Development Plan 2025-00089
Summary
SCH Number
2026050097
Public Agency
City of Murrieta
Document Title
Development Plan 2025-00089
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/4/2026
Document Description
The project proposes the development of a 735-square-foot drive-through commercial coffee shop. The project site is 0.494 acres and part of a larger developed 12.7-acre commercial center. The drive-through aisle has two lanes that merge into one before reaching the menu board. Approximately 420 feet of vehicle stacking would be provided on-site, anticipated to accommodate up to 20 vehicles in the queue. For pedestrian customers, an outdoor walk-up window and patio are proposed. No indoor seating is proposed, and eight parking spaces are proposed. The site is located at 9440 Murrieta Hot Springs Road, in Murrieta, CA (APN 913-160-066). The property is zoned Community Commercial (CC) and has parking available in the adjacent parking lot for the overall shopping center. An approved and valid Type 48 alcohol sales license will be required from the California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) prior to use and reliance.
Contact Information
Name
Aaron Rintamaki
Agency Name
City of Murrieta
Job Title
Associate Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Name
Tony Pallotta
Agency Name
Black Rock Development
Job Title
Applicant
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Murrieta
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Murrieta Hot Springs and Margarita Road
Zip
92562
Total Acres
.494
Parcel #
913-160-066
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15332-In-Fill Development Project
Reasons for Exemption
The project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332-In-Fill Development Project, based on the following findings:
The City of Murrieta conducted an environmental review, which determined that the proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 for infill development projects that meet criteria a-e. As documented in the attached Environmental Checklist and Class 32 Urban Infill Exemption Consistency Analysis, the project would meet all applicable criteria and, thus, is exempt per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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