HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2020-35 PA 2020-85 (RDR 2020-01) Design & Related Improvements 58 SF Units Summerly TR 31RESOLUTION NO. 2020-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2020-85
(RESIDENTIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-01) PROVIDING BUILDING
DESIGNS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR 58 SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN TRACT 31920-22 OF THE SUMMERLY
DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (APN: 371-040-016)
Whereas, Meritage Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting
approval of Planning Application No. 2020-85 (Residential Design Review No. 2020-01) for the
design and construction of 58 single-family residential units, preliminary plotting, conceptual wall
and fence plan, and related improvements (Project). The Project is located in Tract Map No.
31920-22 (APN: 371-040-016) of the Summerly Development of the East Lake Specific Plan
(ELSP); and,
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility
of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review applications; and,
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et
seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.:
CEQA Guidelines), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay and paperwork
associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared environmental
documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the potential impacts
of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006); and,
Whereas, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when determining
whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when an
environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent environmental
documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole of the action
unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project; and,
Whereas, an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was approved and adopted in 2017 for the
ELSP, Amendment No. 11 (ELSP#11) (SCH #2016111029) and evaluated environmental impacts
that would result from maximum build-out of the specific plan, which contemplated development
of single-family residential development; and,
Whereas, the Project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding the
potential environmental impacts of development; and,
Whereas, on April 21, 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 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 ELSP#11, and the LEMC and finds and determines that the proposed PC
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Project is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning Law and with the
goals and policies of the GP, ELSP#11, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is necessary.
The Project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously approved and
certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2016111029) for the ELSP#11. Approval of the
Project will not change density or intensity of use; it simply establishes standards for color palettes,
articulation, orientation, and design of single-family residential development. Therefore, no further
environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Chapter 17.184, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2020-85
(Residential Design Review No. 2020-01):
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 is located within the ELSP#11 and has a Land Use designation of Low-Medium
Density Residential (LMR). The proposed Project constitutes build out of a previously
approved tract map (TR31920-22) that was found to comply with the goals and objectives
of the General Plan and the ELSP#11. The proposed Project does not propose an increase
in density of development than what was previously approved. Further, the single-family
homes will assist in achieving the development of a well-balanced and functional mix of
residential, commercial, industrial, open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the ELSP#11 and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and is a continuation
of a previously approved residential product in the adjacent area. The three (3) 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 circulation has been achieved onsite.
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 Chapter 17.184.
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 April 21, 2020. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will
not have a significant effect on the environment. Approval of the Project will not result in a
substantial change to the previously adopted EIR. Therefore, no additional environmental
review is necessary.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby approves Planning Application No. 2020-85 (Residential Design Review No. 2020-01).
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Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California, this 21st day of April 2020.
Michael Carroll
Chair
Attest:
___________________________________
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. 2020-35 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of April, 2020 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Armit, Gray, and Ross; Vice-Chair Klaarenbeek; and Chair Carroll
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Justin Kirk,
Assistant Community Development Director
For:
For:
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