HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-03 - CDR 2023-03 - PA 2023-13 - Collier Retail ShopsRESOLUTION NO. 2025-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO.
2023-03 TO CONSTRUCT AN APPROXIMATELY 7,200 -SQUARE-FOOT
COMMERCIAL CENTER WITH A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT AND
RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT APN 389-200-031
Whereas, Erwin Randhawa, PSR Investments LE, LLC, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 20 23-13 which
includes Commercial Design Review (CDR No. 202 3-03), Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 2023-
05), and Sign Design Review (SIGN No. 2023-07) to construct a one-story 7,200 square-foot (sq.
ft.) retail shopping center with a drive-through restaurant building and related site improvements
on a 1.4-acre site. CDR No. 2023-03 is to allow the development of a new commercial building,
CUP No. 2023-05 is to permit the operation of the drive -through restaurant and SIGN No. 2023-
07 is to establish a unified signage theme and design for the retail shopping center;
Whereas, the project is located along the easterly edge of Collier Avenue near the
southeast intersection of Collier Avenue and Nichols Road (APN: 389-200-031);
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review) of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code (LEMC), the Planning Commission (Commission) has the responsibility of
reviewing and approving, conditionally approving, or denying design review applications ; and
Whereas, on January 21, 2025, 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 has found it acceptable.
Section 2: 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 3: 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 15303 (New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures ) because the project is in a location that meets
the definition of an urbanized area as outlined in Section 21071(a)(2) of the Public Resources
Code; therefore, the project qualifies for the Class 3 exemption given that the proposed building
is under 10,000 sq. ft. in floor area. Furthermore, the project is located within the Highway
Commercial (C-H) District of the Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan which allows for the proposed type
of development including retail and drive-through uses. The project does not involve significant
amounts of hazardous substances, all public services and facilities are available to serve the
project, and the surrounding area is not environmentally sensitive as the surrounding properties
have been developed and heavily disturbed .
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Section 4: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2023-03:
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 Specific Plan (SP) and is located
within the Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan (ARSP) and has a Highway Commercial District.
The Highway Commercial District accommodates a full range of retail stores, offices,
personal and business services establishments offering commodities and services scaled
to meet the needs of the future residents of the Alberhill Ranch and the region as a whole.
The application proposes to construct an approximately 7,200 square -foot retail shopping
center with a drive through restaurant. The proposed center is designed to accommodate
4 potential retail businesses to meet the needs of the community. The project is also
consistent with the General Plan because the ARSP was found to be consistent with the
General Plan at its adoption.
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 compatibl e with other colors
and materials used on other 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 January 21, 2025. 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 5: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the p roject, the Commission hereby approves Commercial Design
Review No. 2023-03.
Section 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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Passed and Adopted on this 21st day of January, 2025.
John Gray
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. 2025-03 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held January 21, 2025 and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Carroll, Devor, and Peters; Vice Chair Ross; and Chair Gray
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
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