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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2CITY OF • LADE LSMOR E DREAM EXrRE: ME. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION FROM: WARREN MORELION, AICP PLANNING MANAGER DATE: MARCH 20, 2012 SUBJECT: PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012-01 - CHANGING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, SUBJECT TO THE COMPLETION OF ANNEXATION NO. 81 (ALSO REFERRED TO AS THE "3RD STREET ANNEXATION") BRINGING APPROXIMATELY 320 ACRES OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY'S SPHERE OF INFLUENCE GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF STATE ROUTE 74 (CENTRAL AVENUE), WEST OF WATERFORD STREET, AND NORTHEAST OF DEXTER AVENUE AND INTERSTATE 15, INTO THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE Background In February 2006, the City of Lake Elsinore took the lead for an annexation of the "3rd Street" area. This action followed Riverside County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) staff review of the proposed annexation of approximately 75.1 acres approved by the City for inclusion into the Ramsgate Specific Plan; and LAFCO's subsequent request that the City also include additional lands in order to remedy irregular boundary lines existing between the City and County and to eliminate potential pockets or islands of County jurisdiction. The proposed 3rd Street Annexation Area is within the City's sphere of influence and comprises approximately 320 acres generally located southwest of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), west of Waterford Street, and northeast of Dexter Avenue and Interstate 15 (see Exhibit "A": Vicinity Map). The annexation area contains a mix of existing land uses including retail, single-family homes, mobile homes, trailers, storage facilities and a recreation vehicle park. Large portions of the annexation area are vacant. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 1 of 22 PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012-01 MARCH 20, 2012 PAGE 2OF5 On September 25, 2007, the Lake Elsinore City Council adopted Resolution No. 2007- 169 requesting LAFCO to commence proceedings to annex the 3rd Street area into the corporate boundaries of the City of Lake Elsinore. The annexation proposal was submitted to LAFCO on September 27, 2007. Early in 2009, the annexation was put on hold by LAFCO pending the completion of the City of Lake Elsinore's General Plan Update. On December 13, 2011, the Lake Elsinore City Council adopted the City's new General Plan and the City is now proceeding to complete the 3rd Street Annexation process. Proiect Descriation The Cortese -Knox Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (California Government Code Sections 56000 et seq.) requires that territory be "pre -zoned" prior to annexation. The pre -zoning process identifies any intended zoning changes and informs property owners and other interested parties of permitted land uses prior to finalization of the proposed action. At its September 27, 2007 hearing, LAFCO approved a request from The Shopoff Group, representing the applicant of the Ramsgate SP -related annexation, for deferral of the pre -zoning requirement until completion of the City's General Plan Update. As shown on Exhibit "B" (Proposed Pre -Annexation Zoning Map), pre -annexation zoning that is consistent with the new General Plan Land Use Plan has been identified for each property within the annexation area. The proposed pre -annexation zoning includes a mixture of the following zoning districts: R -E (Estate Single -Family Residential), R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), R-3 (High Density Residential), R -M -R (Rural Mountainous Residential) CMU (Commercial Mixed -Use), C -O (Commercial Office), C-2 (General Commercial), OS (Open Space) and Ramsgate SP. Discussion & Analysis As part of the new General Plan, the City of Lake Elsinore divided the City into eleven Planning Districts and the City's Sphere of Influence into five sphere districts. The proposed 3rd Street Annexation Area is located within the identified North Central Sphere District. The land use designations (see Exhibit "C": City General Plan Land Use Designations Map) adopted for the 3rd Street Annexation area are: • Hillside Residential (1 dwelling unit per lot with 1/2 acre to 10 acre lot sizes depending on slope and utilities) • Low Density Residential (1 to 3 dwelling units per acre) • Low -Medium Density Residential (1 to 6 dwelling units per acre) • Medium Density Residential (7 to 18 dwelling units per acre) • High Density Residential (19 to 24 dwelling units per acre) PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 2 of 22 PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012-01 MARCH 20, 2012 PAGE 3OF5 ■ Ramsgate Specific Plan (Medium Low Density Residential with 3.6 to 5.0 dwelling units per acre, Modified Medium -Low Density Residential with 3.6 to 5.0 dwelling units per acre, Neighborhood Park/Open Space) • Commercial Mixed Use (Commercial uses with subordinate residential densities of 7 to 18 dwelling units per acre) • General Commercial ■ Business Professional ■ Public Institutional (Interstate 15 right-of-way) On August 27, 2007, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 1229 which adopted pre- annexation zoning on that 75.1 acre portion of the 3rd Street Annexation added to the Ramsgate Specific Plan with the adoption of Revision No. 6. The subject Pre - Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01 addresses the proposed zoning designations on the remaining 244.9 acres of land within the 3rd Street Annexation area. Pre -zoning the property establishes a regulatory procedure to be followed for future development within the annexation area, subject to future City of Lake Elsinore approvals and environmental reviews. Appendix B of the City's General Plan is a General Plan/Zoning Compatibility Matrix (see Exhibit "D") which identifies those zoning districts that are considered to be compatible with each of the General Plan's land use designations. The zoning districts proposed for each General Plan land use designation for property within the 3rd Street Annexation area are listed in the following table: CITY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS PROPOSED CITY PRE -ANNEXATION ZONING Business Professional C -O Commercial Office General Commercial C-2 General Commercial Commercial Mixed Use CMU Commercial Mixed -Use Hillside Residential R -M -R Rural Mountainous Low Density Residential R -E Estate Single -Family Residential Low -Medium Density Residential R-1 (Single Family Residential) Medium Density Residential R-2 Medium Densit Residential) High Density Residential R-3 (High Densit Residential Public Institutional OS (Open Space) Previously Adopted Pre -Annexation Zoning Specific Plan Ramsgate Specific Plan (Medium Low Density Residential, Modified Medium Low Density Residential, Recreation/Open Space) As shown in the General Plan/Zoning Compatibility Matrix, the proposed pre -annexation zoning is considered to be compatible with the area's General Plan land use designations. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 3 of 22 PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012-01 MARCH 20, 2012 PAGE 4 OF 5 Correspondence — In order to provide affected property owners updated information regarding the proposed 3rd Street Annexation, the Planning Division mailed a letter on March 2, 2012 to all owners of property within the boundaries of and within 500 feet of the annexation area. The letter included a fact sheet, response to frequently asked questions, and exhibits showing the adopted City General Plan land use designations and proposed pre -annexation zoning (see Exhibit "E"). In response to the March 2, 2012 update letter, Planning Staff received communication from four persons. One additional person (Bernard Rockwood) met with Planning Staff in response to the Notice of Public Hearing for Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012- 01. Their concerns and Staff's response are included in Exhibit "F". Environmental Determination On December 13, 2011, the City Council certified a. Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (RP-EIR) for its General Plan Update, a Housing Element update, a Downtown Master Plan, a Climate Action Plan and Annexation No. 81 (also referred to as the 3rd Street Annexation) (the "Project"). The RP-EIR determined that the "Project" would have no potentially significant impacts upon Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Mineral Resources, Population and Housing and Utilities and Service Systems and no mitigation measures beyond the goals, policies and implementation programs identified in the General Plan update were required for these issue areas. Additionally, the RP-EIR determined that potentially significant environmental impacts upon Aesthetics, Biological Resources, Cultural and Paleontological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use & Planning (including Agricultural Resources), Parks and Recreation and Public Services would be mitigated to below a level of significance through compliance with the goals, policies and implementation programs identified in the General Plan update and compliance with the identified mitigation measures. However, the RP-EIR also determined that the Project would have significant and unavoidable project -level and cumulative impacts related to Air Quality, Noise and Transportation and Circulation, which cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance. Therefore, a Statement of Overriding Considerations was included in the Findings of Fact adopted as part of City Council Resolution 2011-070. Paragraph (a) of Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines states that: "CEQA mandates that projects which are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR was certified shall not require additional environmental review, except as might be necessary to examine whether there are project -specific significant effects which are peculiar to the project or its site." PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 4 of 22 PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012-01 MARCH 20, 2012 PAGE 5 OF 5 Paragraph (i) of Section 15183 further states that "Where the prior EIR relied upon by the lead agency was prepared for a general plan or community plan that meets the requirements of this section, any rezoning action consistent with the general plan or community plan shall be treated as a project subject to this section." Inasmuch as both the General Plan and proposed Annexation No. 81 were addressed in the certified RP-EIR and as described above the proposed pre -annexation zoning is consistent with the General Plan's land use designations applicable to the annexation area, no additional CEQA analysis is required. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take the following action: Approve Resolution No. 2012- recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approval of Pre -Annexation Zoning No. 2012-01. Prepared by. Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate Project Planner Approved by: Warren Morelion, AICP V%, - Planning Manager Attachments 1. Exhibit "A": Vicinity Map 2. Exhibit "B": Proposed Pre -Annexation Zoning Map 3. Exhibit "C": City General Plan Land Use Designations Map 4. Exhibit "D": City of Lake General Plan, Appendix B — General Plan /Zoning Compatibility Matrix 5. Exhibit "E": 3rd Street Annexation Update Letter dated March 2, 2012. 6. Exhibit T": 3rd Street Annexation — Public Comments/Questions/Concerns Matrix 7. Resolution No. 2012- recommending to the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore approval of Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01 PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 5 of 22 O � MERMACKAVE y TY z Z NEIL RDD u U ui tQ n` V 40 ~ O q� SONIA DR Cr��jO STARINA ST a CHAM13ORD DR Z r U) 4� 3 00 r_ ZONE CHANGE AREA BURNET ST O�e�PRED CAR DR E ROSETTA CANYON DR A�k�144ST SUNSPRITE ST ! PSSONGPN�ON I I I i i i i i i i i I i i I I i I - - ---- - - -- SOURCES: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE GIS CITY OF01-t-kL_ PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 LADE�LSIROIZE 3RD STREET ANNEXATION -VICINITY MAP DRFAM E,)(TRFMF PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 6 of 22 9L flIV F— U sGti �OLu ~ z �� ❑ O o Q Q Q ❑ O U ACACIAAVE O U Cf) TERETICORNIS AVE Z Q = � CD N ❑ HONEY LN Lu VASQUEZ LN RIVERSIDE CO DON JUAN Al GAFFEY DRCO O � MERMACKAVE y TY z Z NEIL RDD u U ui tQ n` V 40 ~ O q� SONIA DR Cr��jO STARINA ST a CHAM13ORD DR Z r U) 4� 3 00 r_ ZONE CHANGE AREA BURNET ST O�e�PRED CAR DR E ROSETTA CANYON DR A�k�144ST SUNSPRITE ST ! PSSONGPN�ON I I I i i i i i i i i I i i I I i I - - ---- - - -- SOURCES: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE GIS CITY OF01-t-kL_ PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 LADE�LSIROIZE 3RD STREET ANNEXATION -VICINITY MAP DRFAM E,)(TRFMF PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 6 of 22 9L flIV sGti O � MERMACKAVE y TY z Z NEIL RDD u U ui tQ n` V 40 ~ O q� SONIA DR Cr��jO STARINA ST a CHAM13ORD DR Z r U) 4� 3 00 r_ ZONE CHANGE AREA BURNET ST O�e�PRED CAR DR E ROSETTA CANYON DR A�k�144ST SUNSPRITE ST ! PSSONGPN�ON I I I i i i i i i i i I i i I I i I - - ---- - - -- SOURCES: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE. COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE GIS CITY OF01-t-kL_ PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 LADE�LSIROIZE 3RD STREET ANNEXATION -VICINITY MAP DRFAM E,)(TRFMF PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 6 of 22 CITY OF PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 LADE, LSII`IOIjE 3RD STREET ANNEXATION -PROPOSED ZONING DRFAM EXTRFMF. y M PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 7 of 22 LMR I-15 SHWY-74 ® CITY BOUNDARY CITYLANDUSE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL GENERAL COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED USE HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW -MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL SPECIFIC PLAN HR I� I------------- ------------_ SOURCES: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE GIS CITY OF 0-t PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 02 LADE roj LSIIYOPE CITY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS DREAM EXTREME. tic PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 8 of 22 Q z W �, DOf PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 9 of 22 juuoi}uaiz)ag w /az)udg uadpF. ■ ■ x juuo.4n}i}suj ■ ❑ pijgnd a pa}Tuu'j ❑ 111 ■ juuotssa;ozd ssautsng }snno,j, ❑ ❑ ■ Iuuor}uaxaag ■ ❑ ■ v � Wio}umoQ u Z �iunaa;uO ■ X E � v ■ z o U juzauaO ■ ■ 1 ■ Q ': v pooijxoggS!aN ■ ■ ■ 1 asfl paxlw ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ %� ■ I uIlIIOD Zasfl-paxlw 1� w juyuaptsall ■ ■ f4isuaQ 319TH II ■ ■ ■ v ,i}isuaQ xunTpayQ ■ ■ ■ ■ 0 � �S}isuaQ ° UrnlpajN-mOJ ■ ■ A � w A}TsuaQ Mo'j ■ ■ ■ ■ apisa�juZ ❑ aplslliH ■ ❑ ❑ c� a M r�j '� ti 1✓y ¢I fJ �r fA y i-1 V ° s~ W v o v w U a'"i x % u v xx, wbt p o in A o e° 'v U ci v z ( �. 0P4 U z U U U a C7 64 U O� fn O Q Q rl U N U �'� U U t -I N M r7 ►� U' w U P4 v z o m d C; � •b � W N C O a ■ DOf PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 9 of 22 CITY Of .� LADE LS I ROI -E DREAM EXTREME March 2, 2012 RE: 3rd Street Annexation (Annexation No. 81) Update Dear Neighbor, As you may recall from past community meetings held in 2006, and subsequent update letters, the City of Lake Elsinore is in the process of annexing your property and/or nearby property into the City's corporate boundaries. The proposed 3rd Street Annexation (Annexation 8 1 ) covers approximately 320 acres generally located southwest of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), west of Waterford Street, and northeast of Dexter Avenue and Interstate 15. Although started in 2006, the 3rd Street Annexation was placed on hold pending the City's completion of its General Plan Update. The Lake Elsinore City Council adopted the City's new General Plan on December 13, 2011 and the City is now proceeding to complete the 3rd Street Annexation process. The tentative schedule for the next steps of the annexation process includes the following: March 20, 2012 - City Planning Commission public hearing regarding pre -zoning of the 3rd Street Annexation area. April 10, 2012 - City Council public hearing regarding pre -zoning of the 3rd Street Annexation area. May 24, 2012 - LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission) public hearing regarding the 3rd Street Annexation (LAFCO 2007-68-1) As part of our effort to provide you with all the latest information, we are including a copy of the adopted Land Use Plan for the 3rd Street Annexation area, a fact sheet regarding the annexation and responses to frequently asked questions. Additionally, we are including an exhibit showing the City's proposed zoning for the 3rd Street Annexation. The zoning identified in the exhibit are considered to be compatible with the Land Use Plan designations and the City's commitment to existing residents within the area for zoning that is consistent with the existing density and character of the area. For additional information regarding the 3rd Street Annexation please visit the City's web site at http://www.lake-elsinore.orgZindex.aspx?.pagp7--926. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have on the 3rd Street Annexation. Please feel free to contact me at (951) 674-3124, Ext. 209 or e-mail me at rmachott@Lake-Elsinore.org. Sincerely, Richard J. MacHott, LEED Green Associate City of Lake Elsinore, Environmental Planning Consultant Enclosures: Adopted Land Use Plan Fact Sheet 951.674.3124 Frequently Asked Questions 130 S, MAIN STREET Proposed Pre -Zoning Exhibit LAKE ELSINORE. CA 92530 WWW. LA KE -E LSI NORE-ORG PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 10 of 22 X K A' Y 1-15 X SHWY-74 V CITY BOUNDARY CITY PRE -ZONING C-2 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL C -M -U - COMMERCIAL MIXED USE C-0 - COMMERCIAL OFFICE CIS - OPEN SPACE ;ft R-1 - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL �R R,-2 - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R-3 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R, -E - ESTATE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R -M -R - RURAL MOUNTAINOUS RESIDENTIAL 71 SP - RAMSGATE SPECIFIC PLAN 77 LL IL J.