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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE
NO. 2019-06
Whereas, Debra Wong, RKW MLW Elsinore, LP, has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Zone Change (ZC) No. 2019-06 to change the zoning
designation for a small portion of the property from Limited Manufacturing (M-1) to Commercial
Manufacturing (C-M) Zone and Tentative Parcel Map No. 37773 to subdivide an 8.46-acre site
into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 0.97 acres to 2.9 acres, and one (1) 1.6-acre remainder
parcel. The Project is located at the southeasterly corner of Riverside Drive and Collier Avenue.
(APN: 377-120-065); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.040 (Zoning Amendments) of the LEMC, the
Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) regarding zone changes, and,
Whereas, on January 21, 2020 and February 18, 2020, 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 AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed proposed ZC No. 2019-06,
pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the
Lake Elsinore General Plan (GP) and the LEMC and finds that ZC No. 2019-06 is consistent with
the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the goals and policies of the GP
and the LEMC.
Section 2: That in accordance with the California Government Code, Title 7, Division 1,
Article 8, Sections 65450 through 65457, California Planning and Zoning Law, and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for the approval of ZC No. 2019-06:
1. The proposed zone change will not be: a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general
welfare of the persons residing or working within the City, or b) injurious to the property or
improvements within the City.
The proposed zone change has been analyzed relative to its potential to have detrimental
effects and it has been determined that the amendment has no impact upon the public’s
health, safety, comfort and general welfare. The zone change is proposing to change the
zoning designation of a small portion of the Project site from Limited Manufacturing (M-1) to
Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) to ensure that the subject property has only has one zoning
designation.
2. The proposed is consistent with the Goals, Policies and Implementation Programs of the
General Plan and the development standards established with the LEMC.
The zone change is proposing to change the zoning designation of a small portion of the
Project site from Limited Manufacturing (M-1) to Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) to ensure
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that the subject property has only has one zoning designation. The C-M zone is compatible
with the LI Land Use Designation. The zone change allows the subject property to one PC
zoning designation and will not interfere with the implementation of the goals, policies, and
implementation programs of the General Plan.
Section 3: That in accordance with the City of Lake Elsinore’s General Plan
Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2005121019) (EIR), Public Resources
Code section 21083.3, and CEQA Guidelines section 15183, the Commission makes the following
findings and recommendations regarding the approval of ZC No. 2019-06:
1. The proposed change of zone is consistent with the General Plan and an EIR was certified
for the General Plan. The General Plan EIR adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore on
December 13, 2011 (per Resolution No. 2011-070) analyzed potential environmental impacts
associated with the General Plan’s land use designations, including the subject property.
Rezoning the subject property to Commercial Manufacturing (C-M) is consistent with the
General Plan land use designation, as the term “consistent” is defined in Guideline section
15183(i)(2).
2. There are no environmental impacts peculiar to the subject property that were not analyzed
in General Plan EIR. The subject site does not contain any features that would create
environmental impacts that would be peculiar to the subject site beyond what was originally
analyzed and evaluated in the General Plan and EIR.
3. There are no significant environmental impacts, including off-site impacts or cumulative
impacts, that were not previously analyzed in General Plan EIR. That EIR analyzed the
environmental impacts associated with the conversion of vacant or underutilized land to
commercial uses. This rezoning does not present any potential environmental impacts that
were not analyzed in the EIR.
4. No substantial new information that was not known at the time General Plan EIR was certified
has been discovered indicating that a significant impact identified in that EIR would be more
severe than previously determined. No information has been presented to, or discovered by,
the City that indicates the environmental impacts associated with increased commercial
development will be more severe than analyzed in the General Plan EIR.
5. That the decision regarding the environmental analysis and discussion above reflects the
independent judgment and analysis of the City.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Zone Change No. 2019-06.
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 February, 2020.
Michael Carroll
Chair
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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. 2020-17 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of February, 2020 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Gray, Ross, and Armit; Vice Chair Klaarenbeek; and Chair Carroll
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
For:
For:
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