CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA

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1 CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 650 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA AGENDA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 26, :30 P.M.. Agenda Documents: PC AGENDA ).PDF C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A. CALL TO ORDER.... B. ROLL CALL D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2014 Documents: PC MEETING MINUTES_ JULY 22, 2014 DRAFT.PDF Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Documents: PC MEETING MINUTES_ AUGUST 12, 2014 DRAFT 2.PDF F. NEW BUSINESS. F-1 - DAP Staff Report And Attachments F-1 FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: SA Recycling Landscape Plans APPLICANT: SA Recycling PROPERTY OWNER: Colton Iron & Metal LLC PROPERTY LOCATION: 790 East M Street APN: REQUEST: Landscape & Irrigation Plan Review for on-site and off-site (within public rights-of-ways) planting related to approved modifications of an existing 3.63-acre scrap metal dismantling and recycling facility located at 790 East M Street (APN ) on portion of a +/- 35-acre site zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial (ref:

2 DAP / DAP ). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: within scope of previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, approved by the Planning Commission on February 23, RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Landscape & Irrigation Plan Review, subject to conditions. Documents: PC ITEM F-1-SA RECYCLING LANDSCAPE-DAP PDF G. PUBLIC HEARINGS. G-1 - DAP Staff Report And Attachments G. 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Used Car Lot APPLICANT: Lourdes Gamino PROPERTY OWNER(S): Joseph Ferrante Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014 Page 2 of 4 REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit (File Index No. DAP ) for the establishment of a used auto lot sales business within an existing 2,195 square foot building on a lot measuring 6,500 square feet and located in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zone. LOCATION: 495 West Valley Boulevard APN: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, denial of the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA as per State CEQA Guidelines Sections (b)(4) and RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following Resolution R to deny the Conditional Use Permit subject to findings within: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A USED AUTO LOT SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT 495 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,195 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON A LOT MEASURING 6,500 SQUARE FEET AND LOCATED. Documents: G-1_DAP W. VALLEY BLVD.PDF G-2 - DAP Staff Report And Attachments G. 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Cell Trees, Inc.

3 APPLICANT: Phim Masone, Permt Xpress PROPERTY OWNER: Scott Krenzer REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the use of an existing building as a storage warehouse for a stealth telecommunication tower installation business and Fence Review for the legalization of an unpermitted 6-foot high fence consisting of chain link material with screening material, on a 0.48-acre property located at 1201 S. Lincoln Street ( ) and zoned M-1, Light Industrial, and within the Sensitive Development Area (SDA) Overlay Zone. LOCATION: 1201 S. Lincoln Street (southwest corner of Adams Street) APN: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section Existing Facilities- This section pertains to existing facilities, categorically exempting from CEQA proposed projects that involve negligible or no expansion beyond what currently exists at the time of environmental determination. Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014 Page 3 of 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following resolution Resolution No. R-17-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE USE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS A STORAGE WAREHOUSE FOR A STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER INSTALLATION BUSINESS AND FENCE REVIEW FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN UNPERMITTED 6-FOOT HIGH FENCE CONSISTING OF CHAIN LINK MATERIAL WITH SCREENING MATERIAL ON A SITE LOCATED AT 1201 S. LINCOLN STREET ZONED M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, AND WITHIN THE SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA (SDA) OVERLAY ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO: DAP ).. Documents: ITEM G-2-STAFF REPORT_ATTACHMENTS-DAP CELL TREES INC.PDF G-3 - DAP Staff Report And Attachments G. 3. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan APPLICANT: City of Colton REQUEST: Specific Plan Amendment (ordinance) for a comprehensive update to the West Valley Specific Plan and rename it to "Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan." LOCATION: Specific Plan Area (generally bounded by Interstate 10, Hermosa Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Sycamore Avenue).

4 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A finding is included in the Planning Commission Resolution that the Commission has reviewed and considered the EIR with recommendation to the City Council. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: a) Receive staff and consultant presentations; b) Commission comments and questions; c) Open public hearing and receive public comments; and d) Continue public hearing to September 9, Documents: ATTACHMENT 1_DSF HABITAT QUALITY.PDF, PC REPORT _CHCCS.PDF E. PUBLIC COMMENTS H. DIRECTOR S REMARKS/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS I. COMMISSION COMMENTS J. ADJOURNMENT Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Documents Related to Open Session Agendas (SB 343). Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. at the City of Colton Development Services Department located at the Civic Center Annex (across the street from City Hall) at 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA Appeal of Planning Commission Action. If you challenge in court any action of the Planning Commission related to a public hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else has raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. An appeal must be filed within ten (10) days following the appellant s receipt of notice of the action. ADA Compliance. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a Planning Commission Meeting, please contact the Planning Division at Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

