Planning Commission

MINUTES

CITY OF WILDOMAR

PLANNING COMMISSION

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106

WILDOMAR, CA, 92595

Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M.

Vice Chair Bernard called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

OATH OF OFFICE

Commissioners Bernard, Cambero, Golden and King took Oath of Office.

ROLL CALL

Members in attendance: Brianna Bernard, Rene Cambero, Charles Golden III, and Nolan King

Members absent: Eric Filar

Staff in attendance: City Clerk Morales, Deputy City Clerk Jemane, IT Specialist Sung, Community Development Director Bassi, Assistant City Attorney Tamoya, Senior Planner Lachgar, Public Works Director Farag and Economic Development Director Davidson.

FLAG SALUTE

Commissioner Golden led the flag salute.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Resident Enola Mena provided public comment.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED

There were no changes to the agenda as presented.

1)

CONSENT CALENDAR

1.1)

Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2024 Regular PC Meeting

Moved by Nolan King; seconded by Charles Golden III to approve the December 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes as submitted.

Motion Approved: 4 - 0

Voting For: Brianna Bernard, Rene Cambero, Charles Golden III, Nolan King

Voting Against: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Eric Filar

2)

PUBLIC HEARINGS

There were no public hearings.

3)

GENERAL BUSINESS

3.1)

Walmart Retail Project (Plot Plan 13-0086) Extension of Time (EOT) - Planning Commission Review of a final, 1-year EOT (#3 of 3) to March 22, 2026.

Senior Planner Lachgar presented the staff report.

PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA 92595 Eric Filar - Chair Brianna Bernard - Vice Chair Rene Cambero - Commissioner Charles Golden III - Commissioner Nolan King - Commissioner Matthew Bassi - Community Development Director Stephanie Gutierrez - Assistant City Attorney The City of Wildomar will be a Safe and Active Community with Responsible Growth and Quality Infrastructure while keeping a Hometown Feel 1 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING

1. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission, the Public, or Staff request to have specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and/or action. 1.1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2024 Regular PC Meeting Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission approve the December 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes as submitted. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE: Planning Commission meetings may be live-streamed, photographed and/or videotaped. Participation at the meeting constitutes consent by members of the public to the City’s and any third party’s use in any media, without compensation or further notice, of audio, video, and/or pictures of meeting attendees. OATH OF OFFICE Swear in new Planning Commissioners Brianna Bernard, Rene Cambero, Charles Golden III, and Nolan King. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when the Commission receives general public comments regarding any items or matters within the jurisdiction that do not appear on the agenda. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED The Planning Commission to approve the agenda as it is herein presented, or, if it is the desire of the Planning Commission, the agenda can be reordered, added to, or have items tabled at this time. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING

3.1 Walmart Retail Project (Plot Plan 13-0086) Extension of Time (EOT) - Planning Commission Review of a final, 1-year EOT (#3 of 3) to March 22, 2026. Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Find and determine that the Extension of Time #3 for CUP/Plot Plan No. 13- 0086 does not require additional environmental review in accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINAL, 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT #3) TO MARCH 22, 2026 FOR CUP/PLOT PLAN NO. 13-0086 APPROVED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 185,682 SQUARE-FOOT WALMART RETAIL BUILDING WITH A STAND-ALONE 7,800 SQUARE- FOOT RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MONTE VISTA DRIVE AND BUNDY CANYON ROAD (APN: 367-100-033; 367-100-034; 367-100- 035; 367- 100-037), AND A DETERMINATION THAT ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 3.2 Election of New Planning Commission Officers for the 2025 Calendar Year Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025 calendar year in accordance with Section 2 of the Planning Commission bylaws. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN THE MEETING 3 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING

