HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 4CITY OF
LAKE rr 5 LSIfiORE
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: RICHARD J. MACHOTT, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
PLANNING MANAGER
DATE: JULY 16, 2013
PROJECT: SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02 - THE TENTH
AMENDMENT TO THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN TO (1)
CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF PLANNING
AREA 46 FROM OPEN SPACE TO RESIDENTIAL -1 WHICH
ALLOWS UP TO 6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE. THE
TOTAL NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THE
APPROVED EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN WILL NOT
CHANGE; AND (2) TO AMEND THE DESIGN REVIEW
PROCESS TO DESIGNATE THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS
THE FINAL DECISION -MAKER ON RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW PROJECTS.
AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO 31920 -
CONSISTENT WITH THE PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN
AMENDMENT CHANGE IN THE LAND USE DESIGNATION OF
PLANNING AREA 46 FROM OPEN SPACE TO RESIDENTIAL -
1 WHICH ALLOWS UP TO 6 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE;
AN AMENDMENT TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920 IS
PROPOSED TO CREATE 26 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
LOTS. ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE FOR THE PROJECTS
ARE PROVIDED BY THE FINAL EIR FOR THE EAST LAKE
SPECIFIC PLAN, IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA).
OWNER: BRIAN MILICH, MCMILLIN SUMMERLY, LLC
PO BOX 85104, SAN DIEGO, CA 92186
APPLICANT: JEREMY KROUT, RGP PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES, 8921 RESEARCH DRIVE, IRVINE, CA 92618
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Proiect Request
The applicant is requesting approval of East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) Amendment No.
10 and Revised Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 31920. The Specific Plan Amendment
(SPA 10) proposes to change the land use of Planning Area 46 (PA 46) from Open
Space to Residential -1 to allow for residential use and also amend the Design Review
process so that the City Planning Commission serves as the approving authority and
the City Council serves as the appeal body. Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 31920
would implement the requested change in land use for PA 46 by subdividing the area to
create residential lots.
Proiect Location
PA 46 is located in the Recreation Village District, southwest of the Links at Summerly
Golf Course facility and in the central area of the ELSP. The proposed amendments to
the Design Review process, pursuant to ELSP Section IX — Administration of the
Specific Plan, would apply to future Design Review applications for the entire East Lake
Specific Plan area.
Environmental Setting
To the west of the site are recreational open space areas that make up the Links at
Summerly Golf Course. The rest of the surrounding areas will be developed with
detached single - family residential units with some passive use parks that are designed
as part of the neighborhood communities.
Project Site
PA 46 of ELSP
Open Space, ELSP
Specific Plan
North
Vacant land
Residential 1, ELSP
Specific Plan
South
Vacant Land
Residential 1, ELSP
Specific Plan
East
Vacant Land
Residential 1, ELSP
Specific Plan
West
Recreational Golf
Course
Open Space, ELSP
Specific Plan
Background
The ELSP was adopted by the City in 1993 and originally included 3,000 acres that
would allow for a total of up to 9,000 residential units. There were nine subsequent
amendments to the Specific Plan that were approved and adopted. Below is a list of
each of the Specific Plan Amendments and a brief description of what each amendment
accomplished:
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• SPA 1: Consolidated and reconfigured land uses within Phase I of a portion of
the Recreation Village District, which included removing land from the Marina
District. Land allocated to open space increased and the amount allocated to
commercial and residential development decreased, thereby reducing the overall
allowable dwelling unit count. Infrastructure improvement plans were also
modified to accommodate the amended land uses.
• SPA 2: Redistributed land uses within Phase I of the Recreation Village District
and the southern portion of the Marina District. This amendment increased the
percentage of land allocated for wetland mitigation area and open space and
reduced the total residential and mixed use acreages even further. Certain areas
of SPA 2 in the Recreation Village District were superseded by SPA 6 or SPA 8
• SPA 3: Removed three parcels from the ELSP and changed their Land Use
Designation from Specific Plan to Limited Industrial.
• SPA 4: Removed one parcel from the ELSP and changed its Land Use
Designation from Specific Plan to Limited Industrial.
• SPA 5: Removed 77 acres from the Marina District of the ELSP for the "Waters
Edge" project, a mixed use development of marina commercial and residential
development.
• SPA 6: Redistributed land uses and eliminated a portion of the circulation loop
within Phase I of the Recreation Village District. The overall residential yield of
the ELSP was reduced with SPA 6 from the original 9,000 units in the original
adoption of the ELSP to 7,975 dwelling units.
• SPA 7: Removed one parcel from the ELSP and changed its Land Use
Designation from Specific Plan to Limited Industrial.
• SPA 8, approved in December 2005: Redistributed the land use allocation and
circulation roadways within the southeasterly portion of the Recreation Village
District and further reduced the overall residential yield from 7,975 units to a
maximum of 7,389 units.
• SPA 9: Removed approximately 86 acres from the ELSP and place the majority
of the acreage within a new specific plan, called the Diamond Specific Plan. The
Land Use Designation for an additional ten acres that was in the northeast
portion of the ELSP but not included in the Diamond Specific Plan was changed
from Specific Plan to Commercial Mixed -Use.
Project Description
Specific Plan No. 2013 -02 - Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific Plan
SPA 10 proposes to change the land use designation of four acres within the
Recreation Village District of the ELSP and modify the Design Review Process. SPA 10
only proposes changes to the originally adopted 1993 ELSP and SPA 6, the latter of
which was limited to the Recreation Village District of the ELSP. As such, SPA 10 does
not supersede other Specific Plan Amendments that have amended land uses in other
portions of the Specific Plan area.
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For example, SPA 9 removed land from the ELSP and updated tables to reflect such
changes; however, SPA 10 does not propose any changes to tables that are reflective
of the acreage change associated with SPA 9. The proposed land use change that SPA
10 proposes for PA 46 would however, supersede the figures and tables that were part
of SPA 6.
As described in more detail below, SPA 10 to the ELSP proposes to accomplish two
changes - it will modify the allowed land use of about four acres of PA 46 from Open
Space to Residential -1 and it will allow Design Review applications to be considered
and approved by the City Planning Commission with an available appeal process to the
City Council. In addition, SPA 10 describes the enhanced recreational amenities
planned on PA 42.
Residential -9 Zone for PA 46 and Enhanced Recreational Amenities on PA 42
As part of ELSP SPA 6, a recreation facility was considered for PA 46. However, on
April 10, 2012 the City Council determined that a larger improved "regional park"
within other areas of the ELSP is preferred over dispersed parks of limited size due
to higher maintenance costs and less functionality in the latter condition. Therefore,
the City Council approved a Park Implementation Agreement that conveyed to
McMillin Summerly, LLC approximately 4.8 acres, which included PA 46 plus some
additional area and stated that the site is not necessary to serve a public park
purpose.
SPA 10 would change the land use of PA 46 to Residential -1, allowing a density of
up to six dwelling units per acre, and permit the construction of 24 additional
residential units. However, as indicated below, the Revised TTM No. 31920, only 17
lots are proposed. SPA 10 also modifies the description of the recreational amenities
planned on PA 42 to reflect the relocation of the recreational facility to that Planning
Area. The approved total of 7,389 residential units in the entire ELSP will not change
with the approval of SPA 10. Additionally, the circulation and utility infrastructure in
the Recreation Village District will not change with the approval of the proposed SPA
10.
Design Review Process
SPA 10 also proposes amendments to Section IX, Administration of the Specific
Plan. Changes are requested to allow the City Planning Commission to be the
decision -maker for Design Review applications within the Specific Plan, with an
available appeal process to the City Council. This change in the Design Review
Process for the ELSP area would be consistent with the Design Review process of
other specific plans in the City, which identifies the Planning Commission as the
approving authority and the City Council as the appeal body.
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The SPA 10 document, provided as Attachment 4 to this report, includes a section that
lists specific amendments to the originally adopted 1993 ELSP and /or to ELSP SPA 6.
The revisions identified in the SPA 10 document collectively implement the two changes
described above. The SPA 10 document provides a brief summary of the ELSP section
that is being affected, identifies the Specific Plan Sections that will be amended, and
discusses the amended text and exhibits. Specific text and exhibit amendments are
listed in SPA 10, starting on page 3 of the SPA 10 document. It should be noted that the
proposed SPA 10 does not supersede adopted land use amendments associated with
other Specific Plan Amendments.
Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 31920
Consistent with the requested Specific Plan Amendment No. 10, Revised Tentative
Tract Map No. 31920 was submitted to propose subdividing PA 46 (referred to as
Parcel 27 on the Revised Tentative Tract Map) for residential use. Seventeen
residential lots will be created by the subdivision of PA 46. The minimum lot size will be
6,000 square feet and the maximum lot size will be 11,862 square feet. The subdivision
is designed around a "T "- shaped street with cul -de -sacs at the ends and connects to
internal local streets within the Summerly community. The proposed street design is
consistent with approved tract map's local street section with two travel lanes, parking
and sidewalks on both sides of the street.
Analysis
Staff has reviewed the SPA No. 10 document and Revised Tentative Tract Map No.
31920 and has no concerns or objections to the proposed residential use on PA 46/ or
the requested process change related to Design Review applications, should the
recommended Conditions of Approval be satisfied. The proposed project is consistent
with the General Plan Land Use Element, the intent and purposes of ELSP.
SPA 10 — Residential -1 Zone for PA 46 and Enhanced Recreational Amenities on PA
42
With the consolidation and enhancement of open space and recreation amenities on PA
42, there is no longer a need for a recreation facility on PA 46. The recreation facilities
on PA 42 will be centrally located in the Recreation Village District, making them more
readily accessible to future residents of this planned community. Because PA 46 is no
longer needed for open space or recreation use, the site is available to be developed
with other uses. Therefore, the McMillin Summerly, LLC proposes to change the land
use on PA 46 from Open Space to Residential -1. SPA 10 would also change the
description of the planned recreation uses on PA 42.
Surrounding PA 46 to the north, south and east are properties designated Residential -1,
which have been subdivided into residential lots. SPA No. 10 will allow a residential use
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and density consistent with the surrounding properties without increasing the maximum
7,389 of allowed units in the ELSP. The change in land use will also not significantly
affect the ELSPs ratio of open space and recreation area per household.
The proposed change of the approving authority for Design Review applications to all
would improve the efficiency of processing future applications and make the process
more consistent with processes of other specific plan areas that identify the Planning
Commission as the approving body for Design Review applications.
