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City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Monday, March 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, Matt Woody Commission Absent: Craig Siqueland
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1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Longwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Alexander called the meeting to order.
3. MEETING MINUTES
3.1 MINUTES - February 9, 2026
These Minutes were approved.
Moved by: Sarah Longwell
Seconded by: Matt Woody
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent calender items were pulled for discussion.
5.1 Declaration of Surplus Property for Three Circle City Drive Parcels Joel Belding, Economic Development Director, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for this item.
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Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding the history of the subject parcels and how potential sale proceeds would support affordable housing projects in the City.
Moved by: Marie Vernon
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend that the Corona Housing Authority and City Council declare 1043, 1061, and 1065 Circle City Drive as exempted surplus land under the Surplus Land Act.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
5.2 PPE2026-0003
Brendan Dalde, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for PPE2026-0003.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding the history of the project's extensions.
Mr. Paymon Roshan, the applicant, responded to Commission questions.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2686 GRANTING PPE2026-0003, based on the findings contained in the staff report.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Alexander approved a request to move agenda item 6.4 up to first Public Hearing item for this meeting.
6.1 ARC2024-0001
Rocio Lopez, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for ARC2024- 0001 and V2024-0001 together as these items are related to the same project.
Dr. Shar Alikhani, the applicant, provided a presentation of his project to the Commission.
The Commission and staff discussed parking challenges related to the Variance, with clarification provided by Planning Manager Sandra Vanian.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing.
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Dr. Alikhani addressed the Commission offering an additional presentation if needed.
Richard Winn, representing the Corona Historic Preservation Society, expressed support for the project and recommended adding bollards to protect the brick pilasters of the project's fencing.
Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
The Commission and applicant agreed to add bollards as a condition of approval.
Chair Alexander thanked the applicant and called for a motion with the added condition.
Moved by: Marie Vernon
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, and adopt Resolution No. 2683 GRANTING ARC2024-0001 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, with added condition to: Add protective bollards to the fence area at both sides of the driveway entry on the site plan and wall and fence plan.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6.2 V2024-0001
This item was presented with the previous presentation, and there was no further discussion.
Chair Alexander opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers or comments.
Moved by: Sarah Longwell
Seconded by: Marie Vernon
That the Planning and Housing Commission find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 and adopt Resolution No. 2684 GRANTING V2024-0001 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Aye (3): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, and Marie Vernon Nay (1): Matt Woody
Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (3 to 1)
6.3 PM 39079
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Eduardo Galdamez, Assistant Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for PM 39079.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding the item's details.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing to allow the applicant to address the Commission's questions.
Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
The Commission questioned staff on the applicability of historic architectural requirements for the new parcel, the significance of a Heritage property, as well as other questions regarding the proposed parcel map. Ms. Vanian provided clarification, and Mr. Galdamez noted an exhibit error.
Chair Alexander reopened the public hearing.
Mr. Winn, representing the Corona Historic Preservation Society, noted the historic significance of the existing home on the property and cautioned that future development on the new parcel should remain architecturally compatible with the neighborhood.
Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
The Commission asked additional questions on the conditions of approval, received further clarification from staff, and proceeded to a vote.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 of the State CEQA Guidelines and recommend APPROVAL of PM 39079 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
6.4 PPM2024-0007
This item was heard first on the Public Hearing agenda.
Evan Langan, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for PPM2024-0007.
The Commission questioned staff on the shopping center's shared parking, and Mr. Langan provided clarification.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing.
Scott Ostland, the applicant, addressed the Commission's question regarding K-1 Speed's parking impacts on the existing movie theater and future tenants.
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Chair Alexander closed the public hearing and called for a motion.
Moved by: Marie Vernon
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2685 finding the Project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 and GRANTING PPM2024-0007 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Absent (1): Craig Siqueland
Motion APPROVED (4 to 0)
7. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
None.
9. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
None.
10. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Future agenda items were not yet determined for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of March 23, 2026.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, March 23, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.