TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing a Development Agreement between the City of Murrieta and Murrieta Marketplace Holdings LP, a California Limited Partnership; Bonsall Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership; and Scott-Murrieta Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership Related to the Development of the Murrieta Marketplace
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ABSTRACT
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the adoption of an ordinance approving a 10-year Development Agreement to extend the development period of an approved approximately 518,000 square foot shopping center known as the Murrieta Marketplace located at the northwest corner of Clinton Keith Road and Winchester Road.
RECOMMENDATION
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Receive the staff report and conduct the public hearing;
Find that the proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15162 and that no further analysis is required under CEQA in connection with the approval of the Development Agreement; and
Introduce and conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 632-26 entitled: An Uncodified Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, Approving a Development Agreement with Murrieta Marketplace Holdings LP, a California Limited Partnership, Bonsall Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership and Scott-Murrieta Service Station, LP a California Limited Partnership to Extend the Entitlements for the Development of a Commercial Shopping Center at the Northwest Corner of Winchester Road (Highway 79) and Clinton Keith Road (Development Agreement).
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
In 2018, the Planning Commission approved the development of this project. Subsequent modifications to the site plan and extensions of the Planning Commission’s development approvals have been approved administratively by staff pursuant to the Murrieta Development Code (MDC) found in Murrieta Municipal Code Title 16.
At its meeting of March 25, 2026, after conducting a public hearing, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Development Agreement to the City Council (Attachment 2).
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
The City Council’s goal of aggressively pursue economic development is associated with this administrative priority.
DISCUSSION
In 2018, the Planning Commission approved the development of a commercial shopping center containing up to 518,817 square feet of building area and 2,155 parking stalls, consisting of 20 buildings on 10 building pads, including two gas stations and private and public infrastructure on and adjacent to the Property. Anticipated uses include a variety of retail and restaurant uses on the Property, such as a gas station, retail buildings, fast-food restaurants, fast-casual restaurants, and restaurants with drive-thrus, in up to five phases. The entitlements expire in June 2026.
The Development Agreement will extend the Entitlements for 10 years. This will allow sufficient time for the construction of the Project which will benefit the City by providing new restaurants, retail uses, and a gas station for residents and City visitors to patronize which will generate sales tax payable to the City.
PUBLIC NOTICING
Mailed notice of the public hearing was mailed to property owners of property located within 300 feet of the site. The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
CEQA AND REGULATORY OVERVIEW
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council determine that the proposed Development Agreement is in compliance with the provisions of CEQA Guideline Section 15162 and that no further analysis is required under CEQA in connection with the approval of the Development Agreement. This finding can be made because the proposed Development Agreement does not alter the approved Project; the proposed Development Agreement only extends time for the entitlements. Accordingly, no new environmental impacts will be created as a result of the approval of the Development Agreement, and the prior CEQA Approvals remain adequate.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approving the Development Agreement has no fiscal impact. Development of a new shopping center will eventually generate property and sales-tax revenue that can be used to fund City services.
ATTACHMENTS
ATT1 - Ordinance No. 632-26
ATT 2 - Planning Commission Staff Report