HomeMy WebLinkAboutTPM 37364 - Exhibit B TPM Resolution (1) RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 37364 FOR A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION OF A 5.45-ACRE LOT
FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT APNS: 377-070-035 AND 036
Whereas, Murrey Seidner, RSM Properties, Inc., has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37364 proposing a one-lot
subdivision of a 5.45-acre lot for condominium purposes. The subject property consists of five,
one-story retail buildings that are attached by common walls. The Project is located within the
Lake Elsinore Square Shopping Center, northeasterly corner of Collier Avenue and Central
Avenue, more specifically 18294 and 18298 Collier Avenue. (APNs: 377-070-035 and 036); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) the
Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the tentative map review; and,
Whereas, on March 17, 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: Prior to making a recommendation to the Council, the Commission has reviewed and
analyzed TPM No. 37364 pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and Chapter
16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC and the Subdivision Map Act.
Section 2: The 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). 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
Tentative Parcel Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with
five (5) units for condominium purposes. In accordance with Section 15301(k), the Tentative Map
is proposing a subdivision of an existing commercial retail building consisting of five (5) units that
are attached by common walls. No physical changes will occur as part of this project and no
expansion of use will result.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, the Commission makes the following findings for approval of TPM No. 37364:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code
Section 66473.5).
The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GM) and is
located within the Business District. The GM Land Use designation provides for retail,
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services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and motels, mixed-use
projects, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. The Project site
contains an existing retail shopping center with five, one-story retail buildings that are attached
by common walls. The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-
condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes The Tentative Parcel Map is
consistent with the designated land use, development and design standards, and all other
appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan and the Subdivision Map Act.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development in accordance with the General Plan.
The Project site contains an existing retail shopping center with five, one-story retail buildings
that are attached by common walls. The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre
lot into a one (1)-condominium lot with five (5) units for condominium purposes. The proposed
Tentative Map is only proposing to convert this 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot
with five (5) units for condominium purposes and will not alter the previously approved density
of development.
3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public
service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental resources
have been considered and balanced.
The Tentative Map is proposing to convert the 5.45-acre lot into a one (1)-condominium lot
with five (5) units for condominium purposes. The existing commercial retail center serves the
surrounding residents in the area. The Project will not have a direct impact on housing.
4. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The Project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and agencies and
will not result in any significant environmental impacts. The proposed Project, together with
the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare
or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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 TPM 37364.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 17th day of March, 2020, by the following vote:
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 17th day of March, 2020 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director