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Planning Department
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Master Case No. 22-000124-R1; Design Review (DRP) No. 22-00057-R1 - A request for revisions to a previously approved design review (DRP No. 22-00057). The revisions include modifications to the elevations, increase in the number and size of the 2-bedroom units, reduction in the number of 1-bedroom units, reduction in the square footage of the recreational room and landscaping area, and increase in the size of the carport, porte cochere, and trellis areas, for a previously approved 66-unit senior apartment complex within two (2) buildings, and associated site improvements, on approximately 2.0 acres, 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 2025-___, 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 Design Review (DRP) No. 22-00057-R1
APPLICANT:
Andresen Architecture Inc.
Flory Smith
17087 Orange Way
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 16180 Baseline Avenue, (APN: 0240-031-31)
REQUEST:
Design Review (DRP) No. 22-00057-R1 - A request to amend a previously approved Design Review (DRP No. 22-00057), to modify the elevations, increase the number and size of the 2-bedroom units and reduce the number of 1-bedroom units (no change in overall unit count), reduce the square footage of the recreational room and landscaping area, and increase the size of the carport, porte cochere, and trellis area, for a previously approved 66-unit senior apartment complex on approximately 2.0 acres
PROJECT PLANNER:
Salvador Quintanilla, Senior Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
1. On October 1, 2024, the Planning Commission approved Master Case Number 22-000124 (Minor Use Permit No. 24-0002 and Design Review No. 22-000057) for the 66-unit senior apartment complex project.
Land Use Table:
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General Plan |
Zoning/Overlay |
Existing Land Use |
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Site: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and Corridors (WXMU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) Transitional Sub-District |
Vacant |
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North: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and Corridors (WXMU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) Transitional Sub-District/Village District |
Senior Housing Residential Use |
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South: |
General Commercial (C-G) |
General Commercial (C-2) |
Fontana Water Company Reservoir |
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East: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and Corridors (WXMU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) Transitional Sub-District |
Single Family Dwellings |
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West: |
Walkable Mixed-Use Downtown and Corridors (WXMU-1) |
Form Based Code (FBC) Transitional Sub-District |
Commercial Center/Retail Uses |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Area: 88,235 square feet (approximately 2.02 acres)
B. Density:
Allowed: 24-39 Units Per Acre
Proposed: 33 Dwelling Units Per Acre
C. Building Height:
Allowed: 40-foot (Maximum)
Proposed: 37 feet
D. Parking:
Required: 77 spaces
Provided: 93 spaces including 5 guest spaces
E. Landscaping:
Required: 7,586.4 square feet (15 percent)
Provided: 12,455.3 square feet (24.62 percent)
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Andresen Architecture, is requesting that the Planning Commission review and approve revisions to a previously approved design review (Design Review No. 22-00057-R1). The applicant has requested modification of the elevations, an increase in the number and size of the 2-bedroom units, a reduction in the number of 1-bedroom units, (maintaining the approved total of 66-units), a reduction in the square footage of the recreational room and landscaping area, and an increase in the size of the carport, porte cochere, and trellis area, for the previously approved 66-unit senior apartment complex.
Additionally, the development includes eighteen (18) accessory dwelling units for an overall total of 84 units. The eighteen accessory dwelling units are not subject to discretionary review but have been included for informational purposes.
Design Review (DRP) No. 22-00057-R1:
The applicant seeks site and architectural approval for revisions to the 66-unit senior housing complex located within two, three-story buildings. Below is a chart of the requested revisions to the development project. In addition to these revisions, the layout/position of the buildings has been revised as well.
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Project Element |
Previously Approved |
Revision Proposed |
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Project SF area |
84,687 SF |
91,631 SF |
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Number of Units |
66 units |
66 units |
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Building Area SF |
Bldg A=39,380 SF Bldg B=39,380 SF Bldg C= 2,813 SF |
Bldg A=40,231 SF Bldg B=40,163 SF Bldg C=11,237 SF |
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Building Footprint |
26,652 SF |
27,642 SF |
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Plan Type |
Plan Type A, B, C-1, C-2, C-E, D-1, D-2 |
Plan Type A, B, C-1, C-2, D-1, D-2 |
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No. of Bdrm. |
1-Bed=54 units 2-Bed=12 units |
1-Bed=48 units 2-Bed=18 units |
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Managers Unit |
1-Bed/1Ba (723 SF) |
1-Bed/1Ba (727 SF) |
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Recreation Room/Bldg Size |
2,813 SF |
2,344 SF |
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Unit Size |
Range 614 to 831 SF |
Range 613 to 1,033 SF |
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Landscaping |
13,849 SF |
12,455 SF |
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Lot Coverage |
40.13 percent |
42.68 percent |
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Carport area |
6,960 SF |
7,780 SF |
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Trellis area |
430 SF |
448 SF |
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Porte cochere |
304 SF |
476 SF |
Revised unit information:
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Plan Type |
Quantity |
Type |
Square Foot |
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A |
12 |
1-Bed/1Ba |
615 |
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B |
6 |
2-Bed/2Ba |
913 |
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C-1 |
18 |
1-Bed/1Ba |
614 |
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C-2 |
18 |
1-Bed/2Ba |
628 |
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D-1 |
6 |
2-Bed/2-Ba |
1,029 |
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D-2 |
6 |
2-Bed/2Ba |
1,033 |
As previously approved the applicant will maintain the Craftsman style architecture with a white to grey color scheme and dark grey/charcoal for the accent colors. The architectural style includes asphalt roofing, fiber cement siding, hardie plank lap siding, shutters, and recessed window details.
The accessory dwelling units will be reviewed through a Building Permit process and are not associated with the proposed request before the Planning Commission but are included for informational purposes.
Amenities/Open Space:
The previously approved amenities such as a pool, trellis with BBQ area, lawn area, and a recreational/clubhouse building, all located in the center section of the project site will remain. The revised layout for the common open space was increased from 6,773 square feet to 7,236 square feet.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
As previously approved, the project site will continue to be access to and from the Project Site will be primarily from Baseline Avenue, which is a public street. The project site is gated with an appropriate turn-a-round.
The revised proposal increases the number of 2-bedroom units which increase the covered parking space from 18 to 27 parking spaces for the 2-bedroom units. The Applicant will provide 93 (includes five (5) guest parking spaces) parking space where 77 is required. Additionally, the modified project changes the solar carport from 37 parking spaces to 38 parking spaces to be installed along the eastern property line of the most northern portion of the site.
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 General Commercial (C-G) designation of the General Plan and the Transitional subdistrict of the FBC; (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 (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