- sp R-1 R -M -R )OURCEV =51' LAKE ELSINORE, -CO-UNW-61' RAVD&ibl] GI PROPOSED CITY A OF �R OFNL_ 3RD STREET ANNEXATION LAKE LSINOKE CITY PRE -ZONING DRFAM [XTRFNAF PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 fA Page 11 of 22 2 X7 �4 47e LN 4,, X 3� 0- 1-15 SHWY-74 CITY BOUNDARY CITYLANDUSE BP - BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL GC - GENERAL COMMERCIAL lu fr CM - COMMERCIAL MIXED USE HR- HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL LDR- LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LMR,- LOW -MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL MDR- MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HDR- HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL P/I - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL SP - SPECIFIC PLAN 77 VVELCH UR 'L DR V, R. sp LMR HR IIIIIII, I soukcus_.-CITY _bF LAKE EE��UP_ E_ COUNTY OF _RIVERSIDE - - CIS' CITY OF 0 r 3RD STREET ANNEXATION LAKE LSIRORIE CITY GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS DRFAM [XTRF.MF PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 M Page 12 of 22 C i TN OF LAKJE LSIHOU t�REAM EXTRFMF Background ■ The City of Lake Elsinore proposes to annex approximately 320 acres consisting of all land generally located southwest of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), west of Waterford Street, and northeast of Dexter Avenue and Interstate 15 Surrounded by the City of Lake Elsinore on three sides, the annexation area would bring this County "island" into the City's corporate boundaries and facilitate streamlining the delivery of public services to the residents of the unincorporated area. Haw wiH annexation affect ou? A Greater Community Voice: City of Lake Elsinore 3rd Street Annexation Fact Sheet The City of Lake Elsinore is governed by a five member City Council. As residents of Lake Elsinore, you will be entitled to vote for candidates who you believe are most capable to represent the City and its people. As part of the City, you will have the opportunity to shape any future development and land uses in the community by participating in the City's open form of government. Residents will still be represented by Supervisor Bob Buster on the County level. Services: • With close proximity to City facilities, residents will receive timely responses to public works/ street related problems. • With the City's rapid response graffiti program, residents can call the City hotline number or contact Code Enforcement to report graffiti. If the graffiti is located on public right-of-way property, Public Works will promptly remove the graffiti. If the graffiti is located on private property, the City will take action to work with the property owner on its removal. • Residents will receive 24-hour emergency response services from Animal Services. • Residents will receive code enforcement services in accordance with the City's Municipal Code. Existing legal nonconforming uses will be permitted to remain so long as the use is not expanded, intensified, or enlarged. Savings: • All residents of the City of Lake Elsinore receive discounts on daily and annual boat launch fees including an annual $75 boat launch discount pass. • Residents will not have to pay the non-resident fees to access City recreational activities. • Residents receive free towing services provided through the City to get rid of unwanted cars or trucks through the City Code Enforcement Divisions vehicle abatement program. • Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste materials at no charge the first Saturday each month at the City's Public Works Yard located at 521 North Langstaff and dispose of motor oil at any local Kragen, Wal-Mart or AutoZone Center on any day of the week. Cost: • Increased landscaping, lighting, trash collection, and mosquito and vector control services will result in residents paying an average of an additional $7.20 a month. Annexed residents will not be required to pay any additional police and fire costs, but will continue receiving quality public safety services from Riverside County departments. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 13 of 22 RAIERSOE COUNTY �z, r AAFAEXATION AREA k r tAKF ELSWORE C.'l11' flC iARE E'EJIN()RC � 71111 `TREET ANNi,XATI N t The City of Lake Elsinore is governed by a five member City Council. As residents of Lake Elsinore, you will be entitled to vote for candidates who you believe are most capable to represent the City and its people. As part of the City, you will have the opportunity to shape any future development and land uses in the community by participating in the City's open form of government. Residents will still be represented by Supervisor Bob Buster on the County level. Services: • With close proximity to City facilities, residents will receive timely responses to public works/ street related problems. • With the City's rapid response graffiti program, residents can call the City hotline number or contact Code Enforcement to report graffiti. If the graffiti is located on public right-of-way property, Public Works will promptly remove the graffiti. If the graffiti is located on private property, the City will take action to work with the property owner on its removal. • Residents will receive 24-hour emergency response services from Animal Services. • Residents will receive code enforcement services in accordance with the City's Municipal Code. Existing legal nonconforming uses will be permitted to remain so long as the use is not expanded, intensified, or enlarged. Savings: • All residents of the City of Lake Elsinore receive discounts on daily and annual boat launch fees including an annual $75 boat launch discount pass. • Residents will not have to pay the non-resident fees to access City recreational activities. • Residents receive free towing services provided through the City to get rid of unwanted cars or trucks through the City Code Enforcement Divisions vehicle abatement program. • Residents can dispose of household hazardous waste materials at no charge the first Saturday each month at the City's Public Works Yard located at 521 North Langstaff and dispose of motor oil at any local Kragen, Wal-Mart or AutoZone Center on any day of the week. Cost: • Increased landscaping, lighting, trash collection, and mosquito and vector control services will result in residents paying an average of an additional $7.20 a month. Annexed residents will not be required to pay any additional police and fire costs, but will continue receiving quality public safety services from Riverside County departments. