Attachment No. 6
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
PH-A Master Case No. 22-145, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669) and Design Review No. 22-065 for a proposed mixed-use development comprised of 437 residential units with 4,000 square feet of commercial retail area, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. (Continued from January 16, 2024).
Vice Chair Sanchez opened Public Hearing.
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner presented the staff report.
The City Clerk’s Department received one (1) written correspondence in opposition of this item.
The applicant, Siri Smith, on behalf of JPI Development, stated that she read and agreed to the Conditions of Approval.
Commissioner Sangha commented on the design and modern architecture of the project and thanked the applicant for bringing the project to the city.
The following individuals spoke in opposition:
Victor Vollhardt
Rodrigo Cardenas
Mark Rueda
Felix Ramos
Chase Preciado
Angel Esparza
The commission and staff addressed security concerns/measures around the vicinity of the project.
Another discussion took place regarding the usage of the east side parcel of the project and the commercial glazing of the building.
Lastly, the commission requested clarification on parking within the structure and along Valley Boulevard.
The Public Hearing was closed.
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 PC No. 2024-025; and,
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination;
2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669); and,
3. Approve Design Review No. 22-065.
ACTION: Motion was made Secretary Quintana and seconded by Commissioner Sangha and passed by a vote of 4-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “A”; adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-025; approve Master Case No. 22-145, Tentative Parcel Map No. 22-034 (TPM No. 20669) and Design Review No. 22-065.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Quintana, Commissioners Sangha, and Thrasher; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Chair Fort PH-B Resolution No. PC 2024-026: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana, California, Recommending, Pursuant to an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, that the City Council Approve a Development Agreement with HS Fontana Retail, LLC, concerning a retail cannabis business and Direct Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
Vice Chair Sanchez opened Public Hearing.
No written correspondence was received.
Philip Burum, Deputy City Manager, presented the staff report.
The applicant, HS Fontana Retail, LLC, was not present at the Planning Commission meeting. Deputy City Manager Burum, stated that the applicant is very supportive of the development agreement being approved by City Council.
No one spoke in favor or opposition to this item.
The Public Hearing was closed.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the findings, conclusions, and information in the staff report, resolution and presented in the public hearing, staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2024-026; and recommend that the City Council:
Find, after review of the whole of the Project, including this Development Agreement, that the project is EXEMPT from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and Approve a Development Agreement with HS Fontana Retail, LLC, based upon the findings in the staff report and resolution, pending final adoption of the Development Agreement ordinance by the City Council and an Operating Agreement with HS Fontana Retail, LLC.
ACTION: Motion was made Commissioner Thrasher and seconded by Vice Chair Sanchez and passed by a vote of 4-0 to approve Public Hearing Item “B”; adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-026 and approve Development Agreement with HS Fontana Retail, LLC.
The motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Vice Chair Sanchez, Secretary Quintana, Commissioners Sangha, and Thrasher; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: Chair Fort DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS:
Director Communications:
None.
COMMENTS:
Public Communication Commission Comments:
Commissioner Thrasher expressed his excitement for the new project that was approved tonight and thanked the Innovation and Technology Department for their assistance in tonight’s meeting.
Commissioner Sangha thanked Planning staff for providing their staff reports and the community for the opportunity to serve.
Secretary Quintana echoed comments that were previously mentioned by fellow Commissioners; thanked staff for providing their staff reports and Law Enforcement Officers who attended tonight’s meeting. Secretary Quintana closed his comments by expressing his privilege to be able to serve another year on the Planning Commission.
Vice Chair Sanchez thanked the Planning staff for providing their staff reports and expressed his excitement on the mixed used projects that are coming to the city; closed his comments by thanking the Law Enforcement officers that were in attendance.
Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2024
Planning Commission Minutes April 2, 2024