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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2022-17 TO ESTABLISH A TWO-UNIT COMMERCIAL
MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE FACILITY WITH AN OUTDOOR STORAGE
AREA LOCATED AT APN: 371-150-017
Whereas Guy Selleck, G.E.M. Investments, LLC has filed an application with the City of
Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-19 (General Plan
Amendment No. 2022-01, Zone Change No. 2022-02, Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-17,
Commercial Design Review No. 2022-12, and Variance No. 2025-08) to develop the 6.77-acre
vacant site in two (2) phases with two (2) new two-story commercial manufacturing warehouse
buildings totaling 92,760 square feet. Each building is proposed to be approximately 46,000
square feet and would include mezzanines, offices, and loading docks. The project is located on
Grand Avenue and Kathryn Way and includes Assessor Parcel Number 371-150-017;
Whereas, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-17 proposes to establish a two-unit
commercial warehouse facility with an outdoor storage area;
Whereas, Section 17.415.070 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) provides that
certain uses are desirable but may have operational characteristics that disproportionately impact
adjoining properties, businesses, or residents. Accordingly, such uses require a more
comprehensive review and approval procedure, including the ability to condition the proj ect in
order to mitigate significant impact;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.070 (Conditional Use Permits), Section 17.410.070
(Approving Authority), and Section 17.410.030 (Multiple Applications) of the LEMC, the Planning
Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to conditional use permits; and
Whereas, on October 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, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has considered the Project prior to making a
recommendation to the Council and has found it acceptable.
Section 2: On October 21, 2025, after consideration and evaluation of all written reports
and comments and oral testimony presented by the Community Development Department and
other City departments, property owners, residents and other interested parties and such other
matters as are reflected in the record of the noticed Public Hearing on the Project, the Commission
adopted a resolution finding and determining that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER 2025-
02) (SCH No. 2025090173) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
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Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.070.C. Findings, the
Commission makes the following findings regarding CUP No. 2022-17:
1. That the proposed use, on its own merits and within the context of its setting, is in accord
with the objectives of the General Plan and the purpose of the planning district in which
the site is located.
The proposed project, construction two (2) commercial manufacturing buildings totaling
92,760 sq. ft., is consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use designation of Light
Industrial (LI). The LI Land Use designation provides for industrial parks, warehouses,
manufacturing, research and development, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and
compatible uses with a maximum 0.45 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The Project is proposing
to develop a commercial manufacturing project with 0.32 FAR. The project site is within
the East Lake District of the General Plan. The East Lake District is uniquely defined by
its proximity to the lake and the fact that it is home to the extreme sport activities within
the City. The Project would be consistent with the goals of the East Lake District Plan,
including the goal to provide a commercial development that will integrate with the
recreational and open space land uses in the District. The proposed commercial
manufacturing project will contribute to the commercial vitality of the District as well as the
City in general.
2. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the general health, safety, comfort or general
welfare of persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed use or the
City, or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the City.
The proposed use does not propose either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to
the existing surrounding community. The Project has been conditioned as such to avoid
any possible negative impacts associated with the proposed use.
3. The Site for the intended use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the use, and
for all the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping, buffers and other features
required by this title.
The proposed use has been analyzed and staff has determined that the proposed use
meets all applicable sections of the LEMC and will complement the existing uses, based
on the submitted plans and the conditions of approval imposed on the Project.
4. The Site for the proposed use relates to streets and highways with proper design both as
to width and type of pavement to carry the type and quantity of traffic generated by the
subject use.
The project would include dedication on Grand Avenue to the ultimate halfâsection width
and would construct frontage improvements in accordance with the County of Riverside
Transportation Department standards. These improvements will be sufficient for the type
and quantity of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. In approving the subject use at the specific location, there will be no adverse effect on
abutting properties or the permitted and normal use thereof.
The Conditional Use Permit has been thoroughly reviewed and conditioned by all
applicable City departments thereby eliminating the potential for any adverse effects.
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6. Adequate conditions and safeguards pursuant to LEMC 17.415.070.B, including
guarantees and evidence of compliance with conditions, have been incorporated into the
approval of the subject project to ensure development of the property in accordance with
the objectives of this chapter and the planning district in which the site is located.
Pursuant to Section 17.415.070.B of the LEMC, the Project was considered by the
Planning Commission at a duly noticed Public Hearing on October 21, 2025, appropriate
and applicable conditions of approval have been included to protect the public health,
safety and general welfare.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the Conditions
of Approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the Council
approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2022-17.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 21st day of October, 2025.
John Gray
Chair
Attest:
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Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
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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. 2025-29 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on October 21, 2025, and that the same
was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Devor, Pease and Peters; and Chair Gray
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Carroll
Damaris Abraham
Community Development Director
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