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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
JULY 5, 2011
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO.
2010 -04, A REQUEST TO ADD A BUILDING DESIGN TO AN
APPROVED HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN
PLANNING AREAS 21A, 21B AND 24 OF CANYON HILLS
SPECIFIC PLAN (CYPRESS).
APPLICANT/ SONDRA HARRIS, RICHMOND AMERICAN HOMES,
& OWNER: 5171 CALIFORNIA, SUITE 120, IRVINE, CA 92617
Project Request
The applicant is requesting to add a single story building design on 26 lots for single
family detached residential units within the approved 131 lots of the Cypress project
located in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan area, Tract 30493.
Proiect Location
The Canyon Hills Specific Plan area is located within the eastern boundaries of the City
of Lake Elsinore and east of the 1 -15 Freeway (Attachment 1). The proposed "Cypress"
development is defined by the Specific Plan as Planning Areas 21A, 21 B and 24.
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AMENDMENT NO.
JULY 5, 2011
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1 TO RDR NO. 2010-04 — RICHMOND AMERICAN
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Project Background
On August 3, 2010, the City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission approved
Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 for the Richmond American project (Cypress).
The approval was for the construction of 131 residential units with six new single family
detached plans ranging in size from 1,633 square feet to 2,858 square feet.
Staff has had several meetings with the applicant's representative to review the new
project (Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04) relating to
architecture and plotting of the new product. The proposal was of sufficient quantity and
effect that the applicant needed Planning Commission approval of a Residential Design
Review.
Project Description
The proposal is to add a new single family residential product to the previously
approved "Cypress" project within Planning Areas 21A, 21B and 24 of the Canyon Hills
Specific Plan. As previously noted, the original "Cypress" product included the
construction of 131 residential units with six different single family detached plans
ranging in size from 1,633 square feet to 2,858 square feet. The applicant is now
proposing to add a seventh plan (Alan) consisting of 26 single story plans of 2,022
square foot within the original 131 "Cypress" sites. The original conditions of approval
for the "Cypress" project will apply to this product (Attachment 3).
The applicant has submitted the following plans for the proposed project: (1) building
elevations and floor plans for the proposed production units; and (2) site /preliminary
plotting plans. The following describes the proposed Design Review application.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RDR NO. 2010 -04 — RICHMOND AMERICAN
JULY 5, 2011
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Three different architectural styles for the front elevations, including Santa Barbara,
French Country, and American Heritage architectural features and treatments are being
offered for each of the new single story plans consistent with architectural styles of the
existing "Cypress" community. The Santa Barbara Architectural Style includes concrete
"S" tile roofs, decorative pipes, curved archways, recessed windows, vents, and exterior
openings to the porches. The French Country Style includes concrete flat tile roofs,
vertical windows, stone veneer, decorative wood shutters, and columns. The American
Heritage Style includes concrete flat tile roofs, vertical windows, brick veneer and
decorative wood siding and shutters. The plan is described as follows:
• Plan S202 (Alan): Single -story 2,022 square foot unit with three bedrooms
(option for a fourth bedroom); 2.5 baths; great room, study room, dining room;
kitchen, nook and laundry room. Two car garage.
• "Standard" and "Enhanced" architectural features and treatments are offered for
each of the six plans. "Standard elevations" are minimum features and
treatments that will be provided for all plans and include, for example, foam
surrounds around all windows and large windows. "Enhanced elevations" are
additional features and treatments that will be provided for those elevations that
are within the public view. Examples of these enhancements include additional
windows and wood shutters.
Analysis
Staff finds that the proposed project meets the minimum quality and attractiveness of
the original project, which was presented to and approved by the Planning Commission.
The City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code refers to designs that create interest, provide
varying vistas, and demonstrate quality and originality (Section 17.184.060). Staff feels
that the applicant has proposed an acceptable new project without the loss of quality to
the overall project design and amenities. Therefore, staff is in support of the proposed
project.
Environmental Determination
Environmental analysis and clearance for the Richmond American Homes project is
provided by Addendum No. 2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Canyon
Hills Specific Plan. Addendum No. 2 was approved by the City Council on April 10,
2007, to address changes associated with Canyon Hills Specific Amendment No. 2.
