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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: PA 2022-20/CUP 2022-07/CDR 2022-10/
SIGN 2023-05
PROJECT NAME:PDG Lake Elsinore
PROJECT LOCATION:APNs: 377-030-085, 086, 087, 088, 089, 090,
091, and 092
APPROVAL DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
GENERAL
1.Planning Application No. 2022-20 (Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-07, Commercial Design
Review No. 2022-10, and Uniform Sign Program No. 2023-05) proposes to construct a one
(1) story 10,241 sq. ft. multi-tenant commercial building, one (1) story 3,887 sq. ft. In-N-Out
restaurant, and related site improvements including a two-lane drive-through with 32
queuing spaces, 126 parking spaces and new landscaping. The project also includes a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 2022-07) to permit operation of the drive-through and
Uniform Sign Program (SIGN No. 2023-05) to establish a uniform sign program that creates
an integrated framework for all the signage within the center. The project site is located on
an approximately 2.29-acre site within the General Commercial (C-2) District along Dexter
Avenue between Crane Street and Allen Street (APNs: 377-030-085, 086, 087, 088, 089,
090, 091, and 092).
2.The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold
harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents, and its Consultants
(Indemnitees) from any claim, action, or proceeding against the Indemnitees to attack, set
aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or
legislative body concerning approval, implementation and construction of CUP 2022-07 and
CDR 2022-10, and SIGN 2023-05 which action is bought within the time period provided for
in California Government Code Sections 65009 and/or 66499.37, and Public Resources
Code Section 21167, including the approval, extension or modification of CUP 2022-07 and
CDR 2022-10, and SIGN 2023-05 or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken,
done, or made prior to the decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity
of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant's indemnification is intended to include, but
not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees
and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees, penalties and
other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such
proceeding. The City will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or
proceeding against the City. If the project is challenged in court, the City and the applicant
shall enter into formal defense and indemnity agreement, consistent with this condition.
3.Within 30 days of project approval, the applicant shall sign and complete an
"Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community
Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
PLANNING DIVISION
4.Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-07 shall lapse and become void two years following the
date on which the conditional use permit became effective, unless one of the following: (1)
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prior to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the conditional use permit is
issued and construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior
to the expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an
extension of the conditional use permit approval pursuant to subsections (a), (b), and (c) of
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.070.D.2. Subject to the provisions of
LEMC Section 17.415.070.I, a conditional use permit granted pursuant to the provisions of
this section shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership
of the site or structure, which was the subject of the Conditional Use Permit application.
5.Commercial Design Review No. 2022-10 shall lapse and become void two years following
the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1) prior
to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is issued and
construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior to the
expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an extension of
the design review approval pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050.I.1. Notwithstanding conditions to the contrary, a design
review granted pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.050.I.2 shall run with the land for this two-
year period, subject to any approved extensions, and shall continue to be valid upon a
change of ownership of the site, which was the subject of the design review application.
6.Uniform Sign Program (SIGN) No. 2023-05 shall lapse and become void two years following
the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1) prior
to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is issued and
construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior to the
expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an extension of
the design review approval pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050.I.1. Notwithstanding conditions to the contrary, a design
review granted pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.050.I.2 shall run with the land for this two-
year period, subject to any approved extensions, and shall continue to be valid upon a
change of ownership of the site, which was the subject of the design review application.
7.An application for modification, expansion or other change in a Conditional Use Permit shall
be reviewed according to the provisions of the Section 17.415.070 of the LEMC, in a similar
manner as a new application
8.If operation of this use raises concerns related to parking, noise, traffic, or other impacts, at
the discretion of the Community Development Director, this Conditional Use Permit may be
referred back to the Planning Commission for subsequent review at a Public Hearing. If
necessary, the Commission may modify or add conditions of approval to mitigate such
impacts, or may revoke said Conditional Use Permit.
9.All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans prior to their
acceptance by the Building and Safety Division, Community Development Department. All
Conditions of Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of each individual Certificate of
Occupancy and release of utilities that are applicable to the In-N-Out building as well as
those applicable to the multi-tenant commercial building.
10.All future development proposals shall be reviewed by the City on a project-by-project basis.
If determined necessary by the Community Development Director or designee, additional
environmental analysis will be required.
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11.Any proposed minor revisions to approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Director or designee. Any proposed substantial revisions to the
approved plans shall be reviewed according to the provisions of the Municipal Code in a
similar manner as a new application. Grading plan revisions shall be reviewed by the City
Engineer.
12.Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance (LEMC Chapter 17.176) shall be satisfied during
all site preparation and construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall
not commence before 7:00 AM and shall cease no later than 5:00 PM, Monday through
Friday. Only finish work and similar interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays
and may commence no earlier than 8:00 am and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m.
Construction activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays.
13.No individual signs are approved as part of this approval. The applicant or designee shall
submit an application for a sign permit, pay appropriate fees and receive approval from the
Community Development Department for any sign(s) installed at the project site consistent
with the sign program for the project.
14.Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours.
15.All materials and colors depicted on the approved plans shall be used. If the applicant
wishes to modify any of the approved materials or colors depicted on the plans, the applicant
shall submit a proposal setting forth the modifications for review by the Community
Development Director or his designee
16.The entire site shall be kept free from trash and debris at all times and in no event shall
trash and debris remain for more than 24 hours.
17.In-N-Out will be required to provide a Queueing Management Plan prior to occupancy of the
In-N-Out building. The project shall be required to comply with the Queuing Management
Plan at all times to ensure that the operation of the drive-through does not interfere with free
and orderly circulation of the parking lots and to avoid spillover of vehicles in the public right-
of-way.
18.If any of the conditions of approval set forth herein fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms,
to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke
or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of all future
building permits, deny revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under
the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of violation on the property title;
institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek
damages for their violation
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits/Building Permits
19.Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay Development Impact Fees
(DIF) per LEMC Section 16.74 and Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
Fees per LEMC Section 16.85, at the rate in effect at the time of payment.
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20.All roof mounted or ground support air conditioning units or other mechanical equipment
incidental to development shall be architecturally screened or shielded by landscaping so
that they are not visible from neighboring property or public streets. Any roof mounted
central swamp coolers shall also be screened, and the Community Development Director,
prior to issuance of building permit shall approve screening plan.
21.The project shall meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(EVMWD). The applicant shall submit water and sewer plans to the EVMWD and shall
incorporate all district conditions and standards.
22.The property address (in numerals at least six inches high) shall be displayed near the
entrance and be easily visible from the front of the subject property and public right-of-way.
23.The applicant shall construct trash enclosure(s) to match the colors, materials and design
of the project architecture.
24.Prior to issuance of a building permit, the Final Landscaping / Irrigation Detail Plans shall
be submitted to the Community Development Department with appropriate fees, for review
and approval by the Community Development Director or designee.
a. All planting areas shall have permanent and automatic sprinkler system with 50% plant
coverage using a drip irrigation method.
b. All planting areas shall be separated from paved areas with a six inch (6”) high and six
inch (6”) wide concrete curb. Runoff shall be allowed from paved areas into landscape
areas.
c. Planting within fifteen feet (15’) of ingress/egress points shall be no higher than twenty-
four inches (24”).
d. Landscape planters shall be planted with an appropriate parking lot shade tree
pursuant to the LEMC and Landscape Design Guidelines.
e. No required tree planting bed shall be less than 5 feet wide.
f. Root barriers shall be installed for all trees planted within 10 feet of hardscape areas
to include sidewalks.
g. Any transformers and mechanical or electrical equipment shall be indicated on
landscape plan and screened as part of the landscaping plan.
h. The landscape plan shall provide for ground cover, shrubs, and trees and meet all
requirements of the City’s adopted Landscape Guidelines.
i. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within affected portion of any phase at
the time a Certificate of Occupancy is requested for any building.
j. Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
k. Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details and shall blend in with
the existing shopping center.
l. Final landscape plans shall include drought tolerant planting consistent with Elsinore
Valley Municipal Water District standards subject to plan check and approval by the
City’s landscape plan check consultant.
m. No turf shall be permitted pursuant to LEMC Chapter 19.08: Water Efficient Landscape
Requirements.
