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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO.
2025-08 TO ALLOW THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF FOUR MODULAR
CLASSROOM BUILDINGS AND ONE MODULAR OFFICE BUILDING FOR A NEW
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL (VISTA LAGO GLOBAL ACADEMY) LOCATED
WITHIN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE PARKING LOT AT ALBERHILL
RANCH COMMUNITY PARK AT 28200 LAKE STREET (APN: 389-020-056)
Whereas, Alyssa Ross, Vista Charter Public Schools, has filed an application with the City
of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2025-10 (Commercial
Design Review No. 2025-08) to allow the temporary installation of four (4) modular classroom
buildings and one (1) modular administrative office building for the temporary operation of a new
public charter school, Vista Lago Global Academy. The public charter school proposes to operate
their school temporarily for up to four (4) years within the modular buildings which will serve up to
170 students from kindergarten through 9th grade. The proposed hours for the temporary school
operations are Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and school office hours are
proposed from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The project also includes minor site improvements including
temporary hook-ups and infrastructure for utilities, directional wayfinding signage, fencing for
safety and security, and an outdoor recreation space for recess. The project is located within the
southern portion of the existing surface parking lot at the City-owned Alberhill Ranch Community
Park at 28200 Lake Street (APN: 389-020-056);
Whereas, pursuant to Section 10.1 of the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan
(MARSP), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
approving, conditionally approving or denying design review requests for developments in the
MARSP area;
Whereas, Pacific Clay Products, Inc., Castle & Cooke Lake Elsinore Outlet Centers, Inc.,
Castle & Cooke Corona, Inc., Gateway Business Park, LLC, and Murdock Alberhill Ranch Limited
Partnership, (collectively “Owner”) entered into that certain settlement agreement and
memorandum of understanding (the “Settlement Agreement”) with the County of Riverside on
February 24, 2004, which exempts and excludes all of the Owner’s properties (including present
and future uses and development of Owner’s properties) from the Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) for all purposes;
Whereas, the subject property is in the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan area and
is covered by the terms of the Settlement Agreement, and is therefore exempt from the
requirements of the MSHCP;
Whereas, on August 5, 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, CALIFORNIA, 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
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General Plan (GP), the MARSP, 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, MARSP, and the LEMC.
Section 2: The Commission hereby finds and determines that the project is categorically
exempt from 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 (Class 11 – Accessory Structures) because the use consists of the placement of temporary
modular structures appurtenant to a publicly owned park and Vista Charter is a public charter
school available for enrollment for children throughout the community.
Section 3: The Commission acknowledges the Settlement Agreement which exempts and
excludes the project from the requirements of the MSHCP. Therefore, the Commission finds that
the project is exempt from the MSHCP and that no further MSHCP action is required.
Section 4: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.070.C. Findings, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding Commercial Design Review No. 2025-08:
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 proposed project has a General Plan land use designation of Specific Plan (SP) and
is also zoned SP. More specifically, the project site is located in the Murdock Alberhill
Ranch Specific Plan (MARSP). The MARSP provides for a comprehensive development
plan, regulations, and guidelines for a master planned community which combines
residential, commercial, and open space and recreational uses. Pursuant to the Specific
Plan’s land use regulations, elementary, junior high, and high schools are permitted uses.
As such, the proposed temporary public charter school is consistent with the allowed uses
of the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan and complies with the applicable
development standards.
2. The project complies with the design directives contained in the LEMC and all applicable
provisions of the LEMC.
The overall architectural theme for the MARSP is based on styles familiar to rural
California with influences of the natural environment that surrounds the Alberhill District.
Although the proposed modular buildings are pre-manufactured, the exterior color is a
light sand color that would complement the existing community park building and the
natural setting. Therefore, the project is consistent with the design and architectural theme
of the Murdock Alberhill Ranch Specific Plan and applicable development standards
contained in the LEMC.
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 August 5, 2025. The project
has been reviewed and conditioned by all applicable City divisions, departments and
agencies to ensure the proposed project would be consistent with the major design review
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objectives contained in LEMC . Furthermore, the project would be required to demonstrate
compliance with the conditions of approval and other applicable requirements prior to the
issuance of a building permit and/or City business license.
Section 5: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby approves Commercial Design
Review No. 2025-08.
Section 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 5th day of August 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. 2025-20 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on August 5, 2025, and that the same was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Devor, Pease and Peters; Vice Chair Carroll; and Chair Gray
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
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