HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-040 Planning Application 2017-008 East Lake Specific PlanRESOLUTION NO. 2016 - 040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF PLANNING APPLICATION 2017 -008 PROVIDING
BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 95 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS RANGING IN
SIZE FROM 1,387 SF TO 1,897 SQUARE FEET (SF) LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920-
24 OF THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN:
371 - 270 -022, 044, AND 054)
Whereas, D.R. Horton, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application 2017 -008 (Residential Design Review (RDR) No. 2017 -003) for
the construction of a 95 single - family detached residential development and associated
improvements for property located within 31920 -24 of the Summerly Development of the East
Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) (APN: 371 - 040 -013) (Project); 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 RDR; 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 ELSP 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 March 7, 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 unanimously recommend approval of the proposed Project; and,
Whereas, on March 28, 2017, at a duly noticed Public Hearing the Council has considered
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:
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Section 1. The Council has considered the proposed design for the 53 residential 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 §§ 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the ELSP 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, ELSP 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 ELSP 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 RDR No. 2017 -008:
The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP 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 GP and
the ELSP 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 ELSP 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 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.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on March 7, 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.
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Section 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of
approval imposed upon the Project, Council approves Planning Application 2017 -008 (Residential
Design Review No. 2017 -003).
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption.
PASSED and APPROVED this 28th day of March 2017..
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Robert E. Mag
Attes
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA J
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 - 040 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of March 28, 2017, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Manos, and Tisdale; Mayor Pro Tern Johnson and Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None _
ABSTAIN: None
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk