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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2007-110 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-110 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA.) APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A RESIDENTIAL DUPLEX WHEREAS, Mr. Froylan Alfaro filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of a Minor Design Review for a residential duplex to be located on the north side of Franklin Street, more specifically identified as APN: 374-242-014; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of considering, approving, conditionally approving, or denying Minor Design Review requests for residential duplex projects; and WHEREAS, notice of the Project has been given and the Planning Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item on July 3, 2007. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the Project and finds that it is consistent with the High Density (HD) Residential standards and citywide parking requirements as set forth in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt from 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.: the "CEQA Guidelines") pursuant to a class 3(b) exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures because the Project involves construction of a duplex or similar multi- family structure totaling no more than four units. (14 C.C.R. § 15303(b)). SECTION 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 17.82, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval of the Project: i AGENDA ITEM No._ PAGE of PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2007-110 PAGE 2 OF 4 1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the intended General Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project will be located. The Project complies with the goals and objectives of General Plan designation, which is High Density. The High Density designation is intended for a wide range of residential development types including attached and detached single-family units at the lower end of the range and multiple family units at the higher end of the density range. The maximum permissible density under the High Density designation is twenty-four (24) dwelling units per acre. The Project proposes two (2) dwelling units for the entire existing lot, which falls within the permissible density range of the High Density designation. The Project will assist in achieving the development of a well balanced and functional mix of residential, limited commercial, limited industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses by providing additional affordable housing within the City of Lake Elsinore. The Project encourages the development and maintenance of a broad range of housing types for all income groups and age categories. The Project, which incorporates "Craftsman" style architectural elements provides a well rounded design and maintains the desirable rural characteristics and base framework of the City to achieve quality and compatibility with preexisting development. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in Section 17.82.060 and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The Project is appropriate to the Project Site and surrounding developments in that the duplex has provided a twenty foot (20) front yard setback, private and common open spaces, sufficient front and rear yard landscaping, and safe and sufficient on-site vehicular circulation. Further, the Project will complement the quality of existing development and creates a visually pleasing, non-detractive end product. The duplex will utilize "Craftsman" style architectural elements which include cross gable roof design, concrete tile roof material, wood siding walls, wood columns, exposed rafter tails, decorative wood doors, exterior light fixtures, wood window shutters, and planters. AGENDA ITEM NO._ PAGE-OF- PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2007-110 PAGE 3 OF 4 3. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the Project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. A Class 3 CEQA exemption may be invoked when the development proposal involves construction of a duplex or similar multi family residential structure totaling no more than four dwelling units. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15303(b), the Project is exempt from environmental review because it involves the construction of a duplex which does not exceed the maximum allowable number of units. Moreover, the Project has been reviewed by all City divisions and departments, which have imposed certain conditions of approval on the Project to ensure that no adverse impacts occur. In light of those conditions of approval, as well as the design features of the Project itself, the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. 4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.070 of the Zoning Code, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the Project to ensure development complies with the objectives of Chapter 17.82. Pursuant to Section 17.82.070, the Project has been scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on July 3, 2007. The Applicant shall meet all required setbacks and development standards for High Density development in the "Historic Elsinore Overlay District, " as set forth in the Historic Elsinore Design Guidelines. SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the findings above, and the conditions of approval imposed on the Project, the Planning Commission hereby approves the Minor Design Review for the Residential Duplex located at the north side of Franklin Street (APN: 373-021-006). SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. AGENDA ITEM NO._ PAGE OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2007-110 PAGE 4 OF 4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of July 2007, by the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: O'NEAL, GONZALES, FLORES, MENDOZA, ZANELLI NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mich 1 al, Chairman City of Lake Elsinore ATTEST: Rolfe M. Preisendanz Director Community Development AGENDA ITEM NO._ PAGE OF