HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-14 (CDR 2015-09)RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. 2015.09 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 36,664 SQUARE FOOT
FOUR (4) STORY 64 ROOM HOTEL ON AN APPROXTMATELY 1.05 ACRE S|TE
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 $$ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA
(14 C.C.R. SS 15000 et seg.: "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 SS15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332
(C/ass 32 - ln-Fill Development Prolects); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17184
(Design Review) the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the residential design review,
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 item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed design for
Commercial Design Review No. 2015-09 for a 36,664 square foot restaurant and has
found it acceptable. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed
project pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000
et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan, the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6
and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed
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Commercial Design Review No. 2015-09 is consistent with the requirements of California
Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General
Plan and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds proposed project is exempt from the
California Environmental QualityAct (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and
the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000 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 State Planning and Zoning Law and the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings
regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2015-09:
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 proposed hotel and ancillary improvements are compatible with the
General Plan and the proposed use fufthers the goals and objectives of the
General Plan, and the proposed project is found to be consistent with the
General Plan. The subject use is a conditionally permitted use in the CMU
district, a CUP has previously been approved, and the proposed development
complies with all applicable development standards. The proposed project is
therefore found to be consistent with the Municipal Code.
2. The project complies with the design directives and all other applicable
provisions of the Municipal Code.
The proposed project provides a continuity of themed hotel design that is
consistent with the national chains they are associated with and provides high
quality materials to be used. The proposed project has effectively designed
to break up massing and provides an attractive building design. Landscaping
has been fully developed to mitigate visual impacts. The proposed project has
been designed in such a manner as to mitigate all potential visual impacts
associaled with mechanical equipment.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070 of the Municipal
Code, 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 Secfion 17.184.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the
Project been considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public
hearing on February 2, 2016. The proposed project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, appropriate
Conditions of Approval have been included that would mitigate any potential
lssues assoclated with the future development and establishment of use.
SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and
the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2015-09.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of February 2016, by the
following vote:
inore Planning Commission
Justin
Lake
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
RESOLUTION NO.2016-14
l, Justin Krrk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
ce(ify that Resolution No. 20'16-'14 as adopted by the planning commission of the city
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of February 2016 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CHAIRMAN JORDAN, COMMISSIONER GRAY, COMMISSIONER
RAY
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