HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-50 Commercial Design Review 2021-013, APN 363140090RESOLUTION NO. 2021-50
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO.
2021-013 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FREESTANDING FREEWAY
IDENTIFICATION SIGN WITH A HEIGHT OF 70 FEET AND A TOTAL SIGN AREA
OF 736 SQUARE FEET AT 331 RAILROAD CANYON ROAD (APN: 363140-090)
Whereas, Jonathan Ewell, Williams Sign Co., has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021 -027 (Commercial Design
Review No. 2021-013 and Variance No. 2021-02) proposing to construct a freestanding freeway
identification sign with a height of 70 feet and a total sign area of 736 square feet at 331 Railroad
Canyon Road (APN: 363-140-090);
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC) the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the
responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review
applications;
Whereas, the proposed project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(Cal. Publ. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.:”CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (14. Cal. Code Regs
§§15000 et seq.), specifically pursuant to Section 15311(a) (Accessory Structures); and
Whereas, on December 7, 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 the Project is categorically exempt
from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) in accordance
with CEQA Guidelines Section 15311(a) (Accessory Structures).
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Planning Application No. 2021 -027 (Commercial Design
Review No. 2021-013):
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 C-2 district and has a GP designation of General
Commercial. Because the project proposes the construction of a new sign to advertise the
existing and lawfully established restaurant use, the project conforms to the intent and
purpose of the General Plan and zoning ordinance designations of the subject property.
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2. The project complies with the design directives contained in subsection (F) of this section and
all other applicable provisions of the municipal code.
The project complies with the design directives of 17.415.050 and all other applicable
provisions of the municipal code as described in the staff report.
3. Conditions and safeguards pursuant to subsection (E) of this section, including guarantees
and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the approval of the
subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with the objectives of
this chapter and the planning district in which the site is located.
The Planning Division has reviewed the proposed project and has conditioned the Project to
ensure compliance with applicable policies, standards and permitting requirements. The
conditions require the applicant to comply with building and engineering regul ations and to
obtain any necessary permits (building, grading, encroachment, etc.).
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, the Commission
hereby approves Planning Application No. 2021 -027 (Commercial Design Review No. 2021013).
Passed and Adopted on this 7th day of December, 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, Assistant Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-50 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on December 7, 2021 and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Peters, Carroll, and Klaarenbeek; Vice Chair Dobler; and Chair Gray
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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FOR:
Justin Kirk
Assistant Community Development Director
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