FINAL MINUTES - May 27, 2026
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City of Corona
Planning & Housing Commission Minutes
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
Commission Present: Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, Matt Woody
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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 - May 11, 2026
These Minutes were approved.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Matt Woody
Aye (5): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
4. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
The consent item was pulled for discussion by the Commission.
5.1 GPCD2026-0001
Eduardo Galdamez, Assistant Planner, reviewed the details of GPCD2026-0001.
The Commission had questions regarding this item, and staff provided clarification.
Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
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That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2688 and report to the City Council that the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the City of Corona 2020-2040 General Plan Goals and Policies.
Aye (5): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1 ZTA2026-0001 (CONTINUED)
This item was taken out of order.
Moved by: Matt Woody
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission CONTINUE ZTA2026-0001 to the June 8, 2026 Planning and Housing Commission meeting.
Aye (5): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
6.2 ZTA2026-0002
This item was taken out of order.
Brendan Dalde, Associate Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for ZTA2026-0002.
Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding this item. Staff addressed the Commission's questions regarding other land uses that could be impacted by the proposed amendment.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing. Bruce Rouman, the applicant, addressed the Commission, and described the interest in the proposed site.
Mark Boran, resident, expressed a concern with the project. Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
The Commission continued its discussion and moved to a vote.
Moved by: Marie Vernon
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of ZTA2026-0002 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody Nay (1): Sarah Longwell
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Motion APPROVED (4 to 1)
6.3 SP2025-0001 (CONTINUED)
Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff reports and exhibits for SP2025-0001 and TTM 36544 together as both items are related to the same project.
Brian Hardy, the applicant, provided a presentation of the project, focusing on the project's history and community outreach efforts.
Discussion ensued between the Commission, staff, and applicant regarding various elements of the project, including the proposed parks, public park parking, trailhead improvements, traffic and infrastructure improvements, construction timing, and the conditions of approval.
Terry Galloway, planning consultant for the applicant, addressed the Commission's questions regarding parking.
Chair Alexander opened the public hearing. Speakers, Dwight Woodward and Toby Woodward, spoke in favor of the project. Daniel Heredia and Mark Boran, spoke in opposition of the project. Chair Alexander closed the public hearing.
The Commission continued its discussion and moved to a vote.
Moved by: Sarah Longwell
Seconded by: Craig Siqueland
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Addendum to the certified Skyline Heights Environmental Impact Report and approval of SP2025-0001 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, including amended conditions noted in the memorandum provided to the Commission, dated May 27, 2026.
Aye (5): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, Marie Vernon, and Matt Woody
Motion APPROVED (5 to 0)
6.4 TTM 36544 (CONTINUED)
Chair Alexander opened and closed the public hearing for this item with no additional speakers.
The Commission expressed concerns regarding vehicular safety related to leftturn movements from the north project entrance onto Foothill Parkway.
Discussion followed among the Commission, staff, and Mr. Jose Alire, the applicant's traffic engineering consultant, regarding the safety of the north project entrance and potential measures to improve traffic safety.
Following discussion, the Commission agreed that the applicant should conduct a traffic safety evaluation of the north entrance and present the findings to the City Council for consideration.
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Moved by: Craig Siqueland
Seconded by: Sarah Longwell
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend approval of TTM 36544 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, including amended conditions noted in the memorandum provided to the Commission, dated May 27, 2026, and the additional condition for the applicant to complete a 'traffic safety study' before the project is presented to the City Council.
Aye (4): Karen Alexander, Craig Siqueland, Sarah Longwell, and Marie Vernon Abstain (1): Matt Woody
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 are scheduled for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of June 8, 2026.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Alexander adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, June 8, 2026, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.