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 13 of 22 City vs. County Municipal Services MUNICIPAL �C'URUNT VUTURE I]IFFEREHCEiNSERV[CE 1.GCATION of l\1�1R VkC� C.IuNCrF. fN CDsrTO RES1uETi15, [F 5ERVI4'F: PROVIDER PR[1VIDER Ixvms, [F.ANNEXCD PROVIDER PROVIDER ANNEXED Anncxalion arca residents will Active ides/ Parks Riverside City of Lake no longer have to pay .non- 130 Main St Nu non-renideni fc •• lojoin Iittic leagues or adult and Recreation County Elsinore resident fees to across City Lake Elsinore leagues or attend classes at the commmnily center. recreational activities Animal Sen ices Riverside Animal Friends oCthe Vallry Provides 24-hour emergency33751 Mission Trail Wildomar No additional cast County response Certain residential businesses are exempt from the County's Businesses in unincorporated Riverside County pa} Business License Riverside City of Lake business registralion/license requirementm s. Business licenses 130 Main $t. $45 for a one-year business Iic°nsc and a $30 annual renewal fee. In addition to an application fee, Cil}' County Elsinore arequired for home -base Lakc Elsinore businesses pay $72 or $94 per year for business businesses in the City of Lake license. Elsinore. Neighborhood Enhancement Team projects, Household Code Riverside City of Lake Hazardous Waste facility,130 Main Sl. No additional cast Enforcement County Elsinore Vehicle Abatement program, Lake Elsinore Weed Abatement program, Cleanu roersm 3 limes a vase Station 10 410 Graham, Lake Elsinore Station 85 No additional cast to current residents. Riverside 29045 Grand Ave. Buyers of new homes within the Ci of Lake Y City Riverside County Fye Lake Elsinore, CA Station 94 Elsinore a special lax for public safe services. pay P° P safety Fire County Fire Department Department None 21775 Railroad Canyon Road For FY 450.29 per Se fee is: $45 per SF (by contract) Lake Elsinore, CA $225.15 per MF .15 Station 97 Rosetta Canyon Fire Station tummamned Riverside Flood Control - County Flood Control & Water City Lakc None 130 Main Sl, No additional cost Local Conservation, in Elsinore Lake Elsinore District Riverside Riverside Flood Control - County Flood Control & Water County Flood Control & Water None 1995 Market Street Riverside No additional cost Regional Conservation. Conscrvalion, District District Lake Elsinore City of Lake City of Lk*. City residents receive discounts on daily and annual boat launch 130 Main SI Residents receive $75 discount on annual lake use pass for motorized vessels, 5150 discount an Lake Operations p Elsinore Elsinore fees, Lake Elsinore annual commercial boat use passes, Lake Elsinore homrntl nen pay appros. S25 per year into the cilywedc Lakc Elsinore Ljghling and Landscaping and P g Riverside Ci of Lake City Mesal ariarial slrects willim the City of Lakc Elsinore will be 130 Main SI. Lmdscapiug Mainlennncc District to fund City stns[ kg6lf traffic siyaah. and landscaping maintrnaaeo. Lighting County Elsinore landscaped and beautified. Lake Elsinore Ow"na efoomtneretalPem-lus aPProz res Sl ROAD P per year and owners of vacant property pay approx. 5311 fpr 10 WN and $5 for each sdd'I acre No additional cost to to went residents. Riverside Riverside 600 Graham New residential development will be mquimd to pay Library County Library County None Lake Elsinore $150.00 per dwelling unit capital improvement fee System Library Syslcm forJjbrariesuemissrmocoofbuildiuDemit. Mosquito and Riverside Northwest None 1966 Complon Ave Property owners will pay an annual per parcel Vector Control County Mosquito and Corona, CA 92881 assessment mosquilo/vector control based upon land Department of Vector Control use, For FY 20112012 the fee is $10.60 per year SF Environmental District $14.10 for MF (2-4 du) Health $53.03 for MF (5+ du) $7.07 for General Commercial $10.60 for Office Buildings $0 81 for Vacant Land. Police Riverside Lake Elsinore None 333 Limited Avenue, No additional cost to current residents. County Sheriff Police Lake Elsinore Buyers of new homes within the City of Lakc Department Department Elsinore pay a special tax for public safely services. (undercentracl For FY 2011/2012 the fee is: by the Riverside $450.29 per SF County Sheriff $225.15 per MF Department 40935 County CenlerDrive, Property Taus Riverside Riverside None Suite C No Additional cost County County Temecula, CA 92591 Response time to public works/sheet related problems Public Works Riverside City Lake will improve because of proximity to City facilities City 130 S.k Main Street Lake Elsinore No additional cost County Elsinin ore has active graremoval program and sponsors City-wide clmau Ixrra annoally. Road Paving Riverside City of Lake Road paving would be completed sooner due to city's 130 S. Main Street No additional cost County Elsinore gravel avine Program. Lake Elsinore Server Elsinore Valley Municipal Elsinore Valley Municipal None 31315 Chaney No additional cost Water District Water District Lake Elsinore Riverside CUR provides 3containers City (trash, gramen waste and County (b Elsinoreore @y y recycling) with weekly pick-up; 130 Main St. CR&R charges $22.90 per month for single family Trash Collection (by contract contract with Waste Management provides 2 Lake Els inam homes; Waste Management charges $18.68 per with CR&R containers (bash and recycling) month for single family homes Waste Disposal) with weekly pick-up of trash and ManagemcnQ bj-wtckly pick-upinp- Water ElsinoreValleye Valley Municipal Water Elsinom Vallcy Municipal Water None 31315 Chaney No additional cost District District Lake Elsinore Cityof Lake Building permit and plan cheek Planning Riverside County Planning Elsinore Community services will be available locally at the City instead of the County 130 Main St based on type of permit required Department Development of Riverside offices in Lake ElsinoreVaries D Riverside. For questions regarding the 3rd Street Annexation, contact Richard 1. MacHott, Environmental Planning Consultant at (951) 674-3124 Ext. 209 ore -mail him at rmacliott@Lake-Elsinore.org. t 6♦% PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 