PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DATE: 2/12/2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Planning & Development Department
APPLICATION REQUEST:
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SPA2023-0004: Specific Plan Amendment to the Mountain Gate Specific Plan (SP-89-01) to change the land use of 5.15 acres located at 430 W. Foothill Parkway from Commercial (C) to Senior Citizen Residential (SCR) and establish commensurate development standards for the SCR designation (APNs 114-070-020, 114-070-021 and 114-070-022). (Applicant: O & I Development, 3 Park Plaza, Suite 1920, Irvine, CA 92614).
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the Planning and Housing Commission recommend adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration with Mitigation Monitoring Plan and APPROVAL of SPA2023-0004 to the City Council, based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
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PROJECT SITE SUMMARY
Area of Property: 5.15 acres
Existing Zoning: C (Commercial) within both the Mountain Gate Specific Plan (SP-89-01) and the South Corona Community Facilities Plan (SCCFP)
Existing General Plan: General Commercial
Existing Land Use: Vacant Land
Proposed Land Use: Senior Assisted Living Facility
Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses:
N: R-1-9.6 (Single Family Residential) / Single Family Residential
E: C (Commercial) / Commercial Shopping Center
S: P (Park) / Mountain Gate Community Park
W: P (Park) / Corona Heritage Park and Museum
BACKGROUND
Applicant's Request
O & I Development (Applicant) has submitted a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA2023-0004) application to the Mountain Gate Specific Plan to change the land use designation of 5.15 acres located at 430 W. Foothill Parkway from Commercial (C) to Senior Citizen Residential (SCR). The applicant is also proposing commensurate development standards to support the SCR designation.
The applicant manages a portfolio of communities under the Oakmont Senior Living and Ivy Living brands. Oakmont is an owner, operato...
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