HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-025 Planning Application No 2016-93 Building Design for 59 Dwelling UnitsRESOLUTION NO. 2017 -025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016 -93 PROVIDING
BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 59 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS RANGING IN
SIZE FROM 2,300 SF TO 3,200 SF LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920 -11 OF THE
SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 371 -040-
013)
Whereas, Calatlantic, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2016 -93 (Residential Design Review 2016 -20) for the
construction of a 59 single - family detached residential development and associated
improvements for property located within Tract 31920 -11 of the Summerly development of the
East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (ESLP No. 6) (Project); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the 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 Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was approved and adopted in 2004 for
the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (SCH #2003071050) 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 ESLP
No. 6, 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,
ESLP No. 6, 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 certified Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2003071050) for the ESLP No.
6. 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 -93 (Residential Design Review No. 2016 -20):
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, is located in the East Lake Planning Area, 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 the ESLP No. 6. 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 ESLP No. 6 and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The single- family detached residential development is appropriate to the site and
surrounding developments and is a continuation of a previously approved residential
product in the adjacent areas. 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 Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report. 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-
93 (Residential Design Review No. 2016 -20).
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.
ATTEST:
Yr-
Susan Vl. 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 -025 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