L�=� =�- = Page 14 of 22 CITY (7 LA ISE LS I I`IOIZ �t: DREAM EXTREME 3rd Street Annexation Frequently Asked Questions 1. Will the City change my property taxes or increase fees on residents once annexed? What is the process for the City to impose a new or increased tax on residents? Your property taxes will not change and will continue to be paid to Riverside County. The only new bill that you will receive as a result of being annexed into the City is for the City-wide Street Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District fee of approximately $25 per year per home. Owners of commercial property pay approximately $150.00 per year and owners of vacant property pay approximately $30 for one acre and $5 for each additional acre. Any future additional assessments or taxes would require voter approval by either registered voters or landowners, depending on the type of assessment or tax. Certain fees, such as water service, sewer service and refuse collection fees may be enacted or increased as long as 50% of the property, by acreage, does not protest such enactment or increase. 2. What, if anything, can be done by the City to fix flooding in the northeast end of the 3rd Street Annexation area? The City Engineer visited affected areas to determine possible short and long-term solutions. In the short term, he can review drainage plans filed at the City by adjacent development, as well as Caltrans plans along Central Avenue, and suggest remedies. As for long term remedies, a project can be developed for the affected area to construct a storm drain system if necessary to control an identified source of flooding for inclusion in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) as a future project. 3. What will my property zoning be after annexation? What happens if my property zoning is changed? The City has undertaken a great deal ofplanning and study to determine the best use of land throughout the 3rd Street Annexation area. Please check the City's adopted land use plan (http://www. lake- elsinore.org/index.aspx?page=910) to see ifyour property's uses will change after annexation. If the land use on your property changes, the Citywill permit all legal non -conforming uses to continue so long as the use is not expanded, intensified or enlarged. All illegal non -conforming uses will be pursued by Code Enforcement. Non -conforming uses are addressed in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code in Chapter 17.164. A legal non -conforming use is a use that is legal under the County's zoning but that does not conform to the City's zoning once annexed. The effect of having a legal non -conforming use is that you have a right to continue using your property in the way that you were under the County's zoning. Regardless of the City's zoning designation, you may continue using your property as you currently are if the use of your property was legal under the County's zoning. An illegal non -conforming use is a use that is illegal in the County and which does not conform to the City's laws once the property is annexed. Illegal non -conforming uses are strictly prohibited. If the proposed annexation is approved, the 320 -acre annexation area would no longer be subject to County Code Enforcement actions. Instead, illegal non -conforming uses in this area will be pursued by City Code Enforcement. Legal non -conforming uses run with the land. This means that a property owner may sell his/her property including animals to a new owner who may continue the same use. However, the new property owner will not be permitted to expand the use beyond what was previously maintained. e 7 �- L 4 ,: �, ?" PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 15 of 22 For individual site specific questions relating to Building and Safety or Code Enforcement, please contact Robin Chipman, Building and Safety/Code Enforcement Manager at (951) 674-3124 x226. 4. Will I be forced to connect to city sewer lines if incorporated? You will not be forced to connect to city sewer lines provided your existing septic system is in good condition and remains functional. 5. Will dog and cat licensing change as a result of the annexation? Licensing of dogs is required by State law, Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 6.04.030 and Riverside County Ordinance No. 630, as part of the prevention of rabies. All dogs are required to be vaccinated against rabies and licensed at the age offour months and in Lake Elsinore cats are also required to be licensed at the age offour months. Current licensing in unincorporated Riverside Countyfor a fixed dog is $16 for I year, licensing for an unfixed dog is $100 per 1 year. (2 year and 3 year licenses are available at lower annual rates) The optional licensing for a rabies vaccinated cat is currently $9 for the period of immunity indicated on the certificate of vaccination. The city requires licensing for the protection of dogs and cats, their owners and the general public. We keep these costs low. Currently licensing for a fixed cat is $6 per year and $15 for a fixed dog, licensing for an unfixed dog is $50 per year and for an unfixed cat is $37 per year. City code enforcement may pursue action for unlicensed dogs and cats. 6. Will new developments in the city increase traffic congestion? The City is working closely with Caltrans and the Riverside County Transportation Commission to improve traff c flow in heavily traveled areas. Several projects are underway and we are working to ensure funds are available to complete the work. 7. What benefits might result from becoming part of the lighting and landscaping district? There are both direct and indirect benefits of becoming part of the lighting and landscaping district, including, but not limited to ongoing maintenance of the City's public street lighting and landscaping. This includes paying for electricity, water and labor for maintenance. Well maintained landscaping provides an aesthetic enhancement to all properties within the City, and may increase property values. Street lighting and the illuminating of intersections increase pedestrian and vehicular safety and security. Another benefit to annexation includes the potential to obtain grants which could provide funding for the installation of street lights in the area along Allan Street. 