HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-69 (ONSITE AND OFFSITE IMPROVEMENTS)RESOLUTION NO.2016.69
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 COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW
NO. 2011.03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR FIVE BUILDINGS
TOTALING 65,335 SQUARE FEET, WITH ASSOCIATED ON.SITE AND OFF-
SITE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING HARDSCAPE AND LANDSCAPING
LOCATED AT APN 381.030-OO5
Whereas, Larry Markham, MDMG, has filed an application for Commercial Design Review 2011-
03 with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of architectural plans for a 53,128 SF
holel,4,322 coffee shop with a drive through, and 6,904 SF restaurant, and,
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code SS 21000
et seq.: 'CEQA") and the State Guidelines for lmpiementation 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 lvlunicipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review)
the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations
to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the Residential Design Review, 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 Commissron has considered the proposed design for Commercial
Design Review No. 2011-03 for a 53,128 SF hotel, 4,322 cofiee shop with a drive through, and
6,904 SF restaurant and has found it acceptable. The Planning Commission has reviewed and
analyzed the proposed pro.iect pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov.
Code gg 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan the LEMC and finds and determines that
the proposed Commercial Design Review No. 201 1-03 is consistent with the requirements of
Californra Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General
Plan and the LEMC.
SECTION 2. On August 16, 2016, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
commenls 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. 2016-66 finding and determining that that the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) (SCH# 2012121034) is adequate and prepared in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA); 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
Councrl approve the MND.
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Section 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2011-03:
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 hotel and ancillary improvements are compatible with the General Plan and the
proposed use furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and the proposed project is
found to be consistent with the General Plan. The subTeci uses are either permitted or are a
conditionally permitted use in the CMU district, a CUP has previously been approved on August
16 2016, and the proposed development complies with all applicable development standards.
The proposed project is therefore found to be cons/sfenl with the Municipal Code.
2. The Project complies with the design directives and all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code.
The proposed Project provides a continuity of themed hotel design lhat ls consislent with the
national chains they are associated with and provides high quality materials to be used.
Fufthermore. the onsite amenities create an attractive destination resoft on Lake Elsinore. The
proposed Project has effectively designed to break up massing and provides an attractive building
design. Landscaping has been fully developed to mitigate visual impacts. The proposed Project
has been designed in such a manner as to mitigate all potential visual impacts associated with
mechanical equipment.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.O7O 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.
Pursuant to Section 17.1 84.070 of the LEMC, the Project been considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 16, 2016. The proposed Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all 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 Project, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City
Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2015-09.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of August 2016, by the following vote:
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Adam Armit, Chairman
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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. 2016-69 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at the Regular meeting of August 16, 2016, and 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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