Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFontana, CA · June 21, 2022
Agenda
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
Regular Agenda
Resolution PC No. 2022-018
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
6:00 PM
Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Cathline Fort, Chair
Raj Sangha, Vice Chair
Idilio Sanchez, Secretary
Matthew Gordon, Commissioner
Ralph Thrasher, Commissioner
Planning Commission Regular Agenda June 21, 2022
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission.
Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission. A complete agenda packet is
located in the binder on the table in the lobby of the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353
Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335. To address the Planning Commission, please fill out a
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CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:
A. Call To Order/Roll Call:
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
A. Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance:
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS:
This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to the Planning Commission for up to three minutes
on items not on the Agenda, but within the Planning Commission's jurisdiction. The Planning
Commission is prohibited by law from discussing or taking immediate action on non-agendized
items.
A. Public Communications:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under CONSENT CALENDAR will be enacted by one motion in the form
listed below. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to the time Planning
Commission votes on them, unless a member of the Planning Commission requests a specific
item be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Does any member of the public
wish to address the Planning Commission regarding any item on the Consent Calendar before
the vote is taken?
A. Approval of Minutes
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Approve the Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022.
CC-A Approval of Minutes of June 7, 2022 21-1490
Attachments: Draft Planning Commission Minutes of June 7, 2022
Approve Consent Calendar Item as recommended by staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
To comment on Public Hearing Items, you may submit comments via e-mail at
planning@fontana.org. In the subject of your e-mail please indicate whether you are in favor
or opposition of the item. Comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of
the meeting. You may also fill out a card at the meeting and give it to the City Clerk. Public
Comments should be no longer than three (3) minutes. If you challenge in court any action
taken concerning a Public Hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, the Public Hearing.
All Public Hearings will be conducted following this format:
(a) hearing opened (e) oral - favor
(b) written communication (f) oral - opposition
(c) council/staff comments (g) hearing closed
(d) applicant comments
PH-A Master Case No. 18-097R1; Design Review No. 21-032 - a 21-1488
proposal to construct twelve two-story single-family primary
homes, five (single-story) standard detached accessory
dwelling units, seven (single-story) non-standard detached
accessory dwelling units, and four attached junior accessory
dwelling units on a previously approved/recorded tract map
(Tentative Tract Map No. 20230).
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. 2022-___; and,
1. Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant
Section No. 15332, (Class No. 32, In-Fill Development Project)
and Section No. 3-18 (In-Fill Projects of the 2019 Local
Guidelines for implementing CEQA, and direct staff to file a
Notice of Exemption; and
2. Approve Design Review No. 21-032.
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APPLICANT:
Andresen Architecture, Inc.
17087 Orange Way
Fontana CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the north side of Merrill Avenue
east of Palmetto Avenue, the project site is otherwise
identified as 8844, 8843, 8851, 8859, 8864, 8667, 8876, 8877,
8884, 8885, 8892, and 8893 Encinitas Court (APNs:
0192-242-61, -62, -63, -64, -65, -66, -67, -68, -69, -70, -71, and
-72)
PROJECT PLANNER:
Jon S. Dille, Associate Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution and
Conditions of Approval
Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice
PH-B Master Case No. 21-126; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20485 (TPM 21-1474
No. 21-026), Tentative Tract Map No. 20511 (TTM No. 21-010),
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-024 and Design Review No.
21-049; A request for site and architectural approval for the
development of 143 condominium units (96 attached
motorcourt units and 47 detached cluster units) in a Planned
Unit Development (PUD) and to subdivide the subject 10.3 acre
site for condominium purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained within this staff report,
and subject to the attached findings and Conditions of
Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution PC No. 2022- _____, to:
1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP) to the Lytle Creek Apartments EIR
(SCH No. 2005021054) and direct staff to file a Notice of
Determination; and,
2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 20485 (TPM No. 21-026)
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3. Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 20511 (TTM No. 21-010);
4. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 21-024; and
5. Approve Design Review No. 21-049.
APPLICANT:
Ryan Combe
Lennar Homes
980 Montecito Drive, Suite No. 302
Corona, CA 92879
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the south side of Sierra Lakes
Parkway between Lytle Creek Road and Maloof Avenue (APNs:
1108-052-02, -03, -04, -05, -06, -07, -08, -09, -10, -11, -12, -13,
-14, -15, -16, -17)
PROJECT PLANNER:
Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution and
Conditions of Approval
Attachment No. 4 - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Document
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Determination
Attachment No. 6 - Public Hearing Notice
PH-C Master Case No. 22-042, Conditional Use Permit No. 22-014 21-1457
and Design Review No. 22-024 - A request for site and
architectural review for the construction of a two-story
building to be used for public assembly (religious facility) and
the operation of associated functions by Water of Life
Community Church.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained within this staff report
and subject to the attached findings, and conditions of
approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission
adopt Resolution PC No. 2022 - _____: and,
1. Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant
to Section No. 15332, (Class No. 32, In-Fill) of the California
Environmental Quality Act and Section No. 3-18 (Infill Projects)
of the 2019 Local Guidelines for implementing the CEQA, and
direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and,
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2. Approve Conditional Use Permit No. 22-014; and,
3. Approve Design Review No. 22-024.
APPLICANT:
Raymond Allard
16866 Seville Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the south side of Arrow Avenue,
between Tokay Avenue and Citrus Avenue (APN: 0232-201-12
and -13).
