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Master Case No. (MCN) 24-0040: Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0003 (TTM No. 20704), Variance No. 25-0001, and Design Review No. 24-0015; A request to establish a condominium map for the development of a condominium complex, a request to reduce the required landscape setback along Barbee Street from 5-feet to 2-feet, and a request for the site and architectural approval for a new multi-family condominium complex development consisting of 265 multi-family units, within six (6) buildings, with associated site improvements, on 8.1 acres, located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Maple Avenue, (APNs: 0243-142-01 thru -06), pursuant to an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
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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. Adopt the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMRP), and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and
2. Approve Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0003 (TTM No. 20704)
3. Approve Variance (VAR) No. 25-0001, and
4. Approve Design Review (DRP) No.24-0015
APPLICANT:
Diversified Pacific Investment Group, LLC
10621 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the northwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Maple Avenue, (APNs: 0243-142-01 through -06).
REQUEST:
Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0003 (TTM No. 20704)- A request to establish a condominium map on an 8.1-acre site.
Variance (VAR) No. 25-0001; A request to reduce the required landscape setback along Barbee Street from 5 feet to 2 feet.
Design Review (DRP) No. 24-0015- A request for site and architectural approval of 265 multi-family units and associated site improvements on approximately 8.1 acres.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alexia Barberena, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Land Use Table:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Site Area: 354,027 square feet / 8.1 acres
B. Density: Max: 24.1 to 39 units per acre
Proposed: 32.6 units per acre
C. Building Height: 55 feet
D. Parking:
Required: 464 spaces
Provided: 464 spaces
*Per Section No. 30-455 of the Zoning and Development code, guest parking is not required for R-4 and R-5 projects within ½ mile of transit.
E. Landscaping:
Required: 53,104 square feet (15 percent)
Provided: 99,127 square feet (28 percent)
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, Diversified Pacific Investment Group, LLC., is requesting the Planning Commission review and approve a Tentative Tract Map to form a condominium map, a Variance request to reduce the landscape setback along Barbee Street from five feet to two feet, and a Design Review for the development of a 265 multi-family units and associated site improvements on approximately 8.1 acres.
Tentative Tract Map No. 24-0003 (TTM No. 20704)
The project includes a tentative tract map for condominium purposes for the development of a 265-unit multi-family complex. A homeowner’s association will be created for the maintenance of all common areas, amenities and landscaping.
Variance (VAR) No. 25-0001:
The Project includes a request to reduce the required landscape setback along Barbee Street from 5 feet to 2 feet. The applicants’ reason for the request is that Barbee Street requires a 36’ wide street curb to curb. Currently the dimension would be 30’ wide curb to curb. The northerly side of Barbee Street is already developed and the city cannot extend to the north to obtain the remaining 6 feet of right-of-way. The applicant is providing an extra 6 feet to make up for the north side of Barbee Street. Due to this, the applicant is requesting the reduction of the required landscape setback along Barbee Street from 5 feet to 2 feet.
Design Review (DR) No. 24-0015:
The development seeks site and architectural approval of a new 265 multi-family unit complex located within six (6) buildings. The project will be a mix of three- and four-story buildings with one, two, and three-bedroom units, together totaling 234,264 square feet. The three-story buildings will be oriented to front on both Foothill Boulevard and Maple Avenues, whereas the four-story buildings will be in the center and along the westerly edge of the property. The four-story buildings will be served by an elevator and stairs.
The proposed units will be a mixture of one, two and three bedrooms, ranging in size from 610 square feet to 1,399 square feet. There are eight (8) floor plan types for the units consisting of 135 one-bedroom units, 106 two-bedroom units, and 24 three-bedroom units. Each building has a mix of plan types and unit types.
The applicant proposes Spanish style architecture featuring an exterior neutral color palette scheme. The architectural style includes stucco light sand exterior, concrete S-roof tile, wrought iron railings, grilles, decorative shutters, exterior light fixtures, stone veneer, and vinyl windows.
The variation to the building’s faces, varying roof lines and building heights of 55 feet high will make the Project architecturally pleasing and complementary with the surrounding area. The Project’s associated on and off-site improvements include parking spaces, new landscaping, lighting, curb, gutter, sidewalks, and utilities related to the Project.
The proposed site is physically suitable in size and shape to support the development of the proposed complex. Applicable building codes, zoning codes 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.
Amenities/Open Space:
The Project requires five (5) amenities, and the applicant is providing at least (11) amenities which includes a recreational facility with a club room and fitness facility, pool and spa, cabanas, lounge seating and fire pits, picnic tables, BBQ areas, a game table, a tot lot, corn hole game, and large open grass area.
In addition to the proposed community amenities, each unit has adequate open space directly accessible from the private unit ranging from 80 square feet to 120 square feet.
Grading/Walls:
The topography of the Project Site is relatively flat. The existing drainage pattern flows from the north to the south. The new drainage pattern will continue to flow from the north to the south directly into the proposed WQMP underground water chamber system for the Project.
The project plans include a 6-foot-high tubular steel perimeter fence along Foothill Boulevard and Maple Avenue, a 6-foot-high split face block wall with a decorative cap along the west property line, and a 4-foot tubular steel fence atop a 2-foot retaining wall along the north property line.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
Vehicle access to the Project Site will be provided on Maple Avenue with a secondary egress-only vehicular access point off of Foothill Boulevard. The secondary access point is proposed as right-out only. All vehicular access gates will provide pedestrian access. In addition to these access points, there are two pedestrian access gates located on Foothill Boulevard and along Barbee Steet. 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. The garages are one car or two-car tandem garages.
Environmental:
An Initial Study (IS), Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) (<https://fonopengislayers.fontana.org/WebLink/Browse.aspx?id=1876658&dbid=0&repo=FontanaRecords>) has been prepared for this Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA. The IS concluded that no impacts would be caused by the Project, therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and a Notice of Determination have been prepared for the Planning Commission’s consideration.
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 Determination
Attachment No. 5 - Public Hearing Notice