Planning and Housing Commission

Monday, July 8, 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

July 8, 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 Commissioner Longwell led the Pledge of Allegiance. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None. MEETING MINUTES Approval of minutes for the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of June 10, 2024. 1. A motion was made by Commissioner Longwell, seconded by Commissioner Alexander, 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 GPCD2024-0008: Request for a General Plan Consistency Determination regarding the vacation of a 10-foot wide waterline easement located at 2228 Vesper Circle, Corona. (Applicant: City of Corona Planning and Development Department) 2. The Consent Item was not pulled for discussion by Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Siqueland, seconded by Commissioner Alexander, that the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2642 determining that the proposed vacation of a 10-foot-wide public waterline easement is in conformance with the City’s General Plan. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland 5 - PUBLIC HEARINGS GPA2023-0004: Application to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan amending the land use of 0.59 acres from High Density Residential to General Commercial located on the north side of Second Street, approximately 450 feet west of Buena Vista Avenue. (Applicant: Greens Development) 3. Commissioner Alexander recused herself from items 3 and 4 due to a conflict of Page 1 City of Corona Printed on 8/20/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final interest, and she stepped out of the Council Chambers. Sandra Vanian, Planning Manager, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for GPA2023-0004 and CZ2023-0006 together, as these items pertain to the land use of the project items next on the agenda. Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding these items' details. Chair Woody opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers or comments. The Commission inquired on an adjacent Caltrans right-of-way, and staff provided clarification. A motion was made by Commissioner Siqueland, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Plan and APPROVAL of GPA2023-0004, based on the findings contained in the staff report and adopt Resolution 2640 granting GPA2023-0004 as part of Cycle 3 of General Plan Amendments for 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - CZ2023-0006: Application to change the zoning of 0.59 acres from Mobile Home Park (MP) to General Commercial (C3) and 4.01 acres from MP to Multiple Family Residential (R3) generally located west of Buena Vista Avenue, on the north and south side of Second Street. (Applicant: Greens Development) 4. This item was presented with the previous presentation, and there was no further discussion. Chair Woody opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers or comments. A motion was made by Chair Woody, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of CZ2023-0006 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - PP2023-0007: Precise Plan application for the review of the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with the development of a 1,900-square-foot restaurant with drive-through services, gas station with seven double-sided fuel pumps, and 3,750-square-foot convenience store on 1.40 acres, located on the north side of 2nd Street, approximately 450 feet west of Buena Vista Avenue. (Applicant: Greens Development) 5. Commissioner Alexander returned to the dais for the presentation of this item. Ms. Vanian reviewed the staff report and exhibits for PP2023-0007, noting a memorandum to the Commission regarding changes to the Conditions of Approval. Discussion ensued between the Commission and staff regarding this item’s details. Page 2 City of Corona Printed on 8/20/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final Chair Woody opened the public hearing. Joe Morgan, resident, expressed his thoughts and concerns regarding the project site. Atman Kadakia of Greens Development, applicant for the project, addressed the Commission's questions and concerns regarding the project, and expressed that he would be willing to make changes to the conditions of approval, as needed. Chair Woody closed the public hearing. The Commission discussed various concerns related to the project's signage, the site's location next to the freeway being a target for theft, potential traffic impacts, pedestrian crosswalk, trash enclosure, not having a specific user for the drive-through building to evaluate, queuing concerns, perimeter fencing, and possible revisions to the onsite landscaping to discourage homeless encampments. The Commission continued the public hearing to August 12, 2024 to allow the