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VIA MAIL: heather epdsolutions.com
October 13, 2023
Riverside Legacy IV Nichols Road, LLC
Attn: Heath Rushing
5550 Newbury Street, Suite B
Baltimore, MD 21209
RE: Planning Application No. 2020-103, Baker Street Industrial
Dear Heath Rushing;
We have completed an initial review of the above-mentioned application you submitted requesting the
following entitlements: Zone Change (ZC-2023-04) to change a portion of the project site currently
Limited Manufacturing (M-1) to General Manufacturing (M-2); a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 38812) to
subdivide the approximately 65.81-acre site into three (3) parcels ranging in size from 10.41 acres to
43.73 acres and two (2) lettered lots for right-of-way purposes; Industrial Design Review (IDR-2023-03)
to construct two (2)warehouse/logistics buildings totaling 1,000,451 sq. ft.; and a Conditional Use Permit
CUP-2023-10) to establish warehouse/logistics. The project site is located at the southeast corner of
Pierce Street and Baker Street. (APNs: 378-020-014, 015, 016, 028, 029, 030, 031, 036, 037, and 048).
This letter is our determination that your application referenced above is INCOMPLETE in accordance
with Government Code Section 65920 (Permit Streamlining Act). Furthermore, this letter specifies the
incomplete parts of your application and provides you with the requirements to complete your application.
You must address all items included in the attachment(s) for our division to continue processing the
application and to begin environmental evaluation of the proposed project pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In response to this letter, please resubmit all application materials, including all required fees, plans, and
supporting exhibits. For further instructions, forms, and information, visit www.lake-elsinore.org.
If you have questions about this letter, please contact me at (951) 674-3124 ext. 273 or imendoza(a)lake-
elsinore.org.
9—N—P9
Joey Mendoza
Associate Planner, City of Lake Elsinore
CC: EPD Solutions
Attn: Heather Roberts
3333 Michelson Drive, Suite 500
Irvine, CA 92612
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PLANNING DIVISION COMMENTS
1. The project is located within a Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
MSHCP) Criteria Cell # 4166. An application for MSHCP Consistency Determination (LEAP) along
with the required fee should be submitted for review. The application form is available online:
Consistency Analysis Application Form
2. The current General Plan Land Use Designation for the project site is Limited Industrial (LI). The LI
designation provides for industrial parks, warehouses, manufacturing, research and development,
public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall not
exceed 0.45.
3. The current zoning for the subject site is Limited Manufacturing (M-1) and General Manufacturing (M-
2). To create zoning classification consistency at the proposed site, the project includes a Zone
Change to change a portion of the project from Limited Manufacturing (M-1)to General Manufacturing
M-2).
4. The proposed project shall comply with the following development standards as outlined in the M-2
zone:
Development Standard Required
Minimum net lot area One(1)acre net
Street frontage width 100 ft.
Front Setback Min. 15 ft.Average 20 ft.
Side Yard (ROW) Min. 15 ft.Average 20 ft.
Building Height 45 ft.
Landscape improvement
Adjacent to Street Min. 15 ft.Average 20 ft.
Landscape Coverage 12%
5. The project includes a warehouse building that exceeds 250,000 sq. ft. in size and is therefore subject
to Council Policy No. 400-16, "Good Neighbor Policy" for Warehousing, Logistics, and Distribution
Uses (GNP) adopted by the City Council on April 25, 2023 (attached to this letter). The applicant shall
provide written justification for the project, addressing how the project satisfies all GNP standards for
review upon resubmittal.
6. Zone Change. Please provide a Zone Change map and letter of justification as follows:
a. Zone Change Exhibit. The following information shall be included on the plan:
Name, address, and phone numbers of the owners of record, applicant, architect and/or
engineer
Graphic scale (with bar scale) and north arrow
Vicinity map
Legal description of the property
Assessor's Parcel Numbers for the entire project
Existing land uses
Existing Zoning designation
Proposed Zoning designation
Total gross and net area: square feet/acres
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Existing land uses within 100 feet from proposed change(s)
Proposed area to be changed shall be shaded in a manner that will make the change(s)
prominent
b. Letter of Justification. Provide written justification and rationale outlining the request for a Zone
Change. This justification must also answer the following questions. Please provide a thorough
explanation of your responses.
How is the proposed zone change consistent with the City's current General Plan?
How will the proposed zone change ensure the health, safety, comfort, and general welfare
of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed change?
How will the proposed zone change be non-injurious to property or improvements in the
neighborhood?
7. Site Plan: Please revise the site plan that to show the following information:
Include the General Plan Designation for the project site
Show the Zoning Designation for the project site (both existing and proposed)
Show the General Plan land use designation, zoning district classification and land use or uses
of the adjoining property within one hundred (100) feet of the proposed project, including that
which is across any streets. Indicate the distances from all property lines and use of any structures
on adjoining property.
Revise the site plan exhibit to clearly show the proposed property lines per the Tentative Parcel
Map
Include total gross and net acreage for the project site.
Include proposed lot area breakdown on the site plan
Verify the setback and landscaped area from the parking area to the public right-of-way along
Baker Street. There shall be a minimum setback of 15 feet and an average of 20 feet from the
public right-of-way. It appears that the setback is less than 15 feet in some instances.
Please update the plans to note the required and the provided parking spaces. Per Section
17.148.030.0 of the LEMC, the following standards apply:
o In manufacturing districts; except the Commercial Manufacturing District, one parking space
shall be provided for each 500 square feet of unit area for up to 20,000 square feet, plus one
space for each 1,000 square feet of unit area over 20,000 square feet, and one parking space
for every 1,000 square feet of warehousing floor area.
o The Overall Site Plan exhibit (Sheet Al-1 P) provides a mezzanine area, office area, and
warehouse area floor area breakdown inconsistent with the Building 1 and 2 floorplans.
Please correct the Building 1 and 2 floorplans to reflect office areas in the floor area
breakdown.
o The proposed project is not providing sufficient parking stalls per LEMC Section
17.148.030.C. To request a reduction in the number of required parking spaces, the applicant
shall complete a Parking Study as outlined in LEMC 17.148.030.D.
Show the number of loading spaces required and provided per Section 17.148.050 Loading
Space requirements of the LEMC.
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Show the square footage and percent of the site devoted to building, landscaping, and paved
areas for parking and circulation.
Show setbacks and distances between buildings and property lines (including proposed)
Location of all trash enclosures, transformers and any equipment outside of building
Location of all existing fire hydrants
Location, height, and materials of all walls and fences
Proposed phases of the project (if any)
8. Tentative Parcel Map: Please revise the tentative map that to show the following information:
Show the correct Land Use Designation for the site (should be Limited Industrial (LI)). Update
both the General Notes section as well as on the map
Show both existing and proposed zoning designation for the portion of the property subject to the
zone change
Parcel 3 appears to be landlocked. Please show reciprocal access easements on the tentative
map
Parcel 3 is currently proposed as a parking lot only. Staff is concerned about a stand-alone parking
lot without a primary use
9. Preliminary Grading Plan: Please revise the preliminary grading plan to include the following
information:
The total gross acreage calculation under General Notes does not match the Tentative Map.
Please revise accordingly
Show the correct Land Use Designation for the site (should be Limited Industrial (LI)). Update
both the General Notes section as well as on the map
Show both existing and proposed zoning designation for the portion of the property subject to the
zone change
Estimated quantities of earth to be moved
10. Wall and Fence Plan: Please provide a wall and fence plan that includes the following information:
Legend (indicating all existing and proposed walls, fences and gates)
Location of all types of fencing being proposed with dimensions from building and property lines
Dimensioned elevation drawings with details of all types of fencing, walls, and gates proposed,
including colors and materials
Show dimensioned details of all proposed entry statements and gates, including colors, materials,
sign envelope areas, and dimensions.
11. Building Elevations: Please revise the building elevation plans to include the following information:
Verify the correct building elevations. Currently both elevation Sheets provided are labeled as
Building 1, Sheet A3-1 P-1.
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Per LEMC Section 17.140.090, the maximum building height for the M-2 zone is 45 feet. Currently,
the elevation plans are showing heights exceeding the height limitation (150 ft., 50 ft., and 46 ft.).
Please revise plans accordingly.
Show cross-sections of all proposed buildings
Spot elevations or other cross-sections necessary to verify that mechanical equipment is fully
screened.
Label specific type of architectural style proposed for the buildings
Architectural elevations for the buildings shall comply with LEMC Section 17.112.110.B and GNP
Policy No. 5.
o Buildings shall be employ treatments, such as the staggering of planes along exterior walls
to create pockets of light and shadow, to break up the mass and provide relief from
monotonous, uninterrupted expanses of wall.
o Building planes visible from public view shall be articulated by changes in exterior building
materials, color, decorative accents, and/or articulated features.
o Pedestrian and ground-level building entries accessible to visitors should be designed using
recessed entries, covered entries, projections, or roofs to provide shade and visual relief at
a pedestrian scale.
o Detailed articulation and decorative accents shall be implemented in greater proportion than
currently shown to mitigate the proposed project's visual impact.
o Visual articulation and design impact shall be emphasized in the A-A and F-F sections of the
DRC exhibits.
o Consider a new color palette for the building elevations and decorative accents to blend in
with the natural hilly landscape of the area. A neutral to "earthy" color pallet should be used
when selecting colors for the elevations and accents.
12. Floor plans: Please revise the floor plans to include the following information:
Proposed use for each room. The site plan indicates that the buildings would have office areas,
warehouse areas, and mezzanine areas. The floor plans should be revised to match the site plan.
Proposed square footage for each room
Exits
Bathrooms
Elevators
Fire sprinkler riser room with direct exterior access
Location of Knox Box
13. Tract Maintenance Plan: Provide at Tract Maintenance Plan (including and map and written summary
table)which identifies the responsible parties for the construction, ownership and maintenance of the
following improvements:
Public and/or private streets
Common landscape areas
Maintained and/or natural common slope areas
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Flow control and drainage facilities and structures
Other onsite utilities
14. Lighting Plan: Provide a detailed exterior lighting plan addressing building and parking lot lighting.
Building lighting should utilize decorative downlighting or recessed lighting, including at all common
areas, public entrances, stairwells, exterior doors, and patios. Parking lot lighting should be decorative
and provide adequate lighting at all driveway intersections and entrances. In addition to these
requirements, parking lot lighting must meet the minimum standards of LEMC Code Section
17.148.110 (Lighting).
15. Please provide a line of sight analysis and view simulations to show the view from the surrounding
neighborhood as well as from the streets. The preliminary grading plan shows that there will be
significant between the project site and the adjacent properties. The light of sight/view simulation
should also include views for areas impacted by the grading.
16. Per LEMC 17.112.120, Trash enclosures shall be constructed pursuant to the City's standard design
on file with the Department of Building and Safety. Said enclosures shall be provided based on a
minimum ratio of one three-cubic-yard container enclosure for each.
Upon resubmittal, the applicant shall include trash enclosures on the site plan and label them as
a plan feature.
Upon resubmittal, the applicant shall update the elevations to include a trash enclosure elevation
demonstrating compliance with city standards.
o The proposed project is a two-story project. If the required trash enclosures are located within
view of a second-floor window, the following policy shall be followed [Ord. 772 § 17.38.120,
1986. Code 1987 § 17.38.120]:
A decorative trellis work shall be incorporated into the design of any enclosure located
within 25 feet of a two-story building having windows overlooking the enclosure.
17. A fiscal impact analysis should be prepared for City review.
18. The Developer shall submit a Due Diligence application to Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
EVMWD) at engservices(c_evmwd.net and attend a Due Diligence meeting to obtain the project's
requirements for water and/or sewer service.
19. Coordinate early and often with utilities to understand requirements and the presence of existing
utilities that may affect project feasibility.
20. Public outreach is strongly encouraged. A public outreach plan should be submitted for department
review.
21. The project will be subject to Assembly Bill No. 52 (SB52) Tribal Consultations.
22. The City contracts with an approved consulting firm to provide California Environmental Quality Act
CEQA) documentation and compliance. The applicant for the proposed project is responsible for the
costs related to CEQA review. An Initial Study will be required for this project, and it is anticipated that
following technical studies will be required:
Air Quality Analysis
Biological Resources/MSHCP Consistency Analysis
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Cultural Resources Assessment
Energy Analysis
Geotechnical/Soils evaluation
Greenhouse Gas Analysis
Health Risk Assessment
Hydrology Study
Noise Impact Analysis
Paleontological Resources
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Public Service Demand Study
Traffic Impact Study
Water Quality Management Plan
Wildfire Protection Plan and Report
Utility/Services Systems Study (i.e., Will-Serve Letters)
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)Analysis
Visual Impact Study
Parking Study
Additional technical studies, engineering reports, or other information may be required
23. Pending Comments
a. Comments from the following Agencies are pending and will be delivered upon receipt:
i. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)
24. Interagency Comments
a. Comments from the following City Departments regarding this project are attached to this
letter:
i. Engineering Department, Dated September 21, 2023
ii. Fire Department, Dated September 20, 2023
iii. Building & Safety Department Conditions
b. Please direct specific questions to the following DRC members as applicable:
i. Fire: Traci Williams, Ext. 228 or twill iams(aMake-elsinore.org
ii. Building & Safety: Bill Belvin, Ext. 286 or bbelvin(alake-elsinore.org
iii. Engineering: Paul Fizer, Ext. 804 or pfizer(a)lake-elsinore.org
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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PA 2021-35 Baker Industrial APN 378-020-014, -015, -016, -028, -029, -030, -031, -036, -037, -
PAR 2021-05 048
DRC Date: September 21, 2023
1. Project is required to construct ultimate improvements on Baker Street including but not limited to
design and construction of Baker Street realignment, asphalt pavement construction, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, driveway approach(s), streetlights, striping, striping removal, signage relocations, utility
relocations, and ADA curb ramp constructions.
2. Project is required to construct ultimate improvements on Pierce Street including but not limited to
design and construction of Pierce Street realignment, asphalt pavement construction, curb, gutter,
sidewalk, driveway approach(s), streetlights, striping, striping removal, signage relocations, utility
relocations, and ADA curb ramp constructions.
3. Ensure the following dedications are recorded on the final map or per separate instrument(s) at or
prior to the final map recording:
a. A dedication along Baker Street property frontage such that the full width is 68 feet. Baker
Street is classified as a Collector Roadway in the General Plan Circulation Element with
68-feet full-width and 48-feet curb to curb width.
b. A dedication along Pierce Street such that the full width is 60 feet. Pierce Street is classified
as a Local Roadway in the General Plan Circulation Element with a 60-feet full width and
a 40-feet curb to curb width.
c. Dedication(s)of right-of-way necessary to realign Baker Street and Pierce Street for future
alignment.
4. Project is required to provide adequate secondary access for proposed Parcels 2 and 3.
5. Ensure the Tentative Map is titled properly and show the flood lines at the northeasterly area of the
map.
6. Please see attached redlined comments for preliminary drainage report.
a. In General, there are some inconsistencies between the WQMP and hydrology report(i.e.
hydrology report discusses MWS for Baker Street treatment and there is no treatment in
the WQMP). Ensure both are reflective of the other.
7. Project WQMP will be required to treat the flows from the improved Baker Street and Pierce Street
DMAs.
8. The project Preliminary WQMP Site Plan legend should show the WQMP facilities identified in a
different color than the parking lot.
9. The project will be required to submit a Preliminary Soils Report/Geotechnical Study. Please
provide a preliminary report in the formal submittal.
a. Since the project proposes to use infiltration for some of its water quality facilities, infiltration
testing will be required. Ensure all infiltration tests are performed in accordance with the
Riverside County Flood Control Water Conservation District (RCFCWCD), Design
Handbook for LID BMPs.
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PA 2021-35 Baker Industrial APN 378-020-014, -015, -016, -028, -029, -030, -031, -036, -037, -
PAR 2021-05 048
DRC Date: September 21, 2023
10. Project will need to provide a Hydraulic analysis section in the Drainage Report for the proposed
storm drain lines.
11. An easement to the City of Lake Elsinore will be required for the proposed 36-inch storm drain
lines.
12. The hillside grading proposed for the project will be required to follow Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
15.72. Conceptually, the grading plan exceeds the 30-foot vertical cut limit in various locations.
13. The conceptual grading plan includes general note information that does not detail the grading.
Please review the design manual and include pertinent information such as area of disturbance,
import, export, etc.
14. Ensure proper sight distances meet City standard for each driveway. Existing or placement of
utilities, landscaping, and signage shall not obstruct sight distances.
15. Project will be required to complete a Traffic Scoping Agreement with the City Traffic Engineer for
review and approval. Please use TIA Preparation Guide (http://www.lake-
elsinore.org/home/showdocument?id=26703).
a. If found required by the Traffic Scoping Agreement, a Traffic Impact Analysis will need to
be submitted for review and approval.
