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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-44 (5.5.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2014-14 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 7,751 SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT AND ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF DEXTER AVENUE AND 3RD STREET. WHEREAS, Worlden Chang, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of Commercial Design Review Design Review No. 2015-01 for approval of building designs for the development of a 7,751 square foot restaurant and ancillary improvements on three unimproved lots that total 2.03 acres generally located at the southwesterly corner of Dexter Avenue and 3rd Street (APN: 377-080-059, 078 and 082); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines"), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and - WHEREAS, the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 — In -Fill Development Projects); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 17.184 (Design Review) the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council pertaining to the residential design review, and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2015 at a duly noticed public hearing the Planning 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: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed design for Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 for a 7,751 square foot restaurant and has found it acceptable. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan, the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 PAGE 2OF4 and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14 is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:"CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 — In -Fill Development Projects) because the Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, the Project is within the City's boundaries and on a site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses, the Property has no value as habitat, and approval of the Project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2014-04: The project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and the zoning district in which the project is located. The proposed restaurant and ancillary improvements are compatible with the General Plan and the proposed use furthers the goals and objectives of the General Plan, and the proposed project is found to be consistent with the General Plan. The subject use is permitted in the C-2 district and the proposed development complies with all applicable development standards. The proposed project is therefore found to be consistent with the Municipal Code. 2. The project complies with the design directives and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The proposed project provides a continuity of themed restaurant design that is consistent with the national chains they are associated with and provides high quality materials to be used. The proposed project has been centrally located on the property in order to mitigate massing along the property lines. Landscaping has been fully developed to mitigate visual impacts. The proposed project has been designed in such a manner as to mitigate all potential visual impacts associated with mechanical equipment. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.184.070 of the Municipal Code, 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 Chapter 17.184. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 PAGE 3OF4 Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project been considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on May 5, 2015. The proposed project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicahlP City divisions, departments and agencies, will not have d Significant effect oi► the eiivircnment. Furthermore, appropriate Conditions of Approval have been included that would mitigate any potential issues associated with the future development and establishment of use. SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Commercial Design Review No. 2014-14. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5t" day of May 2015, by the following vote: c John(GrayChairrrdn City df_L�We Elsinore Planni g Commission ATTEST: Richard J. NfacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-44 PAGE 4OF4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SS I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore C hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-44 as adopted by the Planning Commission n o the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 5t" day of Ma on of the same was adopted by the following vote: y 2015 and that AYES: VICE CHAIR JORDAN, COMMISSIONER ARMIT, COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN GRAY Richard J. cHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager