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Home My WebLink About2021-028 PA 2018-35 Industrial Design Review RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 50,627 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT APN: 377-120- 059 Whereas, TRU CC, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-35 (Development Agreement No. 2018-03, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-07, and Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03) to construct a 50,627 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up building with 97 parking spaces on an approximately 2.77-acre site. Hardscape, landscape, on-site stormwater management improvements, trash enclosure, and area lighting would be constructed as part of the project. In addition the applicant has requested to establish a portion of the building (approximately 25,105 sq. ft.) as a cannabis facility that includes cultivation, manufacturing, retail, distribution, and related uses. The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Pasadena Street (APN: 377-120-059); 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 Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070 (Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design review applications; and, Whereas, on February 16, 2021 and March 2, 2021, at duly noticed Public Hearings, the Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item; and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.410.070 of the LEMC, the Council has the responsibility of making decisions to approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for design review applications; and, Whereas, on April 13, 2021, 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, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Council has considered the Project and has found it acceptable. Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Council finds and determines that the Project based upon 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0 CC Reso. No. 2021-28 Page 2 of 4 2. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas, Vernal Pools Guidelines, and the Fuel Management Guidelines as the Project is located a previously disturbed site. Therefore, Sections 6.1.2 or 6.3.1 of the MSHCP are not applicable. 3. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures because the project is not located within any Narrow Endemic Plant Species 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 3: The Council finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.: “CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-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 of the Project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Section 4: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council makes the following findings regarding Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03: 1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan, Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located. The proposed Project is in the Limited Industrial (LI) General Plan Land use designation and the Limited Manufacturing (M-1) Zoning designation, which is consistent with the applicable General Plan Land Use Designation. The proposed project proposes a 0.42 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), while the LI designation allows up to a 0.45 FAR designation. The proposed use is a permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the M-1 Zoning designation. Furthermore, project either meets or exceeds requirements identified for the proposed use including development standards for parking, landscaping, screening and all other additional requirements for development of this type. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and blends in with the surrounding industrial development. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting streets and within the park. The Project will complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the proposed development and existing projects with a ‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is like existing industrial developments in the vicinity. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0 CC Reso. No. 2021-28 Page 3 of 4 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.415.050.G.3 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 Section 17.415.050. Pursuant to Section 17.415.050.E of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on February 16, 2021, and subsequently by the City Council at a noticed Public Hearing on April 13, 2021. The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, the Council hereby finds that the Project is consistent with the MSHCP. Section 6: Based upon all the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby approves Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03. Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 8: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 13th day of April 2021. Robert E. Magee Mayor Attest: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0 CC Reso. No. 2021-28 Page 4 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-28 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of April 13, 2021 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Tisdale, Johnson, and Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0