applicant time to address the concerns. A motion was made by Commissioner Alexander, seconded by Commissioner Siqueland, that the Planning and Housing Commission CONTINUE PP2023-0007 to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of August 12, 2024, based on the proposed revised conditions of approval discussed at the July 8, 2024 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Alexander, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland 5 - AHDB2023-0002: Application for a density bonus housing agreement for a 115-unit multi-family residential housing development proposed at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Buena Vista Avenue (APNs: 118-270-051, 118-270-053 and 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) 6. After voting on item #5, Commissioner Alexander recused herself from items 6 through 9, and stepped out of the Council Chambers before discussion of these items. Rocio Lopez, Consulting Planner, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for AHDB2023-0002 and PP2023-0010, as these items are related. Chair Woody opened the public hearing. Todd Cottle, representing C&C Development, provided a brief history of the applications presented at this meeting, and answered various Commission questions. Staff provided additional clarification on the site plan. Joe Morgan, resident, spoke in favor of this project. Chair Woody closed the public hearing. The Commissioner's comments expressed a support for this project. A motion was made by Commissioner Siqueland, seconded by Commissioner Longwell, that the Page 3 City of Corona Printed on 8/20/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and APPROVAL of AHDB2023-0002 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - PP2023-0010: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with a 115-unit multiple family affordable housing development project on 3.46 acres in the MP (Mobile Home Park) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zones, located at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Buena Vista Avenue (APNs: 118-270-051, 118-270-053 and 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) 7. This item was presented with the previous presentation, and there was no further discussion. Chair Woody opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers or comments. A motion was made by Chair Woody, seconded by Vice Chair Vernon, that the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution 2638 GRANTING PP2023-0010, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - AHDB2023-0003: Application for a density bonus housing agreement for a 25-unit permanent supportive housing development proposed at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and west Buena Vista Avenue (APN: 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) 8. Ms. Lopez, reviewed the staff report and exhibits for AHDB2023-0003 and PP2023-0011, as these items are related. Chair Woody opened the public hearing. Mr. Todd Cottle, applicant for the project, briefly addressed the Commission regarding the details of this project. Linda Wilson, Chief Housing Officer of Mercy House, provided tenant turnover information to the Commission. Chair Woody closed the public hearing. The Commission expressed their gratitude to all those involved in the project. A motion was made by Commissioner Longwell, seconded by Vice Chair Vernon, that the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and APPROVAL of AHDB2023-0003 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 City of Corona Printed on 8/20/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Minutes - Final Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - PP2023-0011: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with 25 permanent supportive housing units on 0.72 acres in the MP (Mobile Home Park) zone, located south of 2nd Street and west of Buena Vista Avenue (APN: 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) 9. This item was presented with the previous presentation, and there was no further discussion. Chair Woody opened and closed the public hearing, with no speakers or comments. A motion was made by Commissioner Siqueland, seconded by Chair Woody, that the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution 2639 GRANTING PP2023-0011, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Chair Woody, Vice Chair Vernon, Commissioner Longwell, and Commissioner Siqueland4 - WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None. PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS None. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT Chair Woody adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. to the Planning and Housing Commission meeting of Monday, June 22, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Page 5 City of Corona Printed on 8/20/2024

