HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-57 (7.21.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2015-02 FOR
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NOS. 36117 AND 36118.
WHEREAS, Pardee Homes has submitted an application for Residential Design
Review No. 2015-02 for approval of building design plans for 456 residential units
located in six (6) planning areas in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan Phase 8 (Westridge at
Canyon Hills).; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been
delegated with the responsibility of approving Residential Design Review requests for
residential projects within the Canyon Hills Specific Plan; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res.
Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et
seq.), 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, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be
used when determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary
and says that when an environmental document has already been adopted for a project,
no subsequent environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements
which comprise the whole of the action unless substantial changes or new information
are presented by the project; and
WHEREAS, the 1989 Final Environmental Impact Report for the Canyon Hills
Specific Plan (SCH #87111606: the "FEIR"), 2007 Addendum to the FEIR, and the 2009
Addendum to FEIR, collectively, evaluated environmental impacts that would result from
maximum build -out of the specific plan; and
WHEREAS, the project comprises part of the whole of the action and does not
present substantial changes or new information regarding the potential environmental
impacts of the project; and .
WHEREAS, on July 21, 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, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER
AS FOLLOWS:
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed
Residential Design Review plotting of production units for the Westridge at Canyon Hills
development and has found them acceptable. The Planning Commission finds and
determines that Residential Design Review No. 2015-02 is consistent with the Canyon
Hills Specific Plan.
SECTION 2. The Planning Commission finds and determines that the project
does not present any new information, circumstances, or changes to the project that
was analyzed under the FEIR, the 2007 Addendum to the FEIR, and the 2009
Addendum to the FEIR. The project does not change density or intensities of use and is
consistent with the projected build out. Therefore, it is not necessary to conduct any
further environmental review for the project.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
Chapter 17.184, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval
of Residential Design Review No. 2015-02:
1. The project complies with the Goals, Objectives and Policies of the General Plan
and the Canyon Hills Specific Plan, as approved.
The General Plan designates the site as "Canyon Hills Specific Plan." The
Canyon Hills Specific Plan designates the sites as "MF -2 Multi -Family
Residential 2 District." Residential Design Review No. 2015-02 will collectively
lead to the construction of a detached single-family condominium residential
development that is consistent with the Canyon Hills Specific Plan.
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in LEMC Chapter
17.184.060 and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that it
will result in the construction of single-family detached units within a
condominium project in accordance with appropriate development and design
standards contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan. The project creates
interest and varying vistas as a person moves along any street within the
subdivision. The project also complements the quality of existing neighboring
development and will continue to provide visually -pleasing design and
architecture within the area.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC Chapter 17.184.070, 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 General Plan, Municipal Code, and Canyon Hills Specific
Plan.
The Planning Commission has considered the project and finds that with the
attached conditions of approval, the project complies with the purposes and
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57
objectives of the General Plan, Municipal Code and Canyon Hills Specific
Plan.
SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
attached Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves
Residential Design Review No. 2015-02.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of July 2015, by the
following vote.
Shelly Jordh rman
City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission
ATTEST -
Richard J. M cHott, LE D Green Associate
Planning Manager
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-57
STATE OF CALIFORNIA �+
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SS
I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-57 as adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 21St day of July 2015, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: CHAIRMAN JORDAN, COMMISSIONERS FLEMMING, GRAY, AND
RAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: VICE CHAIRMAN ARMIT
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Richard J. Mac ott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager