Planning Commission

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Agenda — 19 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. 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 PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET. Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber. * * * * *
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3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, 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. 26-3048
9. 9 PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. 2 PLANNING CASE PC-2025-00017 (CUP) - Proposal by Travis Chopp of Western Educational Corporation to consider a Conditional Use Permit to permit a charter school (Alta Vista Innovation High School) consisting of up to 225 students ranging from 14-23 years of age. The 0.23-acre project site fully developed, located at 6422 Magnolia Avenue, situated on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Beatty Drive, in the CG-SP - Commercial General and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones, in Ward 3. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department has determined that the proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Contact Planner: Yenifer Cid, Associate Planner, 951-826-5652, ycid@riversideca.gov 26-3051
11. 3 PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00822 (CUP) - Proposal by Ebraheem Hamed of Riverside Heights Assisted Living, LLC., to consider a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Assisted Living Facility to accommodate a total of 48 licensed beds within an existing 14,480-square-foot medical office building. The 2.67-acre project site is located at 18171 Van Buren Boulevard, situated on the west side of Little Court, south of Van Buren Boulevard, in the CR-SP-X-15-S-2 - Commercial Retail, Specific Plan (Orangecrest), Building Setback (15-feet), and Building Stories (2-story) Overlay Zones, in Ward 4. 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: Angela Cayabyab, Assistant Planner, (951) 826-5145, ACayabyab@riversideca.gov. 26-3052
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR
13. 13 Minutes
14. 4 Minutes of August 13, 2026 26-3049
15. 15 COMMUNICATIONS
16. 5 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. 26-3050
17. 17 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9 a.m.
18. 18 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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