HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2019-043 CDR 2017-05 3,266 sqft automobile dealer RESOLUTION NO. 2019-043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2017-05
PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 3,266
SQUARE FOOT AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP FACILITY LOCATED AT APNS:
363-112-025, 026, AND 031
Whereas, Danny Brose, Auto Center & Mill, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2017-28 (Conditional Use Permit
No. 2017-05, Commercial Design Review No. 2017-05, and Variance No. 2017-03) to establish
an automobile dealership facility (Silverleaf Motors)with a 3,266 sq. ft. two-story building and 118
total parking spaces on an approximately 1.3-acre site (Project). The Project also includes a
Variance request for the front and rear yard setbacks due to site constraints. The Project site is
located at the northwesterly corner of Auto Center Drive and Mill Street(APNs: 363-112-025, 026,
and 031); and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32— In-Fill Development Projects); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 17.184 (Design Review) of the LEMC, the Planning Commission
(Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City
Council (Council) pertaining to design reviews; and,
Whereas, on May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019 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 17.184.090 of the LEMC the Council has the responsibility of
making decisions to approve, modify, or disapprove recommendations of the Commission for
design review applications; and,
Whereas, on June 11, 2019, at a duly noticed Public Meeting, 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), 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
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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
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 Chapter 17.184 of the LEMC, the Council makes the following
findings regarding of Planning Application No. 2017-28 (Commercial Design Review No. 2017-
05):
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 site has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial(GC) that
provides for retail, services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and
motels, mixed-use projects, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses
with a maximum 0.40 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing to establish a new
automobile dealership facility with a 0.06 FAR, which is compatible with the other intended
uses of the GC Land Use Designation. The Project also complies with Policy RV 1.5 of the
Auto Mall overlay designation by providing adequate buffers between the auto sales lots
and residential uses. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan. The current
zoning for the subject site General Commercial (C-2). The proposed use is identified as a
permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the C-2 zone.
Further, the proposed commercial 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 Project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The architectural
design of the proposed building complies with the Nonresidential Development Standards
(Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. The architecture has been designed to achieve harmony
and compatibility with the surrounding area. The colors and materials proposed will assist
in blending the architecture into the existing landscape and are compatible with other colors
and materials used on other properties near the Project site. In addition, safe and efficient
circulation has been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070 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 Chapter 17.184.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on May 7, 2019 and May 21, 2019. The
Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and
agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional
environmental review is necessary.
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 Planning Application No. 2017-
28 (Commercial Design Review No. 2017-05).
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Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section B: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book
of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted on this 11'h day of June 201 .
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Attest:
Mark Mahan,
Deputy City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Mark Mahan, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2019-043 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the regular meeting of June 11, 2019, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Sheridan, Johnson and Magee; Mayor Pro-Tem Tisdale and Mayor Manos
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mark Mahan,
Deputy City Clerk