2024-383 Approving Zoning Code Amendment No. PLN21-0201 for TTMP No. 31194 Golden MeadowsORDINANCE NO. 2024-383
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. PLN21-
0201 FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31194 "GOLDEN
MEADOWS"
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2021, the applicant, Richland Planned Communities,
Inc., filed a formal application with the City of Menifee for the approval of a Zoning Code
Amendment (ZCA) No. PLN21-0201 to amend Chapter 9.155.030(E) (PD-5: Golden
Meadows {TR31194)) of the City of Menifee Municipal Code (MMC) by revising the
development standards of County of Riverside approved Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No.
31194; and
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2021, the applicant, Richland Planned Communities,
Inc., filed a formal application with the City of Menifee for the approval of a Major
Modification (MJMOD) No. PLN21-0199 to revise Phase 4 of approved TTM No. 31194;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Act (CEQA), an Addendum
to a Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 2003061122)
and Mitigation Monitoring Program were completed for the MJMOD and concluded that
no significant impacts would be caused by the Project, therefore, an Addendum has
been recommended for adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Project is valid until October 10, 2024 having received multiple
time extensions on the City and state level; and
WHEREAS, on February 8, 2023, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing and voted 5-0 to recommend denial to City Council of the ZCA No.
PLN21-0201 and MJMOD No. PLN21-0199, along with the Addendum to the certified
FEIR; and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing
and voted 5-0 to remand the project back to the Planning Commission to allow the
project applicant the opportunity to continue working with Staff and the surrounding
neighbors in an effort to address community concerns to present to the Planning
Commission for consideration; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2023, the Project was presented to the Planning
Commission as a workshop item as recommended by the City Council in an effort to
address community concerns with the proposed modifications to Phase 4. The Planning
Commission and nearby residents provided feedback on the proposed project, in which
the applicant incorporated into the site plan; and
WHEREAS, Zoning Code Amendment No. PLN21-0201 updates Development
Standards Table as shown on Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2023, the Planning Commission conducted a duly
noticed public hearing and voted 4-0 (Thomas absent) recommending approval to the
City Council of ZCA No. PLN21-0201 and MJMOD No. PLN21-0199 for TTM No. 31194;
and
Ordinance ZCA for TTM No. 31194
January 17, 2024
WHEREAS, on December 6, 2023, the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing on the Project, considered all public testimony as well as all materials in the staff
report and accompanying documents for ZCA No. PLN21-0201 and MJMOD No.
PLN21-0199, which hearing was publicly noticed by a publication in the Press
Enterprise, a newspaper of general circulation, an agenda posting, on -site posting,
notice to property owners within 300 feet of the Project boundaries, and to persons
requesting public notice.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Menifee does ordain as
follows:
Section 1: The City of Menifee City Council hereby makes the following findings for ZCA
No. PLN21-0201 in accordance with Title 9, Article 2, Chapter 9.115.070 — Findings for
Approval:
Finding 1 - The proposed zone or amendments to this Title is consistent with
the intent of the goals and policies of the General Plan.
TTM No. 31194 was originally approved by the County of Riverside prior
to the City's incorporation; at the time the Project was approved, the
zoning of the site was R-1 — One Family Dwellings, R-4 — Planned
Residential and R-5 — Open Area Combined Development. The Planned
Development Overlay designation was established by the City in January
2020 to identify planned development projects ("County Projects")
approved by the City (shortly after incorporation) or the County of
Riverside prior to the City's incorporation and in most cases, the projects
contain special development standards specific to the planned
development project. The Project is identified as a Planned Development
by Title 9 of the MMC. The zoning of the site is currently Planned
Development Overlay (PDO-5 or PD-5).
The General Plan land use designation for the subject parcels is 2.1-5
du/ac Residential (2.1-5R) and Rural Residential — 5 Acre Minimum
(RR5). Surrounding properties to the north and to the east have a similar
designation, while the properties to the south are designated Rural
Residential '/z Acre Minimum (RR'/z) and 1 Acre Minimum (RR1) and the
properties to the west are designated RR1 and Public Facilities (PF). The
intent of the project's land use designation is for single-family detached
residences with a density range of 2.1-5 dwelling units per acre. The
proposed overall density of TTM No. 31194 is 2.69 dwelling units per acre
and the proposed density within Phase 4 is 2.72 dwelling units per acre.
