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Presentation by contract planning consultant, Nancy Ferguson, Jericho Systems.
Commission and Public comments and questions.
APPLICANT:
Scott McKhann, Modern Pacific Homes, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER:
W & P La Loma Hills Inc./Fred Wald
PROPERTY LOCATION: 300 West Litton Avenue, west and south of the intersection of Litton Avenue and Bostick Avenue
REQUEST: (1) Lot Line Adjustment to re-subdivide three of four parcels measuring approximately 242.8-acre partially vacant site, except for a telecommunication (cell phone) tower, into three parcels, including two parcels for a proposed subdivision project; (2) Tentative Tract Map No. 18233 for proposed development (“Phase 1” and “Phase 2”) of 86 single-family residential units on a 49.39 acre -acre portion of a 242.8-acre site consisting of three parcels, including private park site; (3) Architectural & Site Plan Review for development of property with an average slope grade greater than 20 percent consistent with the City’s Hillside Ordinance (CMC 18.41), which requires landform grading on steep hillsides with slopes greater than 25%; (4) Variances to development standards of the City’s Hillside Ordinance (CMC 18.41), including private property driveway steepness greater than maximum allowed of 5% within 20 feet of garage door (5) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a cluster development with deviations to required development standards, including reduced lot sizes, lot dimensions, dwelling sizes, building setbacks and increased lot coverage, to allow for preservation of steep hillsides as open space on properties within the R-1 (Low Density Residential) and V-L (Very Low Density Residential) zones.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a draft Initial Study has been prepared to assess environmental impacts for the proposed project. The draft Initial Study determined that the project would not create any significant adverse impacts on the environment and therefore a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the project.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission:
(a) Provide direction to Staff and the Applicant; and
(b) Continue the public hearing to February 23, 2021 for final action.
APPLICANT: Scott Dunaway, D4 Communications
PROPERTY OWNER:
Word of Faith Fellowship Church
PROPERTY LOCATION:PROPERTY LOCATION: 1471 W. San Bernardino Avenue
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: 0250-211-16
REQUEST: Architectural & Site Plan Review for a proposed new telecommunication facility (mono-pine) at a max. height of 65feet & a Variance (to be located 100 feet instead of the required 500 foot from a residential zone) including a 1,600 ground equipment area on a parcel measuring approximately 1.3 acres and Zoned C-2 (General Commercial).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Staff analyzed the proposal for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Class 3 categorical exemption, which pertains to accessory structures including telecommunication towers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Architectural & Site Plan Review and a Variance through the adoption of attached Resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. R-05-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING ARCHITECTURE & SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED NEW TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY (MONO-PINE) AT A MAX. HEIGHT OF 65 FEET & A VARIANCE (TO BE LOCATED 100 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 500 FEET FROM A RESIDENTIAL ZONE) INCLUDING A 1,600 GROUND EQUIPMENT AREA ON A VACANT PARCEL MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 1.3 ACRES AND ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-646).
APPLICANT: Scott Dunaway, D4 Communications
PROPERTY OWNER: Kinsale, LLC
PROPERTY LOCATION: 1313 RV Center Drive
ASSESSORS PARCEL NO.: 0275-181-51
REQUEST: Architectural & Site Plan Review for a proposed new telecommunication facility (mono-pine) at a max. height of 70 feet & a Variance (to be located 40 feet instead of the required 500 foot from a residential zone) including a 1,200 ground equipment area on a parcel measuring approximately 2.26 acres and Zoned C-2 (General Commercial).
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: Staff analyzed the proposal for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), Class 3 categorical exemption, which pertains to accessory structures including telecommunication towers.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the
Architectural & Site Plan Review and a Variance through the adoption of attached Resolution
entitled:
RESOLUTION NO. R-06-21 – A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLTON APPROVING ARCHITECTURE & SITE PLAN REVIEW FOR A PROPOSED NEW TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY (MONO-PINE) AT A MAX. HEIGHT OF 70 FEET & A VARIANCE (TO BE LOCATED 40 FEET INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 500 FEET FROM A RESIDENTIAL ZONE) INCLUDING A 1,200 GROUND EQUIPMENT AREA ON A VACANT PARCEL MEASURING APPROXIMATELY 2.26 ACRES AND ZONED C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) (FILE INDEX NO. DAP-001-666).
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