Monday, July 8, 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

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda The Planning and Housing Commission meeting of July 8, 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/87929029134 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 June 10, 2024. 061024 - P&H Minutes - DRAFT Attachments: CONSENT ITEMS(Items listed below are not advertised as public hearings.) 2. PUBLIC HEARING - GPCD2024-0008: Request for a General Plan Consistency Determination regarding the vacation of a 10-foot wide waterline easement located at 2228 Vesper Circle, Corona. (Applicant: City of Corona Planning and Development Department) Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2642 Exhibit 2 - Locational Map Exhibit 3 - Site Plan Exhibit 4 - Memorandum with Exhibits from the Development Services Division, Dated June 6, 2024 Attachments: PUBLIC HEARINGS(Items listed below are advertised as public hearings requiring review by the Planning and Housing Commission.) 3. PUBLIC HEARING - GPA2023-0004: Application to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan amending the land use of 0.59 acres from High Density Residential to General Commercial located on the north side of Second Street, approximately 450 feet west of Buena Vista Avenue. (Applicant: Greens Development) That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Plan and APPROVAL OF GPA2023-0004, based on the findings contained in the staff report and adopt Page 2 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda Resolution 2640 granting GPA2023-0004 as part of Cycle 3 of General Plan Amendments for 2024. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2640 Exhibit 2 - Locational Exhibit 3 - General Plan Amendment and Change of Zone Exhibit 4 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 5 - Environmental Documentation Powerpoint Attachments: 4. PUBLIC HEARING - CZ2023-0006: Application to change the zoning of 0.59 acres from Mobile Home Park (MP) to General Commercial (C3) and 4.01 acres from MP to Multiple Family Residential (R3) generally located west of Buena Vista Avenue, on the north and south side of Second Street. (Applicant: Greens Development) That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend APPROVAL of CZ2023-0006 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Locational Exhibit 2 - GPA2023-0004 & CZ2023-0006 Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Conditions of Approval Attachments: 5. PUBLIC HEARING - PP2023-0007: Precise Plan application for the review of the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with the development of a 1,900-square-foot restaurant with drive-through services, gas station with seven double-sided fuel pumps, and 3,750-square-foot convenience store on 1.40 acres, located on the north side of 2nd Street, approximately 450 feet west of Buena Vista Avenue. (Applicant: Greens Development) That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2491 GRANTING PP2023-0007 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. Page 3 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2491 Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map Exhibit 3 - Site Plan Exhibit 4 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 5 - Conceptual Grading Plan Exhibit 6 - Floor Plans Exhibit 7 - Elevations and Renderings Exhibit 8 - Landscape Plan Exhibit 9 - Sign Program Exhibit 10 - Pedestrian Connectivity Exhibit 11 - Applicant's Letter Exhibit 12 - Environmental Documentation Powerpoint Attachments: 6. PUBLIC HEARING - AHDB2023-0002: Application for a density bonus housing agreement for a 115-unit multi-family residential housing development proposed at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Buena Vista Avenue (APNs: 118-270-051, 118-270-053 and 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and APPROVAL of AHDB2023-0002 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Locational & Zoning Map Exhibit 2 - Site Plan Exhibit 3 - Density Bonus Agreement Exhibit 4 - Applicant's letter requesting for a density bonus agreement Exhibit 5 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 6 - Environmental Documentation Powerpoint Attachments: 7. PUBLIC HEARING - PP2023-0010: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with a 115-unit multiple family affordable housing development project on 3.46 acres in the MP (Mobile Home Park) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zones, located at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Buena Vista Avenue (APNs: 118-270-051, 118-270-053 and 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2638 GRANTING PP2023-0010 based on the findings contained in the staff report and Page 4 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda conditions of approval. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2638 Exhibit 2 - Locational & Zoning Map Exhibit 3 - Site Plan Exhibit 4 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 5 - Floor Plans Exhibit 6 - Colored Elevations Exhibit 7 - Conceptual Landscape Plan Exhibit 8 - Wall & Fence Plans Exhibit 9 - Conceptual Grading & Drainage Plans Exhibit 10 - Applicant's Project Description (dated February 26, 2024) Exhibit 11 - Applicant's Waiver Request Letter (dated July 1, 2024) Exhibit 12 - Environmental Documentation Attachments: 8. PUBLIC HEARING - AHDB2023-0003: Application for a density bonus housing agreement for a 25-unit permanent supportive housing development proposed at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and west Buena Vista Avenue (APN: 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and APPROVAL of AHDB2023-0003 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and the conditions of approval. Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Locational and Zoning Map Exhibit 2 - Site Plan Exhibit 3 - Density Bonus Agreement Exhibit 4 - Applicant's letter requesting a density bonus agreement Exhibit 5 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 6 - Environmental Document Powerpoint Attachments: 9. PUBLIC HEARING - PP2023-0011: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with 25 permanent supportive housing units on 0.72 acres in the MP (Mobile Home Park) zone, located south of 2nd Street and west of Buena Vista Avenue (APN: 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP) That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2639 GRANTING PP2023-0011 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval. Page 5 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda Staff Report Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 2639 Exhibit 2 - Locational and Zoning Map Exhibit 3 - Site Plan Exhibit 4 - Conditions of Approval Exhibit 5 - Floor Plans Exhibit 6 - Colored Elevations Exhibit 7 - Conceptual Landscape Plans Exhibit 8 - Wall & Fence Plans Exhibit 9 - Conceptual Grading & Drainage Plans Exhibit 10 - Applicant's Project Description (February 26, 2024) Exhibit 11 - Applicant's Waiver Request (dated July 1, 2024) Exhibit 12 - Environmental Document Attachments: WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS 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. ADJOURNMENTThe next meeting of the Planning and Housing Commission is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 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 Page 6 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024

July 8, 2024Planning and Housing Commission Planning and Housing Commission Meeting Final Agenda arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. MEETING IS BEING RECORDED Page 7 City of Corona Printed on 7/9/2024