8. Will street lights illuminate my property? As much as possible, street lighting will illuminate only intersections, streets and sidewalks. Of course, any light source has some effect on the surrounding area. 9. How might residents of the annexation area benefit from the City's gravel paving program? The area would be added to the CIP's Gravel Street Paving Program, and would be scheduled for paving at the end ofprogram list. There is currently a six (6) year schedule in which the existing gravel streets within the City will be paved. For questions regarding the 3rd Street Annexation, contact Richard J. MacHott, Environmental Planning Consultant at (951) 674-3124, Ext. 209 or e-mail him at rmaehott@Lake-Elsinore.org. L'F-,�E ? tu , ­ .�.� - � �- PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 16 of 22 3rd Street Annexation Public Comments/Questions/Concerns Matrix Date Commenter APN/Address Comment/Question/Concern Staff Response Yes, the zoning will change after The adopted City .APN 377-090-036annexation. "Will zoning change after annexation? General Plan designated APN 377 3/4/2012 Nancy Sherwood (viae (NW corner of We are selling it and think commercial 090-036 as "Commercial -Mixed mail) Dexter Ave & 3rd use may be easier to sell that MDR." Use". The proposed pre- Street annexation zoning is CMU (Commercial -Mixed Use). The City's adopted General Plan designates property as MDR (Medium Density Residential) with density of 7 to 18 du/ac. The Tim Rhodes (via e-mail APN 377-380-017 Saw that property "is to be zoned Proposed pre -annexation zoning is 3/5/2012 & 3/12/2012 telephone (18740 Cambern MDR." Would like HDR or CM as part R-2 (Medum Density Residential). call) Avenue) of annexation process. A change to HDR (High Density Residential) or CM (Commerical Mixed Use) would require the processing of a GPA independent of the annexation process. "We feel that the zones that are proposed for our property are not in line Although Theresa Eichorn was with want [sic] some of our neighbors already on the mailing list as Bruce Eichorn (via e- APN 347-250-001 & are receiving. Please keep me posted property owner, Bruce Eichorn 3/6/2012 mail) 347-250-003 on the hearing process so we can file a was added to the mailing list for written protest when the time comes the notice of public hearing allowing greater than 25% property to regarding pre -annexation zoning. have an election." Advised Ms. Hanlon that the Called on behalf of parents. Thought property is not within Ramsgate SP, but adjacent to it. Property is Gabriella Hanlon APN 377-100-008 property was in Specific Plan designated for Low Density 3/6/2012 (telephone call) (29490 Thomas designated property. Asked if Residential use. Advised that Way) developer of Ramsgate SP would be development of the SP would not demolishing their home. require that her parent's house be demolished. Received Notice of PC Public Hearing for Pre -Annexation Zoning. Wanted Provided update of 3rd Street information regarding 3rd Street Annexation, went over proposed R Annexation. Specific concerns were E zoning and provided a copy of Bernard Rockwood (at APN 377-391-014 regarding continued keeping of horses the R -E zoning text. Per Mr. 3/9/2012 front counter) Welch & chickens. Also wanted to keep Rockwood, the animal keeping Drive) Drive) current 5 foot side yard setback per provisions are the same as the County's R -A-20,000 zoning, so he can County's. However R -E zoning build 1,500 sq. ft. garage next to requires 10 foot side yard setback. house.. Advised Mr. Bartolotti that the subject property was "Medium Low Requested information regarding SP Density Residential" in the Mike Bartolotti (at front APN 347-330-074 Zoning applicable to subject property Ramsgate Specific Plan. Animal 3/14/2012 counter) (29080 Sassy Lane) and regarding keeping of animals. keeping is not allowed in SP Stated that he supported annexation. zoning, but pre-existing keeping of animals would be allowed as a pre, existing non -conforming use. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 17 of 22 RESOLUTION NO. 2012- A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE APPROVAL OF PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 2012- 01 SUBJECT TO COMPLETION OF THE ANNEXATION NO. 81 WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore (the "City") has commenced proceedings to annex approximately three hundred twenty (320) acres of land within the City's Sphere of Influence generally located southwest of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), west of Waterford Street, and northeast of Dexter Avenue and Interstate 15 into the corporate boundaries of the City of Lake Elsinore (also referred to as the "3rd Street Annexation"); and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 56375 requires that as a condition to annexation, a city shall pre -zone the territory to be annexed or present evidence satisfactory to the Local Agency Formation Commission ("LAFCO") that the existing development entitlements on the territory are vested or built out, and are consistent with the City's general plan; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore adopted Ordinance No. 1229 approving the pre -annexation zoning designation of "Ramsgate SP" for approximately 75.1 acres of the 3rd Street Annexation area located south of State Route 74 (Central Avenue), north of Wasson Canyon, west of Rosetta Canyon Drive, and east of Cambern and Conard Avenues; and WHEREAS, the City is initiating proceedings to change the zoning designation on the remaining 244.9 acres of land within the 3rd Street Annexation area from the County of Riverside's zoning designations to City's pre- annexation zoning designations as set forth below; and WHEREAS, the City prepared a Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2005121019: the "RP-EIR") to address the potential environmental impacts of a comprehensive update of its General Plan and of Annexation No. 81 pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.: "CEQA"), the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Code of Regulations, Sections 15000 et seq.: the State CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Procedures for Implementing the State CEQA Guidelines and its other procedures relating to environmental evaluation of public and private projects; and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2011 the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore certified the RP-EIR with Errata and Responses to Comments, the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 18 of 22 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012 - PAGE 2 OF 4 012-PAGE2OF4 Monitoring and Reporting Program; and WHEREAS, both the General Plan and proposed Annexation No. 81 were evaluated in the certified RP-EIR and as described above the proposed pre- annexation zoning is consistent with the General Plan's land use designations applicable to the annexation area; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines where the prior EIR relied upon by the lead agency was prepared for a general plan or community plan, any rezoning action consistent with the general plan or community plan shall not require additional environmental review; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore has been delegated with the responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council for changes to the official zoning map; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on March 20, 2012, the Planning 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. Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2005121019: the "RP-EIR") evaluated the potential environmental impacts of a comprehensive update of its General Plan and of Annexation No. 81 and pursuant to Section 15183 of the State CEQA Guidelines no additional environmental review is required for the proposed Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01. SECTION 2. The Planning Commission has considered the proposed Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01 and based upon the evidence presented recommends to the City Council approval of the proposed Pre - Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01 and amendment to the Zoning Map to conform to the proposed Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012-01 by adopting the proposed pre -zoning map attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A". SECTION 3. That in accordance with the Cortese -Knox Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000, State Planning and Zoning law and the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code ("LEMC"), the Planning Commission makes the following findings for the approval of Pre -Annexation Zone Change No. 2012- 01: 1. The proposed zone change will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 19 of 22 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-_ PAGE 3OF4 neighborhood of the proposed amendment or within the City, or b) injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City. The proposed pre -annexation zoning will not be detrimental, but will be beneficial to the public health, safety, comfort and welfare and will improve the property in the neighborhood and the City by allowing a variety of residential, commercial and open space uses to be established within the 3rd Street Annexation area compatible with the surrounding uses and consistent with the General Plan and providing for future improvement and development of infrastructure improvements such as water and sewer lines, lighting and paving of existing dirt right of ways. 2. The proposed action will be consistent with the Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs of the General Plan and the development standards established with the LEMC. The pre -annexation zoning is consistent with Goal 1 of Chapter 2.0 (Community Form) of the General Plan in that this pre -annexation zoning will assist in achieving the City's goal to "create a diverse and integrated balance of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and open space land uses" and the related Implementation Program to update the Official Zoning Map "to provide consistency between zoning requirements and General Plan land use designations." 3. The proposed pre -annexation zoning designations conform to and are consistent with the City of Lake Elsinore's General Plan Land Use Map. The proposed R -M -R (Rural Mountainous Residential), R -E (Estate Single -Family Residential), R-1 (Single Family Residential), R-2 (Medium Density Residential), R-3 (High Density Residential), CMU (Commercial Mixed -Use), C-2 (General Commercial), C -O (Commercial Office), OS (Open Space) and Ramsgate SP zoning districts are consistent with the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan's Hillside Residential, Low Density Residential, Low -Medium Density Residential, Medium Density Residential, High Density Residential, Commercial Mixed Use, General Commercial, Business Professional, Public Institutional and Ramsgate Specific Plan land use designations adopted for the annexation area by the Lake Elsinore City Council on December 13, 2011. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 20 of 22 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2012-_ PAGE 4OF4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this twentieth day of March, 2012, by -the following vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: ATTEST: Warren Morelion, AICP Planning Manager Shelly Jordan, Chairperson City of Lake Elsinore Planning Commission PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 Page 21 of 22 17Wqw.rS f 1-15 S H WY -74 ® CITY BOUNDARY CITY PRE -ZONING C-2 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL _ C -M -U - COMMERCIAL MIXED USE C -O - COMMERCIAL OFFICE OS.- OPEN SPACE R 1 - SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ® R-2 - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - R-3 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL R E - ESTATE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R -M -R- RURAL MOUNTAINOUS RESIDENTIAL SP - RAMSGATE SPECIFIC PLAN R-1 R -M -R �Ts SOURCES: CITY OF LAKE ELSINOKE, COUNTY OF PlIVERSIDE C., I5 —TX-IBIT R tt CITY OF PRE -ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE 2012-01 LADE LSII`IOI-E 3RD STREET ANNEXATION - PRE -ZONING DREAM EXTREME PC March 20, 2012 Item No. 3 �' Page 22 of 22