Planning Commission Minutes January 17, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2023 - 004: and,
1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program, (MMRP) to the SWIP PEIR (SCH No. 2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,
2. Approve Design Review No. 22-018.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Thrasher, seconded by Vice Chair Sangha, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 to adopt Resolution PC No. 2023- 004 and approve Master Case No. 22-032 and Design Review No. 22-018.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Thrasher, Sangha, Sanchez, Fort; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None
PH-E Master Case Number (MCN) 22-052: General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22-003, Zoning Code (District Map) Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-004, Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-012 and Design Review (DRP) No. 22-028 - A request to amend the general plan land use designation and zoning designation from Multi-Family Residential and Multi-Family High Density Residential to Multi-Family Medium/High Density Residential in order to construct a multi-family residential development comprised of 88 units and five accessory dwelling units, on-site amenities, parking, landscaping and other on- site and off-site improvements on a 3.64 acre site located on the west side of Sierra Avenue between Ramona Avenue and San Jacinto Avenue.
Chair Fort opened Public Hearing.
Rina Leung, Senior Planner presented the staff report.
The applicant, Ray Allard, on behalf of Allard Engineering, stated that he read and agreed to the Conditions of Approval.
The commission commended the applicant on a great project. The commission and applicant also discussed the square footage of the accessory dwelling units.
The Public Hearing was closed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained within this staff report, and subject to the attached findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 2023-005, and forward a recommendation to the City Council to:
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1. Adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration/Monitoring and Reporting Program and, pursuant to Sections 15162 through 15164, and Section 15183 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section 8.10 of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA and direct staff to file the Notice of Determination; and,
2. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 22-003; and,
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Code (District Map) Amendment No. 22- 004; and,
4. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 22-012; and,
5. Adopt a resolution approving Design Review No. 22-028.
ACTION: Motion was made by Secretary Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Thrasher, and passed unanimously by a vote of 4-0 adopt Resolution PC No. 2023- 005 and approve Master Case No. 22-052, General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 22- 003, Zoning Code (District Map) Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-004, Zoning Code Amendment (ZCA) No. 22-012 and Design Review (DRP) No. 22-028.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Sanchez, Thrasher, Sangha, Fort; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None
DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Director Communications:
None.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
A. Public Communication Commission Comments:
Commissioner Thrasher thanked city staff for all their work in putting on tonight’s meeting.
Secretary Sanchez thanked all city staff and conveyed his appreciation for their hard work; expressed his excitement on all the new projects that are coming to Fontana.
Commented on the growth of the city and how excited he is to be on the Planning Commission. Secretary Sanchez closed his comments by thanking all the Police Officers for keeping the community safe.
Vice Chair Sangha thanked staff for their staff reports; commented on all the great developments that were approved at tonight’s meeting and expressed his excitement on all future projects coming to the city. Closed his comments by thanking the public for allowing him to serve on the commission.
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Chair Fort commented on the different mix of projects that were presented before the commission at tonight’s meeting; thanked law enforcement officers and first responders for keeping the community safe. Commented on all the speaker’s participation at tonight’s meeting and expressed her privilege and honor to serve with great staff; closed her comments by thanking the public for their interest, those who serve the city and for being city residents.
ADJOURNMENT:
By consensus, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. to the next Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Grover W. Taylor Council Chambers located at 8353 Sierra Avenue, Fontana, California.
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Susana Gallardo
Specialist to the Deputy City Clerk
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE 7th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2023.
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Cathline Fort
Chairperson