PARTICIPATION MEETINGS Regular Planning Commission Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595. VIEW THE MEETING 1. In Person | City Council Chambers 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595 2. Cable TV | Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99 3. Watch Live | https://www.wildomar.gov/129/Agendas-Videos-Watch-Live | Click on the "Live Video Link" PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING 1. Fill out the speaker card located on the table near the entrance of the chambers. 2. Submit the speaker card to the Deputy Clerk in the basket located at the front of the chambers. 3. When the Deputy Clerk calls your name, please come up to the front podium. During Public Comment not on the agenda and after each Agenda Item, the Chair will announce Public Comment. Public Comments are limited to (3) minutes or such other time as the Planning Commission may provide. Per the Brown Act, Commissioners are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card. ACCOMMODATIONS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person that requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting, may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk either in person or by phone at 951-677-7751, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding the scheduled meeting. REPORTS All agenda items and reports are available for review at City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road and on the City’s website at the following address: http://www.wildomar.gov. 4 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Heidi Jemane, Deputy City Clerk, do certify that at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at Wildomar City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road; U.S. Post Office, 21392 Palomar Street; Wildomar Library, 34303 Mission Trail Blvd; and on the City’s website at www.wildomar.gov. Heidi Jemane Deputy City Clerk Dated: January 29, 2025 5 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING

PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2025 Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA 92595 Eric Filar - Chair Brianna Bernard - Vice Chair Rene Cambero - Commissioner Charles Golden III - Commissioner Nolan King - Commissioner Matthew Bassi - Community Development Director Stephanie Gutierrez - Assistant City Attorney The City of Wildomar will be a Safe and Active Community with Responsible Growth and Quality Infrastructure while keeping a Hometown Feel PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING 1

1. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Commission, the Public, or Staff request to have specific items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and/or action. 1.1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2024 Regular PC Meeting Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission approve the December 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes as submitted. 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3. GENERAL BUSINESS NOTICE: Planning Commission meetings may be live-streamed, photographed and/or videotaped. Participation at the meeting constitutes consent by members of the public to the City’s and any third party’s use in any media, without compensation or further notice, of audio, video, and/or pictures of meeting attendees. OATH OF OFFICE Swear in new Planning Commissioners Brianna Bernard, Rene Cambero, Charles Golden III, and Nolan King. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL FLAG SALUTE PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when the Commission receives general public comments regarding any items or matters within the jurisdiction that do not appear on the agenda. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED The Planning Commission to approve the agenda as it is herein presented, or, if it is the desire of the Planning Commission, the agenda can be reordered, added to, or have items tabled at this time. PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING 2

3.1 Walmart Retail Project (Plot Plan 13-0086) Extension of Time (EOT) - Planning Commission Review of a final, 1-year EOT (#3 of 3) to March 22, 2026. Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Find and determine that the Extension of Time #3 for CUP/Plot Plan No. 13- 0086 does not require additional environmental review in accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINAL, 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT #3) TO MARCH 22, 2026 FOR CUP/PLOT PLAN NO. 13-0086 APPROVED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 185,682 SQUARE-FOOT WALMART RETAIL BUILDING WITH A STAND-ALONE 7,800 SQUARE- FOOT RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MONTE VISTA DRIVE AND BUNDY CANYON ROAD (APN: 367-100-033; 367-100-034; 367-100- 035; 367- 100-037), AND A DETERMINATION THAT ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 3.2 Election of New Planning Commission Officers for the 2025 Calendar Year Presented By: Matthew Bassi , Planning Department RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission elect a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025 calendar year in accordance with Section 2 of the Planning Commission bylaws. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT CITY ATTORNEY REPORT FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURN THE MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING 3

PARTICIPATION MEETINGS Regular Planning Commission Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595. VIEW THE MEETING 1. In Person | City Council Chambers 23873 Clinton Keith Road Ste. 106 Wildomar, CA 92595 2. Cable TV | Frontier Channel 36 or AT&T Channel 99 3. Watch Live | https://www.wildomar.gov/129/Agendas-Videos-Watch-Live | Click on the "Live Video Link" PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING 1. Fill out the speaker card located on the table near the entrance of the chambers. 2. Submit the speaker card to the Deputy Clerk in the basket located at the front of the chambers. 3. When the Deputy Clerk calls your name, please come up to the front podium. During Public Comment not on the agenda and after each Agenda Item, the Chair will announce Public Comment. Public Comments are limited to (3) minutes or such other time as the Planning Commission may provide. Per the Brown Act, Commissioners are not allowed to respond to public comments not on the agenda. If you would like to be contacted, please leave your email or contact number on the public comment card. ACCOMMODATIONS In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. Any person that requires a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, in order to participate in the public meeting, may request such modification, accommodation, aid or service by contacting the City Clerk either in person or by phone at 951-677-7751, no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day preceding the scheduled meeting. REPORTS All agenda items and reports are available for review at City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road and on the City’s website at the following address: http://www.wildomar.gov. PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING 4

AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Heidi Jemane, Deputy City Clerk, do certify that at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at Wildomar City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Road; U.S. Post Office, 21392 Palomar Street; Wildomar Library, 34303 Mission Trail Blvd; and on the City’s website at www.wildomar.gov. Heidi Jemane Deputy City Clerk Dated: January 29, 2025 PLANNING COMMISSION - PC - REGULAR MEETING 5

CITY OF WILDOMAR PC - REGULAR MEETING CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Staff Report # 1.1 Meeting Date: February 5, 2025 SUBJECT: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2024 Regular PC Meeting SUBMITTED BY: Matthew Bassi PREPARED BY: Matthew Bassi ACTION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission approve the December 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes as submitted. ATTACHMENTS: 12-04-2024pcm final.pdf 6

MINUTES CITY OF WILDOMAR PLANNING COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 COUNCIL CHAMBERS 23873 CLINTON KEITH ROAD SUITE 106 WILDOMAR, CA, 92595 REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER - REGULAR SESSION - 6:00 P.M. Chair Filar called the meeting to order at 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Members in attendance: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, Kim Strong, and George Cambero Members absent: Brianna Bernard Commissioner Cambero arrived at 6:06pm. Staff in attendance: Deputy City Clerk Jemane, IT Specialist Sung, Community Development Director Bassi, Senior Planner Lachgar, and Assistant City Attorney Vega. FLAG SALUTE Commissioner Strong led the flag salute. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED There were no changes to the agenda as presented. 1) CONSENT CALENDAR 1.1) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - October 23, 2024 Special Planning Commission Meeting 7

Moved by Kim Strong; seconded by Arrin Banks to approve the October 23, 2024 special meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Approved: 4 - 0 Voting For: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, Kim Strong, George Cambero Voting Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Brianna Bernard 1.2) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - November 20, 2024 Special Meeting Commissioner Strong abstained from voting as she was absent. Moved by George Cambero; seconded by Arrin Banks to approve the November 20, 2024 special meeting minutes as submitted. Motion Approved: 3 - 0 Voting For: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, George Cambero Voting Against: None Abstain: Kim Strong Absent: Brianna Bernard 2) PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.1) Parcel Map No. 38911 / Plot Plan No. 24-0054 (Stable Lanes Retail Center) - Subdivision of a 4.61-acre site into 4 parcels and development of a 17,004 square-foot commercial retail center Chair Filar opened the public hearing. Senior Planner Lachgar presented the staff report. Applicants Jake and Jack Kofdarali provided a presentation. Don Saunders provided public comments. Moved by Kim Strong; seconded by Arrin Banks to adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15315 OF CEQA AND APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 38911 TO SUBDIVIDE A 4.61-ACRE SITE INTO FOUR (4) PARCELS, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CLINTON KEITH ROAD AND STABLE LANES ROAD (APN: 380-120-012 AND 380-120-013) Motion Approved: 4 - 0 Voting For: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, Kim Strong, George Cambero Voting Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Brianna Bernard 8