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162, the
proposed amendment does not present a substantial change or new information that
would require further CEQA analysis. The environmental impacts associated with
development of the project were contemplated by Addendum No. 2 to the Final
Environmental Impact Report, and were fully analyzed and mitigated therein. No new
CEQA documentation is necessary for this project.
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RDR NO. 2010 -04 — RICHMOND AMERICAN
JULY 5, 2011
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011 -_ making
findings that the project is exempt from the MSHCP and Resolution No. 2011 -
approving Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 based on the
Findings, Exhibits and Conditions of Approval attached to this Staff Report.
Prepared By: Kirt A. Coury, IQG
Project Planner
Reviewed By: Warren Morelion, AICP 1�`\
Planning Manager
Approved By: Robert A. Brady
City Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Planning Commission Resolutions
3. Conditions of Approval
4. Acknowledgement of Draft Conditions
5. Richmond American Color Architectural Booklet
6. Full Size Plans
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
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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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -
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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 5th day of July 2011, by the
following vote:
John Gonzales, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
ATTEST:
Robert A. Brady,
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -
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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. 2011 -_ as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 5 day of July 2011, and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2011-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2010 -04
WHEREAS, Richmond American Homes has submitted an application for
Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 identified as "Cypress"
(the "Entitlements "), for the plotting of a single - family residential product within the
Canyon Hills Specific Plan on the north side of Canyon Hills Road, east of Hillside
Drive; 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 2003 Addendum 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 July 5, 2011.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -
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SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed Amended
Residential Design Review plotting of production units for the "Cypress" development
and has found them acceptable. The Planning Commission finds and determines that
Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 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 2003 Addendum 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
Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04:
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." Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04, 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.
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SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and
the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review 2010 -04.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5 th day of July 2011.
John Gonzales, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
ATTEST:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -
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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. 2011 -_ as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 5 th day of July 2011, and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2010 -04
CANYON HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
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1. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents from any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees or Agents to attach, set
aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning the Residential Design Review projects attached hereto.
PLANNING DIVISION
2. Design Review approval for Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 will lapse and be void
unless a building permit is issued within one (1) year of the approval date. An extension of
time, up to one (1) year may be granted by the Community Development Director prior to
the expiration of the initial Design Review approval upon application by the developer and
payment of required fees one (1) month prior to expiration.
3. All construction shall comply with these Conditions of Approval and those provisions and
requirements contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan and Municipal Code, prior to
issuance of certificate of occupancy and release of utilities.
4. All site improvements shall be constructed as indicated on the approved building elevations
and site plan for the model home complex.
5. Future site plotting and construction shall be consistent with these Conditions of Approval,
those conditions approved with Tract Map No. 30493 and those provisions and
requirements contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan and Municipal Code, subject to
approval by the Community Development Director or designee.
6. Future site plotting and construction within Tract Map No. 30493 shall comply with the
standards and requirements of the SF3, Single - Family Detached Residential District, as
defined by the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. Future site plotting shall be shown on precise
grading plans, subject to approval by the Community Development Director or designee.
7. The following standard architectural articulation and treatments shall be provided:
• Any rock or brick veneer provided at the front elevation will continue to wrap around to
the side elevation, to the front wall return.
• All front returns will be decorative and masonry concrete walls. Wood fences will not be
allowed along the front.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2010 -04
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• Articulation and treatment will be provided around all windows, not only those windows
that are within the public view. At a minimum, foam surrounds will be provided around
all windows.
• Use of shutters, window mullions, and arched entrances.
• Provision of front porches.
• Provision of hipped form roofs, and gable roof forms.
• Provision of 12 different color schemes.
• Provision of varied roof lines.
8. Additional architectural enhancements and treatments shall be provided for those side and
rear elevations that are within the public view. The applicant shall indicate which specific
side and /or rear elevations will be afforded with enhanced architectural treatments on future
precise grading plans subject to approval by the Community Development Director or
designee. The following enhanced architectural treatments will be provided on those side
and rear elevations that are within the public right -of -way:
• Additional windows and wood shutters
• Additional siding treatments.
