Planning Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Planning Division Planning Commission (951) 826-5371 Agenda Meeting Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:00 AM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting 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 ***** City of Riverside Page 1 Planning Commission Agenda July 17, 2025 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. 9 A.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 Planning Commission Agenda July 17, 2025 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. PUBLIC HEARING Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 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 City of Riverside Page 3 Planning Commission Agenda July 17, 2025 Attachments: Report Exhibit 4 - Site Photos Exhibit 5 -Location Map Exhibit 6 -General Plan Map Exhibit 7 -Zoning and SP Map Exhibit 8 - Project PlansPart-1 Exhibit 8 - Project PlansPart-2 Exhibit 8 - Project PlansPart-3 Exhibit 9a - FINAL_ ISMND_Woodcrest Christian Exhibit 9b -Appendix A Plant Palette Exhibit 9c -Appendix B PhotometricsPart-1 Exhibit 9c -Appendix B PhotometricsPart-2 Exhibit 9c -Appendix B PhotometricsPart-3 Exhibit 9d -Appendix C AQ and GHG Analysis Exhibit 9e -Appendix D Prelim WQMP Infiltration Report Exhibit 9f -Appendix E Project Specific WQMPPart-1 Exhibit 9f -Appendix E Project Specific WQMPPart-2 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-1 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-2 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-3 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-4 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-5 Exhibit 9g -Appendix F TOAPart-6 Exhibit 9h -Appendix G VMT Analysis Exhibit 10 - Public Comment Presentation CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Planning Commission and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Planning Commission votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Planning Commission or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 3 Minutes of June 5, 2025 Attachments: Minutes 4 Record the absence of Commissioner Melendrez from the May 22, 2025, regular meeting as excused City of Riverside Page 4 Planning Commission Agenda July 17, 2025 Attachments: Report DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 5 Annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct Attachments: Report Chapter_2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct Presentation 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 Attachments: Report Governmental Processes Committee Report Section 806 & Municipal Code Bylaws - Planning Commission City Council Rules of Procedure Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 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. ********* The next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2025 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 5 Planning Commission Agenda July 17, 2025 City of Riverside Page 6