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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
HONORABLE CHAIRMAN
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RICHARD J. MACHOTT, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
ACTING PLANNING MANAGER
JUNE 4, 2013
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION FOR
PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL
YEARS 201312014- 2018/2019
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Project Request
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
In accordance with California Government Code Section 65401, City Staff requests that
the Planning Commission adopt the attached Planning Commission Resolution finding
that the proposed five (5) year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), as identified in the
attached form, conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
Project Location
The CIP consists of various projects, which are not limited to one (1) geographical area,
but rather are planned to occur city -wide. Individual projects will be brought before the
Planning Commission for review in accordance with the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
and State Laws, as necessary.
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FOR CIP
JUNE 4, 2013
Proiect Description
A capital improvement program enables a city to make plans for the installation and
refurbishment of public infrastructure and facilities. A capital improvement program
typically sets forth a summary of available funding, the proposed projects to be
constructed, and the estimated cost of each project.
The proposed Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2013 -2014 through 2018-
2019 organizes projects chronologically and details the available funding and estimated
costs. This program is a comprehensive list which includes but is not limited to lake
improvements, parks, streets, and other general capital projects.
Analysis
Staff has analyzed the capital improvement projects as identified in the program to ensure
consistency with the Lake Elsinore General Plan. The following summarizes staffs
analysis:
1. When drafting the Capital Improvement Program, staff consulted the Parks and
Recreation, Land Use, and Circulation Elements within the General Plan, to ensure
that the proposed capital improvement projects were consistent with the policies
and restrictions pronounced therein.
2. The Capital Improvement Program includes various projects which will add park
space within the City's jurisdiction, thereby enhancing quality of life in an urban
community through the creation and preservation of new parkland in accordance
with the Parks and Recreation Element of the Lake Elsinore General Plan. In
addition, the Capital Improvement Program facilitates upgrades and improvements
to existing parks and related amenities.
3. One of the stated purposes of the land use element is to "enhance the quality of life
for the residents of Lake Elsinore ". The element encourages future urbanization
while preserving the environmental characteristics of the City. The capital
improvement projects integrate and reflect these objectives as demonstrated by
the Palm Street Preservation Project, the preservation of existing historic street
lights and incorporating them into the streetscape, and fire station and community
center construction. Implementation of these facilities leads to the enhancement of
the community.
4. The proposed roadway improvements are consistent with the Circulation Element
because they contribute to a balanced circulation system that supports the travel
demands of the land uses by increasing circulation capacity, streamlining the flow
of traffic through signalization, and improving travel quality through the installation
of asphalt overlay.
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY FOR CIP
JUNE 4, 2013
Environmental Determination
Staff has conducted a preliminary evaluation of these projects and has allocated money
to provide environmental clearance for each as projects are brought forward on an
individual basis.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2013 - finding that the Capital Improvement Program
conforms to the Lake Elsinore General Plan.
2. Direct staff to forward a copy of this report and Resolution No. 2013 - to the
City Council as required by Section 65401 of the Government Code.
Prepared By: Ken A. Seumalo to
Director of Public Works
Approved By: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Acting Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. Planning Commission Resolution
2. CIP Summary Pages
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CONFORMS TO THE LAKE ELSINORE
GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore ( "City ") has directed Staff
to assemble a five (5) year program of capital improvement projects to be used as a
guideline for construction of City facilities and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, this program of projects is collectively called the Capital Improvement
Program; and
WHEREAS, the list of construction projects and improvements either enhances
existing facilities or provides for new facilities in accordance with the guidelines and
requirements contained in the Lake Elsinore General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Staff has reviewed all projects both funded and unfunded and finds
them to be consistent with the guidelines set forth in the Lake Elsinore General Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65401, the Planning
Commission, as a recommending body, must make a finding that proposed capital
projects conform with the Lake Elsinore General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission shall submit a report to the City Council
regarding the capital projects conformity with the general plan in accordance with
California Government Code Section 65401; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered evidence presented by
the Public Works Department, the Community Development Department and other
interested parties at a public meeting held on June 4, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the capital improvement
projects and has determined that the Capital Improvement Program conforms to the Lake
Elsinore General Plan based upon the following findings:
1. The Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the policies and restrictions
of the City's Parks and Recreation Department and is consistent with the General
Plan's Land Use and Circulation Elements.
2. The Capital Improvement Program includes various projects which will add park
space within the City's jurisdiction thereby enhancing quality of life in an urban
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
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community through the creation and preservation of new parkland in accordance
with the Parks and Recreation Department policies set forth in the General Plan.
In addition, the Capital Improvement Program facilitates upgrades and
improvements to existing parks and related amenities throughout the City.
3. One of the stated purposes of the Land Use Element is to "enhance the quality of
life for the residents of Lake Elsinore ". The element encourages future
urbanization while preserving the environmental characteristics of the City. The
proposed capital improvement projects integrate and reflect these objectives as
demonstrated by the Palm Street Preservation Project, the preservation of existing
historic street lights and incorporating them into the streetscape, and fire station
and community center construction. The implementation of these facilities adds to
the enhancement of the community.
4. The proposed roadway improvements are consistent with the Circulation Element
because they contribute to a balanced circulation system that supports the travel
demands of the land uses by increasing circulation capacity, streamlining the flow
of traffic through signalization, and improving travel quality through the installation
of asphalt overlay.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June 2013.
ATTEST:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Acting Planning Manager
Richard Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Richard J. MacHott, Acting Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013 - was adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of
June 2013, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Acting Planning Manager
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