16. All Overhead utilities (34.5 KV or lower) shall be ungrounded per LEMC 16.64.
17. It is recommended to coordinate with SCE early and often in the development process to review
load forecasts and started advanced engineering study to determine the method and scope for
providing service.
18. The project will be subject to pay Engineering assessed Development Impact Fees that includes
but not limited to K-Rat, Area Drainage Fee, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee, and Traffic
Infrastructure Fee.
19. Project is required to detain the incremental 10-year pre-and post-development difference.
20. Installation of streetlights along all constructed streets identified in the project will be required.
Streetlight system shall be a LS-213 system. Location and pole specifications may be determined
at design stage.
21. The maintenance exhibit does not include maintenance responsibilities for the basins, access
roads, etc. Who will be responsible for each?
22. A pre-treatment facility will be required upstream of the underground infiltration facilities.
23. Additional comments will follow upon further information provided.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
IN COOPERATION WITH
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
130 South Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530• Phone(951)674-3124
www.rvcfire.org
PROUDLY SERVING THE
UNINCORPORATED AREAS
OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
AND THE CITIES OF:
BANNING
Planning Case Comments
BEAUMONT September 20, 2023
COACHELLA
DESERT HOT SPRINGS CASE: PA 20-103
EASTVALE
TPM 2023-04 and CUP 2023-10
INDIAN WELLS Baker Street Industrial
INDIO
JURUPA VALLEY
LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNER: Joey Mendoza, Associate Planner
LA QUINTA
MENIFEE REVIEWED BY: Traci Williams, Fire Marshal
MORENO VALLEY
The Fire Department has reviewed this submittal and provides the
NORCO following comments for the applicant's consideration.
PALM DESERT
PERRIS 1. This project is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of
Riverside County as shown on a map on file with the Clerk of the
RANCHO MIRAGE
Board of Supervisors. Any building constructed within this project
RUBIDOUX CSD shall comply with special construction provisions contained in the
SAN JACINTO California Building Code and the California Fire Code.
TEMECULA
2. Unless otherwise approved by the Lake Elsinore OFM, dead end
WILDOMAR fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed:
BOARD OF For Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and High Fire
SUPERVISORS: Hazard Severity Zone areas — 660 feet
KEVIN JEFFRIES For Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone areas — 800 feet
DISTRICT ' For all other areas — 1320 feet
KAREN SPIEGEL
DISTRICT 2 Secondary egress/access fire apparatus access roads shall
CHARLES WASHINGTON provide independent egress/access from/to the area or asDISTRICT3
otherwise approved by the OFM. Secondary egress/access fire
V.MANUAL PEREZ apparatus access roads shall be as remote as practical from theDISTRICT4
primary fire apparatus access road to reduce the possibility that
DR.YXSTIAN GUTIERREZ both routes will be obstructed b singleDISTRICT5Yage emergency.Y
Additional fire apparatus access roads based on the potential for
impairment by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic
conditions, anticipated magnitude of a potential incident, or other
factors that could limit access may be required by the Fire
Marshal. (CFC 503.1.2)
3. The applicant or developer must submit a high fire mitigation plan
and report to the Fire Department, prior to map approval.
4. The applicant or developer shall provide fire hydrants in
accordance with the following:
a. Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an
approved water source for firefighting purposes.
b. Prior to building permit issuance, submit plans to the water
district for a water system capable of delivering fire flow as
required by the California Fire Code and Fire Department
standards. Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance
with the California Fire Code. Hydrants must produce the
required fire flow per the California Fire Code.
c. Fire flow shall be determined by the building of the single
largest square footage. The required fire flow is estimated to
be 4,000 GPM at 20 PSI for a 4-hour duration, per the 2022
California Fire Code and 778,423 square foot building area
with Type III-B construction.
5. In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or
greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
regardless of occupancy classification. Where Sections 903.2.1 —
903.2.21 of the California Fire Code have more restrictive
requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive
requirement shall take precedence.
6. Prior to building permit issuance, install the approved water system
and contact the Fire Department for a verification inspection.
7. The applicant must provide a fire command center for buildings
larger than 300,000 square feet in area in accordance with
California Fire Code 508, Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section
15.56 and fire department standards.
8. The applicant will need to evaluate the need for emergency
responder radio coverage inside the building in accordance with
California Fire Code Section 510. Prior to building plan review, the
applicant is encouraged to contact the Riverside County Fire
Department for radio requirements.
