Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Okay, good evening, everybody. Today is Wednesday, August the 12th, 2026, and the time is 5 p.m. The regular meeting of the City of Victorville Planning Commission will come to order. Madam Clerk, will you kindly call the roll?

Commissioner Marshall?

Here.

Commissioner Messon? Here. Commissioner Morales? Here. Vice Chair Thomas?

Here.

Chair Marsh?

Here.

We have quorum.

Okay, at this time the invocation will be led by Vice Chair Thomas and our pledge will be led by Commissioner Marshall. Would everybody please stand?

Heavenly Father, we come to you this evening in humble submission. Father, we thank you for all that you've provided. Father, we ask that you just guide us in our deliberations. Father, help us to make those decisions that will be right for the city and in your will. Father, we ask blessings on our leadership, our council, our planning commissioners, and all within the city and all city staff. And Father, we thank you again. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.

Okay, perfect. If everyone can please put their right hand over their heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

OK. And at this time, we'll have public comments. This would be a time for the public to speak on agenda items or on issues not posted on the agenda, providing those issues are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Those who desire to comment on a public hearing item may wish to reserve their remarks until that particular public hearing has been opened. Madam Clerk, may we have our first speaker?

We have no speakers.

OK. With that, I'll close the public hearing. And we have special orders of the day. We will be giving a presentation to recognize Commissioner Messon for her work while on the Planning Commission.

you on the spot good evening commissioners staff and members of the audience today on behalf of the city of victorville i'd like to recognize five remarkable years of dedicated public service commissioner messon has served on the victorville planning commission Beginning in 2021 and concluding with today's meeting, Commissioner Messon has offered thoughtful insight, a clear vision for growth of our community, and balanced the city's immediate needs with our long-term priorities. The role of a planning commissioner often demands quiet contemplation, decisiveness, and attention to detail, and culminates in a decision-making process that combines a thorough understanding of policy documents, municipal codes, architectural plans, and public input. The decisions made in these chambers shape the everyday lives of our residents for generations to come. Over her term, Commissioner Messon's contributions have helped strengthen the framework of our municipal code and guided the evolution of the built environment in the city of Victorville. Commissioner Messon has worked diligently Fundamental planning benchmarks, including updates or six cycle housing element, as well as updates to the land use safety environmental justice elements that were general plan. As well as key housing policies introduced urban dwelling units and smaller subdivisions. Through essential updates like ordinance number 2448. that established updated development standards and new zone districts and the deemed approved ordinance, Commissioner Messon's consistently helped create a balanced forward-thinking code that is responsive to state requirements and community input. Beyond policy text, Commissioner Messon's tenure has been marked by a strong economic and residential momentum. She has played a key role in approving over 4,000 housing units to ensure our city meets growing demands while preserving the quality of life. These housing units are made up of 18 single-family tract developments and five separate multi-family developments that contributed to a nearly 5% population increase in the City of Victorville during her tenure. During Commissioner Messon's time on the Planning Commission, Victorville saw a major expansion in commercial and industrial growth. She helped entitle roughly 1.45 million square feet of commercial space, welcoming major hubs and retailers like Target, Tractor Supply, CarMax, and Delama Motorsports. alongside nearly 5 million square feet of industrial space, supporting major regional economic drivers like Amazon, Goodyear Tire, Church and Dwight, and the American Jerky Company. The impacts of these commercial industrial projects are visible everywhere you look across the city. It is present in transformational community projects. These include things like four new hotel developments, new restaurants and commercial centers, including projects such as Pollo Campero, Famous Dave's, Raising Cane's, Superior Grocers, and Sprouts Farmer's Market. We also saw the addition of vital medical facilities like the High Desert Pace Center, new medical office developments, and hospital expansions, as well as crucial civic and social assets, including the City of Victorville Wellness Center and our new Victorville City Library. Commissioner Messon, your dedication over these past five years has left an indelible mark on our landscape, economy, and community identity. On behalf of the City of Victorville, thank you for your years of service and your lasting contribution to our city.

If you guys don't mind, I'm just going to briefly say something.

I just sincerely want to extend my appreciation to former Mayor Deborah Jones and Councilwoman Mora and the entire city staff that has helped me be able to fulfill my position as a commissioner and just seeing a snippet of what you guys do every day for the city, bringing projects forward and answering the many questions that I have and even silly questions as to you know, is is this an actual monument or is it a survey. portion part of a project, so I really appreciate it it's been an honor to serve on the Commission to serve on on the Commission for a city that I grew up in and live in so truly appreciate my time here and I will miss you all, so thank you.

Okay, and before we move on to the next item, are there any comments that commissioners would like to make to Commissioner Messon?

Sure. I just wanted to say it's been a pleasure serving with you. You're always really detail-oriented, very thoughtful, and it's been awesome. I hope that you're not going anywhere, because I think that the high desert and Victorville really need your leadership and sort of your energy out here. And so I'm hoping that we'll continue to work together in the future.

And I just want to say kudos to you on your new adventures. And I thought I was going to learn so much. I was really excited to work with you on this planning commission, just because of everything you do and the things we do outside of here. Best of luck to you on your new what you have going on.

Kimberly, let me just wish you the best. I think you've been very effective here as a commissioner. It's really been a pleasure working with you. And hey, maybe you'll come back sometime.

Thank you. And with that also, Kimberly, it's been a pleasure working with you on the commission. I'M GLAD THAT WE STILL HAVE YOU WITHIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, SO YOU WON'T BE TOO FAR AWAY. APPRECIATE YOUR FRIENDSHIP. ALL RIGHT. WITH THAT, NOW WE MOVE TO THE APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OUR FIRST AGENDA ITEM IS THE MINUTES OF JULY 8, 2026, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. I'LL INVITE A MOTION FOR THIS ITEM.

I'll motion to approve the minutes.

I'll second.

Okay, so we have a motion made by Commissioner Morales, second by Commissioner Messon. Madam Clerk, will you please take the vote?

Commissioner Marshall?

Aye.

Commissioner Messon? Aye. Commissioner Morales? Aye. Vice Chair Thomas?

Aye.

Chair Marsh?

Yes.

Motion passes unanimously.

Okay, we have taken action to approve staff's recommendation that's presented on the agenda. Our next item is a tentative, item number two, a tentative track map with an initial study and mitigated negative declaration to allow for the creation of 70 single family lots from four undeveloped parcels zoned single family residential R1. Mr. Heidegger, would you kindly introduce this item?

Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the Commission. Agenda item number two is case number PLAN 25-0008. As you noted, it is a tentative track map that will allow for a 70-lot single-family residential subdivision. This project is located at the southwest corner of Green Tree Boulevard and 6th Street. And for reference, this is immediately west of the Victorville Post Office on Green Tree Boulevard. The proposed single-family residential subdivision will occur in a single phase from four existing properties within the R1 single-family residential zone district. And as conditioned, the proposed tentative track map meets all required development standards of Title 16. This includes minimum lot sizes and dimensions, usable area, dwelling unit density. Additionally, this proposal provides 3.5 dwelling units per gross acre, where up to five units per acre are allowed by the underlying zoning district and the general plan. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROPOSED CENTER TRACK MAP COMPLIES WITH THE SINGLE FAMILY DESIGN GUIDELINES IN REGARDS TO NEIGHBORHOOD DESIGN WITH LIMITED THROUGH STREETS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL, DUAL USE DRIVEN FACILITIES AND ENTRY LANDSCAPING AT TALPA STREET AND SIXTH STREET. With regards to the environmental assessment on this project, an initial study and mitigated negative declaration were prepared for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and all of the proposed mitigation measures have been included within the proposed conditions of approval. On that note, staff would make a note within resolution P-26-015, a few possible revisions that are recommended by staff to the conditions of approval. First would be conditions 39, 40, 41, and 42. These conditions all deal with roadway improvements and required traffic signals, however, There are conditions of approval that require a fair share in lieu of the signals. So with that being said, staff would recommend that with those conditions 39 40 41 42 that to the end of those conditions language that states subject to review and approval by the city engineer be added to those conditions of approval and the mitigation measures in the associated mitigated negative declaration. Additionally, after printing of the staff report, staff noticed one typographical air and condition number 82. In that condition, staff would recommend the replacement of references to Peña Road and Mesa View Drive with Green Tree Boulevard, 6th Avenue, and Talpa Street. That being said, staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed projects, and take the following actions. Adopt the mitigated, I'm sorry, adopt the attached mitigated negative declaration with a mitigation monitoring and reporting program with the adjusted mitigation measures as noted. And adopt the resolution number P dash 26 dash one five approving tentative track map case number PLA and 25 dash 0008 subject to the attached conditions of approval as recommended for adjustment by staff and staff is available for any questions you may have.

