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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso No 2016-60 (RDR 2014-05, 150 Unit Apartment Complex)RESOLUTION NO. 2016.60 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW (RDR NO. 20',t4-05l. PROV|D|NG BUILDTNG DESTGNS FOR A 150 UN|T APARTMENT COMPLEX, WITH ASSOCIATED ON.SITE AND OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT APN: 379-090-022. Whereas, Steve Rawlings, the applicant, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of RDR No. 2014-05 for the construction of a 150-unit apartment complex and associated improvements for property located at APN: 379-090-022 Project; 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. $$ 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, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review) the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibilaty of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the RDR; and; Whereas, on August 2,2016, 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, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, OETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section '1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed design for the 150 apartment homes and has found it acceptable. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the California Plannrng and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed RDR No. 2014-05 is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zontng Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the LEMC. Section 2. On August 2,2016, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-60 finding and determining that that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (SCH# 2012121034) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the CEQA; that a 30-day public review period ran from July 1, 2016 to August 1, 2016. Based upon those findings and determinations, the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2016-60 recommended that the Council approve the MND. Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding RDR No. 2015-06: Reso No. 2016-60 Page 2 of 3 1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and the zoning district in which the Project is located. The proposed multifamily residential development has been found consistent with the General Plan because the proposed Project does not exceed the maximum density of 19-24 dwelling units per acre and complies with all the goals and objectives of the Lakeview District. ln addition, the Prqect has been found consistent with the LEMC as the Project complies with all applicable secllons of the LEMC including but not limited to development standards, parking requirements, residential development standards, and permlted ases. 2. fhe multifamily residential development complies with the design directives contained in the applicable provisions of the LEMC. The proposed development incorporates a high quality design that includes window surrounds, stone wainscoting, and concrete roof tile. Furthermore, the proposed site plan incorporates adequate setbacks and building separation to create an effective design. The proposed Project features a well-designed internal circulation which provides for the safe path of travel for various modes of transpoftation. 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 been considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on July 19, 201 6. The proposed Project, as reviewed and conditioned by ail applicable City divisions, depaftments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Fufthermore, appropriate Conditions of Approval have been included that would mitigate any potential lssues assoclated with the future development and establishment of use. Section 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of Approval imposed upon the Pro.lect, the Planning Commissron hereby recommends that the Council approve RDR No. 2014-05. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a Regular meeting of the Plannang Commission this 2"d day of August, 2016, by the following vote:,/') Adam Armit, Chairman Reso No.2016-60 Page 3 of 3 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-60 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of August 2, 2016, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner's Jordan, Ross and Carroll, Vice-Chair Gray; and Chairman ArmitNOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None )" Attest: