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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PROJECT: PA 2024-19/RDR 2024-09
PROJECT NAME: Tuscany Crest – KB Homes (Tract No. 25475) PROJECT LOCATION: APNs: 349-240-034, 349-240-038, 349-240-072, and 349-240-075
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GENERAL
1. Planning Application No. 2024-19 consists of Residential Design Review No. 2024-09 to construct a total of 131 new detached single-family residences and related site improvements on a 37.3-acre site within Tract Map No. 25475. The project site is within Planning Area 6 of the Ramsgate Specific Plan and has a Medium Low Density (MLD) land use designation. The project site is located southeast of Highway 74, west of Greenwald Avenue, and north of Interstate 15 and encompasses Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 349-240-034, 349-240-038, 349-240-072, and 349-240-075.
2. The applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City, its Officials, Officers, Employees, Agents, and its Consultants (Indemnitees) from any claim, action, or proceeding against the Indemnitees to attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City, its advisory agencies, appeal boards, or legislative body concerning approval, implementation and construction of RDR 2024-09, which action is bought within the time period provided for in California Government Code Sections 65009 and/or 66499.37, and Public Resources Code Section 21167, including the approval, extension or modification of RDR 2024-09 or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant's indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including without limitation attorneys' fees, penalties and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding. The City will promptly notify the applicant of any such claim, action, or proceeding against the City. If the project is challenged in court, the City and the applicant shall enter into formal defense and indemnity agreement, consistent with this condition.
3. Within 30 days of project approval, the applicant shall sign and complete an "Acknowledgment of Conditions" and shall return the executed original to the Community Development Department for inclusion in the case records.
PLANNING DIVISION
4. Residential Design Review No. 2024-09 shall lapse and become void two years following the date on which the design review became effective, unless one of the following: (1) prior to the expiration of two years, a building permit related to the design review is issued and construction commenced and diligently pursued toward completion; or (2) prior to the expiration of two years, the applicant has applied for and has been granted an extension of Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 the design review approval pursuant to subsections (1) and (2) of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) Section 17.415.050.I.1. Notwithstanding conditions to the contrary, a design review granted pursuant to LEMC Section 17.415.050.I.2 shall run with the land for this two- year period, subject to any approved extensions, and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site, which was the subject of the design review application.
5. The applicant shall participate in the City of Lake Elsinore Citywide Lighting and Landscape and Street Maintenance District, as appropriate.
6. The applicant shall comply with the provisions the First Amendment to the Development Agreement between City of Lake Elsinore and the Developer recorded on July 3, 2023 (DOC# 2023-0221121).
7. The applicant shall adhere to the Conditions of Approval related to Tract Map No. 25475, Revision No. 1.
8. The applicant shall comply with the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) adopted for this project, as printed with Addendum No. 3 to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 88090525) for Ramsgate Specific Plan No. 89-1 document, unless superseded by these Conditions.
9. The applicant shall provide all project-related on-site and off-site improvements as required by these Conditions of Approval.
10. All Conditions of Approval shall be reproduced on page one of building plans prior to their acceptance by the Building and Safety Division, Community Development Department. All Conditions of Approval shall be met prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
11. Any proposed minor revisions to approved plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director or designee. Any proposed substantial revisions to the approved plans shall be reviewed according to the provisions of the Municipal Code in a similar manner as a new application.
12. If any of the conditions of approval set forth herein fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny or further condition issuance of all future building permits, deny revoke, or further condition all certificates of occupancy issued under the authority of approvals herein granted; record a notice of violation on the property title; institute and prosecute litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their violation.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permits/Building Permits
13. Thirty days prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall submit to the Community Development Department a burrowing owl survey for review and acceptance by the City.
14. The following architectural details shall be provided:
All front fence returns shall be decorative masonry walls. Wood fences will not be allowed along the front elevation. Wood, vinyl or steel (wrought iron or aluminum) gates Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 are allowed in order to allow access to rear yards.
The applicant shall provide four-sided articulation. Architectural enhancements and treatments shall be provided on all residential elevations (front, rear and side) visible from streets and other public views.
All fireplaces shall be natural gas fireplaces only. No wood burning fireplaces shall be allowed.
15. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project applicant shall obtain all necessary State and Federal permits, approvals, or other entitlements, including obtaining the necessary authorizations from the regulatory agencies for proposed impacts to jurisdictional waters. Authorizations may include a Section 404 Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification/Waste Discharge Requirement from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
16. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare a Final Wall and Fence Plan addressing the following:
Show that a masonry or decorative block wall will be constructed along the entire tract boundary.
