HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 2 - TTM Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
NO. 34249, REVISION NO. 1 FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF 81.32-ACRES INTO 133
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS, THREE OPEN SPACE LOTS, TWO
WATER QUALITY BASINS, AND ONE 5.82-ACRE PARK WITHIN THE CANYON
HILLS ESTATES SPECIFIC PLAN LOCATED AT APNS 365-230-005, 006, 009,
011, AND 012
Whereas, Tri Pointe Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City)
requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-43 (Tentative Tract Map No. 34249,
Revision No. 1 and Residential Design Review No. 2022-06) to develop the approximately 81.32-
acre northeastern portion of the larger approximately 246.41-acre previously approved
subdivision. Revision No. 1 to TTM 34249 proposes to subdivide the 81.32-acre site into 133
single-family lots ranging in size from 3,206 sq. ft. to 15,747 sq. ft., three (3) open space lots, two
(2) water quality/detention basins, and one (1) 5.82-acre park. Residential Design Review No.
2022-06 includes the design and construction of 133 single-family residences, preliminary
plotting, conceptual wall and fence plan, conceptual landscaping, and related site improvements.
The project proposes six (6) floor plans ranging in size from 2,314 sq. ft. to 4,225 sq. ft. and three
(3) architectural styles (Santa Barbara, Napa, and California Craftsman). The site is located south
of Canyon Hills Road and west of Cottonwood Canyon Road within the Canyon Hills Estates
Specific Plan (APNs: 365-230-005, 006, 009, 011, and 012;
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24 (Tentative
Map) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to revisions to tentative maps;
and
Whereas, on February 20, 2024, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Commission
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: Prior to making a recommendation to the Council, the Commission has
reviewed and analyzed the proposed project pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning
Laws, the Canyon Hills Estates Specific Plan, and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of 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 Canyon Hills Estates
Specific Plan (SP 2006-01) and Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) 2006-04 (SCH No.
2006051073) on January 23, 2007. The proposed project is consistent with the Canyon Hills
Estates Specific Plan, Single Family Residential-1 (SF-1) and Single Family Residential-2 (SF-2)
Land Use Designations. 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
Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) No. 2006-04 (SCH No. 2006051073) prepared for
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Canyon Hills Estates Specific Plan. All potentially significant effects have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to the EIR and none of the conditions described in Section 15162 have
occurred.
Section 3: That in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the LEMC, the
Commission makes the following findings for approval of TTM 34249 R1:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code
Section 66473.5).
a.The project is located within the Canyon Hills Estates Specific Plan (CHESP). The
proposed project is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and
programs as identified in the CHESP. The CHESP was subject to a consistency
finding with the General Plan prior to adoption. The proposed project complies with
the minimum standards of the Single Family-1 (SF-1) and Single Family-2 (SF-2) land
use designations for lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, building height, minimum
dwelling unit size, and parking as detailed in Tables 3a and 3b of the CHESP. The
proposed project is consistent with the provisions of the CHESP and is therefore
found to be consistent with the General Plan.
b.All offsite mitigation measures have been identified in a manner consistent with the
General Plan and the CHESP.
c.All recreational amenities have been provided in a manner consistent with the
General Plan and CHESP.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development in accordance with the General Plan.
a. The overall density and design is consistent and compatible with the adjacent
communities.
3. The effects that this project are likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public
service requirements of its residents and the available fiscal and environmental resources
have been considered and balanced.
a.The project is consistent with the General Plan. During the approval of the General Plan,
housing needs, public services and fiscal resources were scrutinized to achieve a
balance within the City.
b.The map has been conditioned to annex into Community Facilities District No. 2015-1
(Safety and Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services, Mello-Roos) to offset the
annual negative fiscal impacts of the project on public safety operations and
maintenance issues in the City.
c.The map has been conditioned to annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services) 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, open space and public storm drains constructed within the
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development and federal NPDES requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal
impacts of the project.
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
a.A Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 2006-02 (SCH# 20060510713)) was
prepared for TTM 34249. The report identified potentially significant environmental
effects identified potentially significant environmental effects but mitigation measures
were incorporated which reduced the potentially significant impacts in a manner
consistent with the Environmental Quality Act.
b. Mitigation measures were required to ensure all potentially significant impacts are
reduced to levels of insignificance. TTM 34249R1 has been conditioned to comply with
these mitigation measures.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
a. TTM 34249R1 has been designed in a manner consistent with the General Plan and the
Canyon Hills Estates Specific Plan and does not divide previously established
communities.
6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the
proposed division of land.
a. All known easements or request for access have been incorporated into the design of
TTM 34249R1.
b. The map has been circulated to City departments and outside agencies, and appropriate
Conditions of Approval have been applied to the project.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the project, the Commission hereby recommends that the
Council approve TTM 34249R1.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 20th 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 on February 20, 2024 and that
the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director