5 CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 650 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 26, :30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES 1. July 22, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes 2. August 12, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes E. PUBLIC COMMENTS F. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: SA Recycling Landscape Plans APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: SA Recycling Colton Iron & Metal LLC PROPERTY LOCATION: 790 East M Street APN: REQUEST: Landscape & Irrigation Plan Review for on-site and off-site (within public rights-ofways) planting related to approved modifications of an existing 3.63-acre scrap metal dismantling and recycling facility located at 790 East M Street (APN ) on portion of a +/- 35-acre site zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial (ref: DAP / DAP ). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: within scope of previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, approved by the Planning Commission on February 23, RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve Landscape & Irrigation Plan Review, subject to conditions. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Used Car Lot APPLICANT: Lourdes Gamino PROPERTY OWNER(S): Joseph Ferrante

6 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014 Page 2 of 4 REQUEST: LOCATION: A Conditional Use Permit (File Index No. DAP ) for the establishment of a used auto lot sales business within an existing 2,195 square foot building on a lot measuring 6,500 square feet and located in the C-2 (General Commercial) Zone. 495 West Valley Boulevard APN: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, denial of the proposed project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA as per State CEQA Guidelines Sections (b)(4) and RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following Resolution R to deny the Conditional Use Permit subject to findings within: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A USED AUTO LOT SALES BUSINESS LOCATED AT 495 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,195 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING ON A LOT MEASURING 6,500 SQUARE FEET AND LOCATED IN THE C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP ) 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Cell Trees, Inc. APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: REQUEST: LOCATION: Phim Masone, Permt Xpress Scott Krenzer A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the use of an existing building as a storage warehouse for a stealth telecommunication tower installation business and Fence Review for the legalization of an unpermitted 6-foot high fence consisting of chain link material with screening material, on a 0.48-acre property located at 1201 S. Lincoln Street ( ) and zoned M-1, Light Industrial, and within the Sensitive Development Area (SDA) Overlay Zone S. Lincoln Street (southwest corner of Adams Street) APN: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section Existing Facilities- This section pertains to existing facilities, categorically exempting from CEQA proposed projects that involve negligible or no expansion beyond what currently exists at the time of environmental determination.

7 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014 Page 3 of 4 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the following resolution Resolution No. R-17-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE USE OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS A STORAGE WAREHOUSE FOR A STEALTH TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER INSTALLATION BUSINESS AND FENCE REVIEW FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN UNPERMITTED 6- FOOT HIGH FENCE CONSISTING OF CHAIN LINK MATERIAL WITH SCREENING MATERIAL ON A SITE LOCATED AT 1201 S. LINCOLN STREET ZONED M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, AND WITHIN THE SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA (SDA) OVERLAY ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO: DAP ). 3. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan APPLICANT: REQUEST: LOCATION: City of Colton Specific Plan Amendment (ordinance) for a comprehensive update to the West Valley Specific Plan and rename it to Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan. Specific Plan Area (generally bounded by Interstate 10, Hermosa Street, San Bernardino Avenue and Sycamore Avenue). ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared pursuant to the California Environemental Quality Act (CEQA). A finding is included in the Planning Commission Resolution that the Commission has reviewed and considered the EIR with recommendation to the City Council. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: a) Receive staff and consultant presentations; b) Commission comments and questions; c) Open public hearing and receive public comments; and d) Continue public hearing to September 9, H. DIRECTOR S REMARKS/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS I. COMMISSION COMMENTS J. ADJOURNMENT

8 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda August 26, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Next Scheduled Meeting : Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Documents Related to Open Session Agendas (SB 343). Any public record, relating to an open session agenda item, that is distributed within 72 hours prior to the meeting is available for public inspection Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. at the City of Colton Development Services Department located at the Civic Center Annex (across the street from City Hall) at 659 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA Appeal of Planning Commission Action. If you challenge in court any action of the Planning Commission related to a public hearing item, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else has raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. A decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council. An appeal must be filed within ten (10) days following the appellant s receipt of notice of the action. ADA Compliance. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a Planning Commission Meeting, please contact the Planning Division at Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

9 CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Council Chambers Tuesday July 22, :30 pm A. Call to order at 6:47 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chairperson Richard Prieto Vice Chair Joe Perez III Cynthia L. Ramirez (arrived at 6:48 p.m.) Thomas Archuleta Jack Woods Richard De La Rosa Commissioners Absent: Angel Delgado (excused) City Staff: Marco Martinez, Deputy City Attorney Mark Tomich, Development Services Director Mario Suarez, AICP, Senior Planner C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Prieto led the pledge of allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None E. PUBLIC COMMENT Dr. G- 573 E G St.- (Business Relations)- median between 12 & 13 th places restrictions on relating to ingress/egress. John Anaya Jr. -Questions about jurisdiction over median brought issues with maintenance of landscaping.

