HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-023 Planning Application No 2016-107 Building Design for 41 Dwelling UnitsRESOLUTION NO. 2017 -023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016 -107 (RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2016 -25) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 41 SINGLE -
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, FOR TRACT MAP NO.
32996, LOCATED WITHIN THE COTTAGE LANE SPECIFIC PLAN.
Whereas, Frontier Communities has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2016 -107 (Residential Design Review No. 2016-
25) for the design and construction of 41 single - family residential units, preliminary plotting,
conceptual wall and fence plan, including a new model home complex and related improvements
(Project). The Project is located in Tract Map No. 32996, Lots 4 through 46, 49, 50, and 51 (APNs:
379 - 490 -004 thru 010, 379 - 491 -001 thru 039) located within the Cottage Lane Specific Plan
(CLSP); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review)
the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the residential design review; 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, 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, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted in August 23, 2005 for the CLSP and
for Tract Map No. 32996 (Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005 -02) and evaluated
environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the specific plan, which
contemplated development of single family residential development; and,
Whereas, the Project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding the
potential environmental impacts of development; and,
Whereas, on January 17, 2017, 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 17.184.090 of the LEMC the Council has the responsibility of
making decisions to approve, modify, or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for
residential design review applications; and,
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Whereas, on February 14, 2017, 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 Project 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 §§ 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP), the CLSP,
and the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed Project is consistent with the
requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the GP,
CLSP, and the LEMC.
Section 2. The Council finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is necessary.
The Project comprises the whole of the action which was analyzed in the previously approved
and adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005 -02 for the CLSP. Approval of the Project
will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color palates,
articulation, orientation, and design of single family residential development. Therefore, no further
environmental review is necessary.
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, the Council makes the following
findings regarding Planning Application No. 2016 -107 (Residential Design Review No. 2016 -25):
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 single- family detached residential development has a GP Land Use designation of
Specific Plan and has a Zoning designation of Specific Plan. The proposed project
constitutes build out of a previously approved and recorded tract map that was found to
comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and CLSP. The proposed project
does not propose an increase in density of development then what was previously
approved. Further, the single family homes will assist in achieving the development of a
well - balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space,
recreational and institutional land uses.
2. The single - family detached residential development complies with the design directives
contained in the CLSP and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The residential development is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The
three (3) architectural styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the
project site. Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided thereby
creating interest and varying vistas. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been
achieved onsite.
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.
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Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on January 17, 2017. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment. Approval of the Project will not result in
a substantial change to the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore,
no additional environmental review is necessary.
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 Planning Application No. 2016-
107 (Residential Design Review No. 2016 -25).
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, on the 14th day of February, 2017.
Rob6rt E. Magee,
ATTEST:
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Susan . 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. 2017 -023 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of February 14, 2017, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Member Hickman, Manos and Tisdale; Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None - - --
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk