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November 12, 2008
Sheri Wheeler
Stroffe Properties
144 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore CA 92530
SUBJECT: Director of Community Development Approval a Minor Design
Review for a Commercial Facade Renovation
Dear Ms. Wheeler:
This letter serves to notify you that the Director of Community Development has
approved your request to renovate an existing front commercial building facade on
property located at 144 S. Main Street. The Director's approval is_subject to the attached
Conditions of Approval. As such, staff is transmitting a form entitled "Acknowledgment of
Conditions" for your signature. Please return the "Acknowledgement of Conditions" form
as it will be required prior to the issuance of any permits.
Should you have any questions regarding'this.approval letter, please do not
hesitate to contact Matt Harris, the Project Planner for this case at (951) 674-3124 ext.
209.
Sincerely,
Tom Weiner
Acting Director of Community Development
cc: Robin Chipman, Building Official;'
Ed Basiabas, Engme�ermg
Attachments
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130 S.MAIN STREET FILE COPY
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PLANNING DIVISION
General Conditions:
1. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City),
indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees,
and Agents from any claim, action, or proceeding against the City, its
Officials, Officers, Employees, or Agents to attach, set aside, void, or
annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning the Minor Design Review attached hereto.
2. The applicant shall deliver to the Planning Division a cashier's check or
money order made payable to the Riverside County Clerk in the amount
of $64.00 to enable the City to file the Notice of Exemption. Said filing
fee shall be provided to the City within 48 hours of project approval.
3. All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced upon page one of
building plans submitted to the Building and Safety Division for Plan
Check.
4. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall sign and
complete an "Acknowledgement of Conditions," and shall return the
executed original to the Community Development Department for
inclusion in the case records.
5. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City codes and ordinances.
6. Approval of the Minor Design Review will lapse and be void unless
building permits are issued and construction is commenced and diligently
pursued within two (2) years following the date of approval. A one year
extension may be approved by the Community Development Director.
7. Any alteration or expansion of a project for which there has been a
"Design Review" approval as well as all applications for modification or
other change in the conditions of approval of a "Design Review" shall be
reviewed according to the provisions of Chapter 17.82 in a similar
Administrative Approval
November 12,2008
manner as a new application.
8. All site and building improvements approved with this request shall be
constructed as indicated on the approved site plan, elevations and these
conditions of approval. Revisions to approved site plans or building
elevations shall be subject to the review of the Director of Community
Development.
9. The construction plans shall show the elimination of the decorative
wrought iron elements at the bottom portion of the two second-story
windows.
10. The construction plans shall show the incorporation of decorative
window trim at the top of the two second story windows. The trim shall
be compatible with and compliment the other decorative molding on the
building facade. The specific design shall be reviewed and approved by
the Director of Community Development.
11. Materials and colors depicted on the approved plans in association with
the proposed commercial facade renovation shall be used unless modified
by the Director of Community Development or designee. The colors and
materials include the following:
Moldings/Window Frames: Exterior Semi gloss White
Moldings/Stucco: Exterior Semi gloss Grey
Front Door: Stained Mahogany with Clear Tempered Glass Window
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
12. Prior to commencement of construction, an Encroachment Permit shall be
obtained from the Engineering Department for work conducted within the
City right-of-way. A four-foot wide clearance shall be maintained at all
times along the sidewalk in front of the building throughout the entire
construction period.
Administrative Approval
November 12,2008
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SECTION 1. The Director of Community Development has considered the
proposed Minor Design Review to undertake and construct a commercial building
facade renovation on property located at 144 South Main Street. Moreover, the
Director of Community Development finds that the Minor Design Review satisfies
all applicable requirements set forth in Chapter 17.82 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and the Historic Elsinore Architectural Design Standards.
SECTION 2. The Director of Community Development hereby finds and
determines that the Project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.:
"CEQA") and the Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 California Code of
Regulations, Sections 15000 et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines") pursuant to a Class 2
categorical exemption for replacement or reconstruction projects. Specifically, the
Director of Community Development finds that the Project:
1. Consists of the reconstruction and replacement of a commercial building
facade on the same site as the structure replaced.
2. The proposed commercial building facade renovation will substantially have
the same size, purpose and capacity of the previous facade structure.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law; the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and the Historic Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards, the Director of Community Development makes the following findings
for the approval of the Minor Design Review:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan, Zoning District and Historic Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards Overlay in which the Project is located.
The Minor Design Review complies with the goals and objectives of the
General Plan, Zoning Code and Historic Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards in that the approval of this commercial facade renovation project
will assist in achieving the development of a well balanced and functional
mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and
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institutional land uses and the project will serve to greater diversify and
expand Lake Elsinore's economic base.
2. The Project complies with the design standards contained in the General
Plan Urban Design Element, Historic Elsinore Architectural Design
Standards Overlay and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
The Minor Design Review is appropriate to the site and surrounding
developments in that the commercial facade renovation has been designed in
consideration of the size and shape of the property. Sufficient articulation
and ornamentation have been provided thereby creating interest and varying
vistas as a person moves along the abutting Main Street commercial
corridor. In addition, an existing non-conforming roof eve which projects
out over the adjacent right-of-way will be replaced with a decorative
molding having a reduced projection. Further, the project, as proposed and
conditioned, will compliment the quality of existing development and will
create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the proposed
development and existing projects in that the applicant is providing a
"1920's Storefront" architectural design theme with various elements which
serve to enhance the building and the Main Street commercial corridor in
conformance with the Historic Elsinore Architectural Design Standards.
Moreover, a variety of materials and colors are proposed that serve to blend
with surrounding developments and provide evidence of a concern for
quality and originality.
3. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the Project is not anticipated
to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
a Class 2 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all
applicable City departments to ensure that the commercial facade
renovation blends into the existing commercial corridor, creates the least
amount of disturbance, and does not negatively impact the residents or
businesses of Lake Elsinore. The Project will not have a significant effect on
the environment.
4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.100 of the Zoning
Code, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions,
have been incorporated into the approval of the Project to ensure
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development of the property in accordance with the objectives of Chapter
17.82.
Pursuant to Section 17.82.1 04.B.3 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the
Project has been considered and approved by the Director of Community
Development without a public hearing given that the project is an alteration
to an existing structure which does not substantially change the appearance
of the structure. Moreover, the project is consistent with all applicable
provisions of the Historic Elsinore Architectural Design Standards Overlay.
SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings,
and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Director of
Community Development hereby approves the proposed Minor Design Review to
undertake and construct a commercial facade renovation on property located at 144
South Main Street.
Tom Weiner, Acting Director of Community Development
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Prepared by: Matthew C. Harris, Senior Planner
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