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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso No 2015-08RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA REGARDING PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO LAKESHORE DRIVE, BETWEEN TERRA COTTA ROAD AND DRYDEN STREET, AND EXTENDING TO HOFF AVENUE, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF TERRACINA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 2012 -01) AND APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012 -05 WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Lake Elsinore by Spectrum Communities (the "Developer ") requesting approval of the Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and its related cases ( "Project ") relating to properties located adjacent to Lakeshore Drive, between Terra Cotta Road and Dryden Street, and extending to Hoff Avenue (APN 378 - 040 -004 through 007, 378 - 040 -012, 389 - 180 -001 and 002, and 389 - 190 -002) ( "the Properties "); and WHEREAS, Spectrum Communities has also filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore to change the zoning of the City's Official Zoning Map ( "Zone Change ") for properties located adjacent to Lakeshore Drive, between Terra Cotta Road and Dryden Street, and extending to Hoff Avenue; said Zone Change requesting to change the zoning on the subject property (APN 378 - 040 -004 through 007, 378 - 040 -012, 389- 180 -001 and 002, and 389 - 190 -002) ( "the Properties ") from R -1 (Single - Family Residential District) SP (Specific Plan); and WHEREAS, the proposed Specific Plan with its maximum of 448 dwelling units is consistent with the subject property's adopted Low Density Residential ( "LDR ") and Low - Medium Density Residential ( "LMR ") General Plan Land Use Designations which would allow a maximum of 824 dwelling units. WHEREAS, the Specific Plan and Zone Change conform to and are consistent with the proposed General Plan Amendment No. 2012 -03 that accompany them for the Properties; and WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.: "CEQA ") and the State Implementation Guidelines for CEQA (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000, et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines ") because the Project involves an activity which may cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and involves the issuance of a lease, permit license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or more public agencies (Public Resources Code Section 21065); and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, the City conducted an Initial Study to determine if the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study revealed that the project would have potentially significant environmental impacts but those potentially significant impacts could be PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -08 PAGE 2 OF 5 mitigated to less than significant levels; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15072, on October 16, 2014 the City duly issued a notice of intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration was made available for public review and comment for thirty days beginning on October 16, 2014 and ending on November 17, 2014. WHEREAS, public notice of the Specific Plan and the Zone Change has been given and on December 2, 2014, January 6, 2015 and March 17, 2015 at duly noticed public hearings the Planning Commission has 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, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -05 pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and proposed General Plan Amendment, and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -05 are consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and proposed General Plan Amendment and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission has considered Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2014 -02 and the Mitigation Measures appertaining thereto. Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2014 -02 was prepared pursuant to Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Appropriate findings were made, and Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2014 -02 provides the necessary environmental clearance for Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -05. SECTION 3. That in accordance with the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chapter 17.204 (SPD Specific Plan District) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings for the approval of the Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -05: 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. The land uses and densities associated with the Terracina Specific Plan provide a variety of lot and home size product type in order to implement the PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -08 PAGE 3OF5 objectives of the City's General Plan and the project proponents. It also includes a land use change from the existing General Plan designations of Low Density Residential and Low - Medium Density Residential for the 151 - acre site. Using these designations, the City's General Plan allows a maximum of 824 dwelling units. The proposed project allows a maximum of 468 homes. The proposed Specific Plan and Zone Change will permit reasonable development of the area consistent with its constraints and will make the area more compatible with adjacent properties. The proposed Terracina Specific Plan and SP zoning will allow for the development of the Terracina Specific Plan, a master planned development with approximately 76.5 acres of single- family residential development (468 dwelling units), 22 acres of open space, 22.5 acres of roadways, 1.6 acres of park (2.1 gross acres), and 28.2 acres of graded slopes and basins. 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. A Traffic Impact Analysis dated January 29, 2014, was prepared by Kunzman Associates, Inc. for the Terracina Specific Plan and its related cases. The Traffic Impact Analysis provided mitigation measures through all phases of development of the specific plan. Additionally the Terracina Specific Plan has been conditioned to extend Terra Cotta Road from the project boundary to Nichols Road; thereby affording it the opportunity to take access from two main roadways (Lakeshore and Nichols Road), as well as providing additional paved access to existing residential development in proximity to the project site. 4. The overall design of the specific plan will produce an attractive, efficient and stable development. Design standards and guidelines have been incorporated into the specific plan to ensure an attractive, efficient and vibrant project. Visual graphics and photos accompany the design guidelines that capture the atmosphere and cohesiveness that the specific plan seeks to emulate. 5. The proposed Specific Plan and Zone Change will not be a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City. The proposed Zone Change has been analyzed relative to its potential to have detrimental effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -08 PAGE 4 OF 5 project to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of surrounding residents will be protected. 6. The proposed development will not have a significant effect on the environment. The effects of the project has been analyzed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration/lnitial Study (SCH #2013089083) prepared for the Terracina Specific Plan and its related cases, and adequate mitigation measures have been prepared where necessary. SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, and the attached conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Terracina Specific Plan No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -05 by ordinance. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of March 2015, by the following vote: i r� John a Chairman City o La a Elsinore Plan i g Commission ATTEST: Richard J. MacHott, LEER Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -08 PAGE 5 OF 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SS I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015 -08 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of March 2015, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: CHAIRMAN GRAY, VICE CHAIR JORDAN, COMMISSIONER ARMIT COMMISSIONER FLEMING, NOES: COMMISSIONER RAY ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Richard J. M cHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager