Planning Commission

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA COUNTY OF IMPERIAL COMMISSIONERS: Chairman: Rudy Schaffner Russell Roben Ernesto Medina Vice Chairman: Carson Kalin Tony Gallegos Scott Wright Sergio Cabanas Jose Hinojosa Kathryn Dunn Richard Gutierrez JIM MINNICK, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES HEARING DATE: June 10, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. HEARING LOCATION 940 MAIN STREET, BOARD CHAMBER, EL CENTRO, CALIFORNIA NOTICE: All supporting documentation is available for public review in the office of the Imperial County Planning & Development Services located at 801 Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243, during regular business hours, 8:00 AM. – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Please remember to shut off all cell phones, pagers or electronic devices upon entering the Board Chamber. The public will have an opportunity to speak to any agenda item when the Chairman opens the matter to the public to discussion and before action is taken. The Chairman will determine the order of speaking and unless the Chairman grants more or less time, the speaker’s limit is 3 minutes on each agenda item. Please read and complete a speaker form at the podium prior to the start of the meeting. The Chairperson will call on you to speak when your item is called. ITEM TIME PROJECT DESCRIPTION DECISION Y N C I. 9:00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Please read and complete a speakers form at the podium prior to the start of the meeting. The Chairperson will call on you to speak when your item is called.) 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES for May 13, 2026, MEETING 2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #26-0005 as submitted by American Towers LLC, the applicant, for the re-entitlement of the previously approved CUP #15-0015. The applicant intends to continue operation of the existing 300-foot cellular communication tower within a 5,000 sq. ft. fenced area that contains the equipment enclosures for the various co-locators. No modifications or physical changes to the existing tower or equipment are proposed as part of this request. The project site is located at 3046 Hunt Road, Holtville, CA 92250, comprising approximately 34.07 acres. The project site is identified with Assessor’s Parcel Number 055-390-029-000 and is legally described as Parcel 2 of Parcel Map (PM) 1105 Tract 97 16-16 34.07 AC., County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #5), [Isara Galvez, Planner I at 442-265-1736, or via email at isaragalvez@co.imperial.ca.us] Actions: 1. Find that Conditional Use Permit #26-0005 is exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15301(Existing Facilities) and that no further environmental documentation is necessary; and, 2. Approve the attached Resolution(s) and supporting findings, approving Conditional Use Permit #26-0005, subject to all the conditions and authorize the Planning and Development Services Director to sign the CUP contract upon receipt from the permittee. 3. Consideration of Initial Study #25-0037 as submitted by Imperial County Department of Public Works (ICDPW), to replace the existing Brandt Road Bridge over the Alamo River (County Project No. 7094BRF). The project will construct a new single-span, prestressed concrete bridge along the same alignment as the current two-lane structure. The replacement bridge will feature two 12-foot travel

