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LADELSIAORE
DREAM EXTREME-
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP
ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DATE: AUGUST 21, 2012
SUBJECT: TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 35000 -A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE
1,137.1 ACRES OF LAND INTO 10 INDIVIDUAL PARCELS FOR
CONVEYANCE PURPOSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 16
"SUBDIVISIONS" OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
(LEMC)
APPLICANT: CHAD WARREN, PACIFIC CLAY PRODUCTS, INC, 14741 LAKE
STREET, LAKE ELSINORE CA 92530
OWNER: TOM TOMLINSON, CASTLE AND COOK LAKE ELSINORE WEST,
INC., 6455 ALBERHILL RANCH ROAD, LAKE ELSINORE CA 92530
PROJECT REQUEST/DESCRIPTION
The request before the Planning Commission is for review and approval of Tentative Tract
Map No. 35000 (the 'Project'). The Tentative Tract Map proposes to subdivide a portion
of the 100 year old Pacific Clay mine consisting of 1,371.1 acres into 10 parcels for
conveyance and financing purposes only. No development is proposed on the site at this
time.
PROJECT LOCATION
The 1371.1 acre site which forms the basis for the subject Tentative Tract Map is located in
the northern part of the City of Lake Elsinore, west of the 1-15 freeway where Temescal
Road intersects with Lake Street, and which is described in the attached Tentative Tract
Map (the "Project Site"). The Project Site is composed of a series of vacant active mining
areas and rolling to steep hills that contain significant deposits of clay shale, sand, and
aggregates. The Project Site is accessible from both Temescal Road and Lake Street.
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TTM No. 35000
August 21, 2012
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ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The project site is bound by undeveloped/vacant land to the north and single family homes
to the northwest (Horsethief Canyon Specific Plan) and southeast (Alberhill Ranch). Lake
Street borders the eastern perimeter of the Project Site.
EXISTING LAND
ZONING-
GENERAL PLAN
USE
Project
Vacant
M-3 Mining
Mixed Land Use
Site
North
Vacant/rural
Riverside County
Mountainous and Open
Single-Family
Space (Riverside County
Residential
General Plan
South
Alberhill Ranch
Specific Plan
Specific Plan
East
Vacant/Brighton
Specific Plan
Specific Plan
Alberhill Ranch
Specific Plan
West
Vacant
Riverside County
Rural Residential
Mountneous and
Rural Residential
Rural Residential
ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing to subdivide the site into 10 large parcels for conveyance and
financing purposes only. The intent of the subdivision is to allow the property owner to
transfer property from the Pac Clay mining operation to the development branch of Castle
& Cooke once mining is complete for future development. The proposed parcels will range
in size from approximately 26 acres to 413 acres.
Staff has reviewed and analyzed Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 pursuant to the
appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code ("LEMC"), and found that the Map is consistent with all laws and City
procedures. In addition, the Pproject has been adequately conditioned by all applicable
departments and agencies and, therefore, will not result in any significant environmental
impacts. The proposed project, togetherwith the conditions applicable thereto, will not be
detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
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TTM No. 35000
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal.
Code Regs §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for
Exemption) in that it can be seen with a certainty that there is no possibility that approval of
Tentative Track Map No. 35000 for conveyance and financing purposes only will have a
significant effect on the environment.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following actions:
Adopt Resolution No. 2012- , recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35000, based on the attached findings,
exhibits and conditions of approval.
Prepared By: Kirt A. Coury, lam-
Project Planner
Approved By: Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 2012- recommending approval of Tentative Tract Map 35000.
2. Conditions of Approval
3. Tentative Tract Map 35000
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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL
OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 35000 GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LAKE STREET AT
TEMESCAL ROAD
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Lake Elsinore by Castle
& Cooke Alberhill Ranch, LLC for the subdivision of 10 parcels or lots of land, all having
legal access consisting of 1371.1 acres (`the Project") for conveyance financing
purposes only. The Project is generally located on the west side of Lake Street at
Temescal Road, further identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs: 391-800-011,
391-230-009, 391-240-001,389-020-063,390-130-031,390-160-012, 390-190-019, 391-
200-012, 391-230-005, 390-170-001, 390-160-001, 390-160-002, 390-190-011, 391-
230-002, 391-200-007, 391-230-003, 391-200-004, 391-230-004, 390-130-020, 390-
130-006,391-170-005,391-170-007,391-200-010,391-200-003,390-230-010), and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been
delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council for
Tentative Tract Maps; and,
WHEREAS, on August 21, 2012 at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning
Commission considered evidence presented by the Community Development
Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Prior to making a recommendation to the City Council, the Planning
Commission has reviewed and analyzed Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 pursuant to the
appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code ("LEMC").
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that
Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the Guidelines for
Implementation of CEQA (14 California Code of Regulations 15000 et seq.: "CEQA
Guidelines") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption). Specifically, the
Planning Commission finds it can be seen with a certainty that there is no possibility that
approval of Tentative Track Map No. 35000 for conveyance and financing purposes
only will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings
for approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35000:
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-_
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1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and
improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is
compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
specified in the General Plan (Government Code Section 66473.5).
The General Plan designates the site for a mixed land use. Consistent with that
designation, the Tract Map can accommodate future mixed land uses. The Tract
Map is consistent with the designated land use, development and design
standards, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan„
and Subdivision Map Act.
2. The effects this project is likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the
public service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and
environmental resources have been considered and balanced.
The Tract Map is consistent with the land use plan, development and design
standards and programs, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the
General Plan. Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 is consistent with the future mixed
land use specific plan designation and applicable development and design
standards.
3. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the proposed project is not
anticipated to result in any significant environmental impact.
The project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and
agencies and will not therefore result in any significant environmental impacts
because it is not for development purposes but only for parcel conveyances for
financing purposes. The proposed use, together with the conditions applicable
thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the
City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 35000.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 21st day of August, 2012.
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
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ATTEST:
Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Warren Morelion, Acting Community Development Director of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2012-_ as adopted by the
Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 21st
day of August 2012, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Warren Morelion, AICP
Acting Community Development Director
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 35000
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 35000 will expire two (2) years from date of approval unless
within that period of time an appropriate instrument has been filed and recorded with the
County Recorder, or an extension of time is granted by the City of Lake Elsinore City
Council in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the LEMC.
2. 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 35000.
3. The Tentative Tract Map shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act
and shall comply with all applicable requirements and standards of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC), Title 16 unless modified by approved Conditions of Approval.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
4. Existing right of way dedications (easements) shall be labeled prior to tentative map
approval. Confirmation of existing right of way dedications shall be obtained through a
title search with a copy provided to the Engineering Division prior to final map approval.
Planning Commission
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