HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-12 CDR 2020-08 Approval RecommendationRESOLUTION NO. 2021-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-08
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, Commercial Design Review (CDR) No. 2020‐08 proposes building design of:
4,650 s.f. convenience store, 4,291 s.f. canopy, 38,016 s.f. self‐storage facility, 4,456 s.f. drive‐
thru restaurant, 221 parking stalls, landscaping, and related site improvements; and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning
Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design review applications; 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 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, ELSP, and the LEMC.
Section 2: On March 16, 2021, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports
and comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and
other City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other
matters as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Commission
adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020-
04) (SCH No. 2021010316) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2020-08:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
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The proposed project, development of 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, is consistent with the proposed General
Plan Land Use designation of General Commercial (GC). The GC Land Use designation
provides for retail, services, restaurants, professional and administrative offices, hotels and
motels, mixed-use projects, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses
with a maximum 0.40 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing to develop a
commercial project with 0.2 FAR. The project site is within the Lake View District of the
General Plan. Per Section 9.0, Lake View District Plan, of the General Plan, the main focus
of the Lake View District is to “integrate new and existing residential communities and
supporting uses while maintaining a high quality of life.” The Project would be consistent
with the goals of the Lakeview District Plan, including the goal to provide a revitalized and
healthy mixed‐use corridor along Riverside Drive. The proposed zoning for the subject site
General Commercial (C-2). The proposed use is identified as a permitted use subject to the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the C-2 zone. Further, the proposed commercial
Project will assist in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of
residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
2.The Project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The architectural
design of the proposed building complies with the Nonresidential Development Standards
(Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have
been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting
streets and within the park. The Project will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive
relationship between the proposed development and existing projects through the use of a
‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is similar to existing developments in the vicinity.
In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
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 March 16, 2021. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the
Council approve CDR No. 2020-08.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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.
_____________________________
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. 2021-12 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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