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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2018-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-03 TO ESTABLISH A BOAT SALES, SERVICE, AND ASSEMBLY FACILITY LOCATED AT APN: 378-030-031 Whereas, Chris Mulvania, Tige Watersports has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2016-113 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-03 and Industrial Design Review No. 2016-03)for the development of the Tige Watersports project (Project) to establish a boat sales, service, and assembly facility that involves the construction of a 25,682 sq. ft. building and a 9,800 sq. ft. storage building with 66 parking spaces, 44,142 sq. ft. paved area, and 18,469 sq. ft. landscaped area on an approximately 2.78-acre lot. The Project site is located on a currently vacant site, on the northwesterly side of Riverside Drive and southwesterly of Collier Avenue. (APN: 378-030-031); and, Whereas, Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) provides that certain uses have operational characteristics that, depending on the location and design of the use, may have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses or residents and therefore are permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, which allows the City to comprehensively review and approve the use; and, Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) of the LEMC, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the Council pertaining to conditional use permits; and, Whereas, on March 6, 2018 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. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Commission has considered the Project prior to making a recommendation to the Council and has found it acceptable. Section 2: On March 6, 2018, 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 Commission adopted Resolution No. 2018-17 finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2017-03) (SCH No. 2018011047) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.168.080 Findings, the Commission makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2016-113 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-03): PC Reso. No. 2018-17 Page 2 of 3 1. That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting, is in accord with the objectives of the General Plan (GP) and the purpose of the planning district in which the site is located. The Project has a GP Land Use designation of Limited Industrial (LI) and is located in the Business District. The Ll Land Use designation provides for industrial parks, warehouses, manufacturing, research and development, public and quasi-public uses. and similar and compatible uses with a maximum 0.45 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing to develop a boat sales, service, and assembly facility with 0.31 FAR. Therefore. the PrniPrt is uuâ–ºisisiurn warn me (it-. /ne current zoning for the subject site Commercial Manufacturing (C- M). The proposed use is identified as a permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the C-M zone. Further, the proposed commercial manufacturing 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 proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the City. The proposed use does not propose either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to the existing surrounding community. The Project has been conditioned as such to avoid any possible negative impacts associated with the proposed use. 3. The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, and for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers and other features required by this title. The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the proposed use meets all applicable sections of the LEMC and will complement the existing uses, based on the submitted plans and the conditions of approval imposed on the Project. 4. The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways with proper design both as to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use. The proposed use is located within an existing built environment, inclusive of streets. The existing streets are of adequate size to facilitate safe and convenient transportation to and from the site. 5. In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no adverse effect on abutting properties or the permitted and normal use thereof. The Conditional Use Permit has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City departments thereby eliminating the potential for any adverse effects. 6. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.168.050, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with the objectives of this chapter and the planning district in which the site is located. PC Reso. No. 2018-17 Page 3 of 3 Pursuant to Section 17.168.040 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on March 6, 2018, appropriate and applicable conditions of approval have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions of Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council approve Planning Application No. 2016-113 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-03). Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted on this 61h day of March, 2018, by the following vote Jo n Grey, Cha an Attest: Justin Kirk, Principal Planne STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Justin Kirk, Principal Planner of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2018-17 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a Regular meeting held of March 6, 2018, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioner's Armit, Carroll; and Vice-Chair Ross NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Klaarenbeek and Chairma r y ABSTAIN: None Justin Kirk, Principal' Planner