HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-26 (PA 2017-57, RDR 2017-26)RESOLUTION NO.2018.26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COTTIMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2017.57
(RESTDENTTAL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2017-26) FOR THE CONSTRUCTTON OF A
SINGLE-STORY 1,567 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE.FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A 483
SQUARE FOOT ATTACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE, AND A 238 SQUARE FOOT REAR
DECK LOCATED AT APNS: 375-023-034, 033, AND 032
Whereas, Gilbert Valdez has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2017-57 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-26) to
construct a single-story 1,567 Square Foot (SF) single-family residence with a 483 SF attached
two-car garage, a 238 SF rear deck and related improvements on an approximately 6,000 SF lot
(Project). The Project is located near the intersection of Reid Street and Strickland Avenue and
more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Numbers 375-023-034,033 and 032; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code $$21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.1 84 (Design
Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying minor design reviews for single-
family residential projects; and,
Whereas, on April 3,2018, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission considered
evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with
respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed Project is consistent
with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of
the GP and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code $$21000 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 residential zone. The Project is proposing to construct a 1,567 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. 2017-57
(Residential Design Review No. 2017-26):
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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 complies with the goals and objectives of the GP because ft wr,Z assr.st rn achieving
the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, limited commercial,
limited industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses by providing additional
affordable housing within the CW. 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 Project complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropiate to the site and surrounding 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. Further, the PAed as proposed will
complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-
detractive relationship between the proposed and existing residences.
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 Class
3 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City depa,Tments to
ensure that the Project blends into existing development, creates the least amount of
disturbance, and does not negatively impact the resrdenfs in the area. The Project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184 ol 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 Hearing on March 20, 2018. The proposed Project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depattments, 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.2017-57 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-26).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 3d day of April, 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. 2018-26 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a Regular meeting held of April 3, 2018, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Armit, Carroll and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Ross and Chairman Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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