For the Planning Commission Meeting of [October 16, 2024]
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
APPROVAL: Colby Cataldi, Director of Community Development
FROM: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
Title
Recommendation to the City Council for the Foothill Central Specific Plan Amendment (SPA) No. 2022-004 (Master Case No. 2022- 075) and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Environmental Assessment Review No. 2024-002) prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Applicant:
City of Rialto:
150 S Palm Avenue
Rialto, CA 92276
LOCATION:
The Foothill Central Specific Plan Area encompasses parcels adjacent to the north and south sides of Foothill Boulevard throughout the City of Rialto and is bounded by Maple Avenue to the west and Pepper Avenue to east. The project site also encompasses Merrill Avenue to the south, Foothill Boulevard to the north, Willow Avenue to the west, and Sycamore Avenue to the east.
BACKGROUND:
Public Meetings
The Foothill Central Specific Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission on January 10, 2024. The Planning Commission opened the public hearing, took public comments, and discussed the project. After further discussion, the Planning Commission closed the public hearing and expressed support of the specific plan amendment and voted to recommend to the City Council 5-0 (2 vacancies) to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the project. The project was then scheduled for the February 27th 2024, regularly scheduled City Council meeting. Staff and the consultant provided a presentation to the City Council and the City Council opened the public hearing and had further discussion on the project. The City Council directed staff to schedule the item for a future Economic Development Committee meeting for further review and no action was taken at this meeting. Staff scheduled the Foothill Central Specific Plan for the March 27th, 2024, Economic...
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