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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: PA 2022-15 | RDR 2022-04
PROJECT NAME:Lakepointe Apartments
PROJECT LOCATION:APNs: 379-090-022
APPROVAL DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
GENERAL
1. Planning Application No. 2022-15 (Residential Design Review No. 2022-04) proposes the
design and construction of a 152-unt 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 northerly of Grand
Avenue, southwesterly of Eisenhower Drive, oh 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.
2. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents, and its Consultants
(Indemnitees) from any claim, action, or proceeding against the Indemnitees to attack, set
aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning approval, implementation and construction of RDR 2022-04,
which action is bought within the time period provided for in California Government Code
Sections 65009 and/or 66499.37, and Public Resources Code Section 21167, including the
approval, extension or modification of RDR 2022-04 or any of the proceedings, acts or
determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to determine the
reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant's
indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs
awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including
without limitation attorneys' fees, penalties and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred
by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding. The City will promptly notify the
applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City. If the project is
challenged in court, the City and the applicant shall enter into formal defense and indemnity
agreement, consistent with this condition.
3. Within 30 days of project approval, the applicant shall sign and complete an
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community
Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
4. The applicant shall submit a check for $2,814.00 made payable to the County of Riverside
for the filing of a Notice of Determination. The check shall be submitted to the Planning
Division for processing within 48 hours of the project’s approval.
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PLANNING DIVISION
5. Residential Design Review No. 2022-04 shall lapse and become void two years following
the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1) prior
to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is issued and
construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior to the
expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an extension of
the design review approval pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050.I.1. Notwithstanding conditions to the contrary, a design
review granted pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.050.I.2 shall run with the land for this two-
year period, subject to any approved extensions, and shall continue to be valid upon a
change of ownership of the site, which was the subject of the design review application.
6. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall obtain and submit a “Will Serve”
letter from Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District to the Director of Community
Development. The “will serve” letter shall specifically indicate the specific water flow
volumes for both domestic and fire protection water supply.
7. The applicant shall provide all project-related on-site and off-site improvements as required
by these Conditions of Approval.
8. All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans prior to their
acceptance by the Building and Safety Division, Community Development Department. All
Conditions of Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
9. All site improvements shall be constructed as indicated on the approved site plan and
elevations. The applicant shall meet all required development standards as set forth in the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC). Any other revisions to the approved site plan or
building elevations shall be subject to the review of the Community Development Director
or his designee. All plans submitted for Building Division Plan Check shall conform to the
submitted plans as modified by these conditions of approval.
10. All materials and colors depicted on the approved plans shall be used. If the applicant
wishes to modify any of the approved materials or colors depicted on the plans, the applicant
shall submit a proposal setting forth the modifications for review by the Community
Development Director or his designee.
11. All future development proposals shall be reviewed by the City on a project-by-project basis. If
determined necessary by the Community Development Director or designee, additional
environmental analysis will be required.
12. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable City codes and ordinances.
13. A cash bond of $1,000.00 shall be required for any construction trailers placed on the site
and used during construction. Bonds will be released after removal of trailers and restoration
of the site to a state acceptable to and approved by the Community Development Director
or his designee.
14. The Applicant shall comply with the City’s Noise Ordinance. Construction activity shall be
limited to the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and no construction
activity shall occur on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays.
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15. Any exterior air conditioning or other mechanical equipment shall be ground mounted and
screened so as to be invisible from neighboring property or public streets. Air conditioning
units and related equipment may not encroach more than two feet (2') into the required
minimum side yard setback.
16. Prior to issuance of a building permit, one (1) digital set of the Final Landscaping / Irrigation
Detail Plans shall be submitted with appropriate fees to the Community Development
Department for review and approval by the Community Development Director or his
designee.
a) All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with 50% plant
coverage using a drip irrigation method.
b) All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch (6”) high and six
inch (6”) wide concrete curb. Runoff shall be allowed from paved areas into landscape
areas. Planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points shall be no higher than
twenty-four inches (24").
c) Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot shade tree
pursuant to the LEMC and Landscape Design Guidelines.
d) No required tree planting bed shall be less than 5 feet wide.
e) Root barriers shall be installed for all trees planted within 10 feet of hardscape areas
to include sidewalks.
f) Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment shall be indicated on
landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping plan.
g) The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet all
requirements of the City’s adopted Landscape Guidelines.
h) All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100% for material and labor for two years
from installation sign-off by the City. Release of the landscaping bond shall be
requested by the applicant at the end of the required two years with
approval/acceptance reviewed by the Landscape Consultant and approved by the
Community Development Director or Designee.
i) All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected portion of any phase at
the time a Certificate of Occupancy is requested for any building.
j) Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
k) Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
l) Final landscape plans shall include drought tolerant planting consistent with Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District standards subject to plan check and approval by the
City’s landscape plan check consultant.
m) No front-yard grass turf shall be permitted.
17. Walls or fencing adjacent to the public right-of-way shall be constructed of decorative
masonry block wall (e.g., split-face block) pursuant to LEMC 17.44.080. Wrought iron or
combination block and wrought iron fencing may be utilized upon review and approval of
the Community Development Director.
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18. All walls and/or fencing shall not be located on the property line. If the applicant proposes
to place any walls and/or fencing on the property line, he/she must submit a notarized
agreement between the subject project owners to the Planning Department prior to installing
the fence.
19. The building address shall be a minimum of four inches (4") high and shall be easily visible
from the public right-of-way. Care shall be taken to select colors and materials that contrast
with building walls or trim.
20. Any planting within fifteen feet (15') of ingress/egress points shall be no higher than thirty-
six inches (36") above grade.
21. For multiple-family development, laundry facilities shall be provided as required by the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
22. The applicant shall satisfy all conditions of approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy and release of utilities.
23. If any of the conditions of approval set forth herein fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms,
to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke
or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of all future
building permits, deny, revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under
the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of violation on the property title;
institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek
damages for their violation.
BUILDING DIVISION
General Conditions
24. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety Conditions will be addressed
when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. These
conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related
codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
25. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of
the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: 2022 California
Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022 California Energy Codes, 2022
California Green Building Standards, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
26. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions
and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the entrance of the building.
c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as clubhouse,
trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
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27. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by
requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi-family
residential projects or a recorded final map for single- family residential projects. It takes 10
days to issue address and notify other agencies. Please contact Sonia Salazar at
ssalazar@lake-elsinore.org or 951-674-3124 X 277.
28. Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore School District
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department evidencing the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
29. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
30. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
31. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits. Septic systems will need to be approved from Riverside County
Environmental Health Department before permit issuance.
32. House Electrical Meter. Applicant shall provide a house electrical meter to provide power
for the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each
building on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans
how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not
specifically proposed.
At Plan Review Submittal
The Applicant must submit Grading Plans to the Engineering Department prior to
submitting plans to the Building Division. Building will not accept plans if they have not
been submitted to Engineering first.
33. Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and Safety online
portal for electronic plan check and permitting:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing
schematic, and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the
Section 5.507, of the 2019 edition of the California Green Code.
c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for the persons with disabilities.
d. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the
e. building and the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
34. Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted separately from
the building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval.
35. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to
be removed as part of the project. Asbestos report and lead base paint reports are required
before demo permit will be issued.
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Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
36. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp
of a registered professional with original signature on the plans. Provide C.D. of approved
plans to the Building Division.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
37. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
38. All new submittals for plan check or permit shall be made using the City’s online Citizen
Service Portal (CSSP).
39. All engineering plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer using the City’s
standard title block.
40. All required soils, geology, seismic, and hydrology and hydraulic reports shall be prepared
by a registered Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer, as applicable.
41. All slopes and landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property
owner, owner’s association, firms contracted by the property owner’s association, or another
maintenance entity approved by the City Council.
42. All open space and slopes except for public parks and schools and flood control district
facilities, outside the public right-of-way shall be owned and maintained by the property
owner or property owner’s association.
43. Any portion of a drainage system that conveys runoff from open space shall be installed
within a drainage easement.