Show materials, colors, and heights of rear, side and front walls/fences for proposed lots.
Show the location of all wood, vinyl or steel (wrought iron or aluminum) gates placed within the front return walls.
Show that side walls for corner lots shall be decorative masonry block walls. Show that those materials provided along the front elevations (i.e. brick, stone, etc.) will wrap around the side elevation and be flush with the front return walls.
17. The Final Wall and Fence Plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department with appropriate fees, for review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee
18. Signs are not part of this project approval. All signage shall be subject to Planning Division or Planning Commission review and approval prior to installation.
19. Provisions of the City's Noise Ordinance (LEMC Chapter 17.176) shall be satisfied during all site preparation and construction activity. The applicant shall place a weatherproof 3'x3' sign at the entrance to the project site identifying the approved days and hours of construction activity. Site preparation activity and construction shall not commence before 7:00 AM and shall cease no later than 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Only finish work and similar interior construction may be conducted on Saturdays and may commence no earlier than 8:00 am and shall cease no later than 4:00 p.m. Construction activity shall not take place on Sunday, or any Legal Holidays. The sign shall identify the name and phone number of the development manager to address any complaints.
20. Prior to issuance of a model home permit, building plans for the Model Home Complex shall comply with all American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, including provision of a handicapped-accessible bathroom.
21. Construction phasing shall be implemented in accordance with a Phasing Plan, subject to Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 review and approval by the Engineering and Building Departments, which avoids construction traffic from entering occupied neighborhoods within the tract.
22. A cash bond in the amount of $1,000 shall be required for the Model Home Complex. This bond is to guarantee removal of the temporary fencing material, parking lot, etc. that have been placed onsite for the Model Home Complex. The bond will be released after removal of the materials and the site is adequately restored, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
23. A cash bond in the amount of $1,000 shall be required for any garage conversion of the model(s). Bonds will be released after removal of all temporary materials and the site is adequately restored, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
24. A cash bond in the amount of $1,000 shall be required for any construction trailers or sales trailers used during construction. Bonds will be released after removal of trailers, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director or designee.
25. The applicant shall pay school fees to the Lake Elsinore Unified School District prior to issuance of each building permit.
26. The project shall connect to water and sewer and meet all requirements of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). The applicant shall submit water and sewer plans to the EVMWD and shall incorporate all district conditions and standards.
27. All mechanical and electrical equipment associated with the residences shall be ground mounted. All outdoor ground or wall mounted utility equipment shall be consolidated in a central location and architecturally screened behind fence returns, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director, prior to issuance of building permit.
28. All front yards and side yards on corner lots shall be properly landscaped with automatic (manual or electric) irrigation systems to provide 100 percent planting coverage using a combination of drip and conventional irrigation methods. Construction Landscape & Irrigation drawings shall be submitted to the Community Development Department with appropriate fees, for review and approval by the Community Development Director or designee.
The applicant shall replace any street trees harmed during construction, in conformance with the City's Street Tree List, at a maximum of 30 feet apart and at least 24-inch box in size.
Perimeter walls shall be protected by shrubs and other plantings that discourage graffiti. The applicant shall ensure a clear line of sight at ingress/egress points by providing plantings within 15 feet of ingress/egress points whose height does not exceed two (2) feet and whose canopy does not fall below six feet.
The landscape plan shall provide for California native drought-tolerant ground cover, shrubs, and trees. Special attention shall be given to use of Xeriscape or drought resistant plantings with combination drip irrigation system to prevent excessive watering.
No front-yard shall be landscaped with grass turf.
All landscape improvements shall be bonded with a ten percent (10%) Faithful Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 Performance Bond of the approved estimated labor and materials cost for all planting.
The bond shall remain in effect for one year from Certificate of Occupancy. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed within an affected portion of any phase at the time a certificate of occupancy is requested for any building. All Model Homes shall be Xeriscaped and signage provided identifying Xeriscape landscaping. Xeriscape is a method of landscape design that minimizes water use by:
i. Eliminating high and medium water-use plant material as identified by Water Use Classifications of Landscape Species (WUCOLS) (such as turf) and incorporates low to very low water-efficient (“drought-tolerant” / climate-appropriate) plants; ii.Requires an efficient irrigation system that includes:
1. ET-Based (“Smart irrigation”) controller(s) with weather-sensing, automatic shut-off and seasonal adjustment capabilities;
2. Efficient irrigation water application through use of:
a. Low-volume point-source irrigation (such as drip irrigation and bubblers) for all shrub planter areas (maximum of 3:1 slope) with a minimum irrigation efficiency of 0.90 ; and/or
b. Rotor-type nozzles for areas greater than ten (10) feet wide, for slopes 3:1 and greater, AND with a minimum irrigation efficiency of 0.71.