9. Prior to first certificate of occupancy for the models, the applicant shall prepare for City
approval an exhibit that shows which side and rear elevations will be provided with
architectural enhancements for the project area.
10.All weep screeds shall be a maximum three inches above any hard surface and four inches
above any earth surface.
11. Any revisions to approved site plans or building elevations shall be reviewed and approved
by the Community Development Director or designee.
12. Materials and colors depicted on the materials board shall be used unless modified by the
Community Development Director or designee.
13. Provide a flat concrete pad or area a minimum of 3'- 0" by T- 0" adjacent to the dwelling for
the storage of the City trash barrels. The storage pad or area shall conceal the trash
barrels from public view, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or
Planning Commission
August 3, 2010
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designee. Precise grading plans shall identify the location of the aforementioned flat
concrete pad and air conditioning units.
14.The building addresses (in numerals at least four inches high) shall be displayed near the
entrance and easily visible from the front of the unit and public right -of -way. The applicant
shall obtain street addresses for all production lots prior to issuance of building permit.
15.The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City's Grading Ordinance.
Construction generated dust and erosion shall be mitigated in accordance with the
provisions of Municipal Code, Chapter 15.72 and using accepted techniques. Interim
erosion control measures shall be provided 30 days after the site's rough grading, as
approved by the City Engineer.
16. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City Codes and Ordinances.
17. Prior to issuance of building permit, building plans for the Model Home Complex shall
comply with all American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including provision of a
handicapped - accessible bathroom.
18.A cash bond of $1,000.00 shall be required for the Model Home Complex. This bond is to
guarantee removal of the temporary fencing material, parking lot, etc. that have been
placed onsite for the Model Home Complex. The bond will be released after removal of the
materials and the site is adequately restored, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Director or designee.
19.A cash bond of $1,000.00 shall be required for any garage conversion of the model(s).
Bonds will be released after removal of all temporary materials and the site is adequately
restored, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
20.A cash bond of $1,000.00 shall be required for any construction trailers used during
construction. Bonds will be released after removal of trailers, subject to the approval of the
Community Development Director or designee.
21.The applicant shall pay school fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District prior to
issuance of building permit.
22.The project shall connect to sewer and meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District ( EVMWD). The applicant shall submit water and sewer plans to
the EVMWD and shall incorporate all district conditions and standards.
23. The design and construction of the project shall meet all Riverside County Fire Department
standards for fire protection.
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August 3, 2010
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24.All mechanical and electrical equipment for the building shall be ground mounted. All
outdoor ground or wall mounted utility equipment shall be consolidated in a central location
and architecturally screened along with substantial landscaping, subject to the approval of
the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of building permit.
25.All front yards and side yards on corner lots shall be properly landscaped with automatic
(manual or electric) irrigation system to provide 100 percent plant and grass coverage
using a combination of drip and conventional irrigation methods. The final
landscaping /irrigation plan is to be reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape
Architect Consultant and the Community Development Director or designee. A Landscape
Plan check fee will be charged prior to final landscape approval based on the Consultant's
fee plus 40 percent.
• The applicant shall plant street trees, selected from the City's Street Tree List, at a
maximum of 30 feet apart and at least 24 -inch box in size.
• Planting within 15 feet of ingress /egress points shall be no higher than 36 inches.
• The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet all
requirements of the City's adopted Landscape Guidelines. Special attention to the use
of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings with combination drip irrigation system to be
used to prevent excessive watering.
• All landscape improvements shall be bonded with a 100 percent Faithful Performance
Bond for materials and labor for two years from Certificate of Occupancy.
• All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within an affected portion of any phase at
the time a certificate of occupancy is requested for any building.
• One of the proposed lots of the Model Home Complex shall be Xeriscaped and signage
provided identifying Xeriscape landscaping.
• The Final landscape plan shall be consistent with any approved site and /or plot plan.
• The Final landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation details.
26.All exposed slopes in excess of three feet in height within the subject tract and within
private lots shall have a permanent irrigation system and erosion control vegetation
installed, as approved by the Planning Division, prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy.
