HomeMy WebLinkAbout0005_2_PA 2021-02 - Exhibit A - RDR ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2022-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-02
(PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-03) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 16-
UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX TOTALING 17,372 SQUARE FOOT AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 200 N. RILEY STREET (APN: 374-162-036)
Whereas, the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requests approval of Planning Application No.
2021-02 (Planning Design Review No. 2021-02 and Variance No. 2022-02) for the construction
of a 16-unit affordable senior apartment complex and a variance request to increase the building
height by 6’-8”. The project site is located approximately at the southeast corner of the intersection
of Riley St. and Heald Avenue and more specifically referred to as 200 North Riley Street
(Assessor Parcel Number: 374-162-036); 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) 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, 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, 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 May 17, 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 prior to making a determination
and has found it acceptable.
Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission 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.
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2. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas, Vernal Pools Guidelines, and
the Fuel Management Guidelines as the Project is wholly located within an existing
building and does not include any earth disturbing activities therefore Sections 6.1.2 or
6.3.1 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
3. The project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines
and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures 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 Planning Commission finds proposed project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:”CEQA”) and the State CEQA
Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class
32 – In-Fill Development Projects) because the Project is consistent with the applicable General
Plan designation and policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, the Project is within
the City’s boundaries and on a site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses, the Property
has no value as habitat, and 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 State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding Planning
Application No. 2021-02 (Planning 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 proposed apartments and ancillary improvements are compatible with the General
Plan and the proposed use furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and the
proposed project is found to be consistent with the General Plan. The subject use is a
permitted use in the Downtown Elsinore Specific Plan Medium Density Residential land
use designation, and the proposed development complies with all applicable development
standards. The proposed project is therefore found to be consistent with the General Plan
and the Municipal Code.
2. The project complies with the design directives and all other applicable provisions of the
Municipal Code.
The proposed project provides a continuity of a design that is consistent with the
downtown. The proposed project has effectively designed to break up massing and
provides an attractive building design. Landscaping has been fully developed to mitigate
visual impacts. The proposed project has been designed in such a manner as to mitigate
all potential visual impacts associated with mechanical equipment.
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
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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 May 17, 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 Commission hereby recommends that the Council find that the Project is
consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 6: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Planning Application No. 2021-02 (Planning Design Review No. 2021-02).
Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and
adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 17th day of May, 2022.
John Gray, Chairman
Attest:
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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-__ was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a regular meeting held May 17, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following
vote:
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AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Planning Manager