PROJECT PLANNER:
Cecily Session-Goins, Associate Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice
PH-D Master Case No. 22-039; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20549 (TPM 21-1444
No. 22-006) and Design Review No. 22-022 - A proposal to
consolidate four parcels and for the site and architectural
review and approval to construct an industrial commerce
center building totaling approximately 77,558 square feet on
approximately 4.378 adjusted gross acres.
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. 2022-___; and,
1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and
Reporting Program (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH NO.
2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination;
and,
2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 20549 (TPM No. 22-006)
3. Approve Design Review (DRP) No. 22-022
APPLICANT:
Luke Rutherford
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Citrus LPIV 11 LLC
2442 Dupont Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 11208, 11232, and 11236 Citrus
Avenue and 16056 Jurupa Avenue (APNs: 0237-191-15, -33, -36
and -48), west of Citrus Avenue and north of Jurupa Avenue.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans
Attachment No. 3 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 20549
Attachment No. 4 - PC Resolution
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Determination
Attachment No. 6 - Public Hearing Notice
PH-E Master Case No. 22-013; Tentative Parcel Map No. 20508 (TPM 21-1455
No. 22-002) and Design Review No. 22-007 - A proposal for site
and architectural review and approval to construct an
industrial commerce center building totaling approximately
289,875 square feet on approximately 12.4 adjusted gross
acres.
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. 2022-___; and,
1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and
Reporting Program (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH NO.
2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination;
2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 20508 (TPM No. 22-002);
and
3. Approve Design Review (DRP) No. 22-007.
APPLICANT:
CPL Slover LLC
2442 Dupont Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
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LOCATION:
The project site is located at 14070, 14092 and 14138 Slover
Avenue and 10400 Banana Avenue (APNs: 0236-021-02, -03,
-20, and -21, and 0236-031-01 and -02).
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Site Plan
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution and
Conditions or Approval
Attachment No. 4 - Public Hearing Notice
PH-F Master Case No. 22-072, Municipal Code Amendment No. 21-1473
22-006 - Request to approve Master Case No. 22-72;
MCA22-006; Request to approve Ordinance No. 2022-XX
Repealing Sections 30-6 Through 30-11 of Division 3 of Article
1 of Chapter 30, Amending Chapter 30 Permitted Uses, And
Adding Chapter 33, “Cannabis Businesses And Activities.”
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained within this staff report
and subject to the attached findings, staff recommends that
the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No.
2022 - _____: and,
1. Determine that the project is Categorically Exempt pursuant
to Section No. 15061(B)(3) (the “common sense” exemption),
or, in the alternative, Section 15303 (Class No. 3, Small
Structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act and
Section No. 3-22 (Categorical Exemptions) of the 2019 Local
Guidelines for implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file
a Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council
adopt an ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No.
22-006 to amend Chapter 30 of the Fontana Municipal Code
and add Chapter 33, “Cannabis Businesses and Activities”.
APPLICANT:
City of Fontana - Planning Department
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92355
LOCATION:
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Citywide
PROJECT PLANNER:
Patty Nevins, Director of Planning
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment No. 2 - Commercial Cannabis Business Ordinance
Attachment No. 3 - Cannabis Areas Map
Attachment No. 4 - Cannabis Permit Process Integrity
Resolution
Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Public Hearing
PH-G Master Case No. 22-071 and Municipal Code Amendment No. 21-1469
22-005 - Fontana Municipal Code amendment to Chapter 30
(Zoning and Development Code).
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report staff recommends
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No.
2022-___; and,
1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempted
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense
exemption), and 15378 and Sections No. 3.01, 3.22, 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 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. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council
adopt an Ordinance for Municipal Code Amendment (MCA) No.
22-005 to amend Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code.
APPLICANT:
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
Citywide
PROJECT PLANNER:
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Rina Leung, Senior Planner
Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolution and
Exhibit A
Attachment No. 2 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Public Hearing
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. None
NEW BUSINESS:
A. None
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Director Communications:
DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning 21-1489
Commission.
An update of future City Council agenda items for June 28,
2022, July 12, 2022, and July 26, 2022 for the Planning
Commission's information.
An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for
July 5, 2022 and July 19, 2022 for the Planning
Commission's information.
Attachments: Upcoming City Council Items Memo
Upcoming Planning Commission Items Memo
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
A. Planning Commission Remarks:
WORKSHOP:
A. None
ADJOURNMENT:
A. Adjournment
Adjourn to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at
6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue,
Fontana, California.
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