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August 20, 2026
Planning Manager Espinoza stated the City does allow second story ADU’s. The City wouldn’t be able to prohibit them even if there was a district disallowing second-story structures. He also stated the City can only require four-foot setbacks. The City can create all these standards but people can develop projects under State laws that the City cannot do anything about.
Director of Community Development Torrico stated there was a consideration in adopting design guidelines like setbacks. The City was able to address certain design items through the Development Plan Review Board (DPRB) and, although the City no longer has DPRB, they still have a process for design review. However, without having something in the code, it makes it more difficult to impose such standards. Staff has been looking at implementing some of these into the code development standards.
Director of Community Development Torrico stated Staff was looking for different ways to create incentives to provide parking for ADU’s but the state recently made changes to the law so there are different categories. The state allows ADU’s up to two stories but if it is a detached ADU on a singlefamily property, the max height they can build is sixteen feet which limits them to a one story.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
a. Community Development Department
Director of Community Development Torrico gave updates:
• The Parcel Map that the Planning Commission recommended to be approved at 1161 N.
Cataract was approved by City Council at their last meeting. • The City has been working with Olson Co. for about two-years on a residential development in the downtown area, on the corner of Bonita Avenue and Eucla Avenue next to the bowling alley. It was going to include townhomes with some live-work units on Bonita Avenue. Olson Co. recently informed the City that they are not moving forward with the project. • The City hired a new management company, Star Management, to manage the Charter Oak Mobile Home Estates and the Monte Vista Senior Apartments. The new management company will be starting their role on September 1, 2026. b. Members of the Audience
No communications were made.
c. Planning Commission
Vice-Chairman Davis asked if the project on Bonita Avenue is progressing.
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Planning Manager Espinoza stated that they are doing grading, trees have been removed, and they will be starting on the site walls soon.
Commissioner Green asked what are they going to build where they tore down the existing building.
Planning Manager Espinoza stated they are planning on putting a park.
Chairman Bratt asked about the development by the high school; RC Homes ; it seems like they are digging a pretty deep hole.
Planning Manager Espinoza stated those are for the retention basins.
Vice-Chairman Davis asked if anyone has come in to inquire about the Church property at 505 E. Bonita Avenue.
Planning Manager Espinoza stated no one has inquired about the property.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Commissioner Green moved, seconded by Commissioner Barnes. Motion carried 4- 0-1. The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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David A. Bratt, Chairman
San Dimas Planning Commission
ATTEST:
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Kimberly Neustice
Senior Management Analyst
Approved: September 17, 2026
CITY OF SAN DIMAS
City Council Meeting
September 8, 2026
Municipal Code Text Amendment (MCTA) 26-04 &
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 26-03
A request to amend Title 18-Zoning, Chapter 18.508 Specific Plan No. 6 to conditionally permit the operation of new vehicle sales and associated accessory uses, and outdoor storage in association with an approved primary use, and a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of new vehicle sales with associated accessory uses located at 502 W. Covina Boulevard, and outdoor storage of vehicles on an unaddressed parking lot identified as APN: 8382-019-025, located within Specific Plan No. 6.
ATTACHMENT 7
CITY OF SAN DIMAS
Background / Vicinity Map
• Located in Specific Plan No. 6 (SP6), Areas 1 & 4.
• Rivian, an EV manufacturer, will
be locating in one of the
buildings formerly occupied by
Gilead Sciences.
• The 51,000 sq. ft. building was
restored to its previous
condition.
2 Cliffside Dr.
Terrace Dr.
W. Covina Blvd.
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MCTA – Chapter 18.508, SP-6
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MCTA – Chapter 18.508, SP-6
• An amendment to conditionally permit the operation of new vehicle sales and accessory uses associated with the primary use of new vehicle sales, which includes sale of used vehicles, service of vehicles and outdoor storage of vehicles.
• The amendment will also conditionally permit outdoor storage of vehicles, when accessory to an approved primary use of new vehicle sales, which is currently prohibited in SP-6.
• This amendments are intended to only be conditionally permitted within Areas 1, 3, and 4.
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MCTA – Chapter 18.508, SP-6
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MCTA – Chapter 18.508, SP-6
6 • Area 2, designated as Administrative-Professional is excluded and will continue to prohibit outdoor storage.
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Site Plan
Building Footprint (will not change)
7 Parking Reserved for Rivian
• TI work is proposed, but the existing
footprint of the building will remain
the same.
• Parking for employees and vehicle
inventory will be in a separate parking
lot (APN: 8382-019-025).
CITY OF SAN DIMAS
Conditional Use Permit 26-03 (Floor Plan)
New ramps Level 2 EV charger
Main entrance
8 • New vehicle ramps installed on
west side of building.
• Level 2 & 3 EV chargers installed in
west parking lot area for vehicles
being serviced only; not for public
use.
• Customers enter from Cliffside Dr.
Level 3 EV charger
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R1S model; 7-seat SUV
Conditional Use Permit 26-03
9 • Primary sales of their three (3) Rivian model vehicles, and accessory fleet vehicles.
• Customers will be able to order online, pick up from this location, and test drive.
R2 model; 5-seat R1T model; 5 seat truck
CITY OF SAN DIMAS
Conditional Use Permit 26-03 (Floor Plan)
10 • Business will operate 24/7, but public
showroom hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Vehicle repair and service entirely
indoors.
• Up to 25% of vehicle service will be for
fleet vehicles, but no more than 6
fleet vehicles serviced at one time.
• There are a total of 20 bays for vehicle
service.
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Conditional Use Permit 26-03 (Parking)
11 • Rivian will share the
southern parking lot (APN:
8382-019-025) with 542 W.
Covina Blvd.
• A new demising fence and
security gate will be
installed to secure the
eastern parking lot area for
Rivian.
• 171 parking stalls
550
Cliffside
542 W.
Covina
Rivian
For
use by
Rivian
For
use by
542
Covina
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CITY OF SAN DIMAS
Conditional Use Permit 26-03 (Parking)
12 Table 1: Parking Requirements
Use Required Provided
Auto sales
1:800 sq. ft. sales area
4 61
Auto repair facilities
3 per bay with Min. 12 parking
spaces
60 171
TOTAL 64 232
• SDMC 18.156 requires one space for every 800 sq. ft. of sales floor area, plus additional required spaces for other uses onsite.
• For vehicle repair, the code requires 3 parking spaces per repair bay, with a minimum of 12 parking spaces.
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Subject Site
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Conclusion
• Conditions of approval have been included to prevent impacts to the community (Condition No’s. 19, and 25-28).
• The new Rivian site will create approximately 30-50 high-quality jobs that will range from administrative roles to highly skilled technicians.
• Sales tax revenue will be generated for the city through the on-site sales showroom and support the economic health of the
community.
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Recommendation
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend the City Council to
• Read by title and introduce an Ordinance (Attachment 1); • Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 26-03, as set forth in Attachment No. 2.
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Agenda Item Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
For the Meeting of September 8, 2026
From: Brad McKinney, City Manager
Prepared by: Debra Black, City Clerk
Subject: Appointment of City Commissioners
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SUMMARY
The terms of several City Commissioners representing Districts 1 and 3 are scheduled to expire in October 2026, concluding the Zero Term established as part of the appointment structure approved in 2024. In accordance with the City’s Boards, Commissions and Committees appointment process, staff contacted the affected Commissioners to determine their interest in continuing to serve. Additionally, Staff received a notice of resignation. This report identifies Commissioners who have expressed interest in reappointment, identifies vacancies, and requests Council action regarding reappointments and direction on filling vacancies.
RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends that the City Council:
• Decide whether to reappoint the following Commissioners, for the next applicable twoyear term beginning after the expiration of their current terms in October 2026: Janice Bartolo, Maya Yassine, John Davis, James Shirley, Robert Olander II, Orlando Pimentel, William Beebe and Margarita McGee.
• Provide direction to the City Clerk regarding the three vacancies: Equestrian Commission, District 1 and Parks and Recreation Commission, District 1 and Senior Citizens Commission, District 4.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
No
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FISCAL IMPACT
Planning Commissioners receive a $50.00 stipend for each meeting attended. Any fiscal impact associated with the reappointment of Planning Commissioners is limited to these existing meeting stipends and is included within the City’s adopted budget.
