copy of which is attached. 65. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Eastern Municipal Water District's transmittal dated November 17, 1998, a copy of which is attached. 66. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Temecula Valley Unified School District's transmittal dated October 13, 1998, a copy of which is attached. 67. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Department of Fish and Game transmittal dated October 21, 1998, a copy of which is attached. 68. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Flood Control District transmittal dated October 6, 1998, a copy of which is attached. 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 subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant's Signature Date Name printed \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING~STAFFRPT~389pa98.dOC ll, ancho Water September 28, 1998 Thomas Thornsley, Case Planner City of Temecula Planning Department 43200 Business Park Drive Post Office Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY TRACT NO. 24172 APN 945-060-002 ~e, ? PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-03.98--- Dear Mr. Thornsley: 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 Engineering Services Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT Steve Brannon, P.E. Development Engineering Manager 98/SB:mc230/F012-T6/FCF c: Laurie Willjams, Engineering Services Supervisor EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT Board of Directors Richard R Hall Marion ~ A~hle) C]a>Rm A. Record. Jr Rodget D Siems Direct.r of the 3letropolitan t~ater District of So. Califi Chesler C. Gilbert Joseph J. Kueblcr, CPA November 17, 1998 City of Temecula Planning Department P. O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Re: Sanitary Sewer Service Availability for Tentative Tract Map ~' "j Dear Sir: The District is writing to contim a "will serve" for a subdivision of 5 acres into residential parcels. The availability of service will be contingent on limiting conditions existing beyond EMWD's control, or a determination by the developer to be cost-ineffective The District advises the developer to contact the District's Customer Service Department at (909)928-3777 for existing facilities capacities and other conditions of service. Sincerely, Warren Back Civil Engineer Customer Service WAB:jf 2270 Trumble Road Post Office Box 8300 Pegis. CA 92572-8300 Tel (90% 928-3777 Fax (909) 928-6177 \\ TEMECULA VALLEY Unified School District SUPERINTENDENT Dawa B Al:men October 13, 1998 Mr. Thomas Thomsley City of Temecula Planning Department P.O. Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 SUBJECT: PA98-03E ', Dear Mr. Thomsley: Temecula Valley Unified School District requests a signed school facilities mitigation agreement on Case No. PA98-031]1~ in accordance with City Resolutions 95-36 and 96-119. A blank agreement is enclosed. Sincerely, Temecuta Valley Unified School District ~rdinator of Facilities Services OCT ,L 6 1998 31350 Rancno Vista Rcmd Temecula CA 92592 t (909) 676-2661 STATE OF CALIFORNIA. BUSINESS. TRANSPORTA'RON AND HOUSING AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OISTRICT I, 414 W. 4l~ STREET, 6ffi FLOOR SAN BERNARDINO, CA 12401-1400 PETEWILSON. Goverr~w October 19, 1998 08-Riv-15-4.12 Mr. Thomas Thornsley Case Planner 43200 Business Park Drive PO Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Dear Mr. Thornsley: Planning Application 98-0:~1.~ We have reviewed the above referenced documents and request consideration of the following comments: Caltrans supports economic growth and orderly land use development; however, new development must pay its fair share for upgrading infrastructure facilities needed to serve the development. This infrastructure includes State highways and freeways. It also includes both direct and cumulative traffic impacts. All jurisdictions should take measures available to fund improvements and reduce total trips generated. In view of the fact there are limited funds available for infrastructure improvements, we recommend the City of Temecula take the lead in developing a fair-share mechanism in which each project can fund improvements for the decrease in Level of Service (LOS) for which it is responsible. Please send a copy of the plo~/site plan depicting all existing and proposed facilities, structures, vegetation, adjacent street (with centerlines and driveways), etc. and with a vicinity map. JL~T .~ 0 1998 Mr. Thomas Thornsley October 19, 1998 Page 2 If you have any questions, please contact Garrett Miyahira at (909) 383-6212 or FAX (909) 383-5936. Sincerely, LINDA GRIMES, Chief Office of Regional Planning/ Forecasting/Public Transportation State of Califorma * The ResourCe ency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME http://www. dfg.ca.gov Eastern Sierra-Inland Deserts Region 330 Golden Shore, Suite 50 Long Beach, California 90802 (562) 590-5113 PETE WILSON, Golernor October 21, 1998 Mr. Thomas Thornsley, Project Planner City of Temecula Planning Department P.O. Office Box 9033 Temecula, California 92589-9033 Dear Mr. Thornsley: Project Notice PA98-0314~I~R'M2 Riverside County The Department of Fish and Game (Department) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the above-referenced project, relative to impacts to biological resources. To enable Department staff to adequately review and comment on the proposed project, we recommend the following information be included in "any environment document prepared for the proposed project:" A complete assessment of the flora and fauna within and adjacent to the project area, with particular emphasis upon identifying endangered, threatened, and locally unique species and sensitive habitats. A thorough assessment of rare plants and rare natural communities, following the Department's May 1984 Guidelines for Assessing Impacts to Rare Plants and Rare Natural Communities (Attachment 1). A complete assessment of sensitive fish, wildlife, reptile, and amphibian species. Seasonal variations in use of the project area should also be addressed. Focused species-specific surveys, conducted at the appropriate time of year and time of day when the sensitive species are active or otherwise identifiable, are required. Acceptable species-specific survey procedures should be developed in consultation with the Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. C= Rare, threatened, and endangered species to be addressed should include all those which meet the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) definition (see CEQA Guidelines, § 15380). Mr. Thomas Thomsley, Project Planner October 21, 1998 Page Two The Department's California Natural Diversity Data Base in Sacramento should be contacted at (916) 327-5960 to obtain current information on any previously reported sensitive species and habitat, including Significant Natural Areas identified under Chapter 12 of the Fish and Game Code. A thorough discussion of direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts expected to adversely affect biological resources, with specific measures to offset such impacts. CEQA Guidelines, § 15125(a), direct that knowledge of the regional setting is critical to an assessment of environmental impacts and that special emphasis should be placed on resources that are rare or unique to the region. Project impacts should be analyzed relative to their effects on off-site habitats. Specifically, this should include nearby public lands, open space, adjacent natural habitats, and dpahan ecosystems. Impacts to and maintenance of wildlife corridor/movement areas, including access to undisturbed habitat in adjacent areas, should be fully evaluated and provided. The zoning of areas for development projects or other uses that are nearby or adjacent to natural areas may inadvertently contribute to wildlife-human interactions. A discussion of possible conflicts and mitigation measures to reduce these conflicts should be included in the environmental document. A cumulative effects analysis should be developed as deschbed under CEQA Guidelines, § 15130. General and sDecific plans, as well as past, present, and anticipated future projects, should De analyzed relative to their impacts on similar plant communities and wildlife habitats. The document should include an analysis of the effect that the project may have on completion and implementation of regional and/or subregional conservation programs. Under § 2800- §2840 of the Fish and Game Code, the Department, through the Natural Communities Conservation Planning (NCCP) program, is coordinating with local jurisdictions, landowners, and the Federal Government to preserve local and regional biological diversity. Coastal sage scrub is the first natural community to be planned for under the NCCP program. The Department recommends that the lead agency ensure that the development of this and other proposed projects does not preclude long-term preserve planning options and that projects conform with other requirements of the NCCP program, Jurisdictions participating in the NCCP should assess specific projects for consistency with the NCCP Conservation Guidelines. Mr. Thomas Thornsley, Project Planner October 21, 1998 Page Three A range of alternatives should be analyzed to ensure that alternatives to the proposed project are fully considered and evaluated. A range of alternatives which avoid or otherwise minimize impacts to sensitive biological resources should be included. Specific alternative locations should also be evaluated in areas with lower resource sensitivity where appropriate, Mitigation measures for project impacts to sensitive plants, animals, and habitats should emphasize evaluation and selection of alternatives which avoid or otherwise minimize project impacts. Off-site compensation for unavoidable impacts through acquisition and protection of high-quality habitat elsewhere should be addressed. The Department considers Rare Natural Communities as threatened habitats having both regional and local significance. Thus, these communities should be fully avoided and otherwise protected from project-related impacts (Attachment 2). The Department generally does not support the use of relocation, salvage, and/or transplantation as mitigation for impacts to rare, threatened, or endangered species. Department studies have shown that these efforts are experimental in nature and largely unsuccessful. A California Endangered Species Act (CESA) Permit must be obtained, if the project has the potential to result in "take" of species of plants or animals listed under CESA, either during construction or over the life of the project. CESA Permits are issued to conserve, protect, enhance, and restore State-listed threatened or endangered species and their habitats. Early consultation is encouraged, as significant modification to the proposed project and mitigation measures may be required in order to obtain a CESA Permit. Revisions to the Fish and Game Code, effective January 1998, require that the Department issue a separate CEQA document for the issuance of a CESA permit unless the project CEQA document addresses all project impacts to listed species and specifies a m!tigation monitoring and reporting program that will meet the requirements of a CESA permit. For these reasons, the following information is requested: Biological mitigation monitoring and reporting proposals should be of sufficient detail and resolution to satisfy the requirements for a CESA Permit. b= A Department-approved Mitigation Agreement and Mitigation Plan are required for plants listed as rare under the Native Plant Protection Act, The Department opposes the elimination of watercourses and/or their channelization or conversion to subsurface drains. All wetlands and watercourses, whether intermittent or Mr. Thomas Thomsley, Project Planner October 21, 1998 Page Four perennial, must be retained and provided with substantial setbacks which preserve the dpadan and aquatic values and maintain their value to on-site and off-site wildlife populations. The Department has direct authority under Fish and Game Code § 1600 et seq. in regard to any proposed activity which would divert, obstruct, or affect the natural flow or change the bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake. Eady consultation is recommended, since modification of the proposed project may be required to avoid or reduce impacts to fish and wildlife resources. A discussion of potential adverse impacts from any increased runoff, sedimentation, soil erosion, and/or urban pollutants on streams and watercourses on or near the project site, with mitigation measures proposed to alleviate such impacts must be included. The Department holds regularly scheduled pre-project planning/early consultation meetings. To make an appointment, please call our regional office at (562) 590-5137. Thank you for this opportunity to comment. Questions regarding this letter and further coordination on these issues should be directed to Mr. Raul Rodriguez, Fishery Biologist, at (909) 597-1008. Sincerely, Curt Taucher Regional Manager Attachments cc: See attached list Mr. Thomas Thornsley, Project Planner October 21, 1998 Page Five cC: Mr. Kevin-Barry Brennan Department of Fish and Game Idyllwild, California Mr. Raul Rodriguez Department of Fish and Game Chino Hills, California Mr. Jim Dice Department of Fish and Game Borrego Springs, California Ms. Dee Sudduth Department of Fish and Game Jamul, California Mr. William Tippets Department of Fish and Game San Diego, California Mr. Jeff Neuman U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Carlsbad, California Mr. Eric Stien U,S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles, Califomia State Clearinghouse Sacramento, California DAVID P. ZAPPE General Manager43tficf Engineer RIVERSDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 909/275-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 51IS0.1 1998 City of Temecula Planfin De rimeft Temecuta, California 92589-9033 Atte,~o.: T~O~'- T~RNS c6 7 Lsdie, and ean.eman: Re: ~ 2. ~ ,: S ~ The District does not normally recommend condrdons for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The District also does not an chec~ ci~ land use cases, or provide State DMsion of Real Estate tettem or other flood hazard reDORS for st%elcases. Disffict mntem.s/recommec~dations for such cases are normally limited and District Area Brainage Plan fees (development mifigatiofi fees). In addition, information of a general ~t~re is provided. The District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail and the following Checked comments do not in any way constitute or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard, public health and safety or any other such issue: / This project would not be impacted by District Master Drainage Plan facilities nor are other facilities of regional roterest proposed. This project involves District Master Plan facilities. The District will acce ownershi of such facilities on wdtfan request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District standarras, and Bl?la~ct plan check and f insp~on will be requir6d or District acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrative fees will be required. This .project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be conmdemd regional in nature and/or a I ical extension of the adopted V,/ is project is located within the limits of the Districts t) TA (~ ~' C, UI.~a ' permits whiChever Comes ~{~tt. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of the actual porm't. GENERAL INFORMATION This project ma uira a National Potlutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES permit from the State Water Resources Co,~frerleacard. ClearanCe for grading recordation, or other final approval should not be given until the City has determined that the project has been granted a permit or s shown to be exempt. If this pro'ect involves a Federal EmergenCy Management Agency (FEMA mapRed flood plain, then the C should .~uire ~..,,,ica,t ,o p.~d..,I e~dies. ¢,¢.,~o.,. ~ and ogr ..tormatio..~ui, to m~ FE,~ requirements, and should further require that the a plicant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision CLOMR) prior to gredieg, recomation or other final apprevarof ~ p~ect, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR(~ pdor to occupancy. If 8 natural watercourse or mapped flood plain is im acted by this project, the City should require the a licant to obtain a Section 160111603 Agreement from the CaFi~mia Department of Fish and Game and a Clean P~ater Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or written correspondence from these a encies indicating the project is exempt from these requirements. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quail Ce~cation may be required from the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board prior to issuance of ~e Corps 404 permit. STUART E. MCKIBBIN Senior Civil Engineer Date: l D- ~,- c?~ ATTACHMENT NO. 2 EXHIBITS F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.dOc CITY OF TEMECULA PROJECT SITE I CASE NO. - Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) EXHIBIT A PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - March 15, 2000 NT.S VICINITY MAP F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP~389pa98.dOC CITY OF TEMECULA PROJECT'S'iTE ~ ~..':, ~.?':.' ..... EXHIBIT B DESIGNATION - L-2 (Low Density Residential) ZONING MAP 0000000000 00 PROJECT SITE EXHIBIT C DESIGNATION - L (Low Density Residential) CASE NO. - PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map 29133) PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - March 15, 2000 GENERAL PLAN F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.doc 18 CITY OF TEMECULA ;:.,- I: '1111111i, ~ 'IIIIIIi. II CASE NO. - Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) EXHIBIT D TENTATIVE TRACT MAP PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - March 15, 2000 F:\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98.dOC ATTACHMENT NO, 3 INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~389pa98,dOc 20 City of Temecula Planning Department PROJECT: DISTRIBUTION DATE: CASE PLANNER: Agency Distribution List Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map 29133) February 9, 2000, to March 1, 2000 Thomas K. ThornsIcy CITY OF TEMECULA: Building & Safety ...........: ....................(X) Fire Department ..................................(X) Sheriff ..............................................( ) Parks & Recreation (TCSD) ...................( ) Planning, Advance ...............................( ) Public Works .....................................(X) ............ () STATE: Caltrans ............................................(X) Fish & Game .....................................( Mines & Geology ................................( Regional Water Quality Control Bd ..........( State Clearinghouse ..............................( State Clearinghouse (10 Copies) ..............( Water Resources .................................( .......... ( FEDERAL: Army Corps of Engineers ...................... Fish and Wildlife Service ...................... CITY OF MURRIETA: Planning ............................................( ) RIVERSIDE COUNTY: Airport Land Use Commission ................. ( ) Engineer ...........................................(X) Flood Control ....................................(X) Health Department ..............................(X) Parks and Recreation .............................( ) Planning Department .............................( ) Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) ..... ( ) Riverside Transit Agency .......................( ) ........... ( ) UTILITY: Eastern Municipal Water District ............. (X) Inland Valley Cablevision .......................( ) Rancho CA Water District, Will Serve ...... (X) Southern California Gas ................ (X) Southern California Edison ....................(X) Temecula Valley School District ...............( ) Metropolitan Water District ....................( ) REGIONAL: Air Quality Management District ............. Western Riverside COG ........................ OTHER: Pechanga Indian Reservation ...................( ) Eastern Information Center .....................( ) Local Agency Formation Comm ............... ) RCTC ..............................................) Homeowners' Association ...................... ) I/TEMEC_FSI01\VOLI\DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\447pa98 NOP City of Temecula Planning Department Notice of Proposed Negative.Declaration PROJECT: APPLICANT: LOCATION: DESCRIPTION: Planning Application No. PA98-0389, (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133) Michael Lanni, 21 Old Course Dr~ Newport Beach, CA 92660 Located on the east side of Ynez Road 707 feet south of the intersection of Calle Halcon and Ynez Road (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 945-060-002) A request to subdivide 4.77 acres of land into eight (8) residential lots on a cubde- sac street. The City of Temecula intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project described above. Based upon the information contained in the attached Initial Environmental Study and pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); it has been determined that this project as proposed, revised or mitigated will not have a significant impact upon the environment. As a result, the Planning Commission intends to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. The mitigation measures required to reduce or mitigate the impacts of this project on the environment are included in the project design and/or the Mitigation Monitoring Program which is attached to this Notice and will be included as part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. The Comment Period for this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is February 9, 2000, to March 1. 2000. Written comments and responses to this notice should be addressed to the contact person listed below at the following address: City of Temecula, P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033. City Hall is located at 43200 Business Park Drive. The public notice of the intent to adopt this Mitigated Negative Declaration is provided through: X The Local Newspaper. X Posting the Site. X Notice to Adjacent Property Owners. If you need additional information or have any questions concerning this project, please contact the Project Plarmer, Thomas Thornsley at (909) 694-6400. (Signature) Thomas K. Thornsley, Project Planner (Name and Title) ITEMEC FSI0[/VOLI\Depts/PLANNING/CEQA\~47pa98 NOP dec City of Temecula P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Environmental Checklist Project Title Lead Agency Name and Address Contact Person and Phone Number Project Location Project Sponsor's Name and Address General Plan Designation Tentative Tract Map No. 29133 (Planning Application No. PA98~ 0389) City of Temecuta P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033 Thomas Thornsley, Project Planner (909) 694-6400 Located on the east side of Ynez Road 707 feet south of the intersection of Calle Halcon and Ynez Road (Assessor's Parcel Numbers 945-060-002) J. Michael Lanni, 21 Old Course Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660 Low Density Residential (L) i Zoning Description of Project Surrounding Land Uses and Setting Other public agencies whose approval is required Low Density Residential (L-2) PA98-0389 is a request to subdivide 4.77 acres of land into eight (8) residential lots. North: Single family residential East: Single family residential South: Single family residential West: Single family residential None, F:\Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact'" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Land Use Planning Population and Housing Geologic Problems Water Air Quality Transportation/Circulation Biological Resources Energy and Mineral Resources Hazards incise Public Services Utilities and Service Systems Aesthetics Cultural Resources Recreation Mandatory Findings of Significance None Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: ,f I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared 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 revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment. and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1 ) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a '"potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially impacts(a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Date Printed name \\TEMEC_FS101 \VOL1 \Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 2 1. Land Use and Planning. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Inforrnat~on Sources Physically divide an established community? Conflict with applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, Ioca~ coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigation an environmental effect? Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Comments: 1.a. 1.b. Less Than S~gnificant Impact The project will not disrupt of divide the physical arrangement of an established community. The project site is vacant and surrounded by single family homes. The development of this site will be consistent with the surrounding properties. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not conflict with applicable General Plan designation, 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 of L (Low Density Residential .5-2 du/acre) as well as the zoning of L-2 (Low Density Residential .5-.1 du/acre). Impacts from all General Plan 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 where necessary. 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. The project site has been not been previously graded; however, services are available into the area. There will be no impacts on adopted environmental plans or policies. The proposed project will not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. The site has been grubbed for weed abatement and fire protection due to its proximity to adjacent residential units. This site is not within any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING%CEQA\389Da98 new IES,doc 2. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: Issues and SupOorlmq Information Sources Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? ' Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Potentially Significant Potentially Significant Unless Mnigation lncorDorate~ Less Than Significant I Impact No Impac~ ,/ Comments: 2.a. The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designation of Low Density Residential (L). The proposed subdivision will eventually result in the development of new single family homes, which will cause some people to relocate to, or within Temecula. However, due to its limited scale (eight lots), it will not induce substantial growth beyond what is projected in the City's General Plan. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 2.b, c. The project will not displace substantial numbers of people or existing housing as the site is vacant property zoned Low Medium Density Residential. Therefore, the project will neither displace housing nor people necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pagB new IES .doc 4 3. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project? ii) iii) iv) Issues and Supporung ~nforrnatlon Sources Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. Strong seismic ground shaking? Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Landslides? Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide. lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 1801-S of the Uniform Building Code (1998), creating substantial risks to life or property? Have soil incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Significant No Impact Comments: The Wildomar earthquake fault is plotted through this property on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map. Because of the proximity of the fault line the owner had a Preliminary Geotechnical Fault Investigation carried out by Leighton and Associates, Inc. The results of this report dated August 23, 1988, indicated that there was no evidence of active faulting in the exploratory trenches excavated on site. This report wac approved by the Riverside County Engineering Geologist, Steve Kupferman, on march 20, 1990. Mr. Kupferman reaffirmed the validity of this report in a fax to the project planner dated January 13, 2000. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. iii, b., and d. There may be a potentially significant impact from seismic ground shaking, ground failure, soil erosion or expansive soils. Although, there are no known fault hazard zones on the property, the project is located in Southern California, an area that is seismically active. Any potential significant impacts will be mitigated through building construction, which is consistent with the Uniform Building Code standards. Further, the project will be conditioned to provide soil reports prior to grading and recommendations contained in this report are followed during construction. The soil 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, liquefaction, subsidence and expansive soils. After mitigation measures are performed, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 5 3.a. iv, c. The City's General Plan does not identify the subject site as being within an area of subsidence, landslides or liquefaction hazards. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Septic sewage disposal systems are not proposed for this project. The project will be required to hook up to the existing public sewer system. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 4. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: issues and SuloDorling Information Sources Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? ~ Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Mitigation Significant NO ,f Comments; 4.a. The project will not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The subdivision, and subsequent development, will be required to comply with the requirements of the \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES,doc 6 4.b,,f. 4.c,d. 4.e. 4.j. 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. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level. The project will not have an affect on 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. Further, construction on the site will not be at depths sufficient to have a significant impact on ground waters or aquifer volume. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The proposed project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation and/or flooding on-site or off-site. Some changes to absorption rates, drainage patterns and the rate and amount of surface runoff is expected whenever development occurs on previously permeable ground. Previously permeable ground will be rendered impervious by construction of buildings, accompanying hard scape 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Due to the small scale of the proposed subdivision, and ultimately the future single family residential development, the project will not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. The project will be conditioned to accommodate the drainage created as a result of the subject site. In addition, the project will be conditioned so that the drainage will not impact surrounding properties. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project will have no impact on people or property to water related hazards such as flooding because the project site is located outside of the 100 year floodway and the dam inundation area as identified in the City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project site will not be subject to inundation by sieche, tsunami, or mudflow as these events are not known to happen in this region. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1 \DeI~tS~PLANNI NG\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 7 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the project: issues and SupDorlmg Inforrnat~on Sources Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than S~gnificant EmOac! No Comments: 5.a-c. The project will not conflict with applicable air quality plans nor violate air quality or pollution standards. The project proposes to subdivide a 4.99 acres into 8 residentially zoned lots. The subdivision, and future development, are anticipated to be within the number of dwelling units threshold for potentially significant air quality impact established by the South Coast Air Quality Management District as depicted in SCAQMD's CEQA Air Quality Handbook (Source 3) page 6-10, Table 6.2. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 5.d. There are no known sensitive receptors to pollutant concentrations in the immediate vicinity. The future development of the project for single family homes will create minor pollutants during the grading and construction phase of the project emanating from fugitive dust and small quantities of construction equipment pollutants. These impacts will be of short duration and are not considered significant. The future residents are not likely to generate significant pollutants. Therefore, impacts will be less than significant as a result of this project. 5.e. The project may create objectionable odors during the grading and construction of single family home, however, these impacts are anticipated to be of short duration and should have less than a significant impact. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1%Depts\PLANNING\CEQA%389pa98 new IES .doc 8 6. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: Issues and Supporbng information Sources Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e,, result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections? Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Result in inadequate emergency access? Result in inadequate parking capacity? Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks? Unless Mitigation Less Than Significant qmoact No Impact ,/ ,/ ,/ Comments: 6.a, b. There will be an increase in vehicle trips on adjacent streets once the proposed subdivision is developed. Due to the number of lots the vehicle trip count per, the City's Traffic Engineer and the Institute of Transportation Engineers riTE) estimates the total vehicle trips per day for 8 single- family residences would be approximately 80 daily trips. The City's Traffic Engineer indicated that the future single family development will have a less than significant impact to the existing road system due to the maximum capacity of the existing road system. The existing roadways have been developed in anticipation of the proposed residential development. No further traffic studies were required for this project. The development of tract will be required to contribute traffic signal and public facility development impact fees prior to the issuance of any building permits. No significant impacts are anticipated. 6 .c Neither the tract map nor the future development of this property will result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks. This site is not within the French Valley Airport's flight overlay district and therefore will have no impact on the project. 6.d 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.e. 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 and will install improvements to Ynez Road. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 6.f The proposed project is for the subdivision of land; therefore no parking is required. Subsequent development of the proposed parcels will be required to comply with the City's Development Code parking requirements for the residential use. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS101 \VOL1%Depts\PLANNING\CEQA%389pa98 new IES,doc 9 ' 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: Would the project: issues and Suplaor~mg tnformation Sources Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regionat plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse effect of federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filing, hydrological interruption, or other means? Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? Comments: No 7.a-d. The project site for the tract map does not lie within in an area designated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as potential habitat for any Federally listed endangered species. 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. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7.e. The project will not result in an impact to tocally 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 impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7.f. The project site is located within the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat Habitat Fee Area. The project will be conditioned to comply with provisions of Chapter 8.24 of the Temecula Municipal Code (Habitat Conservation) which requires payment of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat fee. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 'i\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new iES.doc 10 8. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Potentially I Potentially Slgmflcant Less Than Sign~hcant UnlessMitigation S~gnificant Impact Incorporate~ Impact No Comments: 8.a,b. The project will not result in the loss of available, known mineral resources nor in the loss of an available, locally important mineral resource recovery site. The State Geologist has classified the City of Temecula a classification of MRZ-3a, containing areas of sedimentary deposits, which have the potential for supplying sand and gravel for concrete and crushed stone for aggregate. However, these areas are determined as not containing deposits of significant economic value based upon available data in reports prepared in accordance with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Ja. 9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: Potentially Potenteally Significant Less Than Significant Unless Mitigation Significant d, f, Issues and Supporting Information Sources Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous ~ materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ,/ acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles or a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? /\TEMEC_FS101~VOLl\DeptS\PLANNING~CEQA~389pa98 new IES.doc No Impact Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Comments: g.a. 9.b. 9,c, 9.d. 9.e, f. 9.g. 9.h. The project is for the future development of single family homes in a residential area. The streets leading to this subdivision are not transportation routes designated for commercial haulers who may be transporting hazardous materials. Because the property and the surrounding area are and will be used for single family homes, this project is not likely to create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transportation, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The future development associated with this project will be single family homes. As such it is reasonably expected that residents will not will not store or house large quantities of hazardous material that would create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The future use of this project site is designated for single family homes. This site is not within one- quarter mile of an existing school. The operation of construction equipment and machinery during the development of this site may emit some hazardous emissions and or handle some hazardous material. However, these emissions and material should be of limited quantities over a short duration of time. Although, this project site in within one-quarter mile of an existing school, it will not continue to emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste, therefore, no impacts are anticipated. This project site is not nor is it located near a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 that would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. The project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public or private airstrip. No impact upon airport uses will result from this proposal, The project will take access from maintained public streets and will therefore not impede emergency response or evacuation plans. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. This project site in an area entirely surrounded by existing single family homes and is not adjacent to any wildlands. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 10. NOISE. Would the project result in: Issues and Supporting information Sources Exposure of people to severe noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Significant ! Less Than NO irnDact Comments: 10.a. This project site is designated for the development of single family homes. 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, However, long- term noise generated by this project would be within the limits of the General Plan standards for residential development. Less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 10.b. This project site is designated for the development of single family homes. There will be no activities on this site that would exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. No impacts are anticipated. 10.c. The project will ultimateIV result in the development of 24 single family homes which will create some noise levels over that currently emanating from the vacant land, However, those noises will not be substantial nor permanent and are not anticipated to create a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project. Therefore, only less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. lO.d. The project may result in temporary or periodic increases in ambient noise levels during construction. Construction machinery is capable of producing noise in the range of 1 O0 + DBA at 1 O0 feet which is considered very annoying. However, this source of noise from construction of the project will be of short duration and therefore would not be considered significant. Furthermore, construction activity will comply with City ordinances regulating the hours of activity in residential areas. No significant impacts are anticipated. 10.e. This project is not within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, therefore, people residing in the project area will not be to excessive noise levels generated by an airport. \\TEMEC_FS101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 13 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 areas: issues and Supporting Inforrnat~on Sources Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associates with the provisions of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services? Fire protection? Potentially Potent~aJly Significant Less Than Police protection? Schools? Parks? ,/ Other public facilities? No Comments: 11 .a., b,, c., e. and f. The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a need for new or altered fire, police, recreation or other public facilities. The project will incrementally increase the need for these services. However, the project will contribute its fair share through the City's Development Impact Fees to the maintenance or provision of services from these entities. Due to its small scale, less than significant impacts are anticipated. 11 .d. 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. The cumulative effect from the project will be mitigated through the payment of applicable School Fees. Less than significant impacts are anticipated. \I, TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1 \DeDts~PLANN~ NG\CEQA\389pa98 new IES ,doc 12, UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS: Would the project: C= Issues and Supporting Inforrnat~on Sources Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the projecrs solid waste disposal needs? Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Potentially Signffican~ Less Then Significant No ImpaCt Comments; 12.a., b. and e. The project will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements, require the construction of new treatment facilities, nor affect the capacity of treatment providers. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. However, the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the City's General Plan states: "implementation of the proposed General Plan would not significantly impact wastewater services." Since the project is consistent with the City's General Plan, no significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. Moreover, the project will be conditioned to comply with the Regional Water Quality Control Board standards that will be monitored by the Department of Public Works. No significant impacts are anticipated. 12.c. The project will not result in the need for new storm water drainage facilities. The development of the tract will require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities on site that will connect to the existing system currently in place along Via La Vida and at the southwest corner of the site. The design of the existing system is sufficient handle this project and will not require the expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. Drainage fees are required by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reimburse the county for the Murrieta Creek/Temecula Valley Area Drainage Plan. No significant impacts are anticipated. 12.d. The project will not significantly impact existing water supplies nor require expanded water entitlements. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. 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 ?,TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc 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.f,g. The project will not result in a need for new landfill capacity. Any potential impacts from solid waster created by this development can be mitigated through participation in Source Reduction and Recycling Programs, which are implemented by the City. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this proj.ect. 13. AESTHETICS. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Potent,ally Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Mitigateon Significant IrnOact Incorporated Impact No Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcropping, and historic building within a state scenic highway? Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Comments: 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 impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 13.b-c.The project site has no unique physical attributes, therefore the future development will not substantially degrade any scenic resources, or alter the visual character. When the residential structures are built, the design of the homes will be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure compatibility with the surrounding area and a high quality architectural design. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 13.d. 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 future development of the project site will be conditioned to comply with Ordinance No. 655 Ordinance Regulating Light Pollution. After mitigation is performed, less than significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1 \DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES,doc 16 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: Issues and SuF~Dort~ng Information Sources j Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 1506.5? Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 1506.5? i Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontologicai resource or site or unique geologic feature? i Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than S~9nihcant Comments: 14 a thru d The site is located in an area that has high archaelogical sensitivity pursuant to the General Plan (Source 1, Figure, 5-6). Figure 5-7 of the General Plan indicates that the subject site is located within an area of potential paleontological sensitivity. The Eastern Information Center of the University of California at Riverside (UCR) has reviewed the project and has determined that a Phase I cultural resource study identified no cultural resources. UCR recommends that if, during construction, cultural resources are encountered, work should be halted or diverted in the immediate area while a qualified archaeologist evaluated the finds and makes recommendations. Therefore, with appropriate mitigation measures placed on the project and review of UCR, a less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of this project. 15. RECREATION. Would the project: Potentially Potentially Signihcant Less Than Signihcant Unless Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact Issues and SuppoRing Information Sources Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or othe, recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? No Comments: 15.a,b. The project will have an impact on the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities, or affect existing recreational opportunities. However, the project will be conditioned to pay in- lieu (Quimby) fees, which will be used for park land acquisition of future park land and/or improvements of existing parks. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new iES.doc 16. Agricultural Resources. Would the project: Issues and Supporting Information Sources Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? Conflict with the existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland, to non-agricultural use? Potentrally Smgnfficant Less Than Unless M~tigauon I Significant incorporated Impact NO Impact Comments: 16a,c. The project site is not currently in agricultural production and in the historic past has not ever formerly been used for agricultural purposes. In addition this property is not considered prime or unique of Farmland of statewide importance pursuant the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency or the City of Temecula's General Plan. Therefore, there are no impacts related to this issue. 16b. The project site does not have an agricultural zoning designation by the City of Temecula, and the site is not regulated by a Williamson Act contract. As a consequence there are no impacts related to this issue. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE, Potentially Potentially Significant Less Than Significant Unless Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporated Impact Issues and Supporting Information Sources 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 community, reduce the number of restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? b. Does the project have impacts that are individually ,/' limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects? c. Does the project have environmental effects which will ,/' cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? No Impact \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL 1 \Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES .doc 18 Comments; 17.a. This site has been previously graded and is completely surrounded by residential ~evelopment and does not contain any viable habitat for fish or wildlife species. This is an in-fill development and it does not 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 community, reduce the number of restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 17.b. The cumulative effects from the project are not considered significant because the subject site is being development in conformance with the City of Temecula's General Plan and Development Code. All cumulative effects for the various land uses of the subject site as well as the surrounding developments were analyzed in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report. Given the projects consistency with the General Plan and Development Code, the cumulative impact related to the development of the 8 residential lots will not have a significant impact. 17.c. The tract map and the future development of single family homes will not have environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, directly or indirectly. The subdivision is designed and will be developed consistent with the Development Code and General Plan. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 18. EARLIER ANALYSES. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets. Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for review. Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which affects from the above check list were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 18.a. No earlier analyses specifically related to this project site were use. The City's General Plan and Final Environment Impact Report were used as a referenced source in preparing this Initial Study 18.b. There were no earlier impacts which affected this project. 18.c. The mitigation measures are addressed in the Mitigation Monitoring Program which is attached. SOURCES (Available in the Temecula Planning Department) City of Temecula General Plan. City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report. South Coast Air Quality Management District CEQA Air Quality Handbook. \\TEMEC_FS 101 \VOL1 \Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\389pa98 new IES.doc ATTACHMENT NO. 4 MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM \%TEMEC_FS101~VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~389pa98,doc 21 Geoloclic Problems General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process'. Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Mitigation Monitoring Program Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 29133) Expose people to impacts from seismic ground shaking. Ensure that soil compaction 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 and building permits. Department of Public Works and Building and Safety Department. Expose people to impacts from seismic ground failure, including liquefaction. Ensure that soil compaction 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 and building permits. Department of Public Works and Building and Safety Department. Expose people to risks to life or property due to expansive soils. 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. Building and Safety Department. \\TEMEC_FS101~VOL1\DeptS%PLANNING\CEQA\447Oa98 M.M. Pgm..doc 1 Water General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: The project will violate water quality or waste discharge requirements An erosion control plan shall 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. The applicant shall submit a SWPPP to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) for their review and approval. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Department of Public Works and SDRWQCB (for SWPPP). The project will substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site An erosion control plan shall 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. The applicant shall submit a SWPPP to the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (SDRWQCB) for their review and approval, Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, Department of Public Works and SDRWQCB (for SWPPP). Transportation/Circulation General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Development Impact Fee for road improvements and traffic impacts. Payment of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Prior to the issuance of building permits. Building and Safety Department. General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. Payment of Development Impact Fee for traffic signal mitigation. Payment of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Prior to the issuance of building permit. Building and Safety Department. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\447pa98 M.M. Pgm..doc 2 Bioloaical Resources General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds). Pay Mitigation Fee for impacts to Stephens Kangaroo Rat. Pay $250. per unit of disturbed area of Stephens Kangaroo Rat habitat. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Department of Public Works and Planning Department. Noise General impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: Expose people to a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels. Construction activity shall comply with City ordinances regulating the hours of activity in residential areas. City inspectors shall periodically monitor the construction site to ensure compliance. During active construction of the site. Building & Safety Department and Department of Public Works. Public Services General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: 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 District, Prior to the issuance of building permits. Building & Safety Department and Temecula Valley Unified School District. General Impact: A substantial effect upon and a need for maintenance of public facilities, including roads. Mitigation Measure: Payment of Development Impact Fee for road improvements, traffic impacts, and public facilities. Specific Process: Payment of the Public Facilities Development Impact Fee as required by, and in accordance with, Chapter 15.06 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Mitigation Milestone: Prior to the issuance of building permits. Responsible Monitoring Party: Building and Safety Department. ~\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\CEQA\447pa98 M.M. Pgm.,doc 3 Aesthetics General Impact: Mitigation Measure: Specific Process: Mitigation Milestone: Responsible Monitoring Party: The creation of new light sources will result in increased light and glare that could affect the Palemar Observatory. Use lighting techniques that are consistent with Ordinance No. 655. Submit lighting plan to the Building and Safety Department for approval. Prior to the issuance of a building permit. Building & Safety Department. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\CEQA\447pa98 M.M. Pgm..cioc 4 ITEM #6 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION March 15, 2000 PLanning Application No. PA00-0041 An Amendment to the Adult Business Ordinance Prepared By: Dave Hogan, Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-O041 )" BACKGROUND The City of Temecula adopted an ordinance regulating adult businesses on October 13, 1998. Since that time there have been no applications for an adult business under the City's Adult Business Ordinance. However, the Council recently expressed a concern that some of the Ordinance's requirements may not adequately restrict the access of minors to adult materials. After considering this issue at their January 25, 2000 meeting, the City Council requested that the Planning Commission consider an amendment to the Adult Business Ordinance to tighten up the requirements for adult materials. Based upon the concerns mentioned by the Council, the City Attorney has reviewed the Ordinance and recommended that additional language be added to Subsection 5.09.040.L This Section describes the conditions that must be present to be classified as an adult business. Under the current provisions of the City's Adult Business Ordinance, a business which displays adult material in more than 15% of the total display area or 100 square feet of display area, which ever is less, is classified as an "adult business" and must comply with adult business regulations which require that persons under the age of 18 years be excluded from the business. The proposed amendment dassifies a business as an adult business if the business displays any adult material which depicts specified anatomical areas or specified sexual activities on the exterior of its packaging in a manner which is accessible to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years, even if less than 100 square feet. This matedal shall not be deemed accessible to persons under the age of eighteen (18) if an area within the business is established for the placement of such matedal and is labeled "adults only," which is a regulation similar to the restrictions on adult videos currently imposed by state law. F:~Depts~LANNING\Ordinances%Adult Business~l PAO0 PC1 ,doc 1 The proposed amendment would add a new Paragraph 2 to Subsection L, Section 5.09.040 of the Temecula Municipal Code, which defines when a business becomes an adult business and is subject to the City's adult business regulations. The requested changes are shown in italicized and bolded text. The revised Subsection L would read as follows: "L. ReGular and substantial course of conduct and business shall mean any Adult Business where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The area(s) devoted to the display of Adult Material exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the total display area of the business or 100 square feet which ever is less. Display area shall include the area of the racks, or any other means to display the adult materials, and the walkways and areas used to view or access the displayed materials; or 2. Any Adult Material depicting Specified Anatomical Areas or Specified Sexual Activities on the exterior of its packaging is displayed in · manner which is eccess/151e to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years. For t~e purposes of this Chapter such Adult Material shell not be deemed accessible to persons under the age of eighteen (18) if an area within the business is established for the placement of such material end is labeled 'adults only~ or 3. The business or concern presents any type of live entertainment characterized by an emphasis on Specified Sexual Activity or Specified Anatomical Areas, or performers, models or employees appearing in public dressed only in lingerie on any four (4) or more separate days within any ninety (90) day period." This amendment would further tighten the regulations conceming adult materials and would further restdct the access of minors to potentially harmful material. A copy of the Commission Resolution is included in Attachment No. 1. The draft ordinance is contained in Exhibit A of this Attachment. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 3 Exhibit A. - Proposed Ordinance - Blue Page 5 R:~ordinance~adult business~l PA00 PC1 ,doc 2 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 00- F:%Depts~PLANNING\Ordinances%Adult Business~41PA00 PC1 .dec 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 1 RESOLUTION NO. 00-.__ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-O041)" WHEREAS, On November 9, 1993, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted the General Plan; and WHEREAS, On October 13. 1998, the City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Ordinance 98-19 amending Chapter 5.09 to the Temecula Municipal Code to regulate adult businesses within the City; and WHEREAS. the City Council has identified a need to amend this Ordinance; 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, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after a duly notice public hearing, considered the proposed amendment; and, NOW, THEREFORE. THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RECOMMENDS THAT THE COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-0041)" THAT IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2000. Ron Guerdero, Chairperson 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 __ day of ,2000 by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary F:~Depts\PLANNING\Ordinances%Adult Business%41PA00 PCl.doc 4 EXHIBIT A PROPOSED ORDINANCE F:%Depts~PLANNING\Ordinances~Adult Business~A1 PAOO PC1 ,doc 5 EXHIBITA ORDINANCE 2000- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-O041 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 5.09,040.L of the Temecula Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "L. Reaular and substantial course of conduct and business shall mean any Adult Business where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The area(s) devoted to the display of Adult Material exceeds fifteen percent (15%) of the total display area of the business or 100 square feet which ever is less. Display area shall include the area of the racks, or any other means to display the adult materials, and the walkways and areas used to view or access the displayed materials; or 2. Any Adult Material depicting Specified Anatomical Areas or Specified Sexual Activities on the exterior of its packaging is displayed in a manner which is accessible to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years. For the purposes of this Chapter such Adult Material shall not be deemed accessible to persons under the age of eighteen (18) if an area within the business is established for the placement of such material and is labeled "adults only"; or 3. The business or concern presents any type of live entertainment characterized by an emphasis on Specified Sexual Activity or Specified Anatomical Areas, or performers, models or employees appearing in public dressed only in lingerie on any four (4) or more separate days within any ninety (90) day period." SECTION 2. Severability. The City Council hereby decJares that the provisions of this Ordinance are saverable and if for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction shall hold any santence, paragraph, or section of this Ordinance to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining parts of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. 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 and cause copies of this Ordinance to be posted in three designated posting places. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its passage; and within fifteen (15) days after its passage, together with the names of the City Councilmembers voting thereon, it shall be published in a newspaper published and circulated in said City. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be posted as required by law. F:%Depts%PLANNING\Ordinances~Adult Business~11 PA00 PC1 .doc 6 PASSED. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of ,2000. AI|~ST: Jeff Stone, Mayor Susan W. Jones. CMC City Clerk [sE q STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Susan W. Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2000- was duly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the th day of ,2000 and that thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the th day of ,2000, by the following vote: AYES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Susan W. Jones, CMC City Clerk F:~Depts~PLANNING\Orclinances~Adult Business~41PA00 PC1 ,doc 7 ITEM #7 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION March 15, 2000 Planning Application No. PA99-0363 (Development Plan) Prepared by: Denice Thomas, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-._. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0363, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN 17,654 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE BUILDING ON 1.02 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 42655 RIO NEDO AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-290-046. 2. ADOPT a Notjce of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0363 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: APPLICATION INFORMATION David Wakefield, DAVCON Development inc. To design and construct an 17,654 square foot speculative building on approximately 1.02 vacant acres. LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING: 42655 Rio Nedo Light Industrial (LI) North: Light Industrial (LI) South: Light Industrial (LI) East: Light industrial (LI) West: Light Industrial (LI) GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Business Park (BP) EXISTING LAND USE:Vacant SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Existing Industrial Building South: Existing Industrial Building East: Existing Industrial Building West: Existing Industrial Building R:~STAFFRPT~o3PAggPC.doc 1 PROJECT STATISTICS (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) Total Area: Building Area (footprint): Building Height: Landscaped Area: Parking Required: Parking Provided: Lot Coverage: Floor Area Ratio: BACKGROUND 44,460 square feet (1.02 acres) 17,654 square feet 28 feet 8,800 square feet (20%) 27 vehicular, 2 handicapped, 2 bicycle, I motorcycle 31 vehicular, 2 handicapped, 2 bicycle, 2 motorcycle 0.40 0.40 The project was submitted to the Planning Department for review on September 8, 1999. The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the project on October 21, 1999. The project was deemed complete on February 8, 2000. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Development Plan is a proposal to design and construct a tilt-up concrete speculative building. The building is proposed to be 17,654 square feet and will be constructed on approximately 1.02 vacant acres within the Light Industrial (LI) Zone. ANALYSIS Site Desian The project is located on the west side of Rio Nedo. Access to the site is provided from a driveway located at the southeastern corner of the site from Rio Nedo. Parking for the project is located on the south and west sides of the project. Further, the employee patio area (18 feet long by 9 feet wide) is located in the northwest corner of the site adjacent to the loading area and the trash enclosure. Parking The applicant is proposing to provide 31 parking spaces for this site. The applicant is proposing the following uses for this speculative building: 6% office (1,000 square feet), 67% warehouse (11,854 square feet), and 27% manufacturing (4,800 square feet). Staff applied the parking standards spedfled in the code based on the ratios provided by the applicant, which would require 28 parking spaces. Dudng the review process, staff had concerns with respect to the inadequacy of the parking provided. Staff has worked with the applicant to find additional parking spaces, as well as, suggesting a joint use agreement between the applicant and the existing industrial business to the south, to no avail. Staff has reviewed approved site plans in the vicinity of this project to see if the ratio of uses proposed is consistent or reasonable. Unfortunately, the parking \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363pA99PC.doc 2 ratios for the approved site plans do not express consistent ratios, which provided very little guidance. In an attempt to address the potential for insufficient parking situations, staff is recommending as a condition of approval that the tenant of this speculative building must meet the ratios set forth in this staff report or obtain the approval of the Planning Manager to exceed the ratios set forth in this staff report. Access, Traffic and Circulation Access for the site will be taken from Rio Nedo. The Public Works Department has reviewed this project and has not indicated that the traffic impacts will be significant. Emergency vehicles have access to all parts of each building from the parking areas along the front, side and rear of the building. Architecture, Color and Materials The design of the building breaks up the massing by recessing portions of the. building on the eastern and southern elevations. Additionally, the applicant is proposing the use of spandrel glass on the eastern elevation to provide interest. The one-story stucco building is colored with earth tones. The exterior wall is beige with white trim and brown accents. The applicant is also proposing the use of black window frames, black mullions and gray glass. In sum, the architectural style of this industrial building is compatible with existing industrial buildings in the area, Siqnaqe Signage is not a part of this application. The review of signage will be conducted under a separate application at a later date. Landscapinq Twenty percent (20%) of the site has been landscaped which is consistent with the 20% minimum landscaping requirement in the LI (Light Industrial) zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION A Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0363 wilt be made pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332. The proposed project is eligible for a CEQA exemption pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines based on the following reasons: The site is 1.02 acres which is less than the 5 acres required The proposed development is consistent with the existing development in the area The site has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species The site will be adequately served by public utilities and services The speculative building is being approved pursuant to the zoning and general plan designations for the site. EXISTING ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION The General Plan Land Use designation for the site is BP (Business Park). Existing zoning for the site is LI (Light Industrial). A variety of industrial uses are permitted within this zone, with the approval of a Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 17.05 of the Development Code. The project as proposed, meets all minimum standards of and is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code and the Design Guidelines \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRp"~363PA99pC.doc 3 SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The project has been determined by staff to be consistent with all applicable City ordinances, standards, guidelines and policies. It is staffs opinion that the project is compatible with surrounding developments in terms of design and quality. FINDINGS Development Plan The proposal is consistent with the land use designation and policies reflected for (BP) Business Park development in the City of Temecula General Plan, as well as the development standards for (LI) Light Industrial development contained in the City's Development Code. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be physically suitable for the type and density of commercial development proposed. The project as conditioned is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CityWide Design Guidelines, and fire and building codes. The overall design of the project, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, is consistent with and intended to protect the health and safety of those working in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for, and as conditioned has been found to be consistent with, all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. The design of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. There are no fish, wildlife or habitat on the project site, and the project will not affect any fish, wildlife or habitat off-site. The site is surrounded by development and is an infill site. Furthermore, grading has already occurred at the site, which is a portion of a larger industrial park. The project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 5 Conditions of Approval Exhibit A - Blue Page 8 Exhibits - Blue Page 18 A. Vicinity Map B. Zoning Map C. General Plan Maps D. Site Plan E. Landscape Plan F. Elevations G. Floor Plans \%TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.dOC 4 A'I'I'ACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- APPROVING PA99-0363 DEVELOPMENT PLAN %\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP'~363PA99PC.doc 5 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0363, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 17,654 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING ON 1.02 ACRES LOCATED AT 42655 RIO NEDO AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909- 290-046-001. WHEREAS, David Wakefield: filed Planning Application No. PA99-0363, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA99~0363 was processed including. but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered Planning Application No. PA99-0363 on March 15, 2000, 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 headng and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission appmved Planning Application No. PA99-0363 subject to the conditions after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA99-0363 conformed to the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; 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 Planning Application No. PA99-0363 (Development Plan) hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.05.010. F of the Temecula Municipal Code: A. The proposal is consistent with the land use designation and policies reflected for (BP) Business Park development in the City of Temecula General Plan, as well as the development standards for (LI) Light industrial development contained in the City's Development Code. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be physically suitable for the type and density of commercial development proposed. The project as conditioned is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CityWide Design Guidelines, and fire and building codes. B. The overall design of the project, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, is consistent with and intended to protect the health and safety of those working in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for and as conditioned has been found to be consistent with all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. C. The design of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. There is no fish or wildlife habitat on the project site, and the project will not affect any fish or wildlife habitat off-site. The site is surrounded by development and is an infill site. Furthermore, grading \\TEMEC_FS101\VOLl\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~363pA99pC,dOC 6 has already occurred at the site, which is a portion of a larger industrial park. The project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. A Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0363 was made per the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15332. This Section allows exemptions for infili development projects that meet certain prescribed criteria. The subject site complies with these criteria and therefore the exemption can be applied to this project. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves Planning Application No. PA99-0363 (Development Plan) for the design and construction of a 17,654 square foot speculative industrial building on 1.02 acres located at 42655 Rio Nedo, and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 909-290-046 subject to the project specific conditions set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this 15th day of March 2000. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson 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 15th day of March, 2000, by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~363PA99PC,doc 7 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PA99-0363 DEVELOPMENT PLAN ~\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\Depts\PLANNING~STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.doc 8 EXHIBIT A CITY OF TEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No: PA99-0363 (Development Plan) Project Description: Design and construct a 17,654 square foot speculative industrial building on a 1.02 acre parcel DIF Category: Business Park/Industrial Assessor's Parcel No: Approval Date: Expiration Date: 909-290-046 March 15, 2000 March 15, 2002 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project 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 as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. 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 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 all claims, actions, awards, judgements, 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 voters of the City, concerning the Planning 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. 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. \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363pA99PC.doc 9 The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved Exhibits D (Site Plan), E (Landscape Plan), F (Elevations), and G (Floor Plans), contained on file with the Community Development Department - Planning Division. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable 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. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest. , All mechanical and roof equipment shall be fully screened from public view by being placed below the lowest level of the surrounding parapet wall. 7. All compact parking spaces will be marked for "COMPACT CARS ONLY." The colors and materials for the project shall substantially conform to those noted directly below and with Exhibit 'T' (Color and Material Board), contained on file with the Community Development Department - Planning Division. Primary wall: Accent: Trim: Window Trim: Glass: Arizona White- Frazee 182 Beethoven Blue- Frazee 8486N Wildcat- Frazee 8714M Black Gray The construction landscape drawings shall indicate coordination and grouping of all utilities, which are screened from view per applicable City Codes and guidelines. 10. The applicant shall group and screen all utilities per code requirements and to insure that all utilities are coordinated and grouped together, 11. The applicant shall either retain the existing mature street trees or replace the existing street trees with a minimum 36 inch box size tree. 12. The applicant shall retain the mature plant material that is onsite. 13. The applicant shall coordinate the proposed plant pallet to incorporate Pinus eldarica, Dodonea viscosa, and Verbena. 14. The applicant shall provide an additional tree to screen the loading area and revise the spacing and trees utilized at the rear of the site to match the Pinus eldarica on the adjacent site. 15. The applicant shall provide an additional wall vine on the east wall of the trash enclosure. Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits 16. 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. 17. The applicant shall sign both copies of the final conditions of approval that will be provided by the Community Development Department - Planning Division staff, and return one signed set to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for their files. \\TEMEC_FS101~VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP~363PA99pC.dOC 10 18. The applicant shall revise Exhibits "D. E, F, G, and H", (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, Floor Plan, and Color and Material Board) to reflect the final conditions of approval that will be provided by the Community Development Department - Planning Division staff, and shall submit five (7) full size copies, one (1) reduced 8.5"xl 1" copy of Exhibits D through H, and two (2) 8" X 10" glossy photographic color prints of approved Exhibit "1" (Color and Materials Board) and of the colored version of approved Exhibit "F", the colored architectural elevations, to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for their files. All labels on the Color and Materials Board and Elevations shall be readable on the photographic prints. Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 19. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule. 20. Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for approval. These plans shall conform substantially with the approved Exhibit "H", or as amended by these conditions. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The 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: B. C. D. Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. Water usage calculations per Chapter 17.32 of the Development Code (Water Efficient Ordinance). Total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with the approved plan). Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 21. The applicant shall submit a use and parking ratio synopsis for staff review and approval to ensure that the proposed tenant use for the building is compliant with the use and parking ratios approved by the Planning Commission. 22. An Administrative Development Plan application for signage shall be required for any signage net included on Exhibits "D" and "F", or as amended by these conditions. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage identified on the approved Exhibits "D' and "F", or as amended by these conditions. 23. All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed consistent with the approved construction plans and shall be in a condition acceptable to the 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. 24. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Manager, to guarantee the maintenance of the landscape plantings, in accordance with the approved construction landscape and irrigation plan, shall be filed with the Community Development Department - Planning Division for one year from final certificate of occupancy. After that year, if the landscaping and irrigation system have been maintained in a condition satisfactory to the Planning Manager, the bond shall be released. 25. 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 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99pC.dOC 11 26. 27. inches in area and shall be centered at the intedor 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 parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning 909 696-3000." 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, All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 1, Unless otherwise noted, all conditions shall be completed by the Developer at no cost to any Govemment Agency. It is understood that the Developer correctly shows on the site plan all existing and proposed property lines, easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission may require the project to be resubmitted for further review and revision. General Requirements 2. A Grading Permit for either rough and/or precise grading, including all on-site flat work and improvements, shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works pdor to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained street right-of-way. 3. 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. 4. All improvement plans and grading 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 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.doc 12 8. The Developer must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the State Water Resources Control Board. 9. As deemed necessary by the Director of the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: a. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District b. Planning Department c. Department of Public Works 10. 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. 11. Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 12. The Developer shall obtain any necessary letters of approval or slope easements for off-site work performed on adjacent properties as directed by the Department of Public Works, 13. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 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. Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 14. Improvement plans and/or precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to approval by the Director of 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. Concrete sidewalks and ramps shall be constructed along public street frontages in accordance with City of Temecula Standard Nos. 400. 401 and 402. d. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees. e. 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. f. All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed through undersidewalk drains. 15. The Developer shall construct the following public improvements in conformance with applicable City Standards and subject to approval by the Director of the Department of Public Works. a. Street improvements, which may include, but not limited to: pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk and drive approach b. Storm drain facilities c. Sewer and domestic water systems d. Under grounding of proposed utility distribution lines 16. 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 Soil Engineer shall issue a Final Soil Report addressing compaction and site conditions. 17, The Developer shall obtain an easement for ingress and egress over the adjacent properby. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~363pA99pC.doc 13 18. 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. 19. The Developer shall record a written offer to participate in, and waive all fights to object to the formation of an Assessment District, a Community Facilities District, or a Bridge and Major Thoroughfare Fee District for the construction of the proposed Western Bypass Corridor in accordance with the General Plan. The form of the offer shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. Prior to Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 20. 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 All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works, 21. 22. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 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. Submit at time of plan review, a complete exterior site lighting plans showing compliance with Ordinance No. 655 for the regulation of light pollution. All street lights 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. 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. Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. 5. Obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings prior to submittal for plan review. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building is required, The path of travel shall meet the California Disabled Access Regulations in terms of cross slope, travel slope stripping and signage. Provide all details on plans, (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1998) All building and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations. Provide all details on plans. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1998) Provide house electrical meter provisions for power for the operation of extedor lighting, fire alarm systems. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363pA99pC.doc 14 10. 11. Restroom fixtures, number and type, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 1998 edition of the California Building Code Appendix 29. Obtain the Division of the State Architect recommendation for the accessible restroom dimensions for toddlers from the Building Official, to implement in the building design. Provide an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans submitted for plan review. 12. Provide electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. 13. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record and the truss manufacturer engineer are required for plan review submittal. 14. Provide precise grading plan for plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility. 15. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of the building construction. 16. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standard and any block walls if not on the approved building plans, will require separate approvals and permits. 17. Show all building setbacks 18. Call for pro-inspection of all site accessibility features pdor to placement of concrete at (909) 694-6439 FIRE DEPARTMENT The following are the Fire Department Conditions of Approval for this project. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions shall be referred to the Fire Prevention Bureau. 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. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per CFC Appendix Ill.A, Table A-Ill-A-1. The developer shall provide for this project, a water system capable of delivering 1500 GPM at 20 PSI residual operating pressure, plus an assumed sprinkler demand of 1850 GPM for a total fire flow of 3350 GPM 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) The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC Appendix Ill-B, Table A-Ill-B-1. A combination of on-site and off-site 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 500 feet apart and shall be located no more than 250 feet from any point on the street or Fire Department access road(s) \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.dOC 15 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) As required by the California Fire Code, when any portion of the building(s) is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, on site fire hydrants are required. For this project on site fire hydrants are required, (CFC 903.2) 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) 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 Ibs. GVW. (CFC 8704,2 and 902.2.2.2) Prior 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 exterior wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface designed for 80,000 Ibs. GVW with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feet, ( CFC sec 902) 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) 10. Prior to building construction, dead end road ways and streets in excess of one hundred and fifty (150) feet which have not been completed shall have a turnaround capable of accommodating fire apparatus. (CFC 902.2.2.4) 11. Prior 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 plans are signed by the local water company, 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) 12. 