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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2021-04 DA 2018-03 DR 2019-03 TRU Cannabis Facillity DocuSign Envelope ID:432DF9F2-7DEF-49D2-8E3B-EBF7F5DOE64A RESOLUTION NO. 2021-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2019-03 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS FOR A 50,627 SQUARE FOOT INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT APN: 377-120-059 Whereas, TRU CC, LLC has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-35 (Development Agreement No. 2018-03, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-07, and Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03) to construct a 50,627 sq. ft. concrete tilt-up building with 97 parking spaces on an approximately 2.77-acre site. Hardscape, landscape, on-site stormwater management improvements, trash enclosure, and area lighting would be constructed as part of the project. In addition the applicant has requested to establish a portion of the building (approximately 25,105 sq. ft.) as a cannabis facility that includes cultivation, manufacturing, retail, distribution, and related uses. The proposed project is located at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Pasadena Street (APN: 377-120-059); and, 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; and, 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 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 16, 2021 and March 2, 2021, 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, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: The Commission has considered the Project prior to making a recommendation to the Council and has found it acceptable. Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission finds and determines that the Project based upon 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. 2. The Project is consistent with the Riparian/Riverine Areas, Vernal Pools Guidelines, and the Fuel Management Guidelines as the Project is located a previously disturbed site therefore Sections 6.1.2 or 6.3.1 of the MSHCP are not applicable. DocuSign Envelope ID:432DF9F2-7DEF-49D2-8E3B-EBF7F5DOE64A PC Reso. No. 2021-04 Page 2 of 3 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 finds that the proposed Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.: "CEQX) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 In-Fill Development Projects. The Project is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and policies, as well as zoning designation and regulations, and is within the City's boundaries on a site less than five acres surrounded by urban uses. The subject property has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.Approval of the Project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and the Project is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Section 4: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.E of the LEMC, the Commission makes the following findings regarding Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03: 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 proposed Project is in the Limited Industrial (LI) General Plan Land use designation and the Limited Manufacturing (M-1) Zoning designation, which is consistent with the applicable General Plan Land Use Designation. The proposed project proposes a 0.42 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), while the LI designation allows up to a 0.45 FAR designation. The proposed use is a permitted use subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the M-1 Zoning designation. Furthermore, project either meets or exceeds requirements identified for the proposed use including development standards for parking, landscaping, screening and all other additional requirements for development of this type. 2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other applicable provisions of the LEMC. The Project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments and blends in with the surrounding industrial development. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting streets and within the park. The Project will complement the quality of existing development and will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the proposed development and existing projects with a `Contemporary' architectural design that is like existing industrial developments in the vicinity. 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. DocuSign Envelope ID:432DF9F2-7DEF-49D2-8E3B-EBF7F5DOE64A PC Reso. No. 2021-04 Page 3 of 3 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 16, 2021. The Project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 5: 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 6: Based upon all the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Industrial Design Review No. 2019-03. Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, on the 2nd day of March 2021. DocuSigned by: PAII-J& W,aAMA,�t,k Rendell Klaarenbeek Chair Attest: DocuSigned by: I �GUMGI�IS 0.�� Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-04 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on March 2, 2021 and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Dobler and Gray; and Chair Klaarenbeek NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Carroll and Peters ABSTAIN: None DocuSigned by: I �GUMGIYIS 0.��t,ou� Justin Kirk, Assistant Community Development Director