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1 City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Tuesday, January 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Karen Alexander
Commission Absent: Matt Woody, Marie Vernon
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Siqueland led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Longwell called the meeting to order.
2.1 RECOGNITION - Matt Woody for his service as Chair
This item was postponed to a future meeting.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - December 9, 2024
These minutes were approved.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
Aye (3): Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (2): Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (3 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Item was not pulled for discussion by Commission.
5.1 GPCD2025-0002
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Karen Alexander
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2 That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2656 determining that the vacation of the city easements located on the west side of Sherman Avenue, south of State Route 91 is consistent with the General Plan.
Aye (3): Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (2): Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (3 to 0)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 ZTA2024-0004
Joanne Coletta, Planning and Development Director, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for ZTA2024-0004.
Commissioners had various questions regarding details of this zone text amendment, and Ms. Coletta provided clarification.
Chair Longwell opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of ZTA2024-0004 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report.
Aye (3): Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (2): Matt Woody, and Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (3 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Coletta reported that the City Council took no action on the battery storage item reviewed by the Planning Commission in December and so the application will move forward.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Commissioner Alexander thanked staff for their hard work, looking forward to the new year. Commissioners welcomed Chair Longwell in her new role as chairperson.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items are scheduled for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 10, 2025.
11. ADJOURNMENT
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3 Chair Longwell adjourned the meeting at 6:28 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, February 10, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.