HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2024-23 IDR 2023-02 - PA 2023-19 - Fleming and SonsRESOLUTION NO. 2024-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING INDUSTRIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2023 -
02 TO INSTALL A ONE-STORY 7,500 SQ.FT. PREMANUFACTURED STEEL
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING WITH AN ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE AND RELATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT APNs 377-232-006, 377-232-007, AND 377-232-
009
Whereas, Kim Quon, Kim Quon Architect, has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2023 -19 which includes Industrial
Design Review (IDR No. 2023 -02) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 2023 -09) to establish
and operate a contractor yard and administrative office with an outdoor storage area for heavy
construction equipment on a 1.65 -acre site in the Limited Manufacturing (M-1) District for Fleming
and Sons Concrete Pumping, Inc. (Fleming and Sons);
Whereas, the project is located on the southwest corner of the West Minthorn Street and
North Riley Street intersection and includes Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 377-232-006, 377-
232-007, and 377-232-009;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050.B of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC),
a Major Design Review is required for development proposals and design concepts in order to
ensure that new development occurs in a manner which enhances the character and quality of
surrounding properties and that the scale, special relationships and architectural treatment of
structures including materials, colors, and design, visually contribute to the area and environment
in which they are located;
Whereas, Section 6.0 of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) requires that all discretionary projects within a MSHCP Criteria Cell
undergo the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP) and Joint Project Review (JPR) proce ss
to analyze the scope of the proposed development and establish a building envelope that is
consistent with the MSHCP criteria;
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;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050.E of the LEMC, the Planning Commission
(Commission) has the responsibility of reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or
denying design review applications; and
Whereas, on November 19, 2024, 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 considered the project and its consistency with the
MSHCP prior to adopting Findings of Consistency with the MSHCP.
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Section 2: That in accordance with the MSHCP, the Commission makes 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 site is flat, heavily disturbed and devoid of vegetation and the site has been
fully developed for commercial uses. The project is proposing to construct a new light -
industrial building and other improvements throughout the Project site . As such, the
Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pool Guidelines as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the
MSHCP are not applicable.
3. The project is consistent with the Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Guidelines
as set forth in MSHCP Section 6.1.3 and the Additional Survey Needs and Procedures as
set forth in MSHCP Section 6.3.2 because the project is not located within any Na rrow
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 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 4: The Commission finds that the proposed project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§21000 et seq.: “CEQA”) and the CEQA
Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In -Fill
Development) because the project (a) is consistent with the applicable general plan designation
and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and
regulations, (b) the site of the proposed development is within city limits on a project site of less
than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses, (c) the project site has no value as habitat
for endangered, rare or threatened species, (d) the project will not result in any significant effects
relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and (e) the site can be adequately served by
all required utilities and public services.
Section 5: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Industrial Design Review No. 2023-02:
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 has a General Plan Land Use designation of Business Professional (BP) and
is located within the Historic District. The BP Land Use designation provides for office and
administrative uses, light industrial, research and development, office -based firms,
including office support facilities, restaurants, medical clinics, public and quasi -public
uses, and similar and compatible uses with a maximum 0.45 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The
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project is proposing a one-story 7,500 sq. ft. premanufactured light industrial steel building
with a 0.10 FAR to establish a construction yard with outdoor storage for heavy equipment
rental including an ancillary administrative office. Therefore, the pro ject is consistent with
the BP General Plan Land Use designation.
The current zoning designation of the subject site is Limited Manufacturing (M -1).
Pursuant to Section 17.136.030.C of the LEMC, heavy equipment sales and rental is a
conditionally permitted use in the M-1 zoning district subject to an approval of a CUP. The
project proposes to develop a heavy construction equipment yard and office that offers a
selection of concrete pumping and related equipment and services for a variety of
construction jobs. The project also includes an outdoor storage area which has bee n
reviewed and found consistent with Section 17.136.040.A of the LEMC. Therefore, the
project is consistent with the M-1 zoning district.
2. The Project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The project is appropriate to the site and surrounding developments. The architectural
design of the proposed building s conforms to the Nonresidential Development Standards
(Chapter 17.112) of the LEMC. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have
been provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along
abutting streets. The architecture has been designed to achieve harmony and
compatibility with the surrounding area. The colors and materials proposed will assist in
blending the architecture into the existing landscape and are compatible with other colors
and materials used on other nonresidential properties near the project site. 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.
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 November 19, 2024. The
project, as reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and
agencies, will not have a significant effect on the environment. Further, compliance with
the conditions of approval will be reviewed during the plan check and inspection review
process prior to commencing operations.
Section 6: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Condition s
of Approval imposed upon the p roject, the Commission hereby approves Industrial Design Review
No. 2023-02.
Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted on this 19th day of November, 2024.
Jodi Peters
Chair
Attest:
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Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Damaris Abraham, Community Development Director of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2024-23 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held November 19, 2024 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Ross, Carroll, and Williams; Vice Chair Gray; and Chair Peters
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
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