HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 3 - RDR Resolution_DA EditsRESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-02 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 191 TWO-STORY DETACHED CONDOMINIUM
RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED IN THE ACTION SPORTS, TOURISM,
COMMERCIAL AND RECREATION WITH A MIXED USE OVERLAY LAND USE
DESIGNATION OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APNS: 370-050-019, 370-
050-020, AND 370-050-032)
Whereas, Brett Brett Crowder, Coastal Commercial Properties has filed an application
with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2022-03
(Tentative Tract Map No. 38378 and Residential Design Review No. 2022-02) to subdivide an
approximately 17.21-acre site into one (1) approximately 16.94-acre lot for condominium
purposes (0.28-acre right-of-way dedication) and a residential design review to construct 191
detached condominium residences and associated site improvements. The project site is located
within the East Lake Specific Plan, adjacent to and west of Mission Trail, across from Lemon
Street to the northsouth, and Lewis Street and Victorian Lane to the north (APNs: 370-050-019,
370-050-020, and 370-050-032);
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 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 the review
of design review applications; and,
Whereas, on October 17, 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 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), the East Lake Specific Plan Specific Plan (ELSP), 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: The Commission finds that the proposed project is categorically exempt from
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15182(c)
(Residential Projects Pursuant to a Specific Plan). The City adopted the East Lake Specific Plan,
Amendment No. 11 (SPA 2016-02) and Environmental Impact Report (EIR) SCH No. 2016111029
on November 11, 2017. The proposed project is consistent with the East Lake Specific Plan,
Mixed Use Overlay district which allows Detached Multiple-Family Cluster Residential Only
Development with a Density up to 18 Dwelling Units per Net Acre (du/ac). Pursuant to 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 adopted Environmental Impact Report (SCH No.
2016111029) prepared for the East Lake Specific Plan. All potentially significant effects have been
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avoided or mitigated pursuant to the EIR and none of the conditions described in Section 15162
have occurred. EIR (SCH No. 2016111029) was adopted by the City Council on November 28,
2017.The Commission finds and determines that no new environmental documentation is
necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier
Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2016111029). All potentially significant impacts have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the earlier EIR and none of the conditions described in
Section 15162 exist. Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2016111029) was adopted in 2017
for the East Lake Specific Plan and evaluated environmental impacts that would result from
development of the project area. No substantial changes that require major revisions to the EIR
exist and no new information of substantial importance that require revisions to the earlier EIR
exist.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2022-03 (Residential Design
Review No. 2022-02):
1. The project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and
the zoning district in which the project is located.
The project site is located in the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) and has an a land use
designation of within the Actions Sports, Tourism, Commercial and Recreation Land Use
Designation with a Mixed Use Overlay land use designation. The intent of the Mixed Use
Overlay is to provide as much flexibility as is feasible. The Mixed Use overlay also reflects
historic land use designations within the overlay areas and offers land owners an option to
develop residential and commercial uses in additions to those uses described in the Action
Sports, Tourism, Commercial, and Recreation land use designation. Per Table 2-12 (Mixed
Use Overlay – Allowable Land Uses) of the ELSP, Condominiums are listed as permitted
uses. Table 2-13 (Mixed Use Overlay Development Standards) allows Detached Multiple-
Family Cluster Residential Only Development with a density up to 18 Dwelling Units per Net
Acre (du/ac). The application proposes to construct and subdivide 191 two-story detached
residential condominium units on an approximately 16.94 acre parcel at an approximate
density of 11.3 units per net acre. Therefore, the project is consistent with the ELSP.
Furthermore, because the ELSP was found to be consistent with the General Plan prior to
its adoption, the project is also consistent with the General Plan.
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in the East Lake Specific Plan
Specific Plan and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The three architectural
styles proposed will create a distinctive street scene within the project site. Sufficient
setbacks and onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varying
vistas. In addition, safe and efficient on-site circulation would be achieved.
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 October 17, 2023. The project, as
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reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments, and agencies, will
provide a high-quality residential development within the surrounding community.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby recommends that the Council approve Planning Application No. 2022-03 (Residential
Design Review No. 2022-02).
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 17th day of October, 2023.
Michael Carroll, Chairman
Attest:
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Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Damaris Abraham, Interim Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2023-__ was adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held October 17, 2023
and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director