HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2018-98 (DA 2018-04, Veterans Organic Solutions, LLC)RESOLUTTON NO.20t8-98
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 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
NO. 2018-04 FOR AN APPROXIMATELY 7,868 SQUARE FOOT CANNABIS FACILITY
WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 31875 CORYDON (APN: 370-051-032)
Whereas, Jim Sullivan, Veterans Organic Solutions, LLC has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-36 (Development
Agreement No. 2018-04 (Exhibit A) and Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-08) to establish an
approximately 7,868 Square Foot (SF) Cannabis Facility within an existing building (Project). The
Project will consist will consist of 3,863 SF of manufacturing space, an 840 SF dispensary, and
3,165 SF of office and storage uses. The Project is generally located at the northwest corner of
the intersection Mission Trail and Corydon and more specifically referred to as 31875 Corydon
(APN: 370-05'1-032); and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (MSHCP) requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell undergo the
Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP) and Joint Project Review (JPR) to analyze the scope
of the proposed development and establish a building envelope that is consistent with the MSHCP
criteria; and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the MSHCP further requires that the City adopt consistency findings
demonstrating that the proposed discretionary entitlement complies with the MSHCP Criteria Cell,
and the MSHCP goals and objectives; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 19.1 2 (Development Agreements) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility
of reviewing and making a recommendation to the City Council (Council) whether the
development agreement is consistent with the City's General Plan (GP) and whether to approve
the development agreement; and,
Whereas, on November 20,2018, 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 COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 'l: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission makes the following findings
for MSHCP consistency.
1. The Project is not subject to the City's LEAP and the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority's (RCA) JPR processes as it is not located within a Criteria Cell.
2. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas, Vernal Pools Guidelines, and the
Fuel Management Guidelines as the Project is wholly located within an existing building and
does not include any earth disturbing activities therefore Sections 6.l.2 or 6.3.l of theMSHCP
are not applicable.
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3. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Ptant Species (NEPS)
Guidelines and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures because the project is not
located within any NEPS Survey Areas or Critical Species Survey Areas.
4. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines because the Project site is
not within or adjacent to any MSHCP Criteria Cell or conservation areas.
5. The Project has been conditioned to pay any applicable MSHCP Local Development
Mitigation fees.
Section 2: The Commission hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt
from California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code SS2100O et seq. "CEQA") and
CEQA Guidelines ('14. Cal. Code Regs. SS15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15301
(Class 1 - Existing Facilities), because the Project proposes to establish a Cannabis Facility within
an existing building. The site is fully developed and only interior alterations are planned in
association with the proposed use.
Section 3: That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and the Section
19.12.070 (Planning Commission report) of the LEMC, the Commission makes the following
findings regarding Development Agreement No. 20'18-04:
'1. lt is consistent with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the
GP and any applicable specific plan.
The proposed Development Agreement will help to offset the potentiat costs incuned by the
City associated with the establishment of a Cannabis related facility within an industial distict.
The Proiect site's GP Land Use designation is Limited lndustnat (Ll) The proposed Project is
consistent the Ll land use designation and with the objectives, policies, generat land uses and
programs specified in the GP.
2. lt is compatible with the uses authorized in, and the regulations prescribed for, the land use
district in which the real property is located.
The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the establishment of the Cannabis
related facility within an existing building. The Project is located in the Limited lndustriat (Ll)
GP Land use designation and the Limited Manufacturing (M-1) Zoning designation, which is
consrsfent with the applicable GP Land Use Designation. The proposed use is a permifted
use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the M-1 Zoning designation.
3. lt is in conformity with public convenience, general welfare and good land use practices.
The proposed Cannabis related facility which will be facilitated through the proposed
Development Agreement was found to be a high value development which will have beneficial
impacts to the sunounding commun$. Furthermore, the Project has been reviewed and
conditioned by all applicable City departments to reduce the potential for any adverse effects.
4. lt will not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare.
The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the establishment of a Cannabis related
faciltty within an existing building. The proposed Project has been reviewed and conditioned
5.
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by all applicable CW depaftments to reduce the potential for any adverse effects to the health,
safety and general welfare.
It will not adversely affect the orderly development of property or the preservation of property
values;
The proposed Development Agreement will facilitate the establishment of a Cannabis related
facility within an existing building. The proposed use ,as been analyzed and staff has
determined that the proposed use meels all applicable sections of the LEMC and will
complement the existing uses. fhe Project was found not to adversely affect the orderly
development of propefty or the preservation of property values.
It is consistent with the provisions of Government Code Sections 65864 through 65869.5.
The proposed Development Agreement includes all mandatory provisions required by
Government Code $ 65865.2 and does not include any provisions that are not authorized by
the Development Agreement Act.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council find that the Project is consistent
with the MSHCP.
Section 5: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Development Agreement No. 20'18-04.
Section 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 20th day of November, 2018, by the following vote:
b.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-98 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of November 20, 2018, and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Klaarenbeek; Vice-Chair Carroll and Chairman Ross
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None