HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-81 (PA 2018-24, RDR 2018-11)RESOLUTION NO.2OI8-8I
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018-24
(RESTDENTTAL DESIGN REVTEW NO. 2018-11) FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 1,478
SQUARE FOOT MANUFACTURED HOME wlTH AN ATTACHED I38 SQUARE FOOT
PORCH AND A 4OO SQUARE FOOT DETACHED GARAGE LOCATED AT 373-022.005
Whereas, Maria Tavarez has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 201 8-24 (Residential Design Review No. 2018-1 1) to install
a 1 ,478 sq. ft. manufactured home with an attached 138 sq. ft. porch and to construct a 400 sq.
ft. detached two-car garage on an approximately 7,500 sq. ft. vacant lot (Project). The Project is
located on the northerly side of Heald Avenue, southerly of Franklin Street, westerly of Chestnut
Street, and easterly of Ellis Street, and more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number
(APN) 373-022-005; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code $$21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs SS15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15303 (C/ass 3 - New Construction or Conversion of
Small Structures); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17. 1 84 (Design
Review) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying minor design reviews; and,
Whereas, on October 2,2018, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission considered
evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with
respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section l: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed Project is consistent
with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of
the GP and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code $$2'1000 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 single-family residence, or a second
dwelling unit in a residential zone. The Project is proposing to install a 1,478 sq. ft. manufactured
home with an attached '138 sq. ft. porch and to construct a 400 sq. ft. detached two-car 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 followrng findings for the approval of Planning Application No. 2018-24
(Residential Design Review No. 2018-1 1 ):
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I . 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 Proiect 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 additionat
affordable housing within the City. The proposed Project is an infitl development that is
proposing to install a manufactured home in an area that has several existing single-famity
restdences. The proposed Project 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 andbll other applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the proposed
manufactured home has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the propefty
and meets all the development standards. The exterior and the roof material for the
manufactured home will be similar to a conventionally built single-family dweiling- The Project
will incorporate asphalt shingle roof, wood tim and railings, balcony, and an entry porch. The
Project provides a clearly defined building entry from Heald Street. The proposed detached
garage has been designed to match the color, exteior siding, and roof mateials of the
manufactured home. The Project 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 aftached 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 ro a C/ass
3 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City depaftments to
ensure that the Project blends into existihg development, creates the least amount of
disturbance, and does not negatively impact the resdents in the area. The Project will not
have a significant effect on the environment.
4. 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 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 Heaing on October 2, 2018. The proposed Project, as reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depa,Tments, and agencies, will not have a
significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of
approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby approves Planning Application No.
2018-24 (Residential Design Review No. 20 18-1 1).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted on this 2nd day of October, 2018, by following vote:
STATE OF CALTFORNTA )
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. 2018-81 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held on October 2, 2018 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote.
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Carroll and Chairman RossNOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None