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27. The applicant shall prepare a Wall and Fencing Plan for the area comprising of the project
area, in compliance with the fencing standards within the Zoning Code Section 17.14.130.D
and the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, prior to issuance of any building permit, and subject to
the approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
28.Fences located in any front yard shall not exceed three feet in height with the exception
that wrought -iron fences may be five feet in height. Chain link fences shall be prohibited.
29. Garages shall be constructed to provide a minimum of 10' x 20' of interior clear space for
two cars for a total interior clear space of 20' x 20'.
30. Comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program that was prepared for the 2003 Addendum
to the 1989 Final Canyon Hills Specific Plan EIR.
31. Prior to issuance of any precise grading permit or building permit, the applicant shall sign
and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to
the Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
32.These Conditions of Approval and those conditions approved with Tract Map No. 30493
shall be reproduced on subsequent building plans prior to issuance of building permit.
33. Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance shall be satisfied during all site preparation and
construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall not commence before
7:00 AM and shall cease at 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction activity shall
not take place on Saturday, Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
34. The applicant shall pay all appropriate City fees.
35.The applicant shall place a weatherproof 3' x 3' sign at the entrance to the project site
identifying the approved days and hours of construction activity (i.e., 7:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M.,
Monday through Friday with no construction activity to occur on Saturdays, Sundays or
legal holidays) and a statement that complaints regarding the operation can be lodged with
the City of Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement Division (951) 674 -3124.
36. Construction traffic shall be prohibited from the segment of Lost Road south of the project
site as a construction truck route.
37.The Homeowner's Association shall maintain all project improvements and facilities,
including the private streets, landscaping, park facilities, and drainage improvements.
38. The applicant shall participate in the City's Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District.
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ENGINEERING DIVISION
39.AII roads shall be constructed to be consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan cross
section for local and collector roads. Dedicate and improve full width of internal streets.
40. Provide detention /desiltation basin designed to detain the increase in stormwater run -off
volume resulting from the development, unless otherwise provided.
41. Grading on adjacent property shall require a "notarized permission to grade" letter from the
affected property owner.
42.All slopes, cut or fill, shall comply with UBC requirements for setback from adjacent
property lines. Diversion of stormwater flows shall not be allowed.
43. All Public Works requirements shall be complied with as a condition of development as
specified in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) prior to final map approval.
44. Underground water rights shall be dedicated to the City pursuant to the provisions of
Section 16.52.030 (LEMC), and consistent with the City's agreement with the Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District.
45. Pay all Capital Improvement and Plan Check fees (LEMC 16.34, Resolution 85 -26).
46. Submit a "Will Serve" letter to the City Engineering Division from the applicable water
agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project.
Submit this letter prior to final map approval.
47. Construct all public works improvements per approved street plans (LEMC 12.04). Plans
must be approved and signed by the City Engineer prior to final map approval (LEMC
16.34).
48. Street improvement plans and specifications shall be prepared by a Calif. Registered Civil
Engineer. Improvements shall be designed and constructed to Riverside County Road
Department Standards, latest edition, and City Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
49. Applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City for the construction of public works
improvements and shall post the appropriate bonds prior to final map approval.
50.Applicant shall obtain any necessary Caltrans permits and meet all Caltrans requirements.
51. Desirable design grade for local streets should not exceed 9 %. The maximum grade of
15% shall only be used because of design constraints approved by the City Engineer.
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52. Interior streets shall be designed with 9% as the desired grade and intersecting streets
shall meet at a maximum grade of 6 %. The 6% grade shall extend for a minimum of 40-
feet.
53. Pay all fees and meet requirements of encroachment permit issued by the Engineering
Division for construction of public works improvements (LEMC 12.08 and Resolution 83-
78).
54.All compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie notes
delineated on 8' /z" x 11" Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Division before final
inspection of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
55. The applicant shall install permanent survey monuments in compliance with the City's
municipal code.
56.Applicant shall obtain all necessary off -site easements for off -site grading from the adjacent
property owners prior to final map approval.
57. Arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults, etc.) out of the
roadway or alley shall be the responsibility of the property owner or his agent.
58. Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County Fire.
59. Provide street lighting and show lighting improvements as part of street improvement plans
as required by the City Engineer.
60. Developer shall annex to the City's Street Lighting and landscaping Maintenance
District.
61. Developer shall install blue reflective pavement markers in the street at all fire hydrant
locations.
62. Applicant shall submit a traffic control plan showing all traffic control devices for the tract to
be approved prior to final map approval. All traffic control devices shall be installed prior to
final inspection of public improvements. This includes No Parking and Street Sweeping
Signs for streets within the tract.
63.All improvement plans and tract maps shall be digitized. At Certificate of Occupancy
applicant shall submit tapes and /or discs which are compatible with City's ARC Info /GIS or
developer to pay $300 per sheet for City digitizing.
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64. All utilities except electrical over 12 kv shall be placed underground, as approved by the
serving utility.
65.Apply and obtain a grading permit with appropriate security prior to building permit
issuance. A grading plan signed and stamped by a Calif. Registered Civil Engineer shall be
required if the grading exceeds 50 cubic yards or the existing flow pattern is substantially
modified as determined by the City Engineer. If the grading is less than 50 cubic yards and
a grading plan is not required, a grading permit shall still be obtained so that a cursory
drainage and flow pattern inspection can be conducted before grading begins.
66. Provide soils, geology and seismic report including street design recommendations.
Provide final soils report showing compliance with recommendations.
67.An Alquis - Priolo study shall be performed on the site to identify any hidden earthquake
faults and /or liquefaction zones present on -site. In the event a study has been previously
completed or the project is outside the study zone, a letter shall be submitted by a licensed
geologist or geotechnical engineer stating such a condition does not apply.
68.All grading shall be done under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer and the shall
certify all slopes steeper than 2 to 1 for stability and proper erosion control. All
manufactured slopes greater than 30 ft. in height shall be contoured.
69. Applicant to provide to the City a photographic baseline record of the condition of all
proposed public City haul roads. In the event of damage to such roads, applicant shall pay
full cost of restoring public roads to the baseline condition. A bond may be required to
ensure payment of damages to the public right -of -way, subject to the approval of the City
Engineer.
70. Individual lot drainage shall be conveyed to a public facility or accepted by adjacent
property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance or conveyed to a drainage easement.
71.0n -site drainage facilities located outside of road right -of -way should be contained within
drainage easements shown on the final map. A note should be added to the final map
stating: "Drainage easements shall be kept free of buildings and obstructions ".
72.All natural drainage traversing site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be collected
and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer.
73. Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.64 regarding flood hazard regulations.
74. Meet all requirements of LEMC 15.68 regarding floodplain management.
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75. The applicant to provide FEMA elevation certificates prior to certificate of occupancies.
76. Submit Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports for review and approval by City Engineer prior to
approval of finalmap. Developer shall mitigate any flooding and /or erosion caused by
development of site and diversion of drainage.
77.All drainage facilities in this tract shall be constructed to Riverside County Flood Control
District Standards.
78. Storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately stenciled to prevent illegally dumping in the
drain system, the wording and stencil shall be approved by the City Engineer.
79. Roof and yard drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through cuts in the street curb.
Roof drains should drain to a landscaped area.
80.10 year storm runoff should be contained within the curb and the 100 year storm runoff
should be contained within the street right -of -way. When either of these criteria is
exceeded, drainage facilities should be installed.
81.A drainage acceptance letter will be necessary from the downstream property owners for
outletting the proposed stormwater run -off on private property.
82. Developer shall be subject to all Master Planned Drainage fees and will receive credit for all
Master Planned Drainage facilities constructed.
83. Provide Tract Phasing Plan for the City Engineer's approval. Bond public improvements for
each Phase as approved by the City Engineer.
84. Developer shall agree to participate in and join a Mello Roos Community Facilities District
(CFD) for infrastructure improvements and operation.
85. Up -slope maintenance along right -of -ways shall be maintained by the city's lighting and
landscaping maintenance assessment district or a homeowner's association.
86.Applicant will be required to install BMP's using the best available technology to mitigate
any urban pollutants from entering the watershed.
87.Applicant shall provide the city with proof of his having filed a Notice of Intent with the
Regional Water Quality Control Board for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) program with a storm water pollution prevention plan prior to issuance of
grading permits.