Thank you, Mr. Excuse me. Okay, so at this time, are there any technical questions from the planning commissioners regarding this item, starting with Commissioner Marshall? I have no questions. Commissioner Messon?

I have no questions.

Commissioner Morales?

I do have one question. Would that mean, I know Green Tree is on the front side of it, the back side is TELP, but would that go all the way through that back tree? Is that what you had mentioned?

Yes, thank you. The conditions were with regards to traffic signals along Green Tree Boulevard. And as proposed with staff recommendations, those conditions would be replaced with fair share agreements. They don't really warrant the traffic signals at this point, but the developer would be required to provide the fair share of payments in lieu of actual development of those signals. And the signals themselves, that those improvements would be subject to a final city engineer approval.

Perfect, thank you.

Vice chair thomas. So six street would come all the way out to green tree within a in a in a second green tree and was there going to be a traffic signal there.

That is correct six street will go out to green tree as condition and the mitigation measures that calls for a traffic signal, but I believe. perhaps the city engineer would be so kind as to address that.

Good evening, Commissioner Thomas. So the original traffic study did recommend some fair share payments for these improvements. In lieu of those unwarranted signals at this time, we have conditioned the developer to pay an in lieu fee of about 30% of what we believe would be the cost of the signal. Those funds would be deposited into our road development impact fee fund for the future construction of said signals. So at this time with track development, no, it would not be a requirement. It would be a fair share payment in lieu of the signal.

Just a comment on my part, and I know you know your business, but that traffic coming around Green Tree at that post office in that area is pretty fast sometimes. So just a concern.

Understood, but just to Speak on the point, you know, traffic signals are really there to establish right away. They're not really there as a traffic speed to lower speed volume. So we see that a lot like a village drive. You've got a pretty good section of village drive that there are no signals there. And people tend to speed when you're not forced to stop. But the signal itself is based on different warrants and volume or It's more based on volume warrants, not on speeding warrants per se.

Okay. And I just have kind of one, kind of an observation. That development, I believe there was a frame of a building that was removed, that's been removed and cleaned up. But right behind that building, and it looks like this development is going to kind of go right beside that. It's like a house or it was something up there. But right now it's just, you know, kind of getting a lot of graffiti. And is there going to be something done with that? Or is that going to still be allowed to stay there?

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, you're correct. There was a shell of a building directly at the northwest portion of this property abutting it. I'm should say it was a shell building never got completed felt through different reasons that that was never completed ultimately it was demolished code enforcement took the lead on that i believe in ensuring that was demolished because it was an unsafe structure the building in the back i believe is on our code enforcement radar however as part of this project there is no requirement to do anything with that off-site property okay okay and then um

As far as I understand the traffic lights and everything but will there be any adjustments made to the green tree. Green tree boulevard to allow for traffic that's coming off of six street and yates because right now, even at even just going to the post office if you're coming up with yates is. Traffic backs up on yates just trying to get out on the green tree, so I mean are they going to be like any adjustments made to green tree boulevard in that area.

