1 00:03:33,360 --> 00:03:39,500 City of Fontana's regular planning commission. On today's date August 18th, 2026, still workers auditorium. 2 00:03:40,780 --> 00:03:45,140 I would like to remind the audience that this meeting is a business meeting and as such, while the commission 3 00:03:45,140 --> 00:03:51,460 welcomes all members of the public to participate in open discussion regarding matters on the session's meeting agenda. 4 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:59,100 Speakers must conduct themselves appropriately so that the commission has the ability to listen and consider all of the information and comments related to the agenda item. 5 00:03:59,100 --> 00:04:03,780 And to be able to have the opportunity to deliberate on the item in the context in which 6 00:04:03,780 --> 00:04:06,140 allows all viewpoints to be heard and respected. 7 00:04:07,100 --> 00:04:11,300 Please remember that disturbing a public meeting is a criminal offense and the city of 8 00:04:11,300 --> 00:04:14,800 Fontana is authorized by law to ensure the order of conduct of this meeting. 9 00:04:15,400 --> 00:04:18,800 Engaging in conduct that disrupts this meeting may result in your microphone being muted 10 00:04:18,800 --> 00:04:25,480 if your disruptions continue and a request to leave this meeting if the disruptive conduct 11 00:04:25,480 --> 00:04:26,640 persist after the warning. 12 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:33,010 Disrupted behavior including verbal and non-verbal outbursts that prohibit this meeting from continuing in an orderly fashion 13 00:04:42,830 --> 00:04:47,190 All right, I would like to call this meeting to order for the Fontana planning commission 14 00:04:48,250 --> 00:04:51,960 With the city clerk, please call for attendance. Yes, Chair 15 00:04:53,290 --> 00:04:59,230 Commissioner rolled in here commissioner Keto present secretary Luzano 16 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:04,180 Vice Chair Kinthana. Present. And chair, I have you here. 17 00:05:04,540 --> 00:05:11,020 All right. Thank you. Okay. Today's invocation and pledge. 18 00:05:13,670 --> 00:05:21,430 Invocation will be given by Chaplin Victor RS and the pledge. If if you agree to commissioner 19 00:05:22,230 --> 00:05:29,550 roll down, would you be willing to lead us in the pledge today? Absolutely. Okay. So we will have 20 00:05:29,550 --> 00:05:33,430 Chaplin Victor Eris, with the 21 00:05:33,430 --> 00:05:36,270 invocation and Commissioner Rodin, 22 00:05:36,430 --> 00:05:37,870 lead us in the pledge. 23 00:05:38,310 --> 00:05:39,050 Can we please stand for the 24 00:05:39,050 --> 00:05:40,130 invocation and pledge of allegiance? 25 00:05:51,940 --> 00:05:52,600 There we go. 26 00:05:52,740 --> 00:05:53,420 Let us pray. 27 00:05:54,180 --> 00:05:55,520 Heavenly Father, we thank you for the 28 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:57,440 gift of this day and for the 29 00:05:57,440 --> 00:05:59,200 opportunity to gather together as a 30 00:05:59,200 --> 00:05:59,560 community. 31 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:02,020 Lord, we are grateful for the city of 32 00:06:02,020 --> 00:06:03,600 Fontana, for the families who 33 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:05,500 call this city home, for those who 34 00:06:05,500 --> 00:06:06,560 work and serve here. 35 00:06:06,900 --> 00:06:08,340 And for those who have been entrusted 36 00:06:08,340 --> 00:06:08,960 with leadership. 37 00:06:09,720 --> 00:06:15,240 Tonight, I pray especially for our planning commissioners, our city staff, give our commission 38 00:06:15,240 --> 00:06:18,280 clarity as he listen, discern, and consider each matter. 39 00:06:18,780 --> 00:06:22,100 And encourage them to make the decision that will serve not only for the needs for today, 40 00:06:22,280 --> 00:06:25,180 but the generation that will call this city home tomorrow. 41 00:06:26,240 --> 00:06:31,440 Laura continues to walk over Fontana, protect those who serve our community, strain our families, 42 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:35,700 bless our businesses, and help us continue building a city where people can live, work, 43 00:06:35,800 --> 00:06:36,760 grow, and belong. 44 00:06:36,760 --> 00:06:38,420 And Jesus name we pray, amen. 45 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:50,440 May you join me in the reflective allegiance to the highest of the United States of America. 46 00:06:51,220 --> 00:06:58,740 And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. 47 00:06:58,960 --> 00:07:00,100 Thank you. 48 00:07:02,420 --> 00:07:03,660 All right, thank you, everybody. 49 00:07:08,980 --> 00:07:11,560 This now leads us to our public communication. 50 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:16,660 This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the planning commission on items that are not on the agenda. 51 00:07:16,660 --> 00:07:19,020 City Clerk, do we have any public communications? 52 00:07:19,560 --> 00:07:22,100 Chair, we have no public communication request. 53 00:07:23,360 --> 00:07:24,440 All right, thank you. 54 00:07:25,160 --> 00:07:27,240 Now, this brings us to our consent calendar. 55 00:07:27,320 --> 00:07:32,340 All matters listed under this consent calendar will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. 56 00:07:36,890 --> 00:07:43,430 Approval the minutes for August 4th, 2026, and a planning commission determination that the 57 00:07:43,430 --> 00:07:47,310 an abandonment of certain real properties located along the west side of Loro Avenue and South 58 00:07:47,310 --> 00:07:48,090 of Arrow. 59 00:07:48,430 --> 00:07:52,350 Boulevard is conformant with the city of Fontana's General Plan, making Sequa finding 60 00:07:53,690 --> 00:08:02,310 pursuant CEQA exemption in accordance with Sequa Guidelines Section 51-061-Bravo-3. 61 00:08:02,810 --> 00:08:09,290 With that being said, are there any communications or request from the public to speak 62 00:08:09,290 --> 00:08:10,710 on this consent calendar item? 63 00:08:12,030 --> 00:08:13,430 I have none here. 64 00:08:27,690 --> 00:08:30,550 All right. Well, can I have a motion to approve the consent calendar item? 65 00:08:30,810 --> 00:08:31,890 Motion to approve. 66 00:08:32,090 --> 00:08:34,130 All right. Motion to approve by Commissioner Keto. 67 00:08:35,750 --> 00:08:36,310 Can I get a second? 68 00:08:36,890 --> 00:08:40,070 And a second by Commissioner Rolldann. 69 00:08:40,210 --> 00:08:42,110 Let's go ahead and play servoets. 70 00:08:52,620 --> 00:08:54,240 Five in favor. Motion passes. 71 00:08:56,140 --> 00:08:57,640 All right. The next item on this plan. 72 00:09:00,580 --> 00:09:06,940 I'll be opening this hearing for Mastercase number 25-0071, 73 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:13,820 tentative track map number 26-005, and design review number 25-0031. 74 00:09:14,060 --> 00:09:17,020 A tentative track map requesting to establish eight condominiums, 75 00:09:17,800 --> 00:09:20,580 and a design review requested for sites and architectural approval 76 00:09:20,580 --> 00:09:23,740 for the construction of an eight unit multifamily development, 77 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:32,360 and associated still improvements for the property located at 8202 Wheeler Avenue and identified as 78 00:09:32,360 --> 00:09:41,200 assessor of partial number 0192-021-07 pursuant to a categorical exemption in the 79 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:49,720 accordance with SQA guideline section 50, I'm sorry, 15332 and this is a continuum from the July 80 00:09:49,720 --> 00:09:51,480 21st, 2026 meeting. 81 00:09:52,020 --> 00:09:54,740 City Clerk, do we receive any written correspondence on this item? 82 00:09:55,440 --> 00:09:59,500 Chair, we have two written communications for this public hearing. 83 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:06,160 Okay, and I just want to reassure that all my fellow commissioners did receive those to be an email correct. 84 00:10:07,120 --> 00:10:15,900 All right. All right. So with that being said, Moses Lamalley, the assistant planner, will provide the staff presentation. 85 00:10:20,060 --> 00:10:31,300 Good evening, chair, commissioner, and planning commissioners. My name is Moise Oslamelli, and today I'll be presenting Mastercase number 25 0071 for eight residential condominiums. 86 00:10:32,520 --> 00:10:38,500 Going over the project summary briefly, the applicant is Brian Abula with new bridge homes in the 87 00:10:38,500 --> 00:10:46,960 upper-pozing tentative track map number 26005, a request for approval of tentative track map to establish 88 00:10:46,960 --> 00:10:53,480 eight condominiums on a proximate point four acre site. In addition, the upper-pozing design interview 89 00:10:53,480 --> 00:10:58,920 Number 25, 0031, which is a request for the site improvements 90 00:10:58,920 --> 00:11:01,980 and architectural approval of the eight whole-time family units. 91 00:11:03,160 --> 00:11:05,380 Again, the project was previously continued 92 00:11:05,380 --> 00:11:07,380 by the Planning Commission at the request 93 00:11:07,380 --> 00:11:10,600 of the applicant on July 21, 2026, 94 00:11:10,960 --> 00:11:15,220 and the project is located at 8202 Wheeler Avenue. 95 00:11:17,020 --> 00:11:18,760 As you can see on the map site, 96 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:21,820 it is in the boundary of the yellow box, 97 00:11:21,820 --> 00:11:30,040 off of Wheeler Avenue on the west side, north of Uplen Avenue, and just east by one block from Sierra Avenue. 98 00:11:34,190 --> 00:11:38,590 Moving forward with the project site plan, we have the eight residential condominium units, 99 00:11:38,610 --> 00:11:44,690 number to one through eight, gaining access off the west side of Wheeler Avenue through a shared 100 00:11:44,690 --> 00:11:51,390 common access driveway, which leads into the property. At the south center site, we have an amenity 101 00:11:51,390 --> 00:11:58,270 area, which includes a built-in barbecue gas grill, built-in picnic table, and open with an 102 00:11:58,270 --> 00:12:02,790 overhead relis, with the Spanish tile black splash on the law. 103 00:12:06,720 --> 00:12:08,240 Moving forward, we have the 104 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:13,820 presented architectural style of the condominium units, which is a Spanish architecture style, 105 00:12:14,140 --> 00:12:20,560 consisting of Spanish tile roofs, decorative shutters, ceramic cable accents, metal accents, 106 00:12:20,560 --> 00:12:22,460 and Spanish tile. 107 00:12:26,240 --> 00:12:32,080 Moving forward, we have the same view of the property and proposed project just in nighttime. 108 00:12:37,300 --> 00:12:44,780 So based on the information contained in the staff report, staff recommends that the planning commission adopt resolution number 2026. 109 00:12:45,460 --> 00:12:46,220 028. 110 00:12:47,060 --> 00:12:54,300 Two determined that the project is categorically exempt to approve teneted track map number 26005. 111 00:12:54,300 --> 00:12:59,160 and to approve design review project number 25-0031. 112 00:13:00,860 --> 00:13:02,060 Thank you for your time. 113 00:13:02,300 --> 00:13:03,980 The applicant and I are available for any questions. 114 00:13:07,060 --> 00:13:09,500 All right, thank you. 115 00:13:10,080 --> 00:13:12,020 See, he clerk did, I'm sorry. 116 00:13:12,820 --> 00:13:16,060 Does the commission have any questions that they would like to ask of staff? 117 00:13:17,980 --> 00:13:19,240 Chair, I have a couple of questions. 118 00:13:20,280 --> 00:13:20,800 Commissioner Keaton. 119 00:13:22,640 --> 00:13:25,520 When we're looking at the satellite view of the property, 120 00:13:25,520 --> 00:13:29,780 What is currently there looked like a single family residence is there? 121 00:13:30,060 --> 00:13:32,420 Yes, there's an existing single family residence on the property. 122 00:13:32,940 --> 00:13:36,740 Okay, and in regards to the letter that we the commission received today, 123 00:13:38,520 --> 00:13:43,740 what is the city providing as far, since there's already a single family residence there, 124 00:13:44,120 --> 00:13:50,660 is there any additional things that the city is providing to this eight units that wouldn't be there if it was to remain a single family? 125 00:13:52,180 --> 00:13:54,460 Would you be able to specify, maybe give an example? 126 00:13:54,460 --> 00:13:55,800 sewer lines, 127 00:13:58,220 --> 00:14:06,820 I guess SE would be overhead power, but sewer, water, sidewalks, and any changes 128 00:14:06,820 --> 00:14:10,940 to the streets, changes to stop lights, things like that. 129 00:14:11,400 --> 00:14:16,700 Yeah, so to kind of go on that, the existing site is already fully service by utilities. 130 00:14:17,660 --> 00:14:21,720 There is an existing site of walk as well, however, they are proposing landscape improvements 131 00:14:21,720 --> 00:14:28,640 along the sidewalk and surrounding area right there and they are also going to be putting up a street light. 132 00:14:34,100 --> 00:14:35,520 Any other questions from? 133 00:14:35,780 --> 00:14:37,020 I have a question chair. 134 00:14:37,280 --> 00:14:37,320 Okay. 135 00:14:37,980 --> 00:14:38,640 Vice chair. 136 00:14:38,920 --> 00:14:39,260 Kind of. 137 00:14:40,800 --> 00:14:45,000 There's more in line with the letter that we received. 138 00:14:45,320 --> 00:14:46,220 My question anyway. 139 00:14:47,420 --> 00:14:52,940 More so specifically around the requirement for the CFD. 140 00:14:53,820 --> 00:14:59,980 I know that, well, I don't know, and I think that's the question I'm going to be asked. 141 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:07,940 Do we have a policy or what policy do we have currently that would mandate that CFD? 142 00:15:15,260 --> 00:15:24,740 The CFD is a common requirement for residential development and enables the city to pay for facilities and maintenance associated with the development. 143 00:15:25,520 --> 00:15:33,880 So we commonly impose it on development to make sure it pays for itself. The way the condition in this case is written it provides a flexibility. 144 00:15:33,880 --> 00:15:38,880 we certainly need the cost to be proportionate and that would be insured at the time it's 145 00:15:38,880 --> 00:15:39,200 implemented. 146 00:15:39,900 --> 00:15:45,140 Okay, because my understanding is like a special tax, right, it is pretty much what it 147 00:15:45,140 --> 00:15:46,180 kind of is. 148 00:15:49,360 --> 00:15:56,160 I still just want to be clear on if we have anything that's like objective, I guess, the word 149 00:15:56,160 --> 00:16:01,840 would be to like who gets the CFD and then like who does it. 150 00:16:01,900 --> 00:16:02,100 Right. 151 00:16:02,100 --> 00:16:14,820 So it is imposed on residential development in our case, or in the case of this, we generally do impose on single family, not every condition has to be straight from an ordinance, we have the ability to impose conditions. 152 00:16:15,240 --> 00:16:18,020 We just need to make sure that they're fair and proportionate. 153 00:16:20,850 --> 00:16:25,450 So there isn't really like, it's just by project by project. 154 00:16:26,290 --> 00:16:29,170 Yeah, I'm not aware of the exact ordinance. 155 00:16:29,170 --> 00:16:35,930 I don't want to say there isn't one I'm not positive but most projects are I'm not a family with any that I haven't had that condition in 156 00:16:35,930 --> 00:16:40,590 POS and just to ensure that they're paying their way that they're paying for the facilities and the maintenance 157 00:16:41,050 --> 00:16:44,010 Created by the development. Okay, so Patty have we had any 158 00:16:45,090 --> 00:16:47,590 Applicants within the last year that haven't had a pay see if I 159 00:16:49,510 --> 00:16:55,350 I'm pretty sure that they all have had it. I'd be surprised that there were any that didn't I can't swear to it 160 00:16:55,350 --> 00:16:58,450 I want to go back and look at them all, but I'm residential development 161 00:16:58,450 --> 00:16:59,710 And it's very, it's difficult. 162 00:17:00,470 --> 00:17:01,710 OK, and Ligo, 163 00:17:03,770 --> 00:17:05,830 do you know, do we have any written policy? 164 00:17:05,930 --> 00:17:10,930 Because what I'm reading here on this email was the applicant 165 00:17:10,930 --> 00:17:13,870 asked for a specific ordinance for resolution policy or objective 166 00:17:13,870 --> 00:17:17,610 development standard that adopted and in effect to the time 167 00:17:17,610 --> 00:17:22,650 of the project, SB 330 preliminary application that requires the 168 00:17:22,650 --> 00:17:25,270 eight unit project to annex into a formal COD. 169 00:17:26,290 --> 00:17:33,670 So do we have a policy that was approved by the City Council to mandate that? 170 00:17:34,310 --> 00:17:39,310 The policy is as described by the director of planning and that is it's a pattern and 171 00:17:39,310 --> 00:17:46,270 practice historically employed consistently by the city of imposing a condition of approval 172 00:17:46,270 --> 00:17:53,170 such as the one before you tonight on developing projects similar to the one before you tonight. 173 00:17:53,170 --> 00:17:56,390 I might add one thing that's very important. 174 00:17:57,950 --> 00:18:05,630 The applicant has cited the legislation known as AB 330, or SB 330. 175 00:18:07,950 --> 00:18:16,930 The interpretation of SB 330, in the opinion of the city attorney's office, as described 176 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:21,710 by the applicant in the correspondence you've read, is misplaced. 177 00:18:21,710 --> 00:18:30,050 SB 330 does not require that there be a formal policy in place of any kind. 178 00:18:30,990 --> 00:18:39,510 Instead, the city is obligated to pursue the process and the standard that has been described 179 00:18:39,510 --> 00:18:41,050 by Ms. Nevin's. 180 00:18:41,470 --> 00:18:48,990 And that is to have a policy of application consistently for projects like this, and that 181 00:18:48,990 --> 00:18:50,510 is the policy of the city. 182 00:18:50,510 --> 00:18:53,530 And you need to have nothing more than that. 183 00:18:53,770 --> 00:18:55,490 Okay, so that's policy of the city, so where is that policy? 184 00:18:57,050 --> 00:19:02,950 As I said before, it's historical practice, consistently applied, but it's not in writing. 185 00:19:04,350 --> 00:19:06,550 And I'm asking you the question. 186 00:19:06,710 --> 00:19:07,190 Is it in writing? 187 00:19:08,530 --> 00:19:10,390 The practice itself is in writing. 188 00:19:10,390 --> 00:19:13,750 It's been imposed in writing as a condition of approval, 189 00:19:14,470 --> 00:19:18,350 consistently for projects like this by the city. 190 00:19:19,170 --> 00:19:20,730 Chair, Chair, I have a question. 191 00:19:22,310 --> 00:19:22,730 So. 192 00:19:22,830 --> 00:19:23,070 Commissioner Keto? 193 00:19:23,430 --> 00:19:23,590 Sorry. 194 00:19:23,910 --> 00:19:29,670 On this topic, my understanding and please correct me if I'm wrong. 195 00:19:30,210 --> 00:19:30,590 Mr. Evans. 196 00:19:33,390 --> 00:19:37,050 I was under the impression and this is just this very well could just be my misunderstanding. 197 00:19:37,650 --> 00:19:42,450 That typically CFDs are for new developments where there hasn't already been something. 198 00:19:42,490 --> 00:19:45,150 In this case, there is already a property here. 199 00:19:45,230 --> 00:19:46,170 The streets already there. 200 00:19:46,170 --> 00:19:51,290 streetlights already there, all of the things that the city would typically provide are already in place. 201 00:19:52,190 --> 00:19:57,790 So now I understand the site will be utilizing, you know, police department, fire department, things like that. 202 00:19:58,090 --> 00:19:59,970 But this isn't necessarily... 203 00:20:00,080 --> 00:20:11,820 A new, it is a new development in the terms of we're tearing down the existing structure, but when I think of a CFD, in my brain, I typically think of a brand new development on vacant land. 204 00:20:12,360 --> 00:20:22,640 So how does this CFD differ from something that would be like a, maybe, you know, item B that we're looking at, right, where it's like a brand new development on vacant land? 205 00:20:22,640 --> 00:20:31,920 Well, I would say first, I'm not aware that it can be applied to a piece of property with an existing home on it or whatever the case may be. 206 00:20:32,340 --> 00:20:37,980 It's applied in order to provide a mechanism for payment of infrastructure and maintenance. 207 00:20:38,940 --> 00:20:42,620 So we historically and typically apply it to projects. 208 00:20:43,300 --> 00:20:50,860 We're looking for infrastructure facilities to be developed and for maintenance of those facilities. 209 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:59,700 So when the property was originally developed, we can assume there was a CFD imposed on the property. 210 00:21:00,660 --> 00:21:02,640 The standard of the city, right? 211 00:21:04,040 --> 00:21:07,900 So has the property not already paid their weight into that maintenance? 212 00:21:08,220 --> 00:21:12,700 Is that not already in the normal tax bill of the structure that's already there? 213 00:21:12,960 --> 00:21:14,320 I don't assume that. 214 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:19,060 I don't assume that there was an existing CFD that the property paid into when the home was built. 215 00:21:20,440 --> 00:21:31,000 Okay, I guess what I'm trying to understand is what is the city providing that a CFD in this case is necessary? 216 00:21:31,420 --> 00:21:39,920 I believe in this case it's the landscaping the Parkway Maintenance and lighting if I'm not mistaken and there could be other items I don't want to speak to it. 217 00:21:40,940 --> 00:21:43,380 Are those items already there without this development there? 218 00:21:43,380 --> 00:21:49,580 No, there will be new landscaping installed in the Parkway, and I believe new lighting as well. 219 00:21:50,340 --> 00:21:51,160 Who's providing the lighting? 220 00:21:51,340 --> 00:21:54,260 Because when I read this letter here, it says that the applicant is providing the lighting. 221 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:04,300 I'm not sure what the letter states exactly. 222 00:22:04,320 --> 00:22:05,880 I don't have it in front of me. 223 00:22:06,400 --> 00:22:13,140 However, the applicant is required an effect to provide lighting in the form of condition number 13. 224 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:18,740 That's what makes the applicant provide lighting or landscaping. 225 00:22:21,820 --> 00:22:26,200 So, one other question from me, with that follow-up. 226 00:22:26,560 --> 00:22:33,960 So, you're telling me that we are going to install all new grass 227 00:22:36,100 --> 00:22:38,000 and on the right way there. 228 00:22:38,140 --> 00:22:40,460 We're changing the whole curve area and redoing all of that. 229 00:22:40,740 --> 00:22:42,840 Landscaping, and maybe I should be more clear. 230 00:22:43,040 --> 00:22:46,780 The way the condition is written, it does indicate as determined by the city. 231 00:22:47,020 --> 00:22:51,180 So, the items that are appropriate to be financed will be determined. 232 00:22:51,180 --> 00:22:56,460 And then they have to be proportionate to the cost, the cost being required. 233 00:22:57,320 --> 00:22:59,020 So there's not, 234 00:23:01,220 --> 00:23:02,280 sorry about that. 235 00:23:03,740 --> 00:23:08,760 They will clearly be proportionate to the cost of what's installed and what needs to be maintained. 236 00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:12,090 There are two things. 237 00:23:12,890 --> 00:23:17,890 Excuse me, Chair and Commissioners, there are two things that are required before imposing 238 00:23:17,890 --> 00:23:19,290 a condition like this. 239 00:23:19,290 --> 00:23:26,150 They both apply here and they are within condition 13 as a matter of law. 240 00:23:26,830 --> 00:23:33,110 There must be an excess between the improvements that are to be installed. 241 00:23:34,330 --> 00:23:42,890 The nexus is these improvements relate directly to the property that is the subject of this application for approval. 242 00:23:42,890 --> 00:23:49,490 And then the costs have to be proportionate to the benefit received by this property. 243 00:23:50,270 --> 00:24:02,550 In other words, this property should not pay for lighting or landscaping beyond what it itself is imposing on the city or on the public. 244 00:24:03,290 --> 00:24:07,670 And that's what this condition simply calls for. 245 00:24:07,670 --> 00:24:16,970 the proportionate cost of landscaping, relating solely to this property will be paid for, and 246 00:24:16,970 --> 00:24:23,630 this contemplates the formation of a community facility's district to do it. 247 00:24:26,230 --> 00:24:27,590 Vice Chair, Kintana, go ahead. 248 00:24:27,890 --> 00:24:28,570 Thank you. 249 00:24:29,710 --> 00:24:34,270 So Commissioner Kittle brought up something that further confuses me. 250 00:24:34,270 --> 00:24:37,010 So I'm hoping for some clarification here. 251 00:24:39,630 --> 00:24:44,510 We're talking about these taxes, right, or funding back to the city. 252 00:24:47,230 --> 00:24:52,370 What Commissioner Kudel said is that there's an existing home there. 253 00:24:52,850 --> 00:24:59,190 So aren't they already paying taxes on landscape maintenance, things like that? 254 00:25:00,970 --> 00:25:29,630 They're not too my knowledge in the CFD and maybe to help you feel more comfortable with it. The intent is not to overly burden new developments, particularly small developments, so I understand the concern with having a small development and putting the requirements on them. It sounds like it may be a large burden. It won't be. It has to be proportionate. So I don't assume that there's a CFD that they're already paying taxes into that's defined from the maintenance of the site. 255 00:25:30,730 --> 00:25:39,850 And I would just offer you that when it's finalized when the appropriate mechanism and the costs are finalized, 256 00:25:40,170 --> 00:25:44,030 they must be proportionate to the costs as Mr. Dites noted. 257 00:25:45,130 --> 00:25:49,670 So it's not, I wouldn't be concerned about overly burning small developments. 258 00:25:49,730 --> 00:25:55,470 We're sensitive to that. But what we do want is for the development to pay its appropriate share, 259 00:25:55,490 --> 00:25:57,270 and that's what the conditional will do. 260 00:25:57,270 --> 00:26:13,430 Yeah, I just think that on for me, it's a little, I was hoping when I'd ask like if it was there was a mandate or something there that you know, we would be able to say yes, you know, this is, you know, what we do. 261 00:26:13,590 --> 00:26:24,350 I do understand that it's past practice and I think that was, that was a verbalized here today, but I'm still, I'm still a little concerned with that answer, 262 00:26:24,350 --> 00:26:26,790 But I appreciate the response. 263 00:26:26,990 --> 00:26:28,350 Thank you. 264 00:26:28,690 --> 00:26:28,850 Chair. 265 00:26:30,130 --> 00:26:35,010 I think where I'm struggling on this as well is that I'm not 266 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:41,170 understanding what the city, what exactly were providing as far 267 00:26:41,170 --> 00:26:46,290 as what the CFD my understanding is the developers 268 00:26:46,290 --> 00:26:49,650 inputting the lighting, the developer is taking care of the landscape. 269 00:26:50,630 --> 00:26:53,070 All the utility lines and everything in the streets and everything 270 00:26:53,070 --> 00:26:54,910 is already there, right? 271 00:26:55,470 --> 00:26:59,030 So I think where the concern is, at least for me, 272 00:26:59,090 --> 00:27:00,650 and potentially what sounds like my fellow commissioners, 273 00:27:01,310 --> 00:27:07,570 is what does that fair share look like, especially considering 274 00:27:07,570 --> 00:27:10,710 it doesn't seem to me outside of the normal services 275 00:27:10,710 --> 00:27:12,850 that the city provides to a property that's already there 276 00:27:12,850 --> 00:27:17,150 that there's much improvement, if I'm understanding my concerns 277 00:27:17,150 --> 00:27:18,910 and the concerns of my fellow commissioners. 278 00:27:20,710 --> 00:27:25,250 Well, if there's no other questions I'd love to hear from the applicant, is there any other questions? 279 00:27:27,720 --> 00:27:27,880 All right. 280 00:27:28,260 --> 00:27:31,800 Well, if there's no other questions, is the applicant here and if the applicant's here, we please 281 00:27:32,440 --> 00:27:36,420 state your name and whether you accept the conditions of approval, which, 282 00:27:36,540 --> 00:27:42,280 believe there's a letter here that you do have some questions on the approval. 283 00:27:43,260 --> 00:27:44,320 So please state your name. 284 00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:49,880 As my name is Brian Evelo with Newbridge Homes, the applicant for the project known as Wheeler Avenue. 285 00:27:51,040 --> 00:27:53,700 I got to say that you go a little closer to the mic. It's a little harder to hear. 286 00:27:53,700 --> 00:27:54,140 No problem. 287 00:27:54,700 --> 00:27:58,120 My name is Brian Evelo with Newbridge Homes, representing the applicant. 288 00:27:58,860 --> 00:28:00,840 The project is located at Wheeler Avenue. 289 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:05,260 I got to say that is my letter that's before you this evening, 290 00:28:05,460 --> 00:28:08,400 and I really appreciate staff and planning commissions, 291 00:28:08,400 --> 00:28:13,780 this deliberation discussion about CFDs and how they apply to small locked development. 292 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:21,180 We are a developer in the city that's done multiple projects, and I think Patty has mentioned. 293 00:28:21,980 --> 00:28:26,040 It is very concerning when you do small locked development, the cost that are incurred. 294 00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:28,900 That's part of the reason why we're bringing this discussion forward. 295 00:28:29,060 --> 00:28:34,420 Just because if you look at the financial obligations to form a CFD, they're pretty sizable. 296 00:28:34,420 --> 00:28:39,720 it's not something small that an eight unit subdivision is going to typically pay. 297 00:28:40,880 --> 00:28:49,520 I will say that after further discussion with staff and reviewing the condition of approval as it's written now, 298 00:28:50,180 --> 00:28:59,680 we're going to rely on the condition where it says we're leaving that discretion to city staff as determined by the city 299 00:28:59,680 --> 00:29:09,020 and it's application of the COD, so we are going to accept the conditions of approval as they sit before you today. 300 00:29:16,480 --> 00:29:18,540 Do you have any further questions regarding the project? 301 00:29:19,920 --> 00:29:22,680 Actually I'll let my fellow commissioners, anybody have a question? 302 00:29:24,780 --> 00:29:30,140 So I guess my first question is, I noticed you had four questions at the bottom of your letter. 303 00:29:31,120 --> 00:29:34,480 Were all those questions answered to you in a timely manner? 304 00:29:36,900 --> 00:29:41,520 Unfortunately, we were having discussion with staff over the last month. 305 00:29:41,820 --> 00:29:47,520 We've had some discussion, but unfortunately not all the items were resolved entirely 306 00:29:47,520 --> 00:29:51,640 within the last month, and some of those discussions took place today. 307 00:29:52,960 --> 00:29:59,060 So from that standpoint, I think we have them resolved now, however, it's kind of at the 308 00:29:59,060 --> 00:29:59,560 last minute. 309 00:30:00,340 --> 00:30:11,340 Okay, and then so I'm assuming before this between sending the letter out and now, you guys have been able to figure this out together? 310 00:30:11,660 --> 00:30:18,800 Yes, I think between us and staff, I think we have a mutual understanding of how we can proceed for with the beneficial project to the city. 311 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:25,520 Okay, and I guess the last question I have is, I think it's more for staff than. 312 00:30:25,520 --> 00:30:34,460 I was a little confused on the CFD versus HOAs when I was looking at both of them, they almost sound like they do the exact same thing. 313 00:30:34,880 --> 00:30:41,520 So can you give me a little, just a little, like what is the difference on when we require HOA versus a CFD? 314 00:30:42,240 --> 00:30:52,140 HOA typically takes care of on-site common areas, so your dry ways, your parks, your amenity areas are handled by the HOA. 315 00:30:53,280 --> 00:30:59,360 So nothing else I like we are talking about earlier like the the right away and stuff like that each ways usually don't cover that. 316 00:31:00,920 --> 00:31:04,400 That's my understanding. I can't swear that they never do that. 317 00:31:04,580 --> 00:31:08,380 There may be cases that I'm not familiar with but generally now. 318 00:31:08,700 --> 00:31:14,080 Okay, I was just trying to get clarification on different because when I got this I started looking at the different. 319 00:31:17,880 --> 00:31:44,060 I was leaning more toward and I'll just speak this right now, I was leaning more of myself toward the way Commissioner Keto was seeing it, just to me, I'm like a CFD doesn't sound like his required versus more, you know, if anything, sounds more of like an HOA issue versus a CFD because I don't know how I understood a CFD is what you were thinking is what services are what additional amenities are offering as a city to require 320 00:31:44,060 --> 00:31:45,520 that extra tax to be implemented. 321 00:31:45,820 --> 00:31:48,000 Yeah, to be clear, I don't know that they can't. 322 00:31:48,100 --> 00:31:49,580 So I may well be that they could. 323 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:53,580 I'm not familiar with it, but that doesn't mean it's never happened nor that it couldn't 324 00:31:53,580 --> 00:31:54,140 in the future. 325 00:31:56,240 --> 00:31:57,960 I need a clarification on that. 326 00:31:59,460 --> 00:32:00,820 I had a question. 327 00:32:01,800 --> 00:32:10,420 Is there a way for us to get feedback on if we were to approve this project today as is to 328 00:32:10,420 --> 00:32:13,940 receive that feedback on what that CFD is going to look like before it's implemented. 329 00:32:14,600 --> 00:32:18,660 It sounds like it would be helpful to just bring back information on CFDs in general, 330 00:32:18,840 --> 00:32:21,740 but yes, we could have for me later, how that finalizes. 331 00:32:22,300 --> 00:32:22,980 Thank you. 332 00:32:23,140 --> 00:32:24,080 Sure, I have a question for that. 333 00:32:24,940 --> 00:32:25,780 Go ahead. 334 00:32:26,280 --> 00:32:27,600 I mean, I'm sorry. 335 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:30,120 Vice-chair King Tyler. 336 00:32:31,660 --> 00:32:38,840 So you mentioned, and there's just for me, right, but you mentioned that the cost, you know, 337 00:32:38,840 --> 00:32:49,760 for ACFD would be substantial, for project like this one, what is that look like, what is 338 00:32:49,760 --> 00:32:50,260 substantial? 339 00:32:51,840 --> 00:32:57,320 So, on a prior application and another project within the city, we recorded a 15,000 340 00:32:57,320 --> 00:33:04,700 r fee just for the application, and then the ongoing burden of each homeowner, approximately 341 00:33:04,700 --> 00:33:13,300 having about a $500 a year tax increase. So it's $15,000 and then $500 be ongoing 342 00:33:13,300 --> 00:33:15,040 into perpetuity, yes. Okay. 343 00:33:17,060 --> 00:33:18,940 That's helpful information. Thank you. 344 00:33:19,760 --> 00:33:25,000 All right, is there any other questions for our, from our, 345 00:33:47,840 --> 00:33:53,120 so right now we do have 346 00:33:55,840 --> 00:33:56,500 a agreement 347 00:33:56,500 --> 00:34:04,100 from the applicant here, he agreed to the conditions of approval, 348 00:34:06,440 --> 00:34:08,640 so we went to the questions 349 00:34:08,640 --> 00:34:12,780 for the applicant, are there any other questions for the applicant from our? 350 00:34:13,260 --> 00:34:17,120 Okay, and city clerk, are there any other requests to speak on this item? 351 00:34:17,340 --> 00:34:19,240 We have no other requests to speak here. 352 00:34:19,520 --> 00:34:22,400 All right, so I will now call this public hearing closed. 353 00:34:22,400 --> 00:34:29,120 Is there any other further discussion by the commission or may I have a motion? 354 00:34:31,350 --> 00:34:36,110 Sure, I'd like to make a motion to approve Mastercase 25-0071. 355 00:34:37,110 --> 00:34:39,050 All right, so we have a motion to approve. 356 00:34:39,950 --> 00:34:42,050 Can I have a second or? 357 00:34:43,870 --> 00:34:44,770 Motion to second. 358 00:34:45,410 --> 00:34:46,810 All right, so we have a second. 359 00:34:46,810 --> 00:34:51,790 So I have a motion by Vice Chair Kintana and a second by Commissioner. 360 00:34:51,790 --> 00:34:57,790 I'm sorry, Secretary Rosano, let's go ahead and place our votes. 361 00:35:06,990 --> 00:35:09,590 5 in favour of the motion passes? 362 00:35:12,620 --> 00:35:16,780 All right. Next, does the commission have, I'm sorry? 363 00:35:18,340 --> 00:35:18,880 I'm back here. 364 00:35:28,020 --> 00:35:32,560 The next item on this hearing is item B. I'll be opening up public hearing. 365 00:35:32,860 --> 00:35:36,160 Mastercase number 25-0051. 366 00:35:38,580 --> 00:35:48,100 Senate of TechMap, number 25-003, and design review, number 25-002, a request to subdivide 367 00:35:48,100 --> 00:35:54,080 approximately 3.5 acres into 46 parcels for residential development, including two affordable 368 00:35:54,080 --> 00:36:00,120 residences, and a request for site and architectural approval for construction of 46 residential 369 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:05,640 units within 23 duplex buildings, and associated site improvements along with affordable housing 370 00:36:05,640 --> 00:36:07,860 density bonus agreement together with related 371 00:36:07,860 --> 00:36:11,480 covenant conditions and restrictions provided for a minimum 372 00:36:11,480 --> 00:36:15,740 of two affordable units in accordance with a state density 373 00:36:15,740 --> 00:36:22,240 bonus law on approximately 3.5 acres located at 14907 South 374 00:36:22,240 --> 00:36:28,820 Highland Avenue identified as a sister parcel number 0228-021-07 375 00:36:28,820 --> 00:36:32,000 pursuant to categorical exemption in accordance with California 376 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:38,160 environmental quality act, guideline section 15332, and this is a 377 00:36:38,160 --> 00:36:43,240 continence from August 4th, 2026. City Clerk, do we receive any written 378 00:36:43,240 --> 00:36:49,420 correspondence on this item? Cherry, we received, we received, can't talk this 379 00:36:49,420 --> 00:36:53,600 evening. We have two written communications on this public hearing and they 380 00:36:53,600 --> 00:36:57,080 have been distributed to you and to the other commissioners. 381 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:01,980 I have my 382 00:37:01,980 --> 00:37:04,140 So with that being said, 383 00:37:05,740 --> 00:37:07,100 Session Goons, 384 00:37:07,500 --> 00:37:09,520 Senior Planner will provide the staff presentation. 385 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:11,540 Good evening, 386 00:37:13,020 --> 00:37:15,080 Chair and fellow commissioners, 387 00:37:15,780 --> 00:37:17,400 my name is Session Goons, 388 00:37:18,500 --> 00:37:20,500 and the project before you this evening 389 00:37:20,500 --> 00:37:24,340 as indicated in the description is a request for a tentative chat map 390 00:37:25,220 --> 00:37:29,320 for a subdivision of 46 parcels 391 00:37:29,320 --> 00:37:38,820 and two letter lots from an original parcel of 3.5 acres as well as a design review for the 46 392 00:37:38,820 --> 00:37:46,980 associated homes as well as the on-site improvements which we'll get into in just a moment 393 00:37:47,900 --> 00:37:53,920 associated with this project and also a request for a recommendation to the city council 394 00:37:54,720 --> 00:37:59,040 for approval of the affordable housing density bonus agreement. 395 00:37:59,760 --> 00:38:06,600 This project does include two affordable units of the 46 that are being proposed. 396 00:38:07,800 --> 00:38:13,560 And so with that an associated agreement would be required. 397 00:38:13,800 --> 00:38:15,620 So we'll take that to the city council. 398 00:38:15,740 --> 00:38:17,960 Should we receive your recommendation this evening? 399 00:38:20,370 --> 00:38:25,210 This is the project site at the Northeast corner of the San Savane Road and South Pylind 400 00:38:25,210 --> 00:38:35,070 Avenue. It's approximately 3.5 acres. As you can see on the right, the project site is vacant 401 00:38:35,070 --> 00:38:44,370 and undeveloped at this time and we'll get into the site plan in just a moment but as you can see 402 00:38:44,370 --> 00:38:55,170 it fronts on two different streets, South Highland Avenue and San Savine Road. It is located in the 403 00:38:55,170 --> 00:39:00,410 The same zoning as the property adjacent to it, to the east, 404 00:39:01,710 --> 00:39:06,330 to the west of this site is the Westgate specific plan, 405 00:39:07,410 --> 00:39:10,770 and then to the south, I believe, is California landing. 406 00:39:12,310 --> 00:39:16,350 So it kind of is wedged in there with some existing residential 407 00:39:16,350 --> 00:39:21,430 to the south and to the east, as well as to the west 408 00:39:21,430 --> 00:39:27,510 on the other side of San Savine, there is an entitled medical campus project that has yet 409 00:39:27,510 --> 00:39:35,330 to be constructed, but was entitled just a bit ago that could be coming to this area, and 410 00:39:35,330 --> 00:39:37,750 then to the north you'll see the 210 freeway. 411 00:39:40,040 --> 00:39:43,160 Here is our site plan, so it is not oriented 412 00:39:43,160 --> 00:39:47,180 true north, as you can see with the north arrow, we wanted to make it big enough to show 413 00:39:47,180 --> 00:39:54,620 on the slide. So north is pointing towards the right on the slide. This is our site plan showing 414 00:39:54,620 --> 00:39:59,980 access on sand-saving road for vehicles and also for pedestrians with... 415 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:08,080 Circulation around the site using private streets or dry vials. These buildings are due-plex buildings, 416 00:40:08,860 --> 00:40:16,620 so two units per actual building. So there's 23 buildings. You'll also see near the corner of 417 00:40:16,620 --> 00:40:23,820 Highland and San Savane Road, a small amenity area, which includes an open lawn area, a 418 00:40:23,820 --> 00:40:35,500 top lot, and then also a covered seating area for residents of the development to enjoy. 419 00:40:36,600 --> 00:40:45,040 There is parking provided throughout the site by way of two car garages, driveway and 420 00:40:45,040 --> 00:40:52,080 parking, driveway parking, excuse me for guess as well as surface parking, to be used again by 421 00:40:52,080 --> 00:40:55,180 members of the residents of the development. 422 00:40:57,980 --> 00:41:03,940 There also is, there will be improvements for offside 423 00:41:03,940 --> 00:41:10,040 improvements provided by this project, which includes curb gutter and sidewalk and sheet paving 424 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:15,340 for South Highland Avenue, and then the same thing for 425 00:41:15,340 --> 00:41:22,240 San Savine Road as well, so the applicant will be doing 426 00:41:22,240 --> 00:41:25,480 that construction as well as all of the onsite construction 427 00:41:25,480 --> 00:41:29,640 and improvements. For this project, like I said, these are 428 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:34,900 duplex buildings, so the applicant is proposing Spanish as well 429 00:41:34,900 --> 00:41:38,760 as like a farmhouse style, with the Spanish you'll see 430 00:41:38,760 --> 00:41:46,780 metal accents, the decorative clay pipes, kind of near the eaves, the red Spanish style tile 431 00:41:46,780 --> 00:41:58,180 that also include a white color scheme to really accentuate the style, as well as arched accents 432 00:41:58,180 --> 00:42:02,660 over windows and also kind of entry doors and 433 00:42:03,860 --> 00:42:08,940 portures and the smooth stucco will also accentuate the style. 434 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:15,440 Here we have the farmhouse style so you'll see both the horizontal 435 00:42:15,440 --> 00:42:21,280 siding and then the vertical more boarding batten types of siding they're using 436 00:42:22,140 --> 00:42:30,180 Stucco as well with kind of a lighter color palette with darker accents to really kind 437 00:42:30,180 --> 00:42:37,640 of accentuate the farmhouse style. And then this is another kind of version of this 438 00:42:37,640 --> 00:42:44,560 Spanish so just another building configuration. Here we have our rendering so this is the front, 439 00:42:45,600 --> 00:42:57,760 showing kind of the interior street scene with the landscaping as well as the buildings in the way in which they'll kind of be configured on the site. 440 00:42:59,200 --> 00:43:01,760 Here's another kind of similar view. 441 00:43:02,780 --> 00:43:14,540 The inclusion of the landscape strip between the garages will kind of give the units their own identity and not really privacy as much as kind of identity of the actual unit. 442 00:43:15,300 --> 00:43:21,260 And then it will also kind of soften the elevations as well. 443 00:43:22,260 --> 00:43:25,640 And then this is from one of the interior private streets. 444 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:29,860 Just kind of showing that street scene and some of the landscape in that will be incorporated 445 00:43:30,480 --> 00:43:40,760 in the parkway as well as Jason to the walls again to soften the elevations and kind of accentuate the style. 446 00:43:42,860 --> 00:43:49,420 So, a couple of things, as we wrap up the presentation, there is a memo that was placed before you. 447 00:43:49,640 --> 00:44:06,100 Staff is recommending the modification of condition number 20 on design review number 25 to 0020, which the modification is just to remove the requirement for windows on the garage doors. 448 00:44:06,100 --> 00:44:13,940 So there will still be the metal sectional roll-up doors that are shown on the elevations 449 00:44:13,940 --> 00:44:15,200 and on all of the plans. 450 00:44:15,700 --> 00:44:20,920 It was just staff's mistake to include the portion about Windows. 451 00:44:21,340 --> 00:44:25,640 So we would like to modify that just to ensure that the conditions are consistent with 452 00:44:25,640 --> 00:44:28,780 what is included in the plans before you. 453 00:44:28,780 --> 00:44:38,580 I also wanted, sorry, so, and with that, based on the information contained in the 454 00:44:38,580 --> 00:44:43,380 staff report in subject to the attach findings and conditions of approval, staff does 455 00:44:43,380 --> 00:44:52,980 recommend that the Planning Commission adopt resolution, number PC-2026-029, and determine that 456 00:44:52,980 --> 00:44:59,980 This project is categorically exempt from sequela, pursuant to section 1. 457 00:45:00,000 --> 00:45:11,560 1, 5, 3, 2, which is for infill. And just to kind of illustrate how this qualifies for that exemption, kind of 458 00:45:11,560 --> 00:45:19,580 in connection with one of the public communications on the project. This project is consistent with the 459 00:45:19,580 --> 00:45:26,940 general plan designation. The site is less than five acres, and it's also not within any known 460 00:45:26,940 --> 00:45:29,200 sensitive or threatened habitat area. 461 00:45:30,420 --> 00:45:33,440 The applicant has completed a biocity 462 00:45:33,440 --> 00:45:36,460 that shows that there is not any critical habitat 463 00:45:36,460 --> 00:45:39,140 or any habitat at all on the site. 464 00:45:39,860 --> 00:45:43,200 And then additionally, there's no significant effects 465 00:45:43,200 --> 00:45:48,580 related to traffic noise, air quality, or water quality. 466 00:45:49,180 --> 00:45:53,900 The applicant did also was required to do a VMT, 467 00:45:54,080 --> 00:45:56,280 sorry, a traffic screening study. 468 00:45:56,280 --> 00:46:01,520 So we did see that there won't be any impact on traffic in the area. 469 00:46:02,100 --> 00:46:07,500 And then also there are adequate public services for the development and for the proposed, 470 00:46:08,240 --> 00:46:11,540 sorry, for the development of the proposed residential project. 471 00:46:13,220 --> 00:46:16,980 So just kind of illustrating how this does qualify for the exemption. 472 00:46:17,480 --> 00:46:22,180 Staffs also recommending that you approve the tentative tract map number 25, 473 00:46:22,180 --> 00:46:33,460 after 003 as well as design review project number 25 to 0020 and staff is requesting that you 474 00:46:33,460 --> 00:46:38,220 recommend approval to the City Council for the associated affordable housing density bonus 475 00:46:38,220 --> 00:46:44,780 agreement and declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions. With that said, that 476 00:46:44,780 --> 00:46:49,180 does conclude my presentation staff and the applicant are available for any questions you may have. 477 00:46:49,180 --> 00:46:52,920 All right, thank you, Sussly. 478 00:46:53,360 --> 00:46:56,020 Just a commission have any questions they would like to ask staff. 479 00:46:56,460 --> 00:46:57,320 Chair, I have a question. 480 00:46:57,720 --> 00:46:58,240 Commissioner Keto. 481 00:46:59,120 --> 00:47:01,760 Is there going to be a stoplight included between 482 00:47:01,760 --> 00:47:05,880 San Savin and Highland as part of this development or part of the Westgate medical services 483 00:47:05,880 --> 00:47:08,620 as those two projects combined is obviously going to, I'm assuming, 484 00:47:08,640 --> 00:47:10,700 create quite a bit of traffic in that area? 485 00:47:11,840 --> 00:47:14,840 So the stop light, this like the signal, 486 00:47:15,540 --> 00:47:18,740 would be associated with the Westgate medical project. 487 00:47:18,740 --> 00:47:27,780 For this project, our engineering staff worked with the applicant to ensure that their 488 00:47:27,780 --> 00:47:32,500 improvements will kind of complement or correspond with the improvements that will be done 489 00:47:32,500 --> 00:47:37,420 on the other side of San Savine, as associated with the medical project, so we wanted to 490 00:47:37,420 --> 00:47:43,820 ensure that these improvements for this project wouldn't conflict with, what will come 491 00:47:43,820 --> 00:47:46,060 with the Westgate Medical Project. 492 00:47:46,660 --> 00:47:48,940 With this, we'll come the curb gutter inside 493 00:47:48,940 --> 00:47:53,780 walk on San Savine, as well as the street paving. 494 00:47:54,780 --> 00:47:55,940 You guys were with two steps ahead. 495 00:47:56,140 --> 00:47:56,860 I really appreciate it. 496 00:47:56,900 --> 00:47:57,600 You guys are great. 497 00:47:59,340 --> 00:47:59,500 Sure. 498 00:48:01,740 --> 00:48:03,040 Vice Chair, can you talk about that? 499 00:48:03,160 --> 00:48:04,180 Thank you. 500 00:48:04,600 --> 00:48:07,180 I think you're looking at my notes earlier, 501 00:48:07,280 --> 00:48:09,020 because you answered all of my questions, 502 00:48:09,560 --> 00:48:12,000 regarding the habitat, traffic, and everything else. 503 00:48:12,000 --> 00:48:15,400 So I appreciate that, thank you so much, you're making it easy. 504 00:48:16,260 --> 00:48:23,720 My only question to you though is on the memo that was given to us, you said we remove 505 00:48:23,720 --> 00:48:30,420 the windows to stay consistent with the standards that we have, is that right? 506 00:48:31,000 --> 00:48:37,520 So the reason for removing that wording from the condition is to be consistent with what 507 00:48:37,520 --> 00:48:41,400 on the plans that the applicant submitted. 508 00:48:42,080 --> 00:48:45,720 This condition is purely that a condition that we kind 509 00:48:45,720 --> 00:48:48,780 of use on other residential development. 510 00:48:49,340 --> 00:48:51,880 It is in a standard that says that you have to have the windows, 511 00:48:52,300 --> 00:48:53,860 but it's pretty common. 512 00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:58,980 But because the applicant was proposing something 513 00:48:58,980 --> 00:49:02,560 that was a little more simple for these without the actual windows, 514 00:49:03,080 --> 00:49:05,120 while still using the metal and the role of doors, 515 00:49:05,120 --> 00:49:15,580 We wanted to ensure that they could meet the condition as written, and that what they were proposing on their plans wasn't in conflict up front with the conditions of approval. 516 00:49:16,880 --> 00:49:16,920 Okay. 517 00:49:18,120 --> 00:49:19,360 Thank you for that clarification. 518 00:49:20,720 --> 00:49:21,140 That's it for me. 519 00:49:24,150 --> 00:49:24,850 Secretary Lizata. 520 00:49:25,810 --> 00:49:28,070 Hi, I just had a question in regards to the taught lot. 521 00:49:28,090 --> 00:49:30,850 I see that it's on the corner of Santa Bane in Highland. 522 00:49:31,090 --> 00:49:36,390 Is there a wall or high wall or something since there's children that could possibly be using that? 523 00:49:36,390 --> 00:49:50,050 Absolutely, yes, there will be a wall that will kind of round the corner that will be a combination with some tubular steel for view purposes, but it will definitely 524 00:49:50,050 --> 00:49:58,510 and close the area both from the street side to ensure that children aren't running out into traffic. 525 00:50:00,000 --> 00:50:01,980 And, you know, to keep everyone safe. 526 00:50:06,460 --> 00:50:07,640 Any other questions for staff? 527 00:50:13,250 --> 00:50:24,070 I guess I do have one question, so, because we're going back to the, you know, standards and stuff like that. So the, the garage windows. 528 00:50:24,650 --> 00:50:32,430 So do we, is that like a policy like we're talking about earlier or is that just standard we usually require every builder to put windows in? 529 00:50:34,070 --> 00:50:39,050 So, it is more so a policy or a guideline as opposed to a standard. 530 00:50:40,130 --> 00:50:44,110 So, it is pretty typical that it's provided. 531 00:50:45,230 --> 00:50:51,230 However, sometimes with design, trying to be consistent with the kind of sort of design, 532 00:50:51,370 --> 00:50:52,710 sometimes it's not provided. 533 00:50:56,420 --> 00:51:01,320 If I could add, I think there was once upon a time a requirement for those when those in the code 534 00:51:01,320 --> 00:51:04,760 And it was changed so that they could provide our decorative features instead. 535 00:51:06,480 --> 00:51:06,520 All right. 536 00:51:06,740 --> 00:51:07,080 Thank you. 537 00:51:08,520 --> 00:51:08,800 All right. 538 00:51:08,940 --> 00:51:12,680 So next is the applicant here and will the applicant state his name, 539 00:51:12,820 --> 00:51:16,760 step to the podium, state your name, and whether you accept the conditions of approval or not? 540 00:51:23,550 --> 00:51:23,750 Sorry. 541 00:51:24,490 --> 00:51:27,090 So yeah, I had a chance to review the conditions. 542 00:51:28,230 --> 00:51:33,640 There we just want to make sure that just like the previous project, our project on the 543 00:51:33,640 --> 00:51:39,060 regarding the CFD will also be as determined by the city at a later date. 544 00:51:39,560 --> 00:51:43,240 We had the same contentions as the previous developer and same concerns. 545 00:51:44,420 --> 00:51:51,760 So, as far as the conditions of approval go, we approve the conditions as modified by 546 00:51:51,760 --> 00:51:53,940 Sessley and by the planning commission. 547 00:51:58,140 --> 00:52:00,760 All right. Well, thank you very much. You want to tell us a little bit about your project. 548 00:52:01,000 --> 00:52:02,620 I missed that with the other applicant. 549 00:52:04,280 --> 00:52:11,500 Absolutely, so first I want to thank again staff and Patty and her team and as well as 550 00:52:11,500 --> 00:52:15,960 engineering and working through this I, there is a lot of challenges with this particular 551 00:52:15,960 --> 00:52:21,120 site because Westgate was also getting their project approved as we were going through 552 00:52:21,120 --> 00:52:32,600 our design and so there's a lot of coordination that had happened between their team, their 553 00:52:32,600 --> 00:52:39,940 So we did work very hard diligently with all parties to come up with the plan that we have 554 00:52:39,940 --> 00:52:45,140 in order to address all parties and concerns on the project. 555 00:52:45,480 --> 00:52:48,560 So we are designing Highland to ultimate condition. 556 00:52:49,320 --> 00:52:56,560 We are still working through some things with San Savine, but the city would be relinquishing 557 00:52:56,560 --> 00:53:05,600 the easement along San Savine is part of this project and I don't think that was clearly 558 00:53:05,600 --> 00:53:11,880 addressed in the conditions but that is something that is a critical component of the project 559 00:53:11,880 --> 00:53:24,200 as far as that vacation and then as far as the dueplexes we've tried to make the dueplex 560 00:53:24,200 --> 00:53:31,000 homes as large as we could for the future residents, you know, for their families, kids, the 561 00:53:31,000 --> 00:53:35,740 taught lot we tried to incorporate as much as we could for a passivity, passivity throughout 562 00:53:35,740 --> 00:53:43,820 the community for walking. We also have a trialist unit in addition to the taught lot. We have 563 00:53:43,820 --> 00:53:50,300 the, we do have a rot iron fence that's along the perimeter fence so that we have security 564 00:53:50,300 --> 00:53:53,880 for the children that they'll be playing in that taught lot. 565 00:53:54,860 --> 00:53:58,060 And so we are excited to bring this to the city. 566 00:53:58,580 --> 00:54:00,320 We feel like it really integrates nicely 567 00:54:00,320 --> 00:54:04,500 with the adjacent community that was just built by Richmond, 568 00:54:04,560 --> 00:54:06,120 America, not too long ago. 569 00:54:06,700 --> 00:54:08,780 And is a nice compliment to the area. 570 00:54:09,840 --> 00:54:14,900 And with the off-site improvements we'll be helping to provide the 571 00:54:14,900 --> 00:54:20,280 ultimate capital improvements that the city is looking to do at the 572 00:54:20,280 --> 00:54:28,020 as part of the project. So, definitely excited to build this one and provide another community 573 00:54:28,020 --> 00:54:29,700 for future residents of Fontana. 574 00:54:31,760 --> 00:54:35,300 All right. Thank you very much. Are there any questions from the Commission for the 575 00:54:35,300 --> 00:54:35,760 Opticint? 576 00:54:36,120 --> 00:54:36,800 I have a question, Chair. 577 00:54:37,720 --> 00:54:38,240 Commissioner Keto. 578 00:54:38,780 --> 00:54:43,740 You said something about an easement that's not, you guys have not discussed in the conditions 579 00:54:43,740 --> 00:54:47,580 of approval that needs to be addressed or did I understand that? 580 00:54:48,980 --> 00:54:50,820 Patty, you want to go ahead? 581 00:54:51,160 --> 00:54:53,040 Is that the vacation that you're talking about? 582 00:54:53,040 --> 00:54:53,440 It is. 583 00:54:53,980 --> 00:54:57,720 We will have to bring back a separate general planning consistency 584 00:54:57,720 --> 00:54:58,560 Determination. 585 00:54:58,800 --> 00:54:59,960 We try to catch it with the project. 586 00:55:00,000 --> 00:55:07,980 And we just did not end time on this case. So you'll see occasionally on the consent agenda. There is a general plan consistency finding. 587 00:55:08,320 --> 00:55:15,900 So any time the city acquires or disposes of property, the planning commission needs to make a general plan consistency determination. 588 00:55:16,520 --> 00:55:18,820 It's a consent agenda item and we'll bring it back shortly. 589 00:55:19,460 --> 00:55:20,640 Okay. Does that work? 590 00:55:20,980 --> 00:55:22,240 Yes. Thank you. 591 00:55:22,260 --> 00:55:22,480 Sure. 592 00:55:23,000 --> 00:55:26,680 Are there any other questions for the applicant from the commission? 593 00:55:26,680 --> 00:55:28,240 I'm sure I have a question. 594 00:55:29,240 --> 00:55:31,020 Vice Chair, can you tell them? 595 00:55:31,820 --> 00:55:38,240 Are these dueplexes going to be for sale or rental properties? 596 00:55:38,840 --> 00:55:40,040 These are for sale. 597 00:55:40,280 --> 00:55:41,120 Okay, perfect. 598 00:55:41,560 --> 00:55:42,320 Thank you. 599 00:55:42,600 --> 00:55:45,460 And then one other question more for legal applicant, 600 00:55:46,080 --> 00:55:48,800 used to keyword that perked my ears a little bit, 601 00:55:49,020 --> 00:55:50,900 he said, you know, this regarding the CFD, 602 00:55:51,460 --> 00:55:54,240 that it was a modified condition, 603 00:55:54,820 --> 00:56:04,180 or it was modified before this meeting, so before us, the CFD is in there. 604 00:56:05,000 --> 00:56:09,340 So are we, if we are to, it's worth it, sorry. 605 00:56:10,040 --> 00:56:10,340 Go ahead. 606 00:56:10,400 --> 00:56:13,360 It's worth it slightly differently, but it also provides a flexibility. 607 00:56:14,120 --> 00:56:17,240 Okay, so we don't have to, if the CFD is required. 608 00:56:18,120 --> 00:56:23,800 Okay, so, but if we make a motion, we don't have to add any additional language 609 00:56:23,800 --> 00:56:25,240 because it's already set. 610 00:56:25,480 --> 00:56:26,020 I don't think so. 611 00:56:26,040 --> 00:56:27,300 I think it provides what they're looking for. 612 00:56:28,420 --> 00:56:29,660 Thank you. 613 00:56:31,360 --> 00:56:33,260 And legal reasons for you. 614 00:56:33,480 --> 00:56:34,800 We look at it. 615 00:56:35,820 --> 00:56:38,600 I'm unaware of the discussion that Ms. Nevin 616 00:56:38,600 --> 00:56:41,220 has had with the developer before the meeting. 617 00:56:41,740 --> 00:56:44,920 So I'll have to rely on what Ms. Nevin has indicated. 618 00:56:45,580 --> 00:56:47,680 Is that your question, does legal concur? 619 00:56:49,500 --> 00:56:50,700 In short, I have to. 620 00:56:50,960 --> 00:56:52,080 Sorry, to be clear. 621 00:56:52,880 --> 00:56:54,940 To be clear, I did not have a separate conversation. 622 00:56:54,940 --> 00:56:58,940 I just see the condition as it's written, and I think it provides what they're looking for. 623 00:57:01,320 --> 00:57:03,760 And the condition itself is written as fine. 624 00:57:06,030 --> 00:57:07,690 All right, so with that being said, City Clerk, 625 00:57:07,770 --> 00:57:10,230 are there any other requests to speak on this item? 626 00:57:10,930 --> 00:57:12,630 Chair, there are no other requests to speak. 627 00:57:14,590 --> 00:57:18,490 All right, so with that being said, this public hearing is now closed. 628 00:57:20,270 --> 00:57:22,090 Are there any further discussion from the Commission? 629 00:57:22,250 --> 00:57:23,310 Or may I have a motion? 630 00:57:23,830 --> 00:57:24,810 Motion to approve. 631 00:57:24,810 --> 00:57:27,310 Mastercase number 25-0051. 632 00:57:29,840 --> 00:57:30,060 Second. 633 00:57:31,360 --> 00:57:32,340 With the memo. 634 00:57:34,470 --> 00:57:34,490 Set. 635 00:57:35,070 --> 00:57:37,870 And that includes the staff's recommended 636 00:57:37,870 --> 00:57:40,670 modification as presented, correct? 637 00:57:40,790 --> 00:57:41,310 That's correct. 