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REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
To: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission
From: Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director
Prepared by: Damaris Abraham, Senior Planner
Date: April 21, 2020
Subject: Planning Application No. 2020-87 (Mi Familia Tattoo) – A request to establish
a new tattoo art studio in an existing 1,112 sq. ft. retail space within the Railroad
Plaza Shopping Center located at 299 Diamond Drive.
Applicant: Sandy Castaneda, Mi Familia Tattoo
Recommendation
adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2020-87
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-03) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP); and,
adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2020-87
(CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2020-03) TO ESTABLISH A TATTOO ART STUDIO
WITHIN AN EXISTING 1,112 SQUARE FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 299 DIAMOND DRVIE
(APN: 363-140-089).
Discussion
Project Request and Location
The applicant is requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-87 (Conditional Use
Permit No. 2020-03) to a new tattoo art studio in an existing 1,112 sq. ft. retail space within the
Railroad Plaza Shopping Center (Project). The proposed Project is located northerly of Auto
Center Drive, southerly of the I-15 Freeway, and westerly of Diamond Drive, more specifically
299 Diamond Drive (APN: 363-140-089).
Environmental Setting
EXISTING LAND
USE
GENERAL PLAN ZONING
Project Site Retail Center Tourist Commercial (TC) General Commercial (C-2)
North I-15 Freeway I-15 Freeway I-15 Freeway
South Retail Center Tourist Commercial (TC) General Commercial (C-2)
East Retail Center General Commercial (GC) Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
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West Retail Center General Commercial (GC) General Commercial (C-2)
Project Description
The applicant is proposing to establish a new tattoo art studio in an existing 1,112 sq. ft. retail
space within the Railroad Plaza Shopping Center. The proposed facility will provide services
that include tattooing and an art gallery. The facility will include a bi-monthly art shows featuring
local artists. The facility will also provide community events such as fundraisers for charity
(American Cancer society, autism awareness, etc.). The facility will operate Monday through
Saturday 11:00am to 9:00pm.
Analysis
General Plan Consistency
The Project site has a General Plan land use designation of Tourist Commercial (TC) and is
located in the Riverview District. The TC Land Use designation provides for visitor-serving retail,
restaurants and convenience stores, rental shops, hotels and motels, boat sales
establishments, museums, gift shops and entertainment centers, and similar and compatible
uses. The Project is proposing to establish a new tattoo art studio in an existing 1,112 sq. ft.
retail space. Therefore, the Project is consistent with the General Plan.
Municipal Code Consistency
The proposed facility is located in the General Commercial (C-2) Zoning designation. Tattoo
establishments are not specifically listed in the C-2 district as a use subject to a Conditional Use
Permit. However, the Planning Commission has previously made the determination, pursuant to
LEMC 17.124.030.I, that tattoo establishments are permitted, subject to a Conditional Use
Permit when it approved Conditional Use Permit No. 2010-01 (Resolution No. 2010-02) for a
tattoo establishment located in the C-2 zoning district.
According to Section 17.148.030.A of the LEMC, uses in commercial districts require one
parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. The proposed use would generate a
total parking requirement of five (5) spaces. Non-exclusive parking is available onsite within
shopping center.
The Design Review Committee that includes staff from Planning, Building and Safety, Fire, and
Engineering have reviewed the requested Conditional Use Permit application, and support the
proposed Project. Appropriate Conditions of Approval have been included that would mitigate
any potential issues associated with the future development and establishment of the use.
Building and Safety and Fire divisions will conduct occupancy inspection to ensure the space is
adequate for the proposed use.
Environmental Determination
Staff has determined that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities). Class 1 consists of
the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing
public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s
determination. The proposed Project will be located an existing 1,112 sq. ft. retail space within
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an existing shopping center. The site is fully developed and only minor interior alterations are
planned in association with the proposed use.
Exhibits
A – MSHCP Resolution
B – CUP Resolution
C – Conditions of Approval
D – Use Description
E – Vicinity Map
F – Aerial Map
G – Project Plans