The proposed Project is consistent with the existing General Plan land
use designation of 2.1-5R as said use is intended to support the
surrounding residential land uses. The proposed development standards
remain consistent with the General Plan.
The Project proposes text revisions to Section 9.155.030(E) of the MMC
(Planned Development Districts - PD-5: Golden Meadows {TR 31194}) for
purposes of establishing new minimum development standards to support
the increase in residential lots within Phase 4 of approved TTM No.
31194, including but not limited to, revisions to the minimum lot size,
maximum allowable building coverage and building setbacks. The uses
permitted in this PDO shall be the same as those allowed in the Low
Ordinance ZCA for TTM No. 31194
January 17, 2024
Density Residential (LDR-2) Zone for those lots within Phases 1-3 and
Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) Zone for Phase 4. The
proposed amendments to Title 9, Section 9.155.030(E) are consistent
with the intent and goals of the General Plan and the PDO-5 standards as
modified.
Finding 2 - The proposed zone or amendments to this Title prescribes
reasonable controls and standards to ensure compatibility with
other established uses.
TTM No. 31194 was originally approved by the County of Riverside and
through the approval process, project Findings were made, including
adjacent land use compatibility and consistency for the approved Project.
The proposed Project includes text revisions to Section 9.155.030(E) of
the MMC (Planned Development Districts - PD-5: Golden Meadows {TR
31194}). The uses permitted in this Planned Development Overlay (PDO)
shall be the same as those allowed in the Low Density Residential (LDR-
2) Zone for those lots within Phases 1-3 and Low Medium Density
Residential (LMDR) Zone for Phase 4. Surrounding properties to the
north and to the east have a similar designation of LDR-2, while the
properties to the south are designated Rural Residential '/z Acre Minimum
and 1 Acre Minimum and the properties to the west are designated Rural
Residential — 1 Acre Minimum and Public Facilities (PF).
In addition, the proposed Project allows for a variety of housing types and
price points within the City and more specifically, the Golden Meadows
community, resulting in expanded homeownership opportunities for first
time buyers and the senior demographic. Furthermore, the Project has
been designed to include reasonable controls and standards such as
allowable use limitations, development regulations, including parcel size,
building coverage, setbacks, site landscaping (including public park space
and open space lots), to ensure compatibility with existing/proposed
surrounding uses. The Project is consistent with all established controls
and standards outlined in the PDO and is compatible with adjacent land
uses and development standards.
Finding 3 - The proposed zone or amendments to this Title provides reasonable
property development rights while protecting environmentally
sensitive land uses and species.
The Project proposes to develop 240 residential lots, while preserving
approximately 41-acres of natural open space within Phase 4. The ZCA
proposes revisions to the approved development standards within the
PDO. The most substantial change between the approved development
standards and the proposed development standards is to the minimum lot
sizes within Phase 4, which is proposed to be reduced from 6,000 square
feet to 4,000 square feet (6,000 square foot minimum along Wickerd
Road). This was done so that the Project could remain within the
previously approved development footprint of the original Project, in an
Ordinance ZCA for TTM No. 31194
January 17, 2024
effort to maintain the boundary and amount of natural open space
approved with the original Project.
The Project is compatible and consistent with surrounding developments
and will be consistent with the MMC and General Plan.
Moreover, an EIR for the approved Project was certified by the County on
April 10, 2007 (State Clearinghouse No. 2003061122). The Certified EIR
addressed potential impacts to the physical environment that would or
may occur from implementation of the approved Project. An Addendum
to the Certified EIR has been prepared in accordance with Sections
15162 and 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines. The City, as the lead agency under CEQA, has prepared an
Addendum to the Certified EIR to consider environmental impacts
associated with proposed Change of Zone, which would entail changes to
Phase 4 of approved TTM No. 31194 and changes to the approved
zoning code through a zoning text amendment.
Biological reports were conducted to determine sensitive plant and animal
species onsite and applicable mitigation measures included in the EIR
were included for their protection. The EIR also includes additional
reports to determine consistency with the Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (WR-MSHCP) such as
riparian/riverine areas, vernal pools, narrow endemic plant species,
burrowing owl, and fairy shrimp. Review and mitigation coordination
occurred with the applicable state and federal wildlife agencies.
