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Planning Department
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Master Case No. (MCN) 21-0128: Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 21-0021, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 21-0025, and Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No. 21-0057 - A conditional use permit request for a proposed truck sales operation and a conditional use permit request for a proposed repair facility operation along with an administrative site plan request for the construction of an approximately 29,185 square foot building and associated site improvements on an approximately 1.9-acre, located at 14592 Boyle Avenue, (APN: 0236-051-13, -21, -29 and -30), pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained in the staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval, staff recommend that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026 - ___, and,
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development) of, 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 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 21-0021, and
3. Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 21-0025, and
4. Approve Administrative Site Plan (ASP) No.21-0057
APPLICANT:
Jose Carcelan
GVT Trucking
P.O. Box 1917
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 14592 Boyle Avenue (APNs: 0236-051-13, -21, -29 and -30).
REQUEST:
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0021 - A request to establish a truck sales site.
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0025 - A request to establish a truck repair facility operation within a new site for the truck sales site.
Administrative Site Plan No. 21-0057 - A request for site and architectural approval for the development of a new truck repair and sales building totaling 29,185 square feet, and associated site improvements.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Land Use Table
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Area: 79,505 square feet/Approximately 1.9 acres
B. Building Analysis:
Office: 9,629 square feet
Repair: 16,657 square feet
Three Car Garage: 1,271 square feet
Height:
Require: 60 feet (Max.)
Proposed: 60’ feet
C. Parking:
Required: 75 spaces
Provided: 79 spaces
D. Landscaping:
Required: 11,926 square feet (15 percent)
Provided: 12,202 square feet (15.3 percent)
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Jose Carcelan, is requesting that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0021 for the establishment of a truck sales use and Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0025, for the establishment of a truck repair use, and approve Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0057, for the site and architectural review for a proposed new building and associated site improvements on approximately 1.9 acres.
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0021
The Applicant is requesting approval to establish a truck sales site on a 1.9-acre site located within the Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP) Specific Plan/Freeway Industrial/Commercial District (FID). Truck sales are permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP is required because some aspects of the use can impact the surrounding area, such as but not limited to noise, truck circulation, unpermitted advertising and the blocking of fire lanes. Conditions of approval have been added to restrict operating hours, prevent illegal signage, and truck displays in the fire and drive aisle lanes. The proposed use will support existing trucking and logistics businesses in the southern portion of Fontana and region by offering truck sales. Additionally, the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan goals to promote economic growth near regional transportation corridors by offering industrial workers and businesses the opportunity to purchase trucks from a local seller. The proposed use complies with applicable development standards of the Specific Plan and the City’s Development Code.
Conditional Use Permit No. 21-0025
The Applicant is requesting approval for the establishment of a truck repair facility within a new approximately 29,185-square-foot building with six repair bays, on a property located within the Southwest Industrial Park (SWIP) Specific Plan/Freeway Industrial/Commercial District (FID). Truck repair (Industrial Repair) is permitted with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP is required because some aspects of the use can impact the surrounding area, such as but not limited to operational activities such as servicing heavy-duty vehicles, truck circulation, equipment use, and tire storage. Conditions of approval have been added to ensure all repair activities occur within an enclosed building to minimize potential noise, visual, and operational impacts on surrounding properties. The repair use is ancillary and will support the proposed sales business. Additionally, the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan goals to promote job-producing industries and economic growth near regional transportation corridors. The proposed use complies with applicable development standards of the Specific Plan and the City’s Development Code.
Administrative Site Plan No. 25-0057
The Project seeks site and architectural approval for the development of a new truck sales and repair facility with a building consisting of six service bays of approximately 19,556 square feet and approximately 5,402 square feet of office space, for a total building area of approximately 29,185 square feet and private three car garage of 1,271 square feet. The Project includes on- and off-site improvements such as new driveways, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, parking areas, landscaping, site lighting, and utility infrastructure necessary to support the proposed use.
The architectural elements of the new building will feature a smooth cement plaster exterior with wood-like siding, and a light neutral tan tone color palette with dark accents. The architectural features include strong glazing elements, popout’s and asymmetrical facades. The variations to the building face and varying roof lines will make the project architecturally pleasing and consistent with the surrounding area.
The project also includes twenty spaces for oversized vehicles and 3,000 square feet of display area for truck sales. Conditions of approval have been prepared to specify that truck parking is an ancillary to truck repair, and these vehicles are only stored during the duration of the time that they are being serviced. Additionally, the site shall not be used for long-term truck parking.
The proposed development is designed to be compatible with surrounding industrial uses. The Project Site is physically suitable in size and configuration to accommodate the proposed development. The Project will comply with all applicable building, zoning, and fire codes and standards, ensuring a safe, functional, and well-designed facility. Additionally, the site layout incorporates appropriate safety measures for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Grading/Walls:
The topography of the Project Site is relatively flat. The existing drainage pattern flows from the north to the south. An underground water chamber system will be constructed for the Project. The project will include an eight (8) foot-high boundary wall along the west, north, and east sides of the property, and a new six (6) foot-high automated openable wrought iron gate facing Boyle Avenue.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
Vehicle and truck access to the Project Site will be provided by a driveway along Boyle Avenue. The internal circulation has been reviewed by the Planning, Fire, Traffic, and Engineering Departments and found to be sufficient to support this type of use.
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. 15332 as a Class 32, Infill Development Project. The project site is considered Infill Development and meets the CEQA requirements of Infill: (1) The Project is consistent with the Light Industrial (I-L) designation of the General Plan and the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Freeway Industrial Commercial District (FID) District regulations; (2) The Project Site is less than five (5) acres; (3) The Project Site is not within any known sensitive or threatened habitat area; (4) The Project will not have any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality and is supported by technical studies provided by the applicant; and (5) There are adequate public services for the development of the proposed residential project. Further, none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 apply to the Project.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Project Plan Set
Attachment No. 3 - Planning Commission Resolution, Findings & Conditions of Approval
Attachment No. 4 - Notice of Exemption
Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice