For City Council Meeting September 13, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Marcus Fuller, City Manager
FROM: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
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Request City Council Adopt Resolution No. 7970 Authorizing a Specific Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of two parcels located at 1364 W Foothill Boulevard and 475 N Linden Avenue within the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan from Residential-Mixed use (R-MU) to Commercial-Pedestrian (C-P).
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BACKGROUND
At the June 29, 2022, Economic Development Committee (EDC) meeting, the EDC recommended that the Planning Division begin the process of a Specific Plan Amendment to change the land use designation of two (2) parcels located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Linden Avenue in the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan. Pursuant to Section 18.78.060 of the Rialto Municipal Code, City proposed specific plan amendments shall be initiated by the City Planning Commission and authorized by resolution of the City Council. At the August 31, 2022, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission initiated the Specific Plan Amendment with a vote of 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, and 2 Vacancies.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION
With the action taken by the Planning Commission, Staff is commencing the process to amend the Specific Plan to change the zoning designation of two adjacent parcels located at 1364 W Foothill Boulevard (APN: 012801132) and 475 N Linden Avenue (APN: 012801133). The parcels are located on the northeast corner of West Foothill Boulevard and North Linden Avenue. Both parcels are designated Residential Mixed-Use (R-MU) and have remained vacant. All parcels located on the same block adjacent to Foothill Boulevard are designated Commercial-Pedestrian (C-P) and have been developed with a multi-tenant shopping center anchored by Food 4 Less with a gas station, two drive-thru restaurants, and a childcare facility.
The City has received multiple inquiries about developing the su...
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