FROM:
Planning Department
TITLE:
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Master Case No. 23-089 and Design Review No. 23-031 - A request for site and architectural approval of a 29,500 square foot Fire District Administration East Annex Building on an approximately 1.86-acre site, pursuant to a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommends that the Planning Commission; and, adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-______ to:
1. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, approve a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and,
2. Approve Design Review (DR) No. 23-031.
APPLICANT:
City of Fontana - Engineering Department
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 17013 Upland Avenue (APN: 0192-031-26).
REQUEST:
Master Case No. 23-089 and Design Review (DR) No. 23-031 - a request for the site and architectural review of a 29,500 square foot Fire District Administration East Annex Building along with vehicle parking, storage areas, fencing, landscaping and associated improvements on an approximately 1.86-acre site.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Rina Leung, Senior Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Area: Approximately 1.86 acre parcel
B. New Building Area: Approximately 29,500 square feet
C. New Parking Area: Includes 55 parking spaces
(Removal of 22 existing spaces for a net increase of 33 new spaces)
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, the City of Fontana, Engineering Department, is requesting that the Planning Commission review and approve the replacement of the Fire District Administration East Annex Building with a new building of approximately 29,500 square feet within the established Fontana Civic Center campus along with the removal of 22 parking spaces. The project site that is located on the Fontana Civic Center Campus is comprised of a total of nine (9) parcels with a total of 9.5 acres in area and developed with four (4) buildings: City Hall, Administration, Fire District Administration East Annex, and the Police Station. The other existing buildings on site are not subject to any alterations at this time. The Fire District Administration East Annex Building that will be replaced is comprised of one (1) parcel with 1.86 acres is part of the Fontana Civic Center Campus.
Design Review No. 23-031
The proposed Fire District Administration East Annex Building is a two-story municipal building with offices located on both floors and a parking area on the ground floor. The vehicle entrance and exit that provides access to the ground floor parking area is located on the southwest portion of the building.
The building will provide office space for City staff and San Bernardino Fire Department staff as well as both public and employee parking for the Civic Center Campus. The first floor of the new building will include the parking area along with approximately 1,500 square feet of office space and the second floor will include approximately 28,000 square feet of office space. Proposed on-site improvements will include new landscaping, lighting, and 55 parking spaces to be located on the first floor. The proposed replacement of the Fire District Administration East Annex Building will remove 22 existing parking stalls and add 55 new parking spaces on the first floor, which will result in a net increase of 33 new parking spaces to the project site.
The building is designed with metal/composite panels, smooth cement plaster finish, black mullions, recessed windows decorated with metal sunshades, elevated rooflines, metal canopy over the entry way, and a variety of earthtone colors will add structural and visual interest to the modern styled building. Additionally, variations to the building face and roof lines, with taller roof elements proposed with a maximum height of 38 feet will be architecturally pleasing and be consistent with the surrounding buildings at City Hall.
Environmental:
An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. Based on the information in the Initial Study (IS), with the incorporation of Mitigation Measures the project could not have a significant effect on the environment as a result of project implementation. A Notice of Determination has been prepared for the Planning Commission’s consideration. The IS/MND along with Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this project can be found at <https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents>.The Notice of Intent to Adopt an IS/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Public Hearing Notice was issued on December 21, 2023, for a public comment period of December 21, 2023, to January 10, 2024. As of the date of posting of this agenda, no comments were received.
MOTION:
Approve Staff Recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Plan Set
3. Planning Commission Resolution, Findings, and Conditions of Approval
4. Notice of Determination
5. Notice of Public Hearing