25.Landscaping installed for the project shall be continuously maintained to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Community Development Director. If it is determined that the landscaping
is not being maintained, the Director of Community Development shall have the authority to
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require the property owner to bring the landscaping into conformance with the approved
landscape plan. The continued maintenance of all landscaped areas shall be the
responsibility of the developer or any successors in interest.
26.The proposed location of on-site construction trailers shall be approved by the Community
Development Director or designee. A cash bond of $1,000 shall be required for any
construction trailers placed on the site and used during construction. Bonds will be released
after removal of trailers and restoration of the site to an acceptable state, subject to approval
of the Community Development Director or designee. Such trailer(s) shall be fully on private
property and outside the public right of way.
27.Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall initiate and complete Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) which shall be approved by the City. All CC&R
documents that address including, but not limited to, reciprocal easements, shall be
submitted for review and approval by City Planning, Engineering and the City Attorney and
upon City approval shall be recorded. Such documents shall include Covenants, Conditions
and Restrictions (CC&Rs).
a. All landscaping, all drainage basins, and common areas including but not limited
to parking areas and drive aisles, shall be maintained in accordance with the
CC&Rs.
b. Provisions to restrict parking upon other than approved and developed parking
spaces shall be written into the CC&Rs for the project.
BUILDING DIVISION
General Conditions
28.Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety Conditions will be addressed
when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. These
conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related
codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
29.Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of
the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: 2022 California
Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022 California Energy Codes, 2022
California Green Building Standards, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
30.Green Measures. The application shall provide 10% voluntary green measures on the
project, as stipulated by the 2022 California Green Building Standards.
31.Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions
and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the entrance of the building.
c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of common area.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as club house,
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trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
32.Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by
requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi-family
residential projects or a recorded final map for single- family residential projects. It takes 10
days to issue address and notify other agencies. Please contact Sonia Salazar at
ssalazar@lake-elsinore.org or 951-674-3124 X 277.
33.Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore School District
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department to ensure the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
34.Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
35.Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
36.Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate
approvals and permits. Septic systems will need to be approved from Riverside County
Environmental Health Department before permit issuance.
37.House Electrical Meter. Applicant shall provide a house electrical meter to provide power
for the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each
building on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans
how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not
specifically proposed.
At Plan Review Submittal
38.Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and Safety four (4)
complete sets of plans and two (2) sets of supporting calculations for review and approval
including:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic,
and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the Section
5.507, of the 202241 edition of the California Building Code.
c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for the persons with disabilities.
d. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the building and
the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
39.Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted separately from
the building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval.
40.Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to
be removed as part of the project. Asbestos report and lead base paint reports are required
before demo permit will be issued.
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Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
41.Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp
of a registered professional with original signature on the plans. Provide C.D. of approved
plans to the Building Division.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
42.Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
43.All new submittals for plan check or permit shall be made using the City’s online Citizen
Self-Service Portal (CSSP).
44.All engineering plans shall be prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer using the City’s
standard title block.
45.All required soils, geology, hydrology and hydraulic and seismic reports shall be prepared
by a licensed Civil Engineer and Soils Engineer, as applicable.
46.All slopes and landscaping within the public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property
owner, owner’s association, firms contracted by the property owner’s association, or
another maintenance entity approved by the City Council.
47.In accordance with the City’s Franchise Agreement for waste disposal and recycling, the
applicant shall be required to contract with CR&R, Inc. for removal and disposal of all waste
material, debris, vegetation and other rubbish generated both during cleaning, demolition,
clear and grubbing or all other phases of construction and during occupancy.
48.Applicant shall submit a detailed hydrology and hydraulic study for review for the sufficient
containment and conveyance of the storm water to a safe and adequate point as approved
by the City Engineer.
49.The site will accommodate all construction activity, building activity, vehicles, etc. No
staging on public streets, or private property belonging to others shall be conducted without
the written permission of the property owner.
50.Minimum good housekeeping and erosion and sediment control Best Management
Practices (BMPs) shall be implemented.
FEES
51.Applicant shall pay all applicable permit application and Engineering assessed fees,
including without limitation plan check and construction inspection fees, at the prevalent
rate at time of payment in full.
