HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2011-21RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP)
WHEREAS, Richmond American Homes has submitted an application for an
amendment to the "Cypress" development identified as Amendment No. 1 to Residential
Design Review No. 2010 -04 (the "Entitlements "), for the design and plotting of a single -
family residential product within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan at the terminus of
Hillside Drive, east of Canyon Hills Road; and
WHEREAS, Section IV(D) of the City of Lake Elsinore's MSHCP Implementing
Resolution expressly exempts from the MSHCP:
Any project for which and to the extent that vested rights to proceed with
the project notwithstanding the enactment of this Resolution exist under
the common laws of the State of California, a vesting tentative map
pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, a development agreement pursuant
to Government Code section 65864 et seq., or other instrument, approved
or executed by the City prior to adoption of this Resolution. Projects
subject to this exemption must comply with all provisions of any applicable
state and federal law.
WHEREAS, public notice of the Project has been given, and the Planning
Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development
Department and other interested parties at a public hearing held with respect to this
item on July 5, 2011.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That in accordance with the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the
MSHCP, the Planning Commission finds that:
The Project is exempt from the City's MSHCP Resolution by virtue of vested
rights. On July 9, 1990, the City and Pardee - Grossman /Cottonwood Canyon
entered into that certain development agreement (the "Development
Agreement'), which expressly exempted the Developer from responsibility for
any new development impact fees. The Development Agreement was amended
by Amendment No. 1 dated January 12, 2010, approved by Ordinance No. 1270
which extends the project's exemption from MSHCP requirements.
Even though the Project is exempt from the MSHCP, the Developer must comply
with other state and federal laws. Consistent with federal law, the applicant had
prepared a project - specific Habitat Conservation Plan and has a history of
extensive coordination with the wildlife agencies. Where approved for
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development, the project site has already been graded, cleared, or developed in
accordance with the Project HCP. Given the foregoing, no further action
regarding the MSCHP is required.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5 day of July 2011, by the
following vote:
/ John Gonz s, Chairrr n
of Lake Elsinore
ATTEST:
,Kobert A. Brady,
City Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Robert A. Brady, City Manager of the
certify that Resolution No. 2011 -21 as adopted
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held or
same was adopted by the following vote:
City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
by the Planning Commission of the City
the 5 day of July 2011, and that the
AYES: CHAIRMAN GONZALES, VICE CHAIRWOMAN JORDAN,
COMMISSIONER MENDOZA, COMMISSIONER MORSCH,
COMMISSIONER O'NEAL
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Robert A. Bra
City Manager