HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 2023-44 RDR 2022-02 Design & Improvements 191 Two-Story CondosRESOLUTION NO. 2023-44
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 AT APNS: 370-050-019, 370-050-020, AND 370-
050-032
Whereas, 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 south, 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
avoided or mitigated pursuant to the EIR and none of the conditions described in Section 15162
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have occurred. EIR (SCH No. 2016111029) was adopted by the City Council on November 28,
2017.
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 Actions Sports,
Tourism, Commercial and Recreation Land Use Designation with a Mixed Use Overlay. The
Mixed Use overlay offers 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
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 at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, this 17th day of October, 2023.
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Michael Carroll
Chair
Attest:
___________________________________
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. 2023-44 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: Commissioners Gray, Ross, and Williams; Vice-Chair Peters; and Chair Carroll
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
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