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52.Applicant shall pay all applicable Mitigation and Development Impact Fees at the prevalent
rate at time of payment in full. Fees are subject to change. Mitigation and Development
Impact Fees include without limitation:
a. Master Drainage Plan Fee – Due prior to Grading Permit issuance, whichever is
first.
b. Traffic Infrastructure Fee (TIF) – Due prior to Building Permit issuance
c. Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) – Due prior to Occupancy
d. Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Mitigation Fee (K-Rat) – Due prior to Grading
Permit issuance.
LAND DIVISION
53.Applicant shall submit and complete plan check review and approval for two (2) parcel
mergers and one (1) lot line adjustment. Each parcel mergers and lot line adjustment shall
be recorded prior to first issuance of the corresponding building permit.
54.Applicant shall dedicate right-of-way along Dexter Avenue adjacent to the property frontage
for a minimum total right-of-way of 34 feet from centerline to the project property line. Dexter
Avenue is classified as a Collector Highway in the City’s General Plan Circulation Element,
where full-width is 68 feet and curb-to-curb width is 48 feet.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES
Design
55.The project is responsible for complying with the Santa Ana Region National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits as warranted based on the nature of
development and/or activity.
56.A Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for each parcel will be required and shall
be prepared using the Santa Ana Region of Riverside County Guidance Document and
approved template and submitted for review and approval to the City. The Final WQMP for
each parcel shall be approved by the City prior rough grading plan approval or issuance of
any permit for construction.
57.The Final WQMP shall document the following:
a. Detailed site and project description.
b. Potential stormwater pollutants.
c. Post-development drainage characteristics.
d. Low Impact Development (LID) BMP selection and analysis.
e. Structural and non-structural source control BMPs.
f. Treatment Control BMPs.
g. Site design and drainage plan (BMP Exhibit).
h. Documentation of how vector issues are addressed in the BMP design, operation
and maintenance.
i. GIS Decimal Minute Longitude and Latitude coordinates for all LID and Treatment
Control BMP locations.
j. Hydraulic Conditions of Concern (HCOC) – demonstrate that discharge flow rates,
velocities, duration and volume for the post construction condition from a 2-year,
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24-hour rainfall event will not cause adverse impacts on downstream erosion and
receiving waters, or measures are implemented to mitigate significant adverse
impacts downstream public facilities and water bodies. Evaluation documentation
shall include pre- and post-development hydrograph volumes, time of
concentration and peak discharge velocities, construction of sediment budgets,
and a sediment transport analysis. If HCOC applies, the project shall implement
measures to limit disturbance of natural water bodies and drainage systems;
conserve natural areas; protect slopes and channels; and minimize significant
impacts from urban runoff. (Note the facilities may need to be larger due to flood
mitigation for the 10-year, 6- and 24-hour rain events).
k. Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement (using City approved
form and/or CC&Rs) as well as documentation of formation of funding district for
long term maintenance costs.
58.Parking lot landscaping areas shall be designed to provide for treatment, retention or
infiltration of runoff.
59.Project hardscape areas shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage into
adjacent landscape.
60.Project trash enclosure shall be covered, bermed, and designed to divert drainage from
adjoining paved areas and regularly maintained.
61.If CEQA identifies resources requiring Clean Water Act Section 401 Permitting, the
applicant shall obtain certification through the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control
Board and provide a copy to the Engineering Department.
62.All storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately marked “Only Rain in the Storm Drain”
using the City authorized marker.
63.The project site shall implement full trash capture methods/devices approved by the Region
Water Quality Control Board. This shall include installation of connector pipe screens on
all onsite and offsite catch basins to which the project discharges.
64.All restaurants and commercial food handling facilities must provide an area for the
washing/steam cleaning of equipment and accessories. The area must be self-contained,
equipped with a grease trap, and properly connected to a sanitary sewer. If the wash area
is located outdoors, it must be covered, paved have secondary containment, and be
connected to the sanitary sewer or other appropriately permitted disposal facility. Plan
Requirements: The Owner/Applicant shall incorporate these food facility requirements into
project design and depict on plans, including detail plans as needed.
Construction
65.A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (as required by the NPDES General
Construction Permit) and compliance with the Green Building Code for sediment and
erosion control are required for this project.
66.Prior to grading or building permit for construction or demolition and/or weed abatement
activity, projects subject to coverage under the NPDES General Construction Permit shall
demonstrate that compliance with the permit has been obtained by providing a copy of the
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Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy
of the notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number or
other proof of filing to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. A copy of the SWPPP shall be
kept at the project site, updated, and be available for review upon request.
67.Erosion & Sediment Control – Prior to the issuance of any grading or building permit for
construction or demolition, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the City
Engineer, an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan as a separate sheet of the grading plan
submittal to demonstrate compliance with the City’s NPDES Program and state water
quality regulations for grading and construction activities. A copy of the plan shall be
incorporated into the SWPPP, kept updated as needed to address changing circumstances
of the project site, be kept at the project site, and available for review upon request.
Post-Construction
68.Prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and/or occupancy, the applicant shall
demonstrate compliance with applicable NPDES permits for construction,
industrial/commercial, MS4, etc. to include:
a. Demonstrate that the project has compiled with all non-structural BMPs described
in the project’s WQMP.
b. Provide signed, notarized certification from the Engineer of Work that the
structural BMPs identified in the project’s WQMP are installed in conformance
with approved plans and specifications and operational.
c. Submit a copy of the fully executed, recorded City approved Operations and
Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement for all structural BMPs or a copy of the
recorded City approved CC&R.
d. The Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Plan and Agreement and/or CC&R’s
shall: (1) describe the long-term operation and maintenance requirements for
BMPs identified in the BMP Exhibit; (2) identify the entity that will be responsible
for long-term operation and maintenance of the referenced BMPs; (3) describe
the mechanism for funding the long-term operation and maintenance of the
referenced BMPs; and (4) provide for annual certification for water quality facilities
by a Registered Civil Engineer. The City format shall be used.
e. Provide documentation of annexation into a CFD for funding facilities to be
maintained by the City.
f. Demonstrate that copies of the project’s approved WQMP (with recorded O&M
Plan or CC&R’s attached) are available for each of the initial occupants.
g. Agree to pay for a Special Investigation from the City of Lake Elsinore for a date
twelve (12) months after the issuance of a Certificate of Use and/or Occupancy
for the project to verify compliance with the approved WQMP and O&M Plan. A
signed/sealed certification from the Engineer of Work dated 12 months after the
Certificate of Occupancy will be considered in lieu of a Special Investigation by
the City.
h. Provide the City with a digital .pdf copy of the Final WQMP.
UTILITIES
69.All arrangements for relocation of utility company facilities (power poles, vaults, etc.) out of
the roadway shall be the responsibility of the applicant, property owner, and/or his agent.
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Overhead utilities (34.5 kV or lower) shall be undergrounded (LEMC Section 16.64) as
applicable to the project.
70.Underground water rights shall be dedicated to the City pursuant to the provisions of LEMC
Section 16.52.030, and consistent with the City’s agreement with the Elsinore Valley
Municipal Water District.
71.Submit a “Will Serve” letter to the City Engineering Department from the applicable water
agency stating that water and sewer arrangements have been made for this project and
specify the technical data for the water service at the location, such as water pressure,
volume, etc. Will Serve letters shall be provided prior to issuance of Grading Permit.
IMPROVEMENTS
72.Project will be responsible for the following improvements:
a. Construction of street improvements adjacent to the project frontage on Dexter
Avenue. Improvements shall include widened road section, curb, gutter, sidewalk,
ADA curb ramps, parkway landscaping, utility relocations, and streetlights.
b. Construction of new traffic signal and ADA ramps at the intersection of Dexter
Avenue and Third Street. Signal poles shall be placed at ultimate location.
Ultimate intersection roadway improvements are required.
a. Traffic signal improvements are eligible for TIF reimbursements and Applicant
may enter into a TIF reimbursement agreement for future fees paid toward
these improvements.
73.Sight distance into and out at each project driveway shall comply with City Standard
125/126 or Caltrans standards. Project shall ensure facilities are installed in the line of sight
of drivers.