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) 13. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or I~uilding final, all commercial buildings shall display street numbers in a prominent location on the street side of the building. The numerals shall be minimum twelve (12) inches in height for buildings and six (6) inches for suite identification on a contrasting background. In strip centers, businesses shall post the suite address on the rear door(s). (CFC 901.4.4) 14. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or building final, based on square footage and type of construction, occupancy or use, the developer shall install a fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. (CFC Article 10, CBC Chapter 9) \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~363pA99pC.doc 16 15. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or building final, based on a requirement for monitoring the sprinkler system, occupancy or use, the developer shall install an fire alarm system monitored by an approved Underwriters Laboratory listed central station. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. (CFC Article 1 O) 16. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or building final, a "Knox-Box" shall be provided. The Knox-Box shall be installed a minimum of six (6) feet in height and be located to the right side of the main entrance door. The Knox-Box shall be supervised by the alarm system. (CFC 902.4) 17. 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) 18. Prior to the building final, speculative buildings capable of housing high-piled combustible stock, shall be designed with the following fire protection and life safety features: an automatic fire sprinkler system(s) designed for a specific commodity class and storage arrangement, hose stations, alarm systems, smoke vents, draft curtains, Fire Department access doors and Fire department access roads. Buildings housing high-piled combustible stock shall comply with the provisions California Fire Code Article 81 and all applicable National Fire Protection Association standards, (CFC Article 81 ) 19. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or building final, the developer/applicant shall be responsible for obtaining underground and/or aboveground tank permits for the storage of combustible liquids, fiammable liquids or any other hazardous materials from both the County Health department and Fire Prevention Bureau.(CFC 7901.3 and 8001.3) OTHER AGENCIES 28. 29. Flood protection shall be provided in accordance with the Riverside County Flood Control Distdct's transmittal dated November 8, 1999, a copy of which is attached. The fee is made payable to the Riverside County Flood Control Water District by either a cashier's check or money order, prior to the issuance of a grading permit (unless deferred to a later date by the District), based upon the prevailing area drainage plan fee. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health transmittal dated November 8, 1999, a copy of which is attached. 30. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho Water transmittal dated October 8, 1999, a copy of which is attached. 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 subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant Name \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~363PA99pC.dOC 17 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 EXHIBITS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC,doc 18 CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NOS. - PA99-0363 EXHIBIT - A PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 VICINITY MAP \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.doc 19 CITY OF TEMECULA EXHIBIT B - ZONING MAP DESIGNATION - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONE EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION - BUSINESS PARK (BP) CASE NOS. - PA99-0363 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP'F~363PA99PC.doc 20 CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PA99-0363 EXHIBIT- D PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 SITE PLAN \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depfs\PLANNiNG\STAFFRp,T~363pA99pC,doc 21 CITY OF TEMECULA EXISTING INDUSTR oQ ® ® I-~ CASE NO. - PA99-0363 EXHIBIT- E PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 LANDSCAPE PLAN \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC,doc 22 CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PA99-0363 EXHIBIT - F PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 ELEVATIONS \~TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING%STAFFRpT~363pA99pC. doC 23 CITY OF TEMECULA LUAP, EHC~JS~ F' CASE NO. - PA99-0363 EXHIBIT - G PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 FLOOR PLANS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~363PA99PC.doc 24 Water Ralph H. [)all2, l)llUg Kulberg Scott A MclnDrP Jeffrey L, ~,llnkier October 8, 1999 Denice Thomas, Case Planner City of Temecula Planning Department 43200 Business Park Drive Post Office Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 OCT 12 1999 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY PARCEL NO. 46 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 21382-1 APN 909-290-046 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0363 Dear Ms. Thomas: 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. !f you have =n,, quest!one, p!ease contact an Engineering Sepzices Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT Steve Brannon, P.E. Development Engineering Manager 99%SB:mc264%.c012-T3%FCF DAVID P. ZAPPE General Manager-Chief Engineer RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Temecula Plannin De artment Post O ,ce ['o x 9033 Temecula, California 92589-9033 Aae.tion: 7) F:'.N I r_, Ladies and Gentlemen: 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 9250; 909/955-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 51180,1 Re: PM 2 I R 7 ( ctq-Cs B) The District does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or offer land use cans in incorporated cities. The District also does not an check city land use cases, or provide State Division of Real Estate letters or offer flood hazard reports for sutcglcases. District comments/recommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of spr--,ffic ~nterest to the District including District Master Draina e Plan fadlities offer ional flood control and drains · fadlities which could be considered a logical componenPor extension of a masterr p~;n s tern and Disffct Area Brainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general ns~re is provided. The District has not reviewed the proposed project in detail and the following checked comments do not in any way constitute or imply District approval or endorsement of the proposed proje~ct with respect to flood hazard, public health and safety or any offer such issue: v/' This prg. ject would not be impacted by Disffct Master Drainage Plan facilities nor are other facilities of regional ~nterast proposed. This project involves Disffct Master Plan facilities. The District will acce t ownership of such facilities on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to District stan~iP;rds. and Distdct plan check and insp.ection will be required for Disffct acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrative fees will be required. This project proposes channels, storm drains 36 inches or larger in diameter, or other facilities that could be conmdered regional in nature and/or a I ical extension of the adopted Master Drainage Plan. The District wJulcl°~ consider accepting ownership ot such tacJhbes on wntten request of the City. Fad ities must be constructed to District standards, and..Dmfri.ct plan ch.eck and in. spOon will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrative fees ~qll be required. n I / This project is located within the limits of the Disfficfs ~ |' r ~ ~ whichever comes first. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of~le actual permit. GENERAL INFORMATION This project ma re uire a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES permit from the State Water Resources Con~ax~l aoerd. clearance for grading recordation, or offer final appreva/should not be given until the City has determ ned that the project has been granted a permit or s shown to be exempt. if this pro'ect involves a Federal EmergenCy Management Agency (FEMA mapped flood plain then the Ci should require ~e applicant to provide all studies calculations plans and o~er reformation required to me~ FEMA requirements, and should further require that the a plicant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision CLOMR) pdor to grading, recordation or offer final approva~Pof the project, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMRS pdor to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mappod flood plain is im acted by this project, the City should require the a ticant to obtain a Section 1601/1603 Agreement from the Ca~i~;mia Department of Fish and Game and a Clean P~ater Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or written correspondence from these a encies indicating the pro'ect is exempt from these requtrements. A Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quail Ceg~cation may be required J~rom the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board pdor to issuance of ~e Corps 404 permit. Very truly yours, STUART E. MCKIBBIN Senior Civil Engineer Date: t t-,~ Ire:w~dly IdoYelld)er 8, 1999 i.:31m -- Peee z' TO: FROM RE: County of Riverside DEPARTMF-ANT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DATE: Noveanbec g, 1999 CITY OF TEIVlECULA PLANNING DEPARTMENT PLOT PLAN NO, PA99-0363 The Department of Environmental Health has r~viewed the Plot Plan No. PA99-0363 attd has no objections. Sanitary scwer and water services nmy be availabl¢ in thi~ area. PRIOR TO ANY PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL fo~ health clearance, the following itcms are a) "W~l-~rve" letlets fxom the appropriat~ water and sevvering agencies. Three complete sets of plaaa.s for each food esUlbli~hment (to include vending machine) ~ffi b~ submitt~ including a fixture schedule, a ~ Schedule, and a plumbing schedule in order to ensure cOmpliance with the Ca~fornia Uniform Retail Food Facilltie~ I.~w. For specific t~ferenc~. please contact Food Facility Plan e~aminel~ at (909) 694-5022), c) A clearance lett~ from the ~a_Ta~dous Services Matt~dals Management Branch (909) 694-5055 will be required indica~g that the project has been cleared for: · Underground storage lanks, Ordinance # 617.4. · Hazardous Wsste Generator Services, Ordinimce#6153. · Emeq~ey Respo~ Plans Disclosure (in aceordance with Ordinance # 651.2.) · Waste r~luction manaLZ~L d) A letter from the Waste Regulation Branch (Waste Cottect~on/LgA), (9O9) 955~8980 NOTE: Any current additional requiremen~ not cove~d, can be applicable m ~ of Building Plan ~ticw for final Departmeat of Environmental Health Clearance. Doug Thompson, Ha~rdous Materials ' ITEM #8 STAFF REPORT - PLANNING CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION March 15, 2000 Planning Application No. PA99~0496 (Development Plan) Prepared by: Denice Thomas, Associate Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development Department - Planning Division Staff recommends the Planning Commission: 1. ADOPT a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000L A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0496, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A 12,758 SQUARE FOOT BANK BUILDING ON 1.23 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 40440 MARGARITA ROAD WITHIN PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE CAMPOS VERDES SPECIFIC PLAN, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 910-330-001-1. 2. 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; APPLICATION INFORMATION APPLICANT: PROPOSAL: LOCATION: EXISTING ZONING: SURROUNDING ZONING: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: EXISTING LAND USE: Dean Davidson, Davidson & Allen, Architects To design, construct, and operate a 12,758 square foot bank building on approximately 1.23 gross acres of vacant land. 40440 Margarita Road Campos Verdes Specific Plan- Community Commercial North: Community Commercial South: Community Commercial East: Community Commercial West: Community Commercial Community Commercial Vacant \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNiNG\STAFFRP~496PA99PC.dOC 1 SURROUNDING LAND USES: Total Area: Building Area (footprint): Building Height: Landscaped Area: Parking Required: Parking Provided: Lot Coverage: Floor Area Ratio: BACKGROUND North: Winchester Market Place Shopping Plaza South: Vacant East: Lowe's Hardware Store West: Temecula Commons Shopping Plaza PROJECT STATISTICS (DEVELOPMENT PLAN) 53,579 square feet (1.23 acres) 12,758 square feet 33 feet 11,003 square feet (21%) 43 vehicular, 2 handicapped, 2 bicycle, I motorcycle 54 vehicular, 2 handicapped, 2 bicycle, 1 motorcycle 0.24 0.24 The project was submitted to the Planning Department for review on December 8, 1999. The Development Review Committee (DRC) reviewed the project on January 6, 2000. The project was deemed complete on February 23, 2000. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Development Plan is a proposal to design, construct, and operate a bank building. The building is proposed to be 12,758 square feet and will be constructed on approximately 1.23 vacant acres within Planning Area 4 of the Campos Verdes Specific Plan which is zoned for Community Commercial (CC) uses. ANALYSIS Site Desloin The project is located at the southeast comer of the Margarita RoadNVinchester Road intersection. Access to the site is provided from Verdes Lane (Lowe's service drive). Parking for the project is generally located at the northerly portion of the site. The Campos Vetdes Specific Plan calls for this area to develop with the Village Overlay Design Guidelines in mind, which does not allow for a sea of parking with a building in the middle. The applicant is proposing a site design, which odents the building toward Margarita Road, giving it viewing prominence and orienting the parking away from view from Margarita Road. By orienting the building in such a way, the parking is screened from view and the building provides an aesthetically pleasing feature for the site. \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.dOC 2 Parkinq The applicant is proposing to provide 54 vehicle spaces, 2 handicapped spaces, 2 bicycle spaces, and I motorcycle space, for this site,. The amount of parking required by code is as follows: 43 vehicle spaces, 2 handicapped spaces, 2 bicycle spaces, and 1 motorcycle space. The applicant is proposing parking in excess of what is required. Access, Traffic and Circulation Access for the site will be taken from Verdes Lane. The applicant is also proposing to have a joint access that allows travel to the adjacent site. The Public Works Department has reviewed this project and has not indicated that the traffic impacts will be significant. Emergency vehicles have access to all parts of each building from the parking areas along the front, side and rear of the building. Architecture, Color and Materials The applicant is proposing curvilinear features for this two-story bank building. The use of glass block and split faced concrete provide not only visual interest but textural interest as well. The color palette for this project consists of colors such as gold, clear and bronze glass, warm and natural gray concrete block, with fudge, smoky, and sour cream paints and trims. In sum, the architectural style of this building is compatible with the design guidelines for commercial development, as well as the design standards set forth in the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. Signaqe Signage is not a part of this application. The review of signage will be conducted under a separate application at a later date. However, staff has been in contact with the applicanrs sign contractor regarding specific signage requirements of the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. Additionally, the applicant has indicated to staff the area where the wall mounted sign is to be placed. Landscaping The Specific Plan requires a 32 foot wide Land Development Zone (LDZ) which, consists of a 6 foot concrete sidewalk, a 20 foot wide tuff or groundcover parkway, and a 6 foot wide shrub or groundcover area. The applicant has met this requirement. Further, the Campos Verdes Specific Plan requires the site to have 15 percent (8,037 square feet) of the site to be landscaped. Including the shrub and ground cover areas of the LDZ, the applicant has provided 11,003 square feet of landscaping which exceeds the amount required by Specific Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared for the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. The Planning Commission has approved the EIR and its amendments. According to the CEQA Guidelines Article 11, Section 15162, no subsequent EI R's are required when an EIR has been adopted if the following conditions do not exist: Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effect. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC,doc 3 The applicant is proposing a use that is designated by the Campos Verdes Specfic Plan to be acceptable for this Planning Area. During the preparation of the EIR and subsequent amendments, the potential impacts of this use were reviewed. The applicant is not proposing to increase the severity of the use and therefore no significant adverse impacts are anticipated which would warrant a revised E|R. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to involvement of new significant effects or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts. The circumstances that existed at the time of EIR preparation have not changed significantly. The development that has occurred in the vicinity of the project is consistent with the Campos Verdes Specific Plan as well as the Development Code and the General Plan. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was adopted is present. The project has no significant effects that weren't discussed in the previous EiR. The significant effects the proposed project aren't substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR. No new mitigation measures are proposed for the project. Based on the previous discussion, it has been found that the project will require no further environmental review pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines. EXISTING ZONING AND GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION The General Plan Land Use designation for the site is CC (Community Commercial). Existing zoning for the site is CC (Community Commercial). A variety of neighborhood commercial uses are permitted within this zone, with the approval of a Development Plan pursuant to Chapter 17.05 of the Development Code. The project as proposed and conditioned, meets all minimum standards of and is consistent with the General Plan, Development Code, Design Guidelines, and the Campos Verdes Specific Plan. SUMMARY/CONCLUSIONS The project has been determined by staff to be consistent with all applicable City ordinances, standards, guidelines and policies. It is staffs opinion that the project is compatible with surrounding developments in terms of design and quality. FINDINGS Development Plan The proposal is consistent with the land use designation and policies reflected for (CC) Community Commercial development in the City of Temecula General Plan, as well as the development standards for (CC) Community Commercial development contained in the City's Development Code. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be physically suitable for the type and density of commercial development proposed. The project as conditioned is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CityWide Design Guidelines, the Campos Vetdes Specific Plan, fire and building codes. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 4 The overall design of the project, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, is consistent with and intended to protect the health and safety of those working in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for, and as conditioned has been found to be consistent with, all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. The design of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. Thero are no fish, wildlife or habitat on the project site, and the project will not affect any fish, wildlife or habitat off-site. The site is Surrounded by development and is an infill site. Furthermore, grading has already occurred at the site. The project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Attachments: PC Resolution - Blue Page 6 Conditions of Approval Exhibit A - Blue Page 9 Exhibits - Blue Page 19 A. Vicinity Map B, Zoning Map C. General Plan Maps D. Site Plan E. Landscape Plan F. Elevations G. Floor Plans F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 5 A'R'ACHMENT NO. 1 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- APPROV|NG PA99-0496 DEVELOPMENT PLAN \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 6 PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99o0496, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A 12,758 SQUARE FOOT BANK BUILDING ON 1.23 ACRES LOCATED AT 40440 MARGARITA ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 910-330-001. WHEREAS, Dean Davidson, filed Planning Application No. PA99-0496, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PA99-0496 was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered Planning Application No. PA99-0496 on March 15, 2000, 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 headng and after due consideration of the testimony, the Commission approved Planning Application No. PA99-0496 subject to the conditions after finding that the project proposed in Planning Application No. PA99-0496 conformed to the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code; 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 Planning Application No. PA99-0496 (Development Plan) hereby makes the following findings as required by Section 17.05.010.F of the Temecula Municipal Code: A. The proposal is consistent with the land use designation and policies reflected for (CC) Community Commercial development in the City of Temecula General Plan, as well as the development standards for (CC) Community Commercial development contained in the City's Development Code. The site is therefore properly planned and zoned and found to be physically suitable for the type and density of commercial development proposed. The project as conditioned is also consistent with other applicable requirements of State law and local ordinance, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CityWide Design Guidelines, The Campos Verdes Specific Plan, fire and building codes. B. The overall design of the project, including the site, building, parking, circulation and other associated site improvements, is consistent with and intended to protect the health and safety of those working in and around the site. The project has been reviewed for and as conditioned has been found to be consistent with all applicable policies, guidelines, standards and regulations intended to ensure that the development will be constructed and function in a manner consistent with the public health, safety and welfare. \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 7 C. The design of the proposed improvements is not likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat. There is no fish or wildlife habitat on the project site, and the project will not affect any fish or wildlife habitat off-site. The site is surrounded by development and is an in~ll site. Furthermore, grading has already occurred at the site, which is a portion of a larger industrial park. The project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2 of the Fish and Game Code. Section 3. Environmental Compliance. An Environmental Impact Report has previously been prepared and approved by the Planning Commission. Whereas the conditions under which the EIR and amendments were prepared have not changed substantially and the project is consistent with the Campos Verdes Specific Plan, the EIR and the EIR amendment, pursuant to Article 11, Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act, no further environmental review if required for the proposed project. Section 4. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby conditionally approves Planning Application No. PA99-0496 (Development Plan) for the design, construction, and operation of a 12,758 square foot bank building on 1.23 vacant acres located at 40440 Margarita Road, and known as Assessor's Parcel No. 910-330-001 subject to the project specific conditions set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 5. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this 15th day of March 2000. Ron Guerriero, Chairperson 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 15th day of March, 2000, by the following vote of the Commission: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Debbie Ubnoske, Secretary \~TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~96PA99PC.dOC 8 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PA99-0496 DEVELOPMENT PLAN %\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRP'~496pA99pC.dOC 9 EXHIBIT A CITY OFTEMECULA CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Planning Application No: PA99-0496 (Development Plan) Project Description: Design, construct, and operate a 12,758 square foot bank building on a 1.23 acre parcel DIF Category: Business Park Assessor's Parcel No: Approval Date: Expiration Date: 910-330-001 March 16, 2000 March 16, 2002 PLANNING DEPARTMENT Within Forty-Eight (48) Hours of the Approval of this Project 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 as provided under Public Resources Code Section 21108(b) and California Code of Regulations Section 15062. 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 The applicant and owner of the real property subject to this condition shall hereby agree to indemnity, 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 all claims, actions, awards, judgements, 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 voters of the City, concerning the Planning Application. City shall promptly notity 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. 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. \%TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRP"FA96PA99pC.doc 10 The development of the premises shall substantially conform to the approved Exhibits D (Site Plan), E (Landscape Plan), F (Elevations), G (Floor Plans), and H(Color/material) contained on file with the Community Development Department - Planning Division. Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable 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. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest. All mechanical and roof equipment shall be fully screened from public view by being placed below the lowest level of the surrounding parapet wall. 7. All compact parking spaces will be marked for "COMPACT CARS ONLY." The colors and materials for the project shall substantially conform to those noted directly below and with Exhibit "1" (Color and Material Board), contained on file with the Community Development Department - Planning Division. Primary wall: Secondary wall colors: Doors & Window Trim: Aluminum Storefront: Glass (Typical): Glass (Block): Glass (Bank Lobby): Natural Grey Scored Precision Concrete Block Warm Grey Split Face Concrete Block Vista Paint- Sour Cream Vista Paint- Fudge Gold Eclipse Bronze Clear Eclipse The construction landscape drawings shall indicate coordination and grouping of all utilities, which are screened from view per applicable City Codes and guidelines. 10. The applicant shall group and screen all utilities per code requirements and to insure that all utilities are coordinated and grouped together. Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits 11. 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. 12. The applicant shall sign both copies of the final conditions of approval that will be provided by the Community Development Department - Planning Division staff, and return one signed set to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for their files. 13. The applicant shall revise Exhibits "D, E, F, G, a~nd H", (Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, Floor Plan, and Color and Material Board) to reflect the final conditions of approval that will be provided by the Community Development Department - Planning Division staff, and shall submit five (7) full size copies, one (1) reduced 8.5"xl 1" copy of Exhibits D through H, and two (2) 8" X 10" glossy photographic color prints of approved Exhibit "H" (Color and Materials Board) and of the colored version of approved Exhibit "F", the colored architectural elevations, to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for their files. All labels on the Color and Materials Board and Elevations shall be readable on the photographic prints. F:\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 11 Prior to the Issuance of Building Permits 14. A Consistency Check fee shall be paid per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule. 15. Three (3) copies of Construction Landscaping and Irrigation Plans shall be submitted to the Community Development Department - Planning Division for approval. These plans shall conform substantially with the approved Exhibit "H", or as amended by these conditions. The location, number, genus, species, and container size of the plants shall be shown. The 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= B. C. D. Appropriate filing fee (per the City of Temecula Fee Schedule at time of submittal). One (1) copy of the approved grading plan. Water usage calculations per Chapter 17.32 of the Development Code (Water Efficient Ordinance). Total cost estimate of plantings and irrigation (in accordance with the approved plan). Prior to the Issuance of Occupancy Permits 16. An Administrative Development Plan application for signage shall be required for any signage not included on Exhibits "D" and "F", or as amended by these conditions. A separate building permit shall be required for all signage identified on the appmved Exhibits "D" and "F", or as amended by these conditions. 17. All required landscape planting and irrigation shall have been installed consistent with the approved construction plans and shall be in a condition acceptable to the 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. 18. Performance securities, in amounts to be determined by the Planning Manager, to guarantee the maintenance of the landscape plantings, in accordance with the approved construction landscape and irrigation plan, shall be flied with the Community Development Department - Planning Division for one year from final certificate of occupancy. After that year, if the landscaping and irrigation system have been maintained in a condition satisfactory to the Planning Manager, the bond shall be released. 19. 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 parked in designated accessible spaces not displaying distinguishing placards or license plates issued for persons with disabilities may be towed away at owner's expense. Towed vehicles may be reclaimed by telephoning 909 696-3000." \\TEMEC_FS101WOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.dOC 12 20. 21. 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. All of the foregoing conditions shall be complied with prior to occupancy or any use allowed by this permit. 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 site plan all existing and proposed property lines, easements, traveled ways, improvement constraints and drainage courses, and their omission may require the project to be resubmitted for further review and revision. General Requirements 22. A Grading Permit for either rough and/or precise grading, including all on-site fiat work and improvements, shall be obtained from the Department of Public Works prior to commencement of any construction outside of the City-maintained street right-of-way. 23. 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. 24. All improvement plans and grading 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 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. A Soil Report shall be prepared by a registered Soil or Civil Engineer and submitted to the Director of 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. 28. 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. 29. As deemed necessary by the Director of 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 \\TEMEC_FS101%VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRP~496PA99PC.doc 13 30. 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. 31. Permanent landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to the Planning Department and the Department of Public Works for review and approval. 32. The Developer shall obtain any necessary letters of approval or slope easements for off-site work performed on adjacent properties as directed by the Department of Public Works. 33. A flood mitigation charge shall be paid. The Area Drainage Plan fee is payable to the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District 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. Prior to Issuance of a Building Permit 34. Improvement plans and/or precise grading plans shall conform to applicable City of Temecula Standards subject to approval by the Director of the Department of Public Works. The following design criteria shall be observed: 35. 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. All street and driveway centerline intersections shall be at 90 degrees, d. 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. e, All concentrated drainage directed towards the public street shall be conveyed 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 Soil Engineer shall issue a Final Soil Report addressing compaction and site conditions, 36. This development must enter into an agreement with the City for a "Trip Reduction Plan" in accordance with Ordinance No. 93-01, 37. 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 Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy 38. As deemed necessary by the Department of Public Works, the Developer shall receive written clearance from the following agencies: 39. a. Rancho California Water District b. Eastern Municipal Water District c. Department of Public Works All public improvements shall be constructed and completed per the approved plans and City standards to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC,doc 14 40. The existing improvements shall be reviewed. Any appurtenance damaged or broken shall be repaired or removed and replaced to the satisfaction of the Director of the Department of Public Works. BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 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.. Submit at time of plan review, a complete exterior site lighting plans showing compliance with Ordinance No. 855 for the regulation of light pollution. All street lights 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. 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. Obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work. Disabled access from the public way to the main entrance of the building is required. The path of travel shall meet the California Disabled Access Regulations in terms of cross slope, travel slope stripping and signage. Provide all details on plans. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1998) All building and facilities must comply with applicable disabled access regulations. Provide all details on plans. (California Disabled Access Regulations effective April 1, 1998) Show path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement. Provide house electrical meter provisions for power for the operation of exterior lighting, fire alarm systems. Restroom fixtures, number and type, to be in accordance with the provisions of the 1998 edition of the California Building Code Appendix 29Provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on plans submitted for plan review. Provide an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. Provide electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic and mechanical plan for plan review. Truss calculations that are stamped by the engineer of record and the truss manufacturer engineer are required for plan review submittal. Provide precise grading plan for plan check submittal to check for handicap accessibility. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of the building construction. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc 15 55. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standard and any block walls if not on the approved building plans, will require separate approvals and permits. 56. Show all building setbacks 57. Submit exiting analysis at plan review FIRE DEPARTMENT The following are the Fire Department Conditions of Approval for this project. All questions regarding the meaning of these conditions shall be referred to the Fire Prevention Bureau. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 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. The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set a minimum fire flow for the remodel or construction of all commercial buildings per CFC Appendix ILIA, Table A-Ill-A-1. The developer shall provide for this project, a water system capable of delivedng 1500 GPM at 20 PSI residual operating pressure, plus an assumed sprinkler demand of 400 GPM for a total fire flow of 1900 GPM 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 Ili- A) The Fire Prevention Bureau is required to set minimum fire hydrant distances per CFC Appendix Ill-B, Table A-Ill-B-1. A combination of on-site and off-site 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 500 feet apart 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) As required by the California Fire Code, when any portion of the building(s) is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, on site fire hydrants are required. For this project on site fire hydrants are required. (CFC 903.2) 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) 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 Ibs. GVW. (CFC 8704.2 and 902.2.2.2) Prior 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 exterior wall of the building(s). Fire Department access roads shall be an all weather surface designed for 80,000 Ibs. GVW with a minimum AC thickness of .25 feet. ( CFC sec 902) \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.dOc 16 65. 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) 66. Prior 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 plans are signed by the local water company, 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 ) 67. 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) 68. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or building final, all commercial buildings shall display street numbers in a prominent location on the street side of the building. The numerals shall be minimum twelve (12) inches in height for buildings and six (6) inches for suite identification on a contrasting background. In strip canters, businesses shall post the suite address on the rear door(s). (CFC 901.4.4) 69. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or building final, based on square footage and type of construction, occupancy or use, the developer shall install a fire sprinkler system. Fire sprinkler plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. (CFC Article 10, CBC Chapter 9) 70. Prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or building final, based on a requirement for monitoring the sprinkler system, occupancy or use, the developer shall install an fire alarm system monitored by an approved Underwriters Laboratory listed central station. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval prior to installation. (CFC Article 10) 71. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or building final, a "Knox-Box" shall be provided. The Knox-Box shall be installed a minimum of six (6) feet in height and be located to the right side of the main entrance door. The Knox-Box shall be supervised by the alarm system. (CFC 902.4) OTHER AGENCIES 72. Flood protection shall be provided in accordance with the Riverside County Flood Control District's transmittal dated January 12, 2000, a copy of which is attached. The fee is made payable to the Riverside County Flood Control Water District by either a cashier's check or money order, prior to the issuance of a grading permit (unless deferred to a later date by the District), based upon the prevailing area drainage plan fee. 73. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health transmittal dated December 29, 1999 a copy of which is attached. 74. The applicant shall comply with the recommendations set forth in the Rancho Water transmittal dated December 21, 1999, a copy of which is attached. \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496pA99pC.dOC 17 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 subject to Community Development Department approval. Applicant Name \\TEMEC_FS101\VOLl\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRp"R496pA99pC.doC 18 A'R'ACHMENT NO. 3 EXHIBITS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING%STAFFRPT%496PA99PC.dOC 19 CITY OFTEMECULA PROJECT SITE VICINITY MAP NOT TO SCALE CASE NOS. - PA99~0496 EXHIBIT - A PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 VICINITY MAP \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\DeptS\PLANNING\STAFFRP'F~496PA99PC.dOC CITY OF TEMECULA EXHIBIT B - ZONING MAP DESIGNATION - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (LI) ZONE EXHIBIT C - GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION - BUSINESS PARK (BP) CASE NOS. - PA99-0496 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.dOC CtTy OFTEMECULA I I/ CASE NO. - PA99°0496 SITE \,,TE. MEC_FS101WOLI\DePts\PLANNtNG\STAFFRPT\496PA99PC'd°c CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO. - PA99-0496 EXHIBIT -E PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 LANDSCAPE PLANS ~\TEMEC_FS101XVOL1\Depts\pLANNiNG\STAFFRpT~496pA99pC.doc CITY OF TEMECULA CASE NO, - PA99-0496 EXHIBIT - F PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 ELEVATIONS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRPT~496PA99PC.doc CITY OF TEMECULA ® 0 0 0 0 ® ® CASE NO. - PA99-0496 EXHIBIT - {g} PLANNING COMMISSION DATE - MARCH 15, 2000 FLOOR PLANS \\TEMEC_FS101\VOL1\Depts\PLANNING\STAFFRpT~496pA99pC.doc DAVID P. ZAPPE Gencra~ Manager-Chief Engiaccr RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT City of Temecula Plannin De artme t 0~n,· Postg 3 Temecula, Califomia 92589-9033 Attention: 7)EN I C.F~ 7'h~M~· Ladies and Gentlemen: 1995 MARKET STREET RIVERSIDE, CA 92501 909/955-1200 909/788-9965 FAX 51180.1 The District does not normally recommend conditions for land divisions or other land use cases in incorporated cities. The Distdct also does not lan check city land use cases, or provide State Division of Real Estate letters or other flood hazard repOrts for sucg cases. Distnct comments/racommendations for such cases are normally limited to items of specific interest to the District including District Master Draina · Plan radiities, other re ional flood control and draina · radiities which could be considered a logical componenPor extension of a master b~l~;n s stem, and Disthct Area Brainage Plan fees (development mitigation fees). In addition, information of a general ns-'~usra is provided. The Distdct has not reviewed the proposed project in detail and the following checked comments do not in any way constitute or imply Distdct approval or endorsement of the proposed project with respect to flood hazard public health and safety or any other such issue: This prpject would not be impacted by Distdct Master Drainage Plan facilities nor are other facilities of regional interest proposed. This project involves Distdct Master Plan facilities. The Disthct will acce t ownership of such facilities on wdtten request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to Distdct stan~P~rds, and Distdct plan check and inspection will be require:l for District acceptance. Plan check, inspection and administrative 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 I ical extension of the adopted Master Drainage Plan. The District wolul°~ consider accepting ownershieot such facJllbes on written request of the City. Facilities must be constructed to Distdct standards, and D~sthct plan check and inspection will be required for District acceptance. Plan check, insbeddon and administrative fees will be required. v/ This project is located within the limits Of the Disthct's U~ ' Ci~E;Er, fE;HC/_.QLfr V'/I Area Y check or money order only to ~e Flood Control District pdor ~oF issuance of building or gradin permits whichever comes first. Fees to be paid should be at the rate in effect at the time of issuance of ~he actua} permit. GENERAL INFORMATION This project ma re uire a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES permit from the State Water Reso. s coo o nard. C earance gradi.g. re ordation. or other .na ep.ova/sho. d not be given ... the City has determined that the project has b~en granted a permit or is shown to be exempt. if this pro'act involves a Federal Emergen,~'y Management Agency (FEMA map_pad flood plain then the Ci should require t~e applicant to provide all studies, calculatioos plans and o~ner reformation r_eq_uired to m;e~t~ FEMA requirements and should further require that the a piicant obtain a Conditional Letter of Map Revision CLOMR) pdor to grad ng, recordat on or other fina approva~PoPf the project, and a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR(~ prior to occupancy. If a natural watercourse or mapped flood plain is im acted by this project the City should require the a ticant to obtain a Section 1601/1603 Agreement from the California Department o~' Fish and Game and a Clean Pt~atar Act Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or written co espondence from these a encies indicating the prpject is exempt from these requirements. A Clean Water Act Se,%jon 401 Water Quail Cer~cation may be required from the local California Regional Water Quality Control Board pdor to issuance of ~e Corps 404 permit. ,, KH C; Very truly yours, STUART E. MCKIBBIN Senior Civil Engineer Date: I- I?..-~,O(.?~ COUNTY OF RIVERSh, E TO: FROM: RE: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CITY OF TEMECULA PLANNING DEPARTMENT ~~mental Health Specialist PLOT PLAN NO. PA99-0496 DATE: December 29. 1999 1. Department of Environmental Health has reviewed the Plot Plan No. PA99-0496 and has no ob. jections. PRIOR TO PLAN CHECK SUBMITTAL, the followlag are required: a) "xA"ill-serve" letters li'om the appropriate water aad sewering districts. b) If there are to be an.~ food establishments. (including rending machines1. three complete sets of plaas fro' each food establishment will be submitted including a fixture schedule. a finish schedule aad a plumblag schedule in order to ensure compliance with the Calilbrnia Uniform Retail Food Facilities kaxx 2. For specific reference, please contact Food Facility Plan Examiners at (909) 358-5172. c) If there are to be anx hazardous materials, a clearance letter from the Depamnent of Environmeatal Ilealth ltazardous Materials Management Brauch (909) 358-5055 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. d) Contact the Permit Assistance Center at (909) 955-1883 or (909) 937-0723 li>r other Regional. State, and Federal requirements. FOOD STORAGE ONLY: Contact Lester Low, State Health at (909) 467-3681. Department of Environmental Health portion due at Planning Department lbr re.gular submittal ~ill be $136.00, which is a deposit-based fi~e. Department of Environmental Health fee due at Plan Check submittal will be $ 31.00 if sewered. Add $195.00 if sub-surface disposal system is used. CH:dr (909) 955-8980 cc: Doug Thompson, Hazardous Materials Branch December 21, 1999 Denice Thomas, Case Planner City of Temecula . Planning Department 43200 Business Park Drive Post Office Box 9033 Temecula, CA 92589-9033 DEC ~ ~ 1999 SUBJECT: WATER AVAILABILITY PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 29470 A PORTION OF APN 910-330-001 PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 99-0496 Dear Ms. Thomas: 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 that assigns water management rights, if any, to RCWD. If you have any questions, please contact an Engineering Services Representative at this office. Sincerely, RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT Development Engineering Manager 99%SB:mr195\F012-T6%FCF In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk (909) 694-6444. Notification 48 hours prior to a meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to that meeting [28 CFR 35102. 35.104 ADA Title II] CALL TO ORDER: Flag Salute: Roll Call: ACTION AGENDA TEMECULA PLANNING COMMISSION A REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 43200 BUSINESS PARK DRIVE MARCH 15, 2000- 6:00 P.M. Next in Order: Resolution: No. 2000-011 Commissioner Mathewson Mathewson, Telesio, Webster, Chairman Guerriero Fahey absent PUBLIC COMMENTS A total of 15 minutes is provided so members of the public may address the Commission on items that are listed on the Agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. If you desire to speak to the Commission about an item no__t on the Agenda, a pink "Request to Speak" form should be filled out and filed with the Commission Secretary. When you are called to speak, please come forward and state your name for the record. For all other agenda items a "Request to Speak" form must be filed with the Commission Secretary prior to the Commission addressing that item. There is a three (3) minute time limit for individual speakers. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC All matters listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no discussion of these items unless Members of the Planning Commission request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Approval of A<~enda - APPROVED 3-1-1, TELESIO ABSTAINED AND FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 1.1 Approve the Agenda of March 15, 2000. F:\DEPTS~PLANNiNG~lancomm~agendas~2000\3-15-00.doc 1 2 Minutes - APPROVED 3-1-1, TELESIO ABSTAINED AND FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 2.1 Approve Minutes from January 19, 2000 3 Director's Hearin~l Update ~ RECEIVE AND FILE RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Receive and File COMMISSION BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Any person may submit written comments to the Planning Commission before a public hearing or may appear and be heard in support of or in opposition to the approval of the project(s) at the time of hearing. If you challenge any of the projects in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing or in written correspondences delivered to the Commission Secretary at, or prior to, the public hearing. 4 Planning Application No. PA99-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627) Marclarita Canyon, located adjacent to Interstate 15, southwest of the intersection of Old Town Front Street and HiGhway 79 South/future Western Bypass - John DeGan.qe - APPROVED 3-1-1, GUERRIERO ABSTAINED AND FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 4.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-011 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA97-0307 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 28627), A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE A 37 ACRE PARCEL INTO 11 COMMERCIAL LOTS AND ONE OPEN SPACE LOT LOCATED ADJACENT TO INTERSTATE 15, SOUTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF OLD TOWN FRONT STREET AND HIGHWAY 79 (S) I FUTURE WESTERN BYPASS CORRIDOR (ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 922-210-047); 4.2 Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 (Tentative Parcel Map 28627); 4.3 Adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program for Planning Application No. PA97-0307 Tentative Parcel Map 28627. F:\DEpTS\PLANNING~plancornm\agendas~O00\3-15-00.doc 2 5 Plannincl Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133), located on the east side of Ynez Road, 707 feet south of Calle Halcon and Ynez Road - Thomas Thomslev - CONTINUED TO APRIL 19, 2000 4-0-1, FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 5.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA98-0389 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 29133) LOCATED AT THE EAST SIDE OF YNEZ ROAD, 707 FEET SOUTH OF CALLE HALCON AND YNEZ ROAD AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-060-024; 5.2 Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133); 5.3 Adopt the Mitigation Monitodng Program for Planning Application No. PA98-0389 (Tentative Tract Map No. 29133). Planning Application No. PA00-0041 (An Amendment to the Adult Business Ordinance), Citvwide - Dave Hoean - APPROVED 4-0-1, FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 6.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-0'12 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 5.09 OF THE TEMECULA MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING ADULT BUSINESSES LOCATED CITYWIDE (PLANNING APPLICATION PA00-0041 )" 7 Plannine Application No. PA99-0363 (Development Plan). located at 42655 Rio Nedo - Denice Thomas - APPROVED 4-0-1, FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 7.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-013 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0363, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN F:\Dl:PTS\PLANNING~plancomm~agendas~OOO~3-15-OO.doc 3 AND CONSTRUCTION OF AN 17,654 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE BUILDING ON 1.02 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 42655 RIO NEDO AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-290-046; 7.2 Adopt a Notice of Exemption for Planning Application No. PA99-0363 pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. 8 Planning Application No. PA99-0496 (Development Plan), located at 40440 Mar.qadta Road - Denice Thomas - APPROVED 4-0-1, FAHEY ABSENT RECOMMENDATION: 8.1 Adopt a resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2000-014 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. PA99-0496, A DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION OF A 12,758 SQUARE FOOT BANK BUILDING ON 1.23 VACANT ACRES LOCATED AT 40440 MARGARITA ROAD WITHIN PLANNING AREA 4 OF THE CAMPOS VERDES SPECIFIC PLAN AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 909-330-001. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT Planners Institute Finding of Public Convenience and Necessity ADJOURNMENT Next regular meeting: Apdl 5, 2000 F:~DEPTS~PLANNING~plancomm~agendas~00\3-15-00.doc 4