HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-71 CDR 2020-02 Corydon Gateay Project Approval
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-71
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-02 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND
RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE CORYDON GATEWAY PROJECT
LOCATED AT 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 Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070 (Approving
Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning Commission
(Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City
Council (Council) pertaining to design review applications; and,
Whereas, on December 15, 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), the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP), 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, ELSP, and 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 Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission makes
the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02:
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1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
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.
Per Section 2.5.1.a.5 and 6 of the ELSP Retail Sales and Restaurants and eating-places,
including a drive-through service are permitted uses. Per Section 2.5.1.b.10 of the ELSP,
the Community Development Director has deemed Car washes, Gasoline Service Stations,
and Automotive Service Stations compatible with the intent of the Action Sports, Tourism,
Commercial and Recreation land use category as requiring a Conditional Use Permit. 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. The Project complies
with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist in achieving the
development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project will serve to diversify and
expand Lake Elsinore’s economic base.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and blends in with the
surrounding industrial development. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping
have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along
abutting streets and within the park. The Project will create a visually pleasing, nondetractive
relationship between the proposed development and existing projects through the use of a
‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is similar to existing developments in the vicinity. In
addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Section 17.415.050.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 in accordance with the
objectives of Section 17.415.050.
Pursuant to Section 17.415.050.E of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on December 15, 2020. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
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 Commercial Design Review No. 2020-02.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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. 2020-71 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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