638 00:57:43,960 --> 00:57:46,920 All right, so I got a motion by Commissioner Keto. 639 00:57:48,040 --> 00:57:49,220 Commissioner rolled in second. 640 00:57:49,800 --> 00:57:52,560 And I have a second by Commissioner rolled in. 641 00:57:52,800 --> 00:57:53,640 Let's go ahead and please our votes. 642 00:57:58,900 --> 00:58:00,480 Five in favor, the motion passes. 643 00:58:07,200 --> 00:58:07,460 All right. 644 00:58:09,880 --> 00:58:15,540 It's a little longer than usual, but hey, all great things are come to those who wait. 645 00:58:16,020 --> 00:58:18,380 My favorite time of the day is here. 646 00:58:18,940 --> 00:58:21,700 Director communications, take it away. 647 00:58:22,820 --> 00:58:25,320 I feel like you've already heard from me tonight, so I'm going to pass. 648 00:58:26,100 --> 00:58:27,560 Thank you very much for the offer. 649 00:58:29,380 --> 00:58:32,500 All right, so we're going to be a little disheartened. 650 00:58:32,500 --> 00:58:37,380 That's able to hear the director comments today, but moving forward with commission comments. 651 00:58:38,920 --> 00:58:41,540 We'll start off with Commissioner Keto. 652 00:58:43,700 --> 00:58:47,540 As always, I just want to thank the City staff, Dork and Evan, thank you so much for taking 653 00:58:47,540 --> 00:58:51,540 my call earlier and walking me through some of that and as we talk more about it, just the 654 00:58:51,540 --> 00:58:52,260 questions keep coming. 655 00:58:52,420 --> 00:58:53,660 I appreciate you and your staff. 656 00:58:53,740 --> 00:58:58,160 You guys do such an amazing job of helping us up here, understand what we're doing and what 657 00:58:58,160 --> 00:59:00,920 we're approving and the presentations are great. 658 00:59:01,560 --> 00:59:05,340 So very much looking forward to the continued developments in the City of Montana and watching 659 00:59:05,340 --> 00:59:06,180 our City grow. 660 00:59:06,180 --> 00:59:14,100 I think the planning department just does an amazing job of encouraging developers to come here and 661 00:59:14,100 --> 00:59:15,040 view the fire city. 662 00:59:15,480 --> 00:59:21,340 So thank you so much for you and your team and everybody who helps move Fontana forward. 663 00:59:21,740 --> 00:59:22,800 I hope everybody has a blessed night. 664 00:59:23,060 --> 00:59:24,180 Thank you. 665 00:59:24,760 --> 00:59:26,020 Thank you Commissioner Keto. 666 00:59:27,100 --> 00:59:28,380 Commissioner Rodan. 667 00:59:32,020 --> 00:59:35,900 Yes, I echo with Commissioner Keto as to say. 668 00:59:35,900 --> 00:59:39,460 Also, as I drive through the city of Fontana, 669 00:59:40,220 --> 00:59:45,200 I had noticed that there are quite a bit of notice of filings, 670 00:59:46,260 --> 00:59:53,020 some empty lots and to me that really shows growth within the community, 671 00:59:53,280 --> 00:59:55,640 especially on the residential portion. 672 00:59:56,420 --> 00:59:59,980 And thank you, staff, for making... 673 01:00:00,000 --> 01:00:10,040 In this happen, and also with the presentations, make it neat easy for us to look at and be able to make our determinations. 674 01:00:10,460 --> 01:00:11,320 Thank you very much. 675 01:00:17,400 --> 01:00:20,240 All right, with that being said, Secretary Lizato. 676 01:00:21,340 --> 01:00:25,020 Thank you, Chair. I just want to say thank you to the planning department. 677 01:00:25,440 --> 01:00:29,440 Also, the presentations today by Mr. Lumeli and his session goings. 678 01:00:29,440 --> 01:00:36,500 these projects look really awesome, can't wait to see them, and appreciate the time and the 679 01:00:36,500 --> 01:00:38,260 clarification of the policies, 680 01:00:40,400 --> 01:00:42,960 and yeah, just so everyone has a great evening and stay 681 01:00:42,960 --> 01:00:43,340 hydrated. 682 01:00:45,120 --> 01:00:46,940 All right, Vice Chair Quintana. 683 01:00:48,520 --> 01:00:53,700 Yep, thank you, staff, always for everything you do, great presentations tonight. 684 01:00:53,700 --> 01:01:02,060 I want to echo what Commissioner Roldan stated that I also drive around and see the notice 685 01:01:02,060 --> 01:01:08,540 of filings out there and it is great to see the growth in the city and it's balanced 686 01:01:08,540 --> 01:01:09,120 growth. 687 01:01:10,020 --> 01:01:16,800 So we heard tonight there's some duplexes going up which is going to be a cross from medical 688 01:01:16,800 --> 01:01:23,680 office so there's a lot of balance there I'm excited that the curves and gutters 689 01:01:23,680 --> 01:01:32,720 for that second project, or going in, I live close to that area, very much needed, so always 690 01:01:32,720 --> 01:01:38,520 excited for a growth, especially excited when it's happening near my residence and proving 691 01:01:38,520 --> 01:01:43,000 the area with great homes and businesses. 692 01:01:45,420 --> 01:01:48,020 That is it for me, thank you. 693 01:01:50,460 --> 01:01:55,020 So myself again, I want to thank echo the words of my fellow commissioners in thanking 694 01:01:56,700 --> 01:02:04,500 our planning team on the great work, especially the, what I call the game time decisions, 695 01:02:05,320 --> 01:02:09,120 to be able to allow the movement of a development in our city. 696 01:02:09,740 --> 01:02:15,160 Our mayor states that our city is open for business, and I want to make sure that if every opportunity 697 01:02:15,160 --> 01:02:20,380 we get as a commission to literally support that and ensure that, you know, we're bringing 698 01:02:20,380 --> 01:02:24,960 great projects to Fontana with with the opportunity for growth, but we want to also echo 699 01:02:24,960 --> 01:02:28,920 to, especially the development community that we don't want to work against you, we want 700 01:02:28,920 --> 01:02:29,600 to work with you. 701 01:02:30,000 --> 01:02:35,440 So, thank you guys so much for making that effort to bridge that gap with whatever the issue 702 01:02:35,440 --> 01:02:41,820 was and being able to come together and fix that so that everybody was happy with the decision 703 01:02:41,820 --> 01:02:42,360 at the end. 704 01:02:42,360 --> 01:02:47,820 So thank you so much Patty and your team for being able to navigate that even when it's 705 01:02:47,820 --> 01:02:50,600 a game time decision and you guys are able to get it done so appreciate that. 706 01:02:50,600 --> 01:02:54,260 Makes it a lot easier I think for us commissioners to feel comfortable with what we're 707 01:02:54,260 --> 01:02:58,880 voting on when we know you guys have, because I think that's the last thing any of us want 708 01:02:58,880 --> 01:03:03,520 to do is create Brad Pessidence and make people think that we don't want to see the growth 709 01:03:03,520 --> 01:03:04,280 here in our city. 710 01:03:04,600 --> 01:03:05,860 So I think that's why we're all here. 711 01:03:06,940 --> 01:03:16,110 But with that being said, I did notice a lot of, maybe a little confusion on what a CFD is. 712 01:03:17,250 --> 01:03:18,450 And how it works. 713 01:03:19,110 --> 01:03:21,470 And really, I mean, how would we implement those costs? 714 01:03:21,550 --> 01:03:24,830 How do we come up with generating those costs? 715 01:03:25,150 --> 01:03:34,410 So I would love to see if we have the opportunity to test staff with maybe that being our next workshop on CFD implementation. 716 01:03:34,410 --> 01:03:40,910 see if the cost analysis and how we get there with not only our big projects, but how do we get there with our small projects? 717 01:03:41,130 --> 01:03:45,770 That's the big thing is because, you know, we have all these small pockets in our city that we want to fill, right? 718 01:03:45,990 --> 01:03:49,490 But I want to make sure that like you said, we want to be consistent with everything. 719 01:03:50,110 --> 01:03:54,250 So I'd love to see what that looks like and how you guys come up with those types of answers. 720 01:03:54,250 --> 01:04:01,630 And I know my fellow commissioner Keto asked, like, I'd love the follow-up, so I think that's would be a great opportunity for us to get some follow-up 721 01:04:01,630 --> 01:04:06,590 and understand the practice a little more, understand what it is, and then really understand what 722 01:04:07,390 --> 01:04:11,770 what it is on how we navigate that. So, would appreciate a workshop on that. 723 01:04:12,530 --> 01:04:17,790 So, with that being said, I just want to thank everybody for coming out today. The hundreds of 724 01:04:17,790 --> 01:04:22,790 people that sit here in the stands and watch us every day. Thank you all for, you know, being here, 725 01:04:23,910 --> 01:04:27,310 and with that being said, I hope everybody has a blessed weekend and 726 01:04:27,310 --> 01:04:30,850 and look forward to seeing everybody at our next meeting. 727 01:04:32,810 --> 01:04:34,870 So I will now move to our adjournment 728 01:04:34,870 --> 01:04:36,710 to our next planning commission meeting 729 01:04:36,710 --> 01:04:39,490 on Tuesday, September 1st, 730 01:04:39,630 --> 01:04:42,330 26 at 6 p.m. here in the Steel Workers Auditorium, 731 01:04:42,330 --> 01:04:45,610 located at 84th, 37 Sierra Avenue, Montana, California. 732 01:04:47,130 --> 01:04:48,870 And this meeting is now adjourned.