PLANNING AND HOUSING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
DATE: 7/8/2024
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Planning & Development Department
APPLICATION REQUEST:
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PP2023-0010: Precise Plan to review the site plan, architecture, landscaping and other features associated with a 115-unit multiple family affordable housing development project on 3.46 acres in the MP (Mobile Home Park) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) zones, located at the southwest corner of 2nd Street and Buena Vista Avenue (APNs: 118-270-051, 118-270-053 and 118-270-055). (Applicant: Second Street Housing LP, 14211 Yorba Street, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the Planning and Housing Commission adopt Resolution No. 2638 GRANTING PP2023-0010 based on the findings contained in the staff report and conditions of approval.
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PROJECT SITE SUMMARY:
Area of Property: 3.46 acres
Existing Zoning: MP (Mobile Home Park) and R-3 (Multiple Family Residential)
Existing General Plan: High Density Residential (HDR), 15-36 du/ac
Existing Land Use: Vacant Land
Proposed Land Use: Multiple Family, Affordable Housing Development
Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses:
N: MP (Mobile Home Park) / Vacant
E: R-3 (Multiple Family Residential) / Apartments
S: S (School) / School
W: C-3 (General Commercial) / Commercial Center
BACKGROUND
Project History
The project site was formerly occupied by a mobile home park prior to its removal in 2016 to accommodate the widening of State Route (SR) 91. The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) was the agency responsible for the widening of the SR-91 and purchased the subject property to accommodate the right-of-way needed for the extension of 2nd Street to Lincoln Street which bifurcated the property into two areas. The property is located on the south side of 2nd Street and west of Buena Vista Avenue.
In 2019, the Corona Housing Authority purchased the property and two smaller contiguous parcels tota...
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