HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 4 - ZC OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 2025-__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL PARK (C-P) AND HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL (HDR) TO COMMERCIAL MANUFACTURING (C-M) FOR 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, Zone Change (ZC) No. 2022-02 proposes to change the project site’s current zoning designation from Commercial Park (C-P) and High Density Residential (R-3) to Commercial Manufacturing
(C-M);
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.040 (Zoning Amendments), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of making
recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to zone changes,
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, item, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council approve ZC No. 2022-02; and
Whereas, on November 18, 2025, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community Development
Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into these findings by this reference.
Section 2: The Council has reviewed and analyzed proposed ZC No. 2022-02, pursuant to the California Planning and Zoning Laws (Cal. Gov. Code Sec 65000 et. seq.), the Lake Elsinore
General Plan (GP), and the LEMC and finds that ZC No. 2022-02 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: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.040.F. Findings, the Council makes the following findings regarding findings regarding ZC No. 2022-02:
The proposed amendment will not be (a) detrimental to the health, safety, comfort, or general welfare of the persons residing or working within the neighborhood of the proposed
amendment or within the City, (b) injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or within the City
The proposed Zone Change has been analyzed relative to its potential to have detrimental effects and conditions have been imposed on the subject Project to ensure that the health, safety
and welfare of surrounding residents will be protected.
The application to change the zoning designation would not be injurious to the property or improvements in the neighborhood. The Zone Change along with the project’s other discretionary
applications will allow the development of the site with two commercial manufacturing warehouse buildings. The proposed commercial manufacturing project will contribute to the commercial
vitality of the corridor along Grand Avenue as well as the City in general.
The proposed amendment will be consistent with the latest General Plan.
ZC No. 2022‐02 proposes to change the project site’s current zoning designation from Commercial Park (C-P) and High Density Residential (R-3) to Commercial Manufacturing (C-M). The C-M
zoning designation is consistent with proposed General Plan Land Use designation of Light Industrial (LI).
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, the Council hereby approves Zone Change No. 2022-02.
Section 5: Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions,
sections, or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end each phrase, section, sentence, or word is declared
to be severable.
Section 6: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective at 12:01 a.m. on the thirty-first (31st) day after the date of adoption.
Section 7: Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause a synopsis of the same to be published according to law.
Passed and Adopted on this 18th day of November, 2025.
Brian Tisdale
Mayor
Attest:
___________________________________
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2025-_____ was introduced at the Regular meeting of November 18,
2025, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at its Regular meeting of ________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
I further certify that said Synopsis was published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Lake Elsinore, California on the _____day of __________, 2025,
and on the ______day of _________, 2025.
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk