TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: Carl Stiehl, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Roderick Salazar, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT:
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Tentative Parcel Map 39214 (PLAN-MAPS-2025-00024) for finance and conveyance purposes only to split 26.32 acres into 2 parcels located on the northeast corner of Antelope Road and Somers Road and west of Whitewood Road
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RECOMMENDATION
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Consider and Approve the Notice of Exemption pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of The Planning Commission of The City of Murrieta Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 39214 (Plan-Maps-2025-00024) For Finance and Conveyance Purposes only, to Split 26.32 acres into two (2) Parcels; located east of Antelope Road, north of Somers Road, West of Whitewood Road (APN: 392-290-070), Based on the Findings Stated in the Resolution and Subject to the Conditions of approval In Exhibit A.”
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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Application Type: |
Tentative Parcel Map 39214 (PLAN-MAPS-2025-00024) |
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Applicant: |
ADC Acquisitions, LLC |
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Property Owner: |
Espray, LLC |
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Site Area: |
26.32 acres |
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Project Location: |
Northeast corner of Antelope Road and Somers Road, and west of Whitewood Road APN: 392-290-070 |
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Site General Plan/Zoning: |
Innovation District Zone (INN) |
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Adjacent Zoning/Land Use: |
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North: |
Innovation District (INN) / Multi-Family 2 (MF-2) / Concrete Pipe Storage & Distribution |
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South: |
Innovation District (INN) / Business Storage Yard |
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East: |
Innovation District (INN) / Nonconforming SFR |
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West: |
Innovation District (INN) / 215 Freeway |
The Project proposes a finance and conveyance map to split 26.32 gross acres into two (2) parcels within the Innovation District Zone for change of ownership. No grading or development is proposed at this time. The proposed lot size for Parcel 1 is 3 gross (2.52 net) acres and Parcel 2 is 23.32 gross (19.57 net) acres. The project site is an existing vacant lot that has no current development on the property.
If approved, proposed Parcel 1 will be sold by the property owner to facilitate commercial development along Antelope Drive to another party.
ANALYSIS
Zoning / General Plan Consistency: The proposed Tentative Parcel Map is a request to split the subject 26.32-gross acre parcel into two (2) lots. Parcel 1 will be 3 gross acres, and Parcel 2 will be 23.32 gross acres, which each meet the minimum lot size for the Innovation District Zone. The creation of the two (2) new parcels is intended to allow the option for different parcel ownership. Prior to the recordation of the future (tentative) parcel map, Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC&R’s) will be required, including a common area Manager assigned for the maintenance of the access, parking areas, and landscaping. The proposed Finance and Conveyance map does not change the proposed land use, so it does not affect the consistency of the General Plan and Zoning designations. This Tentative Parcel Map is not intended for development but as a finance/conveyance map to establish a change in ownership. The area is not within a Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) criteria cell.
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TABLE 16.13-2 INNOVATION DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (1) (2) |
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Development Feature |
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Project complies |
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Minimum Lot Size |
10,000 square feet for 1 and 2 stories, 20,000 square feet for 3 and 4 stories, and 40,000 square feet for 5 or more stories |
Yes |
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(1) Portions of a site may be developed prior to development of the entire site, if it can be demonstrated that the portion does not compromise the overall comprehensive development of the site. (2) Development standards may vary for projects over ten acres in size when comprehensively planned in compliance with Chapter 16.64 <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/murrieta/latest/murrieta_ca/0-0-0-28571>, Master Development Plans, or Chapter 16.66 <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/murrieta/latest/murrieta_ca/0-0-0-28644>, Specific Plans. |
Given the analysis above, the findings for the Tentative Parcel Map are also included in the attached Resolution. See Attachment 1 for the Resolution, including the findings, and Exhibit A for the draft Conditions of Approval.
Traffic Circulation / Access & Egress:
As this is a map for finance and conveyance only, the proposed access to the parcels will be provided upon future entitlement and development of the properties. Parcel 1 will have access from Antelope Road and Somers Road, and Parcel 2 will have access from Somers Road, Warm Springs Parkway, and Running Rabbit Road.
As shown on the tentative map and indicated in the conditions of approval, the map is required to dedicate to the ultimate half-width along the project’s frontage, Antelope Road (26’), Somers Road (33’), Running Rabbit Road (33’), and Warm Springs Parkway (115’). All easements and/or right-of-way dedications shall be offered for dedication to the public or other appropriate agency and shall continue in force until the City accepts or abandons such offers. All dedications shall be free from all encumbrances as approved by the Engineering Department.
Architecture/Aesthetics:
The parcels will not be developed at this time and therefore future development design will be addressed upon applications for future entitlement.
Parking:
Parking is not needed at this time and will be designed upon future entitlement and development of the properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions), Class 15 of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14. The proposed parcel map is zoned Innovation District; the division involves four or fewer parcels and is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning; no variances or exceptions are required for the site; all services and access to the proposed parcels are available; the parcel has not been involved in the division of a larger parcel within the past two years; and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
NOTICING
The project was noticed in compliance with Section 16.76 of the Development Code. The City posted signs on the property, mailed notices to property owners within a 300-foot radius, and advertised in the newspaper a minimum of 10 days prior to the hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
Exhibit A - Draft Conditions of Approval
2. Vicinity Map
3. Project Plans of TPM 39214
4. Draft Notice of Exemption