Some of the recommendations that were recommended in the traffic study were just not feasible. So the traffic engineer recommended additional striping improvements. And so when you look at the available pavement area that's on Yates Road right now, to try to mitigate that via additional lanes is just not feasible at this time. And since it's not on this project frontage, we are not anticipating any improvements to Yates Road at this time with this project.

All right. Thank you. Mr. Chair, if I may add. Although Yates won't be addressed, there's conditions out of a right turn pocket on the sixth on the green tree. So green tree on the south side there abutting this track will be constructed to ultimate right away with.

Okay. All right. Thank you. Okay. At this time, are there any comments? No, no, I'm sorry. I'll open up the public hearing. Madam Clerk, are there any requests to speak on this item?

We have no speakers.

Okay, I'll close the public hearing and I'll invite a motion for this item.

Commissioner Thomas moved that the The item before us that we approve staff recommendation with the conditions and corrections that they've noted.

Second.

OK, so we have a first by Vice Chair Thomas, second by Commissioner Messon. Are there any comments on this pending motion, Vice Chair Thomas? No? Okay. Commissioner Messon?

No comments.

Commissioner Marshall? No comments. Commissioner Morales? No comments. And I don't have any comments. Madam Clerk, will you take the vote?

Commissioner Marshall?

Aye.

Commissioner Messon? Aye. Commissioner Morales? Aye. Vice Chair Thomas?

Yes.

Chair Marsh?

Yes.

Motion passes unanimously.

OK, we have now taken action to approve staff's recommendation as presented on the agenda. Our next item on the agenda is agenda item number three, a continuous request for case number PLAN 25-00012, an amendment to the Civic Center Community's sustainability plan, specific plan. with an initial study and mitigated negative declaration to update table 4.2 and other impacted sections of the specific plan to allow for government facilities as a conditional use within the civic mixed land use district. And a site plan and conditional use permit with an initial study and mitigated negative declaration to allow for the development of a government facility, including a police station and a public park on property located at the northwest corner of Seneca Road and Civic Drive. Mr. Hidegi, will you kindly introduce this item?

Thank you, Mr. Chair, members of the commission. This item number three, case number PLAN 25-00012, is authored by Senior Planner Travis Clark, and he will provide an update on the continuance request before you.

Thank you, Chairman Marsh, fellow commissioners. Item number three is a continuance request for case number PLAN 25-00012. As noted by the chairman, it is a proposed amendment to the Civic Center Community Sustainability Specific Plan to allow for government facilities as a conditional use within the Civic Mixed Land Use District. as well as a site plan and conditional use permit with a mitigated negative declaration to allow for the development of a new government facility that includes a police station and a public park on property located at the northwest corner of Seneca Road and Civic Drive. As noted in the continuance report provided, over the last three years, city staff have worked to develop a plan for a new police station and civic park to replace the undersized police headquarters TO ADDRESS PUBLIC SAFETY NEEDS AND PROVIDE A NEW VENUE FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. AT THE DIRECTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF HAVE WORKED WITH A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A PROPOSAL FOR A NEW 54,892 SQUARE FOOT POLICE STATION AND A 3.3 ACRE CIVIC PARK ON A 9.18 acre site within the Civic Center. Staff is requesting a continuance of this item tonight after determining following the publication of the project that the required property owner notifications were not provided to all affected property owners in accordance with the public noticing requirements. So to ensure compliance with the required public notification and review process, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission continue this item to the September 9th, 2026 Planning Commission meeting to allow sufficient time to complete the required noticing and the public review period. I would note that in the report provided for this item tonight, it was inadvertently indicated a request to continue the project to September 12th. THE DATE WAS INCORRECT. THIS SHOULD HAVE INDICATED SEPTEMBER 9TH, THE NEXT DATE OF THE NEXT SCHEDULED PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. WITH THAT, STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING, RECEIVE TESTIMONY REGARDING THE PROPOSED PROJECT, AND CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2026 HEARING. AND STAFF IS AVAILABLE SHOULD THE COMMISSION HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

NEW SPEAKER PORTER. At this time, are there any technical questions from the planning commissioners regarding this item? Commissioner Marshall?

I have no technical questions. Thank you.

Commissioner Morales? No questions. Commissioner Messon?

No questions.

Vice Chair Thomas? No. And I don't have any questions. So I'll open the public hearing. Madam Clerk, are there any requests to speak?

We have no speakers.

Okay. Then I will leave the public hearing open and invite a motion for this item.

I'll move to motion the staff recommendation for the continuous request of September 9th. Is that to approve the recommendation? Yes, to approve the recommendations. Thank you.

I second. Okay, so we have a first made by Commissioner Morales, second by Vice Chair Thomas. Are there any comments on this pending motion? Commissioner Morales?

No question.

Commissioner Thomas? I mean, Vice Chair Thomas, I'm sorry. No, no questions. Commissioner Marshall? No questions. Commissioner Messon?

No, I just want to say it's pretty great to see this coming forward pretty soon and no one this first started being discussed. So nice to see it slowly progress.

And I don't have any comments myself. Madam Clerk, will you take the vote?

Commissioner Marshall?

Aye.

Commissioner Messon? Aye. Commissioner Morales? Aye. Vice Chair Thomas?

Aye.

Chair Marsh?

Yes.

Motion passes unanimously.

OK. We have now taken action to approve staff's recommendations as presented on the agenda. CONTINUING THE PUBLIC HEARING TO SEPTEMBER 9, 2026. OUR NEXT ITEM ON THE AGENDA IS AGENDA ITEM NUMBER 4, AN AMENDMENT TO THE OLD TOWN SPECIFIC PLAN WITH AN ENVIRONMENT EXEMPTION TO ALLOW FOR VARIOUS UPDATES AND CHANGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODIFIED LAND USE ALLOWANCES, UPDATED SIGNAGE AND PUBLIC ART STANDARDS.

document revisions to correct inconsistencies and grammatical errors mr hadaghi will you kindly introduce this item thank you mr chair members of the commission agenda item number four is case number plan 26-00013 and as you noted is a proposed amendment to the old town specific plan as part of the city's ongoing efforts in the old town area and namely with regards to planning's roles Planning role in that is the seven street redesign project staff identify changes needed in the old town specific plan that would enable that. Seven street redesign and the old town area as a space to be activated, we were looking at ways to activate the space promote pedestrian activity and really provide a clear path forward with regards to how the specific plan could assist in. Mayor Mrakas, Allowing temporary uses, such as farmers markets, how we could really clarify how public art installations public murals things of that nature could be. Mayor Mrakas, clarified so in the future when that seven street redesign project is complete and this and and really up until that time as soon as possible. Mayor Mrakas, would just provide a clear path forward for anyone wishing to do those activities to bring that life and that pedestrian activity back into the space so with that daisy Kawasaki or senior planner. Um, is the author of this item, and she'll go into the details of what specific changes are proposed to enable the city, enabling the city to accommodate those types of things.