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 of 5 lanes and 4-foot shoulders, maintaining the existing roadway width and configuration. The new bridge will be built at the same grade as the existing bridge, ensuring that all improvements remain within the established County right- of-way. Construction staging and related activities will also be accommodated entirely within County right-of-way. The proposed project is located along Brandt Road in Calipatria, CA. The bridge spans the Alamo River approximately 2.5 miles southwest of the City of Calipatria and east of the Salton Sea within the County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #4), [Luis Bejarano, Planner II at 442-265-1736, or via email at luisbejarano@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions: 1. Approve the Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration by finding that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment as recommended at the Environmental Evaluation Committee (EEC) hearing held on April 9, 2026. 4. Consideration of Lot Line Adjustment #00345 as submitted by TJL Capital, Inc., North McCabe, LLC, and ETX, LLC, who are requesting to adjust the boundary lines between Parcel “A”, Parcel “B” and Parcel “C” to redistribute land area between property owners, to reflect current operations. Parcel “A” with Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 052-380-035-000 (1469 La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92244) is legally described as PAR A LLA #267 ALSO BEING N2 OF S2 & POR E2 OF S2 OF S2 OF TR 58 16-13 103.75AC; Parcel “B” with APN 052- 380-034-000 (580 Mc Cabe Rd, El Centro, CA 92244) is legally described as PAR B LLA#267 ALSO BEING POR S2 OF S2 TR 58 16-13 47.91AC; Parcel “C” with APN 052-380-026-000 (1407 La Brucherie Rd, El Centro, CA 92244) is legally described as POR S 754.05FT OF E 317.44FT OF S2 OF S2 TR 58 16-13 5.38AC. County of Imperial. State of California (Supervisory District #2)[Isara Galvez, Planner I at (442) 265-1736, extension 1756 or via email at isaragalvez@co.imperial.ca.us] Actions: 1. Find that Lot Line Adjustment #00345 is categorically exempt from CEQA per Article 19, Section 15305 (a) (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and that no further environmental documentation is necessary; and 2. Find that Lot Line Adjustment #00345 is consistent with applicable Zoning and Building Ordinances; and 3. Approve Lot Line Adjustment #00345, subject to the attached conditions. 5. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #26-0001 The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP #26-0001) to operate an Interim Recuperative Care and Transitional Housing facility within the Imperial Center Specific Plan Area. NHHA’s CalAIM (Care Continuum Leveraging California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) program provides day habilitation, recuperative care, short-term post-hospitalization services, community health worker services, a sobering center, enhanced care management, behavioral health services, and street medicine. The facility will provide services for approximately 80–100 clients and will employ up to 50 team members hired locally. The hours of operation for the site will be 24 hours a day, Monday through

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 3 of 5 Sunday. The proposed project would be located on two contiguous parcels totaling approximately 1.88 acres and 2.05 acres. The site includes two existing buildings, which would be utilized for the NHHA facility. The site is identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APN’s) 054-680-007 & 054-680-008. The location of the proposed project is 1131 & 1147 Yourman Rd. Heber, 92249 and further described as LOT 7 OF IMPERIAL CENTER SUB UN1 TR954 1.88AC & LOT 8 OF IMPERIAL CENTER SUB UN1 TR954 2.05AC, located in the unincorporated Imperial County; County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #5), [Rocio Yee, Planner II at 442-265-1736, or via email at rocioyee@co.imperial.ca.us ]. Actions: 1. Adopt the Negative Declaration (SCH #2026040728) and that the proposed NHHA facility would not have a significant effect on the environment as recommended by the Environmental Evaluation Committee (EEC) on April 9, 2026; and, 2. Approve the attached resolution, with the supporting findings, for Conditional Use Permit (CUP #26-0001), subject to all the conditions and authorize the Planning Director to sign the CUP contract upon receiving the signed copy from the Permittee. 6a. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit #25-0020 with Initial Study #25- 0044 as submitted by Maverik, Inc, for the construction of a 50’ tall double sided V shape pole sign facing both east and west of the Interstate Highway 8, at approximately 2,100 ft north of the intersection between Interstate Highway 8 and State Highway 111. The Conditional Use Permit will serve to allow the construction of the sign in conformance with Title 9, Section 90401.17, as a non- conforming sign, requiring a Conditional Use Permit for the sign to be constructed. Said project will be complementary to a proposed development previously assessed for a Maverik gas station through General Plan Amendment #22-0002, Zone Change #22-0002 and Parcel Map #02499. The proposed project is located at 407 E Ross Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, also identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-080-047-000, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15- 65, also being portion of the northwest ¼ of Section 11, Township 16 south, Range 14 east, comprising 10 Acres. The property is located approximately 2,100 ft north of the intersection between Interstate Highway 8 and State Highway 111, within the County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #5), [Luis Bejarano, Planner II at 442-265-1736, or via email at luisbejarano@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions: 1. Adopt the Negative Declaration by finding that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment as recommended at the Environmental Evaluation Committee (EEC) hearing on April 23, 2026; and, 2. Approve the attached Resolution and supporting finding, approving Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #25-0020 subject to all the conditions, and authorize the Planning & Development Services Director to Sign the CUP upon receipt from the Permittee.

