HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2019-06 (SILVER ROCK DEVELOPMENT) (PA 2018-55, RDR 2018-18)RESOLUTTON NO.2019-06
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 PLANNING APPLICATION NO.
2018-55 (RES|DENT|AL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2018-18) PROV|D|NG BU|LD|NG
DESIGNS RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR EIGHT SINGLE.FAMILY DWELLING
UNITS LOCATED WITHIN LOTS 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 21, 22, AND 23 OF TRACT NO. 32008
OF THE LAKESHORE vILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN (APNs: 379480-001 THROUGH 003,
006, 007, ANo 015 THROUGH 017)
Whereas, Silver Rock Development, lnc, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore
(City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-55 (Residential Design Review No.
2018-18) for the design and construction of eight (8) single-family residential units, preliminary
plotting, conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements located within TR No. 32008,
Lots 7 thru 9, 12, 13, and 21 thru 23 (Project). The project is located on the southwesterly side of
the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Viscaya Street within the Lakeshore Village Specific Plan
(LVSP). (APNs: 379-480-001 thru 003, 006,007, and 015thru 017); 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 SS 21000
et seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. SS 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 p@ect (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, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted in October 28, 2003 for the LVSP and
for Tract Map No. 32996 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1: The Commission has considered the proposed Project and has found it acceptable.
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 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: The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The Project comprises the whole of the action which was analyzed in the previously
approved and adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2003-03 for the LVSP. Approval of the
Pro.iect will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color palates,
articulation, orientation, and design of single family residential development. Therefore, no further
environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17 .184, lhe Commission makes the following
findings regarding Planning Application No. 2018-55 (Residential Design Review No. 2018-18):
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 single-family detached residential development has a GP Land Use designation of
Specific Plan and has a Land Use Designation of Detached Residential (DR). The proposed
Project constitutes build out of a previously approved and recorded tract map that was found
to comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and LVSP. The proposed project
does not propose an increase in density of development then what was previously approved.
Fufther, the single family homes will ass,st ,n achieving the development of a well-balanced
and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and
institutional land uses.
2. The single-family detached residential development complies with the design directives
contained in the LVSP and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The residential development is appropriate to the site and sunounding developments. The
two (2) architectural styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the project
srle. Suffrclenl setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest
and varying visras. /, 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 1 7.'l 84.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Commission
at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on March 5, 2019. 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 Mitigated Negative Declaration. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is necessary.
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Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby recommends that the Council approve Planning Application No. 2018-55 (Residential
Design Review No. 201 8-18).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 5rh day of March, 2019, by the following vote:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
l, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-06 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of March 5, 2019, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Carroll and Chairman Ross
SS.
Justin