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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2010-027RESOLUTION NO. PC-2010-27 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF DIAMOND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2009-01. WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Lake Elsinore by JIC- CP Diamond Development (the "Developer") requesting approval of the Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01 and its related cases ("Project") relating to properties located at Assessor's Parcel Nos. 363-150-001 thru -005, -012, and -034, -035; and 363-162- 024, -025, -027, -030, -039, -041, and -044 and -037; 365-280-022; 371-030-035; 373- 210-021, -030, -032, -037 thru -039, -041, thru -043, and -045; ("the Properties"); and WHEREAS, the Properties are located south of Lakeshore Drive, east of the Inlet Channel, west of Mission Trail and north of Summerly Homes (the "Site"); and WHEREAS, this specific plan conforms to and is consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2009-01, proposed Zone Change No. 2009-01, and proposed East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 9 that accompany it for the Properties; and WHEREAS, public notice of the Project has been given and the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has considered the evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties at a public hearing held on June 1, 2010 with respect to this item. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Prior to making a recommendation to the City Council, the Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01 pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and proposed General Plan Amendment and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01 is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and proposed General Plan Amendment and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 21080 (c) (2) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Planning Commission recommends that Environmental Impact Report for the Diamond Specific Plan and its related cases (SCH#2009031084) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA which analyzes environmental effects of the Project. SECTION 3. That in accordance with the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chapter 17.99 Specific Plan District the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings for the approval of the Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27 PAGE 3 of 5 1. The location and design of the proposed development shall be consistent with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan and with any other applicable plan or policies adopted by the City, or in the process of being prepared and adopted. a. The Diamond Specific Plan implements the vision the City has for the area surrounding Diamond Stadium. The proposed Diamond Specific Plan offers a vibrant, exciting, modern approach, taking advantage of the Stadium's draw as a recreational destination, coupling it with other uses that attract tourists, sports fans, and the local citizens. b. The Diamond Specific Plan implements the design guidelines proposed for the Ballpark District of the City's General Plan Update. 2. The proposed location shall allow the development to be well integrated with or adequately buffered from its surroundings, whichever may be the case. a. The proposed Diamond Specific Plan is a master planned, mixed-use development that creates a unique sense of place and regional destination venue surrounding the existing Diamond Stadium. It has been designed as a well integrated project that combines residential, commercial, recreational and educational uses. b. The Project proposes a trail system along the Inlet Channel that connects to the regional trail system, and provides an open space buffer to the west. Commercial and educational complexes will blend into existing commercial uses to the north and east. A proposed higher density residential neighborhood will buffer the single family residential tracts to the south. 3. All vehicular traffic generated by the development, either in phased increments or at full build-out, is to be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion upon adjoining streets. a. A Traffic Impact Analysis dated April 27, 2009, was prepared by Urban Crossroads for the Diamond Specific Plan and its related cases. The City requested specific intersections be examined, particularly where congestion may occur, and also traffic controls during special events at the Stadium. The TIA provided mitigation measures through all phases of development of the specific plan. 4. The final specific plan shall identify a methodology to allow land uses to be adequately serviced by existing or proposed public facilities and services. In appropriate circumstances, and as provided elsewhere by City code, the City may require that suitable areas be reserved for schools, parks, and pedestrian ways; or public open spaces shall be dedicated or reserved by private covenant PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27 PAGE 4 of 5 for the common use of residents, establishments or operations in the development. 5. The overall design of the specific plan will produce an attractive, efficient and stable development. a. Design standards and guidelines have been incorporated into the specific plan to ensure an attractive, efficient and vibrant project. A plethora of visual graphics and photos accompany the design guidelines that capture the atmosphere and cohesiveness that the specific plan seeks to emulate. 6. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), impacts have been reduced to a level of insignificance, or in the case where impacts remain, a statement of overriding considerations must be adopted to justify the merits of project implementation. a. The Project's Environmental Impact Report includes a discussion of impacts to air quality, both on a project and cumulative level, which would remain significant after mitigation. b. Implementation of the Project would also result in long-term increases in greenhouse gases (GHGs) as a result of traffic increases (mobile sources) and minor secondary fuel combustion emissions from space heating, etc. C. A Statement of Overriding Considerations that justifies the merits of Project implementation has been adopted for this Project. SECTION 3. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, and the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01 by ordinance. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this first day of June 2010. Jim y Flores, Chairman y of Lake Elsinore PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27 PAGE 5 of 5 ATTEST: d Ro ert A. Brady Ci Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2010-27 PAGE 6 of 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, ROBERT A. BRADY, City Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. PC-2010-27 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 1 st day of June 2010, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: CHAIRMAN FLORES, VICE-CHAIRMAN GONZALES, COMMISSIONER O'NEAL, COMMISSIONER ZANELLI NOES: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER MENDOZA ABSTAIN: NONE /oAbertA. Bra Manager CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR DIAMOND SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2009-01 LOCATED ALONG DIAMOND DRIVE, BETWEEN LAKESHORE DRIVE AND MALAGA ROAD PLANNING DIVISION 1. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, and/or agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officials, officers, employees, or agents concerning the project attached hereto. 2. The City intends to file a Notice of Determination with the Riverside County Clerk's office within five (5) business days from the approval of this specific plan and its related cases by the City Council. The applicant shall forward to the Planning Department secretary, a check made payable to the Riverside County Clerk, in the amount of $2,792.25 to pay for the cost of such filing. This check shall be received prior to the public hearings. 3. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) adopted for this project, including Project Design Considerations, as printed and adopted with the Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2009031084). 4. The applicant shall fund the implementation of the MMP through every stage of development. The City shall appoint an environmental monitor who shall periodically inspect the project site, documents submitted by the applicant, permits issued, and any other pertinent material, in order to monitor and report compliance to the City until the completion of the project. 5. The applicant shall sign and return an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" to the Community Development Department within 30 days of approval. 6. The applicant shall submit 15 final revised copies upon approval of the Diamond Specific Plan No. 2009-01 if necessary to complete the processing of this application. End of Conditions