HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-077 Planning Application No. 2019-63 (Lakeview Plaza) TPM 37854 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37854
SUBDIVIDING 3.9 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS RANGING IN SIZE FROM
0.48 ACRES TO 1.49 ACRES LOCATED AT APNS 375-092-002 THROUGH 006
Whereas, Shahin Motamed Hashemi, Lakeview Centre, LLC has filed an application with
the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-63
(Tentative Parcel Map No. 37854 and Commercial Design Review No. 2019-24) to subdivide the
3.9-acre vacant site into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 0.48 acres to 1.49 acres. The project
also proposes to construct a neighborhood retail center with four (4) buildings ranging in size from
3,480 sq. ft. to 15,600 sq. ft. (approximately 43,120 sq. ft. in total) with 207 parking spaces,
including 12 accessible spaces and 29 compact spaces and related improvements. The project
site is located north of Lakeshore Drive, northwest of Manning Street, and southwest of Ryan
Avenue (APNs 375-092-002, 375-092-003, 375-092-004, 375-092-005, and 375-092-006); 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 May 18, 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 June 22, 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, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC.
Section 2: On June 22, 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 2020-01) (SCH
No. 2021030580) 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 Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37854:
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 project has a General Plan Land Use designation of Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) and is located within the Country Club Heights District. The NC Land Use
designation allows neighborhood shopping centers and small convenience centers,
which offer day-to-day retail goods and services required by residents in the immediate
vicinity. The NC designation is intended to provide a concentration of retail uses
including, but not limited to, personal services, food and general merchandise stores,
eating establishments, and repair stores, and similar and compatible uses with a
maximum 0.30 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The project is proposing to develop a
neighborhood shopping center with 0.24 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 proposed project does not include a residential development. The proposed
subdivision 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 is consistent with the City’s General Plan. The project has a Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) Land Use Designation and will not have a direct impact on housing
needs. During the approval of the General Plan, housing needs, public services and
fiscal resources were scrutinized to achieve a balance within the City
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
a. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (ER 2020-01) (SCH# 2021030580) was
prepared for TPM 37854. The Initial Study identified potentially significant environmental
effects but these impacts will be mitigated to below a level of significance through
compliance with the mitigation measures set forth in the MND. TPM 37854 has been
conditioned to comply with these mitigation measures.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
a. TPM 37854 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and does
not divide previously established communities.
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.
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a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of
TPM 37854.
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. 37854.
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 22nd day of June 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. 2021-77 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of June 22, 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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