HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2018-120 Planning Application 2018-56 58-Single Family TR 31920-19 SummerlyRESOLUTION NO. 2018 -120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018 -56
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2018 -19) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 58 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920 -19 OF THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF
THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APNs: 371 - 270 -007 AND 025)
Whereas, D.R. Horton has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2018 -56 (Residential Design Review No. 2018 -19) for the
design and construction of 58 single - family residential units, preliminary plotting, conceptual wall
and fence plan, including a new model home complex and related improvements (Project). The
Project is located in Tract Map No. 31920 -19 (APNs: 371 - 270 -007 and 025) of the Summerly
Development of the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP); 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, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was approved and adopted in 2017 for the
ELSP, Amendment No. 11 (ELSP No. 11) (SCH No. 2016111029) 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 August 21, 2018, 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 LEMC the Council has the responsibility of making
decisions to approve, modify, or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for residential
design review applications; and,
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Whereas, on September 11, 2018, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. 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. 11, 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. 11, and the LEMC.
Section 2. The Council finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is necessary.
The Project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously approved and
certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2016111029) for the ELSP No. 11. Approval of
the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color
palettes, articulation, orientation, and design of single - family residential development. Therefore,
no further environmental review is necessary.
Section 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 17.184, the Council
makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2018 -56 (Residential Design
Review No. 2018 -19):
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 is located within the ELSP No. 11 and has a Land Use designation of Low -
Medium Density Residential (LMR). The proposed Project constitutes build out of a
previously approved tract map (TR31920 -19) that was found to comply with the goals and
objectives of the General Plan and the ELSP No. 11. 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 Project complies with the design directives contained in the ELSP No. 11 and all
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and is a continuation
of a previously approved residential product in the adjacent area. 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 August 21, 2018. 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 EIR. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is necessary.
Section 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the Council
approves Planning Application No. 2018 -56 (Residential Design Review No. 2018 -19)_
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book
of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted on this 11th day of September 2018.
Attest:
` - -:Su . 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. 2018 -120 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of September 11, 2018, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hickman, Magee and Tisdale; Mayor Pro -Tern Manos and Mayor Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Susan M. Domen, MMC
City Clerk