HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2019-46 (CDR 2019-07, Wireless Communications Facility)RESOLUTTON NO.20.t946
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL OESIGN REVIEW NO. 20I9.
07 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A NEW 75-
FOOT HIGH WRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 1640I
LAKESHORE DRIVE (APN: 379-250-044)
Whereas, Paul Kim, Eukon Group has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No.20'19-"15 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-05
and Commercial Design Review No. 2O19-O7) for the construction of a new 75-foot high wireless
communications facility disguised as a pine tree consisting of '12 panel antennas, 36 Remote
Radio Units (RRUS), six (6) surge suppressors at 66 ft. centerline, and two (2) microwave
antennas at 38 ft. centerline. The project will include ancillary ground equipment consisting of two
(2) GPS antennas and six (6) equipment cabinets located within an existing storage building, and
one (1) backup generator. Two (2) live pine trees (45 ft. and 35 ft. in height) will be planted around
the project area. Access to the facility will be provided via a non-exclusive access easement from
Machado Street. The facility will be located within an existing self-storage facility located at the
southwesterly corner of Lakeshore Drive and Machado Street, more specifically 16401 Lakeshore
Drive (APN: 379-250-044); 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 15332 (C/ass 32 - ln-Fill Development Projects); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.410.070 (Approving
Authority) and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications), the Planning Commission
(Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally
approving, or denying the conditional use permit and the minor design review application; and,
Whereas, on July 16, 20 19 and August 20, 201 9 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: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code SS 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), 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 and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code SS21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the CEQA
Guidelines (14 C.C.R. SS 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 ln-Fill
Development Projects. The Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and
policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, and is within the City's boundaries on a
site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses. The subject property has no value as habitat
for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval ofthe Project will not result in any significant
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effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served
by all required utilities and public services.
section 3: That in accordance with section 17.4'15.060.F of the LEMC, the commission makes
the following findings regarding of Planning Application No. 2019-15 (Commercial Design Review
No, 2019-07):
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and
the zoning district in which the project is located.
The proposed facility is tocated in the General Commercial (GC) General Plan Land use
designation and the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) Zoning designation. The Proiect is
proposing to construct a new wireless communications facility, which will provide wireless
communication services (voice and data coverage) to the sunounding area. The proposed
use is a permifted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with
Section 17.415.140.C. of the LEMC.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The Proiect complies
with Section 17.415.140.G.3 of the LEMC by designing the proposed wleless
communications facility as pine tree. Two (2) live pine trees will be planted around the proiect
area so that the facility with blend in with the surrounding area. The supporting equipment
cabinets witl be within an adjacent existing self-storage unit and completely hidden from view,
and an emergency generator will be located at ground level just outside of the self-storage
unit and witt also be concealed from public view. ln addition, safe and efficient circulation has
been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.415.060.G.3 of the LEMC, including
guarantees and evadence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the
approval of the Pro.iect to ensure development of the property.
Pursuant fo Sectlons 17.410.070 and 17.410.030 of the LEMC, the Proiect was considered
by the Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on July 16, 2019 and August 20,
2019. The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, depaftments
and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is necessary.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of
Approval imposed upon the Poect, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Planning Application No. 2019-15 (Commercial Design Review No. 2019-07).
&91!!q.rl This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted on this 20h day of August,
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. 2019-46 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held on August 20,2019, and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner's Gray, Armit and Ross; and Chairman Carroll
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice-Chair Klaarenbeek
ABSTAIN: None
Justin
Justin Kirk,