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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso No 2015-55 (7.7.15)RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-07 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A CHURCH FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING VACANT BUILDING WHEREAS, Familia Nacida de Nuevo has requested approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-07 to allow the establishment of a church located in a previously constructed 24,220 square foot building. The subject site is located at 575 Chaney Street (APN: 377-430-076) and has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Limited Manufacturing and is zoned Commercial Manufacturing; and, WHEREAS, Chapter 17.168 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code 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 Chapter 17.168 (Conditional Use Permits) 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 July 7, 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 considered Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-07 for the proposed church prior to making a decision and has found it acceptable. 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 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities); because the proposed establishment of a Church within the existing building consists of the operation of an existing structure and involves negligible or no expansion of use. SECTION 3. That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.168.080 Findings, the Planning PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55 PAGE 2OF4 Commission makes the following findings regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 2015- 07 - That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting, is in accord with the objectives of the General Plan and the purpose of the planning district in which the site is located.. The proposed wellness center is located in the General Commercial General Plan Land use designation and the C-2 General Commercial Zoning designation. While the proposed use is not explicitly referenced, the Planning Commission has previous determined that use is permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit. 2. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the City. The proposed use is located within an existing building and proposes no exterior uses. The proposed use does not propose either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to the existing surrounding community. The project has been conditioned as such to avoid any possible negative impacts associated with the conversion and operation of the proposed facility. 3. The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, and for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers and other features required by this title. The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the proposed use meets all applicable sections of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and will complement the existing uses, based on the submitted plans and attached conditions of approval. 4. The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways with proper design both as to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the subject use. The proposed use is located within an existing built environment, inclusive of streets. The existing streets are of adequate size to facilitate safe and convenient transportation to and from the site. 5. In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no adverse effect on abutting properties or the permitted and normal use thereof. PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55 PAGE 3OF4 The Conditional Use Permit has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned by all applinahlP City rlPpartmPnts thereby eliminating the potential for any adverse effects. 6. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.68.050, 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 17.168.040 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on August 18, 2015, appropriate and applicable conditions of approval have been included to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. SECTION 4. Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the attached Conditions of Approval, the Planning Commission hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-06. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July, 2015, by the following vote: John qray, airman City of a€c tsinore Pla ing Commission ATTEST: Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2015-55 PAGE 4OF4 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERWIDE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE SS I, Richard J. MacHott, Planning Manager of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2015-55 as adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of July 2015, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: CHAIRMAN GRAY, VICE CHAIR JORDAN COMMISSIONER ARMIT COMMISSIONER FLEMING, COMMISSIONER RAY NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Richard J. acHott, LEED Green Associate Planning Manager