HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 3 - RDR ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2022-15
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-04) PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS,
PROJECT AMENITIES AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 152-UNIT
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT APN: 379-
090-022
Whereas, George Mears, Legacy Financial Group, LP, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2022-15 (Residential
Design Review No. 2022-04) for the design and construction of a 152-unit multi-family residential
apartment complex within nine (9) residential buildings including two (2) three-story buildings and
seven (7) two-story buildings. The project also proposes a 2,212 sq. ft. clubhouse and a 780 sq.
ft. maintenance building and other related site improvements on an 8.27-acre site located in the
Residential Mixed Use Zoning District. The proposed project is generally located southwesterly
of Eisenhower Drive, on the westerly side of Riverside Drive, and adjacent to Lakeside High
School, more specifically referred to as Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 379-090-022;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission (Commission) has the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review applications; and
Whereas, on September 19, 2023 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 and determines that an Addendum to Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) No. 2016-01 (SCH No. 2016071001) is necessary based upon the
results of the Initial Study (Environmental Review No. 2023-01), and based upon the standards
set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15164., Whereas all potentially significant effects have been
adequately analyzed by both an earlier Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and its Addendum.
All potentially significant impacts have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the earlier MND and
none of the conditions described in Section 15162 exist. MND No. 2016-01 (SCH No.
2016071001) was adopted in 2016 for the Project and evaluated environmental impacts that
would result from development of the project area. The Addendum evaluated the potential
environmental impacts pertaining to the minor changes made to the project total build out.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2022-15 (Residential Design
Review No. 2022-04):
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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 site is in the Residential Mixed Use (RMU) General Plan designation. The intent
of the RMU designation is to provide for a mix of residential and non-residential uses within
a single proposed development area with an emphasis on high density residential uses.
Uses such as retail, service, civic, and professional office are allowed in a subordinate
capacity. Residential densities shall be between 19 and 24 dwelling units per net acre. The
application proposes to construct 152 two-story attached residential units on an
approximately 8.26 gross acres (7.21 acres net) at a density of 21.1 dwelling units per net
acre. Therefore, the proposed multi-family residential development is consistent with the
land use goals and policies of the General Plan and is therefore consistent with the General
Plan.
2. The project complies with the design directives and all applicable provisions contained in
the LEMC.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The architectural style
proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the project site. Sufficient setbacks and
onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas. In
addition, safe and efficient on-site circulation would be achieved.
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 September 19, 2023. The project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments, and agencies, will
provide a high-quality residential development within the surrounding community.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby approves Planning Application No. 2022-15 (Residential Design Review No. 2022-04).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 19th day of September, 2023.
Michael Carroll, Chairman
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Attest:
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Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Damaris Abraham, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-__ was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held September 19, 2023 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director