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PC24-622RESOLUTION NO. PC 24- 622 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MENIFEE, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. PLN23-0060, AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIMARRON RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE ACCOMPANYING MAJOR MODIFICATION TO THE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP LOCATED SOUTH OF MCLAUGHLIN ROAD, EAST OF GOETZ ROAD, AND WEST OF VALLEY BOULEVARD WITHIN MENIFEE, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA (APNS: 330-230-042, -043, 330-220-016, AND -017) WHEREAS, on March 14, 2023, applicant, Pulte Home Company LLC, filed a formal application with the City of Menifee requesting to amend the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan No. 2013-247 (PLN23-0060) originally adopted on October 21, 2015, located south of McLaughlin Road, east of Goetz Road, and west of Valley Boulevard within the City of Menifee; and WHEREAS, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan proposes changes to the previously established Planning Area (PA) 4, and PA-5. The SPA proposes transferring 49 residential lots from PA-4 to PA-5 and transferring the 10.19-acre park from PA-5 to PA-4 but does not propose any alterations to density as a result of these revisions. PA-4 will consist of 81 residential lots and include a 10.19-acre park consisting of active and passive uses and amenities, which include a dog park, concession/bathroom building, baseball/softball fields, one multi -purpose field, perimeter walking trails, and 101 off-street parking spaces. PA-5 will consist of 151 single-family residential lots, a 1.5-acre recreation area, and 1.2-acre pickleball facility in conjunction with PA-6, which proposes 96 residential lots. Both PA-5 and PA-6 will be age restricted, gated communities; and WHEREAS, the application for the SPA is being processed concurrently with Major Modification (MJMOD) to Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 36658 and the Amendment to the Cimarron Ridge Development Agreement (DA); and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2024, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee 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 SPA No. PLN23-0060, which the hearing was publicly noticed on February 18, 2024 by a publication in The Press Enterprise (a newspaper of general circulation), an agenda posting, and notice to property owners within 300 feet of the Project boundaries, and to persons requesting public notice. NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Menifee resolves as follows: Section 1. With regard to SPA No. PLN23-0060, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings: Consistency with the General Plan. The project is consistent with the General Plan, Specific Plan (if applicable), and applicable General Plan objectives, policies, and programs. The General Plan land use designation for the subject parcel is 2.1-5 Dwelling Units/Acre Residential (2.1-5R). This designation is intended for single-family detached residences at a density between 2 to 5 dwelling units per acre. Cimarron Ridge - SPA February 28, 2024 Properties to the north are designated Public Utility Corridor (PUC) and Economic Development Corridor (EDC). Properties to the east are designated 2.1 to 5 Dwelling Units per Acre Residential (2.1-5R) and 5.1 to 8 Dwelling Units per Acre Residential (5.1-8R). Properties to the south are designated as 2.1 to 5 Dwelling Units per Acre Residential (2.1-5R). Properties to the west are within the City of Perris and designated Single -Family residential 20,000 (R-20,000) and Single -Family Residential 6,000 (R-6,000) which are compatible with those proposed for the site. The Project proposes to transfer 49 residential lots from PA-4 to PA-5 and transfer the 10.19-acre park from PA-5 to PA-4 but does not propose any alterations to density as a result of these revisions. PA-4 will consist of 81 residential lots and include a 10.19-acre park and 101 parking stalls. PA-5 will consist of 151 single-family residential lots, a 1.5-acre recreation area, and 1.2- acre pickleball facility in conjunction with PA-6, which proposes 96 residential lots. Both PA-5 and PA-6 are age restricted, gated communities. The SPA does not result in an increase in total residential units, this remains 756 units. In addition, the SPA is consistent with the following General Plan goals and policies in particular: Goal LU-1 Land uses and building types that result in a community where residents at all stages of life, employers, workers, and visitors have a diversity of options of where they can live, work, shop, and recreate within Menifee. LU-1.2 Provide a spectrum of housing types and price ranges that match the jobs in the City and make it possible for people to live and work in Menifee and maintain a high quality of life. LU-1.7 Ensure neighborhood amenities and public facilities (natural open space areas, parks, libraries, schools, trails, etc.) are distributed equitably throughout the City. LU-1.9 Allow for flexible development standards provided that the potential benefits and merit of projects can be balanced with potential impacts. HE-1.2: Specific Plans. Support residential growth and infill in specific plan areas and along corridors where comprehensive neighborhood planning is completed and adequate infrastructure is planned. HE-1.3: Housing Design. Require excellence in housing design with materials and colors, building treatments, landscaping, open space, parking, and environmentally sensitive design practices. Cimarron Ridge - SPA February 28, 2024 HE-2.4 Parks and Recreation. Enhance neighborhood livability and sustainability by providing parks and open spaces, planting trees, greening parkways, and maintaining a continuous pattern of paths that encourage an active, healthy lifestyle. HE-2.5 Public Facilities and Infrastructure. Provide quality community facilities, infrastructure, traffic management, public safety, and other services to promote and improve the livability, safety, and vitality of residential neighborhoods. Goal C-1. A roadway network that meets the circulation needs of all residents, employees, and visitors to the City of Menifee. C-1.1 Require roadways to: • Comply with federal, state and local design and safety standards. • Meet the needs of multiple transportation modes and users. • Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. • Be maintained in accordance with best practices. C-1.4 Promote development of local street patterns that unify neighborhoods and work with neighboring jurisdictions to provide compatible roadway linkages at the City limits. Goal C-2: A bikeway and community pedestrian network that facilitates and encourages nonmotorized travel throughout the City of Menifee. C-2.1 Require on- and off-street pathways to: • Comply with federal, state and local design and safety standards. • Meet the needs of multiple types of users (families, commuters, recreational beginners, exercise experts) and meet ADA standards and guidelines. • Be compatible with the streetscape and surrounding land uses. • Be maintained in accordance with best practices. C-2.3 Require walkways that promote safe and convenient travel between residential areas, businesses, schools, parks, recreation areas, transit facilities, and other key destination points. Goal OSC-1: A comprehensive system of high -quality parks and recreation programs that meets the diverse needs of the community. OSC-1.1 Provide parks and recreational programs to meet the varied needs of community residents, including children, youth, Cimarron Ridge - SPA February 28, 2024 adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities, and make these facilities and services easily accessible and affordable to all users. OSC-1.2: Require a minimum of five acres of public open space to be provided for every 1,000 City residents. OSC-1.3: Locate and distribute parks and recreational facilities throughout the community so that most residents are within walking distance (one-half mile) of a public open space. Goal CD-1: A unified and attractive community identity that complements the character of the City's distinctive communities. CD-1.3 Strengthen the identity of individual neighborhoods/communities with entry monuments, flags, street signs, and/or special tree streets, landscaping, and lighting. Goal CD-3: Projects, developments, and public spaces that visually enhance the character of the community and are appropriately buffered from dissimilar land uses so that differences in type and intensity do not conflict. CD-3.9 Utilize Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) techniques and defensible space design concepts to enhance community safety. CD-3.10 Employ design strategies and building materials that evoke a sense of quality and permanence. CD-3.12 Utilize differing but complementary forms of architectural styles and designs that incorporate representative characteristics of a given area. CD-3.13 Utilize architectural design features (e.g., windows, columns, offset roof planes, etc.) to vertically and horizontally articulate elevations in the front and rear of residential buildings. CD-3.14 Provide variations in color, texture, materials, articulation, and architectural treatments. Avoid long expanses of blank, monotonous walls or fences. Goal CD-6: Attractive landscaping, lighting, and signage that conveys a positive image of the community. CD-6.1 Recognize the importance of street trees in the aesthetic appeal of residential neighborhoods and require the planting of street trees throughout the City. Cimarron Ridge - SPA February 28, 2024 2. Consistency with the Zoning Code The SPA proposes to transfer lots from PA-4 to PA-5, as well as the relocation of the park. The total number of units and the density will not change as part of this amendment. Therefore, the proposed SPA remains consistent with the zoning code. 3 Surrounding Uses. Approval of the application will not 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. Existing uses to the north and east include single-family residential, to the south and west is vacant land. The proposed amendment will continue to allow for the development of single- family dwellings at the same density as previously approved and similar to existing development to the east and west. The Project is compatible with the surrounding land uses, general plan land use designations and zoning classifications. The Project incorporates quality design and landscaping which will enhance the area. 4 Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Processing and approval of the permit application are in compliance with the requirements of CEQA. Environmental impacts resulting from the Project have been analyzed in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH) No. 2014051029 adopted October 21, 2015, which determined impacts including, but not limited to biological resources, cultural resources, and noise would all be less than significant. However, the EIR did determine that potentially significant impacts to air quality and traffic could occur. Mitigation measures were included to reduce the impacts to air quality and traffic as feasible, but potentially significant impacts may still occur and a Statement of Overriding Considerations was included for the EIR and this project as pursuant to Resolution No. PC15-222. Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, this Addendum has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of CEQA. The analysis presented in the Addendum substantiates that the FEIR for the Specific Plan is sufficient to satisfy CEQA requirements for the approval of the proposed Project. That is, implementation and operation of the proposed Project described in the Addendum would not result in any new or substantially more severe environmental impacts than were previously considered and addressed in the Final EIR (FEIR). Further, the Project would implement all applicable mitigation measures presented in the FEIR. As such, potential environmental impacts of the Project are considered to be adequately and appropriately addressed by analysis presented in the FEIR. The City of Menifee has two active conservation plans within the City's boundary, the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), and the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR- HCP). The subject site is within the jurisdiction of the SKR-HCP and MSHCP. Cimarron Ridge - SPA February 28, 2024 The Project site is located inside the Stephen's Kangaroo Rat (Dipodomys stephensi) (SKR) Fee Area. The proposed Project is located within the boundaries of the Western Riverside County MSHCP, however, the Project is not located with a Criteria Cell or Cell Group. The Project will be subject to the payment of fees for a residential project consistent with Resolution No. 22-1264 as adopted by the City of Menifee. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with the provisions of the adopted MSHCP, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State conservation plan and the impact is considered less than significant. Section 2. The Planning Commission of the City of Menifee recommends that the City Council approve SPA No. PLN23-0060 as attached in Exhibit "A". PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 28th day of February. 2024. �OaDue,hairman Attest: nistrative Assistant pproved as to form: Thai Phan, Assistant City Attorney CIMARRON RIDGE SPECIFIC PLAN ' it e■i w �w r Al ig G &J33LE OF CONTENTS ��-• RIDGE 1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 1.0-1 1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................1.0-1 1.2 Purpose of the Specific Plan.................................................................................................1.0-2 1.3 Authority and Scope.................................................................................................................1.0-3 1.4 Specific Plan Organization.....................................................................................................1.0-3 2.0 PLANNING CONTEXT AND EXISTING CONDITIONS....................................................... 2.0-1 2.1 Planning Context.......................................................................................................................2.0-1 2.2 Project Location.........................................................................................................................2.0-1 2.3 Project Background..................................................................................................................2.0-4 2.3.1 Tentative Tract Maps...............................................................................................2.0-4 2.4 Existing Conditions..................................................................................................................2.0-7 2.5 Existing General Plan Land Uses and Zoning................................................................2.0-8 2.6 Surrounding Land Uses..........................................................................................................2.0-9 2.7 Circulation and Site Accessibility .......................................................................................2.0-9 3.0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN................................................................................... 3.0-1 3.0.1 Project Wide Planning Standards.......................................................................3.0-1 3.0.2 Planning Approach...................................................................................................3.0-1 3.1 LAND USE PLAN........................................................................................................................3.0-3 1.4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................3.0-3 1.4.2 Community Design/Implementing the Vision..............................................3.0-3 1.4.3 Proposed Land Uses.................................................................................................3.0-4 1.4.4 Residential Land Uses.......................................................................................... 3.0-10 1.4.5 Open Space and Recreational Land Uses......................................................3.0-11 1.4.6 Trail Network...........................................................................................................3.0-21 1.4.7 Street Network........................................................................................................3.0-21 1.4.8 Development Standards......................................................................................3.0-23 3.2 CIRCULATION PLAN.............................................................................................................3.0-24 3.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 3.0-24 3.2.2 Project Access..........................................................................................................3.0-24 3.2.3 Vehicular Network................................................................................................. 3.0-26 3.2.4 Non -Vehicular Network....................................................................................... 3.0-37 3.2.5 Development Standards......................................................................................3.0-42 3.3 PUBLIC FACILITIES PLAN.................................................................................................. 3.0-43 3.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 3.0-43 3.3.2 Water System........................................................................................................... 3.0-43 3.3.3 Sewer Facilities....................................................................................................... 3.0-44 3.3.4 Drainage Facilities................................................................................................. 3.0-44 3.3.5 Telephone..................................................................................................................3.0-45 3.3.6 Natural Gas................................................................................................................3.0-45 3.3.7 Electricity ...................................................................................................................3.0-45 3.3.8 Schools........................................................................................................................3.0-48 RIDGE 3.3.9 Police and Fire Protection.................................................................................. 3.0-48 3.3.10 Development Standards......................................................................................3.0-48 3.4 GRADING PLAN....................................................................................................................... 3.0-51 3.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 3.0-51 3.4.2 Existing Site Conditions.......................................................................................3.0-51 3.4.3 Proposed Grading...................................................................................................3.0-51 3.4.4 Development Standards......................................................................................3.0-51 3.5 PHASING PLAN....................................................................................................................... 3.0-55 3.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 3.0-55 3.5.2 Conceptual Phasing Plan.....................................................................................3.0-55 3.5.3 Development Standards......................................................................................3.0-59 4.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS................................................................................................ 4.0-1 4.1 Introduction................................................................................................................................4.0-1 4.2 Residential Development Standards.................................................................................4.0-1 4.2.1 Medium Density Residential (MDR)..................................................................4.0-1 4.3 Open Space and Recreation Standards............................................................................4.0-7 4.3.1 Open Space Recreation...........................................................................................4.0-7 4.3.2 Open Space Conservation......................................................................................4.0-8 4.3.3 Project Wide Development Standards.............................................................4.0-9 5.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES................................................................................................................ 5.0-1 5.0.1 Introduction................................................................................................................5.0-1 5.1 LANDSCAPE DESIGN GUIDELINES....................................................................................5.0-2 5.1.1 Purpose..........................................................................................................................5.0-2 5.1.2 Community Theme Concept.................................................................................5.0-2 5.1.3 Plant Palette................................................................................................................5.0-7 5.1.4 Landscape Design Standards................................................................................5.0-9 5.1.5 Streetscapes..............................................................................................................5.0-11 5.1.6 Entry Monumentation.......................................................................................... 5.0-17 5.1.7 Open Space and Recreational Land Uses ...................................................... 5.0-29 5.1.8 Walls and Fences.................................................................................................... 5.0-42 5.1.9 Lighting.......................................................................................................................5.0-48 5.2 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES...................................................................... 5.0-49 5.2.1 Purpose.......................................................................................................................5.0-49 5.2.2 Architectural Styles...............................................................................................5.0-49 5.2.3 Architectural Elements........................................................................................ 5.0-65 6.0 ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION PLAN............................................................. 6.0-1 6.0.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................6.0-1 6.1 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.....................................................................................................6.0-2 6.1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................6.0-2 6.1.2 General Administration..........................................................................................6.0-2 6.1.3 Specific Plan Modifications...................................................................................6.0-3 6.1.4 Implementation and Approval Process............................................................6.0-4 C? RIDGE 400*w 6.2 FINANCING PLAN.....................................................................................................................6.0-8 6.2.1 Introduction................................................................................................................6.0-8 6.2.2 Financing Plan............................................................................................................6.0-8 6.2.3 Developer Funding...................................................................................................6.0-8 6.2.4 Special Assessment Districts................................................................................6.0-9 6.2.5 Landscaping and Lighting Districts...................................................................6.0-9 6.2.6 Community Facilities Districts and Mello-Roos...........................................6.0-9 6.2.7 Other Funding Sources...........................................................................................6.0-9 6.3 MAINTENANCE PLAN..........................................................................................................6.0-10 6.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 6.0-10 6.3.2 Apportionment of Costs for Maintenance of Common Areas ..............6.0-10 6.3.3 Master Area Maintenance................................................................................... 6.0-10 6.3.4 Specific Facilities Maintenance.........................................................................6.0-10 6.3.5 Project Roadways and Roadway Landscaping...........................................6.0-10 6.3.6 Private Area Maintenance.................................................................................. 6.0-11 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2.0-1 Regional Location Map....................................................................................................2.0-2 Figure 2.0-2 Project Location Map........................................................................................................2.0-3 Figure 2.0-3 Tentative Tract Map..........................................................................................................2.0-5 Figure 2.0-4 Existing General Plan Landuse Designation........................................................ 2.0-10 Figure 2.0-5 Existing Zoning Designation....................................................................................... 2.0-11 Figure 2.0-6 Surrounding Land Uses................................................................................................ 2.0-12 Figure 3.1-1 Conceptual Development Plan.....................................................................................3.0-5 Figure3.1-2 Land Use Plan......................................................................................................................3.0-7 Figure 3.1-3 Conceptual Park Layout 10.4 Acre Park................................................................ 3.0-14 Figure 3.1-4 Conceptual Park Layout Pocket Park 1.................................................................. 3.0-16 Figure 3.1-5 Conceptual Park Layout Pocket Park 2............ ...................................................... 3.0-17 Figure 3.1-6 Conceptual Park Layout Pocket Park...................................................................... 3.0-18 Figure 3.1-7 Basin Concept Typical Layout.................................................................................... 3.0-22 Figure 3.2-1 General Plan Roadway Network ................................................ Figure 3.2-2 Proposed Circulation Plan...........................................................................................3.0-29 Figure 3.2-3A Roadway Cross Sections............................................................................................... 3.0-31 Figure 3.2-313 Roadway Cross Sections............................................................................................... 3.0-32 Figure 3.2-4 Non -Vehicular Circulation Plan................................................................................. 3.0-38 Figure 3.3-1 Water Distribution Plan............................................................................................... 3.0-46 Figure 3.3-2 Sewer Network Plan...................................................................................................... 3.0-46 Figure3.3-3 Drainage Plan.................................................................................................................... 3.0-47 Figure 3.3-4 School District Boundary............................................................................................. 3.0-50 Figure 3.4-1 Existing Topography Map 2007................................................................................ 3.0-53 Figure3.4-2 Proposed Grading Plan.................................................................................................3.0-54 Figure3.5-1 Phasing Plan...................................................................................................................... 3.0-60 Figure 4.1-1 Grassland District Development Standards............................................................4.0-3 Figure 4.1-2 Inland District Development Standards...................................................................4.0-4 iii RIDGE Figure 4.1-3 Southland District Development Standards...........................................................4.0-5 Figure 4.1-4 Woodland District Development Standards...........................................................4.0-6 Figure 5.1-1A Landscape Theme Plan Districts..................................................................................5.0-5 Figure 5.1-1B Landscape Theme Plan Community Wide...............................................................5.0-6 Figure 5.1-2 Landscape Plant Palette..................................................................................................5.0-8 Figure 5.1-3 Primary Entry Monumentation................................................................................. 5.0-20 Figure 5.1-4 Secondary Entry Monumentation............................................................................5.0-21 Figure 5.1-.5A Neighborhood Entry Monumentation Option A ................................................. 5.0-23 Figure 5.1-.5B Neighborhood Entry Monumentation Option B................................................. 5.0-24 Figure 5.1-5C Gated Neighborhood Entry for Planning Areas 2, 5A, & 6 ............................. 5.0-25 Figure 5.1.-6A Primary Entry Park Monumentation...................................................................... 5.0-26 Figure 5.1.6B Secondary Entry Park Monumentation................................................................. 5.0-27 Figure 5.1-.6C Pocket Park Monumentation...................................................................................... 5.0-28 Figure 5.1-7A Conceptual Park Layout 10.4 Acre Park................................................................ 5.0-31 Figure 5.1-7B Conceptual Park Layout............................................................................................... 5.0-33 Figure 5.1-8 Conceptual Park Playout Pocket Park.................................................................... 5.0-38 Figure 5.1-9 Basin Concept Typical Layout.................................................................................... 5.0-39 Figure 5.1-10 Common Landscape Area Area 1.............................................................................. 5.0-40 Figure 5.1-11 Common Landscape Area Area 2.............................................................................. 5.0-41 Figure5.1-12 Wall Plan............................................................................................................................. 5.0-44 Figure 5.1.13A Conceptual Wall and Fence Details.......................................................................... 5.0-46 Figure 5.1-13B Conceptual Wall and Fence Details..........................................................................5.0-47 Figure5.2-1 Tuscan Style...................................................................................................................... 5.0-52 Figure5.2-2 Andalusian Style..............................................................................................................5.0-54 Figure5.2-3 Provence Style.................................................................................................................. 5.0-56 Figure5.2-4 Spanish Style..................................................................................................................... 5.0-58 Figure5.2-5 Cottage Style...................................................................................................................... 5.0-60 Figure5.2-6 Villa Style............................................................................................................................ 5.0-62 Figure5.2-7 Monterey Style.................................................................................................................5.0-64 Figure 5.2-8 Garages That Are Setback Farther Then The Front Yard Living Area....... 5.0-69 LIST OF TABLES Table3.0-A, Land Use Summary.........................................................................................................................3.0-4 Table 3.0-B, Detailed Land Use Summary......................................................................................................3.0-9 Table 3.0-C, State Quimby Required Parkland and Proposed Parkland.........................................3.0-20 Table 3.5-1, Conceptual Phasing Schedule.................................................................................................. 3.0-56 Table 5.2-A, Tuscan Architectural Style Elements...................................................................................5.0-50 Table 5.2-B, Andalusian Architectural Style Elements........................................................................... 5.0-53 Table 5.2-C, Provence Architectural Style Elements............................................................................... 5.0-55 Table 5.2-D, Spanish Architectural Style Elements................................................................................. 5.0-57 Table 5.2-E, Cottage Architectural Style Elements.................................................................................. 5.0-59 Table 5.2-F, Villa Architectural Style Elements......................................................................................... 5.0-61 Table 5.2-G, Monterey Architectural Style Elements.............................................................................. 5.0-63 401.-_ iv RIDGE LIST OF APPENDICES Appendix A Glossary Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix C Lot Averages INTRODUCTION RIDGE 1.1 Introduction Building upon traditions that were established during the City of Menifee's formative years, the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan is a proposal for the development of a master -planned community that will contain a variety of innovative housing types and functional open spaces. Growth through master -planned communities is a trend that began with the development of Sun City in the early 1960s by Del Webb, followed by the development of the master -planned community of Menifee Lakes in 1989. Today, a total of 18 specific plans guide development in and around the city, mainly along Newport Road and areas east of Interstate 215 (1-215). Since the newly incorporated City of Menifee comprises Sun City, Quail Valley, and portions of Romoland, the inherent land uses and community characteristics of these neighborhoods are now part of the fabric of the city. The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan is a comprehensive plan for the development of a new community that will be composed of traditional residential neighborhoods combined with parks, functional open space areas, a multipurpose trail system, and road improvements. A variety of housing styles are proposed to provide a range of opportunities to residents with diverse lifestyle and economic circumstances; the variety of residential product types is intended to appeal to potential homebuyers with the emphasis on active, growing families, including first-time homebuyers and move -up buyers. Residential densities within Cimarron Ridge range from 2.7 to 3.9 dwelling units per acre (du/ac), which is consistent with the underlying General Plan land use designation of Medium Density Residential (MDR: 2.1-5 du/ac). The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan is designed with an unmitigated commitment to bring to life a master -planned community that will offer a distinctively superior level of living to its residents. The commitment is to create a "sense of place" that will welcome a wide variety of the city's population while ideally serving their most sought-after lifestyle needs. This commitment will be realized through the creation of a remarkable approximate 10.4-gross acre sports park, which is conceptually planned to boast multiple baseball fields, two soccer fields, open spaces, a picnic pavilion, dog park, off-street parking, and children's play areas. Meandering walking trails throughout the Specific Plan area will connect neighborhoods, undoubtedly bringing families together and establishing new friendships. Neighborhood streets are uniquely U-shaped, naturally keeping traffic speeds at a minimum and eliminating cut - through traffic, thus making Cimarron Ridge a haven of safe streets on which kids can play. Thanks to a lushly landscaped Promenade street, residents will return home each day knowing they live in a truly special place. A segmentation of home sites with 5,000-, 5,500-, 6,500-, and 10,000-square-foot lots will create neighborhoods that appeal to a wide population. Though these neighborhoods may be distinctly different in home size, they will be embraced as one within the master plan. 1.0-1 LvltiGt��o-�- RIDGE Thanks to the seamless connection of these multiple, sought-after characteristics, Cimarron Ridge will grow to symbolize the term "sense of place" in a most admirable way. The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan amendment proposes to make changes to the previously established Planning Area 4, Planning Area 5, and Planning Area 6. The Project proposes transferring 49 dwelling units from Planning Area 4 to Planning Area 5 and transferring the 10- acre park from Planning Area 5 to Planning Area 4, which does not result in any density changes. These changes to the Planning Areas will resulting in the following: RE Planning Area 4 will consist of 81 dwelling units and include a 10.4-gross acre sports park, consisting of active and passive uses for the community with on -site parking (Cimarron Ridge Proposed Specific Plan Amendment exhibit, pg. 4). Ad Planning Area 5 will consist of 151 dwelling units, a 1.5-acre recreation area, pickleball courts, gated with Planning Area 6, age -qualified community (Cimarron Ridge Planning Area 5 and Planning Area 6 proposed conceptual grading and gated entries exhibit, pg. 6). The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan was approved by the City of Menifee City Council in July 2015. 