HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2023-37 General Plan Amendment/ Zone ChangeRESOLUTION NO. 2023-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
LESINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE ZONE CHANGE NO.
2023-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL (R-1) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) FOR APNS 363-
240-006, 010, 012, 014, 015, 022, 024, 025, 029, 031, 033, 039, 363-241-025, 050,
057, 064, 363-250-001 THROUGH 012
Whereas, the City of Lake Elsinore adopted its General Plan on December 13, 2011;
Whereas, Government Code Section 65103 empowers the legislative body to implement
the General Plan through actions including, but not limited to, the administration of zoning
ordinances;
Whereas, Government Code Section 65860 requires that a city’s zoning ordinances be
consistent with its general plan;
Whereas, Zone Change (ZC) No. 2023-02 proposes to change the zoning designation
from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2) for the approximately
33.23 acre site. The project site is located northerly of Malaga Road and easterly of Interstate 15
(I-15), adjacent to and east of Grape Street within the Lake Elsinore Hills District. The project site
encompasses Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 363-240-006, 010, 012, 014, 015, 022, 024, 025,
029, 031, 033, 039, 363-241-025, 050, 057, 064, and 363-250-001 through 012;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.040.B of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC),
a Zoning Amendment may be initiated by the City to clarify text, address changes mandated by
State law, maintain General Plan consistency, address boundary adjustments affecting land use
designation(s), or for any reason beneficial to the City;
Whereas, Resolution No. 2004-11 of the City of Lake Elsinore, which establishes
procedures and requirements for implementation of the Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan, specifically exempts the adoption or amendment of any land
use or zoning ordinance in Section IV – Exemptions;
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.040 (Zoning
Amendments) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility
of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to zone changes, and,
Whereas, on September 5, 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 AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed proposed ZC No. 2021-03,
pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the
Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the LEMC and finds that ZC No. 203-02 is consistent with
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the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the GP
and the LEMC.
Section 2: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.040.F. Findings, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding findings regarding ZC No. 2023-03:
1. The proposed amendment will not be (a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, or
general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed
amendment or within the City, (b) injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood
or within the City
The proposed zone change would change the current zoning designation from Single-
Family Residential (R-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2). The proposed zone change
would create consistency with the General Plan Land Use Designation of Medium Density
Residential (MDR). The proposed change would restore the intensity of development
consistent with the previous approvals, would be reflective of existing conditions, would be
consistent with existing development, and would be compatible with the adjacent properties.
The proposed zone change would not be detrimental the health, safety and welfare of
surrounding residents as it restores the previous zoning and is compatible with the
surrounding development
2. The proposed amendment will be consistent with the latest General Plan.
The proposed zone change would change the project site’s current zoning designation from
Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-2). The R-2 zoning
designation is consistent with proposed General Plan Land Use designation of Medium
Density Residential (MDR)
Section 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Zone Change No. 2023-02.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, on this 5th day of September 2023.
Michael Carroll
Chair
Attest:
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Damaris Abraham
Assistant Community Development Director
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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. 2023-37 was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held September 5, 2023 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Gray; Vice Chair Peters; and Chair Carroll
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Ross
ABSTAIN: None
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
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