HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-08 Zone Change 2020-01 ApprovalRESOLUTION NO. 2021-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE
NO. 2020-01
Whereas, Ilan Golcheh, Golcheh Group has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-92 (General Plan
Amendment No. 2020-02, Zone Change No. 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37958,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-09, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-08) to construct
a commercial project consisting of a 4,650 square foot (s.f.) convenience store, 4,291 s.f. canopy,
38,016 s.f. self-storage facility, 4,456 s.f. drive-thru restaurant, 3,979 s.f. self-serve carwash, 221
parking stalls, and landscaping and related site improvements on a 6.36-acre site. The project is
located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Street and Riverside Drive (APN 379‐111‐014); and,
Whereas, Zone Change (ZC) No. 2020-01 proposes to change the project site’s current
zoning designation from Residential Mixed Use (RMU) to General Commercial (C‐2); and,
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 March 16, 2021, 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. 2020-01,
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. 2020-01 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: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.040.F. Findings, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding findings regarding ZC No. 2020-01:
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
a.The proposed Zone Change has been analyzed relative to its potential to have detrimental
effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject Project to ensure that the health,
safety and welfare of surrounding residents will be protected.
b.The application to change the zoning designation would not be injurious to the property or
improvements in the neighborhood. The Zone Change along with the project’s other
discretionary applications will allow the development a commercial project consisting of a
convenience store with a gas station, a fast food drive‐thru restaurant, a self‐serve drive‐
thru car wash and a self‐storage facility. The project will contribute in creating a revitalized
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and healthy mixed‐use corridor along Riverside Drive and would meet the needs of
existing residents in the project vicinity.
2.The proposed amendment will be consistent with the latest General Plan.
Zone Change (ZC) No. 2020-01 proposes to change the project site’s current zoning
designation from Residential Mixed Use (RMU) to General Commercial (C‐2). The C-2 zoning
designation is consistent with proposed General Plan Land Use designation of General
Commercial (GC).
Section 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Zone Change No. 2020-01.
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 the 16th day of March 2021.
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John Gray
Vice Chair
Attest:
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Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-08 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on March 16, 2021 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Carroll, Dobler and Peters; and Vice Chair Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chair Klaarenbeek
ABSTAIN: None
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
FOR:
FOR:
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