44. Any grading that affects “waters of the United States”, wetlands or jurisdictional streambeds,
shall require approval and necessary permits from respective Federal and/or State
Agencies.
45. In accordance with the City’s Franchise Agreement for waste disposal & recycling, the
applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R, Inc. for removal and disposal of all waste
material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated both during cleaning, demolition,
clear and grubbing or all other phases of construction and during occupancy.
46. Applicant shall submit a detailed hydrology and hydraulic study for review for the sufficient
containment and conveyance of the storm water to a safe and adequate point as approved
by the City Engineer.
47. The site will accommodate all construction activity, building activity, vehicles, etc. No staging
on public streets, or private property belonging to others shall be conducted without the
written permission of the property owner.
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48. Minimum good housekeeping and erosion and sediment control Best Management
Practices (BMPs) as identified by the City shall be implemented.
49. Applicant shall install permanent benchmarks to Riverside County Standards and at
locations to be determined by the City Engineer.
FEES
50. Applicant shall pay all applicable permit application and Engineering assessed fees,
including without limitation plan check and construction inspection fees, at the prevalent rate
at time of payment in full.
51. Applicant shall pay all applicable Mitigation and Development Impact Fees at the prevalent
rate at time of payment in full. Fees are subject to change. Mitigation and Development
Impact Fees include without limitation:
a. Master Plan of Drainage Fee – Due prior to grading permit issuance.
b. Traffic Infrastructure Fee (TIF) – Due prior to building permit issuance.
c. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) – Due prior to occupancy.
d. Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee (K-Rat) – Due prior to grading permit
issuance.
LAND DIVISION
52. Applicant shall dedicate in fee right-of-way of Riverside Drive adjacent to the property for a
total right-of-way of 60 feet from centerline to the project property line. Riverside Drive is
classified as an Urban Arterial Highway in the City’s General Plan, where full-width is 120
feet and curb-to-curb width is 96 feet.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES
Design
53. The project is responsible for complying with the Santa Ana Region National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits as warranted based on the nature of
development and/or activity.
54. A Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be prepared using the Santa Ana
Region 8 approved template and guidance and submitted for review and approval to the
City. The Final WQMP shall be approved by the City prior to any permit for construction.
55. The Final WQMP shall document the following:
a. Detailed site and project description.
b. Potential stormwater pollutants.
c. Post-development drainage characteristics.
d. Low Impact Development (LID) BMP selection and analysis.
e. Structural and non-structural source control BMPs.
f. Treatment Control BMPs.
g. Site design and drainage plan (BMP Exhibit).
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h. Documentation of how vector issues are addressed in the BMP design, operation and
maintenance.
i. GIS Decimal Minute Longitude and Latitude coordinates for all LID and Treatment
Control BMP locations.
j. Hydraulic Conditions of Concern (HCOC) – demonstrate that discharge flow rates,
velocities, duration and volume for the post construction condition from a 2-year, 24-
hour rainfall event will not cause adverse impacts on downstream erosion and
receiving waters, or measures are implemented to mitigate significant adverse
impacts downstream public facilities and water bodies. Evaluation documentation
shall include pre- and post-development hydrograph volumes, time of concentration
and peak discharge velocities, construction of sediment budgets, and a sediment
transport analysis. If HCOC applies, the project shall implement measures to limit
disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage impacts from urban runoff (Note the
facilities may need to be larger due to flood mitigation for the 10-year, 6- and 24-hour
rain events).
k. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement (using City approved form)
as well as documentation of formation of funding district for long term maintenance
costs.
56. Parking lot landscaping areas shall be designed to provide for treatment, retention or
infiltration of runoff.
57. Project hardscape areas shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage into
adjacent landscape.
58. Project trash enclosure shall be covered, bermed, and designed to divert drainage from
adjoining paved areas and regularly maintained.
59. If CEQA identifies resources requiring Clean Water Act Section 401 Permitting, the applicant
shall obtain certification through the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board and
provide a copy to the Engineering Department.
60. All storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately marked “Only Rain in the Storm Drain”
using the City authorized marker.
61. The project shall use either volume-based and/or flow-based criteria for sizing BMPs in
accordance with NPDES Permit Provision XII.D.4.
62. The project site shall implement full trash capture methods/devices approved by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board. This shall include installation of connector pipe
screens on all onsite and offsite catch basins to which the project discharges.
Construction
63. A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (as required by the NPDES General
Construction Permit) and compliance with the Green Building Code for sediment and
erosion control are required for this project.
64. Prior to grading or building permit for construction or demolition and/or weed abatement
activity, projects subject to coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit shall
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demonstrate that compliance with the permit has been obtained by providing a copy of the
Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of
the notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID). A copy of the
SWPPP shall be kept at the project site, updated, and be available for review upon request.
65. Erosion & Sediment Control – Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for
construction or demolition, the applicant shall submit for review and approval of an Erosion
and Sediment Control Plan as a separate sheet of the grading plan submittal to demonstrate
compliance with the City’s NPDES Program and state water quality regulations for grading
and construction activities. A copy of the plan shall be incorporated into the SWPPP, kept
updated as needed to address changing circumstances of the project site, be kept at the
project site, and available for review upon request.
Post-Construction
66. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and/or occupancy, the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with applicable NPDES permits for construction,
industrial/commercial, MS4, etc. to include:
a. Demonstrate that the project has compiled with all non-structural BMPs described in
the project’s WQMP.
b. Provide signed, notarized certification from the Engineer of Work that the structural
BMPs identified in the project’s WQMP are installed in conformance with approved
plans and specifications and operational.
c. Submit a copy of the fully executed, recorded City approved Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement for all structural BMPs.
d. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement shall: (1) describe the
long-term operation and maintenance requirements for BMPs identified in the BMP
Exhibit; (2) identify the entity that will be responsible for long-term operation and
maintenance of the referenced BMPs; (3) describe the mechanism for funding the long-
term operation and maintenance of the referenced BMPs; and (4) provide for annual
certification for water quality facilities by a Registered Civil Engineer. The City format
shall be used.
e. Provide documentation of annexation into a CFD for funding facilities to be maintained
by the City.
f. Demonstrate that copies of the project’s approved WQMP (with recorded O&M Plan
attached) are available for each of the initial occupants.
g. Agree to pay for a Special Investigation from the City of Lake Elsinore for a date twelve
(12) months after the issuance of a Certificate of Use and/or Occupancy for the project
to verify compliance with the approved WQMP and O&M Plan. A signed/sealed
certification from the Engineer of Work dated 12 months after the Certificate of
Occupancy will be considered in lieu of a Special Investigation by the City.
h. Provide the City with a digital .pdf copy of the Final WQMP.
UTILITIES
67. All arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults, etc.) out of
the roadway shall be the responsibility of the applicant, property owner, and/or his agent.
Overhead utilities (34.5 kV or lower) shall be undergrounded (LEMC Section 16.64).
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68. Underground water rights shall be dedicated to the City pursuant to the provisions of Section
16.52.030 in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), and consistent with the City’s
agreement with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
69. Applicant shall apply for, obtain and submit to the City Engineering Department a letter from
Southern California Edison (SCE) indicating that the construction activity will not interfere
with existing SCE facilities. Non-Interference Letter (NIL) shall be provided prior to issuance
of grading permit.
70. Submit a “Will Serve” letter to the City Engineering Department from the applicable water
agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project and
specify the technical data for the water service at the location, such as water pressure,
volume, etc. Will Serve letters shall be provided prior to issuance of grading permit.
IMPROVEMENTS
71. Applicant shall implement traffic mitigation measures identified in the Traffic Impact Analysis
by RFK Engineering Group, Inc., dated January 7, 2021, as specified in Section 7, Findings
and Recommendations.
