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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso 2023-23 PA 2018-64 (Murdock Albehill Ranch) RDR 2022-06 Approval 344 Detached Signle UnitsRESOLUTION NO. 2023-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-06 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 344 DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN TRACT 28214-9 OF THE MURDOCK ALBERHILL RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN (APNS: 389-090-032–035; 389-790-001–048; 389-800-001–024; 389-801-001–031; 389-802-001–020; 389- 810-001–035; 389-811-001–011; 389-812-001–017; 389-820-001–007; 389-821- 001–007; 389-822-001–037; 389-830-001–022; 389-831-001–019; 389-832-001– 011; 389-840-001–024; 389-841-001–054) Whereas, Matthew Matson, Pulte Group, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-64 (Residential Design Review No. 2022-06) which proposes the design and construction of 344 single-family detached residential units, preliminary plotting, conceptual landscaping, conceptual wall and fence plan, and related improvements in Tract No. 28214-9. The proposed development is configured into four community groups each containing three one- to two-story floor plans overall ranging in size from 1,959 to 3,337 square feet and features three architectural styles (Spanish, Prairie and Craftsman). The project site consists of Tract No. 28214-9 on the south side of Nichols Road between Alberhill Ranch Road and Terra Cotta Road in Planning Area 1 of the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan (APNs: 389-090-032–035; 389-790-001–048; 389-800-001–024; 389-801- 001–031; 389-802-001–020; 389-810-001–035; 389-811-001–011; 389-812-001–017; 389-820- 001–007; 389-821-001–007; 389-822-001–037; 389-830-001–022; 389-831-001–019; 389-832- 001–011; 389-840-001–024; 389-841-001–054); and, Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and Section 10.1 of the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan (MARSP), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of approving, conditionally approving or denying design review application; and, Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: “CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.), 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 provides 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, Addendum No. 2 to the Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, prepared for VTTM 28214, evaluates the potential environmental impacts resulting from build-out of the specific plan; and, Whereas, Pacific Clay Products, Inc., Castle & Cooke Lake Elsinore Outlet Centers, Inc., Castle & Cooke Corona, Inc., Gateway Business Park, LLC, and Murdock Alberhill Ranch Limited Partnership, (collectively “Owner”) entered into that certain settlement agreement and DocuSign Envelope ID: 9758A4B1-832E-463E-A0A5-4B5A553C230E PC Reso. No. 2023-23 Page 2 of 4 memorandum of understanding (the “Settlement Agreement”) with the County of Riverside on February 24, 2004, which exempts and excludes all of the Owner’s properties (including present and future uses and development of Owner’s properties) from the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for all purposes; and, Whereas, the subject property is owned by Pulte Group and is in the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan area, is covered by the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and is therefore exempt from the requirements of the MSHCP; and, Whereas, on April 18, 2023 at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the 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 Commission has reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the California Planning and Land Use Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP), the MARSP, and the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed project is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Land Use Laws and with the goals and policies of the GP, MARSP, and the LEMC. Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that no new environmental documentation is necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier Environmental Impact Report (EIR). All potentially significant impacts have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the earlier EIR and none of the conditions described in Section 15162 exist. Addendum No. 2 to the Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan Final EIR, prepared for VTTM 28214 was approved by the City Council in 2004. Approval of the Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color palettes, articulation, orientation, and design of single-family residential development. Therefore, no further environmental review is necessary Section 3: The Commission acknowledges the Settlement Agreement which exempts and excludes the project from the requirements of the MSHCP. Therefore, the Commission finds that the project is exempt from the MSHCP and that no further MSHCP action is required. Section 4: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2018-64 (Residential Design Review No. 2022-06): 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 site is located in the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan (MARSP) and encompasses the land use designations of R-M Medium Density Single-Family Residential (Lots 1 through 168) and R-SF Single-Family Residential (Lots 169 through 344). The purpose of the R-SF district is to accommodate low density projects comprised of single- family residences subject to maximum density of four dwelling units per acre; the purposes of the R-M district is to accommodate medium density projects comprised of single-family residences subject to a maximum density of four dwelling units per acre. The application proposes to construct a single detached single-family dwelling on each residential lot in DocuSign Envelope ID: 9758A4B1-832E-463E-A0A5-4B5A553C230E PC Reso. No. 2023-23 Page 3 of 4 Tract Map No. 28214-9. Therefore, the proposed residential development is consistent with the land use goals and policies of the MARSP. Furthermore, the project is also consistent with the General Plan because the MARSP was found to be consistent with the General Plan at adoption. 2. The project complies with the design directives contained in the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan and all applicable provisions of the LEMC. The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The three 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 on-site circulation would be achieved. 3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.415.050.G.3 of the LEMC, 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 Section 17.415.050. Pursuant to Section 17.415.050.E of the LEMC, the project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing held on April 18, 2023. The project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments, and agencies, will provide a high-quality residential development within the surrounding community. Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission hereby approves Planning Application No. 2018-64 (Residential Design Review No. 2022-06). Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 18th day of April, 2023. Michael Carroll, Vice Chairman Attest: ___________________________________ Damaris Abraham, Interim Assistant Community Development Director STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) DocuSign Envelope ID: 9758A4B1-832E-463E-A0A5-4B5A553C230E PC Reso. No. 2023-23 Page 4 of 4 I, Damaris Abraham, Interim Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-23 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on April 18, 2023 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Peters and Klaarenbeek; Vice Chair Carroll NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Commissioner Gray, Chair Dobler Damaris Abraham, Interim Assistant Community Development Director DocuSign Envelope ID: 9758A4B1-832E-463E-A0A5-4B5A553C230E