1.2 Purpose of the Specific Plan The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan is a comprehensive document that will guide the future development of the proposed community. The document sets forth a comprehensive set of plans, development standards, design guidelines, and implementation programs that have been designed to produce a Project that is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan. A specific plan is defined by Government Code Section 65450 et seq. as a tool for the systematic implementation of the General Plan for all or part of the area covered by the General Plan. It effectively establishes a link between implementing policies of the General Plan and the individual development proposals in a defined area. To an extent, the range of issues contained in a specific plan is left to the discretion of the decision -making body. However, all specific plans must comply with Sections 65450 - 65457 of the Government Code. These provisions require that a specific plan be consistent with the adopted general plan of the jurisdiction within which it is located. In turn, all subsequent subdivision and parcel maps, all development, all public works projects, and zoning ordinances within an area covered by a specific plan must be consistent with the specific plan. The purpose of the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan Amendment is to amend the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan, dated 2015, to relocate the approximate 10.4-gross acre multipurpose park within Planning Area 4 and to create a gated, age -specific neighborhood within Planning Area 5 and Planning Area 6. 1.0-2 Lc,' RIDGE 1.3 Authority and Scope The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan is established through the authority granted to the City of Menifee by the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Sections 65450 through 65457 which sets forth the minimum requirements and review procedures for specific plans as follows: "A specific plan shall include a text and diagram or diagrams which specify all of the following in detail: The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan. The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area and needed to support the land uses described in the plan. Standards and criteria by which improvements will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable. A program of implementation measures including regulations, programs, public works projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3). The specific plan shall include a statement of the relationship of the specific plan to the general plan." In addition, the specific plan may address other subjects that, in the judgment of the planning agency, are necessary or desirable for implementation of the general plan. State law permits a specific plan to be prepared, adopted, or amended in the same manner as a general plan, except that a specific plan may be adopted by resolution or by ordinance, and may be amended as often as is deemed necessary by the legislative body and must be consistent with a city's general plan. A Planning Commission hearing and City Council hearing are required, and specific plans must be adopted by the City Council. It is the intent of the city to adopt the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan by ordinance as a regulatory zoning document. 1.4 Specific Plan Organization The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan has been prepared in a collaborative effort by a multi- disciplinary design team, and is organized as follows: Chapter 1: Introduction. Establishes the purpose, intent, authority and scope of the Specific Plan. 1.0-3 RIDGE Chapter 2: Planning Context and Existing Conditions. Provides planning context and existing site conditions. Chapter 3: Community Development Plan. Establishes the vision for the Specific Plan, implementing strategies, and general and residential development standards applicable to the proposed land uses. It begins with the land use plan and subsequently describes major development components (i.e., circulation plan, drainage plan, water and sewer plan, grading plan, and phasing plan). Chapter 4: Development Standards. Establishes the general and residential development standards that apply specifically to individual Planning Areas. Chapter 5: Design Guidelines. Establishes landscape design and architectural design guidelines for the community. Chapter 6: Administration and Implementation. Describes administration procedures for implementation of the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan, including financing mechanisms and maintenance procedures. -- —� 1.0-4 L PLANNING CONTEXT D EXISTING CONDITIONS 2.1 Planning Context RIDGE The City of Menifee is one of California's newest incorporated communities, having incorporated in October 2008. The city is centrally located in southwestern Riverside County approximately 30 miles southeast of the City of Riverside. The city encompasses approximately 50 square miles with an overall population of 77,519 persons (as of the 2010 Census). As shown in Figure 2.0-1, Regional Location Map, the city is bordered to the north by the City of Perris, to the south by the City of Murrieta, to the west by the Cities of Canyon Lake and Lake Elsinore, and to the east by unincorporated County territory. The City of Menifee offers a variety of distinctive living environments defined by topography, history, and rural -suburban settings. Early development of the City of Menifee began with Sun City in the early 1960s as a master -planned retirement community that was envisioned by Del Webb. The Menifee area began to grow further in 1989 with the development of the master - planned community of Menifee Lakes and continues to be one of the fastest -growing communities in California. Quail Valley is a semi -rural residential community in the northwestern portion of the city, and Romoland is a residential and commercial community located in the northeastern section of the city. Bell Mountain and other areas south of Garbani Road offer residents a more rural setting. Paloma Valley encompasses master -planned communities in Menifee. Until 2009, Menifee was a census -designated place in the County of Riverside. On June 3, 2008, the residents of the communities encompassing the City of Menifee voted to incorporate Menifee into becoming Riverside County's twenty-sixth city. The new City of Menifee was officially established on October 1, 2008. 2.2 Project Location As illustrated in Figure 2.0-2, Project Location Map, Cimarron Ridge is located in the northwest portion of the city approximately 2 miles west of I-215, which provides local and regional access to the Project area. The site is located south of McLaughlin Road, north of Chambers Avenue, east of Goetz Road, and west of Byers Road and Valley Boulevard. of 2.0-1 RIDGE HEMFF 0 2 4 6 Miles Sources Riverside Co. GIS, 20 13: IJS(;S 30m DEM. LEGEND Project Boundary Cities Counties Figure 2.0-1 Regional Location Map 2.0-2 RIDGE 2.3 Project Background 2.3.1 Tentative Tract Maps The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan Project site was originally approved and graded for development under three separate tentative tract maps (TTMs); TTM No. 25316, approved April 28, 1992; TTM No. 25745, approved December 14, 1993; and TTM No. 30552, approved May 4, 2004. The three TTMs were formally approved for 835 lots by the County of Riverside with accompanying conditions of approval. However, each TTM and its respective conditions of approval have expired. A new TTM (TTM 36658) was approved for 756 residential lots. The TTM is being recorded into Seven Final Maps as seen in Figure 2.0-3. The overall land use concept proposed for Cimarron Ridge is described in greater detail in Chapter 3.1, Land Use Plan. 2.0-4 RIDGE 2.0-5 RIDGE Figure 2.0-3 Tentative Tract Map 2.0-6 0 250 750 125 500 tom SME: 1" v 250' RIDGE 2.4 Existing Conditions In 2007, preliminary construction activities took place on the existing Project site. As can be seen in Figure 2.0-2, Project Location Map, the site was graded and some of the building pads and street sections can be seen in the aerial image. All of the previous entitlements and construction activities were performed under the direction of the previous applicant/owner. The previous owner proposed the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan in order to establish a new land use plan composed of traditional residential neighborhoods with parks, functional open spaces, trails, and road improvements that meet or exceed new City, County and state requirements within a specific plan framework. Under TTM 36658 and associated grading and improvement plans, construction activities continue. Previously, the Project site was characterized as a mass graded site containing elevated home pads, graded roads, and detention basins. As shown in the photographs below, the site was previously covered in non-native grasses and weeds. Photo 2.1. View of a graded basin located in northeastern portion of site Source: Ecological Sciences, October 2012 2.0-7 RIDGE Photo 2.2. View of graded roads and raised building pads in the southern portion of the site Source: Ecological Sciences, October 2012 Photo 2.3. View looking north across the center of the site Source: Ecological Sciences, October 2012 2.5 Existing General Plan Land Uses and Zoning On December 20, 2013, the City of Menifee City Council approved the City's General Plan and supporting environmental impact report (EIR). Adoption of the General Plan freed the city from operating under the Riverside County Integrated Project, which was the General Plan in place before the city incorporated in 2008. The General Plan land use designation of the site is 2.1-5 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) Residential (2.1-511), as shown in Figure 2.0-4, Existing General Plan Land Use Designation. As discussed in greater detail in Chapter 3.1, Land Use Plan, the 2.0-8 �V►1GL'L'Lo - RIDGE proposed Land Use Plan for Cimarron Ridge is consistent with the underlying General Plan land use designation. The city has adopted the Riverside County Zoning Map until the City updates the zoning to reflect the recently adopted General Plan. As shown in Figure 2.0-5, Existing Zoning Designation, the existing zoning of the site is predominantly Low Density Residential-2 (LDR-2). 