HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 2 - CDR Resolution (9)RESOLUTION NO. 2024-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING PLANNING APPLCIATION NO. 2022-02
(COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-14) TO REMODEL AN EXISTING
14,565 SQ. FT. BUILDING WITH 2,087 ADDITION (16,652 SQ. FT. TOTAL) AND A
3,906 STORAGE BUILDING AS A NEW CONGREGATE LIVING AND
EDUCATIONAL FACILITY WITH DINING ROOM AND COMMERICAL RETAIL
RESTAURANT AND OTHER RELATED ONSITE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT
164 AND 184 SOUTH MAIN STREET (APNS: 373-153-039 AND 373-153-041)
Whereas, Brett Masters, Dream Center Lake Elsinore, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2022-02 (Conditional
Use Permit No. 2022-21 and Commercial Design Review No. 2022-14) to remodel an existing
14,565 sq. ft. four-story building with a 2,087 sq. ft. addition (16,652 sq. ft. total) and a 3,906 sq.
ft. storage building, as a new congregate living and educational facility with conference rooms, a
1,358 sq. ft. dining room and kitchen area/retail commercial restaurant, and a Conditional Use
Permit to establish and operate a congregate living and educational use for 52 participants plus
staff for a total of 64 occupants on a 0.85-acre site in the Downtown Elsinore Specific Plan
(DESP). The project site is located southeast corner of Main Street and Prospect Street, more
specifically 164 and 184 South Main Street (APNs: 373-153-039 and 373-153-041);
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell
undergo the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP) and Joint Project Review (JPR) process
to analyze the scope of the proposed development and establish a building envelope that is
consistent with the MSHCP criteria;
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the MSHCP further requires that the City adopt consistency
findings demonstrating that the proposed discretionary entitlement complies with the MSHCP
Criteria Cell, and the MSHCP goals and objectives;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission (Commission) has the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review applications; and
Whereas, on January 16, 2024 and February 6, 2024, 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 considered the project prior to making a decision and
has found it acceptable.
Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission makes the following
findings for MSHCP consistency:
1. The Project is not subject to the City’s LEAP and the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority’s (RCA) JPR processes as it is not located within a Criteria Cell.
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2. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas, Vernal Pools Guidelines, and
the Fuel Management Guidelines as the Project is wholly located within an existing
building and does not include any earth disturbing activities therefore Sections 6.1.2 or
6.3.1 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
3. The project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines
and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures because the project is not located within
any Narrow Endemic Plant Species Survey Areas or Critical Species Survey Areas.
4. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines because the Project site
is not within or adjacent to any MSHCP Criteria Cell or conservation areas.
5. The project has been conditioned to pay any applicable MSHCP Local Development
Mitigation fees.
Section 3: 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 Downtown Elsinore Specific Plan (DESP), 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, DESP, and the LEMC.
Section 4: The Commission hereby finds and determines that the Project is categorically
exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq. “CEQA”)
and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs. §§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section
15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities). Class 1 consists of the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,
mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use
beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. (e) Additions to existing
structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than: (1) 50 percent of
the floor area of the structures before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less. The
project proposes to remodel the existing 14,565 sq. ft. four-story building with a 2,087 sq. ft.
addition (16,652 sq. ft. total). The site is fully developed, and only minor on site modifications are
planned in association with the proposed use.
Section 5: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2022-14:
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project is located.
The project site is located within the Downtown Elsinore Specific Plan (DESP) and has a
Mixed Use Land Use Designation with a Downtown Core Overlay. The Mixed Use
designation provides for a mix of residential and commercial uses within a single proposed
development area, with an emphasis on retail, service, civic and professional office uses.
Residential uses are allowed, either as a stand-alone project, or in combination with
commercial uses. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for nonresidential uses in the Mixed Use
designation shall not exceed 2.50. The proposed use, a congregate living and educational
facility, is not specifically listed as permitted use or a conditionally permitted use Table 3-1
(Land Use Matrix) of the DESP. In accordance with Section 8.5.2 (Minor Modifications to
the Specific Plan) of the DESP, the Community Development Director has made a finding
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that the proposed use, Supportive Housing – Privately Administered, is in accord with the
purpose of Chapter 3 of the ELSP and has characteristics similar to those uses listed in
Table 3-1 (Land Use Matrix). The definition is similar to other uses allowed in the DESP
such as Offices, Restaurants, Housing, Boarding Houses, Motels and Live-Work Units. The
project as proposed has several of these uses already built into the program. The use
substantially conforms with the objectives and policy direction of the Specific Plan.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The exterior modifications of the proposed building complies with the Architectural
Requirements found in Section 3.6 of the DESP and complies with the Nonresidential
Development Standards (Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. 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 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 January 16, 2024 and February 6,
2024. The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments
and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 6: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Commission hereby finds that the project is consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 7: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby approves Commercial Design
Review No. 2022-14.
Section 8: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 6th day of February, 2024.
Jodi Peters, Chair
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Attest:
___________________________________
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Damaris Abraham, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2024-__ was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held February 6, 2024 and that the
same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director