HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-22 (PA 2017-75, RDR 2017-38)RESOLUTION NO.2018-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2017-75
(RESTDENTTAL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2017-38) FOR THE CONSTRUCTTON OF A
TWO.STORY t,608 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE wlTH A 43I
SQUARE FOOT ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE LOCATED AT APN: 373-182-018
Whereas, Gilbert Valdez has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2017-75 (Residential Design Review No. 20'17-38) to
construct a two-story 1,608 Square Foot (SF) single-family residence with a 431 SF attached two-
car garage, and related improvements on an approximately 3,963 SF lot (Project). The Project is'
located at the northwesterly corner of Lake Street and Avenue '1 and more specifically referred to
as Assessor Parcel Number 373-182-018; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17. 1 84 (Design
Review) the Planning Commissron (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying minor design reviews for single-
family residential projects, and,
Whereas, on March 20,2018, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission 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 l: The 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 (GP), 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 and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission frnds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines
(14 Cal. Code Regs SS15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Class 3 consists of construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures: (a) One single-family residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a resrdential zone. The Project is proposing to construct a 1,608 SF single-family
residence on a lot that has a residential zoning designation.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Planning Application No. 2017-75
(Residential Design Review No. 2017-38):
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1 . The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP, and the Zoning
District in which the Project is located.
The Project compties with the goals and objectives of the GP because rt wl// assrst ln achiev:ing
the development of a wellbalanced and functional mix of residential, limited commercial,
limited industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses by providing additional
affordable housing within the City. The proposed Project is an infill development that is
proposing to construct a single-family residence similar to the sunounding area. The proposed
Project incorporates a Traditional architectural style and will complement and enhance the
existing developed areas in which the Project is located.
2. The Projeci complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and sunounding developments in that the proposed
single-family residence has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the
propefty and meets all the development standards. Fufther, the Project as proposed will
complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-
detractive relationship between the proposed and existing resdences.
3. Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, the Project is not anticipated to result in any
significant adverse environmental impacts.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Project is exempt from CEQA provisions pursuant to a C/ass
3 exemption, the Project was reviewed 1nd conditioned by ail applicable City departments to
ensure that the Project blends into existing development, creates the least amount of
disturbance, and does not negatively impact the resrdenls in the area. The Project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184 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.
Pursuantto Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project been considered by the Commission
at a duly noticed Public Heaing on March 20, 2018. The proposed Project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments, and agencies, will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, and the above findings, the Commission hereby
approves of Planning Application No. 2017-75 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-38).
$gg!!qs:. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 20rh day of March, 2018, by the following vote:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that
Resolution No.2018-22 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a Regular meeting held of March 20,2018 and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Armit, Carroll and
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Vice-Chair Ross and Chairman Gray
Princibal Planner