HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso No. 2026-14 - PA 2024-15 - Dexter Village - RDRRESOLUTION NO. 2026-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF RESIDENTIAL
DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2024-07 PROVIDING BUILDING DESIGNS AND RELATED
IMPROVEMENTS FOR 230 APARTMENT UNITS, 137 SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS, 84 TOWNHOMES, AND THREE AMENITY BUILDINGS FOR
THE DEXTER VILLAGE PROJECT LOCATED ON DEXTER AVENUE BETWEEN
2ND AND 3RD STREETS (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, Residential Design Review (RDR) No. 2024-07 proposes to construct 230
apartment units, 137 single-family dwelling units, 84 condominium/townhomes for a total of 451
dwelling units, with 1,078 (garage, driveway and open spaces) parking spaces, a 1,270 square
foot recreational building, a 5,577 square foot clubhouse building, and other related site
improvements including new parking, walls/fencing, and landscaping;
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 December 16, 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;
Whereas, the Commission continued the item to the January 20, 2026 public hearing date
to allow staff and the applicant time to provide further details and clarifications as requested by
the Commission; 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 DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D
PC Reso. No. 2026-14
Page 2 of 3
Section 1: The Commission 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 and the LEMC.
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-
02; SCH No. 2025110457) is adequate and is prepared in accordance with the requirements of
CEQA.
Section 3: That in accordance with Section 17.415.050.G of the LEMC, the Commission
makes the following findings regarding RDR No. 2024-07:
1. 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 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 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 Density Bonus Law.
2. 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 buildings complies with the Residential Development Standards
Chapter 17.44) of the LEMC, unless otherwise requested through density bonus
concessions and waivers. Sufficient setbacks and enhanced onsite landscaping have been
provided thereby creating interest and varying vistas as a person moves along abutting
streets. The Project will create a visually pleasing, non-detractive relationship between the
proposed development and existing projects through the use of various architectural styles
including, but not limited to, French Country, Modern Farmhouse and Santa Barbara that is
cohesive with existing developments in the vicinity. In addition, safe and efficient circulation
has been achieved onsite.
3. 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.
Docusign Envelope ID: 86A36BFF-43BC-4F38-B61E-D425435C2C7D
PC Reso. No. 2026-14
Page 3 of 3
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 December 16, 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 RDR No. 2024-07.
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
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. 2026-14 was adopted by the Planning Commission of the City
of Lake Elsinore, California, at a regular meeting held on December 16, 2025, 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