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1 City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander
Commission Absent: Marie Vernon
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Siqueland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Woody called the meeting to order.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR / VICE CHAIR
Nominations were called for the offices of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2025 year. Sarah Longwell was nominated to serve as Chair. Karen Alexander was nominated to serve as Vice Chair. See individual results of each vote below.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Karen Alexander
Approval of Sarah Longwell as Chair of the Planning and Housing Commission for the 2025 year.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
Moved by: Sarah Longwell
Seconded by: Matt Woody
Approval of Karen Alexander as Vice Chair of the Planning and Housing Commission for the 2025 year.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
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2 4. MEETING MINUTES
4.1 MINUTES - November 25, 2024
These Minutes were approved.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Items were pulled for discussion by Commission.
6.1 GPCD2024-0013
Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPCD2024-0013.
Chair Woody had questions regarding the property, and staff provided clarification.
Chair Woody opened public comment.
Bobby Spiegel, of the Corona Chamber of Commerce, commented on the Zoom link not working properly for this meeting.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Karen Alexander
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2655 determining that the acquisition of property located at 601 S. Main Street is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6.2 GPCD2024-0012
Joanne Coletta, Director of Planning and Development Department, reviewed the details of GPCD2024-0012.
Commission and staff discussion ensued regarding the details of this item and an adjacent previously approved commercial project.
Chair Woody opened and closed public comments, with no speakers.
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3 Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2654 determining that the disposition of the city owned property located on the north side of Chase Drive and east of Main Street is consistent with the General Plan.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6.3 GPCD2024-0010 (Continued)
Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPCD2024-0010.
Commission and staff discussion ensued regarding the details of this item.
Chair Woody opened public comments.
Brian Milich, of Arantine Hills Holdings (developer of the residential project), addressed the Commission via Zoom and answered questions regarding a gate limiting access to the trail, regarding additional details of discussion about the community trail system, and regarding the residential project's completion timeline.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2647 determining that the proposed vacation of the two public trail easements is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 CUP2023-0001
The Commission requested an update on the Zoom link for this meeting, and it was confirmed by City staff to be working throughout the meeting.
Rocio Lopez, Consulting Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for CUP2023-0001.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding various aspects of this application, including the project's fire safety plans, flood zone proximity, and details of the CEQA exemption.
Chair Woody opened the public hearing.
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4 Various speakers representing the Corona Chamber of Commerce made comments in person and via Zoom in favor of the project.
Paul McMillan, representing Engie (applicant), provided a presentation to the Commission, and provided clarification addressing the Commissioners' additional questions and concerns.
Chair Woody closed the public hearing.
The Commissioners provided their final comments.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Matt Woody
That the Planning and Housing Commission find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects), Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), Section 15303 (New Construction or Alteration of Small Structures), and Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and adopt Resolution No. 2653 GRANTING CUP2023- 0001, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
8. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Coletta shared that the City Council unanimously approved the amendment to the Downtown Specific Plan previously reviewed by the Commission.
10. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Siqueland wished everyone a great holiday season.
Chair Woody, as outgoing Chair, acknowledged Vice Chair Vernon (not in attendance) and the other Commissioners for their contributions on the Commission.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items are to be determined for January 2025.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Woody adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. to the next Planning and Housing Commission meeting in January 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.