Moved by Kim Strong; seconded by Arrin Banks to adopt a resolution with the stipulation that the architectural package be revised to reduce the “red color scheme” and brought back for Commission review prior to the issuance of building permits, and to adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15332 OF CEQ AND APPROVING PLOT PLAN NO. 24-0054, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO DEVELOP A 17,004 SQUARE-FOOT RETAIL CENTER (STABLE LANES RETAIL CENTER) LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CLINTON KEITH ROAD AND STABLE LANES ROAD (APN: 380-120-012 AND 380-120-013) Motion Approved: 4 - 0 Voting For: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, Kim Strong, George Cambero Voting Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Brianna Bernard Chair Filar closed the public hearing. 3) GENERAL BUSINESS 3.1) Conditional Use Permit No. 14-0040 - EOT#4 (Horizons Assisted Living Facility) - Planning Commission review of a final, 2-year Extension of Time to February 10, 2027. Senior Planner Lachgar presented the staff report. There were no public comments. Moved by Kim Strong; seconded by Arrin Banks to adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2024-25 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINAL, 2-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FEBRUARY 10, 2027 (PER ORDINANCE NO. 231) FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 14-0040 TO DEVELOP AN 86-UNIT SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING/SKILLED NURSING FACILITY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ELIZABETH LANE AND PRIELIPP ROAD AND A DETERMINATION THAT ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 Motion Approved: 4 - 0 Voting For: Eric Filar, Arrin Banks, Kim Strong, George Cambero Voting Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Brianna Bernard PLANNING COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS 9

Commissioner Strong has put in her resignation. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REPORT December 9, 2024 General Plan meeting January 1, 2025 meeting will be canceled. February 5, 2025 meeting will be the first meeting of the year. Community Development Director Bassi will be retiring after 40 years as a city planner, and after 14 and a half years with the City of Wildomar. March 27, 2025 will be Matt's last day. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There were no City attorney reports. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS There were no future agenda items. ADJOURN THE MEETING Chair Filar adjourned the meeting at 7:01pm. Submitted by: _____________________________ Heidi Jemane Deputy City Clerk 10

CITY OF WILDOMAR PC - REGULAR MEETING GENERAL BUSINESS Agenda Staff Report # 3.1 Meeting Date: February 5, 2025 SUBJECT: Walmart Retail Project (Plot Plan 13-0086) Extension of Time (EOT) - Planning Commission Review of a final, 1-year EOT (#3 of 3) to March 22, 2026. SUBMITTED BY: Matthew Bassi PREPARED BY: Matthew Bassi ACTION: The Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission take the following actions: 1. Find and determine that the Extension of Time #3 for CUP/Plot Plan No. 13-0086 does not require additional environmental review in accordance with Section 15162 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines; and 2. Adopt a Resolution entitled: PC RESOLUTION NO. 2025-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WILDOMAR, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A FINAL, 1-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME (EOT #3) TO MARCH 22, 2026 FOR CUP/PLOT PLAN NO. 13-0086 APPROVED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 185,682 SQUARE-FOOT WALMART RETAIL BUILDING WITH A STAND-ALONE 7,800 SQUARE- FOOT RETAIL BUILDING LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MONTE VISTA DRIVE AND BUNDY CANYON ROAD (APN: 367-100-033; 367-100-034; 367- 100-035; 367- 100-037), AND A DETERMINATION THAT ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW IS NOT REQUIRED PER CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Planning Commission reviewed the Walmart Retail project (Plot Plan No. 13-0086) on January 21, 2015 and recommended City Council approval of the proposed project. The City Council subsequently reviewed and approved the project at its meeting of March 11, 2015. The Council’s approval consisted of the following actions: 1 ) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) – Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR” - SCH# 2014011014) and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, including a Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. 11

