HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-19 (AVSP 2010-02)RESOLUTION NO. 2017-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ALBERHILL
VILLAGES SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 2O1O.O2
Whereas, On June 14,2016, after Public Hearing and consideration of all written and oral staff
reports, recommendation from the Planning Commission (Commission), comments and
responses to comments to the Environmental lmpact Report (hereinafter defined), public
testimony and such other matters as are reflected an the record of the Public Hearing, the City
Council (Council) of the City of Lake Elsinore (City) approved the following which are collectively
referred to herein as the Project; and,
(i) Resolution No. 2016-076 certifying the Final Environmental lmpact Report (SCH No.
2012061046) for the Alberhill Villages Specific Plan (AVSP) No. 2010-02 (Final EIR), General
Plan Amendment (GPA) No 2012-01 and Zone Change (ZC) No. 2012-02, Adopting Findings
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopting a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and,
(ii) Resolution No. 2016-77 approving GPA No. 2012-01 which amended the
Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) Land Use Designation for the Project site to AVSP; and,
(iii) Ordinance No. 2016-1361, effective July 28, 2016, adopting the AVSP
No. 2012 and ZC No. 2012-02 which amended the Project site's zoning from a mix of zoning
designations to AVSP; and,
Whereas, the Project consists of a 1,375-acre site located south of lnterstate 15 and west of
Lake Street and includes approximately 8,024 dwelling units; 3,810,300 square feet of non-
residential uses including civic/institutional, commercial/retail, professional office/medical and
entertainment uses; university or similar educational institution; and supporting uses including
schools, parks, places of religious assembly, open space and green belt paseos; and,
Whereas, following the June 14,2016 adoption of the Project, the property owner, Pacific Clay
Products, Inc. and the City engaged in discussions and have mutually proposed an Amended
and Restated AVSP and related Development Agreement (collectively, the "Entitlements") in an
effort to elaminate certain ambiguities and provide clarification with respect to the implementation
of the AVSP, refine the AVSP Land Use Plan, and identify a financing mechanism for the
Regional Sports Park; and,
Whereas, the Project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code SS 21000, et seq.: "CEQA") and the State lmplementation Guidelines
for CEQA (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000, et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines");
and,
Whereas, in accordance with Section 15164 (a) of the CEQA Guidelines the City prepared an
Addendum to the previously certified Final EIR for the Entitlements; and,
Whereas, the Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the Council pertaining to proposed Specific Plans and Development
Agreements.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, OOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. On February 7, 2017, 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, the Commissron adopted
Resolution No. 2017-19 finding and determining that that the Addendum to the Final
Environmental lmpact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2012061046. the "Final ElR") is
adequate and prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA, that the Addendum to
the Final EIR represents the City's independent judgment and based upon those findings and
determinations, recommended Council approval of the Addendum to the Final ElR. The
Addendum to the FEIR provides the necessary environmental clearance for the Amended and
Restated AVSP No. 2010-02.
Section 2. The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Amended and Restated
Alberhill Villages Specific Plan No. 2010-02 pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning
Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and finds and determines that the proposed Amended and
Restated AVSP No. 2010-02 are consistent with the requirements of California Planning and
Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the GP and the LEMC.
Section 3. That in accordance with the State Planning and Zoning Law and Chaplet 17.204
(SPD Specific Plan District) of the LEMC. the Commission hereby makes the following findings
for the approval of the Amended and Restated AVSP No. 2010-02:
1. The location and design of the proposed development shall be consistent with the
goals and policies of the City's GP and with any other applicable plan or policies
adopted by the city.
2
The Land Uses and dens/tles assoclated with the Amended and Restated AVSP
provide a variety of lot and home size product type and non-residential uses in order to
implement the objectives of the City's GP and the Project proponents. The existing GP
Designation for the 1,37i-acre Project site is "AVSP" which allows up to 8,024 dwelling
units and 3,810,300 square feet of non-residential uses which remain unchanged in
the Amended and Restated AVSP.
The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will permit reasonable development of
the area consistent with its constraints and will make the area more compatible with
adjacent properties.
The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will allow for the development of the
AVSP, a master planned development with approximately 8,024 dwelling units;
3,810,300 square feet of non-residential uses including civic/institutional,
commercial/retail, professional office/medical and enteftainmenl uses; university or
similar education institutional use and suppofting uses including schools, parks,
places of religious assemb/y, open spaced and green belt paseos.
All vehicular traffic generated by the development, either in phased increments or at
full build-out, is to be accommodated safely and without causing undue congestion
upon adjoining streets.
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A Traffic lmpact Analysis dated October 14, 2015, was prepared by Linscott, Law and
Greenspan (LLG) tor the AVSP and its related cases. The Traffic lmpact Analysis
provided mitigation rneasures through all phases of development of the Specific Plan.
Additionally, LLG conducted a traffic impact evaluation of the potential traffic impacts
assoctaled with the Amended and Restated AVSP and determined that the traffic
impacts will be equal to or less than the traffic impacts identified in the existing AVSP.
4. The overall design of the Amended and Restated AVSP will produce an attractive,
efficient and stable development.
Design standards and guidelines have been incorporated into the specific plan to
ensure an attractive, efficient and vibrant project. Visual graphics and photos
accompany the design guidelines that capture the atmosphere and cohesiveness that
the specific plan seeks to emulate.
5. The proposed Amended and Restated AVSP will not be a) detrimental to the health,
safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the
neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to the
property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City.
The proposed Amended and Restated AySP has been analyzed relative to its
potential to have detrimental effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject
Project to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of surrounding residents will be
protected.
6. The proposed development will not have a significant effect on the environment.
The effects of the project have been analyzed in the Final Environmental lmpact
Repoft (SCH #201 2061046) prepared for the Prqect and adequate mitigation
measures have been prepared where necessary, and as determined by the Addendum
to the Final EIR prepared for the Amended and Restated AVSP and related
Development Agreement no new significant environmental impacts will result from the
Entitlements.
Section 4. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council adopt the Amended and
Restated AVSP No 2010-02.
Section 5. lf any provision of this Resolution or its application is held invalid by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions, sections, or applications
of the Resolution which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to
this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon approval of the Planning
Commission.
Passed and Adopted this 7th day of February,2017.
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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.2017-19 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California at a Regular Meeting held on February 7,2017, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Commissioner's Ross, Carroll and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Gray and Chairman
Armit
None
None
None
Adam Armit, Chairman
STATE OF CALIFORNIA