For the Planning Commission Meeting of August 6, 2025
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
APPROVAL: Christina Taylor, Interim Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
FROM: Brian Vazquez, Planning Technician
Title
Conditional Development Permit No. 2025-0012: Establishment of a single-price overstock/discount store (Dollar Tree) within an existing 12,212 square foot tenant space located at 1295 West Renaissance Pkwy (APN 0264-152-52) within the Town Center (TC) zone of the Renaissance Specific Plan.
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APPLICANT:
Dollar Tree, Inc., 500 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
LOCATION:
The project site is located at 1295 W Renaissance Pkwy (APN: 0264-152-08) within the Renaissance Marketplace commercial center. The project site is zoned Town Center (T-C) within the Renaissance Specific Plan and has a General Plan Specific Plan Land Use designation (Refer to the attached Location Map (Exhibit A)).
BACKGROUND:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
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Location |
Existing Land Use |
Zoning |
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Site |
Commercial Building |
Town Center (T-C) in Renaissance Specific Plan |
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North |
Various Commercial Development |
Town Center (T-C) in Renaissance Specific Plan |
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South |
Renaissance Residential Neighborhood |
Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) in Renaissance Specific Plan |
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East |
Various Commercial |
Town Center (T-C) in Renaissance Specific Plan |
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West |
Commercial Businesses |
Town Center (T-C) in Renaissance Specific Plan |
General Plan Designations
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Location |
General Plan Designation |
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Site |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Renaissance SP) |
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North |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Renaissance SP) |
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South |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Renaissance SP) |
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East |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Renaissance SP) |
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West |
Specific Plan with a Specific Plan Overlay (Renaissance SP) |
Site Characteristics
The proposed Dollar Tree is located in an existing commercial space within the existing Renaissance Marketplace commercial center. The parcel is an irregularly shaped site on 5.06 acres in size, located at the southwest corner of West Renaissance Pkwy and North Ayala Drive.
Surrounding Area
The project site is surrounded by existing homes to the south by Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and existing commercial businesses to the north, east and west in the Renaissance Specific Plan.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Project Proposal
Dollar Tree, Inc., the applicant, proposes to operate a single-price overstock/discount store within a vacant 12,212 square-foot building within the Renaissance Marketplace commercial center (Exhibits B and C). Dollar Tree is a national chain of discount variety stores that sells items for $1.00, $3.00, and $5.00 price points. The operation will consist of sales of food products, arts & crafts supplies, toys, fashion accessories, beauty products, cleaning products, kitchenware, glassware, disposables, home décor items, as well as party supplies and seasonal merchandise. Dollar Tree will have operating hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Sunday with varying holiday hours.
Entitlement Requirements
Per Section 18.66.030.Q of the Rialto Municipal Code, the establishment of a single-price overstock/discount store is subject to the approval of a Conditional Development Permit. The applicant complied with this requirement and filed a completed Conditional Development Permit (CDP2025-0012) application on May 13, 2025.
Nearby Similar Stores
Currently there are four (4) national chain single-price overstock/discount retail stores located within the City. The list below shows the names and locations of those stores, as well as the approximate distance from each to the proposed Dollar Tree:
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Business Name |
Business Address |
Distance from Project Site (miles) |
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Dollar Tree |
182 East Baseline Road |
1.69 |
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Dollar Tree |
1205 West Foothill Boulevard |
1.80 |
|
Dollar Tree |
200 West Foothill Boulevard |
2.25 |
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Dollar Tree |
677 South Riverside Avenue |
3.40 |
Land Use Compatibility
Renaissance Marketplace accommodates various retail establishments. Other tenants include Burlington, 24-Hour Fitness, and Cinemark. National chain single-price overstock/discount stores are generally compatible with other retail uses and services typically found in commercial centers. As such, the Planning Division considers the Dollar Tree operation to be compatible with the area in which it will locate. With the approval of the Conditional Development Permit, Dollar Tree may be subject to a Planning Commission review within six (6) months from the date of approval to ensure compliance of all Conditions of Approval, and to ensure that the establishment has not become a nuisance. Thereafter, the establishment will be subject to annual review.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The project is consistent with the following goals of the Economic Development Element of the Rialto General Plan:
Goal 3-1: Strengthen and diversify the economic base and employment opportunities and maintain a positive business climate.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The project is Exempt in accordance with the categorical exemption requirements of the California Environmental Act (CEQA) Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities (Environmental Assessment Review 2024-0005). The business will operate within an existing commercial building, thereby qualifying for a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 Existing Facilities.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The City mailed public hearing notices for the proposed project to all property owners within 660 feet of the project site, posted public notes at the site and City Hall, and published the public hearing notice in the San Bernardino Sun newspaper as required by State law.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission:
1. Determine the project is Exempt in accordance with the categorical exemption requirements of the California Environmental Act (CEQA) Section 15301 Existing Facilities; and,
2. Adopt the attached Resolution (Exhibit D) to approve Conditional Development Permit No. 2025-0012, subject to the findings and conditions therein.