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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: PA 2020-89 | CDR-2020-0003
PROJECT NAME:Elsinore Market
PROJECT LOCATION:APNs: 373-025-026
APPROVAL DATE:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
GENERAL
1. Planning Application No. 2020-89 (Commercial Design Review No. 2020-0003) is a
proposal to construct a 7,500 square foot grocery market and take-out restaurant, 25 parking
spaces and related site improvements. The Project site totals 0.48 acres in area and is
located on the easterly side of Main Street between Franklin Street and Heald Avenue (APN:
373-025-026).
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 Planning
Application No. 2020-89 (Commercial Design Review No. 2020-03) 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. Commercial Design Review No. 2020-03 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.
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5. 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 a Certificate of Occupancy and
release of utilities.
6. Any proposed minor revisions to approved plans shall be reviewed and may be 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.
7. The applicant shall provide all project-related on-site improvements as required by these
Conditions of Approval.
8. 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 Sundays, or any Legal Holidays.
9. 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 final approval from
the City Council Executive Project Review Subcommittee.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Graffiti shall be removed within 24 hours.
13. The applicant shall comply with all applicable City Codes and Ordinances, State and Federal
Regulations.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits/Building Permits
14. The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees, including but not limited to: Development
Impact Fees (DIF), Fire Facilities Fees, and Traffic Infrastructure Fees (TIF) per LEMC
Section 16.74, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) per LEMC Section 16.83,
Area Drainage Fees per LEMC Section 16.72, MSHCP Fees per LEMC Section 16.85,
Stephens Kangaroo Habitat Fee (K-Rat) per Chapter 19.04 of LEMC, Capital Improvement
Impact/Mitigation Fees, and Plan Check and Permit fees, at the rate in effect at the time of
payment.
15. 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
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equipment shall also be screened, and the Community Development Director, prior to
issuance of building permit shall approve screening plan.
16. The applicant shall pay School Mitigation Fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District
prior to issuance of a building permit.
17. The project shall connect to sewer and 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.
18. 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.
19. The applicant shall construct trash enclosure(s) with a decorative roof to match the colors,
materials and design of the project architecture. Enclosures shall consist of solid block or
masonry with solid metal or wood gates.
20. Prior to issuance of Building Permit, the Applicant shall submit a photometric study to the
Community Development Department for review and approval. The plan shall ensure that
all exterior on-site lighting are shielded and directed on-site so as not to create glare onto
neighboring properties and streets or allow illumination above the horizontal plane of the
fixture.
21. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, all exterior wall mounted and freestanding light
fixtures shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, or their designee. Light fixtures shall compliment the architectural style of the
buildings onsite.
22. Prior to the issuance of a Building Permit, the color, finish and pattern of all decorative paving
onsite shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community
Development, or their designee.
23. Prior to issuance of a building permit, Final Landscaping / Irrigation Detail Plans (one full
size set along with a PDF copy) shall be submitted along 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
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requirements of the City’s adopted Landscape Guidelines.
i. All landscape improvements shall be bonded 100% for material and labor for one year
from installation sign-off by the City. Release of the landscaping bond shall be requested
by the applicant at the end of the required two years with approval/acceptance reviewed
by the Landscape Consultant and approved by the Community Development Director or
Designee.
j. 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.
k. Final landscape plan must be consistent with approved site plan.
l. Final landscape plans to include planting and irrigation details.
m. 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.
n. No turf shall be permitted.
24. 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
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.
25. 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.
26. 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 set for
public hearing provisions 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.
BUILDING DIVISION
General Conditions
27. 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.
28. 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
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Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
29. Green Measures. The application shall provide 10% voluntary green measures on the
project, as stipulated by the 2022 California Green Building Standards.
30. 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 improvement.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as clubhouse,
trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
31. 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 286
32. Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore School District
shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department evidencing the payment or
exemption from School Mitigation Fees pursuant to Condition 23.
33. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit
approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
34. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards,
and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
35. 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.
36. 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
Grading Plans must be submitted to the Engineering Department prior to Building. Building will
not accept plans if they have not been submitted to Engineering first.
37. 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,
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and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the Section
1207, of the 2022 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)
38. 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.
39. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to
be removed as part of the project.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
40. 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
41. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector
prior to the start of the building construction.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
GENERAL
49. All new submittals for plan check or permit shall be made using the City’s online Citizen
Self-Service Portal (http://www.lake-elsinore.org/city-services/online-services/citizen-self-
service-portal).
