TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICIP, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: Aaron Rintamaki, Associate Planner
SUBJECT:
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Continued Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission decision adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Development Plan Permit 2022-2605/2023-00006 (DP-2022-2605/2023-00006) Murrieta Hot Springs at Jefferson Apartments
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RECOMMENDATION
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Based on productive conversations with the developer and the need for additional time to reach an agreement, continue the item to a future hearing date.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On March 27, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and approved Development Plan Permit 2022-2605/2023-00006 via Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-2024-03, to construct the Project (Vote: 3-1-1)1.
On May 7, 2024, the City Council held the scheduled public hearing to consider the Appeal, opened the public hearing, received public testimony, and voted to continue the hearing to July 2, 2024 (Vote 5-0).
On July 2, 2024, the City Council held a continued public hearing to consider the Appeal, opened the public hearing, and voted to continue the hearing to August 20, 2025 (Vote 5-0).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
On March 27, 2024, the Planning Commission approved Development Plan Permit 2022-2605/2023-00006 to construct 387 multi-family apartment units, totaling 521,178 square feet on an 18-acre parcel (Project). The Planning Commission's approval consisted of two actions, which encompassed the approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act and the approval of a Development Plan pursuant to Murrieta Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 16.56 for the development of vacant property.
On April 1, 2024, Council Member DeForest (Appellant) filed a...
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