HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-20 (AVSP DA)RESOLUTION NO. 2017-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELS!NORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING GENERAL PLAN CONS!STENCY AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT FOR THE AMENDED AND RESTATED ALBERHILL VILLAGES
SPECIFIC PLAN
Whereas, Pacific Clay Products, lnc., has requested approval of a Development Agreement for
the Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan regulating development of an
approximately 1,375 acre site located south of lnterstate 15 and west of Lake Street which
allows approximately 8,024 dwelling units; 3,8'10,300 square feet of non-residential uses
including civic/institutional, commercial/retail, professional office/medical and entertainment
uses; university or similar education institutional use; and supporting uses including schools,
parks, places of religious assembly, open space and greenbelt paseos (Project);
Whereas, pursuant to LEMC Chapter 19.12 (Development Agreements) the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing
and making a recommendation to the City Council whether the development agreement is
consistent with the City's General Plan and whether to approve the development agreement;
and
Whereas, on February 7, al a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Planning Commission has
considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other
interested pafties 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 February 7,2017, afler 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 Planning
Commission recommended approval by the City Council of the Addendum to the Final EIR
(SCH 2012061046) and approval of the Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan.
Section 2. That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code Section '19.12.070 (Planning Commission report), the Planning Commission
makes the following findings regarding Development Agreement No. 2016-02.
1. lt is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the
General Plan and any applicable specific plan,
The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the development of a large Mixed Use
development. The proposed facility is located in the Specific Plan General Plan Land use
designation and is located within the Alberhill District planning district. The Alberhill planning
district calls for a mixed use of residential, commercial and industrial uses w|h extractive
overlay that will be phased out overtime as development proceeds. Goal 1 implementation
program asserls the primary goal of the Alberhill District is fo support and maintain a healthy
transition from extractive / mining activities to a network of residential communities with a
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balanced mix of residential, commercial, light industrial, busmess professional, and institutional /
public uses that provide a sense of place and high quality of life.
2. It 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 mixed use
mater planned community as set forTh in the Amended and Restated Alberhiil Villages Specific
Plan. The Alberhill District specfles a variety of mixed uses that provide a high quality of life that
is compatible with existing uses rn lhe vicinity. The Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages
Specific Plan projecf is conslstent wlfh uses authorized in Alberhill District.
3. lt is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land use practices;
The approved Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan which will be facilitated
through the proposed Development Agreement was found to be a high value development
which will beneficial impacts to the surrounding community. Fufthermore, any proposed adverse
impacts have been mitigated to /evels of /ess than significance.
4. lt will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare;
The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the development a large mixed use project
area. The previously approved Alberhill Villages Specific Plan was found not 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 facilitate the development a large mixed use project.
The Amended and Restated Alberhill Villages Specific Plan was found not adversely affect the
orderly development of property or the preservation of property values.
6. lt is consistent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5.
The proposed Development Agreement includes all mandatory provisions required by
Government Code $ 65865.2 and does not include any provisions that are not authorized by the
Development Agreement Act.
Section 3. Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Planning
Commission hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approve
Development Agreement 2017 -02.
Section 4. 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 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and
adoption.
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Passed and Adopted this 7th day of February 2017.
Adam Armit, Chairman
STATE OF CALIFORNIA SS
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2017-20 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elslnore
at a regular meeting held on February 7 , 2017 , 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