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 4 of 5 6b. Consideration of Variance #25-0004 as submitted by Maverik, Inc, for the construction of a 50’ tall double sided V shape pole sign facing both east and west of the Interstate Highway 8, at approximately 2,100 ft north of the intersection between Interstate Highway 8 and State Highway 111. The Variance will allow the applicant to exceed the 24’ height limit for pole signs on a C-3 (Heavy Commercial) by 26’ and the 200 square feet per side limitation on the picture area by allowing 243.4 square feet per side. The proposed project is located at 407 E Ross Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, also identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-080-047-000, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15-65, also being portion of the northwest ¼ of Section 11, Township 16 south, Range 14 east, comprising 10 Acres. The property is located approximately 2,100 ft north of the intersection between Interstate Highway 8 and State Highway 111, within the County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #5), [Luis Bejarano, Planner II at 442-265-1736, or via email at luisbejarano@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions: 1. Approve the attached Resolution and Supporting Findings for Variance #25-0004. 6c. Consideration of Variance #25-0003 as submitted by Maverik, Inc, for the construction of two (2) monument signs exceeding the height limitation of 6’ by allowing the monument signs to be 20’, and the picture area limitation of 48 square feet per side to be 220 square feet per side. The proposed project is located at 407 E Ross Rd, El Centro, CA 92243, also identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number 054-080-047-000, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 15- 65, also being portion of the northwest ¼ of Section 11, Township 16 south, Range 14 east, comprising 10 Acres. The property is located approximately 2,100 ft north of the intersection between Interstate Highway 8 and State Highway 111, within the County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #5), [Luis Bejarano, Planner II at 442-265-1736, or via email at luisbejarano@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions: 1. Approve the attached Resolution and Supporting Findings for Variance #25-0003. 7a. Consideration of General Plan Amendment #25-0005 for the General Plan Amendment proposed by the applicant, Jose Mata, to change the land use designation from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. Pursuant to the West Shores/Salton City Urban Area Plan, the General Commercial land use area is planned for larger commercial uses which would allow, e.g. automobile/equipment sales and services. The requested General Plan Amendment is intended to facilitate the establishment of a tire shop/light auto mechanic service on the project site. The property is identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 001-063-001-000 and further described as LOT 08 BLOCK 2 DESERT HIGHLANDS UNIT NO 1 TRACT 571FM 5 78; Latitude 33 ̊ 40’ 54.623070” N – Longitude -116 ̊ 04’ 38.19953” W, County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #4) [Alan C. Molina, Planner II, at 442-265-1736, or via email at alanmolina@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions:

PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 5 of 5 1. Recommend the Board of Supervisors adopt the Negative Declaration as recommended by the Environment Evaluation Committee on February 12, 2026; and, 2. Recommend the Board of Supervisors approve General Plan Amendment #25-0005. 7b. Consideration of Zone Change #25-0002 for the Zone Change proposed by the applicant, Jose Mata, to change the current zone designation from C-1 (Light Commercial) to C-2 (Medium Commercial). Pursuant to Chapter 12, Division 5, Title 9 of the Imperial County Land Use Ordinance, the C-2 (Medium Commercial) zone is intended to designate areas for a wide range of retail, commercial activities, including shopping centers, and other medium to high density commercial uses. The requested Zone Change is intended to facilitate the establishment of a tire shop/light auto mechanic service on the project site and would ensure consistency between the General Plan land use designation and zoning classification. The property is identified under Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 001-063-001-000 and further described as LOT 08 BLOCK 2 DESERT HIGHLANDS UNIT NO 1 TRACT 571FM 5 78; Latitude 33 ̊ 40’ 54.623070” N – Longitude -116 ̊ 04’ 38.19953” W, County of Imperial; State of California (Supervisory District #4) [Alan C. Molina, Planner II, at 442-265-1736, or via email at alanmolina@co.imperial.ca.us]. Actions: 1. Recommend the Board of Supervisors approve Zone Change #25-0002. IV. Public Comments V. Planning Commissioner Comments VI. Director’s Comments. VII. Adjournment. For questions regarding these projects contact the above-mentioned Planner following the project. Si usted requiere esta información en español, favor de llamar al (442) 265-1736 LB\IG\RY\AM\OLTS:\Clerical\AGENDAS\2026\PC\06 10 26 PC Agenda REG.docx