HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2016-099 CC Reso Residential Design Review 2014-05 for a 150 Apartment ComplexRESOLUTION NO. 2016 -099
A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2014 -05 PROVIDING BUILDING
DESIGNS FOR A 150 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX, WITH ASSOCIATED ON -SITE AND OFF -
SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT APN:
379 - 090 -022
WHEREAS, Steve Rawlings, (applicant), has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore
requesting approval of Residential Design Review No. 2014 -05 for the construction of a 150 unit
apartment complex and associated improvements for property located at APN: 379 - 090 -022
(Project); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000
et seq.: "CEQA ") and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et
seq.: "CEQA Guidelines "), 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, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review)
the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations
to the Council pertaining to the residential design review; and,
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2016, at a duly noticed Public Hearing the Planning Commission has
considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested
parties with respect to this item and adopting Resolution 2016 -60 recommending that the Council
approve the project; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17.184 of the LEMC the Council has the responsibility of making
decisions to approve, modify or disapprove recommendations of the Planning Commission for
residential design review applications; and,
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2016, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the
recommendation of the Planning Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community
Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Council has considered the proposed design for the 150 unit apartment homes
and has found it acceptable. The Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project
pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.), the Lake
Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed Residential
Design Review No. 2014 -05 is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning
Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC.
Section 2. On August 9, 2016, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other
City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Council adopted
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Resolution No. 2016 -097 finding and determining that that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) 2016 -01 is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the CEQA; that
a 30 -day public review period ran from July 1, 2016, to August 1, 2016. Based upon those findings
and determinations, the Council by Resolution No. 2016 -097 approves the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND).
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, the Council makes the following
findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2015 -06:
The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General
Plan and the zoning district in which the Project is located.
The proposed multifamily residential development has been found consistent with
the General Plan because the proposed Project does not exceed the maximum
density of 19 -24 dwelling units per acre and complies with all the goals and
objectives of the Laveview District. In addition, the Project has been found consistent
with the LEMC as the project complies with all applicable sections of the LEMC
including but not limited to development standards, parking requirements, residential
development standards, and permitted uses.
2. The multifamily residential development complies with the design directives
contained in the applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The proposed development incorporates a high quality design that includes window
surrounds, stone wainscoting, and concrete roof tile. Furthermore, the proposed site
plan incorporates adequate setbacks and building separation to create an effective
design. The proposed Project features a well - designed internal circulation which
provides for the safe path of travel for various modes of transportation.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070 of the LEMC, including
guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into
the approval of the Project to ensure development of the property in accordance with
the objectives of Chapter 17.184 of the LEMC.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project
has been considered by the City Council at a duly noticed public hearing on August
9, 2016. The proposed project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City
divisions, departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the
environment. Furthermore, appropriate Conditions of Approval have been included
that would mitigate any potential issues associated with the future development and
establishment of use.
Section 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby approves Residential Design Review No.
2014 -05.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, held on August 9, 2016.
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(Robert E. Magol Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Susan, M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify
that Resolution No. 2016 -099 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of August 9, 2016, and . that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Johnson, and Manos; and Mayor Pro Tern Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Tisdale
ABSTAIN: None
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk