HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-086 Planning Application No. 2016-103 - ApprovalRESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING OF PLANNING APPLICATION 2016 -103 FOR 81
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN FOUR BUILDINGS AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED AT ASSESOR PARCEL NUMBER 365 -030-
001.
Whereas, C &C Housing submitted an application for a residential design review, proposing to
build an affordable multifamily development with 81 apartment units and associated features and
facilities including resident /visitor parking, a leasing /management office, a community center,
onsite laundry facility, active and passive open spaces, and a maintenance garage. The Project
is generally located on vacant land west of Mission Trail, approximately 500 feet south ,of Hidden
Trail and Elberta Road and is more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number (APN:
365- 030 -001); 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 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, pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.184 (Design Review) the Commission has been
delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the Council pertaining to Design
Review of residential Projects; and,
Whereas, on June 6, 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 17.184 (Design Review) the Council has the responsibility of making
decisions to approve, modify or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for Design
Review applications; and,
Whereas, on June 27, 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.
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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 design for the 81 apartment units and
associated features 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 East Lake Specific Plan (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: On June 27, 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 -084 finding and determining Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 2016 -01
Environment Impact Report (EIR) (SCH# 2017041057) is adequate and prepared in accordance
with the requirements of CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, Council makes the following findings
regarding Residential Design Review No. 2016 -03:
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 ELSP and the subsequent amendments were subject to a consistency finding with
the GP prior to adoption. The proposed Project is consistent with the provisions of the
ELSP and is therefore consistent with the GP. Furthermore, the proposed development
helps the City's Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goals by providing additional
affordable housing stocks that furthers the goals and objectives of the Housing Element.
The proposed project meets all development standards and is identified as a permitted
use.
2. The multi - family residential development complies with the design directives contained in
the ELSP No. 6 and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The proposed architecture effectively employs horizontal and vertical elements to break
up the massing of the buildings. The uses of arches, shutters, and other architectural
treatments reinforce the high quality of the proposed design. In order to minimize potential
visual and /or privacy impacts to the adjacent residential community, building one (1) has
been designed to feature a single story element on the northerly facing building frontage
and transitions to a two (2) story building that does not incorporate any windows adjacent
to the residential community. 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
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on June 16, 2017. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies to
protect against any potential negative impacts.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the Council approves Residential Design Review No. 2016-
22.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 27th day of June, 2017.
Robert E. Mageg/Mayor
Attest:
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Sttsin 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 -086 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of June 27, 2017, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Manos and Tisdale; Mayor Pro Tern Johnson, Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
omen, MMC
City Clerk