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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-059 Planning Application No. 2021-13 (North Elsinore Business Park) Tentative Parcel Map RESOLUTION NO. 2022-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38124 SUBDIVIDING 7.51 ACRES INTO 12 PARCELS RANGING IN SIZE FROM 0.34 ACRES TO 0.88 ACRES LOCATED AT APNS 389-220-003, 004, 005, AND 006 Whereas, Mark Severson, Saddleback Associates has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-13 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 38124 and Industrial Design Review No. 2021-01) to subdivide the 7.51-acre site into 12 parcels ranging in size from 0.34 acres to 0.88 acres. The project also proposes to develop a neighborhood business park with 12 buildings (approximately 94,665 sq. ft. in total) ranging in size from 5,900 sq. ft. to 10,200 sq. ft. that would be constructed in five (5) separate building clusters. The project will provide 276 parking spaces including 21 accessible spaces, landscaping, and related site improvements. The site is located southerly of the I-15 freeway, between Collier Avenue and El Toro Road (APNs: 389-220-003, 004, 005, and 006); and, Whereas, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, the City conducted an Initial Study to determine if the project would have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study revealed that the project would have potentially significant environmental impacts but those potentially significant impacts could be mitigated to less than significant levels; and, Whereas, based upon the results of the Initial Study (Environmental Review No. 2021- 04), and based upon the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, it was determined that it was appropriate to prepare and circulate a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the MND was made available for public review and comment for a minimum of 30 days beginning on March 17, 2022, and ending on April 15, 2022; and Whereas, on June 14, 2022, at a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council (Council) by resolution adopted the MND (SCH No. 2022030368) for the Project and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and, Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) 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 tentative maps; and, Whereas, on May 3, 2022, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council Approve TPM No. 38124; and, Whereas, on June 14, 2022 at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item. DocuSign Envelope ID: 36433A1D-9599-43E4-ABA1-07E13CD6A56B CC Reso. No. 2022-59 Page 2 of 4 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into these findings by this reference. Section 2: The Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP), and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC. Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the Council makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 38124: 1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code Section 66473.5). a. The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of Limited Industrial (LI) and is located in the Business District. The BP Land Use designation provides for industrial parks warehouses, manufacturing, research and development, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses with a maximum 0.45 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The project is proposing to develop an industrial park with 0.29 FAR. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan b. All offsite mitigation measures have been identified in a manner consistent with the General Plan. 2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of development in accordance with the General Plan. a. The overall density and design is consistent and compatible with the adjacent communities. 3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental resources have been considered and balanced. a. The Project is consistent with the City’s General Plan. The Project has a Limited Industrial (LI) Land Use Designation and will not have a direct impact on housing needs. During the approval of the General Plan, housing needs, public services and fiscal resources were scrutinized to achieve a balance within the City. 4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant environmental impacts. a. The Project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and agencies and will not therefore result in any significant environmental impacts. The Project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. DocuSign Envelope ID: 36433A1D-9599-43E4-ABA1-07E13CD6A56B CC Reso. No. 2022-59 Page 3 of 4 5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. a. TPM 38124 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and does not divide previously established communities. 6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed division of land. a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of TPM 38124. b. The map has been circulated to City departments and outside agencies, and appropriate Conditions of Approval have been applied to the Project. Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the project, the Council hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 38124. Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 14th day of June 2022. Timothy J. Sheridan Mayor Attest: Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 36433A1D-9599-43E4-ABA1-07E13CD6A56B CC Reso. No. 2022-59 Page 4 of 4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-59 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at the Regular meeting of June 14, 2022 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Magee, Tisdale, and Manos; and Mayor Sheridan NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Johnson ABSTAIN: None Candice Alvarez, MMC City Clerk DocuSign Envelope ID: 36433A1D-9599-43E4-ABA1-07E13CD6A56B