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Planning Department
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Master Case No. 21-093R1: Design Review No. 21-036R1 - A request for revisions to previously approved architectural elevations for the Serena East development of a 22-unit multi-family condominium project located at 8186 Banana Avenue, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332.
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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 adopt Resolution PC No. 2024-___; and,
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development Project) and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the Local 2019 Guidelines for implementing the CEQA, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and
2. Approve Design Review No. 21-036R1
APPLICANT:
Shelly Jordan
Tierra Consulting Firm
13035 Bramble Street
Eastvale, CA 92880
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 8186 Banana Avenue (APN: 0230-391-02).
REQUEST:
Design Review No. 21-036-R1 - A request to modify the previously approved elevations to include a new color scheme and materials, for a 22-unit multi-family condominium project on a 1.1-acre site.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Dinora Ochoa, Assistant Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Land Use Designation:
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Site: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Corridors & Downtown (WMXU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) - Route 66 Gateway District |
Partially Developed |
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North: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Corridors & Downtown (WMXU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) - Route 66 Gateway District |
Existing Homes and Businesses |
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South: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Corridors & Downtown (WMXU-1)/ County of San Bernardino |
Form Based Code (FBC) -County of San Bernardino |
Condominiums Under Constructions |
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East: |
Single-Family Residential |
Single-Family Residential (R-1) |
Condominiums Development |
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West: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Corridors & Downtown (WMXU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) - Route 66 Gateway District |
Vacant Lot |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Project Area: Approximately 1.1 adjusted gross acres
B. Lot Development Standards:
Building Setbacks
Front: 0-10 foot maximum Provided: 13 feet
Rear: 5 feet minimum Provided: 14 feet 6 inches:
Side: 0 feet Provided: 5 feet.
Building Height
Minimum: Route 66 Gateway: 2 stories / 24 feet
Provided: 2 stories (28’ 2” feet)
C. Density Analysis:
Range: Route 66 Gateway: 18 - 39 DU/Acre
Provided: 19.6 DU/acre
D. Parking Analysis:
Required: 1 space per unit (1-bedroom)
1.5 spaces per unit (2+ bedrooms)
Provided: 52 spaces
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Shelly Jordan, representing Brightsky Residential, is seeking approval from the Planning Commission for revisions to a previously approved Design Review (Design Review No. 21-0036R1).
Background:
On August 16, 2022, the Planning Commission granted approval for MCN No. 21-093 and Design Review No. 21-036 for the site and architectural review for a multi-family condominium project consisting of 22 units, along with Tentative Tract Map No. 21-036 (TTM No. 20397) to establish the condominium map for these units. Subsequently, on November 7, 2023, the Planning Commission reviewed and approved the color scheme revision and one modification to a building pop-out for the two-story, 72-unit multifamily condominium project Master Case (MCN) No. 21-029-R1 and Design Review (DRP) No. 21-009-R1 (Serena Village North).
The original project applicant, MCO Development, included neutral warm tones in their approved plans. Brightsky Residential, the new developer, has reassessed the color palette and proposes a more vivid color scheme for the remaining phase; the proposed new palette includes cooler shades such as deep blue, gray, white, and brown, which harmonize with the overall Traditional architectural style. This new color selection intends to architecturally complement the existing phases of Serena Village.
Design Review Project No. 21-093R1
As noted earlier, the applicant is seeking a revision to the color scheme and materials. The suggested color palette shifts from the previously approved neutral tones, which encompassed shades of gray, red, yellow, and taupe, to cooler colors such as deep blue, gray, white, and brown, enhancing the overall Traditional architectural style. The initially approved materials included stone veneer and stucco; the new proposed materials include cliff stone veneer, siding, and stucco. The revised color scheme aims to align with the previous phases of the Serena Village development. The updated color scheme and materials will apply to all four buildings remaining buildings and have been crafted to ensure compatibility with the surrounding environment and development.
Environmental:
The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 (Class 32, In-Fill Development Project) and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. The project site is considered Infill Development and meets the CEQA requirements of Infill: (1) The Project is consistent with the General Commercial (C-G) designation of the General Plan and the Route 66 Gateway District of the Form Based Code; (2) The Project Site is less than five (5) acres; (3) The Project Site has no value as habitat for endangered, rarer, or threatened species; (4) The Project will not have any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality; and (5) There are adequate public services for the development of the proposed residential project. Furthermore, none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to the Project.
MOTION:
Approve staff recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Approved and Proposed Elevations
3. Planning Commission Resolution, Findings and Conditions of Approval
4. Notice of Exemption
5. Notice of Public Hearing