HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-48 (6.16.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ADOPTION OF AN
AMENDMENT TO THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE
DELETING SECTION 17.148.140 (C) AND SECTION 17.200.070
WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) provisions
regulating overnight camping are minimal, are not well written and difficult to enforce,
and
WHEREAS, the lake is an amenity to be protected and enjoyed by all while
allowing camping subject to reasonable regulations; and
WHEREAS, property owners should be allowed to use and enjoy their property
for camping while not negatively impacting residences and businesses in the area; and
WHEREAS, leasing property and/or conducting commercial campground
activities should require specific restrictions subject to a conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3)
(the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code or Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for
resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Therefore, no
environmental assessment is required or necessary; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17.188.040 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
("LEMC") the Planning Commission has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council for changes to provisions of LEMC Title 17
- Zoning; and
WHEREAS, on June 16, 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:
SECTION 1. The Planning Commission has reviewed and analyzed the
proposed zoning code amendment pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning
Laws, the Lake Elsinore General Plan and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and finds
and determines that the proposed project 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.
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SECTION 2. That in accordance with the California Planning and Zoning Law
and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Planning Commission hereby makes the
following findings for the approval of the zoning code amendment:
1. The proposed amendment will not be detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or
general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the
proposed amendment or within the City.
2. The proposed amendment will not be injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood or within the City.
3. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan Goals and
Policies.
4. The proposed amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial,
and the above findings, the Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of
zoning code amendment deleting Sections 17.148.140 (c) and 17.200.070 as shown in
Sections 1 and 2 of the attached draft ordinance.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of June 2015.
Jo n Gr y, Chai an
Ci y of ake Elsinore I ning Commission
ATTEST:
Richard MacHott, 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. 2015-48 was adopted at a regular meeting of the
Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore on the 16th day of June, 2015, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: CHAIRMAN GRAY, VICE CHAIR JORDAN, COMMISSIONER ARMIT
COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Richard J. acHott, LEED Associate
Planning Manager