HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-62 (TTM 37319, SUBDIVISION)RESOLUTTON NO.20t8-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COi,IMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOi,IMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 37319 FOR A ONE.LOT SUBDIVISION OF A O.sO-ACRE LOT FOR
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT APN: 363-162-027
Whereas, Abraham Gottlieb, Lake Elsinore Diamond Road, LLC, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval Tentative Tract Map No. 37319 for a one-lot
subdivision of a 0.50-acre lot for condominium purposes (Project). The Project will allow the
conversion of a building currently under construction into a six (6)-unit commercial condominium
building. The Project is located northerly of Campbell Street, on the easterly side of Diamond
Drive, and westerly of Mission Trail, more specifically refened to as 433 Diamond Drive. (APN:
363-162-027): and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) the
Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the tentative map review; and,
Whereas, on August 21 ,2018, 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 COMi,IISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Prior to making a recommendation to the Council, the Commission has reviewed and
analyzed Tentative Tract Map No. 373'19 pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws,
and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC and the Subdivision Map Act.
$1!!4! The Commission hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt
from California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq. "CEQA") and
the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to
Section '15315 (Class 15: Minor Land Divisions). Class 15 consists of the division of property in
urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels
when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions
are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels to local standards are available, the
parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous 2 years and the parcel
does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 37319:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan (GP). The proposed subdivision is compatible with the
objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the GP (Government Code
Section 66473.5).
The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of Commercial Mixed Use (CM) and is
located within the Ballpark District. The CM Land Use designation provides for a mix of
residential and non-residentlal uses within a single proposed development area, with an
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emphasis on retail, seNice, civic and professional office uses. The Project site has been
previously approved for the development of a 4,500 sq. ft. commercial office building and is
currently under construction. The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the o.5Gacre lot into
a one (1)-condominium lot with six (6) units for financing purposes. The Tentative Parcel Map
ls consrstent with the designated land use, development and design standards, and all other
appropriate requirements contained in the GP and the Subdivision Map Act.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development in accordance with the GP.
The Project site is currently under construction for the development of a 4,500 sq. ft.
commercial office building on a 0.50-acre site. The maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for the
Commercial Mixed Use (CM) Land Use Designation is 0.80. The Project site will be developed
with FAR of 0.21. The proposed Tentative Map is only proposing to conveft this O.sGacre lot
into a one (1)-condominium lot with six (6) units for financing purposes and will not alter the
previously approved density of development.
3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public
service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental resources
have been considered and balanced.
The Tentative Map is proposing to conveft the O.5fuacre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot
with six (6) units for financing purposes. The development of the proposed commercial office
will seNe the sunounding resdents in the area. The Project will not have a direct impact on
housing.
4. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The Project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable depaftments and agencies and
will not result in any significant environmental impacts. The proposed Project, together with
the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare
or materially injurious to propefties or improvements in the vicinity.
Section 4: Based upon all ofthe evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 37319.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 21th day of August, 20 18, by the following vote:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
l, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-62 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of August 2'1, 2018, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek; and Chairman Ross
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice-Chair Carroll
ABSTAIN: None
nt Community Development Director