HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 2017-1369 Amended & Restated AVSP No. 2010-02ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -1369
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ALBERHILL
VILLAGES SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2010 -02
Whereas, on June 14, 2016, after the Public Hearing and consideration of all written and oral
staff reports, recommendation from the Planning Commission (Commission), comments and
responses to comments to the Environmental Impact Report (hereinafter defined), public
testimony and such other matters as are reflected in the record of the Public Hearing, the City
Council (Council) approved the following which are collectively referred to herein as the
"Project ":
(i) Resolution No. 2016 -076 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final
EIR) (SCH No. 2012061046) for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan (AVSP) No. 2010 -02 Final
EIR, General Plan Amendment No. 2012 -01 and Zone Change No. 2012 -02, Adopting Findings
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Adopting a Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
(ii) Resolution No. 2016 -077 approving General Plan Amendment No. 2012 -01 which
amended the Lake Elsinore General Plan land use designation for the project site to "Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan,"
(iii) Ordinance No. 2016 -1361, effective July 28, 2016, adopting the AVSP No. 2010 -02
(AVSP) and Zone Change 2012 -02 which amended the project site's zoning from a mix of
zoning designations to "Alberhill Villages Specific Plan "; and,
Whereas, the Project consists of a 1,375 -acre site located south of Interstate 15 and west of
Lake Street and includes approximately 8,024 dwelling units; 3,810,300 square feet of non-
residential uses including civic /institutional, commercial /retail, professional office /medical and
entertainment uses; university or similar educational institution; and supporting uses including
schools, parks, places of religious assembly, open space and green belt paseos; and,
Whereas, following the June 14, 2016, adoption of the Project, the property owner, Pacific Clay
Products, Inc. and the City engaged in discussions and have mutually proposed an Amended
and Restated AVSP and related Development Agreement (collectively, the "Entitlements ") in an
effort to eliminate certain ambiguities and provide clarification with respect to the implementation
of the AVSP, refine the AVSP land use plan, and identify a financing mechanism for the
Regional Sports Park; and,
Whereas, the Project is subject to the provisions of the CEQA (Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq.: "CEQA ") and the State Implementation Guidelines for CEQA (14 California
Code of Regulations Sections 15,000, et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines "); and,
Whereas, in accordance with Section 15164 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines the City prepared an
Addendum to the previously certified Final EIR for the Entitlements; and,
Whereas, the Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council pertaining to proposed Specific Plans and Development
Agreements; and,
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Whereas, on February 7, 2017, the Commission considered evidence presented by the
Community Development Department and other interested parties at a duly noticed Public
Hearing held with respect to the Amended and Restated AVSP and by Resolution No. 2017 -19
recommended that the Council adopt an Ordinance approving the Amended and Restated
AVSP No. 2010 -02; and,
Whereas, on February 14, 2017, the Council conducted a duly noticed Public Hearing and
considered all public oral and written testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. On February 14, 2017, 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. 2017 -028 finding and determining that the Addendum to Environmental
Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2012061046: the "EIR ") is adequate and prepared in
accordance with the requirements of the CEQA; and that the Addendum to the Final EIR
represents the City's independent judgment. Based upon those findings and determinations, the
Council approves the Addendum to the Final EIR. The Addendum to the Final EIR provides the
necessary environmental clearance for the Amended and Restated AVSP No. 2010 -02.
Section 2. The Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Amended and Restated
AVSP No. 2010 -02 pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§
65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
and finds and determines that the proposed Amended and Restated AVSP No. 2010 -02 are
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 3. That in accordance with the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chapter 17.204
(SPD Specific Plan District) of the LEMC the Council hereby makes the following findings for the
approval of the Amended and Restated AVSP No. 2010 -02:
The location and design of the proposed development shall be consistent with the
goals and policies of the City's General Plan and with any other applicable plan or
policies adopted by the City.
The land uses and densities associated with the Amended and Restated AVSP
provide a variety of lot and home size product type and non - residential uses in order to
implement the objectives of the City's General Plan and the project proponents. The
existing General Plan designation for the 1,375-acre Project site is 'Alberhill Villages
Specific Plan" which allows up to 8,024 dwelling units and 3,810,300 square feet of
non - residential uses which remain unchanged in the Amended and Restated AVSP.
2. The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will permit reasonable development of
the area consistent with its constraints and will make the area more compatible with
adjacent properties.
The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will allow for the development of the
AVSP, a master planned development with approximately 8,024 dwelling units;
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3,810,300 square feet of non - residential uses including civic /institutional,
commercial /retail, professional office /medical and entertainment uses; university or
similar education institutional use; and supporting uses including schools, parks,
places of religious assembly, open spaced and green belt paseos.
3. All vehicular traffic generated by the development, either in phased increments or at
full build -out, is to be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion
upon adjoining streets.
A Traffic Impact Analysis dated October 14, 2015, was prepared by Linscott, Law and
Greenspan (LLG) for the AVSP and its related cases. The Traffic Impact Analysis
provided mitigation measures through all phases of development of the Specific Plan.
Additionally LLG conducted a traffic impact evaluation of the potential traffic impacts
associated with the Amended and Restated AVSP and determined that the traffic
impacts will be equal to or less than the traffic impacts identified in the existing AVSP.
4. The overall design of the Amended and Restated AVSP will produce an attractive,
efficient and stable development.
Design standards and guidelines have been incorporated into the Specific Plan to
ensure an attractive, efficient and vibrant project. Visual graphics and photos
accompany the design guidelines that capture the atmosphere and cohesiveness that
the specific plan seeks to emulate.
5. The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will not be a) detrimental to the health,
safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to the
property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP has been analyzed relative to its
potential to have detrimental effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject
project to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of surrounding residents will be
protected.
6. The proposed development will not have a significant effect on the environment.
The effects of the project have been analyzed in the Final EIR (SCH #2012061046)
prepared for the project and adequate mitigation measures have been prepared where
necessary, and as determined by the Addendum to the Final EIR prepared for the
Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan and related Development
Agreement no new significant environmental impacts will result from the Entitlements.
Section 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the Council adopts the Amended and Restated AVSP No. 2010 -02.
Section 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections, or applications
of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
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Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its final passage or
such later date as may be designated by the Council. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption
of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required
by law.
PASSED and ADOPTED at the Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, on the 28th day of February, 2017- ,---)
Attest:
. 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, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2017 -1369 was introduced at the Regular meeting of February 14,
2017, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at its Regular meeting of
February 28, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Manos and Tisdale; Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Hickman
ABSTAIN: None
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk