HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2019-020 Approve Financing for APN 389-200-035, 036, 038, 039, 389-210-008, 032, 034, 036RESOLUTION NO. 2019 -020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37465 FOR THE
SUBDIVISION OF A 234.6 -ACRE SITE INTO FOUR PARCELS FOR FINANCING
AND CONVENANCE PURPOSES ONLY LOCATED AT APNS: 389 - 200 -035, 036,
038, 039, 389 - 210 -008, 032, 034, AND•036
Whereas, Eric Werner, Nichols Road Partners, LLC, has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37465 for a subdivision of
a 234.6 -acre site into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 16.3 acres to 92 acres for the purpose
of Financing and Conveyance only and to adjust lot lines to accommodate ultimate (i.e., long -
range) improvements to Nichols Road. No grading permits, building permits or other development
will be allowed with this approval. The Project is located on the easterly side of 1 -15 Freeway and
westerly of Wood Mesa Court/El Toro Road. (APNs: 389 - 200 -035, 036, 038, 039, 389 - 210 -008,
032, 034, and 036); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) the
Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the tentative map review; and,
Whereas, on March 19, 2019, 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 16.24.120 of the LEMC, the Council has the responsibility of
making decisions to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove recommendations of the
Commission for tentative maps; and,
Whereas, on April 9, 2019, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, 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 Project pursuant to the appropriate
Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC and the Subdivision Map
Act.
Section 2: The Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code § §21000 et seq. "CEQA ") and the
State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs § §15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section
15315 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions). Class 15 consists of the division of property in urbanized
areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the
division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are
required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the
parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years and the parcel
does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
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Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, the Council makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map
No. 37465:
The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code
Section 66473.5).
The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC) and
Commercial /Specific Plan (C -SP) and Open Space (OS) of Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan
(ARSP). The Tentative Parcel Map is a subdivision of a 234.6 -acre site into four (4) parcels
for Financing and Conveyance purposes only. No development is proposed with this
application. Any future development for this area is required to conform to all standards set
forth in the applicable Specific Plan as well as the General Plan.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development in accordance with the General Plan.
The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC) and
Commercial /Specific Plan (C -SP) and Open Space (OS) of Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan
(ARSP). The Tentative Parcel Map is a subdivision of a 234.6 -acre site into four (4) parcels
for Financing and Conveyance purposes only. No development is proposed with this
application. Any future development for this area is required to conform to all standards set
forth in the applicable Specific Plan as well as the General Plan.
3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public
service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental resources
have been considered and balanced.
The Tentative Parcel Map is a subdivision of a 234.6 -acre site into four (4) parcels for
Financing and Conveyance purposes only. No development is proposed with this application.
The Project will not have a direct impact on housing.
4. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The Tentative Parcel Map has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and
agencies and will not result in any significant environmental impacts. The proposed
subdivision, together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public
health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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 Tentative Parcel Map No.
37465.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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 91h day of Apri
Attest:
Mark Mahan
Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Mark Mahan, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2019 -020 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the regular meeting of April 9, 2019, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Sheridan, Johnson and Magee; Mayor Pro -Tem Tisdale and Mayor Manos
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mark Mahan
Deputy City Clerk