HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-081 Planning Application No. 2019-64 (Ridgeline at Westridge) RDR 2020-04RESOLUTION NO. 2021-81
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-04
PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 60
CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38008 LOCATED
AT APN 363-940-011 WITHIN THE CANYON HILLS SPECIFIC PLAN
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, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) 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 design
review applications; and,
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§
21000 et seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000
et seq.: CEQA Guidelines), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and
paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared
environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the
potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and,
Whereas, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when
determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when
an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent
environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole
of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and,
Whereas, an Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 87111606) for
the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, Amendment No. 3 (CHSP #3) was adopted in 2010 and evaluated
environmental impacts that would result from maximum build-out of the Phases 7 and 8 of the
Canyon Hills Specific Plan; and,
Whereas, on April 13, 2021, the City Council approved Specific Plan Amendment No. 4
(CHSP#4) to change the Land Use Designation of Neighborhood Commercial (C‐1) to Multifamily
2 Residential District (MF2) for Planning Area 2B, Phase 8 of the CHSP #3; and,
Whereas, the project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding
the potential environmental impacts of development; and,
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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, pursuant to Section 17.410.070 and Section 17.410.030 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 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
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, Amendment No. 4 (CHSP #4), 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, CHSP #4, and the
LEMC.
Section 2: The Council finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously
adopted Addendum to the FEIR (SCH# 87111606) for Canyon Hills Specific Plan, Amendment
No. 3 (CHSP #3), which applied to Phases 7 and 8 of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. Under CHSP
#3, Phase 8 was approved for the construction of up 915 multifamily and 9.1 acres of commercial
development. To date, 456 multifamily units have been constructed for Phase 8 leaving a capacity
of 459 multifamily units. CHSP #4 changed the Land Use Designation of the commercial
development (Planning Area 2B) located within Phase 8 from Neighborhood Commercial (C‐1) to
Multifamily 2 Residential District (MF2). The proposed 60-unit condominium project within
Planning Area 2B would fall within the development yields contemplated by the CHSP #3 and
would not result in any additional impact beyond what was already analyzed in the certified FEIR
and addenda. No substantial changes which require major revisions to the EIR exist and no new
information of substantial importance which require revisions to the earlier EIR exist. Therefore,
no further environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2020-04:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and
the zoning district in which the project is located.
The project is located within Planning Area 2B of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan,
Amendment No. 4 (CHSP #4). The original Canyon Hills Specific Plan and the subsequent
amendments were subject to a consistency finding with the General Plan prior to adoption.
The proposed project complies with the minimum standards of the Multifamily Residential 2
(MF2 - Planning Area 2B) land use designation for lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, building
height, minimum dwelling unit size, and parking as detailed in Section 8.7.A. of the CHSP#4.
The proposed project is consistent with all other applicable provisions of the CHSP#4 and
is therefore found to be consistent with the General Plan.
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2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan
and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The three (3)
architectural styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the project site.
Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest
and varying vistas. 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 June 1, 2021, and subsequently by
the City Council at a noticed Public Hearing on June 22, 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 Residential Design
Review No. 2020-04.
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
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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. 2021-81 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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