72. Project will be responsible for the following improvements:
a. Construction of ultimate half-width street improvements adjacent to the project
frontage on Riverside Drive (120-foot right-of-way). Improvements shall include
widened section of new AC pavement and base material, curb and gutter,
sidewalks, parkway landscaping, utility undergrounding, utility relocations for street
widening, streetlight relocations, and streetlight installations. Riverside Drive shall
be restriped and widening shall include transition paving and striping to match
existing conditions.
b. Construction of driveway approaches per California Department of Transportation
and City of Lake Elsinore approved standards.
c. Modification of existing and installation of new signing striping for required
improvements. The project shall be responsible for any additional paving and/or
striping removal resulting by the striping plan.
d. Construction of ADA compliant curb ramps on the proposed corners of the property
along Riverside Drive.
e. Relocate existing signal along Riverside Drive property frontage to accommodate
ultimate half-width improvements.
f. Reconstruct and realign the cross gutters along Riverside Drive affected by the
ultimate half-width curb alignment.
i. Coordination with the adjacent school is required prior to construction.
g. Construct cross gutter and curb return along the private road entrance from
Riverside Drive. Taper cross gutter to align with the existing curb line.
73. Sight distance into and out and throughout the project location shall comply with Caltrans
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standards. Project shall ensure facilities are installed outside the line of sight of drivers.
74. Project will be responsible to design and install streetlights on Riverside Drive and the
private road. Streetlight system shall be designed as LS-2B system. Streetlight plans shall
include but are not limited to details such as location, pole and luminaire type, and pull box
design. Streetlight plans may be included as part of the Street Improvement plan set.
75. 10-year storm runoff shall be contained within the curb and the 100-year storm runoff shall
be contained within the street right-of-way. When either of these criteria are exceeded,
drainage facilities shall be provided.
76. All drainage facilities in this project shall be constructed to Riverside County Flood Control
District Standards.
77. A drainage study shall be provided. The study shall identify the following: identify storm
water runoff from and upstream of the site; show existing and proposed off-site and on-site
drainage facilities; and include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of the facilities.
The drainage system shall be designed to ensure that runoff from a 10-year storm of 6 hours
and 24 hours duration under developed condition is equal or less than the runoff under
existing conditions of the same storm frequency. Both 6-hour and 24-hour storm duration
shall be analyzed to determine the detention requirements to accomplish the desired results.
78. All natural drainage traversing the site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be
collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer. All off-site drainage, if
different from historic flow, shall be conveyed to a public facility.
79. Existing capacity of affected California Department of Transportation’s drainage systems
cannot be exceeded. Should 100-year project runoff volumes be determined to exceed the
maximum capacity of the existing State drainage facilities, construction of on-site detention
basins, new drainage systems or other impact mitigation will be required.
80. All existing tributary areas, area drainage patterns and runoff volumes having an impact to
adjacent SR-74 drainage facilities must be identified and analyzed in a project hydrology
study.
81. Review of project drainage design will include an evaluation of runoff impacts to adjacent
California Department of Transportation right of way. Where applicable, compliance with
pertinent National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)/water quality standards
will be required.
82. Ensure that “best management practices” (BMP’s) used to treat site runoff entering
California Department of Transportation comply with all applicable National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) or State Regional Water Resources Board
regulations.
83. Roof drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through coring in the street curb. Roofs
should drain to a landscaped area.
84. The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings
(California Green Building Standards Code 4.106.3).
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85. All existing storm drain inlet facilities adjacent to the subject properties shall be retrofitted
with a storm drain filter; all new storm drain inlet facilities constructed by this project shall
include a storm drain filter.
86. A registered Civil Engineer shall prepare the improvements (for public and private), signing
and striping, and traffic signal plans required for this project. Improvements shall be
designed and constructed to City Standards and Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
Permitting/Construction
87. An Encroachment Permit shall be obtained prior to any work on City right-of-way. The
developer shall submit the permit application, required fees, and executed agreements,
security and other required documentation prior to issuance.
88. An Encroachment Permit from California Department of Transportation shall be obtained
prior to any work within California Department of Transportation right of way. Permit shall
be obtained prior to issuance of City permits.
89. A landscape maintenance agreement with California Department of Transportation will be
required and provided to the City of Lake Elsinore prior to issuance of City permits.
90. The rough/precise grading, drainage, landscape, and building plans shall be reviewed by
the California Department of Transportation and the developer shall provide the City of Lake
Elsinore written construction clearance.
91. Project drainage impacts affecting California Department of Transportation right of way
should be identified and addressed prior to project approval.
