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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 2022-05 PA 2021-11 RDR 2021-02 for 140 Condo Units for TTM 38116RESOLUTION NO. 2022-05 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF 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 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, 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 City Council (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 parties with respect to this item. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Commission 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: 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- DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66 PC Reso. No. 2022-05 Page 2 of 3 02) (SCH No. 2021110300) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission makes the following findings regarding Residential Design Review 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. 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. The project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. DocuSign Envelope ID: 20A0E6E9-16B6-432D-90F3-DBD2AA9E7F66 PC Reso. No. 2022-05 Page 3 of 3 Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council approve Residential Design Review No. 2021-02. 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 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. 2022-05 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