Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 and Subdivision 23-05
Presented by: Community Development and Housing Department Request
Adoption of the Addendum to the Final Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2007071155) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 23-01, Approval of Subdivision 23-05, and to Dissolve Development Agreement No. 08-02
404.3-acre site
APNs: Several APNS (0265-041-12, 0265-051-12 and -13; 0265-061-16; 0265-011-06, -07, and -08; 0265-051-09; and 0265-021-13)
University Hills Specific Plan (SP-UH)
Location/Zoning Map
Aerial
Planned Areas
Discussion
Project:
First amendment to the approved University Hills Specific Plan (2008), proposing adoption of the Amendment to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2007071155), modifications to the land use plan, and a reduction in development intensity. Includes subdivision into 327 single-family residential lots and removal of Development Agreement No. 08-02.
Background:
1993: Paradise Hills Specific Plan approved (504 units), not built. 2005: Renamed University Hills Specific Plan (SP-UH).
2008: SEIR adopted via Resolution 2008-422.
2008–2025: Specific Plan Amendment 23-01 and Subdivision 23-05 applied, Planning Commission recommended forwarding to Mayor City Council for approval on January 13, 2026.
Amendment:
• Reduce Planning Areas (24 to 4)
• Reduce density (20 du/acre to 3 du/acre)
• Increase open space (235 to 300 acres)
• Reduce units (980 DU to 327 DU)
• Update park plans, circulation, and design guidelines Discussion
Subdivision:
Tentative Tract Map implements the University Hills Specific Plan. Subdivision 23-05 (TTM No. 20595) subdivides approximately 338.8 acres into 327 single-family residential lots.
Three lot configurations:
•2,750 sq ft
•3,600 sq ft
•4,500 sq ft
Designed around the Department of Water Resources 75” Foothill Pipeline and slope conditions.
Includes landscaping, passive park, water quality basins, roadways, hiking trails, and open space.
Connectivity:
Adds pedestrian and bicycle routes with benches, bike racks, shade structures, lighting, and trail signage.
Circulation:
Retains Campus Parkway and Badger Canyon Road access, with two new vehicle access points.
Utilities:
Includes water, wastewater, storm drainage, electricity, natural gas, street lighting, and sidewalks. Utilities underground; power lines relocated.
Discussion
Landscaping
Trees, shrubs, and groundcover create a unified look, improve views, screen areas, and stabilize slopes. Streetscape features enhance community identity. Uses native, drought- tolerant plants with efficient irrigation and runoff control. Maintained by HOA and Landscape & Lighting Districts.
Recreation Areas
Designed for all ages and abilities. Includes shade trees, outdoor furniture, and a mix of hard/soft paving. Active areas use turf/grass; passive areas use drought-tolerant landscaping.
Lighting
Provides safety and visibility, highlights entries, and follows dark sky guidelines. LED, shielded fixtures under 15 feet of exposure.
Off-Site Improvements
Includes drainage, water, sewer, fuel modification zones, and roadway improvements.
Construction Schedule
No phased plan. Infrastructure installed first (roads, water, sewer).
Timeline: January 2027 – March 28, 2029.
Discussion
Development Agreement 08-02:
Applicant requests dissolution due to unmet 5-Year Performance Plan requirements and outdated provisions.
Requirements not met included off-site right-of-way acquisition, backbone infrastructure plans, and Phase 1 residential plans.
Many terms are no longer relevant (maintenance, parks, fees, multifamily/student housing).
Agreement will be replaced with a Memorandum of Understanding to protect CSUSB interests, with conditions of approval and an encroachment agreement recorded against the property.
Agreement is between Applicant and CSUSB only.
Compatible with the General Plan (see Staff Report Findings) Discussion-Access
Project Site
Access-1 Campus to Badger
Access-2 Devils Canyon to Badger
Access: Devils/Badger Canyon
Tentative Parcel Map 20595
Tentative Parcel Map 20595
Tentative Parcel Map 20595
Site Plan
Fire Department Fuel Modification Layout
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council:
1) Adopt Resolution 2026-042 approving Subdivision No. 23-05 (Tentative Tract Map No. 20595) to allow the subdivision of a 404.3-acre site into 327 single-family residential lots; and adopting the Addendum to the Final Subsequent Environmental Impact Report and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCH #2007071155) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
2) Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No.
MC-1664 of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California (a) Approving Specific Plan Amendment 23-01, amending the development standards and guidelines of the original development plan and reducing the number of proposed single-family residential lots from 980 to 327 within the University Hills Specific Plan (APNs: 0265-041-12, 0265-051-12 and -13; 0265-061-16; 0265-011-06, -07, and -08; 0265-051- 09; and 0265-021-13); and (b) dissolving Development Agreement No. 08-
02. 3) Schedule the adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1664 to the regularly scheduled meeting of the Mayor and City Council on August 5, 2026.