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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso No. 2026-08 - PA 2021-22 - Collier Commercial Properties - CUP RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-25 TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE AN 8,975 SQUARE-FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH A 3,000 SQUARE-FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA FOR THE COLLIER COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT APNS 377-190- 002, 377-190-003, AND 377-190-004 Whereas, Troy Chislock, has filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2021-22 to develop the 2.64-acre vacant site with a 3,000 square-foot office building and an 8,975 square-foot warehouse building totaling 11,975 square-feet and related site improvements. The project’s requests include a General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2021-02) to amend the project site’s land use designation from General Commercial (GC) to Limited Industrial (LI), Zone Change (ZC) No. 2021-02 to change the project site’s zoning designation from General Commercial (C-2) to Limited Manufacturing (M-1), Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-25 to establish and operate an outdoor storage area in conjunction with the proposed office/warehouse facility, and Industrial Design Review (IDR) No. 2021-03 to construct an office/warehouse facility with an 8,975 square-foot warehouse and a 3,000 square-foot office building. The project is located on West Minthorn Avenue at Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 377-190-002, 377-190-003, and 377-190-004; Whereas, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-25 proposes to establish and operate an 8,975 square-foot warehouse with a 3,000 square-foot office building and outdoor storage; 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 December 16, 2025, the Commission continued CUP No. 2022-25, to January 20, 2026, for further consideration; and Whereas, on January 20, 2026, 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. Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D PC Reso. No. 2026-08 Page 2 of 4 Section 2: On January 20, 2026, 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 2023- 03; SCH No. 2025100377) 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. 2022-25: 1. 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 office/warehouse with outdoor storage use is consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use designation of Limited 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 light industrial complex with 0.10 FAR, which is under the maximum allowed. The project site is also within the Business District of the General Plan. The Business District is located within the central area of the city. The main focus of the Business District is to support its position as the industrial and commercial hub of the city while ensuring that new development does not encroach upon the floodway and that development maintains an orientation towards this natural resource as a pedestrian corridor. The project would be consistent with the goals of the Business District, including the goal to strengthen its position as the industrial and commercial hub of the city while being sensitive to the natural wetlands, floodway, and floodplain. The proposed project would contribute to the commercial vitality of the Business District as well as the City in general. 2. 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 would not cause either directly or indirectly any detrimental effects to the existing surrounding community. The project has been thoroughly reviewed by all departments and conditioned as such to avoid any possible negative impacts associated with the proposed use. 3. 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 including building setbacks, parking, landscaping, and site access. Further, the project would complement the existing uses which include other existing light to medium industrial uses. Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D PC Reso. No. 2026-08 Page 3 of 4 4. 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 has been conditioned to construct ultimate half‐width improvements to the City’s standards on the property's frontage along West Minthorn Street. These improvements would be sufficient for the type and quantity of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. 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. Furthermore, the project would be surrounded by other similar and existing industrial developments and is not adjacent to sensitive uses such as residential. 6. 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 January 20, 2026, and 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. 2022-25. Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. Passed and Adopted on this 20th day of January, 2026. John Gray Chair Attest: ___________________________________ Damaris Abraham Community Development Director Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D PC Reso. No. 2026-08 Page 4 of 4 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. 2026-08 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on January 20, 2026, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Devor, Martin, Pease, and Peters; and Chair Gray NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None Damaris Abraham Community Development Director Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D