HomeMy WebLinkAbout0015_3_AVSP - Exhibit B Ord. AmendedORDINANCE NO. 2017-______
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 public hearing and consideration of all written and
oral staff reports, recommendation from the Planning 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 of the City of
Lake Elsinore approved the following which are collectively referred to herein as the “Project”:
(i)Resolution No. 2016-076 certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report
(SCH No. 2012061046) for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan No. 2010-02 (the “Final EIR”),
General Plan Amendment No. 2012-01 and Zone Change No. 2012-02, Adopting Findings
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program,
(ii)Resolution No. 2016-77 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 Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan No. 2012 (“AVSP”) and Zone Change 2012-02 which amended the
project site’s zoning from a mix of zoning designations to “Alberhill Villages Specific Plan”;
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;
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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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;
WHEREAS, the Project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.: “CEQA”) and the State Implementation
Guidelines for CEQA (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000, et seq.: “CEQA
Guidelines”);
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;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council pertaining to proposed Specific Plans and Development
Agreements
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Whereas, on February 7, 2017, the Planning 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan and by
Resolution No. 2017- 19 recommended that the City Council adopt an Ordinance approving the
Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan No. 2010-02;
Whereas, on February 14, 2017 the City 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,
CALIFORNIA, 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-___ finding and determining that that the Addendum to
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2012061046: the “EIR”) is adequate
and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(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
Environmental Impact Report. The Addendum to the FEIR 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 LEMC and finds and determines that
the proposed Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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:
1.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 Alberhill
Villages Specific Plan 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan.
2.The proposed Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan will permit
reasonable development of the area consistent with its constraints and will make the
area more compatible with adjacent properties.
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The proposed Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan will allow for the
development of the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan, a master planned development
with 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 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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
Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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 Alberhill Villages Specific Plan 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 Environmental Impact
Report (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.
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Section 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the City 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.
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 City 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 this ___th day of February, 2017.
Robert Magee, Mayor
Attest:Approved as to Form
Susan M. Domen, MMC, City Clerk Barbara Leibold, City Attorney
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
Ordinance No. 2017-____ was introduced at the regular meeting of held on the 7th day of
February, 2017, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at its Regular
meeting of February ___, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Susan M. Domen, MMC,
City Clerk