HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2017-119 Approving Residential Design Review 2016-103RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -119
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW 2017 -14 FOR 143
MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, LOCATED
AT ASSESOR PARCEL NUMBERS (APNs) 365 - 030 -004 THROUGH - 007, - 016
THROUGH - 023, and - 027 THROUGH - 037.
Whereas, Jeff Pomeroy, on behalf of Civic Partners, has submitted an application for the
development of 143 unit affordable multifamily development with associated features and facilities
including 333 resident /visitor parking, a leasing /management office, a community center, onsite
laundry facility and active and passive open spaces located on 23 parcels totaling 19.43 acre.
TTM 37393 is also a part of the project, which proposes to consolidate the 23 parcels into one
parcel and reconfigure the adjacent right of way. The 19.43 -acre project site is generally located
on vacant land north of Corydon Road, east of Grand Avenue, west of Mission Trail, and south of
Stoneham Street and is more specifically referred to as Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 365-
030 -004 through - 007, - 016 through - 023, and - 027 through - 037; 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, on October 17, 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 LEMC Chapter 17.184 (Design Review) the Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) has the responsibility of making decisions to approve, modify or disapprove
recommendations of the Commission for Design Review applications; and,
Whereas, on October 24, 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, CALIFORNIA,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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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 ESLP 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, ESLP No. 6, and the LEMC.
Section 2. On October 24, 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 -117 finding and determining that that Addendum #1 to the Colony MND
(SCH 2008011082) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, the Commission makes the following
findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2017 -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 ESLP and the subsequent amendments were subject to a consistency finding with
the General Plan prior to adoption. The proposed Project is consistent with the provisions
of the ESLP 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. 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 Council
at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on October 24, 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. 2017-
14.
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Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption..
Passed of Adopted on this 24th day of October 2017, by the following vote:
obert E. Mage
Mayor
Attest:
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 -119 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of October 24, 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 !
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SusanM. Domen, MMC
City Clerk