HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-69 TTM 37977 Subdivision Approval
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-69
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP NO. 37977 SUBDIVIDING 6.05 ACRES INTO SIX PARCELS
RANGING IN SIZE FROM 0.63 ACRES TO 1.11 ACRES AND ONE DETENTION
BASIN LOCATED APN 370-050-026 AND A PORTION OF 370-050-030
Whereas, Mark Cooper, RED Corydon, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore
(City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-69 (Tentative Tract Map No. 37977,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-05, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02) to subdivide
a 6.05-acre project site into six (6) parcels for commercial development and one (1) lot for a
detention basin. The proposed commercial uses include a 2,300-square-foot (sf) fast food
restaurant with a drive-thru (Parcel 1), a 4,088-sf 7-Eleven convenience store (with the concurrent
sale of beer and wine – Type 20 ABC license) and gas station with 16 fueling stations under a
4,285-sf fueling canopy with a maximum throughput of 1.87 million gallons of gasoline per year
(Parcel 2), a 4,333-sf Superstar Car Wash express tunnel car wash with vacuum bays (Parcel 3),
a 5,200-sf tire store (Parcel 4), and 11 flex-tech condos (Parcels 5 and 6). The project site is
located within the East Lake Specific Plan, at the northwestern corner of the intersection of
Mission Trail and Corydon Street. (APN 370-050-026 and a portion of 370-050-030); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
(LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to tentative maps; and,
Whereas, on December 15, 2020, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission 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 the proposed Project pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws, and
Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC.
Section 2: On December 15, 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
adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 202004)
(SCH No. 2020100576) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 37977:
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
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objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan
(Government Code Section 66473.5).
a. The Project located within the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) and has an Action Sports,
Tourism, Commercial and Recreation Land Use Designation. This designation provides
for a wide range of extreme action sports and accessory manufacturing, service and
retail uses. The proposed project is proposing develop a commercial center with service
station with a convenience store, fast food restaurant with a drive-through, carwash, tire
store, and flex-tech condominiums. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the
provisions of the ELSP. The ELSP was subject to a consistency finding with the General
Plan prior to adoption. Therefore, the Project is found to be consistent with the General
Plan.
b. All offsite mitigation measures have been identified in a manner consistent with the
General Plan.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development in accordance with the General Plan.
a. The overall density and design is consistent and compatible with the adjacent
communities.
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.
a. The Project is consistent with the City’s General Plan. The Project is located within the
Action Sports, Tourism, Commercial and Recreation Land Use Designation of the ELSP
and will not have a direct impact on housing needs. During the approval of the General
Plan, housing needs, public services and fiscal resources were scrutinized to achieve a
balance within the City.
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
a. The Project has been adequately conditioned by all applicable departments and
agencies and will not therefore result in any significant environmental impacts. The
Project will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
a. TTM 37977 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and does
not divide previously established communities.
6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed division of land.
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a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of
TTM 37977.
b. The map has been circulated to City departments and outside agencies, and appropriate
Conditions of Approval have been applied to the Project.
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 Tentative Tract Map No. 37977.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, this 15th day of December 2020.
Rendell Klaarenbeek
Chair
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. 2020-69 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of December, 2020 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Gray, Dobler; and Ross; and Vice Chair Armit
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chair Klaarenbeek
ABSTAIN: None
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
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