TRU BY HILTON HOTEL
450 S. PLACENTIA AVENUE
Development Plan Review No. DPR 2025-01, Use Permit No.
UP 2025-02, Disposition & Development Agreement No. DDA 2025-01, & Reso. R-2025-74 (Purchase & Sale Agreement)
City Council - December 2, 2025
City of Placentia
PH Item No. 1
Project Summary & Overview
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Applicant: CY Hospitality, LLC (Yagnesh
“Yogi” Patel)
Project: Tru by Hilton – 4-story, 86-
room hotel
Location: 450 S. Placentia Avenue
(terminus of Industrial Way)
Zoning: C-2 (Community Commercial)
with Height Overlay (H-65)
General Plan: Commercial
Project Background & City Efforts
A SIX-YEAR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORT
2017: City approved General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, and Height Overlay to rezone industrial parcels for commercial use and attract a hotel. 2018–2019: City promoted the site at ICSC conferences (Las Vegas RECon) to recruit a national-brand operator.
July 2019: CY Hospitality submitted preliminary plans for the Tru by Hilton concept. 2020–2024: Coordination with Fire & Life Safety and Public Works on access, parking, and right-of-way design.
June 2025: City Council adopted Resolution R-2025-29 declaring the Industrial Way remnant right-of-way as Exempt Surplus Land (Gov. Code §54221[f][1][E]) and authorizing its conveyance.
2025: CY Hospitality submitted final applications for Development Plan Review, Use Permit, and DDA—completing a six-year effort.
Key Message:
Culmination of City-led initiatives—from zoning groundwork to Surplus Land Act compliance—to deliver a high-quality hotel proposal supporting Placentia’s economic revitalization goals.
Existing Site Conditions
Currently:
Approximately 15,160 sq. ft. lot & 6,358 sq. ft. adjacent PROW (total 21,553 sq. ft. area) project area at the terminus of Industrial Way. Compacted soil, limited vegetation, no structures or improvements, except PROW improvements.
Surroundings:
North: Springhill Suites Marriott (across BNSF railway) South/East: Light industrial uses
West: South Placentia Avenue undercrossing & City of Fullerton
MAY 2011
Proposed Site & Building Design
Project Overview
Four stories / 42,631 sq. ft. hotel with 63-ft height (below H-65 limit). 86 guest rooms: 54 King + 32 Double Queen.
Parking: 82 spaces (subterranean and grade level – valet service). Amenities: Rooftop deck, fitness center, breakfast area, game room, and guest lounge. Design: Modern architeceture, contrasting materials, and enhanced landscaping along Industrial Way. Services: Onsite alcohol sales/service for registered guests only.
Access and Circulation
Vehicular Access: From Industrial Way
–ingress/egress to garage and drop-off
area.
Fire and Life Safety: Approved
Alternative Means and Methods for
apparatus access and turnaround.
Trash Service: Republic Services
validated scout vehicle operations; no
public right-of-way staging.
Pedestrian Access: ADA-compliant
pathways and decorative paving to
main entry.
Disposition & Development
Agreement
Conveys 6,358 sq. ft. of City right-of-way to CY Hospitality for site consolidation. Provides relief from minor setback and parking standards (largely dimensions, etc.) Ensures project feasibility, economic viability, and public benefit improvements. Found consistent with the City’s General Plan per Gov. Code § 65402. Planning Commission recommended approval of DDA 2025-01.
General Plan Consistency
Land Use Designation: CommercialSupporting Policies:
Encourage new lodging near regional destinations (CSU Fullerton, Anaheim Resort, OC Vibe). Support redevelopment of underutilized commercial corridors. Promote economic growth and aesthetic enhancement along South Placentia Avenue.
City & Agency Review/ Public Notification
Department Review: Planning, Building, Public Works, Police, Fire & Life Safety, and the City’s Traffic Engineer reviewed the project. All comments addressed and incorporated into Conditions of Approval.
Fire & Life Safety: Approved Alternative Means & Methods for emergency access through adjacent right-of-way.
Outside Agencies: BNSF easement maintained; Republic Services confirmed service access; HCED Committee reviewed and supported project design and right-of-way disposition
Public Notification: Published Placentia News-Times (Nov. 20, 2025); mailed to property owners within 300 ft; posted at Civic Center and City website. One adjacent owner raised concerns on construction staging, parking, and right-of-way impacts.
Environmental Review & Findings
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The project is exempt from CEQA because there is no anticipated significantly adverse environmental impacts.
The proposed four-story, 86-room hotel represents an infill development within an urbanized area that is consistent with the City’s General Plan and Zoning designations.
The project qualifies for exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32 – Infill Development Projects).
Categorical Exemption justification memorandum and supporting technical studies prepared by Blodgett Baylosis Environmental Planning, substantiating the project’s exemption under CEQA.
Staff Recommendation
ADOPT RESOLUTION R-2025-71
o Approve CEQA Class 32 (Infill) Notice of Exemption
o Approve DPR 2025-01 & UP 2025-02 for a 42,631 sq. ft., 4-story, 86-room hotel
o Includes 63-ft height, 24,210 sq. ft. subterranean/grade garage (82 spaces), landscaping, and onsite alcohol service for hotel guests at 450 S. Placentia Ave
ADOPT RESOLUTION R-2025-74
o Approve Purchase & Sale Agreement for a portion of City property INTRODUCE ORDINANCE O-2025-12
o Approve DDA 2025-01 with CY Hospitality, LLC
o Provide relief from select development standards for the proposed hotel project
Questions & Comments