HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-68 (HOTEL,DRIVE THRU BERTH DOCK)RESOLUTION NO.2016-68
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2011.03 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 53,128
SQUARE FOOT HOTEL, DRIVE.THRU, AND 15 BERTH DOCK USE LOCATED
AT APN: 38'l-030-005
Whereas, Larry l\4arkham of MDMG on behalf of John Gamble (the Applicant) has requested
approval of Conditional Use Permit 201 1-03 for the establishment of a hotel, drive through
restaurant, and a 15 slip boat dock (Project); and,
Whereas, Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) 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 has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally
approving, or denying Conditional Use Permits; and,
Whereas, on August 16, 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, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission has considered Conditional Use Permit No. 2011-03 for
the proposed Beach Resort prior to making a decision and has found it acceptable.
Section 2. On August 16, 2016, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Communrty 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. 2016-66 finding and determtning that that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) (SCH# 2012121034) is adequate and prepared in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEaA); that a 30-day public
review period ran from February 16, 2016 to March 16, 2016. Based upon those findings and
determinations, the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2016-66 recommended that the
City Council approve the MND.
Section 3. That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC Section
17.168.060 (Findings), the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding
Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-07:
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.
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The proposed facility is located in the Limited lndustrial General Plan Land use designation and
the CMU - Commercial Mixed Use land use designation, which is asserted as bemg consistent
with the applicable General Plan Land Use Designation. The proposed use is identified as a
permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the Zoning designation.
2. 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 is to be located within a proposed new development, which does not propose
a development which would detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood or the City. The Project
has been conditioned as such to avoid any possible negative rmpacts assoclated with the
conversion and operation of the proposed facility.
3. 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 meets all
applicable sectlons of the LEMC and will complement the existing uses, based on the submitted
plans and attached Conditions of Approval.
4. 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.
The proposed use is /ocated within an existing built environment, inclusive of streets. The
exlslmg slreeis are of adequate size to facilitate safe and convenient transpoiation to and from
fFle slte.
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
departments thereby eliminating the potential for any adverse effects.
6. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.68.050, including guarantees
and evidence of compliance 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 planning district in which the site is located.
Pursuant to Section 17.168.040 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 16,2016, 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
Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commrssion hereby recommends that the City Council of
the City of Lake Elsinore, California, approves Conditional Use Permit No. 201 1-03.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted this 16th day ofAugust 2016, by the following vote:
Adam Armit, Chairman
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. 2016-68 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of August 16, 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
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