HomeMy WebLinkAbout92_033 PC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 92-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF TF_~MECULA APPROVING VARIANCE NO.
12 TO CONSTRUCT A 25 FOOT HIGH FREEWAY-
ORIENTED FREE STANDING SIGN AND A 6 FOOT HIGH
MONUMENT SIGN ON ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO'S.
910-130-034 AND 910-130-035.
WHEREAS, Paragon Restaurant Group filed Variance No. 12 in accordance with the
Riverside County Land Use, Zoning, Planning and Subdivision Ordinances, which the City has
adopted by reference;
WHEREAS, said Variance application was processed in the time and manner prescribed
by State and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing pertaining to said
Variance on August 17, 1992, at which time interested persons had oppm~mnity to testify either
in support or opposition to said Variance; and
WI~W~REAS, at the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
approval of said Variance;
NOW, TNF. REFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the Temecula Planning Commission hereby makes the
following f'mdings:
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65360, a newly incorporated city shall adopt
a general plan within thirty (30) months following incorporation. During that 30-month period
of time, the city is not subject to the requirement that a general plan be adopted or the
requirements of state law that its decisions be consistent with the general plan, if all of the
following requirements are met:
general plan.
The city is proceeding in a timely fashion with the preparation of the
2. The planning agency finds, in approving projects and taking other actions,
including the issuance of building permits, each of the following:
a. Them is a reasonable probability that the land use or action
proposed will be consistent with the general plan proposal being considered or studied or which
will be studied within a reasonable time.
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b. There is little or no probability of substantial detriment to or
interference with the future adopted general plan if the proposed use or action is ultimately
inconsistent with the plan.
c. The proposed use or action complied with all other appficable
requirements of state law and local ordinances.
B. The Riverside County General Plan, as amended by the Southwest Area
Community Plan, (hereinafter "SWAP") was adopted prior to the incorporation of Temecula as
the General Plan for the southwest portion of Riverside County, including the area now within
the boundaries of the City. At this time, the City has adopted the SWAP as its General Plan
guidelines while the City is proceeding in a timely fashion with the preparation of its General
Plan.
C. Pursuant to Sections 18.27(a) and 18.30 (c), no variance may be approved unless
the following Findings can be made:
1. Special c~rcumstances exist applicable to a parcel of property, including
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, whereby the strict application of this
ordinance deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity that is
under the same zoning classification.
2. The proposed use must conform to all the General Plan requirements and
with all applicable requirements of state law and City ordinances.
3. The overall development of the land is designed for the protection of the
public health, safety and general welfare; conforms to the logical development of the land and
is compatible with the present and future logical development of the surrounding property.
D. The Planning Commission, in approving the proposed Variance, makes the
following l-mdings, to wit:
1. There are exceptional circumstances applicable to the existing size and
configuration of the subject property. Jan Weilert R.V. does not have frontage on Jefferson
Avenue and would therefore endure a hardship by not having location identification signage on
Jefferson Avenue. In addition, under Ordinance No. 348 two freeway-oriented signs would be
permissible for both the Hungry Hunter and Jan Wellert R.V., however, one sign could
accomplish the same as two and meet Ordinance No. 348 requirements relative to size and
height requirements.
2. The granting of this variance will be compatible with the general welfare
of the public in that the proposed sign(s) conform with Ordinance No. 348 in terms of
development criteria for the two (2) proposed signs, and the policy guidelines in Section IlI.8.f.
of SWAP relative to scenic highway corridors. The proposed freeway-oriented sign is
aesthetically pleasing, and by utilizing only one sign with multiple copy, the proliferation of
freeway-oriented signage is reduced.
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3. The approved sign allows the applicant to adequately identify the project
site in a manner compatible with the intent of City sign regulations. Signage proposed is
consistent with design and construction types generally endorsed by the City. As such, the
proposed use will be consistent with the City's future adopted General Plan, which is being
conducWxl in a t'unely manner.
E. Pursuant to SECTION E, the Variance proposed conforms to the logical
development of its proposed site and is compatible with the present and future development of
the surrounding property.
Section 2. Environmental Compliance. The project is determined to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 3. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planning Commission hereby
approves Variance No. 12 to construct a 25 foot high freeway-oriented free standing sign and
a 6 foot high monument sign located on Assessor's Parcel No's. 910-130-034 and 910-130-035.
Section 4.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 1992.
I ItEREBY 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 17th day of
August, 1992 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: BLAIR, CI-IEXlIA~F, FAHEY,
FORD AND HOAGLAND
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
PLANNING COMMISSIONERS:
SECRETARY
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