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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 1984-34RESOLUTION N0. 84-34 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, MAKING AMENDMENTS T0 THE LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE LAKE ELSINORE GENERAL PLAN FOR THE FIRST CYCLE OF THE CALENDAR YEAR OF 1984. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, Section 65361(a) of the Government Code provides that no mandatory element of a General Plan shall be amended more frequently than four times during any calendar year; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held public hearings on this round of General Plan Amendments on June 19, 1984, and that these hearings were adver- tised as required by law. The Planning Commission made recommendations to the City Council concerning these General Plan Amendments and has filed with the City Council copies of maps and reports; and WHEREAS, notice was duly given of the public hearings on the Amendments, which public hearings were held before the City Council on the 12th day of J.u1Y I 1984, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., with testimony received being made a part of the public record; and WHEREAS, all requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have been met for the consideration of whether the projects will have a signi- ficant effect on the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the evidence received at the hear- ings, and for the reasons discussed by the Council members at said hearings, the City Council now finds that the Lake Elsinore General Plan be amended as follows: A. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-1 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Dennis A. Lorton PROPERTY OWNER: Dennis A. Lorton LOCATION: North of Pottery Street between Lindsay Street and Kellogg Street I Change approximately 2.4 acres from Medium Density Residential (6.1-12.1 dwelling units per acre) to High Density Residential (12.1-20 dwelling units per acre - Condominiums; 12.1-32 dwelling units per acre - Apartments) Approval is based on the following: 1. The higher designation for subject property is compatible with surround- ing land usage and would be appropriate. 2. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 3. This change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 4. This Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 5. Applicant will provide over $10,000 worth of improvements to the Nillside Community Center along with providing public improvements needed along project frontage. 6. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative declaration. B. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-2 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: SQS, Inc., (William Seers) PROPERTY OWNER: SQS, Inc. LOCATION: End of cul-de-sac on Nashland Street between Joy Avenue and Lincoln Street. Change approximately 0.42 acres from Medium Density Residential (6.1-12.0 dwelling units per acre) to High Density Residential (12.1-20 dwelling units per acre - Condominiums; 12.1-32 dwelling units per acre - Apartments). Approval is based on the following: 1. Meets the goals of the City of Lake Elsinore's Housing Element. 2. This Amendment will achieve greater utilization of the land and would not adversely affect the surrounding praperty with respect to value or precedent. 3. The higher land use designation is compatible with surrounding land usage and would be appropriate. 4. The change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 5. Upon development completion within area, a neighborhood setting will be created that exemplifies structural design continuity. 6. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative declaration. C. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-3 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Harold F. Kempe PROPERTY OWNER: Harold F. Kempe LOCATION: Southwesterly of the intersection of Lincoln Street and Flannery Street Change approximately 3.53 acres from Medium Density Residential (6.1-12.1 dwelling units per acre) to High Density Residential (12.1-20 dwelling units per acre - Condominiums; 12.1-32 dwelling units per acre - Apartments). Approval is based on the following: 1. The higher designation for subject property is compatible with surround- ing land usage and would be appropriate. 2. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 3. This Amendment would create a buffer zone between proposed commercial development on Riverside Drive and single-family residential development. 4. This Amendment would promote the economic viability of adjacent commer- cial zone and create a healthy atmosphere between area residents and future commercial enterprises on Riverside Drive. 5. This Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 6. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative declaration. -2- D. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-4 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Charles 0. Pease PROPERTY OWNER: Charles 0. Pease LOCATION: Westerly of the intersection of Mountain Street and Robb Road Change approximately 123.6 acres from Very Low Density Residential (1 dwelling unit per two acres) to Low Density Residential (0-6.0 dwelling units per acre) and Tourist Commercial. Approval is based on the following: 1. This Amendment would achieve timely urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 2. This change is compatible with surrounding tand uses and zoning. 3. This proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 4. This Amendment would establish the potential to increase threshold population which would support local businesses and services. 5. This Amendment would provide the incentive for the development commun- ity to propose well balanced commercial-residential projects. 6. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative declaration. E. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-5 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Terry W. Shook PROPERTY OWNER: Terry W. Shook LOCATION: On Flint Street situated Southerly between Mohr Street and Silver Street Change approximately 1.5 acres from Medium Density Residential (6.1-12.0 dwelling units per acre) to Limited Industrial. Approval is based on the following: 1. This Amendment would enhance the City of Lake Elsinore's position in its efforts to attract industrial uses and expand the economic base by providing desirable industrial development sites within the corpor- ate City limits. 