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Home My WebLink About2021-006 Planning Application No. 2019-69 (Corydon Gateway) CDR RESOLUTION NO. 2021-6 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-02 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CORYDON GATEWAY PROJECT LOCATED AT APN 370-050-026AND A PORTION OF 370-050-030 Whereas,Mark Cooper, RED Corydon, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-69 (Tentative Tract Map No. 37977, Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-05, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02) to subdivide a 6.05-acre project site into six (6) parcels for commercial development and one (1) lot for a detention basin. The proposed commercial uses include a 2,300-square-foot (sf) fast food restaurant with a drive-thru (Parcel 1), a 4,088-sf 7-Eleven convenience store (with the concurrent sale of beer and wine –Type 20 ABC license) and gas station with 16 fueling stations under a 4,285-sf fueling canopy with a maximum throughput of 1.87 million gallons of gasoline per year (Parcel 2), a 4,333-sf Superstar Car Wash express tunnel car wash with vacuum bays (Parcel 3), a 5,200-sf tire store (Parcel 4), and 11 flex-tech condos (Parcels 5 and 6). The project site is located within the East Lake Specific Plan, at the northwestern corner of the intersection of Mission Trail and Corydon Street. (APN 370-050-026 and a portion of 370-050-030);and, Whereas,pursuant toSection 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 December 15, 2020at 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 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 January 12, 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 COUNCILOF 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 East LakeSpecific Plan (ELSP), 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 January 12, 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 CC Reso. No. 2021-6 Page 2of 3 adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020- 04) (SCH No. 2020100576) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3:That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.Gof the LEMC, the Council makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02: 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 Projectis located. The Project located within the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) and has an Action Sports, Tourism, Commercialand Recreation Land Use Designation. This designation provides for a wide range of extreme action sports and accessory manufacturing, service and retail uses. Per Section 2.5.1.a.5 and 6 of the ELSP Retail Sales and Restaurants and eating-places, including a drive-through service are permitted uses. Per Section 2.5.1.b.10 of the ELSP, the Community Development Director has deemed Car washes, Gasoline Service Stations, and Automotive Service Stations compatible with the intent of the Action Sports, Tourism, Commercial and Recreation land use category as requiring a Conditional Use Permit. The ELSP was subject to a consistency finding with the General Plan prior to adoption. Therefore, the Project is found to be consistent with the General Plan.The Projectcomplies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because itwillassist in achieving the development of a well-balancedand functional mixof residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project will serveto diversifyand expandLake Elsinore’s economic base. 2.The Projectcomplies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and blends in with the surrounding industrial development. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting streets and within the park. 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.3of the LEMC, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated intothe approval of the Projectto 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 December 15, 2020and subsequently by the City Council at a noticed Public Hearing on January 12, 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 Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02. CC Reso. No. 2021-6 Page 3of 3 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 Adoptedat a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, th California, this 12 day of January 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. 2021-6was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of January 12, 2021andthat 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