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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2013-78RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -78 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 WHEREAS, Pardee Homes has submitted an application for Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05 (the "Activity "), for the "Meadow Ridge" development of 104 single - family residential units within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, Tract Map 36115; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of approving Residential Design Review requests for residential projects within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA ") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and WHEREAS, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and WHEREAS, the 1989 Final Environmental Impact Report for the Canyon Hills Specific Plan (SCH #87111606: the "FEIR ") and the 2003 Addendum to FEIR, collectively, evaluated environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the specific plan; and WHEREAS, the Activity comprises part of the whole of the action and does not present substantial changes or new information regarding the potential environmental impacts of the project; and WHEREAS, public notice of the Activity 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 December 3, 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 proposed Residential Design Review plotting of production units for the "Meadow Ridge" development and has found them acceptable. The Planning Commission finds and PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -78 PAGE 2OF4 determines that Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05 is consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds and determines that the Activity does not present any new information, circumstances, or changes to the project that was analyzed under the FEIR and the 2003 Addendum to the FEIR. The Activity does not change density or intensities of use. It simply establishes standards for the design and plotting of single family residential home product. Therefore, it is not necessary to conduct any further environmental review for the Activity. SECTION 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 17.184, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05: The Activity complies with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the General Plan and the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, as approved. The General Plan designates the site as "Canyon Hills Specific Plan." The Canyon Hills Specific Plan designates the sites as "SF -2 Single- Family Residential District." Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05, the proposed plotting of approved production units will collectively lead to the construction of a single family residential development that is consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. 2. The Activity complies with the design directives contained in Chapter 17.184.060 and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. The Activity is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that it will result in the construction of single - family detached units in accordance with appropriate development and design standards contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. The Activity creates interest and varying vistas as a person moves along any street within the subdivision. The Activity also complements the quality of existing neighboring development and will continue to provide visually - pleasing design and architecture within the area. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the Activity to ensure development of the property in accordance with the General Plan, Municipal Code, and Canyon Hills Specific Plan. The Planning Commission has considered the Activity and finds that with the attached conditions of approval, the Activity complies with the purposes and objectives of the General Plan, Municipal Code and Canyon Hills Specific Plan. SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves Residential Design Review 2013 -05. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -78 PAGE 3OF4 SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December 2013, by the following vote: C �x Z' J6�4- t'zi2 David Blake, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore ATTEST: Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -78 PAGE 4OF4 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 -78 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of December 2013, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: CHAIRMAN BLAKE, VICE CHAIRMAN GRAY, COMMISSIONER JORDAN, COMMISSIONER MORSCH, COMMISSIONER O'NEAL NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05, MEADOW RIDGE CANYON HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN GENERAL 1. The proposed project (Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05) consists of building design and construction of 104 single - family detached residential units and related improvements within Tract Map No. 36115 located within Planning Area 32 of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. 2. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, and Agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees or Agents to attach, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning the project attached hereto. PLANNING DIVISION 3. Design Review approval for Residential Design Review No. 2013 -05, will lapse and be void unless a building permit is issued within two (2) years of the approval date. An extension of time, up to one (1) year may be granted by the Community Development Director prior to the expiration of the initial Design Review approval upon application by the developer and payment of required fees one (1) month prior to expiration. 4. All construction shall comply with these Conditions of Approval and those provisions and requirements contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan and Municipal Code, prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy and release of utilities. 5. Future site plotting and construction shall be consistent with these Conditions of Approval, those conditions approved with Tract Map No. 36115 and those provisions and requirements contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan and Municipal Code, subject to approval by the Community Development Director or designee. 6. The following architectural details shall be provided: All front fence returns will be decorative masonry walls. Wood fences will not be allowed along the front elevation. Additional architectural enhancements and treatments shall be provided for those side and rear elevations that are within the public view, including but not limited to, lots 60 and 95. The applicant shall indicate which specific side and /or rear elevations will be afforded with enhanced architectural treatments on future precise grading plans, subject Planning Commission Approved Page 1 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE" to approval by the Community Development Director or designee (as amended by Planning Commission at the December 3, 2013 meeting). 7. All weep screeds shall be a maximum three inches above any hard surface and four inches above any earth surface. 8. Any revisions to approved site plans or building elevations shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director or designee. 9. Materials and colors depicted on the materials board shall be used unless modified by the Community Development Director or designee. 10. Provide a flat concrete pad or area a minimum of 3'- 0" by 7'- 0" adjacent to the dwelling for the storage of the City trash barrels. The storage pad or area shall conceal the trash barrels from public view, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee. Precise grading plans shall identify the location of the aforementioned flat concrete pad and air conditioning units. 11. The building addresses (in numerals at least four inches high) shall be displayed near the entrance and easily visible from the front of the unit and public right -of -way. The applicant shall obtain street addresses for all production lots prior to issuance of building permit. 12.The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City's Grading Ordinance. Construction generated dust and erosion shall be mitigated in accordance with the provisions of Municipal Code, Chapter 15.72 and using accepted techniques. Interim erosion control measures shall be provided 30 days after the site's rough grading, as approved by the City Engineer. 13. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City Codes and Ordinances. 