HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-070 Planning Application No. 2016-109 Approving Building DesignsRESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2016-109 (RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2017 -07) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 81 SINGLE -
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 33486
Whereas, D.R. Horton has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2016 -109 (Residential Design Review No. 2017 -07) for the
design and construction of 81 single - family residential units, preliminary plotting, conceptual wall
and fence plan, including a new model home complex and related improvements located within
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 33486 (Project). The Project is located on the northwesterly side
of Machado Street, southerly of Lakeshore Drive, and northerly of Zieglinde Drive (APNs: 379-
150 -002, 041, 042, 043, 048, and 050); 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 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 states 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 on February 28, 2006, for TTM 33486
and evaluated environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the Tentative
Tract Map, which contemplated development of a 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 May 16, 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,
Whereas, on June 13, 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.
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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) 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 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 -05 (SCH No. 2005121086) for TTM 33486.
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 -109 (Residential Design Review No. 2017 -07):
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 Project site has a General Plan Land Use designation of Low - Medium Density
Residential, which provides for detached single- family homes with densities ranging
between one (1) to six (6) dwelling units per net acre. The proposed Project is requesting
to establish standards for color palates, articulation, orientation, and design of a single -
family residential development for TTM 33486. TTM 33486, which was previously
approved for the subdivision of approximately 24 acres into 83 single- family residential
lots with a density of 3.5 dwelling units per acre. The proposed Project does not propose
an increase in density of development than 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 General Plan and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The proposed Project meets all the required development standards for setbacks, lot
coverage, building height, minimum dwelling unit size, and parking as identified in the
Single Family Residential (R -1) zone and provides all the required amenities as identified
in Chapter 17.44 (Residential Development Standards) of the LEMC. 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 May 16, 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-
109 (Residential Design Review No. 2017 -07).
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 13th day of June, 2017.
Attest:
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Susan M. 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 -070 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of June 13, 2017, and that the same was adopted 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 Domen, MMC
City Clerk