HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA 2019-50 - Exhibit B CDR Resolution (1)RESOLUTION NO. 2020-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-
18 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A NEW 60-
FOOT HIGH WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LOCATED AT 32533 Corydon
(APN: 370-120-019)
Whereas, Greg Moorad, Plancom has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-50 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-14
and Commercial Design Review No. 2019-18) for the construction of a new 60-foot high wireless
communications facility disguised as a eucalyptus tree consisting of 12 panel antennas and 6
Remote Radio Units (RRUs). The project will include ancillary ground equipment consisting of two
(2) equipment cabinets located within a CMU block enclosure, and one (1) backup generator. The
facility will be located at the northeasterly corner of Corydon Drive and Palomar Street, more
specifically 32533 Corydon Drive (APN: 370-120-019).; and,
Whereas, the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal.
Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:”CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs §§15000
et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15332 (Class 32 – In-Fill Development Projects); and,
Whereas, pursuant to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.410.070 (Approving
Authority) and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications), the Planning Commission
(Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally
approving, or denying the conditional use permit and the minor design review application; and,
Whereas, on January 21, 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: The Commission finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.: “CEQA”) and the CEQA
Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill
Development Projects. The Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and
policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, and is within the City’s boundaries on a
site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses. The subject property has no value as habitat
for endangered, rare or threatened species. Approval of the Project will not result in any significant
effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served
by all required utilities and public services.
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Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.060.F of the LEMC, the Commission makes
the following findings regarding of Planning Application No. 2019-15 (Commercial Design Review
No. 2019-07):
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan
and the zoning district in which the project is located.
The Project has a General Plan Land Use designation of Specific Plan (SP). The SP Land
Use designation does not specify uses within the SP designation nor does it provide for a
maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing to construct a new wireless
communications facility, which will provide wireless communication services (voice and
data coverage) to the surrounding area and is therefore found consistent with the General
Plan.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The Project complies
with Section 17.415.140.G.3 of the LEMC by designing the proposed wireless
communications facility as eucalyptus tree with an existing eucalyptus grove surrounding
around the project area so that the facility with blend in with the surrounding area. The
ground mounted equipment will be within an adjacent CMU block enclosure and will also
be concealed from public view. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved
onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.415.060.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.
Pursuant to Sections 17.410.070 and 17.410.030 of the LEMC, the Project was
considered by the Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on July 16, 2019 and
August 20, 2019. The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions,
departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary.
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 Planning Application No. 2019-50 (Commercial Design Review No. 2019-18).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 21st day of January, 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 January 21, 2020 and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director