2 ) Change of Zone (CZ) – Approval of a Change of Zone from R-R (Rural Residential) to C- P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) for the 21.96 acre site to accommodate the proposed retail project. 3 ) Conditional Use Permit (CUP) – Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of alcohol (Off Sale General) in the store; and 4 ) Plot Plan (PP) – Approval of a Plot Plan to develop the 21.96 acre site with a 185,682 square-foot Walmart retail building and a separate 7,800 square-foot retail building with a 980 space parking lot and full on-site and off-site site improvements, and a sign program, subject to conditions. In accordance with Planning Department Condition No. 6 of Plot Plan No. 13-0086, the Applicant was required to pull building/grading permits and begin construction on the proposed project before March 11, 2017 (2 years from project approval) or the plot plan would expire. However, in April 2015, the City and Walmart were served with a lawsuit which “stayed” the project. After all appeals by the lower courts were exhausted, the lawsuit was ultimately reviewed by the State Supreme Court who dismissed the case on March 22, 2018. Once the lawsuit was dismissed, the original expiration time clock on CUP/Plot Plan No. 13-0086 was automatically extended to March 22, 2020. The Planning Commission on April 1, 2020 voted unanimously to approve Walmart’s first extension of time (EOT #1 of 3) request that extended the deadline to pull grading and building permits and commence construction to March 22, 2023. Since the Walmart Retail project did not pull grading and building permits and commence construction by this deadline, a 2nd extension of time (2-year EOT) was approved by the Planning Commission on March 1, 2023. The 2nd time extension extended the deadline to pull grading and building permits and commence construction to March 22, 2025. As of the date of this report, Walmart has not pulled grading and building permits nor commence construction on the project. Therefore, they are now requesting a third (final), 1- year extension of time (EOT # 3of 3) to March 22, 2026. As outlined in the Applicant’s justification letter (Attachment F), the current retail market is highly tumultuous and in a constant state of change. As a result, Walmart is constantly reevaluating existing project sites and, after a preliminary assessment of the Wildomar site, there is a possibility that this project could become active again. Therefore, Walmart is seeking this 3rd extension of time. PROJECT ANALYSIS: Sections 17.200.060 and 17.216.070.B of the Zoning Ordinance allows conditional use permits and plot plans up to six (6) years of time extensions provided the Applicant files an application and filing fee with the Planning Director prior to the expiration date(s). The Applicant’s current request represents the 3rd (and final) extension of time for CUP/Plot Plan No. 13-0086. The Applicant filed the EOT #3 application and paid the required fee on December 16, 2024 well in in advance of the March 22, 2025 deadline. The approval or denial of the extension of time for CUP/Plot Plan No. 13-0086 is in the purview of the Planning Commission subject to specific findings. The Applicant desires to extend the 12

approvals while decisions are made about moving forward with the project. In reviewing the extension of time request, the Planning and Engineering departments have determined that the approved CUP/Plot Plan has not been modified from Council’s original approval, nor has the Applicant requested any changes with the request. Thus, it is staff’s opinion that this final, 1- year extension of time to March 22, 2026 meets the findings and is a reasonable request. Copies of the original Council report, DEIR/FEIR package, approved development plans and Exhibits are provided for Commission consideration in Attachments B – H. EOT Finding of Facts for CUP No. 13-0086: Pursuant to Section 17.200.060.C of the Wildomar Municipal Code, and in light of the record before it, including the staff report dated February 5, 2025 and all evidence and testimony heard at the public meeting for the extension of time for Conditional Use Permit No. 13-0086, the Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission hereby make the following findings supporting approval of the final, 1-year extension of time request: Finding 1: The approved CUP remains consistent with the adopted General Plan. Evidence: The approved CUP No. 13-0086 for off-premise consumption of alcohol remains consistent with the City’s General Plan in that the proposal to have alcohol sales within the Walmart retail building is consistent with the General Plan because alcohol sales are conditionally permitted in the C-P-S (Scenic Highway Commercial) zone in accordance with Section 17.248.020.A of the Zoning Ordinance. Further, the continued sale of alcohol remains associated with typical commercial uses in the C-P-S zone and other similar commercial zones in the City. The sale of alcohol will remain restricted to “off-premise” consumption only in accordance with the requirements of a Type 21 ABC license. The project was conditioned to obtain a Type 21 alcohol license prior to the issuance of occupancy permits so the sale of alcohol at this location remains in accord with the General Plan. Given these facts, the proposed request for a final, 1-year extension of time to March 22, 2026 for CUP No. 13-0086 meets this finding. Finding 2: The approved CUP remains in conformance with the requirements of Title 17 (Zoning). Evidence: The approved CUP approved by the City Council remains consistent with Section 17.248.020.A of the Zoning Ordinance regulating alcohol sales in the C-P-S zone. The sale of alcohol is typically associated with commercial uses in the C-P-S zone and other similar commercial zones. The Type 21 alcohol license sale of off-premise consumption remains as originally proposed and conditioned. The Applicant does not request any changes to the sale of alcohol; thus, it remains consistent with the original approval. Given these facts, the proposed request for a 1-year extension of time to March 22, 2026 for CUP No. 13-0086 meets this finding. Finding 3: The setting and local circumstances of the approved CUP have not changed in such a way to make the previously approved CUP incompatible or inappropriate with the surrounding area. Evidence: The approved CUP No. 13-0086 for off-premise consumption of alcohol remains consistent remains consistent with the original approval since there are not changes being requested by the Applicant. It is staff analysis that the setting and local circumstances under 13

