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Monday, March 11, 2024 City of Corona 400 S. Vicentia Ave. Corona, CA 92882 Council Chambers - 6:00 p.m. Chair Matt Woody Vice Chair Marie Vernon Commissioner Karen Alexander Commissioner Sarah Longwell Commissioner Craig Siqueland Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final ROLLCALL Chair Matt Woody, Vice Chair Marie Vernon, Commissioner Karen Alexander, Commissioner Sarah Longwell, and Commissioner Craig Siqueland Present 5 - CALL TO ORDER Chair Woody called the meeting to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Woody led the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. MEETING MINUTES Approval of minutes for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 26, 2024. 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland 5 - CONSENT ITEMS None. PUBLIC HEARINGS SPA2023-0001: Specific Plan Amendment to the El Cerrito Specific Plan (SP91-2), Section 12.8, to allow educational schools in the Commercial (C) District by a conditional use permit. (Applicant: River Springs Charter Schools) 2. Eva Choi, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for related items SPA2023-0001 and CUP2023-0017. Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding educational schools within the City's specific plans, and the traffic and parking analyses of the proposed items. Chair Woody opened the public hearing. Edward 'EJ' Whitehead, Principal at the River Springs Charter School on Second Street in Corona, addressed the Commission to describe the school's goals, and he answered various questions regarding his school's traffic protocol and the projected student Page 1 City of Corona Printed on 3/26/2024

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final body for the proposed campus. Kathleen Hermsmeyer, Superintendent of Springs Charter Schools, addressed the Commission to clarify plans for the two campuses in Corona, noting an anticipated growth reflected in applicant's analysis. David Black, Senior Director of Facilities at River Springs Charter Schools, described for the Commission a gated area that would serve as an as-needed play area for future students. Justin Rasas, the applicant's traffic engineering consultant, addressed various traffic concerns expressed by the Commission. Joe Morgan, resident, spoke in opposition of various details of the project, pointing to concerns related to traffic and circulation impacts. Chair Woody closed the public hearing. The consensus of the Commission was to continue both items, to allow the applicant time to address the various concerns related to the proposed conditional use permit. A motion was made by Chair Woody, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that the Planning and Housing Commission CONTINUE item SPA2023-0001 to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of April 8, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland 5 - CUP2023-0017: Conditional Use Permit application to establish a charter school within an existing 44,800 square foot commercial building located at 2115 Compton Avenue (APN: 278-060-035) in the Commercial (C) District of the El Cerrito Specific Plan. (Applicant: River Springs Charter Schools) 3. This item was presented with previous related application. Chair Woody opened and closed the public hearing, with no additional speakers or comments. A motion was made by Chair Woody, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that the Planning and Housing Commission CONTINUE item CUP2023-0017 to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of April 8, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland 5 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS None. Page 2 City of Corona Printed on 3/26/2024

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Chair Woody suggested that the amount of items on future meeting agendas be more manageable in order to provide better discussion of applications. Commissioner Alexander mentioned that she and Commissioner Vernon attended a Planning Commissioners' Academy this month and she will report at the next meeting what they learned. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Future agenda items are scheduled for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of March 25, 2024. ADJOURNMENT Chair Woody adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, March 25, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Page 3 City of Corona Printed on 3/26/2024

Monday, March 11, 2024 City of Corona 400 S. Vicentia Ave. Corona, CA 92882 Council Chambers - 6:00 p.m. Chair Matt Woody Vice Chair Marie Vernon Commissioner Karen Alexander Commissioner Sarah Longwell Commissioner Craig Siqueland Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda The Planning and Housing Commission meeting of March 11, 2024 will be conducted in person. You may attend in person or remotely. To participate remotely, please use the following link: https://coronaca-gov.zoom.us/j/82275418096 CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLICPersons wishing to address the Planning and Housing Commission are requested to state their name for the record. This portion of the agenda is intended for public comment. State law prohibits the Planning and Housing Commission from discussing or taking action on items not listed on the agenda. The Planning and Housing Commission will appreciate your cooperation in keeping your comments brief. Please observe a three minute limit to communications. MEETING MINUTES 1. MINUTES - Approval of minutes for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of February 26, 2024. 022624 - P&H Minutes - DRAFT Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS(Items listed below are not advertised as public hearings.) PUBLIC HEARINGS(Items listed below are advertised as public hearings requiring review by the Planning and Housing Commission.) 2. PUBLIC HEARING - SPA2023-0001: Specific Plan Amendment to the El Cerrito Specific Plan (SP91-2), Section 12.8, to allow educational schools in the Commercial (C) District by a conditional use permit. (Applicant: River Springs Charter Schools) That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend to the City Council APPROVAL OF SPA2023-0001, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, and that SPA2023-0001 be exempted from the California Environmental Quality (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Land Use Plan for El Cerrito Specific Plan Exhibit 2 - Proposed Amendment Exhibit 3 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 4 - Environmental Documentation Powerpoint.pdf Attachments: Page 2 City of Corona Printed on 3/12/2024

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda 3. PUBLIC HEARING - CUP2023-0017: Conditional Use Permit application to establish a charter school within an existing 44,800 square foot commercial building located at 2115 Compton Avenue (APN: 278-060-035) in the Commercial (C) District of the El Cerrito Specific Plan. (Applicant: River Springs Charter Schools) That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2627 GRANTING CUP2023-0017, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval, and find the project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Section 15301. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2627 Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map Exhibit 3 - Site Plan Exhibit 4 - Existing Building Elevations Exhibit 5 - Queuing Lane Diagram Exhibit 6 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 7 - Community Outreach Notice Exhibit 8 - Operation Plan Exhibit 9 - Floor Plans Exhibit 10 - Traffic Management Information Exhibit 11 - Environmental documentation Attachments: WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTSReport by Director, Joanne Coletta. PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS Page 3 City of Corona Printed on 3/12/2024

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda FUTURE AGENDA ITEMSNo immediate action is taken on Future Agenda items; this section serves to highlight items that will be considered at upcoming Planning and Housing Commission meetings. Items that appear in this section will take place under the appropriate section of the agenda and will be accompanied by a staff report. March 25, 2024 TTM 38572: A tentative tract map application to subdivide 85.51 acres into 47 numbered lots for the development of 546 residential condominium units and 50 lettered lots for the construction of private streets, open space, a private park, and other improvements associated with the development in the Low Density Residential (Planning Areas 1 and 17), Medium Density Residential (Planning Areas 2 and 17A), High Density Residential (Planning Area 2A), and Park (Planning Area 3) designations of the Arantine Hills Specific Plan, located southwest of Clementine Way and Hudson House Drive. PP2023-0004: A precise plan application for the review of the site plan, architecture, landscaping, and fence and wall design associated with the development of 546 residential condominium units and private parks in the Low Density Residential (Planning Areas 1 and 17), Medium Density Residential (Planning Areas 2 and 17A), High Density Residential (Planning Area 2A), and Park (Planning Area 3) designations of the Arantine Hills Specific Plan, located southwest of Clementine Way and Hudson House Drive. GPA2023-0005: Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element to add high-density residential associated with an Affordable Housing Overlay zone as part of the general description for the General Commercial land use designation and to change 1.33 acres generally located on the south side of East Grand Boulevard, on Victoria Avenue from General Commercial to High Density Residential. CZ2023-0007: Change of zone to include an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) zone to the existing zoning on certain properties. SPA2023-0008: Amendment to the Northeast Corona Specific Plan and El Cerrito Specific Plan to include an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) zone on certain properties, and an amendment to the Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan to change the zoning of 1.33 acres from Gateway Business to Multiple Family Residential generally located on the south side of East Grand Boulevard, on Victoria Avenue. Page 4 City of Corona Printed on 3/12/2024

March 11, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning and Housing Commission is scheduled for Monday, March 25, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vicentia Avenue. Corona City Hall - Online, All the Time - www.CoronaCA.gov NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: If you challenge any items on the agendas in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning and Housing Commission at or prior to this public hearing. Agendas for all Planning and Housing Commission meetings are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in the entry way at City Hall. A complete agenda packet is available for public inspection during business hours at the Planning & Development Department. Any materials relating to an item on the agenda which are distributed to all, or majority of all, members of the Planning and Housing Commission after the posting of the agenda will also be available at the same time for public inspection during business hours at the Planning & Development Department. Written communications from the public for the agenda must be received by the Planning & Development Department seven (7) days prior to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (951) 736-2235. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. MEETING IS BEING RECORDED Page 5 City of Corona Printed on 3/12/2024