FROM:
Development Services
TITLE:
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A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Fontana Determining that the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Located at Spring Street facing the Pacific Electric Trail, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-061-25-0000, is in Conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General plan; pursuant to a CEQA exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Commission of the City of Fontana adopt Resolution No. PC 2026-008 Determining that the Acquisition of Certain Real Property Located at Spring Street, identified as Assessor Parcel Number 0191-061-25-0000, facing the Pacific Electric is in Conformance with the City of Fontana 2015-2035 General Plan, and make CEQA findings pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 and Directing Staff to File a Notice of Exemption.
APPLICANT:
City of Fontana
8353 Sierra Avenue
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
Spring Street facing the Pacific Electric Assessor’s Parcel Number 0191-161-25
REQUEST:
That the Planning Commission determine that the acquisition of the property described herein is consistent with the goals and policies of the City of Fontana General Plan.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Patty Nevins, Director of Planning
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Government Code section 65402 (attached) provides that a planning agency of a municipality must report upon whether an acquisition of real property by that municipality is in conformance with the general plan.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The City of Fontana intends to acquire certain real property located on Spring Street facing the Pacific Electric (Assessor Parcel Number 0191-161-25) to consolidate City ownership of land adjacent to the Pacific Electric Trail.
ANALYSIS:
The City desires to acquire the Subject Property for an affordable housing project. The purpose of the acquisition of the Subject Property is consistent with the general objectives set forth in Chapter 5 (Housing) of the General Plan, which emphasize the provision of adequate housing, the promotion of community well-being, and the advancement of fair and equitable housing opportunities. The proposed project supports these objectives in the following ways:
• It will provide a vital housing resource to meet the housing needs of all residents;
• It contributes to a high quality of life by promoting stability and well-being in the community; and
• It advances fair housing principles by creating equitable opportunities for individuals and families who have faced significant barriers to housing access
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
The proposed project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines states that an activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA only applies to project that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review. The acquisition of property for the purposes eliminating an unused parcel, facilitate more orderly development, and secure land needed to promote housing growth. Therefore, no environmental review is required.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment No. 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment No. 2 - Planning Commission Resolution
Attachment No. 3 - Government Code Section 65402(c)