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January 16, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final ·Resolution PC No. 2024-001

Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers

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Agenda — 36 items

  1. 1 Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission. ▶ jump to 4:54
  2. 1 Rollcall ▶ jump to 1:18
  3. 2 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: ▶ jump to 6:10
  4. A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
  5. 4 INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: ▶ jump to 6:28
  6. A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
  7. 6 PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 8:47
  8. A. Public Communications:
  9. 8 CONSENT CALENDAR: approved the Consent Calendar Pass ▶ jump to 9:31
  10. A. Approval of Minutes
  11. CC-A Approval of Minutes of December 5, 2023.
  12. 11 Approve Consent Calendar Item as recommended by staff.
  13. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
  14. 13 All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
  15. PH-A Master Case No. 22-063: Conditional Use Permit No. 23-002 and Design Review No. 22-033 - A request for the Planning Commission to review and approve an expansion to an existing non-conforming Public Storage facility. (Continued from December 5, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this project to a date uncertain to allow the applicant and staff additional time to finalize the project details and the supporting documents for the project APPLICANT: Public Storage 701 Western Avenue Glendale, CA 91201 LOCATION: The project site is located at 17173 Valley Boulevard, approximately 110 feet west of the centerline of Healthcare Parkway and on the south side of Valley Boulevard (APNs: 0194-351-12 and -16, and 0251-211 22). PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Associate Planner
  16. PH-B Master Case No. 22-145, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669) and Design Review No. 22-065 for a proposed mixed-use development comprised of 437 residential units with 4,000 square feet of commercial retail area, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Continued from December 19, 2023) 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. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and,direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; 2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669); and, 3. Approve Design Review No. 22-065. APPLICANT: JPI Development 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92130 LOCATION: The project site is located east of Cypress Avenue, south of Valley Boulevard, north of Interstate (I) 10, and west of Juniper Avenue. (APNs: 0251-171-19, 0251-321-17, -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27, and -35). PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner continue Pass ▶ jump to 20:22
  17. PH-C Master Case No. 22-059 and Design Review No. 22-035 - A request for site and architectural approval of a 168,760 square foot industrial commerce center building on an approximate 8.43-acre site pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Continued from December 19, 2023) 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. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve Design Review Project No. 22-035. APPLICANT: Peter Schafer AIREF Acquisitions LLC 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 625 Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: The project site is located at 7862 Beech Avenue (APN: 1110-161-43). PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner approve Pass ▶ jump to 33:09
  18. PH-D Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) for Master Case No. 23-059, a request to receive comments on the Draft SEIR, State Clearinghouse No. 2023070065, for the development of two industrial commercial center buildings for the Cherry Commerce Center project, which includes an approximately 477,480 square foot building, and an approximately 221,953 square foot building, on approximately 29.4-gross acres. (Continued from December 19, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Open the public hearing on the Draft SEIR prepared for the Cherry Commerce Center Project to receive comments from the public; 2) Provide any Planning Commission comments on the Draft SEIR; and 3) Direct staff to address all comments received on the Draft SEIR within the Final SEIR. APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn 3801 University Avenue, Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501 LOCATION: The Project site is located at the northeast corner of Cherry Avenue and Jurupa Avenue, encompassing two parcels comprised of approximately 29.4 gross acres (APNs) 0236-191-14 & 0236-191-25. PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner adopt Pass ▶ jump to 40:22
  19. PH-E Master Case No. 23-094 and Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-003 - A request to modify the West End Specific Plan to add “Escape Room” as a permitted use within the Light Industrial (BP2) District within the West End Specific Plan, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c), and 15061(B)(3). (Continued from December 19, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-___; and, recommend that the City Council: 1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and Sections No. 3.01 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 found 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. Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-003 to modify the West End Specific Plan to add “Escape Room” as a permitted use within the Light Industrial District (BP2) District in the West End Specific Plan. APPLICANT: Shaun Nieves BSS Entertainment 7950 Cherry Avenue, Suite No. 102 Fontana, CA 92336 LOCATION: The proposed area for the Specific Plan Amendment is located within the Light Industrial (BP2) area of the existing West End Specific Plan. The West End Specific Plan is generally located west of Hemlock Avenue, east of East Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard and south of Baseline Avenue. PROJECT PLANNER: Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner adopt Pass ▶ jump to 47:15
