HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2024-07 RDR 2022-06 - PA 2021-43 - Canyon Hills EstatesRESOLUTION NO. 2024-07
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 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2022-06 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 133 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT NO. 34249, REVISION NO. 1 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 Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the
responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to design
review applications; and
Whereas, on February 20, 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 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 Canyon Hills Estates Specific Plan (CHESP), 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, CHESP, and 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
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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
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 Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Residential Design Review No. 2022-06:
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 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.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the Canyon Hills Specific Plan
and all applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The four (4)
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 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 February 20, 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 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 Residential Design Review No. 2022-06.
Passed and Adopted at the regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake
Elsinore, California 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. 2024-07 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: Commissioners Ross, Carroll, and William; Vice Chair Gray; and Chair Peters
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Damaris Abraham,
Assistant Community Development Director
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