HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-032 PA 2020-92 & PA 2019-64 TPM RESOLUTION NO. 2021-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37958
Whereas, Ilan Golcheh, Golcheh Group has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-92 (General Plan
Amendment No. 2020-02, Zone Change No. 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37958,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-09, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-08) to construct
a commercial project consisting of a 4,650 square foot (s.f.) convenience store, 4,291 s.f. canopy,
38,016 s.f. self-storage facility, 4,456 s.f. drive-thru restaurant, 3,979 s.f. self-serve carwash, 221
parking stalls, and landscaping and related site improvements on a 6.36-acre site. The project is
located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Street and Riverside Drive (APN 379‐111‐014); and,
Whereas, Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37958 proposes to subdivide the 6.36‐acre
parcel into four parcels ranging in size from 0.93 acres to 2.88 acres; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
(LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to tentative maps; and,
Whereas, on March 16, 2021, 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; 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 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 DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP), the LEMC, and the
ELSP, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC.
Section 2: On April 13, 2021, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other
City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Council adopted a
resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020-05) (SCH
No. 2021010316) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Council makes the following findings for approval of TPM No. 37958:
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
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objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan
(Government Code Section 66473.5).
a. The design of the proposed map, subdivision of the 6.36‐acre parcel into four
commercial parcels ranging in size from 0.93 acres to 2.88 acres, is consistent with the
proposed General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC). The GC
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 with a maximum 0.40 Floor Area Ratio (FAR).
The Project is proposing to develop a commercial project with 0.2 FAR. The proposed
subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs
specified in the General Plan.
b. All offsite mitigation measures have been identified in a manner consistent with the
General Plan.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development in accordance with the General Plan.
a. The overall density and design is consistent and compatible with the adjacent
communities.
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.
a. The project site is within the Lake View District of the General Plan. Per Section 9.0,
Lake View District Plan, of the General Plan, the main focus of the Lake View District is
to “integrate new and existing residential communities and supporting uses while
maintaining a high quality of life.” The Project would be consistent with the goals of the
Lakeview District Plan, including the goal to provide a revitalized and healthy mixed‐use
corridor along Riverside Drive. The project will develop commercial uses, including a
convenience store with gas station, a drive‐thru restaurant, a car wash, and self‐storage,
which will contribute to the commercial vitality along Riverside Drive. The proposed uses
would meet the needs of existing residents in the project vicinity.
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
a. The Project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and
agencies and will not therefore result in any significant environmental impacts. The
Project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
a. TPM 37958 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and does
not divide previously established communities.
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6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed division of land.
a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of
TPM 37958.
b. The map has been circulated to City departments and outside agencies, and appropriate
Conditions of Approval have been applied to the Project.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions
of approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No.
37958.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 6: 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
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. 2021-32 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
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