CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Donavanik called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Zoning Administrator Donavanik led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Betty Donavanik, Zoning Administrator
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Action Minutes from the Zoning Administrator meeting of July 16, 2025.
A motion by Zoning Administrator Donavanik to approve the Action Minutes from the ZA meeting of July 16, 2025 with a change to page 2 of the minutes to reflect “were” instead of “where” under Zoning Administrator Donavanik questions/concerns.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
1. Development Plan Review (DPR-000941-2024) – 1377 N. Garey Avenue Senior Planner Barron presented the item.
1. Development o f two vacant parcels for a four -story residential 35 units and onsite amenities (contemporary design)
2. California State Density Bonus & Senate Bill 330 applicable 505 S. Garey Ave
Pomona, CA 91766
Wednesday, July 29, 2025
City of Pomona
Draft Action Minutes
Zoning Administrator
Zoning Administrator Betty Donavanik
7:00 PM Council Chambers
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
Zoning Administrator Draft Action Minutes July 29, 2025
City of Pomona Page 2
3. 100% affordable housing
4. Applied for incentives & concessions – reduction minimum unit size for 1 bedroom unit to 467 square feet & 2-bedroom unit to 562 square feet, private common open space, reduction of side yard setbacks w/potential balcony overhang, reduction of parking to 19 spaces.
5. Requesting waivers: building height to 4 -story, reduction of building massing length & height, reduction of frontage coverage on Garey Avenue to 66%.
6. CEQA exempt, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 (In-fill Development)
7. Received one additional email as public comment by the California Housing Defense Fund (a total of four public comments)
8. Staff’s conditions of approval: 1) minimize overflow of on -street parking, submit evidence of leasing agreements which reflect a maximum of 19 occupants with vehicles, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director 2) remove the existing chain link fence along the south property line and erect a six foot wall or fence to the extent feasible in coordination with the adjacent property owner, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director
9. Recommending approval
Zoning Administrator Donavanik questions/concerns
1. Asked legal a question pertaining to the sex offender registry
2. How will the applicant manage the 19 parking spaces, EV parking space
3. Will the applicant have a live-in property manager on site
4. Asked staff for the distance between the south side balconies to the playground
5. Is the applicant willing to remove the south side balconies (condition)
6. Does the City have to approve all concessions and waivers (to legal)
7. What is an adverse impact (to legal)
8. Condition to provide the artwork onsite
9. How many washing machines at the laundry facility
10. 200 units or less no traffic Study
11. The applicant shall i nstall a decorative fence along the median front of the property (condition)
A motion by Zoning Administrator Donavanik to approve Development Plan Review (DP R- 000941-2024) with conditions (1) minimize overflow of on -street parking and submit evidence of leasing agreements which reflect a maximum of 19 occupants with vehicles, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director (2) remove the existing chain link fence along the south property line and erect a six foot wall or fe nce to the extent feasible in coordination with the adjacent property owner, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director (3) removal of the south side balconies on the development along the property line (4) prior to the certificate of occupancy, applicant shall install signage and a decorative fence along the median front of the property. (existing structures do not require HPC approval)
OPPOSITION: James Gallivan
Jason Schuler
Mayra Garcia
Roberta P.
Guillermo Gonzalez
Superintendent Darren Knowles on behalf of the Board of Education Stephanie Frescas
Eddie
Zoning Administrator Draft Action Minutes July 29, 2025
City of Pomona Page 3
IN SUPPORT: Cameron C., Architect
DISCUSSION TIME: 54 minutes (7:03 p.m. to 7:57 p.m.)
ADJOURNMENT
The Zoning Administrator meeting was adjourned by Zoning Administrator Donavanik at 7:58 p.m. to a date, time, and location to be determined.
Respectfully submitted, Prepared by,
Geoffrey Starns Miroslava PourSanae
Planning Manager Administrative Assistant