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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-54 (Auggie Garcia)RESOLUTION NO.2O17-54 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONOF A2,372 SQUARE FOOT DUPLEX LOCATED ATAPN: 377-282- o12 Whereas, Auggie Garcia has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval for the construction of a 2,372 Squarc Foot (SF) two-story duplex on an approximately 7,405 SF lot. The first unit will have a 1,140 SF living area, a 127 SF covered patio, a 366 SF uncovered patio, and a 430 SF two-car garage. The second unit will have a 1,232 SF living area, a 69 SF covered deck, a 351 SF uncovered deck, and a 400 SF two-car garage (Project). The Project is located on the northerly side of Pottery Street, southerly of Flint Street, easterly of Ellis Street, and westerly of Lookout Street and more specifically refened to as Assessor Parcel Number 377-282-01 2; 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 17.1 84 (Design Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying Minor design reviews for duplexes not involving more than a total of four units; and, Whereas, on August 1, 2017, at 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: (b) a duplex or similar multi-family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. The Project is proposing to construct a 2,372 SF duplex. Section 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the Commission makes the following findings for the approval of the Minor Design Review Application: li PC Reso. No.2017-54 Page 2 of 3 1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP, and the Zoning District in which the Project is located. The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the GP because it will assist 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 duplex, which is compatible with the sunounding area. The proposed Project incorporates a Traditional architecturul style and will complement and enhance the existing developed areas in which the Project is located. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the proposed duplex has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the propefty 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. 3. 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 Prcject was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City departments to ensure that the Project blends into existing development, creates the least amount of disturbance, and does not negatively impact the resldents in the area. The Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.1 84 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 been considered by the Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on August 1,2017. The proposed Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments, 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 the Minor Design Review application for the construction of a 2,372 SF duplex. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted this 1"t day of August, 201 7, by the following. PC Reso. No.2017-54 Page 3 of 3 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. 2017-54 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting of August 1 , 2017, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner's Armit, Carroll and Klaarenbeek; NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ) )ss. )