HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2007-149RESOLUTION NO. 2007-149
RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, COlVI1VIENCING
PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX THE TERRITORY
DESIGNATED AS ANNEXATION NO. 79 INTO THE
CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE
WHEREAS, the Shopoff Group has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore to annex ("Annexation No. 79") approximately 75+ acres of land
which is currently located within the City of Lake Elsinore's Sphere of Influence
south of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), north of Wasson Canyon, west of
Rosetta Canyon Drive, and east of Cambern and Conard Avenues (APNs 347-330-
001, -002, -022, -023, -065, -067 through -074; 347-360-001 and 002; 377-100-
006, -009 and -010: the "Property") into the corporate boundaries of the City of
Lake Elsinore; and
WHEREAS, the annexation proposal is made pursuant to the Cortese-
Knox-Hertzberg Local Govemment Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government
Code §§ 56000 et seq.; the "Cortese Knox Act"); and
WHEREAS, consistent with the requirements of Govemment Code
Sections 56375 and 65859, the Shopoff Group has initiated Pre-Annexation Zone
Change No. 2007-O1 to determine the zoning that will apply to the Properiy upon
annexation into the City; and
WHEREAS, after considering the annexation proposal at a regular meeting
held on July 17, 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore
recommended that the City Council approve commencement of Annexation No.
79; and
WHEREAS, public notice of Annexation No. 79 has been given, and the
City Council has considered the Planning Commission's recommendation and
evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other
interested parties at a public hearing held with respect to this item on
August 14, 2007.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CTTY OF
LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND
ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-149
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SECTION 1. The City Council has considered Annexation No. 79 prior to
making its decision. The City Council hereby finds and determines that
Annexation No. 79 would be consistent with the goals and policies of the Lake
Elsinore General Plan and Lake Elsinare Municipal Code.
SECTION 2. That in accardance with Cortese Knox Act, State Planning
and Zoning law, and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City Council makes
the following findings for the approval of Annexation No. 79:
1. The proposed annexation area is contiguous to the City of Lalce Elsinore, is
within the City of Lake Elsinore Sphere of Influence, and will not create
poclcets or islands.
Annexation No. 79 Property borders the City of Lake Elsinore, is within the
City of Lake Elsinore's Sphere of Influence and is adjacent to the Ramsgate
Specific Plan Area. Annexation No. 79 is conditioned to be null and void in
the event that the City fails to complete the "Third Street Annexation, "
which is located to the south of the Property. As conditioned, the annexation
proposes a reasonable and desirable extension of the city boundary area in
that, at the cornpletion of both Annexation No. 79 and the Third Street
Annexation, pockets or islands of County pYOperty will be eliminated.
2. The proposed annexation will not result in any adverse significant impacts
on the environment.
Annexation No. 79 will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Development of the Property will be consistent with the City's General Plan
in light of General Plan Amendment No. 2007-01. In addition, the City's
General Plan Update takes into consideration development of the Property.
3. The proposed annexation will eliminate an existing undesired pocket of the
county and will assist in the efficient provision of governmental services.
Annexation No. 79 is conditioned to be null and void in tlie event that the
City fails to complete the "Third Street Annexation, " which is located to the
south of the Property. As conditioned, Annexation 79 proposes a reasonable
and desirable extension of the city boundary area in that, at the completion
of both Annexation No. 79 and the Third Street Annexation, pockets or
islands of County property will be eliminated.
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-149
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SECTION 3. Based upon all of the evidence presented, both written and
testimonial, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon
Annexation No. 79, the City Council hereby commences annexation proceedings
for the Property.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14t" day of August, 2007,
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: COLTNCILMEMBERS: xu~kiey, Hickman, Kelley
Schiffner, Magee
NOES: COIJNCILMEMBERS tvone
ABSENT: COLJNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMB . No
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R ert E. Magee, M or
City of Lake Elsinore
ATTEST:
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Michelle Soto, Interim City Clerk
City of Lalce Elsinore
AP OVED T
rbara Zei eibold, City Attorney
City of Lake Elsinare