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PUBLIC HEARINGS
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
C. Staff Presentation
D. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) E. Public Comments
F. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
G. Public Hearing Closed
H. Commission Discussion
PLANNING COMMISSION EX PARTE DISCLOSURE
Vice Chair Miller asked if there were any ex parte communications to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
2. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 479, CAR WASH REGULATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing; and provide a recommendation to the City Council to:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 479, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section 88.0410 (Carwash Facilities) to Chapter 4 (Commercial and Industrial) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Development Code to establish regulations for carwash facilities; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) where CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
• Public Hearing Opened
Vice Chair Miller opened the Public Hearing for Item No. 2- Ordinance No. 479, Car Wash Regulations 6:31 p.m.
• Staff Presentation
Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Matlock presented the Agenda Report.
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Commissioner Hicks recognized a potential conflict and recused himself from Item #2 at 6:47 p.m.
• Applicant Presentation
There was no applicant presentation.
iPublic Comments
re were no public comments.
• Applicant Rebuttal
There was no applicant rebuttal.
• Public Hearing Closed
Vice Chair Miller closed the Public Hearing at 7:06 p.m.
ACTION: THE ITEM WILL BE CONTINUED ON THE MAY 6, 2026, MEETING DUE TO NOT HAVING A QUORUM.
STUDY SESSION:
3. SUBJECT: CITY ZONING LAND USE DISTRICTS
DISCUSSION:
Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Benjamin Matlock presented the Study Session Presentation and provided answers to the Commissioners' questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Benjamin Matlock announced that the next meeting will be held on May 6, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 7:12 PM.
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Deputy Director/City Planner
Dennis Miller
Chair of the Planning Commission
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Agenda Item No. 2
City of Yucaipa
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Regular Meeting of Mav 6, 2026
A Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Yucaipa, California was called to order in the Council Chambers, 34272 Yucaipa Boulevard, Yucaipa, on May 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice Chair Miller.
PLANNING COMMISSION ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Dennis Miller, Chair
Brandon Mihld, Vice Chair
Tony Hicks, Commissioner
Mike McCuistion, Commissioner
Timothy Mullins, Commissioner
Robert O'Brine, Commissioner
Donna Snodgrass, Commissioner
ABSENT: None
CITY STAFF: Benjamin Matlock, Deputy Director of Community Development/City Planner Peter Kann, Community Development Director
Tuan Vu, Assistant City Attorney
Madeline Jordan, Associate Planner
Maria Koolhoven, Planning Commission Assistant
CITY CLERK ITEM
Oath of Office — Director of General Services / City Clerk Ana Sauseda swore in newly appointed committee member Donna Snodgrass.
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Benjamin Matlock re -introduced Associate Planner Madeline Jordan and introduced the City of Yucaipa's new Community Development Director Peter Kann to the Commission.
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PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comments on items not on the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission approve the minutes of April 15, 2026.
ACTION: ITEM PULLED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM.
2. SUBJECT: SHAUN BORDEN. (PLN-FS-26-0001) LAND USE COMPLIANCE REVIEW IS FOR AN ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED 4 FT. TALL AND SQ. FT. DECORATIVE ROCK FREESTANDING SIGN AS PART OF THE REQUIRED
ENTRY DESIGN FEATURE FOR A MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT (CASE NO. 24-063/PUP/MNV) LOCATED AT 34757 AVE H; APN: 0319-252-34.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission consider, and if appropriate:
A) Approve Land Use Compliance Review PLN-FS-26-0001, subject to the Conditions of Approval as contained in this Agenda Report; and
B) Find that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15311 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER HICKS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MULLINS, CARRIED, 7-0, TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 2.
The order of Business for the Public Hearing Shall Be:
A. Open Public Hearing
B. Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
C. Staff Presentation
D. Applicant/Representative Presentation (if necessary) E. Public Comments
F. Applicant Rebuttal (if necessary)
G. Public Hearing Closed
H. Commission Discussion
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PLANNING COMMISSION EX PARTE DISCLOSURE
Vice Chair Miller asked if there were any ex parte communications to disclose. There were no items disclosed.
Commissioner Hicks recused himself from Agenda Item #3 due to a financial interest in a property that is within the 1,500-foot radius point.
3. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO.479, CAR WASH REGULATIONS (Continued from April 15, 2026)
RECOMMENDATION: That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and provide a recommendation to the City Council to:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 479, an Ordinance of the City of Yucaipa, California, adding Development Code Section 88.0410 (Carwash Facilities) to Chapter 4 (Commercial and Industrial) of Division 8 (Specific Use Design Standards) of the Development Code to establish regulations for carwash facilities; and
2. Find that the Ordinance is exempt from Environmental Review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) where CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; or
3. Provide further direction to staff.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCCUISTION, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER SNODGRASS CARRIED, 3-2, (CHAIR MILLIER AND
COMMISSIONER MULLINS VOTED NO AND COMMISSIONER HICKS RECUSED HIMSELF) TO RECOMMEND CONSENT AGENDA ITEM NO. 3. TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITH AN EMPHASIS TO AMEND SECTION 2, NUMBER 5 TO THE FOLLOWING.
5. Vacuuming facilities shall be completely screened from adjacent residential properties for noise attenuation purposes. Additional noise attenuation may be required depending on the number of vacuums, including distance separation, to the satisfaction of the City Planner.
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5. Vacuuming facilities shall be completely screened from adjacent residential properties for noise attenuation purposes. Additional noise attenuation may be required depending on the number of vacuums, including distance separation, to the satisfaction of the City Planner or can appeal to the Planning Commission.
STUDY SESSION:
4. SUBJECT: PERMIT SOFTWARE PRESENTATION
DISCUSSION:
Associate Planner Madeline Jordan presented the Study Session Presentation and provided answers to the Commissioners' questions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Deputy Director of Community Development / City Planner Benjamin Matlock announced that the next meeting will be held on May 20, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Benjamin Matlock
Deputy Director/City Planner
Dennis Miller
Chair of the Planning Commission
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