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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-75 (PA 2017-60, RDR 2017-28)RESOLUTTON NO.2018-75 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKEELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2OI7.5O(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2017-28) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A3,454 SQUARE FOOT DUPLEX LOCATED AT ApN: 3Z7-244-OO4 Whereas, Juan Salinas has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requestingapproval of Planning Apptication.No. 2012 -60 (Residentirt Design Review tto.'2otz-zey toconstruct a 3,454 sq. ft. two-story duplex on an approximately 7,150 sq. ft. Iot (project). Each unitwill have a 1 ,299 sq. ft. living area and a 428 sq. ft. two-car gaiage. The Froject is lotated northerly of Flint Street, southerly of l-15, on the easterly side of ElliJ Street, and weiterly of Lookout Street and more specifically referred to as Assessor parcel Number 377 -244-OO4; a;d, Iyltgrgas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental euality Act (Cat. Publ. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.:"CEeA") and CEQA Guidetines (14. Cat. Code Reg! SSi5OOOet seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New Construction or Co-nvirsion of Small Structures); and, whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal code (LEMC) chapter 1 7..,t84 (Design Review) the Planning commission (commission) of the city of Lake Elsinore (city) has been delegated with the responsibility- of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving'or denying minor design reviews for single-family residenfial projects; and, whereas, on september 18,2018, 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 9921000 et seq.:"CEeA") and CEeA Guidetines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000 et seq.), specificatty 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 3,454 sq. ft. duplex on a 7,150 sq. ft. lot. 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. 2017-60 (Residential Design Review No. 2Q17 -28): 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. PC Reso. No.2018-75 Page 2 of 3 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 industial, 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 in an area that has similar housing units. The proposed Proiect incorporates a Traditional architectural style and will complement and enhance the existing developed areas in which the Project is located. 2. The Poect complies with the design directives contained in the GP and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The Project is appropiate for the site and surrounding developments in that the proposed duplex has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the property and meets all the development standards. Fufther, 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 Class 3 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City depaftments to 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. 4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184 ot 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. Pursuantto Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project been considered by the Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on September 18, 2018. 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 and the above findings, the Commission hereby approves Planning Application No. 2017-60 (Residential Design Review No. 2017-28). Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted this 18th day of September, 2018, by the following vote: V',0' ru'*' Myles F(oss, Chairman PC Reso. No.2018-75 Page 3 of 3 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. 2018-75 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held on September 18, 201 8, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek, and; Chairman Ross NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Vice-Chair Carroll