HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-060 Planning Application No. 2021-13 (North Elsinore Business Park) IDRRESOLUTION NO. 2022-60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-01 FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF 12 INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS (94,665 SQUARE
FOOT IN TOTAL) AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS 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 Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the
responsibility of making recommendations to the Council pertaining to design review applications;
and; and,
Whereas, on May 3, 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, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council Approve
IDR No. 2021-01; 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
California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP) 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 and the LEMC.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council
makes the following findings regarding Industrial Design Review No. 2021-01:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist
in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential,
commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project
will serve to diversify and expand Lake Elsinore’s economic base.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and blends in with the
surrounding industrial development. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping
have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along
abutting streets and within the park. The Project will complement the quality of existing
development and will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the
proposed development and existing projects through the use of a ‘Contemporary’
architectural design that is similar to existing industrial developments in the vicinity. In
addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
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 May 3, 2022, and subsequently by the
City Council at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on June 14, 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 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby approves Industrial Design
Review No. 2021-01.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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
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. 2022-60 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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