74.10-year storm runoff shall be contained within the curb and the 100-year storm runoff shall
be contained within the street right-of-way. When either of these criteria are exceeded,
drainage facilities shall be provided.
75.All drainage facilities in this project shall be constructed to Riverside County Flood Control
District Standards. All public storm drain improvements shall be constructed as part of the
first phase of the project.
76.A drainage study shall be provided. The study shall identify the following: identify storm
water runoff from and upstream of the site; show existing and proposed off-site and on-site
drainage facilities; and include a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of the facilities.
The drainage system shall be designed to ensure that runoff from a 10-year storm of 6
hours and 24 hours duration under developed condition is equal or less than the runoff
under existing conditions of the same storm frequency. Both 6-hour and 24-hour storm
duration shall be analyzed to determine the detention
77.All natural drainage traversing the site shall be conveyed through the site, or shall be
collected and conveyed by a method approved by the City Engineer. All off-site drainage,
if different from historic flow, shall be conveyed to a public facility.
78.Roof drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through coring in the street curb. Roofs
should drain to a landscaped area.
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79.The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings
(California Green Building Standards Code 4.106.3).
80.Downstream storm drain inlet facilities along Dexter Avenue adjacent to the subject
properties shall be retrofitted with a storm drain filter; all new storm drain inlet facilities
constructed by this project shall include a storm drain filter.
81.A California licensed Civil Engineer shall prepare the improvement, signing and striping
and traffic signal plans required for this project. Improvements shall be designed and
constructed to City Standards and Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
82.If existing improvements are to be modified, the existing improvement plans on file shall be
revised accordingly and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building
permit.
Permitting/Construction
83.An encroachment permit shall be obtained prior to any work on City right-of-way. The
developer shall submit the permit application, required fees, and executed agreements,
security and other required documentation prior to issuance.
84.All compaction reports, grade certification, monument certification (with tie notes delineated
on 8 ½ X 11” Mylar) shall be submitted to the Engineering Department before final
inspection of public works improvements will be scheduled and approved.
PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT
Design
85.A grading plan signed and stamped by a California licensed Civil Engineer shall be
submitted for City review and approval for all addition and/or movement of soil (grading) on
site. The plan shall include separate sheets for erosion control, haul route and traffic control
as applicable. The grading submittal shall include all supporting documentation and be
prepared using City standard title block, standard drawings and design manual.
86.All grading plan contours shall extend to minimum of 50 feet beyond property lines to
indicate existing drainage pattern. The grading plan shall show that no structures,
landscaping, or equipment are located near the project entrances that could reduce sight
distance.
87.If the grading plan identifies alterations in the existing drainage patterns as they exit the
site, a Hydrology and Hydraulic Report for review and approval by City Engineer shall be
required prior to issuance of grading permits. All grading that modifies the existing flow
patterns and/or topography shall be in compliance with Federal, State and Local law and
be approved by the City Engineer.
88.The applicant shall obtain all necessary off-site easements and/or permits for off-site
grading and the applicant shall accept drainage from the adjacent property owners.
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89.Applicant shall mitigate to prevent any flooding and/or erosion downstream caused by
development of the site and/or diversion of drainage.
90.All natural drainage traversing the site (historic flow) shall be conveyed through the site in
a manner consistent with the historic flow or to one or a combination of the following: to a
public facility; accepted by adjacent property owners by a letter of drainage acceptance; or
conveyed to a drainage easement as approved by the City Engineer.
Permitting/Construction
91.Applicant shall execute and submit grading and erosion control agreement, post grading
security, and pay permit fees as a condition of grading permit issuance.
92.No grading shall be performed without obtaining a grading permit. A grading permit does
not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures for which a building permit
is required.
93.A preconstruction meeting with the City Engineering Inspector (Engineering Department)
is required prior to commencement of any grading activity.
94.Hauling in excess of 5,000 cubic yards shall be approved by the City Council (LEMC
15.72.065). Prior to commencement of grading operations, applicant shall provide to the
Engineering Department a map of all proposed haul routes to be used for movement of
export material. All such routes shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
Haul route shall be approved prior to issuance of a grading permit.
