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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-74 (LE Diamond Sports Center)RESOLUTTON NO. 2016-74 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. 2016-02 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN APPROXIMATELY 52O,OOO SQUARE FOOT INDOOR COMMERCIAL SPORTS FACILITY ON 23.12 ACRES OF DISTURBED VACANT LAND. Whereas, Stephen Harrison, on behalf of the LE Diamond Sports Center (Applicant), has requested approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 2016-02 for the establishment of an approximately 520,000 square foot indoor commercial sports facility on 23.12 acres of disturbed vacant land. The Project site is located adjacent to and north of the Lake Elsinore Storm baseball stadium, east of the Lake Elsinore/San Jacinto River lnlet, west of Diamond Drive and south of Lakeshore Drive. The Assessor Parcel Numbers of the site are 373-210-037 -8, 373-210-038-9, 373-210-039-0,373-210-043-3,363-150-006-2,363-161-029-7,363-161-030-7,363-161-031- 8, 363-1 61 -032-9. 363-1 61 -033-0, 363-1 61 -034-1 and 363-1 61 -035-2, 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 CUP, 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 (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denyrng CUP; and, Whereas, on October 1 8, 2016, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the 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, CALIFORNIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. On October 18, 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 Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-7.1 finding and determining that that Addendum 1 to the Daamond Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA). Section 2. 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 CUP 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. Reso No. 2016-74 Page 2 of 3 The proposed facility is located in the Specific Plan General Plan Land Use Designation and is located within the Ba park District planning district. The Ballpark planning district calls for an emphasis on mixed use enteftainment, Commercial, and Residential Uses. Goal 7 implementation program assefts the City shall suppoft land use applications consistent with the Specific Plan. The proposed use is permitted subject to the approval of a CL.lP. Fufther, the proposed Project is consistent with all development standards identified in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 . ln addition, the proposed recreational use is consistent with Goal #4 of the Ballpark planning district, as lf proposes recreational oppoftunities. 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 be detrimental or injurious to the neighborhood or the City. The Project has been conditioned as such to avoid any possible negative impacts associated 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 sections of the LEMC and the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 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 located within an existing built environment, inclusive of streets. The exlstlng streets are of adequate size to facilitate safe and convenient transpoftation to and from the site. Conditions of Approval have been proposed which require additional infrastructure to reduce potential impacts, conslslent wlth the Addendum 1 to the Diamond Specific Plan EIR (scH 2009031084) 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 CUP has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City depaftments 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 thjs 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 Council at a duly noticed Public Hearing on October 25, 2016, appropriate and applicable Conditions of Approval have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Reso No. 2016-74 Page 3 of 3 Section 3. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-02. Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. Passed and Adopted this 1 8th day of October 20'16. STATE OF CALIFORNIA couNrY oF RIVERSIDE Ia" CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 'I, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-74 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsrnore, California, at the Regular meeting of October 18, 2016, and that the same was adopted by the following vote. AYES. Commissioner's Ross, Carroll and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Gray and Chairman Armit NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None