Thank you. Good evening commissioners as Mr. How did you explain this routine city initiated amendment to the old town specific plan is intended to keep the specific plan current and aligned. with ongoing revitalization efforts in Old Town, while ensuring that it remains a useful tool for guiding development in the area. Since its adoption in 2018, updates have occurred regularly and the proposed amendments before you tonight continue that practice. The full text of this proposed amendment showing existing revised and deleted language is included in resolution number P-26-016 with this item. However, I would like to take this time to provide an overview of each of the changes in a bit more detail. majority of the changes included with the specific plan amendment take place in chapter four the land use plan to start we've made updates to the land use table to bring the specific plan into conformance with state law allowing by allowing accessory dwelling units in all zones that allow for residential development when accessory to an existing or proposing i'm sorry when exist a in existing or proposed residential units or units. Previously, the specific plan restricted ADUs to only zones where single family residential homes could be permitted. Additionally, the land use table has been updated to allow for junior accessory dwelling units or JADUs in zones where single family homes can be permitted. A definition for a JADU has also been included in the list of permitted terms within the Appendix A glossary of the Old Town specific plan. The low barrier navigation Center section of the land use plan has also been amended to eliminate the January 1 2027 sunset date that would have otherwise repealed the allowances for this type of navigation Center. At the time, as an approved use this change is a direct result of the passage of Senate bill 1395 which made the existing provisions related to low barrier navigation centers permanent. No other changes to the existing navigation center regulations within the specific plan are proposed at this time as they otherwise comply with state law. This amendment also introduces several important updates to the temporary uses section of chapter four of the specific plan. The primary goal is to provide clear guidance and regulations for community activities that are already allowed within Old Town under the existing plan. One key change is the addition of language that clarifies how events on city owned and city operated property or within the public right of way are processed. These types of events are generally not subject to a temporary use permit. Instead, they are reviewed and approved through a facility use agreement or other form of city agreement or contract. This is already standard practice citywide and adding this clarification directly into the specific plan ensures that staff and the public have an accurate consistent reference moving forward. The food truck hub section has been updated to more accurately reflect sections of the victorville municipal code that are applicable to this event type. And to clarify that certain temporary use permit documents are required to be submitted for review prior to tup issuance. A new section 4.8.2 is being added to the Old Town specific plan to provide regulations associated with the establishment of farmers markets, a community event type that the specific plan already encourages. This specific plan now specifies that farmers markets may only take place on privately owned property in the mixed use retail zone, mixed use service zone, and their respective overlay districts, as well as the community anchor zone district as an accessory event to an existing business that also operates on that property. City facilitated farmers markets may operate as a standalone event type on city owned and city operated sites or within the public right of way. Farmers markets are subject to the review of a temporary use permit unless otherwise regulated by a separate city agreement, where a plan for operations and site layouts will be reviewed to ensure compliance with the new code section. Farmers markets must designate an event manager who's responsible for ensuring that all proper regulatory licenses are obtained by event vendors, that the site is laid out in a manner that addresses fire department and accessibility access as required, and accounts for safety and maneuverability of pedestrians. Private farmers markets are subject to the time allowances granted by the Victorville Municipal Code for Special Events, which provides for an initial 30 consecutive days of event activities, subject to two potential extensions of time equating to 90 total calendar days, I'm sorry, 90 total days per calendar year in one location. The Appendix A glossary has additionally been updated to now include a definition for the farmers market. Section 4.11 of the Old Town specific plan for historic wall murals and public arts has been updated. Notably, the public art subsection has been revised to clarify the types of design theming that can be approved for wayfinding signage and public art in Old Town and establishes that a public art program may be implemented when at least two installation locations are selected for public art that showcases a uniformed theme and coordinated materials. Subsection 4.11.3 is being introduced to define the approval process for historic wall murals, public art, and programs for each that include more than one location with designated approval bodies dependent on the content of the art and the proposed location. For example, individual murals or public art pieces on private property that highlight a historic or culturally significant event person or feature and showcase themes related to route 66 the railroad or old town victorville's heritage may be approved administratively by the zoning administrator a recent example of this would be the Felix Diaz mural on seventh street that was approved at the ZA level in 2024. Larger programs for historic murals or public art proposed on private property following the same theming requirements would be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Murals, public art, or related programs that do not meet the theming criteria or that are located on public property or within the public right-of-way would ultimately be reviewed at the City Council level, unless that authority has already been delegated as part of a broader project. Once approved by the Planning Commission or City Council, implementation of these programs would be carried out by staff. These updates do not change the intended process, but they provide clearer language to remove any previous ambiguity. The proposed specific plan amendment also includes changes to chapter five for development standards by introducing a section of regulations specific to signage. The introduction of a cross reference table within section 5.5 for sign standards makes it very clear how permanent sign regulations within each land use designation refer back to specific development code sections. Additionally, new regulations for temporary signage is being introduced to provide specific allowances and exemptions For non illuminated a frame signs for active businesses in old town, as well as temporary signage including banners and light pole mounted signs advertising city operated or city sponsored public events. The public improvements chapter of the specific plan chapter seven is being amended to introduce a specified approval process for the creation of a way finding signage system. With a designated approval body dependent on the system's conformance with code and proposed installations location, similar to the approval process outlined in the historical mural and public art section discussed previously. We've also made a minor update to the Appendix A glossary definition for personal services to eliminate a redundant reference to laundromats as those are already listed as its own land use type within land use table 4.2. Finally, the land use table was updated to include transitional uses as conditionally permitted within the residential medium high density zone when ancillary to a city facility. The single zone district was included in air, the intention was to include allowances for conditionally permitted transitional uses when ancillary to city facilities in all zones. When short term or semi permanent uses are needed to directly support an existing city facility or operation on a property. Within any zone, such as a temporary overflow parking lot associated with the victorville wellness Center or perhaps a pilot program or demonstration project associated with nearby Eva dell park this could now be approved administratively through the analysis of a conditional use permit. This proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15061 , as it does not authorize new development, modify land use intensity, or expand allowable densities beyond what is already permitted by the Old Town specific plan. Therefore, it can be determined with certainty that the project has no potential to cause a significant effect on the environment and is exempt from CEQA in accordance with this common sense exemption. Overall, the amendments presented tonight are intended to provide clarification and cleanup, helping us maintain a clear usable specific plan that supports ongoing business activity and community engagement in the Old Town area. With that, staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing, receive testimony regarding the proposed project, and take the following actions. Recommend that the City Council find the code amendment exempt pursuant to section 15061 of the California Environmental Quality Act and adopt resolution number P-26-016 recommending City Council approval of specific plan amendment case number PLAN 26-00013, WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDED CHANGE TO EXPAND THE CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED ALLOWANCES FOR TRANSITIONAL USES ASSOCIATED WITH CITY FACILITIES AND ALL ZONE DISTRICTS. STAFF REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE. THANK YOU.

NEW SPEAKER THANK YOU, MS. KAWASAKI. ARE THERE ANY TECHNICAL QUESTIONS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS REGARDING THIS ITEM? COMMISSIONER MARSHALL?

no questions at this time commissioner messon just one i believe you alluded to it in your comments but the current murals that are up do they all meet this new standard or if not are they grandfathered in they they do so the code required would have required at that time and still does that they obtain a conditional use permit at the staff level and they have this is just kind of clarifying additional language for when that

know if they were not meeting that criteria what their next steps for approval would be okay great thank you uh vice chair thomas uh regulations for uh farmers market uh are there any existing regulations uh as it relates to old town now or is this something new that we're updating okay

Yes, this is new. We modeled it similarly to the Food Truck Hub ordinance that was presented a couple years ago, 2023, I think. So this is where the specific plan previously said farmers markets could be allowed. This is just providing site and operational requirements or regulations. Thank you.

Commissioner Morales.

I do have a question on the signage and the paintings. Is it something that they have to come to the city to apply for? Because I've been asked that several times. Is it something that like downtown they would have to come and apply at the city and you guys review it and approve it before they can move forward with what they want to do?

That's correct. They would apply for that conditional use permit for the mural via our online permitting system where we would review and work with them to get that.

And that would be the signage on certain buildings down there as well, correct, on businesses?

Oh, I'm so sorry. That permanent signage would come in?

I had, like, it was, yeah, the paintings and the signage.

Yes, permanent signage comes in through a permit application, so we have an opportunity to review at that time as well. Perfect. That's all I had.

Okay.

And I guess I just have one just question, a quick question. I mean, there was a lot covered in your presentation, which is, I mean, very detailed. As far as the murals, they're going to be required to be in a certain location. I mean, it can't be just spread throughout 7th Street, right? Or can they?

Yes. So those that want to have a mural approved, they have to present the location to us and have property owner authorization for that. So we may work with them to provide

you know suggestions for locations but ultimately they would work with the property owner for the specific location that they're interested in okay and then I understand that there has to be a specific theme it can't just be anything um as far as the upkeep of that mural are they going to be required and is it going to be enforced uh through code enforcement or whatnot if if the mural is becoming damaged and they don't want to, you know, repaint it or, you know, just upkeep to where it always looks good.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Yes, through the conditional use permit process, we can include conditions of approval that ensure they're properly maintained. And if they're not properly maintained through that conditional use permit process, if it is a land use issue at that point with regards to not complying with their CEP, we can ask for assistance with a code enforcement to help us enforce that. Generally, what we found, though, is, well, luckily, we haven't had that issue yet. None of the murals that we've had have really been defaced or anything of that nature. But I think The best case scenario for us as a city would be to proceed forward with reaching out to that original artist to ask if they could resolve it and fix it, bring it back to its original. Ultimately, we don't want to paint over them, if possible. Last and worst case, that could be something to remedy something that was defaced or had vandalism on it. But that would be, I think, the last course of action, given that we have conditions of approval that require it to be maintained. Thank you. Thank you.

Okay, and at this time, I'll open the public hearing. Madam Clerk, are there any requests to speak?

We have no speakers.

Okay. Then, since this is a request for continuance, I will leave the public hearing open and invite a motion up for this item.

I don't believe it is a request to leave it open. That was the previous item.

Oh, that was? Okay. My apology. Okay, so I will close the public hearing and I would like to invite a motion for this item.

I would like to motion that we adopt staff's recommendations with regards to item four.

I second.

Okay, so we have a first by Commissioner Marshall, a second by Commissioner Messon. Are there any comments from commissioners on this pending motion? Commissioner Marshall?

Yeah, I just wanted to say that this is a tremendous hustle. Ms. Kawasaki, thank you so much for presenting this right here. It was yeah, it's extremely dense and this is probably one of the most important Things that we can be doing right now in the city of Victorville is is getting a Main Street here in the high desert Main Street 7th Street D Street and and so the the thoughtfulness Definitely came through in your presentation tonight, and so I just wanted to convey gratitude.

Thank you Commissioner medicine no comments Commissioner Morales no comments Vice Chair Thomas? No comment, thank you. And I don't have any comments myself. Madam Clerk, will you take the vote, please?

Commissioner Marshall?

Aye.

Commissioner Messon? Aye. Commissioner Morales? Aye. Vice Chair Thomas? Aye. Chair Marsh?

Yes.

Motion passes unanimously.

Okay, we have now taken action to approve staff's recommendation as presented on the agenda. At this time, we'll have presentation and reports from commission members and staff, beginning with the commissioners. Commissioner Marshall? I have nothing to present. Commissioner Messon?

I just hope everyone enjoyed their summer. I know school started again.

Commissioner Morales?

Nothing to report.

Vice Chair Thomas? I have nothing to report. And I just want to just reiterate, we're going to miss you. It's been a pleasure working with you, Commissioner Morales. I mean, not Morales, Messon. I'm sorry. I mean, this is recorded, too. Commissioner Messon, it's been a pleasure working with you. And I mean, you're going to be greatly missed on this dais. Okay. Next will be the city staff. Nothing to report, Mr. Chairman. All right, the time is now 5.47 PM, and this meeting is adjourned.