The proposed Revised TTM 31920 proposes 17 residential lots that are a minimum of
6,000 square feet. The resulting density would be 4.25 units per acre, which is below
the 6 units per acre allowed by the Residential -1 zoning. The minimum lot size and
density associated with the Revised TTM 31920 are consistent and compatible with the
surrounding existing lots that were created by the approved TTM 31920. Further, the
proposed design of the subdivision is also consistent with the existing surrounding lots
in terms of lot layout through the use of cul -de -sacs and existing street standards. The
Revised TTM 31920 will not change or require the expansion of the existing main
circulation or utility infrastructure systems other than to allow direct access to the
proposed lots.
Environmental Determination
CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when determining
whether subsequent environmental document is necessary. Section 15162 states that
when an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no
subsequent environmental document is needed for subsequent entitlements which
comprise the whole of the action unless substantial changes or new information are
presented by the project.
A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was approved and adopted in
2004 for the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (SCH No. 2003071050). The
SEIR evaluated environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the
Specific Plan. The Project does not present changes or new information regarding the
potential environmental impacts of development. No additional CEQA documentation is
necessary. Staff has determined that the proposed project is covered by the SEIR
associated with Amendment Six of the ELSP, which was certified with the City Council's
adoption of Resolution No. 2004 -50. The proposed project is consistent with the City of
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and does not conflict with the findings and discussions
contained in the SEIR. Therefore, no additional environmental clearance is necessary.
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Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2013-; 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 Specific Plan No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the
East Lake Specific Plan, subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2013- ; 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 a Revision to Tentative Tract Map No. 31920, subject
to the recommended Conditions of Approval.
Prepared By: Kirt A. Coury
Project Planner
Approved By: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Planning Commission Resolutions
3. Conditions of Approval
4. Applicant's East Lake Specific Plan Amendment 10 Letter of Justification
5. Specific Plan No. 2013 -02 — East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 10
Document
6. Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 31920
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
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
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02, AMENDMENT NO. 10 TO
THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
WHEREAS, Brian Milich, McMillin Communities, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02,
Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific Plan (the "Project "); and
WHEREAS, the project site is generally located southwest of the Links al
Summerly Golf Course facility and in the central area of the East Lake Specific Plan;
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
approval of specific plans and any amendments thereto; and
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 16, 2013.
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 Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02,
Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific Plan pursuant to the Planning and Zoning
Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.) and Chapter 17.204 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code ( "LEMC ").
SECTION 2. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Laws and the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings
for the approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the
East Lake Specific Plan:
1. The location and design of the proposed development shall be consistent
with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan and with any other
applicable plan or policies adopted by the City.
Specific Plan No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific
Plan meets the City's Specific Plan criteria for content and required
implementation of the General Plan established by Section 65450 et se q.
of the California Government Code and Section 17.204 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code. Accordingly, the proposed Specific Plan
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Amendment complies with the objectives of the General Plan and the
purpose of the planning district in which the site is located.
2. The proposed location shall allow the development to be well- integrated
with or adequately buffered from its surroundings, whichever may be the
case.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in
that implementation of the Project will result in an improved design that
consolidates the recreation facility location with an area that was already
intended to be developed as a central neighborhood park for open space
use. The relocation of the recreation facility onto PA 42 will centralize and
thereby improve the location of multiple recreational amenities for future
residents. In addition, the amendment also proposes to allow the Design
Review Process to be considered and action be taken by the City
Planning Commission, with an available appeal process to the City
Council.
3. All vehicular traffic generated by the development, either in phased
increments or at full build -out, is to be accommodated safely and without
causing undue congestion upon adjoining streets.
The width and type of pavement needed to carry the type and quantity of
traffic generated that will result from implementation of Specific Plan
Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific
Plan has been reviewed and accounted for. The City has conditioned the
Project to be served by roads of adequate capacity and design standards
to provide reasonable access by car, truck, transit, and bicycle.
4. The Specific Plan Amendment shall identify a methodology(s) to allow
land uses to be adequately serviced by existing or proposed public
facilities and services. In appropriate circumstances, and as provided
elsewhere by the Municipal Code, the City may require that suitable areas
be reserved for schools, parks and pedestrian ways; or public open
spaces shall be dedicated or reserved by private covenant for the
common use of residents, establishments or operations in the
development.
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Specific Plan No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East Lake Specific
Plan identifies methodologies to allow land uses to be adequately serviced
by existing or proposed public facilities and services. Amendment No. 10
to the East Lake Specific Plan identifies necessary streets and circulation
to support the proposed land use allocations, as well as all necessary wet
and dry utilities for proper and adequate infrastructure services. In
addition, the amendment will result in an improved design that
consolidates the recreation facility location with an area that was already
intended to be developed as a central neighborhood park for open space
use. The relocation of the recreation facility onto PA 42 will centralize and
thereby improve the location of multiple recreational amenities for future
residents.
5. The overall design of Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment
No. 10 to the East Lake Specific Plan will produce an attractive, efficient
and stable development.
Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East
Lake Specific Plan has been designed in consideration of the size and
shape of the property, thereby, strengthening and enhancing the
immediate areas. The Project will complement the quality of neighboring
existing and future uses by creating visually - pleasing development.
Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to the East
Lake Specific Plan will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or
general welfare of the persons residing or working near the Project or
within the City, nor will it be injurious to property or improvements in the
project area or within the City. In addition, staff has substantiated that all
applicable City Departments and Agencies have been afforded the
opportunity for a thorough review of the Specific Plan Amendment No. 10
and have incorporated all applicable comments and /or conditions related
to installation and maintenance of landscaping, street dedications,
regulations of points of vehicular ingress and egress and control of
potential nuisances, so as to eliminate any negative impacts to the general
health, safety, comfort, or general welfare of the surrounding
neighborhood or the City.
6. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), impacts have been reduced to a less than significant
level, or in the case where impacts remain, a statement of overriding
considerations must be adopted to justify the merits of project
implementation.
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Environmental clearance and analysis for the proposed application is
provided by a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) which
was approved and adopted in 2004 for the East Lake Specific Plan
Amendment No. 6 (SCH No. 2003071050). The SEIR evaluated
environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the
Specific Plan. The Project does not present changes or new information
regarding the potential environmental impacts of development. No further
environmental clearance is necessary.
SECTION 3. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and
the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 2013 -02, Amendment No. 10 to
the East Lake Specific Plan.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of July 2013.
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
ATTEST:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013 - as adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of July 2013, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
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AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
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 A REVISION TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920.
WHEREAS, Brian Milich, McMillin Communities, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of a revision to Tentative Tract Map No.
31920 for a project site located within the East Lake Specific Plan (the "Project "); and,
WHEREAS, the project site is generally located southwest of the Links at
Summerly Golf Course facility and in the central area of the East Lake Specific Plan;
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
revisions to Tentative Tract Maps; and,
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2013 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 the revision to Tract Map No. 31920 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 the
revision to Tentative Tract Map No. 31920 is subject to 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 "). Specifically, the Planning Commission finds that the Project Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was approved and adopted in 2004 for the East
Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (SCH No. 2003071050). The SEIR evaluated
environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the Specific Plan.
The Project does not present changes or new information regarding the potential
environmental impacts of development. No additional CEQA documentation is
necessary.
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 a revision to Tentative Tract Map No. 31920:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and
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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 Specific Plan.
Consistent with that designation, the revised Tract Map can accommodate future
residential 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, the East Lake Specific 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 revised Tract Map is consistent
design standards, and programs,
contained in the General Plan. The
consistent with the residential land u.
development and design standards.
with the land use plan, development and
and all other appropriate requirements
revised Tentative Tract Map No. 31920 is
yes within the specific plan and applicable
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 the revision to Tentative Tract Map No. 31920.
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 16th day of July, 2013.
Rick Morsch, Chairman
City of Lake Elsinore
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ATTEST:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2013 - as adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of July 2013, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02
AND A REVISION TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
GENERAL CONDITIONS
The proposed project (Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 31920) is for the subdivision of
Planning Area 46 of the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP), which consists of
approximately 4 acres, into 17 individual lots for property located in the Recreation
Village District of the ELSP to allow for a total of 100 individual lots for Parcels 26 and
27. The project also identifies Parcel 19 as the Recreation Center Lot.
2. The applicant/developer shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify,
and hold harmless the City, its officials, officers, employees, and /or agents from any
claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its officials, officers, employees, or agents
concerning the project attached hereto.
3. This project shall comply with the applicable Conditions of Approval of Tentative Tract
Map No. 31920.
PLANNING DIVISION
4. The applicant shall sign and return an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" to the
Community Development Department within 30 days of approval.
5. Applicant shall comply with all applicable Conditions of Approval of previously approved
Tentative Tract Map No. 31920, a copy of which is attached, some of which may be
repeated herein.
6. At least 30 days prior to seeking a grading permit, the project applicant shall contact the
appropriate Native American Tribal Representative (Representative) to notify the
Representative of the initiation of the grading, excavation and the monitoring program, and
to coordinate with the City of Lake Elsinore and the Representative to develop a Cultural
Resources Treatment and Monitoring Agreement. The Agreement shall address the
responsibilities and participation of Native American Tribal monitors during grading,
excavation and ground disturbing activities; project grading and development scheduling;
terms of compensation; and treatment and final disposition of any cultural resources,
sacred sites and human remains discovered on the site.
*It is anticipated that the Pechanga Tribe will be the "appropriate" Tribe due to
prior and extensive coordination with the City in determining potentially
significant impacts and appropriate mitigation measures due to its demonstrated
cultural affiliation with the project area.
7. All lots shall comply with minimum standards contained in ELSP as amended and if
applicable, standards of the LEMC that are not specified in the ELSP.
Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02
AND A REVISION TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
8. The developer shall comply with any application Mitigation Measures from the Mitigation
Monitoring Program (MMP) that was adopted as part of the previously certified SEIR,
associated with the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (SCH # 2003071050).
9. Applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water
District.
10. Applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Riverside County Fire Department.
11. Applicant shall pay all applicable fees and obtain proper clearance from the Lake
Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD) prior to the issuance of building permits.
12. Applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing electric utility company.
13-Applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing gas utility company.
14.Applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing telephone utility company.
15.Applicant shall provide a bond to guarantee the removal of all trailers used during
construction.
16. The City's Noise Ordinance shall be met during all site preparation and construction
activity. Construction shall not commence earlier than 7:00 AM and shall cease no later
than 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction activity shall not take place on
Saturday, Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
17. This project shall comply with the applicable Conditions of Approval of Tentative Tract
Map No. 31920, a copy of which is attached.
18.A precise survey with closures for boundaries and all lots shall be provided per the
LEMC.
19. The applicant shall comply with the following City programs: the City Source Reduction
and Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element, the County Solid
Waste Management Plan and Integrated Waste Management Plan.
20. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit a letter of
verification (will -serve letter) to the City Engineer, for all required utility services.
Planning Commission
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2013 -02
AND A REVISION TO TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
LOCATED WITHIN THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN
FIRE CONDITIONS
21. This project shall comply with the applicable Conditions of Approval of Tentative Tract
Map No. 31920, a copy of which is attached.
Planning Commission
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
Italics indicate addition to text, strikethrough indicates removal from text.
PLANNING DIVISION
General Conditions
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 31920 will expire two years from the date of approval unless
within that period of time a Final Map has been filed 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 /or Section 12.12 of the 2004 Amended Development
Agreement between the City and Laing Homes. Additional extensions of time shall be
granted as provided in Section 12.12 of the Development Agreement. Tentative Traet
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2. Future development shall comply with those standards and guidelines contained in the East
Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 document and conditions of approval established with the
original 1993 East Lake Specific Plan and East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6.
3. Tentative Tract Map No. 31920 shall comply with the State of California Subdivision Map Act
and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), unless modified by approved Conditions of
Approval.
4. Future development shall comply with those requirements and provisions contained in the 2004
1994 Amended Development Agreement between the City and Laing Homes. All references to
the 1994 Amended Development Agreement shall be 2004.
5. The applicant shall provide all project - related onsite and offsite improvements as described in
the original 1993 East Lake Specific Plan and as superceded by the East Lake Specific Plan
Amendment No. 6 document.
6. The applicant shall implement appropriate mitigation measures contained in the Mitigation
Monitoring Programs for the original 1993 East Lake Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact
Report and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for East Lake Specific Plan
Amendment No. 6.
7. All future proposals shall be reviewed by the City on a project -by- project basis. If determined
necessary by the Community Development Director or designee, additional environmental
analysis will be required.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
8. The applicant shall comply with those conditions of approval required by the Fire Department
(see attached). The attached conditions require implementation prior to Final Map recordation,
Grading Permit issuance, or Building Permit issuance. Major conditions include:
• The applicant shall participate in the Development Impact Fee Program as adopted by the
City of Lake Elsinore as of the date established by the Development Agreement
• All water mains and fire hydrants shall be constructed in accordance with Riverside County
Ordinance No. 460 and /or No. 787.1.
• Prepare a Fuel Modification Plan, subject to approval by the Fire Department.
• The Homeowner's Association shall be responsible for implementing the Fuel Modification
Plan.
• The project shall provide an alternate or secondary access.
9. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless
the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents, and its Consultants from any claim, action,
or proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Consultants or Agents to
attach, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning implementation and construction of the East Lake Specific Plan,
which action is bought within the time period provided for in California Government Code
Sections 65009 and /or 66499.37, and Public Resources Code Section 21167. The City will
promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City and will
cooperate fully with the defense. If the City fails to promptly notify the applicant of any such
claim, or proceeding, the applicant shall not, thereafter, be responsible to defend, indemnify, or
hold harmless the City.
10. 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 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Construction activity shall not take
place on Saturday, Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
11. The applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the
executed original to the Community Development Department.
12. All Conditions ofApproval are subject to the terms and limitations of the 2004 Amended
Development Agreement between the City ofLake Elsinore and Laing Homes.
Prior to Final Tract Map Approval
13. All lots shall comply with applicable standards contained in the East Lake Specific Plan
Amendment No. 6 document and Municipal and Zoning Codes.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
14. A precise survey with closures for boundaries and all lots shall be provided per the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
15. Street names within the subdivision shall be approved by the Community Development Director
or Designee.
16. All of the improvements shall be designed by the applicant's Civil Engineer to the specifications
of the City of Lake Elsinore.
17. Prior to approval of the Final Map or if deemed appropriate by the Community Development
Director or designee, prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall initiate and
complete the formation of a Homeowner's Association, approved by the City, recorded, and in
place. All Association documents shall be approved by City Planning and Engineering and the
City Attorney and recorded, such as the Articles of Incorporation for the Association; and
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC &Rs). At a minimum, the CC &Rs shall include
language to ensure the HOA shall maintain landscaping along parkways and project streets,
recreational areas, walkways, drainage easements, all right -of -way landscaping, medians, slopes,
walls, and focal parks.
18. Prior to Final Map approval, the applicant shall submit a Detailed Phasing, Improvement and
Phasing Plan for the entire Tentative Tract Map No. 31920 area, subject to approval by the
Community Development Director and Engineering Manager, or designee.
Prior to Design Review Approval
19. Future construction shall meet all Riverside County Fire Department standards for fire
protection and any additional requirements requested by the Fire Department.
20. All future structural development associated with the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No.
6, including subdivision maps require separate Design Review approval.
21. The applicant (master developer) shall prepare a Community -Wide Wall Plan for the entire East
Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 and TTM No. 31920 area. Said plan shall show that
decorative, masonry, concrete block walls will be constructed around the boundaries of each
phased area.
22. The applicant (master developer) shall prepare a signage program which illustrates community
theme signage, directional signs, monuments, etc.
Prior to Grading Permit Issuance
23. The applicant shall obtain all necessary State and Federal permits, approvals, or other
entitlements, where applicable, prior to each phase of development of the project.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
24. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the applicant shall submit a final grading plan,
subject to all requirements of the City Grading Ordinance to the City Engineer for approval.
Said grading plan shall address those grading standards and guidelines contained in the East Lake
Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 document.
25. Grading shall not be permitted outside the area of the designated project boundary unless
appropriate approvals have been obtained.
26. Grading easements shall be coordinated with affected property owners.
27. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, grading and construction plans shall incorporate erosion
control measures.
28. Any alterations to the topography, ground surface, or any other site preparation activity will
require appropriate grading permits. A Geologic Soils Report with associated recommendations
will be required for grading permit approval, and all grading must meet the City's Grading
Ordinance, subject to the approval of the City Engineering Manager and the Planning Division.
Interim and permanent erosion control measures are required. The applicant shall bond 100
percent for material and labor for one year for erosion control landscaping at the time the site is
rough graded.
Prior to Building Permit Issuance
29. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Redevelopment Agency to either provide
affordable units in accordance with the provisions of the California Redevelopment Law,
appropriate in- lieu -of fees, or a combination of both.
30. The applicant shall annex into Landscape and Street Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 to
offset the cost of the City maintaining the street lighting. As indicated, the HOA shall maintain
all right -of -way landscaping, medians, parkways, slopes and focal parks.
31. The applicant shall annex into Community Facilities District 2003 -01 related to the City -Wide
Community Facilities District for Public Safety to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the
project on public safety operations and maintenance issues in the City.
32. The applicant shall pay all appropriate traffic impact mitigation fees.
33. The applicant shall pay appropriate TUMF fees or construct the necessary improvements along
the I -15 Freeway at Railroad Canyon Road and acquire approval for any TUMF reimbursement
from WRCOG, RCTC, and the City.
34. The applicant shall comply with the following City programs: the City Source Reduction and
Recycling Element and Household Hazardous Waste Element, the County Solid Waste
Management Plan and Integrated Waste Management Plan.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
35. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit a letter of verification (will-serve
letter) to the City Engineer, for all required utility services.
36. The applicant shall meet all requirements of Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(EVMWD).
37. The applicant shall pay applicable fees and obtain proper clearance from the Lake Elsinore
Unified School District (LEUSD) prior to issuance of building permits.
38. Pay all applicable fees including park fees.
39. The applicant shall provide connection to public sewer for each lot within any subdivision. No
service laterals shall cross adjacent property lines and shall be delineated on engineering sewer
plans and profiles for submittal to the EVMWD.
40. Prior to issuance of building permits for each future tract, the applicant or merchant builder for
each individual tract shall prepare a Final Wall and Fence Plan addressing the following:
• Show that decorative, masonry, concrete block walls will be constructed around each tract.
• Show materials, colors, and heights of side yard fences for proposed lots.
• Show that all front return walls shall be decorative masonry block walls. Front return wood
fences shall not be permitted.
• Show that side walls for corner lots shall be decorative masonry block walls.
41. The applicant shall submit plans to the electric utility company for a layout of the street lighting
system. The cost of street lighting, installation as well as energy charges shall be the
responsibility of the applicant and /or the HOA. Said plans shall be approved by the City and
shall be installed in accordance with the City Standards.
42. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing electric utility company.
43. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing gas utility company.
44. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the providing telephone utility company.
45. A bond is required guaranteeing the removal of all trailers used during construction.
46. Future signage requires a permit and shall be subject to Planning Division review and approval
prior to installation.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
Prior to Certiilcate of Occwancy Issuance
47. Throughout construction, as deemed appropriate by the City and the applicant, fugitive dust
suppression along project and perimeter streets and other connecting roads shall be applied to
minimize fugitive dust generation. Fugitive dust suppression techniques may include soil
watering, application of soil binders, and /or placement of gravel or other appropriate material to
minimize vehicle generated dust.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
48. Applicant shall incorporate the recommendations of the traffic study — Southerly (Tentative
Tract 31920) Traffic Phasing Analysis City of Lake Elsinore, California, dated February 6, 2004,
pages 1 -6 through 1 -24 (attached) and as modified, added, or deleted as follows:
• Applicant shall construct a traffic signal at Diamond Drive and south "C" Street prior to the
school opening or issuance of the 50th certificate of occupancy.
• Applicant shall NOT construct Railroad Canyon Road at Summerhill Dr - NB right turn
lane as described in the Traffic Study. (This improvement is scheduled for construction
2004/2005)
• A bond shall be submitted and maintained for the improvements to Railroad Canyon Road
at I -15 NB ramps until such a time that the pending Caltrans Project Report identifies the
specific interchange improvements. Availability for reimbursement for these improvements
shall be subject to approval from WRCOG, RCTC and the City.
• Applicant shall construct the traffic signal at Main Street and Lakeshore Drive as indicated in
the Traffic report. The signal shall be operational prior to issuance of the 250th certificate
of occupancy.
• Applicant shall construct the traffic signal at Mission Trial and Olive Street as indicated. The
signal shall be operational prior to issuance of the 300th certificate of occupancy.
• Applicant shall construct the traffic signal at Mission Trial and Lemon Street as indicated in
the traffic study. The signal shall be operational prior to issuance of the 300th certificate of
occupancy.
