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.
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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.
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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
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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
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