HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2017-70 (RSI, RDR)RESOLUTTON NO.2017-70
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 NO.
20'17-44 (RESTDENTTAL DESTGN REVTEW NO. 2017-18) PROV|D|NG BU|LD|NG
DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 65 SINGLE.FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920.15 OF THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF
THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 371-27O-O2O)
Whereas, RSI Communities, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No.2017-44 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-
'18) for the design and construction of 65 single-family residential units, preliminary plotting,
conceptual wall and fence plan, including a new model home complex and related improvements
(Project). The Project is located in Tract Map No. 31920-15 (APN: 371-270-020) of the Summerly
Development of the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP); 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
et seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for lmplementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. $$ 15000 ef
seg.: 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 15162 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, Amendment No. 6 (ELSPIE) (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 September 5, 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 OROER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Poect pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
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General Plan (GP), the ELSP#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#6, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The Project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously
approved and certified Supplemental Environmental lmpact Report (SCH # 2003071050) for the
ELSP#6. Approval of the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes
standards for color palettes, articulation, orientation, and design of single-family residential
development. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with LEMC Chapter 17.184, the Commission makes the following
findings regarding Planning Application No.2017-44 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-18):
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the GP and the
zoning district in which the poect is located.
The Project is located within the ELSP#6 and has a Land Use designation of Residential-
1 (RES-l). The proposed Project constitutes build out of a previously approved tract map
that was found to comply with the goals and objectives of the GP and the ELSP#6. The
proposed Project does not propose an increase in density of development than what was
previously approved. Further, the single-family homes will assist ln achieving the
development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
2. The P@ect complies with the design directives contained in the ELSF#6 and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and sunounding developments and is a continuation
of a previously approved residential product in the adjacent area. The three (3)
architectural styles proposed will create a distinctive sfreef scene within the Project site.
Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating intercst
and varying vistas. /n 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 September 5, 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
Repoft. Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby recommends that the Council approve Planning Application No. 2017-44 (Residential
Design Review No. 2017-1 8).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted on this Sth day of September, 2017, by the following vote.
STATE OF CAL]FORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
l, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2017-70 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a Regular meeting held of September 5, 2017, and that the same was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Armit, Carrolland Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Ross and Chairman Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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