HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2019-12 (WILLIAM LYON HOMES, RDR 2019-05)RESOLUTION NO.2019-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COM]YIISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. 20I9.O5 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR
75 SINGLE.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920.2'I OF
THE SUMMERLY OEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 371-
040-01s)
Whereas, William Lyon Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-12 (Residential Design Review No. 20"19-
05 and Variance No. 2019-02) for the design and construction of 75 single-family residential units,
preliminary plotting, conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements and a variance for
Lot 44 to encroach 2.1 ft. into the required 20 ft. setback due to site constraints (Project). The
Project is located in Tract Map No. 31920-21 (APN: 371-040-015) of the Summerly Development
of the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP); 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
ef seg.: 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 project (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 actron unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and,
Whereas, an Environmental lmpact Report (ElR) was approved and adopted in 2017 for the
ELSP, Amendment No. 1 1 (ELSP#I 1 ) (SCH #20161 1 1 029) 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 April 16, 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 COITIMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
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section 1: The commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the
california Planning and Zoning Laws (cal. Gov. code SS 59ooo et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the ELSP#1 1, 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, ELSP#1 1 , and the LEMC.
section 2: The commission finds and determines that no new cEeA documentation is
necessary. The Project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously
approved and certified Environmental lmpact Report (scH #20161 1 1029) for the ELSp#1 1.
fPProval of the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards
for color palettes, articulation, orientation, and design of single-family residential development.
Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.
$911!9n i! That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184,lhe Commission makes the following
findings regarding Planning Application No. 2019-12 (Residentiat Design Review No. 201g-os):
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 is located within the ELSP#I1 and has a Land use designation of Low-Medium
Density Residential (LMR). The proposed Project constitutes build out of a previously
approved tract map (TR31920-21) that was found to comply with the goals and objectives of
the GP and the ELSP#I1 . The proposed Project does not propose an increase in density of
development than what was previously approved. Further, the singte-family homes w,// asslst
in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functionat mix of residential, commercial,
industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the ELSP#1 1 and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Proiect is appropiate to the site and surrounding devetopments and is a continuation of
a previously approved residential product in the adjacent area. The three (3) architectural
styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the Project site. Sufficient sefbacks
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 17.184.070 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 17 184.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on April 16, 2019. The Project, as reviewed
and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments and agencies, witt not have a
significant effect on the environment. Approval of the Project will not result in a substantiat
change to the previously adopted ElR. Therefore, no additional environmental review is
necessary.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby recommends that the Council approve Planning Application No. 2019-'t2 (Residential
Design Review No. 2019-05)
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Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 16th day of April, 201 9, by the following vote:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
l, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-1 2 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of April 16,2019, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Justin
Justin
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and Chairman Ross
Assistant Development Director