HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-48 Industrial Design Review 2021-05, 377-140-28, 377-140-29, 377-14030, 377-140-35, 377-140-44
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-48
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 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. 2021-05 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS AND RELATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT APNS: 377 -140-28,
377-140-29, 377-14030, 377-140-35 & 377-140-44
Whereas, Fairway Commercial Partners, Inc., has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021 -29 (Tentative Parcel
Map No. XXXXX and Industrial Design Review No. 2021 -05) to subdivide 8.79 acres into six (6)
parcels ranging in size from 0.76 acres to 2.49 acres and to develop six (6) industrial buildings
ranging in size from 12,000 sq. ft. to 42,000 sq. ft. (149,500 sq. ft. total) along with 254 parking
spaces and related improvements on the same property (Project). The Project is located on the
northwesterly side of Chaney Street and southwesterly of Minthorn Street, at the southerly end
of Birch Street (APNs: 377-140-28, 377-140-29, 377-140-30, 377-140-35 & 377-140-44); 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 applicati ons; and,
Whereas, on November 16, 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 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), 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, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that, and no new environmental
documentation is necessary because all potentially significant effects have been adequately
analyzed in an earlier Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). All potentially significant impacts
have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the earlier MND and none of the conditions described
in Section 15162 exist. MND No. 2007 -05 (SCH# 2007071157) was adopted in 2007 for the
Fairway Business Park project that evaluated environmental impacts that wo uld result from the
complete build-out of the Fairway Business Park project. Phase III includes the development of
six (6) buildings an 8.79 -arce portion of the project site. Phase III replaces 11 (7 -Industrial uses
and 4Office/Commercial Showroom uses) bu ildings totaling 136,049 sq. ft. ranging in size from
6,810 sq. ft. to 21,182 sq. ft. with six (6) (all industrial uses totaling 149,500 sq. ft. ranging in size
from 12,000 sq. ft. to 42,000 sq. ft. The proposed modifications would increase the total
developable area by 15,359 sq. ft. The proposed increase in building area was analyzed for
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potential traffic impacts and was found to have a lesser impact than what was previously evaluate
as the proposed project replaced the more intensive land uses, Office/Commercial Showroom
uses with less intensive warehouse uses. Additional analysis focused on the current built
environment as several projects and corollary improvements have been constructed since the
original project analysis. As a result of this analysis fair share contributions for the construction
of traffic signals at the intersections Collier Avenue and 3rd Street and Minthorn Street and
Chaney Street were no longer warranted as those intersections were no long necessary as new
installed traffic signals at the intersections of Collier Avenue and Crane Street and Collier Avenue
and Minthorn Street rendered th e originally contemplated signals as no longer being necessary
as they create issues with queuing due to the distance between intersections and would create
an inferior environmental condition. The proposed disturbance area was not inc reased beyond
what was previously analyzed. Changes in the project’s drainage and water quality were
assessed through a revised and approved Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan There
are no other changes proposed with Phase II. No substantial changes that require major revisions
to the MND exist and no new information of substantial importance that require revisions to the
earlier MND exist.
Section 3: That in accordance with Chapter 17.415.050 of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Industrial Design Review No. 2021 -05:
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 Project complies with the goals and objectives of the General Plan because it will assist
in achieving the development of a well -balanced and functional mix of residential,
commercial, industrial, open space, recreational, and institutional land uses. The Project
will serve to diversify and expand Lake Elsinore’s economic base.
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 is a continuation
of a continuation of a previously approved industrial park. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced
onsite landscaping have been provided thereby creating interest and varyi ng 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 through the use of a
‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is similar to existing industrial developments in the
vicinity. In addition, safe and efficient circulation has been achieved onsite.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to Chapter 17.82.070 of the Zoning Code, 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 th e
objectives of Chapter 17.82.
Pursuant to Section 17.184.050 of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the Planning
Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on November 16, 2021. The Project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agencie s, will
not have a significant effect on the environment. Approval of the Project will not result in a
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substantial change to the previously adopted Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.
Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary.
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 Industrial Design Review No. 2021 -05.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 16th day of November, 2021.
John Gray
Chair
Attest:
_______________________FOR:
Justin Kirk
Assistant Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Justin Kirk, AICP Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-48 was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on the 16 th day of November,
2021, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Peters and Carroll; Vice Chair Dobler; and Chair Gray
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT: Commissioner Klaarenbeek
FOR:
Justin Kirk
Assistant Community Development Director
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