HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-24 TTM 37854 Subdivision Into 4 Parcel APN 375-092-002 threw 006 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 37854 SUBDIVIDING 3.9 ACRES INTO FOUR PARCELS RANGING IN
SIZE FROM 0.48 ACRES TO 1.49 ACRES LOCATED AT APNS 375-092-002
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Whereas, Shahin Motamed Hashemi, Lakeview Centre, LLC has filed an application with
the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-63
(Tentative Parcel Map No. 37854 and Commercial Design Review No. 2019-24) to subdivide the
3.9-acre vacant site into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 0.48 acres to 1.49 acres. The project
also proposes to construct a neighborhood retail center with four (4) buildings ranging in size from
3,480 sq. ft. to 15,600 sq. ft. (approximately 43,120 sq. ft. in total) with 207 parking spaces,
including 12 accessible spaces and 29 compact spaces and related improvements. The project
site is located north of Lakeshore Drive, northwest of Manning Street, and southwest of Ryan
Avenue (APNs 375-092-002, 375-092-003, 375-092-004, 375-092-005, and 375-092-006); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Chapter 16.24 (Tentative Map) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
(LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to tentative maps; and,
Whereas, on May 18, 2021, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission 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: Prior to making a recommendation to the Council, the Commission has
reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning
Laws, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the LEMC.
Section 2: On May 18, 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-
01) (SCH No. 2021030580) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 37854:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the
objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan
(Government Code Section 66473.5).
a. The project has a General Plan Land Use designation of Neighborhood Commercial
(NC) and is located within the Country Club Heights District. The NC Land Use
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designation allows neighborhood shopping centers and small convenience centers
which offer day-to-day retail goods and services required by residents in the immediate
vicinity. The NC designation is intended to provide a concentration of retail uses
including, but not limited to, personal services, food and general merchandise stores,
eating establishments, and repair stores, and similar and compatible uses with a
maximum 0.30 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The project is proposing to develop a
neighborhood shopping center with 0.24 FAR. The proposed subdivision is compatible
with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General
Plan.
b. All offsite mitigation measures have been identified in a manner consistent with the
General Plan.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development in accordance with the General Plan.
a. The proposed Project does not include residential development. The proposed
subdivision is consistent and compatible with the adjacent communities.
3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the
public service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental
resources have been considered and balanced.
a. The project is consistent with the City’s General Plan. The Project has a Neighborhood
Commercial (NC) Land Use Designation and will not have a direct impact on housing
needs. During the approval of the General Plan, housing needs, public services and
fiscal resources were scrutinized to achieve a balance within the City
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
a. A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (ER 2020-01) (SCH# 2021030580) was
prepared for TPM 37854. The Initial Study identified potentially significant environmental
effects but these impacts will be mitigated to below a level of significance through
compliance with the mitigation measures set forth in the MND. TPM 37854 has been
conditioned to comply with these mitigation measures.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
a. TPM 37854 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and does
not divide previously established communities.
6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed division of land.
a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of
TPM 37854.
b. The map has been circulated to City departments and outside agencies, and appropriate
Conditions of Approval have been applied to the project.
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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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 37854.
Section 5: 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, this 18th day of May 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. 2021-24 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on May 18, 2021 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Carroll, and Dobler; and Vice Chair Gray
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Peters; and Chair Klaarenbeek
ABSTAIN: None
Justin Kirk
Assistant Community Development Director
FOR:
FOR:
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