14. Prior to issuance of building permit, building plans for the model home complex shall comply with all American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including provision of a handicapped - accessible bathroom. 15.A cash bond shall be required for the model home complex. This bond is to guarantee removal of the temporary fencing material, parking lot, etc. that have been placed onsite for the model home complex. The bond will be released after removal of the materials and the site is adequately restored, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee. Planning Commission Approved Page 2 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE" 16. A cash bond of shall be required for any garage conversion of the model(s). Bonds will be released after removal of all temporary materials and the site is adequately restored, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee. 17.A cash bond shall be required for any construction trailers used during construction. Bonds will be released after removal of trailers, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee. 18.The applicant shall pay school fees to the Lake Elsinore and /or Menifee Unified School District prior to issuance of building permit. 19. The project shall connect to sewer and meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). The applicant shall submit water and sewer plans to the EVMWD and shall incorporate all district conditions and standards. 20. The design and construction of the project shall meet all County Fire Department standards for fire protection. 21.All mechanical and electrical equipment for the building shall be ground mounted. All outdoor ground or wall mounted utility equipment shall be consolidated in a central location and architecturally screened along with substantial landscaping, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee, prior to issuance of building permit. 22.All front yards and side yards on corner lots shall be properly landscaped with automatic (manual or electric) irrigation system to provide 100 percent landscape coverage using a combination of drip and conventional irrigation methods. The final landscaping /irrigation plan is to be reviewed and approved by the City's Landscape Architect Consultant and the Community Development Director or designee. A Landscape Plan check fee will be charged prior to final landscape approval based on the Consultant's fee plus 40 percent. The applicant shall plant street trees, selected from the City's Street Tree List, at a maximum of 30 feet apart and at least 24 -inch box in size. Planting within 15 feet of ingress /egress points shall be no higher than 36 inches. • The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet all requirements of the City's adopted Landscape Guidelines. Special attention to the use Planning Commission Approved Page 3 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE" of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings with combination drip irrigation system to be used to prevent excessive watering. • All landscape improvements shall be bonded with a 100 percent Faithful Performance Bond for materials and labor for two years from Certificate of Occupancy. • All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within an affected portion of any phase at the time a certificate of occupancy is requested for any building. • One of the proposed lots of the Model Home Complex shall be Xeriscaped and signage provided identifying Xeriscape landscaping. • The Final landscape plan shall be consistent with any approved site and /or plot plan. • The Final landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation details. 23.All exposed slopes in excess of three feet in height within the subject tract and within private lots shall have a permanent irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed, as approved by the Planning Division, prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. 24. Fences located in any front yard shall not exceed three feet in height with the exception that wrought -iron fences may be five feet in height. Chain link fences shall be prohibited. 25. Garages shall be constructed to provide a minimum of twenty feet by twenty feet (20' x 20) of interior clear space to accommodate two vehicles. 26. Comply with the Mitigation Monitoring Program that was prepared for the 2003 Addendum to the 1989 Final Canyon Hills Specific Plan EIR. 27. Prior to issuance of any precise grading permit or building permit, the applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records. 28.These Conditions of Approval and those conditions approved with Tract Map No. 36115 shall be reproduced on subsequent building plans prior to issuance of building permit. 29. 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 Planning Commission Approved Page 4 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE'S 7:00 AM and shall cease no later than 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Only finish work and similar interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays and may commence no earlier than 8:00 am and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m. Construction activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays. 30. The applicant shall pay all appropriate City fees. 31. The applicant shall place a weatherproof 3' x 3' sign at the entrance to the project site identifying the approved days and hours of construction activity and a statement that complaints regarding the operation can be lodged with the City of Lake Elsinore Code Enforcement Division (951) 674 -3124. 32. Construction traffic shall be prohibited from the segment of Lost Road south of the project site as a construction truck route. 33. The Homeowner's Association shall maintain all project improvements and facilities, including the private streets, landscaping, park facilities, and drainage improvements. 34. The applicant shall participate in the City's Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District. ENGINEERING DIVISION GENERAL 35. Comply with all conditions of approval of VTTM 36115. 36. Construction phasing shall be approved by the Director of Public Works, and provide for 2 (two) points of permanent access. Construction traffic access shall be segregated from residential traffic. 37. All improvements shall be in place prior to first occupancy. Any deviation of modification is subject to review and approval by the Public Works Director. STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES 38. The project shall implement LID Principles and LID Site Design, where feasible, to treat the pollutants of concern identified for the project, in the following manner (from highest to lowest priority): Planning Commission Approved Page 5 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE" • Preventative measures • Infiltration • Harvest and use • Evapotranspire • Bio- treatment • Any portion of design capture volume that is not infiltrated, harvested and used, evapotranspired, and /or biotreated shall be treated prior to discharge. • 39. Project hardscape, roofs and roof drains shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage into adjacent landscape. 40. Building, landscape, grading and improvement plans shall contain a table listing Low Impact Development BMP's. 41. The property owner (aka Legally Responsible Party) shall execute and cause to be recorded a WQMP Operations and Management Plan in the form provided by the City prior to building permit issuance. FINAL TRACT MAP 42. The final map will be recorded prior to any building permit issuance. GRADING 43.A grading plan signed and stamped by a California Registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for City review and approval for all addition and /or movement of soil (grading) on the site; a grading permit shall be issued prior to Building Permit. 44. The developer shall obtain all necessary off -site easements and /or permits for off -site grading and /or drainage acceptance from the adjacent property owners prior to grading permit. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 45. Developer shall comply with all City Ordinances regarding construction debris removal and recycling as per Section 8.32 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. Planning Commission Approved Page 6 of 7 December 3, 2013 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2013 -05 "MEADOW RIDGE" RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT 46. The applicant shall comply with all Riverside County Fire Departments requirements and standards. Provide fire protection facilities as required in writing by the Riverside County Fire Department. Planning Commission Approved Page 7 of 7 December 3, 2013