HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2019-022 PA 2018-96 for 101 single family residential unitsRESOLUTION NO. 2019 -022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018 -96
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2018 -40) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 101 SINGLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920 -20 OF THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT
OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 371 - 040 -014)
Whereas, K. Hovnanian Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018 -96 (Residential Design Review No. 2018-
40) for the design and construction of 101 single - family residential units, preliminary plotting,
conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements (Project). The Project is located in
Tract Map No. 31920 -20 (APN: 371 - 040 -014) 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 #11) (SCH #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 March 5, 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 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 March 26, 2019, 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 #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 #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 #2016111029) for the ELSP #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 -96 (Residential Design
Review No. 2018 -40):
1. 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#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 -20) that was found to comply with the goals and
objectives of the General Plan and the ELSP#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 #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 March 5, 2019. 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 hereby
approves Planning Application No. 2018 -96 (Residential Design Review No. 2018 -40).
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 9th day of April 2019.
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 -022 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