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March 19, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Resolution PC No. 2024-016

Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers

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  1. 1 Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission. ▶ jump to 4:22
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 0:37
  3. 2 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: ▶ jump to 6:42
  4. A. Call To Order/Roll Call: ▶ jump to 8:33
  5. 4 INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ▶ jump to 6:55
  6. A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
  7. 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 8:51
  8. A. Public Communications:
  9. 8 CONSENT CALENDAR: adopt Pass ▶ jump to 9:34
  10. A. Approval of Minutes
  11. CC-A Approval of Minutes of March 5, 2024. 21-2892
  12. 11 Approve Consent Calendar Item as recommended by staff.
  13. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ▶ jump to 9:44
  14. 13 All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
  15. PH-A Master Case No. 24-019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-001: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code), pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c) and 15061(B)(3). (Continued from March 5, 2024) RECOMMENDATION: Based on information on the staff report staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2024-___; and, 1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and, 2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 24-001 to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner 21-2848 ▶ jump to 166:45
  16. PH-B Master Case No. 21-038: Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-007 (TPM No. 20456) and Design Review No. 21-013 - A request to consolidate 22 parcels into one (1) parcel to facilitate the development of a new industrial commerce center building totaling 623,460 square feet with approximately 14,000 square feet of office/mezzanine space on an approximately 29.8 acres site, pursuant  to the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Findings, and Statement of Overriding Consideration RECOMMENDATION: 1. Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. 2. Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-___; and, a. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-007 (TPM No. 20456); and, b. Approve Design Review No. 21-013 APPLICANT: Duke Realty/PROLOGIS 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite No. 1600 Irvine, CA 92618 LOCATION: The project site is located on the northwest corner of Slover Avenue and Cypress Avenue (APNs: 0251-163-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, & -13, and 0251-164-03, -04, -10, -11, -12, -14, -15, -16, -20, -23, & -25). PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Associate Planner 21-2895
  17. PH-C Master Case No. (MCN) 22-115: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-009, Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-009, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-029 (TPM No. 20834), Design Review (DRP) No. 22-054, and Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-096 - A request to amend the General Plan land use designation from Community Commercial (C-C) to Light Industrial (I-L), and a Zoning District Map Amendment to amend the zoning designation from Community Commercial (C-1) to Light Industrial (M-1) for approximately 0.9 acres, a Tentative Parcel Map to consolidate twenty-one (21) parcels comprised of approximately 15.8 acres into one parcel, Design Review for the site and architectural review for the development of an industrial commerce building totaling approximately 355,995 square feet within a project site comprised of approximately 15.8 acres, and a Development Agreement to include the payment of a public benefit fee, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-009; and, 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zone District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-009; and, 4. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-029 (TPM No. 20834); and, 5. Adopt a resolution approving Design Review No. 22-054; and, 6. Adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-096. APPLICANT: MIG, INC 1650 Spruce Street, Suite 106 Riverside, CA 92507 LOCATION: The project site is located on the north side of Slover Avenue, south of Boyle Avenue, south of Interstate (I) 10 freeway, west of Citrus Avenue and east of Oleander Avenue. APNs: 0251-151-03 through -07, -09 and -10, -14 through -16, -18 through -22, and -39 through -44. PROJECT PLANNER: Irene Romero, Associate Planner 21-2907 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 98:19
  18. PH-D Master Case No. 22-143: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 20710) No. 23-012, Design Review (DRP) No. 22-064, Development Agreement (AGR) No. 24-002, and Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the development of an industrial warehouse building totaling approximately 881,826 square feet on approximately 40.01 acres. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Certify the FSEIR, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. 2. Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-012 (TPM No. 20710); and, b. Approve Design Review No. 22-064; and, 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____and forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement (AGR) No. 24-002. APPLICANT: Prologis 17777 Center Court Drive N., Ste 100 Cerritos, CA 90703 LOCATION: The project site is located at 11115 Hemlock Avenue (APNs: 0237-131-25, 0237-131-26, and -27). PROJECT PLANNER: Rina Leung, Senior Planner 21-2905 ▶ jump to 98:32
  19. PH-E Master Case No. 23-013: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 23-001, Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 23-002, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-001, Tentative Parcel Map 20795 (TPM) No. 23-003, Administrative Site Plan Review (ASP) No. 23-006 and Development Agreement No. (AGR) 23-001 - A request to amend the General Plan land use designation from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to General Industrial (I-G), a Zoning District Map amendment to amend the zoning designation from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to Specific Plan (SP), a Specific Plan Amendment to include the project site in the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP), a Tentative Parcel Map for the consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel, and an Administrative Site Plan for the site and architectural review to construct a 33,585 square foot industrial commercial center building within a project site comprised of approximately 1.6 acres, and a Development Agreement including provision for a public benefit fee, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The project will include site improvements of parking, landscaping, and other associated on-site and off-site improvements on approximately 1.6 acre site. The applicant has also prepared a development agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024 - ____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.23-001; and, 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 23-002; and, 4. Adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-001; and, 5. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20795 (TPM No. 23-003); and, 6. Adopt a resolution approving Administrative Site Plan Review (ASP) No. 23-006; and, 7. Adopt an ordinance approving the Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-001. APPLICANT: Chase Partners 6444 San Fernando Road, #3944 Glendale, CA 91221 LOCATION: The project site is located on the east side of Juniper Avenue, south of Santa Ana Avenue and north of Jurupa Avenue; (APNs: 0255-101-24 and 0255-101-30). PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner 21-2863 ▶ jump to 141:13
  20. PH-F ​​Master Case No. 23-096 and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 23-024: A request to approve an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License Type 21 (Off-Sale, General) for an existing service station with convenience store, Conserv Fuel, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301.​ RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-____, and; ​1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section No. 15301 (Class No. 1 Existing Facilities), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the Local 2019 Guidelines for Implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and ​2. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 23-024​ APPLICANT: ​​Christina Moller, Moller Retail, Inc. ​2222 Damon Street ​Los Angeles, CA 90021​ LOCATION: ​​8907 Citrus Avenue (APN:0193-014-24).​ PROJECT PLANNER: Mai Thao, Assistant Planner​ 21-2866 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 16:15
  21. 20 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  22. A. None
  23. 22 NEW BUSINESS:
  24. PH-B Master Case No. 21-038: Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-007 (TPM No. 20456) and Design Review No. 21-013 - A request to consolidate 22 parcels into one (1) parcel to facilitate the development of a new industrial commerce center building totaling 623,460 square feet with approximately 14,000 square feet of office/mezzanine space on an approximately 29.8 acres site, pursuant  to the certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, CEQA Findings, and Statement of Overriding Consideration RECOMMENDATION: 1. Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), adopt a Statement of Overriding Consideration, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. 2. Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-___; and, a. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 21-007 (TPM No. 20456); and, b. Approve Design Review No. 21-013 APPLICANT: Duke Realty/PROLOGIS 200 Spectrum Center Drive, Suite No. 1600 Irvine, CA 92618 LOCATION: The project site is located on the northwest corner of Slover Avenue and Cypress Avenue (APNs: 0251-163-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, & -13, and 0251-164-03, -04, -10, -11, -12, -14, -15, -16, -20, -23, & -25). PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Associate Planner 21-2895 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 60:39
  25. A. None
  26. 24 DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 178:31
  27. PH-D Master Case No. 22-143: Tentative Parcel Map (TPM 20710) No. 23-012, Design Review (DRP) No. 22-064, Development Agreement (AGR) No. 24-002, and Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the development of an industrial warehouse building totaling approximately 881,826 square feet on approximately 40.01 acres. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Certify the FSEIR, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a Statement of Facts and Findings, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination. 2. Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____, and, a. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-012 (TPM No. 20710); and, b. Approve Design Review No. 22-064; and, 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-_____and forward a recommendation to the City Council to adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement (AGR) No. 24-002. APPLICANT: Prologis 17777 Center Court Drive N., Ste 100 Cerritos, CA 90703 LOCATION: The project site is located at 11115 Hemlock Avenue (APNs: 0237-131-25, 0237-131-26, and -27). PROJECT PLANNER: Rina Leung, Senior Planner 21-2905 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 140:38
  28. A. Director Communications:
  29. DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning Commission. An update of future City Council agenda items for March 26, 2024 and April 9, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for April 2, 2024 and April 16, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. 21-2893
  30. PH-E Master Case No. 23-013: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 23-001, Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 23-002, Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-001, Tentative Parcel Map 20795 (TPM) No. 23-003, Administrative Site Plan Review (ASP) No. 23-006 and Development Agreement No. (AGR) 23-001 - A request to amend the General Plan land use designation from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to General Industrial (I-G), a Zoning District Map amendment to amend the zoning designation from Residential Planned Community (R-PC) to Specific Plan (SP), a Specific Plan Amendment to include the project site in the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP), a Tentative Parcel Map for the consolidation of two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel, and an Administrative Site Plan for the site and architectural review to construct a 33,585 square foot industrial commercial center building within a project site comprised of approximately 1.6 acres, and a Development Agreement including provision for a public benefit fee, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The project will include site improvements of parking, landscaping, and other associated on-site and off-site improvements on approximately 1.6 acre site. The applicant has also prepared a development agreement. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024 - ____, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No.23-001; and, 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 23-002; and, 4. Adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-001; and, 5. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 20795 (TPM No. 23-003); and, 6. Adopt a resolution approving Administrative Site Plan Review (ASP) No. 23-006; and, 7. Adopt an ordinance approving the Development Agreement (AGR) No. 23-001. APPLICANT: Chase Partners 6444 San Fernando Road, #3944 Glendale, CA 91221 LOCATION: The project site is located on the east side of Juniper Avenue, south of Santa Ana Avenue and north of Jurupa Avenue; (APNs: 0255-101-24 and 0255-101-30). PROJECT PLANNER: Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner 21-2863 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 166:11
  31. 27 COMMISSION COMMENTS: ▶ jump to 178:32
  32. A. Planning Commission Remarks:
  33. PH-A Master Case No. 24-019 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 24-001: Fontana Municipal Code amendments to Chapter 30 (Zoning and Development Code), pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c) and 15061(B)(3). (Continued from March 5, 2024) RECOMMENDATION: Based on information on the staff report staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2024-___; and, 1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, and 10.59 of the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment where it can be with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and, 2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No. 24-001 to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code. APPLICANT: City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner 21-2848 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 178:10
  34. 29 WORKSHOP:
  35. A. None
  36. 31 ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 182:20
  37. A. Adjournment