Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Approval of Draft Minutes

Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Meeting of April 14, 2026

Amendment to Conditions 25-06

Subject: A request to revise the previously approved conditions of approval associated with General Plan Amendment 24-01, Development Code Amendment 24-01, Subdivision 24-04 and Development Permit Type—P 24-04 for one hundred thirty-eight (138) detached single-family residences. This includes updates to the street improvements along Foothill Boulevard and Macy Street. Location: North side of W. Foothill Boulevard; between N. Macy Street and Dallas Avenue Zone: Residential Medium (RM) Environmental Determination: Exempt pursuant to Section 15061 (Common Sense Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines Owner: Route 66 Truck Terminal, LLC Applicant: Edward J. Bonadiman APNs: 0142-041-09, -10, -11, -17, -18, -20, -21, -32, -33, -34, -44; and 0142-521-01, -02, and -03 Ward: 6 Project Manager: George Velarde, Senior Planner Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-008 approving Amendment to Conditions 25-06, based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval; and finding the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Development Code Amendment 26-13

Subject: A request to amend Chapter 19.28 (Landscaping Standards); Section 19.28.120(1)(C) and 19.28.120(14)(A)(B) (Water Efficient Landscape Standards) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for MWELO in compliance with state law. Location: Citywide Zone: N/A Environmental Determination: Statutorily Exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17. Owner: N/A Applicant: City of San Bernardino – Public Works Department APN: N/A Ward: All Project Manager: Matthew Fisher, Environmental Programs Coordinator Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-013, forwarding a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council Recommending approval of Development Code Amendment 26-13 (Exhibit B) amending Section 19.28.120 (Water Efficient Landscapes) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19). This request is to update the development standards for Water Efficient Landscapes in compliance with recent change in law Senate Bill (SB) 1383; and finding that Development Code Amendment 26-13 is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Real Property Street Vacation 15.30-441

Subject: A request to allow the street vacation of a portion of an alley way south of W Rialto Ave and West of Muscott St containing 29,635 square feet and the reservation of utilities therein. Location: South of W Rialto Ave Zone: N/A Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to §15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines Owner: City of San Bernardino Applicant: City of Colton APN: N/A Ward: 3 Project Manager: Michael Yarbrough, Real Property Manager Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-014 of the Planning Commission of the City of San Bernardino, California, forwarding a recommendation to the Mayor and City Council recommending approval of Real Property Street Vacation No. 15.30-441, based on Findings of Fact; and finding that the project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Subdivision 25-07 (Tentative Parcel Map No. 21056) and Variance 25-03

Subject: A request to allow the subdivision of an existing vacant parcel containing approximately 0.32 acres (13,993 square feet), into two (2) parcels and the a reduction to the required lot size of 7,200 square feet with parcel 1 containing approximately 0.16 acres (6,997 square feet) and parcel 2 containing approximately 0.16 acres (6,996 square feet) and to allow the reduction to the required rear setback from ten (10) feet to five (5) feet on an irregularly shaped parcel. Location: 729 W. Ash Drive Zone: Residential Suburban (RS) Environmental Determination: Categorically Exempt, pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the State CEQA Guidelines Owner: Cedar Villa-San Bernardino, LLC Applicant: John G. Afram APN: 0151-172-07 Ward: 5 Project Manager: Christian James Calisaan, Associate Planner Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2026-015 approving Subdivision 25-07 (Tentative Parcel Map No 21056) and Variance 25-03, based on the Findings of Fact and subject to the recommended Conditions of Approval; and finding the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act.

PLANNING COMMISSION REPORTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS

DIRECTOR'S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT