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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIWREDEVEIAPMENT AGENCY
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
FROM: RON MOLENDYK, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 25, 1993.'
SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL PROJECT NO. 92 -1, "LARE ELSINORE PLAZA ",
LOCATED ON THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE CITY, MORE
SPECIFICALLY AT THE INTERSECTION OF COLLIER AND
CENTRAL AVENUES.
BACKGROUND
At its regular meeting of May 5, 1993, the Planning Commission
recommended approval of Commercial Project No. 92 -1 (Staff Report,
Minutes and Exhibit "I" enclosed), The - proposed project entails
the construction of a commercial shopping center, associated
infrastructure and landscaping improvements. The Center will
include a 54,698 square feet super market (Food for Less); 127,600
square feet of retail stores, 14,000 square feet of restaurants, a
gasoline /mini mart with a carwash; a`25,810 square feet theater;
and a total of 1,284 parking spaces. (Exhibit "I")
DISCUSSION
Items of discussion dealt -with - the - project's proximity to the'
Freeway, more specifically with fencing along the Cal -Trans right -
of-way,.the project's roof mechanical equipment, and the loading -
areas. The Planning Commission conditioned the project to
construct an..eight (81) foot wall consistent with the project's
design. With respect to the roof mechanical equipment, the project
was conditioned to conceal all equipment from public view. - The
rear portion of the main building will be densely landscaped to
screen the loading doors from public right -of -way.
Since the project main tenant has potential to employ 100 or more,
staff has deemed it necessary to add a condition of approval as
follows.
34. Any tenant within this development that can potentially employ
100 people or more shall be subject to the requirements of
Ordinance No. 941 adopted October 27, 1992.
This Ordinance requires all applicants that exceed the 100
threshold to develop trip reduction plans to reduce work related
trips generated from the development of the project to 12% based on
the Trip Generation Handbook published by the Institute of Traffic
engineers (ITE).(Ordinance No. 941 enclosed)
ANALYSIS
As proposed and conditioned, the project meets all applicable
commercial development requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. In
terms of aesthetics, the project exhibits a pleasing mission
architectural style with a well balance use of colors.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Negative Declaration
No 93 -5, and approved Commercial Project No. 92 -1 based on Exhibits
I, the following Findings and subject to the attached Condition of
Approval.
FINDINGS
1. Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval and the
Mitigation Measures contained in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, the proposed project is not anticipated to result
in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
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REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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SUBJECT: COMMERCIAL PROJECT NO. 92 -1, "LAKE ELSINORE PLAZA"
2. The project, as approved complies with the Goals, Objectives
and Policies of the General Plan and the Zoning District in
which it is located.
3. This project complies with the design directives contained in
Chapter 17.82.060 and all other applicable provisions of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.070,
including guarantees and evidence of compliance with
conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the
subject project to ensure development of the property in
accordance with the Objectives of Chapter 17.82 and the
planning district in which the site is located.
PREPARED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
APPROVED BY:
APPROVED FOR
AGENDA LISTING:
:C92- 1.RPT.0
Armando Armando G. Villa, Assistant Planner
AGENDA IT01 NO.
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