HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-014 PA 2023-29 (TPM 38753) MSHCP ConsistentRESOLUTION NO. 2024-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2023-29
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38753) IS CONSISTENT WITH THE WESTERN
RIVERSIDE COUNTY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN
(MSHCP)
Whereas, Raffaele Suprano, Compass Land Advisors, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 38753 to subdivide
a 1.26-acre parcel into two (2) parcels that are 0.79 acres and 0.47 acres, respectively. The
project is located within an existing Stater Brothers Shopping Center on the northerly side of
Lakeshore Drive and westerly of Riverside Drive (APN: 378-290-015);
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell undergo the Lake Elsinore
Acquisition Process (LEAP) and the Joint Project Review (JPR) 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 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 tentative maps;
Whereas, on March 19, 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, and by a resolution recommended that the Council adopt Findings
of Consistency with the MSHCP; and
Whereas, on April 23, 2024, at a duly noticed Public Hearing the Council has considered
the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community
Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The forgoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into
these findings by this reference.
Section 2: The Council has considered the project and its consistency with the MSHCP
and the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community
Development Department prior to adopting Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP.
Section 3: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Council makes the following findings
for MSHCP consistency:
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1. The Project is a project under the City’s MSHCP Resolution, and the City must make an
MSHCP Consistency finding before approval.
Pursuant to the City’s MSHCP Resolution, the Project is required to be reviewed for MSHCP
consistency, including consistency with other “Plan Wide Requirements.” The Project site lies
is not located within a MSHCP Criteria Cell. Based upon the site reconnaissance survey there
are no issues regarding consistency with the MSHCP’s other “Plan Wide Requirements.” The
only requirements potentially applicable to the Project were the Protection of Species
Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines (Section 6.1.2 of the
MSHCP) and payment of the MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee (Section 4 of the
MSHCP Ordinance).
2. The Project is subject to the City’s LEAP and the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority’s (RCA) Joint Project Review processes.
As stated above, the Project is not located within a Criteria Cell, and therefore, the Project
was not processed through the City’s LEAP and the RCA’s Joint Project Review process.
3. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools Guidelines.
The site reconnaissance survey revealed that no riparian, riverine, vernal pool/fairy shrimp
habitat or other aquatic resources exist on the site. As such, the Riparian/Riverine Areas and
Vernal Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP are not applicable.
4. The Project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines.
The site does not fall within any Narrow Endemic Plant Species Survey Areas. Neither a
habitat assessment nor further focused surveys are required for the Project. Therefore,
Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the
MSHCP are not applicable to the Project.
5. The Project is consistent with the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures.
The MSHCP only requires additional surveys for certain species if the Project is located in
Criteria Area Species Survey Areas, Amphibian Species Survey Areas, Burrowing Owl Survey
Areas, and Mammal Species Survey Areas of the MSHCP. The Project site is not located
within any of the Critical Species Survey Areas. Therefore, the provisions of MSCHP Section
6.3.2 are not applicable.
6. The Project is consistent with the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines.
The Project site is not within or adjacent to any MSHCP criteria or conservation areas.
Therefore, the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines of MSHCP Section 6.1.4 are not
applicable.
7. The Project is consistent with the Vegetation Mapping requirements.
There are no resources located on the Project site requiring mapping as set forth in MSCHP
Section 6.3.1.
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8. The Project is consistent with the Fuels Management Guidelines.
The Project site is not within or adjacent to any MSHCP criteria or conservation areas.
Therefore, the Fuels Management Guidelines of MSHCP Section 6.4 are not applicable.
9. The Project will be conditioned to pay the City’s MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee.
As a condition of approval, the Project will be required to pay the City’s MSHCP Local
Development Mitigation Fee at the time of issuance of building permits.
10. The Project is consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the Council hereby finds that the Project is consistent with the MSHCP.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into
the book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 23rd day of April 2024.
Steve Manos
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2024-14 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of April 23, 2024 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Johnson, Magee, and Sheridan; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and
Mayor Manos
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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