HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2022-11 PA 2017-25 (Terracina) RDR 2021-04 VTTM 36557 402 Single-Family UnitsRESOLUTION NO. 2022-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2017-25
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-04) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS
AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 402 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
UNITS LOCATED WITHIN VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 36557 OF THE
TERRACINA SPECIFIC PLAN.
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, 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, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§
21000 et seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000
et seq.: CEQA Guidelines), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and
paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared
environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the
potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and,
Whereas, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when
determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and provides that
when an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent
environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole
of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and,
Whereas, Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2015-01 (SCH #2013091083) for the
Terracina Specific Plan was adopted in 2015 and evaluated environmental impacts that would
result from maximum build-out of the specific plan and VTTM 36557, which contemplated
development of single-family residential development; and,
Whereas, the project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding
the potential environmental impacts of development; 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.
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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), the Terracina Specific Plan, 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, Terracina Specific Plan, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The Project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously
adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2015-01 (SCH #2013091083). Approval of the
Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color
palettes, articulation, orientation, and design of single-family residential development. Therefore,
no further environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2017-25 (Planning Design
Review No. 2021-04):
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 is located within the Terracina Specific Plan and has a Land Use
designation of Low-Medium Density Residential. The Project constitutes build out of a
previously approved VTTM 36557 that was found to comply with the goals and objectives
of the General Plan and the Terracina Specific Plan. The Project does not propose an
increase in density of development than what was previously approved.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the Nichols Ranch Specific
Plan and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The proposed
architectural styles 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 on-site circulation would be achieved.
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 April 5, 2022. The Project, as reviewed
and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments, and agencies, was found to
be consistent with the objectives of Section 17.415.050.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby approves Planning Application No. 2017-25 (Residential Design Review No. 2021-04).
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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:
___________________________________
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. 2022-11 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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