which the original CUP approved by City Council have not changed in such a way to make the previously approved CUP incompatible or inappropriate with the surrounding area. The sale of alcohol is typically associated with commercial uses in the C-P-S zone and other similar commercial zones, and the Type 21 alcohol license sale of off-premise consumption remains as originally proposed and conditioned. Given these facts, the proposed request for a final, 1- year extension of time to March 22, 2026 for CUP No. 13-0086 meets this finding. Finding 4: The request and fee for the extension was filed prior to the expiration date of the approved plot plan permit. Evidence: The Applicant submitted the EOT application and paid the required fee on December 16, 2024 in advance of the March 22, 2025 expiration date. Given this fact, the proposed request for a final, 1-year extension of time to March 22, 2026 for CUP No. 13-0086 meets this finding. EOT Finding of Facts for Plot Plan No. 13-0086: Pursuant to Section 17.216.070.D of the Zoning Ordinance, and in light of the record before it, including the staff report dated February 5, 2025 and all evidence and testimony heard at the public meeting for the extension of time for Plot Plan No. 13-0086, the Planning Department recommends the Planning Commission hereby make the following findings: Finding 1: The approved plot plan permit remains consistent with the adopted General Plan. Evidence: The proposed EOT for Plot Plan No. 13-0086 remains consistent with the City’s General Plan in that the approved Walmart commercial retail use remains consistent with the existing land use designation of Commercial Retail (CR). This land use designation is specifically intended to provide for the development of commercial retail uses at a neighborhood, community and regional level. Further, it will provide valuable jobs and retail sales tax revenue which meets lad use policies. The approved plot plan will also maintain consistency with and implement the goals and policies of the Commercial Retail land use designation, including but not limited to the following: LU 2.1 The proposed project accommodates a land use development that is in accordance with patterns and distribution of land uses that are depicted on the General Plan Land Use map. LU 4.1 The proposed project accommodates a land use development proposal that is located and designed to visually enhance and not degrade the character of the surrounding area. LU 6.1 The proposed change of zone and development project has been developed in accordance with the General Plan that ensures compatibility and minimizes impacts. LU 7.1 The proposed project accommodates a development proposal that enhances the City’s fiscal viability, economic diversity and environmental integrity. LU 7.12 The proposed project accommodates a development proposal that will provide for jobs for Wildomar residents locally that directly results in a better jobs to housing balance so that residents have an opportunity to work within the City. LU 23.1 The proposed project accommodates the development of commercial uses in areas 14

appropriately designated by the General Plan land use map. LU 23.9 The proposed project is designed in a manner that considers the surroundings and visually enhances, not degrades, the character of the surrounding area. Given these facts, the proposed request for a final, 1-year extension of time to March 22, 2026 for Plot Plan No. 13-0086