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Home My WebLink AboutCC Reso No 2009-64Page 1 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-64 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 36123 WHEREAS, Carl Johnson, Lake Elsinore 1 L.P. (the "Developer"), filed an application with the City of Lake Elsinore requesting approval of Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123 for the subdivision, design, construction and establishment of five (5) industrial/warehouse buildings totaling 39,445 square feet on 2.62 acres of vacant land ("the ProjecY'); and WHEREAS, the property that Developer proposes to subdivide is located at the northwest corner of Pasadena Street and Central Avenue at APN 377-120-059 (the "Site"); and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan and Zoning Maps designate the Site for limited industrial uses; and WHEREAS, the Site has approved access from Pasadena Street and Central Avenue, which streets' alignments and widths have been approved by the City Council as part of the General Plan Circulation Element; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code sections 66426(c) and 66426(f) it is appropriate for the proposed subdivision to be effectuated by way of a parcel map in lieu of a tract map; and WHEREAS, The California Legislature has determined that certain classes of projects are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.: the "CEQA Guidelines"). A Class 32 exemption exists for: "[P]rojects characterized as in-fill development meeting the following conditions (a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. (c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. CC RESOLUTION 2009-64 PAGE20F5 (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public seroices." The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 32 exemption. Specifically, the City Council finds that the Project: 1. The Site is designated as M-1, limited manufacturing, on the City's Zoning Map and LI, limited industrial, on the City's General Plan. The proposed Project is an industrial project and is therefore consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations as set forth herein below. 2. The Project Site 2.62 acres, which is less than (5) acres. The Site is substantially surrounded by urban uses with the Target shopping center to the north, and industrial buildings to the east and south. 3. The Project Site currently vacant. However, according to the Narrow Endemic Plant Species and Burrowing Owl Habitat Assessment report prepared by Principe and Associates, the Site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. 4. Approval of the Project will not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality. 5. The Project Site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. WHEREAS, the City Council, of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, has been delegated with the responsibility of reviewing and making decisions relating to the subdivision of land; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the recommendation of the Planning Commission following its consideration on December 1, 2009, as well as evidence presented by the Community Development Department and other interested parties at a public hearing held with respect to this item on December 22, 2009. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council has considered the proposed request for Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123 prior to making a decision. The City Council finds and determines that the Tentative Parcel Map request is consistent with Title 16 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to a Class 32 exemption and the CEQA Guidelines (14 C.C.R. §§ 15000 et seq.). CC RESOLUTION 2009-64 PAGE30F5 SECTION 3. That in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act and the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the City Council makes the following findings to approve Tentative Parcel Map 36123: The proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for the design and improvement, are consistent with the General Plan; Zoning Code; Title 16 of the Municipal Code relating to Subdivisions; and the State Subdivision Map Act. The Lake Elsinore Genera/ Plan designates the Site as LI (Limited Industrial) and the Zoning Map designates the Site as M-1 (Limited Manufacturing). Tentative Parcel Map 36123 appropriately subdivides the Site into five (5) parcels. The project is consistenf with the designated land use planning area, development and design standards, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan, Zoning Code, City Municipal Code, and Subdivision Map Act. 2. 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 project is consistent wifh the land use plan, development and design standards and programs, and all other appropriate requirements contained in the General Plan. 3. The effects this proposed subdivision 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 project is consistent with the City's General Plan and Zoning Code, will provide necessary public services and facilities, will pay all appropriate fees, and will not result in any adverse environmental impacts. SECTION 4. Based upon all of the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of approval imposed upon the Tentative Parcel Map, the City Council hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. 36123. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, this 22 day of December, 2009 �� %�Q_ �� MELISSAA. MELENDEZ MAYOR CC RESOLUTION 2009-64 PAGE40F5 ATTEST: :— : ��► � � * : 18i8 DEBORA THOMSEN � CITY CLERK ��t•ic�t� APPROVED AS TO FORM: � O� BARA LEI OLD CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE CC RESOLUTION 2009-64 PAGE 5 OF 5 STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE SS CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE I, Debora certify that Resol Elsinore, Californ that the same wa AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Thomsen, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby ution No. 2009-64 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake ia, at a regular meeting held on the 22 day of December 2009, and s adopted by the following vote: Bhutta, Buckley, Hickman, Magee, Melendez. None. None. None. / _ ii.�G� � � � :�� • - CITY CLERK