HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-022 PA 2024-15 (Dexter Village) TTM 38512 Subdivision Apartment DevelopmentRESOLUTION NO. 2026-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 38512 TO
SUBDIVIDE 23.05 ACRES INTO A 6.6-ACRE PARCEL FOR AN APARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT, TWO LOTS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES TOTALING 3.8
ACRES, AND 137 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR THE DEXTER
VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN SECOND
STREET AND THIRD STREET (APN: 377-090-013, 377-090-037, 377-090-039,
AND 377-090-040)
Whereas, James Walters, Fairbrook Communities LLC, has filed an application with the
City of Lake Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2024-15 for a 451-
unit residential development with 137 single-family homes, 84 townhomes, and 230 apartment
units, including 22 affordable units, on an existing vacant 23.05-acre site. The project’s requests
include Tentative Tract Map No. 38512 to subdivide the 23.05-acre project site into a 6.6-acre
parcel for the apartments, two lots totaling 3.8-acres for condominium purposes for the
townhomes, and 137 lots for the single-family homes; Conditional Use Permit No. 2024-08 to
allow the development of condominiums (townhomes) in in the Commercial Mixed Use (CMU)
zone; and, Residential Design Review No. 2024-07 for the proposed building designs and related
improvements including new parking, walls and fencing, and landscaping. The project is located
on Dexter Avenue between Second Street and Third Street (APN: 377-090-013, 377-090-037,
377-090-039, 377-090-040);
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. 2023-
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 November 12,
2025, and ending at 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2025;
Whereas, on February 24, 2026, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the City Council
(Council) by resolution adopted the MND (SCH No. 2025110457) for the Project and adopted a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
Whereas, pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Chapter 16.24 (Tentative
Map), the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) pertaining to the tentative map review;
Whereas, on December 16, 2025, and subsequently on January 20, 2026, at a duly
noticed Public Hearing, the Commission 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 Tentative Tract Map No. 38412; and
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Whereas, on February 24, 2026, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 38512
pursuant to the appropriate Planning and Zoning Laws and Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) of the
LEMC and the Subdivision Map Act.
Section 3: That, in accordance with State Planning and Zoning Law and the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code, the Council makes the following findings for approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
38512:
1. The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and improvement, is
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan (Government Code
Section 66473.5).
The City’s General Plan designates the subject project site as Commercial Mixed Use (CMU).
The proposed project is exempt from the General Plan land use designation objectives as
requested (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65915 et seq.). More specifically, the project application is
eligible for unlimited waivers from the development code with the provision of 5% very low-
income dwelling units, or 22 on-site units. The applicant has requested waivers from the land
use designation, dwelling unit density, and other use-related provisions of the General Plan.
However, the proposal does support the Housing Element with the provision of additional
housing units that will aid the City in achieving the required Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) units, particularly protected affordable units for very low-income
households. Although the proposed project deviates from some standards and regulations in
the City’s General Plan and Zoning Code, it remains compliant with State and Local laws
through the application of the Density Bonus Law.
2. The site of the proposed subdivision of land is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development in accordance with the General Plan.
The overall density and design are consistent and compatible with the adjacent communities.
3. The effects that this project is likely to have upon the housing needs of the region, the public
service requirements of its residents, and the available fiscal and environmental resources
have been considered and balanced.
The proposed land division supports the City’s Housing Element with the provision of
additional housing units that will aid the City in achieving the required Regional Housing
Needs Assessment (RHNA) units, particularly protected affordable units for very low-income
households. The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element indicates that the City has an RHNA of
6,681 housing units to accommodate during the 2021-2029 housing element period. Of these
6,681 housing units, 28.1 percent, or 1,878 housing units, should be provided at the very
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low-income level. The proposed project would provide 22 very low-income housing units
towards that goal.
Furthermore, the project supports the goals of the Housing Element through the following:
• Provides for the development of a variety of housing opportunities.
• Provides housing opportunities for persons of lower and moderate incomes.
• Preserves the quality of the existing housing stock in Lake Elsinore.
• Promotes equal housing opportunities for all residents.
In addition, the project has been conditioned to annex into a Community Facilities District in
order to fund the ongoing operation and maintenance of the public right-of-way, landscaped
areas, any neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City, and for street lights in the public
right-of-way to offset the annual fiscal impacts of the project.
4. The proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to result in any significant
environmental impacts.
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21080(c), the proposed
project could have a significant effect on the environment as evidenced in the Initial Study,
however there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions to the project have
been made by or agreed to by the project proponent and mitigation measures have been
applied to the project as documented in the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (SCH#
2025110457). With the incorporation of the detailed mitigation measures, potential impacts
would be reduced to a level of less than significant.
5. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
The proposed tentative map has been adequately conditioned by all applicable City
departments and outside agencies and will not result in any significant environmental impacts.
In addition, any potential impacts will be reduced to less than significant levels through the
incorporation of mitigation measures as identified by the MND. The proposed subdivision,
together with the conditions applicable thereto, will not be detrimental to public health, safety,
or welfare or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
6. The design of the proposed division of land or type of improvements will not conflict with
easements acquired by the public at large for access through or use of property within the
proposed division of land.
All known easements or requests for access have been incorporated into the design of the
proposed map. In addition, the tentative map has been circulated to City departments and
outside agencies for review, and appropriate Conditions of Approval have been applied to the
project.
Section 4: Based upon the evidence presented and the above findings, and the conditions
of approval imposed upon the project, the Council hereby approves Tentative Tract Map No.
38512.
Section 5: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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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 at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 24th day of February 2026.
Robert E. Magee
Mayor
Attest:
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, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2026-22 as adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, at
the Regular meeting of February 24, 2026 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Tisdale, and Carroll; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Manos
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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