HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-032 PA 2020-107 Commercial Design Review.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2022-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-29
PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A
5,243 SQUARE FOOT AUTOMATED CARWASH LOCATED AT 31706 CASINO
DRIVE (APN: 363-171-005)
Whereas, William Matzuy, Matzuy and Associates has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-107 (Conditional Use
Permit No. 2020-18 and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-29) proposing to demolish an
existing approximately 6,430 sq. ft. vacant Coco’s restaurant building and construct a new
automated 5,243 sq. ft. Tommy’s self-serve express carwash building on an approximately 1.176-
acre site. The project will provide 21 total parking spaces that include 12 vacuum stalls and nine
(9) regular parking stalls. The proposed project is located within an existing shopping center near
the southeastern corner of Casino Drive and Diamond Drive, more specifically 31706 Casino
Drive (APN: 363-171-005); 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, Section 6.0 of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell
undergo the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP) and Joint Project Review (JPR) process
to analyze the scope of the proposed development and establish a building envelope that is
consistent with the MSHCP criteria; and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the MSHCP further requires that the City adopt consistency
findings demonstrating that the proposed discretionary entitlement complies with the MSHCP
Criteria Cell, and the MSHCP goals and objectives; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review applications; and,
Whereas, on November 2, 2021, November 16, 2021, December 7, 2021, and December
21, 2021, 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 on December 21, 2021 denied Commercial Design Review No. 2020-29; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.410.090 of the LEMC, the notice of decision regarding
the Commission’s action regarding the project was placed on the January 11, 2022 City Council
(Council) agenda; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.410.100.F of the LEMC, on January 11, 2022, the
Council elected to review and reconsider the Commission’s decision and ordered the matter set
for a noticed public hearing; and,
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Whereas, on March 22, 2022, 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 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: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Council makes the following findings
for MSHCP consistency:
1. The project is not subject to the City’s LEAP and the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority’s (RCA) JPR processes as it is not located within a Criteria Cell.
2. The project site has been previously completely disturbed and graded for the development
of the existing Coco’s restaurant building. The project is proposing to demolish this existing
building and construct a new car wash building. As such, the Riparian/Riverine Areas and
Vernal Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
3. The project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines
as set forth in MSHCP Section 6.1.3 and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures as
set forth in MSHCP Section 6.3.2 because the project is not located within any Narrow
Endemic Plant Species Survey Areas or Critical Species Survey Areas.
4. The project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines because the project site
is not within or adjacent to any MSHCP Criteria Cell or conservation areas.
5. The project has been conditioned to pay any applicable MSHCP Local Development
Mitigation fees.
Section 3: 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
effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the project is adequately served
by all required utilities and public services.
Section 4: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2020-29:
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.
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The project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC) and
is located within the Lake Elsinore Hills District. The GC Land Use designation allows 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 develop an automated
carwash business with 0.10 FAR. Therefore, the project is consistent with the General
Plan. The current zoning for the subject site is Neighborhood Commercial (C-1). The
proposed use is identified as a permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit within the C-1 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 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 November 2, 2021,
November 16, 2021, December 7, 2021, and December 21, 2021 and reviewed and
reconsidered pursuant Section 17.410.100.F of the LEMC to by the City Council at a duly
noticed Public Hearing on March 22, 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 5: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Council hereby finds that the project is consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 6: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the project, the Council hereby approves Commercial Design Review
No. 2020-29.
Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 8: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into
the book of original Resolutions.
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Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, this 22nd day of March 2022.
Timothy J. Sheridan
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. 2022-32 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of March 22, 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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