10 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2014 Page 2 of 4 F. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Auto Repair Center (Continued from July 8,2014 Planning Commission Meeting) APPLICANT: Majeed Modarresi, Property Owner PROPERTY OWNER(S): Majeed Modarresi REQUEST: LOCATION: One-Year Time Extension Request for approved Conditional Use Permit (File Index No. DAP ) for construction of Phase II consisting of the remodel and expansion of the existing building at 1321 N. Mount Vernon Avenue and related demolition and improvements on the remaining northern lot on property measuring approximately 17,859 square feet in area within the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone and 1321 N. Mount Vernon Avenue APN: & 31 Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve a one-year Time Extension Request for Conditional Use Permit (File Index No. DAP ) for construction of Phase II consisting of the remodel and expansion of the existing building at 1321 N. Mount Vernon Avenue and related demolition and improvements on the remaining northern lot on property measuring approximately 17,859 square feet in area within the C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Staff analyzed the proposal for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance and has determined that there is no possibility that the time extension request may have a significant adverse effect on the environment. Therefore, the proposed use is exempt under Article 19, Section b. (3) of the CEQA Guidelines. PRESENTATION BY: Mario Suarez, Senior Planner Motion and second by Commissioner Archuleta/ Commissioner Ramirez (5 to 1) Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes Commissioner Archuleta,Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner De La Rosa, Commissioner Woods, and Chair Prieto, Noes- Vice Chair Perez; -Commissioner Delgado was absent from the vote.

11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2014 Page 3 of 4 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Moss Colton Properties APPLICANT: Wirt Shellman, Moss Colton Properties, LLC PROPERTY OWNER(S): Moss Colton Properties, LLC. REQUEST: Architectural and Site Plan Review (File Index No. DAP ) to allow a remodel and expansion of the former auto dealership showroom by adding 18,500 square feet to the existing 28,000 square-foot commercial building for a total of 46,500 square feet also known as Phase IA - located on a lot measuring approximately 12.3 acres in the West Valley Specific Plan within the Regional Retail (RR) Land Use Designation. LOCATION: 1900 West Valley Boulevard APN: and Recommendation: The applicant has requested a continuance of this item to the August 12, 2014 Planning Commission meeting allow additional time to address different items related to the California Environmental Quality Act. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed for adoption Declaration and Monitoring Program pursuant to Sections and of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTATION BY: Mario Suarez, Senior Planner Nancy Ferguson, Environmental Consultant (The Altum Group) Motion and second by Commissioner Ramirez/ Commissioner Archuleta (6 to 0) Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes Commissioner Archuleta,Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Woods, and Chair Prieto, Vice Chair Perez, Commissioner De La Rosa ;Noes-Commissioner Delgado was absent from the vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None G. DIRECTOR S REMARKS/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS None H. COMMISSION COMMENTS Archuleta Condolences to Gary Mitchell. Construction around Washington to 215 drivers should be careful.

12 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 22, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Delgado No Comment. De La Rosa Condolences to Gary Mitchell. Perez Condolences to Gary Mitchell. Ball team for 9-10 year olds-recognition. Likes the uploads on website. Appreciation for back up materials in staff reports. Comments regarding public education on water issues. Prieto Condolences to Gary Mitchell. Complaint on building between H and G street- Ramirez Condolences to Mr. Gary Mitchell- close meeting in his name. San Bernardino newspaper article on Gary Mitchell s accomplishments. Reeves recently passed. Starbucks construction status. Woods Funeral July 24 -Gary Mitchell I. ADJOURMENT Motion and second by Commissioner Archuleta/ Commissioner Woods to adjourn the meeting at 7:22p.m. Approved by: Mark R. Tomich, AICP Development Services Director

