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Home My WebLink About2021-079 Planning Application No. 2019-64 (Ridgeline at Westridge) MSHCPRESOLUTION NO. 2021-79 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING FINDINGS THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2019-64 (TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38008 AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-04) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP) Whereas, Tri Pointe Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-64 (Tentative Tract Map No. 38008 and Residential Design Review No. 2020-04) proposing to subdivide the approximately 9.07-acre site into one (1) 5.37 acre condominium lot with 60 detached condominium units, three (3) open space lots (0.65 acres), private streets (2.06 acres), and one (1) water quality/detention basin (0.99 acres). The project also proposes the design and construction of 60 detached two-story condominium units ranging in size from 1,793 sq. ft. to 2,288 sq. ft., preliminary plotting, conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements for TTM 38008. The project is located within Phase 8, Planning Area 2B of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, Amendment No. 4, on the northeast corner of the intersection of Railroad Canyon Road and Tassel Way (APN: 363-940- 011); and, Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell undergo the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP) and the Joint Project Review (JPR) to analyze the scope of the proposed development and establish a building envelope that is consistent with the MSHCP criteria; 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 the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map), Section 17.410.070 (Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to tentative maps and design review applications; and, Whereas, on June 1, 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, 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 considered the project and its consistency with the MSHCP prior adopting Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP. Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Council makes the following findings for MSHCP consistency: DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E457BF6-FCF1-4F3C-9E4F-4F26412FA433 CC Reso. No. 2021-79 Page 2 of 3 1. The project is a project under the City’s MSHCP Resolution, and the City must make an MSHCP Consistency finding before approval. Pursuant to the City’s MSHCP resolution, the project must be reviewed for MSHCP consistency, consistent with the Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.1.2), Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.1.3), Additional Survey Needs and Procedures (MSHCP, Section 6.3.2), Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.1.4), Vegetation Mapping (MSHCP, Section 6.3.1) requirements, Fuels Management Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.4), and payment of the MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee (MSHCP Ordinance, Section 4). The Project has been reviewed in light of these sections and is consistent therewith. 2. The Project is subject to the City’s LEAP and the County’s Joint Project Review processes. The project is located within the MSHCP Elsinore Area Plan but is not located within a MSHCP Criteria Cell. Therefore, the project was not required to go through the LEAP or JPR processes. 3. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools Guidelines. The project site has been previously completely disturbed and graded per the previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118. As such, the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP are not applicable. 4. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines. The previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118 was consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP. Additionally, based upon prior approvals, the entire project site has been graded and any plant species which may have existed on the site have been removed. It is for these reasons that the project is consistent with the aforementioned guidelines. 5. The Project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures. The previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118 was consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures as set forth in Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP. The entire project site has been graded pursuant to previously issued permits. The project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures of the MSHCP. 6. The Project is consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines. The previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118 was consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.4 of the MSHCP. 7. The Project is consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements. The previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118 was consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements as set forth in Section 6.3.1 of the MSHCP. Mapping was conducted as part of the biological surveys for the original project. The project has not been modified from that which was previously approved and therefore is consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements. DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E457BF6-FCF1-4F3C-9E4F-4F26412FA433 CC Reso. No. 2021-79 Page 3 of 3 8. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines. The previously approved underlying Tract Map No. 36118 was consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.4 of the MSHCP. The proposed project complies with the previously approved the Fuels Management Guidelines and therefore is consistent with the Fuel Management Guidelines. 9. The Project overall is consistent with the MSHCP. Section 3: 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 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 5: 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. 2021-79 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 DocuSign Envelope ID: 9E457BF6-FCF1-4F3C-9E4F-4F26412FA433