92. All compaction reports, grade certification, monument certification (with tie notes delineated
on 8 ½ X 11” Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Department before final inspection
of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT
93. A grading plan signed and stamped by a registered Civil Engineer shall be submitted for
City review and approval for all addition and/or movement of soil (grading) on site. The plan
shall include separate sheets for erosion control, haul route and traffic control. The grading
submittal shall include all supporting documentation and be prepared using City standard
title block, standard drawings, and design manual.
94. All grading plan contours shall extend to minimum of 50 feet beyond property lines to
indicate existing drainage pattern.
95. The grading plan shall show that no structures, landscaping, or equipment are located near
the project entrances that could reduce sight distance.
96. A Hydrology and Hydraulic Report shall be reviewed and approved prior to issuance of
grading permits.
97. Applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements and/or permits for off-site grading
and the applicant shall accept drainage from the adjacent property owners.
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98. Applicant shall mitigate to prevent any flooding and/or erosion downstream caused by
development of the site and/or diversion of drainage.
99. All natural drainage traversing the site (historic flow) shall be conveyed through the site in a
manner consistent with the historic flow or to one or a combination of the following: to a
public facility; accepted by adjacent property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance; or
conveyed to an approved drainage easement.
100. Project grading impacts affecting California Department of Transportation right of way shall
be identified and addressed with Caltrans prior to project approval.
Permitting/Construction
101. Applicant shall execute and submit grading and erosion control agreement, post grading
security, and pay permit fees as a condition of grading permit issuance.
102. Any grading that affects “waters of the United States”, wetlands or jurisdictional streambeds
require approval and necessary permits from respective Federal and/or State Agencies.
103. No grading shall be performed without first having obtained a Grading Permit. A grading
permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures for which a
Building Permit is required.
104. A preconstruction meeting with the City Engineering Inspector (Engineering Department) is
required prior to commencement of any grading activity.
105. Hauling in excess of 5,000 cubic yards shall be approved by the City Council (LEMC
15.72.065). Prior to commencement of grading operations, applicant shall provide to the
City a map of all proposed haul routes to be used for movement of export material. All such
routes shall be subject to the review and approval. Haul route shall be submitted prior to
issuance of a grading permit.
106. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer. Slopes steeper
than 2 to 1 shall be evaluated for stability and proper erosion control and approved by the
City.
107. Review and approval of the project sediment and erosion control plan shall be completed.
As warranted, a copy of the current SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available
for review upon request.
108. Approval of the project Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be received
prior to issuance of a grading permit.
109. Applicant shall obtain applicable environmental clearance from the Planning Department
and submit applicable clearance document to the Engineering Department. This approval
shall specify that the project complies with all required environmental mitigation triggered by
the proposed grading activity.
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PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
110. Provide soils, geology and seismic report, including recommendations for parameters for
seismic design of buildings and walls prior to building permit.
111. All public improvement plans shall be completed and approved.
112. Any dedications and easements shall be recorded with the recorded copy provided to the
City prior to issuance of a building permit including without limitation an access easement
providing access to APNs: 379-090-012, 013, and 023 starting from Riverside Drive that
runs along the project’s northerly edge.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY / FINAL APPROVAL / PROJECT CLOSEOUT
113. All public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the approved plans prior to
issuance of first occupancy.
114. Proof of acceptance of maintenance responsibility of slopes, open spaces, landscape areas,
and drainage facilities shall be provided.
115. In the event of the damage to City roads from hauling or other construction related activity,
applicant shall pay full cost of restoring public roads to the baseline condition.
116. All final studies and reports, final soil report showing compliance with recommendations,
compaction reports, grade certifications, monument certification (with tie notes delineated
on 8 ½ X 11” Mylar) shall be submitted in .tif format on a USB flash drive or electronically to
the Engineering Department before final inspection will be scheduled.
117. All required public right-of-way dedications, easements, vacations, and easement
agreement(s) shall be recorded with a recorded copy provided to the City prior to first
occupancy.
118. Applicant shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees prior to
occupancy and/or final approval.
