Planning Commission

City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Regular Agenda Resolution PC No. 2024-001 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 6:00 PM Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers Planning Commission Cathline Fort, Chair Idilio Sanchez, Vice Chair Ralph Thrasher, Secretary Raj Sangha, Commissioner Ricardo Quintana, Commissioner Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 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 card located at the entrance to the right indicating your desire to speak on either a specific agenda item or under Public Communications and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. 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Para mayor informacion, favor de marcar el numero (909) 350-7602. 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. A. Approval of Minutes Approve the Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2023. Page 1 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 CC-A Approval of Minutes of December 5, 2023. 21-2701 Attachments: Draft Planning Commission Minutes of December 5, 2023 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@fontanaca.gov. 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. 22-063: Conditional Use Permit No. 23-002 21-2707 and Design Review No. 22-033 - A request for the Planning Commission to review and approve an expansion to an existing non-conforming Public Storage facility. (Continued from December 5, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this project to a date uncertain to allow the applicant and staff additional time to finalize the project details and the supporting documents for the project APPLICANT: Public Storage 701 Western Avenue Glendale, CA 91201 LOCATION: The project site is located at 17173 Valley Boulevard, approximately 110 feet west of the centerline of Healthcare Parkway and on the south side of Valley Boulevard (APNs: Page 2 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 0194-351-12 and -16, and 0251-211 22). PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Associate Planner PH-B Master Case No. 22-145, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM 21-2602 No. 20669) and Design Review No. 22-065 for a proposed mixed-use development comprised of 437 residential units with 4,000 square feet of commercial retail area, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Continued from December 19, 2023) 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. 2024-___; and, 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and,direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; 2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669); and, 3. Approve Design Review No. 22-065. APPLICANT: JPI Development 11988 El Camino Real, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92130 LOCATION: The project site is located east of Cypress Avenue, south of Valley Boulevard, north of Interstate (I) 10, and west of Juniper Avenue. (APNs: 0251-171-19, 0251-321-17, -18, -19, -20, -21, -22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27, and -35). PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner Page 3 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution,Findings and Conditions of Approval Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Intent and Public Hearing PH-C Master Case No. 22-059 and Design Review No. 22-035 - A 21-2702 request for site and architectural approval of a 168,760 square foot industrial commerce center building on an approximate 8.43-acre site pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Continued from December 19, 2023) 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. 2024-___; and, 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve Design Review Project No. 22-035. APPLICANT: Peter Schafer AIREF Acquisitions LLC 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 625 Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: The project site is located at 7862 Beech Avenue (APN: 1110-161-43). PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution, Findings and Conditions of Approval Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Intent and Public Hearing Page 4 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 PH-D Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (Draft SEIR) 21-2703 for Master Case No. 23-059, a request to receive comments on the Draft SEIR, State Clearinghouse No. 2023070065, for the development of two industrial commercial center buildings for the Cherry Commerce Center project, which includes an approximately 477,480 square foot building, and an approximately 221,953 square foot building, on approximately 29.4-gross acres. (Continued from December 19, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) Open the public hearing on the Draft SEIR prepared for the Cherry Commerce Center Project to receive comments from the public; 2) Provide any Planning Commission comments on the Draft SEIR; and 3) Direct staff to address all comments received on the Draft SEIR within the Final SEIR. APPLICANT: Kimley-Horn 3801 University Avenue, Suite 300 Riverside, CA 92501 LOCATION: The Project site is located at the northeast corner of Cherry Avenue and Jurupa Avenue, encompassing two parcels comprised of approximately 29.4 gross acres (APNs) 0236-191-14 & 0236-191-25. PROJECT PLANNER: George Velarde, Assistant Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Site Plan Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Availability and Public Hearing Notice PH-E Master Case No. 23-094 and Specific Plan Amendment No. 21-2708 23-003 - A request to modify the West End Specific Plan to add “Escape Room” as a permitted use within the Light Industrial (BP2) District within the West End Specific Plan, pursuant to a categorical exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c), and 15061(B)(3). (Continued from December 19, 2023) RECOMMENDATION: Page 5 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Based on the information in the staff report staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-___; and, recommend that the City Council: 1. Determine that this Ordinance is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(B)(3) (the common-sense exemption), and Sections No. 3.01 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 found 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. Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 23-003 to modify the West End Specific Plan to add “Escape Room” as a permitted use within the Light Industrial District (BP2) District in the West End Specific Plan. APPLICANT: Shaun Nieves BSS Entertainment 7950 Cherry Avenue, Suite No. 102 Fontana, CA 92336 LOCATION: The proposed area for the Specific Plan Amendment is located within the Light Industrial (BP2) area of the existing West End Specific Plan. The West End Specific Plan is generally located west of Hemlock Avenue, east of East Avenue, north of Foothill Boulevard and south of Baseline Avenue. PROJECT PLANNER: Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Planning Commission Resolution Attachment No. 2 - Notice of Exemption Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Public Hearing PH-F Master Case No. 20-073, General Plan Amendment No. 20-015, 21-2713 Zoning District Map Amendment No. 20-015, Conditional Use Permit No. 22-013, Tentative Tract Map No. 20-006 (TTM No. 20358), and Design Review No. 20-028: a request for Planning Commission review of amendments to the land use Page 6 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 designations on 8.8 gross acres (APNs: 0233-122-28, -29, -60, -63), a Conditional Use Permit to establish a Planned Unit Development for the project, subdivision of four parcels, and site and architectural review to construct a 53-lot single family residential detached development, located on the southeast corner of Orchid Avenue and Poplar Avenue, and on the west side of Catawba Avenue, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 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. 2024____; and, recommend that City Council: 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 20-015; and, 3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning District Map Amendment (ZCA) No. 20-015; and, 4. Adopt a resolution approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 22-013; and, 5. Adopt a resolution approving Tentative Tract Map No. 20-006 (TTM No. 20358); and, 6. Adopt a resolution approving Design Review (DRP) No. 20-028. APPLICANT: Monte Vista Assets, Inc. 8628 Hillside Road Alta Loma, CA 91701 LOCATION: The project site consists of vacant property located between Poplar Avenue and Catawba Avenue, north of Athol Street and south of Orchid Avenue, APNs: 0233-122-28, -29, -60, and -63. PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Assistant Planner Page 7 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Tentative Tract Map No. 20358 Attachment No. 3 - Project Plans Attachment No. 4 - General Plan Exhibit Attachment No. 5 - Zone Change Exhibit Attachment No. 6 - PUD Development Standards Attachment No. 7 - Planning Commission Resolusion Attachment No. 8 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 9 - NOI and Public Hearing Notice PH-G Master Case No. 23-089 and Design Review No. 23-031 - A 21-2732 request for site and architectural approval of a 29,500 square foot Fire District Administration East Annex Building on an approximately 1.86-acre site, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. 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. 2024-______; and, 1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and 2. Approve Design Review (DR) No. 23-031. APPLICANT: City of Fontana - Engineering Department 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 LOCATION: The project site is located at 17013 Upland Avenue (APN: 0192-031-26). PROJECT PLANNER: Rina Leung, Senior Planner Page 8 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice PH-H Resolution No. PC 2024-____: A Resolution of the Planning 21-2730 Commission of the City of Fontana, California, Recommending, Pursuant to an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, that the City Council Approve a Development Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the findings, conclusions, and information in the staff report, resolution and presented in the public hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-____; and recommend that the City Council: 1. Find, after review of the whole of the Project, including this Development Agreement, that the project is EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and, 2. Approve a Development Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC, based upon the findings in the staff report and resolution, pending final adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance by the City Council and an Operating Agreement with Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC. APPLICANT: Fontana Responsible and Compliant Retail, LLC 1616 Webster St. Alameda, CA 94501 LOCATION: The project site is located at 9132 Sierra Ave, on the west side of Sierra Ave, south of Athol Street, east of Olive Street, north of Randall Ave (APN 0193-161-02). PROJECT PLANNER: Mai Thao, Assistant Planner Page 9 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Resolution and Exhibit Attachment No. 3 - Notice of Exemption Attachment No. 4 - Public Hearing Notice PH-I Master Case No. 21-124 (R1); Design Review No. 21-046 (R1) - 21-2704 A request for approval of modifications to architecture and site design plans for 85 detached residential units on a 9.4-acre site, at the northwest corner of Summit Avenue and Citrus Avenue. 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. 2024-___; and, 1. Find that the project has been reviewed under a previously certified Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearing House No. (2003111125) and previously adopted Addendum, pursuant to Section 15162 through 15164 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.10 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA that no further analysis is required, and direct staff to file the Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve Design Review No. 21-046(R1). APPLICANT: Rudy Provoost D.R. Horton 2280 Wardlow Circle, Suite 100 Corona, CA 92881 LOCATION: The project site is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Summit Avenue and Citrus Avenue (APN: 1107-262-37). PROJECT PLANNER: Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner Page 10 of 11 Planning Commission Regular Agenda January 16, 2024 Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Project Plans Attachment No. 3 - Resolution Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 5 - Public Notice UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. None NEW BUSINESS: A. None DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS: A. Director Communications: DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning 21-2739 Commission. An update of future City Council agenda items for January 23, 2024, February 13, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for February 6, 2024 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, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California. Page 11 of 11