HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA 2018-49 - Exhibit B MSHCP Resolution (3)RESOLUTION NO. 2020-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF FINDINGS THAT
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018-49 (TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37710
AND INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-01) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
WESTERN RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT
CONSERVATION PLAN (MSHCP)
Whereas, Rod Oshita, Pennington Industrial, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-49 (Tentative Parcel Map
No. 37710 and Industrial Design Review No. 2019-01) to subdivide the 5.01 gross acre site into
three (3) parcels that are 1.06 acres, 1.72 acres, and 2.01 acres, respectively. The Project also
proposes to construct three (3) industrial buildings that are 91,140 square foot (SF) in total with
167 parking spaces. Building 1 will have 32,940 SF gross floor area, Building 2 will have 39,000
SF gross floor area, and Building 3 will have 19,200 SF gloss floor area. Each building will consist
of a planned open warehouse with truck access doors and a planned office area with mezzanine
level. Hardscape, landscape, on-site stormwater management improvements, trash enclosure,
and area lighting would be constructed as part of the Project. The proposed Project is at the
southeasterly corner of Chaney Street and Minthorn Street (APN: 377-160-014); and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) requires that
all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell undergo the Lake Elsinore Acquisition
Process (LEAP) and the Joint Project Review (JPR) to analyze the scope of the proposed
development and establish a building envelope that is consistent with the MSHCP criteria; and,
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the MSHCP further requires that the City adopt consistency findings
demonstrating that the proposed discretionary entitlement complies with the MSHCP Criteria Cell,
and the MSHCP goals and objectives; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050 (Major Design
Review) and 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 tentative maps and design review applications; and,
Whereas, on February 4, 2020 and February 18, 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 considered the Project and its consistency with the MSHCP prior
to recommending that the Council adopt Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP.
Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission makes the following findings
for MSHCP consistency:
1. The Project is a project under the City’s MSHCP Resolution, and the City must make an
MSHCP Consistency finding before approval.
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Pursuant to the City’s MSHCP Resolution, the Project is required to be reviewed for MSHCP
consistency, including consistency with other “Plan Wide Requirements.” The Project site is
not located within a MSHCP Criteria Cell. Based upon the site reconnaissance survey there
are no issues regarding consistency with the MSHCP’s other “Plan Wide Requirements.” The
only requirements potentially applicable to the Project were the Protection of Species
Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines (Section 6.1.2 of the
MSHCP) and payment of the MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee (Section 4 of the
MSHCP Ordinance). The Project site is located in a previously disturbed site, and has no
habitat, including riparian/riverine areas or vernal pools, present on site.
2. The Project is subject to the City’s LEAP and the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority’s (RCA) Joint Project Review processes.
As stated above, the Project is not located within a Criteria Cell and therefore was not required
to go through the LEAP and JPR processes.
3. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools Guidelines.
The subject property has been previously disturbed and was used as a contractor’s storage
yard. A construction materials debris pile was observed in the south corner of the site. Due to
the numerous disturbances of the proposed Project site, there is little habitat value for the
MSHCP and other special status species. As such, the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal
Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
4. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines.
The Project site is not located within the Narrow Endemic Plant Species Survey Areas as
shown on Figure 6-1 of the MSHCP. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow
Endemic Plant Species Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP
5. The Project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures.
The Property is not subject to any of the Critical Area Species Survey Area Guidelines as set
forth in Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP, with the exception of Burrowing Owl. No burrowing owls
or burrowing owl signs were observed within the Project site or adjacent lands. The Project
site does not support any active burrows or suitable habitat due to the heavy soil composition,
ongoing mechanical disturbance of the site, and the surrounding commercial urban setting.
As required by the MSHCP, mitigation has been included to conduct a Burrowing Owl survey
30 days prior to any ground-disturbance, including removal vegetation or other debris.
Therefore, the Project is consistent with MSHCP Section 6.3.2.
6. The Project is consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines.
The Property is surrounded by existing development or graded parcels planned for
development. Therefore, the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines set forth in Section 6.1.4
of the MSHCP are not applicable.
7. The Project is consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements.
The Project consists of the establishment of an athletic training facility within an existing
building on a fully developed site. There are no resources located on the Project site requiring
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mapping as set forth in MSCHP Section 6.3.1.
8. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines.
As stated above, the Property is surrounded by existing and planned development. Therefore,
the Fuels Management Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.4 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
9. The Project will be conditioned to pay the City’s MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee.
As a condition of approval, the Project will be required to pay the City’s MSHCP Local
Development Mitigation Fee at the time of issuance of building permits.
10. The Project is consistent with the MSHCP.
The Project site is not within or adjacent to any MSHCP Criteria Cell or conservation areas.
As described above, the Project complies with all applicable MSHCP requirements.
Section 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above
findings, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council find that the Project is consistent
with the MSHCP.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 18th day of February, 2020.
Michael Carroll, Chairman
Attest:
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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 18th day of February, 2020 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
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AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director