Victor Ortiz

The Planning Commission discussed proposed text amendments to the municipal code concerning amortization procedures for noxious nonconforming uses, focusing on criteria and definitions for such uses. The meeting also included a staff report on the review of the revised draft amortization ordinance changes and an overview of the ongoing effort to identify nonconforming industrial uses within the city.

The Planning Commission scheduled a meeting to include a study session regarding proposed text amendments to the Colton Municipal Code. The discussion focuses on adding Section 18.46 and Section 18.46.080, which pertain to the establishment of amortization procedures for certain noxious nonconforming uses within the city.

The commission held a session where they recognized youth basketball and cheerleading teams through ceremonial awards. Actions taken included opening the Volunteer of the Year nomination period and approving updates to the CSD Master Fee Schedule, which will be recommended to the City Council. Staff provided reports on recreation events, and status updates were given regarding capital improvement projects, including the scoreboard delivery at Elizabeth Davis Park and the Naming Campaign for the 45 Acre Habitat Conservation Park. Additionally, the commission finalized the election of officers.

The Planning Commission meeting addressed two major residential development proposals. The first was an Architectural and Site Plan Review and Tentative Tract Map for a 14-unit condominium project on S. 5th Street, involving a single lot subdivision on approximately one acre zoned for medium residential density. The second proposal concerned a similar review and tentative tract map for an 85-unit condominium project on S. Rancho Avenue, involving a density of 17 dwelling units per acre on 5.16 acres of land zoned for multiple-family residential use, which included a request for a statutory exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

The Planning Commission reviewed a time extension request for the Litton-Bostick Subdivision and discussed a Minor Conditional Use Permit for Fiesta Village Family Fun Park to allow for the on-site sale of beer and wine. Additionally, the commission held a study session regarding a proposed residential apartment development and reviewed a report on the 2024-25 Colton Certified Local Government Program, as well as the department's budget for the upcoming fiscal year.