Jurisdictional permits were obtained by the project applicant from the
appropriate wildlife agencies. Therefore, the ZCA provides reasonable
property development rights while protecting environmentally sensitive
land uses and species.
Finding 4 - The proposed zone or amendments to this Title ensures protection
of the general health, safety and welfare of the community.
The ZCA will not result in conditions detrimental to public health, safety,
or general welfare as the TTM is designed and conditioned. The
associated entitlements have been reviewed and conditioned by the City
of Menifee Community Development, Engineering Department, Building
and Safety Division, and Office of the Fire Marshal and numerous outside
agencies to ensure that it will not create conditions materially detrimental
to the surrounding uses. Conditions of Approval include landscaping
(parks and open space), roadway improvements consistent with the
General Plan, expanded sidewalks/trail and a network of bike lanes and
to encourage non -vehicular travel, fire infrastructure, and drainage
improvements that will benefit the Project site and surrounding areas.
In addition, environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of
the proposed Project and associated ZCA have been analyzed in the
Addendum to the Golden Meadows EIR. The proposed Project does not
exacerbate impacts identified in the EIR and no new mitigation measures
Ordinance ZCA for TTM No. 31194
January 17, 2024
are required as a result of the proposed Project. The proposed
entitlements are not anticipated to create conditions materially detrimental
to the public health, safety and general welfare or injurious to or
incompatible with other properties or land uses in the Project vicinity.
Section 2: CEQA Compliance. The City Council hereby determines that the
Addendum to the Golden Meadows Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) has been
completed for the Project in accordance with the CEQA, State and local CEQA
guidelines and pursuant to a separate Resolution, finds that the facts presented within
the public record provide the basis to adopt the Addendum to the FEIR which have been
completed for the project.
Section 3: Effective Date. The Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
second reading and adoption.
Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause,
phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section,
subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivision, sentences, clauses,
phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 5: Notice of Adoption. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to cause this
Ordinance to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage in a newspaper of
general circulation and circulated within the City in accordance with Government Code
Section 36933(a) or, cause this Ordinance to be published in the manner required by law
using the alternative summary and posting procedure authorized under Government
Code Section 36933(c).
This Ordinance was introduced for first reading on December 6, 2023 and PASSED,
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of January 2024.
Bill Z Damn, Mayor
Approved as to form:
J . Melching, y ttorney
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FOR PD-5 GOLDEN MEADOWS
9.155.030 Planned Development Districts
E. PD-5: Golden Meadows (TR 31194)
PERMITTED USES
1. The uses permitted in this PDO shall be the same as those allowed in the LDR-2 zone for those lots within
the area indicated as "Phase 1-3" and LMDR zone for those lots within the area indicated as "Phase 4" as
listed in 9.135.030 (see map below).
MINIMUM DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
2. The front yard setback is 20 feet in Phases 1-3 and 15 feet in Phase 4. Porches within Phase 4 only may be
setback a minimum of 10 feet.
3. The garage setback is 20 feet for front facing garages and 10 feet for side -oriented garages (within Phase 4
only).
4. The interior side yard setback is 5 feet.
5. The street side yard setback is 10 feet.
6. The rear yard setback is 15 feet for Phases 1-3 and 10 feet for Phase 4 only, except where a rear yard
abuts a street, then the setback shall be the same as the front yard setback, however, no less than 15 feet.
7. Architectural projections are permitted within setback areas in accordance with City of Menifee Title 9 to
include building pop -outs that do not increase the floor area.
8. The minimum average width of each lot is 65 feet (Phase 1-3) and 45 feet (Phase 4).
9. The maximum height of any building is 40 feet.
10. The minimum parcel size is 6,000 square feet in Phases 1- 3 and 4,000 square feet in Phase 4. All lots
rearing onto Wickerd shall be 6,000 square feet minimum.
11. No more than 50% (Phase 1-3) or 55% (Phase 4) of the lot shall be covered by structure.
RETAINING WALL REQUIREMENTS
12. Retaining walls of 4 feet or greater in height shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the rear of the
house in rear yards.
G%'ry of
tAENIFEE
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF MENIFEE )
I, Sarah Manwaring, City Clerk of the City of Menifee, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 2024-383 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Menifee at a
meeting thereof held on the 17th Day of January 2024 by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain
Deines, Karwin, Sobek, Zimmerman,
Estrada
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