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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-06 PC ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 15 -06 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA APPROVE A RESOLUTION ENTITLED "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL HELISTOP RELOCATION AND STORAGE BUILDING MAJOR MODIFICATION PROJECT, ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE TEMECULA VALLEY HOSPITAL HELISTOP RELOCATION AND STORAGE BUILDING MAJOR MODIFICATION PROJECT ON THE 35.3 ACRE HOSPITAL SITE GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TEMECULA PARKWAY, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD (A.P.N. 959 - 080 - 026)" Section 1. Procedural Findings. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and declare that: A. On June 30, 2004, Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs, Inc. ( "UHS "), filed Planning Application No. PA04 -0462, a General Plan Amendment; on October 12, 2005 filed PA05 -0302, a Zone Change to PDO -9 (Planned Development Overlay -9); on June 30, 2005 filed PA04 -0463, a Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan; and on November 4, 2004 filed PA04 -0571, a Tentative Parcel Map, in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code, which applications are hereby incorporated by reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road, known as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 959 - 080 -001 through 959 - 080 -004 and 959 - 080 -007 through 959 - 080 -010 ( "Project "). B. The Project was processed including, but not limited to, public notice in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "). C. On April 6, 2005, the Planning Commission considered the Project 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 of or opposition to this matter. D. The Planning Commission, based on testimony presented by the general public, determined that an Environmental Impact Report would be required for this Project. E. On April 20, 2005, a scoping session was held before the Planning Commission to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the Environmental Impact Report for the Project. F. A Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and circulated for public review from September 28, 2005 through October 28, 2005. G. On November 16, 2005, and again on January 5, 2006, the Planning Commission considered the Project at duly noticed public hearings as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in support of or opposition to this matter. H. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 06 -01 recommending that the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project. I. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 06 -04, recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for the Project (PA04- 0463). J. On January 24, 2006, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law on the Final Environmental Impact Report at which time all persons interested had the opportunity to present oral and written evidence on the Final Environmental Impact Report. K. On January 24, 2006, following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council and due consideration of the Project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 06 -05, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NOS. PA04 -0462 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT) PA05 -0302 (ZONE CHANGE), PA04 -0463 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN) AND PA04 -0571 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP) AND RELATED ACTIONS, AND ADOPTING THE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 35.31 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH, APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD, KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959 - 080 -001 THROUGH 959 - 080 -004 AND 959 - 080 -007 THROUGH 959 - 080 -010 (PA04 -0462, PA05 -0302, PA04 -0463, PA04- 0571)." L. On January 24, 2006, the City Council considered the Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for the Project (PA04 -0463) 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 of or opposition to this matter. M. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 06 -07, approving the Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan for the Project (PA04- 0463). N. On February 24, 2006, the California Nurses Association and Citizens Against Noise and Traffic each filed a separate petition challenging the City of Temecula's approval of the Temecula Regional Hospital project proposed by Universal Health Services, Inc. O. On May 3, 2007, the Riverside County Superior Court ordered that the City of Temecula set aside its approval of the Project, including without limitation, its certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report and all related approvals and permits, until the City of Temecula has taken the actions necessary to bring the Project into compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "). The Riverside County Superior Court ruled in favor of the California Nurses Association and Citizens Against Noise and Traffic, holding that: (1) the MTBE plume was not properly analyzed in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (2) the siren noise at the hospital was significant and should have been mitigated; and (3) not all feasible traffic mitigation measures were adopted for cumulative traffic impacts. P. The Riverside County Superior Court also held that the Final Environmental Impact Report properly addressed: (1) cumulative noise, light and glare, and aesthetic impacts; (2) landscaping mitigation deferral; (3) biological resources; (4) geology and soils mitigation; and (5) land use consistency. Q. On July 12, 2007, another scoping session was held to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the new Environmental Impact Report for the Project. R. In response to the Riverside County Superior Court's decision, a new Draft Environmental Impact Report was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines and circulated for public review from November 5, 2007 through December 5, 2007. S. On January 9, 2008, the Planning Commission considered Planning Application Nos. PA07 -0198 (General Plan Amendment), PA07 -0199 (Zone Change), PA07 -0202 (Conditional Use Permits), PA07 -0200 (Development Plan), PA07 -0201 (Tentative Parcel Map) in a manner in accordance with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code, which applications are hereby incorporated by reference, for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road, known as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 959 - 080 -001 through 959 - 080 -004 and 959 - 080 -007 through 959 - 080 -010 ( "Project "), 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 of or opposition to this matter. T. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 08 -01 recommending that the City Council certify the new Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project and approve a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project. U. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 08 -04, recommending approval of the Development Plan (PA07- 0200). V. On January 22, 2008, the City Council rescinded and invalidated its approvals of Planning Application Nos. PA04 -0462, General Plan Amendment; PA05- 0302, Zone Change to PDO -9 (Planned Development Overlay -9); PA04 -0463, Conditional Use Permit and Development Plan; and PA04 -0571, Tentative Parcel Map for the property consisting of approximately 35.31 acres generally located on the north side of Highway 79 South, approximately 700 feet west of Margarita Road, known as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 959 - 080 -001 through 959 - 080 -004 and 959 - 080 -007 through 959 - 080 -010. W. On January 22, 2008, the City Council considered the Development Plan (PA07 -0200) 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. X. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, and due consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 08 -10, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA TO CERTIFY THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE TEMECULA REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ADOPT FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPT A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPT A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM IN CONNECTION THEREWITH FOR THE TEMECULA REGIONAL HOSPITAL PROJECT, LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TEMECULA PARKWAY (HIGHWAY 79 SOUTH) APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET WEST OF MARGARITA ROAD, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 959 -080- 001 THROUGH 959 - 080 -004 AND 959 - 080 -007 THROUGH 959 - 080 -010 (PA07 -0198, PA07 -0199, PA07 -0200, PA07 -0201, PA07- 0202). The new Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and mitigation monitoring reporting program accurately addresses the impacts associated with the adoption of this Resolution. Y. On June 18, 2010, Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs, Inc., filed Planning Application No. PA10 -0194, a Major Modification Application in a manner in accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code. Z. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. AA. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on December 15, 2010, 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. BB. At the conclusion of the Planning Commission hearing and after due consideration of the testimony, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 10- 28 recommending that the City Council approve Planning Application No. PA10 -0194 and adopt an addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the project. CC. On February 8, 2011, the City Council considered Planning Application No. PA10 -0194 (Major Modification) at a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law, at which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and di testify either in support or opposition to this matter. DD. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Council, and due consideration of the proposed Project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 11 -17 approving Planning Application No. PA10 -0194 (Major Modification) and certifying an addendum to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the Major Modification at a noticed public hearing. EE. On May 31, 2013, Universal Health Services of Rancho Springs, Inc., filed Planning Application No. PA13 -0141, a Major Modification Application to a Development Plan (PA07 -0200) and Conditional Use Permit (PA07 -0202) for the Temecula Valley Hospital to relocate the previously approved helistop to two new locations including an interim location for use during preliminary project phases and a permanent location on the roof of a future hospital tower to be constructed during a later phase and to construct an approximately 5,000 square foot single story storage building for non - hazardous material storage (including disaster supplies, linens, and storage of excess construction materials to allow for repairs) to be located at the site of the previously approved helistop. FF. The Application was processed including, but not limited to a public notice, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law. GG. The Planning Commission, at a regular meeting, considered the Application and environmental review on April 15, 2015, 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. HH. Prior to taking action, the Planning Commission has heard, been presented with, reviewed and considered all of the information and data in the administrative record, and all oral and written testimony presented to it during the hearing. The recommendation to the City Council as set forth in this resolution, and findings contained herein, reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission and are deemed adequate for purposes of making decisions on the merits of the Project and related actions. II. All legal preconditions to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. Section 2. Environmental Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following environmental finding and determinations in connection with the recommendation for approval of Planning Application No. PA13 -0141, a Major Modification to the Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit for the Temecula Valley Hospital (the "Project'). A. On January 24, 2006, the City Council approved and certified the Final Environmental Impact Report ( "FEIR ") for the Temecula Regional Hospital; on January 22, 2008, the City Council approved and certified the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report ( "FSEIR ") for the Temecula Regional Hospital; and on February 8, 2011 the City Council approved and certified the Addendum to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. B. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), City staff prepared an Initial Study of the potential environmental effects of the approval of the Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit Major Modification Application (the "Project'), as described in the Initial Study. Based upon the findings contained in that study, City staff determined that the City determined that the proposed modifications to the project did trigger conditions described in Sections 15162 and 15163 of the CEQA Guidelines which require the preparation of a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) and that a SEIR is appropriate for the proposed modifications to the hospital project. C. On November 25, 2013, a Notice of Preparation was released to all agencies and persons that might be affected by the project. D. On December 11, 2013, a scoping session was held at which time City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the SEIR for the Project. E. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, City staff prepared a SEIR analyzing the potential environmental effects of the approval of the Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit Major Modification, and described in the SEIR. Based upon the finding contained in that study, City staff determined that there was substantial evidence that the Project could result in new significant effects or increase the severity of previously identified effects. The Supplemental EIR found that new circumstances do exist that introduce new significant effects or increase the severity of previously identified significant effects and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations was prepared. F. Thereafter, City staff circulated a Notice of Completion indicating the public comment period and intent to adopt the SEIR as required by law. The public comment period commenced via the State Clearing House from November 12, 2014 through December 26, 2014. Copies of the documents have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Department of Community Development, located at 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590; the Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road; and the City of Temecula website. G. Six written comments were received prior to the public hearing and a response to all the comments made therein was prepared, submitted to the Planning Commission and incorporated into the administrative record of proceedings. H. The Planning Commission has reviewed the SEIR and corresponding Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations and all comments received regarding these documents prior to and at the April 15, 2015 public hearing and based on the whole record before it finds that: (1) the SEIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations were prepared in compliance with CEQA; (2) there is substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment with regard to helicopter noise; and (3) the SEIR, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations reflect the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. I. The custodian of records for the FEIR, the SFEIR, the Addendum for the modification application, and the second SFEIR and all other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission's decision is based, is the Community Development Department of the City of Temecula. Those documents are available for public review in the Planning Department located at the Planning Department of the City of Temecula, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California. Section 3. Recommendation to City Council. Based on the findings set forth in the Resolution, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council certify the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared for the Project as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto, and incorporated herein by the reference. Section 4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning Commission this 15th day of April, 2015. WrWAj ATTEST: � /] Armando G. Villa, AICP Secretary [SEAL] STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss CITY OF TEMECULA ) I, Armando G. Villa, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the forgoing PC Resolution No. 15 -06 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of April, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: 4 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Harter, Kight, Telesio, Turley -Trejo NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None ABSENT: 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS Guerriero ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS None 0 Armando G. Villa, AICP Secretary