HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2022-10 PA 2017-25 (Terracina) RDR 2021-04 VTM 36557 MSHCPRESOLUTION NO. 2022-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2017-25
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-04) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP)
Whereas, KB Home Coastal Inc. has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore
(City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2017-25 (Residential Design Review No.
2021-04) proposes the design and construction of 402 single-family residential units, preliminary
plotting, conceptual landscaping, conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements
located within Vesting Tentative Tract Map (VTTM) No. 36557 (Project). The Project proposes
twelve floor plans (ranging in size from 1,445 square feet to 3,092 square feet) and five
architectural styles (Spanish, Craftsman, Tuscan, Farmhouse, and French Country). The lot sizes
for VTTM 36557 range in size from 4,603 square feet to 23,566 square feet and are 7,232 square
feet on average. The Project is located southwesterly of Interstate 15 on the north side of existing
Lakeshore Drive between Dryden Street and Terra Cotta Road within the Terracina Specific Plan
(APNs: 378-040-004, 378-040-012, 389-180-002, 389-180-001, 378-040-006, 378-040-007, 378-
040-005, 389-241-019 to 389-241-024, and 389-241-013); and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell undergo the Lake Elsinore
Acquisition Process (LEAP) and the Joint Project Review (JPR) 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 been delegated with the
responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review
applications; and,
Whereas, on April 5, 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 considered the Project and its consistency with the
MSHCP prior to adopting Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP.
Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission makes the following
findings for MSHCP consistency:
1. The Project is a project under the City’s MSHCP Resolution, and the City must make an
MSHCP Consistency finding before approval.
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Pursuant to the City’s MSHCP resolution, the project must be reviewed for MSHCP
consistency, consistent with the Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine
Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.1.2), Protection of Narrow Endemic
Plant Species Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.1.3), Additional Survey Needs and
Procedures (MSHCP, Section 6.3.2), Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (MSHCP,
Section 6.1.4), Vegetation Mapping (MSHCP, Section 6.3.1) requirements, Fuels
Management Guidelines (MSHCP, Section 6.4), and payment of the MSHCP Local
Development Mitigation Fee (MSHCP Ordinance, Section 4). The Project has been
reviewed in light of these sections and is consistent therewith.
2. The Project is subject to the City’s LEAP and the County’s Joint Project Review processes.
The proposed Project is not located within an MSHCP Criteria Cell area. Therefore, no
formal LEAP submittal was required as part of the approval of Vesting Tentative Tract Map
(VTTM) 36557. However, the Project is still required to comply with “Other Plan
Requirements” provisions. The Project complies with these provisions as described below.
3. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools Guidelines.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was determined to be consistent with the
Riparian/Riverine and Vernal Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP.
The scope and nature of the Project have not been modified from that which was previously
approved and is therefore consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools
Guidelines.
4. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was determined to be consistent with the Protection
of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP.
The Project has not been modified from that which was previously approved and is therefore
consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines. Additionally,
authorized by previous approval, the entire Project site is being graded and any plant
species which may have existed on the site have been removed and replaced with
development. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the guidelines.
5. The Project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was determined to be consistent with the Additional
Survey Needs and Procedures as set forth in Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP. The Project has
not been modified from that which was previously approved under the Tentative Tract Map
No. 37305, and the entire project site has been graded pursuant to previously issued
permits. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and
Procedures of the MSHCP.
6. The Project is consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface
Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.4 of the MSHCP. Because the Project has not been
modified from that which was previously approved under VTTM 36557, no further MSHCP
review is necessary, and therefore the Project is consistent with the Urban/Wildlands
Interface Guidelines.
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7. The Project is consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was determined to be consistent with the Vegetation
Mapping requirements as set forth in Section 6.3.1 of the MSHCP. Mapping was conducted
as part of the biological surveys for the original project. The Project has not been modified
from that which was previously approved and therefore is consistent with the Vegetation
Mapping requirements.
8. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines.
The previously approved VTTM 36557 was determined to be consistent with the Fuels
Management Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.4 of the MSHCP. The Project site is not
within or adjacent to conservation areas where the Fuels Management Guidelines would be
required. The Project has not been modified from that which was previously approved and
therefore is consistent with the Fuel Management Guidelines.
9. The Project will be conditioned to pay the City’s MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee.
As a condition of approval, payment of the City’s MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee
will be required prior to issuance of building permits.
10. The Project overall is consistent with the MSHCP.
The Project is overall consistent with all applicable provisions of the MSHCP.
Section 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Commission hereby finds that the Project is consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 4: 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 5th day of April, 2022.
John Gray
Chairman
Attest:
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Damaris Abraham
Planning Manager
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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. 2022-10 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a regular meeting held on April 5, 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
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