HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-082 General Plan Amendment No. 2023-02RESOLUTION NO. 2023-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2023-02
AMENDING THE LANDUSE DESIGNATION FROM LOW-MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (LMR) TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (MDR) 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, pursuant to Section 17.415.020.B of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC)
and Government Code Section 65358, a General Plan Amendment may be initiated by the City
to clarify text, address changes mandated by State law, maintain internal General Plan
consistency, address boundary adjustments affecting land use designation(s), or for any other
reason beneficial to the City;
Whereas, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2023-02 proposes to amend the existing
General Plan Land Use Designation of Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) (1-6 dwelling units
per acre) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) (7-18 dwelling units per acre) 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 17.415.020.B of the LEMC and Government Code Section
65358, no mandatory element of the General Plan may be amended more frequently than four
(4) times during any calendar year;
Whereas, GPA No. 2023-02 is part of the City’s First (1st) Cycle amendments to the Lake
Elsinore General Plan Land Use Map and Circulation Element Map for the 2023 calendar year;
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 (MSHCP), specifically exempts the adoption or amendment
of any land use or zoning ordinance in Section IV – Exemptions;
Whereas, pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.020 (General Plan Amendments), the
Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to general plan amendments;
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, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council approve
GPA No. 2023-02; and
Whereas, on September 26, 2023 at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has
considered the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the
Community Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into
these findings by this reference.
Section 2: The Council has reviewed and analyzed proposed GPA No. 2023-02 pursuant
to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the Lake
Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) and finds that the
proposed GPA No. 2023-02 is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning
Law and with the goals and policies of the GP and the LEMC.
Section 3: That in accordance with California Planning and Zoning Law, and the LEMC,
the Council makes the following findings for the approval of GPA No. 2023-02:
1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan
and the purpose of the Planning District in which the site is located.
The proposed technical amendment would correct a mapping error that was made during
the adoption of the General Plan in 2011. The correction would revert the General Plan
Land Use Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR) for both the Lake Elsinore City Center Townhomes Phase II Project
site and the Lakeview Villas Project site.
a. Community Form-Land Use Element. The proposed amendment is consistent with all
applicable goals and policies contained within the Land Use Element. Specifically, the
amendment is consistent with Goal 1 which requires the creation of a diverse and
integrated balance of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational, public and open
space land uses. The amendment is also consistent with Policies 1.1 and 1.2 which
encourage cluster development and the preservation of unique natural features such
as steep slopes and open space.
b. Lake Elsinore Hills District. The main focus of Lake Elsinore Hills District Plan is create
a network of balanced communities, which preserve and promote a high quality of life.
The amendment will enhance and maintain a network of residential communities that
incorporates and protects the natural landscape. The amendment is consistent with
Policy LEH 1.2 as it encourages the clustering of development in order to preserve
significant hillsides.
2. The proposed general plan 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, or b) injurious to the property or improvements
in the neighborhood or within the City.
The proposed technical amendment would correct a mapping error that was made during
the adoption of the General Plan in 2011. The correction would revert the General Plan
Land Use Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR) for both the Lake Elsinore City Center Townhomes Phase II Project
site and the Lakeview Villas Project site. This change will accurately reflect the correct
Land Use Designation and will not result detrimental effects to the health, safety and
welfare of surrounding residents.
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3. The proposed general plan amendment will permit reasonable development of the area
consistent with constraints and will make the areas affected more compatible with adjacent
properties.
The technical amendment to the General Plan reverts the General Plan Land Use
Designation from Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR) to Medium Density Residential
(MDR). The Medium Density Residential (MDR) was in effect at the time of the approval
of the Lake Elsinore City Center Townhomes Phase II Project and the Lakeview Villas
Project. The proposed technical amendment to the General Plan would restore the
intensity of development consistent with the previous approvals, would be reflective of
existing conditions, and would be compatible with the adjacent properties.
4. The proposed general plan amendment would establish land use densities, intensities and
usage more in character with the subject properties’ location, access, and constraints.
The proposed general plan amendment recognizes residential land use densities that are
compatible with surrounding development and recognizes the existing land uses on the
Lake Elsinore City Center Townhomes site. The proposed technical amendment to the
General Plan would restore the intensity of development consistent with the previous
approvals, would be reflective of existing conditions, and would be compatible with the
adjacent properties.
5. The proposed general plan amendment will not have a significant effect on the
environment.
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, the
Project would not have a significant effect on the environment and no new environmental
documentation is necessary because all potentially significant effects have been
adequately analyzed in a previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State
Clearing House No. 2005121019) prepared for the 2011 General Plan Update. Pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines 15164, an addendum to EIR SCH No. 2005121019 has been
prepared for the Project. All potentially significant effects have been avoided or mitigated
in accordance with the EIR SCH No. 2005121019 and none of the conditions described in
Section 15162 have occurred.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Council hereby approves GPA No. 2023-02.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into
the book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 26th day of September 2023.
Natasha Johnson
Mayor
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Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2023-82 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of September 26, 2023 and that the same was adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Tisdale, Sheridan, and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Manos; and Mayor
Johnson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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