HomeMy WebLinkAbout94_021 PC Resolution ATTACHMENT NO. 1
PC RESOLUTION NO. 94-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SPECIFIC PLAN NO.
263 PROPOSING A 1,375,000 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL CORE,
810,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE/INSTITUTIONAL WITH POSSIBLE
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND AN ADDITIONAL 298,000 SQUARE
FEET OF RETAIL COMMERCIAL; APPROVAL OF CHANGE OF ZONE
NO. 5589 TO CHANGE THE ZONING FROM RURAL RESIDENTIAL (R-
R) AND HEAVY AGRICULTURE, 20 ACRE MINIMUM (A-2-20) TO
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP). THE PROJECT IS LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF YNEZ AND
WINCHESTER ROADS AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR'S F .RCEL NO.910-
130-046 AND 047, 921-090-005, 006 AND 007.
WHEREAS, KRDC, Inc. filed Specific Plan No. 263 in acwrJance with the Riverside
County Land Use, Zoning, Planning and Subdivision Ordinances, wh.vh the City has adopted
by reference;
WHEREAS, said application was processed in the time and m:;�mer prescribed by State
and local law;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered said application on July 18, 1994 at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in s pport or opposition;
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Commission hearing, the Commission
recommended approval of said application;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS ?OLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. That the Temecula Planning Com_&isiion hereby makes the
following findings:
A. The Planning Commission in recommending approva: c, said application makes
the following findings, to wit:
Specific Plan 263
1. Specific Plan 263 is consistent with the City's Ge.v,eral Plan. General Plan
designations for the site are Community Commercial, Professional Office, Business Park, Public
Institutional, Specific Plan Overlay, and Village Center Overlay.
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2. Specific Plan 263 is compatible with surrounding :.and uses of Commercial
to the north (Costco) and west (Palm Plaza).
3. Specific Plan 263 will not have an adverse effect on surrounding property,
because it does not represent a significant change to the planccc land use of the area.
Environmental Impact Report 340 was prepared for the Specific Plan, and was certified by the
City Council July 13, 1993. No immediate impacts to the environl..ent will result from the
adoption of the Specific Plan. Impacts from future development can bo mitigated to a level less
than significant. Statements of Overriding Considerations were adopted by the City Council on
July 13, 1993 for the following: Noise, Air Quality, Agriculture, Wildlife and Vegetation,
Circulation and Libraries.
4. Specific Plan 263 is consistent with the goals, policies, and implementation
programs contained in the General Plan. The key objective in the General Plan that relates to
this Specific Plan calls for the development of a Village Center with mixed uses, pedestrian
oriented design, and linkages to surrounding projects. In addition, the Y illage Center is intended
to be a community focal point with high quality site and building design which provides for the
incorporation of transit facilities.
5. Said findings are supported by analysis, maps, exhibits, and environmental
documents associated with this application and herein incorporated by :eference.
Change of Zone 5589
1. Change of Zone 5589 will not have a signifrca;it adverse effect on the
environment as determined in Environmental Impact Report 340 pmi red for the project. No
immediate impacts to the environment will result from the Char,,: of Zone from Rural
Residential (R-R) and Heavy Agriculture, 20 acre minimum (A-2-2C to Specific Plan (SP).
Impacts from future development can be mitigated to a level less that. significant. Statements
of Overriding Considerations were adopted by the City Council on July 13, 1993 for the
following: Noise, Air Quality, Agriculture, Wildlife and Vegetation, Circulation and Libraries.
2. Change of Zone 5589 is consistent with the City of Temecula General
Plan. General Plan designations for the site are Community Commerial, Professional Office,
Business Park, Public\Institutional, Specific Plan Overlay, and Village Center Overlay.
3. Change of Zone 5589 is consistent with the goals, policies, and
implementation programs contained in the General Plan.
4. The site of the proposed Change of Zone is suitaole to accommodate all
the land uses currently permitted in the proposed zoning district due t: the fact that the parcel
is of adequate size and shape for any proposed use. Landscaping, Barking and lot coverage
requirements will be met upon ultimate submittal of a development proposal.
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5. Adequate access exists to the proposed Change of Zone site. Proposed
potential access points to the site will be from Ynez and Margarita Roads. Additional internal
access and required road improvements to the site will be designed and constructed in
conformance with City of Temecula standards.
6. Said findings are supported by analysis, maps, exhibits, and environmental
documents associated with this application and herein incorporated by reference.
B. As conditioned pursuant to Section 3,
Section 2. Environmental Compliance. Previously certified Environmental Impact
Report No. 340 analyzed the significant impacts of Specific Plan No. 263 and proposed
mitigation measures to reduce these impacts.
Section 3. Conditions. That the City of Temecula Planmug Commission hereby
recommends approval of Specific Plan No. 263 located southwc.i corner of Ynez and
Winchester Roads.
A. Attachment No. 2, attached hereto.
Section 4. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADO this 18th day of July, 1994.
S 'EN J. FORD
CIA AIRMAN
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City cd Temecula at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 18th day of July
1994 by the following vote of the Commission:
AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Blair, Fahey; Hoagland, Salyer, Ford
NOES: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: None
GARY ' IORNHILL
SECRETARY
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