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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 2022-03 PA 2021-11 Zone Change Approval PUD OverlayRESOLUTION NO. 2022-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2021-04 ESTABLISHING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) OVERLAY DISTRICT TO PROVIDE MODIFIED DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE UNDERLYING R-3 ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 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 compatibility 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, 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); and, Whereas, Section 17.108.050 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) requires the Planning Commission (Commission) to review the proposed PUD plan identified in “Exhibit C1” and after examining the proposed PUD plan to make recommendations of its findings to the City Council (Council); and, Whereas, Section 17.108.050.A of the (LEMC) requires PUD overlay district applications to be processed in the same manner as zoning amendments; and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.040 (Zoning Amendments) of the LEMC the Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the Council pertaining to zone changes, 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 parties with respect to this item. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS: DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66 PC Reso No. 2022-03 Page 2 of 4 Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed proposed ZC No. 2020-01, pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the LEMC and finds that ZC No. 2021-04 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: On January 18, 2022, 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 a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2021- 02) (SCH No. 2021110300) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.040.F. Findings, the Commission makes the following findings regarding findings regarding ZC No. 2021-04 (PUD Overlay): 1. The proposed amendment will not be (a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, (b) injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City a. The proposed Zone Change for the PUD Overlay has been analyzed relative to its potential to have detrimental effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject Project to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of surrounding residents will be protected. b. The development standards for PUD are generally the same as for the underlying High Density Residential (R-3) base zoning district. The modifications proposed with this PUD plan will allow for greater flexibility and compatibility with the General Plan, such as providing an increase in housing opportunities for the community 2. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the latest General Plan. The project site is zoned as High Density Residential (R-3). The R-3 zone allows a density up to 24 dwelling units per net acre, which is consistent with the High Density Residential General Plan land use designation. The PUD overlay district is intended to provide a mechanism to allow for flexibility in the development regulations and design standards of the underlying base district. The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the General Plan and provides an increase in housing opportunities within the City. Section 4: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.108.060 Findings, the Commission makes the following findings regarding ZC No. 2021-04 (PUD Overlay): a. The proposed PUD plan can be substantially completed within four years. b. The proposed development is capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability, or adequate assurance will be provided that such objective will be attained. c. The proposed uses will not be substantially detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses, but will have a beneficial effect. DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66 PC Reso No. 2022-03 Page 3 of 4 d. The streets and thoroughfares serving the development are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated traffic, and the development will not generate traffic that will overload the adjacent street network. e. The proposed development is compatible with the surrounding area. f. The PUD plan is in conformance with the General Plan. g. The mix of uses provides an increase in housing opportunities for the community and implements the objectives of the Housing Element of the General Plan. h. Any exception from the standards and requirements of this title is warranted by the design and amenities incorporated into the PUD plan. i. Existing and proposed utility services are adequate for the proposed uses. j. The PUD plan has complied with all applicable City requirements Section 5: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Zone Change No. 2021-04 to establish a Planned Development Unit (PUD) overlay district attached hereto as Exhibit “C1”. Section 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 18th day of January, 2022. John Gray Chairman Attest: ___________________________________ Damaris Abraham, Planning Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66 PC Reso No. 2022-03 Page 4 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Damaris Abraham, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-03 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held January 18, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Peters, Klaarenbeek, and Carroll; Vice Chair Dobler; and Chairman Gray NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Damaris Abraham, Planning Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66