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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2020-025 TPM 37364 RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37364 FOR A ONE - LOT SUBDIVISION OF A 5.45-ACRE LOT FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT APNS: 377 -070 -035 AND 036 Whereas, Murrey Seidner, RSM Properties, Inc., has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37364 proposing a one-lot subdivision of a 5.45-acre lot for condominium purposes. The subject property consists of five existing one -story retail buildings attached by common walls. The Project is located within the Lake Elsinore Square Shopping Center, northeasterly corner of Collier Avenue and Central Avenue, more specifically 18294 and 18298 Collier Avenue. (APNs: 377 -070 -035 and 036); 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 March 17, 2020, 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 and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council approve TPM No. 37364; and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 16.24.120 of the LEMC, the Council has the responsibility of making decisions to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for tentative maps; and, Whereas, on April 14, 2020, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Council has reviewed and analyzed TPM No. 37364 pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC and the Subdivision Map Act. Section 2: The Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq. “CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. The Tentative Parcel Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes. In accordance with Section 15301(k), the Tentative Map is proposing a subdivision of an existing commercial retail building consisting of five (5) units that are attached by common walls. No physical changes will occur as part of this project and no expansion of use will result. CC Reso. No. 2020-025 Page 2 of 3 Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Council makes the following findings for approval of TPM No. 37364: 1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code Section 66473.5). The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GM) and is located within the Business District. The GM Land Use designation provides for retail, services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and motels, mixed-use projects, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. The Project site contains an existing retail shopping center with five, one-story retail buildings attached by common walls. The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)- condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes The Tentative Parcel Map is consistent with the designated land use, development and design standards, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan 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 General Plan. The Project site contains an existing retail shopping center with five, one-story retail buildings that are attached by common walls. The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes. The proposed Tentative Map is only proposing to convert this 5.45 -acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium 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 convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes. The existing commercial retail center serves the surrounding residents 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 departments 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 properties or improvements in the vicinity. Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Tentative Map, the Council hereby approves TPM No. 37364 . Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.