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88.Applicant shall obtain approval from Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board for
their storm water pollution prevention plan including approval of erosion control for the
grading plan prior to issuance of grading permits. The applicant shall provide a WQMP for
post construction which describes BMP's that will be implemented for the development and
including maintenance responsibilities.
89. Education guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMP) shall be provided to residents
of the development in the use of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers as well as other
environmental awareness education materials on good housekeeping practices that
contribute to protection of stormwater quality and met the goals of the BMP in Supplement
"A" in the Riverside County NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan.
90.Applicant shall provide first flush BMP's using the best available technology that will reduce
storm water pollutants from parking areas and driveway aisles.
91. Intersection site distance shall meet the design criteria of the CALTRANS Design Manual
(particular attention should be taken for intersections on the inside of curves). If site
distance can be obstructed, a special limited use easement must be recorded to limit the
slope, type of landscaping and wall placement.
92. Intersecting streets on the inside radius of a curve will only be permitted when adequate
sight distance is verified by a registered civil engineer.
93.AII parcels shall have direct access to public right -of -way or be provided with a minimum
30 -foot ingress and egress easement to public right -of -way by separate instrument or
through map recordation.
94. If right -of -way is abandoned as part of this development, then adjacent property affected by
the abandonments must still have access to public maintained right -of -way.
95. The final map shall show the abandonment of dedications of public right -of -way or
easements by appropriate certifications on the map.
96. Applicant shall record CC & R's for the tract prohibiting on- street storage of boats,
motorhomes, trailer, and trucks over one -ton capacity, roof mounted or front yard
microwave satellite antennas. The CC & R's shall be approved by the Community
Development Director prior to recordation of final map.
97. Applicant shall cause to be recorded a CC &R's with recordation of final map which provides
for irrevocable reciprocal parking, circulation, loading and landscape maintenance
easement in favor of all lots subject to the approval of the director of Community
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Development & the City Attorney. The CC& R's shall enforce standards of building
maintenance, participation in landscape maintenance, prohibition of outside vehicle or
material storage.
98. Applicant shall provide a homeowner's association with CC & R's for maintenance of the
open space.
99. All open space and slopes except for public parks and schools and flood control district
facilities, outside the public right -of -way will be owned and maintained by either a home
owner's association or private property owner.
100. Existing access easements over property must be addressed to the satisfaction of the
easement owners prior to final map approval.
101. If the CFD has not been formed at building permit, then the developer shall enter into an
agreement with the City to mitigate drainage impacts by payment of a Drainage Mitigation
fee. Per recommendations of the Master Drainage Plan developed by RCFCD for the West
End, the developer shall deposit $4000 per acre. If a Drainage Assessment District is
formed in the West End and that drainage fee is lower than the present fee, a partial refund
will be returned.
102. Developer shall provide funding for the re- appropriation calculations of the assessment due
to the increase in lots in the assessment district.
103. In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste disposal & recycling, the
applicant shall be required to contract with CR &R Inc. for removal and disposal of all waste
material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated during cleaning, demolition, clear
and grubbing or all other phases of construction.
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CITY OF ins
LADE LSIBORE
` DREAM EXTREME.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
"DRAFT" CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL
Subject: Amendment No. 1 to Residential Design Review No. 2010 -04 a
request to add building designs to a housing project (Cypress)
located within the Planning Areas 21A, 2113, and 24 of the Canyon
Hills Specific Plan.
I hereby state that I have read and acknowledge the Draft Conditions of Approval
and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all final Conditions that will be
approved by the Planning Commission /City Council. I also understand that all
Conditions shall be met prior to issuance of permits or prior to the first Certificate
of Occupancy, or as otherwise indicated in the Conditions.
*The decision of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore shall be final fifteen (15) days from the date of the
decision, unless an appeal has been filed with the City Council of
the City of Lake Elsinore pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
17.180 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC).
Date: Applicant's Signature:
Print Name:
Address:
Phone Number:
AT THE TIME OF PRINTING THE AGENDA, STAFF HAS NOT
RECEIVED THE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM.
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