CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 650 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 Formal Agenda Documents: REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 9, 2018 5:30 P.M. PC AGENDA JANUARY 9-2018.PDF A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES. Draft 12-12-2017 PC Minutes Documents: 2017-12-12-PC MINUTES_ DRAFT.PDF E. PUBLIC COMMENTS. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS.. Item F-1_DAP-001-370_345 W. H Street Documents: ITEM F-1_STAFF MEMORANDUM_DAP-001-370_345 W H STREET.PDF... Item F-2_DAP-001-446_1901 Center Street Documents: ITEM F-2_STAFF REPORT_DAP-001-446_CENTER ST. WAREHOUSE.PDF G. DIRECTOR'S REMARKS/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS H. COMMISSION COMMENTS
CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 650 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 9, 2018 5:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: December 12, 2017 Planning Commission Minutes E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Commissioners: Linda Tripp, District 1 Richard Prieto, District 2 (Chair) Angel Delgado, District 3 (Vice Chair) Gary Grossich, District 4 Josh R. Pirestani, District 5 Thomas Archuleta, District 6 Rosa Granado-Dominguez, At Large F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-370 Storm Trooper Bus Maintenance (Continued from December 12, 2017) APPLICANT(S): Nick Benavides, Storm Trooper Transportation (prospective business operator) Jon Eric Garganera/ Ramon Baguio (designers) PROPERTY OWNER(S): COLTON WORLDWIDE, LLC- Stephanie Smith PROPERTY LOCATION: 345 West H Street, Unit A ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: 0162-086-26 REQUEST: (1) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the operation of a vehicle (bus) \ service and maintenance facility within a portion ( Unit A ) of an existing industrial building, and outdoor storage of buses & utility trailers; (2) Variance for providing less than the minimum required off-street parking spaces; (3) Site Plan Review for conversion of interior space from industrial to vehicle service and related site changes; (4) Chain Link Fence Review for modified and new fencing, on property located at 345 West H Street zoned I-P, Industrial Park, and within the Citrus Park Historic District. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption. Class 1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which pertains to
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda January 9, 2018 Page 2 of 6 projects that involve negligible or no expansion beyond what currently exists at the time of environmental determination. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Chain Link Fence Review through the adoption of a Resolution titled: RESOLUTION NO. R-47-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING (1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE (BUS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE YARD, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE OF BUSES & UTILITY TRAILERS AT 345 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD, UNIT A; (2) VARIANCE FOR PROVIDING LESS THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES;(3) SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONVERSION OF INTERIOR SPACE FROM INDUSTRIAL TO VEHICLE SERVICE AND RELATED SITE CHANGES; (4) CHAIN LINK FENCE REVIEW FOR MODIFIED AND NEW FENCING, ON A LOT LOCATED AT 345 WEST H STREET ZONED I-P, INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND WITHIN THE CITRUS PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP 001-370) 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-446 Hillwood Industrial Project APPLICANT: Kathy Hoffer for Hillwood Enterprises, L.P. PROPERTY OWNER(S): Hillwood Enterprises, L.P. PROPERTY LOCATION: 1901 W. Center Street ASSESSORS PARCEL NO: 0277-022-67 & 68 REQUEST: Architectural & Site Plan Review to allow the construction of a 236,512 square foot warehouse with office use and a Tentative Parcel Map 19839 to consolidate two (2) parcels into one (1) parcel located on an 13.12 acre lot in the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone located at 1901 W. Center Street. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA ), an Initial Study was prepared of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda January 9, 2018 Page 3 of 6 STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and approve the Architectural and Site Plan Review, and Parcel Map 19839 through the adoption of attached Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. R-01-18 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 236,512 SQUARE FOOT WAREHOUSE WITH OFFICE USE AND A TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 19839 TO CONSOLIDATE TWO (2) PARCELS INTO ONE (1) PARCEL LOCATED AT 1901 CENTER DRIVE ON PROPERTY MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 13.12 ACRE IN AREA WITHIN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE (FILE INDEX NO. 001-446). G. DIRECTOR S REMARK/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS H. COMMISSION COMMENTS I. ADJOURNMENT Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 5:30 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 7:30 am to 5:00 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 92324. 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 909-370-5079. Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
CITY OF COLTON PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 650 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE, COLTON, CA 92324 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 12, 2017 5:30 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: at 5:31 p.m. B. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present Chair Richard Prieto Vice Chair Angel Delgado Thomas Archuleta Gary Grossich Josh R. Pirestani- arrived 5:49 p.m. Absent Rosa Granado-Dominguez- excused Commissioners: Linda Tripp, District 1 Richard Prieto, District 2 (Chair) Angel Delgado, District 3 (Vice Chair) Gary Grossich, District 4 Josh R. Pirestani, District 5 Thomas Archuleta, District 6 Rosa Granado-Dominguez, At Large Chair acknowledged Council Member Woods, and Council Member Gonzalez in attendance. Oath of Office- Linda Tripp, District 1. C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chair Prieto led the pledge of allegiance. D. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES: 1. November 28, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. Motion and second by Commissioner Archuleta /Commissioner Grossich 3 to 0 to approve. Roll Call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner Archuleta, Vice Chair Delgado, and Commissioner Grossich. Noes-none. Chair Prieto and Commissioner Tripp abstained. Commissioner Pirestani and Commissioner Granado-Dominguez absent from vote. E. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. F. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 2 of 8 1. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-292 Greater Works Praise & Worship Center APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Denise Morris, (Representative for Greater Works Praise and Worship Center) Oak Properties LOCATION: 930 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue, Units 500 and 600 ASSESSOR S PARCEL NUMBER(s): 0276-144-09 PRESENTED BY: Mario Suarez, Planning Manager. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Denise Morris, Applicant. Danny Udell, Co- Applicant. (Pastor of church). REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for a religious assembly use including ancillary offices and classrooms for a total of 6,668 square feet and Variance to allow 201 parking spaces instead of 298 required parking spaces within an existing multiple-tenant business/industrial center on a 4.3-acre site located within the M-1 (Light Industrial) Zone. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption. Class 1. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the requested Conditional Use Permit and Variance, subject to conditions, through the adoption of the draft Resolutions entitled: RESOLUTION NO. R-42-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING VARIANCE TO ALLOW 201 PARKING SPACES INSTEAD OF 298 REQUIRED PARKING SPACES WITHIN AN EXISTING MULTIPLE-TENANT BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL CENTER ON A 4.3-ACRE SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-292). RESOLUTION NO. R-43-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY USE INCLUDING ANCILLARY OFFICES AND CLASSROOMS FOR A TOTAL OF 6,668 SQUARE FEET WITHIN AN EXISTING MULTIPLE-TENANT BUSINESS/INDUSTRIAL CENTER ON A 4.3-ACRE SITE LOCATED WITHIN THE M-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-292).
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 3 of 8 Motion and second by Commissioner Grossich/ Commissioner Tripp 5 to 0 to approve. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner Archuleta, Vice Chair Delgado, Commissioner Grossich, Chair Prieto, and Commissioner Tripp. Noes- none. Commissioner Granado- Dominguez and Commissioner Pirestani absent from vote. 2. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-332 Victor Espinoza APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Victor Espinoza Espinozas Properties, Inc. PRESENTED BY: Mario Suarez, Planning Manager. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Victor Espinoza, Applicant. REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to allow an assembly use for event hall and Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow on-sale alcohol license (Type 47-General Liquor) and a determination of public convenience and necessity (PCN), Variance to allow 80 parking spaces instead of the required 128 parking spaces and Architectural and Site Plan Review to allow remodel to include a fitness gym tenant space in a former restaurant supply store and adding angled street parking to Rialto Avenue on property measuring approximately 1.04 acres in area located within the C-2 (General Commercial) Zone. LOCATION: 1427 North La Cadena Drive ASSESSOR S PARCEL NUMBER(s): 0160-253-38-0000 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption. Class 1. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Variance, Conditional Use Permit, Minor Conditional Use Permit, and Architectural & Site Plan Review through the adoption of Resolution titled: RESOLUTION NO. R-44-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW 60 PARKING SPACES INSTEAD OF THE 128 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED BY CODE ON PROPERTY LOCATED ON 1.04 ACRES OF LAND IN THE C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (File Index No. DAP-001-332)
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 4 of 8 RESOLUTION NO. R-45-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE FOR EVENT HALL AND A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW TYPE 47 GENERAL LIQUOR ON-SALE ABC ALCOHOL LICENSE AND A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY (PCN) LOCATED AT 1427 NORTH LA CADENA DRIVE ON 1.04 ACRES PROPERTY WITHIN THE C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) ZONE. (File Index No. DAP-001-332) Motion and second by Commissioner Archuleta/ Commissioner Delgado 6 to 0 to approve both resolutions as amended with direction to all conditions regarding angled parking. Roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Archuleta, Vice Chair Delgado, Commissioner Grossich, Commissioner Pirestani, Chair Prieto and Commissioner Tripp. Noes- None. Commissioner Granado-Dominguez absent from vote. 3. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-370 Storm Trooper Bus Maintenance APPLICANT(S): Nick Benavides, Storm Trooper Transportation (prospective business operator) Jon Eric Garganera/ Ramon Baguio (designers) PROPERTY OWNER(S): COLTON WORLDWID E, LLC- Stephanie Smith PROPERTY LOCATION: 345 West H Street, Unit A ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: 0162-086-26 PRESENTED BY: Jay Jarrin, Senior Planner. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ramon Baglio, Applicant s representative. REQUEST: (1) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the operation of a vehicle (bus) \ service and maintenance facility within a portion ( Unit A ) of an existing industrial building,and outdoor storage of buses & utility trailers; (2) Variance for providing less than the minimum required off-street parking spaces; (3) Site Plan Review for conversion of interior space from industrial to vehicle service and related site changes; (4) Chain Link Fence Review for modified and new fencing, on property located at 345 West H Street zoned I-P, Industrial Park, and within the Citrus Park Historic District. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption. Class 1. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which pertains to
