HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-35 (PA 2018-09, CDR 2018-02)RESOLUTTON NO.20{8-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018-09
(CoMMERC|AL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2018-02) FOR THE ADDIION OF A 3,048
SQUARE FOOT CANOPY FOR AN EXISTING CAR DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 315OO
AUTO CENTER DRIVE (APN: 363-550-002)
Whereas, Gary Spates, United Carports, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-09 (Commercial Design
Review No. 2018-02) for the addition of a 3,048 sq. ft. canopy shade structure to an existing
approximately 32,000 sq. ft. building that operates an auto dealership known as Lake Elsinore
Ford (Project). The Project is located northerly of Diamond Drive and easterly of Auto Center
Drive and more specifically referred to as 31500 Auto Center Drive (APN: 363-550-002); 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 (Class 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.'184 (Design
Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying minor design reviews; and,
Whereas, on May 1, 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
OOES 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 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: (e) Accessory (appurtenant) structures
including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. The project is proposing to
construct a 3,048 sq. ft. canopy shade structure to an existing commercial building.
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. 2018-09
(Commercial Design Review No. 2018-02):
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan (GP)
and the zoning district in which the project is located.
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The canopy addition is compatible with the GP and the proposed use fufthers the goats and
objectives of the GP, and the proposed project is found to be consistent with the Gp. The
subject use is a permifted use in the General commercial (c-2) zoning district and the
proposed development complies with all applicable development standards. The proposed
Project is therefore found to be consistent with the Municipat Code.
2. The Project complies with the desig'n directives and all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code.
The proposed Proiect is proposing to add a canopy shade structure to an existing commercial
building and meets all the development standards. The proposed canopy has also been
designed to match the existing building.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17 .184.070 of the Municipal 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 "17.184.
Pursuantto section 17.184.070 otthe LEMC, the project been considered by the commission
at a duly noticed Public Hearing on May 1,2018. The proposed project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depattments, and agencies, witt not have a
significant effect on the environment.
section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the commission hereby approves planning Application No.
2018-09 (Commercial Design Review No. 2018-02).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 1"tday of May, 2018, by the following vote.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the city of Lake Elsinore, california, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2018-35 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a Regular meeting held of May 1, 2018, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
Justin Kirk,
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AYES: Commissioner's Carroll, and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Ross and Chairman GrayNOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Armit
ABSTAIN: None