HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 4 - ZC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2025-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2022-02 CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM COMMERCIAL PARK
(C-P) AND HIGH DESNITY 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Commission has reviewed and analyzed proposed ZC No. 2020-01, 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 2: That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.040.F. Findings, the Commission 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 3: Based upon the evidence presented, both written and testimonial, and the above findings, the Commission hereby recommends approval of Zone Change No. 2022-02.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed and Adopted on this 21st day of October, 2025.
John Gray, Chairman
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-__ 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
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Damaris Abraham,
Community Development Director