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Planning Department
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Master Case No. (MCN) 18-000053: Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950) and Design Review No. 18-000010 - A request to split one (1) parcel into two (2) and for site and architectural approval for the development of two (2) new industrial commerce center buildings, Building No. 1 will have 41,218 square feet and Building No. 2 will have 30,767 square feet, and with associated site improvements, on 3.98 acres, located north of Hilton Drive and west of Hemlock Avenue (APN: 1110-151-03), 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 recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. PC 2026 -___, and
1. Determine that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to Section No. 15332 (Class No. 32, Infill Development) of the California Environmental Quality Act, 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 Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950); and
3. Approve Design Review (DR) No.18-000010
APPLICANT:
C. VanDerHoek Architects, Inc.
4109 E. Fernwood Avenue
Orange, CA 92869
LOCATION:
The project site is located north of Hilton Drive and west of Hemlock Avenue, (APN: 1110-151-03)
REQUEST:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950) - A request to divide one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels. Parcel No. 1 will be approximately 2.29 acres and Parcel No. 2 will be approximately 1.69 acres, with a total of approximately 3.98 adjusted acres.
Design Review (DRP) No. 18-000010; A request for site and architectural approval for two (2) new industrial commerce center buildings, Building No. 1 will be 41,218 square feet including 4,668 square feet office space and Building No. 2 will be 30,767 square feet including 4,668 square feet of office space, and associated site improvements on approximately 3.98 acres.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Project was previously scheduled for Planning Commission consideration on June 4, 2019. At that time, staff presented a memo to the Planning Commission requestion that the project be continued off calendar so that staff could adequately respond to a general comment letter submitted by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility objecting to the Categorical Exemption determination under CEQA Guideline Section 15332. The Applicant has submitted a justification memo with technical studies to support the Categorical Exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. Staff has reviewed and concurs with the analysis in the justification memo.
Land Use Table
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General Plan |
Zoning/Overlay |
Existing Land Use |
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Site: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
West End Specific Plan (SP)- BP-3 District. |
Vacant |
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North: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
West End Specific Plan (SP) BP-3 District |
Warehouse use |
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South: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
West End Specific Plan (SP) -BP-3 District |
Warehouse use/Business Park |
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East: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
West End Specific Plan (SP)- BP-3 District |
Warehouse use/Business Park |
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West: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
West End Specific Plan (SP)- BP-3 District |
Industrial use |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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Building# |
Square Foot |
Parcel Size |
Parking |
Height |
Landscaping |
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1 |
Total Building: 41,218 sq.ft. Office: 4,668 sq.ft. Warehouse: 36,550 sq.ft. |
2.29 acres 99,887 sq.ft. |
Required: 55.2 Provided: 56 |
47’5” |
Req: 15% 9,163 sq.ft. Provided: 22%, 12,614 sq.ft. |
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2 |
Total Building: 30,767 sq.ft. Office: 4,668 sq.ft. Warehouse: 26,099 sq.ft. |
1.69 acres 73,638 sq.ft. |
Required: 44.8 Provided: 48 |
47’5” |
Req: 15% 6,793 sq.ft. Provided: 18% 7,343 sq.ft. |
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Hilton Lane, LLC. is requesting that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950) to subdivide one parcel into two parcels and Design Review No. 18-000010, for development of two new industrial commerce center buildings, and associated site improvements on approximately 3.98 total acres.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950)
Tentative Parcel Map No. 18-000005 (TPM No. 19950) subdivides one parcel (APN: 1110-151-03) into two parcels. Parcel No. 1 will have approximately 2.29 acres and Parcel No. 2 will have approximately 1.69 acres, with a total of approximately 3.98 adjusted acres. The resulting parcels will meet the development standards of the Zoning and Development Code and West End Specific Plan and will enable the development of the industrial commerce center facilities.
Design Review (DR) No. 18-000010
The development seeks site and architectural approval of two (2) new industrial commerce center buildings on two (2) parcels, Building No.1 will be 41,218 square feet including 4,668 square feet of office space and Building No. 2 will have 30,767 square feet including 4,668 square feet of office space, totaling approximately 71,985 square feet.
Both buildings are designed with similar architectural features. The architectural features of the industrial commerce center buildings will include an exterior white and grey tone color palette with black accents. The architectural style includes metal doors, glazed aluminum storefront windows, and exterior lighting.
The variations to the buildings’ faces, varying roof lines will make the Project architecturally pleasing and consistent with the surrounding area. The Project includes associated on and off -site improvements including parking spaces, new landscaping, enhanced lighting, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and utilities related to the Project.
The proposal has been designed to be compatible with surrounding industrial uses. The Project Site is physically suitable in size and shape to support the development of the proposed industrial commerce center buildings. Applicable building codes, zoning codes, Specific plan requirements, and fire codes and standards will be met and make for a safe, attractive, and well-designed project. The Project incorporates safety measures for automobiles and pedestrians in the area.
Grading/Walls:
The project site is relatively flat and currently vacant. The existing drainage pattern flows from the northeast to the southwest. An underground water chamber system will be constructed for the Project.
The project plans include a six-foot high tubular steel fence along the north, east, and west sides of the property. The Project Site will have a six-foot high swing gate located at the west side of Project Site. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to construct an eight-foot-high retaining wall at the rear of the property to level the project site.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
Primary vehicle access to the Project Site is provided from Hilton Drive with two driveways, one on the east end of the property and one on the west end. 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:
The project environmental consultant (Lilburn Corporation) prepared a CEQA Categorical Exemption Justification Memo and supporting technical studies, (see link below) to support the Project Categorical Exemption from CEQA.
Environmental Documents | Fontana, CA - Official Website <https://www.fontanaca.gov/2137/Environmental-Documents>.
Therefore, 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 West End Specific Plan/BP-3 District regulations; (2) The Project Site is less than five (5) acres (3.98 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 (5) There are adequate public services for the development of the proposed industrial 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