HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-034 PA 2020-92 & PA 2019-64 CDRRESOLUTION NO. 2021-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-08
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, Commercial Design Review (CDR) No. 2020‐08 proposes building design of:
4,650 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, landscaping, and related site
improvements; 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 March 16, 2021 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,
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 DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed Project pursuant to the
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 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, ELSP, and 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.
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Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2020-08:
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, development of 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, 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 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 proposed zoning for the subject site
General Commercial (C-2). The proposed use is identified as a permitted use subject to the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the C-2 zone. Further, the proposed commercial
Project will assist in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of
residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
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 architectural
design of the proposed building complies with the Nonresidential Development Standards
(Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have
been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting
streets. The Project will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the
proposed development and existing projects through the use of a ‘Contemporary’
architectural design that is similar to existing developments in the vicinity. In addition, safe
and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
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 March 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 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby approves CDR No. 2020-
08.
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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. 2021-34 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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