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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-61 (7.21.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 61 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. 2014-12 WHEREAS, applications have been filed with the City of Lake Elsinore by Raj Kumar ("Project Applicant") requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2014-08 and Commercial Design Review No. 2014-12 (the "Project") for the Demolition of the Existing Fuel Station and Convenience Store Located at 301 N. Main Street, the Relocation of the Existing Single -Family Dwelling Unit Located at 307 N. Main Street and the Construction of a New 4,009 Square Foot Convenience Store and 4,365 Square Square -Foot Fueling Station; 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 commercial design review; and WHEREAS, on June 16, 2015 and July 21, 2015, at duly noticed public hearings, the Planning Commission considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties 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 the 4,009 Square Foot Convenience Store and 4,365 Square Square -Foot. Fueling Station 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 and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds and determines that the proposed Commercial Design Review No. 2014-12 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 hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically exempt from 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 — !n -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. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61 PAGE 2OF4 SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zuiiing Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Commercial Design Review No. 2014-12: 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 Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist in achieving the development of a well balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project will serve to greater diversify and expand Lake Elsinore's economic base. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan including the Downtown Master Plan and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the convenience store building has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the property. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest as a person moves along abutting streets and within the center. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite. The Project will compliment the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non -detractive relationship between the proposed development and existing projects through the use of architectural design that is similar to historic downtown Lake Elsinore. Materials and colors are proposed including architectural accents and colors that 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 provisions pursuant to a Class 32 exemption, the Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City departments to ensure that the project blends into existing development, 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 17.184.070 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. Pursuant to Section 17.184.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61 PAGE 3OF4 June 16, 201b, appropnate and applicable conditions of approval have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare, and the project is a permitted use on the subject property in the Residential Mixed Use land use designation as described in the City of Lake Elsinore Downtown Master Plan. SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council approve Commercial Design Review No 2014-12. 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: z Shelly Jardri Chairman City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission ATTEST: Richard J. WcHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-61 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, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-61 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, VICE CHAIRMAN ARMIT, COMMISSIONER GRAY, COMMISSIONER FLEMING NOES: COMMISSIONER RAY ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Richard J. KTacHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager