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Planning Department
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Master Case No. 22-0165: Design Review No. 22-073 - A request for site and architecture approval of a three (3) story apartment building with a total of 13 units on an approximately .37 -acre site located at 8240 Mango Avenue, pursuant to a Categorical Exemption in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the information contained in this staff report and subject to the attached Findings and Conditions of Approval; staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC No. 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, none of the exceptions in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply, and direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption; and,
2. Approve Design Review No. 22-073.
APPLICANT:
Andreson Architecture Inc.
17087 Orange Way
Fontana, CA 92335
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 8240 Mango Avenue, (APN: 0192-023-08)
REQUEST:
Design Review No. 22-073 - A request for site and architectural approval for a new three (3) story apartment building, total of 13 units and associated improvements on an approximately .37-acre lot.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Land Use Table:
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General Plan |
Zoning/Specific Plan |
Existing Use |
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Site |
Walkable Mixed Use, Downtown Core (WMXU-3) |
Form-Base Code (FBC) Multi-Family Core |
Vacant |
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North |
Walkable Mixed-Use, Downtown Core (WXXU-3) |
Form-Base Code (FBC) Multi-Family Core |
Ivy Avenue |
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South |
Walkable Mixed Use, Downtown Core WMXU-3 |
Form Base Code (FBC) Multi-Family Core |
Single-Family Residential |
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East |
Residential Single-Family (R-SF) |
Form-Base Code (FBC) Neighborhood District |
Multi-Family Residential |
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West |
Walkable Mixed Use Downtown Core WMXU-3 |
Form-Base Code (FBC) Multi-Family Core |
Multi- family Apartments |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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Development Standards |
Required |
Proposed |
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Density: |
12 to 39 du/ac |
28 du/ac |
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Setbacks: |
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Front: |
5-foot maximum |
5 foot |
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Side: |
5 foot maximum |
5 foot |
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Rear: |
10-foot minimum |
21 foot 8 inches |
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Building Height: |
50 feet |
Three-story 38 feet 9 inches |
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Parking: |
1.25 spaces per unit: 14 spaces (with parking reduction of 4 spaces) |
14 spaces |
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Andreson Architecture, Inc. is requesting that the Planning Commission approve Design Review (DRP) No. 22-073 for development of a (3) three-story apartment building and associated on-site and off-site improvements on approximately .37 acres. The 13-units size ranges from 784 square feet to 1,309 square feet.
Design Review (DRP) No. 22-073:
The proposed multi-family residential development will be comprised of 13 units, consisting of nine (9) two-bedroom units and four (4) three-bedroom units with three different floor plan lay-outs:
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PLAN NO. |
Type A (1 unit) |
Type B (2 units) |
Type C (6 units) |
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SIZE |
990 sq. ft |
1,030 sq. ft. |
784 sq. ft. |
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NO. BEDRMS |
2-Bed |
2-Bed |
2-Bed |
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NO. BATHS |
2-Bath |
2-Bath |
2-Bath |
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OPEN SPACE |
66 sq. ft. |
68-76 sq. ft. |
55-88 sq. ft. |
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PLAN NO. |
Type D (2 units) |
Type E (2 units) |
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SIZE |
1,260 sq. ft. |
1,309 sq. ft. |
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NO. BEDRMS |
3-Bed |
3-Bed |
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NO. BATHS |
2-Bath |
2-Bath |
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OPEN SPACE |
88 sq. ft. |
73 sq. ft. |
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The applicant proposes a Santa Barbara style of architecture. The architectural features for the proposed buildings incorporate a light earth tone color palette with a chocolate accent color and sapphire blue windows and doors. The architectural style includes a smooth stucco finish, tile roof, and shutters. Added architectural features include decorative wood colors, window trim, covered patio balconies, and decorative wrought iron work.
Amenities/Open Space:
The proposed development includes a gas fire built in barbeque with a trellis, covered area with tables, and bike racks, located in the northwest section of the Project Site. In addition to the proposed amenities, each unit has adequate private open space directly accessible from the private unit. The 13-units have an amenity area of 1,408 square feet.
Grading/Walls:
The Project Site is vacant and undeveloped. The topography of the Project Site is relatively flat, with a less than two (2) percent gradient. A new six (6) foot high decorative masonry screen wall with two-inch precision block caps will be constructed along the west property line. There is an existing block wall to remail along the southern adjacent property line adjacent to an existing drive aisle used to access the parcels to the west. An existing low chain-link fence will be removed for the project.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
Access to and from the Project Site will be provided by driveways along Ivy Avenue and Mango Avenue. The developer will construct a new driveway accessing Ivy Avenue and, the existing driveway along the southern portion of the site will remain. Sufficient parking for each unit and internal circulation have been provided for the project; the requested 4-space parking reduction is allowed by Form-Based Code provisions, based in part on the project site‘s proximity to transit and employment.
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, staff has determined that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section No. 15332 as a Class 32, In-Fill Development Project. The project site is considered Infill Development and meets the CEQA requirements of Infill: (1) The Project is consistent with the WMXU-3 designation of the General Plan and the Multi-Family District of the FBC; (2) The Project Site is less than five (5) acres; (3) The Project Site has previously been developed, and 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.
MOTION:
Approve Staff’s recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Project Plan Set
3. Planning Commission Resolution, Findings, and Conditions of Approval
4. Notice of Exemption
5. Public Hearing Notice