HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2019-35 (LEMCAmendment to Title 16-17)RESOLUTION NO.20{9.35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE GITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE 16 AND TITLE 17 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE STREAMLINING
COOE PROVISIONS AND PROCEDURES
Whereas, the last complete revision of the City of Lake Elsinore (City) zoning ordinance was
adopted by the City Council (Council) in 1986; and,
Whereas, the zoning ordinance has been amended numerous times in orderto implement specific
changes; there has not been a complete review and update of the entire Zoning Ordinance since
1986; and,
Whereas, it is in the City's interest to eliminate procedural impediments to the development of
commercial, industrial and residential projects within the City; and,
Whereas, the purpose of the proposed amendments to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
are to streamline and update development-related code provisions and procedures; and,
Whereas, these amendments will also standardize procedures and will incorporate new provisions
that will implement changes in California law that have occurred in recent years; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the Council regarding Zoning Ordinance text amendments; and,
Whereas, on June 4,2019, 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
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE ANO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL AS
FOLLOWS:
Section l: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed amendments to Title'16
and Title 17 of the LEMC, the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the LEMC and finds that the
proposed municipal code amendments are consistent with the requirements of California Planning
and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the LEMC and the LEMC.
@,!_2: The Commission hereby finds and determines that the proposed amendments to the
LEMC are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS21000
et seq. "CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000 et seq.),
specifically pursuant to pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15061(b)(3) of the
State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment, because there is no possibility that it may have a significant
effect on the environment, and because it is not a "project" as that term is defined in Section
1 5378 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Section 3: ln accordance with Government Code Section 65855, the Commission sets forth the
following findings for its recommendation that the Council amend Title '16 and Title '1 7 of the LEMC
Streamlining Code Provisions and Procedures:
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1. The proposed Zoning Code amendments will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety,
comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the City, or b) injurious to
the property or improvements within the City.
The proposed zoning code amendments have been analyzed relative to their potential to have
detimental effects and it has been determined that the amendments have no impact upon the
public's health, safety, comfoft and general welfare because the proposed municipal code
revlsions are a general reorganization and update of existing code provisions and the
incorporation of new requirements that implement State law and City Housing Element
programs; while retaining public hearing and public notice requirements.
2. The proposed is consistent with the Goals, Policies and lmplementation Programs of the GP
and the development standards established with the LEMC.
The proposed zoning code amendments do not create new zoning dlstricts, remove existing
zoning districts or rezone property. The proposed Zoning Code amendment does not affect
the density or intensity of uses and will not interfere with the implementation of the goals,
policies, and implementation programs of the GP
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council approve the amendments to Title
16 and Title 17 of the LEMC attached hereto as Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C, Exhibit D, Exhibit
E, and Exhibit F.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Approved on the 4th day of June, 2019, by the following vote:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNry OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
l, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-35 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the
City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of June 4, 2019, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote.
AYES. Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Carroll and Chairman RossNOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None