FROM:
Planning Department
TITLE:
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Master Case No. (MCN) 23-0104: Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-0017 (TPM No. 20664), and Design Review No. 23-0027; A request to consolidate five (5) parcels into one (1) parcel for the development of a 166,985 square foot industrial commerce center facility, and a request for site and architectural approval for a new Industrial commerce center facility, and associated site improvements, on 9.19 acres, located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Banana Avenue, (APNs: 0236-081-03, 0236-081-04, 0236-081-32, 0236-081-37 and 0236-081-45), pursuant to an Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2009091089) prepared for the Project.
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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. 2025- , and
1. Adopt the Addendum and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2009091089) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination, and
2. Approve Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 23-0017 (TPM No. 20664), and
3. Approve Design Review (DR) No.23-0027.
APPLICANT:
LBA Realty/LBA Logistics
3347 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612
LOCATION:
The project site is located on the northwest corner of Santa Ana Avenue and Banana Avenue, (APNs: 0236-081-03, 0236-081-04, 0236-081-32, 0236-081-37 and 0236-081-45)
REQUEST:
Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-0017 (TPM No. 20664) - A request to consolidate five (5) parcels into one (1) parcel for a total of 9.19 adjusted acres.
Design Review No. 23-0027 - A request for site and architectural approval for a new Industrial commerce center facility totaling 166,985 square feet, and associated site improvements on approximately 9.2 acres.
PROJECT PLANNER:
Alejandro Rico, Associate Planner
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Land Use Table
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General Plan |
Zoning/Overlay |
Existing Land Use |
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Site: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Slover West Industrial District (SWD) |
Vacant |
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North: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Slover West Industrial District (SWD) |
Vacant |
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South: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Slover West Industrial District (SWD) |
Distribution Warehouse |
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East: |
Light Industrial (I-L |
Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Slover West Industrial District (SWD) |
Distribution Warehouse |
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West: |
Light Industrial (I-L) |
Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan (SWIP)/Slover West Industrial District (SWD) |
Commercial use/truck parking |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A. Project Area: Approximately 9.19 acres
B. Building Analysis:
Offices 12,898
Warehouse 154,087
Height Maximum: 60 feet
Provided: 47 feet
C. Parking Analysis:
Auto Required: 53 spaces
Provided 96 spaces
Trailer Required: 34 spaces
Trailer Provided: 27 spaces (with parking reduction)
D. Landscaping:
Required: 52,489 square feet (15 percent)
Provided” 59,162 square feet (17 percent)
ANALYSIS:
The applicant, LBA Realty, is requesting that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-0017 (TPM No. 20664) to consolidate five (5) parcels into one (1) parcel and Design Review No. 23-0027 for development of an industrial commerce center facility, totaling approximately 166,985 square feet, and associated site-improvements on approximately 9.19 acres.
Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-0017 (TPM No. 20664))
Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-0017 (TPM 20664) will consolidate five parcels into one parcel, (APNs: 0236-081-03, 0236-081-04, 0236-081-32, 0236-081-37 and 0236-081-45. The resulting parcel will meet the development standards of the Zoning and Development Code and will enable the development of the Industrial commerce center facility.
Design Review (DRP) No. 23-0027
The development consists of a new Industrial commerce center facility totaling approximately 166,985 square feet with 18 dock level doors and one (1) ground-level door, on a 9.19-acre site.
The architectural features of the Industrial commerce center facility will include an exterior neutral light gray tone color palette with blue accents. The architectural style includes metal canopies and doors, glazed windows, aluminum storefront windows, and exterior lighting.
The variations to the building’s faces, varying roof lines and building height of 47 feet high will make the project architecturally pleasing and be consistent with the surrounding area. The Project includes associated on and off-site improvements including parking spaces, sidewalks, utilities related to undergrounding utilities, curb and gutter, new landscaping, enhanced paving, and lighting.
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 industrial 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 design incorporates safety measures for automobiles and pedestrians in the area.
Grading/Walls:
The topography of the Project Site is relatively flat. The existing drainage pattern flows form the north to the south with a maximum slop of two percent, with the drainage pattern to direct the water to the south area into a detention infiltration basin, installed as part of the project. The project plans indicate a new fourteen (14) foot high concrete wall along a portion of the north and west side of the property, with a six (6) foot high wrought iron fence along the continued west side. An existing tubular fence along the west and east sides of the property will remain.
Site Access/Circulation/Parking:
Access onto the Project Site will be off Santa Ana Avenue and Banana Avenue. An EVA driveway is proposed along Banana Avenue near the corner of Santa Ana Avenue. The internal circulation has been reviewed by the Planning Department, , the Fire Department, and the Traffic, and Engineering Departments and found to be sufficient to support this type of use.
The applicant applied for a twenty percent reduction of required trailer parking spaces. SWIP requires thirty-four (34) parking spaces for trailers, but allows a twenty percent reduction for projects that merge lots together. Justification was provided in a parking analysis commissioned by the applicant. Twenty-seven (27) trailer parking spaces are being provided and Planning staff agreed with the parking analysis provided by the applicant.
Environmental:
On June 12, 2023 the City certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”) (SCH No. 2009091089) for the Southwest Industrial Prak Specific Plan. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, a lead agency shall prepare an Addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. The City prepared an Addendum to the FEIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and the City of Fontana’s 2019 Local Guidelines for Implementing CEQA and concluded that the proposed Project would not result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects than were previously disclosed in the FEIR and therefor, no subsequent EIR or mitigated negative declaration is required. Accordingly, an Addendum to the Southwest Industrial Park Specific Plan Final EIR (SCH No. 2009091089) is the appropriate document to evaluate the proposed Project.
MOTION:
Approve staff’s recommendation
ATTACHMENTS:
1 - Vicinity Map
2 - Project Plans
3 - Planning Commission Resolution, and Conditions of Approval
4 - Notice of Determination
5 - Public Hearing Notice