9. Roads and gates must meet Engineering Department and Fire
Department standards at the time of building permit application.
Current standards require that dead-end roads do not exceed 600
feet in length. Electric gates must have a Knox rapid entry system
and an infrared opening device. Gates must be set back up to 35
feet allow emergency vehicles to safely stop away from traffic flow.
10.Prior to issuance of Building Permits, the applicant/developer shall
provide the Office of the Fire Marshal with an approved site plan for
Fire Lanes and signage. (CFC 501.3)
These comments are preliminary; further review will occur upon
receiving additional plans. Additional requirements may be necessary
at that time. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
BUILDING AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
General Conditions
B-1. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety Conditions will
be addressed when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review.
These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and
related codes, which are enforced at the time of building, plan submittal.
B-2. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable
provisions of the 2022 edition of the California Building,Plumbing and Mechanical
Codes: 2022 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022
California Energy Codes, 2022 California Green Building Standards, California
Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
B-3.
B-4. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access
provisions and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the entrance of the building.
c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement.
e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as club
house, trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
B-5. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed
buildings by requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial
or multi-family residential projects or a recorded final map for single- family
residential projects. It takes 10 days to issue address and notify other agencies.
Please contact Sonia Salazar at ssalazar&lake-elsinore.org or 951-674-3124 X 286
B-6. Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore
School District shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department to ensure
the payment or exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
B-7. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans
and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
B-8. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light
standards, and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
B-9. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require
separate approvals and permits. Septic systems will need to be approved from
Riverside County Environmental Health Department before permit issuance.
B-10. House Electrical Meter. Applicant shall provide a house electrical meter to provide
power for the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm
systems for each building on the site. Developments with single user buildings
shall clearly show on the plans how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm
systems when a house meter is not specifically proposed.
At Plan Review Submittal
B-11. Must submit Grading Plans to Engineering prior to Building. Building will not
accept plans if they have not been submitted to Engineering first.
Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and
Safety online portal for electronic plan check and permitting:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing
schematic, and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the
Section 5.507, of the 2022 edition of the California Green Code.
c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for the persons with disabilities.
d. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the
building and the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
B-12. Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted
separately from the building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for
review and approval.
B-13. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing
structure to be removed as part of the project. Asbestos report and lead base paint
reports are required before demo permit will be issued.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
B-14. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide
appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on the plans.
Provide C.D. of approved plans to the Building Division.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
B-1 S. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the
building inspector prior to the start of the building construction.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL
SUBJECT: "Good Neighbor Policy" for Policy No. 400-16
Warehousing, Logistics, and Effective Date:
Distribution Uses Revised: 4/25/2023
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PURPOSE
In recent years, the Inland Empire has seen significant growth in the warehousing, logistics, and
distribution industries. It is expected that market conditions for these industries will remain strong
in the Inland Empire and that demand for more sites will also remain strong. As neighboring
communities reach significant levels of build out, it is anticipated that Lake Elsinore will become
an increasingly attractive location for these market segments. The City of Lake Elsinore
recognizes that the construction and operations of these uses may generate negative impacts to
residences and/or other sensitive land uses ("sensitive receptors")that must be mitigated in order
to maintain quality of life; protect public health, safety, and welfare; and ensure orderly
development. Sensitive receptors generally include existing residences (excluding those located
in Industrial zoning designations), areas entitled for residences, schools, active parks (excluding
passive parks and trails), playgrounds, community centers, assisted living, day care centers,
nursing homes, hospitals, places of religious assembly or institution (excluding those located in
Industrial zoning designations), and similar uses.
This policy provides a framework for larger-scale warehousing, logistics and distribution projects
to be designed and operated in order to mitigate negative impacts on sensitive receptors and the
environment and to preserve and advance the City Council's vision as set forth in the City's
General Plan and Dream Extreme 2040 Plan. This policy is meant to apply Best Management
Practices ("BMPs") to help minimize potential impacts to sensitive receptors and will be used in
addition to applicable requirements of the City's Zoning Code and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). This policy does not replace the need for preparation of appropriate project-
specific environmental review and application of any necessary mitigation measures. This policy
provides a series of development and operational criteria that can be implemented to supplement
project-level mitigation measures in order to adequately mitigate impacts related to warehousing,
logistics and distribution land uses on sensitive receptors.
