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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-13 (CUP 2016-01)RESOLUTION NO. 2016.13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2016. 01 FOR A 36,664 SQUARE FOOT FOUR (4) STORY 64 ROOM HOTEL ON AN APPROXIMATELY 1.05 ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF DEXTER AVE AND THIRD STREET AND IS SPECIFICALLY REFERRED TO AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 377-090. 036. WHEREAS, Joseph Karaki, Western States Engineering for approval of the construction of a 36,664 square foot four (4) story 64 room hotel on an approximately 1.05 acre site generally located at the northeast corner of Dexter Ave and Third Street and is specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number 377-090-036.; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code $$ 2'1000 et seq.: 'CEOA') and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. SS 15000 ef 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, the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs $915000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (C/ass 32 - ln-Fill Development Projects); and WHEREAS, Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code ("LEMC") provides that certain uses have operational characteristics that, depending on the location and design of the use, may have the potential to negatively impact adjoinrng properties, businesses or residents and therefore are permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, whlch allows the City to comprehensively review and approve the use; and WHEREAS, pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying conditional use permits; and WHEREAS, on February 2,2016, at a duly noticed public hearing the Planning Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-13 PAGE 2 OF 4 SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered Conditional Use Permit No. 20'15-05 for the proposed project, prior to making a decision and has found it acceptable. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code 9921000 et seq.:"CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SSl 5000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 - ln-Fill Development Projects) because the Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, the Project is within the City's boundaries and on a site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses, the Property has no value as habitat, and approval of the Project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. SECTION 3. That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and LEMC Section 17.168.080 Findings, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-03: 1. That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting, is in accord with the objectives of the General Plan and the purpose of the planning district in which the site is located.. The proposed hotel and ancillary improvements are compatible with the General Plan and the proposed use furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and the proposed project is found to be consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the City. The proposed use does not propose either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to the existing surrounding community. 3. The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, and for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers and other features required by this title. The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the proposed use meefs all applicable seclions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and will complement the existing uses, based on the submitted plans and attached conditions of approval. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016.13 PAGE 3 OF 4 4. The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and h jghways with proper design both as to wrdth and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use. The proposed use is located within an existing built environment, inclusive of streets. Ihe existing sfreels are of adequate size to facilitate safe and convenient transpoftation to and from the site. 5. ln approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no adverse effect on abutting properties or the permitted and normal use thereof. The Conditional Use Permit has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City deparlments thereby eliminating the potential for any adverse effects. 6. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.68.050, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with the objectives of this chapter and the planning district in which the site rs located. Pursuant to Section 17.168.040 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on February 2, 2016, appropriate and applicable conditions of approval have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. SECTION 5. Based upon the evrdence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-03. SECTION 6. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2"d day of February, 2016, by the following vote: City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission ATTEST: PLANNING GOMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016.13 PAGE 4 OF 4 Principal Planner STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day oI February, 2016, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: )" AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE CHAIRMAN JORDAN, COMMISSIONER GRAY, COMMISSIONER RAY NONE