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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2007-162RESOLUTION NO. 200'7-162 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNiA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2006-10 WHEREAS, Fred Rice of Weststar Communities Inc., has initiated proceedings for Commercial Design Review No. 2006-10 for the remodeling and renovation of an existing recreational vehicle park and campground facility on a 85.9 acre site. Improvements will include a lobby/receprion building, recreation building, clubhouse, maintenance building, restroom/laundry structures, tennis courts, putting green, three-hundred and seven (307) recreational vehicle campsites, a one-hundred (100) space RV/boat storage yard and associated park entry, landscaping and street frontage improvements. The subject property is generally located on the south side of Riverside Drive at its intersection with Lincoln Street (APN: 379-120-007, 008 & 379-100-002, O15) (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of considering and approving commercial desi~ review applications; and WHEREAS, on August 28, 2007, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Ciry Council considered evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item. NOW, THEREFORE, TAE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES FIEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council has considered the Commercial Design Review prior to approving the application. The City Council finds that the Commercial Design Review satisfies all requirements set forth in Chapter 17.82 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. SECTION 2. The proposed project meets the requirements pursuant to Section 15301 and 15303 of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The project involves negligible expansion of an existing use. It is understood that the boat launch facility and vacant parcel to the west of the existing site are not part of the proposed project. The existing faciliries have been and will continue to be compatible with existing and adjacent uses. The purpose of the project is to restore and rehabilitate the deteriorating structures and mechanical equipment to meet current standards of public health and safety as pursuant to CITY COLTNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -162 PAGE 2 OF 4 Section 15301 (d). Pursuant to Section 15301 (e)(2)(A) and (B), there will be additions to existing structures of not more than 10,000 square feet. The project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available, and the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. The project will include demolition of some of the existing buildings which is allowable only after asbestos and lead inspections. Pursuant to Section 15303 (c) and (e), the project will also involve the construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, not to exceed four such commercial buildings, and not to exceed 10,000 square feet in floor area. The project may also include accessory structures including patios, swimming pools, fences, and/or maintenance sheds. All structures to be built are above the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional water elevation of 1,260' MSL. There will also be no fill material below the 100-year flood plain elevation of 1,263.3' MSL. There will be no additional traffic impacts resulting from construction or operations of the new small faciliries or structures. There is one potentially historic building located within the project boundaries. Currently, the City is working with the Lake Elsinore Historical Society to determine the cultural significance of this building. Until an agreement is reached, this building will be fenced and avoided during all future construction and operational activiries. Furthermore, the project does not meet any of the exceptions pursuant to Section 15300.2 which provides several additional exceptions to the use of categorical exemprions. The project will not result in damage to scenic resources, including trees (except those dead or dying), and is not located on any site compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5 (hazardous and toxic waste sites). Landscaping with native plants will be required as part of the proposed project, where appropriate. SECTION 3. That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City Council makes the following findings for the approval of Commercial Design Review 2006-10: 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 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, CITY COLTNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -162 PAGE 3 OF 4 recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project will serve to greater diversify and expand Lake Elsinore's economic base and recreational opportunities for community residents and tourists alike. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan Urban Design Element and all other applicable provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments in that the recreational vehicle park has been designed in consideration of the size and shape of the property. 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 facility. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite. The Project will complement the qualiry of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the proposed development and existing projects through the use of a uniform architectural design theme within the facility that complements surrounding design improvements. A variety of materials and colors are proposed including architectural stone accents, wood siding and earth tone colors that blend with surrounding developments and provide evidence of a concern for quality and originality. 3. Subject to the attached conditions of approval, the Project is not anticipated to result in any significant adverse environmental impacts. The Project was reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City departments to ensure that the proposed recreational vehicle park complements existing development in the area, creates the least amount of disturbance, and does not negatively impact the residents or businesses of Lake Elsinore. The Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA provisions and will not have a significant effect on the environment. 4. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.070 of the Zoning Code, 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 Chapter 17.82. CITY COLTNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007 -162 PAGE 4 OF 4 Pursuant to Section 17.82.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the Project has been scheduled for consideration and approval of the City Council on August 28, 2007. SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the City Council hereby approves Commercial Design Review 2006-10. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28~' day of August 2007, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Thomas Buckley, Daryl xickman, Genie Kelley, Robert Schiffner, and Mayor Rober.t Magee NOES: COLTNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COLJNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None City of Lake ATT ST: ~ ~~~"~~ Michelle Soto, Interim City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~'' ~it.~.~~ Barbara Zeid Leibold, City Attorney City of Lake Elsinore