2.6 Surrounding Land Uses As shown in Figure 2.0-6, Surrounding Land Uses, the site is bordered by vacant land and rural residential areas to the north. Single-family residential subdivisions are located to the northwest of the site. South of these single-family homes, along the western border of the site, land uses consist of vacant land followed by rural residential homes and ranch -style properties along Sotelo Road. To the south of the Project site is vacant land. Single-family residential subdivisions are located immediately adjacent to the southeast of the site and are followed by rural residential to the northeast of the Project site. 2.7 Circulation and Site Accessibility Existing roads located near the site include Ethanac Road to the north, which ultimately connects to I-215.Other existing roads currently serving the site include Goetz Road, which traverses the western portion of the site. Valley Boulevard is located to the southeast of the site and terminates near Thornton Avenue. Chambers Avenue and Thornton Avenue are located to the east of the site and terminate at Valley Boulevard. Rouse Road is also located east of the site and terminates near Byers Road. Troy Lane and Byers Road are located to the east of the site and are currently unpaved dirt roads. McLaughlin Road, to the north, is also an unpaved dirt road. Planned circulation for the Project is discussed in greater detail in Chapter 3.2, Circulation Plan. 2.0-9 C?11 IUD G 't1Lo-�- FUc iII CITY OF MENIFEE 5.1-8 R C IT, Y aF ILL iPERRIS T i it f3�0,i1DQ � � 2_1-5 R '- rc 77 Fee! Smrccr_ City of Mewke, 2bi4; City of Perris. 2011 LECEND 0 Project Bounder Ocities City of Perris tanduse sq, % lot sFR - 6,OD0 �q, f:, lot Specific Plan opep Space City of Merdfiee Landuse 2,1-5 du/ac ResidewdW 5.1-8 du jac Residential Economic Deve]- opment Corridor PU61fe Udlityr Corridor Cocmervadon Recreation Figure 2.0.4 Existing General Plan Land Use Designation TT7 CITY OF PERRIS R20- 0 400 BOO 1,200 mmmml�� Feet kmrrer- City o4 MeW&e, 2rM, My af Perris, 2013 71- LOR-1 L_II I1F LDR-2 MY OF MENIFEE LUDR LDR-2 � "'I. / / LDR-1 LDR-2 LMDR A -7 -T UHM71,j L.Eurimlo [� Mroject Boundary EDCities City of Mendfee Zoning MOS-R PUC EDC-NG LDR-1 LDR-2 LMDR City of Perris Zoning R6 R20 Specific Plan Open space Figure 2-0-5 Existing Zoning Designation lf.i+` �• a -wry`- �- _. r s x Yb InhLE awl .. `1. z�r�"r�• 4!a .•lien � _ Ie IL 11 AV r r � .. Wit!' � • 4i • 1 o'�.'II • .��x,►.,... SFr ..e �• r,y�`�tA�� Wy).., • err "�' _ rur�'. - •� jai' _ _ �. \ • � ,'¢� i ` ; COMMULT PLAN 3.0.1 Project Wide Planning Standards ��vV`rL��o-a�•. RIDGE This chapter presents plans and standards that will govern the major aspects of the future development of Cimarron Ridge. It begins with the land use plan, and subsequently describes major development components (i.e., circulation, water, sewer, drainage grading, and Project phasing). Planning standards that apply specifically to individual Planning Areas will be discussed in Chapter 4.0, Development Standards. Chapter 5.0, Design Guidelines discusses architectural and landscape design guidelines that will govern the design character of the community. 3.0.2 Planning Approach Many important issues were thoroughly examined and considered during the preparation of this Specific Plan, including engineering feasibility, market conditions, economic viability, consistency with the General Plan, and local community goals. In addition, creative approaches in the utilization of land to accomplish a more efficient, aesthetic, and desirable development were also considered. As a result of that process, specific goals and objectives for the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan were established. The vision for Cimarron Ridge is to bring to life a master -planned community that will offer a distinctively superior level of living to its residents by offering a diversity of housing opportunities within walking distance to parks, permanent open space, and pedestrian -friendly trails. The commitment is to create a "sense of place" that will welcome a wide variety of the City's population while ideally serving their most sought-after lifestyle needs. This commitment will be realized through the creation of a remarkable 10.4-gross acre multipurpose sports park, which is conceptually planned to boast multiple baseball fields, soccer field, open spaces, dog park, off- street parking, a picnic pavilion, and children's play areas and inclusive playground equipment. Meandering walking trails throughout the Specific Plan area will connect neighborhoods, undoubtedly bringing families together and establishing new friendships. Neighborhood streets are uniquely U-shaped, comfortably keeping traffic speeds at a minimum and eliminating cut - through traffic, thus making Cimarron Ridge a haven of safe streets on which kids can play. Thanks to a lushly landscaped Promenade street, residents will return home each day knowing they live in a truly special place. The vision for Cimarron Ridge will be achieved through application of the following objectives: Quality of Life - Design Cimarron Ridge with an array of recreational amenities such as active and passive parks and pedestrian -friendly trails to ensure a high quality of life for residents and visitors. is Balance - Design Cimarron Ridge to provide a balanced mix of residential product types at appropriate densities with active and passive recreational opportunities that will complement the surrounding neighborhoods and create a viable community. 3.0-1 L.V11Gi..��o-a1. RIDGE Community Design -Establish a strong community identity through the integration of design and architectural standards in the Specific Plan that will contain a rich pattern of landscaping, streetscaping, signage, and architecture to create attractive, walkable, and distinctive neighborhoods with a strong sense of place. Recreation - Provide areas for active and passive recreation that will be accessible by an integrated trail and sidewalk system. Housing Opportunities - Provide a mix of housing types that can accommodate a broad range of the market spectrum, including first-time homebuyers, move -up buyers, growing families, young professionals, and active adults and seniors. le, Diversity -Establish development standards that will ensure a diversity of housing types with a variety of floor plans to meet the varying needs of multigenerational families. 3.0-2 USE PLAN 3.4.1 Introduction RIDGE The approximately 240-acre Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan features a traditional neighborhood lifestyle with various housing types that are within easy walking distance to recreational amenities. Pedestrian connectivity is provided through a system of pedestrian trails, sidewalks, and bicycle lanes that link residential neighborhoods to one another, to parks, and to other recreational amenities. A major component of Cimarron Ridge will be an approximately 10.4- gross acre multipurpose neighborhood sports park that is planned for a wide range of activities including soccer, baseball and other field sports, dog park, picnic areas, inclusive playground equipment, and tot lots as well as informal open space and recreational areas. 3.4.2 Community Design/Implementing the Vision Cimarron Ridge is designed with walkable neighborhoods that are supported by active and passive recreational opportunities. Each neighborhood is connected by a network of trails and pathways that encourage walking and biking throughout the community. The design for Cimarron Ridge as a walkable community is physically realized in its Land Use Plan, which implements traditional neighborhood design techniques at both the community and neighborhood levels. Within the community, residents will be able to use an integrated system of pedestrian trails, sidewalks, and bike lanes to access parks and recreational amenities. Streets within Cimarron Ridge are planned to function as a "promenade" and will feature lush community -based landscaping, helping define the sense of arrival in Cimarron Ridge. Meandering sidewalks and trails throughout the community will connect neighborhoods, undoubtedly bringing families together and establishing new friendships. Cimarron Ridge is envisioned as a place where residents can visit with neighbors while walking along shaded pathways and trails throughout the community. As shown in Figure 3.1-1, Conceptual Development Plan, Cimarron Ridge is designed with smaller Planning Areas which in turn produce smaller neighborhood units. The purpose of the smaller neighborhoods is to reinforce social interaction among residents and to facilitate aesthetic differentiations between neighborhoods. In terms of spatial planning, the neighborhood Planning Areas are approximately 0.25 miles in length, allowing for shorter local streets. The advantages of shorter neighborhood streets include slower -moving vehicles, greater safety for children playing in front yards, and stronger interaction between neighbors. The Land Use Plan for Cimarron Ridge is also designed with a local street network best described as "U-shaped loop streets" within each neighborhood. This road pattern ensures that very little through -traffic will traverse local streets, thereby allowing streets to function like cul-de-sacs but with more neighborhood connectivity. By keeping the streets U-shaped and shorter in length, Cimarron Ridge alleviates high speed vehicle travel and pass -through drivers. 0 . _ — 3.0-3 c_vN.a..titio�_ - RIDGE The Land Use Plan is further designed with a collection of individual Planning Areas. Each Planning Area will offer unique characteristics, but will be integrated into the broader, cohesive community. Collectively, the various Planning Areas are interconnected through complementary architectural and landscape themes, a network of community trails, and common recreational amenities strategically positioned throughout the community. 3.4.3 Proposed Land Uses The Land Use Plan as shown in Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan depicts the overall land use pattern within Cimarron Ridge. Table 3.0-A, Land Use Summary provides a summary of the proposed land uses. Specific information for each individual Planning Area is provided in Table 3.0-13, Detailed Land Use Summary. Table 3.0-A, Land Use Summary Gross Density % of Land Use Area Range Target Proposed (Acres) (du/ac) DensityDesignation Medium Density 223.4 2.0-5.0 3.3 756 93.3% Residential (MDR)' Open Space 3.1 1.3% Conservation (OS-C) Open Space 13.3 5.5% Recreation (OS- R) Total 240* 2.0-5.0 3.3 756 100% 1. As shown in Figure 3.1-1, Conceptual Development Plan, there are four water quality basins included within the total acreage for the Medium Density Residential land use category. The total size of the three basins is 11.5 acres. * Values have been rounded to the nearest whole number --o 3.0-4 ati.att� RIDGE 4QAUGHLIN(1D. O �' wo- \ ! 1 PA 6 AADR t Q - 1. r .`� �`, , 1y1.18a1 • ? PA SA 3` DLLs._.. 3614 AC 1 j 154 DUUS .� :PA7B •`' �.�.«.. 13. PA 7A+ —Jd-- y i A10N r l y -' Y �3.1 A; �� ---------- — •� TROYIII. i .N.ShC 1l l 740 PASB 1 ;Q OS-R e % PA 4A R ! PARK PItTCLf6ALL .n 1 �♦ ©J O InlS . ay�(fF COURTS • O TONAL duo 1.2AC � / A O �t 1 .• ii-A ti ROUSERD. PA —� 1• _ zssAC .1 A • •R, •�'- � � «r R I DUs / .. , fy3"irr... {~ it PA3 + / MDH 1 ♦A f ! 241 A(', i j PA 1 B r. `°1fr, Ro / tom.•` lolDlk • i 1 0S-R 7 C /© �•.-.-.-. 1 - THORNTON AVE. ' •�,,.,,+ .. MDR 1 ►%�' } f K 1340Ut lip F 1 t�-.---__--�s..--------------r,—-------------- --•+ TH,iE1RFFS:7E. � O0 FT 600 FT 1,000 FT i LEGEND PROJIGBOUNDARY COMMUNTTYTRAIL TEMPORARYTRAIL CLASS II BIKE LANE �— - - ENHANCED SIDEWALK QO PRIMARY ENTRY O SECONDARY ENTRY Q NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY OQ GATED ENTRY Q PARK ENTRY O PARK MIN. LOT SIZE/DISTRICT S,DOO SFGRAZAND DISTRICT y S,5OOSFINLANDDISTRI(T 6,500 SF SOUTHLAND DISTRICT _ 1%OOD SF'NOODLANO DISTRICT NOTE: WATER QUALITY BASINS ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE TOTAL ACREAGE FOP, THE MFDIUM DENSIT7'RE9DENTIALIANDUSE CATEGORr PA 1A: 134 DUs PA 4A: 81 DUs PA 5A: 154 DUs PA 6: 93 DUs PA 7A: 74 DOS TOTAL 756 DUs Figure 3.1-1 Conceptual Development Plan ,Gp,OCILRappVE r��'w 1 I•j�`�� 1 .• • \' IPA 78 I "" \ \ , i I AI PA 7A', 1 274A( ` t . 74 Ulh ` 3 PA SB i (A R �, FA(MTfT� P1CICLE BAIL I(4NIS 1.2A( 'Y (a,J00%z'_ >%"'0-tt� RIDGE TROY LN, ROUSE RD. - 7 ` 16 I r wer t •,t r � V.--- �V.-..-.. a Eli , _w r -_4 (HAMBERS,LYE. y_ V t{ _ • t V r LEGEND ---- i i PROJECT BOUNDARY Q = (OMMUNNYTRAIL {�.�.. TEMPORARYTRAIL CLASS II BIKELANE ^• •••••• ENHANCED SIDEWALK QO PRIMARY ENTRY QQ SECONDARYERTRY IQ NEIGHBORHOOD ENTRY QQ GATED ENTRY 0 PARK ENTRY O PARK MIN. LOTSIIE/DISTRICT 5,D00 SF GRASSLAND OISIRICT 5•S005F INlANDDISTRICI 6500 SFSOUTHLAND DISTRICT _ 10,000 SF WOODLAND DISTRICT NOTE: WATER QUALITY D9I1,15 ARE INCLUDED C-AV•E TAG; 4;T l 12 TNi DENSITYRE9DENTIAL LANDU51 CATEGORY PA IA: 134 DUS PA 2: 116 DIh PA 3: 104 Dlk PA4A: 81 DUs PA SA:151 DUs PA6: %DLt PA 7A: 74 DUs TOTAL: 756 Us Figure 3.1-1 Conceptual Development Plan -c m r U p`t,- n MCLAUGRLIN RD GOLpET4 PA PASB PA SA MDR r 29.18Ac. OSA MDR ;+ 93 DUs 1.5 Ac. 36.4 Ac it 154 DUs PA 713 LOS-0 3.1 Ac. PA 7A MDR PA 5B 27.8 Ac. OS-R 74 DUs ® 12 Ac. va-R e- 1 Q 9 1Ac. 9I PA 4A 25.5 Ac. l •7Rb V CN 4o 'a ROUSE RD Y � J i PA 3 r7lf a MDR .,L s OrE�o 26.2'Ac. PA 1B:w."' Ra 104 DUs OS-R '. 