HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-030 Denying EOT for TTM No. 37922 CUP No. 2019-19 and CDR No. 2019-27 (Lake and Mountain Commercial Center)RESOLUTION NO. 2024-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DENYING A REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 37922, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-
19, AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-27 (LAKE AND
MOUNTAIN COMMERCIAL CENTER) AND MAKING FINDINGS IN SUPPORT
THEREOF
Whereas, Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19, and
Commercial Design Review No. 2019-27 were approved by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore on January 25, 2022 for an initial two year term for an integrated commercial and retail
project;
Whereas, Valeria Salampessy, Empire Design Group, submitted a timely request for an
extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19, and
Commercial Design Review No. 2019-27 on November 3, 2023;
Whereas, on March 12, 2024, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the City Council voted 4-
1 to deny the extension of time request;
Whereas, on April 9, 2024, at a duly noticed Public Meeting, the City Council voted 4-1 to
rescind its March 12, 2024 decision and schedule the item for a new Public Hearing to reconsider
the extension of time request; and
Whereas, on May 28, 2024, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the City Council considered
both oral and written evidence presented by the Community Development Department, the project
applicant and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council has reviewed and analyzed the proposed extension of time
request for Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19, and Commercial
Design Review No. 2019-27 and all of the evidence presented prior to making its decision on the
application to extend the time for Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No.
2019-19, and Commercial Design Review No. 2019-27.
Section 2: The City Council makes the following findings in support of the denial of an
extension of time for Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19, and
Commercial Design Review No. 2019-27:
1. Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19 and Commercial
Design Review No. 2019-27 provide for the development of a 32,695 square feet
commercial and retail project and, as such, the City Council has considered the extension
request to be fully integrated and for a single project.
2. Circumstances have changed since approval of the project on January 25, 2022. Road
way traffic conditions have worsened and full funding for road improvements will not be
available in the near term. The needs in the community for the proposed uses have also
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changed as the City has approved several car wash and gas station projects leading to
an oversaturation of those businesses in the intervening two-year period.
3. Granting the extension would create a traffic hazard in the area. The site design with two
driveways on Lake Street creates a dangerous condition due to downhill grade of Lake
Street for southbound traffic which results in the general increase in the speed of vehicle
as such vehicles approach the project site and also negatively impacts the sight distance
available to such southbound vehicle along with vehicles exiting the project site via the
driveways.
4. Granting the extension would have the tendency to devalue the surrounding rural area
and residences. The existing development context is predominantly residential uses and
schools. Given the established residential neighborhood and the need for services that
directly serve residents such as a health care facility, the proposed uses including a gas
station, express car wash, and drive-through restaurants are not good overall planning
and will potentially generate further traffic concerns near an intersection with current major
safety issues that have resulted in recurring vehicle accidents witnessed and reported by
residents.
Section 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the
above findings, the City Council hereby affirms its denial of the request for an extension of time
for Tentative Tract Map No. 37922, Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-19, and Commercial Design
Review No. 2019-27.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and
adoption.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 25th day of June 2024.
Steve Manos
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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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. 2024-28 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of June 25, 2024 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Sheridan, Johnson and Magee; Mayor Pro Tem Tisdale; and Mayor
Manos
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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