This policy will be implemented by incorporation into the conditions of approval that are part of
the approval process for individual development projects. This provides a mechanism by which
applicants and the public are made aware of how these guidelines are specifically implemented
on a project-by-project basis and will provide an opportunity for City staff to monitor ongoing
compliance with the individual conditions of approval.
APPLICABILITY
This policy applies to warehousing, logistics, and distribution land uses that with buildings that are
250,000 square feet in size or larger. Warehousing, logistics and distribution facility means those
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facilities used for the storage and/or consolidation of manufactured goods and/or raw materials
excluding bulk storage of materials which are flammable or explosive or create hazardous or
commonly recognized offensive conditions) before their distribution to retail locations or other off-
site facilities. These facilities may include manufacturing, assembly, and/or fabrication operations.
They are typically characterized by dock high loading doors that could be on opposing sides of
the building (cross dock facility); significant movement and storage of products, materials, or
equipment; truck activities frequently outside of the peak hour of the adjacent street system; and
freeway access, including: freight yards/forwarding terminals, warehousing distribution/high cube
distribution centers, moving agencies, parcel delivery terminals, railroad freight stations,
shipping/receiving yards, and truck terminals.
This policy provides guidance that will be appropriate for most warehouse, industrial, or
distribution land uses with buildings that are 250,000 square feet in size or larger.
The Planning Division shall use this policy to review warehousing, logistics and distribution
projects and, in instances where a project does not conform to this policy, shall document findings
of non-compliance that will be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council. The
hearing body(Planning Commission or City Council) has sole discretion and authority to approve
projects that deviate from the guidance provided in this policy, subject to site-specific conditions
such as the specifics of site topography, proximity of adjacent sensitive receptors, and other
relevant factors), appropriate environmental review, and other factors that the City Council may
consider at its sole discretion.
Project-level review under CEQA will continue to apply to any and all projects, regardless of their
square footage and size, and may include technical reports including, but not limited, noise, air
quality, and traffic related impact evaluations.
STANDARDS
Siting and Design:
1. Warehousing, logistics, and distribution land uses with buildings that are 250,000 square feet
in size or larger that are located within 1,000 feet of an existing or planned sensitive receptor
shall provide detailed justification supporting a proposed separation of less than 1,000 feet as
measured from the property line of the sensitive receptor to the nearest point of any proposed
warehousing, logistics and distribution building. In no case shall the minimum setback from
an existing sensitive receptor to truck bays, loading docks, active truck operations areas,
outdoor storage areas, or any buildings be less than 300 feet to any property line of a sensitive
receptor. Other setbacks appropriate to the site's zoning classification shall be incorporated
in the design. Projects with buildings located within 1,000 feet of a sensitive receptor may
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submit a Preliminary Application (PAR) for review by the City Council Executive Project
Review Subcommittee and the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). The PAR
review may include, but not limited to, identification of site-specific conditions, list of permitted
uses within the setback area, and other relevant factors used for a proposed separation of
less than 1,000 feet.
2. Warehousing, logistics and distribution land uses shall be designed to provide adequate on-
site parking for commercial trucks and passenger vehicles and shall provide for adequate on-
site queuing for trucks that is located away from sensitive receptors. The general queuing and
spill-over of trucks onto surrounding public streets shall be prevented. Commercial trucks shall
not be parked in the public right-of-way or nearby residential areas.
3. Entry gates into loading dock(s)/truck court area(s) shall be positioned at a minimum of 140
feet inside the property line. The stacking distance shall be increased by 70 feet for every 20
loading docks beyond 40 docks. The distance requirement may be reduced if the project
design includes double truck stacking lanes. Queuing, or circling of vehicles, on public streets
immediately pre- or post-entry to a warehousing, logistics and distribution facility is strictly
prohibited. Applicants shall submit to the Engineering Department, and obtain approval of, all
turning templates to verify truck turning movements at entrance and exit driveways and street
intersections adjacent to said warehousing, logistics and distribution buildings prior to
entitlement approval.
4. Sites shall be fully screened with perimeter landscaping and masonry screening walls along
all bordering streets and adjacent to the property lines of sensitive receptors. Perimeter
screening shall measure a minimum of 15 feet in width and shall include, but not be limited
to, a continuous vegetative screen of overstory trees that measure a minimum of 25 feet in
height within ten (10)years of planting and a solid masonry wall of at least six(6)feet in height.
Trees shall be provided at a ratio of one (1) 24" box tree per 20 linear feet. Plans for the
perimeter landscape buffer shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to do business
in the State of California and shall incorporate adequate access points for routine maintenance
and meet the City's Water Efficient Landscape Requirements (LEMC Chapter 19.08).
Developments located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall prepare a Fuel
Modification Plan that includes, but not limited to, fire-resistive, native plant species in
landscaping. Landscape plans in for developments located in a Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone shall be reviewed by the City Fire Marshal. The property owner will be
responsible to establish a long-term maintenance mechanism to assure that the landscaping
remains in place and functional in accordance with the approved landscaping plan and shall
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be responsible to ensure that the landscaping is maintained in a healthy, living condition, to
include the replacement of dead, diseased, or dying plant materials as soon as practicable.
5. Building planes visible from public view shall be articulated by changes in exterior building
materials, color, decorative accents, and/or articulated features. Modulation and variation of
building masses between adjacent buildings visible from public streets shall be provided.
Pedestrian and ground-level building entries accessible to visitors should be designed using
recessed entries, covered entries, projections, or roofs to provide shade and visual relief at a
pedestrian scale.
Construction and Operation:
6. All construction and grading related activities shall comply with the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) Regulations in effect at the time work commences.
7. The following environmentally responsible practices shall be required during construction:
a. The applicant shall use reasonable best efforts, as determined by the Community
Development Director, or designee, to deploy the highest rated California Air Resources
Board (CARB) Tier technology that is available at the time of construction. Prior to permit
issuance, the construction contractor shall submit an equipment list confirming equipment
used is compliant with the highest CARB Tier at the time of construction. Equipment
proposed for use that does not meet the highest CARB Tier in effect at the time of
construction, shall only be approved for use at the discretion of the Community
Development Director, or designee.
b. Use of electric-powered hand tools, forklifts, aerial lifts, materials lifts, hoists, pressure
washers, plate compactors, and air compressors.
c. Designation of an area in any construction site where electric-powered construction
vehicles and equipment can charge if the utility provider can provide temporary power for
this purpose.
d. Identification in site plans of a location for future electric truck charging stations and
installation of a conduit to that location.
8. A Property Maintenance Program shall be submitted for review and approval by the
Community Development Director or designee prior to the issuance of building permits. The
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program shall provide for the regular maintenance of building structures, landscaping, and
paved surfaces in good physical condition, and appearance. The methods and maximum
intervals for maintenance of each component shall be specified in the program.
9. Facility operators shall coordinate with CARB and SCAQMD to obtain the latest information
about regional air quality concentrations, health risks, and trucking regulations.
10. Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance (LEMC Chapter 17.176) shall be satisfied during all
site preparation and construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall not
commence before 7:00 AM and shall cease no later than 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Only finish work and similar interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays and may
commence no earlier than 8:00 am and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m. Construction
activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays. Concrete Pouring activity shall
be exempt from the construction days and hours operation identified above (concrete pouring
shall not include other construction activities such as framing work). The applicant shall place
a weatherproof 3' X 3' sign at the entrance to the project site identifying the approved days
and hours of construction activity. The sign shall identify the name and phone number of the
development manager to address any complaints.
11. Facility hours of business operation for projects with buildings located within 1,000 feet of a
sensitive receptor shall be reviewed on a project-by-project basis. A Preliminary Application
PAR) for such projects may be submitted for review by the City Council Executive Project
Review Subcommittee and the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Facility hours
of business operations shall be limited to Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and
no work shall occur on weekends or Legal Holidays adjacent to sensitive receptors, except
when the operator demonstrates through site design and mitigation measures to adequately
shield and reduce noise impacts to the sensitive receptors. At no time shall refrigerated trucks
parked outdoors run and/or idle outside of the facility hours of operation. Changes to the hours
of operation shall be reviewed on a project-by-project basis and shall be included in the
Conditions of Approval for the project.
12. At no time during normal business hours shall the noise generated from the adjacent industrial
operation exceed 65 dba as measured from the closest property line of a sensitive receptor.
13. A City representative shall conduct periodic on-site inspections during and after construction
to verify compliance or recommend better efforts toward compliance during grading,
construction, and operational activities.
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HISTORY
Adopted by Resolution No. 2023-30 April 25, 2023