119. Applicant shall submit documentation pursuant to City’s Security Release handout.
120. Applicant shall submit as-built all Engineering Department approved project plan sets. After
City approval of paper copy, applicant is responsible for revising the original mylar plans.
Once the original mylars have been approved, the developer shall provide the City with a
digital copy of the “as-built” plans in .tif format.
121. Applicant shall provide AutoCAD and GIS Shape files of all Street and Storm Drain plans.
All data must be in projected coordinate system: NAD 83 State Plane California Zone VI
U.S. Fleet. All parts and elements of the designed system shall be represented discretely.
Include in the attribute table basic data for each feature, such as diameter and length, as
applicable, and for pipes include material (PVC, RCP, etc.) and slope.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FIRE MARSHAL
122. The applicant/operator shall comply with all requirements of the Riverside County Fire
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Department Lake Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal. Questions should be directed to the
Riverside County Fire Department, Lake Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal at 130 S. Main
St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Phone: (951) 671-3124 Ext. 225.
123. If the project is to be constructed in phases, each phase of development must comply with
all fire department requirements, including emergency vehicle access and water supply.
124. Hazardous Fire Area: this project is near a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of Riverside
County as shown on a map on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. As the State
of California revises the High Fire Area maps, this project could be included in the VHFHSZ.
Any building constructed within this zone must comply with the special construction
provisions contained in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, California Fire Code, California
Residential Code, and the California Building Code
125. The developer shall provide fire hydrants in accordance with the following:
a. Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an approved water source for
firefighting purposes.
b. Prior to building permit issuance, submit plans to the water district for a water system
capable of delivering fire flow as required by the California Fire Code and Fire
Department standards. Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with the
California Fire Code. Hydrants must produce the required fire flow per the California
Fire Code.
c. Required fire flow is estimated to be 2,124 GPM at 20 PSI for a 2-hour duration based
on the 2109 California Fire Code and 25,632 square foot building area with Type V-B
construction.
126. Prior to building permit issuance, install the approved water system, approved roads, and
contact the Fire Department for a verification inspection.
127. All residential buildings and all other buildings 5,00 square feet and larger are required to
have a fire sprinkler system per Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
128. Gates must meet Fire Department standards at the time of building permit application.
Current standards require that gates have a Knox rapid entry system, an infrared gate
opener, and be set back up to 35 feet allow emergency vehicles to safely stop away from
traffic flow.
129. California Fire Code requires fire department access to within 150 feet of all portions of all
buildings. Where access exceeds 150 feet, mitigating measures or alternative materials and
methods may be required. Mitigation require Fire Department approval prior to building
permit issuance.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Annex into CFD 2015-1 (Safety) Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services CFD
130. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an application to the
Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into the Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) or current Community Facilities District
in place at the time of annexation to fund the on-going operation and maintenance of the
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public right-of-way landscaped areas and neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City
and for street lights in the public right-of-way for which the City will pay for electricity and a
maintenance fee to Southern California Edison, including parkways, street maintenance,
open space and public storm drains constructed within the development and federal NPDES
requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project. The annexation
process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the
project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund
the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Maintenance Services.
Applicant shall make a non-refundable deposit of $15,000 or at the current rate in place at
the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process,
as applicable.
Annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance
Services)
131. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an application to the
Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into the Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) or current Community Facilities District
in place at the time of annexation to fund the on-going operation and maintenance of the
public right-of-way landscaped areas and neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City
and for street lights in the public right-of-way for which the City will pay for electricity and a
maintenance fee to Southern California Edison, including parkways, street maintenance,
open space and public storm drains constructed within the development and federal NPDES
requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project. The annexation
process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the
project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund
the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Maintenance Services.
Applicant shall make a non-refundable deposit of $15,000 or at the current rate in place at
the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process,
as applicable.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
132. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring
& Reporting Program for the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND No. 2016-01; SCH No.
2016071001) prepared for the Project.
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I hereby state that I acknowledge receipt of the approved Conditions of Approval for the above
named project and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all Conditions of Approval as approved
by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on _________. I also acknowledge that all
Conditions shall be met as indicated.
Date:
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