HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA 2016-112 - Exhibit E CDR Resolution (1)RESOLUTION NO. 2020-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2016-17 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE KASSAB TRAVEL CENTER LOCATED AT APNS:
378-030-007 AND 009
Whereas, Joseph Karaki, Karaki Western States Engineering, Inc., has filed an application with
the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2016 -112
(Municipal Code Amendment No. 2017-02, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-03, and Commercial
Design Review No. 2016-17). The Project site is located in the central portion of the City, near
the southwest corner of Riverside Drive and Collier Avenue and encompasses Assessor Parcel
Numbers (APNs) 378-030-007 and 378-030-009; and,
Whereas, Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 2017-02 proposes an amendment to Chapter
17.132 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) to allow for drive-through establishments as
a use subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in the Commercial Manufacturing (C-M)
District; and,
Whereas, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-03 and Commercial Design Review No. 2016-17 are
proposing to establish a new travel center consisting of an 8,360 square foot (SF) convenience
store with concurrent sale of alcoholic beverages (Type 21 ABC), three (3) quick serve
restaurants, two (2) covered gas dispensing areas (with a maximum throughput of 5.8 million
gallons of gasoline per year) totaling 6,092 SF, and a free-standing 2,543 SF fast-food restaurant
with a drive-through on a 2.39 net acre site after right-of-way dedication. The Project will provide
59 total vehicular parking spaces, three (3) RV parking spaces, and a service loading area along
the northern property line; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning
Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design review applications; and,
Whereas, on November 5, 2019 and June 16, 2020 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 Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 59000 et seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), and the LEMC 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 GP, and the LEMC.
Section 2: On June 16, 2020, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports and
comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and other
City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other matters
as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Commission
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adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2018-
02) (SCH No. 2019029048) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission makes
the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2016-17:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
The Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist
in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential,
commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project
will serve to diversify and expand Lake Elsinore’s economic base.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and will create a
visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the proposed development and
existing projects through the use of a ‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is sim ilar to
existing commercial and industrial developments in the vicinity. 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 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 November 5, 2019 and June 16, 2020.
The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments a and
agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of
approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Commercial Design Review No. 2016-17.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 16th day of June, 2020.
Michael Carroll, Chairman
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Attest:
___________________________________
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2020-__ was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of June, 2020 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director