FROM:
Planning Department
SUBJECT:
Title
Master Case No. (MCN) 25-0035: Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001 and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017 - A request for an amendment to the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirement from six feet to zero feet, and a request for site and architectural review of a 5,075 square foot prefabricated storage building on approximately 0.95 acres located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0238-091-58, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-097 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303, Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0017 for a 5,075 square foot prefabricated storage building on approximately 0.95 acres located at 10880 Mulberry Avenue, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0238-091-58; and
2. Read by title only and waive further reading of and introduce Ordinance No. 1999, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Fontana approving, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303, Specific Plan Amendment No. 25-0001 to amend the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirement from six feet to zero feet; and that the reading of the title constitutes the first reading thereof.
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COUNCIL GOALS:
• Promote economic development by establishing a quick, consistent development process.
• Promote economic development by being business friendly at all levels and striving to constantly improve the city's competitiveness.
DISCUSSION:
The project was considered by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on October 20, 2026. Upon conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution PC No. 2026-039, thereby forwarding a recommendation of approval to the City Council, retaining the conditions as recommended by staff.
Public Comment:
A public comment received on the project has been attached as Attachment No. 6.
Project Description/Analysis:
The applicant, MTZ Construction Management, is requesting that the City Council review and approve Specific Plan Amendment No 25-0001, a request to amend the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan to modify the interior side and rear building setback requirements, and approve Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0017 for site and architectural approval of a 5,075 square foot storage building on a site developed with an existing industrial building.
Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 25-0001
The applicant requests a Fontana Gateway Specific Plan amendment to reduce the required interior side and rear yard building setbacks from six feet to zero feet within the Fontana Gateway Specific Plan. Since the surrounding area is predominantly developed with setbacks ranging from zero to five feet, the proposed change is minor and aligns with established development patterns. This modification will facilitate cohesive redevelopment, additions, and alterations throughout the specific plan area.
Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 25-0017
The applicant requests site and architectural review for an existing 5,075-square-foot prefabricated metal storage building located at the rear of the property. To enhance visual cohesion with the primary building, the northern and eastern elevations will be updated with a stucco finish.
The property operates as a large-scale iron fabrication facility, producing structural metalwork, oversized machinery, fencing, and vehicle components. The proposed storage structure will support inventory organization, order picking, heavy-duty palletized rack storage, and indoor parking for oversized commercial transport vehicles.
Project Data:
A. Site Area: Approximately .095 acres
B. Floor Area Ratio:
Maximum: .70
Proposed: .55
C. Parking Analysis:
Required: 31 spaces
Proposed: 33 spaces
Environmental:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and Section No. 3.22 (Categorical Exemption) of the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA, the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). The proposed storage building meets the CEQA requirements for New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures as the 5,075 square foot building does not exceed the 10,000 square foot limitation of the exemption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Resolution for Administrative Site Plan
Attachment No. 2 - Ordinance for Specific Plan Amendment
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Packet
Attachment No. 4 - October 20, 2026 Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice
Attachment No. 6 - Public Comment