0.2 Ac. ( rHORY TOA'AVE '•i t h t t PA 1A PA 2 MDR . +' MDR 36.8 Ac. 41.5 Ac. 134 DUs / 116 DUs ,z CHAMBERS AVE 3 ' _ � • 4"ITT .n I 1 0 500 1.000 FW of e� .} �:. L Sources: Hunsaker and Assoc., May 2014; County of Riverside, 2014: NAIP, April 2011. LEGEND Project Boundary E (240.3 Ac.) Proposed Land use MDR/VVQ-B (223.4Ac) Q OS-C (3.1 Ac.) © OS-R (13,8 Ac) Water Qualitv Basins are included Within the total acreage for the Medium Density Residential land use category PA 1A: 134 DUs PA 2: 116 DUs PA 3: 104 DUs PA 4A: 81 DUs PASA: 154 DUs PA 6: 93 DUs PA 7A: 74 DUs Total: 756 DUs Figure 3.1-2 Land Use Plan valo� m MCLAUGHL/N RD •r��'�!�' pD ACE' — • �01:06NR r r r � V- E E PA 6 MDR PA S B \ PA 5A \ 29.8 Ac. OS-R MDR 96 DUs 1.5 Ac. 35.8 Ac. 151 DUs PA 713 OSZ, 3.1A—c \ TROY1:N•'. • PA 7A MDR 27.8 Ac. 74 DUs PA 4A ' / MDR Ac. 81 {{ 7 81 DUs I rr J �I PA 3 MDR 26.2 Ac. 104 DUs PA 2 MDR 41.5 Ac. 116 DUs 'A S B OS•k - L'2 Ac. d w� T , THORNTON AVE n: r a . F � Feel - - FJ. u Sources: Hunsaker and Assoc May 2014. County of Riverside, 2014; NAIP, April 2011 PA 1A MDR 36.8 Ac. 134 DUs 0 Cc In i m + ROUSE RD - �- »--..•fig s , ¢ .. Le PA 18 • OS•R 0.2 Ac. t 1 C ♦ 41 ` r CHAMBERS AS 1' LEGEND Project Boundary 0 (240.3 Ac.) Proposed Landuse MDR/WQ-B 0 (223.4Ac) Q OS-C (3.1 Ac.) Q OS-R (13.8 Ac) Water Quality Basins are included within the total acreage for the Medium Density Residential land use category PA IA: 134 DUs PA 2: 116 DUs PA 3: 104 DUs PA 4A: 81 DUs PA SA: 151 DUs PA 6: 96 DUs PA 7A: 74 DUs Total: 756 DUs Figure 3.1-2 Land Use Plan C?- 4#0*w-. RIDGE Table 3.0-13, Detailed Land Use Summary Target Density Proposed Planning Land Use Density (Gross Gross Dwelling Area Designation LotType Range Acres) Area Units 1a Medium Density 5,000 Sq. Ft. 2.0-5.0 3.6 36.8 134 Residential (MDR) lb Open Space Recreation - - 0.2 - (OS-R) 2 Medium Density 10,000 Sq. 2.0-5.0 2.8 41.5 116 Residential (MDR) Ft 3 Medium Density 5,000 Sq. Ft 2.0-5.0 3.9 26.2 104 Residential (MDR) 4a Medium Density 5,000 Sq. Ft 2.0-5.0 3.0 25.5 81 Residential (MDR) 4b Multiuse Open Space Recreation - - 10.4 Sports Park (OS-R) (Includes 0.64-Acre Dog Park) 5a Medium Density 5,000 Sq. Ft 2.0-5.0 4.2 35.8 151 Residential (MDR) 5b Open Space Recreation - - 2.7 (OS-R) 6 Medium Density 5,000- 2.0-5.0 3.2 29.8 96 Residential (MDR) 5,500 Sq. Ft 7a Medium Density 6,500 Sq. Ft 2.0-5.0 2.7 27.8 74 Residential (MDR) 7b Open Space - 3.1 - Conservation (OS-C) Total 3.1 240* 756 (Average) * Values have been rounded to the nearest whole number. 3.0-9 • (2 , Z4 070-4 RIDGE 3.4.4 Residential Land Uses Residential Planning Areas account for 92.9 percent of the total land uses for Cimarron Ridge. These neighborhoods are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 4.0, Development Standards. The different residential land uses, densities, and lot sizes contained within the Cimarron Ridge community are described below. Medium Density Residential, MDR (2-5 du/ac) A total of 756 homes are planned on 223.4 acres of land at an average density of 3.1 du/ac. Medium Density Residential (MDR) land uses are proposed for Planning Areas 1A, 2, 3, 4A, 5A, 6 and 7A.1 The MDR land use classification includes conventional single-family detached homes on minimum lot sizes varying between 5,000, 5,500, 6,500 and 10,000 square feet. Garages are generally front loaded and, where possible, are varied from the front yard setback of the living space to provide visual interest along the street scene. Varying front yard setbacks within the same structure allow architectural features to be closer to the street to create a varied street scene. Private yard space is concentrated on the side and rear of the home. It is important to distinguish that Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan contains the "proposed" land use concept for the overall Specific Plan. After the Specific Plan is adopted by the City Council, the General Plan land use designations for the site will match the Land Use Plan as shown in Figure 3.1-2. Figure 3.1-1, Conceptual Development Plan reflects the potential buildout of Cimarron Ridge. The Conceptual Development Plan differs from the Land Use Plan in that it distinguishes individual Planning Areas by four minimum lot sizes, proposed as follows: 5,000 square feet (Planning Areas 1A, 3, 4A and 5A) - referred to as the Grassland District i� 5,500 square feet (Planning Area 6) -referred to as the Inland District 6,500 square feet (Planning Area 7A) -referred to as the Southland District h] 10,000 square feet (Planning Area 2) -referred to as the Woodland District The district names correspond with the landscape districts that are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 5.1, Landscape Design Guidelines. In general, the landscape districts were selected to distinguish the individual Planning Areas from one another by accenting the landscape through tree variations commonly seen in inland, grassland, southland, and woodland planting communities of California. It is important to mention that while the Conceptual Development Plan depicts minimum lot sizes varying between 5,000, 5,500, 6,500 and 10,000 square feet, the "average" lot size within each district is actually much larger. As conceptually lotted in Figure 3.1-1, the average lot size for the 1 Total includes Medium Density Residential (MDR) land use only. _ 3.0-10 400mbw (2R I DGE Grassland District would be 7,062 square feet, the average lot size for the Inland District would be 7,867 square feet, and the average lot size for the Southland District would be 9,118 square feet. Therefore, even though the Conceptual Development Plan is illustrative in nature, and the final placement of lots will be determined during the TTM process, preliminary lotting studies indicate that average lot sizes will be much larger than the minimum lot size standards. The Conceptual Development Plan was included to illustrate land use combinations that will be implemented under the provisions of this Specific Plan. As such, the Conceptual Development Plan is illustrative in nature and the final alignments of streets and the placement of lots will be determined during the TTM process. However, with regard to individual Planning Areas, Chapter 4.0, Development Standards contains specific development standards and zoning criteria that would apply to each individual Planning Area based on the minimum lot sizes shown in Figure 3.1-1. Therefore, while the underlying land use classification for each Planning Area will be MDR, Chapter 4.0, Development Standards contains specific zoning standards for each Planning Area that will implement the Conceptual Development Plan as shown in Figure 3.1-1. This will ensure that the planning objectives of the Specific Plan can be met while also ensuring that the overall Land Use Plan will contain a variety of residential product types with varying lot configurations. 3.4.5 Open Space and Recreational Land Uses An important element of Cimarron Ridge is the provision of recreation and open spaces to enhance the quality of living for residents of the community. As illustrated in Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan, Cimarron Ridge includes a network of parks, pocket parks, natural open space areas, and water quality basins. Individual components of the open space system are discussed and graphically depicted on the following pages. Concept plans of the open space and recreation areas are provided to present initial designs that could be included in future design proposals. Open Space Recreation As shown in Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan, a major component of the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan will be the placement of four parks and one natural open space area totaling 16.9 acres that are strategically and evenly distributed throughout the site. The placement of each park was - — chosen to maximize its accessibility. As conceptually shown in Figure 3.1-1, every home would be located _ _- within one-half mile of a park. This will ensure that all future residents will be within a 2 3.0-11 RIDGE comfortable walking distance to a park (assuming a walking ability of 3 miles per hour, it would take approximately 10 minutes to walk one-half mile). The central section of the site features an approximately 10.4-gross acre multipurpose sports park planned in Planning Area 4A.. In Planning Area 5A there will be a 1.5- acre recreation center and 1.2-acre pickleball area. As shown in Figure 3.1-3, Conceptual Park Layout, careful thought and consideration has been given to the initial design concepts of the multipurpose park to include a range of activities such as soccer, baseball and sport fields, walking trails, dining areas, a dog park, inclusive playground equipment, tot lots as well as informal open space areas and recreational areas. A meandering sidewalk is also planned to connect various areas of the park. The primary park will be further enhanced through the integration of various landscape and hardscape elements to create a highly sought-after recreational facility. With that in mind, the multipurpose park has been designed to meet the needs of the entire region, as well as the future residents and visitors of Cimarron Ridge. The park will be accessible from Goetz Road and will be open to all community members, as well as the general public. A 1.2-acre pickleball facility is located in Planning Area 5B. This facility will be private. The surrounding court area will be landscaped with trees and turf and walkways throughout. South of the courts is a small area for social gatherings and a dog park for residents. The courts and surrounding area will be fenced. On -street parking will be utilized. See Figure 3.1-4. A 1.5-acre recreation center is located in Planning Area 513. The private recreation center will be used by residents of Planning Areas 513 and 6. The recreation center will include on -site parking, lap pool with seating niche, restrooms, meeting room, turf event area, outdoor dining area, BBQ and produce garden. See Figure 3.1-5. One pocket park located in Planning Area 1B contains a private, 0.2-acre recreation area. This park is �o 3.0-12 RIDGE strategically located to serve Planning Areas 1A and 2. As shown in Figure 3.1-6, anticipated recreational components for the pocket park include shade trees, play areas, walkways, picnic areas, and rolling turf areas In concert with the surrounding homes, each park will have its own unique design, character, and amenities, and will serve to create intimate spaces within the various neighborhoods. 3.0-13 J L C?` 400meft V16441LV� RIDGE M 12 Jp� NCrrE: �.d—plq,.d g.di, —.d Figure 3 1-3 Conceptual Park Layout 10.9 Acre Park N IV FIELD PAROW LCr DOG &1 \ �1 rL�J RIDGE��DGE Pw Figure 3.1-3 Conceptual Park Layout 10.4 Acre Park «cEni ixFxs f - Con ceptualPark Layout PicldeRaIfIlark RIDGE Figure 3 1-4 Conceptual Park layout Pickle Ball Park RIDGE Figure 3.1-5 Conceptual Recreation Center Layout 1.5Acre Park V � �P-1490 Conceptual Park Layout I Pocket Park Gl NA4lt*t-- , RIDGE -r Pleele Aena orou�ht Toler �er�..aero��orn... Figure 3 1-6 Conceptual Park Layout 0.2 Acre Pocket Park RIDGE The Quimby Act permits local jurisdictions to require dedication of land, payment of fees, or both, t0 provide up to 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 residents in new developments. The City of Mani fee General Plan utilizes a standard of 5 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons (City of Menifee General Plan, Open Space and Recreation Element Policy 12). In addition, the city adopted Ordinance No. 2014-160 which amended the City's Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9 45 to require the dedication of land or the payment of fees in -lieu -thereof for park and recreational purposes as condition of approval for residential developments As shown below in Table 3.0-C, State Quimby Required Parkland and Proposed Parkland, the13 8 acres of combined parkspace in Planning Areas 1B, 4B, and 5B willful III the Sta Quimby Act requirements Using a population factor oft 85 average population per unit Cimarron Ridge would generate approximately 2,154 residents Applying the State Quimby Act and General Plan requirements of! acres per 1.00 persons, Cuttarran Ridge would be required to set aside 10.77 acres of park area. The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan contains 13.3 acres of combined park area. It is not anticipated that payment in -lieu -of pursuant to City Municipal Code 555ttt tlon 9-45 to offset the difference in required parkland is needed with the Specific Plan Amendment Table 3.0-C, Stall Quimby Required Parkland and Proposed Parkland 756 2 851 5/1000 10.77 133 aat:aS pr—parhoasahold was provided by City sdn.Theralculation m datarmin,dk, aegat dQ.