DRAFT MINUTES - February 10, 2025
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City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, February 10, 2025, 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
Vice Chair Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Longwell called the meeting to order.
2.1 RECOGNITION - Matt Woody
Chair Longwell presented Commissioner Woody with a recognition certificate for his service as Chair of the Planning and Housing Commission. Commissioner Woody expressed his gratitude.
3. MEETING MINUTES
These Minutes were approved.
3.1 MINUTES - January 21, 2025
These minutes were approved.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Karen Alexander
Aye (3): Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Abstain (1): Matt Woody
Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (3 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
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The Consent Calendar was approved.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Karen Alexander
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
5.1 GPCD2025-0001
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2658 determining that the proposed vacation of a 10-foot-wide waterline easement is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 CUP2024-0010
Eduardo Galdamez, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for CUP2024-0010.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding this item’s details.
Chair Longwell opened the public hearing.
Mr. Wasef Houch, applicant, answered various Commission questions regarding the proposed project.
Chair Longwell closed the public hearing.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
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 15301 (a) and adopt Resolution No. 2657 GRANTING CUP2024-0010, 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)
6.2 GPA2024-0002
Evan Langan, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPA2024-0002.
The Commission inquired about the Ontario Widening Project and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan language. Staff provided clarification.
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Chair Longwell opened the public hearing.
Steve Felix, resident whose uncle lives in the project area, provided comments on the proposed development. Commission and staff responded to the speaker's concerns.
Chair Longwell closed the public hearing.
The Commission had final questions on utility lines, fire hydrants, and future public outreach, and staff provided further clarification.
Moved by: Karen Alexander
Seconded by: Matt Woody
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2659 granting GPA2024-0002 as part of Cycle II of General Plan Amendments for 2025, and recommend that the City Council: (1) approve GPA2024-0002, based on the findings contained in the staff report; (2) adopt the Addendum to the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report; and (3) find that GPA2024-0002 be exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Aye (4): Matt Woody, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Karen Alexander Absent (1): Marie Vernon
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Ms. Coletta reported that the City Council approved the Green River Ranch Project items reviewed by the Planning Commission in November 2024, and so the projects will move forward.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items were noted for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 24, 2025.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Longwell adjourned the meeting at 7:00 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, February 24, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.