Planning Commission

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

Agenda — 23 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
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. 25-3751 ▶ jump to 3:34
9. 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 2 PLANNING CASE PR-2021-001114 (GPA, RZ, DR): Proposal by Hugo Lepe, on behalf of Century Heritage Builders, Inc., to consider the following entitlements to construct a 117-unit multi-family residential development: (1) General Plan Amendment to amend 2.72 acres of the project site from the MDR – Medium Density Residential land use designation to HDR – High Density Residential; (2) Zoning Code Amendment to rezone 2.72 acres of the project site from R-1-7000 – Single Family Residential Zone to R-3-1500 – Multiple Family Residential Zone; and (3) Design Review of project plans. The 4.54-acre project site consists of three contiguous parcels, currently developed with single family residences, located at 4663 and 4705 Hedrick Avenue and 4618 Jones Avenue, bounded by Hedrick Avenue to the west and Jones Avenue to the east, in the R-1-7000 – Single Family Residential Zone and R-3-1500 – Multiple Family Residential Zone, in Ward 6. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department recommends that the Planning Commission determine the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). Contact Planner: Yenifer Cid, Associate Planner, 951-826-5652, ycid@riversideca.gov. 25-3894 ▶ jump to 7:06
11. 3 PLANNING CASE PC-2025-00155 (CUP): Proposal by Wilton Kimbrough to consider a Conditional Use Permit to establish a child daycare facility (Arlington Angels Childcare) for up to 16 children (ages 0 – 5 years old) within an existing one-story 1,480-square-foot structure. The 0.17-acre project site is developed with a single-family residence, located at 3557 Arlington Avenue, situated on the northeast corner of Arlington Avenue and Mount Diablo Avenue, in the O – Office Zone, in Ward 3. 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: Calora Boyd, Assistant Planner, 951-826-2371, cboyd@riversideca.gov. 25-3895 ▶ jump to 34:10
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 49:53
13. 13 Minutes
14. 4 Minutes of December 4, 2025 25-3896
15. 15 Board Attendance
16. 5 Record the absence of Commissioner Singh from the December 4, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3966
17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
18. 6 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Teunissen from the December 4, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 26-0022 ▶ jump to 50:18
19. 19 COMMUNICATIONS
20. 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. 25-3625 ▶ jump to 51:57
21. 21 * * * * * * * * * The Planning Commission meeting for Thursday, January 1, 2026 has been cancelled due to holiday * * * * * * * * * The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2026 * * * * * * * * *
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