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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 2023-21 PA 2021-34 (Evergreen) CDR 2021-17 Building Design & Related ImprovementsRESOLUTION NO. 2023-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2021-17 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE EVERGREEN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT APNS 377-020-014, 016, 017, 018, AND 019 Whereas, Karen Levitt Ortiz, Evergreen Devco, Inc. has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-34 which includes the construction of a 57,254 square foot (SF) commercial center that consists of an anchor grocery store, two quick-serve drive-through restaurants, a gas station with a convenience store, and a separate drive-through car wash with 369 parking spaces, which would be constructed in two phases over a total of 8.863 gross acres (Project). Tentative Parcel Map No. 38195 would include a subdivision of the 8.863 gross acre site into four (4) lots ranging in size from 1.10 to 4.62 gross acres and Tentative Parcel Map No. 38281 would include a subdivision of the 8.863 gross acre site into five (5) lots ranging in size from 1.03 to 3.59 gross acres. Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-09 would establish a 4,116 SF Car Wash on Lot 1, Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-10 would establish a 3,000 SF Quick-service Restaurant with a drive-through lane on Lot 2, Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-11 and Public Convenience & Necessity No. 2021-01 would establish a gas station and the 4,088 SF convenience store with concurrent sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption (Type 20 ABC) on Lot 3, Public Convenience & Necessity No. 2021-02 includes a PCN finding for the 43,050 SF grocery store for the sale of beer, wine, and distilled spirits for off-site consumption (Type 21 and 86 ABC) on Lot 4, and Conditional Use Permit No. 2021-12 would establish a the 3,000 SF Quick-service Restaurant with a drive-through lane on Lot 5. Commercial Design Review No. 2021-17 provides a comprehensive design review for the entire Project site that includes architectural elevations, on-site stormwater management improvements, lighting, walls and fencing, parking and landscaping. Uniform Sign Program (SIGN) No. 2021-35 proposes to establish a uniform sign program that creates an integrated framework for all the signage within the center; and, Whereas, the Project is located on Central Avenue/State Route 74 (SR-74) east of the intersection with Cambern Avenue (APNs: 377-020-014, 377-020-016, 377-020-017, 377-020- 018, and 377-020-019); and, Whereas, Commercial Design Review (CDR) No. 2021-17 proposes a comprehensive design review for the entire Project site that includes architectural elevations, on-site stormwater management improvements, lighting, walls and fencing, parking and landscaping; 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 LEMC, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design review applications; and, Whereas, on October 18, 2022, November 15, 2022, and April 4, 2023, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: DocuSign Envelope ID: 39054DBE-C20A-42E5-B839-6D22B9E20E24 PC Reso. No. 2023-21 Page 2 of 4 Section 1: The Commission 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 2: On April 4, 2023, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Commission adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2021- 05) (SCH No. 2022090133) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of CEQA. Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2021-17: 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 has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC) and is located within the Business District. The GC Land Use designation provides for retail, services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and motels, mixed-use projects, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses with a maximum 0.40 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing to develop a 57,254 square foot (SF) commercial center that consists of an anchor grocery store, two quick-serve drive-through restaurants, a gas station with a convenience store, and a separate drive-through car wash with 0.16 FAR. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan. The current zoning for the subject site is General Commercial (C-2). Section 17.124.020 of the C-2 zone states that permitted uses listed in the Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) zone are also permitted in the C-2 zone. Section 170.120.020 of the C-1 zone lists retail stores and food stores as permitted uses. Section 17.124.030 of the C-2 zone states that uses subject to a conditional use permit listed in the C-1 zone are also permitted in the C-2 zone subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Section 170.120.030 of the C-1 zone permits drive- through establishments, gasoline dispensing establishments, and car washes subject to a Conditional Use Permit. Further, the proposed Project will assist in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The architectural design of the proposed building complies with the Nonresidential Development Standards (Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. The architecture has been designed to achieve harmony and compatibility with the surrounding area. The colors and materials proposed will assist in blending the architecture into the existing landscape and are compatible with other colors and materials used on other properties near the Project site. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite. DocuSign Envelope ID: 39054DBE-C20A-42E5-B839-6D22B9E20E24 PC Reso. No. 2023-21 Page 3 of 4 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 October 18, 2022, November 15, 2022, and April 4, 2023. 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 Commission hereby recommends that the Council approve CDR No. 2021-17. Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 4th day of April, 2023. Matthew Dobler, Chairman Attest: ___________________________________ Damaris Abraham, Interim Asst. Community Development Director STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Damaris Abraham, Interim Asst. Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-21 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held April 4, 2023 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: DocuSign Envelope ID: 39054DBE-C20A-42E5-B839-6D22B9E20E24 PC Reso. No. 2023-21 Page 4 of 4 AYES: Commissioners Peters and Gray; Vice Chair Carroll; Chair Dobler NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioner Klaarenbeek Damaris Abraham, Interim Asst. Community Development Director DocuSign Envelope ID: 39054DBE-C20A-42E5-B839-6D22B9E20E24