50. All plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer using the City’s standard title block.
51. All required soils, geology, hydrology and hydraulic and seismic reports shall be prepared
by a registered Civil Engineer or Soils Engineer as applicable.
52. 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.
53. All open space and slopes except for public parks and schools and flood control district
facilities, outside the public right-of-way shall be owned and maintained by the property
owner or property owner’s association.
54. 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.
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55. 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.
56. 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.
57. Minimum good housekeeping and erosion and sediment control Best Management
Practices (BMPs) as identified by the City shall be implemented.
FEES
58. 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.
59. 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:
Master Plan of Drainage Fee – Due prior grading permit issuance
Traffic Infrastructure Fee (TIF) – Due prior to building permit issuance
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) – Due prior to occupancy
Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Mitigation Fee (K-Rat) – Due prior to grading
permit issuance
LAND DIVISION
60. Applicant shall dedicate right-of-way along the alley adjacent to the property frontage for a
total right-of-way of 12 feet from centerline to the project property line. The alleyway is
classified in the City’s Downtown Specific Plan, where full width is 24 feet.
61. Underground water rights shall be dedicated to the City pursuant to the provisions of Section
16.52.030 in the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), and consistent with the City’s
agreement with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT / POLLUTION PREVENTION / NPDES
62. 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.
63. The 2010 SAR MS4 Permit requires evaluation of the site for implementation of LID
Principles and LID Site Design, where feasible, to treat the pollutants of concern identified
for the project (Section XXII.E.2, XII.E3, and XII.E.7).
64. A Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) 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.
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The Final WQMP shall be approved by the City prior to grading plan approval or
issuance of any permit for construction.
65. The Final WQMP shall document the following:
Detailed site and project description.
Potential stormwater pollutants.
Post-development drainage characteristics.
Low Impact Development (LID) BMP selection and analysis.
Structural and non-structural source control BMPs.
Treatment Control BMPs.
Site design and drainage plan (BMP Exhibit).
Documentation of how vector issues are addressed in the BMP design, operation
and maintenance.
GIS Decimal Minute Longitude and Latitude coordinates for all LID and Treatment
Control BMP locations.
Hydraulic Conditions of Concern (HCOC) – demonstrate that discharge flow rates,
velocities, duration and volume for the post construction condition from a 2-year,
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).
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.
66. Parking lot landscaping areas shall be designed to provide for treatment, retention or
infiltration of runoff.
67. Project hardscape areas shall be designed and constructed to provide for drainage into
adjacent landscape.
68. Project trash enclosure shall be covered, bermed, and designed to divert drainage from
adjoining paved areas and regularly maintained.
69. 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.
70. All storm drain inlet facilities shall be appropriately marked “Only Rain in the Storm Drain”
using the City authorized marker.
71. The project shall use either volume-based and/or flow-based criteria for sizing BMPs in
accordance with NPDES Permit Provision XII.D.4.
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72. The project site shall implement full trash capture methods/devices approved by the State
Water Quality Control Board. This shall include installation of connector pipe screens on all
onsite catch basins and all offsite catch basins to which the project discharges.
73. 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: Applicant shall incorporate these food facility requirements into project
design and depict on plans, including detail plans as needed.
Construction
74. 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.
75. 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
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.
76. 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.
77. 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:
Demonstrate that the project has compiled with all non-structural BMPs described
in the project’s WQMP.
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.
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.
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
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BMPs; and (4) provide for annual certification for water quality facilities by a
registered Civil Engineer. The City format shall be used.
Provide documentation of annexation into a CFD for funding facilities to be
maintained by the City.
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.
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.
Provide the City with a digital .pdf copy of the Final WQMP.
UTILITIES
78. 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.
Overhead utilities (34.5 kV or lower) shall be undergrounded (LEMC Section 16.64).
79. 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.
80. 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
81. Project is required to pave the alley to the maximum right-of-way width available along
property frontage to the termination point on East Heald Avenue.
82. Project is required to relocate existing streetlight to accommodate the construction of the
project’s driveway.
83. Project shall construct driveway approach in accordance with Riverside County Driveway
Standard for a commercial property.
84. Project is responsible to reconstruct any damaged sidewalks panels or curb/gutter along
the property’s frontage on Main Street.
85. Project is responsible to construct the parkway drain in accordance with City of Lake
Elsinore Standard Plans.
86. Sight distance into and out at each project driveway shall comply with City or Caltrans
standards. Project shall ensure facilities are installed in the line of sight of drivers.
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87. 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.
88. A registered Civil Engineer shall prepare the improvement and any signing and striping
plans required for this project. Improvements shall be designed and constructed to City
Standards and Codes (LEMC 12.04 and 16.34).
