HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-22 (DR Horton - Summerly Development)RESOLUTION NO. 20'17.22
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVAL OF PLANNING APPLICATION 20,I7-
OO8 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 95 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM 1,387 SF TO 1,897 SF LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920-24
OF THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN:
371-270-022, 044, AND 054)
Whereas, DR Horton, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval
of Planning Application 201 7-008 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-003) for the construction
of a 95 single-family detached residential development and associated improvements for property
located within 31920-24 of the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP)
(APN: 371-040-01 3) (Project); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review)
the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the Residential Design Review, and,
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code SS 21000
ef seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. $$ 15000 ef
seq.: CEQA Guidelines), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and
paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared
environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the
potential impacts of the proposed Project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and ,
Whereas, CEQA Guidelines Section 1 5162 establishes the standard to be used when
determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when
an environmental document has already been adopted for a Project, no subsequent
environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole
of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the Project; and,
Whereas, a Supplemental Environmental lmpact Report was approved and adopted in 2004 for
the ELSP No. 6 (SCH #2003071050) and evaluated environmental impacts that would result from
maximum build-out of the Specific Plan, which contemplated development of Single Family
Residential Development, and,
Whereas, the Project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding the
potential environmental impacts of development; and,
Whereas, on March 7, 2017, 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 AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Commission has considered the proposed design for the 53 residential homes
and has found it acceptable. The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project
pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 59000 et seq.), the Lake
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Elsinore General Plan (GP), the ELSP No.6, and 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, ELSP No. 6, and the LEMC.
Section 2. The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The Project comprises the whole of the action which was analyzed in the previously
approved and certified Supplemental Environmental lmpact Report (SCH # 2003071050) for the
ELSP No. 6. Approval of the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply
establishes standards for color palates, articulation, orientation, and design of Single Family
Residential Development. Therefore, no further environmental review rs necessary.
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184,l.he Commission makes the following
findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2016-20:
1. The Pro.ject, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan
and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
The single-family detached residential development has a GP Land Use designation of
Specific Plan, is located in the East Lake Planning Area, and has a Zoning designation of
Specific Plan. The proposed Project constitutes build out of a previously approved and
recorded tract map that was found to comply with the goals and objectives of the General
Plan and the ELSP No. 6. The proposed Project does not propose an increase in density
of development then what was previously approved. Fufther, the single family homes will
assist /n achieving the development of a wellbalanced and functional mix of residential,
commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
2. The single-family detached residential development complies with the design directives
contained in the ELSP No. 6 and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The singlelamily detached residential development is appropriate to the site and
surrounding developments and is a continuation of a previously approved residential
product in the adjacent areas. The three (3) architectural sfy/es proposed will create a
distinctive streel scene within the Project site. Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping
have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas. ln addition, safe and
efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070 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 was considered by the
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on March 7, 2017. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment. Approval of the Project will not result in
a substantial change to the previously adopted Supplemental Environmental lmpact
Reporl. Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary.
SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Planning Application 2017-008 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-003).
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SECTION5. This Resolution shall take effect from and afterthedate of its passage and adoption.
Passed and Adopted this 7th day of March 201 7.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that
Resolution No.2017-22 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at
a Regular meeting held on March 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
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'am Armit, Chairman