HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-14RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -14
A 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
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 35337, AMENDMENT NO. 1 LOCATED
ON A 259 -ACRE SITE ON THE EAST SIDE OF CAMINO DEL NORTE
AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH MAIN STREET
WHEREAS, Erik Lunde, Pacific Coves Investments, LLC, has filed an application
with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting to modify and /or remove Conditions of
Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 for a project site located within the Spyglass
Ranch Specific Plan (the 'Project'); and,
WHEREAS, the 259 -acre project site is generally located east of Camino Del
Norte at its intersection with Main Street known as the Spyglass Specific Plan; 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, on February 26, 2008, the City Council approved and certified the
Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. 2007 -01 (SCH
No. 2006121069) which analyzed the environmental impacts associated with the
development of the Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan, and Tentative Parcel Map No. 35336
and Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 were part of the whole action that was analyzed in
the Spyglass Ranch Specific Plan EIR; and
WHEREAS, a "Historical and Architectural Evaluation of the Delaney Ranch
House Complex Located at 523 West Minthorn Street, City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside
County, California ", dated June 2014 (the 'Report") was prepared by John Minch and
Associates to provide additional analysis regarding the Delaney Ranch Complex, also
known as the "Tarzan House "; and
WHEREAS, the Report was conducted in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the Report found that because "none of the
buildings or swimming pool are considered architecturally or historically significant at the
federal and state levels, there will be no adverse impacts to historic resources ";
therefore "no additional measures in conjunction with cultural resources are
recommended for the Delaney Ranch House, Pool House, Pool or Lookout; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24
(Tentative Map) the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the subdivision of land; and,
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2014 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 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 requested modification and /or removal of
the Conditions of Approval for Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 pursuant to the
appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code ( "LEMC ").
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission, based upon a thorough review of
Addendum #1 to Environmental Impact Report No. 2007 -01, the CEQA documents, and
the evidence received to date, does determine as follows:
1. In accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the proposed amendments to previously approved
projects do not present substantial changes or reveal new information that
would require Subsequent or Supplemental EIR analysis. However, some
changes or additions to the information contained in the certified EIR is
necessary in order to approve the proposed project. For this reason,
pursuant to Section 15164 of the CEQA Guidelines, the attached Historical
and Architectural Evaluation of the Delaney Ranch House Complex Located
at 523 West Minthorn Street, City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County,
California, dated June 2014 and prepared by John Minch and Associates,
constitutes Addendum # 1 to Environmental Impact Report No. 2007 -01.
2. That Addendum #1 was prepared in compliance with the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act and the State CEQA Guidelines.
3. That, based upon the evidence submitted and as demonstrated by the
analysis included in the Addendum #1, none of the conditions described in
Sections 15162 or 15163 of the State CEQA Guidelines calling for the
preparation of a subsequent or supplemental Initial Study have occurred.
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 Tentative Tract Map No. 35337, Amendment No. 1:
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The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and
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 revisions to the Conditions of Approval of
the Tentative Tract Map 35337 does not affect the residential land uses. The
Tentative Tract Map is consistent with the designated land use, development and
design standards, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the
General Plan, the Spyglass 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 revisions to the Conditions of Approval of the Tentative Tract Map is
consistent with the land use plan, development and design standards, and
programs, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan.
The revisions to the Conditions of Approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 35337 is
consistent with the residential land uses within the specific plan and applicable
development and design standards.
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.
The approval will allow the demolition of an existing residence and associated
facilities that were identified for preservation and the development of a 6.5 -acre
park. The proposed revisions, 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 amended revised conditions of approval, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council approve Tentative Tract Map No. 35337, Amendment
No. 1.
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.
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ATTEST:
Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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. 2014 -14 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 Grote
AYES: CHAIRMAN GRAY, VICE CHAIR JORDAN, COMMISSIONER ARMIT
NOES: COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager