HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-117 PA 2020-109 Commercial Design ReviewRESOLUTION NO. 2021-117
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-06
PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED
AT ASSESOR PARCEL NUMBER (APN) 379-224-015
Whereas, Angie Allen of Steeno Designs, has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-109 (Conditional Use Permit
No. 2021-03, Commercial Design Review No. 2021-06 and Tentative Parcel Map No. 38004).
The Project consists of Tentative Parcel Map 38004 that would subdivide an existing 1.09-acre
site into two (2) lots, a Commercial Design Review application for the purposes of the construction
of an 893 square foot new Starbucks restaurant and a Conditional Use Permit to permit a drive
through restaurant. The project is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Riverside
and Lakeshore and is more specifically referred to as Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 379-224-
015; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) 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
reviews, when an approval for an associated aspect of a project (TPM 38004) requires Council
approval; and,
Whereas, on August 3, 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 took unanimous action to recommend approval to the Council; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), the Council has the
responsibility of making decisions to approve, modify or disapprove recommendations of the
Commission pertaining to design reviews when an approval for an associated aspect of a project
(TPM 38004) requires Council approval; and,
Whereas, on September 28, 2021, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has
considered 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,
CALIFORNIA, 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), 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, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Council finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.: “CEQA”) and the CEQA
Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill
Development Projects. The Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and
policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, and is within the City’s boundaries on a
site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses. The subject property has no value as habitat
for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval of the Project will not result in any significant
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effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served
by all required utilities and public services.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2021-06:
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 Project is located.
The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist
in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential,
commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project
will serve to diversify and expand Lake Elsinore’s economic base.
2. The Project complies 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 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 commercial and industrial developments in the vicinity. 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 Council
at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on September 28, 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 CDR 2021-06.
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 28th day of September 2021.
Robert E. Magee
Mayor
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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. 2021-117 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of September 28, 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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