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Planning Commission

July 17, 2025 ·9:00 AM Final

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 Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 all 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 City Council 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. 25-2353
  9. 9 PUBLIC HEARING ▶ jump to 3:34
  10. 2 PLANNING CASE PR-2021-001080 (CUP, DR): Proposal by Jeff White of Woodcrest Christian School System to consider a revised Conditional Use Permit and Design Review of Project Plans for the expansion of a private school (Woodcrest Christian School) consisting of 74,921 square feet of new classroom space, offices, storage and campus facilities and to increase the maximum enrollment from 720 students to 924 students. The 29.3-acre project site consists of six contiguous parcels developed with a private Middle and High School and a single family residence, located at 18401 Van Buren Boulevard, situated on the south side of Van Buren Boulevard, between Dauchy Avenue and Little Court, in the PF-SP - Public Facilities and Specific Plan (Orangecrest) Overlay Zones and in the MU-V-S-2-X-15-SP - Mixed-Use Village and Specific Plan (Orangecrest) Overlay Zones, in Ward 4. Contact Planner: Judy Egüez, Senior Planner, 951-826 3969, jeguez@riversideca.gov 25-2170
  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 33:07
  12. 3 Minutes of June 5, 2025 25-2211
  13. 4 Record the absence of Commissioner Melendrez from the May 22, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-2356
  14. 14 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  15. 5 Annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct 25-2355 ▶ jump to 35:48
  16. 6 Review membership structure and effectiveness of City’s Boards and Commissions to explore potential consolidation opportunities and discuss development of a Citywide governance resolution 25-1939 ▶ jump to 36:29
  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. 25-2076 ▶ jump to 52:52
  19. 19 * * * * * * * * * The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025
  20. 20 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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