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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2011-38RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -38 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2010 -01 AMENDMENT NO. 1 WHEREAS, Richmond American Homes has submitted an application for an amendment to the "Bridgegate" development identified as Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01 Amendment No. 1 (the "Entitlements "), for the replotting 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, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of approving Residential Design Review requests for residential projects within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA ") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and WHEREAS, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and WHEREAS, the 1989 Final Environmental Impact Report for the Canyon Hills Specific Plan (SCH #87111606: the "FEIR ") and the 2007 Addendum No. 2 to FEIR, collectively, evaluated environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, the Activity comprises part of the whole of the action and does not present substantial changes or new information regarding the potential environmental impacts of the project; and WHEREAS, public notice of the Activity 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 December 6, 2011. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011-38 PAGE 2 OF 4 SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed Residential Design Review Amendment plotting of production units for the "Bridgegate" development and has found them acceptable. The Planning Commission finds and determines that Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01 Amendment No. 1 is consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds and determines that the Activity does not present any new information, circumstances, or changes to the project that was analyzed under the FEIR and the 2007 Addendum No. 2 to the FEIR. The Activity does not change density or intensities of use. It simply establishes standards for the design and plotting of single family residential home product. Therefore, it is not necessary to conduct any further environmental review for the Activity. SECTION 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 17.184 the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01 Amendment No. 1: 1. The Activity complies with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the General Plan and the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, as approved. The General Plan designates the site as "Canyon Hills Specific Plan." The Canyon Hills Specific Plan designates the site as "SF Single- Family Detached Residential District." Residential Design Review No. 2010 -01 Amendment No. 1, the proposed plotting of approved production units will collectively lead to the construction of a single family residential development that is consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. 2. The Activity complies with the design directives contained in Chapter 17.184.060 and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. The Activity is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that it will result in the construction of single - family detached units in accordance with appropriate development and design standards contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. The Activity creates interest and varying vistas as a person moves along any street within the subdivision. The Activity also complements the quality of existing neighboring development and will continue to provide visually - pleasing design and architecture within the area. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the Activity to ensure development of the property in accordance with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and Canyon Hills Specific Plan. The Planning Commission has considered the Activity and finds that with the attached conditions of approval, the Activity complies with the purposes and objectives of the General Plan, Municipal Code and Canyon Hills Specific Plan. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -38 PAGE 3OF4 SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves Residential Design Review 2010 -01 Amendment No. 1. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6 day of December 2011. ,�,, Lam - , )4 AaA- Shelly Jordapr City of Lake Elsinore AT EST: e Warren Morelion, AICP Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -38 PAGE 4 OF 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Warren Morelion, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011 -38 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 6 day of December 2011, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: CHAIRPERSON JORDAN, VICE CHAIRPERSON O'NEAL, COMMISSIONER BLAKE, COMMISSIONER GONZALES, COMMISSIONER MORSCH NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE L rl� Warren orelion, AICP Planning Manager