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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2016-139 RDR 2016-22 Civic Partners Building DesignsRESOLUTION NO. 2016 -139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2016 -22 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR ONE (1) MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNIT Whereas, Jeff Pomeroy, on behalf of Civic Partners, has submitted an application for Residential Design Review No. 2016 -22, which would approve architectural plans for one (1) -residential unit. The project site is located on 11.27 acres generally located at the northeast corner of Diamond Drive and Malaga Road. The site contains two parcels, identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 365- 280 -022 and 373 - 210 -041; 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 Sections 6.2.3 of the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment 1 (SPA) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) for Design Review Applications; and, Whereas, on December 6, 2016, at a duly noticed Public Hearing the Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item; and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 6.2.2 (Design Review) of the SPA the Council of the City of Lake Elsinore (City) has the responsibility of making decisions to approve, modify or disapprove recommendations of the Residential for Commercial Design Review (RDR) applications; and, Whereas, on December 13, at a duly noticed Public meeting, the Council has considered the recommendation of the 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 Residential Design Review No. 2016 -22 for one (1) multi - family dwelling unit. 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 the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and finds and determines that the proposed Residential Design Review No. 2016 -22 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 December 13, 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 Resolution No. 2016 -135 finding and determining that that Addendum No. 2 to the Diamond CC Reso No. 2016 -139 Page 2 of 3 Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the Council makes the following findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2016 -22: 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 facility is located in the Specific Plan General Plan Land use designation and is located within the Ballpark District planning district. The Ballpark planning district calls for an emphasis on mixed use entertainment, commercial, and residential uses. Goal 1 implementation program asserts the City shall support land use applications consistent with the Specific Plan. The proposed residential use is permitted. Further, the proposed project is consistent with all development standards identified in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No. 1. 2. The Project complies with the design directives and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code or Specific Plan. The proposed Project is located in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 and is located in the Mixed Use district. The Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No. 1 seeks to create continuous development theme in the Specific Plan Area. Furthermore, the design theme is encouraged to create effective site planning to ensure adequate setbacks, fagade articulations, and other treatments to create a high quality design. The proposed project employs a complimentary design with the Lake Elsinore Storm stadium and interjects adequate diversity so as to not create a monotonous streetscape. The proposed design also includes various architectural treatments to create an authentic design which reinforces the design themes identified in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment No. 1. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.64.070 of the Municipal Code, 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 17.64. Pursuant to Section 17.64.070 of the LEMC, the Project been considered by the Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on December 6, 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 approves Residential Design Review No. 2016- 22. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. Passed and Adopted this 13th day of December 2016. CC Reso No. 2016 -139 Page 3 of 3 Attest: Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) r r Brian Tisdale, Mayor I, Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016 -139 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at a Regular meeting held on the 13th day of December, 2016, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Hickman, Johnson, Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Magee and Mayor Tisdale NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Susan M. Domen, MMC City Clerk