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Conditional Development Permit No. 2024-0020: A request to allow the placement of two recycling bins (clothing donation bins) within an existing commercial shopping center located at 240 W. Baseline Road (APN 0127-261-07) within the Community Shopping Center (C-1A) zone.
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For the Planning Commission Meeting of September 3, 2025
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
APPROVAL: Christina Taylor, Community Development Director
REVIEWED BY: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
FROM: Jason Costa, Associate Planner
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Conditional Development Permit No. 2024-0020: A request to allow the placement of two recycling bins (clothing donation bins) within an existing commercial shopping center located at 240 W. Baseline Road (APN 0127-261-07) within the Community Shopping Center (C-1A) zone.
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APPLICANT:
TexGreen, 12335 McCann Drive Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670.
LOCATION:
The project is located at 240 W. Baseline Road in an existing commercial shopping center on the north side of Baseline Road between Riverside Avenue and Willow Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number 0127-261-07). (Refer to the attached Location Map (Exhibit A)).
BACKGROUND:
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning
Location
Existing Land Use
Zoning
Site
Commercial Businesses
Community Shopping Center (C-1A)
North
Commercial Businesses
Multi-Family Residential (R-3)
South
Single-Family Residence
Community Shopping Center (C-1A)
& Neighborhood Commercial (C-1)
East
Commercial Businesses
Community Shopping Center (C-1A)
West
Commercial Businesses
Single Family Residential (R-1C)
General Plan Designations
Location
General Plan Designation
Site
Community Commercial
North
Residential 21
South
Community Commercial
East
Community Commercial
West
School Facility
Surrounding Area
To the north of the project site are existing apartments, to the south, east and west, are existing commercial businesses. Eisenhower High School located west of Willow Avenue as well.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
Project Proposal
The applicant, TexGreen Inc, proposes placing two green metal collection bins (each approximately 6.5' h x 4' w x 4' d) for recycling clothes within the parking lot of the project site (Exhibit B). The bins will be in one parking space approximately 68 feet north of the Taco Bell building (Exhibit C). The applicant will empty, clean and maintain the bin at least five (5) times per week, and in case of urgent need will respond within 12 hours to address any issues.
Entitlement Requirements
Per Section 18.108.040. of the Rialto Municipal Code, the placement of a small recycling bin for the purpose of clothing donation requires submittal and Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Development Permit (CDP2024-0020).
Parking
The use of one parking space for the bins will not affect the shopping center's minimum parking requirement. The existing shopping center has 760 parking spaces. This quantity exceeds the minimum parking requirement (730 spaces) as shown in the parking calculation chart below and as required by Chapter 18.58.050 (Off-Street Parking) of the Rialto Municipal Code:
Type of Use
Floor Area (square feet)
Parking Ratio
Number of spaces required
Commercial
Ground floor
Above ground floor
182,458|10 10|
1 / 250
1 / 300
730|10 10|Total Required/Total Provided
730/760
Land Use Compatibility
The project is compatible with the Community Shopping Center (C-1A) zone, the surrounding uses, and Chapter 18.108 (Regulation of Recycling Facilities) of the Rialto Municipal Code. The project site currently contains retail uses, which are generally compatible with the proposed recycling bin. The project is anticipated to be a benefit to the community by creating a convenient location to donate clothing.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The project is consistent with the following goal of the Land Use Element of the Rialto General Plan:
Goal 2-34: Achieve waste recycling levels that meet or exceed State mandates. Achieve maximum waste recycling in all sectors of the community: residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and construction.
Policy 2-34.2: Utilize source reduction, recycling, and other appropriate measures to reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Rialto that is disposed of in landfills.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The project is Categorically Exempt from requirement of the California Environmental Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Section 15311 Accessory Structures, which allows for the placement of accessory structures within existing commercial developed properties, such as the project.
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 notices 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 that the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311, Accessory Structures, of the CEQA Guidelines and direct Staff to file the Notice of Exemption with County of San Bernardino; and,
2. Approve Conditional Development Permit No. 2024-0020 (Exhibit D) subject to the attached findings and conditions of approval.