HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-04 (RDR 2017-01)RESOLUTION NO.20{8.04
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. 2O17.OI FOR A I04 UNIT CONOOMINIUM COMPLEX WITH ELEVEN BUILDINGS
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT APN: 379-230-001
Whereas, Peng Jiang, ANG Designs has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No.2016-58 (Tentative Tract Map No. 37280 and
Residential Design Review No. 2017-01) for the development of the Lakeview Manor
Condominium project (Project). The Project consists of eleven, two-story condominium buildings
with 104 units (164,347 sq. ft. total), 242 covered and open parking, landscaped common areas,
and a 15,909 sq. ft. outdoor recreation complex that includes a large playground, swimming pool
and spa, tennis court, and a 6,918 sq. ft. private community clubhouse on an approximately 7.5-
acre site. The Project also includes a tentative tract map application to consolidate existing
parcels into one-7 .28 acre lot for condominium purposes. The remaining 0.22-acre of the site will
be dedicated for road right-of-way purposes. The Project site is located on a currently vacant site
southeasterly of Machado Street, on the southwesterly side of the intersection of Lakeshore Drive
and Gunnerson Street within the Lakeshore Village Specific Plan (LVSP) (APN: 379-230-001);
and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 17. 1 84 (Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
(LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design reviews; and,
Whereas, on December 5, 2017 and January '16, 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.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the Lakeshore Village Specific Plan (LVSP), 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, LVSP, and the LEMC.
Section 2: On January 16, 2018, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other
City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2018-04 finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
(ER 2017-04) (SCH No. 2017111013) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the
requirements of CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with Chapter 17184 of the LEMC, the Commission makes the
following findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2017-01 :
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1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP, Specific Plan
and the Zoning District in which the Poect is located.
The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the GP because rt wrl/ assrsf rn achieving
the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project will seve to diversify and
expand Lake Elsinore's economic base.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The proposed architecture effectively employs horizontal and veftical elements to break up
the massing of the buildings. Ihe uses of arches, shufters, and other architectural treatments
reinforce the high quality of the proposed design. Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping
have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas. ln addition, safe and efficient
circulation has been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17 .82.070 of the Zoning 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 1 7.82.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Commission
at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on December 5,2017. The Project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments 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 Supplemental Environmental lmpact Repoft. Therefore, no
additional environmental review is necessary.
Section 4: Based upon all ofthe evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Residential Design Review No. 2017-01 .
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 16th day of January, 2018, by the following vote:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
AYES: commissioner's carroll, and Klaarenbeek; vice-chair Ross and chairman GrayNOES: None
ABSENT: CommissionerArmit
ABSTAIN: None
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the city of Lake Elsinore, california, hereby certify thatResolution No. 2018-04 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Like Etjinore,california, at a Regular meetlng held of January 16, 2-01 g, and that the same *as adopted by thefollowing vote:
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