HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-52 (SFR, PA 2018-27)RESOLUTTON NO.2018-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 20,18-27
(RES|DENTTAL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2018-13) FOR THE CONSTRUCTTON OF A
2,359 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE.STORY SINGLE.FAi,IILY RESIDENCE wlTH A 526
SQUARE FOOT ATTACHED TWO.CAR GARAGE, A 74 SQUARE FOOT COVERED
PATIO AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT APN: 377-272-015
Whereas, Sohail Fahmian has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 20 18-27 (Residential Design Review No. 20 '18-1 3) to
construct a single-story single-family residence of 2,359 square feet (SF) of total living area, a
526 square foot attached two car garage, a 74 square foot covered patio and related
improvements on an approximately 7,400 SF lot (Project). The Project is located near the
intersection of Granite Street and Flint Street and more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel
Number (APN): 37 7 -27 2-01 6; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.."CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 1 7. t 84 (Design
Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying minor design reviews for single-
family residential projects; and,
Whereas, on August 7 , 2018, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission 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 l: 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 (GP), the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed Project is consistent
with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of
the GP and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code $$21000 et seq.."CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines
(14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Class 3 consists of construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures: (a) One single-family residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone. The Project is proposing to construct a 2,359 SF single-family
residence on a lot that has a residential zoning designation.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Planning Application No. 2018-27
(Residential Design Review No. 2018-1 3):
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1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP, and the Zoning
District in which the Project is located.
The PAed complies with the goals and objectives of the GP because ,1 w,// ass,st rn achieving
the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, limited connnercial,
limited industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses by providing additional
housing within the City. The proposed Project is an infill development that is proposing to
construct a single-family residence similar to the sunounding area. The proposed Project
incorporates a Traditional architectural style and will complement and enhance the existing
developed areas in which the Project is located.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and sunounding developments in that the proposed
single-family residence has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the
propefty and meets all the development standards. Fufther, the Project as proposed will
complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-
detractive relationship between the proposed and existing residences.
3. Subject to the attached Conditions of Approval, the Project is not anticipated to result in any
significant adverse environmental impacts.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Pqect is exempt from CEQA provisions pursuant to a Class
3 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City depaftments to
ensure that the Project blends into existing development, creates the least amount of
disturbance, and does not negatively impact the resdenfs in the area. The Project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter '17.184 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 Project been considered by the Commission
at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 7, 2018. The proposed Project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments, and agencies, will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, and the above findings, the Commission hereby
approves of Planning Application No. 2018-27 (Residential Design Review No. 2018-13).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 7th day of August, 2018, by the following vote:
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STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
clTY oF LAKE ELSTNORE )
I, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-52 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of August 7,2018, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Carroll and Chairman Ross
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None