13 CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES City Council Chambers Tuesday August 12, :30 pm A. Call to order at 6:30 p.m. B. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Chairperson Richard Prieto Vice Chair Joe Perez III Cynthia L. Ramirez (arrived at 6:35p.m.) Thomas Archuleta Jack Woods Angel Delgado Richard De La Rosa Commissioners Absent: None City Staff: William Priest, Deputy City Attorney Mark Tomich, Development Services Director Mario Suarez, AICP, Senior Planner Steve Gonzales, Associate Planner C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Perez led the pledge of allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. July 8, 2014 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Motion and second by Commissioner Ramirez/Commissioner/Delgado (5 to 0). Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner De La Rosa, Commissioner Delgado, Commissioner Woods, Chair Prieto, Vice Chair Perez and Commissioner Archuleta (abstained). E. PUBLIC COMMENT John Anaya, Sr. : Look at ADA requirements on site plans

14 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 2 of 4 F. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Moss Colton Properties (Continued from July 22, 2014 Planning Commission Meeting) APPLICANT: Wirt Shellman, Moss Colton Properties, LLC PROPERTY OWNER(S): Moss Colton Properties, LLC. REQUEST: LOCATION: Architectural and Site Plan Review (File Index No. DAP ) is to allow remodel and expansion of the former auto dealership showroom to be used as an office by adding 18,500 square feet to the existing 28,000 square-foot commercial building for a total of 46,500 square feet also known as Phase 1A, and the reuse of the Auto Dealership Service Building by adding 936 square feet new storage area and 14,164 square feet of parking canopies to the existing 38,000 square-foot auto dealership service building for an auto parts retail/office/warehouse also known as Phase 1B - located on a lot measuring approximately 12.2 acres in the West Valley Specific Plan within the Regional Retail (RR) Land Use Designation West Valley Boulevard APN: and Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the related Mitigation Monitoring Program and approve Architectural and Site Plan Review, through adoption Resolution No. R ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed for adoption Declaration and Monitoring Program pursuant to Sections and of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Group) PRESENTATION BY: Mario Suarez, Senior Planner Nancy Ferguson, Environmental Consultant (The Altum PUBLIC COMMENTS: Glen Moss, Applicant Ed Bonadiman, representing owners of existing TAD building John Anaya, Sr. re: # of ADA parking stalls and path of travel Mark Ostorich, Attorney for Applicant Jim Miller, County of San Bernardino, Real Estate

15 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Motion and second by Commissioner De La Rosa/ Commissioner Delgado (7 to 0). Roll call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner De La Rosa, Commissioner Delgado, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Woods, Chair Prieto, vice Chair Perez, Commissioner Archuleta; Noes- None 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP Project Name: Colton Solar One APPLICANT: Bryan Huver, Colton Solar One PROPERTY OWNER(S): City of Colton REQUEST: LOCATION: Architectural and Site Plan Review (File Index No. DAP ) to allow the construction of a solar power generated distribution facility consisting of approximately 8,500 new solar panels on a property measuring approximately 10.9 acres in the City of Colton and approximately 5.4 acres in the City of San Bernardino for a total of 16.3 acres located in the City of Colton s M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone and City of San Bernardino s I-H (Industrial Heavy) Zone North Bordwell APN: Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the related Mitigation Monitoring Program and approve Architectural and Site Plan Review, through adoption Resolution No. R ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: A Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed for adoption Declaration and Monitoring Program pursuant to Sections and of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTATION BY: Steve Gonzales, Associate Planner PUBLIC COMMENTS: Eric Hogland, Specialized Energy, Applicant David Kolk, Electric Department Director Motion and second by Commissioner Woods\Commissioner Ramirez to adopt MMP and related MMRP, and approve ARC SP Review DAP through adoption of Resolution No R and addition of new condition regarding access and drainage easement between parcels. Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner Woods, Commissioner Ramirez, Commissioner Archuleta, Commissioner Delgado, Commissioner De La Rosa, Vice Chair Perez, and Chair Prieto. Noes- None.

16 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 12, 2014 Page 4 of 4 G. DIRECTOR S REMARKS/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan at next Planning Commission meeting. APA memberships for Planning Commissioners H. COMMISSION COMMENTS Archuleta Comments regarding rotating Acting City Manager process. Delgado No Comment. De La Rosa Encouraged Commissioners to contact their Councilmember when they have issues or concerns (non Planning Commission issues). Perez Commented on upcoming September 17, 2014 baseball team presentation at Recreation and Parks Commission. Prieto Pleased that Moss Bros. project was approved. City Council should be informed of Planning Commission views regarding the reallocation of transportation capital improvement funds from the Washington Bridge project to other projects outside of the City. Ramirez Noted new Mattress King business in Colton. Comments regarding SANBAG reallocation of transportation Capital funds. Woods Question regarding follow-up to his comments at the previous Planning Commission meeting regarding dying foliage. I. ADJOURMENT Motion and second by Commissioner Ramirez/ Commissioner Woods to adjourn the meeting at 9:25p.m. Approved by: Mark R. Tomich, AICP Development Services Director

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100 Planning Commission Staff Report City of Colton Development Services Department MEETING DATE: August 26, 2014 FILE INDEX NUMBER: REQUEST: APPLICANT: DAP Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan Specific Plan Amendment for a comprehensive update to the West Valley Specific Plan and to rename it to Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan. City-Initiated BACKGROUND Specific Plan History: Initiated by the City in 2007, the Specific Plan will update the remaining portion ( West Subarea ) of the West Valley Specific Plan (WVSP), originally adopted in The East Subarea was rezoned to conventional zoning districts in October 2013, following the General Plan Update. As such, approximately 373 acres of the WVSP and 66 property owners (including public agencies) are affected by this amendment. Over 60 percent of this area is vacant land, including open space associated with the Colton Golf Course. Public Workshops and Vision Statements: The primary vision for what is currently referred to as Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan (CHCCSP) evolved during public workshops in 2007/2008, 2011 and 2013 with members of the community, City Council, Planning Commission and City staff. The vision is to create a new Hub where people can live, work, shop and play; a place that will restore the sense of community, vibrancy of the small town atmosphere. Specifically, the vision and purpose of this Specific Plan is to: Establish a land use plan with comprehensive development regulations, community planning and design standards that will create a sense of community and a sense of place. Create a community that becomes a place where people are encouraged to walk or bicycle between homes, shopping, restaurants, entertainment and businesses. Assure that the area develops in a comprehensive and coordinated fashion with adequate consideration for infrastructure, public safety, public services, and resource management. Incorporate bus rapid transit (BRT) routes planned by Omnitrans along major streets within the CHCCSP project area. Create a new employment center for the City of Colton.

101 Planning Commission Staff Report: August 26, 2014 DAP (Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan) - Page 2 of 5 Strengthen the City s economic base. Implement the goals and policies of the City of Colton General Plan. Draft Specific Plan Documents and Habitat Conservation Plan: A Draft Specific Plan was completed in July 2008, and a Draft EIR was circulated for public/agency comment in October-December Due to unresolved Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) issues between the City and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), and reductions in City staff, the project was essentially dormant from January 2010 to June The City and FWS staff re-entered negotiations in July 2010 and, after a series of meetings, reached tentative agreement on the (onsite) conservation strategy for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (DSF) habitat. The City Council confirmed the revised conservation strategy on February 7, 2012 and directed staff to proceed with the remaining steps for adoption of the HCP. The HCP is currently completing a 60-day public review period, initiated through publication in the Federal Register. The public comment period closes on September 2, 2014, at which time U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service staff take final actions toward issuance of a 10a Incidental Take Permit. The final HCP will be brought before the City Council for approval prior to issuance of the Incidental Take Permit. Progress on the HCP has allowed the land use planning process for the Specific Plan Amendment to move forward in a coordinated manner. Final direction regarding the Specific Plan land uses and densities was provided to staff at a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop on January 22, Additional oversight for implementation of this direction was provided by the District 1 Committee. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Specific Plan Amendment: The proposed amendment will reduce the Original Specific Plan footprint from 476 acres to 373 acres by excluding areas encompassed by the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) and the Hermosa Gardens Cemetery. Major land use changes include: Open Space: The relocation location of some the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (DSF) conservation areas previously proposed by the 2009 Draft Specific Plan have been moved from east of Meridian Avenue to areas abutting San Bernardino Avenue, between Wildrose and Pepper Avenues. This has allowed for re-planning of the Cityowned property east of Meridian Avenue. Approximately 48 acres has been reserved as open space/habitat as required by the West Valley HCP. In addition, a local park of approximately 5 acres is proposed to serve the future residential neighborhood. Housing: In order to implement the project vision, the Specific Plan proposes to introduce up to 275 medium density residential units into an area that is currently zoned exclusively for Regional Retail, Business/Industrial Park, Hospitality Retail/Medical Support and Open Space uses. These residential uses are also included in the City s draft Housing Element.

102 Planning Commission Staff Report: August 26, 2014 DAP (Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan) - Page 3 of 5 Commercial: Areas zoned Regional Retail (63 acres) and Hospitality Retail / Medical Support (23 acres) by the WVSP are proposed to be succeeded by Retail (79.2 acres) and Retail Mixed Use (68.8 acres). The Business / Industrial Park zone (227 acres) in the WVSP is proposed to be replaced with Business Park (51.7 acres) and Office Mixed Use (23.6 acres) in the CHCCSP. The proposed Plan includes detailed Community Design Guidelines, and plans for circulation, public facilities and services to guide development of a viable, cohesive community and realize the Hub City Centre vision. ISSUES/ANALYSIS The primary issues affecting development of the Specific Plan have involved coordination: - Coordinating comprehensive updates to the City s General Plan Land Use Element, Circulation (Mobility) Element and Housing Element with proposed Specific Plan land uses. - Coordinating DSF habitat conservation areas in the West Valley HCP with land uses in the proposed Specific Plan. These issues have been addressed through adoption of the General Plan Update in August 2013, and publication of the Final West Valley HCP in the Federal Register (indicating its preliminary acceptance by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). Any changes to the HCP required due to the public review process may need to be reflected in the Specific Plan, particularly if land set-aside for habitat conservation is modified. It must be emphasized that no development may occur on undeveloped high quality DSF habitat land within the Specific Plan until the HCP process is completed through issuance of a 10a Incidental Take Permit from the Fish & Wildlife Service, conservation easements are placed over permanent habitat, and a management agreement is entered into with the Riverside Land Conservancy. Attachment 1 identifies the quality of DSF habitat within the West Valley area (high, medium and low quality habitat). Conserved habitat is identified as Planning Areas 3, 6, 11 and 18 in Figure 3-1 of the CHCCSP (Attachment 3). At such time as the necessary HCP implementation steps are completed, development may proceed in what is referred to as a rough step process: Specific increments of development may occur in exchange for conserving specified amounts of habitat acreage. The conservation of seven (7) acres of habitat within the Hermosa Gardens Cemetery establishes a credit bank which will allow some development to occur pending acquisition of other habitat properties. Tables in the HCP specify exactly how much development may occur in exchange for habit conservation, with the general rule of thumb being that habitat acquired for conservation will exceed by 5% the amount of DSF habitat allowed to be developed.

103 Planning Commission Staff Report: August 26, 2014 DAP (Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan) - Page 4 of 5 Concurrent with or shortly following adoption of the HCP, the City Council will be considering adoption of a habitat fee to fund the acquisition and long-term maintenance of the habitat lands within the West Valley area. A fee nexus analysis is nearing completion and will include various fee options, including options for the amount of the levy and to which properties it would be applied. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION An Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was prepared under the City s authority in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Draft EIR was circulated for public comment from May 27, 2014 to July 10, Six (6) comment letters were received. Responses have been prepared and are included in the Administrative Final EIR (see Attachment 1 CD). All significant environmental impacts have been mitigated to a level of insignificance, except for the following which are determined to be significant and unavoidable: Air Quality: Future projects in the CHCCSP area will contribute to significant and unavoidable project-related construction and operational impacts as well as cumulative impacts. Public Services Parks: The CHCCSP will replace a 10-acre park/flood retention basin with a 3.8-acre park and 0.6-acre land bridge. The 5.6-acre deficit will create a significant and unavoidable cumulative impact on the City s supply of parkland. The EIR serves as a program level document for the CHCCSP and is intended to provide the City decision-makers and the general public with a full understanding of the potential environmental effects of the project and provides appropriate mitigation measures. Section 65457(a) of the Government Code provides that any development project, including any subdivision or any zoning change undertaken which is consistent with a Specific Plan for which an EIR has been certified, is exempt from further CEQA review, absent substantial changes or new information. Therefore, providing that future applications for development are consistent with the CHCCSP, no additional CEQA processes will be require for subsequent development. Additional technical reports or studies may be required by the City to assure compliance, such as acoustical studies to determine site-specific should mitigation requirements.

104 Planning Commission Staff Report: August 26, 2014 DAP (Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan) - Page 5 of 5 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission: a. Receive staff and consultant presentations; b. Commission comments and questions; c. Open public hearing and receive public comments; and d. Continue public hearing to September 9, 2014 for final recommendation to the City Council. ATTACHMENTS 1. DSF Habitat Quality Exhibit 2. Administrative Final EIR (CD) 3. Draft Colton s Hub City Centre Specific Plan