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 5 of 8 projects that involve negligible or no expansion beyond what currently exists at the time of environmental determination. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Conditional Use Permit, Variance, Site Plan Review, and Chain Link Fence Review through the adoption of a Resolution titled: RESOLUTION NO. R-47-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING (1) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR THE OPERATION OF A VEHICLE (BUS) SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE YARD, AND OUTDOOR STORAGE OF BUSES & UTILITY TRAILERS AT 345 WEST VALLEY BOULEVARD, UNIT A; (2) VARIANCE FOR PROVIDING LESS THAN THE MINIMUM REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES;(3) SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR CONVERSION OF INTERIOR SPACE FROM INDUSTRIAL TO VEHICLE SERVICE AND RELATED SITE CHANGES; (4) CHAIN LINK FENCE REVIEW FOR MODIFIED AND NEW FENCING, ON A LOT LOCATED AT 345 WEST H STREET ZONED I-P, INDUSTRIAL PARK, AND WITHIN THE CITRUS PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP 001-370) Motion and second by Commissioner Archuleta and Commissioner Grossich 5 to 0 to continue public hearing to January 9, 2018 to modify plans to include block wall and additional landscaping along Pennsylvania Ave and G Street. Roll call vote as follows: Ayes-Commissioner Archuleta, Vice Chair Delgado, Commissioner Grossich, Chair Prieto and Commissioner Tripp. Noes-none. Commissioner Granado-Dominguez and Commissioner Pirestani absent from vote. 4. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-447 Helping Hearts of California (Item moved to # 1) APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Joshua La Barge (Helping Hearts of California) LBIHH Ventures, LLC PRESENTED BY: Steve Gonzales, Associate Planner. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit to establish a non-medical state licensed and San Bernardino County certified 10-bed Residential Group Care Facility. The proposed use will be located within an existing 1,950 square foot residential home located on a 7,202 square foot lot in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zone.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 6 of 8 LOCATION: 1288 Visconti Drive ASSESSOR S PARCEL NUMBER(s): 0160-421-09 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Categorical Exemption. Class 1. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 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. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission continue this item to a future date. Motion and second by Commissioner Grossich/ Commissioner Tripp 5 to 0 to continue to a date uncertain.roll call vote as follows: Ayes- Commissioner Archuleta, Vice Chair Delgado, Commissioner Grossich, CommissionerTripp and Chair Prieto. Noes- none. Commissioner Granado- Dominguez and Commissioner Pirestani absent from vote. 5. FILE INDEX NUMBER: DAP-001-427 CalPortland Company APPLICANT: PROPERTY OWNER: Ron Summers, CalPortland Company CalPortland Company PRESENTED BY: Steve Gonzales, Associate Planner. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Frank Amendola, Consultant to Cal Portland. Chad Warren, Cal Portland. REQUEST: Architectural and Site Plan Review to allow for import of fill material and mass grading for the preparation of future development of approximately 66 acres and located within the M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Zone. (File Index No. DAP 001-427) LOCATION: 1500 Agua Mansa Drive ASSESSOR S PARCEL NUMBER(s): 0260-072-08; 0260-072-12 to 14; 0275-041- 27 to 31; 0275-041-07 and 08 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA ), an Initial Study was prepared of the potential environmental effects of the project. Based on the findings contained in that Initial Study, City staff determined that, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there would be no substantial evidence that the project would have a significant effect on the environment. Based on that determination, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared. Thereafter, the City staff
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 7 of 8 provided public notice of the public comment period and of the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Architectural & Site Plan Review through the adoption of Resolution titled: RESOLUTION NO. R-46-17 - A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE PLAN REVIEW TO ALLOW FOR IMPORT OF FILL MATERIAL AND MASS GRADING FOR THE PREPARATION OF FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF APPROXIMATELY 66 ACRES AND LOCATED WITHIN THE M-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) ZONE. (FILE INDEX NO. DAP 001-427) Motion and second by commissioner Grossich/ Commissioner Tripp 6 to 0 to approve with one added condition. Roll call as follows: Commissioner Archuleta, vice Chair Delgado, commissioner Grossich, Commissioner Pirestani, Commissioner Tripp and Chair Prieto. Noes-none. Commissioner Granado-Dominguez absent. G. DIRECTOR S REMARK/REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDAS December 26, 2017 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled. Roquet Ranch Tours in January 2018. H. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Archuleta Christmas parade compliment. Problem downloading reports from City s website. Delgado Christmas parade compliment. Compliments on staff report and the meeting Grossich Question regarding joint Riverside & Colton City Council meeting. Assisted living facility on Fairway Dr. is nearing construction. Homeless encampments on Sperry Drive. Chain link fence across G St. right of-way near Storm Trooper Bus Company site. Don s Equipment on Pennsylvania Ave. Has extended boomer. Legal question directed to City Attorney. Prieto Thanks to staff and appreciation for the Commissioner s work.
Planning Commission Meeting Agenda Minutes December 12, 2017 Page 8 of 8 Tripp Welcome to new Commissioner Tripp. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year s. Be safe. Comments regarding joining the Planning Commission Happy Holidays. I. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second by Vice Chair Delgado / Commissioner Grossich to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Approved by Mark Tomich, Development Services Director