HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-46 (5.5.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-46
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 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2015-01 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS FOR 70 SINGLE-
FAMILY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS, FOR TRACT
NO. 31920-12, LOCATED IN THE SUMMERLY DEVELOPMENT OF THE
EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN.
WHEREAS, Ryland Homes, has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore requesting approval of Residential Design Review No. 2015-01 for the
construction of a 70 single-family detached residential development including a model
home for Plan 3 to be added to an existing model home complex and associated
improvements for property located within Tract 31920-12 of the Summerly development
of the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (the "Project"); 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, 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, 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, a Supplemental Environmental Impact Report was approved and
adopted in 2004 for the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6 (SCH #2003071050)
and evaluated environmental impacts that would result from maximum build -out of the
specific plan, which contemplated development of single family residential development;
and
WHEREAS, the Project does not present substantial changes or new information
regarding the potential environmental impacts of development; and
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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
the 70 residential homes 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 and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and
finds and determines that the proposed Residential Design Review No. 2015-01 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 and determines that no new CEQA
documentation is necessary. The Project comprises the whole of the action which was
analyzed in the previously approved and certified Supplemental Environmental Impact
Report (SCH # 2003071050) for the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6.
Approval of the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes
standards for color palates, articulation, orientation, and design of single family
residential development. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary.
SECTION 3. That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter
17.184, the Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding Residential
Design Review No. 2015-01:
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 single-family detached residential development has a General Plan
Land Use designation of Specific Plan, is located in the East Lake Planning
Area, and has a Zoning designation of Specific Plan. The proposed project
constitutes build out of a previously approved and recorded tract map that
was found to comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and
the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No. 6. The proposed project does
not propose an increase in density of development then what was
previously approved. Further, the single family homes 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 single-family detached residential development complies with the
design directives contained in the East Lake Specific Plan Amendment No.
6 and all applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
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The single-family detached residential development is appropriate to the site
and surrounding dPve1npmPnts and is a continuation of a previously
approved residential product in the adjacent areas. The three (3)
architectural styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the
project site. Sufficient setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided
thereby creating interest and varying vistas. In addition, safe and efficient
circulation has been achieved onsite.
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.
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 held on May 5, 2015. The single-family detached residential
development, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions,
departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the
environment. Approval of the design for the single-family detached
residential development will not result in a substantial change to the
previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. Therefore,
no additional environmental review is necessary.
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 Residential Design Review No. 2015-01.
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:
Joh6 Gra , Chair an
City'Q! Lke Elsinore la Hing Commission
ATTEST:
Richard J. cHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-46 as adopted by the Planning Commission of
the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 5th day of May 2015, and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: VICE CHAIR JORDAN, COMMISSIONER ARMIT,
COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CHAIRMAN GRAY
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Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate
Planning Manager