BACKGROUND
With the exception of the Planning Commission, candidates are appointed to a term of two years and can serve a maximum of two terms or as otherwise specified under Section III of Boards Commission and Committees Handbook. After serving two consecutive terms, Commission, Committee, or Board members must wait one year before being eligible to reapply for service on the same commission, committee, or board. Service of one year or longer of an unexpired term, is considered a term and therefore, a member serving is eligible to serve one additional term.
Planning Commissioners are appointed to two-year terms; however, there are no limits to the number of terms that members may serve.
The City Clerk shall notify the City Council of expiring terms of office for any member presently serving on a Commission, Board or Committee. Upon receipt and review, the City Council may reappoint an eligible member; fill the vacancy from an existing list of active applications; or direct the City Clerk to advertise the vacancy.
DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS
Appointments for seats 1, and 3 are set to expire in October 2026 concluding the Zero Term implemented in 2024 with approval of the new appointment structure. The Zero Term was established when the new appointment structure was implemented in 2024 to provide a transition period for Commissioners who were serving at that time. The Zero Term allowed those Commissioners to continue serving during the transition without that period counting toward the term limits established under the new appointment structure. In addition, a Senior Citizens Commissioner informed staff of their resignation on September 3, 2026.
Staff reached out to the Commissioners whose terms are expiring to confirm their interest in reappointment. Nine Commissioners identified below have confirmed their interest in continuing to serve. Two Commissioners have declined reappointment creating anticipated vacancies on the Equestrian Commission and on the Parks and Recreation Commission for District 1.
Reappointments approved with this item would be for the next applicable two-year term following expiration of the current terms in October 2026. Council may direct the City Clerk to fill the anticipated vacancies from the City’s active application list, if qualified applicants are available, or to advertise the vacancies and return with applications for consideration. Youth Commissioners ages 16-21 are appointed at the beginning of each school year for a one-year term and are eligible for reappointment as long as they are enrolled in a local high school, college or university.
Commissioner Commission District/Position Status
Siri Jespersen Equestrian Commission District 3 Interested George Yniguez Equestrian Commission District 1 Declined
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Janice Bartolo Parks and Recreation
Commission District 3 Interested
Christina Tsang Parks and Recreation
Commission District 1 Declined
Maya Yassine Parks and Recreation
Commission
Youth
Commissioner Interested
John Davis Planning Commission District 1 Interested
James Shirley Planning Commission District 3 Interested Robert Olander II Public Safety Commission District 1 Interested Orlando Pimentel Public Safety Commission District 3 Interested William Beebe Senior Citizens
Commission District 3 Interested
Margarita McGee Senior Citizens
Commission District 1 Interested
Sandra Martinez Senior Citizens
Commission District 1 Resigned
ALTERNATIVES
The City Council may:
1. Reappoint eligible Commissioners who have expressed interest in continuing to serve.
2. Fill one or more positions from the City’s existing list of active applications, if qualified applicants are available.
3. Direct the City Clerk to advertise one or more positions and return to the City Council with applications for consideration.
4. Provide other direction to staff regarding the appointment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), CEQA does not apply to this item because there is no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, no additional environmental review is needed at this time.
Respectfully submitted,
Debra Black
City Clerk
Attachments:
1. Appointed Commissioners Chart
Board Commission Committees Appointments 2023ATTACHMENT 1
COUNCILMEMBER EQUESTRIAN GOLF PARKS & REC PLANNING PUBLIC
SAFETY SENIOR
1 Mayor Badar Renee Cravin Tim Hughes
Don Green Jesse Ash Dave Bratt LarryGiannone
Wally
Nikowitz
2 District 3
Mayor Pro Tem
Bratakos
Siri Jespersen Jan Bartolo James Shirley Orlando
Pimental
William
Beebe
3 District 4
Councilmember
Vienna
Menyoun
Andrade Ed Rodriguez Margie Green Greg Tober SandraMartinez 4 District 1
Councilmember
Weber
George
Yniguez Christina Tsang John Davis Bob Olander Rita McGee 5 District 2
Councilmember
Nakano
Albert Pasillas Brandon Moon Doran Barnes Ruth Luevand Nancy Brewster
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