Planning Commission

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

Agenda — 21 items

1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to PC@riversideca.gov
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3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, the Members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Commission are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Commission Members. City of Riverside Planning Commission action on all items may be appealed to the City Council within ten calendar days after the decision. Contact the Planning Division at (951) 826-5371 for further information.
4. 4 9 A.M.
5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:53
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
8. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes. 26-0000 ▶ jump to 2:19
9. 9 PUBLIC HEARING
10. 2 PLANNING CASE PR-2024-001666 (RZ, PM, DR, DA, EIR): Proposal by Steven Christie of SCIND Massachusetts Point, LLC, to consider the following entitlements to facilitate development of two warehouse buildings consisting of 99,900 square feet and 99,950 square feet: 1) Zoning Code (Map/Text) Amendment to change the Innovation District Overlay Zone subdistrict from EE - Employment Emphasis and HE - Housing Emphasis subdistricts to IE - Industrial Emphasis subdistrict, to allow for the Warehousing and Distribution Facility use, and modify development standards of the IE - Industrial Emphasis subdistrict; 2) Tentative Parcel Map for a two lot subdivision for condominium purposes; 3) Design Review of project plans; 4) Development Agreement; and 5) Environmental Impact Report. The project site is partially developed and consists of three contiguous parcels, two of which will be developed with warehouses, totaling 14.42 acres, located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue, situated on the north side of Massachusetts Avenue, east of Kansas Avenue and south of Roberta Street, in the I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (EE - Employment Emphasis and HE - Housing Emphasis subdistricts) Overlay Zones, in Ward 2. The City of Riverside has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report for this project. All significant effects of the proposed project have been reduced to less than significant with implementation of mitigation measures. Contact Planner: Candice Assadzadeh, Senior Planner, (951) 826-5667, cassadzadeh@riversideca.gov. 26-0002 ▶ jump to 2:54
11. 3 PLANNING CASE PC-2025-00506 (CUP): Proposal by Alex G. Cuevas of AGC Design Concept, Inc to consider a Conditional Use Permit to relocate an existing market with off-sale of alcohol in a multi-tenant commercial complex from an 1,860 square foot tenant space to a 3,138-square-foot tenant space. The 2.04-acre site consists of a single parcel and is located at 10050 Magnolia Avenue, situated on the southeast corner of Magnolia Avenue and Hughes Alley, in the CR-S-1-X-20-SP – Commercial Retail, Building Stories (maximum of 1 story), Building Setback (20 foot rear yard setback from residential) and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones, in Ward 6. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department has determined that this project is categorically exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.Contact Planner: Sarah Zughayer, Assistant Planner, 951-826-5932, szughayer@riversideca.gov. 26-0334 ▶ jump to 35:24
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 48:24
13. 4 Minutes of December 18, 2025 26-0001
14. 5 Record the absence of Commissioner Baird from the December 18, 2025, regular meeting as excused 26-0164
15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. 6 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Elizalde from the December 18, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 26-0151 ▶ jump to 48:53
17. 17 COMMUNICATIONS
18. 7 Items for future Planning Commission consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Planning Commission as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 26-0069 ▶ jump to 49:47
19. 19 * * * * * * * * * The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026
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