HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-52 Sign Application Design Review 2021-16 APN:370-050-026 And Portion of APN:370050-030RESOLUTION NO. 2021-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING SIGN APPLICATION (DESIGN REVIEW)
NO. 2021-16 ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE CORYDON
GATEWAY PROJECT LOCATED AT APN 370 -050-026 AND A PORTION OF
370050-030
Whereas, Mark Cooper, Catalyst Commercial Group has filed an application with the City
of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Sign Application (Design Review) No. 2021 -16
proposing to establish a sign program for the Corydon Gateway Project that provides standards
and specifications that assure consistency of signage in terms of design, composition, size and
placement throughout the project. The uniform sign program includes the following signs: Center
identification signs: 20’-0” high multi-tenant sign located at the corner of Lemon Street and
Mission Trail, 15’-0” high multi-tenant sign located along Corydon Street, 8’-3” high multi-tenant
sign located at the corner of Mission Trail and Corydon Street, and 5’-0” high multi-tenant
directional sign located along the project’s northerly drive isle; two 7’-0” high each freestanding
single-tenant signs fronting on Mission Trail and Corydon Street; two 7’-0” high each fuel pricing
signs fronting on Mission Trail and Corydon Street; and two 12’-0” high each directory signs for
the flex-tech condominiums. The sign program also provides guidelines for maximum sign areas
for wall mounted signs, required letter styles, illumination, and sign materials. The project site is
located within the East Lake Specific Plan, at the northwestern corner of the intersection of
Mission Trail and Corydon Street. The project site encompasses Assessor Parcel Number (APN)
370-050-026 and a portion of 370-050-030;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.196.180.C (Signs in commercial districts) and 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 for uniform sign
programs;
Whereas, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§
21000 et seq.: CEQA) and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§
15000 et seq.: CEQA Guidelines), public agencies are expressly encouraged to reduce delay
and paperwork associated with the implementation of CEQA by using previously prepared
environmental documents when those previously prepared documents adequately address the
potential impacts of the proposed project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15006);
Whereas, CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 establishes the standard to be used when
determining whether subsequent environmental documentation is necessary and says that when
an environmental document has already been adopted for a project, no subsequent
environmental documentation is needed for subsequent entitlements which comprise the whole
of the action unless substantial changes or new information are presented by the project;
Whereas, a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020 -04) (SCH# 2020100576) adopted
by the City Council on January 12, 2021 evaluated environmental impacts that would result from
the development of the Corydon Gateway project, which contemplated development of a
commercial development;
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Whereas, the project does not present substantial changes or new information regarding
the potential environmental impacts of development;
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), the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP), and the LEMC and finds and determi nes
that the proposed Project is consistent with the requirements of California Planning and Zoning
Law and with the goals and policies of the GP, ELSP, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission finds and determines that no new CEQA documentation is
necessary. The project comprises the whole of an action that was analyzed in the previously
adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2020 -04) (SCH# 2020100576). Approval of this
uniform sign program will not change the density or intensity of use; it simply establishes
standards and specifications that assure consistency of signage in terms of design, composition,
size and placement throughout the project site for the previou sly approved project. Therefore, no
further environmental review is necessary.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Sign Application (Design Review) No. 2021 -16:
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 located within the East Lake Specific Plan (ELSP) and has an Action Sports,
Tourism, Commercial and Recreation Land Use Designation. This designation provides for
a wide range of extreme action sports and accessory manufacturing, service and re tail uses.
Per Section 2.5.1.a.5 and 6 of the ELSP Retail Sales and Restaurants and eating -places,
including a drive-through service are permitted uses. Per Section 2.5.1.b.10 of the ELSP,
Car washes, Gasoline Service Stations, and Automotive Service Stati ons are subject to
approval of a Conditional Use Permit. A Conditional Use Permit and a Design Review
applications were previously approved for the Corydon Gateway project to establish a drive -
through restaurant, a convenience store and gas station, an express tunnel car wash, a tire
store, and flex-tech condominiums. This application is for a uniform sign program which
would allow the construction of onsite -signs that are accessory structures to the previously
approved commercial use.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the General Plan and all other
applicable provisions of the LEMC.
The proposed uniform sign program demonstrates that the size and scale of signs are
harmonious with the overall design concept of the project. The materials and colors also
reflect those used for the principal structures of the Corydon Gateway project. The project
also complies with the architectural guidelines and development standards outlined in
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Chapter 8 of the ELSP by creating a sign program that enhances the appearance of the
project. The project has incorporated the City’s Branding which includes the City’s “E” logo
and art work that reflects the art reflective of action sports.
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 December 7, 2021. The project, as
reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and agenci es, will
not have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented and the above findings, the
Commission hereby approves Sign Application (Design Review) No. 2021 -16.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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. 2021-52 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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