HomeMy WebLinkAboutROME HILL LETTER #3
VIA EMAIL: STEVE@STEVEGALVEZ.COM
April 24, 2024
GEM Investments, LLC
Attn: Steve Galvez
RE: Planning Application No. 2021-19 (Rome Hill Commercial)
Dear Steve Galvez,
We have completed a second review of the above-mentioned application you submitted requesting the following entitlements: General Plan Amendment (GPA 2022-01) to amend the Land Use Designations
of the project site from General Commercial (GC) and High-Density Residential (HDR) to Limited Industrial (LI); a Zone Change (ZC 2022-02) to change the zoning from Commercial Park
(C-P) and High-Density Residential (R-3) to Commercial Manufacturing (C-M); a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2022-17) to establish outdoor storage; a Commercial Design Review (CDR 2022-012)
to construct four (4) new industrial warehouses with office space and mezzanines totaling 83,301 sq. ft. on an approximately 6.77-acre site. The project is located along Grand Avenue,
at Grand Avenue and Kathryn Way. (APNs: 371-150-001 and 371-150-002)
This letter is our determination that your application referenced above is INCOMPLETE in accordance with Government Code Section 65920 (Permit Streamlining Act). Furthermore, this letter
specifies the incomplete parts of your application and provides you with the requirements to complete your application.
You must address all items included in the attachment(s) for our division to continue processing the application and to begin environmental evaluation of the proposed project pursuant
to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
In response to this letter, please resubmit all application materials, including all required fees, plans, and supporting exhibits. For further instructions, forms, and information,
visit www.lake-elsinore.org.
If you have questions about this letter, please contact me at (951) 674-3124 ext. 273 or jmendoza@lake-elsinore.org.
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Joey Mendoza
Associate Planner, City of Lake Elsinore
CC: Guy Selleck
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING CLASSIFICATION DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The proposed General Plan Land Use Designation of the project site is Limited Industrial (LI). The LI designation provides for industrial parks, warehouses, manufacturing, research and
development, public and quasi-public uses, and similar and compatible uses.
The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall not exceed 0.45.
The proposed zoning classification of the project site is Commercial Manufacturing (C-M). The proposed project shall comply with the following development standards as outlined in the
CM zone (Ch. 17.132, LEMC):
Development Standard
Required
Proposed
Satisfied/Compliant
Minimum net lot area
20,000 sq. ft.
9 acres
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Street frontage width
100 ft.
225.01 ft.
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Front Setback
Min. 15 ft. Average 20 ft.
20 ft.
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Side Yard (ROW)
Min. 15 ft.
15 ft.
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Building Height
45 ft.
24’-25’ ft.
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Landscape improvement
Adjacent to Street
Min. 15 ft. Average 20 ft.
22’-8”
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Abutting Residential Uses
Min. 15 ft.
15 ft.
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Landscape Coverage
12%
11.12%
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PLANNING DIVISION COMMENTS
Senate Bill No. 330 Compliance
The proposed General Plan Amendment proposes to change the General Plan Land Use Designation of the project site from General Commercial (GC) and High-Density Residential (HDR) to Limited
Industrial (LI). The proposed amendment is subject to SB 330 since it requests to change a land use from residential to less intensive non-residential use.
To ensure its compliance with Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) the City has established a No Net Loss Program for certain residential projects. Chapter 17.78 No Net Loss Program of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) was adopted by the City Council on October 10, 2023 (the ordinance will be effective 30 days after adoption).
The applicant has submitted a Justification letter for the No Net Loss Program.
The Planning Division will work with the applicant to finalize the Justification for the No Net Loss Program prior to entitlement approval.
General Plan Amendment Justification
The applicant has submitted a draft General Plan Amendment (GPA) Justification to the Planning Division for review.
The Planning Division will work with the applicant to finalize a GPA Justification with the applicant prior to entitlement approval.
Zone Change Justification
The applicant has submitted a draft Zone Change (ZC) Justification to the Planning Division for review.
The Planning Division will work with the applicant to finalize a ZC Justification with the applicant prior to entitlement approval.
Site Plan
The (County) zoning classifications for some of the neighboring parcels are incorrect. Please modify the classifications to reflect the correct classifications. (See redlined Site Plan
Attachment for callouts)
Grand Avenue
The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the Riverside County Transportation Department’s requirements for right-of-way improvements.
Public Outreach
Public outreach is strongly encouraged. A public outreach plan should be submitted for department review. The project is located within the Lakeland Village Sphere of Influence in the
Lake Elsinore General Plan. Public outreach shall include a Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting for nearby residents.
AB 52 and SB 18 Consultations
The City, as the lead agency for the project, is in consultation with local tribes as required by Senate Bill No. 18 (SB 18) and Assembly Bill No. 52 (AB 52).
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Compliance
The City contracts with an approved consulting firm to provide California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation and compliance.
The applicant for the proposed project is responsible for the costs related to the CEQA review. An Initial Study will be required for this project.
The applicant has selected a City-approved CEQA consultant and is currently in the RFP process with the City.
Interagency Comments
Comments from the following City Departments regarding this project are attached to this letter:
Engineering Department
Fire Marshal
Please direct specific questions to the following DRC members as applicable:
Fire: Traci Williams, Ext. 228 or twilliams@lake-elsinore.org
Building & Safety: Bill Belvin, Ext. 286 or bbelvin@lake-elsinore.org
Engineering: Paul Fizer, Ext. 804 or pfizer@lake-elsinore.org