3. Improvement of soil structure for better water retention; and
4. Application of mulch to hinder evaporation.
The Final landscape plan shall be consistent with any approved site and/or plot plan. The Final landscape plan shall include planting and irrigation details. All exposed slopes in excess of three feet in height within the subject tract and within private lots shall have a permanent irrigation system and erosion control vegetation installed, as approved by the Planning Division, prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.
All landscaping and irrigation shall comply with the water-efficient landscaping requirements set forth in LEMC Chapter 19.08 (Water Efficient Landscape Requirements), as adopted and any amendments thereto.
BUILDING DIVISION
General Conditions
29. Final Building and Safety Conditions. Final Building and Safety Conditions will be addressed when building construction plans are submitted to Building and Safety for review. These conditions will be based on occupancy, use, the California Building Code (CBC), and related codes which are enforced at the time of building plan submittal.
30. Compliance with Code. All design components shall comply with applicable provisions of the 2022 edition of the California Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes: 2022 California Electrical Code; California Administrative Code, 2022 California Energy Codes, 2022 California Green Building Standards, California Title 24 Disabled Access Regulations, and Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
31. Disabled Access. Applicant shall provide details of all applicable disabled access provisions and building setbacks on plans to include:
a. All ground floor units to be adaptable.
b. Disabled access from the public way to the entrance of the building. c. Van accessible parking located as close as possible to the main entry.
Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 d. Path of accessibility from parking to furthest point of improvement. e. Path of travel from public right-of-way to all public areas on site, such as clubhouse, trach enclosure tot lots and picnic areas.
32. Street Addressing. Applicant must obtain street addressing for all proposed buildings by requesting street addressing and submitting a site plan for commercial or multi-family residential projects or a recorded final map for single- family residential projects. It takes 10 days to issue address and notify other agencies. Please contact Jonathan Oronia at [email protected] or 951-667-4558.
33. Clearance from LEUSD. A receipt or clearance letter from the Lake Elsinore School District shall be submitted to the Building and Safety Department evidencing the payment or exemption from School Mitigation Fees.
34. Obtain Approvals Prior to Construction. Applicant must obtain all building plans and permit approvals prior to commencement of any construction work.
35. Obtaining Separate Approvals and Permits. Trash enclosures, patio covers, light standards, and any block walls will require separate approvals and permits.
36. Sewer and Water Plan Approvals. On-site sewer and water plans will require separate approvals and permits. Septic systems will need to be approved from Riverside County Environmental Health Department before permit issuance.
37. House Electrical Meter. Applicant shall provide a house electrical meter to provide power for the operation of exterior lighting, irrigation pedestals and fire alarm systems for each building on the site. Developments with single user buildings shall clearly show on the plans how the operation of exterior lighting and fire alarm systems when a house meter is not specifically proposed.
At Plan Review Submittal
38. Submitting Plans and Calculations. Applicant must submit to Building and Safety four (4) complete sets of plans and two (2) sets of supporting calculations for review and approval including:
a. An electrical plan including load calculations and panel schedule, plumbing schematic, and mechanical plan applicable to scope of work.
b. A Sound Transmission Control Study in accordance with the provisions of the Section
5.507, of the 2022 edition of the California Green Code. c. A precise grading plan to verify accessibility for the persons with disabilities. d. Truss calculations that have been stamped by the engineer of record of the building and the truss manufacturer engineer.
Prior to Issuance of Grading Permit(s)
39. Onsite Water and Sewer Plans. Onsite water and sewer plans, submitted separately from the building plans, shall be submitted to Building and Safety for review and approval.
40. Demolition Permits. A demolition permit shall be obtained if there is an existing structure to Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 be removed as part of the project. Asbestos report and lead base paint reports are required before demo permit will be issued.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit(s)
41. Plans Require Stamp of Registered Professional. Applicant shall provide appropriate stamp of a registered professional with original signature on the plans. Provide C.D. of approved plans to the Building Division.