-b, LutW— (754 Owcq,nx undc)rl:'5—.ge Pg.Le,nn/uvtl• to DOS Assessment Factor)= 10.77 acres of Parkland Required Water Quality Basin As shown in Figure 3.1-1, Conceptual Development Plan, four water quality basins totaling 115 acres are planned for in Planning Areas 1A, 4A, SA, and 6. Water quality basins are an allowable land use in the residential land use category and are calculated on the Land Use Plan and in the land use tables above as having an underlying land use designation of MDR. Therefore, the water quality basins are counted within the total acreage for the MDR land use category The four water quality basins along the perimeter of the will have its own special amenities, but they will serve to contain a special landscape Open Space Conservation As shown in Figure 3.1-2, Conservation on the Land Use view shed of the natural that this area serves as a remain in its natural habitat serve as detention basins during large storm events and facilitate drainage across the community. Furthermore, each basin will be located community and will serve as a buffer to perimeter roadways and off -site land uses In concert with the surrounding homes, each basin landscape treatment to convey unique design and character. The basins are not expected to provide any active recreational or park as an open space amenity for the community. A conceptual basin concept is depicted in Figure 3.1-7. As shown, the basins are envisioned treatment that will reinforce the community landscape theme and serve as an open space amenity Land Use Plan, approximately 3 1 acres in Planning Area 7B are designed as natural open space, which is designated as Open Space Plan. This area consists of steep slopes and will serve to provide support and banking to the adjacent lots and roads and function as a environment It is important to now that while the land use category is Open Space Conservation, the designation is not intended to imply habitat conservation area. Rather, for the purposes of this Specific Plan, the 3 1 acres is not counted toward developable area, and will 3.0-20 RIDGE 3.4.6 Troll Network An important element of system will provide network includes a 10-foot- proposed 10.4-gross acre McLaughlin Road, Valley planned throughout the lots within each Planning that reinforce pedestrian - The Cimarron Ridge Specific Multipurpose Trail is a uses. The SCE Multipurpose 3.4.7 Street Network Cjmarron Ridge is the provision of an interconnecting trail network that will serve residents and the surrounding communities The trail opportunities for pedestrian travel and recreation, as well as increase public access to useable open space and recreational spaces The trail Wide multipurpose trail along Valley Boulevard and Goetz Road that will facilitate access and connect individual neighborhoods to the sports park. Other components of the trail system include an enhanced sidewalk along Byers Road, a 6-foot-wide Class II bicycle lane along Boulevard, Goetz Road, U Street, and Thornton Avenue, a 5-foot-wide Class II bicycle lane along Byers Road, and numerous sidewalks c*mmu ntty. The bicycle trails and sidewalks are intended to provide pedestrian connections to individual Planning Areas and to individual Al ea Finally, streets planned for Cimarron Ridge are designed to feature distinctive community -based landscaping, sidewalks, and trails fmcndly circulation The community's trail system is described in greater detail in Chapter 3.2, Circulation Plan. Pion will also provide connectivity to the off -site Southern California Edison (SCE) Multipurpose Trail to the north of the site The SCE naturally maintained trail that runs adjacent to McLaughlin Boulevard The SCE Multipurpose Trail provides hiking, biking, and equestrian Trail is discussed in more detail in Chapter 32, Circulation Plan. Cimarron Ridge consists of a ptproatmatcly 65 acres ofinfrastructure, which includes the backbone street network The circulation routes range from 56-foot-wide local streets to 128-foot-wide arterial roadways Local streets are not shown in Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan as the final alignments of all internal streets will be determined during the tract map and grading stage. The community's circulation system is discussed in more detail in Chapter3.2, Circulation Plan. However, as conceptually shown in Figure 3.1-1, Conceptual Development Plan, a major feature of the Land Use Plan for Cimarron Ridge will be the local street network that will feature "U- shaped loop streets" within each neighborhood. This road pattern ensures that very little through -traffic will traverse local streets, thereby allowing streets to function like cul-de-sacs but with more neighborhood connectivity. By keeping the local residential street U-shaped and shorter in length, Cimarron FWile alleviates high speed vehicle travel and pass -through drivers. In addition, U Street, and Thornton Avenue are proposed as Promenade streets Promenade streets area central feature of Cimarron Ridge. They are designed to feature rich community -based streetscapes, helping define the sense of arrival in Cimarron Ridge, and to complement the urban design fabric while also contributing to the overall site character. The community's circulation system is discussed in more detail in Chapter 32, Circulation Plan 3.0-21 Bain Access m C`Tl7 rrT LEGEND Resfeenual l.nls NOTE: No wall or fence shall be required or constructed al lap of slopes A -A & B-B Section A -A � Sralc 1"=2U' .11; Section B-B 1 Scale 1"-20' RIDGE Section C-C I Scale 1"=20' Figure 3.1-7 Basin Concept Typical Layout RIDGE 3.4.8 Development Standards In order to ensure the orderly development of the residential and recreational uses proposed for the Specific Plan, zoning standards have been created for each Planning Area. These area -specific standards are discussed in detail in Chapter 4, Development Standards. In addition to these specific descriptions, Project -wide development standards have been prepared to complement the unique conditions within each Planning Area. These general standards are as follows: 1) The total Specific Plan shall be developed with up to 756 dwelling units on approximately 240 acres, as illustrated on the Land Use Plan (Figure 3.1-2, Land Use Plan). General uses permitted will include residential, parks, recreation, open space and circulation as delineated on the Land Use Plan, and in Chapter 4, Developm en t Standards. 2) Each Planning Area contains a target number of dwelling units based on adjusted gross density. During the site plan and TTM stage of the development process, the final number of dwelling units for a particular Planning Area may differ from those identified in the Specific Plan, so long as the density falls within the range specified by the land use designation. Furthermore, the actual amount of units may be less than, but shall not be more than, the noted number of dwelling units for each Planning Area as illustrated on the Land Use Plan (Figure 3.1-2). 3) Common areas identified in the Specific Plan shall be owned and maintained as follows: a) A permanent master maintenance organization shall be established for the Specific Plan area, to assume ownership and maintenance responsibility for all common recreation, open space, circulation systems and landscaped areas. The organization may be public or private. A merger with an area -wide or regional organization will satisfy this standard provided that such organization is legally and financially capable of assuming the responsibilities for ownership and maintenance. If the organization is a private association, then neighborhood associations maybe established for each residential development, as needed, and such associations may assume ownership and maintenance responsibilities for neighborhood common areas. b) Unless otherwise provided for in these standards, common areas shall be conveyed to the maintenance organization as implementing development is approved or any subdivision is recorded. c) The maintenance organization shall be determined prior to or concurrent with recordation of any final subdivision map. 3.0-23 CULATION PLAN IRD G E ltlto- 3.2.1 Introduction The Circulation Plan for Cimarron Ridge reinforces the concept of traditional neighborhood design. The Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan proposes a circulation system comprising roads, pedestrian pathways, and trails to provide for efficient and effective access to and through the site. The Circulation Plan is designed to provide optimal circulation efficiency as well as safety for guests and residents. A description of the proposed Circulation Plan is described below. 3.2.2 Project Access As described in Chapter 2.0, Planning Context and Existing Conditions existing roads located near the site include Ethanac Road to the north, which ultimately connects to I-215. Other existing roads currently serving the site include Goetz Road which traverses the western portion of the site. Valley Boulevard is located to the southeast of the site and terminates near Thornton Avenue. Chambers Avenue and Thornton Avenue are located to the east of the site and terminate at Valley Boulevard. Rouse Road is also located east of the site and terminates near Byers Road. Troy Lane and Byers Road are located to the east of the site and are currently unpaved dirt roads. McLaughlin Road, to the north, is also an unpaved dirt road. As shown in Figure 3.2-1, General Plan Roadway Network, Cimarron Ridge is located approximately 2 miles west of I-215, which is the major thoroughfare in this portion of the County, linking Menifee to northern Riverside County and San Diego County. A system of connected expressways, arterial highways, and collector roads are planned to serve the Project area and augment 1-215 in moving through traffic to and from other communities. Planned expressways near the Project site include Ethanac Road, which is located 0.5 miles to the north. Valley Boulevard is planned as an arterial road traversing the site. Planned major roads that would serve the site include Goetz Road and Rouse Road (which are both planned to terminate at Valley Boulevard). Planned secondary roads that would serve the site include McLaughlin Road, Murrieta Road, and Chambers Avenue to the east. Byers Road is located immediately to the east of the site and is a designated collector road to facilitate access to Ethanac Road and other roads that facilitate traffic. Primary access to the Project site will be from Valley Boulevard and Goetz Road. Secondary access to the site will be via McLaughlin Road to the north and Thornton Avenue to the south. A number of interior circulation roads will facilitate access to the interior of the Project site. 3.0-24 a- N RIDGE n� m rL+ O U N . ETZ RI) 1 f Cin, of Perris City -of Nlenifee 4 OD L' 0 J'7 :7 i 0 2,000 4,000 N Feet J N V Sources: City of Menifee General Plan, Exhibit C-3, 2012; NAIP, 2011. LEGEND Project Boundary L-•— -� City Boundaries Interstate Expressway (6- S Lanes, Divided) Urban Arterial (6 Lanes, Divided) Arterial (4 Lanes, Divided) Major (4 Lanes, Divided) Secondary (4 Lanes, Undivided) Collector (2 Lanes) Goetz Road Alternative Enhanced Intersection Figure 3.2-1 General Plan Roadway Network ��—� RIDGE 3.2.3 Vehicular Network The vehicular network system proposed for Cimarron Ridge establishes a design hierarchy where local streets serving the individual neighborhoods feed into collector streets that will form the backbone system through the site. The Circulation Plan includes several roadway sizes and classifications, as described in more detail below. The local roads planned for PA SA and PA 6 will be private roadways but will be built to the appropriate classification standards set forth in The Circulation Plan below. Valley Boulevard As shown in Figure 3.2-1, General Plan Roadway Network, Valley Boulevard is designated in the Menifee General Plan as an arterial roadway (four lanes, divided). As of the writing of this Specific Plan, this roadway is currently improved between Chambers Avenue and Thornton Avenue as a two-lane roadway with a sidewalk and landscaped buffer on the eastern side of the street (see Photo 3.2-1 below). The section of Valley Boulevard north of Thornton Avenue is unimproved and undeveloped. Photo 3.2-1. View of Valley Boulevard looking northwest toward the intersection of Valley Boulevard and Thornton Avenue As shown in Figure 3.2-2, Proposed Circulation Plan, Valley Boulevard will be constructed as a part of the Project from the intersection of Thornton Avenue to the intersection of McLaughlin Road. When completed, Valley Boulevard will provide improved access for the existing surrounding communities from the southern portion of the Project area to the northern area. As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, Valley Boulevard is 3.0-26 RIDGE planned as a 128-foot-wide right-of-way with four travel lanes and a raised median to separate oncoming traffic. Valley Boulevard is also enhanced with a striped 6-foot-wide Class I1 bike lane on each side of the roadway. The Class II bike lane is designed for bike use only and would prohibit parking along both sides of the street. Along the western side of Valley Boulevard, a 26- foot-wide parkway is proposed to accommodate a planned 10-foot-wide multipurpose trail and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk that would be separated from the roadway by a landscaped parkway. Along the eastern side of Valley Boulevard, a 20-foot-wide parkway is proposed with a planned 5-foot-wide meandering sidewalk that will be separated from the roadway by a landscaped parkway. Section G I Valley Blvd. Goetz Road As shown in Figure 3.2-1, Goetz Road is designated in the Menifee General Plan as a major roadway (four lanes, divided). As of the writing of this Specific Plan, the roadway is currently improved as a two-lane roadway without any curbs, gutters, or sidewalks. A picture of Goetz Road is shown below. A General Plan Amendment is currently being processed for a technical correction to rectify mapping errors which resulted in inaccurate depictions of the alignment of Goetz Road. Specifically, Exhibit C-3 Roadway Network of the General Plan recognizes two alignments for Goetz Road at the intersection with Valley Boulevard: 1) the existing, built alignment of Goetz Road that would merge with Valley Boulevard, and 2) the realignment of Goetz Road that would include a controlled intersection with Valley Boulevard. Figure 3.2-1, General Plan Roadway Network illustrates the existing General Plan roadway network shown in the General Plan, including both alignments for Goetz Road. The technical correction will change the General Plan roadway network to match what is shown on Figure 3.2-2, Proposed Circulation Plan. 3.0-27 RIDGE Photo 3.2-2. View looking north along Goetz Road at the intersection of Goetz Road and Sotelo Road ' •..► -. --- .: rim 3.0-28 RIDGE LEGEND ,� Project EJ Boundary MCLA(IGHLlN RD Arterial ��T•_.. D Roadway 1 GOLp�NR�' Major • - MDR Roadway •1 • ` t 154 OUs 1 PA 6 PA-5 "� Secondary MOR DS-R Roadway . T. k 29 Ar- LSAc. 930Us Collector ' PA 76 Roadway us-c Promenade rf_.. 3.L`Ac TROY LNG Street PA 5B M_Typical Local DR T 1L. R ...... 27.8,Ac 2 Ac. • Streets i 73 DUs PA 4B as-R • 10.9 Ac i 4� Proposed Landuse MDR PA 4Al ' MDR OS-C 8�/f�IILI iIf 5.2 '+' �'� T� ��l.l Ac •III.��1� `s � 81 DUs . , , OS-R :s. 'is� t• �� bh WQBasins O? ' :•, II ROW PA3 F(� MDR R� 26.2Ac. . 101 DUs THORNTON AVE PA 2 PA.lA PA 1B r —� YMDR • MD0. 05-R A 1.5 Ac .♦ 36.8 Ac 0.2 Ac. 116 DUs 134 DUs �• i CHAMBERS AVE' Figure 3.2-2 0 500 1,000 Proposed Feet Circulation Plan s .�r '.1110111M \PRO ong" U U -G v O , 4 4 N !+1 Ci i C7 G 0 500 1,000 N Feet MCLA UGHLIN RD RIDGE TROY LN. s; ROUSE RD PA 1B '. OS-R`` j 0.2 Ac. CHAMBERS AVE' , " r • � t LEGEND Project Boundary Arterial Roadway Major Roadway Secondary Roadway Collector Roadway Promenade Street Typical Local Streets Proposed Landuse MDR E3 OS-C 71 OS-R WQ Basins ROW Figure 3.2-2 Proposed Circulation Plan Section A Alternative I Typical Local Street �� ,Section C I Rvers Road. I G`ttiak RIDGE Section B I Promenade Streets f m — Section D I McLaughlin Road Figure 3 2-3A Roadway Cross Sections Section F Goetz Road I ' r i i I o I i i -- I Plan F Goetz Road Plan G I Valle), Blvd. RIDGE Figure 3.2-3B Roadway Cross Sections RIDGE As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, Goetz Road is proposed as a 110-foot-wide right-of-way. The 110-foot-wide section includes four travel lanes and a painted median. Goetz Road is also enhanced with a striped 6-foot-wide Class II bike lane on each side of the roadway. The Class I1 bike lane is designed for bike use only and would prohibit parking along both sides of the street. Along the southern side of Goetz Road there is a proposed 26-foot-wide landscaped parkway, which includes a 10-foot-wide multipurpose trail and a 5-foot-wide sidewalk that is separated from the roadway by a landscaped parkway. Along the northern side of Goetz Road, a 16-foot-wide landscape parkway is proposed with a 5-foot- wide meandering sidewalk separated from the roadway by a landscaped parkway. Section F I Goetz Road 3.0-33 C?L RIDGE McLaughlin Road As shown in Figure 3.2-1, McLaughlin Road is designated in the Menifee General Plan as a secondary roadway (four lanes, undivided). McLaughlin Road is currently undeveloped. As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, McLaughlin Road is proposed as a 73-foot-wide right-of-way with two travel lanes on the southern side and one travel lane on the northern side. The southern side will also feature a 6-foot-wide Class II bike lane. The Class II bike lane is designed for bike use only. Along the southern side of McLaughlin Road there is a 5-foot-wide sidewalk and a 5-foot-wide landscaped parkway separating the sidewalk from the street. The northern side of McLaughlin Road features an 8-foot-wide water quality swale and a 5-foot-wide decomposed granite path. 5' 5' 6' 11' 11' 55' S.ft"lk Par4way B" Tavel Tr" PautteO Medun Lane UM Lane �0, 33' R W G.L Section D McLaughlin Road So 0 a N MC LAUGMIN RLL 12' 8' 5' Travet W&W Quaw D G Pith UM s+wle 17' 13' ww 3.0-34 C?41 .w� n titio-�� RIDGE Byers Road As shown in Figure 3.2-1, Byers Road is designated as a collector (two lanes). Byers Road is currently undeveloped. As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, Byers Road is proposed as a 74-foot-wide right-of-way with one travel lane in each direction. The shoulders are designed to accommodate a striped 5-foot-wide Class II bike lane on each side of the roadway. The Class II bike lane is designed for bike use only while also accommodating parallel parking along the shoulder. Along the eastern side of Byers Road there is a 3-foot-wide landscape buffer followed by a 5-foot-wide sidewalk and a 5-foot-wide landscaped parkway separating the sidewalk from the street. The western side of Byers Road features an enhanced 8-foot-wide sidewalk. A 5-foot-wide landscaped parkway adjacent to the curb along both sides of the roadway provides pedestrian and vehicular traffic separation. 8' 5' 8' 5' 11' 11' 5' 8' 5' L 5' L 3' S40"k Parkway Pakuq 0*0 Travel Travel Bero Parlunp ParkweY SdewWk Lars Lane Lane Lane P 15' 24' 24' 13' ww c.L ww Section C I Byers Road. 3.0-35 RIDGE Promenade Streets (U Street and Thornton Avenue) As shown in Figure 3.2-2, Proposed Circulation Plan, U Street and Thornton Avenue are proposed as Promenade streets. As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, Promenade streets are two-lane streets intended to accommodate medium speed traffic. Promenade streets do not front onto any residential lots; rather they are designed to serve neighborhood traffic, connecting local and private streets with Valley Boulevard. Promenade streets feature a rich streetscape that is pedestrian and bicycle oriented, attractive, and green. Promenade streets are enhanced with a striped 6-foot-wide Class II bike lane on each side of the roadway. The Class II bike lane is designed for bike use only and would prohibit parking along both sides of the street. Promenade streets also feature a 6-foot-wide meandering sidewalk for pedestrian circulation that is flanked on both sides by an enhanced landscaped parkway. Promenade streets are a central feature of Cimarron Ridge. They are designed to feature rich community -based streetscapes, helping define the sense of arrival in Cimarron Ridge, and to complement the urban design fabric while also contributing to the overall site character. _d P, 6 $ 6' 1 12' ParkMay Ma�vge..y Pan xnr Bale Lane Trawl Sdg*2& Lane 15' 18' alw C.L Section B I Promenade Sheets w.--�--+E s t s • +rF ` �7.�1t 12' 6' 6' 1 .-,I Tr" Bare Lane Part-,- Meanypnrg p>rkay .. Lero Salewalk 18, 15' RM ® —® 3.0-36 RIDGE Typical Local Streets As shown in Figure 3.2-2, Proposed Circulation Plan, the Cimarron Ridge Specific Plan contains a number of local roadways that will be located in or adjacent to residential neighborhoods and will be used primarily by future residents. As shown in Figure 3.2-3, Roadway Cross Sections and in the picture below, local streets are two-lane roadways with parking on both sides and a sidewalk adjacent to the curb. Landscaped parkways adjacent to the sidewalk encourage safe pedestrian movement within and between residential neighborhoods. 5' 5' 7' 11' 1 11' 7' 5' 5' Parkway I Sidewalk Parallel Travel Travel I Parallel Sidewalk Parkway Parking Lane Lane Parking 10' 18' 18' 10' Ir Ir W W CI RNU Section A Alternative I Typical Local Street 3.2.4 Non -Vehicular Network An important element of Cimarron Ridge is the provision of an interconnecting trail network that will serve residents and the surrounding communities. The trail system will contain a comprehensive sidewalk, bike lane, and trail network that will connect neighborhoods to parks, recreational areas, and off -site recreational areas. As illustrated in Figure 3.2-4, Non -Vehicular Circulation Plan, the non -vehicular system proposed for Cimarron Ridge will provide for pedestrian and cyclist movement and connectivity through the site. The non -vehicular network, which consists of multipurpose trails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and off -site trails, ensures that residents will have opportunities to walk/bike/jog in different settings. 3.0-37 (2��.ati� RIDGE _ MCLA1.16HUH EH1 ;,- . wo-8 • ,�. �„ •+ �y PA 6 PA SA 1 •' •, - 154 DUs 1 PA 7A` MDR--� — 1 �k •' Ta lNF, PA SB 1 ` CIS-R 1 ~ I flf.(faLllllY TSAC PMEBMI f PA4A,� PARK OUNIS ' 1.1 A( •� i ' 1 • 1 WQB- 1 1 4 i i i } J ' PA z arY3 413AL t PA 3 1 t ��1 6 Z� TAIXI 1AC C PA 1 B OS-R 0.2 AC. T14ORMTON AVE. LEGEND PROIECEBOUNDARY r..... a Q COMMUNITYTRNL �} TEMPORARY TRAIL CLASS II BIKE LANE ENHANCED SIDEWALK OFFSITE SO CALIF. EDISON MULTI -PURPOSE TRAIL PROMENADE STREETS SIDEWALKS NOTE: SIDEWALK; FEATURED ON ALL 2REE IS MIN. LDTSIZE/DISTRICT 5,0005F RIASAAND EASTRICT S,500$FINLAND DISTRICT 6400 SF SOUTNLAND DISTRICT 1 W000 SFWOODIAND DISIRICT NOTE WATER QUALITY BASINS ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE TOTAL ACREAGE FOR THE MEDIUM DENSITYRF91DENTIALLANDUSE CATEGORY PA 1A: 134 DUs PA2: 116DUs PA 3: 104 MIS PA 4A: 81 DUs PA 5A: 154 DUs PA 6: 93 DUs PA 7A: 74 DUs (HAMBERSAVE.I. - Figure 3.2-4 Non -Vehicular Circulation �.I Plan MQAUGHl1N RD. PEE.^ C_�jr`t S� •+'• Gp�OF-K0.pp �S16 1 1 Y 1 H" 7Y • ' a� 1 PA7A•� 1 ./ MDR \ 1 .1i8+C •1 l 740111, 1 1 pitr 11UIT MU11 ort soon I,aeort `/ RIDGE PA S13 1 f' OS-R 1.5 AC PICKLEVIL n11 A41 S 11 AC ROUSE RD. :— PA 7 'B OS A1; _• 0.2 AC. t wo-Fy . it 1 t 1 / t t I 1 I 1 1 �„a• OMMBERSAVE. ' 1 sr L•-•bt 1`+I LEGEND PROJECT BOUNDARY Q - COMMUNIFYTRAIL •• {� TEMPORARYTRAIL CLASS II BIKE LANE •��� ENHANCED SIDEWALK —40— OFBITESO. CAUF. EDISON MULTI -PURPOSE TRAIL PROMENADE STREETS SIDEWALKS NOTE: SIDEWALKS FEATURED ON ALL STREF TS MIN. LOTSIIE/DISTRICT 5,000 SF GRA:SLAND DISTRICT 3,500 5F INLAND DISTRICT 0.500 SFSOUTHLAND DISTRICT 1 MOO SF WO.IDLAND DISTRICT NOTE: WATER QUALITY BASINS ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE TOTAL AOiEAG FOR THE MEDIUM DENSIT'YRESIDENTIAL LANDUSE CATEGORY PA 111: 134 DU5 PA 2: 116 DUs PA 3: 104 DUs PA Alk 81 DUs PA SA: 151 DUs PA 6: 96 DU; PA X 74 DUs TOTAL 756 DU5 Figure 3.2-4 Non -Vehicular Circulation Plan RIDGE 3.0-54