89. 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.
90. All drainage facilities in this project shall be constructed to Riverside County Flood Control
District Standards.
91. 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.
92. Roof drains shall not be allowed to outlet directly through coring in the street curb. Roofs
should drain to a landscaped area.
93. The site shall be planned and developed to keep surface water from entering buildings
(California Green Building Standards Code 4.106.3).
94. All existing storm drain inlet facilities 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.
Permitting/Construction
95. 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.
96. 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
97. A grading plan signed and stamped by a California Registered 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. The grading submittal shall include all supporting documentation and be prepared
using City standard title block, standard drawings and design manual.
98. All grading plan contours shall extend to minimum of 50 feet beyond property lines to
indicate existing drainage pattern.
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99. The grading plan shall show that no structures, landscaping, or equipment are located near
the project entrances that could reduce sight distance.
100. 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.
101. 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.
102. Applicant shall mitigate to prevent any flooding and/or erosion downstream caused by
development of the site and/or diversion of drainage.
Permitting/Construction
103. 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.
104. Applicant shall execute and submit grading and erosion control agreement, post grading
security, and pay permit fees as a condition of grading permit issuance.
105. No grading shall be performed without first having obtained a grading permit. A grading
permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures for which a
building permit is required.
106. A preconstruction meeting with the City Engineering Inspector (Engineering Department)
is required prior to commencement of any grading activity.
107. Hauling in excess of 5,000 cubic yards shall be approved by the City Council (LEMC
Section 15.72.065). Prior to commencement of grading operations, applicant shall provide
to the City a map of all proposed haul routes to be used for movement of export material.
All such routes shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Haul route
shall be submitted prior to issuance of a grading permit.
108. All grading shall be done under the supervision of a geotechnical engineer. Slopes steeper
than 2 to 1 shall be evaluated for stability and proper erosion control and approved by the
City.
109. 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.
110. Approval of the project Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for post
construction shall be received prior to issuance of a grading permit.
111. Applicant shall obtain applicable environmental clearance from the Planning Department
and submit applicable clearance document to the Engineering Department. This approval
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shall specify that the project complies with any and all required environmental mitigation
triggered by the proposed grading activity.
PRIOR TO BUILDING PERMIT
112. Provide soils, geology and seismic report, including recommendations for parameters for
seismic design of buildings, and walls prior to issuance of building permit.
113. All public improvement plans, signing and striping plans shall be completed and approved
by the City Engineer.
114. Any dedications, vacations, and easements shall be recorded with the recorded copy
provided to the City prior to issuance of the building permit.
115. Applicant shall pay all Capital Improvement, TIF, TUMF, and any outstanding plan check
and/or permit fees
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY / FINAL APPROVAL
116. All public improvements shall be constructed 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.
117. Proof of acceptance of maintenance responsibility of slopes, open spaces, landscape
areas, and drainage facilities shall be provided.
118. Applicant shall provide a digital copy of the recorded Covenants, Conditions, and
Restrictions (CC&Rs) to the Engineering Department.
119. As-built plans for all approved plan sets shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City. Applicant is responsible for revising the original mylar plans.
120. 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.
121. Final soil report showing compliance with recommendations, compaction reports, grade
certifications, monument certification (with tie notes delineated on 8 ½ X 11” Mylar) shall
be submitted in .tif format on a USB flash drive or electronically to the Engineering
Department before final inspection will be scheduled.
122. All required public right-of-way dedications, vacations and easement shall be recorded with
a recorded copy provided to the City prior to first occupancy.
123. Applicant shall pay all outstanding applicable processing and development fees prior to
occupancy and/or final approval.
124. Applicant shall submit documentation pursuant to City’s Security Release handout.
125. Applicant shall submit as-built all Engineering Department approved project plan sets. After
City approval of paper copy, the developer/owner is responsible for revising the original
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mylar plans. Once the original mylars have been approved, the developer shall provide the
City with a digital copy of the “as-built” plans in .tif format.
126. Applicant shall provide AutoCAD and GIS Shape files of all Street and Storm Drain plans.
All data must be in projected coordinate system: NAD 83 State Plane California Zone VI
U.S. Fleet. All parts and elements of the designed system shall be represented discretely.
Include in the attribute table basic data for each feature, such as diameter and length, as
applicable, and for pipes include material (PVC, RCP, etc.) and slope.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE FIRE MARSHAL
127. 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.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance
Services)
128. 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 January 16, 2024. I also acknowledge
that all Conditions shall be met as indicated.
Date:
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