HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 6 - CDR ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2025-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING 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. 2022-12 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 CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, the City conducted an Initial Study to determine if the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study
revealed that the Project would have potentially significant environmental impacts, but those potentially significant impacts could be mitigated to less than significant levels;
Whereas, based upon the results of the Initial Study (Environmental Review No. 2025- 02), and based upon the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, it was determined that
it was appropriate to prepare and circulate a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the project. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the MND was made available for
public review and comment for a minimum of 30 days beginning on September 5, 2025, and ending on October 6, 2025;
Whereas, on November 18, 2025, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the City Council (Council) by resolution adopted the MND (SCH No. 2025090173) for the Project and adopted a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program;
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;
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, and adopted a resolution recommending that the Council Approve CDR No. 2022-12; 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 AND ORDER 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 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 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Council makes the following findings regarding CDR No. 2022-12:
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.
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.
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, and subsequently by the
City Council at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on November 18, 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.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted on this 18th day of November, 2025.
Brian Tisdale
Mayor
Attest:
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Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2025-__ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, at a regular meeting held on November 18, 2025, and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk