HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-46 (Peaceful Paws, CUP 2016-04)RESOLUTION NO.2016-46
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2016-04 FOR THE OPERATION OF A PET CREMATORIUM AND
MEMORIAL CENTER IN AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING CURRENTLY UNDER
CONSTRUCTION APPROXIMATELY 9,400 SQUARE FOOT IN SIZE
LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF PASADENA ST AND HUNCO WAY (APN:
377-12O-044}.
WHEREAS, Steve Rawlings, lntegris Development has requested approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-04 to allow the operation of a pet crematorium and
memorial center (Peaceful Paws) within an industrial building currently under
construction approximately 9,400 sq. ft. in size ("Project"). The subject site is located at
the northeast corner of Pasadena St and Hunco Way and more specifically referred to
as Assessor Parcel Number 377-120-044, and,
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.168 ol the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code provides that
certain uses have operational characteristics that, depending on the location and design
of the use, may have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses
or residents and therefore are permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use
Permit, which allows the City to comprehensively review and approve the use; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) the
Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the
responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying conditional
use permits; and
WHEREAS, on June 7,2016, at a duly noticed public hearing the Planning
Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development
Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, TH,EREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered Conditional Use Permit
No. 2016-04 for the proposed pet crematorium and memorial center prior to making a
decision and has found it acceptable.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, the proposed project would not have a
significant effect on the environment and no new environmental documentation is
necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in
an earlier adopted mitigated negative declaration (Mitigated Negative Declaration No.
2003-04). All potentially significant impacts have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
the earlier mitigated negative declaration and none of the conditions described in
Section 15162 exist. MND 2003-04 analyzed the potential impact from the construction
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and operation of an industrial park with eight (8) industrial buildings with a total building
area of approximately 140,648 SF (Pasadena lndustrial Park). This industrial park is
currently under construction. The proposed project is proposing to utilize one of the
buildings (Building E). All potential impacts were analyzed the MND 2003-04 and no
new substantial changes are proposed as part of this project. No new rnformation of
substantial importance which requtre revrsions to the earlier mitigated negative
declaration exist..
SECTION 3. That rn accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.168.080 Findings, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings regarding Conditional Use Permit No.2016-
04
1.That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting,
is in accord with the objectives of the General Plan and the purpose of the
planning district in which the site is located.
The proposed facility is located in the Limited lndustrial General Plan Land
use designation and the Limited Manufacturing (M1) Zoning designation,
which is asserled as being consistenf with the applicable General Plan Land
Use Designation. The proposed use ls a permitted use subject to the approvat
of a Conditional Use Permit within the M1 Zoning designation.
The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort
or general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of
the proposed use or the City, or injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or the City.
The proposed use will utilize a previously approved industrial building which
is currently under construction. The proposed use does not propose either
directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to the existing surrounding
community. The project has been designed and conditioned to avoid any
possib/e negative impacts assoclaled with the operation of the proposed
facility
The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
the use, and for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers
and other features required by this title.
The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the
proposed use meefs all applicable secrlons of the Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code and will complement the existing uses, based on the submitted plans
and attached conditions of approval.
The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways with proper
design both as to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity
of traffic generated by the subject use.
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The proposed use is located within an existing built environment, inclusive of
streefs. Ihe existing streels are of adequate size to facilitate safe and
convenient transporlation to and from the site.
5. ln approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no adverse
effect on abutting properties or the permitted and normal use thereof.
The Conditional Use Permit has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned
by all applicable City depaftments thereby eliminating the potential for any
adverse effects.
6. Adequate conditjons and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.68.050, including
guarantees and evidence of complrance with conditions, have been
incorporated into the approval of the subject project to ensure development
of the property in accordance with the objectives of this chapter and the
plannrng district in which the site is located.
Pursuant to Section 17.168.040 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the
Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public
hearing on June 7, 2016, appropriate and applicable conditions of approval
have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
attached Condrtions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-04.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of June 2016, by the
following vote:
City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby
certify that Resolution No. 2016-46 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of June 2016 and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Chairman Jordan, Vice Chair Armit, Commissioner Gray and
Commissioner Ray
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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