HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 5 - CUP Resolution1RESOLUTION NO. 2025-
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 project 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.
Section 3. That in accordance with LEMC Section 17.415.070.C. Findings, the Commission makes the following findings regarding CUP No. 2022-17:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, 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