HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2016-75 (LE Diamond Sports Center)RESOLUTTON NO. 20.t6-75
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. 2016-02 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR TWO BUILDINGS
TOTALING 52O,OOO SQUARE FOOT INDOOR COMMERCIAL SPORTS, WITH
ASSOCIATED ON.SITE AND OFF.SITE IMPROVEMENTS.
whereas, stephen Harrison, on behalf of the LE Diamond sports center, has filed an application
for Commercial Design Review (CDR) 2016-02 with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval
of architectural plans for a 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_16.1_029_7,363_161_O3o_7,363_
161-031-8,363-161-032-9,363-161-033-0,363-161-034-1 and 363-161-035-2; and,
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code SS 21OOO
el seq.. "CEQA") and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA (.l4 C.C.R. SS 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 prevrously 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 (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the Residential Design Review
(RDR); and,
Whereas, on October 18, 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 th is item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission has considered the proposed design for CDR No. 2016-03 for two
ancillary buildings (equipment shed and restroom facility) totaling 2,072 and has found it
acceptable. The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed CDR No. 201 1-03 is
consrstent 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 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. 2016-75 finding and determining that that Addendum #1 to the Diamond
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Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the
requirements of CEQA.
Section 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2016-02:
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 facility is located in the Specific Plan General Plan Land Use Designation
and is located within the Ballpark District planning district. The Ballpark planning district
calls for an emphasis on mixed use enteftainment, commercial, and residential uses. Goal
1 implementation program asserfs the City shall suppoft land use applications consisten,
with the Specific Plan. The proposed use is permitted subject to the approval of a CUP
Fufther, the proposed Protect is consistent with all development standards identified in the
Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 . ln addition, the proposed facility proposes an
entertainment oriented development which emphasizes the contemporary theme of the
adjacent Lake Elsinore Storm baseball stadium.
2. fhe Project complies with the design directives and all other applicable provisions of the
LEMC or Specific Plan
The proposed Project is located Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 and is located in
the Mixed Use district. The Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #7 seeks to create
continuous development theme in the specific Plan area. Fufthermore, the design theme
is encouraged to create effective site planning to ensure adequate setbacks, fagade
articulations, and other treatments to create a high quality design. The proposed Project
employs a conslsfenl thematic design with the Lake Elsinore Storm stadium, however
interjects adequate diversity so asto not create a monotonous streetscape. The proposed
design also includes various architectural treatments to create an authentic design which
reinforces the design themes identified in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 .
3. Condations 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 Prqect been considered by the
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on October 18,2016. The proposed Project,
as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments and agencies,
will not have a significant effect on the environment. Furlhermore, appropriate Conditions
of Approval have been included that would mitigate any potenfla/ lssues associated 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 Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve CDR No. 2016-03.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption.
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Passed and Adopted this 18ih day of October 2016.
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. 2016-75 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, 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
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