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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso No 2015-59 (7.21.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 50 -FOOT TALL MONOPALM UNMANNED WIRELESS ANTENNA AND EQUIPMENT FACILITY ON A VACANT LOT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF DIAMOND DRIVE AND MISSION TRAIL WHEREAS, Spectrum Services, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless ("Applicant"), filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of a Minor Design Review, in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-05, which is referred to herein as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to construct a 50 -foot tall Monopalm to house twelve (12) paddle antennas and two (2) parabolic antenna and associated improvements on a leased portion of property on a vacant lot located approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Diamond Drive and Mission Trail, also known as Assessor's Parcel No. 363-150-034; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.: "CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines"), the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to a Class 32 categorical exemption for projects characterized as in -fill development; and WHEREAS, pursuant Section 17.184.110 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and making decisions regarding minor design review applications in the City; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2015, July 7, 2015, and July 21, 2015 at duly noticed public hearings the Planning Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has considered the Minor Design Review for the proposed a 50 -foot high Monopalm tree unmanned wireless antenna, equipment facility and associated improvements prior to making a decision and has found it acceptable. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission hereby finds and determines that the subject Minor Design Review is categorically exempt from California Environmental PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59 PAGE 2 OF 4 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 the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for a Minor Design Review for the proposed for a telecommunications facility on a vacant lot located approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Diamond Drive and Mission Trail, also known as Assessor's Parcel No. 363-150-034: 1. 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 Minor Design Review complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan in that the approval of this cellular telecommunications facility 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 as well as improve wireless communication coverage for the general public and City of Lake Elsinore residents in the general area. 2. The project complies with the design directives contained in Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.184.060 and all other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code. The Minor Design Review is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the cellular telecommunications facility has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the property. Further, the project, as 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 cellular tower will be stealth in design and blend into the existing environment. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC Section 17.184.070, including guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with the objectives of this chapter and the planning district in which the Site is located. Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project has been considered by the Planning Commission at duly noticed public hearings held on June 2, 2015, July 7, 2015, and July 21, 2015. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59 PAGE 3 OF 4 SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves a Minor Design Review for the proposed for a telecommunications facility on a vacant kat located approximately 400 feet south of the interseclior, of Diamond Drive and Mission Tra il. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 21st day of July 2015. Shelly Jorda ;Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission ATTEST. Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-59 PAGE 4OF4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SS b I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-59 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, COMMISSIONER GRAY COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: VICE CHAIR ARMIT Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2015-58 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-05 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 50 -FOOT TALL MONOPALM UNMANNED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT FACILITY ON A VACANT LOT LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF DIAMOND DRIVE AND MISSION TRAIL. WHEREAS, Spectrum Services, Inc., on behalf of Verizon Wireless ("Applicant"), filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-05 in conjunction with a Minor Design Review, which is referred to herein as the "Project"; and WHEREAS, the Developer proposes to construct a 50 -foot tall Monopalm to house twelve (12) paddle antennas and a two (2) parabolic antenna and associated improvements on a leased portion of property on a vacant lot located approximately 400 feet south of the intersection of Diamond Drive and Mission Trail, also known as Assessor's Parcel No. 363-150-034; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.: "CEQA"), the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines"), the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines pursuant to a Class 32 categorical exemption for projects characterized as in -fill development, and WHEREAS, Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) provides that certain uses have operational characteristics that, depending on the location and design of the use, may have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses or residents and therefore are permitted subject to the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, which allows the City to comprehensively review and approve the use; and WHEREAS, pursuant to LEMC Section 17.168.050 the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying conditional use permits; and WHEREAS, on June 2, 2015, July 7, 2015, and July 21, 2015 at duly noticed public hearings the Planning Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: