HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-021 PA 2021-11 - RDRRESOLUTION NO. 2022-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-02
PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 140
CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 38116 LOCATED APNS
379-060-005, 022 AND 027
Whereas, Shelly Jordan, Tri Pointe Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-11 (Zone Change No. 2021-
04, Tentative Tract Map No. 38116, and Residential Design Review No. 2021-02). Zone Change
(ZC) No. 2021-04 proposes to establish a Planned Development Unit (PUD) overlay district for
portion of the subject property that is currently zoned High Density Residential (R-3). The PUD
overlay provides modified development regulations and standards for the underlying R-3 zone to
allow for flexibility in order to allow for greater flexibility and comp atibility with the General Plan.
Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 38116 proposes to subdivide the 34.81-acre site into nine (9) lots.
One (1) 10.94-acre lot for detached 140 condominium residences, one (1) 15.65 reserved open
space lot, one (1) 1.39-acre water quality basin, two (2) recreation lots (0.77 acres), private streets
(4.60 acres), and four (4) open space landscaping lots (0.65 acres). Residential Design Review
(RDR) No. 2021-02 proposes the design and construction of a gated condominium community
with 140 detached two-story condominium units, preliminary plotting, conceptual wall and fence
plan, recreation areas, and related amenities and infrastructure on the western portion of the site.
The project proposes three (3) different detached condominium plans ranging in size from 1,793
sq. ft. to 2,288 sq. ft. The eastern 15.65 acres of the site that is adjacent to the lake would be
preserved as natural open space The project is located along State Route 74 (SR-74) east of the
intersection of Riverside Drive and Grand Avenue (APNs 379-060-005, 022 and 027); and,
Whereas, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, the City conducted an Initial
Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial
Study revealed that the project would have potentially significant environmental impacts but those
potentially significant impacts could be mitigated to less than significant levels; and,
Whereas, based upon the results of the Initial Study (Environmental Review No. 2021-
02), and based upon the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, it was
determined that it was appropriate to prepare and circulate a Mitigated Negative Declaration
(MND) for the project. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the MND was made
available for public review and comment for a minimum of 30 days beginning on November 19,
2021, and ending on December 20, 2021; and
Whereas, on February 8, 2022, at a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council (Council)
by resolution adopted the MND (SCH No. 2021110300) for the Project and adopted a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program; 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 Council pertaining to design review applications;
and,
Whereas, on January 18, 2022 at a duly noticed Public Hearing the Commission has
considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested
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parties with respect to this item, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council Approve
RDR No. 2021-02; and,
Whereas, on February 8, 2022 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 foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into
these findings by this reference.
Section 2: 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 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding RDR No. 2021-02:
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 General Plan land use designations of High Density Residential and
Recreational. The High Density Residential land use designation provides for residential
densities between 19 and 24 units per net acre. The Recreation land use designation
provides for public and private areas of permanent open space and allows for passive and/or
active private and public recreation. The project includes 140 detached condominiums with
a net density of 23 unit per net acre. Thus, the project would not exceed the allowable High
Density Residential density of 24 dwelling units per acre. In addition, 15.65 acres of the
project site, which is designated Recreational would be preserved as open space adjacent
to Lake Elsinore. Therefore, the project is consistent with the residential and recreation
General Plan land use designations for the site.
The project site is zoned as High Density Residential (R-3) and Recreation (R). The R-3
zoning designation allows for residential dwellings at densities of up to 24 dwellings to the
net acre. The project includes 140 detached condominiums with a net density of 23 unit per
net acre. Thus, the project would not exceed the allowable R-3 density of up to 24 dwelling
units per acre. In addition, 15.65 acres of the project site, which is zoned R would be
preserved as open space adjacent to Lake Elsinore. In addition, the project complies with
the proposed Planned Development Unit (ZC 2021-04; PUD) overlay district for the portion
of the subject property that is currently zoned High Density Residential (R-3). The proposed
project complies with the minimum standards of the PUD Overlay district, for lot size,
setbacks, lot coverage, building height, minimum dwelling unit size, and parking. The
proposed project is consistent with all other applicable provisions of the PUD Overlay
district.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan
and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
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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 January 18, 2022, and subsequently
by the City Council at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on February 8, 2022. 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. 2021-02.
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 8th day of February 2022.
Timothy J. Sheridan
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. 2022-21 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of February 8, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Magee, Tisdale, and Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Johnson; and Mayor
Sheridan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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