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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso No 2017-17 (Sport Complex DA)RESOLUTION NO. 2017-17 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 A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR 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 Development Agreement 2016-01 (Exhibit "A") for an approximately 520,000 square foot indoor commercial sports facility on 23.12 aqes 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- 161-032-9, 363-161-033-0, 363-161-034-1 and 363-161-035-2; and, Whereas, pursuant to LEMC Chapter 19.12 (Development Agreements) the Planning Commission (Commission) of the City of Lake Elsinore (City) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and making a recommendation to the City Council (Council) whether the development agreement is consistent with the City's General Plan (GP) and whether to approve the Development Agreement; and, Whereas, on February 7,2017 aladuly 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 Communrty Development Department and other City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters as are reflebted in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2016-71 finding and determining that Addendum 1 to the Diamond Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) rs adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA), including a determination that EVMWD has sufficient water supply available to meet projected water demands for the Project and that additional capacity would remain. Section 2. On October 25,2016, 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 Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-127 finding and determining that that Addendum 1 to the Diamond Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) is adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including a determination that EVMWD has sufficient water supply available to meet projected water demands for the Project and that additional capacity would remain. Reso No. 2017 -17 Page 2 of 3 Section 3. That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 19.12.070 (Planning Commission report), the Commission makes the following findings regarding Development Agreement No. 2016-01: 1. lt is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the GP and any applicable Specific Plan; The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the development of a large regional Spotls Complex Facility. The proposed facility is located in the Specific Plan GP Land use designation and is located within the Ballpark District planning district. The Ballpark planning district calls for an emphasis on mixed use enterlainment, commercial, and residential uses. Goal 1 implementation program asserfs the City shall support land use applications consistent with the Specific Plan. The use is permitted subject tothe approval of a Conditional Use Permit. Fufther, the proposed Project is consistent with all development standards identified in the Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 . ln addition the proposed facility proposes an entefiainment oriented development which emphasizes the contemporary theme of the adjacent Lake Elsinore Storm baseball stadium. 2. lt is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the Land Use District in which the real property is located, The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the development of a large sporTs complex facility. The Project is located Diamond Specific Plan Amendment #1 and is located in the Mixed Use district. The Mixed Use Dlstrlcl speclfies the use of a Spofis Arena is a permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, which was previously approved by the Council on October 25, 2016. At the time of the approval the Project was found to be consistent with uses authorized in Diamond Specific Plan. 3. lt is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land use practices, The approved Sporls Complex development which wi be facilitated through the proposed Development Agreement was found to be a high value development which will have beneficial impacts to the surrounding community. Fufthermore, the approved Addendum 1 to the Diamond Specific Plan EIR (SCH 2009031084) identified adverse impacts and mitigation to reduce these impacts to /evels of /ess than significant. 4. lt will not be detrimental.to the health, safety and general welfare; The proposed Development Agreement will facilitated the development a large regional sports complex. The previously approved spotts complex was found not to be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare. 5. lt will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property values; The proposed Development Agreement will facilitated the development a large regional spofts complex. The previously approved sporls complex was found not to adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preseNation of propefty values. 6. lt is consrstent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5. Reso No. 2017 -17 Page 3 of 3 The proposed Development Agreement includes all mandatory provisions required by Government Code S 65865.2 and does not include any provisions that are not authorized by the Development Agreement Act. Section 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council of the City approve Development Agreement 2016-01 . Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. Passed and Adopted this 7th day o'f February 2017 . STATE OF CALIFORNIA couNrY oF RIVERSIDE \tt CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ' l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2017-17 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a Regular meeting held on February 7 ,2017 , and that the same was adopted by the following vote. AYES: NOES, ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Armit None None None Commissioner's Ross, Carroll and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Gray and Chairman Adam Armit, Chairman J ustin