95.All grading shall be done under the supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer. Slopes
steeper than 2 to 1 shall be evaluated for stability and proper erosion control and approved
by the City.
96.Review and approval of the project sediment and erosion control plan shall be completed.
As warranted, a copy of the current SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available
for review upon request.
97.Approval of the project Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post
construction shall be received prior to issuance of a grading permit.
98.Applicant shall obtain applicable environmental clearance from the Planning Department
and submit applicable clearance document to the Engineering Department. This approval
shall specify that the project complies with any and all required environmental mitigation
triggered by the proposed grading activity.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
99.Each required parcel mergers and lot line adjustments shall be recorded prior to the
issuance of the corresponding building permit. Lot line adjustments shall be recorded prior
to issuance of the building permit.
100.Applicant shall provide soils, geology and seismic report, including recommendations for
parameters for seismic design of buildings, and walls prior to building permit.
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101.All public improvement plans, traffic signal plans, signing and striping plans shall be
completed and approved by the City Engineer.
102.All required public right-of-way dedications and easements prepared by separate
instruments shall be prepared by the applicant or his agent and shall be submitted to the
Engineering Department for review and approval prior to issuance of the building permit.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY / FINAL APPROVAL
103.All public improvements shall be completed in accordance with the approved plans or as
condition of this development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to issuance of
first occupancy.
104.Proof of acceptance of maintenance responsibility of slopes, open spaces, landscape
areas, and drainage facilities shall be provided.
105.Applicant shall provide a digital copy of the recorded Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC&Rs) to the Engineering Department prior to first occupancy.
106.In the event of the damage to City roads from hauling or other construction related activity,
applicant shall pay full cost of restoring public roads to the baseline condition.
107.Applicant shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees prior to
occupancy and/or final approval.
108.Applicant shall submit documentation pursuant to City’s Security Release handout.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FIRE MARSHAL
109.The applicant/operator shall comply with all requirements of the Riverside County Fire
Department Lake Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal. Questions should be directed to the
Riverside County Fire Department, Lake Elsinore Office of the Fire Marshal at 130 S. Main
St., Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Phone: (951) 671-3124 Ext. 225.
110.The applicant or developer shall provide fire hydrants in accordance with the following:
a. Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an approved water source for
firefighting purposes
b. Prior to building permit issuance, submit plans to the water district for a water system
capable of delivering fire flow as required by the California Fire Code and Fire
Department standards. Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with the
California Fire Code. Hydrants must produce the required fire flow per the California
Fire Code.
c. Fire flow shall be determined by the building of the single largest square footage. The
required fire flow is estimated to be 1500 GPM at 20 PSI for a 2-hour duration, per the
2022 California Fire Code and 10,241 square foot building area with Type V-B
construction
111.In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or greater, an approved
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automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where
Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code have more restrictive requirements
than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
112.Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant/developer shall provide the Office of the
Fire Marshal with an approved site plan for Fire Lanes and Signage. (CFC 501.3)
113.California Fire Code requires fire apparatus access to within 150 feet of all portions of all
buildings. Where apparatus access roads exceed 150 feet in length, an approved
turnaround is required. The dimensions of this access shall be a minimum of 24’ wide, with
an outside radius of 38’, and shall be shown as a shaded or hash-marked area on the
submitted building plans. Minimum requirements are referenced in Riverside County Fire
Technical Policy 22-002.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance
Services)
114.Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit an application to the
Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into the Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) or current Community Facilities District
in place at the time of annexation to fund the on-going operation and maintenance of the
public right-of-way landscaped areas and neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City
and for street lights in the public right-of-way for which the City will pay for electricity and a
maintenance fee to Southern California Edison, including parkways, street maintenance,
open space and public storm drains constructed within the development and federal NPDES
requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project. The annexation
process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the
project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund
the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Maintenance Services.
Applicant shall make a non-refundable deposit of $15,000 or at the current rate in place at
the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process,
as applicable.
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I hereby state that I acknowledge receipt of the approved Conditions of Approval for the above
named project and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all Conditions of Approval as approved
by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore on __________ . I also acknowledge
that all Conditions shall be met as indicated.
Date:
Applicant’s Signature:
Print Name:
Address:
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