For the Planning Commission Meeting of September 14, 2022
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commissioners
APPROVAL: Paul Gonzales, Community Development Manager
FROM: Siri Champion, Senior Planner
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Request that the Planning Commission receive a presentation in regard to the Foothill Central Specific Plan and provide comments.
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BACKGROUND:
In November of 1983, the Central Area Specific Plan was adopted by the City Council and in August of 2010, the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan was also adopted by the City Council. There have been no prominent updates to either specific plan since each plan was originally adopted. Recognizing the need for an update, on January 26, 2021, City Council authorized submittal of an application to the Southern California Association of Governments to update the Central Area Specific Plan and the Foothill Boulevard Specific Plan.
On April 27, 2022, the Planning Division made a presentation to the City of Rialto Economic Development Committee (EDC). At the meeting, the EDC requested additional information and directed staff to return to the EDC to receive guidance and input on the vision for the new Specific Plan. On June 29, 2022, the EDC provided comments and directed staff to develop a vision for EDC's review and approval.
The vision for the Foothill Central Specific Plan is as follows:
"For the next 30 years, Downtown Rialto will continue to be the heart of the City, defined by its hometown character and functioning as an important job center and transportation hub. The historic Route 66, Foothill Boulevard, will continue to serve as a gateway corridor through the City and to the downtown core. The Foothill Central Specific Plan area will continue to evolve as a lively mixed-use destination that integrates housing for all income levels and ages with shopping, restaurants, entertainment, and civic and arts uses while preserving existing landmarks.
The Specific Plan will be a tool to implement high-quality devel...
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