2. Within the location of the proposed Amendment region, a natural buffer zone is created that would insulate and screen existing residential uses from the proposed industrial land use. 3. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 4. This proposed General Plan Amendment would not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 5. This change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 6. Finding of no significant impact upon the environment and issuance of a negative declaration. F. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-6 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: The Grayson Companies PROPERTY OWNER: Robert Gray LOCATION: Southerly of Grand Avenue between Ortega Highway and Macy Street. Change approximately 13.3 acres from Neighborhood Commercial to Low Density Residential (0-6.0 dwelling units per acre). -3- Approval is based on the following: 1. This change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 2. The proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 3. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 4. This General Plan Amendment will be compatible with the City's develop- ment pattern. 5. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative declaration. G. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-7 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Lakeside Estates, Limited PROPERTY OWNER: Lakeside Estates, Limited LOCATION: Westerly of the intersection of Union Avenue and Corydon Road Change approximately 18 acres from Public/Semi-Public on Northern half of site and Low-Density Residential (0-6.0 dwelling units per acre) on Southern half of site to Low Density Residential (13 acres) and Neighbor- hood Commercial (5 acres), respectively. Approval is based on the following: 1. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 2. This change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 3. This proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. 4. This Amendment will not have an adverse environmental impact since it follows the intent of the General Plan Land Use Element in designating subject site as conducive towards residential development. 5. The streets are adequate to carry traffic generated so long as fees and traffic signalization are implemented. 6. This Amendment is compatible with the City's development pattern. 7. Finding of no significant impact upon the environment and issuance of a negative declaration. H. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-8 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: Zimmerman Consulting Engineers/Tomlinson PROPERTY -0WNER: Tomlinson and Sons; Frances T. Boothe LOCATION: Southerly of the intersection of Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive Change approximately 7 acres from Medium Density Residential (6.1-12.0 dwelling units per acre) to Specific Plan Area (6.0 dwelling units per acre). Approval is based on the following: 1. The more intensive designation for subject property is compatible with surrounding land usage and would be appropriate. 2. This Amendment would achieve greater urbanization and utilization of the land as reflected in the General Plan. 3. This proposed General Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the surrounding property with respect to value or precedent. -4- 4. This Amendment is a logical and timely extension of commercial designation along Riverside Drive. I. 5. This proposed Amendment will facilitate commercial development along Grand Avenue and also provide for a greater utilization of this Commercial corridor. 6. This Amendment will provide for an increased economic base to accommo- date a high population growth rate and establish a greater diversifi- cation of commercial uses. 7. This change is compatible with surrounding land uses and zoning. 8. Finding of no significant impact upon enviroment and issuance of a negative declaration. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 84-10 (Exhibit A) APPLICANT: City of Lake Elsinore/Engineering Department PROPERTY OWNER: City of Lake Elsinore LOCATION: Various areas Amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan by changing vehicular traffic corridor classificati ons of certain streets to minimize impacts on existing commercial, resid ential, and industrial development, recognize topographic constraints, and to make additions to the Circulation Element. Changes: 1. Machado Street: From Grand Avenue to Lakeshore Drive From (100-76) to (88-64) 2. Lincoln Street: From Machado Street northwesterly From "none" to (88-64) 3. Chaney Street: From Lakeshore Drive to Flint Street From (10~-76) to (80-64) 4. Ortega Highway (SH 74): From Grand Avenue to City Sphere of Influence From (80-64) to (100-76) 5. Strickland Avenue: From Chaney Street to Riverside Drive (SH 74) From "none" to (66-62) 6. Baker Street: From Riverside Drive (SH 74) to Pierce Street From (88-64 to (66-62) Approval is based on the following: 1. To bring Circulation Element of the General Plan into conformance with topographic and other constraints existing along these corridors. 2. To bring the Circulation Element of the General Plan into conformance with the requirements of the California Department of Transportation. 3. To consider right-of-way constraints caused by existing development. 4. This General Plan Amendment will be compatible with the City's Develop- ment pattern. 5. Finding of no significant impact upon environment and issuance of a negative delcaration. PURSUANT TO THE ABOVE FINDINGS, IT IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, that the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Land Use Element and Circulation Element be amended for the first time in calendar year 1984 to reflect General Plan Amendments 84-1, 84-2, 84-3, 84-4, 84-5, 84-6, 84-7, 84-8, 84-9, and 84-10. -5- PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July, 1984, upon the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMENBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE l 1 ~~/~ RTA ALEN ELA, M R CITY OF LAKE ELS 0 ATTEST: '' J ANN MONEY, CI Y C ERK TY OF LAKE ELSINORE -6-