Planning Commission

City of Fontana 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Regular Agenda Resolution PC No. 2024-012 Tuesday, February 20, 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 February 20, 2024 Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission. Welcome to a meeting of the Fontana Planning Commission. Meetings are held at the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335. To address the 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. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC § 12132), the Council Chambers is wheelchair accessible, and a portable microphone is available. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative forms to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires accommodation to participate in a meeting should direct such a request to the City Clerk ’s Office at (909) 350-7602 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection at the City Clerk’s Office. Para traducción en Español, comuniquese con la oficina,“City Clerk” al (909) 350-7602. The City of Fontana is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for its residents to engage with the government. No oversized bags or backpacks (size limit of 14”x14”x6”) will be allowed inside the Council Chambers. All bags are subject to search. Face masks are prohibited in the Council Chambers, but clear masks will be provided upon request to accommodate individuals with medical needs, ensuring their safety and well-being. Before entering the Council Chambers, you may be subject to a metal detector screening. The City Manager retains the discretion to grant any exemptions. Fontana aims to provide safe buildings for our community members, employees, and visitors. 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 Page 1 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Agenda February 20, 2024 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 February 6, 2024. CC-A Approval of Minutes of February 6, 2024. 21-2841 Attachments: Draft Planning Commission Minutes of February 6, 2024 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. 23-004: Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-001 (TPM 21-2792 No. 20741) and Design Review No. 23-002: a request for approval of a tentative parcel map to consolidate two (2) parcels into one parcel and approval of a new 275,560 square foot industrial commerce center building with approximately 6,000 square feet of office/mezzanine space. 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 Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH No. Page 2 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Agenda February 20, 2024 2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and, 2. Approve the Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-001 (TPM No. 20741); and, 3. Approve the Design Review No. (DRP) 23-002. APPLICANT: Herdman Architecture + Design 100 Bayview Circle, Suite No. 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660 LOCATION: 9813 and 9875 Almond Avenue (APNs 0234-071-26 and -27). PROJECT PLANNER: Jon Dille, Associate Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Tentative Parcel Map No. 20741 Attachment No. 3 - Project Plans Attachment No. 4 - Planning Commission Resolution Attachment No. 5 - Notice of Determination Attachment No. 6 - Notice of Hearing PH-B Master Case (MCN) No. 20-027R1: Conditional Use Permit 21-2819 (CUP) No. 95-019R4 - A request to modify conditions of approval for an existing Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license to allow the sale of distilled spirits and wine smaller than 375 ml and the sale of beer/malt beverages in single size containers of 40 oz or less for the existing Circle K convenience store located at 16119 Foothill Boulevard, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15301 (Existing Facilities). RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in this staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission: 1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section No. 15301 (Class No. 1, Existing Facilities), and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the Local 2019 Guidelines for Implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a notice of Exemption; and, Page 3 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Agenda February 20, 2024 2. Deny Conditional Use Permit No. 95-019R4 subject to the attached findings. APPLICANT: Jagjit Singh J & Sandeep, Inc. 16119 Foothill Boulevard Fontana, CA 92336 LOCATION: 16119 Foothill Boulevard (APN: 0191-011-06). PROJECT PLANNER: Alexia De La Torre, Assistant Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map Attachment No. 2 - Floor Plan Attachment No. 3 - Census Tract No. 28.03 Attachment No. 4 - ABC Matrix Attachment No. 5 - Resolution and Findings Attachment No. 6 - Police Department Memo Attachment No. 7 - Previously Approved PC Report (MCN20-027) Attachment No. 8 - Public Hearing Notice UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. None NEW BUSINESS: NB-A Miscellaneous Project No. 24 - 001: Review of the 2023 21-2820 General Plan Annual Progress Report. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the information in the staff report, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council direct staff to send the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). APPLICANT: City of Fontana - Planning Department 8353 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 Page 4 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Agenda February 20, 2024 LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT PLANNER: Rina Leung, Senior Planner Attachments: Attachment No. 1 - General Plan Annual Progress Report Attachment No. 2 - Housing Element Annual Progress Report Summary NB-B Annual Planning Commission Reorganization: 21-2846 Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS: A. Director Communications: DC-A Upcoming cases scheduled for City Council and Planning 21-2840 Commission. An update of future City Council agenda items for February 27, 2024 and March 12, 2024 for the Planning Commission's information. An update of future Planning Commission agenda items for March 5, 2024 and March 19, 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, March 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California. Page 5 of 5