  20. PH-F Master Case No. 20-073, General Plan Amendment No. 20-015, Zoning District Map Amendment No. 20-015, Conditional Use Permit No. 22-013, Tentative Tract Map No. 20-006 (TTM No. 20358), and Design Review No. 20-028: a request for Planning Commission review of amendments to the land use designations on 8.8 gross acres (APNs: 0233-122-28, -29, -60, -63), a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Unit Development for the project, subdivision of four parcels, and site and architectural review to construct a 53-lot single family residential detached development, located on the southeast corner of Orchid Avenue and Poplar Avenue, and on the west side of Catawba Avenue, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 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, recommend that City Council: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the 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. 20-015; and, 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 20-015; and, 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 22-013; and, 5. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 20-006 (TTM No. 20358); and, 6. Adopt a resolution approving Design Review (DRP) No. 20-028. APPLICANT: Monte Vista Assets, Inc. 8628 Hillside Road Alta Loma, CA 91701 LOCATION: The project site consists of vacant property located between Poplar Avenue and Catawba Avenue, north of Athol Street and south of Orchid Avenue, APNs: 0233-122-28, -29, -60, and -63. PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Assistant Planner 21-2713 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 63:06
  21. PH-G Master Case No. 23-089 and Design Review No. 23-031 - A request for site and architectural approval of a 29,500 square foot Fire District Administration East Annex Building on an approximately 1.86-acre site, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 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. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and 2. Approve Design Review (DR) No. 23-031. APPLICANT: City of Fontana - Engineering Department 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: The project site is located at 17013 Upland Avenue (APN: 0192-031-26). PROJECT PLANNER: Rina Leung, Senior Planner 21-2732 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 70:14
  22. PH-H Resolution No. PC 2024-____: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana, California, Recommending, Pursuant to an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, that the City Council Approve a Development Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the findings, conclusions, and information in the staff report, resolution and presented in the public hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-____; and recommend that the City Council: 1. Find, after review of the whole of the Project, including this Development Agreement, that the project is EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and, 2. Approve a Development Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC, based upon the findings in the staff report and resolution, pending final adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance by the City Council and an Operating Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC. APPLICANT: Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC 1616 Webster St. Alameda, CA 94501 LOCATION: The project site is located at 9132 Sierra Ave, on the west side of Sierra Ave, south of Athol Street, east of Olive Street, north of Randall Ave (APN 0193-161-02). PROJECT PLANNER: Mai Thao, Assistant Planner 21-2730 adopt Pass ▶ jump to 78:25
  23. PH-I Master Case No. 21-124 (R1); Design Review No. 21-046 (R1) - A request for approval of modifications to architecture and site design plans for 85 detached residential units on a 9.4-acre site, at the northwest corner of Summit Avenue and Citrus Avenue. 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. Find that the project has been reviewed under a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. (2003111125) and previously adopted Addendum, pursuant to Section 15162 through 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.10 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA that no further analysis is required, and direct staff to file the Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve Design Review No. 21-046(R1). APPLICANT: Rudy Provoost D.R. Horton 2280 Wardlow Circle, Suite 100 Corona, CA 92881 LOCATION: The project site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Summit Avenue and Citrus Avenue (APN: 1107-262-37). PROJECT PLANNER: Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner adopt Pass ▶ jump to 84:21
  24. 23 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
  25. A. None
  26. 25 NEW BUSINESS:
  27. A. None
  28. 27 DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS: ▶ jump to 84:35
  29. A. Director Communications:
  30. DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning Commission. An update of future City Council agenda items for January 23, 2024, February 13, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for February 6, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. 21-2739
  31. 30 COMMISSION COMMENTS: ▶ jump to 84:50
  32. A. Planning Commission Remarks:
  33. 32 WORKSHOP:
  34. A. None
  35. 34 ADJOURNMENT: ▶ jump to 86:55
  36. A. Adjournment