HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-30 - CDR 2022-12 - PA 2021-19RESOLUTION NO. 2025-30
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-12 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGN AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR TWO COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING WAREHOUSE
BUILDINGS TOTALING 92,760 SQUARE FEET 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, Commercial Design Review (CDR) No. 2022-17 proposes to construct two (2)
new commercial manufacturing warehouses with office space totaling 92,760 sq. ft. with 173
parking spaces, on-site stormwater management improvements, lighting, walls and fencing, and
landscaping;
Whereas, pursuant to Section 17.415.050 (Major Design Review), 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 design review applications; 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 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
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, ELSP, and the LEMC.
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 ot her
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.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2022-12:
Docusign Envelope ID: 8C7A38DA-22E8-4833-B849-942CC513C8F6
PC Reso. No. 2025-30
Page 2 of 3
1. The Project, as approved, will comply with the goals and objectives of the General Plan,
Specific Plan and the Zoning District in which the Project 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. The
proposed zoning for the subject site Commercial Manufacturing (C-M). The proposed
commercial manufacturing use is identified as a permitted use. The proposed outdoor
storage area is subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the C-M zone.
Further, the proposed commercial manufacturing Project will assist in achieving the
development of a well-balanced and functional mix of residential, commercial, industrial,
open space, recreational and institutional land uses.
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 complies with 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 and within the park. The Project will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive
relationship between the proposed development and existing projects through the use of a
‘Contemporary’ architectural design that is similar to existing developments in the vicinity.
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 October 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.
Section 4: Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the
conditions of approval imposed upon the Project, the Commission hereby recommends that the
Council approve CDR No. 2022-12.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Docusign Envelope ID: 8C7A38DA-22E8-4833-B849-942CC513C8F6
PC Reso. No. 2025-30
Page 3 of 3
Passed and Adopted on this 21st day of October, 2025.
John Gray
Chair
Attest:
___________________________________
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. 2025-30 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
Docusign Envelope ID: 8C7A38DA-22E8-4833-B849-942CC513C8F6