HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-34 (SFR)RESOLUTION NO, 2017.34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2017-
04 (MINOR DESIGN REVIEW) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 1,529 SQUARE FOOT
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A 438 SQUARE FOOT ATTACHED GARAGE
LOCATED AT APN: 379-202-013
Whereas, Marcos Figueroa has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2017-09 (Residential Design Review No. 201 7-04 and
Variance No. 2017-02) to construct a 1,529 Square Foot (SF) single-family residence with a 438
SF attached garage and to vary from the minimum lot size requirement of the zone from 6,000
SF to 5,OOO SF (Project). The Prolect is located on the northwesterly side of lllinois Street,
northerly of Lehr Drive, and southerly of Lakeshore Drive and more specifically referred to as
Assessor Parcel Number 37 9-202-013, and,
Whereas, 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); and,
Whereas. pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design
Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) of the City of Lake Elstnore (City) has been
delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying
minor design reviews for single{amily residential Projects; and,
Whereas, on May 16, 2017, al 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 1. 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 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). Class 3 consists of construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures: (a) One singleJamily residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone. The Project is proposing to construct a 1,529 SF single-family
residence with a 438 SF attached garage on a lot that has a Medium Density Residential (R-2)
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. 2017-09
(Residential Design Review No. 2017-04);
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The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will
assisf in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential,
limited commercial, limited industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses
by providing additional affordable housing within the City. The proposed Project is an infill
development that is proposing to construct a single-family residence in an area that has
several existing single-family residences. The proposed Project incorporates a Traditional
architectural style and will complement and enhance the existing developed areas in which
the Project is located.
The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the proposed
single-family residence has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the
properly and meets all the development standards. Further, 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.
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 Project is exempt from CEQA provisions pursuant to a
C/ass 3 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City
deparimenfs fo ensure that the Project blends into existing development, creates the least
amount of disturbance, and does not negatively impact the residents in the area. The
Project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
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 properly in accordance with the objectives of
Chapter 17.184.
Pursuantto Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project been considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on May 16, 2017. The proposed Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments, and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions
of Approval, the Commission hereby approves Planning Application No. 2017-09 (Residential
Design Review No. 2017-04).
Section 5. This Resolution shalltake effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this '16th day of May, 2017 .
Adam Armit, Chairman
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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. 2017-34 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a Regular meeting held May 16, 2017, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Ross, Carroll and Klaarenbeek, and Chairman Armit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice-ChairGray
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Principal Planner