Prior to Beginning of Construction
42. Pre-Construction Meeting. A pre-construction meeting is required with the building inspector prior to the start of the building construction.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
GENERAL
43. The project shall comply with all underlying conditions of approval for Tentative Tact Map 25475 Revision Number One as approved by City Council on August 22, 2006
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE OFFICE OF THE FIRE MARSHALL
44. The project is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone of Riverside County as shown on a map on file with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. Any building constructed within this project shall comply with special construction provisions contained in the California Building Code and the California Fire Code.
45. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a Fire Protection Plan/Fuel Mitigation Report for the project must be submitted and approved by the Fire Department.
46. The applicant or developer shall provide fire hydrants in accordance with the following:
a. Prior to placing any combustibles on site, provide an approved water source for firefighting purposes.
b. Prior to building permit issuance, submit plans to the water district for a water system capable of delivering fire flow as required by the California Fire Code and Fire Department standards. Fire hydrants shall be spaced in accordance with the California Fire Code. Hydrants must produce the required fire flow per the California Fire Code.
c. Fire flow shall be determined by the building of the single largest square footage.
The minimum fire flow be 500 GPM at 20 PSI for a 1/2-hour duration, per the 2022 California Fire Code for residential structures no exceeding 5,000 square-feet.
Final fire flow will be determined when actual square footage is provided.
47. Prior to building permit issuance for each phase, including Model Homes; install the approved water system and contact the Fire Department for a verification inspection. Any proposed alternative water systems shall be temporary and are subject to further review Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 and approval by the Riverside County Fire Department. (Modified at the Planning Commission Hearing on November 04, 2025)
48. Fire Sprinkler Systems: all residential occupancies shall have fire sprinkler systems in accordance with the California Residential Code, California Fire Code, and local ordinances
49. In the interest of Public Safety, the project shall provide a Primary and an Alternate or Secondary Access(s) and label this access on the Vicinity and Site Map. The Vicinity Map shall show primary access and secondary access as it connects to a circulating element.
The Alternate or Secondary Access(s) shall have concurrence and approval of both the City Engineering Department and the Riverside County Fire Department. If projects are phased, maps shall be provided showing primary and secondary access at each phase.
50. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty-four (24) feet as approved by the Office of the Fire Marshall. In high fire areas, the outside turning radius shall be a minimum of 40’ excluding parking. If street parking is to be proposed, the additional width shall be coordinated with the Engineering Department to accommodate the necessary added street width.
51. Fire apparatus access roads shall be (all-weather surface) capable of sustaining an imposed load of 80,000 lhs. GVW. The fire apparatus access road or temporary access shall be reviewed and approved by the Office of the Fire Marshall and in place during the time of construction (CFC 501.4)
52. Secondary access shall be provided to meet the minimum Fire Department standard, based on Riverside County Fire Guidelines OFM 1A or as shown on approved Tract Map No. 25475.
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Annex into CFD 2015-1 (Safety) Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services CFD
53. Prior to approval of the Final Map or issuance of a grading permit (whichever comes first), the applicant shall submit an application to the Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 (Safety) the Law Enforcement, Fire and Paramedic Services Mello-Roos Community Facilities District to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project on public safety operations and maintenance issues in the City. The annexation process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Public Safety services. Applicant shall make a non-refundable deposit of $15,000, or at the current rate in place at the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process, as applicable.
Annex into the City of Lake Elsinore Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Maintenance Services)
54. Prior to approval of the Final Map or issuance of a grading permit (whichever comes first), the applicant shall submit an application to the Department of Administrative Services to initiate the annexation process into the Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 (Maintenance Services) or current Community Facilities District in place at the time of annexation to fund the on-going operation and maintenance of the public right-of-way landscaped areas and neighborhood parks to be maintained by the City and for street lights in the public right-of-way for which the City will pay for electricity and a maintenance fee to Southern California Edison, including parkways, street maintenance, open space and public storm drains constructed within the development and federal NPDES requirements to offset the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project. The annexation process shall be completed prior to issuance of the first certificate of occupancy for the project. Alternatively, the applicant may propose alternative financing mechanisms to fund the annual negative fiscal impacts of the project with respect to Maintenance Services. Applicant shall make a non- refundable deposit of $15,000 or at the current rate in place at the time of annexation toward the cost of annexation, formation or other mitigation process, as applicable.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
55. The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures identified in the Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program for Addendum No. 3 to the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 88090525) for Ramsgate Specific Plan No. 89-1.
Conditions of Approval - DRAFT PC: November 4, 2025
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9 I hereby state that I acknowledge receipt of the approved Conditions of Approval for the above named project and do hereby agree to accept and abide by all Conditions of Approval as approved by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore on _________. I also acknowledge that all Conditions shall be met as indicated.
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