• Applicant shall install the traffic signal at Bundy Canyon Road /I -15 Freeway ramps. This
improvement is not in the City's TIF; fee credit agreements will not apply. The signal shall
be operational prior to the issuance of the 501st certificate of occupancy.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
• Applicant shall install the traffic signal at Mission Trail and Elberta Road as indicated in the
traffic study. The signal shall be operational prior to the issuance of the 50th certificate of
occupancy.
• Applicant shall construct Mission Trail including a raised median as indicated in the traffic
study.
• Applicant shall construct Malaga Road as indicated in the traffic study. A raised median shall
be included with the improvements.
• The project Specific Plan Amendment TrafRc Study does not identify the Diamond
Drive alignment improvement from Campbell Street to Lakeshore Drive /Mission
Trail as a project offsite mitigation measure, but project TIF funds may be focused
on this improvement.
• Applicant shall construct the extension of Diamond Drive through the project. The cross
section shall conform to the recommendations in the approved traffic study.
• Applicant shall provide an alignment study for Bundy Canyon Road from the project's east
boundary to Corydon Street as directed and approved by the City Engineering Manager.
• Internal streets as shown on Tentative Tract Map 31920 shall comply with the approved
roadway cross sections shown in the traffic study document.
49. Per Ordinance 1105 as interpreted by the Flood Plain Plane Administrator, the minimum
foundation elevation shall be 1267. No foundation or basement Pad shall be constructed
below this elevation unless approved by the City Engineering Manager.
50. 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.
51. All Capital Improvement, Mitigation and Plan Check fees shall be paid (LEMC 16.34,
Resolution 85 -26).
52. A "Will Serve" letter shall be submitted to the City Engineering Division from the applicable
water agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project. Letter
shall be submitted prior to Final Map Approval.
53. All public works improvements shall be constructed per approved street plans (LEMC 12.04 and
16.34).
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
54. 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.
55. Pay all fees and meet requirement of encroachment permit issued by the Engineering Division
for construction of public works improvements (LEMC 12.08 and Resolution 83 -78).
56. All compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certifications (with tie notes delineated
on 8 -1/2" x 11" Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Division before final inspection of
public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
57. Applicant shall obtain all necessary off -site easements for off -site grading from the adjacent
property owners prior to final map approval.
58. 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.
59. Applicant shall provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by Riverside County Fire.
60. Applicant shall provide street lighting and show lighting improvements as part of street
improvement plans as required by the City Engineering Manager.
61. Applicant 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 applicant to
pay $300 per sheet for City digitizing.
64. All utilities except electrical power lines greater than 12KV shall be placed underground, as
approved by the serving utility.
65. Applicant shall obtain a grading permit with appropriate security prior to building permit
issuance. A grading plan signed and stamped by a California 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 Engineering Manager. In the event grading is less than 50
cubic yards and a grading plan is not required, a grading permit shall be obtained so that a
cursory drainage and flow pattern inspection can be conducted prior to grading.
66. Applicant shall provide soils, geology and seismic report including street design
recommendations. Provide final soils report showing compliance with recommendations.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
67. An Alquist- Priolo study shall be performed on the site to identify any hidden earthquake faults
and /or liquefaction zones present on -site. In the event the project is unaffected by any fault
zone, developer shall provide a document certified by a licensed Geotechnical Engineer or
Licensed Geologist identifying the site as being outside the fault zone.
68. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a Geotechnical Engineer and he shall certify
all slopes steeper than 2 to 1 for stability and proper erosion control. All manufactured slopes
greater than 30 feet in height shall be contoured.
69. Individual lot drainage shall be conveyed to a storm drain facility and conveyed to the public
storm drain system. Any non - historic storm flows shall not be accepted without a notarized and
recorded letter of drainage acceptance from the affected property owner(s) or conveyed to a
drainage easement.
70. On -site drainage facilities located outside the road right -of -way shall 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 ".
71. All natural drainage traversing site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be collected and
conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineering Manager.
72. Applicant shall submit Hydrology and Hydraulic Reports for review and approval by City
Engineering Manager and the Riverside County Flood Control District prior to approval of final
map. Applicant shall mitigate any flooding and /or erosion caused by development of site and
diversion of drainage.
73. All drainage facilities in this tract shall be constructed to Riverside County= Flood Control
District Standards.
74. Storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately stenciled to prevent illegal dumping in the drain
system, the wording and stencil shall be approved by the City Engineering Manager.
75. Roof and yard drains will not be allowed to outlet through cuts in the street curb. Roof drains
should drain to a landscaped area whenever feasible.
76. Ten -year storm runoff shall be contained within the curb and the 100 -year storm runoff shall be
contained within the street right -of -way. If either of these criteria is exceeded, additional
drainage facilities shall be installed.
77. Applicant shall be subject to all Master Planned Drainage fees as of the date of the 2004
Amended Development Agreement.. Staff will review the potential for fee credit for all
Master Planned Drainage facilities constructed.
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REVISED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 31920
(Continued)
78. Applicant will be required to install BMP's using the best available technology to mitigate urban
pollutants from entering the watershed.
79. 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 SWPPP for post construction
which describes BMP's that will be implemented for the development and including
maintenance responsibilities.
80. 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 meet the goals of the BMP in Supplement "A" in the Riverside county
NPDES Drainage Area Management Plan.
81. Applicant shall provide for first flush BMP's using the best available technology that will reduce
storm water pollutants from parking areas and driveway aisles.
82. 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 restricted use easement must be recorded to limit the slope, type of
landscaping and wall placement.
83. Applicant shall provide a traffic study prepared by a traffic engineer to determine the traffic
volume and the impacts on intersections in the vicinity and freeway on and off ramps prior to
final map approval, subject to the approval of the CitST Engineering Manager.
84. Riverside County Fire Department shall approve width and radii of private streets and the length
and configuration of hammerhead turnarounds prior to final map approval.
85. Applicant shall annex into the Landscape and Street Lighting Maintenance District No.
1 to maintain the storm drain system, including the detention basin and storm drain
inlets. Appheant shaH form an Asseeiation that shaH maintain the storm drain syste
ineluding the detention basin and storm drain inlets.
86. In accordance with the City's Franchise Agreement for waste disposal and recycling, the
applicant shall be required to contact 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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East Lake Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) 10
Letter of Justification
Introduction
The proposed amendment (SPA 10) to the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) would accomplish two
important changes: 1) Modification of the allowed use on Planning Area (PA) 46, which constitutes
approximately four acres, from Open Space to Residential 1 in the Recreation Village District area. This
change is proposed because the recreation facility that was previously planned in this location was
relocated to PA 42. 2) Allow the Design Review process to be considered and approved by the City
Planning Commission with an available appeal process to the City Council.
General Plan Consistency
The proposed amendment is consistent with and facilitates achievement of the goals of the adopted City
of Lake Elsinore General Plan (General Plan). The General Plan land use map gives the entire East Lake
District area a "Specific Plan Area" land use designation. This indicates that it is the City's desire to see
detailed planning consistent with the General Plan to create "a well- integrated design that is responsive
to the unique location and physical features of a site" (page 2 -19). The proposed amendment is
consistent with the General Plan East Lake District and the Specific Plan Area land use designation, as it
proposes development consistent with the existing ELSP standards, including providing sufficient
recreational and open space amenities for the current and future residents in the ELSP and not changing
the total number of allowed residential units in the ELSP (7,975 homes).
Consistency with the ELSP
The proposed amendment is consistent with the ELSP. The area proposed to be rezoned from Open
Space to Residential 1 is relatively small (less than 1% of the Recreation Village District of the ELSP) and
is located immediately adjacent to other residential use areas. No changes are proposed to the
circulation and utility infrastructure planned in the ELSP and approving the amendment will not limit or
restrict implementation of the development plans for the remaining portions of the ELSP. Importantly,
the change to Residential 1, which will allow development of up to 24 homes, will not increase the
approved number of units in the ELSP (7,975 homes). Further, because fewer homes are expected to be
built in the ELSP than are currently allowed, changing PA 46 to Residential 1 will not significantly affect
the per capita amount of open space amenities in the ELSP.
The development proposed in the proposed amendment area would complement the surrounding
existing and planned uses in the area. Residential 1 uses surround PA 46 to the north, east and south;
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East Lake Specific Plan Amendment 10
therefore, density and design on PA 46 would be consistent. West of PA 46 is the Links at Summerly golf
course.
Justification and Purpose
The proposed amendment will allow the currently approved homes in the ELSP to be constructed at a
density that is consistent with the surrounding residential areas. Without the amendment, development
of the remaining approved units would require higher densities within the Residential 1 designation.
With the proposed land use change to Residential 1, PA 46 would accommodate up to 24 homes;
however, because fewer homes will be constructed in ELSP than are currently permitted, the total
number of approved homes in ELSP (7,975 homes) will not change. Therefore, no additional impacts will
result from the proposed SPA 10.
Relative to the open space use planned in PA 46, during Amendment 6, a recreation facility was
considered at this location; however, since then, the recreation facility was relocated to PA 42 because it
is central to the Summerly community and would be more readily accessible for Summerly Community
residents. Consolidating the two open space amenities also allowed the planned park and open space
use on PA 42 to be enhanced beyond what was originally planned. Further, given the reduced number of
homes that are expected to be developed in ELSP compared to the total approved number of units,
consolidating and enhancing recreation and open space uses in central locations like PA 42 will reduce
the ongoing maintenance cost of the open space uses, which will also reduce future burdens on the
current and future homeowners.
Regarding the proposed Design Review process, allowing the Planning Commission to review and
approve Design Reviews and City Council the authority to consider appeals makes the ELSP consistent
with the Design Review process in other Specific Plans in the City. Projects subject to the Design Review
process would still require public hearings before the Planning Commission and could be considered by
the City Council in a public hearing setting upon appeal of the Planning Commission decision.
City Actions and Approvals
SPA 10 will require the following discretionary actions:
1. Certification of an Addendum to the ELSP Environmental Impact Report (EIR);
2. Approval of ELSP SPA 10 to revise the designation of PA 46 from Open Space to Residential 1,
thereby allowing up to six dwelling units per acre;
3. Adoption of SPA 10 by Ordinance; and
4. Approve modification of future design review processes, permitting Planning Commission to
serve as the sole approving authority.
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East Lake Specific Plan Amendment 10
Project Implementing Actions
Concurrent or subsequent implementing actions will include, but not be limited to the following:
1. Revised Tentative Tract Map(s);
2. Design Review Approval by Planning Commission (Modified Approving Authority Action
Requested); and
3. Approval of Grading and Building Permits.
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